Technology
Virus scare hits Facebook
Reuters | 11:50AM
Facebook's 120 million users are being targeted by a virus dubbed "Koobface" that uses the social network's messaging system to infect PCs, then tries to gather sensitive information such as credit card numbers.
Tips for buying high-def TVs
By ADAM TURNER - SMH
When shopping for high-def heaven, let the picture do the talking.
Do-it-yourself DVDs
Guide to buying media players
The tech year in review
Videogames lure players into the kitchen
Reuters
A new crop of videogames is encouraging fans to ignore their parents' advice and play with their food.
Tough love inspires Facebook movement
Reuters
An Australian father who made his 5-year-old son walk 13km (8 miles) to school every day to discipline him has inspired an appreciation group on social networking site Facebook.
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Drink-drive iPod a waste of breath
The Dominion Post
Police are warning people not to rely on plug-on iPod breathalysers to monitor their drinking this festive season.
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This handy handheld projector doesn't quite cut the mustard.
Review: Need For Speed: Undercover
Rated PG for PS3/Xbox 360/PC
By SAM ELLIOT - NZGamer.com

Story schmory. The Need for Speed series has always been big on arcade-y crash and bang, and this game delivers it.
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Ex-AOL boss in Yahoo bid
Reuters
Former AOL chief executive Jonathan Miller is trying to raise money to buy part or all of Yahoo.
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Drink-drive iPod a waste of breath
Police are warning people not to rely on plug-on iPod breathalysers to monitor their drinking this festive season.
Apple playing unfairly?
Apple stands accused of unfairly blocking rival software makers who want to sell music for its iPhone.
Review: Need For Speed: Undercover

Story schmory. The Need for Speed series has always been big on arcade-y crash and bang, and this game delivers it.
Ex-AOL boss in Yahoo bid
Former AOL chief executive Jonathan Miller is trying to raise money to buy part or all of Yahoo.
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