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Sony Move controllers sell big

After some skepticism, the Sony Move has proven to be a hit, shipping 2.5 million units in its first month.

Magazine apps: Adjust to the iPad or fail

In their debut, the majority of magazine apps for the iPad appear to be doing little to utilize the digital possibilities available to them, and critics are taking notice. Will they respond and follow the lead of other successful apps, or is this medium going to continue struggling to keep its head above water?
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Mozilla quickly patches security hole on Nobel Prize site

A malicious redirect on the Nobel Prize website was labeled a critical threat, but barely had a chance to infect users, as Mozilla hastily patched the hole with a Firefox update in under 48 hours.
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Firefox 4 launch date slips to early 2011

Due to development delays, Mozilla will push back the launch of Firefox 4 from what should have been November to early 2011.
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Is Apple developing a carrier-hopping SIM to liberate the iPhone?

A rumored SIM card that works across many carriers could potentially allow iPhone users to switch service providers with the press of a virtual button - in Europe, anyway.
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FTC lets Google off the hook, Europeans still fuming

Less than six months after Google admitted accidentally accessing private user information, the US investigation has been dropped. But this is only one of many battles the company faces in the near future.
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How to prevent Firesheep hacks, attacks and hijacking

Before you decide to go off the grid entirely, check out these easy ways to prevent Firesheep hacks, attacks and hijacking.

Zynga valued more than EA in latest estimates

Social gaming developer Zynga is quickly taking over the market, and is now estimated to be worth more than the second largest gaming company in the world, EA.
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First impressions of FaceTime beta for Mac OS X

The formerly iOS-only video chat client has finally made the jump to Mac OS X. Check out of first impressions after a test drive with the beta version.
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Travel companies create FairSearch, lobby against Google’s travel plans

Popular online travel websites have formed the FairSearch coalition in an attempt to block Google's acquisition of ITA, claiming its bad for business, the market, and consumers.

Top Digg execs jump ship amid sweeping staff cuts

Two top Digg executives cut loose from the company on Monday as CEO Matt Williams announced he would slash the startup's staff by 37 percent.
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Firesheep exposes gaping Wi-Fi security holes

Firesheep takes the technical skill out of hijacking a Wi-Fi session, making it possible for strangers to infiltrate everything from Facebook to Yahoo accounts on public networks.

MySpace accused of leaking user information to advertisers

MySpace is the latest in the recent string of social networking sites that have taken heat for sharing user IDs and profiles with third parties.

Industry veterans launch sFund to develop startup social media sites

The $250 million dollar investment fund, dubbed sFund, will be dedicated to helping developing startup companies centered around social media.

Windows Phone 7 launches down under

Windows Phone 7 has premiered in New Zealand to success, though it remains to be seen whether it can scratch away market share from Google, Apple and RIM.
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Microsoft gets its head in the cloud with Office 365

Office 365 will roll many of the same functions found in Microsoft’s traditional Office suite into a cloud-based package available from any browser.

Facebook Photo Memories won’t display your exes – but everyone else is fair game

After learning from users that not all memories are good memories, Facebook has begun blocking photos of exes in its Photo Memories box.

V-Moda introduces Vibrato in-ear headphones

V-Moda's new Vibrato in-ear headphones boast a sleek look and many of V-Moda's high-end listening technologies.