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Dante's 'Inferno' Makes A Hell Of A Video Game

Hell Or High Water: The river Styx is guarded by Phlegyas, who ferries Virgil and Dante into the underworld. Electronic Arts hide caption

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Dante's 'Inferno' Makes A Hell Of A Video Game

An epic journey through nine circles of fiery hell filled with monstrous beasts and condemned souls — Italian poet Dante Alighieri didn't know it at the time, but in the 14th century, he mapped out a pretty sweet video game. Some Dante scholars are a little miffed.

Dante's 'Inferno' Makes A Hell Of A Video Game

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Thursday

Waiting To See If The Hype Overshadows The iPad

The iPad contains no major new technology, which meant it got a big ho-hum from some analysts. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

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Technology

Waiting To See If The Hype Overshadows The iPad

Apple computer has unveiled its new iPad tablet. CEO Steve Jobs said the device is better for reading books, playing games and watching video than either a laptop or a smart phone. The first iPads won't hit the market for two more months. However, Apple has released a software development kit so that other companies can create new applications.

Waiting To See If The Hype Overshadows The iPad

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Wednesday

Technology

Apple Unveils Much-Heralded iPad

Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled Wednesday the iPad, a much-anticipated tablet-style computer that looks like a larger version of a iPhone. The device allows users to surf the Web, watch videos and read e-books.

Apple Unveils Much-Heralded iPad

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Tuesday

Business

Apple Posts Earnings Ahead Of Mysterious Unveiling

Holiday sales led Apple to its most profitable quarter ever. The new earnings statement was issued in advance of Apple's big announcement expected on Wednesday, and is rumored to be a tablet computer. While tablet computers are a small fraction of computer sales, many companies are selling or plan to sell tablets in the near future.

Apple Posts Earnings Ahead Of Mysterious Unveiling

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Monday

What's The Allure Of Tablet Computers?

Tom Bodkin of The New York Times displays a tablet computer at the American Society of Newspaper Editors annual convention in 2006. Elaine Thompson/AP hide caption

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What's The Allure Of Tablet Computers?

Apple is launching a new product, widely thought to be a tablet computer, this week. But it would be entering a crowded market. While tablet computers are a small fraction of computer sales, many companies are selling or plan to sell tablets in the near future.

What's The Allure Of Tablet Computers?

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Thursday

Haiti Quake: Ruin And Recovery

Donations To Haiti Pour In Via Text Message

There has been an outpouring of charity for the victims of Haiti's earthquake. Donors in the U.S. are responding more quickly than they ever have before — via their cell phones. This is the first time large numbers of Americans are giving donations by text message. In other countries, it's been more common to donate this way. According to the Red Cross, more than $4.7 million has come in through text-message donations to date — and they are expecting that number to keep growing.

Donations To Haiti Pour In Via Text Message

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Wednesday

Technology

After E-Mail Attacks, Google May Pull Out Of China

After attacks originating in China targeted Gmail accounts belonging to Chinese human rights activists, Google has announced that it will stop censoring results on the Chinese version of its search engine and may pull out of the country entirely.

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Friday

Business

Hot Gadgets Vie For Attention At Electronics Show

The annual Consumer Electronics Show is underway in Las Vegas — think of it as a gadget fest. Technology companies are showing off their latest TVs, computers, cell phones and related gizmos.

Hot Gadgets Vie For Attention At Electronics Show

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Thursday

Wednesday

Technology

Broadcasters Line Up To Announce 3-D TV

ESPN announced it is going to begin broadcasting some games in 3-D. The move is months away and it seems there are still details to work out. Discovery Communications, Sony Corp. and IMAX Corp. also announced a joint venture established to develop the first 24/7 3-D television network in the U.S.

Broadcasters Line Up To Announce 3-D TV

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Monday

All Tech Considered

World Awaits Release Of Google Phone

Google is set to launch its much-anticipated phone at the Consumer Electronics Show on Tuesday. The phone, believed to be called Nexus One, has generated buzz ahead of the show in Las Vegas.

World Awaits Release Of Google Phone

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