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Google Chrome now bundled with AvastYou wouldn't necessarily expect it, but Avast and Google Chrome might be the next peanut butter-and-jelly combo in the software world.
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Brazil looks to ban video games while U.S. makes ratings workRatings on video games are working surprisingly well in the U.S. Brazil should avoid costly legislation and adopt a similar system.
Beyond Binary
Windows 7 family pack starting to sell outMicrosoft had said it was a "while supplies last" offer and, sure enough, supplies are starting to run out. It's still available at Amazon, though.
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Technically Incorrect
Tarantino's cheerily crazy Japanese cell phone adThe Japanese cell phone company Softbank launches a new TV spot featuring Quentin Tarantino. Tarantino doesn't direct. He acts the role of a samurai uncle. Or something.
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Green Tech
'Green' gas and diesel get boost in biofuel grantsFederal government pumps more than $600 million in projects to demonstrate advanced biofuels, including cellulosic ethanol and plant-based replacements for diesel, jet fuel, and gasoline.
Technically Incorrect
Bartender, gimme a beer from outer spaceJapanese brewer Sapporo launches a beer it says is made from barley grown on the International Space Station. The 250 winners of a lottery for it will each receive a six-pack.
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Solar Impulse aircraft flies, briefly (photos)
Digital City Podcast
A modest proposal: détente between Mac and PC laptop fansIn the spirit of the holiday season, we have a proposal for peace between PC and Mac laptop users -- or at least finding some middle ground both sides can agree with.
30 Days of Innovation
Build muscle, charge your phone with YoGenEasy Energy will launch the YoGen at CES 2010, a mobile charger that solely relies on hand power. The pocket-size charger lets you generates energy by repeatedly pulling a ripcord.
