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Our Top Stories Is Mozilla's Firefox 5 a More Stable Browser Than Its Predecessor? Mozilla looks to solve a myriad of complaints about Firefox 4 crashes with a Firefox 5 update made up mostly of bug fixes. Share: 30 Ridiculously Dumb Tech Warning Labels Tech products have some really stupid disclaimers. Here are 30 of the worst we've seen. Share: LulzSec Hacks Arizona State Police, Posts Officer Info LulzSec's hacks are getting increasingly political. Share: The Oddities Surrounding Sonic the Hedgehog Twenty years ago, Sega took a bold gamble in its bid to unseat Nintendo as king of the console realm. To celebrate the anniversary, we dive headfirst into the annals of Sonic lore to pull out oddities for your entertainment. Share: Do Anonymous, LulzSec Restore Hacking Traditions? Bragging rights, not profits again motivate "hactivist groups," exec suggests. Share: Hulu Plus Hits Android in Fragmented Fashion Hulu Plus is available for Android phones...well, six Android phones. Share: Apple Enthusiasts Buzz about Possible iPod Touch Upgrade Apple blogs are abuzz with what could be the first sign of next-generation iPod Touch hardware. Share: Microsoft: Xbox 360 'Halfway' Through Lifecycle It looks like Microsoft is going to be supporting the Xbox 360 until 2016 or so, as Xbox EMEA Vice President Chris Lewis says that the Kinect has revitalized interest in the aging console. Share: FTC's Review May be Tough, Expensive for Google While Google deals with a Federal Trade Commission investigation into its ad and search operations, Microsoft could take advantage of the distraction. Share: The Most Entertaining Google Doodles Check out Les Paul's Guitar, Pacman, and some that you may have missed. Share: 10 Cool Tech Gadgets Spotted at CE Week 2011 Meet 2011's hottest new gear, from wearable camcorders to iPad covers that double as speakers to pocket-size wireless hard drives for your smartphone and tablet. Share: Apple's iPad owns Tablet Market, but Competitors Abound Despite Apple's dominance, a few challenges in the coming months could diminish the iPad's popularity. Share: HP Will Reportedly Offer a 7-Inch Tablet After TouchPad Debut HP reportedly plans to launch a 7-inch tablet in August, just a month after its 9.7-inch TouchPad arrives. Share: 9 DIY Projects for the Crafty Geek Looking for a cool weekend project? We've got 9 high-tech projects for the geek in you. Share: What Location-based Services Can Do for Your Business From Facebook to Foursquare: Here's how your company can harness geolocation services to cultivate its reputation and even attract more customers. Share: Intel Pushes Subscription Model for Tablet App Store Intel hopes to make it easier for developers to make money by pushing a subscription model to sell applications through its tablet and netbook application store. Share: Google Kills Off Health, PowerMeter Services Google is shuttering two services that didn't catch on the way they'd hoped. Share: Nine Games That Are Better on the Apple iPad Grab your iPad and check out these titles that really can't match up when you play them on iPad's bigger screen. Share: Your Social Networks Could Jeopardize Your Next Interview Be careful what you tweet, or post on Facebook--Social Intelligence is conducting social network background checks that could make or break how well your next job interview goes. Share: Google Antitrust Scrutiny: The Price of Success The FTC antitrust probe into Google business practices is a sort of badge of honor, and a dubious indication that the company has ascended into the elite ranks of the pseudo-monopolistic tech giants. Share: Read PC World Blogs and Windows 7 Updates Full Windows 7 Coverage Start here for an in-depth look at the strengths and weaknesses of Microsoft's new operating system. 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