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Yahoo Mail down, and users cry foul Top
The company acknowledges that its service, used by more than 250 million, isn't working for many of them.
 
Caterpillar robot's recoil too quick to see Top
Tufts University creates a silicone caterpillar, GoQBot, that can curl into a wheel to escape danger.
 
Verizon iPhone boosts Apple's smartphone share Top
Strong iPhone 4 sales on Verizon's network push Apple into third place behind Samsung and LG in U.S. smartphone sales. Data from the NPD Group has also found smartphone sales topping other handsets for the first time.
 
What happens when you get a Cloud Girlfriend Top
For the purposes of science, Technically Incorrect tests the finer points of enjoying a girlfriend who is really interested in you and happens to not exist.
 
Toyota invests in wireless car charging Top
Deal signed to develop WiTricity's resonance wireless charging for vehicles that requires no point of contact.
 
'South Park' has fun with Apple, iPhone tracking Top
In a beautifully balanced episode of "South Park," Kyle discovers that this iPhone tracking is a really big deal when the suits from Apple arrive to take his blood.
 
Panasonic outlines plans for reorg Top
Company will now be comprised of three divisions--in hopes of boosting revenue--rather than the five business units that currently make up its corporate structure.
 
Mozilla overhauling Firefox graphics, JavaScript Top
Firefox's graphics and JavaScript performance should improve with new Mozilla projects. Don't expect results by Firefox 5's June release, though.
 
Report: Apple floats $4.5 million for iCloud domain Top
A report claims Apple bought the iCloud.com domain from Sweden-based Xcerion. However, neither company has confirmed it.
 
Do you drive like a jerk? There's an app for that Top
The white iPhone 4 launches at long last, Yahoo sells Delicious to the founders of YouTube, and a new app by State Farm Insurance can tell you if you're a terrible driver.
 
Attachmate finalizes Novell takeover Top
With regulators giving the green light to the $2.2 billion deal, Novell will operate as two separate businesses--Novell and Suse--alongside the Attachmate and NetIQ brands.
 
Raytheon signs on for all-fuel engines Top
The Mark V engine made by Cyclone Power Technologies is to be redesigned for the defense company in a new "MantaRay" version.
 
RIM buys calendar specialist Tungle Top
Tungle.me service allows schedules to be synchronized across calendar platforms including Google, Outlook, Apple iCal, and Lotus Notes, and also plugs into social networks.
 
A Twitter ban at the royal wedding? Tripe Top
Some reports assert that police, coordinating with the royal family, will block any attempt by guests to tweet their gushings. However, it almost certainly isn't true.
 
Canalys: Tablets boost worldwide PC market in Q1 Top
Research firm says PC shipments rose 7 percent in the first quarter of 2011, with devices like the iPad helping the overall numbers--but also posing "a real threat" to traditional PCs.
 
Police use sat-nav data to place speed cameras Top
TomTom's GPS data can help drivers avoid congestion, but it also helps Dutch police find where people break speed limits. TomTom says that's a no-go.
 
Sprint feels some iPhone pain, but improves overall Top
The wireless carrier improves in the first quarter, but suffers some subscriber loss as Apple's iPhone hits Verizon's network. CEO Dan Hesse: "The iPhone continues to be a significant threat to us."
 
Congressman wants FTC probe of iPhone tracking Top
Apple's explanation for location tracking, and promise of a fix, doesn't satisfy Rep. Jay Inslee (D-Wash.), who still wants a Federal Trade Commission investigation.
 
Geotracking controversy homes in on iPhone (roundup) Top
Apple comes under fire following a researcher's report that iOS version 4 software for the iPad and iPhone stores users' location data.
 
PC sales slump will likely bring Windows down too Top
When Microsoft reports earnings today, Windows sales are expected to fall as consumers extend the lives of their current PCs and spend on other devices such as Apple's iPad.
 

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