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Ex-Brethren talks of shady deals

Blu-ray vows to wow but HD war looms

First cab off the rank for hybrids

Despite Sony's woes, PlayStation still has its fans (AFP)

AFP - It may be late, pricey and facing a crowded market, but the PlayStation 3 still created a buzz at a Tokyo game show as Japanese gamers got their first chance to play the new console.

Messages that go `poof' after sending them (AP)
AP - A hallmark of "Mission: Impossible" was the message that would self-destruct after a spy played it. Now a startup communications company promises that same level of secrecy with a Web-based messaging system designed to leave no traces.

Cuts Inc. to offer video-editing service (AP)
AP - A new video-editing service will let anyone sit in the director's chair to edit and mix copyrighted videos — and even allow users to share their works online.

Startup to develop new online video games (AP)
AP - A small startup with a shiny glass office overlooking the headquarters of video game publishing titan Electronics Arts Inc. is seeking to tap into the lucrative industry by developing new forms of online video games.

Overlander fails, Napier line in doubt

When Harry left Lindsay
Lindsay Lohan has been dumped by her boyfriend, Harry Morton, the 25-year-old owner of the Pink Taco restaurant chain. The couple were together for three months.

Sep 25 - Close: NZ dollar boosted by yield seekers

Sep 25 - Close: Sharemarket retreats from earlier gains

Black Duck spruces up UI in software compliance system (InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Black Duck Software on Monday is releasing an upgrade to its protexIP system for software compliance management featuring an AJAX-based (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) user interface to increase responsiveness. A new software development kit also is a highlight.

Criminals flock to the Internet, survey finds (Reuters)
Reuters - Criminals are increasingly trying to trick citizens into giving them their bank account details, according to a survey published on Monday which showed such "phishing" attempts almost doubled in the first six months.

DEMOfall 2006 to showcase new technology (AP)

AP - Instant messages. Text messages. E-mail. Voicemail. Blogs. Online social networks. And the good ol' cell phone. If you thought there were enough ways to communicate with others and express yourself, think again.

Mercora to debut mobile music service (AP)
AP - Mercora Inc., which distributes software for webcasting music, is making a bid for the bourgeoning mobile music market with a new application that enables users of select wireless devices to listen to tracks stored on PCs or other users' computers.