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Deep Tech
Mozilla pushes back Firefox 3.6, 4.0 deadlinesThe newest version of the open-source browser won't arrive this year, and a major update might not arrive until 2011. But there are plenty of features coming.
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A real-world test of Google Goggles visual search (photos)
The Open Road
Canonical shines its Ubuntu light on consumersUbuntu has won rave reviews with the geeky Linux community, but can it make waves with average consumers? Its founder is betting the answer is yes.
Beyond Binary
Visual Studio launch delayed by 'a few weeks'Microsoft says it's still working to resolve some performance issues related to the Visual Studio 2010 developer tool suite, which was slated for a March release.
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Technically Incorrect
Escaped convict continues to update FacebookCraig "Lazie" Lynch has been on the run from a U.K. prison since September. However, he continues to taunt police by updating his Facebook status. Now he is threatening to quit.
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Deep-sea volcanic explosion--part 2 (video)
The Social
Facebook COO nominated to Disney boardSheryl Sandberg, who has been chief operating officer of the social network for nearly two years now, will join the board if shareholders approve in March.
The Space Shot
Soyuz craft docks, boosts space station crewA Russian Soyuz spacecraft docked with the International Space Station Tuesday after a smooth, automated approach, boosting the lab's crew back up to five.
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The 404 Podcast
The 404 Yuletide Mini-sode: Where The 404 is the Fifth ElementWelcome back to another Yultide Mini-sode of CNET's The 404 Podcast. We'll be keeping you company with fresh episodes, year-end wrap-ups, CES previews, and much more!
Green Tech
Smart-grid spending to hit $200 billion by 2015Technologies to automate and upgrade the grid will capture most of the $200 billion invested in modernizing electrical power systems, says Pike Research.
