The National Security Agency's operations have taken quite a beating lately, so it makes sense that it should be concerned about its public image. Concern about this type of criticism may be one reason the NSA has sought to cast itself as a more family friendly institution, creating such G-rated programs as "CryptoKids, America's Future Codemakers & Codebreakers."
Or perhaps they're just in need of some new recruits.
Stakes are high as Google attempts to maintain one of the Internet's greatest cash machines while pushing into new and risky markets.
• Android event set for Jan. 5
The gift frenzy over Zhu Zhu Pets leaves some power sellers feeling like they've just run a marathon--but the steep price tags lead to some impressive profits.
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Apple
Official: Apple acquires Quattro WirelessThe acqusition of the mobile advertising company comes when Google--suddenly Apple's big rial in mobile--has made plans to acquire competitor AdMob.
Beyond Binary
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The Social
Fresh legal woes for ConnectU foundersRemember file-sharing site I2hub? Its creator claims that due to a partnership with social network ConnectU, he's entitled to part of ConnectU's Facebook settlement money.
The Digital Home
NASA's Kepler finds five 'hot Jupiters'After less than a year in operation, NASA's Kepler space telescope finds five new exoplanets in our galaxy. Unfortunately, none of them is habitable.
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NASA trains WISE eye on the sky (photos)
Crave
Cipher glass knows what you're drinkingDesigner Damjan Stanković has imagined a drinking glass that can indicate what it holds. The Cipher concept glass tells you when you're having OJ, milk, or Coke.
2010 CES
Whirlpool, Direct Energy assemble home energy systemWill home networks get smart to energy management? Whirlpool and Direct Energy team with a display maker and Best Buy in a big to automate savings.
