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Fiorina's first act as senator: Merge California and Nevada

Thu, 11/05/2009 - 07:58
Former HP CEO Carly Fiorina says "together we can turn things around," announcing her candidacy for the U.S. Senate in an opinion piece in the Orange County Register.
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Photos: A close look at Intel's microserver

Sat, 10/31/2009 - 04:26
Intel wants Web hosting companies to buy very small machines it calls microservers. Here's a look at the prototypes.
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S. Carolina can't blame this sex on Craigslist

Thu, 10/29/2009 - 06:31
A prosecutor from South Carolina's state attorney general office, the same people who wanted to file criminal charges against Craigslist for was fired after being discovered in a cemetery with an 18-year-old stripper.
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Survey: Few companies addressing cyberterrorism

Thu, 10/29/2009 - 06:16
Cyberterrorism has become a growing threat, yet few companies include it in disaster recovery plans or policies and procedures, according to new survey from AFCOM.
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Yahoo's Bartz: We 'somehow got boring'

Thu, 10/29/2009 - 05:43
The company is trying hard to right its ship, and will try to convince analysts with a day-long presentation Wednesday that it is a rightful player in future of the Internet.
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Why open clouds are more important than open phones

Thu, 10/29/2009 - 05:38
Those who worry about software freedom in mobile phones need to think about network/cloud freedom, not device freedom.
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Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captures incredible Martian storm

Thu, 10/29/2009 - 05:09
Dust storms create swirling designs on the Martian surface.
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Track your tweets with iPhone app Tweetie

Thu, 10/29/2009 - 04:30
You'll find lots of Twitter apps for the iPhone in the App Store. But one of my favorites is Tweetie, which recently unveiled a host of new features with its 2.0 update.
Categories: General IT News

Firefox 3.5.4 closes security holes

Thu, 10/29/2009 - 04:06
The newest version of Mozilla's browser fixes six critical holes. Also released: the corresponding Firefox 3.0.14.
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Tesla breaks record for going the distance

Thu, 10/29/2009 - 03:37
Roadster owner in Australia drives 313 miles on a single charge as part of alternative-fuel vehicle rally. Achievement is reportedly a record for a production electric car.
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Verizon, Motorola unveil the Droid

Thu, 10/29/2009 - 03:07
The first Android phone on Verizon's network arrives next week. And it's clear that the Droid is aimed at people looking for an iPhone alternative.
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The Gizmo Report: WikiReader--simple, singular

Thu, 10/29/2009 - 03:01
Whoever heard of an Internet-based device with no Internet access? Or of a single-function electronic device in these days of the digital convergence? Enter the WikiReader.
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More security breaches hit midsize companies

Thu, 10/29/2009 - 02:59
Though spending less on IT, they're getting hit by more security breaches, with more than half of those surveyed by McAfee reporting an increase in attacks.
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Mozilla releases SeaMonkey 2.0

Thu, 10/29/2009 - 02:37
The new combination e-mail and browser software has been refurbished with a modern version of Firefox and other improvements.
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Google Maps Navigation takes a mobile turn

Thu, 10/29/2009 - 02:00
Turn-by-turn directions powered by Google Maps will soon be available for Android 2.0 phones, and don't be surprised to see this software find its way into other types of devices.
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SAP earnings rise as sales sink

Thu, 10/29/2009 - 01:54
Software sales tumble by nearly one-third, and the outlook for the full year has gone sour. Still, third-quarter earnings get a boost from a lower tax rate and higher profit margins.
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App store or app sore?

Thu, 10/29/2009 - 01:30
We're awash in app stores these days, but more isn't necessarily merrier for consumers or developers.
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Virtual goods resellers on the rise

Thu, 10/29/2009 - 01:01
As the sales of virtual goods grow, so do the people who wish they had their real money back in their pocket. A new report confirms that gamers are reselling virtual goods for real cash.
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Cisco revs its acquisition engine

Wed, 10/28/2009 - 23:00
Network equipment giant is gobbling up companies again, pledging to spend more than $6 billion in October alone. That's a good sign that the economy is in recovery.
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Finalists announced for Twitter star seance

Wed, 10/28/2009 - 16:45
The finalists for the Tweance, a seance via Twitter with selected dead celebrities, include some predictable corpses. But they also include William Shakespeare.
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