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Best Buy cuts outlook on disappointing earnings Top
The electronics retailer says tablet and e-readers sales were strong in the U.S., but those gains were offset by weak TV, gaming, camera and physical media sales.
 
Sony officially details Android Walkman Top
Walkman Z series, due out December 10 in Japan, comes with a 1GHz dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 processor, 512MB of RAM, Android 2.3, and an enormous 4.3-inch LCD screen
 
PC shipment growth to slow in 2011, jump in 2012 Top
IDC says it expects PC shipment growth will hit just 2.8 percent this year, but rise to 9.3 percent in 2012.
 
Philly papers offering subscribers $99 Android tablet Top
The Philadelphia Media Network, owner of two newspapers and the philly.com Web site, is now offering an Android tablet for $99 to anyone who signs up for a two-year subscription.
 
Verizon improves search in its app store Top
The wireless carrier is partnering with start-up Chomp to increase the accuracy and relevancy of searches made in its Verizon app store.
 
Google's post-JavaScript Web plan raises hackles Top
With its Dart language, Google hopes to overcome problems with the widely used JavaScript. But some dislike Google's secretive development style.
 
Nintendo 3DS to get big November push Top
The game company says it will offer an update that month, as well as two major titles--Super Mario 3D Land and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
 
Winklevoss twins joke about Facebook in nuts ad Top
In a new ad for pistachios, the twins who believe they were cheated out of their fair share of Facebook, share a joke about Facebook. Or, more precisely, nemesis Mark Zuckerberg.
 
Apple could sell record 4.6 million Macs this quarter Top
Buoyed by Mac OS X Lion and new computers released in July, Apple could easily break its record of 4.1 million Macs sold during last year's holiday-shopping quarter, says a Piper Jaffray analyst.
 
Samsung tries to be Apple in new Galaxy S II ad Top
A new ad for the Samsung Galaxy S II tries to offer the philosophy and humanity of an Apple ad. And then it starts offering cliches about the product.
 
RIM, Dolby arrive at settlement on patent dispute Top
The BlackBerry maker has agreed to license advanced audio technologies from Dolby just three months after the companies engaged in a patent battle.
 
Microsoft's Build conference Tuesday: Join us live Top
Tune in Tuesday morning to learn about the next version of Windows, which Microsoft will preview for developers in Anaheim, Calif. CNET will be there to bring you the news live.
 
This smartphone interface is a real kick Top
Use this new smartphone gesture interface and you might just get a decent workout--and notice people giving you a wide berth.
 
Facebook sucks up Americans' time Top
Nielsen finds we spend more time on the social network than any other destination on the Web--nearly a billion hours a month.
 
Gore tweaks climate call with '24 Hours of Reality' Top
Live, 24-hour Webcast that begins September 14 heralds new focus for Gore's nonprofit Alliance for Climate Protection, which is changing name to The Climate Reality Project.
 
This Day in Tech: Net neutrality rules coming soon; AT&T-iPad site hacker fights back in court Top
Too busy to keep up with the tech news? Here are some of the more interesting stories from CNET for Monday, September 12.
 
Coming to a Facebook near you: Miramax movie rentals Top
An online video publishing company called Ooyala offers a new way to watch movies. By partnering with a major Hollywood studio, it plans to turn Facebook into a social entertainment hub.
 
Net neutrality rules move closer to implementation Top
White House's Office of Management and Budget signs off on FCC rules, which means that, barring legal challenges, they could go into effect in two to three months' time.
 
Groupon revenue rises in August, Yipit reports Top
Groupon increased revenue by 13 percent last month compared with the previous month, meanwhile Google Offers is showing signs of a slow start, according to daily-deals aggregator and market watcher Yipit.
 
Web service aims for farm-fresh produce at big-box prices Top
At TechCrunch Disrupt, a Silicon Valley startup demonstrates a service that links groups looking for inexpensive farm-fresh meat and produce with the farmers producing the wares. Already, thousands have signed up.
 

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