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Worms survive Long-term Space Travel: Will Humans be Next?

Worms are beating humans in the space race. Humans may have continuously occupied at the International Space Station for 10 years in rotations, but 12 generations of worms have reproduced and survived six months in space without a break, according to a new study.

RIP GamePro Magazine: 1989-2011

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Gaming magazine GamePro is shutting its doors after 22 years of operations. Several employees will be absorbed by PCWorld.
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Skyworks snaps up Advanced Analogic at lower price

Skyworks Solutions said it will buy smaller rival Advanced Analogic Technologies for $5.80 a share in cash, a price lower than its original offer, ending a months-long standoff between the chipmakers.
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In Australia, Samsung scores rare patent win vs Apple

Samsung Electronics Co is set to resume selling its Galaxy tablet computer in Australia as early as Friday, after the South Korean technology firm won a rare legal victory in a long-running global patent war with Apple Inc.
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Microsoft IE10: 5 Key Features

Microsoft's fourth preview of Internet Explorer 10 reveals a slew of new features to help developers build Web-friendly apps. Here are the best new additions.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus vs BlackBerry PlayBook: Seven Inch Tablet Duel

Tablets are the new smartphones this year, and everybody wants the Kindle Fire or iPad. But two of the best available now are the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus and BlackBerry PlayBook. While they both have seven inch screens, the really only other thing they have in common is their excellent build qualities.
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Hackers jailbreak RIM's PlayBook

Three hackers say they have exploited a vulnerability in Research In Motion's PlayBook tablet to gain root access to the device, a claim that could damage the BlackBerry maker's hard-won reputation for security.
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Hackers jailbreak RIM's PlayBook tablet

Three hackers say they have exploited a vulnerability in Research In Motion's PlayBook tablet to gain root access to the device, a claim that could damage the BlackBerry maker's hard-won reputation for security.
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Groupon Inc. Shares Jump on Strong Holiday Sales Report

Groupon Inc. shares are on the move Wednesday, up almost six percent, after the company said its Thanksgiving holiday sales were up more than 500 percent compared to the year before. Chicago-based Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN) emerged from its post-IPO quiet period and company CEO Andrew Mason shared the good news.
iPhone App - Evi or Siri, Who Is a Better Assistant? (VIDEO)

Siri: Coming Soon to Apple TV?

Apple will reportedly include Bluetooth Smart on its next-generation Apple TV, which means we may see Siri and instantaneous motion-control appear on the platform.
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Analysis: AT&T may struggle to find asset buyers

AT&T Inc will struggle to find buyers for any asset sale big enough to salvage its $39 billion deal to buy T-Mobile USA, with most likely buyers Leap Wireless International Inc and MetroPCS Communications lacking the cash.
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Toshiba to close chip plants as demand slides

Toshiba Corp said on Wednesday it would close three of its six discrete chip-making facilities in Japan and also trim output of certain types of chips over the year-end as demand for PCs and TVs slides in Europe and the United States.
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Samsung Scores Australia Win vs. Apple in Patent Battle

An Australian court on Wednesday reversed a ban on the sale of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's Galaxy tablet computers in the country, handing it a rare victory against rival Apple Inc in the firms' intensifying global patent war.
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Samsung scores Australia win vs Apple in patent battle

An Australian court on Wednesday reversed a ban on the sale of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's Galaxy tablet computers in the country, handing it a rare victory against rival Apple Inc in the firms' intensifying global patent war.
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In Australia, Samsung Scores Rare Patent Win vs. Apple

Samsung Electronics Co is set to resume selling its Galaxy tablet computer in Australia as early as Friday, after the South Korean technology firm won a rare legal victory in a long-running global patent war with Apple Inc.
Analysts: Samsung Wins Bitter-Sweet Victory on Galaxy Tab Injunction Lift

Samsung Wins Patent Round Against Apple in Australia

An Australian court reversed a ban on the sale of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's (005930.KS) Galaxy tablet computers in the country, handing it a rare victory against rival Apple Inc (AAPL.O) in the firms' intensifying global patent war.
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Samsung wins appeal on Galaxy tab ban in Australia

An Australian court on Wednesday reversed a ban on the sale of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's Galaxy tablet computers in the country, handing it a rare victory against rival Apple Inc in the firms' intensifying global patent war.
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HTC does not violate FlashPoint patent, ITC says

HTC Corp <2498.TW>, the world's No. 5 smartphone maker, does not infringe patented technology owned by FlashPoint Technology in making its smartphones with digital cameras, the International Trade Commission said on Tuesday.
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FCC to let AT&T pull merger application

Communications regulators released a staff report criticizing AT&T Inc's $39 billion plan to purchase T-Mobile USA, even though they agreed on Tuesday to let the companies withdraw their request for approval.
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Nook Tablet or Nook Color?: Barnes & Noble Battle

If this is the year of the e-reader, then you might be wondering what the difference is between these two devices beyond the $50 price tag. The big difference is in the hardware. You get a faster processor with more memory, a better battery and more on board storage on the Nook Tablet.
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Samsung Focus S vs HTC Inspire 4G: AT&T Smartphone War

Until recently, the Focus S was $200 with a new two year AT&T contract, but now that it's just $100 on their Web site, it is decision time. If your about to upgrade, the Focus S and Inspire 4G are a pair of 4.3-inch screen devices that may be on your radar. Focus S is a much newer device and on paper, it's the better buy, but it doesn't run the Android system.

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