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Wed, 09/30/2009 - 10:01
Rocky Mountain Bank says Google confirmed an e-mail with customer data that was mistakenly sent to a random Gmail address was never opened, has been destroyed.
Wed, 09/30/2009 - 09:57
Representatives from Harvard University, meanwhile, would neither confirm nor deny a quote from star Jesse Eisenberg that "The Social Network" would actually be shot on campus.
Wed, 09/30/2009 - 08:02
Batteries get all the attention when it comes to electric vehicles and grid storage, but ultracapacitor companies say the bursts of power they provide can play a role.
Wed, 09/30/2009 - 07:30
Further "details" are leaked to iLounge. If and when it does arrive, how will what Apple is working on compare with what's currently available?
Wed, 09/30/2009 - 07:05
While it has no plans to repeat a failed plan for TV-style programming on the Internet, Yahoo wants to build on its success with "video snacks" through slightly longer shows.
Wed, 09/30/2009 - 06:56
Some of today's big headlines, along with studio guest (and fellow CNET News podcast co-host) Erica Ogg talking about Dell's new laptop with "wireless" charging capability.
Wed, 09/30/2009 - 06:51
The average number of infected PCs around the globe now stands around 59 percent, an all-time high for the year, according to Panda Security.
Wed, 09/30/2009 - 06:34
Imagine if iTunes added a social component so your friends could see which apps you've downloaded. That's Yappler in a nutshell--but the service needs a little work.
Wed, 09/30/2009 - 06:15
The new device clips onto your clothing or around your wrist and uses a Wii-like 3D motion sensor to track everything from calories burned to minutes slept.
Wed, 09/30/2009 - 06:09
Want to share your favorite songs on Twitter? Here are several services worth trying out.
Wed, 09/30/2009 - 06:02
New Xbox 360 Elite Holiday Bundle, complete with a wireless controller and two games, will retail for $299.
Wed, 09/30/2009 - 05:57
Palo Alto, Calif.-based Jesse Farmer tweets that he's already been interviewed by the Secret Service following the posting of his "Should Obama be Killed?" poll.
Wed, 09/30/2009 - 05:38
Red Hat and Microsoft both have big ambitions. The problem? They're roughly the same ambition.
Wed, 09/30/2009 - 05:08
Competitors have concerns about Microsoft's proposal to satisfy EU officials by offering Windows users a choice of browsers, according to a report.
Wed, 09/30/2009 - 04:35
live blog At an event in San Francisco, Microsoft trots out key customers and CEO Steve Ballmer to illustrate why businesses should open their wallets in a tough economy.
Wed, 09/30/2009 - 04:29
Companies sign multi-year deal that will bring label's videos back to YouTube and enable users to include Warner's music in their clips.
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 02:52
You can't buy these models yet, but Intel wants to get people excited about a collection of sleek laptops at the Intel Developer Forum.