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The Grio: HP's face-tracking webcams aren't 'racist'
Webcams aren't usually accused of holding biases. But after one consumer took to YouTube to criticize HP's Deluxe Webcam, the Internet buzz began.
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The cross-town rivalry between Shorecrest and Shorewood high schools isn't playing out on the gridiron, or in the classroom. It's playing on YouTube. And it's sure to restore your faith in our tech-savvy youth. Full story
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The biggest security threats in 2010
Despite scams, viruses and worms, the Internet is still standing at the close of the decade. But the virtual world still holds plenty of pitfalls, from botnets to e-mail attachments.
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First Jesus-era house found in Nazareth
Days before Christmas, archaeologists on Monday unveiled what they said were the remains of the first dwelling in Nazareth that can be dated back to the time of Jesus.
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The year in space
Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The highest highlight of 2009 was the revival of the Hubble Space Telescope. Or was it? Weigh in on the top stories of the past year and 2010's top trends.
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Real-life high school musical smackdown!
When Javier Cáceres walks the halls of Shorewood high school, he is greeted as a rock star, a conquering hero … the guy who engineered the defending blow against Seattle rival Shorecrest.
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The biggest security threats in 2010
Despite scams, viruses and worms, the Internet is still standing at the close of the decade. But the virtual world still holds plenty of pitfalls, from botnets to e-mail attachments.
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Americans delay cell phone upgrades
More Americans are delaying the purchase of a new cell phone because of the current economic slump, a new survey of recycled phones suggests.
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10 best Xbox 360 games of 2009
With all the incredible games that have been released for Microsoft’s Xbox 360 this year, trying to write a “Best of 2009” list feels an awful lot like trying to stick 20 pounds of sand into a 2-pound sack.
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New airport screeners could save time, energy
Using several new advances in T-rays, or terahertz radiation, airport scanners could soon determine if a vial of white powder in a suitcase is common sugar or illegal drugs.
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