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Toyota challenges 'runaway' Prius driver's account
Toyota's findings call into question a driver's account of his "runaway" Toyota Prius in San Diego last week.

Windows Phone 7 and Zune HD: Some differences
At Mix, we learn that Zune HD's wireless sync to home networks continues, but operators will be able to bill customers, and the Zune Pass might be changing.

Filling the digital landfills of our lives
In the modern world it's super easy to create, but harder to throw things away, which may be setting up big costs for us down the line.

Should Microsoft employees openly use iPhones?
A report in The Wall Street Journal suggests there is tension in Redmond over the love some employees have for the iPhone. Are some people at Microsoft overreacting?

Dell sues Sharp, Hitachi, Toshiba over LCD price fixing
The PC maker has accused five LCD panel makers of colluding on prices.

Tech finds its place at SXSWi (roundup)
As the Web generation descends on the South by Southwest Interactive show in Austin, several location-based start-ups try to put themselves on the map.

Multitasking on Windows Phone: A mixed bag
The answer to whether you can do many things at once on the new device is not a simple one. The phone supports multitasking, but developers won't have free reign.

Is Twitter aiming at Facebook Connect?
With its @Anywhere technology launched as part of SXSWi, Twitter is trying to make its presence spread even further across the Web.

eMonitor home energy tracker drills deep
High-end energy monitor from Powerhouse Dynamics aims to give circuit-level details on electricity use to help people cut energy waste at home.

Intel ships solid-state drive for fast app start-up
The SSD can speed load times for operating systems and applications.

Boeing's robo-copter flexes its muscle
Unmanned A160T Hummingbird demonstrates ability to conduct autonomous resupply operations, a preview of front-line operations of the not-too-distant future.

Chrome to ditch unique ID, sort of
It's mostly sizzle and not a lot of steak, but Google plans to remove the unique ID that had been annoying data privacy advocates after the first update check.

Pirate Bay bidder buys tiny U.S. company
Hans Pandeya, the controversial Swedish businessman who attempted to acquire The Pirate Bay last year, buys small printing company.

Lackluster Twitter CEO keynote leads many to bail
One of the most anticipated talks at SXSWi failed to deliver on that energy. After the @Anywhere news was announced, the audience left in droves.

Robot's handshake helps stroke survivors
Researchers in Italy develop robotic arm whose movements show promise in helping stroke survivors re-learn how to use their hands, arms, and even shoulders.

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