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Sony unveils new motion contoller to slow Nintendo (AP) AP - Sony has a new message for Nintendo Wii gamers: Come join us.
Palm Inc. teeters in crowded smart phone market (AP) AP - Last year, Palm thought it had all the pieces for a turnaround in the market it pioneered: A new CEO known for making the iPod a household name, a sleek new smart phone called the Pre and fresh, intuitive operating software.
Global agency reconsiders `.xxx' for porn sites (AP) AP - A global Internet oversight agency is reopening discussions about whether to create a ".xxx" domain name as an online red-light district where porn sites can set up shop away from the wandering eyes of children and teenagers.
Huge 'botnet' amputated, but criminals reconnect (AP) AP - The sudden takedown of an Internet provider thought to be helping spread one of the most promiscuous pieces of malicious software out there appears to have cut off criminals from potentially millions of personal computers under their control.
Pink Floyd wins battle with EMI over online sales (AP) AP - In a victory for the concept album, Britain's High Court on Thursday ordered record company EMI Group Ltd. to stop selling downloads of Pink Floyd tracks individually rather than as part of the band's original records.
OnLive game streaming service to start in June (AP) AP - In an industry first, a new gaming service will start allowing people to "stream" popular high-end games such as "Assassin's Creed II" over the Internet in June, using a mechanism similar to watching TV shows or listening to music online.
British Conservatives promise superfast Internet (Reuters) Reuters - Investing in a high-speed Internet network would open up a new global trade route for Britain, boosting economic recovery and creating thousands of jobs, the opposition Conservative party said on Thursday.
Sony unveils motion-sensing controller for PS3 consoles (AFP) AFP - Sony on Wednesday unveiled a hotly anticipated motion-sensing controller that it hopes will fuel new interest in its PlayStation 3 videogame consoles.
Opera rolls out mobile browser for Android (Reuters) Reuters - Opera Software unveiled on Thursday a version of its Mini mobile browser for use on cellphones running on Google's Android software.
Panasonic Sets the 3D HDTV Bar At Best Buy (PC World) PC World - A scrum of reporters pressed against Brad and Ashley as they shuffled up to the counter at a Best Buy store in Manhattan. Cameras flashed and elbows flew. Was it the end of Brangelina? Some new reality show?
Sony Targets Nintendo's Wii with PS3 Move Controller (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Move over, Wii. On Wednesday, Sony Computer Entertainment announced that its PlayStation 3 Move motion-based controller will launch in the fall. The controller has been discussed by Sony for some time, and was initially expected to be released this spring.
GDC: Khronos group unveils OpenGL 4.0 and 3.3 (Macworld.com) Macworld.com - The Khronos group has released versions 4.0 and 3.3 of the OpenGL spec, the latest version of the cross-platform, royalty-free 2D and 3D graphics API used on all major desktop operating systems, including Mac OS X. It also serves as the basis for OpenGL ES for smart phones and the upcoming WebGL standard for Web browsers.
CA Expands Cloud Services with $350M Nimsoft Purchase (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - IT software behemoth CA has acquired yet another company as it moves to provide its emerging enterprise customers and managed-service providers with cloud-computing support. CA acquired Redwood City, Calif.-based Nimsoft, its fourth acquisition in the cloud-computing space, in a cash purchase valued at $350 million, CA announced Wednesday.
MySpace Extends Social Network to Microsoft Outlook (PC World) PC World - Now under new management, MySpace is looking to reinvent itself and rise like a Phoenix from the ashes. The once dominant social networking site fell from nearly 70 percent of the social networking market, to only 30 percent in less than a year, and was plummeting on the verge of extinction.
Google says talks with China ongoing (AFP) AFP - Google said Thursday that it was in talks with China on the future of the US Internet giant in the Asian nation, after the firm threatened to leave over cyberattacks and state web censorship.
Prototype $200 Tablet Runs Android, Chromium OS, Linux (PC World) PC World - $200 tablet PCs have been something of a pipe dream. There was the Crunchpad, which was supposed to be $200, but that didnât last very long, coming out as the $400 Joo Joo. If what Freescale showed off at Mobile World Congress becomes reality, though, the dream may finally come true.
OnLive gaming service to launch in June (Macworld.com) Macworld.com - Weâve talked about the glory and promises of OnLive in the pastâitâs the online gaming system that promises to let you play your favorite games whenever, wherever, and on whatever device you want. Now the gaming revolution has a street date, too: June 17, 2010.

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GDC: Khronos group unveils OpenGL 4.0 and 3.3 (Macworld.com) Macworld.com - The Khronos group has released versions 4.0 and 3.3 of the OpenGL spec, the latest version of the cross-platform, royalty-free 2D and 3D graphics API used on all major desktop operating systems, including Mac OS X. It also serves as the basis for OpenGL ES for smart phones and the upcoming WebGL standard for Web browsers.
Sony unveils motion-sensing controller for PS3 consoles (AFP) AFP - Sony on Wednesday unveiled a hotly anticipated motion-sensing controller that it hopes will fuel new interest in its PlayStation 3 videogame consoles.
Over 170 Chinese consumers file complaints on HP laptops (AFP) AFP - More than 170 Chinese laptop users have filed complaints against US computer giant Hewlett-Packard, requesting a recall of products they say are faulty, a lawyer said Thursday.
