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Muddah, faddah! Not everyone loved summer sleepaway camp

For some, summer camp played out much like Allan Sherman's 1963 hit, "Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh." It was awful. With nearly 9 million kids set to take off for their own summer sleepaway camp, what do those who loathed every minute have to say?
'Project Blitzkrieg': Are Russian cybercriminals about to invade US banks?

Security researchers uncovered 'Project Blitzkrieg', a plan for a major cyberheist of US banks, after its purported Russian mastermind posted recruitment messages online. It's not clear whether the publicity halted the plot.
Intel CEO announces surprise retirement

Intel CEO Paul Otellini will retire in May. The California chipmaker faces an interesting future as mobile devices reduce demand for computer processors.
Apple's iPhone 5 is great, but maps, iOS 6? Frustrating for some.

Apple's new maps application, intended to rival Google Maps, is buggy, disappointing, and sometimes just plain wrong. New iOS is worth downloading but older Apple products can't access all the features.
Cover Story How artificial intelligence is changing our lives

From smart phones that act as personal concierges to self-parking cars to medical robots, the artificial intelligence revolution is here. So where do humans fit in?
The Reformed Broker Berkshire Hathaway sells Intel stock, nets $60 million

Warren Buffet's firm deviates from its usual buy-and-hold strategy to sell its Intel stocks a year after buying them, Brown writes.
Apple, Samsung to face off in trial over control of US smartphone market

Apple Inc. filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics Co. last year alleging the world's largest technology company's smartphones and computer tablets are illegal knockoffs of its popular iPhone and iPad products.
The latest in cybercrime? Fully automated bank heists

Cybercriminals have been stealing passwords to siphon off bank accounts for years, but cybercops were gaining. Now an automated system could vastly expand online bank heists.
A warning to Europe: Don't let German efficiency crush Italy's spirit

If Europe doesn’t get its act together on the debt crisis, prosperity will suffer and dangerous political fragmentation will set in. But if Europe succeeds in converging toward Germany's standards, what becomes of the convivial cultures of the south – Italy, Spain, and Greece?
Android clears court review of patent claims

Android did not infringe Oracle patents, court rules, in a major blow to Oracle. Android ruling means Oracle won't collect billions of dollars in royalties from Google.
Forget 'Men in Black 3': Why aliens won't attack Earth

SETI hunter Jill Tarter says Sir Stephen Hawking is wrong about aliens coming to attack or colonize Earth. If aliens can get here, Tarter reasons, they'll be advanced enough not to need slaves, food or other planets,
Proview seeks global rights to iPad name, alleges fraud by Apple

It is unclear if Proview's latest legal maneuver is driven by the expectation of a favorable ruling by a Chinese court or by its desire to push Apple for an out-of-court settlement — an option Proview's lawyers have said would be possible.
Guatemalans spend a night on watch, after six earthquakes hit in single day

Six earthquakes hit the tiny Central American nation of Guatemala Monday, killing at least three people.
Massive global cyberattack hits US hard: Who could have done it?

Cybersecurity firm McAfee says it infiltrated a 'command and control' server with detailed logs of five years of cyberattacks against targets ranging from the US government to the World Anti-Doping Agency. McAfee suggests a country was behind it. Experts suspect China.
Los Alamos evacuation order lifted allowing 12,000 to return home

Although the threat to Los Alamos and the nation's premier nuclear research lab has passed, the mammoth wildfire raging in northern New Mexico still threatens sacred sites of American Indian tribes.
Wildfire threatening Los Alamos lab is New Mexico's largest ever

Las Conchas wildfire is now the largest wildfire on record in New Mexico. Los Alamos National Laboratory remains unscathed, as firefighters battle to contain the blaze.
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Apple iCloud, iOS 5, Mac OS X, and more at WWDC next week

Apple iCloud could kick off a slew of updates and new services at WWDC. The annual show starts June 6. Here's what Apple iCloud may include.
So, if your iPhone is spying on you, who benefits?

Reports that iPhones and Android phones track the owners' movements have revived privacy concerns. The list of who wants the data – from police to marketers – is potentially a long one.
iPhone tracking: Why does Apple keep tabs on you?

iPhone tracking shows everywhere you've been. Why would Apple save this information?
The new cyber arms race

Tomorrow's wars will be fought not just with guns, but with the click of a mouse half a world away that will unleash weaponized software that could take out everything from the power grid to a chemical plant.
Earthquake, San Francisco Bay area, causes shaking but little damage

More than 8,000 residents reported shaking from the earthquake. San Francisco is some 60 miles north of the quake's epicenter.
Semiconductors deal: Qualcomm buys Atheros

Semiconductors manufacturer Atheros makes chips that would give Qualcomm a foothold in the tablet computer market.
Credit cards? Nah! Americans moving to cash, debit cards.

Credit cards are losing their luster as a method of payment, especially among young adults.
Happy Meal ban: No toys for you!

Happy Meal ban: San Francisco restaurants can't package toys with unhealthy meals, says Board of Supervisors. Happy Meals either have to become healthier or lose the toys.