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iTunes Ping: The missing thing

Apple this week launched Ping, a new social network that runs within the iTunes software.

Users amused, annoyed by Facebook Places

It's been two weeks since Facebook users took to blogs and message boards to voice their concerns about Places, a location-based service that allows people to check in to gathering spots via the social network.

Will motion controls reinvent gaming?

Four years ago, Nintendo's gesture-tracking Wii system proved the power of motion controls to extend the mainstream appeal of video games.

Senators: Cybersecurity can help U.S. safety

Recently, we completed an intensive, bipartisan six-month study on cybersecurity and presented it to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.

Toshiba recalls 41,000 computers over risk of burns

Toshiba has announced the voluntary recall of about 41,000 notebook computers worldwide at risk of overheating and burning users.

Samsung: Our Galaxy tablet better than iPad

When Samsung debuted its Galaxy Tab on Thursday, it made a bold claim: the device is at least as good as today's dominant tablet, Apple's iPad.

Samsung: Our Galaxy tablet better than iPad

When Samsung debuted its Galaxy Tab on Thursday, it made a bold claim: the device is at least as good as today's dominant tablet, Apple's iPad.

Crowded web TV field awaits Apple

With Wednesday's announcement that it will be revamping its web TV offerings, Apple has made its most serious push into an emerging, and increasingly crowded, field.

iPad is for grandparents, not just geeks

Apple's iPad tablet isn't just for geeks, yuppies, and rich people. It's also for grandparents.

Adult texters catching up to teens

Grown-ups don't text as much as teens -- at least not yet. A new survey suggests they may be catching up.

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