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In spite of the boom in smartphone sales, there still seems to be a market for dedicated portable media players. Apple's iPod Touch is the leader, but what about some alternatives for the Android fans? CNET surveys the options. more

Google's figured out a way to bring the power of graphics processor-powered hardware acceleration to some older computers, while Chrome dev starts supporting the latest JavaScript code. more

You'll probably have memories of a classic childhood toy after seeing this Boeing 787 route. more

When annoying people abuse your phone number, there's an easy way to send them to voice mail every time they call. more

Long after its competitors replaced blank New Tab pages with personalized content drawn from your browsing habits, Mozilla reveals the beginning of its own New Tab revamp. more

According to The Washington Post, the Obama administration will unveil a new budget on Monday that will slash spending on NASA's Mars rover program by 20 percent next year, with more cuts to come. more

Russian cryptography company ElcomSoft has developed a tool that makes cracking iWork document passwords easier. more

Crave goes hands-on with littleBits, an open-source kit of circuit boards that let you build fun projects while learning how electronics work. See what we created with littleBits and some office supplies. more

The Cook-Air Portable BBQ Grill incorporates a fan in its base. The five-speed fan increases the rate of combustion. more

A study by Harlequin--yes, the romantic-book people--says more women are sending naughty texts (shocking) and that 27 percent have sent a nude picture via e-mail or text. more

CIA Web site is down in what appears to be a denial-of-service attack by Anonymous as part of anti-law enforcement demonstration Friday. more

A new Apple lawsuit takes aim at Motorola Mobility in the U.S. for breaking a contract both companies have with Qualcomm for the license of one of its wireless patents. more

CNET editor Dong Ngo offers gift ideas for Valentine's Day. more

A robotic arm made entirely of Legos shows off a full range of motion designed to mimic a real human arm and hand. more