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Hacking 'Mole' Helps FBI Arrest Anonymous Leaders

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One of the world's most-wanted hackers secretly became an FBI informant last year, providing evidence that led to charges on Tuesday against five other suspected leaders of the Anonymous international hacking group.
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iPad 3 Release Hours Away: Top 5 Anticipated Features

Just a few hours are left before Apple unveils its next generation tablet, dubbed iPad 3. Apple is ready to make a splash with its upcoming tablet and crush rising competition in the market. Here are the top 5 anticipated features that will help Apple stay ahead from any competition.
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Netflix in Talks for Cable Partnership

Netflix Chief Executive Reed Hastings has quietly met with some of the largest U.S. cable companies in recent weeks to discuss adding the online movie streaming service to their cable offerings, according to sources familiar with matter.
iPad 3 Release Rumor: Apple to Unveil 16GB, 32GB Models, Plus an 8GB iPad 2 on March 7

Apple iPad 3 (iPad HD?) vs Verizon Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7: Best New Tablet Comparison

Apple and Samsung are engaged in a tech titan battle of smartphones and tablets, and two of their best are compared here as the iPad 3 or iPad HD release is close at hand. Samsung's Verizon only Galaxy Tab 7.7 is a solid, if expensive, device that could be perfect for someone not looking for a full size tablet. If the iPad 3 debuts with at 9.7-inch screen like the iPad 2, that would make it slightly larger than the Galaxy Tab 7.7.
Internet rights activists wearing "Anonymous" masks attend an anti-ACTA protest in downtown Ljubljana, Slovenia

Sabu Turns in LulzSec Members: Hacker Leader Was FBI Informant

After hacking into the CIA, Sony, PayPal and Mastercard Web sites over the years, Sabu, suspected leader of Anonymous splinter group LulzSec pled guilty to 12 counts of conspiracy to engage in computer hacking March 6. Five other suspected hackers were also arrested March 6, and it now looks as if Sabu, also known as Hector Xavier Monsegur, had been cooperating with the FBI since the middle of 2011, according to papers filed in a Manhattan court.
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iPad 3 Rumors Roundup: From Features to Price (What We Know So Far) (PHOTOS)

Apple will make a big announcement March 7 in San Francisco, and we're certain it will be a new iPad. Besides that, it's all rumors. Here's what we know so far. From a suspected iPad Mini (a seven-inch tablet) to a new display going from edge to edge on the screen, there's plenty of speculation about what iPad 3 will look like. In fact, the latest rumor is it will be iPad HD instead of iPad 3 or iPad 2S.
Snow covers a storm-damaged home in Henryville, Indiana, March 5, 2012.

Scientists See Rise in Tornado-Creating Conditions

When at least 80 tornadoes rampaged across the United States, from the Midwest to the Gulf of Mexico, last Friday, it was more than is typically observed during the entire month of March, tracking firm AccuWeather.com reported on Monday.
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Four-Legged 'Cheetah' Robot Sets New Speed Record

A four-legged robot known as the Cheetah lived up to its name on Monday, setting a new land speed record for legged robots by running at 18 mph on a treadmill at a laboratory in Massachusetts, its developer said.
A protester wearing a mask of Apple Inc founder Steve Jobs performs a street drama with local and mainland Chinese university students playing the role of Foxconn workers during a protest in Hong Kong May 7, 2011. A workers' concern group demonstrate

In China, Apple Faces Its 'Nike Moment'?

As Apple Inc, the world's most valuable listed company, braces itself for a report into alleged poor working conditions among its army of low-cost suppliers in China, it could heed the lessons from another big-brand retailer that faced similar issues two decades ago.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

iPad 3 Release Date Nears: Top 10 Android Tablets that Will Pose Stiff Competition (Photos)

Apple has been very successful in the tablet market after the release of its first tablet, dubbed iPad, in 2010. The real truth behind the success is that there was no competition in the market at the time of launch of the original iPad. So, not surprisingly, iPad sold like hot cakes. With the launch of iPad 3, Apple is expected to continue to lead the tablet pack but the gap between the new iPad, which is expected to feature faster processor (dual-core or quad-core), high-resolution Retina Disp...
Sprint Galaxy Nexus Release Date: LTE Device Could Launch ThisMonth, Leaked Document Reveals

New Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus and HTC Droid Incredible 3 4G Tipped [REPORT]

A new 16 gigabyte version of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus appears to be headed to Verizon April 5, and HTC could debut the Droid Incredible 3 4G April 26, according to an internal Verizon memo leaked by tech blog Droid Life. There are a total of five devices listed in the document under the heading 'Device Launch Information' and the new Nexus could even get a discounted price if Verizon keeps with precedent.
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Pole Dancing Robot Wows Crowd at German Tech Conference CeBIT [PHOTOS]

Hanover, Germany is the host city for the CeBIT conference starting March 6 through March 10, but a company called Tobit Software has already captured the crowd's imagination with a pole-dancing robot. As the second decade of the 21st century advances on, so does the robot world and the realm of mobile technology. From autonomous quadcoptors to a DARPA built four-legged Cheetah robot and exoskeleton supports for the disabled, the tech is advancing very rapidly.
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iPad 3 March 7 Release: How Does the Toshiba Excite 10 LE Stack up to the All New iPad?

Toshiba will launch the Excite 10 LE tablet on March 6 for $530, one day before the March 7 release of the new iPad 3. Here's how they stack up. Toshiba announced the Excite X10 tablet at the Consumer Electronics Show in January, and when the device appeared again at the Mobile World Congress, it was the Excite 10 LE. It's going to be one of the iPad's top competitors along with the Asus Transformer Pad Infinity.
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Apple iPad 3: 10 Reasons Why it Will be the Best iPad Yet

March 7 can't get here fast enough for Apple iPad fans, and it will be the best one yet because of new features like 4G and a vastly improved camera. While many consumers still haven't been convinced why they should buy a tablet computer at all, millions have bought iPads for work and for play. Many come for the apps, but most stay for the intuitive touchscreen and lightweight design for ease of mobility.
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iPad 3 Release Date: Will New Apple Tablet Really Feature Retina Display and iOS 6?

The iPad 3, Apple's next flagship tablet, is expected to be launched on March 7 at Yerba Buena Center for the Art in San Francisco. The iPad has been ruling the global market for the past two years and has set the benchmark in the tablet industry. iPad 3 is expected to boast of significant improvements (read: hardware and software advancments) over its predecessor iPad 2 and the latest buzz is that the new tablet was being tested by people over at Cupertino headquarters, with Retina Display a...
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Japanese Develops Shut Up Speech Jamming Gun: 5 Different Ways it Can be Used

Well, what do we have here? Regularly we come across people who talks a little bit too much, but there is no way to shut them up unless verbal or physical confrontation is used. It now seems an easier way to solve this problem is just right over the horizon, made possible in the land of the rising sun, Japan.
Samsung Galaxy S III concept design

iPhone 5 Release Date: Will Galaxy S3 Pose a Threat?

There is no denying that the Smartphone Battle of the Year 2012 will be between two giants, the Apple iPhone 5, and Samsung Galaxy S3, both of which are yet to be released. MWC (Mobile World Congress) came and went and nothing about the Galaxy S3 was shown by Samsung, which means, the company could be playing its cards close to the chest, or waiting to see what Apple has in store before it does anything. Apple on the other hand, remains tightlipped as usual, about what the next generation iPhone...
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Will Google Assistant Work Better than Siri?

No denying the fact that Apple’s Siri is a runaway success, and also the key feature in the iPhone 4S that helped the device to surpass expectations when it was released in late 2011. Siri, which is not considerably better than most voice recognition software when it comes to returning results, is mostly known for its human-like interaction and fun to use. Google is well aware of the threat Siri could cause, and is hard at work on releasing a competing product known as “Assistant.”
A Peek Into What New Apple Tablet Will Look Like

iPad 3 Release Date: A Peek Into What New Apple Tablet Will Look Like (Video)

Wednesday is drawing near. It is the day Apple is expected to officially announce the iPad 3, the one tablet to rule them all. While we await the big announcement, M.I.C. Gadget, a Chinese blog got their hands on what is supposed to be iPad 3 parts. If it is the real deal, the iPad 3 could be a huge upgrade over the iPad 2.

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