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FanSnap--another way to find cheap concert tickets
November 11, 2009 8:30 PM PST
This search engine aggregates second-hand ticket listings from around the Web, including eBay and broker sites, and arranges them on a useful seating chart.
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Microsoft exec: Mac OS inspired Windows 7
November 11, 2009 7:15 PM PST
Simon Aldous, Microsoft's Partner Group Manager, says that they looked at the Mac and its graphical nature and ease of use and tried to create "a Mac look."
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Apple updates Safari for security
November 11, 2009 6:17 PM PST
A security update from Apple fixes multiple security holes in Safari, but a lack of transparency makes it hard to judge how severe the threats are.
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Dating site for cute people says Brits are ugly
November 11, 2009 5:47 PM PST
BeautifulPeople.com, where only the prettiest are allowed to roam, declares it is worried by the low proportion of Brits who are being allowed in.
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Microsoft probing Windows 7 zero-day hole
November 11, 2009 5:29 PM PST
One day after Patch Tuesday, researcher warns of unpatched security hole in Windows 7 and Server 2008.
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Apple offers progress reports on apps waiting for approval
November 11, 2009 4:50 PM PST
Developers can now track their iPhone application's progress via status updates from the App Store review team.
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Twitter issues mulligan on new 'retweet' feature
November 11, 2009 3:56 PM PST
Twitter developer chat logs reveal that fresh new feature was pulled temporarily to fix some bugs.
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AMD: Our claims about Intel have been 'ratified'
November 11, 2009 3:54 PM PST
CEO Dirk Meyer cites action by EU and the lawsuit filed by New York's attorney general as confirmation of AMD's allegations of anticompetitive behavior by its rival.
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Google plans first-ever share buyback
November 11, 2009 3:14 PM PST
If the company's $750 million acquisition of AdMob is allowed to go through, Google will offset the impact of issuing $750 million in stock by buying back an equal amount.
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EA chief: The Wii is 'weaker than anticipated'
November 11, 2009 3:04 PM PST
Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello expresses some displeasure over the Nintendo Wii and his company's inability to yield a high return on investment for Wii games.
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Give a microdonation to your favorite charity
November 11, 2009 2:58 PM PST
If you're in the mood to give a little something back this holiday season, you can do it with some social-donation sites. We take a look at some of those in this roundup.
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Google plans Chrome Mac beta for December
November 11, 2009 2:53 PM PST
Google plans to release the first beta version of its Chrome browser in early December. Be careful about changes to the extensions technology until then, though.
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Facebook status update saves man from jail
November 11, 2009 2:49 PM PST
A Harlem man updates his Facebook status with "where's my pancakes?" When he is charged with robbery the next day, the timing of the update proves to be his alibi.
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HP previews strong fourth quarter earnings
November 11, 2009 2:31 PM PST
In a sneak peek of earnings reports scheduled for November 23, company says while revenue is down, earnings per share are up 15 percent from a year ago.
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CNET News Daily Podcast: No solar power in my backyard, please
November 11, 2009 2:21 PM PST
Communities bristle at the thought of solar and wind farms being built near them; layoffs at Adobe; Google cuts photo storage prices; and take our survey, please!
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The Fun Theory: Treadmill race track, piano stairs, and more
November 11, 2009 2:17 PM PST
New Web site creates a competition based on the notion that the easiest way to improve human behavior (i.e. exercise, recycle, etc.) is to make engaging in that behavior fun.
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Report: Microsoft's Project Natal pricing details
November 11, 2009 1:39 PM PST
According to a British magazine's report, the highly anticipated hands-free controller could be available in November 2010 and cost as little as $50.
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Report: Motorola looks to sell set-top box biz
November 11, 2009 1:25 PM PST
The Journal reports that Motorola is looking to sell its TV set-top box and wireless-network business for $4.5 billion, with help from JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs.
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HP aims for networking cloud with 3Com buy
November 11, 2009 1:24 PM PST
Hewlett-Packard says it plans to acquire the maker of network switching and routing products in a deal valued at $2.7 billion.
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Craigslist brimming with banned, 'modded' Xboxes
November 11, 2009 1:20 PM PST
In the wake of a decision by Microsoft to ban up to 1 million Xbox Live members for illegally modifying their consoles, Craigslist is now flooded with sales for the devices.
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