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Energy plant hack all wind, says operator Top
There's no proof that a suspected hacking attack on SCADA systems of a Florida-based energy plant actually occurred, according to the operator, NextEra Energy Resources.
 
Is there a bidding war over TweetDeck? Top
Twitter is reportedly in talks to acquire the desktop client for about $50 million--two months after it was (perhaps erroneously) reported to be sold to another company.
 
Apple sues Samsung for 'copying' smartphones, tablets Top
In what could prove to be a landmark intellectual property case, Apple has sued Samsung for allegedly copying intellectual property in making its own products like smartphones and tablet computers.
 
Supreme Court queries Microsoft on patent law Top
U.S. Supreme Court questions Microsoft's interpretation of patent law as the company tries to create legal precedent that would make it harder to prove patent infringement.
 
Verizon ends termination fees for DSL, simplifies plans Top
Company gets rid of early termination fees for its DSL service and also simplifies its plans to two tiers of service.
 
Is your life EV compatible? Top
BMW launched an app that gives conventional car drivers a hypothetical taste of EV-living, but without the real-world hassle of range anxiety.
 
iPad tops iPod trade-ins 2-to-1 on eBay Top
New data released by the company shows that iPads are outpacing iPods as part of the company's gadget trade-in program.
 
Google plants $100 million in giant wind farm Top
In another large direct investment in renewable energy, Google is an investor in the 845-megawatt Shepherds Flat farm in Oregon, which will use direct-drive wind turbines from GE.
 
Google contest winner shows where our taxes go Top
As many Americans are scrambling to file their taxes today, a Google contest that shows where your tax dollars go has announced a winner.
 
iPhone 4 nearing most popular camera on Flickr Top
Apple's smartphone has gained steadily as of late and should overtake the Nikon D90 in popularity on the Yahoo-owned photo site.
 
Netflix posts 'buy' button but not doing the selling Top
Netflix has declined in the past to sell movies from its site. Apparently, the video-rental service doesn't mind posting buy buttons on its site when it means someone else will do the selling.
 
U.S. nuclear regulator a policeman or salesman? Top
The NRC exists to police, not promote, the domestic nuclear industry--but diplomatic cables show that it is sometimes used as a sales tool to help push American technology to foreign governments.
 
Volkswagen unveils third-generation Beetle Top
The car features a new design and is the most fuel-efficient model ever released. It's scheduled to launch in the fall.
 
Google Videos to nix your flix Top
On May 13, all that you've uploaded to the video-sharing site will disappear as the service turns into a video search index.
 
Rare-earth miner Molycorp acquires alloy maker Top
Molycorp, which plans to officially reopen its rare-earth mine in California this week, buys a company which can manufacture neodymium-based alloys for permanent magnets from the minerals it mines.
 
Survey shows DVD dominates home video Top
NPD Group says 78 percent of home-video budgets were spent on the purchase and rental of DVD and Blu-ray discs.
 
Computers that can cry Top
Phillips will scale back its TV business while Samsung may be selling off its hard drive business, and Google invests in research that will attempt to teach computers to feel regret.
 
Match.com to screen for sex offenders Top
In response to a lawsuit from a woman who said she was sexually assaulted by a man she met on Match.com, the online dating service will start checking members against a national list of sex offenders.
 
Microsoft opens up Office 365 as public beta Top
Following restricted testing, the cloud-based Office 365 is now a public beta, free to anyone who wants to try it before the service officially opens for business later this year.
 
Home electricity monitor hits retail at Lowe's Top
The PowerCost Monitor, a whole-house monitor available directly to consumers, will now be sold at retail stores, with the data available online through Google or Microsoft.
 

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