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Outfitters, U.S. Natural Gas report earnings Tuesday } Senate Energy hearing on energy innovation } Senate Banking hearing on derivatives reform } Institute for Defense and Government Advancement opens two-day conference; Crystal Gateway Marriott } Existing... Full Article at The Washington Post

Infringements on Apple Intellectual Property. Be a fence-sitter with us for a little while: it's not so bad up here (and we get great reception). Hosts: Myriam Joire ( tnkgrl ), Brad Molen Guest: Chris Ziegler Producer: Trent Wolbe Music: Tycho -... Full Article at Engadget

Xbox 360 when they purchase a Windows PC for $699 or more. In Canada, the benchmark PC price is $599. Microsoft will be giving students the $199 Xbox 360, its lowest-priced console, and one that does not come with the Kinect controller. Unlike last... Full Article at PC World

It's simple: shell out over $699 on a PC, or $599 if you're in Canada, and you'll be walking out with a shiny new console free of charge -- naturally, you'll have to do so at participating shops such as Best Buy, Fry's, Newegg, Staples, The Source and,... Full Article at Engadget

This time around, Microsoft isn’t just partnering with Best Buy in the U.S. , but also with Dell.com, Fry’s Electronics, HPDirect and NewEgg.com (its own Microsoft stores, of course, will also honor this promotion. In Canada, students can buy their PCs... Full Article at TechCrunch

In the Consumer Reports sunscreen tests, no one type protected best, and price had little to do with performance. CR Best Buy No-Ad costs just 59 cents per ounce, besting the non-water-resistant $20.59 per ounce La Roche-Posey Anthelios 40 with Mexoryl... Full Article at PR Newswire

Wash. , May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced the return of its successful student offer that allows students buying a qualifying Windows 7-based PC to also get a free Xbox 360 4GB console. The offer is available for current... Full Article at PR Newswire

"We're pleased to have two tires recognized in this year's Consumers Digest 'Best Buys in Tires,'" said Travis Roffler, director of marketing. "Continental Tire's continued commitment to innovative technology and providing consumers with safer, more... Full Article at PR Newswire

License photo UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. , May 17 (UPI) -- As communication companies merge telephone, television and Internet services, some customers may be left on the wrong side of the digital divide, a U.S. researcher says. Telephone companies are... Full Article at United Press International

Best Buy is now selling the older Apple iPhone 4 for $49.99, apparently to clear out the two-year-old phone models before new versions are released later this year. Normally, Best Buy sells the iPhone 4 for about $99.99. The iPhone 4 discounts apply to... Full Article at PC Magazine

The deal is available in stores only, but shoppers can check local availability at Best Buy's Website. Best Buy is only offering a discount on the 8 GB iPhone 4, in both black and white on AT&T, Sprint and Verizon Wireless. Other third-party retailers... Full Article at PC World

The report is available online now at www.ConsumerReports.org and in the July 2012 issue of Consumer Reports, which goes on sale Tuesday, June 5. In tests, many dishwasher detergents left food stuck to plates or pots. Finish Powerball Tabs, the only CR... Full Article at PR Newswire

These sheets should not be placed in front of customers during the PC purchase process, and those who opt for Geek Squad setup should not be asked to determine a preferred password for setup and to write it down. Best Buy can and should do more here to... Full Article at Ars Technica

PCMag. The champion of streamlined PCs, uncluttered with so-called "crapware," is... Microsoft? Microsoft has begun selling a line of "optimized" PCs online as well as at its 16 retail stores. These "Signature" branded PCs retain the same OEM branding... Full Article at PC Magazine

This unfortunate story should cause a stir and serve as a reminder that in the boardroom and C-suite, there aren’t any secrets; loyalty to your friends only goes so far. The Best Buy board has, commendably, sent a strong message about the obligation of... Full Article at The New York Times

For the top stories in tech, follow us on Twitter at PCMag. Topping tech headlines yesterday was the anticipated Tuesday release of Diablo III. Gamers lined up at retail stores while others waited patiently in the early morning hours for the Battle.net... Full Article at PC Magazine

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Axford blew out his arm in college and signed with the Yankees after a strong showing for an independent team, Saskatchewan. The Yankees released him after a 2007 season spent mostly at Class A, where he was too wild for their liking. Axford took a job... Full Article at The New York Times

CEO Scott Thompson lasted just four months before revelations of résumé padding forced him to resign over the weekend. Best Buy Chairman and founder Richard Schulze exited Monday after directors determined he used poor judgment for failing to disclose... Full Article at USA Today