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Making videos at Microsoft's Channel 9 (photos)
An inside look at the software giant's video unit that evangelizes its technology to developers.
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Zuckerberg: Tech's last idealist?
Facebook's CEO wants to build a 21st century tech company that will change the world. Sounds nice on paper.
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VC turns office into Apollo museum
Another venture capitalist with a penchant for collecting old technology: Steve Jurvetson of Draper Fisher Jurvetson. His focus? Gear from NASA's Apollo era.
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Steve Jurvetson's personal Apollo collection (photos)
Venture capitalist Steve Jurvetson engages his fascination for the Apollo program by amassing a unique collection of artifacts, including one that was on the moon. And a piece of it.
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Canon overhauls 24-70mm lens, stabilizes 24mm and 28mm primes
One of Canon's most popular lenses gets better optics, coatings, and bokeh--but costs $1,000 more and doesn't get image stabilization. New wide-angle prime lenses do get it, though.
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How can I get a piece of the Facebook action?
The frenzy around the social-networking giant's upcoming IPO has made lots of people wonder whether owning a piece of Facebook might be a good investment for them. But how do you get in?
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Sharp IGZO display possible for iPad 3, says analyst
The iPad 3 may get Sharp's latest and greatest display tech after all, according a Japan-based analyst.
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Top 10 pirated movies in the world (infographic)
Ever wonder which movies are illegally downloaded the most? Using data collected by TorrentFreak, this infographic shows the top 10, starting with Avatar.
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Verizon's double data promotion reappears Friday
Verizon Wireless is planning a number of promotions, including a buy one, get one free Droid Razr offer, designed to goose sales. The Droid 4 will also be available Friday.
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Google's HUD glasses have been sighted
Rumors that HUD Google Glasses were in the works have now been confirmed--reportedly, a prototype has been seen and the glasses might even be available to people outside of Google.
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Hackers wanted $50,000 to keep Symantec source code private
Symantec's agreement to pay $50,000 to prevent the leak of source code for some of its flagship products was part of a "law enforcement investigation."
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Brazil sues Twitter users over speed trap and traffic tweets
As Brazil's attorney general files an injunction to block tweets and suspend accounts of Twitter users warning people about speed traps, the question is will Twitter work with the Brazilian government and use its new tweet removal policy?
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Can Amazon replicate Apple's brick-and-mortar success?
Rumor has it that Amazon is considering opening stores--the real, brick-and-mortar kind. Is that a good idea?
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Copyright defendant: Porn may be, um, unprotected
A woman accused of illegally downloading porn strikes back by claiming that it doesn't promote science or useful arts and therefore can't be copyrighted.
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Analyst: Apple's 'lifetime' customers locked in and lovin' it
A new report from Bernstein Research attempts to gauge the long-term worth of Apple's "lifetime customers," those who will be back every few years to buy new versions of products.
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Portable device to detect pathogens in 30 minutes
The goal: A handheld device, described as a molecular-level Lego set, that will test for tuberculosis and similar bugs in 30 minutes.
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Heat-absorbing robot shares the warmth when you're cold
Looking to cut down on those expensive heating bills during the winter months? The Hagent robot concept could help you do just that.
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30 best iPad games
Trying to figure out which iPad games to buy with your hard-earned dough? Here's a look at our current top-30 favorites.
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PlayStation Network renamed Sony Entertainment Network
Starting tomorrow, PS3 and Vita owners will sign into a rebranded online service.
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Netflix gets competition with Verizon-Redbox deal
Watch out, Netflix. A new competitor will soon be entering the movie-streaming business. Verizon has announced it will team up with Coinstar, the parent of DVD rental company Redbox. CNET's Kara Tsuboi reports on the details of the partnership and why Netflix needs to worry.
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