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Assassin’s Creed franchise could be getting annual release

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood is released today, a year after Assassin's Creed II. But it looks like gamers won't have to wait so long in the future - Ubisoft is discussing a yearly release for the franchise.

Apple plans big surprise for iTunes on Tuesday

Apple is teasing a major iTunes announcement for Tuesday, with rumors ranging from the launch of a streaming subscription music service to the first Apple TV apps.

Kinect costs only $56 to make, $149.99 to own

A new report claims that the Kinect costs only $56 to produce, making Microsoft's profit margin with the $149.99 retail price look downright Apple-like.

ITunes 10.1 upgrade is here, still waiting on iOS 4.2

ITunes 10.1 and AirPlay are finally here, but keep waiting on that iOS 4.2 release to be able to fully utilize their full capabilities.

Kinect’s camera could record data for advertisers

Microsoft has hinted at the Kinect's ability to help advertises target its users by feeding them demographic data, but is it just an idea, or will future users be watched?

Ping and Twitter officially integrate

Users of Apple's new social network, Ping, will now be able to broadcast their music reviews and links to iTunes tracks directly through a new agreement, but Facebook remains an elusive partner for Apple.
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Cheap DIY camera lenses for your DLSR or point-and-shoot

From waterproof housings to fish-eye lenses and soft-focus filters, these cheap DIY camera lenses let you crank up your creativity without digging too far into your wallet.

Nexus S coming soon? Best Buy leaks pre-order

Best Buy has spilled the beans on the long-awaited Nexus Two, called the "Nexus S." Specs remain at large, but it looks like the phone will be available for holiday shoppers soon.
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Early numbers have Kinect outselling Move

The motion-gaming devices are going head to head this season, and an initial look has Microsoft's Kinect besting Sony's Move.

Samsung possibly releasing a 10-inch Galaxy Tab

There's buzz about the possible introduction of a 10-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab. If it turns out to be true, the tablet would be a direct competitor for the 9.7-inch iPad.

Facebook finds loophole in Google’s ban, rivalry escalates

After Google shut off the ability for Facebook users to import their Google contact lists, Facebook has devised a workaround, deepening the divide between the sparring companies.

Apple pulls iPhone 4 cases that crack phones

Apple will no longer be selling certain iPhone cases that are destroying the iPhone 4, and it is rumored to be conducting tests to be sure there are no other cases doing the same.

Apple iOS 4.2 could grease grinding iPhone 3G gears

After mounting controversy over the performance of the iPhone 3G with new firmware, Apple's iOS 4.2 could fix the issue and placate plaintive owners.
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Konami Dance Masters for Kinect Review

Konami's Dance Masters for Kinect builds on the success of the company's own Dance Dance Revolution, but chastens the uninitiated with a steep learning curve.

Has the Kinect already been hacked?

After less than a week on store shelves, the Kinect has already been hacked for use with computers, which could put a sophisticated new tool in the hands of DIY hobbyists everywhere.

EA’s FIFA franchise reaches 100 million units sold

FIFA has become EA's best-selling franchise, largely thanks to the blockbuster release of FIFA Soccer 11 about two months ago.

Panasonic GF2 DLSM gets smaller, simpler

Panasonic's latest G-series DLSM, the GF2, improves on its predecessor by becoming both smaller and simpler.

Woman sues Apple over iOS 4 upgrade crippling iPhone 3G

A California iPhone 3G user is claiming Apple purposefully created iOS 4 to disable older phone models. In a lawsuit filed this week, she is suing the company for a number of charges concerning the faulty software.

News Corp warns MySpace to improve – or else

After shelling out $580 million for MySpace and getting little to show for it, News Corp is ready to administer some tough love to its under-performing Web property.

Facebook Deals creates rivals out of Foursquare and Groupon

Facebook's new deals feature could be bad news for both Foursquare and Groupon, as it rolls its massive user base into their territory.

Epic Games soon releasing Infinity Blade for iOS devices

After generating buzz for its iOS port of the Unreal engine with the tech demo Epic Citadel, Epic will spin the same technology into Infinity Blade, a full-fledged game.
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ESPN 3D faces an uncertain future

ESPN admits it's unsure about the future of 3D TV programming, but will commit for at least another year. Will it finally catch on, or is 3D just not welcome in the home?

First Chrome OS notebook coming this month

Google-branded notebooks bearing the first version of Chrome OS will appear later this month, offering the first glimpse at Google's browser-based operating system.

Skyfire will bring Flash to Apple users

It's been a slow journey toward Flash for Apple users. Starting Thursday morning, iOS devices will be able to purchase Skyfire from the App Store and access much of the Flash content they've been missing out on.

Google sues US government for favoring Microsoft

Google is not taking kindly to the Department of the Interior dismissing Google Apps, and has gone to the courts to make sure it gets a fair shake.

Predictions: Kinect will outsell Move, eclipse the launch of Wii and Xbox 360

Research firm IDC claims Microsoft's Kinect will crush Sony's Move this holiday season, while Microsoft exec Aaron Greenburg claims the launch will be bigger than both the Wii and Xbox 360 launches.

Magazine apps: Adjust to the iPad or fail

In their debut, the majority of magazine apps for the iPad appear to be doing little to utilize the digital possibilities available to them, and critics are taking notice. Will they respond and follow the lead of other successful apps, or is this medium going to continue struggling to keep its head above water?
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Mozilla quickly patches security hole on Nobel Prize site

A malicious redirect on the Nobel Prize website was labeled a critical threat, but barely had a chance to infect users, as Mozilla hastily patched the hole with a Firefox update in under 48 hours.
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Firefox 4 launch date slips to early 2011

Due to development delays, Mozilla will push back the launch of Firefox 4 from what should have been November to early 2011.
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Is Apple developing a carrier-hopping SIM to liberate the iPhone?

A rumored SIM card that works across many carriers could potentially allow iPhone users to switch service providers with the press of a virtual button - in Europe, anyway.
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FTC lets Google off the hook, Europeans still fuming

Less than six months after Google admitted accidentally accessing private user information, the US investigation has been dropped. But this is only one of many battles the company faces in the near future.
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How to prevent Firesheep hacks, attacks and hijacking

Before you decide to go off the grid entirely, check out these easy ways to prevent Firesheep hacks, attacks and hijacking.
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First impressions of FaceTime beta for Mac OS X

The formerly iOS-only video chat client has finally made the jump to Mac OS X. Check out of first impressions after a test drive with the beta version.
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Travel companies create FairSearch, lobby against Google’s travel plans

Popular online travel websites have formed the FairSearch coalition in an attempt to block Google's acquisition of ITA, claiming its bad for business, the market, and consumers.