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Google's Brin: Anti-Semitism forced my family out of Russia
While on a visit to Israel, Sergey Brin tells local newspaper that his parents were victims of official discrimination in the former Soviet Union.2008-05-19 02:26:00 source: CNET News.com
Microsoft confirms Windows adheres to broadcast flag
Broadcasters have Microsoft's cooperation in preventing consumers from skipping past commercials. How many other hardware or software makers honor the flags?2008-05-19 00:42:00 source: CNET News.com
Kevin Johnson's letter on updated online strategy
As Microsoft returns to the table with Yahoo for a deal that might include Yahoo's search business, Windows and Windows Live chief Kevin Johnson sent this letter updating his team on an updated online and advertising strategy.2008-05-18 23:58:00 source: CNET News.com
Kevin Johnson's letter on Microsoft's updated online strategy
As Microsoft returns to the table with Yahoo for a deal that might include Yahoo's search business, Windows and Windows Live chief Kevin Johnson sent this letter updating his team on an updated online and advertising strategy.2008-05-18 23:58:00 source: CNET News.com
MS to Yahoo: Never say never
With Carl Icahn hovering, Microsoft figures this is the right time to give Yahoo one more chance.2008-05-18 23:40:00 source: CNET News.com
Microsoft and Yahoo re-enter talks
Microsoft announced Sunday afternoon it has issued another proposal to Yahoo that calls for an acquisition of some but not all of Yahoo's assets.2008-05-18 22:38:00 source: CNET News.com
Microsoft reportedly in new talks with Yahoo
Microsoft said in a statement Sunday it's talking about a new deal with Yahoo that wouldn't involve a full buyout.2008-05-18 22:32:00 source: CNET News.com
Observations on Twitterdom
Twitter and its ilk will go mainstream as the generation that has grown up texting rather than e-mailing takes over the planet.2008-05-18 22:17:00 source: CNET News.com
AMD court papers allege special Intel deals with PC makers
This week AMD filed more legal papers alleging monopolistic practices by Intel. Some of the PC-maker specific allegations are the most intriguing.2008-05-18 21:50:00 source: CNET News.com
Security hole found in software used by power plants
New Scientist reports that security firm has found serious security vulnerability in software used to automate power stations, oil refineries, and production lines.2008-05-18 19:01:00 source: CNET News.com
Survey: One-fifth of Americans have never used e-mail
About 20 percent of all U.S. heads-of-household have never sent an e-mail, and about 20 million households, or 18 percent, are without Internet access.2008-05-18 18:46:00 source: CNET News.com
Amateur hour at Facebook. What gives?
Does Facebook have any idea how badly it's getting creamed here? When billion dollar enterprises like Google or Microsoft have no trouble painting themselves being on the side of the angels, you know you're in trouble.2008-05-18 16:04:00 source: CNET News.com
Cell phone, VoIP technologies lack security, experts say
Speakers at security confab LayerOne say people should be careful with sensitive information while using GSM-based mobile phones and most VoIP systems.2008-05-18 04:33:00 source: CNET News.com
News flash: Web 2.0 is unreliable
Recurring uptime problems with Twitter, Seesmic, and other sites demonstrate that the much loved Web 2.0 is having growing pains.2008-05-18 02:24:00 source: CNET News.com
Lockheed gets greenlight for GPS III satellites
The defense contractor wins a $1.4 billion contract from the U.S. Air Force to build the next generation of navigation satellites, set to be more accurate and more resistant to jamming.2008-05-18 00:22:00 source: CNET News.com
Facebook exec: We're the Net's cable company
Chamath Palihapitiya tells conference-goers that Facebook is the next-generation platform that can turn any ambitious entrepreneur (with the right application) into an overnight success.2008-05-17 23:40:00 source: CNET News.com
Preview: Upcoming graphics chips from ATI, Nvidia
There's a wealth of information already on the soon-to-be-released ATI HD 4800 chips, and less on Nvidia's GTX 200 products. Here's a quick summary of what's out there.2008-05-17 22:15:00 source: CNET News.com
Elon Musk talks Tesla IPO, funding
Founder says electric-car maker will raise series E round of financing to bring itself to profitability, begin production of White Star luxury sedan by 2010.2008-05-17 19:54:00 source: CNET News.com
Motorola's strategy and technology chief quits
Latest executive to depart the struggling cell phone maker since Icahn gained board seats is Rich Nottenburg, who will "return to the New York area to be with his family."2008-05-17 19:48:00 source: CNET News.com
EA's acquisition bid for Take-Two expires
Friday deadline for game maker's reduced-and-extended offer, rejected last month, passes without action shortly after record-breaking release of Grand Theft Auto IV.2008-05-17 18:07:00 source: CNET News.com