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Google services blocked in China except for Gmail AFP/File

Google says search cut off from mainland China

AP – 20 mins ago

SAN FRANCISCO – Google Inc. said Thursday that its search engine was abruptly cut off from mainland China, raising more questions about the Internet company's ability to operate in the country while trying to work around the government's online censorship policies. Full Story »

  • iPhone App Finds Fun Things to Do Near You

    Mashable – Thu Jul 29, 2:05 pm ET  

    A Day's Outing, a website dedicated to helping users find nearby day trips, weekend get-aways or quick excursions across the U.S., has just launched its new iPhone app [iTunes link], making it easy to find ways to spend these dog days of summer, whether you're traveling with family, in small groups or on your own. Full Story »

  • Any BlackBerry “iPhone Killer” will need better access to apps

    at Appolicious – Thu Jul 29, 12:44 pm ET  

    The new BlackBerry phone that Research In Motion (RIMM) and AT&T (T) are expected to unveil next week will need more than touch screen functionality and a slide-out keyboard to win back consumers who converted to the iPhone or Android-based devices. Full Story »

  • US accuses Oracle of software contract fraud

    AFP – 8 mins ago  

    WASHINGTON (AFP) - The US Justice Department said Thursday it has filed a complaint against US business software giant Oracle accusing it of overcharging on a government software contract. Full Story »

  • SAP Adding IGoogle-like Layer to Its Portal

    PC World – Thu Jul 29, 4:00 pm ET  

    SAP is sprucing up its NetWeaver portal with an upcoming add-on, Enterprise Workspaces, which will provide an iGoogle-like way for users to work with content. Full Story »

  • McAfee 2Q profit rises

    AP – 1 hr 9 mins ago  

    SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Computer-security software maker McAfee Inc. said Thursday that its second-quarter profit rose 38 percent, helped by growth in its corporate and consumer businesses. Full Story »

  • Warning: Five Things to Know Before Switching to Linux

    PC World – Thu Jul 29, 1:55 pm ET  

    A happy customer might tell someone. An unhappy customer tells everyone. Converting to Linux before taking a dose of reality might make you a very unhappy customer. Let's be perfectly honest. Linux isn't for everyone-yet. However, Ubuntu, Mandriva, and a few other distributions come close but for now, Linux is a little more difficult to use than Windows. Full Story »

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Scientists say global warming is continuing

AP – Wed Jul 28, 2:24 pm ET

Scientists from around the world are providing even more evidence of global warming, one day after President Barack Obama renewed his call for climate legislation. Full Story »

Plankton, base of ocean food web, in big decline

AP – Wed Jul 28, 1:01 pm ET

Despite their tiny size, plant plankton found in the world's oceans are crucial to much of life on Earth. They are the foundation of the bountiful marine food web, produce half the world's oxygen and suck up harmful carbon dioxide. Full Story »

Wall St falls on tech outlook worries

Reuters – 2 hrs 47 mins ago

U.S. stocks sagged in volatile trading on Thursday after weak outlooks from technology companies and downbeat comments from a Federal Reserve official gave investors little reason to buy. Full Story »

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