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Eric Holder has criticized the warrantless wiretapping program, but his views on other online policies may not be that far from those of the Bush administration.
Business Tech
IPOs a thing of the past?At AlwaysOn Venture Summit West conference, investment bankers, venture capitalists, and private equity players weigh in on the prognosis for the IPO market.
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Photos: Space station marks a decade aloftThe first pieces of the International Space Station went into orbit 10 years ago. Now a full-fledged lab facility, it continues to grow.
Security
Apple deletes Mac antivirus suggestionApple removes statement to customers urging them to use antivirus software, saying that Macs are safe "out of the box."
Beyond Binary
Microsoft-HP cashback saga continuesEarlier this week a Microsoft representative indicated that a deal offering 40 percent cash back at HP.com would be restarted following Black Friday glitches. Now that appears less certain.
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A toast to online wine
Digital Media
Conde Nast to shutter teen site Flip.comThe teenage girl social-networking site plans to shut down on December 16, according to an e-mail sent to users.
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Wi-Fi while you fly
Gaming and Culture
From Cy Young to video game fameTim Lincecum, one of the best pitchers in baseball, was chosen to be the cover athlete for 2K Sports' next baseball game. On Tuesday, he did a motion-capture session for the game.
Green Tech
Ta ta, TeslaAre the Valley-based VCs and big-wigs who back Tesla Motors really serious about asking the federal government for low-interest loans?
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Photos: Top-rated reviews of the weekHere are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including Adobe suites, laptop bags, and a Panasonic flat panel TV.
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HTC focuses on phone design; acquires One & Company Design, Inc.Looking to concentrate on design, smartphone manufacturer HTC acquires San Francisco-based design firm, One & Company Design, to help create its future devices.
Green Tech
Ford accelerates electric-vehicle plansIn its turnaround plan presented to Congress, Ford says it will invest billions in fuel efficiency and introduce a family of hybrid-electric and all-electric cars.
