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Our Top Stories Twitter Gobbles Up Tweetie Acquisition of the iPhone app could change conditions for third-party Twitter applications. Activision Countersues Fired Call of Duty Developers Activision alleges two former executives who brought a $36 million lawsuit against the company last month attempted to steal Call of Duty development studio. Is Flash Finally Banned from iPhones? In revising its iPhone Developer Program License Agreement, Apple may have finally issued a death sentence for Flash on its products. iPad is Pricey to Produce, iSuppli Says iSupply has boosted its estimate of the cost to manufacture an iPad, citin gthe costly screen. On Your Side: Laptop Repair Service Refused An extended-warranty agreement falls through. Plus: an Internet-connection rate hike, and a power-pack recall. How the iPad Works Behind the magic: Apple's tablet reveals clever technology, mysteries, and room for improvement. Java Founder James Gosling Leaves Oracle Java founder James Gosling is the latest ex-Sun employee to leave Oracle Doctor Who Games Go Free Online The BBC is offering fans a chance to control the action in four free interactive episodes of a "Doctor Who" game. Beware of Social Networking Sites Most fans of Facebook don't realize the jeopardy to their privacy and personal data. 3-D Internet Forecast Within 5 Years Watch for realistic 3-dimensional apps soon, predicts an Intel researcher. Read PC World Blogs and Windows 7 Updates Full Windows 7 Coverage Start here for an in-depth look at the strengths and weaknesses of Microsoft's new operating system. Today @ PCWorld For the latest in news and trends from PC World's editors and staff Game On The hottest info on PC gaming, hardware, and news from Matt Peckham Microsoft Office 2010 Beta View a demo of Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010. 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