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Six months ago, biofuels start-up Mascoma had the wind in its sails, as did the rest of the clean-tech sector. Now, the company is treading carefully and scaling back.
With the launch of JavaFX 1.0, Sun is trying to reclaim Java's strength as a foundation for rich Internet applications. But it's no longer the incumbent.
San Francisco Giants pitcher, who won the Cy Young award last month, dons a motion capture suit for 2K Sports' Major League Baseball 2K9 video game.
Laura Burstein is a freelance automotive and technology journalist. She covers car news and events ranging from auto shows to Formula One races. Laura is a member of the Motor Press Guild and the BMW Car Club of America.
She is a member of the CNET Blog Network and is not an employee of CNET.
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Business Tech
Second Firefox 3.1 beta due 'very shortly'Mozilla is on the verge of another salvo in the browser wars. One big feature in Firefox 3.1 beta 2: background processes called Web workers.
Gallery
Photos: Capturing a Cy Young winner's 'freaky' motionSan Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum lets loose during a motion-capturing session for the new Major League Baseball 2K9 video game.
Digital Noise: Music and Tech
Yes, Apple should sell a $99 iPhoneIt's just a rumor at this point, but a $99 iPhone could help Apple dominate the market for consumer smartphones before the competition has a chance to catch up.
Coop's Corner
Trouble in Java Land?Maybe the debut of JavaFX will be the game changer that Sun hopes for. But the fragmentation in the mobile world won't make it easy.
Video
A toast to online wine
Wireless
A closer look at Nokia's would-be iPhone killerNokia's new N97 touch-screen phone is full of cool features and functionality, but its design and unimpressive touch screen don't live up to Apple's iPhone.
Video
Wi-Fi while you fly
Politics and Law
Google lashes out at D.C. critic over 'payola punditry'Scott Cleland is paid by AT&T, Comcast, Verizon, and others to assail Google, which he does on a daily basis. Now his adversary has fought back, at least a little.
Green Tech
Ta ta, TeslaAre the Valley-based VCs and big-wigs who back Tesla Motors really serious about asking the federal government for low-interest loans?
Gallery
Photos: Space station marks a decade aloftThe first pieces of the International Space Station went into orbit 10 years ago. Now a full-fledged lab facility, it continues to grow.
iPod accessories
Westone 3 True-Fit Earphones sound superbThe Westone 3 True-Fit Earphones feature top-of-the-line sound to go with their top-of-the-line price tag; they should be a top choice for audiophiles who desire ultraportable headphones.
Green Tech
Laser printers don't emit harmful toner dust, study saysContrary to earlier reports, a new study shows that laser printers don't emit much toner into the air, although they can still pose health hazards.
