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2007-11-26, 15:41

Sony sells 1 million new PSPs in Japan

Sony Corp said sales in Japan of the new version of its PlayStation Portable (PSP) game gear reached 1 million units in the two months since its launch, hitting the 1 million mark at a quicker pace than the original model.

2007-11-26, 11:47

Toyota simulator aims to eliminate traffic deaths

Toyota Motor Corp unveiled on Monday what it called the world`s most true-to-life driving simulator to help it develop new safety features and reach its ultimate goal of eliminating all traffic deaths.

2007-11-23, 11:53

Russia planning new space launch center

Russia will build a new space launch center in the Far East by 2015, Russian media reported on Thursday, citing First Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov.

2007-11-22, 15:25

Google U.S. Web search share jumps

Google Inc enjoyed one of its biggest monthly gains in U.S. Web search market share in October, building on consistent gains over the past two years, according to industry data out on Wednesday.

2007-11-22, 10:03

Russia to build new space launch centre

Russia is to construct a new space centre launch site in the far eastern region of the country, Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov said Wednesday.

2007-11-16, 11:08

GPS helps cities catch goof-offs

GPS tracking devices installed on government-issue vehicles are helping communities around the country reduce waste and abuse, in part by catching employees shopping, working out at the gym or otherwise loafing while on the clock.

2007-11-15, 15:50

Ford, Honda lead safest cars list

The number of new cars considered the safest by the insurance industry nearly tripled in the past year, helped by automakers` push to make certain safety equipment more widely available.

2007-11-13, 11:36

Microsoft says Zune players available Tuesday

In a bid to one-up Apple, Microsoft said it will engrave designs by contemporary artists on the back of its Zune media players free of charge starting Tuesday, when the new line goes on sale.

2007-11-12, 14:57

Airbus outpaces Boeing and hails record year

European planemaker Airbus outpaced rival Boeing for deals at the Dubai airshow and hailed a record year for orders as Gulf Arab states sought a bigger share of global aviation.

2007-11-12, 13:41

Cyber bullying bedevils Japan

For many Japanese children, a cell phone is a social lifeline they can`t imagine being without. For high school student Makoto, it became an instrument of mental torture that nearly drove him to suicide.

2007-11-12, 11:04

Hyundai to build auto factory in Russia

Hyundai Motor Co. said Monday it plans to build a factory in Russia, though key details including the location of the plant and size of the investment remain undecided.

2007-11-10, 12:04

Toyota eyes the plug-in Prius

Toyota Motor Corp on Friday detailed plans to study U.S. consumer demand for a version of its hot-selling Prius hybrid that could be recharged at a standard outlet and run on electric power only.

2007-11-10, 11:03

IPhone goes on sale in Europe

Customers in Germany and Britain lined up to buy the iPhone as it debuted there Friday, with Apple Inc. hoping to replicate the success that the combination cell phone, music player and Web browser has seen in the United States.

2007-11-09, 14:22

Russia online audience grows very fast

Europe had the largest Internet audience- ever in September with a five percent year over year growth, and 226.7 million unique visitors 15 years or older.

2007-11-09, 11:26

AMD taps graphics chip for data-crunching

Advanced Micro Devices Inc launched a new graphics chip on Thursday modified to crunch huge amounts of data, with potential customers in financial, engineering and scientific industries.

2007-11-03, 14:19

NASA hoping space station problem has easy fix

NASA has planned for the worst in a risky, high-stakes spacewalk on Saturday that must succeed for construction to continue aboard the International Space Station, officials said on Friday.

2007-11-03, 10:22

Google to unveil mobile strategy: sources

Google Inc will unveil its mobile strategy on Monday, including a phone operating system and a broad alliance with multiple wireless service providers and handset vendors, people familiar with the matter said on Friday.