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Macworld.com – InstantAction, the 3D gaming site that runs in a Web browser, now works on the Mac. You can sign up and play now.

Reuters – Microsoft Corp’s Xbox 360 outsold Sony’s PlayStation 3 in Japan in September, beating the rival machine in monthly unit sales for the first time in Sony’s home market, a game magazine publisher said.

AFP – Apple dodged a potentially deadly financial bullet on when US judges held steady on digital music royalties paid by iTunes online shop.

Reuters – Gina Sutton takes aim and deftly strikes down several targets in a row as they pop up on the screen in front of her.

AP – Sony Corp. unveiled a new e-book reader Thursday with a built-in light and a touch-sensitive display, features that set it apart from Amazon.com Inc.‘s competing Kindle reader.

Reuters – Freescale Semiconductor said on Thursday it was exploring strategic options for its cell phone chip business and intends to complete a sale, joint venture or other options in the coming months.

CNET – On Thursday, Panda Security released its report for the third quarter stating that adware is responsible for one third of all new malicious software. In particular, the security company cited increased use of fake antivirus scanners.

Reuters – Tired of running out of batteries and having to find a socket to charge your cell phone or iPod? An Argentine fashion designer may have the answer: a timeless jacket with a built-in solar panel.

CNET – Apple has missed a self-imposed deadline for bringing background-processing capabilities—of sorts—to the iPhone.

Reuters – Freescale Semiconductor said on Thursday it was exploring strategic options for its cell phone chip business and intends to complete a sale, joint venture or other options in the coming months.