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Tech Equipment Tax Deduction Tips Knowing how, when, and when not to deduct your technology expenses is key to minimizing your taxes while avoiding inquisitive IRS auditors.
iPad Fans Create Flash-Free Sites to Support the Tablet The Wall Street Journal and National Public Radio plan to build Flash-free versions of their websites for iPad users.
Microsoft Readies USB Storage Support for Xbox Analysis: Switch to allowing external storage isn't just good for users, it helps Microsoft deflect a legal fracas.
Can Google TV Conquer the Boob Tube? You Decide Google, Intel, and Sony are reportedly working on bringing Google TV to an HDTV near you
Did Valve Ban Ubisoft Games from Steam Over DRM? British site claims Ubisoft PC games Assassin's Creed 2 and Silent Hunter V haven't appeared on UK version of Valve's digital download service Steam because of opposition to Ubisoft's 'always-on' DRM service.
Viacom vs. Google's YouTube: What's in it For You The accusations are entertaining, but this is a peculiar case of confusion and deception.
Xbox 360 May Support USB Storage with Update A document reportedly references an upcoming update that lets the console use USB storage devices.
Google May Leave China By April 10, Report Says
iPad Expected to Beat iPhone's First 3-Month Sales Apple is reportedly taking 20,000 orders daily for the device, which is scheduled to ship April 3.
Apple, Facebook Get Into Geolocation Broadcasting your whereabouts may soon get even easier: Is this handy or creepy?
The Great Nintendo DS School Invasion Mario creator and Nintendo R&D guru Shigeru Miyamoto says he's game to introduce the Nintendo DS to the education system, and working to make it happen.
Windows Phone 7 Mirrors iPhone with Missing Features Microsoft threw out the playbook for Windows Phone 7, but seems to be closely following Apple's iPhone playbook--including the features it doesn't have.
Windows 7 XP Mode Loses Hardware Requirement Microsoft has removed the requirement for hardware-assisted virtualization in order to take advantage of Windows 7 XP Mode.
Pramati Aims to Integrate Social Networking and Business Indian product company; Pramati; introduces Qontext; a social collaboration environment for businesses
Commodore 64 Awakes From Slumber With Makeover Commodore USA tries to bring back the vintage desktop PC from hibernation with an updated model.
Google's Nexus One Heads to Four Big US Networks Android phone had a rocky start on T-Mobile, but availability on AT&T, Verizon and Sprint may boost its popularity.
Google Launches 3D Graphics Driver Project for Chrome Google has launched a new project for Chrome that will let the browser run a wider range of graphics content without downloading additional drivers.
High-Speed Scanner Reads 200 Pages per Minute The University of Tokyo developed a scanner that can handle curved pages and read 200 pages in around a minute. No, that isn't a typo.
Multicore Requires OS Rework, Windows Architect Advises Windows architect Dave Probert sees doing away with the OS kernel altogether, in favor of the hypervisor.
FTC Commissioner: Google Is 'Irresponsible' on Privacy FTC Commissioner Pamela Jones Harbour lambastes Google Buzz, saying "consumer privacy cannot be run in beta."
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