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Triumph in Geneva! LHC beams up and running again

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:39:35 +0000

Dimensional portal invasion back on track There were emotional scenes last night at the headquarters of underground international atom-smasher science alliance CERN, as joyful boffins celebrated the successful restarting of the Large Hadron Collider. The colossal machine circulated its first beam around the entire 27-km supermagnet circuit at 22:01 Swiss time, and sent the opposing beam round the other way at midnight.… Web threats: Why conventional protection doesn't work

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TomTom Start satnav for newbies

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:02:02 +0000

And map lovers, apparently... Review TomTom's Start is essentially the satnav specialist's new low-end model. Rather than say so, though, it's not pitching the product on price but for its simplicity. It's a device designed to get you from A to B and nothing more.…

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Chrome OS: Move Along, Nothing to See Here (Yet)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:19:00 +0000

Thinking about downloading Google Chrome OS? You might want to think twice.

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Law firms in legal dispute over keyword ads on Google, Bing

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:10:05 +0000

MILWAUKEE — A lawsuit in Wisconsin is bringing a fresh challenge to the practice of paying for keywords on Google and other search engines to boost one company's link over a rival's.

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Global Warming Research Exposed After Hack

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:50:14 +0000

A hacker has posted e-mail and documents belonging to a noted climate change researcher.

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Brin: Two Google Operating Systems May Become One

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:02:00 +0000

Google co-founder says Chrome and Android could someday become a single OS. Chrome browser plus Android OS equals... Android.

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Blogger outs back-end Google tech

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:26:18 +0000

'Super elastic, soft, smooth. Highly absorbent, for you always!' A Vietnamese blogger has alerted the world to another Google product.… Case Study: WhatsUp keeps Legoland turnstyles ringing

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Celio Redfly C8N (for BlackBerry)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:12:30 +0000

The Celio Redfly completely fails at turning a BlackBerry into a viable miniature two-piece laptop.

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Google Chrome OS on the PC World Podcast

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:40:00 +0000

PC World editors Robert Strohmeyer, Tim Moynihan, Melissa Perenson, and Nick Mediati discuss the potential impact of Google Chrome OS on the computing industry. This is PC World Podcast episode 54.

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FDA takes aim at illegal net pharmacies

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:30:45 +0000

Please don't feed the spammers The US Food and Drug Administration said it has completed a sweep of illegal online pharmacies that targeted 136 websites that appeared to be illegally selling drugs to American consumers.… Web threats: Why conventional protection doesn't work

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Oman cuffs 212 for selling VoIP calls

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:28:25 +0000

Net phones verboten This year, police in the Arab nation of Oman have raided 121 internet cafes throughout the country and arrested 212 people for providing VoIP services, according to a local report.… The power of collaboration within unified communications

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Google Chrome OS: A Simple FAQ

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:44:00 +0000

Everyone's all a-twitter over Google's newly announced operating system, Google Chrome OS. So what is it, and what could it do for you? Here are some answers.

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Qualcomm's Updated 3G Chipset Coming to ThinkPads

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:40:16 +0000

Lenovo will offer Qualcomm's latest Gobi multimode 3G (third-generation) mobile data chipset on ThinkPad laptops.

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Chrome Shines, Gore Opines, Staffs Decline

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:30:15 +0000

Google's Chrome OS captured a lot of headlines and hype this week after the company invited the media in to have a look-see, setting off a whole lot of opinions...

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14 Great Gift Ideas for Gamers

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:16:00 +0000

If a gamer is on your Holiday gift list you'll want to read this guide to the hottest games and gear gifts.

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Gameloft to Cut Back on Android Development

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:40:14 +0000

Though you may think us to be iPhone fans all the time, we really do want to root for the underdog. Whether it's Google's Android or Palm's webOS, the smartphone...

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Law firms in legal dispute over keyword ads on Google, Bing

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:35:39 +0000

MILWAUKEE — A lawsuit in Wisconsin is bringing a fresh challenge to the practice of paying for keywords on Google and other search engines to boost one company's link over a rival's.

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Two Approaches to NFC Battle for French Hearts and Mobiles

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:30:18 +0000

French network operators are counting on their SIM cards to put NFC in phones, while Twinlinx offers a self-adhesive Bluetooth device with similar functions.

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Nook e-readers sold out for holidays

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:39:05 +0000

NEW YORK — Consumers who haven't yet ordered Barnes & Noble's electronic book reader, the Nook, won't see one before Christmas.

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MySpace makes peace with Indies

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:46:35 +0000

Merlin deal at last MySpace Music has settled with one of its fiercest critics, Merlin, settling a 14-month standoff. MySpace - the social networking sensation of 2005 - launched a music portal in September last year, but only with the four major labels. Since MySpace had built its reputation on new independent bands, you can see why the snub hurt.… What is your recession sales strategy?

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Toggle Sidebar Visibility in All Open Finder Windows

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:40:18 +0000

When I publish hints here on Macworld, I usually try to walk through and explain how they work, so as to help you understand what's going on behind the scenes...

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Nvidia previews next-gen Fermi GPUs

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:38:53 +0000

The supermodels of HPC: hot, and worth it SC09 Graphics chip maker and soon-to-be big-time HPC player Nvidia raised the curtain a little higher on its next-generation of graphics co-processors at the SC09 supercomputing trade show in Portland, Oregon, this week, and it is arguable that the GPU co-processors aimed at personal supers and massive clusters alike were the star of the show.… The power of collaboration within unified communications

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Potty-mouths charged for Comcast hijack

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:18:07 +0000

Destination '69 dick tard lane' The potty-mouthed hackers who hijacked Comcast's domain name for several hours last year were charged with intentionally damaging a protected computer system.… What is your recession sales strategy?

