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Tech news and business reports by CNET News. Focused on information technology, core topics include computers, hardware, software, networking, and Internet media.
Consumers give top marks to Apple, raspberries to RIM
Users put Apple at the top of American Customer Satisfaction Index rankings for cellphone makers. [Read more]
Facebook's price too high for a 'fad'?
Amazon may soon launch a front-lit Kindle, the postmaster pushes QR codes, and while Facebook has been called a "passing fad," its market value could surpass $100 billion. [Read more]
T-Mobile to cut 900 jobs in latest restructuring (scoop)
More change for T-Mobile is afoot, as the fourth-place wireless carrier attempts to reduce its operating costs. [Read more]
GM to yank $10M in Facebook ads, saying they don't work
The automaker began re-evaluating its Facebook strategy earlier this year. According to the WSJ, it determined that while free marketing works on the site, paid ads don't. [Read more]
Portal turret comes alive in robot project
Robotics student builds a turret that talks, tracks movement with a laser-guided system, and fires foam bullets at its target. [Read more]
The 404 1,054: Where we're gonna need to see some ID (podcast)
Leaked from today's 404 show: Disney Touche project turns any object into a button, emo-haired youth more likely to develop lazy eyes, and 25 bars in San Francisco will soon employ ID customers using facial recognition technology. [Read more]
Verizon's 4G LTE spreading to 28 new markets on May 17
Verizon's 4G LTE network will be introduced in 28 new markets and expanded in 11 more. [Read more]
Google sums up: No 'shred of evidence' for patent claim
Google followed up with its closing arguments in phase two of the Oracle suit over Java, reiterating that it had no knowledge of Sun's patent portfolio. [Read more]
Dell apologizes for hiring sexist summit moderator
Dell "sincerely apologizes" for offensive jokes by a moderator at its Copenhagen, Denmark, partner summit in April -- a few weeks later, and only on its Google+ page. Better than nothing, we suppose. [Read more]
Consumer e-book suit against Apple, publishers gets go-ahead
Judge nixes request from Apple, publishers to dismiss class action lawsuit alleging collusion to reduce retail competition. [Read more]

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Burnside: Rangers score with McDonagh, Girardi pairing
Whether Ryan McDonagh and Dan Girardi came together via happenstance or not, you could hardly find two more inexorably linked yet unique pieces of the New York Rangers' Stanley Cup puzzle, writes Scott Burnside.
LeBron: Playing PF for injured Bosh 'taxing'
LeBron James said it's tougher playing inside now that Chris Bosh is hurt.
Brees: Talks with Saints 'extremely frustrating'
Drew Brees says his contract negotiations with the New Orleans Saints have become "extremely frustrating."
Pacers' Bird named NBA Executive of the Year
Everything always seemed to come so easily for Larry Bird on a basketball court.
Suggs, Peters could forfeit millions for injuries
Eagles tackle Jason Peters and Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs, two All-Pro players who have suffered offseason Achilles injuries, may lose millions because both fall under the "Nonfootball injury" provision of the collective bargaining agreement.
Champion Giants unveil Super Bowl XLVI ring
The New York Giants unveiled their Super Bowl XLVI ring Wednesday, which also pays homage to all four of the franchise's championship teams.
Clemens accuser McNamee: 'Didn't make it up'
Brian McNamee said he didn't make up the allegations against Roger Clemens.
Jays' Lawrie banned 4 games; plans to appeal
Brett Lawrie of the Toronto Blue Jays has been suspended for four games by Major League Baseball after he threw his batting helmet and it bounced off an umpire.
Ex-Packers DE Jolly granted 'shock' probation
Former NFL defensive end Johnny Jolly has been given 10 years of "shock" probation by a judge, just six months after he was sentenced to prison for violating terms of his probation for a drug conviction.
Saints reportedly to leave Payton's seat empty
The Saints will leave Sean Payton's seat on the team's bus and plane this season and will do the same in team meetings, the Times-Picayune of New Orleans reported this week.
Ex-Syracuse coach's wife to sue ESPN for libel
The wife of a fired Syracuse University assistant basketball coach claims ESPN trampled her reputation by broadcasting salacious and false stories about molestation claims against her husband.
Raiders RB McFadden is 'full speed ahead'
The Oakland Raiders are finally getting a chance to see what their offense can look like with both Carson Palmer and Darren McFadden on the field.
Bulls' Rose (ACL) out 8-12 months, doctor says
Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose will be out at least eight to 12 months after undergoing surgery to repair his left ACL, said Dr. Brian Cole, who performed the surgery on Saturday.
Jays' Lawrie hits ump with helmet, gets ejected
Brett Lawrie slammed his batting helmet to the ground and it ricocheted into plate umpire Bill Miller as the ninth inning turned nasty Tuesday in Toronto's 4-3 loss to Tampa Bay.
Elway says 2nd-round QB was 'long-term' pick
John Elway says he just couldn't pass on Peyton Manning's heir apparent, even though he hopes Brock Osweiler will be holding a clipboard for years to come.

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