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CIA, Senate hackers gleefully promise more

They’ve breached or busted the websites of the CIA, PBS and the U.S. Senate, and launched at least part of an extended attack on Sony, whose PlayStation Network was brought to a grinding halt for the better part of a month.

Today’s gamer? It might not be who you think

At 37, Lisa Sharp is comfortable calling herself a video-game junkie. But that wasn’t always the case.

From ATMs to the moon: 100 years of IBM

Google adding search by voice, pictures

The plain Google search box will soon be able to handle more than taps on a keyboard.

How Twitter’s settings led to Weiner’s downfall

Now that the Anthony Weiner Twitter meltdown has pretty much played out, I’m surprised that there hasn’t been much discussion of the butterfly wing-flap that brought him down: Twitter’s rules of engagement when it comes to “following.”

Apps sell subscriptions to fuzzy feelings

Marco Arment’s salesmanship could use some work.

What we learned from the E3 Expo

It’s been a big week for video gamers.

Twitter finds its place in the classroom

In some schools, using a cell phone during class would result in a trip to the principal’s office. But in others it’s actually encouraged.

Facebook vs federal disaster officials

Facebook is already adept at handling public-relations blunders, but the company is beginning to focus on how it can help with real calamities.

‘Fruit Ninja’ slashing way onto Kinect, Facebook

Conquering the Apple Store wasn’t enough for these ninjas.