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Sold-out! Grinch Steals Nook Christmas

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:16:00 +0000

No, Virginia, there is no Nook for Christmas. Shortage means you are more likely to find Santa Claus than a Nook e-reader under this year's Christmas tree.

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Get Chrome OS Now

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:02:00 +0000

Google's new operating system doesn't run right out of the box, so here's how to install it on your choice of platform.

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Three charged as Comcast hackers

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:53:50 +0000

Three alleged members of the hacker gang Kryogeniks were hit with a federal conspiracy charge Thursday for a 2008 stunt that replaced Comcast's homepage with a shout-out to other hackers.

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Twitter founder thinks Murdoch is daft

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:57:43 +0000

Egan Orion THE INQUIRER Comment Says that paywalls will 'fail fast' > >

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Keyboards Buying Guide

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:50:17 +0000

Is there a more underappreciated part of your desktop computer system than the keyboard? It's the second-most-used component--after the display, of course--and...

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Mice Buying Guide

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:50:14 +0000

All hail the humble mouse, lowly foot soldier of the productivity wars, pint-size pointer-pushing pawn in service to mighty King Mac. Your mouse is the only...

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:15:00 +0000

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Xbox LIVE Gold Free Today Through Monday

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:15:00 +0000

Microsoft drops its Xbox LIVE Gold cover charge for the weekend to let the masses sample services like online multiplayer, Facebook, Twitter, Netflix, and Last.FM.

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Twitter Turns on Geolocation Functionality

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:15 +0000

Twitter has turned on its geotagging functionality for external applications.

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Got Extra USB Drives? Updated Pogoplug Puts Them to Use

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:00 +0000

$129 hardware device turns USB hard drives into an Internet storage cloud for multimedia and data.

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Nokia Cuts Research Staff by up to 330 People

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:40:13 +0000

Mobile phone giant Nokia on Friday said it will cut up to 330 people from its research and development staff.

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Five Reasons Google Chrome OS will Succeed

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:30:00 +0000

Google Chrome OS is impressive and will thrive as it redefines what a modern day operating system should be.

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Five Reasons the Google Chrome OS will Flop

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:30:00 +0000

The Google Chrome OS is generating excitement, but it doesn't seem to be compelling enough to be worth the hype. Here are five reasons Chrome will ultimately fail to impress.

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Report: How risky is cloud computing?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:12:21 +0000

The European Network and Information Security Agency outlines the benefits and pitfalls for companies thinking of entrusting a third party with their data and even their entire business infrastructure.

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Techies Gather for a Lunch to Save the World

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:10:21 +0000

The 43rd floor of the Spear Tower in downtown San Francisco is empty. Possibly because of the slumping economy, there's just a big, open office space with...

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First Look: Super Monkey Ball 2

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:10:13 +0000

The original Super Monkey Ball was an App Store launch game and sold like gangbusters. Taking advantage of the iPhone's accelerometer controls and already...

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QinetiQ mail virus patent attracts barbs

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:57:51 +0000

Looks a bit familiar An anti-virus expert has poured cold water on a patent from British technology firm QinetiQ that supposedly offers a new technique for tackling malicious email attachments.… Offloading malware protection to the cloud

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Lawyers pursue banned Xbox Live gamers

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:52:43 +0000

Anti-Microsoft class action in the offing? Are you an Xbox 360 owner recently banned from Xbox Live? Has the ban left you feeling short changed? Perhaps you’ve experienced other console problems as a result of the ban? If you can answer 'yes' to any of these questions, then US law firm Abington IP wants to hear from you.…

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Mediatek and Qualcomm play nice

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:41:00 +0000

Ian Williams THE INQUIRER Patent sharing agreement > >

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Alcatel-Lucent completes first 800MHz live LTE call

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:33:00 +0000

Ian Williams THE INQUIRER European spectrum is good to go > >

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Google Adds Captions to YouTube Search

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:32:00 +0000

Automatic video captioning service is designed to make YouTube searches easier.

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Judge Sets Schedule for Google Book Search Case

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:30:19 +0000

The judge in the Google book search case has set a date in mid-February for the final settlement hearing.

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Will Secret Copyright Treaty Restrict Digital Rights?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:20:19 +0000

Most Americans expect that their laws are only passed after some period of public debate between Republicans and Democrats or their news-channel proxies...

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Twitter Geotagging: What You Need to Know

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:03:00 +0000

Tweet your location along with your thoughts but -- for now -- only via some apps.

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Cloud Engines Updates Pogoplug Media Sharing Device

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:14 +0000

On Friday, Cloud Engines introduced the second generation of its Pogoplug multimedia sharing device. The Pogoplug is designed to plug into your home or small...

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False alarms prompt space station scare

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:57:26 +0000

Astronauts aboard the international space station and space shuttle Atlantis woke up to a worrying sound -- alarms indicating a fire and dangerous loss of pressure, NASA said Friday.

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EU Security Agency Highlights Cloud Computing Risks

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:50:21 +0000

Problems related to loss of control, problems with compliance and changes in jurisdiction stand out in a report on cloud risk assessment.

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