All Tom's Guide news of the seven last days
Yesterday
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Woman Tracks Down Club Attacker on Facebook
November 20, 2009 to Using the Internet by
Marcus Yam
Woman hit in the face with pint glass. Facebook delivers justice. Read more
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Geolocation Functions Come to Twitter
November 20, 2009 to Using the Internet by
Kevin Parrish
Twitter has officially launched the Geotagging feature for 3rd party clients. Read more
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New Craigslist Trend: Trade Sex for Rent?
November 20, 2009 to Influence of Technology on Society by
Kevin Parrish
Renters are seeking financially stressed roommates on Craigslist, offering free housing or paying rent in return for sex. Read more
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Law Firm Investigates MS Over Xbox Live Bans
November 20, 2009 to Business & Law by
Kevin Parrish
A law firm is conducting a class action investigation against Microsoft in regards to the recent Xbox Live bans. Read more
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Amazon Charges $25 for Palm Pixi and $80 for Pre
November 20, 2009 to Cell Phones by
Jane McEntegart
What is it with all these price cuts? Read more
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Sony Expanding PSN: Selling Music, Books, Video
November 20, 2009 to Using the Internet by
Jane McEntegart
Sony has announced that it will expand the PlayStation Network, turning it into an online portal that offers music, video and books. Read more
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American Airlines Launches In-Flight WiFi Tracker
November 20, 2009 to Using the Internet by
Jane McEntegart
American Airlines has released a handy tool aimed at helping passengers who are looking for an in-flight WiFi-equipped flight. Read more
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eBay Finally Closes Skype Deal
November 20, 2009 to Business & Law by
Jane McEntegart
eBay has officially sold Skype. Read more
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Teen Jailed for DDoS Church of Scientology
November 19, 2009 to About Internet Users by
Kevin Parrish
A teen is going to prison for participating in a DDoS attack against the Church of Scientology website. Read more
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Modern Warfare 2 Tops Entertainment Industry
November 19, 2009 to Video Game Related Topics by
Marcus Yam
Are video games taking over entertainment dollars? Read more
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Mass Effect 2 Cover Art Goes Euro Style
November 19, 2009 to Video Game Related Topics by
Marcus Yam
Will your protagonist look like him? Read more
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Boeing Laser Beams Can Take Down Airplanes
November 19, 2009 to Influence of Technology on Society by
Kevin Parrish
Boeing successfully shot down unmanned aircraft by shooting lasers. Read more
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Verizon Accused of Remotely Controlling Droid
November 19, 2009 to Smartphones by
Kevin Parrish
Verizon was accused of secretly accessing Motorola's Droid to quietly fix the auto-focusing bug. Read more
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AT&T and Luke Wilson Hit Out at Verizon
November 19, 2009 to Cell Phones by
Jane McEntegart
As the age old adage goes, "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em!" AT&T has hit back at Verizon with a new commercial featuring actor Luke Wilson. Read more
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Angry Irish Soccer Fans Invade Wikipedia, Twitter
November 19, 2009 to Using the Internet by
Jane McEntegart
Irish soccer fans are furious and they're using every form of social media available to vent. Read more
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Father Speaks Only Klingon Until Son Turns Three
November 19, 2009 to About Internet Users by
Jane McEntegart
A lot of kids are brought up speaking more than one language at home but how many kids are raised in a home where Klingon is the only language they hear? Read more
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Google Phone Could be Data Only, VoIP Calling
November 19, 2009 to Smartphones by
Jane McEntegart
An Android device with a data-only plan from AT&T. Read more
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Electronic Pen Gets Its Own App Store
November 19, 2009 to Digital Entertainment Miscellaneous by
Jane McEntegart
Straight from the "We wish we were kidding" department. Read more
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Boy Dials 911 After Parents Take Away Xbox
November 19, 2009 to Influence of Technology on Society by
Marcus Yam
Bad boy, bad boy. Be good or no Modern Warfare 2 for you! Read more
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Sony: PS3 Getting 3D in Fiscal 2010
November 19, 2009 to Video Game Related Topics by
Kevin Parrish
Sony plans to implement 3D technology by way of a firmware update by March 31, 2011. Read more
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Firefox May Be Heading to PlayStation 3
November 19, 2009 to Video Game Related Topics by
Kevin Parrish
Sony plans to add non-gaming software to the PlayStation 3, possibly even Firefox. Read more
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Perform Background Check with iPhone App
November 19, 2009 to Software Miscellaneous by
Kevin Parrish
Two App Store applications can pull up background reports on a potential date. Read more
More than one day ago
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Judge Rules in Favor of Verizon's 3G Commercials
November 19, 2009 to Business & Law by
Jane McEntegart
Everyone who saw this one coming, say, "Aye!" Read more
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Mass: We Pray Game Uses Cross-Shaped Remote
November 18, 2009 to Influence of Technology on Society by
Kevin Parrish
There's a Christian video game coming Eater 2010 that incorporates a cross-shaped remote and a pressure sensitive "kneeler." Read more
