Intel's decision to buy security software giant McAfee for $7.68 billion on Thursday will add a "third pillar" of security to Intel's product portfolio, generating the possibility of short-term product combinations and a long-term integration of security, analysts said.

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Intel acquired McAfee Thursday, and I'm hoping the deal actually results in the promised "fundamentally new approach," rather than more of the same under a different label.

Research in Motion is reportedly shopping for a mobile ad network to compete with the likes of Google's AdMob and Apple's Quattro Wireless.

For the fourth year, McAfee has compiled its "most dangerous celebrities" to search on the Web study, and Cameron Diaz tops this year's list.

Foursquare execs seemed positive at last night's event, but Facebook's entry into location-based services will leave little room for competition.

Canon on Thursday introduced three new compact cameras that are all HD video capable – one for low light, one for compact zoom, and one for budget zoom.

Intel on Thursday announced that it will acquire McAfee for $7.68 billion.

The new Nikon D3100 is the first D-SLR to feature continuous auto-focus while recording video.

Facebook officially launched its "Places" location-based product on Wednesday, backed by seeming rivals Foursquare and Gowalla.

Consumer broadband speeds are roughly 50 percent slower than their advertised rates, according to a new report from the Federal Communications Commission.

Facebook is hosting a "news event" at its Silicon Valley headquarters Wednesday night, and is largely expected to announce a location-based feature. Watch the event live on pcmag.com.

Wednesday's contribution to the rumor mill is that HTC is building a tablet that will run Google's Chrome OS with Verizon as the provider.

Logitech on Wednesday announced a new addition to its Illuminated keyboard series with the Wireless K800, which provides an illuminated typing experience when you're burning the midnight oil.

HBO is looking to take on Netflix for the title of king of on-demand entertainment with its newly announced HBO Go service: It will make streaming content available through "all major cable systems," mobile devices including the iPad, cellphones, and more

The U.S. Attorney's Office has decided not to bring criminal charges against a Pennsylvania school that remotely activated the webcams on laptops loaned to students.

Could the THQ uDraw GameTablet for the Wii provide the jolt the Wii needs to compete with Microsoft and Sony's new additions to their gaming platforms? In Nintendo tradition, it's certainly different and definitely innovative--and it's far more compelling than I had expected it to be.

Google plans to launch its Chrome App Store in October, Google executives told a Gamescom audience in Germany this week

In advance of Facebook's expected announcement on location, Foursquare on Tuesday unveiled updated privacy settings, as well as pages dedicated to explaining what information the service shares publicly.

How to avoid the plague of social networking missteps? Eric Schmidt thinks you should change your name.