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Tor anonymity project looks to help Iranians sidestep Net ban
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:08:10 PST
Tor's "obfsproxy" technology would make encrypted data look innocuous and let it dodge government censors. That could help citizens in Iran reach blocked sites as antigovernment protests reportedly loom.
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MindSumo: The X Prize of hiring
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:24:39 PST
New challenge-based recruiting site will help you find smart kids to solve your vexing problems.
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Best Android alternatives to iPod Touch
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:44:00 PST
In spite of the boom in smartphone sales, there still seems to be a market for dedicated portable media players. Apple's iPod Touch is the leader, but what about some alternatives for the Android fans? CNET surveys the options.
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More hardware acceleration in Chrome beta, dev gets latest JS
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:42:55 PST
Google's figured out a way to bring the power of graphics processor-powered hardware acceleration to some older computers, while Chrome 19 dev starts supporting the latest JavaScript code.
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See Boeing's Etch A Sketch flight path
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:36:55 PST
You'll probably have memories of a classic childhood toy after seeing this Boeing 787 route.
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Firefox finally enriches New Tab page
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:07:39 PST
Long after its competitors replaced blank New Tab pages with personalized content drawn from your browsing habits, Mozilla reveals the beginning of its own New Tab revamp.
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Spaced out: Obama to cut funding for Mars program
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:52:32 PST
According to The Washington Post, the Obama administration will unveil a new budget on Monday that will slash spending on NASA's Mars rover program by 20 percent next year, with more cuts to come.
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New tool cracks Apple iWork passwords
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:14:30 PST
Russian cryptography company ElcomSoft has developed a tool that makes cracking iWork document passwords easier.
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Big fun with littleBits circuit boards
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:08:05 PST
Crave goes hands-on with littleBits, an open-source kit of circuit boards that let you build fun projects while learning how electronics work. See what we created with littleBits and some office supplies.
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Fanning the flames of outdoor cooking
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:07:48 PST
The Cook-Air Portable BBQ Grill incorporates a fan in its base. The five-speed fan increases the rate of combustion.
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