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  Lessons to learn from Yahoo's Mash smash

  The untimely death of Yahoo's would-be networking site is a lesson for the industry. It just isn't enough to invite people to build a friends list anymore.

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  Students in Brazil
  get a new Classmate

  There is more at stake at the largest one-to-one computing project in Latin America than the reputation of Intel's Classmate PC.
  • Video: Up close with one-to-one computing

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• Nvidia about-face brings questions

  Despite chest thumping at the company's gaming conference, a last-minute announcement of support for high-end gaming graphics via Intel silicon raises questions.

  (Posted in Nanotech: The Circuits Blog by Brooke Crothers)

• CSI Stick grabs data from cell phones

  New thumb-type device can be used by law enforcement, thieves or parents to snoop on the cell phone activities of anyone who leaves the phone unattended.

  (Posted in Security by CNET staff)

• Following up on letting iPhone apps run my life

  After experiencing problems with several apps when Daniel Terdiman let the iPhone take over for a day, he decided to give them another try at home.

  (Posted in Gaming and Culture by Daniel Terdiman)

• Android Developer Challenge winners focus on location

  The $3.75 million in prizes distributed by Google to Android developers includes several applications that take advantage of location-aware technology in mobile phones.

  (Posted in Wireless by Tom Krazit)

• Antitrust scrutiny in Yahoo-Google deal intensifies

  While Google and Wall Street are betting controversial Yahoo-Google ad deal gets a green light from antitrust regulators, the level of scrutiny is rising.

  (Posted in Digital Media by Dawn Kawamoto)

• Tethering coming soon to iPhone 3G?

  If the latest e-mail claiming to be the work of Apple's CEO is accurate, iPhone 3G owners might soon be able to get their laptops online using their phone.

  (Posted in Apple by Tom Krazit)

• More tidbits on the new Comcast cap

  The controversial Comcast monthly bandwidth cap has caused a stir, but what about some of the things not mentioned in the FAQ section?

  (Posted in Webware by Josh Lowensohn)

• Working with Windows and Linux, playing with the Mac

  Google Insights data suggests that we enjoy our Macs for more than we enjoy Windows and Linux.

  (Posted in The Open Road by Matt Asay)

• Week in review: Taming the wild Web

  Microsoft, Mozilla, and Apple all make strides in the browser battles, while courts rule on copyright cases. Also: Politics, tech-style.

  (Posted in Digital Media by Steven Musil)

• Design for the masses, chosen by the masses

  Industry execs say crowdsourcing is one of the best ways to stay on top of consumer trends, so a host of sites are asking people to submit art for sneakers, skateboards, cars, and stationery.

  (Posted in Cutting Edge by Stefanie Olsen)

• McCain taps outsider Palin to be VP

  Republican presidential hopeful picks governor from Alaska--the first woman ever named to the Republican ticket--to be his surprise running mate.

  (Posted in Politics and Law by Steven Musil)

• Google, Vanity Fair party down at DNC

  Event on the last evening of the Democratic convention brings together Mountain View geeks, Washington insiders, and Hollywood celebrities.
  • Photos: Your ticket to the Democratic convention

  (Posted in Politics and Law by Stephanie Condon)

• Nintendo shares soar on bumped-up forecast

  Japanese game maker's announcement that annual profit will be 23 percent higher than expected, due to strong Wii and DS sales, prompts largest one-day share price hike in months.

  (Posted in Gaming and Culture by Dawn Kawamoto)
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