New York Times

Microsoft's Breakup with CES: 5 Plausible Theories Why It's Splitsville PCWorld By John P. Mello Jr., PCWorld Dec 22, 2011 11:38 AM When Microsoft announced that it was scaling back its role at the annual CES extravaganza, it tried to put the best possible face on the move. But tech writers hashed over the development on the … Microsoft To Withdraw From CESInformationWeek Why is Microsoft really leaving CES?Washington Post TechBytes: Microsoft Says 'See Ya' to CESABC News GigaOm -Ars Technica -BetaNews all 474 news articles »

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The Age

It's got 16000 eyes on you—the vision of a Cambrian-era predator Ars Technica Those of you who get a bit weirded out by spiders and other arthropods would probably have a coronary if an Anomalocaris were to swim in your direction. The animals were about a meter long, … First Superpredator Had Enormous Eyes on StalksDiscovery News Predator with compound eyes on stalks terrorised the Cambrian oceansThe Guardian Prehistoric predator ruled the seasThe Press Association The Canberra Times -New Scientist -History all 23 news articles »

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Globe and Mail

Xbox update's fun, but it's not hands-free yet The Seattle Times Despite these gaffes, the new software is overall a very nice update to the Xbox that gives the dashboard a fresh, modern feel and is easier to navigate with a standard controller or the Kinect sensor. Xbox Live's latest update includes the capability … Xbox to Receive New Content Channels and Windows Phone ConnectivityWired News COMING SOON: Use Microsoft Kinect To Interact With Ads (MSFT)San Francisco Chronicle Xbox Live update to launch with Netflix, Hulu Plus Dec. 6Washington Post InternetRetailer.com -TechNewsDaily -Entertainment Weekly all 618 news articles »

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Globe and Mail

Xbox update's fun, but it's not hands-free yet The Seattle Times Despite these gaffes, the new software is overall a very nice update to the Xbox that gives the dashboard a fresh, modern feel and is easier to navigate with a standard controller or the Kinect sensor. Xbox Live's latest update includes the capability … Xbox to Receive New Content Channels and Windows Phone ConnectivityWired News COMING SOON: Use Microsoft Kinect To Interact With Ads (MSFT)San Francisco Chronicle Xbox Live update to launch with Netflix, Hulu Plus Dec. 6Washington Post InternetRetailer.com -TechNewsDaily -Entertainment Weekly all 618 news articles »

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Globe and Mail

Carrier IQ defends itself as Apple confirms it's no longer in iOS Telegraph.co.uk Apple has confirmed that it stopped using Carrier IQ tracking software in iOS5, while the company itself has denied logging keystrokes. By Matt Warman, Consumer Technology Editor In a statement Apple said: “We stopped supporting Carrier IQ with iOS 5 … Who's using Carrier IQ and for what purpose?Washington Post Phone 'Rootkit' Maker Carrier IQ May Have Violated Wiretap Law In Millions Of …Forbes Tracking-Software Maker Stirs Phone-Privacy FearsWall Street Journal PC Magazine -msnbc.com -Wired News all 743 news articles »

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Globe and Mail

Carrier IQ defends itself as Apple confirms it's no longer in iOS Telegraph.co.uk Apple has confirmed that it stopped using Carrier IQ tracking software in iOS5, while the company itself has denied logging keystrokes. By Matt Warman, Consumer Technology Editor In a statement Apple said: “We stopped supporting Carrier IQ with iOS 5 … Who's using Carrier IQ and for what purpose?Washington Post Phone 'Rootkit' Maker Carrier IQ May Have Violated Wiretap Law In Millions Of …Forbes Tracking-Software Maker Stirs Phone-Privacy FearsWall Street Journal PC Magazine -msnbc.com -Wired News all 743 news articles »

