Latest headlines from CNET News
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China arrests thousands in Web porn crackdown
January 2, 2010 6:26 PM PST
The Chinese government says it arrested more than 5,000 people in 2009 in an effort to crack down on Web porn use, according to Reuters.
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Application packaging for cloud computing: A proposal
January 2, 2010 4:56 PM PST
Cloud computing promises new ways to build and deploy distributed applications. So why are we so hung up on the old ones?
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When policemen are caught looking at Web porn
January 2, 2010 4:16 PM PST
Figures obtained under the U.K.'s Freedom of Information Act reveal that more than 400 police officers and support staff have been disciplined for inappropriate Web use.
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NASA's next frontier: Venus, the moon, or an asteroid
January 2, 2010 3:30 PM PST
Agency selects three finalists in a competition to help determine where to focus its attention to get the most scientific value out of research into our solar system.
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Leaked HP, Gateway 'Core i3' laptops are low-cost
January 2, 2010 11:43 AM PST
Due soon from Hewlett-Packard, Gateway, Toshiba, and others, the first mainstream laptops using Intel's new Core i3 chip are pretty cheap.
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AT&T, Luke Wilson try smaller coverage number
January 2, 2010 9:41 AM PST
In a new Luke Wilson ad, AT&T claims its 3G network covers 230 million people. This contrasts with ads from November that featured total coverage rather than just 3G.
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For eBay sellers, a holiday hamster hangover
January 2, 2010 6:00 AM PST
The gift frenzy over Zhu Zhu Pets leaves some power sellers feeling like they've just run a marathon--but the steep price tags driven by scarcity lead to some impressive profits.
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Facebook, Twitter: How we chose to live in public
January 1, 2010 12:16 PM PST
The end of 2009 and beginning of 2010 see much commentary about how living your life in public has become the norm. Is this technology's fault? Or is this what people always wanted?
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Ex-Googler Lee sees Apple tablet debut in January
January 1, 2010 9:20 AM PST
Kai-fu Lee, now focused on Chinese start-ups after heading Google's China ops, says Apple is ready to unveil a sub-$1,000 tablet PC--and to churn out 10 million in the first year.
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U.S. trade agency eyes Samsung-Sharp spat
January 1, 2010 7:31 AM PST
Samsung's claim of LCD-related patent infringement by rival Sharp draws the attention of the U.S. International Trade Commission.
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Q&A: Researcher Karsten Nohl on mobile eavesdropping
January 1, 2010 4:00 AM PST
Researcher who tackled smart card security last year talks to CNET about how easy it is to listen in on GSM-based mobile phone calls now that the encryption has been cracked.
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Time Warner Cable shows subscribers how to cut cord
December 31, 2009 5:30 PM PST
Cable company posts a comprehensive set of instructions for grabbing video directly from the Web, part of the company's posturing with News Corp.'s Fox over rates.
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Video games outsell movies in U.K.
December 31, 2009 2:10 PM PST
Data shows video games have eclipsed movies in the United Kingdom in terms of sales. It's time for Her Majesty to start taking gaming seriously.
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Want to see Google's new phone on YouTube?
December 31, 2009 11:39 AM PST
A clip showing what appears to be the phone popped up on the Web Wednesday. You can find it without much effort, particularly if you search video sites not owned by Google.
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AT&T cuts Tiger Woods
December 31, 2009 11:26 AM PST
AT&T becomes the latest company to distance itself from the sex scandal revolving around the world's greatest golfer. It has reportedly severed its relationship with Tiger Woods.
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Rank your favorite songs with Rank'em
December 31, 2009 10:00 AM PST
In beta-testing now, Rank'em lets you vote on favorite songs by your favorite artists, then shows aggregate ratings.
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Photographers bless improved Canon autofocus
December 31, 2009 8:24 AM PST
Early reviews of Canon's 1D Mark IV SLR by professional photographers indicate Canon could be on its way to shaking a reputation for sub-par autofocus.
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Apple misses its mark on Windows 7 Boot Camp support
December 31, 2009 8:03 AM PST
Installing Windows 7 over Vista will give numerous advantages, even if for nothing more than to increase the stability of the operating system; however, to date Apple has not officially supported this despite claiming support would be out by the end of th
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Report: Apple event to be held January 26
December 30, 2009 5:38 PM PST
Unnamed source tells Fox News the company will hold a mobile-focused event in San Francisco on January 26, which could be the day its long-awaited tablet makes its debut.
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Just how free will the Nexus One be?
December 30, 2009 4:57 PM PST
The Nexus One may be a great device, but will it really offer more freedom to customers?
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