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iPad Pre-Orders: For Idiots Only
Apple started taking early orders yesterday for its tablet, even though no one's really sure what they're buying.
OnLive's Pricing Won't Add Up for Most Gamers
The cloud gaming service reveals some pricing details, and the value proposition looks iffy at best.
GDC 2010: Award-Winning Video Games And a Brainwave Controller
We check out winners in several categories of GDC's Independent Games Festival and test a game controller that uses brain activity to interact with games.
FBI: Cyberfraud Losses Doubled in 2009
According to the FBI, cyberfraud victims reported total losses of $559.7 million in 2009, more than double the 2008 tally.
Electric Bat Interactive Previews Browser-based Games
Typically, players in a game battle for fantastical lands, important landmarks, or some other pre-determined acre of game territory. But what if the land you...
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Apple's Temporary Chief Gets Bonus That Could Be Worth $22M
Tim Cook, Apple's COO who replaced CEO Steve Jobs during a medical leave, received a bonus that could be worth $22 million for his temporary leadership.
ICANN Ends Meeting With No Decision on .xxx
ICANN postponed a decision on the controversial .xxx domain until its next meeting in June.
Xbox 360 Outsold Wii in February, Says NPD
UPDATE: Microsoft's Xbox 360 outsold Nintendo's Wii in February, claiming the top spot in the U.S. monthly sales ranking for the first time in more than two years.
Apple COO Tim Cook Awarded $22 Million Bonus
Apple may have revealed additional details about the iPad on Friday, but perhaps a more interesting revelation came in the form of regulatory filing regarding...
This Week in Geek: Caffeinated Cars, Six Cores, Games, and a Series of Tubes
What made news this week in GeekTech? We cast a wide net, with stories ranging from java-powered autos to new CPUs. It's This Week in Geek!
Accessorize Your iPad for Business
Pre-orders began today for the Apple iPad. It is primarily a consumer device, but could have business potential--if you get the right accessories.
Twitter Adds Location-Sharing: I'm Eating Tacos?In Texarkana
Twitter turned on its geolocation feature Thursday allowing you to tell share your location when you tweet.
Top 10 Big-Time, Badass Video Game Villains
We pay homage to sweet, sweet tyranny ? counting down the top ten scene-stealing villains of all time.
Troyak Takedown, Security Blues, ICANN Meets
The Troyak ISP, which has been linked to the Zeus botnet, was briefly taken down this week. The takedown occurred on the heels of the RSA Conference last week...
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