Experts see shares slide as Baidu opens lock-up

Often described as the Chinese equivalent of Google, Baidu's IPO had one of the wildest performances of the year.

Yahoo helps customers measure ad effectiveness

Search giant teams with analytics firm to let advertisers compare the effectiveness of ad spending online and off.

Senators introduce law curbing game sales to young

Opponents say the proposed measure is unconstitutional and infringes on the industry's creative rights.

AOL to stick with Google

update Search king to buy stake in America Online to keep ad deal--as Microsoft gets left out in the cold, a source says.

Unlikely trendsetter made earphones a way of life

After a 25-year battle against Sony, Andreas Pavel has finally won the right to say he invented the Walkman.
The New York Times

Microsoft patch jams up IE

Tuesday's security update for Internet Explorer is causing trouble for people who have been testing the new IE 7 browser.

Sony on track to double video game player sales

The device has won over movie fans, fortifying a solid debut though not a runaway success along the lines of Apple's iPods.

South Korean scientist denies faking cloning study

Hwang Woo-suk says he can prove his team made patient-tailored stem cells earlier this year and plans to produce evidence soon.

Digital photos even a miser can enjoy

Among sub-$300 cameras, it's clear that picture quality is improving and that screens are bigger, too.
The New York Times

Hackers find first Xbox 360 cracks

First cracks give glimpse of game code, but the hacks don't let you run pirated games or homebrewed code on the new console--yet.

Week in review: Swapping on the ropes

Recent court activity suggests that illegal song swapping may be facing its swan song.

Dasher worm gallops onto the Net

Network worm now hitting PCs spreads spying software via a recently patched hole in Windows.

Judge sets filing deadline in RIM patent case

Sides must file final legal briefs by Feb. 1 as judge considers request that could halt the BlackBerry service in U.S.

Some PowerBook customers unhappy with new screen

Debate rages on Apple's online forums about whether the Mac maker should replace the displays, which show horizontal lines.

Is Commodore poised for a comeback?

update Consumer media company that acquired name of venerable PC brand is set to unleash a new wave of products.
Photos: A look back at Commodore

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