It's time to embrace software's auto-update era

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Best Buy ends (most) restocking fees Bank of America cuts off WikiLeaks			Report: Google requests delay of new Google TVs Computer hardware online sales heat up holidays

It's time to embrace software's auto-update era As software becomes a constant work in progress, it's time to let its makers bear responsibility for keeping it current. Read full story Rare lunar eclipse expected tonight A full lunar eclipse is expected tonight--the first to occur on the winter solstice since 1638. The Earth's shadow will completely cover the moon for about 72 minutes. Read full story Best Buy ends (most) restocking fees Retailer permanently discontinues its restocking fees on all but special orders, which still generate a 25 percent fee. Read full story Report: Google requests delay of new Google TVs Internet giant asks TV makers to cancel their CES unveilings to allow the Google TV software to be overhauled, according to a New York Times report. Read full story Bank of America cuts off WikiLeaks Announcement comes as the embattled document-sharing site is reportedly readying a release that targets the banking giant. Read full story Computer hardware online sales heat up holidays Led by sales of handheld gadgets and laptops, computer hardware is proving to be the product category showing the most growth among online holiday buyers, according to ComScore. Read full story Connect with CNET News Facebook Twitter CNET News online

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