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USA Today

Canada won't confirm it's pulling out of Kyoto Reuters Environment Minister Peter Kent speaks during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa November 28, 2011. By David Ljunggren OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada dismissed the Kyoto Protocol on climate change on Monday as a thing of … Rifts cloud start of UN climate talksFinancial Times Canada refuses to confirm Kyoto withdrawalBoston.com Climate Talks Open Amid Funding SpatWall Street Journal The Associated Press  -USA Today all 2,343 news articles »

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CNET

The Internet Isn't Just Pipes; It's a Belief System BusinessWeek Draconian new anti-piracy laws being pushed through both the Senate and the House of Representatives are about more than just an academic debate over different legislative methods for fighting copyright infringement. … MPAA, Google testify at House's online piracy hearingsReuters Register of Copyrights: without SOPA, copyright "will ultimately fail"Ars Technica Anti-piracy duel gets pointed in WashingtonLos Angeles Times CNN -PCWorld -Mashable all 277 news articles »

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Sydney Morning Herald

Big Blue Shows 'Em How It's Done msnbc.com There's no drama in Armonk as IBM prepares for life without longtime CEO Sam Palmisano. It's just a simple, smooth transition to a proven performer with a decade-long history of managing multibillion-dollar operations. … IBM's new CEO, Virginia Rometty, has a planComputerworld Number of female Fortune 500 CEOs at record highUSA Today Meet Virginia 'Ginni' Rometty, IBM's Newest CEOTIME Washington Technology -InformationWeek -New York Times all 934 news articles »

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Telegraph.co.uk

iPhone 4S review: It's a sure thing Macworld First there's that name: It's the old phone's name with an S attached to it. As the iPhone 3GS taught us, adding an S to an iPhone's name can represent numerous under-the-hood improvements, but it doesn't send shivers down … Review: With Siri, iPhone finds its voiceCNN International iPhone 4S: Siri Voice Feature Attracts Glowing ReviewsInternational Business Times iPhone 4S review: Stephen Fry's verdict on Steve Jobs' legacyThe Guardian TIME -Fortune -Wall Street Journal all 2,448 news articles »

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The Guardian

Review: It's not an iPhone 5, but so what? The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — To some people, Apple's new iPhone 4S isn't the complete overhaul they have been hoping for. Its model number, which doesn't include a "5," reeks of the status quo. That's ridiculous. Sure, the 4S doesn't render the iPhone 4 … Apple IPhone 4S Gets Glowing Reviews for 'Siri' Voice FeaturesBusinessWeek iPhone 4S reviews: New camera, CPU, and Siri are a winning combinationVentureBeat Apple iPhone 4S review: It's the software that's a surpriseWashington Post eWeek -CNET all 2,536 news articles »

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Globe and Mail

Apple iPhone 4S review: It's the software that's a surprise Washington Post The first time you see Apple's highly anticipated iPhone 4S, you might be a little surprised. That surprise will come from the fact that it looks nearly identical to last year's sleek metal-and-glass iPhone 4. … iPhone 4S carries on the Apple excitementABC News New iPhone 4S winning rave reviewsCNET The early iPhone 4S reviews are in!msnbc.com BusinessWeek -Wall Street Journal -Wired News all 2,363 news articles »

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Globe and Mail

It's iOS 5 and iCloud! Tuesday's Apple Event Will be Less About iPhone 5 International Business Times The iPhone 5 release frenzy has reached its zenith with barely hours left before Apple unveils the new gadget, but for the keener eye, the Tuesday event will be marked by how Apple lays out the iCloud and … Apple Ready to Talk iPhone at Event TuesdayWall Street Journal Apple chief Cook to debut hot new iPhoneAFP iPhone Launch Event Preview: 5 Things To WatchDailyFinance Houston Chronicle -Computerworld -Digitaltrends.com all 1,743 news articles »

