August 13, 2008 12:37 PM PDT

CNET News Daily Podcast: Latest rumblings in the Caucasus' cyberwar

by Charles Cooper
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Early reports had it that the war between Russia and Georgia had spilled over into cyberspace. But after looking more closely at the Internet traffic, a noted security researcher offers a more nuanced conclusion.

Bill Gates took time out from his new role as full-time philanthropist to talk technology on a visit to China.

And for the man who has everything: the Goatee Saver. I don't know about you, but this has me more excited than the iPhone ever did. (Could also be that's because I never trim my "goat" without making a mess.)


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Today's stories:

Three-alarm fire scorches Apple facility

Gates: Privacy an 'interesting challenge'

Kids, not Russian government, attacking Georgia's Net, says researcher

Winklevoss twins advance to Olympic finals

VMware: Don't shut down that virtual machine

Transit agency wants MIT students to stay gagged

Poet to make ethanol from corn cobs next year

Yahoo's Fire Eagle geolocation service now open to all

Terrifying goatee gadget promises perfect trim

Originally posted at CNET News Daily Podcast
Charles Cooper has covered technology and business for more than 25 years. Before joining CNET News, he worked at the Associated Press, Computer & Software News, Computer Shopper, PC Week, and ZDNet. E-mail Charlie.
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