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Product marketing joins politics at Democratic convention
Political conventions are about more than just politics-- small and large companies alike are looking for opportunities in Denver to promote their brands and products.
How do DNC Dems spread the word: Twitter, text, or telephone?
How are the Democratic delegates getting out their party's message while at the DNC? Are they texting like Obama? Social networking on Twitter or Facebook? Or relying on the old standards: phone and e-mail?
Google uses Democratic convention to pitch products to governments
Google told bureaucrats in Denver for the Democratic convention that its applications can make governments run more efficiently and on a smaller budget.
After flight delays, FAA may add backup system
The Federal Aviation Administration plans to upgrade its decades-old technology for flight-plan processing and potentially add a third backup system.
Oracle names new chief financial officer
Oracle names Jeffrey Epstein as its new chief financial officer, marking its fourth CFO since long-time bean counter Jeff Henley retired four years ago.
Microsoft, Nikon sign patent-sharing deal
Nikon will compensate Microsoft in the cross-licensing deal, which the companies say will improve new consumer electronics products and features.
FBI arrests blogger accused of leaking Guns N' Roses tracks
Los Angeles-area music blogger has allegedly admitted to streaming tracks of an unreleased Guns N' Roses album on his site.
Let the 'Spore' advertising blitz begin
A billboard on a wall in downtown San Francisco is the first volley in what is sure to be a major advertising campaign for EA's evolution game.
Rising fraud threats in virtual worlds
McAfee says phishing attacks, viruses, spam, and money laundering are rife in virtual worlds.
Nanosolar raises $300 million for thin-film solar
The green-tech darling has brought in about half a billion dollars in the last six years and hopes to finalize major solar-power facilities in San Jose, Calif., and Berlin.
Handheld breath sensor could help detect cancer
University of Oklahoma researchers are working on a test that measures suspected cancer biomarkers in the breath and could lead to an easy-to-use detection device.
YouTube's filters help copyright owners profit from pirated videos
Hollywood has long called for YouTube to help copyright owners scrub the site of unauthorized videos. Now, copyright owners are using the site's copyright filters to help generate ad revenue.
Exploring Internet Explorer 8
CNET News editor-in-chief Dan Farber and senior editor Robert Vamosi discuss the new features and browsing capabilities of Microsoft's Internet Explorer 8 and how it stacks up with Firefox.
Why Apple should stop chasing rainbows
That little Swirly Rainbow Circle Thingy on MacBooks is driving people crazy.
Security hole opens up password protected iPhones
Users report serious security flaw in iPhone 2.0.2 that exposes mail, texts, voice messages, and browser to strangers despite the device being password-protected.
TiVo loses subscribers but adds small profit
The DVR maker has struggled in delivering money to shareholders, but it ekes out a tiny profit this quarter, beating analysts' expectations.
Images: IE 8 rising to the competition
Second public beta for Internet Explorer 8 offers similar features currently found in Opera, Safari, and Firefox, plus a few extras.
IE 8 beta gives other browsers a run for their money
With the newest public beta version of its Internet Explorer browser, Microsoft meets, and in some cases exceeds, the security features available in other browsers.
iTunes Store back online in China after Tibet song leaves front page
iTunes Store was blocked in China two weeks after an album released by Tibet activists appeared. But now that the Olympics are over, it's available once again.
Rocket Racing League takes off with new engine, DKNY
The league, an aspiring Formula 1 for rocket racing, chooses a new liquid oxygen-alcohol engine from Armadillo Aerospace, a suborbital space company founded by Doom creator John Carmack.
Google Earth shows cows point north
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