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New satellites to extend China's military reach

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China this week reached a milestone in its drive to master the military use of space with the launch of trials for its Beidou satellite global positioning network, a move that will bring it one step closer to matching U.S. space capabilities.
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HP TouchPad Go: Will New Tablet Computer Go on Sale for $99? [VIDEO]

Just when you thought you'd never hear the words HP TouchPad ever again, the miniature version of the tablet computer that drove the market insane when it went on sale for $99 has emerged: the HP TouchPad Go. Don't get too excited; While many wonder if the smaller device will go on sale for $99 like it's larger predecessor, many believe it will actually never go on sale.
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Top 10 Gadgets of 2011

The year 2011 was one in which smartphones and tablets achieved a status of necessity, instead of being style statement which they used to be in the past, thanks to Apple and Google.
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Nokia Lumia 800 vs LG Nitro HD: Which Will be Preferred?

Lumia 800, which Nokia's best high-end smartphone and is the fruit of its partnership with Microsoft, is rumored to hit the U.S. market in January 2012. It will, however, face immense pressure from LG Nitro HD, which has more specifications.
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Huawei CEO's message presages management transition

Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, a $30 billion Chinese telecoms gear maker, has initiated a system this year to allow top executives to take turns acting as chief executive, its founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei said in a year-end message.
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GSM phones vulnerable to hijack scams: researcher

Flaws in a widely used wireless technology could allow hackers to gain remote control of phones and instruct them to send text messages or make calls, according to an expert on mobile phone security.
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Galaxy Tab 10.1 vs Acer Iconia A500: Tablet Shootout

Christmas 2011 came and went without a new iPad, but if you're still thinking of gifting yourself a new tablet a la after Christmas sales, check out the Acer Iconia A500 and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. Both are 10-inch Android powered tablets, but the Iconia is cheaper by $100.
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Android and iOS Hit 6.8 Million Activations on Christmas

According to research released from mobile app analytics company Flurry, Google Android and Apple iOS devices combines for 6.8 million activations on Christmas Day. The number of activations went up 353 percent from the 1.5 million average activations for most of the month of December.
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Any GSM phone vulnerable to new scam: researcher

A well-known expert on mobile phone security says a vulnerability in a widely used wireless technology could allow hackers to gain remote control of phones, instructing them to send text messages or make calls.
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Audit panel: no violations in Olympus handover

A panel reviewing the auditing of Olympus Corp after its $1.7 billion accounting scandal said it had so far not found any wrongdoing by the Japanese arm of Ernst & Young and questioned the accuracy of a separate investigation critical of auditors.
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ASUS Transformer Prime: Latest Update on Delivery

The first release of Transformer Prime is on the way into the U.S partner stores, and more will be available and shipped as and when possible over the next few weeks as confirmed by a spokesperson for ASUS.
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Olympus audit panel: no violations in handover

A panel reviewing auditing at Olympus Corp <7733.T> said it had so far found no violations of accounting guidelines in the handoff to the Japanese arm of Ernst & Young from another auditor, which drew questions from a previous panel looking into a $1.7 billion accounting scandal.
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SOPA Outrage: Reddit Users Dump Go Daddy

Selfprodigy went so far as proclaiming December 29 as a proposed boycott day for others to transfer domains from Go Daddy in protest of the company's support of SOPA. Wrote selfprodigy on reddit: ... (I am) moving my small businesses 51 domains away from them, as well as my personal domains...I'm suggesting Dec 29th as move your domain away from Go Daddy day because of their support of SOPA. Who's with me?

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