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The Space Shot

Deliberate crash of an empty rocket stage in a permanently shadowed crater near the moon's south pole last month kicked up definitive signs of water ice, scientists say.

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Technically Incorrect

A print ad for the Verizon Droid uses far more personal anti-iPhone references than any of its TV spots. Is this a barely subliminal description of Verizon's negotiations with Apple?

Microsoft

Coders have found a way to disable the normal activation requirements of Microsoft's latest operating system, although Redmond says it is working to shore up its antipiracy protections.

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Digital Media

Revised settlement allows the scanning of out-of-print works from only English-speaking countries, restricts future business for Google, and gives copyright holders more rights.

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The Social

The social network tightened its rules for companies running contests on its platform last week, and sources say those companies will be required to buy ad space too.

Health Tech

Software being developed by Star Analytical Services may soon enable cell phone users to record their coughs and diagnose a cold, flu, or something else.

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The Cheapskate

Make $100 on a BlackBerry, score a Motorola Droid for $120, or scoop up a pixie-cute Palm Pixi for 25 bucks. As always, however, plan on a two-year stint with the carrier.