Wednesday, August 19, 2009

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Judges Overturn Backdating Conviction

The appeals court cited misconduct by prosecutors in making its decision and ordering a new trial.

H.P. Tries to Keep the Ink Flowing

Hewlett-Packard’s printing group has been one of the company’s star performers, accounting for nearly a quarter of overall revenue, but that may be changing.

Lawyer and Author Adds His Objections to Settling the Google Book Lawsuit

A deal to let Google profit from digital books raises questions about fairness and privacy.

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Calling Home for Even Less

From Google Voice to Voxox, Skype faces increased competition from new players in the cheap-international-call marketplace.

European Regulators Examine Reports of Exploding iPhones

Apple is cooperating with the European Commission in examining reports of problems with two iPhones in France and an iPod in Britain.

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Interactive Feature: Gauging Your Distraction

A game illustrates the potential consequences of distractions like texting on your driving ability.

Interactive Feature: A Microsoft-Yahoo Deal

A look at the long road to a partnership between two technology behemoths.

Slide Show: Japan’s Robots Face Hard Times

Many robots in Japan are now being idled or returned as more manufacturers cut back on production, dealing a blow to the robotics industry.

Interactive Feature: Polaroid Photographers Plead Their Case

Five photographers who regularly shoot with Polaroid instant cameras and film explain their hopes for a revival of Polaroid film by a company in the Netherlands.

Marathon Tech Review: Watches

An evaluation of watches for interval training, keeping track of your laps, or if you simply need a way to time your runs.

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Tech Talk Podcast

Gmail's spam czar, Brad Taylor, on battling the scourge; mashable.com's Adam Hirsch on the Summer of Social Good charity campaign; the tech term "hashtag"; the first WiFi pacemaker and other tech news.

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