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Woman on plane films Endeavour rocketing to space Top
Delta passenger Stefanie Gordon posts Twitter pictures, video clip of space shuttle flying near airliner headed from New York to Miami.
 
Bitly gets a new boss Top
Bitly has raised $14 million in a few years, and shrinks more than 8 billion Web addresses a month, but has never had a full-time CEO. Now technology vet Peter Stern gets the gig.
 
Microsoft uses Facebook 'likes' to battle Google Top
The software giant taps Facebook, surfacing products and services in Bing search that a user's friends have given a thumbs up.
 
Analyst: No NFC chip in next iPhone Top
A new report from a major research firm says Apple is not planning to bring near field communications chips to its next-generation iPhone.
 
Shuttle Endeavour rockets into orbit on its final flight Top
Knifing through low clouds, the shuttle Endeavour streaked into orbit Monday after a two-week delay, kicking off the orbiter's 25th and final mission.
 
Lodsys posts FAQ on its in-app purchase patent Top
The patent holdings firm that's going after app developers who use Apple's in-app purchase tools have detailed how much they're seeking in terms of a licensing fee, as well as how Apple is or isn't involved.
 
PSN working after hiccups, says Sony Top
After a large number of users resetting their passwords caused the PlayStation Network to be taken offline, the company says the service is now back up to speed. Sony also provides details on coming game releases affected by the outage.
 
Nook Color app downloads hit 1 million Top
Barnes & Noble has announced that 1 million apps have been downloaded in the first week of its Nook Color marketplace being open.
 
Report: Windows 7 almost five times more secure than XP Top
Infection rates for Windows 7 is about four to five times less than for Windows XP, according to Microsoft's latest Security Intelligence Report.
 
Twitter followers help recover stolen MacBook Top
A MacBook is apparently stolen, and the owner remembers it has a tracking program. He tweets about the location and alleged thief. Heroics or foolishness follow.
 
Sony PSN's slow restart Top
Up to 1,000 of RIM's BlackBerry PlayBooks are recalled, Netflix scoops up films from Miramax, and Sony finally starts to relaunch the PlayStation Network but not without glitches.
 
SanDisk buying SSD developer Pliant Technology Top
SanDisk will pay $327 million in cash and offer certain stock incentives to acquire Pliant, considered a leading developer of enterprise-class solid-state drives.
 
Samsung, RealD to license new 3D technology Top
The new technology promises better resolution than other options, in addition to offering a brighter image for viewers looking to watch content in 3D on TVs or PCs.
 
Nokia shows Ovi brand the door Top
The 4-year-old Ovi brand for mobile services and apps will be redubbed "Nokia services," the company says. The change will start kicking in over the summer.
 
Samsung upgrading Galaxy S, Tab to Gingerbread Top
The Galaxy S smartphone and the 7-inch Galaxy Tab tablet will receive an upgrade to Android 2.3 Gingerbread the middle of this month, starting in the U.K. and eventually reaching the rest of Europe and the U.S.
 
Netflix, Miramax finally sign streaming deal Top
The streaming service will now have access to "Pulp Fiction," "Scream," and other prominent films from the Miramax catalog of titles.
 
Japan says no to PlayStation Network relaunch Top
An official in Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry says the government is waiting for Sony to deliver better security measures.
 
PSN breach exposes records of millions (roundup) Top
A security breach exposed personal information for 100 million users of Sony's PlayStation Network, Qriocity, and Sony Online Entertainment services.
 
Philips switches on bright LED bulb Top
The EnduraLED A21 is designed to replace a 75-watt incandescent bulb and is expected to cost between $40 and $45.
 
RIM recalling up to 1,000 PlayBook tablets Top
The BlackBerry maker recalls the tablets due to a faulty build of the operating system but says few of the buggy units made it to the consumer stage.
 

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