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Hackers demanded $50,000 for Symantec source code

Hackers demanded $50,000 for Symantec source code

Symantec's agreement to pay $50,000 to prevent the leak of source code for some of its flagship products was part of a "law enforcement investigation."

February 6, 2012 8:03 PM PST

Did radio hosts cross line in Tom Green Twitter spat?

Did radio hosts cross line in Tom Green Twitter spat?

Canadian Professor Tom Green thinks Opie & Anthony are responsible for a flood of vile tweets sent his way after a discussion of who owns the Twitter account @TomGreen.

February 6, 2012 12:25 PM PST

Samsung flubs its Apple Super Bowl dis

Samsung flubs its Apple Super Bowl dis

commentary Samsung's big Super Bowl ad for the Note may have brought on a few chuckles, but it failed in one big way, says CNET's Josh Lowensohn.
Samsung ad: Helping Apple fans break free
Photos: Most liked 2012 Super Bowl ads
Roundup: Super Bowling for dollars

February 6, 2012 10:10 AM PST

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