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Picture a mad scientist in his laboratory, cackling with glee as he tries to unlock the secrets of the human mind. Now, consider the unsettling possibility that the scientist may be on to something. Marketing expert Martin Lindstrom is that scientist, caught up in the excitement of research in his new book, "Buyology."

South African internet billionaire Mark Shuttleworth has enough cash to pump into his software company, Canonical, saying he is being careful with his pennies but is willing to continue supporting a good investment. Shuttleworth founded Canonical in 2004 to develop free software for companies and private users around the world.

How closely will competitors follow in this latest digital home pursuit?

Spending a couple million dollars doesn't guarantee commercial success.

All the major studios are on board. Is Apple's iTunes store in trouble?

Eshoo legislation calls for permanent bar on internet access taxes.

Social-networking site noses ahead of Google in strategy for monentizing copyrighted content.