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CNET News Daily Podcast: Latest rumblings in the Caucasus' cyberwar

New twist in the cyberwar between Russia and Georgia; Gates is back with new predictions; and appealing to your inner Hannibal Lecter.

Charles Cooper Former Executive Editor / News
Charles Cooper was an executive editor at CNET News. He has covered technology and business for more than 25 years, working at CBSNews.com, the Associated Press, Computer & Software News, Computer Shopper, PC Week, and ZDNet.
Charles Cooper

Early reports had it that the war between Russia and Georgia had spilled over into cyberspace. But after looking more closely at the Internet traffic, a noted security researcher offers a more nuanced conclusion.

Bill Gates took time out from his new role as full-time philanthropist to talk technology on a visit to China.

And for the man who has everything: the Goatee Saver. I don't know about you, but this has me more excited than the iPhone ever did. (Could also be that's because I never trim my "goat" without making a mess.)


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