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Dell Streak free on contract in U.K.
The 5-inch Dell Android tablet is free with a $37-per-month contract beginning Thursday.
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House panel presses Facebook, Google on privacy
Another congressional committee signals interest in looking into Facebook's and Google's privacy practices, which have been the subject of recent criticism.
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Google tackles VP8 video quality question
Some believe Google's new Web video technology doesn't match the existing H.264 in quality. Google is offering some rebuttal.
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China's Hanwang unveils new e-book reader
Chinese e-reader vendor Hanwang joins forces with chipmaker Marvell to introduce a new mass market device for its homeland and beyond.
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Zipcar fuels up for an IPO
The car-sharing service aims to pay off debts in a $75 million initial public offering, but warns that it has "a history of losses" and that profitability is not guaranteed.
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Sony exec: New DVR for PS3 in the works
A Sony exec says the company is working on PlayTV 2, a new version of its DVR add-on product that hasn't yet made it to the U.S.
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Morning Edition: Google directs you into traffic?
A new Kindle may arrive this summer, Skype for the iPhone with 3G calling launched, and Google Maps allegedly tells you to walk along freeways.
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National Semi develops chip for 'smart' solar panel
Company develops chipset that fits into solar panel junction boxes in order to significantly boost output.
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Infected Chinese site leaves gamers vulnerable
Mop.com, which has more than 50 million registered users, has been injected with malicious code.
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HP to cut 9,000 jobs, take $1 billion charge
New $1 billion restructuring plan is designed to streamline enterprise services, but the initiative will result in job cuts for 9,000 people.
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iPad to fly Australian budget airline
Qantas subsidiary Jetstar says passengers will be able to rent the Apple device to access content including movies, e-books, TV programs, games, and music.
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Patent cloud looms over Google Web video plan
Digital video patent holders have not made a direct legal threat to the royalty-free terms under which Google shares VP8--but there are some grounds for concern.
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Deciphering Google's Wi-Fi headache (FAQ)
Life at the Googleplex has grown a little more tense following the stunning admission that Google had been collecting personal data from Wi-Fi networks for years. How did this happen?
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Adobe reveals magazine iPad-izer software
For magazine publishers that want an elaborate presentation on the iPad, Adobe announces viewer software that works with its InDesign layout software.
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Chrome continues usage gains over rivals
Google's Chrome climbed another notch ahead in browser usage, while IE and Firefox slipped. But Microsoft made some progress exterminating IE6.
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Report: Google moving away from Windows
Citing security concerns, Google is reportedly telling employees they are no longer allowed to use Windows machines.
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'Hurt Locker' sharers: Expect docs like this (photos)
See a subpoena, settlement letter, and other documents involving the law firm that's suing file sharers on behalf of the makers of such films as "Far Cry" and "The Hurt Locker."
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Intel, Qualcomm go dual-core for small devices
Both companies are announcing new dual-core processors for small devices, upping the performance potential for ultra-mobile computing.
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China duels U.S. on supercomputer speed list
The U.S. Department of Energy's Jaguar system kept the No. 1 spot on the Top500 list, but China's new Nebulae is close behind at No. 2.
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How Google Voice got me out of a bind
For this editor, a broken cell phone plus Google Voice adds up to a quick, smart way out of a communications dead zone.
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