Tuesday, April 24, 2012

<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/8UsginAM43A/" target="_blank">Ice Cream Sandwich slated for slew of Samsung devices</a><BR><i>[ Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:27:12 PDT ]</i><BR>The company posts a page revealing which phones and tablets are due for a bite of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57419963-93/ice-cream-sandwich-slated-for-slew-of-samsung-devices/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/8UsginAM43A" height="1" width="1"/>
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/deuVvQtEo3I/" target="_blank">Put your iPhone in a pellucid purse pocket</a><BR><i>[ Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:36:57 PDT ]</i><BR>Etsy purse designer Nicole Kelner is making herself perfectly clear with a line of purses featuring transparent iPhone pockets.

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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/0QiizajcdPE/" target="_blank">Google's Andy Rubin dodges David Boies' bullets</a><BR><i>[ Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:42:47 PDT ]</i><BR>In his second day of testimony, Android chief Andy Rubin was walked through several years of emails and documents by Oracle's lawyer David Boies

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57419513-94/googles-andy-rubin-dodges-david-boies-bullets/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/0QiizajcdPE" height="1" width="1"/>
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/JsDK7_JUyHs/" target="_blank">AT&T eyes smaller spectrum acquisitions</a><BR><i>[ Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:02:23 PDT ]</i><BR>AT&T likely became gun-shy after the T-Mobile deal collapsed. The company remains mum on Verizon's spectrum.

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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/6LLSl7H3jjU/" target="_blank">Xbox 360: Freemium games' next frontier?</a><BR><i>[ Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:06:22 PDT ]</i><BR>Freemium games are all the rage in the mobile space right now, but according to some stakeholders, the Xbox 360 might be their next destination.

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-10797_3-57420005-235/xbox-360-freemium-games-next-frontier/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/6LLSl7H3jjU" height="1" width="1"/>
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Next iPhone may feature 'Liquidmetal'
[ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:57:56 EDT ]
After releasing two generations of iPhones with exactly the same form factor, Apple is expected to show off a new chassis design -- and possibly new materials -- in its sixth-generation smartphone.

Debate reopens on violent video games
[ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:52:15 EDT ]
Norway's alleged mass killer testified on Thursday that he played video games as a way to train for a shooting spree that killed 77 people last summer. In particular, Anders Behring Breivik said at his trial that he played "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" as a means of shooting practice, according to CNN's report.

MTV launches online-election game
[ Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:25:07 EDT ]
MTV is hoping to give its get-out-the-vote campaign a viral boost with an online game, inspired by fantasy sports, that rewards players for participating in the 2012 elections.

Skype app for PS Vita announced
[ Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:29:07 EDT ]
The PlayStation Vita is extending its reach into video and voice calling with the release of a Skype app for the mobile gaming device.

MTV hopes online game can energize youth vote
[ Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:09:22 EDT ]
MTV is hoping to give its get-out-the-vote campaign a viral boost with an online game, inspired by fantasy sports, that rewards players for participating in the 2012 elections.

Monday, April 23, 2012

New Instagram guidelines ban anorexia, cutting and other self-harm
[ Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:57:56 GMT ]

Instagram's community guidelines were updated over the weekend. Now the photo-sharing service prohibits content which actively promotes many forms of self-harm including — though not limited to — eating disorders, self-mutilation and suicide.Instagram's community guidelines were updated over the weekend. Now the photo-sharing service prohibits content which actively promotes many forms of self-harm including — though not limited to — eating disorders, self-mutilation and suicide.


10 incredible LEGO machines that really work
[ Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:01:10 GMT ]

If you have the skills, you can turn simple LEGO bricks into just about anything. Here are 10 items to prove it, from a beer-pouring machine to a Star Wars musical drum to a "super" TV.If you have the skills, you can turn simple LEGO bricks into just about anything. Here are 10 items to prove it, from a beer-pouring machine to a Star Wars musical drum to a "super" TV.


Pre-caffeine tech: Big Brother, Juggalos in love
[ Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:36:29 GMT ]

"Thinspo" which is short for "Thinspiration" which is a nicer word for "pro anorexia" Internet content, is banned on Tumblr and Pinterest, and now, Instagram. People would rather text or email than talk face to face, says Sherry Turkle, who knows about these things."Thinspo" which is short for "Thinspiration" which is a nicer word for "pro anorexia" Internet content, is banned on Tumblr and Pinterest, and now, Instagram. People would rather text or email than talk face to face, says Sherry Turkle, who knows about these things.


