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Analyst: 'Premium' iPad 2 coming Top
In a research note, an analyst says Apple has begun production of a professional iPad, targeting markets that demand slightly higher-end features.
 
Federal court to order film service Zediva shut down Top
In a major setback for Zediva, the latest company trying to build a business model by exploiting perceived loopholes in copyright law, a judge issues a preliminary injunction against the service.
 
This Day in Tech: Square handling $4 million in transactions a day; Microsoft pulled back access to location database Top
Too busy to keep up with the tech news? Here are some of the more interesting stories from CNET for Monday, August 1.
 
Drivers put the brakes on with thought alone Top
German researchers devise and test a system that reads brain activity to detect drivers' intent to hit the brakes. They say it leads to faster braking times and could help prevent collisions.
 
Firefox could get even more Chrome style Top
Preliminary designs for the nightly build of Firefox indicate that future versions of the browser could look even more like its Google competitor.
 
Apple prices out extra iCloud storage Top
Nearly two months since unveiling iCloud at WWDC, Apple has detailed how much it will cost to add extra storage to the cloud service.
 
How companies use Wi-Fi to track you (roundup) Top
The way tech companies such as Google, Apple, and Microsoft collect and use geolocation tracking information has come under scrutiny in recent months out of potential privacy concerns.
 
Apple's iCloud.com goes live ahead of iCloud launch Top
Apple's iCloud.com quietly goes live for developers, putting e-mail, calendaring, and more features of Apple's iCloud on the Web. So far the site appears to be open only to Apple developers.
 
Journalist faces charges over transit card flaw reports Top
Brenno de Winter says case is hindering his writing about smart card security and other security news and restricting his travel.
 
Ion-powered Dawn begins study of asteroid Vesta Top
Four years after launch from Cape Canaveral, NASA's Dawn spacecraft is finally in orbit around Vesta, beaming back spectacular images of a tortured surface dating back to the formation of the solar system.
 
Spectrum auctions not in debt ceiling agreement Top
Authorization for spectrum auctions was not part of Congress's debt ceiling agreement that will be voted on, but it could still become part of a broader legislative plan to generate more cash for the government.
 
Japanese robot pours fake drinks with fake ice Top
Tokyo Institute of Technology SOINN robot can adapt its previously acquired knowledge to tackle new challenges.
 
Developer coalition aims to ward off Lodsys, others Top
A new project aims to help protect mobile application developers with a new group that will pool together resources to fight back against patent infringement suits.
 
Apple facing possible $25.6M location suit in Korea Top
Following the settlement of a Korean lawsuit that targeted location tracking on Apple's iPhone, a new suit coming reportedly aims to bring similar payouts to some 27,800 other iPhone owners.
 
HTC takes Apple patent battle to U.K. Top
The suit follows an initial judgment from the U.S. International Trade Commission that went against HTC.
 
Square handling $4 million daily in mobile payments Top
The mobile payments company says that its credit card reader attachment for mobile devices has raised daily transactions by another million since late May.
 
Microsoft curbs Wi-Fi location database Top
The company restricts access to a Live.com geolocation tool linking Wi-Fi devices with locations after a CNET article draws attention to privacy concerns.
 
Assault charge filed after texting spat in theater Top
A man who was texting in a Texas movie theater claims a woman behind him who complained hit him and grabbed him so hard he got whiplash. The woman says she just touched him with a finger.
 
Facebook makes it easier to announce pregnancy Top
Site adds "expecting" option to its family member section--replete with anticipated date of birth and baby name--which is then published in the member's news feed.
 
S.F. bakery goes whole hog with Angry Birds tribute Top
Bakery owner in San Francisco's Noe Valley constructs elaborate shrine to his favorite game.
 

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