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Why Apple's Porn Purge is a Smart Move

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February 21, 2010
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Why Apple's Porn Purge is a Smart Move Apple is looking at the big picture: What other hardware runs App Store apps, and who uses them?
Six Tough, Rugged Cameras Manufacturers are outdoing themselves in the quest to build a nearly indestructible camera--and the prices are reasonable, too. They're promising that you can freeze, drop, or submerge these models, without a worry.
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Chinese Schools Deny Role in Google Hack Two schools in China where computers were reportedly linked to cyberattacks on Google denied involvement in the hack, Chinese state media said.
Cybercriminals Exploit Haiti Tragedy with Malware Symantec reports that spamming and phishing attacks doubled as a percentage of all spam in January.
Beware the Return of Nigerian 419 Fraud An international phishing scam is plaguing e-mail boxes again, security vendor Symantec charges.
Samsung Makes a Run at Camera Glory at PMA 2010 The Samsung TL500 serves up an incredibly bright, ultra-wide-angle lens; the TL350 has a high-speed burst mode; and new pocket camcorders take aim at the Flip.
Windows 7 Memory Criticism Defended A metrics vendor that claimed Windows 7's mismanages memory answers critics of its assessment.
Innovative Phone Interface Requires Only a Thumb to Operate The First Else prototype phone is designed to facilitate navigation using only a single hand.
Sony Unveils Small, Stylish Interchangeable-Lens Concept Camera Sony unwrapped a compact, interchangeable-lens camera with an APS-C sized sensor, taking aim at Micro Four-Thirds cameras and Samsung's NX10.
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On Your Side: Dell Delivery Problems The shipment of a replacement PC causes headaches for one Dell customer. Plus: Hotmail hassles, and an Acer laptop recall.
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