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AOL Pay-to-Download Video Moves to Amazon

AOL has ditched its year-long experiment with paid video downloads, partnering with Amazon Unbox to sell online movies and TV shows.

NBC Universal Takes Online Shows to Netflix

After yanking shows from iTunes in favor of its own site and new service Hulu, Netflix subscribers will be able to get online versions of some NBC shows they day after they air.

NBC, Fox Launch Hulu Private Beta

NBC and Fox are launching a private beta test of their forthcoming Hulu online video service, promising almost 100 TV series ranging from current shows to fan favorites.

NBC Direct to Offer TV Downloads

Shortly after pulling shows from the iTunes Store, NBC will offer limited free downloads of its shows in a bid to launch its own iTunes competitor.

NBC TV Shows Find New Home at Amazon Unbox

The NBC television shows which just made a sudden exit from Apple's iTunes store? Now Windows users can get them on Amazon Unbox.

Sony Mulling Own Video Download Service

Now that Sony has pulled the plug on its Connect music service, company officials have admitted they're considering launching their own video download service.

Apple, Cisco Put iPhone Battle on Hold

Apple and Cisco have agreed to suspend their battle over the iPhone name - for now - as they try to reach an agreement.

Cisco Sues Apple Over iPhone Trademark

Looks like Apple's crack legal team may not have been able to pull their pants up in time: Cisco has filed suit against Apple over the use of the iPhone name.

Nokia Debuts New Internet Tablet, Camcorder

The world's largest maker of mobile handsets keeps betting on multifunction devices, revving its Internet tablet and debuting a new camcorder/phone hybrid.

Apple TV to Bridge iTunes and Television

Apple's new Apple TV aims to bridge the cap between iTunes, video on your computer, and your high-definition TV.

Yahoo Says Go for Mobiles

Yahoo aims to stake more claims in the mobile phone arena with Yahoo Go for Mobile 2.0, with improved content and search capabilities.

T-Mobile Launches Android-based G1

T-Mobile has officially launched the G1, the first phone based on Google's Android platform. But does the G1 - and Android - live up to the hype?

PlayStation 3 Launch: Madness and Shooting

The debut of Sony's PlayStation 3 video game console has unleashed a frenzy amongst shoppers trying to set hands on one of the scarce units.
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Stolen phone blacklists will lessen crime. Here’s what to do in the meantime

Smartphone theft is on the rise – and often violent. How can consumers protect themselves, and why isn't there a national stolen phone blacklist?
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Lenovo IdeaPad U260 ultraportable packs Intel Core i7

Lenovo's new IdeaPad U260 notebook offers a 12.5-inch display and up to an Intel Core i7 processor...and a look inspired by a leather-bound journal.
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Google’s privacy shift is March 1: Everything you need to know

Google's new all-encompassing privacy policy goes into effect March 1: now's your last chance to adjust your settings if you're concerned.
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Apps for The Kindle: Amazon Announces Kindle SDK

Amazon has announced a software development kit for the Kindle, so programmers will be able to build applications for the e-readers.
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R.E.M. Launches Album via iLike

R.E.M. will be launching its new album via the social networking service iLike, with the album available for streaming starting March 24.
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Toshiba Offers 120 GB 1.8-inch HDDs

Toshiba is offering new 1.8-inch hard disk drives with micro-SATA connectors, 5,400 rpm speeds, and capacities of 80 and 120 GB.
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Star Trek Legacy Ships for PC, Xbox 360

Fire photon torpedoes! Set phasers on puree! Bethesda Softworks ships Star Trek: Legacy for Xbox 306, following up last week's release for Windows PCs.
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Nikon Debuts D3000, D300S DSLR Cameras

Nikon's D300S DLSR can handle 720p video at 24 fps, while the new D3000 offers a way for point-and-shoot photographers to graduate to DSLRs.

Nikon DS3 DSLR Offers Wide Dynamic Range, HD Video Capture

Nikon's new 12.1 megapixel DS3 DSLR camera offers an expanded contrast range all the way to ISO 102,400...plus it does HD video capture and sports two card slots.
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Mac pros: Is it time to consider a hackintosh?

Apple's limited Mac lineup can be frustrating, especially for pros who need to get stuff done. Could "hackintoshes" – PCs running OS X – be a solution?
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Bioshock: Spike TV’s Game of the Year

Underwater action game Bioshock took top honors at Spike TV's Video Game Awards, with Call of Duty 4, Mass Effect, Skate, and Rock Band also earning honors.
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Google TV coming to U.S. this year

Keynoting the IFA show in Berlin, Google CEO Eric Schmidt revealed Google TV is slated to launch this fall in the U.S., and worldwide in 2011.
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Six tips to bombproof your password

Despite security breaches, passwords aren't going away. Here's how to manage your passwords - and give them the best chance of standing up to hackers.
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Thinking of online freelancing for some spare cash? Be prepared to work for it

Looking for holiday cash? Online freelancing might be an answer, especially if you've got strong skills in a small niche.
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Change the oil, upgrade the firmware? The digital dilemma when cars and computers collide

In an industry first, Ford plans to upgrade its MyFord Touch system in nearly half a million vehicles, raising questions about the long-term maintenance hassles of cementing today's technology in a purchase that could last for decades.

iCloud explained: Things to consider before embracing the cloud

Apple's iCloud service is launching: what does it do, who can use it...and what should you watch out for?

Pakistan: Death Penalty for Cyber-Terror

Pakistani president Asif Ali Zardari has issued a new decree making any act of cyber-terrorism which leads to death...is punishable by death.

Reports: AOL Dropping Some Services

Media reports have AOL getting ready to drop services like Xdrive and AOL Pictures while promoting others to boost its bottom line.

Microsoft Undecided On Yahoo Bid

Microsoft's board met yesterday to decide what to do about their takeover bid for Yahoo...and reportedly couldn't make up its mind.

Mobile Users: Underwhelmed by Features?

A survey of 15,000 consumers in 37 countries finds "too many features I do not use" is mobile users' the top complaint worldwide.

Pentax Intros Two New Digital Cameras

Pentax has introduced its Optio T30 and M30 cameras, focusing on thin form factors and offering 7 megapixel resolutions.

Toshiba Holds HD DVD Players until April

Toshiba's delaying the launch of its HD DVD players until mid-April, so at least a tiny handful of HD DVD movies will be available when players go on sale.

Judge Upholds Alcatel Win Over Microsoft

A U.S. judge has upheld a jury verdict that awarded Alcatel $368 in damages against Microsoft - with interest, the penalty is now $512 million.

Yahoo Slams Icahn/Microsoft Plan

In a letter to shareholders, Yahoo claims rogue investor Carl Icahn's plan to part out the company to Microsoft will destroy shareholder value.

HP to Offer Hybrid HD DVD/Blu-ray Option

Hewlett-Packard plans to introduce a hybrid Blu-ray/HD DVD optical drive as a built-to-order option for Pavilion Media Center PCs.