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Will the upcoming 9.7-inch HP TouchPad rival Apple iPad 2?

HP is about to release their new webOS tablet known as HP TouchPad, a 9.7-inch form factor to catch up with the other tablets like Apple iPad.

Latest rumor: HP launching new 7-inch TouchPad to challenge Apple iPad 2

If the ongoing rumors are to be believed, HP is set to bring a rival for Apple iPad 2. The company is set to unveil a smaller TouchPad tablet with a 7 inch screen.

Facebook overtakes Microsoft in UK: UKOM/Nielsen

Facebook overtook Microsoft websites in Britain for the first time last month, becoming the UK's second-most popular after Google as people aged over 50 flocked to social networks, online measurement body UKOM/Nielsen said.

Tony Blair becomes the next target for hackers

The former PM's personal contacts have been compromised

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LulzSec says “bon voyage”, dumps massive stolen data

LulzSec, a group of hackers that recently drew public attention for carrying out notorious cyber war against government and prominent organizations, has announced a halt to their hacking activities while exposing massive amounts of leaked data to the public.

Interest rates need to rise globally: BIS

Global interest rates must rise to avoid high inflation becoming entrenched, the Bank for International Settlements said on Sunday.

House-size asteroid 2011 MD will fly dangerously close to Earth's surface Monday

An asteroid, the size of a house, will come dangerously close to the Earth's atmosphere but will zoom by harmlessly on Monday, astronomers said.

Central bankers agree on bank capital surcharge plan

Global banking regulators have agreed on a proposal to slap an extra capital charge on the world's biggest banks to make them safer by 2019.

China to remain long-term investor in Europe's debt

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said on Saturday he was still confident that Europe can overcome the debt crisis and said China would remain a long-term investor in Europe's debt market.

Crossing Zero Has Much To Say About America's AfPak War, But Its Arguments Get Lost in the Fog

With President Obama's announcement that America will begin withdrawing from Afghanistan, the International Business Times reviews a book which argues that the Afghan-Pakistani border is the vanishing point for the American empire.

Exclusive: Macy's beefs up websites to draw foreign shoppers

Macy's Inc wants to make it easier for the foreign tourists who visit its namesake chain and Bloomingdale's stores to keep shopping once they go home.

China blurs A380 order, backs 747 amid EU row

China downgraded the announcement of an Airbus superjumbo order and signed up for the Boeing 747-8 as deals worth $9 billion coincided with a row over European emissions trading rules, industry sources said.

Pippa Middleton: Now a lingerie model for Usher?

As rapper Usher is preparing to launch his new lingerie line he recently said that he would like Pippa Middleton to model the collection.

UK Could One Day Join Euro: Blair

Despite the ongoing crisis with euro zone debt, the United Kingdom could still join the euro, said former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

Elton John’s White Tie and Tiara Ball 2011

Take a look at fashion royalty

Slow Finnish phone sales may explain Nokia's woes

Should Finland, Nokia's home base, take some of the blame for the one-time market leader's recent struggles to compete in smartphones?

I'm Disappointed With Pottermore -- And With How Fans Were Treated

ARGENTINA -- Blogger Patricio Tarantino says that when Pottermore first emerged last week, he thought it would be something amazing and that it would change the Harry Potter fandom. Not so much.

Pippa Middleton: Usher wants her to model his lingerie line

Will she do it?

Kings of Leon invited to write Bond theme

Kings of Leon have been asked by Bond actor Daniel Craig to record the theme song for the latest Bond movie

Usher wants Pippa to model his lingerie line

Usher wants Pippa the new hot media darling to model his designer underwear

Harry Potter ebooks are on the way, but no sequel

The seven Harry Potter novels will be available as ebooks in October, author J.K. Rowling said on Thursday at the launch of a new interactive online website that will allow readers to navigate through the wizard stories.

Pottermore: Harry Potter Goes Web 2.0?

Pottermore is a website about all things Harry Potter in a digital format. Fans can download Harry Potter e-books there. There will be games. J.K. Rowling will spill some secrets she'd been hoarding for years about the world of Harry Potter.

Airbus wins record $18 billion order from AirAsia

Airbus has won a record-breaking order for 200 of its A320neo jets from AirAsia, capping a week where it has trounced rival Boeing in the fierce competition for plane contracts.

Thursday Books Blog Report: Excitement and Disappointment

The digital countdown is over, the owls have vamooshed, and Pottermore is finally here -- sort of -- with all of its attendant expectations and implications.