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Images: Stewart Butterfield's new gaming start-up
Since last March, the Flickr co-founder and three partners have quietly been developing an online social game they hope will appeal to a wide audience. CNET has been there to document the...

Google launches Nexus One phone support
Customers suffering shipping and technical issues with the new Android phone now have more resources than online support forums.

Did this Metro PCS ad make the tech world cringe?
Cell phone provider Metro PCS' new campaign, featuring two supposed Indian tech experts, is proving a little controversial. The company admits it has received complaints.

iPad pricing: How low can you go, Apple?
It seems odd that Apple execs would even hint at the possibility of an early price cut lest they give folks already on the fence about buying the first iteration of the device more reason to...

University worker accused of extorting student file sharers
Security analyst at University of Georgia tasked with catching copyright violators uses his position to shakedown students.