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In search of a do-it-yourself Wall-E

May 29, 2009 Robots will be one of the largest categories of DIY projects at this weekend's Maker Faire, but hobbyist robotics goes much further than the festival. TAGS: robotics, festival, robot, DIY, Pixar Animation Studios Inc., builder, search, California

California opens $500,000 clean-tech contest

April 19, 2006 Entrepreneurs will compete with ideas for alternative energy and environmentally-conscious technology. TAGS: alternative energy, entrepreneur, California

Map: Today's tech job hot spots

December 8, 2004 According to NimbleCat, top IT job-producing metropolitan areas are San Jose, Calif., and Washington, D.C. TAGS: hot spot, California, San Jose, information technology

Kai-Fu Lee's California case put on hold

October 28, 2005 A federal judge says that a California action over the controversial Google hire should be stayed until after a trial in Washington is held in January. TAGS: Ronald Whyte, Kai-Fu Lee, Washington, California, federal judge, Google Inc., China, agreement, Microsoft Corp.

Calif. gov. signs law to punish 'phishing' scams

October 1, 2005 Bill is first of its kind in the United States. TAGS: phishing, California, law, U.S.

California's $116 million in PC contracts

July 1, 2005 An open, competitive bidding process yields contracts for seven PC makers, including Hewlett-Packard, IBM and Gateway. TAGS: Gateway Inc., contract, PC company, California, IBM Corp., HP, PC

Why are doctors such Luddites?

May 20, 2009 They're quick to embrace new medical technology, but don't ask them to use a computer. CBSNews.com's Charles Cooper explores a generation gap. TAGS: e-health, doctor, electronic health record, Twitter, Charles Cooper, Orange PCS, patient, physician, survey, California

Data-center worker sabotages Calif. power grid

December 17, 2007 An unhappy computer technician admits trying to shut down part of California's power grid in an attempt to get back at his boss. TAGS: grid, California, data center

Calif. lawmakers look to ban Internet hunting

June 30, 2005 New bill would punish online hunters who shoot at targets by remotely operating rifles linked to video cameras. TAGS: video camera, California, camera, video

California forced to defend 'junk fax' law

December 22, 2005 U.S. Chamber of Commerce challenges state law, set to take effect on Jan. 1, saying it hurts small businesses. TAGS: Debra Bowen, fax machine, fax, federal law, law, California

Palm sets up shop by Stanford

September 14, 2005 PDA maker adds another California retail store stocked with Treos and accessories. Company now counts 15 self-branded shops, including one at JFK airport. TAGS: Palm Inc., Palm Treo, California, retailer

California gives up newspaper vs. Web fight

December 21, 2004 State won't appeal ruling that struck down online real-estate restrictions. TAGS: state, newspaper, California, restriction

Judge blocks California video game law

December 22, 2005 Saying minors have rights, a federal judge puts state law restricting "violent" video games on ice. TAGS: Ronald Whyte, minor, video game, First Amendment, federal judge, law, California, Judge, games, video

HP investigator argues California can't try him

January 18, 2007 Bryan Wagner, a data broker charged in connection with the HP boardroom scandal, says state's double jeopardy laws protect him from prosecution. TAGS: Bryan Wagner, California, defendant, attorney, state, crime, prosecutor, identity theft, spokesman, HP, Microsoft Office, U.S.

Calif. solar energy plan approved

January 12, 2006 The $3.2 billion plan aims to install 3,000 megawatts of solar energy on the rooftops of a million homes and businesses. TAGS: solar energy, resident, California, initiative, global warming, U.S.

Ex-Microsoft employee a million-dollar man

July 27, 2005 Last year Microsoft paid Kai-Fu Lee, recently hired by Google to run its operations in China, more than $1 million, according to a court filing. TAGS: Kai-Fu Lee, California, China, Google Inc., Dr., court, Redmond, Washington, Microsoft Corp., agreement

Software lets parents monitor kids' calls

July 10, 2007 When someone not on a parent-approved list calls, parents receive a real-time text alert on their cell phone. TAGS: margin, radar, call, Verizon Wireless, Motorola Inc., founder, RIM BlackBerry, cell phone, Real-Time, California

MySpace returns after power outage

July 24, 2006 Sweltering temperatures in California knock out the site's servers, leaving fans in the dark for nearly 12 hours. TAGS: MySpace, outage, California, Los Angeles, server

Calif. judge to consider throwing out Google suit

September 14, 2005 Date set for federal judge to weigh Microsoft's motion to dismiss Google's countersuit over Kai-Fu Lee. TAGS: Kai-Fu Lee, Washington, California, Google Inc., court, San Jose, agreement, Microsoft Corp.
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