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April 14, 2010
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BioShock 2 Creator Revives XCOM After More Than Decade Paranoia-laced turn-based PC strategy series reimagined as first-person console and PC shooter by BioShock 2 developer 2K Marin.
Microsoft Patches 25 Vulnerabilities in Windows, Office and Exchange Microsoft today patched 25 vulnerabilities in Windows, Exchange and Office, including nine marked "critical," the company's highest threat ranking.
Deals of the Week This week we shopped around and found some unusual deals, including a powerful projector from Canon and a rugged GPS device.
8 Great Apple iPad Apps These top iPad apps are iPad-optimized, not iPhone apps stretched to fit the iPad.
Will Twitter Ads Tweak Tweeters? Now that Twitter has begun display ads in users' search results, the big question is how will Twitter fans will respond.
Google Optimizes Search App for iPad Google revamps its mobile search app for the iPad boosting its usability for a larger screen.
Microsoft Tries to Avoid Windows Blue Screen Repeat Microsoft took steps this week to avoid repeating the debacle two months ago that left Windows XP users staring at the notorious "Blue Screen of Death" after they applied a patch.
Spreadsheets on the Go with Numbers for iPad A detailed look at how well Numbers stacks up as an iPad replacement for Microsoft Excel.
Facebook Beefs up Site Against Hackers Facebook is employing aggressive legal means in combination with technical measures in order to stop hackers.
Intel to Launch Dual-core Atom Processor This Quarter Intel's CEO Paul Otellini said a dual-core Atom chip is due later this quarter.
Google in Unique Position to Deliver "iPad Killer" There are many players entering the tablet fray, but none as suited as Google to take on the iPad.
Intel Sensor Records All Home Power Use From One Outlet Intel showed off a pocket-sized device that plugs into a single electrical outlet to monitor power usage by gadgets and appliances across a house.
Opera Mini on the iPhone: Will It Matter? The alternative mobile browser is earning mostly positive reviews, but will it really change the way you use your iPhone?
Google to Index Your Embarrassing Twitter Trail Better be carefull what you tweet. Google now archives every single tweet for searching.
Google Exec Worries Over 'rudderless' Java The chief Google Java architect calls on Oracle to put Java back on track.
Intel Says Its Light Peak Optical Cables May Succeed USB Intel sees its Light Peak technology for linking devices by optical cable as potentially succeeding USB 3.0.
Sorry, World: Apple Delays iPad's International Launch Citing strong demand here in the U.S., Apple says international customers will have to wait until the end of May for the new tablet.
Facebook Overhauls Safety Center Facebook beefs up Safety Center in the wake of cyber-bullying cases.
Ex-SAP CEO Resurfaces at Cloud SCM Vendor Former SAP CEO Leo Apotheker has taken a board position at SCM vendor GT Nexus.
Microsoft, Adobe, and Oracle Patch Nearly 100 Vulnerabilities Today is Microsoft's monthly Patch Tuesday, and Adobe and Oracle are along for the wild ride.
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