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Apple activates iTunes downloads over 3G, with a caveat
CNET News - 27 minutes ago
Though the addition of DRM-free music is grabbing the most iTunes headlines, there was more music news at the Macworld 2009 keynote on Tuesday.
Analysis: Apple Finally Kills DRM PC Magazine
Upgrading to iTunes Plus: Why the hassle? Macworld
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Seattle Post Intelligencer
Dip in Windows Is Just a Blip on the Radar
PC World - 35 minutes ago
According to Web metrics tracking company Net Applications, Windows market share declined 1.8 percentage points in November and December, its biggest two-month dip ever and double the previous record of .92 percent, which took place a year ago.
Microsoft bangs 'Apple tax' drum once again Computerworld
Apple Security: Time To Stop Feeling Superior? InformationWeek
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US electronics showcase loses power
Financial Times - 36 minutes ago
By Paul Taylor in Las Vegas The annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is usually a crowded, glitzy event used by leading consumer electronics manufacturers to launch their latest gadgets and gizmos.
Video: Loaded: Happy New Year! CBS
CES preshow highlights Christian Science Monitor
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Straits Times
Microsoft layoff rumors swirl
GameSpot - 37 minutes ago
By Tom Magrino, GameSpot Xbox 360 purveyor said to be reducing workforce significantly as early as this month; initial estimates of 15000 layoffs labeled "grossly exaggerated.
Microsoft claims Xbox 360 sold 8 million worldwide BetaNews
Nintendo Dominates Contracting Japanese Videogame Market 1UP.com
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Washington Post
Weather Alert: Snow, Ice on the Way
myfoxny.com - 38 minutes ago
By Nick Gregory A winter storm will impact the area overnight through Wednesday. Snow, sleet, and freezing rain will overspread the area this evening.
Winter weather advisory Sandusky Register
Winter Storm Moves In Bringing Rain, Sleet MyFox Philadelphia
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MobileGuerilla.com
Motorola puts a green jacket on a carbon-neutral handset
BetaNews - 39 minutes ago
By Sharon Fisher, BetaNews In the latest attempt to assuage consumers into buying more new stuff by telling them it's good for the environment, Motorola has announced a cell phone that it says is made out of recycled water bottles and is carbon-neutral ...
Motorola Goes Green, Rugged, Touchy-Feely TechNewsWorld
New Motorola phone made from old bottles NetworkWorld.com
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The Tech Herald
HP Debuts New Smaller Mini Laptop
Slippery Brick - 52 minutes ago
HP unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show this week a new netbook PC for the on-the-go crowd. It is called the Mini 2140 and it starts pricing around $500.
CES: HP says new netbook can run for up to 8 hours between charges Computerworld
HP asks Intel to allow Atom in larger screen netbooks Ars Technica
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Samsung Unveils New High-Capacity, 'Green' Enterprise SSD
eWeek - 58 minutes ago
By Chris Preimesberger The new SSD can process IOPS (input/output per second) more than 10 times faster than the fastest 15K-rpm SAS disk drive available for transactional data workloads, Samsung said.
Samsung Intros Enterprise Solid-State Drives CRN
Samsung rolls out high-performance 2.5-in., 100GB solid-state drive Computerworld
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BBC News
Apple iPhoto 09 helps show merits of geotagging
CNET News - 1 hour ago
With its launch of iPhoto 09, Apple has begun showing some reasons why it's worth enduring the hassle of geotagging your photos.
Video: Steve Jobs Weight Loss Due to Hormone Imbalance AssociatedPress
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Neoseeker
RIAA’s move to DtecNet may mean litigation strategy still alive
ZDNet - 1 hour ago
When it comes to alleged music piracy, there’sa new sheriff in town. As part of the RIAA’s announced change in litigation strategy, the group has dumped MediaSentry in favor of Danish firm DtecNet.
MediaSentry may be gone, but RIAA tactics will live on Ars Technica
Music Industry Ditches MP3-Snooping Security Firm FOXNews
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Mobile Gazette
New Motorola phone made from old bottles
NetworkWorld.com - 42 minutes ago
By Tom Jowitt , TechWorld , 01/06/2009 Motorola is set to unveil the world's first mobile handset made from plastics from recycled water bottles.
