
Segment 1:
* HardOCP had an interesting report over the weekend in which they proclaimed that NewEgg buyers had been receiving counterfeit Core i7 microprocessors, and today Intel and the retailer have confirmed the reports.
http://www.afterdawn.com/news/article.cfm/2010/03/08/newegg_confirms_it_shipped_hundreds_of_fake_core_i7_processors
* Software that can be downloaded for use with the Energizer Duo USB battery charger contains a backdoor that could allow an attacker to remotely take control of a Windows-based PC, Energizer and US-CERT is warning
http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-10465429-245.html
Segment 2:
* In anticipation of Monday's official announcement regarding Steam for Mac, AppleInsider spoke with John Cook, director of Steam development at Valve, about the process of porting the online gaming system to the Mac, and the role Apple played in its development.
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/03/08/valve_apple_worked_closely_to_bring_steam_to_mac.html
* Ninety per cent of a game's source code can now be shared between an Xbox, a PC and a phone - assuming one wants an Xbox game on a three-inch screen
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/03/08/microsoft_cross_platform/
Segment 3:
* News in technology
Segment 4:
* Panasonic Corp will launch its 3D televisions in the United States on Wednesday, and work with top U.S. electronics retailer Best Buy Co to promote the products, the Japanese electronics maker said
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62736220100308
* Two IT employees of the suburban Philadelphia school district accused of spying on students by activating the cameras on their school-issued laptops have been placed on administrative leave
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9167299/Pa._district_accused_of_student_spying_puts_IT_workers_on_leave
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