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Verizon Sacks Sprint, Launches NFL Mobile Package

Looks like a certain major U.S. carrier got a little tired of Sprint’s ubiquitous NFL Mobile Live app. Verizon Wireless just announced a multi-pronged push to deliver NFL-related content on the carrier’s devices.

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Verizon Sacks Sprint, Launches NFL Mobile Package

Want to Own a Jetpack? For $90,000, You Can

Near the top of the list of “unfulfilled science fiction concepts,” you’ll find the jetpack, a staple of future transportation that somehow hasn’t arrived yet. No longer. The Martin Jetpack is here.

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Want to Own a Jetpack? For $90,000, You Can

Informational Privacy on Trial at Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has agreed to review a case that considered whether the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) violated the rights of its employees when it asked for personal information during background checks.

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Informational Privacy on Trial at Supreme Court

Potential console killer OnLive to go live June 17

The company said it will launch with partners like Electronic Arts, Ubisoft and THQ, and will begin unveiling its games lineup before E3. But will it work?

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Potential console killer OnLive to go live June 17

Microsoft looks to ‘Elevate’ California

The software maker is bringing its free technology job training program to the Golden State, the company and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger are announcing on Wednesday.

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Microsoft looks to ‘Elevate’ California

IBM hopes to make mobile devices more accessible

Big Blue is teaming up with two universities to explore ways to make smartphones and mobile devices more accessible to people who have disabilities or lack literacy.

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IBM hopes to make mobile devices more accessible

Google-China resolution coming ’soon,’ says CEO

Talks between Google and Chinese government are ongoing, Google’s Eric Schmidt says Wednesday, and he expects the matter to be resolved sooner rather than later.

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Google-China resolution coming ’soon,’ says CEO

Google stands behind plan to stop China censorship

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Google has not changed its decision to stop censoring its Chinese search site even if it means leaving that market, a senior executive told a U.S. Congressional panel on Wednesday.

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Google stands behind plan to stop China censorship

The Media Dead Pool

It’s just a matter of time before old media disappears forever.

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The Media Dead Pool

Samsung Announces 3D HDTV Pricing, Availability

Just one day before Panasonic’s planned 3D TV media event at a Manhattan Best Buy, Samsung has announced availability of its own 3D HDTVs and Blu-ray players. One interesting feature: simulated 3D of 2D content.

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Samsung Announces 3D HDTV Pricing, Availability