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Tech news and business reports by CNET News. Focused on information technology, core topics include computers, hardware, software, networking, and Internet media.
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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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Nikon woos the pros with long-awaited D800
With a 36-megapixel sensor, new autofocus and metering systems, better viewfinder, and some attractive video features, the D800 might just have been worth the seemingly endless wait.
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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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Samsung reduces its LTE chip cost by half
ABI Research takes a look inside the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and finds a surprisingly cheap(er) chip tucked in it.
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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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RunCore Pro V Max review: If only the price were right
CNET editor Dong Ngo reviews the RunCore Pro V Max solid-state drive.
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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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Simplexity MVNO Services will launch wireless service with Sprint
Simplexity MVNO Services will offer third-party voice and data services with Sprint's network.
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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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Dialed In #209: Windows Phone 8 details leak, HTC Sense is too weak
We discuss the juicy new details of Windows Phone 8 and debate whether or not HTC should do away with their Sense skin.
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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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Friskies hijacks Facebook with real cats
Friskies kicks off a two-week Facebook marketing stunt with the Friskies Plus Playhouse, an interactive live video feed featuring 10 rescue cats playing with remote-controlled toys.
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Samsung Replenish review: Boost Mobile's cheapest Android phone
If you're on a tight budget, Boost Mobile's $100 Replenish gives you a QWERTY keyboard and Android Gingerbread without a contract.
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DOE-backed Beacon Power finds buyer post-bankruptcy
Flywheel grid storage company Beacon Power has been acquired for $30.5 million in a transaction that will return about 70 percent of a government loan.
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Redbox pays $100 million for NCR's Blockbuster Express
Netflix snubs DVDs while Redbox doubles down on movie discs. Redbox gets more than 10,000 Blockbuster Express kiosks.
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Hollywood's gentler post-SOPA strategy: A charm offensive
In a new charm offensive, Paramount Pictures says it's "humbled" by last month's protests over the Stop Online Piracy Act and Protect IP--and wants to talk.
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U.S. Cellular unveils voice-mail-to-text service for a fee
It may be a small regional carrier, but U.S. Cellular now hawks a paid visual voice mail service just like the nationals.
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