A reporter's laptop shows the Wikipedia blacked out opening page in Brussels January 18, 2012.
Yves Herman
BLACKOUT
Wikipedia blackout prompts Twitter cries of 'help'
Students were the most vocal in their reaction to Wikipedia's blackout, which was in protest over moves by the U.S. Congress to curb piracy.
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Barefoot Atlas app puts the book to shame
Wednesday, May. 23, 2012 1:34PM EDT
Barefoot World Atlas is a charming educational app for map or trivia geeks, and a good alternative for children clamouring to play ‘Fruit Ninja’ on your iPad
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Facebook stock slide continues
Wednesday, May. 23, 2012 9:50AM EDT
The selloff of Facebook continues. Investors pushed shares down an additional 8.9 percent Tuesday, they closed at thirty-one dollars a share.
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PC-maker Lenovo's juggling act
Wednesday, May. 23, 2012 7:08AM EDT
China's PC maker Lenovo is marching towards the top spot in the PC world, say analysts. But its future really depends on how well it can diversify beyond that space into tablets and smartphones.
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Kim Dotcom lodges complaint against police
Tuesday, May. 22, 2012 8:31AM EDT
MegaUpload founder, Kim Dotcom, appears in court to challenge the legality of the police raid on his home.
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Verizon to end unlimited data plans
Friday, May. 18, 2012 10:01AM EDT
Verizon says it plans to end unlimited data plans as customers upgrade to faster 4g devices that run on its network.
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Video: 'Max Payne 3' trailer
Thursday, May. 17, 2012 3:21PM EDT
Rockstar’s Vancouver team has managed to keep Max Payne's soulful character and the franchise’s distinct style intact while bringing both to modernity by adding a dash of graphical glitz and the studio’s own signature panache.
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Games we love for the new iPad
Wednesday, May. 16, 2012 8:31AM EDT
The latest iPad is gorgeous to look at, but what about the games designed to exploit that incredible retina screen?
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Half of Americans consider Facebook a fad
Tuesday, May. 15, 2012 11:27AM EDT
Half of Americans think Facebook is a passing fad, according to the results of a new Associated Press-CNBC poll. And, half of Americans say the social network's expected IPO asking price is too high.
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Can the Google car drive better than you?
Wednesday, May. 09, 2012 11:18AM EDT
A self-driving car designed by Google is now licensed to cruise the streets of Nevada.
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Apes with iPads
Wednesday, May. 09, 2012 4:32AM EDT
Orangutans are great communicators, whether if it's through sign language or gestures or sounds they make. Now, trainers at Jungle Island in Miami are using technology to help the apes communicate with humans.
