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\nMicrosoft, Google and Yahoo have joined the Global Network Initiative, a worldwide coalition formed to protect freedom of expression and privacy online. It certainly sounds like a\nnoble enough cause, but Amnesty International doesn't seem to think so.\nAustralia plans to force all local Internet service providers to filter out objectionable material. And while there was talk of letting all you kiddie-porn lovers opt-out of the program, that might\nnot be the case.
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\nRSA's annual survey has found that London is the Wi-Fi captial of the world, with over 12,000 wireless access points.
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\nA British company has developed a bombproof trashcan that also displays news and travel information via\nLCD screens. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: it's about time.
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\nElectronic Arts says it will cut around 600 jobs after a disappointing financial quarter. The\ntech industry also continues to see widespread layoffs.
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\nMicrosoft has apparently stationed a "I'm a PC" kiosk in front of an Apple store in England. Visitors can use the booth to make their own pro-PC ad and then buy an iPhone. Everyone wins.
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\nTime Magazine has announced its top 50 inventions of 2008. 23andMe's personal gene-testing kit topped the list, followed by 49 other insanely cool inventions that you should check out immediately.
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