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Twitter rebuts Sarkozy censorship allegations
The social-networking site implies that the suspension of the accounts that belittled the French president disregarded the site's parody and spam rules. [Read more]
California AG Kamala Harris on app privacy deal (podcast)
Larry Magid chats by phone with California Attorney General Kamala Harris shortly after she announces an agreement with major app companies to protect the privacy of consumers. [Read more]
Data mining's adult challenges
The tools to analyze disparate data sets are getting better and cheaper. But the practice will increasingly bump against the boundaries of privacy comfort zones. [Read more]
Facebook: Ceglia concealed 'getzuck' e-mail account
Social network wants permission to inspect the contents of four previously undisclosed accounts, allegedly in use since 2003. [Read more]
DIY 'Back to the Future' hoverboard actually hovers
Mattel is releasing a replica of the "Back to the Future" hoverboard, but sadly, it doesn't really float. Maybe the company should get in touch with this DIYer. [Read more]
Hitachi intros first 7,200rpm, single-platter 7mm hard drive
Hitachi says its new 2.5-inch hard drives are thinner, more rugged, and faster. [Read more]