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HP opens its checkbook for Apotheker
The new chief executive gets a hefty signing bonus and a sizable check to cover his moving costs from France to the U.S.

Cell phones measure emotions
Researchers are using cell phones to measure emotions. Speech-recognition and sensors track the user's mood. A timeline of emotional responses to situations and the environment is created. Psychologists can use this information for further study.

New Internet bill changed after opposition The Senate modified a recently introduced Internet bill. It originally gave the government power to shut down copyright-infringing Web sites. Eighty-seven Internet founders expressed concern. The Senate added an amendment to nullify that power Blackberries: Not protected by encryption any more A Russian passcode-breaker firm exploits a weakness in RIM's encryption to crack open backups with a Phone Password Breaker that was previously limited to Apple mobile devices

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Super Hi-Vision coming soon
A Japanese broadcast company successfully tested its Super Hi-Vision camera. The system has four times the resolution of current high-definition cameras. It is slated to be used for stadium displays at the 2012 Olympics. Home use is scheduled for 2020.

Mobile woes slice Ballmer's bonus in half
The Kin phone was a flop, which put a hurt on the Microsoft's CEO bonus check--that, along with shortcomings in tackling "new form factors" as the iPad conquered the tablet market

Windows 7: The Top 10 Hidden Features
Microsoft's Windows 7 is a good OS with plenty of helpful features. Of course, not all the good stuff is visible on the surface. Some of it is hidden; all you need to know is where to find it. That's where PCMag comes in. Let's go digging.

Google adds Antarctica to Street View
Google is rolling out new Street View content for Google Maps. Images from Brazil, Ireland and Antarctica are now available. Google now has Street View information for every continent. And it is continuing to expand in populated regions

iPad vs. BlackBerry PlayBook: Let the Tablet Battle Begin
The upcoming PlayBook tablet, RIM's BlackBerry-themed iPad competitor, is aimed first and foremost at the enterprise market. But given RIM's recent focus on consumers--as evidenced by the BlackBerry Torch 9800 and BlackBerry 6 OS--it wouldn't be too far a stretch to assume the company has designs on the consumer tablet market as well.

Note: Cross posted from nutzworld.com.

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