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Acer Plans up to 6 New Android Handsets for First Half 2010
Acer plans to launch as many as six new Android handsets in the first half of next year.
Intel May Give Larrabee Update in Late 2010, Analyst Says
Intel is likely to give an update on plans for its delayed graphics chip during the third quarter of 2010.
Malaysian Company Acquires Friendster, Bets on Micropayments
Social networking site Friendster accepted a buyout offer from Malaysia's MOL Global.
IBM Adding Data Centers, Cloud Computing Lab in Asia
IBM invests in data centers and a lab in Asia where it sees a surge in demand for strategic outsourcing and cloud computing services.
Hackers Find a Home in Amazon's EC2 Cloud
CA has found a variant of the Zeus botnet running a command and control server on Amazon's EC2 infrastructure.
Microblogs Face Uphill Battle With China's Censors
Microblogging services are taking off in China, but regulation by an authoritarian government is challenging their growth.
A First Look at Fusion Garage's JooJoo Web Tablet
If you're tempted by a $500 tablet device designed for Web browsing, you should certainly check out the JooJoo (formerly the Crunchpad).
15 Best Holiday Video Game Buys of 2009
We've made our list of the season's top hardware and software products for gamers. So check it twice, pick your favorite, and put a bow on it.
Google Chrome for Mac Is Speedy, A Bit Buggy
When Google calls a service or a piece of software "beta" you never know what you're going to get. In this case, you get a work in progress.
Need Fast Web Access? Try Chromium OS on a Stick
Keep a USB key with Chromium OS with you for near-instant access to the Internet from anywhere.
Facebook Privacy Changes Draw Mixed Reviews
Privacy advocates are calling Facebook's latest privacy changes a mixed bag.
ViewSonic VPD400 MovieBook HD: Right Price, Wrong Design
The MovieBook HD is an inexpensive alternative to other portable media players on the market, but on this model ViewSonic has sacrificed design and specs.
Capturing Critters
Reader Don Felton enjoys the wildlife around his home, but finds it difficult to capture it. He writes:
Red Hat Open Sources Desktop Application Protocol
Red Hat open sources its recently acquired virtual desktop management protocol.
Clearwire Network Down for Hours in Handful of Cities
A software update took down Clearwire's network in several cities for about five hours on Tuesday.
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