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Submission + - Firefox 4 RC Vs. IE9 RC: The First Duel (conceivablytech.com)

Submitted by Anonymous Coward
An anonymous reader writes: Firefox 4 vs. IE9 is going to be an epic battle in a reigniting browser war in which Microsoft wants its IE to be seen as a capable browser again. Mozilla struggled to keep the pace with Chrome and IE9, but is about to release the first release candidate, which is expected to be the final version of Firefox as well. This first review of JavaScript, Flash and HTML5 tests seems to indicate that both browsers are about even at the bottom line, while Firefox has the JavaScript edge and IE is ahead in HTML5 performance.
Science

Submission + - U.S. Air Force Launches Secret Flying Twinkie (ieee.org)

Submitted by Spectrummag
Spectrummag writes: One of the most secretive U.S. Air Force spaceflights in decades, launched this month, is keeping aficionados guessing as to the nature of the secret. The 6000-kilogram, 8-meter X-37B, nicknamed the flying Twinkie because of its stubby-winged shape, is supposed to orbit Earth for several weeks, maneuver in orbit, then glide home. What’s it for? Space expert James Oberg tracks the possibilities.
Games

Submission + - Starcraft II Beta to Begin This Month (terminalgamer.com)

Submitted by mrxak
mrxak writes: It's official, Activision Blizzard's much-anticipated sequel to 12-year-old Starcraft is going to enter closed beta "this month" according to President Mike Morhaime during an investor conference call. This comes in the wake of the SC2 beta forums showing up briefly on battle.net If you've got a Battle.net account, it's probably not too late to opt-in for upcoming Blizzard beta tests.

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