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August 02, 2013

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Moto X: The first true anti-iPhone

analysis Google and Motorola Mobility's experiment will determine if choice and customization trump a tightly controlled experience and high-end specifications in the minds of consumers.

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FBI pressures Internet providers to install surveillance software

CNET has learned the FBI has developed custom "port reader" software to intercept Internet metadata in real time. And, in some cases, it wants to force Internet providers to use the software.

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Hackers to NSA chief: Read the Constitution

The head of the NSA faces a tough audience as he appeals to hackers and security professionals at Black Hat 2013 to help the U.S. government build better spying tools.

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Military judge finds Manning guilty of most charges

Bradley Manning, the U.S. Army soldier who became a source for WikiLeaks, is found not guilty of "aiding the enemy," but he still could spend many decades in a military prison.

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Zuckerberg's $5 billion week

Facebook's flourishing mobile business serves as a catalyst for a bonkers week of trading that adds up to instant billions for the young CEO.

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Apple proposes new terms in e-books battle

The company offers its own set of measures for complying with the fallout from its loss against the Justice Department.

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Can Sprint put the 'pedal to metal' on its comeback plans?

Now that the burden of M&A drama and the Nextel network is lifted from Sprint, the company needs to race to keep up with the competitive environment.

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In Aaron Swartz case, MIT finds it did no wrong but failed to lead

A report on the institute's role in the prosecution of the Internet activist, who committed suicide while facing federal charges over a hack at MIT, laments the school's "neutral" approach.

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Google to release Apple-like 'Find My Phone' app at long last

One of the last pivotal shortcomings of the Android OS ecosystem finally sees a solution for devices running Android 2.2 and up.

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Netflix tweak lets families split up viewing profiles

The video-streaming site reintroduces a feature letting households individualize their viewing habits on the site, so parents don't get recommendations for "Snow White" and kids don't get suggestions to watch "Se7en."

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