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UN panel passes draft resolution on privacy threats in the digital age

A response to NSA surveillance, the resolution aims to protect human rights, including the right to privacy, in a digital age

Symantec to shut down Backup Exec.cloud

The cloud-based backup and recovery service was introduced last year

HP ends tough year on a high note

The company reported higher-than-expected revenue and a return to growth in its enterprise business

Google brings automatic voice search to computers running Chrome

The downloadable extension works on both desktop and laptop computers

NASA calls comet ISON a time capsule from the solar system’s birth

It's streaking toward sun, where it could break apart in spectacular show

Google maps airports, train and subway stations with Street View update

The images mark Google's first efforts to map global transit hubs

‘Pawn Stars’ take down the Chromebook, on Microsoft’s behalf

Microsoft has brought on what could be very effective pitchmen to contribute to the anti-Google "Scroogled" campaign, which is now going after the Chromebook.

Small Businesses Put Themselves at Risk by Not Taking Security Seriously

Fleet of CubeSat nanosatellites now orbiting earth, sending back data

CubeSats built by NASA and various colleges lifted off Nov. 19 on a U.S. Air Force Minotaur 1 rocket

Oops — YouTube’s new commenting system actually increased spam

The system provided new opportunities for abuse, the Google-owned site said