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08/28/2008 12:34 PM
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Apple applies for touch-screen Mac patent
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A recent patent application filed on behalf of Apple describes technology for controlling a touch-screen Mac tablet with iPhone-like gestures and controls.
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08/28/2008 10:00 AM
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Power-control software blamed for iPhone 3G reception issues
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A flaky power-control algorithm within the iPhone 3G seems to be a likely cause of the persistent reception problems that have plagued early adopters.
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08/28/2008 09:14 AM
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Be safer than NASA and disable autorun
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Featured links from the CNET Blog Network
Be safer than NASA and disable autorun--A computer worm infected machines on the International Space Station.
Is anybody using the LimeWire Store?--Lime Wire announces a deal with The Orchard that will double the number of songs available through its online store. But if you're using LimeWire P2P software, are you going to buy music?
Console gaming, digital distribution and the "video game defense"--Video game distribution is changing. Experts say that the industry needs to stay flexible and aware.
The problem with open-source revenue models--Open source still needs to figure out the best ways to get paid without sacrificing the ideals that make it so powerful.
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08/28/2008 06:09 AM
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EIC Squared: Psystar vs. Apple, Cisco vs. Microsoft, Dell's cloud
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On this episode of the EIC Squared podcast, CNET News' Dan Farber and ZDNet's Larry Dignan discuss the week's news.
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08/28/2008 05:24 AM
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Bloomberg mistakenly publishes Steve Jobs obituary
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Though it was retracted within minutes, the appearance of the CEO's obituary on the Web is bound to make some Apple fans and shareholders quite uncomfortable.
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08/28/2008 04:00 AM
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Brazil: Tech powerhouse, but gap remains
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Though long in the shadow of the U.S. when it comes to computing, Latin America is home to a number of fast-growing regions, including Brazil--already the world's fifth largest PC market.
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08/28/2008 04:00 AM
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Photos: Raising accessibility standards
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Some of the most striking nonprofits in Brazil are those that help connect people with disabilities--not just to the Internet, but also to jobs.
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08/28/2008 04:00 AM
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Brazil's love of Linux
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The open-source software definitely gets a warm reception here, but its role can easily be overestimated, too.
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08/27/2008 02:00 PM
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Top 10 MP3 players for under $100
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There's nothing like low flash-memory costs to stir up a gaggle of great gadgets with ultracompetitve pricing. To help you sort through the clutter of budget MP3 players, we've collected our top 10 choices, all of which can be found for less than $100.
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08/27/2008 11:15 AM
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Report: Orange backs off iPhone 3G throttling
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Orange's decision to limit the download speed of the iPhone 3G sparked a predictable outcry from French users, and they appear to have produced a retraction from the carrier.
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