Amazon CEO: Color Kindle 'still a long way out'
(AP) -- A color version of Amazon.com Inc.'s Kindle e-reader may come eventually, but it won't be soon.
Consumer & Gadgets
May 25, 2010
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Launch of Mars500 mission on 3 June in Moscow
(PhysOrg.com) -- The first full-duration simulation of a human mission to Mars is about to begin. After closing the hatch, the crew of six will remain in their 'spacecraft' for 520 days.
Space Exploration
May 25, 2010
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Climate change making Everest more dangerous: Sherpa
Climate change is making Mount Everest more dangerous to climb, a Nepalese Sherpa said in Kathmandu Tuesday after breaking his own record by making a 20th ascent of the world's highest peak.
Environment
May 25, 2010
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Hong Kong labour activists push for iPhone boycott
Hong Kong labour activists said Tuesday they plan to kick off a worldwide boycott of Apple's newest iPhone after a spate of suicides at a southern Chinese factory that makes the iconic device.
Business
May 25, 2010
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High-energy project in high desert
The sprawling solar installations gobbling up California's deserts have a new competitor, one that claims to generate more energy at lower costs while using less open space. Known as concentrator photovoltaics, or CPV, the ...
Energy & Green Tech
May 25, 2010
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Dell tablet computer to go on sale in Britain in June (w/ Video)
US computer giant Dell said Tuesday it will begin selling a tablet computer in Britain in June called the "Streak" which is powered by Google's Android operating system.
Consumer & Gadgets
May 25, 2010
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Potential for New Nanoparticle-Based Cancer Detection
(PhysOrg.com) -- Recent studies support the idea that the standard methods of screening men for prostate cancer leave much to be desired, particularly in terms of their inability to have much effect on prostate cancer survival.
Bio & Medicine
May 25, 2010
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UK Murdoch newspapers unveil pay-for websites
The Times and Sunday Times on Tuesday unveiled new-look websites as they prepare to become the first UK national newspapers to charge online readers for content.
Internet
May 25, 2010
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Nitro PDF Reader out to blow away Adobe
Nitro PDF Software on Tuesday released a free reader built to break rival Adobe System's grip on the world's top digital document format.
Software
May 25, 2010
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Microsoft top entertainment executives step down
(AP) -- Microsoft is announcing the departure of the president and another key executive from the group that makes its Xbox 360 game system, Windows mobile phones and Zune media players.
Business
May 25, 2010
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