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Japan struggles in quake's aftermath (week in review) Top
A week after Japan's devastating 9.0-magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami, the country deals with disaster relief efforts and a nuclear crisis. Also: more iPad 2 buzz and SXSW updates.
 
Study: Streaming music use to explode in five years Top
ABI Research says that smartphones could help propel music-streaming services from 5.9 million subscribers this year to 161 million in 2016.
 
Report reveals U.S. nuclear plant safety issues Top
A well-timed report from the Union of Concerned Scientists highlights safety incidents at U.S. plants in 2010 and gives the NRC mixed grades on its responses.
 
Microsoft: The spam vigilante Top
The FCC may decide that microcell mobile boosters are not legal, Samsung launches 3D video on demand in Korea, and Microsoft helps the feds bring down one of the largest e-mail span rackets.
 
Ericsson places first HD call over CDMA Top
The feat, which took place in a lab environment, bodes a higher quality of sound for calls over CDMA networks. But Ericsson isn't saying when the capability might reach consumers.
 
Still no Google Instant for Opera browser fans Top
The technology to show search results as people type doesn't work in Opera, but Google still wants to add it. Also: new features coming to Opera.
 
Welcome to the creepily awesome Tron home Top
DuPont is asking designers to create furniture and other accoutrements you'd expect to find in the home of a Grid denizen. Peek inside the high-end home of your digital nightmares.
 
Mozilla mirroring Chrome's fast, phased releases Top
Lighting a fire under its browser development process, Mozilla expects a cascade of gradually maturing Firefox versions will bring new features to users faster.
 
Ask Maggie: HTC Thunderbolt vs. Droid Bionic Top
In this week's Ask Maggie I offer some advice on whether to buy the HTC Thunderbolt for Verizon's 4G wireless network now or wait for the Motorola Droid Bionic expected later this year on the same network.
 
Messenger probe eases into hellish Mercury's orbit Top
After a six-and-a-half-year voyage, NASA's Messenger spacecraft brakes into orbit around Mercury, becoming the first probe to reach the innermost planet for extended observations.
 
Microsoft and feds bring down spam giant Rustock Top
A raid, triggered by a Microsoft lawsuit, neutralized the massive spamming network last week.
 
Apple's component deals should help it weather Japan crisis Top
Analysts say Apple is likely to be better able to ride out components shortages than other companies due to its pre-payments to suppliers, its tier-1 status, and its large cash balance.
 
Criminal probe into iPhone prototype nears end Top
Probe into lost iPhone 4 prototype is expected to end soon, which could lead to criminal charges against man who found it or Gawker Media's Gizmodo, which bought it.
 
Gadget review aggregator Retrevo opens own store Top
Retrevo's main function, to date, has been to provide tech buying advice to consumers. Its new service climbs over the ethical wall separating content from commerce.
 
RSA: Cyberattack could put customers at risk Top
The company warns in open letter that information stolen in attack could be used to compromise SecurID authentication implementations.
 
Ancient X-ray machine reawakened, for science Top
X-ray tech is more a hundred years old, and doctors in The Netherlands have powered up an old machine and compared it with a modern one. It stands up well--if you don't mind the radiation.
 
Mac App Store low on freebies, high on games Top
Apple's three-month old Mac App Store isn't growing quite as fast as iOS' app library, but it's proving to be an important play in Apple's spot in the gaming world.
 
'Source Code' director: Marrying film, interactivity Top
Duncan Jones' new movie, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, was the talk of SXSW. As a relatively new director, Jones has a very modern take on how storytelling and interactivity can blend.
 
Component video is missing or crippled on 2011 Blu-ray players: Here's why Top
Many 2011 Blu-ray players will lack component video outputs and even if they have them, they'll be limited to standard-definition signals, thanks to outdated copyright protection rules.
 
Fuel cell vehicles you can drive now (if you qualify) Top
If you're ready to move on to the greener pastures of fuel cell technology, geography is the single biggest factor limiting your ability to drive a hydrogen powered vehicle.
 

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