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Newegg probes shipments of fake Intel chips
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 12:47am EST
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As the Newegg case of fake Intel CPUs demonstrates, typos are one of the big tip-offs. -
Computer reminders help physicians less than hoped
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 7:29pm EST
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A systematic review of 28 clinical trials published today concludes "implementing these expensive technologies will constitute an expensive exercise in trial and error." -
Could Cisco be announcing a killer set-top box?
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 7:23pm EST
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Cisco Systems is hyping a major news announcement for Tuesday, which some speculate could include a new all-in-one set-top box that does everything. -
Valve games, Steam headed to Macs
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 7:19pm EST
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Valve announces that its gaming service, Steam, is coming to the Mac platform, and the future will bring simultaneous releases of games for both PCs and Macs. -
Why is eBay logo in Whitman ad?
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 7:03pm EST
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In Meg Whitman's campaign ad for governor of California, the eBay logo appears on screen. Is eBay OK with this? And if so, why? -
Sony patents game demos that 'erode' over time
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 6:45pm EST
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PlayStation 3 maker files patent for demo versions that lose functionality as time goes on--and prompt players to buy the full version. -
8-Bit NYC is the coolest map--ever
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 6:08pm EST
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Map of New York City depicted in 8-bit gaming glory is a viable mapping tool too. -
When TiVoing the Oscars, Twitter is not your friend
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 5:40pm EST
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It's nearly impossible to keep from finding out what happens at live events like the Academy Awards, the Olympics, or the Super Bowl if you're a Twitter or Facebook user. -
More states propose Internet sales taxes
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 5:00pm EST
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As Amazon.com cancels its affiliate program in Colorado in response to a new state law, 14 other states have considered or are considering similar measures. -
Lip-reading phones: Sounds of silence
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 4:42pm EST
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A system out of Germany translates the electrical signals from facial muscles involved in speech, thus making it possible to communicate sans the noise. Bus rides might have just gotten a lot quieter.