Smartphone camera shootout: iPhone 4S vs. HT One S
[ Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:03:12 GMT ]

To see which phone takes the best pictures and provides the best overall photo-taking experience, we grabbed an HTC One S and an iPhone 4S and used them to shoot the same subjects. The results may surprise you.To see which phone takes the best pictures and provides the best overall photo-taking experience, we grabbed an HTC One S and an iPhone 4S and used them to shoot the same subjects. The results may surprise you.


Earth Day postcards from outer space
[ Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:35:41 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: For commercial imaging satellites, every day is Earth Day: In honor of the eco-conscious holiday, GeoEye is releasing four recent snapshots of the planet.Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: For commercial imaging satellites, every day is Earth Day: In honor of the eco-conscious holiday, GeoEye is releasing four recent snapshots of the planet.


<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/LWxgELn-xVQ/" target="_blank">Intel's Ivy Bridge arrives: Here's what you need to know</a><BR><i>[ Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:00:00 PDT ]</i><BR>Do Intel's new third-gen Core i-series CPUs mean you should run out and buy a new laptop or desktop today? Not so fast!

<a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33642_7-57415456-292/intels-ivy-bridge-arrives-heres-what-you-need-to-know/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/LWxgELn-xVQ" height="1" width="1"/>
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/HI2C1xz6A9o/" target="_blank">Ivy Bridge PCs: the first wave</a><BR><i>[ Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:00:00 PDT ]</i><BR>The first desktops and laptops with Intel's newest Ivy Bridge processors have arrived at CNET. Will they change your PC experience significantly? Read our full reviews.

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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/pGCveBJsmjQ/" target="_blank">Our first Ivy Bridge laptops: how do they perform?</a><BR><i>[ Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:00:00 PDT ]</i><BR>Intel's new processors are about to make their debut. We test them out for the first time in a pair of laptops. Do they make great strides over last year's Sandy Bridge processors? Here are the results.

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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/l2AqY1_PDKg/" target="_blank">At long last, a credible 3D gaming chip from Intel</a><BR><i>[ Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:01:00 PDT ]</i><BR>After years of false promises, Intel finally has a viable CPU for low-end PC gaming.

<a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33642_7-57418061-292/at-long-last-a-credible-3d-gaming-chip-from-intel/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/l2AqY1_PDKg" height="1" width="1"/>
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/R6pB7sKJh1M/" target="_blank">Google spent record $5 million on Washington lobbying last quarter</a><BR><i>[ Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:10:47 PDT ]</i><BR>The search giant doled out a record amount to Washington lobbyists during the first quarter 2012, a big increase over the money spent in the previous quarter.

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57419046-93/google-spent-record-$5-million-on-washington-lobbying-last-quarter/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/R6pB7sKJh1M" height="1" width="1"/>
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Deal shows Zuckerberg's hacker side
[ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:13:21 EDT ]
If reports Wednesday are to be believed, one of the tech industry's biggest deals in recent history was hammered out almost exclusively by two 20-somethings over the course of what amounts to a long weekend.

'Draw Something' adds chat, sharing
[ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:58:07 EDT ]
When Zynga purchased Draw Something from creator OMGPOP a few weeks ago, the two companies promised that the acquisition would bring new features to the game, and today they delivered.

Next iPhone may feature 'Liquidmetal'
[ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:57:56 EDT ]
After releasing two generations of iPhones with exactly the same form factor, Apple is expected to show off a new chassis design -- and possibly new materials -- in its sixth-generation smartphone.

Debate reopens on violent video games
[ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:52:15 EDT ]
Norway's alleged mass killer testified on Thursday that he played video games as a way to train for a shooting spree that killed 77 people last summer. In particular, Anders Behring Breivik said at his trial that he played "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" as a means of shooting practice, according to CNN's report.

'In-cell' tech could make the next iPhone ultra-thin
[ Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:22:02 EDT ]
We're all familiar with Apple's love affair for thin devices. Although the third-generation iPad surprised many by gaining about half a millimeter of thickness, it looks like Apple could be back to trimming product dimensions by using a new kind of display technology in the next iPhone.

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Team retraces historic, and dangerous, Everest climb
[ Sat, 21 Apr 2012 18:04:13 GMT ]

Everest Base Camp and the Khumbu Glacier glow beneath a full moon. A team of explorers is attempting to reach the summit of Mount Everest following in the footsteps of a historic and notoriously dangerous 1963 climb to the top of the highest mountain on Earth.


