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Wednesday November 19th, 2008

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Video: Interplanetary Internet a possibility
Sending e-mails or online shopping while orbiting the Earth in outer-space seems like the stuff of science fiction movies. But in this Daily Debrief, CNET's Kara Tsuboi and Rafe Needleman discuss how NASA is working to make these far-fetched ideas a reality.
Virgin America plans Wi-Fi launch party in the sky
The company teams up with YouTube for a coming-out party showing off its in-flight Wi-Fi service.
Nokia shows off real-time traffic application
Nokia and Navteq are developing a new application that will turn GPS cell phones into traffic "probes" for tracking real-time traffic information.
Mobile messaging grows globally
New uses--such as messaging for social change and marketing--helped spur total message growth worldwide by nearly 10 percent in the third quarter, according to VeriSign.
Will consumers slash spending on wireless, TV, and broadband?
Consumers have already begun cutting back their spending. But will they significantly reduce how much they spend on these services?
LogMeIn now rescuing distressed BlackBerrys
The general availability of LogMeIn Rescue+Mobile is marked by support for flaky BlackBerry phones in need of remote repair.
Adobe bringing full-fledged Flash to phones
Powerful new mobile phones will get a full-fledged Flash Player 10 from the company, not just the Lite version. But Flash on the iPhone is still an idea left out in the cold.
BT launches Ribbit platform for developers
Four months after it bought Ribbit, BT is opening the software platform up to developers so they can build innovative telephony services and applications.
Economy dampens Nokia's fourth quarter outlook
Consumers are buying fewer mobile handsets amid the worst economic crisis in a generation, causing Nokia to reduce expectations.
U.K. carrier 3 unveils Facebook phone
Upcoming Inq1 phone, tied to company's Social Mobile initiative, to be optimized for social networking, Windows Live Messenger, Last.fm, and Skype, Hutchinson's 3 says.
'Guitar Hero' mobile: New look, new sound, drums!
The latest mobile Guitar Hero game pulls up a seat for drummers, head-to-head showdowns, and more. See what we think.
Sprint's Nextel nightmare lingers
The wireless operator is being forced to divest some of its Nextel assets as it struggles to get back on track with even more cost cutting.
Smartphones drive demand for Web browsing
Mobile users want full Web access on their smartphones, driving growth in the mobile browser market.
MySpace app for BlackBerry: Is RIM getting hip?
At long last MySpace users get a true mobile app on BlackBerry, but it's another part of the partnership that got us wondering.
Qualcomm designs low-cost PC alternative
Company joining the likes of Microsoft, Intel, and One Laptop Per Child in effort to bring low-cost computers to the developing world.

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