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Microsoft exec Elop named Nokia CEO CNET News.com - 1 hour ago
The cell phone maker said late on Thursday night that it has hired the former Macromedia CEO and Microsoft co-President to replace Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo as chief executive.

Video game sales drop 10 percent in August CNET News.com - 6 hours ago
Months-long slump leads to the worst August sales figures since 2006, according to a report by The NPD Group.

Nissan Leaf replaces Lance Armstrong with bear CNET News.com - 7 hours ago
A new TV ad for the Nissan Leaf, launching in Thursday's NFL season debut, offers the idea that polar bears, sad that their home is melting, want to thank humans for driving a Leaf.

eBay wins legal battle over Craigslist stake CNET News.com - 8 hours ago
Online auction giant had sued over a move by Craigslist's board that diluted its stake and kept eBay from holding a director's seat on the board.

Apple's new App Store rulebook (FAQ) CNET News.com - 8 hours ago
CNET breaks down what the new rule book means for developers making applications for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, and the people who buy them.

Opera support for Google Instant: 'Shortly' CNET News.com - 10 hours ago
The fifth-ranked browser is the to-do list for the livelier search technology. Also: the tech behind Google Instant and this week's Google Doodles.

Intel's Otellini: Google TV shipping this month CNET News.com - 10 hours ago
Intel's CEO implies in an interview Thursday that Google TV devices could be arriving a little sooner than previously thought.

Researchers work to develop prescription playlists CNET News.com - 10 hours ago
By studying a song's rhythm, melodic range, lyrics, and pitch, a team of scientists at Glasgow Caledonian University hopes to help regulate people's moods.

Microsoft to fix 13 holes in Windows, IIS, and Office CNET News.com - 11 hours ago
Four critical bulletins and five important bulletins coming on Patch Tuesday.

Shuttle Discovery takes first step toward final flight CNET News.com - 11 hours ago
The shuttle Discovery is hauled to NASA's cavernous assembly building, setting the stage for launch Nov. 1 on the orbiter's 39th and final mission.