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Skype 2.0 for iPhone: Is it worth it?
An update to Skype's iPhone app opens the door to 3G calling, but after a trial period, callers will have to pay up.
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Woman, hit by car, sues Google for faulty directions
A woman who is following Google Maps walking directions on her BlackBerry gets hit as she walks along a highway. She is suing Google and the driver who hit her.
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Apple appeal in Japan is turning the tables
The appeal of Apple products in Japan isn't noticed much in the States. But it should be.
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2 million iPads sold in under 60 days
Apple touts its latest sales figures for the buzz-generating tablet and acknowledges difficulty in keeping up with demand.
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A plea for gadget interface consistency
Change is always welcome, except when it's where the basic buttons are on your cell phone. CNET's Josh Lowensohn explains why.
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Firefox for Windows starts 64-bit transition
Programmers have begun releasing early versions of 64-bit Firefox. It's scheduled to be mature later this year.
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Think acupuncture's a hoax? Think again
New research finds that the natural compound adenosine, known for its anti-inflammatory properties, floods tissue that is punctured or aggravated, and may be the secret ingredient in acupuncture.
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Report: Skype 2.0 with 3G ready for iPhone
iPhone users will finally be able to take advantage of Skype 2.0--with 3G. But they'll eventually have to pay for the privilege.
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Bangladesh quashes Facebook over prophet images
Government asks local Internet service providers to temporarily block the site pending removal of a page publicizing "Everybody Draw Mohammed Day."
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Report: DOJ inquiry of Apple goes beyond music
News that the Justice Department has been asking about Apple's business practices in the music sector hit last week. It appears other media sectors may be included too.
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BP fails to plug oil well with 'top kill' method
Next option is to try to capture the oil from the well rather than plug it. The best option for stopping the flow remains drilling a relief well, which is expected to take months.
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A slimmer Kindle coming in August?
The next-generation e-book reader will be thinner and come with a sharper picture, two people familiar with Amazon's plans told Bloomberg.
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M.I.A. puts reporter's phone number on Twitter
M.I.A., renowned for a little feistiness, decides she doesn't like the cut of a journalist's jib--or perhaps it was the New York Times article.
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Grab big pics off Google Images the easy way
Use Google's Images search to grab big pictures for desktop wallpapers and the like? A new Firefox extension might save you some time.
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Figuring land use into renewable-energy equation
Academics study land requirements for different energy sources and find that they vary greatly, but the biggest challenge is siting power plants and new transmission lines.
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Robots infiltrate fish schools, garner followers
Researcher Maurizio Porfiri is developing robotic fish that can lead schools of real fish. One possible application is to use the machines to keep fish away from dangerous areas.
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Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)
Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Diddybeats high-end in-ear headphones, the LG Fathom smartphone, the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, and more.
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Large crowds for iPads overseas; supply questions remain
Apple begins sales of the iPad outside the U.S. and, according to reports, it appears to be a big day. Supplies of the tablet, however, may be limited overseas.
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Send your questions for Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz
CNET's next Conversation will be with Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz. No, there won't be any swearing. We think. But tell us what you want us to ask!
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What should Ballmer do with Zune?
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is taking a more direct role overseeing consumer products. Here are some suggestions on how to turn the troubled Zune brand around.
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