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Friday, September 3, 2010
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Add hip-hop to ‘Rock Band’ thanks to Snoop Dogg

In this Aug. 19, 2010 file photo originally released by Zynga, rapper Snoop Dogg blows up an armored truck to commemorate the 10 millionth visitor to Zynga’s Mafia Wars:Las Vegas in Las Vegas.
By Associated Press
NEW YORK — Rap and rock will collide once again — this time in a video game. Fans of the hit game "Rock...
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Billerica-based Bruker unit files for $100M IPO

By Herald Staff
A Billerica energy technology company has filed plans for an initial public offering of its stock worth up to $100 million. Bruker Energy & Supercon...
Technology Coverage

German court rules against YouTube over copyright

By Associated Press
BERLIN — A German court ruled Friday that Google Inc.’s subsidiary YouTube LLC must pay compensation after users uploaded several videos of performances...
Technology Coverage

Recording companies eager for Google to launch music service

By Alex Pham and Jessica Guynn / Los Angeles Times
Google Inc., which is developing a digital music service, is winning over record companies that are hoping the technology company can loosen Apple Inc.’s...
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Technology Coverage

Apple breaks new ground in TV rentals, overhauls iPods

Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduces the new Apple iPod Shuffle, left, Nano and iPod Touch, right, during a media event Wednesday in San Francisco.
By David Sarno and David Colker / LA Times
SAN FRANCISCO — Apple is taking a bite out of online TV rental prices. The computer maker, which revolutionized...
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Samsung unveils iPad competitor Galaxy

The new Samsung Galaxy Tab, a tablet computer to compete with the Apple iPad, is shown at IFA, the world’s largest trade fair for consumer electronics and electrical home appliances, in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010.
By Associated Press
BERLIN — Samsung Electronics Co. on Thursday unveiled a new tablet PC named Galaxy Tab as the latest device meant...
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High-tech gadgets used up a storm

By Jessica Heslam
Hub meteorologists rely on a bevy of state-of-the-art gadgetry and sources to predict storms. As Hurricane Earl heads...
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Several competitors challenge Apple for Web TV

New Apple TV at breakthrough price of $99 & commercial free HD TV show rentals for just 99 cents.
By Wailin Wong / Chicago Tribune
CHICAGO — An increasing number of consumers are watching online videos, but...
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AOL signs new search agreement with Google

By Associated Press
NEW YORK — Google Inc. will continue to provide the search results on AOL Inc.’s websites under a new, five-year deal the companies signed this...
Technology Coverage

Bidding for 3Par heats up; HP tops latest Dell bid

By Associated Press
NEW YORK — The bidding contest between computer makers Hewlett-Packard and Dell for the data storage company 3Par is heating up. Even before Dell could...
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AP Interview: UN says BlackBerry should share data

Hamadoun Toure, chief of the U.N.’s telecommunication agency talks to Associated Press in London, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010.
By Associated Press
LONDON — BlackBerry’s Canadian manufacturer should give law enforcement agencies around the world access...
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Technology Coverage

Apple CEO Jobs announces new iPod lineup

Apple CEO Steve Jobs smiles during the Apple news conference in San Francisco, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010.
By Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO - Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs announced a new line of iPods on Wednesday,...
Technology Reviews

‘Mafia II’ suffers from mob mentality

STRAIGHT SHOOTER: The visually stunning ‘Mafia II’ doesn’t stray from a boring plot full of stereotypes and cliches.
By Garrett Martin / Video Games
Hopefully the RICO Act applies to video games. It’s time to break this mob...
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Workhorse iPod expected to get upgrade at Apple event

In this Sept. 9, 2009 file photo, Apple iPod Nanos are shown after an Apple event in San Francisco.
By John Boudreau / San Jose Mercury News
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Apple’s iPod may live in the shadow of its splashier sibling devices — the iPhone...
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Electronic Arts brings ‘Madden’ to Facebook

A screengrab from EA Sports’ ‘Madden NFL Superstars’ on Facebook.
By Associated Press
NEW YORK — Electronic Arts is bringing its popular "Madden" football game to Facebook. "Madden NFL Superstars"...


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