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MSNBC.com
Here’s a poser: why do we need a new technology that forces us to watch TV commercials, but only if we’ve opted to do so? Can’t we already do that?
Girls got game
Joystiq.com
Maybe you secretly always thought of women as playahs. That’s because, they are, it turns out. But they’re into “casual” games.
Killer app
The Inquirer
Just when you had laughed off all those “wireless will kill you” naysayers, turns out they might be right.
Green light district
CNN.com
This guy got a fine when he should be getting a medal. This is what eBay and American innovation is all about.
Write and ye shall receive
Boston.com
Want to get ahead in your career? Forget about volunteer work. Start a blog.
Congratulations, Mrs. Jones, it’s a Mark IV
Globe and Mail
Using robots to simulate birth is one thing. Let us know when you get them to do the actual thing.
Holy phone
CNN.com
Just in case you forgot what Easter was all about, you can download the sound of church bells to your cell phone.
It’s a maze out there
Wired
If you’re a video game aficionado and you can’t win this one, maybe you should move on to other endeavours.
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