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Disabled with severe cerebral palsy, 32-year-old Anne Lamic spends her days in southeastern France mostly in bed, surrounded by stuffed animals and dolls. She cannot speak or walk, and she sometimes has seizures. Complete Story...

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Report: Minn. needs significant Internet upgrades

Internet speeds in more than four-fifths of Minnesota are too slow to support technologies that could draw new jobs, take cars off the roads and bring new services to people in their homes, a new report said Friday.

New `Call of Duty' could set entertainment record

This holiday season's biggest entertainment blockbuster likely will be a sequel to a popular franchise, with jarring depictions of war and an intricate story of good versus evil. It could easily rake in more than last year's record $155 million opening weekend for "The Dark Knight."

Cars are approaching ‘auto’ pilot mode

When it comes to driving, human beings have an appalling safety record. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 2.35 million people were injured in car accidents last year in the United States. That’s a breathtaking statistic until you consider that 37,261 others were killed — and that’s the lowest number since 1961.

Deja vu: Wal-Mart, Amazon, Target in DVD price war

First it was books. Now it's DVDs.

Leap 3Q loss widens as subscriber growth slows

Leap Wireless International Inc. said Thursday its third-quarter loss grew 31 percent as competition and the weak economy were a drag on subscriber growth.

Sapient predicts rise in services sales

Sapient Corp., which helps companies with technology needs, said Thursday that services revenue would rise sequentially in the fourth quarter.

Sapient 3Q profit plummets on charges, sales dip

Technology-services provider Sapient Corp. said Thursday that third-quarter profits plunged by two-thirds, partly due to special charges, and the CEO said customers were growing more confident in business prospects.

Nvidia says profit jumps 74 percent in 3Q

Graphics chip maker Nvidia Corp. said consumer demand is healthy and improving as it reported a 74 percent jump in third-quarter profit.

Activision posts 3Q profit, backs 2009 outlook

It's been a rough year for the video game industry, but Activision Blizzard Inc. reported a profit for its third quarter because of lower costs and a good response for games such as "Guitar Hero 5" and "World of Warcraft."

Hyatt Hotels, Ancestry.com jump in market debuts

Two well-known companies surged in their market debuts Thursday despite what has recently been a difficult market for initial public offerings.

No Doubt sues video game maker over 'Band Hero'

No Doubt has sued video game maker Activision for putting words in band members' mouths.

DirecTV shows subscriber gains, as rivals see loss

Satellite TV operator DirecTV Group Inc. was one of the few pay-TV companies to gain subscribers in the third quarter, though earnings stayed steady because of the higher costs it incurred attracting and serving those new customers.

What happens when good robots go ‘bad’?

It’s been a long day at the office and all you want to do is grab a cold one and plop down in front of the TV. But just as you’re getting comfy, you notice something odd on the floor in front of you. It’s a message spelled out in your son’s Legos, only he’s not quite old enough to spell. And if he were, he certainly wouldn’t write “DIE!” on the living room floor in colorful plastic bricks.

Airlines hope wired skies take off

Airline passengers are getting dinged for everything from checking a bag to upgrading beyond the middle seat.

Sirius XM 3Q loss narrows as revenue rises

Sirius XM Radio Inc., the satellite radio provider that was on the brink of bankruptcy nine months ago, on Thursday reported a much improved third quarter as it signed up more subscribers and paid down debt.

EU agrees on new Internet user rights

EU lawmakers and governments agreed on new rights for Internet users Thursday, aiming to protect them from arbitrary crackdowns on those who illegally download music and movies on the Internet.

Microsoft CEO: Windows 7 Japan sales 'fantastic'

Sales of Microsoft Corp.'s new Windows 7 operating system have been "fantastic" in Japan since its launch last month, CEO Steve Ballmer said Thursday.

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Apple approved a Hitler Book app with Swach Sticker as its logo. How did no one catch this?
Source: thenextweb.com

Apple has approved an eBook Application of a book written by Hilter including Nazi symbols as the application icon.

"Googled" Author Ponders A Biography
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excerpt:" I'll get this out of the way right now: Ken Auletta is the best media writer around. In fact, nobody really comes close.

Comcast Exec: We Need To Change Customer Behavior, Not Our Business Model from the good-luck,-buddy dept
Source: Techdirt

Brooks writes "Speaking at a cable broadcaster's summit, Steve Burke, Comcast's COO, said: "An entire generation is growing up, if we don't figure out how to change that behavior so it respects copyright and subscription revenue on the part of distributors, we're going to wake up …

World's first hybrid power plants show promise - The National Newspaper
Source: thenational.ae

In the urgent search for a quick fix to the world's carbon emission problems, some of the most promising technologies are those that marry new energy sources to old.

How to Web Enable Seniors
Source: Psych Central

The information age has arrived. Cell phones and word processors rule.

Social Networking 3.0
Source: Psych Central

The information and cultural transformation spawned by social networking may soon upgrade to a new level of sophistication.

Verizon Droid Tethering Will Cost You
Source: PC World

The Droid hits the streets today. After all of the hype around Verizon's marketing efforts, and generally favorable reviews of the Motorola Droid, users that rush out to get the new device may be in for a shock.

Comcast is Now Throttling All It's Internet Traffic
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COMCAST, the second-largest US cable television and Internet communications service provider, has a new broadband traffic throttling scheme installed and operating in all of its markets.

iPhone Games Caught Stealing Phone Numbers?
Source: Kotaku

Take iPhone game developer Storm8, for example.

What Will Google's Newspaper Crusade Mean for Readers?
Source: Fast Company

It's nice that CEO Eric Schmidt feels Google has a "moral responsibility" to help reinvent the newspaper industry. But how?

Online Retailer Refuses To Sell Modern Warfare 2
Source: Kotaku

Major online retailer Direct2Drive have announced today that the year's biggest game - Modern Warfare 2 - won't be made available on their PC digital delivery service. Why? Because of rival platform Steam, of course!

Connecting with Customers on Twitter – 9 Tips for Success
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There are thousands of businesses on Twitter, and certainly many businesses are doing a fine job of connecting with their customers.

Demonoid is Alive, The Tracker Has Returned
Source: torrentfreak.com

It has been many weeks since the popular semi-private BitTorrent tracker Demonoid went offline. The site's owner claimed the downtime was due to hardware issues and warned of the loss of both torrents and user data.

On 5-0 vote, agency moves ahead in push to regulate Internet
Source: TheHill.com

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously voted to open a proceeding that could lead to Internet regulations, although the two Republican commissioners dissented on whether rules are warranted.

Tech Support Cheat Sheet
Source: xkcd.com

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PS3 Netflix Disc Arriving Friday
Source: 1up.com

Netflix for the PlayStation 3 is almost here. According to a note that arrived in our inbox this morning, the disc is in the mail even now.

Windows 7 Still Vulnerable to Viruses ; Durr, Really?
Source: Wired News

Windows 7 is a valuable upgrade delivering an awesome, new user interface, but don't expect any major improvements in security.

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