Astronauts revisit shuttle's pros and cons
[ Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:55:29 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The shuttle Discovery's entry into a museum rekindles a sense of disappointment for some veteran astronauts, and a sense of relief for others.Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The shuttle Discovery's entry into a museum rekindles a sense of disappointment for some veteran astronauts, and a sense of relief for others.


Weekend Lyrid meteor shower visible from Earth, space and ... balloon?
[ Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:17:46 GMT ]

The meteors of the Lyrid meteor appear to originate on the border between Lyra and Hercules. The annual Lyrid meteor shower will hit its peak this weekend and promises to put on an eye-catching display. So much so, NASA is pulling out all the stops.


'Revenge porn' site shut down by 'anti-bullying' site 
[ Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:44:47 GMT ]

Previously unrepentant purveyor of "revenge porn" Hunter Moore is pulling the plug on his repugnant website, Is Anyone Up, claiming he's burnt out on child porn and ruining lives. There's also the undisclosed sum for which he sold the site to "anti-bullying" website BullyVille, part of the conglomerate that runs its own exploitive revenge website, CheaterVille.Previously unrepentant purveyor of "revenge porn" Hunter Moore is pulling the plug on his repugnant website, Is Anyone Up, claiming he's burnt out on child porn and ruining lives. There's also the undisclosed sum for which he sold the site to "anti-bullying" website BullyVille, part of the conglomerate that runs its own exploitive revenge website, CheaterVille.


10 incredible LEGO machines that really work
[ Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:01:10 GMT ]

If you have the skills, you can turn simple LEGO bricks into just about anything. Here are 10 items to prove it, from a beer-pouring machine to a Star Wars musical drum to a "super" TV.If you have the skills, you can turn simple LEGO bricks into just about anything. Here are 10 items to prove it, from a beer-pouring machine to a Star Wars musical drum to a "super" TV.


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<a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19736_7-57416416-251/asus-transformer-pad-tf300-review-a-cheaper-prime/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/v0WhB7fkhnI" height="1" width="1"/>
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/fCovRWKVru0/" target="_blank">The skinny on gadgets' growing energy appetite</a><BR><i>[ Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PDT ]</i><BR>Energy use from the menagerie of consumer electronics -- PCs, iPad, DVRs, etc. -- has ballooned, a result of our always-on lifestyle. Better efficiency and powering down can help.

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57418123-76/the-skinny-on-gadgets-growing-energy-appetite/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/fCovRWKVru0" height="1" width="1"/>
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/Q2zbbsAwZjM/" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy Nexus lands on Sprint today for $200</a><BR><i>[ Sun, 22 Apr 2012 03:01:00 PDT ]</i><BR>Samsung's coveted Nexus-class Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich handset can be yours today. It promises Google Wallet and 4G LTE data speeds -- but there's a catch.

<a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19736_7-57418007-251/samsung-galaxy-nexus-lands-on-sprint-today-for-$200/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/Q2zbbsAwZjM" height="1" width="1"/>
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/OSGrbCDdhjs/" target="_blank">Lamborghini Urus SUV concept: Unconventional offroader</a><BR><i>[ Sun, 22 Apr 2012 05:05:00 PDT ]</i><BR>Lamborghini finally takes the wraps off its much rumored SUV during Auto China 2012 in Beijing. The Urus concept points the direction for a production SUV in the Lamborghini line-up.

<a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-57416537-48/lamborghini-urus-suv-concept-unconventional-offroader/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/OSGrbCDdhjs" height="1" width="1"/>
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/TL_9nz_Eby4/" target="_blank">Subwoofer deep bass from a small speaker?</a><BR><i>[ Sun, 22 Apr 2012 07:36:00 PDT ]</i><BR>The Clue -- that's the name of the speaker -- will shake your room with gusto!

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-57417701-47/subwoofer-deep-bass-from-a-small-speaker/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/TL_9nz_Eby4" height="1" width="1"/>
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Deal shows Zuckerberg's hacker side
[ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:13:21 EDT ]
If reports Wednesday are to be believed, one of the tech industry's biggest deals in recent history was hammered out almost exclusively by two 20-somethings over the course of what amounts to a long weekend.

'Draw Something' adds chat, sharing
[ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:58:07 EDT ]
When Zynga purchased Draw Something from creator OMGPOP a few weeks ago, the two companies promised that the acquisition would bring new features to the game, and today they delivered.

