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EFF: TI calculator hackers didn't violate DMCA

Cnet News - Wed, 10/14/2009 - 08:44
Texas Instruments wrongly demanded that enthusiasts remove posts about digital keys used to put a new OS on their calculators, the foundation argues.
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EMI, Grooveshark settle lawsuit

Cnet News - Wed, 10/14/2009 - 08:38
Today's settlement removes a big roadblock to people who might have considered using Grooveshark's paid music services but were uncertain about its legal status.
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Google adds 'invite a friend' feature to Google Voice

Cnet News - Wed, 10/14/2009 - 08:32
Google announced on Tuesday that it has added an invite-a-friend feature to Google Voice, allowing users to invite up to three people to use the service. It's being rolled out now.
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iMovie update reveals new Apple video format

Cnet News - Wed, 10/14/2009 - 08:17
In minor update to iMovie, Apple unveils a major new video format it has developed. Dubbed iFrame, it produces much smaller file sizes, while maintaining high quality.
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Barnes & Noble makes Oct. 20 event official

Cnet News - Wed, 10/14/2009 - 06:32
The company has sent out invitations for a New York event that day, with speculation that the bookseller will launch its own brand of e-book reader.
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Windows 7 critical holes fixed in Microsoft's biggest Patch Tuesday

Cnet News - Wed, 10/14/2009 - 06:05
Holes in SMB and IIS that have exploit code publicly available and critical vulnerabilities are addressed in a record 13 bulletins as part of Patch Tuesday.
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Yahoo settles pay-per-click fraud suit

Cnet News - Wed, 10/14/2009 - 05:33
As part of a class-action settlement, Yahoo plans to create a new ad distribution option that will give advertisers more control over where ads purchased through Yahoo appear.
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Internet breaks in Sweden after DNS maintenance error

Cnet News - Wed, 10/14/2009 - 05:16
Oops! Typo during maintenance update at Sweden's top-level domain registry shuts down Internet for an hour or so.
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Spotify wasting time begging for price breaks

Cnet News - Wed, 10/14/2009 - 05:08
CEO Daniel Ek tells labels that they should drop the prices on music, but did Apple ever do that? No, Apple built a profitable business and began dictating to the labels.
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Gmail gets another tool for dummies: Name check

Cnet News - Wed, 10/14/2009 - 04:55
A new feature in Gmail labs makes sure you're sending an outgoing e-mail to the correct person, and not someone sharing the same first name.
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Yahoo's Bartz to deliver CES keynote

Cnet News - Wed, 10/14/2009 - 04:42
Carol Bartz's first turn on the CES stage as Yahoo's CEO marks the company's return to the main spotlight at the Las Vegas show.
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Pepsi tweets apology for 'bad taste' iPhone app

Cnet News - Wed, 10/14/2009 - 03:55
Soft-drink maker apologizes for releasing an application to iPhone users that helps users determine "what type" of woman a particular person is and how to "get lucky."
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ViVu raises $3 million for video conferencing

Cnet News - Wed, 10/14/2009 - 03:34
Video-conferencing service ViVu, offering integration with Gmail, Outlook, and Twitter, raises a Series A round to support its $49.95-per-month service.
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Plan connects U.S. grids to transport solar, wind

Cnet News - Wed, 10/14/2009 - 03:20
The Tres Amigas project calls for using high-voltage direct-current superconducting cables to transport renewable energy among the three power grids in U.S.
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A new space race: Bing vs. Google

Cnet News - Wed, 10/14/2009 - 03:18
Last year, Google sponsored the GeoEye-1 satellite launch. This year, it's Microsoft's turn with DigitalGlobe's WorldView-2.
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The factor factor, part 2

Cnet News - Wed, 10/14/2009 - 03:01
Ever wonder why new chip designs fail in the market, even though they offer real advantages? Or why others succeed in spite of serious disadvantages? It's apparently due to a secret. Part two of three.
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Online tools for more productive blogging

Cnet News - Wed, 10/14/2009 - 03:00
If you're a blogger, becoming more productive is always a concern. That's why we've compiled a listing of services that will help you be a more efficient blogger.
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McAfee releases new security suite for Macs

Cnet News - Wed, 10/14/2009 - 02:58
Citing an increased use of Macs by businesses, McAfee unveils Endpoint Protection for Mac to help enterprise customers centrally manage security.
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Google Wave invites roll on, remain scarce

Cnet News - Wed, 10/14/2009 - 02:33
The eBay economy for Google Wave invitations has been pretty healthy, with some fetching upward of $80 to $100.
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Send us your spookiest tech tales!

Cnet News - Wed, 10/14/2009 - 02:00
With All Hallows Eve just around the bend, we want to hear your worst tech nightmares. Ghosts in the machine? Syncing mishap? Supremely inopportune hard drive failure? Send in the gory details.
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