Justice Department tries to force Google to hand over user data

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May 31, 2013

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Secret lawsuit in Manhattan filed last month asks judge to force Google to cough up user data without a search warrant. A different court has already ruled that the process is unconstitutional.

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For Windows 8.1, a half-step toward a Start button

Microsoft lays out a series of new features and functions for the update to the 7-month-old operating system, including something insiders are calling a "Start tip" that gets users back to their PC Start screen.

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'Arrested Development' a bust? Netflix laughs off the critics

The mixed critical response to 'Arrested Development' trips up Netflix's ambitions for buzz-worthy original programming, but it certainly isn't slowing down the company.

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Galaxy S4 Mini gives Samsung's flagship a smaller sibling

The new Android phone has a smaller 4.3-inch screen and lower-end hardware, but it gets some of the higher-end model's software.

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New Gmail look blings up your inbox with tabs

Google refreshes Gmail for the Web, Android, and iOS with new default categories and tabs to organize your e-mail.

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3D-printed Robohands help kids without fingers

Carpenter Richard van As made his own digits after losing his fingers in an accident. Now he's helping kids by 3D printing prosthetics and running an Indiegogo campaign.

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Apple and the DOJ face off over e-book prices (FAQ)

The Department of Justice and Apple head to court next week over allegations of price fixing. CNET breaks down the case and what's at stake.

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New $229 iPod Touch loses rear camera, color options

Apple has quietly released a new, 16GB version of its iconic device and dropped the rear-facing camera to make for a slimmer design. Plus: 100M iPod Touches sold.

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Google exec sees Google Fiber as a 'moneymaker'

Google Fiber head Milo Medin says the company is not just conducting an expensive research project in Kansas City and other places getting the technology. He expects the gigabit fiber networks to make money.

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#Hashtags: Facebook's missing link to pop culture

The # symbol has become the key to connecting to people and events you care about on social media. It's also an obvious hole for Facebook.

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The future of printed electronics is now (pictures)

At the Palo Alto Research Center (PARC), scientists are working on ways to create printable sensors, transitors, semiconductors, and more.

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Google offers a slice of the connected life (pictures)

In a series of vignettes presented in a Manhattan event space, Google shows off capabilities such as Google Now, Hangouts, and, of course, Google Glass.

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What's new in Windows 8.1 (pictures)

Microsoft offers users a taste of what they can expect from the upcoming Windows 8.1, from search and personalization to a little something called the "Start tip."

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