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ABC News

Kindle Fire a hit with analysts, though most say it's no iPad killer Washington Post Tech analysts rushed to make comments on Amazon's latest additions to it Kindle Line — particularly the Kindle Fire tablet the company unveiled at a Wednesday event in New York. Overall, analysts seem to think the Kindle Fire will … Amazon Tablet to Grow Market Without Being 'IPad Killer'BusinessWeek Feel The Heat, IT: Kindle Fire Is HereInformationWeek Apple is from Venus, Amazon is from MarsFortune DVICE -CNET -Forbes all 4,875 news articles »

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Sydney Morning Herald

It's safe to leave your home; satellite down Detroit Free Press Some debris from the research satellite could have hit in the US The biggest surviving chunk was expected to be no more than 300 pounds. / NASA via Associated Press ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — It's as big as a bus and weighs 6 tons, but officials … NASA satellite falls to Earth, probably in PaificSan Francisco Chronicle Satellite comes down; no one's sure whereSTLtoday.com NASA satellite plunges to EarthLos Angeles Times Wall Street Journal -CNET -PC Magazine all 5,613 news articles »

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Sydney Morning Herald

It's Safe to Go Outside: NASA Says Its Falling Satellite Will Miss the US New York Times Hours after it was supposed to have made a fiery plunge back to Earth, a wayward NASA satellite was still in orbit, and space experts were still uncertain when exactly it would fall. At 7:30 pm Friday, NASA posted an update that said … Falling six-ton satellite headed toward EarthReuters Falling satellite likely to hit Africa, Canada, Australia or the oceanLos Angeles Times Falling satellite slows down, Earth strike delayedForbes Wall Street Journal -msnbc.com -Telegraph.co.uk all 3,719 news articles »

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ABC News

Five Reasons Why it's Too Late for Windows 8 to Challenge Android's Dominance International Business Times By IB Times Staff Reporter | September 19, 2011 3:12 AM EDT The smartphone and tablet is mostly dominated by Android and iOS. Microsoft is currently trying to be the newest kid on the block with the upcoming Microsoft-powered tabs. … Windows Server 8: VM Migration No ProblemServer Watch Windows 8 on Intel will be tough to beatCNET Windows 8 on ARM Won't Run Legacy Windows AppsPC Magazine BetaNews -InformationWeek -eWeek all 555 news articles »

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New York Times

Zagat rates high, and Google says it's buying Boston Globe Tim (left) and Nina Zagat “have demonstrated their ability to innovate,'' Google says. Yesterday, Zagat's website offered a “review'' of the Internet search giant. (Mike Derer/Associated Press/File 2008) By Rachel Metz Associated Press / September 9, … Google buys, to expand Zagat restaurant reviewsThe Tennessean Google buys Zagat review service to target local business revenueDenver Post Google`s Zagat Acquisition Supports Future Growth: 10 Reasons WhyeWeek New York Times -Los Angeles Times -Wall Street Journal all 988 news articles »

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ABC News

AT&T Deal: It's Still Alive Barron’s The telecom giant has indicated that it will contest the Justice Department's move to block the T-Mobile purchase. Oracle's PeopleSoft victory may serve as a model. AT&T is clearly prepared to fight the Justice … AT&T Said to Misread U.S. Signals In Meetings Before T-Mobile Deal BlockedBloomberg AT&T Plans to Woo US And Fight ItNew York Times Antitrust Suit Hems AT&TWall Street Journal CNET -PC Magazine -DailyTech all 4,334 news articles »

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Telegraph.co.uk

iPhone 5 Prototype Lost In A Bar, Again? Police Say It's Likely A Hoax Etidbits.com What are the chances that an Apple employee accidentally left the prototype of the iPhone 5 at a bar just over a year after it happened with the iPhone 4 last time around? According to reports, none. The story that was making the rounds on various … iPhone 5 lost in bar — or just a stunt?Computerworld (blog) Suspects in iPhone prototype case plead not guiltyCNET Apple Stonewalls San Francisco Police on Alleged Lost iPhone 5 PrototypePC Magazine InformationWeek -eWeek -msnbc.com all 537 news articles »

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