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TweetDeck gets a few tweaks

February 8th, 2010
The latest version of TweetDeck is out, and although it's a minor update it also introduces some useful changes worth noting.

Originally posted at The Download Blog

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Microsoft denies Windows 7 battery problem

February 8th, 2010
The software maker says that an error message warning users that their batteries may need replacing appears to be working as intended, despite some complaints.

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Adobe promises faster Flash on Macs

February 8th, 2010
The Mac version of the widely used browser plug-in should catch up to the Windows version soon. Also: an apology for mishandling a bug.

Originally posted at Deep Tech

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1080p streaming not coming to Netflix this year

February 8th, 2010
After an earlier report, the popular DVD-by-mail and video-streaming company now says it does not plan to stream full HD content to its users later this year.

Originally posted at Web Crawler

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Google to make Gmail a little more social

February 8th, 2010
Sources familiar with the company's plans tell CNET that Google is ready to integrate status updates into Gmail in Twitter-like style, with a stream of text and multimedia updates.

Originally posted at Relevant Results

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EA’s game arsenal coming to Facebook?

February 8th, 2010
An exec at the gaming company hinted that its 'Madden NFL' franchise will launch a Facebook version, the first application we've seen of EA's Playfish acquisition to its existing game titles.

Originally posted at The Social

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Security software maker Vitamin D exits beta

February 8th, 2010
The software, created by three former Palm executives, lets people use an ordinary Webcam as a security system.

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Olympics and tech: ‘No room to fail’ (Q&A)

February 8th, 2010
The Winter Games in Vancouver, which kick off Friday, rely on thousands of servers and PCs to manage everything from scores to travel plans. Magnus Alvarsson has to make sure everything is working.

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How CoverItLive failed users during iPad unveiling

February 8th, 2010
When you're covering tech's Super Bowl equivalent live, you really don't want your broadcasting platform to collapse.

Originally posted at Rafe's Radar

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