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FBI Admits Anonymous Snooped Conference Call

Anonymous secretly recorded a conference call between the FBI and foreign law enforcement and then posted the results online.

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Apple Scraps Controversial Terms in iBook Author EULA Agreement

Company bows to howls by iBook authors and publishers on restrictions in

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Ditch Your Arrow Keys With TouchCursor

TouchCursor tries to wean users off the keyboard's arrow keys by using home row keys for navigation.

Utilities

Simple Cross-Platform Backups With SafeSync

TrendMicro's SafeSync offers a simple and secure way to backup files and access them across multiple devices.

Tech Industry

The Asus Padfone, Facebook's IPO, Sony's Troubles, and More

On World Tech Update this week, Facebook announces an IPO, Sony's business is in trouble, the Asus Padfone sets for a debut and thousands flock to Macworld | iWorld.

Camcorders

First Look at the Dropcam HD

Our review unit of this Wi-Fi camera had fuzzy video playback in our hands-on tests, but Dropcam promises that the final version of its Dropcam HD will not have these problems.

Windows

Gee's Bend Quilts: American Art on Your Desktop

This beautiful Windows 7 theme features richly colored artworks from the artists of the Gee's Bend Quilters Collective.

Phones

Here's How to Install Carrier-Blocked Apps on Your Android Phone

Workaround allows users to install apps like Google Wallet onto their Android phones.

Phones

How to Back Up Your Android Phone

Follow this guide to learn how to safeguard your smartphone's important data.

Software / Services

Engineer's Wife 'Ferocious' in Obama Q&A on H-1Bs

The White House is following up on an offer made by President Barack Obama this week to help find a job for an unemployed semiconductor engineer in Texas.

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PCW

Symantec Warns of Android Trojans That Mutate With Every Download

Researchers from security vendor Symantec have identified a new premium-rate SMS Android Trojan horse that modifies its code every time it gets downloaded.

Consumer Advice

Vampire Power Reality Check: What Tech Gear Sucks the Most?

We break down what tech gear costs you the most on your electric bill even when it's not actively being used.

Tech Industry

Yale Discovers a Fungus That Eats Plastic

Yale scientists discover a new species of fungus that eats polyurethane and could help clear our garbage landfills of plastic.

Gadgets

Court Snubs Apple, Okays Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1N, Nexus Smartphone Sales

German court tosses Apple-proposed sales ban on Samsung tablets and smartphones, says Apple likely to lose touch screen patent.

Social Media

Facebook's IPO May Create as Many as 1000 Millionaires

Facebook has finally announced its IPO, filing a valuation with the SEC valued at $100 billion dollars. If everything goes as planned, the IPO could create between 500 and 1000 new millionaires at the company.

Security

VeriSign Hacked: What We Don't Know Might Hurt Us

VeriSign didn't exactly 'disclose' the breach, and the few details buried in the SEC filing create more questions than they answer. Without more to go on, it is hard to know what the risk is.

Apple

Apple Boycott Urged Over Foxconn Investigation

Reports of mistreatment of workers at the company's manufacturing chain are prompting inquiries and objections.

Tech Industry

Nano Quadrotors Swarm in Formation, Will Take Over Earth With Grace

Researchers have managed to get these tiny robots to fly in perfect swarms, and fast! Aaaaah!

Phones

Windows Phone 8 Details Leak

Microsoft reportedly plans to integrate more of its existing technologies into the next phone OS, from Skype to SkyDrive, adding near-field communications and lots more apps.

Windows

Windows 8: 13 Features Worth Knowing About

Windows 8 will introduce a slew of interesting features, but will they benefit you?

How to Take Great Product Photos for Your Online Store

Make your product stand out in the online marketplace with excellent photos. Here are the basics for taking great, professional-looking photos without spending a fortune on equipment.

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PCW

Symantec Warns of Android Trojans That Mutate With Every Download

Researchers from security vendor Symantec have identified a new premium-rate SMS Android Trojan horse that modifies its code every time it gets downloaded.

Security

Facebook Malware Scam Takes Hold

A "worrying number" of Facebook users are sharing a link to a malware-laden fake CNN news page reporting the U.S. has attacked Iran and Saudi Arabia, security firm Sophos said Friday.

Software / Services

RIM Offers Free PlayBook to Attract Android Developers

Research in Motion is trying to woo developers by giving a free BlackBerry Playbook tablet to coders who port their Android application for its BlackBerry Tablet.

Security

How NOT to Get a Job 101: Hack Marriott, Extort Execs for Work

Hacking and extortion will get you thrown in prison.

Search

The Curse of 'Don’t Be Evil'

Google is definitely evil! Or is it? The critics weigh in.

Laptops

AMD Targets Ultrabooks, Shows 18mm Trinity Notebook

Super-skinny laptops will offer long battery life and smaller price tag than Intel's entries, AMD tells analysts.

Phones

Windows Phone 8 Details Leak

Microsoft reportedly plans to integrate more of its existing technologies into the next phone OS, from Skype to SkyDrive, adding near-field communications and lots more apps.

Windows

Skype 5.8 For Windows Brings Facebook Video Calling

Write on your Facebook wall from Skype, spot your friends for a quick chat -- maybe even in HD or in a group.

Software / Services

Engineer's Wife 'Ferocious' in Obama Q&A on H-1Bs

The White House is following up on an offer made by President Barack Obama this week to help find a job for an unemployed semiconductor engineer in Texas.

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