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New trouble in Congo
Instability in Congo affects human rights there, and the cost of cellphones in the US.
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Top four ways Congo's instability affects the world
From the metals in your cell phone to the gas in your car, Congo is more connected to your life than you might think, and its stability matters.
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Holiday gift guide 2010: Gadgets
What would Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa be without some new electronic gadgets? We have three of them for you to consider this holiday season. If you decide to purchase some of these items, perhaps you would consider using the link under the item and help the Monitor at the same time.
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Holiday gift guide 2010: Four video games
We have four different video game ideas for you this holiday season. Everything from an early 20th century Western to a soft pink creature and a couple in between. If you decide to purchase a particular video game, you might consider using the link below the item and help the Monitor at the same time.
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PlayStation Move review
PlayStation Move may be four years behind the Nintendo Wii, but it's a major leap forward for the age of motion gaming. The new set of peripherals, available this weekend for the Sony PlayStation 3, doesn't revolutionize video games, but it shows Nintendo fans what they're missing out on: surprisingly precise controls paired with current-generation graphics. Click the blue arrows to check out the full review of PlayStation Move and several PS3 motion games.
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Netflix Christmas outage: Amazon to blame
Netflix outage affected customers in the US, Canada, and Latin America.
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Nintendo Wii Mini bound for Canada. Why not the US?Nintendo is launching a Wii Mini device in Canada – but it's not clear when or if the device will hit the US.
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Want a sneak peek at the next Xbox? Look at the Xbox 360.
Microsoft keeps adding reasons to turn on the Xbox 360. Do these new features actually lay the groundwork for the next Xbox?
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Black Friday: Will the 'fiscal cliff' darken the mood in the malls?
Economists view Black Friday as a litmus test for consumer confidence, which is showing signs of weakening. Whether Washington can come to terms to avert the fiscal cliff – and tax hikes – is a wild card.
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Nintendo Wii U game roundup: Super Mario, Batman, ZombiUThe Nintendo Wii U launched this week alongside several highly anticipated games, including New Super Mario Bros. U, ZombiU, and Batman: Arkham City – Armored Edition.
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Saving Money
Black Friday 2012: the best gaming and toy deals so farBlack Friday is a great time to get amazing deals on the best new video games and toys. Check out the lastest in gaming and toy deals for Black Friday 2012.
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Nintendo Wii U review roundupThe Nintendo Wii U launched over the weekend, and while critics generally like the new Nintendo machine, a few key features fall short.
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Wii U, Nintendo's long-awaited successor to the Wii, hits stores on SundayThe Nintendo Wii U will sell at two different price points – $299 and $349 – and launch with 23 titles, including Super Mario Bros. U.
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Eyeing a Nintendo Wii U? Wait to buy one.
The Nintendo Wii U will drop in price this December, according to DealNews. It says that smart shopper should hold off.
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Halo 4, Black Ops II top holiday video game lists
Halo 4 ranks high on holiday wish lists, squeaking by Call of Duty: Black Ops II.
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Below the line: Poverty in AmericaOfficial figures say 46 million Americans live in poverty. Beyond that, there's little about poverty that Americans can agree on.
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New trouble in Congo
Instability in Congo affects human rights there, and the cost of cellphones in the US.
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Horizons
Ouya brings free-to-play games to TVsWhile gamers wait for the next Sony and Microsoft consoles, Ouya preps a $100 machine that will feature only free-to-play games. The new contender runs Android.
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With Wii U, Nintendo tries to combine game worlds
The Nintendo Wii U's new GamePad controller mixes Wii and iPhone gameplay.
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E3 2012: Nintendo's 'comeback' gets mixed reviews
Analysis: Amidst demos of anticipated games such as "Halo 4" and "The Last of Us" at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Nintendo focused on its upcoming console, the Wii U. Does Nintendo's new hardware have a chance at beating Microsoft and Sony's "system-sellers"?
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SmartGlass makes Xbox gameplay a two-screen experienceSmartGlass, the new service for the Xbox 360, appears to steal a little thunder from the forthcoming Wii U.
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Charge brought against JetBlue pilot Clayton Osbon after mid-flight outburst (+video)
Clayton Osbon, the JetBlue pilot whose erratic behavior mid-flight led the co-pilot to lock him out of the cockpit, was charged Wednesday with 'interfering' with crew instructions. What led a 'consummate professional' to come unglued remains a mystery to the public.
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'Bird Man' admits video is a hoax
'Bird Man' Jarno Smeets became an Internet sensation when he posted a video of himself apparently taking flight with a pair of flapping wings. He subsequently admitted that the video was fake.
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Wii U: Five players, one touch screen, total family madnessThe Wii U is expected to hit shelves later this year. In the meantime, Nintendo showed off its new console at the CES show in Las Vegas.
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Gift ideas: 'Harry Potter,' Adele, 'Law & Order,' and 'Super Mario 3D'
Your gift list can get long with nieces and nephews, grandparents and friends all needing a present this holiday season. Try a few of these items that are sure to please like 'Winnie the Pooh,' 'Ken Burns: Prohibition,' and the video game 'Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception.'
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With Xbox 360 updates and sales like these, who needs next-gen consoles?The Xbox 360 beat out the Nintendo Wii in November, one analyst said. Meanwhile, Microsoft has launched a new Xbox software package, and both Nintendo and Microsoft edge closer to issuing new gaming platforms.
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Top four ways Congo's instability affects the world
From the metals in your cell phone to the gas in your car, Congo is more connected to your life than you might think, and its stability matters.
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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword – what's new?
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is the last major release for Nintendo's Wii. But Skyword Sword is repetitious, imitating better role-playing games rather than surpassing them.
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Netflix stock nosedives 19 percent after company ticks off customers
Netflix stock took a wallop after Netflix predicted 1 million US customers would cancel their subscriptions.
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Netflix rate hikes hit this weekNetflix will soon inaugurate its new pricing plan. But don't expect a mass exodus.
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