| Google changes tune, search still working in China
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AP - Google says its search engine and several other services are working normally in mainland China after previously reporting the service had been completely blocked.
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| US suing Oracle alleging software contracts fraud
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AP - The U.S. Justice Department said Thursday it is joining a fraud lawsuit against Oracle Corp. related to software contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars. |
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| Adult industry sees iPorn potential in new phone
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AP - It's a maxim of technology: Invent the newest gadget and the porn industry will find a way to cash in.
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| What’s private on Facebook anyway?
(Christopher Null) |
Christopher Null - Today’s revelation about the existence of a document that details the names, URLs, and unique Facebook IDs of 100 million of the site’s users has raised new questions about what is and what is not private on the immensely popular website. |
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| RIM snaps up 'BlackPad.com,' sparks more tablet chatter
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Ben Patterson - Looks like Apple may have started a trend with this whole iPad thing, both in terms of the tablet and — unfortunately for those who squirm at the word "pad" — the name itself. |
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| Lab tested: 21.5- and 27-inch Core i3 iMacs/3.2GHz
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Macworld.com - With AppleâÂÂs recent update of the iMac line, all new models now feature discrete graphic subsytems and Intel Core i3 and Core i5 processors. |
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| Motorola 2Q earnings climb, revenue stabilizes
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AP - Motorola Inc. on Thursday reported a sharply higher profit for the second quarter and stabilized its long revenue decline as its strategy of focusing on smart phones like the Droid bore fruit.
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| CrossOver, CrossOver Games 9.1 released
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Macworld.com - CodeWeavers, makers of utilities that bridge the software chasm between Windows and the Mac, has released major updates for two of its flagship products: CrossOver Mac and CrossOver Games. |
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| Samsung Sneaks Out Wi-Fi Camera, Swivel-Lens Pocket Camcorder
(PC World) |
PC World - It's been a grand total of seven days since Samsung announced new additions to its point-and-shoot camera lineup, but the company has finally broken its excruciating week-long silence. |
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| Security pro harvests info on 100 million Facebook users
(Christopher Null) |
Christopher Null - How easy would it be to compile a list of, say, 20 percent of Facebook's user base, including their full name, unique user ID and URL of their Facebook page? Awfully easy, it turns out. |
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| YouTube boosts upload limit to 15 minutes
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AP - In case 10 minutes isn't enough to show off your guitar solo skills or Lady Gaga impersonation, YouTube has raised the limit it places on video uploads to 15 minutes. |
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| iPhone App Finds Fun Things to Do Near You
(Mashable) |
Mashable - A Day's Outing, a website dedicated to helping users find nearby day trips, weekend get-aways or quick excursions across the U.S., has just launched its new iPhone app [iTunes link], making it easy to find ways to spend these dog days of summer, whether you're traveling with family, in small groups or on your own. |
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