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Reports: Nasdaq Admits Technical Bugs Affected Facebook IPO Trading

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 19:20
Technical problems at the Nasdaq exchange affected the trading of Facebook shares on Friday, the much-anticipated day of its IPO (initial public offering)...


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3 Free Apps to Guard Android from Malware

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 16:00
Mobile malware madness: Favorite target? Android. Here's how to protect your device.


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Woz Signs on to Consult for Sorkin's Steve Jobs Movie

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 15:18
Oscar winner for "The Social Network" says the Jobs film won't be a straightforward biography, and co-founder Wozniak will serve as tutor.


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Twitter Tweaks Privacy Policy, Adds Custom Digests

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 14:25
The microblogging site offers more information on its data collection habits and promises to support Do Not Track.


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Mobile Data Demands Expected to Skyrocket

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 13:47
Mobile data consumption is projected to increase 10 times its current volume within five years, researchers say, but this isn't necessarily a boon for carriers.


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Light Trikes Let You Do Battle Tron-Style, Are Also Super Cool

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 12:15
This Tron video game, spotted at Maker Faire, brings the physical and virtual world together.


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Nintendo Wii U Not Yet Out, But Purported Photo Surfaces

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 11:13
Nintendo will officially take the wraps off the Wii U at E3, a major annual game exhibition scheduled June 5-7 in Los Angeles.


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Why Apple is Making OS X More Like iOS

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 10:48
iOS and OS X have the same foundation, and there is no reason why efficient features of one shouldn't be added to the other.


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Mercury Accelsior SSD an Impressive Upgrade for Mac Pro

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 10:28
Review: The combination of different configuration options, upgradable capacity, and high-speed transfer rates make for an attractive addition to your Mac Pro.


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Cisco's Wireless Unit Shifts Emphasis to 'Mobility'

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 10:14
The change, not only for Cisco but its rivals, reflects the fact that mobile workers are no longer focused simply on replacing an Ethernet cable with a Wi-Fi signal and being able to carry their corporate laptop to the conference room.


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Facebook's Zuckerberg Marries in Surprise, Then Shares

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 09:40
Mark Zuckerberg's timeline event, "Married Priscilla Chan," has already been "liked" by more than 700,000 Facebook fans.


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Facebook vs. Google: Who Will Win?

Sat, 05/19/2012 - 19:50
But is the long-term viability and success of Facebook a slam dunk? You’d think so, but not everybody agrees -- and many anticipate some lively battles ahead.


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China Approves Google Acquisition of Motorola Mobility

Sat, 05/19/2012 - 18:50
Chinese regulatory authorities have approved Google's acquisition of Motorola Mobility, paving the way for the deal to close within the week, company officials...


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iPhone 5 Expected to Fire Up Mobile Market

Sat, 05/19/2012 - 17:00
Worldwide sales of mobile phones saw a 2% decline in the first quarter this year, but analysts expect the launch of the iPhone 5 to boost overall sales.


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Facebook IPO Underwhelms

Sat, 05/19/2012 - 16:05
The much-anticipated public stock sale got off to a shaky start and never gained the astronomical momentum expected.


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Apple, Samsung CEOs to Negotiate Patent Dispute

Sat, 05/19/2012 - 15:15
The court ordered a summit Monday intended to hash out the companies' differences and try to end their international patent wars.


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Apple Files for Preliminary Injunction Against Galaxy Tab 10.1

Sat, 05/19/2012 - 14:20
In the latest move in a complex series of patent-related cases, Apple filed a motion in a U.S. district court late Friday to ban Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Tab.


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This Tiny PC Runs Linux and Android 4.0--and Costs Just $74

Sat, 05/19/2012 - 13:46
The miniature, inexpensive computer resembles a thumb drive in shape and size.


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As Verizon Pushes Data Caps, Sprint Waves Unlimited Option

Sat, 05/19/2012 - 12:47
As the carriers tweak their plans, competitors jockey to lure customers with alternatives.


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