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Judge denies subpoenas based on IP addresses

A judge ruled that IP addresses aren't people and denied a Canadian porn company subpoenas for personal information in a copyright infringement lawsuit.
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Digital love: Kajimoto lab developing the e-kiss

Japan's Kajimoto lab is developing the e-kiss which will allow users to kiss through their PC and send their love far away.

Bendis is head writer for epic free-to-play Marvel Universe MMO

Brian Michael Bendis is head writer for the free-to-play MMO, and says it will be an epic tour of the Marvel Universe.

Need for Speed: The Run announced for November 15

Need for Speed: The Run has been announced for November 15. Get ready for "the race of your life."
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Tech blogs’ disabled Facebook pages caused by DMCA abuse

Fraudulent copyright infringement reports are running rampant. Several popular tech blogs have recently had their Facebook pages disabled due to DMCA abuse.
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Pepsi’s Social Vending Machine sends soda gifts to friends instantly

Pepsi's new Social vending machine uses the idea of social networking to allows you to buy soda's for friends remotely.
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FBI uncovers string of large, unauthorized wire transfers to China

The FBI has sent out a fraud alert over recent trend of unauthorized wire transfers to China. Small- to medium-sized business in the U.S. are typical victims.

Horror actors to star in Call of Duty: Black Ops Escalation

Four cult horror actors and one legendary writer are coming to the new Escalation DLC for Call of Duty: Black Ops Escalation.

Man sues Facebook for $1 to get attention

AOL columnist David Fagin is suing Facebook for $1 in order to make a point: There's no other way to get a hold of a human at the social media giant.
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang supercar hits auction blocks

The original, fully-functional car used for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang's principal scenes is going to be for sale next month.

Customers sue Apple over clandestine iPhone tracking

Apple is being sued for invasion of privacy and violation of computer fraud laws. Users of iOS 4 may be part of a class action suit.
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Twitter stays in San Francisco, plans to revitalize Central Market area

Twitter to stay in San Francisco thanks to SF's tax break decision for the micro-blogging service and other companies. Their presence may revitalize the Central Market area with new jobs.

Chuck fans turn to twitter to save the show

It's Twitter and Chuck versus the fifth season renewal. Chuck fans hope the twitter campaign will save the show from cancellation.
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Graphine paper 10 times stronger than steel

New material processed from raw graphite is stronger than steel and may revolutionize the automotive and aviation industries.

Twitter ‘Unfollowed Me’ scam application spreading virally

Twitter users beware, a new 'Unfollowed Me' Rogue application tricking users by playing on vanity.

Sony streams free movies to your iPhone with Crackle

Watch movies for free on your iPhone or iPad with Sony's new Crackle app, now available.

Centipede: Infestation slithers onto the Wii and 3DS

Atari's Centipede being reimagined for the Wii and 3DS this fall.

What? Encyclopedia Dramatica is evolving!

Encyclopedia Dramatica is evolving from a NSFW categorized site, into a site catered to a more general audience.

EBay Instant Sale celebrates Earth month with limited-time Apple pricing

EBay Instant Sale decides to offer higher pricing on Apple products during the Earth month of April.

Annoying Orange gets its own TV show

YouTube phenomenon Annoying Orange will be coming to a TV near you as it's popularity continues to grow.

Tropicana’s new billboard makes orange the new green

Tropicana's newest billboard harnesses simple, clean, green energy... from oranges.

Best Buy shrinks big box stores in order to grow

Best Buy is shrinking it's box stores and cutting costs in order to prepare itself for aggressive growth in multiple avenues over the next three to five years.
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April WordPress hack the latest in long line of similar attacks

The recent April 13 reported attack is the latest high-profile website attack in a long line of similar security breaches, and it could threaten a number of high-profile sites.

FBI tackles Coreflood botnet infecting 2.3 million PCs

The Coreflood botnet infecting more than 2.3 million individual PCs finally toppled to the FBI this week, but not before stealing millions.

Illinois senator pushes for Internet sales tax

Illinois senator Dick Durbin wants to introduce a bill that would put a sales tax on your online purchases.
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3DS set for June 19

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3DS is set for release on June 19, with expanded gameplay for the 3D console.