Even in recession, CES to have stuff worth seeing (AP)

AP - The recession figures to tone down the flashiness of this week's International Consumer Electronics Show, but the lineup of innovative products likely will measure up to those of past years.

Apple's Jobs has hormone imbalance, will stay CEO (AP)

AP - Apple Inc. founder Steve Jobs, a survivor of pancreatic cancer whose gaunt appearance in the past year has alarmed the Mac and iPod lovers who look to him as an oracle, said Monday he has an easily treated hormone imbalance and will remain in charge of the company.

Cisco adds social networking to its forte (CNET)
CNET - Correction: An earlier version of this story misstated that technology from the Five Across acquisition was the foundation for the new Eos service. It is not.

Digital boom helps British music sales hit record (AFP)

AFP - British music sales are booming as young fans increasingly buy songs online rather than illegally downloading them, the country's industry body said Wednesday.

Why Do We Believe Impossible Things?
Even false beliefs can serve a useful purpose, a British scientist says.

Making Money From Social Ties
Despite their popularity, social networks are still struggling to turn a profit.