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GPS cell phone apps challenge standalone devices
AP – Sat Nov 28, 10:01 am ETKANSAS CITY, Mo. – The growth of cell phones with global-positioning technology is making life uncertain for the makers of personal navigational devices that help drivers figure out where they are and where to go. Full Story »
Government delays new ban on Internet gambling
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Apple's iPhone arrives in tech-savvy South Korea
AP – Sat Nov 28, 4:50 am ETSEOUL, South Korea - Tech-savvy South Koreans began getting their coveted iPhones on Saturday amid fanfare and expectations the communication and entertainment device will shake up a local mobile market dominated by domestic giants Samsung and LG. Full Story »
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Teachers begin using cell phones for class lessons
AP – Fri Nov 27, 6:55 pm ETWESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. - Ariana Leonard's high school students shuffled in their seats, eagerly awaiting a cue from their Spanish teacher that the assignment would begin. Full Story »
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'Avatar' video game to expand film's alien world
AP – Fri Nov 27, 11:53 am ETLOS ANGELES - James Cameron was thinking beyond the big screen when he created the alien world of Pandora. The "Titanic" director worked in tandem with video game developer Ubisoft Montreal on the game based on his upcoming sci-fi epic "Avatar." Full Story »
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Exec says Nokia must speed up transformation: report
Reuters – Sat Nov 28, 10:11 am ETFRANKFURT (Reuters) - Nokia needs to speedily boost its offering of mobile internet solutions, marketing head Anssi Vanjoki told a German magazine and did not rule out a sale of its core handset manufacturing business in the long term. Full Story »
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iPhone's debut in S.Korea means paradigm shift: experts
AFP – 1 hr 50 mins agoSEOUL (AFP) - Apple's top selling iPhone made its debut in South Korea Saturday with experts saying the iconic smartphone is likely to serve as a wake-up call for an IT industry basking in an isolated market. Full Story »
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Brokerages Race To Find Speed And Depth With Smart Phones
Investor's Business Daily – Fri Nov 27, 7:05 pm ETLooking to get alerts on your mobile phone when a stock hits a buy or sell point? And then quickly execute a trade with a few taps on your handset based on that data? "There's an app for that," says Apple's marketing campaign for the iPhone. Full Story »
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Amazon Lightning Sales Offer Up Cameras, Netbooks
PC Magazine – Fri Nov 27, 5:36 am ETFor those not up for braving the Black Friday crowds, Amazon.com is still running its week-long lightning sales on various tech gadgets from netbooks and laptops to cameras and HDTV's. Full Story »
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Activision says "Call of Duty" series tops $3 billion
Reuters – Fri Nov 27, 12:28 pm ETSAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Activision Blizzard Inc said on Friday its "Call of Duty" video game franchise pushed past the $3 billion mark in global retail sales. Full Story »
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Apple mailing promotes Black Friday deals
Macworld.com – Fri Nov 27, 12:06 pm ETAppleās marketing push for Black Friday, the traditional start of the holiday shopping season, is spearheaded by an e-mail message offering special offers and extended hours for one day only. Full Story »
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Software Spending Expected To Begin a Rebound in 2010
NewsFactor – Fri Nov 27, 9:54 am ETThe year 2009 will go down in IT history as a year of drastic budget cuts. But 2010 should see a software spending resurrection as companies in many countries increase their budgets and prepare for growth. Full Story »
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SAP Enterprise Support KPI Project Leader and Sponsor Resign
PC World – Fri Nov 27, 12:20 pm ETSAP's joint project with user groups to demonstrate the value for money of its Enterprise Support program is still on track, the company said Friday, despite the resignation of the two user group members leading the project. Full Story »
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China Warns About Return of Destructive Panda Virus
PC World – Fri Nov 27, 5:40 am ETA computer worm that China warned Internet users against is an updated version of the Panda Burning Incense virus, which infected millions of PCs in the country three years ago, according to McAfee. Full Story »
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Dell Offer Custom Chromium OS Download For Mini 10V
PC World – Fri Nov 27, 9:10 pm ETDell has made available a customized download of Google's Chromium OS (the open-source version of Chrome OS), specifically for its popular Mini 10V netbook. Full Story »
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iPod Touch 8GB Media Player
PC World – Fri Nov 27, 12:05 pm ETThe Apple iPod Touch is on sale in several places--for instance, Best Buy is selling the 8GB version plus a $30 gift card for $199--but Wal-Mart has managed to come up with the best deal we've seen, offering the 8GB iPod Touch plus a $50 iTunes gift card for $195. Full Story »
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Japan launches 5th spy satellite
AP – Sat Nov 28, 2:02 am ETJapan launched its fifth spy satellite into orbit Saturday in a bid to boost its ability to independently gather intelligence, the government said. Full Story »
Rat pack: Scientists warming up to African rodent
AP – 47 mins agoNaked mole rats don't get cancer. They shrug off brushes with acid and age so well, some are older than the college-aged researchers handling them. Full Story »
Bernanke makes case for strong Fed role on banks
AP – 31 mins agoThe chairman of the Federal Reserve is concerned that congressional efforts at financial reform could weaken the central bank's ability to handle future crises and may politicize monetary policy. Full Story »
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