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Is Elon Musk the Real-Life Tony Stark? Not So Fast.

The billionaire genius entrepreneur behind SpaceX and Tesla Motors shares a lot with the fictional character inside the Iron Man armor, but there are other candidates to consider.

Microsoft: Windows 8 Boots Too Fast for Mere Mortals

Windows 8 boots so fast, users will likely not have time to trigger the boot menu before the PC boots, Microsoft claims.

Nvidia's Serves Up 'Kai' Platform for $199 Android Tablets

The graphics chip maker says its Tegra 3 'secret sauce' makes lower tablet pricing possible but even more exciting are new opportunities coming with Microsoft's Windows 8.

Booming Sales Drive Lenovo to #2 PC Spot

Lenovo recorded booming PC sales for the fourth quarter, almost ten times the rate of the PC industry, the company said.

HP Announces 27,000 Layoffs in Major Restructuring Effort

Hewlett-Packard has another tough quarter, plans to lay off 8 percent of its workforce in a bid to save between $3 billion and $3.5 billion a year by the end of 2014.

AT&T to Offer Prepaid Samsung Galaxy Appeal Smartphone

AT&T today unveiled the Galaxy Appeal, the carrier's first prepaid side slider smartphone.

ITC Judge Recommends U.S. Xbox Ban in Motorola Patent Fight

An International Trade Commission administrative law judge has recommended a ban on the Xbox in the U.S., but his findings require approval by the full commission.

Dish Networks Brings Foreign Channels to Roku

Dish Network announced the launch of the "DISHWorld" service on the Roku family of video streamers, bringing foreign channels it offers satellite subscribers to the set-top box.

Google Revamps iPhone Search App

Google on Wednesday released a new version of its iPhone search app that brings a revamped interface, faster search results, and full-screen image searches.

Google's Android Doesn't Infringe Oracle Patents, Jury Finds

A jury on Wednesday found that Google's Android operating system did not infringe on Oracle's patents.

In the Be-GIF-ing

The story of animated GIFs, as told through animated GIFs.

Amazon Prime Adds More Paramount Titles

Amazon signed an agreement with Paramount Pictures on Wednesday that will bring "hundreds" of new titles to the Amazon Prime service over the next three years.

Get Ready for Multiple Monitors

Microsoft is boosting support for multi-screen computing in Windows 8 and it will change desktop computing.

Google Adding DNSChanger Malware Warnings to Search Results

Don't lose Internet access on July 9! Google today pledged to warn users whose computers or home routers appear to be infected with the DNSChanger malware.

Seagate to Acquire Majority Stake in LaCie

Seagate said Wednesday that it has signed an agreement with Philippe Spruch, the chief executive of storage peripheral maker LaCie, to acquire a controlling interest in the company for about $186 million in total value.

Diablo III Now Fastest-Selling PC Game Ever

Despite being marred by launch issues, Blizzard's highly-anticipated action-RPG Diablo III has become the fastest-selling PC game in history.

Report: No Deal After Samsung, Apple Patent Talks

Not surprisingly, settlement talks between Apple and Samsung over their patent dispute have reportedly not resulted in any agreement.

How the Moog Synth Changed Music

Bob Moog's modular synthesizer in the mid 1960s paved the way for a revolution in synthesized sound.

HTC Pledges to Finish 'Ice Cream Sandwich' Upgrades by August

HTC plans to finish upgrading its Android devices to the latest version of Google's mobile operating system, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, by this August.

IBM Blocks Employee Access to Apple's Siri

Concerned about Siri's data storage capabilities, IBM has decided to block access to the service on iPhones that its employees are using for work purposes.

Investors Sue Facebook, Banks Over IPO

A group of investors has filed suit against Facebook and several investment banks over what they consider to be misleading information about the social network's IPO.

Comcast Adds Free Wi-Fi Calling for Voice Subscribers

Comcast's Voice 2go service allows home phone subscribers to make calls on their iPad, smartphone, or other mobile device at no cost, whenever they have Internet access.

Facebook Settles 'Sponsored Stories' Lawsuit

Facebook has settled a class-action lawsuit regarding its "Sponsored Stories" advertising program, according to court documents.

Apple's Newly Knighted Design Chief Talks Inspiration

Newly knighted Apple chief designer Jonathan Ive reveals his career inspiration in a rare interview.

Google, Motorola Deal Closes; Facebook IPO Probe; Tesla Model S On Tap

Topping tech headlines on Tuesday: Google completed its acquisition of Motorola Mobility, Massachusetts regulators are probing Morgan Stanley over Facebook's IPO, and Tesla will start delivering its Model S next month.

Massachusetts Joins Growing Crowd Probing Facebook IPO

State's Securities Division subpoenas lead underwriter Morgan Stanley regarding reports that some investors were informed of earnings revisions ahead of time but not others.

VIA Takes On Raspberry Pi with $49 Android PC

VIA Technologies has a new tiny, caseless computer called the APC 8750 that runs Android and has a price that comes within spitting distance of $35 Raspberry Pi.

'Halo' Developer Bungie's Next Project: 'Destiny'

Bungie, the developers of the "Halo" series of games, plan to develop a multi-title series of games, known as "Destiny," which will be published by Activision.

Google Crafts Playable Bob Moog Synthesizer Doodle

Google has crafted another interactive homepage doodle, this one honoring the 78th birthday of Robert Moog, considered by many to be a pioneer in the electronic music space.

Alien Hunter Extraordinaire Jill Tarter Steps Down as SETI Director

The celebrated astronomer who was the real-life basis for the character played by Jodi Foster in the film 'Contact' is moving to a full-time fundraising role.