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HBO GO aims to give Netflix a run for its money

HBO GO, a new video-streaming service, is set to launch tomorrow. And in at least one major way, HBO GO has a leg-up on Netflix.

Dan Abrams rolls out Geekosystem tech blog

Is there room for another tech blog? Dan Abrams is betting the answer is yes.

What's wrong with Google Buzz?

This week, Google rolled out a new social media platform. But not everyone is in love with Google Buzz.

US unable to guard against cyber attacks: Intel director Blair

Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair testified Wednesday of the growing sophistication of cyber attacks. He also said that foreign terrorist groups are using the Internet to organize attacks, give instructions, and arrange financing.

The New York Times edges closer to charging for online content

The New York Times is weeks away from putting up a paywall, according to one report.

CES preview: What to watch at this year's gadget show

CES buzz suggests it'll be a big year for e-readers, 3-D TVs, and tablet computers. But which predictions hold water?

Bing for the iPhone? It's on the way.

A Microsoft rep said yesterday that it was 'actively working' on a Bing app for the Apple iPhone.

Which Best Buy Black Friday sales are actually worth it?

Cheap? Sure. But here's a look at which of Best Buy's Black Friday sales get good scores from reviewers.

Verizon Droid makes a strong first week showing

A quarter of a million people picked up Droid phones last week, according to one industry tracking firm. That's good news for Verizon Wireless, good news for Motorola, and good news for Droid aficionados the world over.

Google Chrome OS, Mac browser get polished for the holidays

Google's OS is said to be a week away, and developers are putting the final touches on a public beta of the Mac version of its browser.

New ad bills Verizon Droid as 'stealth' tech

Days ahead of the official release of the Motorola Droid, Verizon has rolled out a slick new TV advertisement touting the Droid's next-generation capabilities.

Barnes and Noble Nook uses copyrighted technology, company says

Spring Design alleges that Barnes and Noble stole proprietary dual-screen technology for its Nook e-reader.

Nintendo blames earning plunge on weak Wii sales

Slumping console sales and a cut in the Wii price tag have combined to send Nintendo's fortunes into steep decline.

Motorola Droid review round-up

Verizon's iPhone killer has arrived. We sift through all the Droid reviews, a week before the Motorola-built smartphone goes on sale.

Vevo turns up the volume on pre-launch preparations

CEO Rio Caraeff says that 35 jobs are currently open at Vevo, a music video service started by Universal.

Droid details, photos leaked by Motorola

A slip-up at Motorola HQ temporarily gave tech fiends a glimpse of the Droid phone, which Verizon is touting as an iPhone killer.

Windows 7: Review roundup

Survey of Windows 7 reviews from across the Web

Taking aim at energy-sucking TVs

EPA sets new guidelines for efficiency that will rise through 2012.

Garmin Nüvifone G60's tardiness could spell its doom

Will Snow Leopard be Apple's Windows Vista?

Was the Kremlin behind Twitter attack?

A Georgian blogger called Cyxymu says so. He may have been the target of a cyberattack on Twitter, Facebook, and other sites Thursday.

Could a text message be used to take over your iPhone?

New Twitter welcome page highlights search function

Why are HDMI cables so expensive?

Product researchers find little difference between a $10 and a $140 HDMI cable.

CompuServe Classic, a relic of the dial-up days, finally bites the dust