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Facebook expands to include more people (Reuters)
Reuters - Social-networking Web site Facebook said on Tuesday it has expanded to enable anyone with a valid email address to join the service.

Nintendo's Wii on Toys "R" Us hot holiday list (Reuters)

Reuters - Toy retailer Toys "R" Us has unveiled its "hot toy" list for the upcoming holiday season, and this year it includes a video game console for the first time -- Nintendo Co. Ltd.'s (7974.OS) Wii.

Microsoft plans quick VML security patch (USATODAY.com)
USATODAY.com - SEATTLE - Microsoft on Monday said it plans to take the unusual step of issuing a security patch as quickly as possible to stem a newly discovered flaw in its Internet Explorer Web browser that cybercrooks have already begun exploiting to take control of victims' computers.

Photos: Speedy sports car powered by batteries
Silicon Valley start-up Wrightspeed aims to bring sports cars that run solely on battery power to market.

Telcos feel the pretexting heat
As Congress calls telecom CEOs on the carpet, CNET News.com finds out how well the companies protect your privacy.

GPS ready for its media closeup
In-car systems, sure. But Kanwar Chadha, co-founder of Sirf Technology, says navigation devices are making far broader inroads.

Australian PM meets shadowy Christian group embroiled in NZealand scandal (AFP)

AFP - Australian Prime Minister John Howard has met with members of a shadowy, ultra-conservative Christian sect accused of digging up dirt on New Zealand government leaders.

Softbank to raise $12 bln on Vodafone: source (Reuters)

Reuters - Japan's Softbank Corp. plans to raise about $12 billion by securitizing earnings of the cell phone unit it bought from Vodafone Group PLC, a source close to the matter said on Tuesday, allowing it to secure funds at a lower rate than with conventional loans.

Microsoft spinoff Wallop launches test (AP)
AP - Wallop, a startup spun out of Microsoft Corp.'s research lab, is launching the test version of an online social networking site with the premise that people will want to pay extra to look good.

IBM touts steps toward services products (AP)
AP - Trying to squeeze more profit from its crucial services division, IBM Corp. is launching an effort to sell more repeatable "products" out of that unit and reduce its reliance on labor-intensive, customized consulting contracts.

Second fastest sports car runs on batteries
Entrepreneur sees sports car prototype as fulfilling the need for speed and environmental responsibility, too.
Video: A spin in Wrightspeed X1

The 10 worst tech portrayals in film
Blog: GideonTech has come up with a list we've been waiting to see for a long time: The "Top 10 Worst Portrayals of Technology in Film."We...