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Galaxy, iPhone to top smartphone holiday sales


Apple's long-awaited iPhone 4S and Samsung Electronics' fresh, broad offering are likely to stand out in this holiday season's smartphone sales.

Sony stands by PS3 sales targets


Sony said it was keeping to its target to sell 15 million PlayStation 3s in the year to end-March.

Safety board proposes ban on cell use while driving


U.S. safety investigators called on Tuesday for a nationwide ban on texting and cell phone use while driving.

Activision game crosses $1 billion in sales


"Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3" crossed $1 billion in sales since its launch on Nov. 8.

Distracted driving "major problem"


Most U.S. motorists would use a cell phone or text while driving although they support measures to curb both practices.

Samsung wins round in legal fight with Apple


Samsung won a round of its global patent fight with Apple when a ban on the sale of its Galaxy tablet computer was lifted.

Verizon to take on Netflix with Web service


Verizon plans to launch a standalone service allowing customers to stream movies and television shows over the Web.

Verizon blocks Google Wallet on Galaxy Nexus


Verizon Wireless will not include Google's payments app Google Wallet on its latest smartphone Galaxy Nexus.

Apple's Siri irks abortion rights advocates


Apple is facing its first major controversy over well-received voice software Siri.

U.S. power grid needs cybersecurity protection


The threat of cyberattacks on the U.S. power grid should be dealt with by a single federal agency.

Google in talks to take on Amazon in retail


Google is pondering an Internet service to help consumers shop online and take advantage of same-day delivery.

Hackers jailbreak RIM's PlayBook


Three hackers say they have exploited a vulnerability in RIM's PlayBook tablet to gain root access to the device.

Facebook settles privacy case with FTC


Facebook will be required to get user consent for certain changes to privacy settings as part of a settlement of federal charges.

Bieber Fever dominates online search engine


Justin Bieber was named the most searched person this year on Internet search engine Bing, edging out Kim Kardashian.

Facebook gearing up for 2012 IPO: source


Facebook, the world's largest Internet social network, is preparing for a initial public stock offering next year.