Surfing with the Motorola A3100 CNET News
CES: Motorola to offer phone made from recycled plastic bottles Computerworld
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ABC News
A quick recap of Macworld 2009
CNET News - 44 minutes ago
At Macworld 2009, Apple's Phil Schiller revealed that the iTunes Store will now sell DRM-free tracks. For all of you who weren't able to follow our live coverage of Macworld 2009 earlier this morning from San Francisco's Moscone Center, here's a quick ...
Apple changes iTunes pricing CNNMoney.com
Apple will finally drop DRM ZDNet
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Macworld
Skype 2.8 beta for Mac released
Macworld - 1 hour ago
Just in time for Macworld, those ridiculously talented Estonian engineers have come out with the latest version of everyone's favorite Internet phone and video calling software the Skype 2.8 beta.
Boingo Brings Skype Access to 100000-Plus Wi-Fi Hotspots The Mac Observer
Skype pops up on Mac Register
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PC World
HTC Brings S740 Smartphone To US
InformationWeek - 2 hours ago
With a svelte size and slide-out keyboard, this Windows Mobile smartphone is aimed at the message-heavy user. By Marin Perez While touch-screen smartphones like Apple's iPhone 3G and Research In Motion's BlackBerry Storm are popular, many business ...
HTC S743 Smart Phone Is Sleek but Pricey PC World
HTC Announces S743 Smartphone PC Magazine
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Product Reviews
Microsoft claims Xbox 360 sold 8 million worldwide
BetaNews - 1 hour ago
By Sharon Fisher, BetaNews Once again just before CES week, Microsoft is claiming victory in the game console race, at least against rival Sony PlayStation 3. And once again, veteran analyst Sharon Fisher pores over the numbers.
North American PS3 sales rise 40% in '08 GameSpot
Microsoft sells 28 million Xbox 360 units to beat PS3 Punch Jump
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Jakarta Post
Our Milky Way galaxy is 50% bigger than previously thought
TG Daily - 2 hours ago
By Samantha Rose Hunt Washington (DC) - The manner in which the Milky Way galaxy is depicted on television, in works of art, and in print makes most individuals think astronomers knew pretty much what the galaxy looks like.
News from the American Astronomical Society meeting Ars Technica
That Collision You Hear Will Be Andromeda Newsweek
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TechShout!
HP asks Intel to allow Atom in larger screen netbooks
Ars Technica - 1 hour ago
By Shane McGlaun | Published: January 06, 2009 - 03:00PM CT According to sources, HP is asking Intel to relax the screen size limitations the chipmaker places on systems that can use the netbook class-leading Atom processor.
CES: HP says new netbook can run for up to 8 hours between charges Computerworld
Hands On with the Atom-Powered HP Mini 2140 PC Magazine
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eFluxMedia
Buy a Vista PC as of July 1, upgrade to Windows 7 for free
Ars Technica - 2 hours ago
By Emil Protalinski | Published: January 06, 2009 - 02:58PM CT Information that Tech ARP has gathered about the Windows 7 Upgrade Program seems to be inline with a previous rumor on three upgrade scenarios for Vista to Windows 7: Home Premium to Home ...
Vista's flaws surface again on eve of Windows 7 beta ITworld.com
Windows 7 Should be a Fixta Free For All ZDNet
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CNET News
Best Buy punts resurrected Jesus Phones
Register - 2 hours ago
Following in the footsteps of AT&T, US electronics retailer Best Buy is now selling resurrected Jesus Phones at a discount. Beginning today, 350 Best Buy Mobile stores are offering returned and refurbished iPhones for $50 less than brand new models.
Best Buy begins selling refurbished iPhones BusinessWeek
Best Buy to sell used iPhones Bizjournals.com
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ABC News
Apple Refreshes 17-Inch MacBook Pro
InformationWeek - 1 hour ago
The company's largest laptop is gaining an eight-hour battery, a faster Intel processor, and better graphics capabilities. By Antone Gonsalves Apple on Tuesday launched a refresh of the 17-inch MacBook Pro, giving the company's largest laptop an ...
Video: Steve Jobs Weight Loss Due to Hormone Imbalance AssociatedPress
Macworld 2009: Apple unveils new 17" MacBook Pro with 8 hour battery TG Daily
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