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BBC to dismantle over 200 of its websites, trim workforce

Websites and jobs will be lost as the BBC adapts and "refocuses" its online strategy.
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Verizon confirms $30 unlimited data plan for iPhone

Verizon is hoping that an unlimited data option will convince some discontent AT&T iPhone customers to switch providers.
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Report: Apple readying NFC technology for iPad 2, iPhone 5

According to sources cited in a new report, Apple may unveil a mobile payment system based on near-field communication technology as soon as mid-2011.
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Google and Mozilla step up Internet privacy effort with new “do not track” options

The two companies are offering two different approaches to let Internet users opt-out from being tracked by online advertisers.
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Hacker selling access to U.S. government websites

In news that's sure to send shivers up the spines of IT admins, a hacker is now offering up access to government and military websites for prices most anyone can afford.
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UK woman helps Apple reach 10 billion app downloads

Believing it to be a prank, Gail Davis initially hung up on an Apple executive calling to inform her that she had downloaded the record setting app.
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Malicious Twitter worm leads users to fake antivirus site

The worm is using Google's URL-shortening service to deliver links to a malicious fake website.
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Apple screws with the iPhone 4, hinders DIY repairs

Apple has silently been adopting a "tamper proof" screw in iPhone 4 models.
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Trapster warns users after hack exposes 10 million usernames, passwords

Trapster says users who use the same password for other websites and services should take extra measures to protect themselves.
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Google kicks off logo design competition for kids

Google is giving kids a chance to design a logo with the theme of "what I'd like to do someday" for a chance to have their work displayed on the company's famous homepage and win a $15,000 scholarship.
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DOS emulator app returns to the App Store

The iDOS app has returned to the app store, but users won't be able to use it to install Windows on their iPhones this time around.
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Microsoft addresses ‘phantom data’ glitch on Windows Phone 7

Microsoft blames a "third party solution" for quietly burning through data on Windows Phone 7 devices.
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Starbucks now accepting mobile payments nationwide

Right now iPhone and Blackberry users can pay for their drinks through an official Starbucks app, an Android version is reportedly in the works.
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Nintendo officially unveils 3DS, available March 27 for $250

Nintendo also announced a host of 3D titles that will support the 3DS' March launch.
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Two charged in iPad hacking case

The hacking episode in June saw personal data from about 120,000 accounts compromised and delivered into the hands of a popular blog.
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Town in California considers posting DUI mug shots on Facebook

Those with multiple DUI arrests may find their mug shots displayed in a very public fashion, if one town councilman has his way.
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SnapTax fills in tax forms from smartphone snapshots

Taxpayers who qualify to fill out the 1040EZ tax form can snap a picture of their W2s and let SnapTax handle most of the heavy lifting.
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Hacking keyless car entry systems is easy, study shows

With $50 and a bit of technical know-how, car thieves turn a luxury feature into an easy getaway.
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X-Pire aims to cut down on photo de-tagging on Facebook

X-Pire may help cut down on the need for social media "grooming" by digitally erasing photos after a set amount of time.
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Steve Jobs takes medical leave from Apple

Chief operating officer Tim Cook will cover "Apple's day to day operations" while Jobs is away.
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South Korean director shoots movie entirely on the iPhone 4

Award winning South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook drops expensive cameras in favor of the iPhone 4 to film his latest movie.

Video game sales down in 2010, but Xbox 360 sets record

It was another less-than-stellar for the gaming industry, but new innovations in gaming accessories may lead to a better 2011.
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Apple and News Corp. delay launch of The Daily

Concerns about Apple's new auto-renewing subscription service appear to be at the heart of the delay.
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IBM’s Watson supercomputer beats humans in Jeopardy

Watson at one point confused Jamie Foxx and Beethoven, but still managed an impressive victory against two Jeopardy masters.
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Google Translate gets conversational with new update

Google Translate has an updated interface and a new real-time translation mode that's straight out of Star Trek.
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Beta version of iOS 4.3 released to developers, confirms GSM Hotspot support

Along with a slew of new features, the beta release of iOS 4.3 also mentions two new iPhone models and three new iPad models.
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Report: ‘Hotspots’ coming to all iPhones with iOS 4.3 firmware update

Even if Apple does include tethering capability in its next iOS upgrade, AT&T may keep customers from using it.
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Microsoft challenges Apple’s ‘App Store’ trademark

Microsoft is renewing its challenge to the "App Store" name, nearly two and half years after Apple first applied for the trademark.
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Sony takes up legal battle against PS3 hackers

Sony has issued a restraining order to try and stop a group of hackers from distributing tools that could be used to enable pirated games to be run on the PS3.
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It’s official: iPhone 4 headed to Verizon in February

Verizon will begin taking pre-orders from existing customers starting on February 3 and begin selling the iPhone 4 a week later on February 10.
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Bump Technologies raises $16 million

Bump's latest round of funding follows an app update that extends sharing features to include music, photos, and calendar appointments.
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Rupert Murdoch and Steve Jobs to unveil The Daily on Jan. 19

Steve Jobs is expected to be on hand next week to give his blessing to Murdoch's digital-only publication.
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Groupon sets record by raising $950 million

Groupon's latest round of fundraising sees the company valued at a healthy $4.75 billion, despite being just over two years old.
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Verizon iPhone may cost more, but likely to include unlimited data plan

Verizon's CDMA iPhone may cost a bit more than AT&T's models, but may attract customers frustrated by AT&T's poor network reputation.