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Headlines:* North Korea finds a unicorn lair. I don't even know what to think anymore. * Redbox Instant Delayed. Wait, Redbox Instant?! * Netflix signs exclusive deal with Disney. Beating out HBO, Stars and other overpriced cable channels. * I'll believe it when I see it. * In Mother Russia, iTunes is actually pretty fun to use! * Well, this just sucks. * You’d think McAfee would know more about computer security * Law enforcement asks Congress to make phone companies keep logs of text messages for up to two years. * Apple production to move from the factory with 4% suicide rate to the factory with 4% illiteracy rate. * Private military. In SPAAAAACE * Hooray for cheaper cell plans! Boo expensive phones. * Blackberry OS will block 106 of the easiest passwords from being used.
Fastlane:* Will the world end in 2012? Not according to the latest NASA Frequently Asked Questions list. * Jar Jar fans are disappointed. Uncle George states he won't have much to do with the upcoming Star Wars films. * Wow, what a disappointment. Instead of giving City of Heroes a final send-off, the owners just shut off the server. Way to stay classy there NCSoft. (More: NCSoft stock drops after the decision) * Pack your bags. Private companies are trying to set up space tourism with trips to the moon. Your ticket will cost $1.5 billion US. * Whoops, studios accidentally ask Google to drop links to legit movie websites in an attempt to stop piracy. * Windows XP drops below 40% of the market. Windows 8 is now past 1% of market share. * Happy 20th birthday to the text message. Now, will you put down that phone and eat dinner?
Talking Point:Is your internet review libel? ?
Zuke’s possible favorite: The worst thing ever conceived.
Zohner’s Favorite: The Battle of Helm’s Deep as you’ve never seen it before.
Stark’s Favorite: Yes it is the new Star Trek teaser trailer. And the Japanese trailer with more footage.
Schmidty’s Favorite: The Walking Dead - Infographic
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