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Canadian metered Internet bill likely to be overturned

After sweeping outrage from ISPs and consumers alike, Canada will force its commission to take another look at the metered Internet ruling.

Galaxy Tab return rate is less than 2 percent, says Samsung

After some less-than-flattering numbers about the return rate of its Galaxy Tab, Samsung sets the record straight and insists returns are less than 2 percent.

Zynga hacker caught, but not before landing $12M in virtual poker chips

A British man faces time for hacking his way in Zynga's system and pilfering 400 billion online poker chips.

Verizon warns heavy data users of slower speeds ahead

As it prepares for the iPhone, Verizon Wireless warns data happy customers to get ready for slower speeds. Can acting early keep it from the same fate as AT&T?

TSA testing less-salacious body scanners

After massive fallout last year over graphic images from body scanners, the TSA is scaling back and blurring things up a bit.
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Instagram raises $7M, reveals its iPhone app is only the beginning

Popular photo app Instagram is now $7M richer, and plans to take over the photo sharing market. Watch out, Hipstamatic.

AT&T expands tethering with Wi-Fi hotspot app, offers more data plans

Shortly after Verizon introduces the iPhone, AT&T will bring additions to its data plans and expanded tethering options as it gives 4G a go.

Google introduces Honeycomb, Android Market updates, in-app purchases

Google's Wednesday press conference brought the official launch of the tablet-friendly Honeycomb, a version of the Android Market built for the Web, and in-app purchases for Android developers.

Leaked ‘AOL Way’ documents expose AOL’s cash-driven content strategies

AOL plans to combat falling ad revenue with a comprehensive system for generating thousands of search-engine-optimized articles every week, but some see it as the blueprint for a content farm.

Metered Internet billing gets an icy reception in Canada

A recent decision in Canada will dry up unlimited Internet access from smaller ISPs, forcing most of the country into metered usage plans.
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Study: Video games have positive effects on young girls

Digital dads will be happy to note that logging gaming time with their daughters isn’t just fun, it’s healthy, according to a new study.
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Samsung heaps hype on Galaxy S2 with new trailer

Samsung has released another teaser to build excitement over the new Galaxy S2 in advance of Mobile World Congress.
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E-book readers chew through more books, still enjoy paper copies

Avid booklovers may latch onto e-reading, previously lazy readers are more motivated, and many are inspired to buy print.

Mozy drops unlimited storage options, blames terabyte-gobbling ‘power users’

Mozy's ultra-creative users have hoarded too much room in the cloud, and now the storage provider is forced to eliminate its unlimited plans.

Google calls out Bing for copying its search results

Bing's success as a search engine could be based on Google's own search algorithms, and engineers aren't happy about it.

Google greases the gears of government with $5.16M on lobbyists

Google invested $5.16 million in lobbyists this year to get an in with policy holders, more than ever before.
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Lolbot.Q holds Facebook account ransom for $11.60

PandaLabs has discovered two new strains of malware leveraging Facebook, including Lolbot.Q, which hijacks a user's account and requires a survey - and fees - to get it back.

Windows Phone 7 could be upgraded February 7; can Microsoft turn it around?

We've been patient, but it's time. Microsoft is rumored to introduce its first Windows Phone 7 upgrade on February 7, after reports indicate sales are struggling.

Google loophole lets Egyptians Tweet by phone

Google has collaborated up with new acquisition SayNow and Twitter to offer Egyptians a way to Tweet with the use of their phones.

Yahoo claims it won’t be ditching Flickr

Flagging numbers raise concerns that Yahoo will let Flickr go the way of Delicious, but the company insists the photo sharing client is here to stay.

Skullcandy files for $125M IPO

It might not be part of the social tech IPO wave we keep hearing about, but headphone maker Skullcandy filed its initial public offering and could raise up to $125 million.

PlayStation Phone: Our closest look yet

Finally, a close up of the PlayStation Phone (ahem, the Xperia Play) that isn't grainy footage.
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Android claims top spot over Symbian in global smartphone shipments

Android continues to rocket up in popularity, largely at the expense of Symbian, which recently lost its crown to Google's mobile OS.

BlackBerry and Vodafone restored for some Egyptians; Internet still down

As Egypt enters a week of protests and riots, BlackBerry and cell phone service is somewhat restored while the Internet remains blocked.

Microsoft mulls Office on Mac App Store, despite Apple’s cut of cash

Microsoft Office insists it will expand to other platforms and that the Mac App Store isn't out of the picture, but a few hurdles remain.
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Nikon patents a DSLR with a built-in projector

If Nikon follows through with its plans, pocket cams won't be the only ones with built-in projectors.

Microsoft introduces ‘try before you buy’ Office for Macs

Now Apple users have an extra 30 days before dropping serious cash on Microsoft's Office suite for OS X, thanks to a free trial.
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T-Mobile 4G Sidekick images surface

Shortly after T-Mobile announced it's bringing back the Sidekick, we have a look at the popular phone's 4G sequel.

Google begins testing display ads in Gmail

You might start to see image content in your Gmail account, as Google starts branching out with its e-mail advertising with display ads.
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As FBI issues 40 search warrants, Anonymous announces it will retaliate for UK arrests

Anonymous maintains its DDoS are akin to peaceful protests, and will now target the UK government for arresting alleged members. The US may receive a similar warning as it issues 40 search warrants against suspected cohorts.

Mark Zuckerberg to appear on SNL, prove he has a sense of humor?

Even though Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg wasn't thrilled with his portrayal in The Social Network, he might join Jesse Eisenberg on Saturday Night Live in a shocking show of good sportsmanship.

Egyptian government blocks BlackBerry service [UPDATE: Egypt begins Internet blackout]

In another move to prevent citizens from mobilizing, Egypt has banned BlackBerry Internet service.

News Corp, Apple to finally unveil The Daily February 2

After numerous delays, The Daily will premiere on the iPad February 2.

Push, pull or drag it in: Verizon accepts AT&T iPhone trade-ins

As the big day approaches, specifics on how much Verizon is willing to offer for old AT&T iPhones have surfaced, and owners could be looking at up to $360 off a new phone.
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Google softly censors piracy searches

Google wasn't kidding around when it said it would be fighting illegal file sharing, and now it has turned off autocomplete when it comes to piracy searches.
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LinkedIn files IPO; could it unleash a flood of initial public offerings?

LinkedIn discloses company details and financial figures as it files for an IPO.
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London police arrest five possible Anonymous hackers

Months after they allegedly attacked various websites in defense of WikiLeaks, London police may have nabbed members of "hacktivist" group Anonymous.
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Facebook tightens security with HTTPS, remote logouts

Facebook will take extra steps and allow users to control their protection with new features, including HTTPS capability.