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McAfee: Cold War-Style Computer Attack Likely
November 18, 2009 to Security by
Kevin Parrish
It's the Cold War again, only this time it's with virtual rockets focused on our hard drives. Read more
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Microsoft Working on Squishy Interface
November 18, 2009 to Software Miscellaneous by
Kevin Parrish
Microsoft is working on a computer interface you can pinch, push, and poke. Read more
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EA Shuts Down Pandemic Studios
November 18, 2009 to Business & Law by
Jane McEntegart
Electronic Arts has confirmed that the company is shutting down Pandemic Studios. Read more
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The BioShock 2 Box Art Unveiled
November 18, 2009 to Video Game Related Topics by
Marcus Yam
Who's your Big Daddy? Read more
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Google Phone Possible for 2010
November 18, 2009 to Smartphones by
Kevin Parrish
There's talk that a Google phone is headed to the market in 2010. Read more
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AT&T and Verizon Verdict Expected Later Today
November 18, 2009 to Business & Law by
Jane McEntegart
Those of you who have been following the back and forth, he-said-she-said of the AT&T versus Verizon lawsuit will be glad to know that today is D-day. Read more
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T-Mobile Starts Selling Discounted Sidekicks
November 18, 2009 to Cell Phones by
Jane McEntegart
Now that everyone has gotten his or her data back, who wants a Sidekick? Read more
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Konami Slashes Prices of App Store Games
November 17, 2009 to Business & Law by
Kevin Parrish
Konami proves that Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch are the future or portable gaming by slashing prices on ALL games. Read more
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Nintendo: Next Console More than Wii HD
November 17, 2009 to Influence of Technology on Society by
Kevin Parrish
Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime spills the beans on what the company plans for the next generation... somewhat. Read more
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Modern Warfare 2 Censored in Russia
November 17, 2009 to Influence of Technology on Society by
Marcus Yam
Objections raised in Russia over "No Russian" level. Read more
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T-Mobile: Employee Really Did Sell Personal Info
November 17, 2009 to Mobility Miscellaneous by
Kevin Parrish
Looks like an employee for T-Mobile sold personal info of thousands to rival companies Read more
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Startup Company Can "Print" Animated Graphics
November 17, 2009 to Digital Life Style by
Kevin Parrish
Printable animated graphics on T-shirts and furniture is now a reality. Read more
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Nintendo Will Develop Another Metroid Prime
November 17, 2009 to Video Game Related Topics by
Kevin Parrish
Nintendo's Kensuke Tanabe said there's always a Metroid Prime game in development. Read more
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Watch the Assassin's Creed II Lineage Movie
November 17, 2009 to Video Game Related Topics by
Marcus Yam
It's quite good. Read more
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'Unfriend' Named Oxford Word of the Year
November 17, 2009 to Influence of Technology on Society by
Jane McEntegart
Oxford's word of the year is likely to irk those who dislike social networking. Read more
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Verizon to AT&T: The Truth Hurts, Doesn't It?
November 17, 2009 to Cell Phones by
Jane McEntegart
I love the smell of corporate drama in the mornings. Read more
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One Third of Teens Admit to Driving Intexticated
November 17, 2009 to Business & Law by
Jane McEntegart
A third of teenagers are guilty of texting while driving. Read more
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Teen Kidnapped at Gunpoint, Forced to Buy PS3
November 16, 2009 to Influence of Technology on Society by
Marcus Yam
Stranger things have happened. Read more
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PS3, Linux Used to Catch Child Pornographers
November 16, 2009 to Influence of Technology on Society by
Marcus Yam
Old PS3 Phat has skills to catch child predators. Read more
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Verizon Ups Termination Fee from $175 to $350
November 16, 2009 to Business & Law by
Jane McEntegart
Verizon's early termination fee has officially been hiked up to $350 and, as of this weekend, it's live, people. Read more
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Man Robs GameStop for 100 Copies of MW2
November 16, 2009 to Influence of Technology on Society by
Marcus Yam
Hot item. Read more
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Gearbox's Randy Pitchford: id and Crytek Will Fail
November 16, 2009 to Business & Law by
Kevin Parrish
Pitchford has moved his criticizing eyes from Valve and has now focused on id and Crytek. Read more
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Switzerland Sues Google Over Street View
November 16, 2009 to Business & Law by
Jane McEntegart
Switzerland is suing Google because of the company's Street View mapping application. Read more
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NASA Bombs the Moon and Finds Water
November 16, 2009 to Miscellaneous by
Jane McEntegart
Water, ahoy! Read more
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After RIAA, Verizon Now Sending MPAA Notices
November 16, 2009 to Business & Law by
Kevin Parrish
Verizon Communications is now sending MPAA notices to accused pirates. Read more
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Technology May Lead to Attention Deficit Disorder
November 16, 2009 to About Internet Users by
Kevin Parrish
Looks as though the Internet is reducing our attention span to just 140 characters. Read more