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Dot com bust: Sex, booze domain names don't sell

Dot com bust: Sex, booze domain names don't sell

There was a treasure trove of desirable domain names - including Stocks.com and XXX.com - on the auction block at the Grand Hyatt New York but many of the hot properties were left on the table.

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HP PhotoSmart e-All-in-One D110a

HP PhotoSmart e-All-in-One D110a

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Pantech Jest (Verizon Wireless)

Pantech Jest (Verizon Wireless)

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Razer Abyssus Mirror

Razer Abyssus Mirror

The Razer Abyssus Mirror claims to get back to the basics, but go...

Logitech Wireless Mouse M305

Logitech Wireless Mouse M305

With its stowaway receiver, mobility and comfortable design, the ...

AVADirect Custom Gaming PC

AVADirect Custom Gaming PC

The AVADirect Custom Gaming PC is one of those technological terr...

LogMeIn Pro2

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McAfee Security Rivals Cheer, Criticize Intel Deal

Everyone's talking about Intel's agreement to acquire McAfee as a wholly owned subsidiary. At $7.68 billion it's definitely a big deal, but

Update: HP Profits Flat, But Revenues Grow

Hewlett-Packard reported profits that were slightly up for the third fiscal quarter, but with revenue that rose by 11 percent compared to a

RIAA: Google Should Include Copyright in Net Neutrality Plan

Several music organizations, including the Recording Industry Association of America, penned a Wednesday letter to Google encouraging the co

Developers Snap Up Unlocked Google Nexus One Smartphones

Lackluster sales prompted Google to ditch its Nexus One smartphone in the U.S., but its popularity among developers has since soared, and th

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'212' area code is a status symbol to the young and tech-savvy

'212' area code is a status symbol to the young and tech-savvy

'917', '646', '347'? Uh, no. Only the classic '212' area code will do for those who crave old-school authority and legitimacy....

Expanding

Expanding

Intel Corp. said Thursday it is buying computer-security software maker to serve an increasing array of Internet-connected devices, including mob...

Lycos: Bought for $12.5 billion, sold for $36M

Lycos: Bought for $12.5 billion, sold for $36M

The once-desirable U.S. web portal was unable to keep up with Google, Yahoo and other competitors for the attention of Internet surfers....

Facebook jumps into location-based social networking with 'Places'

Facebook joins Foursquare and Gowalla allowing users carrying their smart phones to "check in" to real-world locations....

Dot com bust: Sex, booze domain names don't sell

There was a treasure trove of desirable domain names - including Stocks.com and XXX.com - on the auction block at the Grand Hyatt New York but m...

10 essentials for an emergency car kit

Flares, water and jumper cables are just a few items you'll be glad you kept in your trunk....

Famed videogame icon Lara Croft returns with 'Guardian of Light'

Lara Croft has traditionally work alone. But she does even better when she has a partner....

Rachael Ray unveils iPhone app

Cookbook author and TV host unveils "Tasty Bytes" app that combines recipes, cooking tips with a supermarket shopping tool....

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