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Largest Virus Discovered Has 1,000 Genes

A virus discovered off the coast of Chile is now considered the biggest of its kind after scientists found it was 10 to 20 times longer than the average virus and has more genes than the previous record-holder.

Missing Aussie Swimmer’s Bathers Torned by Shark Bites

Authorities and the family of a 64-year-old Mosman Park man who went missing while swimming at Cottesloe Beach on Monday feared he was attacked by a great white pointer based on the tear on his bathers found by police divers.

Apple to Launch Free, Unlimited Texting App

Apple Inc. is launching the iMessage on Wednesday that will allow users of devices running on the company's mobile operating system to chat SMS-style for free and without limit.

Russians Hunt Boss of Nuclear Smuggling Ring

Russian authorities are helping track down the mastermind of a uranium and plutonium smuggling syndicate that tried to sell the fissile material to a North African country for possible use in a "dirty bomb."

Microsoft Denies Fresh ‘Halo’ Movie Rumor

A novel based on the popular xBox game Halo of Microsoft Studios is coming out for sure but its legions of fans would like a movie adaptation more. So it was not surprising that rumors of a Halo movie is circulating again in gaming circles after the latest press release on the book "Halo: Cryptum" by Greg Bear hinted a film adaptation coming in theaters next year.

Recession, not Apple, is Real Threat to Samsung

Samsung Electronics admitted in its third-quarter forecast Friday that its profit for the period may fall below expectations with slow sales of its flat-screen TVs and computer chips. But a booming smartphone and tablet business still produced a $3.5 billion profit.

Goodbye and Thank You, Steve Jobs

Apple Inc. co-founder and technology wizard Steve Jobs is dead. The 56-year-old genius behind the iMac, iPod, iPhone, iPad and iTunes succumbed to pancreatic cancer on Wednesday, according to his company.

Samsung Moves to Ban Sale of iPhone 4S, iPhone 5 Worldwide

The patent war between Samsung and Apple escalated on Wednesday with France and Italy becoming additional battlefronts as the Korean technology giant petitioned French and Italian courts to stop the sale of the newly-released iPhone 4S in the two European countries.

Plot of Students, Professors to Kill Karzai Busted

A plot by university students and professors to assassinate Afghan President Hamid Karzai has been discovered and the plotters, including one of his bodyguards, have been arrested by intelligence agents.

‘Tomb Raiders’ Among 1 Billion Users of Google Earth

More than one billion people are using Google Earth making the map app one of the most downloadable software of all time. Google Inc. announced the milestone on Wednesday as it revealed that the free online Earth atlas is not only a useful tool for travelers.

End of a Nightmare: Homecoming Overwhelms Knox

Amanda Knox is finally home in Seattle, Washington Tuesday, 30 hours after her conviction for murdering a roommate in Perugia, Italy was overturned by a jury and two judges due to weak evidence.

Students Blown Up in Somalia Suicide Bombing

Students taking a test for a Turkish scholarship were among at least 70 people killed in a suicide bombing attack near the ministry of education building in Somalia's capital on Tuesday.

Italian Jury Acquits Amanda Knox, Ex-Boyfriend

A six-member Italian jury and two judges acquitted Monday, American Amanda Knox and her former lover for killing her British roommate in the Italian university town of Perugia in 2007.

Sony PlayStation Network Offers Exclusive Games

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) is offering exclusive games on PlayStation Network (PSN) every Tuesday starting this month. Gamers in North America who download games or make purchases worth up to $60 using their PlayStation Network/SEN Wallet can earn $10 store credits in November.

Beware: Mobile Malware on the Rise

IT firm IBM has warned that malware targeting mobile devices is on the rise with the tripling of critical vulnerabilities this year compared to last year.

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