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 Cooking up Google Apps at campfire event (photos)
  Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:17:49 PST
At annual campfire-themed developer meet-up, Google on Tuesday introduces its Google App Marketplace, where users can buy third-party applications to run atop the Google Apps suite.
 
 Woman, fearing apocalypse, tries to halt collider
  Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:02:00 PST
A woman appeals to the highest court in Germany to get the Large Hadron Collider stopped. The court decides she has no proof of any impending doom.
 
 Attention shoppers: Target offers mobile coupons
  Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:55:00 PST
Target claims it's the first major retail chain to launch mobile coupons nationwide for eager bargain hunters.
 
 Microsoft Outlook makes friends with MySpace
  Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:50:00 PST
The software maker says it is ready with a version of its Outlook Social Connector that links the e-mail program with the youth-oriented social network.
 
 Firm: Toyota, industry need more rigorous testing
  Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:20:00 PST
Latest problems linked to Toyota show the auto industry needs to fix the way it tests software, says company that specializes in software integrity.
 
 Apple tops Consumer Reports' tech support survey
  Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:15:00 PST
Apple hit a home run in Consumer Reports' recent tech support survey, taking the top spot in laptops and desktops.
 
 Twitter to block malicious links
  Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:07:00 PST
Links in direct messages on Twitter and e-mail notifications about direct messages will be filtered in an attempt to stop phishing attacks.
 
 Europeans rally behind the 'NoMix-tech' toilet
  Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:04:57 PST
New, eco-friendly toilet could substantially reduce pollution and conserve water and nutrients--and it's getting rave reviews so far, scientists in Switzerland say.
 
 In geolocation wars, SXSWi is mere skirmish
  Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:39:00 PST
The rivalry between Gowalla and Foursquare might seem to define the nascent geolocation market. Hold your horses: Let's see what Facebook is cooking up.
 
 Green tech can't shake the bubble question
  Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:36:00 PST
Investors say we've already experienced "mini bubbles" driven by hype or subsidies. But there remains a societal push for cleaner and domestic sources of energy.
 
 Mozilla to overhaul its open-source license
  Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:13:00 PST
The Firefox backer wants to modernize and simplify the Mozilla Public License and sets an ambitious November deadline.
 
 Dell tablet said to be named 'Streak'
  Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:30:00 PST
According to leaked company documents, the Mini 5 touch-screen tablet will come in a multitude of colors and have Amazon Kindle and Video On Demand access.
 
 Potential console killer OnLive to go live June 17
  Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:20:00 PST
The company said it will launch with partners like Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, and THQ, and will begin unveiling its games lineup before E3. But will it work?
 
 Microsoft looks to 'Elevate' California
  Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:10:00 PST
The software maker is bringing its free technology job training program to the Golden State, the company and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger are announcing on Wednesday.
 
 IBM hopes to make mobile devices more accessible
  Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:50:25 PST
Big Blue is teaming up with two universities to explore ways to make smartphones and mobile devices more accessible to people who have disabilities or lack literacy.
 
 Google-China resolution coming 'soon,' says CEO
  Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:30:00 PST
Talks between Google and Chinese government are ongoing, Google's Eric Schmidt says Wednesday, and he expects the matter to be resolved sooner rather than later.
 
 Green plastic breakthrough from Big Blue, Stanford
  Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:04:00 PST
Material sciences achievement in organocatalysts research could lead to more sustainable plastics, better recycling methods.
 
 WhitePages.com halts ad networks over malware
  Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:01:00 PST
Site investigates malware delivered via ads on its site in a fake antivirus attack similar to that on the Drudge Report site.
 
 Panasonic, Best Buy double down on 3D TV
  Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:48:00 PST
Panasonic announces availability of an exclusive 3D TV bundle at Best Buy stores, featuring a plasma TV and 3D-compatible Blu-ray player.

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