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by Chris Nerney

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Chris Nerney writes about research news and the latest discoveries in the areas of science, technology, space and psychology.

10 fascinating facts about Internet porn

Posted Feb 23, 2012 - 01:04 pm

The recent YouPorn security breach that resulted in the theft of more than a million user names and passwords is a reminder that online porn is a huge business.
A reality check for people who 'love' tech companies

Posted May 19, 2011 - 12:40 pm

I was reading an article over at CrackBerry.com on Monday about Research in Motion's recall of nearly 1,000 PlayBook tablets that had defective operating systems. This was the first comment beneath the article:
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- Apple, corporations
A sad song from Pandora

Posted Mar 07, 2012 - 03:47 pm

Shares of Pandora Media (NYSE: P) plunged more than 26% Wednesday after the Internet music streaming service reported a fourth-quarter loss and projected more losses for the next fiscal year.
Americans think people with chronic pain should suck it up

Posted Apr 10, 2013 - 09:34 am

A new poll shows that most Americans think the abuse of prescribed painkillers is a bigger health concern in the U.S. than chronic pain.
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- addiction, Cancer
Analyst upgrades HP with ringing endorsement: 'Even a mess can eventually have value'

Posted Aug 22, 2011 - 12:49 pm

Shares of Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ) gained nearly 7% in early trading Monday as investors, partially emboldened by an analyst's upgrade, snapped up shares priced near six-year lows in the wake of last week's massive sell-off. HP's stock climbed early Monday to 24.23, or 6.9%, above Friday's closing price of 23.60.
Angry Birds downloads pass half-billion mark

Posted Nov 02, 2011 - 12:42 pm

It started as a somewhat stupid, if entertaining, game (seriously, launching cartoon birds at thieving green pigs?). But soon Angry Birds became an incredibly successful stupid, if entertaining, game.
Apple (finally) admits what iPhone 4S owners already knew: There's a battery problem

Posted Nov 03, 2011 - 11:13 am

Ever since Apple's iPhone 4S started being activated last month, many new owners have complained about serious issues with the device's battery life.
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- Apple, battery life
Apple firing back at Kindle Fire?

Posted Oct 13, 2011 - 03:28 pm

Since the debut of the iPad in April 2010, no other tablet computer has emerged as a credible rival to the wildly popular, starting-at-$499 Apple device. Until recently, that is. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you...the HP TouchPad.
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- Amazon.com, Apple
Apple moves to lock up top talent

Posted Nov 07, 2011 - 09:58 pm

In a bid to ensure stability and continuity following the death last month of co-founder Steve Jobs, Apple has awarded $60 million in restricted stock to each of six top executives.
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- AAPL, Apple
Apple now has total mind control over 35% of U.S. population!

Posted Jul 27, 2011 - 09:55 am

If everyone who says they want an iPhone 5 actually buys one, Apple's got another huge hit on its hands.
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- Apple, BlackBerry

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