China lawmakers test out microblogging (AFP) AFP - Mao Zedong may have used paintbrush and ink to write classic poems in calligraphy, but his grandson is firmly in the 21st century -- micro-blogging by laptop from China's annual session of parliament.
Sony Targets Nintendo's Wii with PS3 Move Controller (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - Move over, Wii. On Wednesday, Sony Computer Entertainment announced that its PlayStation 3 Move motion-based controller will launch in the fall. The controller has been discussed by Sony for some time, and was initially expected to be released this spring.
Census campaign targets tech-savvy Hispanic youth (AP) AP - Groups pushing for robust Hispanic participation in the 2010 census are enlisting a new corps of foot-soldiers in their battle to reach that hard-to-count demographic: tech-savvy, smart-phone-toting young people.
Sony unveils new motion contoller to slow Nintendo (AP) AP - Sony has a new message for Nintendo Wii gamers: Come join us.
Unlocked RIM BlackBerry 8800 Smartphone (PC World) PC World - Newegg.com has an unlocked RIM BlackBerry 8800 for $159.99 with $2.99 standard shipping. The sturdy smartphone is 4.5 by 2.6 by 0.6 inches and weighs 4.7 ounces. It doesn't have a camera, but it does feature music and video players and a 2.5-inch, 320-by-240-resolution display. Though it's not one of the newest smartphones, we noted in our review that it's a great e-mail device (it can support up to ten accounts) and features built-in GPS functionality and Bluetooth support. It does not have Wi-Fi.
Nikon Coolpix S360 12-Megapixel Camera (PC World) PC World - Online photography store Adorama is offering a factory-refurbished Nikon Coolpix S360 digital camera in black for just $129.95 with free shipping. The 12-megapixel camera features a 7X optical zoom, four-way image stabilization, a 2.7-inch LCD, and in-camera editing features. It has nifty features such as a Sport Continuous Mode for high-speed image capture, and a Smart Portrait System that includes face-priority autofocus, Smile Mode, Blink Proof, and in-camera Red-Eye Fix.
Apple iPod Shuffle 4 GB (PC World) PC World - Spring break is just around the corner, so what better companion to take on your swimsuit workouts than an Apple iPod Shuffle? Amazon has the 4GB 3rd Generation Silver iPod Shuffle for $55.99 with free shipping. The 3rd Generation iPod Shuffle features a sexy design, voice navigation (unlike previous iPod Shuffles, this Shuffle will tell you what playlists and tracks are on your device), and headphones with a built-in remote.
Meet PlayStation Move, Sony's PS3 Motion Controller (PC World) PC World - Sony's upcoming motion controller finally has a name--the PlayStation Move--and it looks like a pair of aircraft traffic wands with glowing blue and pink bulbs on the ends. The company announced the name during the 2010 Games Developer Conference before proceeding to demonstrate several games and inviting attendees to give the technology a spin for themselves.
Sony Names Motion Controller: 'PlayStation Move' (PC Magazine) PC Magazine - The Sony PlayStation 3 motion controller now has a name: the PlayStation Move.
Palm Inc. teeters in crowded smart phone market (AP) AP - Last year, Palm thought it had all the pieces for a turnaround in the market it pioneered: A new CEO known for making the iPod a household name, a sleek new smart phone called the Pre and fresh, intuitive operating software.
Apple's iPad Could Kill The Mac (PC Magazine) PC Magazine - The rise of the iPhone OS-based iPad could be the beginning of the end for Apple's 26-year-old personal computer platform.
Android Dominates, Windows Mobile Plummets, iPhone Stagnant (PC World) PC World - The results are in from comScore for the most recent quarter for smartphone usage in the United States. With smartphone use up 18 percent over the previous quarter, topping 42 million users, Google's Android mobile operating system stands out as the dominant winner for this quarter.
Panasonic Sets the 3D HDTV Bar At Best Buy (PC World) PC World - A scrum of reporters pressed against Brad and Ashley as they shuffled up to the counter at a Best Buy store in Manhattan. Cameras flashed and elbows flew. Was it the end of Brangelina? Some new reality show?
TextExpander 3 saves you from more tedious typing (Macworld.com) Macworld.com - TextExpander from SmileOnMyMac is the ultimate macro tool. It lets you create snippets of frequently used text or images, then instantly paste said snippets into any app simply by typing an abbreviation. Itâs like a rubber stamp for working on your Mac, and it just got a lot more...stampierâbut in a good way.
Apple holds second place U.S. smartphone share (Macworld.com) Macworld.com - Market research firm ComScore is back with the latest numbers on the battle for consumersâ hearts and minds in the U.S. smartphone arena. On the positive side, Apple's share continued to grow, holding steady in second place after BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM).
Summary Box: Palm struggles in its phone comeback (AP) AP - PALM'S PROBLEM: As smart phones have gotten more popular, Apple Inc.'s iPhone and Research In Motion Ltd.'s BlackBerrys have benefited while Palm has fallen behind.
Brizzly gobbles up iPhone Twitter client Birdfeed (Macworld.com) Macworld.com - Birdfeed, the âvery niceâ iPhone Twitter client developed by Buzz Andersen, has been acquired by Thing Labs and rebranded as Brizzly for iPhone, in order to tie in with the company's Brizzly Web interface for Twitter and Facebook.

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