Next iPhone may feature 'Liquidmetal'
[ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:57:56 EDT ]
After releasing two generations of iPhones with exactly the same form factor, Apple is expected to show off a new chassis design -- and possibly new materials -- in its sixth-generation smartphone.

Debate reopens on violent video games
[ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:52:15 EDT ]
Norway's alleged mass killer testified on Thursday that he played video games as a way to train for a shooting spree that killed 77 people last summer. In particular, Anders Behring Breivik said at his trial that he played "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" as a means of shooting practice, according to CNN's report.

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</a><BR><i>[ Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:49:58 EDT ]</i><BR>Facebook unveiled changes to its terms-of-use document on Friday, tweaking earlier drafts in an apparent effort to ease users' concerns about privacy and how their information is used.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/edition_technology/~4/UBNaajOd4z4" height="1" width="1"/>
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Saturday, April 21, 2012

A divided Congress confronts a rising cyberthreat
[ Sat, 21 Apr 2012 15:46:16 GMT ]
The House this coming week will consider legislation to better defend these and other corporate networks from foreign governments, cybercriminals and terrorist groups. But deep divisions over how best to handle the growing problem mean that solutions are a long way off.

This is why humans love slow motion
[ Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:07:31 GMT ]
So, why is slo-mo so intoxicating? Neuroscientist David Eagleman offers three reasons, based in science. Here are a few more, based on YouTube videos.

Astronauts revisit shuttle's pros and cons
[ Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:55:29 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The shuttle Discovery's entry into a museum rekindles a sense of disappointment for some veteran astronauts, and a sense of relief for others.Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The shuttle Discovery's entry into a museum rekindles a sense of disappointment for some veteran astronauts, and a sense of relief for others.


'Revenge porn' site shut down by 'anti-bullying' site 
[ Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:44:47 GMT ]

Previously unrepentant purveyor of "revenge porn" Hunter Moore is pulling the plug on his repugnant website, Is Anyone Up, claiming he's burnt out on child porn and ruining lives. There's also the undisclosed sum for which he sold the site to "anti-bullying" website BullyVille, part of the conglomerate that runs its own exploitive revenge website, CheaterVille.Previously unrepentant purveyor of "revenge porn" Hunter Moore is pulling the plug on his repugnant website, Is Anyone Up, claiming he's burnt out on child porn and ruining lives. There's also the undisclosed sum for which he sold the site to "anti-bullying" website BullyVille, part of the conglomerate that runs its own exploitive revenge website, CheaterVille.


10 incredible LEGO machines that really work
[ Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:01:10 GMT ]

If you have the skills, you can turn simple LEGO bricks into just about anything. Here are 10 items to prove it, from a beer-pouring machine to a Star Wars musical drum to a "super" TV.If you have the skills, you can turn simple LEGO bricks into just about anything. Here are 10 items to prove it, from a beer-pouring machine to a Star Wars musical drum to a "super" TV.


<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/GGVBI6VvDQ8/" target="_blank">View from space shows Earth in a state of flux</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:00:00 PDT ]</i><BR>A series of stunning before-and-after photos from NASA reveals nature's course and humanity's impact on the planet.

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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/2D6P3YEd6UU/" target="_blank">Meet the 'Mann' who registered 14,962 domains in 24 hours</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:00:00 PDT ]</i><BR>For years, Mike Mann has been snapping up Internet domain names and selling them off to the highest bidder.

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57418250-93/meet-the-mann-who-registered-14962-domains-in-24-hours/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/2D6P3YEd6UU" height="1" width="1"/>
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/-G4Vd3cKEwA/" target="_blank">Web could vanish for hordes of people in July, FBI warns</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 21 Apr 2012 05:30:00 PDT ]</i><BR>If your computer is infected with the DNSChanger virus, your summertime Internet activities will be seriously curtailed -- as in buh-bye. But a special Web site can help you fix the problem.

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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/StjFnagwELI/" target="_blank">This week in Crave: The stargazing edition</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 21 Apr 2012 06:00:00 PDT ]</i><BR>This week, we looked skyward to see Discovery's last flight -- and constellations made using LEDs, fiber optics, nylon line, and giant slingshots. Also, we got a rare look inside DC Comics' N.Y. headquarters and took a ride on a superyacht fit for supervillains.

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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/qZbM9Qzi0U8/" target="_blank">Italy to launch Ferrari-style high-speed train</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 21 Apr 2012 07:00:00 PDT ]</i><BR>Making its debut next week, the Italo has a top speed of 186 mph and will connect Milan, Rome, and Naples in high style.

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