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IBM plunges into 'smart grid for water'
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September 4, 2009 6:00 PM PST
Betting that governments and businesses will need to better manage water resources, IBM is leading an effort to design IT systems to monitor and analyze water use.Read full story

Upgrade hiccups with Snow Leopard
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September 2, 2009 12:00 AM PST
Why are so many useful utilities still not ready for the new OS? Apple released it earlier than expected, and developers are scrambling to update their apps.Read full story
Intel brings faster CPUs to the maintream
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1 hour, 17 minutes ago
Intel introduces new, more affordable Core i7 and Core i5 desktop CPUs, as well as the new Intel P55 Express motherboard chipset to support them. (Posted in Crave by Rich Brown)
Gadget makers can find thief, but don't ask
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7 hours, 13 minutes ago
Requests to help locate missing or stolen electronic devices--or even to shut down service--are typically refused. (From The New York Times)
Google makes concessions to European publishers
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8 hours, 22 minutes ago
As hearings on Google's digitization project kick off in Europe, the company says European books still listed as commercially available will not be included in its online registry.(Posted in Digital Media by Leslie Katz)
Photos: The weirdest things at IFA 2009
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4 hours, 51 minutes ago
Every year we go to the IFA tech trade show, and every year we are treated to bigger demonstrations of corporate wealth and visitor stupidity. Join us. • Wireless high-def battle goes overseas • Full coverage: IFA 2009
Google's mystery UFO doodle finally explained
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September 6, 2009 11:55 PM PST
The image of a spaceship flying off with one of Google's precious O's is finally explained as a homage to video game Zero Wing.(Posted in Technically Incorrect by Chris Matyszczyk)
Robert Spinrad, a pioneer in computing, dies at 77
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September 7, 2009 8:10 AM PST
Spinrad's work led to the commercial success of the modern personal computer, the ethernet local area network and the laser printer. (From The New York Times)
WordPress blogs falling prey to worm
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September 6, 2009 4:25 AM PST
A worm is circulating that posts spam and malware to some blogs using old versions of WordPress. Users encouraged to upgrade immediately.(Posted in Security by Jennifer Guevin)
Shuttle crew in home stretch of station resupply
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September 7, 2009 1:01 AM PST
The Discovery astronauts are in the home stretch of a busy space station resupply mission, wrapping up equipment transfers before undocking Tuesday and landing Thursday.(Posted in The Space Shot by William Harwood)
Photos: Building a better Bay Bridge
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September 5, 2009 6:00 PM PST
We get an up-close look at the massive construction project going on this weekend to build a sturdier, more modern Bay Bridge, which spans the San Francisco Bay and links San Francisco to Oakland.
China Web sites seeking users' names
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September 6, 2009 7:09 AM PST
News Web sites in China, complying with secret government orders, are requiring that new users log on under their true identities to post comments. (From The New York Times)
Dish ordered to pay TiVo $200 million
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September 6, 2009 6:22 AM PST
Federal judge orders Dish Network to pay TiVo nearly $200 million for continuing to sell DVRs it has determined infringe on a TiVo patent.(Posted in Digital Media by Jennifer Guevin)
Opposition mounts against P2P disconnection plan
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September 6, 2009 3:32 AM PST
Proposals in the U.K. to disconnect the broadband service of suspected illegal file-sharers have come under fresh attack from ISPs, rights groups, and creative artists' groups.(Posted in Digital Media by David Meyer)
Photos: Top-rated reviews of the week
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September 5, 2009 8:00 PM PST
Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Ford Fusion Hybrid, Logitech Performance Mouse MX, and Oppo BDP-83 universal disc player.