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A Russian man the FBI believes has been responsible for one-third of the spam you get in your inbox pleaded not guilty Friday at his arraignment in a Milwaukee, Wisconsin, federal court. FULL STORY

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After weeks of negotiations about a potential takeover, Groupon appears to have walked away from would-be suitor Google. FULL STORY

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A Chinese high-speed train broke a world record for fastest unmodified commercial train, reaching speeds of up to 298.9 mph. FULL VIDEO

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Smartphones are attractive targets for thieves -- not just because they're expensive devices, but because they often contain sensitive personal or business data. FULL STORY

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It sure took them a while, but this week Google finally released an Android app for Google Reader, the company's free news-aggregation software. FULL STORY

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You know what I like about the Internet trackers -- the ones that follow my every move on the Web? They care about me. They don't mind that I'm 50, that I've been kicked out of the prized 18-49 year old demo. FULL STORY

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Popular Mechanics editor Harry Sawyers explains how Qatar will use solar cooling technology to cool a World Cup stadium. FULL VIDEO

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In this week's Tech Check podcast, Doug Gross, John Sutter and Stephanie Goldberg discuss Wikileaks' mountain lair, Kickstarter and the worst tech "fail" in podcast history. FULL STORY

"Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit" takes cops and robbers to a whole new level with realistic controls, exotic cars and chase scenes to rival a Hollywood blockbuster. FULL STORY

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Would you be willing to pay for a pair of jeans, a tank of gas or a movie ticket simply by tapping your cell phone against a terminal? FULL STORY

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AOL co-founder Steve Case -- a serial tech entrepreneur who is still actively launching new ventures -- took the stage at Business Insider's Ignition conference Friday to discuss Web upstarts and reflect on his own battered legacy. FULL STORY

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A CNN.com producer explains how the WikiLeaks site was reportedly targeted by a string of cyber attacks. FULL VIDEO

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The Federal Trade Commission proposed this week that consumers should have a "do not track" option for the Internet, similar to the "do not call" list that exists to block telemarketers. FULL STORY

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Netflix has built up a large library of catalog television content that can be streamed to subscribers on demand. Now, the company wants to get access to current episodes of primetime TV shows, and it's willing to pay up. FULL STORY

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Amazon dumped the controversial site WikiLeaks from its computer servers on Wednesday. FULL STORY

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Get ready for a clash of titans. As Google negotiates to buy daily-deal website Groupon in what is likely to be its most expensive acquisition ever, Amazon.com swooped in Thursday with a $175 million investment in LivingSocial, Groupon's most success… FULL STORY

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If you're like most people, you probably carry a tracking device around with you everywhere you go: your cell phone. FULL STORY

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Expenses and salary earnings for paid WikiLeaks staff will be revealed for the first time in a report expected to be published by the end of this year, according to Kristinn Hrafnsson, a spokesman for the secret-spilling organization. FULL STORY

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"Disney Epic Mickey" is a fun adventure with everyone's favorite mouse, but a wonky camera and targeting system prevent it from fully achieving Disney magic. FULL STORY

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Is BlackBerry maker Research in Motion on the verge of becoming obsolete, or is it the next big thing in tech? Investors can't seem to make up their minds. FULL STORY

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The newest update to location-based networking service Gowalla adds a surprising feature: automatic check-ins on Foursquare, Gowalla's much-larger archrival. FULL STORY

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You've seen the 4G advertisements from T-Mobile, Sprint and Verizon, bragging about a much-better wireless network with blazing fast speeds. FULL STORY

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Apple is dominating the tablet market and rocking the mobile world, but even a famously bullish Apple analyst thinks the company "won't be the gatekeeper" to the media realm. FULL STORY

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YouTube has officially launched its new TrueView ad format, allowing site visitors to avoid watching ads they're not interested in. FULL STORY

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In this time of giving, Facebook's co-founder has launched a new social media site focusing on charity work. FULL VIDEO

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Sure, the fact that it can afford to drop a few billion makes Google an attractive suitor for Groupon, but it's not 30-year-old founder and CEO Andrew Mason's first choice. He'd rather something more offbeat. FULL STORY

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As speculation about Google's ongoing acquisition discussions with Groupon hits a fever pitch, the daily deals site went out and did a string of acquisitions of its own. Groupon said Wednesday it has acquired Ludic Labs, a San Mateo, Calif., startup… FULL STORY

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Google on Wednesday said it has developed an "algorithmic solution" to a defect in its search engine that caused websites with tons of scathing, angry reviews to rise to the top of search results. FULL STORY

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After months of hype, Verizon Wireless will launch a 4G network on Sunday that covers one-third of the U.S. population, the company said at a news conference on Wednesday. FULL STORY

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Soccer and technology don't normally mix; FIFA, the international football body, has long dragged its studded heels over efforts to introduce microchip sensors into match refereeing. FULL STORY

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Japan hopes its state of the art technology will set it apart from other countries bidding for the FIFA World Cup. FULL VIDEO

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The Obama administration on Wednesday outlined its plan for the future of an open -- or at least a kind-of-open -- internet. FULL STORY

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As anyone passing through a U.S. airport discovered last week, privacy is a precious thing. FULL STORY

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Yes, Virginia, there is a Cyber Monday. FULL STORY

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Tired of waiting for the day when an android will show up and start doing your laundry, like Rosie the Robot on "The Jetsons"? FULL STORY

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Gaming never had it so good, especially when people start to take it seriously. CNN's Jim Bittermann reports. FULL VIDEO

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It's been exactly one year since the Federal Trade Commission implemented a new set of rules intended to crack down on bloggers who don't disclose that they've received freebies or money from brands. FULL STORY

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One of the best hospitals in Arizona isn't for you, it's for your pets. FULL VIDEO

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Google Editions, the Internet giant's book store business promised for last summer, is set to launch before the end of 2010, the Wall Street Journal reports. FULL STORY

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The oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico was the most searched term on Yahoo in 2010, the search engine said Wednesday. FULL STORY

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When the Southern African Large Telescope -- or "Salt" -- opens its shutter it offers astronomers a view far beyond its location in the vastness of South Africa's semi desert, known as the Karoo. FULL STORY

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"Project," an iPad-only magazine from Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Media, debuted Tuesday, and Branson -- with typical flair -- called it no less than the future of publishing. FULL STORY

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Netflix is clogging up the Internet. There's a debate raging about who should pay for it -- but ultimately, it's going to be you. FULL STORY

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Online sales on Cyber Monday surged nearly 20% from last year, according to findings from an analytics group released Tuesday. FULL STORY

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