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  June target: Chrome
  for Mac, Linux

  Google has revealed its goal for releasing Mac OS X and Linux versions of its browser. Also, cutting-edge Chrome sports early work to enable extensions.
  • Firefox in Russia dumps Google for Yandex

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  Amazon, Apple and
  the price of music

  Record labels aren't cutting deals, sources say. If downloads are cheaper on Amazon than iTunes, then they're likely a loss leader.

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• Verizon completes Alltel purchase

  Verizon Wireless' $28.1 billion acquisition of regional carrier Alltel Wireless is finally complete, making the combined company the largest wireless carrier in the United States.

  (Posted in Wireless by Marguerite Reardon)

• Microsoft holding off on Windows 7 public beta

  The company says it needs to add some more servers before making the code publicly available. Heavy demand on Friday was leading to site problems for Microsoft.

  (Posted in Beyond Binary by Ina Fried)

• Gadget extravaganza in Las Vegas

  roundup CES 2009 is in full swing. Highlights so far include Palm's WebOS and Pre device, Microsoft's Windows 7 beta, and much more.
  • CNET's complete coverage
  • CES Day 1: Webware wrapup
  • AT&T CruiseCast for rental cars
  • Gracenote puts a star in your car
  • Touch-screen digital receiver
  • Wireless, ultra-slim speakers

• Web videos of Oakland shooting fuel protests

  The quick spread of online videos taken by onlookers of a BART police officer shooting an unarmed man angers the community and plays a big role in its intense response.

  (Posted in Digital Media by Elinor Mills)

• Firefox in Russia dumps Google for Yandex

  After soliciting feedback and setting up a business partnership with Yandex, Mozilla opts for a new default search partner.

  (Posted in Webware by Stephen Shankland)

• Friday Poll: What stood out in the gadget avalanche?

  With CES and Macworld going on simultaneously, this week has been an uber-busy one in the gadget world. What stood out for you?

  (Posted in Crave by Matt Hickey)

• Circuit City in sale talks; Best Buy shrinks targets

  As Circuit City makes note of two "interested parties," holiday season results spur Best Buy to revise its earnings expectations.

  (Posted in Business Tech by Larry Dignan)

• Apple at CES? Unlikely

  A report that Apple wants to head down to CES just doesn't make any sense, given the company just backed out of one early January trade show.

  (Posted in Apple by Tom Krazit)

• Green gadgets get middling report card at CES

  Amid a green-themed Consumer Electronics Show, Greenpeace says electronics firms are getting more eco-conscious to meet consumer demand but fall short of what's possible.

  (Posted in Green Tech by Martin LaMonica)

• Obama's stimulus plan: The energy debate

  The goal is to double U.S. renewable energy in three years, but there's still much to be sorted out about clean-tech incentives from Washington.

  (Posted in Green Tech by Martin LaMonica)

• Dell officially unveils Adamo, Mini 10

  The PC maker continues expanding Netbook lineup, but goes high-end with luxury notebook lineup. Details on Adamo are thin, like the device itself.

  (Posted in Crave by Erica Ogg)

• Web site problems as Windows 7 beta hits

  Users are reporting getting a variety of issues while trying to get to Microsoft's Windows Web site. The beta of Windows 7 is due to hit Friday.

  (Posted in Beyond Binary by Ina Fried)

• Week in review: Two tech shows, minus icons

  Macworld and CES were most notable for who wasn't there, while the search market heated up. Also: Obama to postpone digital TV switchover?

  (Posted in Business Tech by Steven Musil)
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