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Amazon aims to launch front-lit Kindle in July: source

Amazon.com Inc will launch new versions of its Kindle e-reader and tablet, including a monochrome e-reader with front lighting, a source who has seen the prototype told Reuters. Full article

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New wedding web app connects guests before the big day

As of 05/14/2012 6:58 PM
TORONTO, Canada - Planning a wedding? A new web app lets the bride and groom-to-be create a social website that connects guests with each other before the big day.  Full article

Internet safe spot planned at '.secure' domain

As of 05/12/2012 3:50 PM
SAN FRANCISCO, California - Internet security specialists have applied for a ".secure" domain that they plan to turn into an online safe zone where bad guys aren't allowed.  Full article

Microsoft weaves Facebook into Bing search

As of 05/11/2012 11:15 AM
SAN FRANCISCO, California - Microsoft on Thursday said that it is weaving insights from user's Facebook friends into Bing results as part of the biggest revamp of the search engine since its launch three years ago.  Full article

Dark assassin videogame 'Dishonored' unveiled

As of 05/11/2012 11:11 AM
SAN FRANCISCO, California - Bethesda Softworks on Thursday announced that its "Dishonored" videogame featuring a betrayed bodyguard turned supernatural assassin will hit in October.  Full article

LG launches Cinema 3D Smart TV

As of 05/10/2012 1:12 PM
Since 3D technology was first introduced to the consumer market, manufacturers have been constantly innovating to provide better a better viewing experience to consumers. Full article

Facebook to sell apps through new online hub

As of 05/10/2012 11:16 AM
SAN FRANCISCO, California - Facebook Inc unveiled a new hub for consumers to find games and other apps on the social network, including its first storefront for selling paid apps, in the company's latest effort to expand the ways it makes money from its massive audience.  Full article

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