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Here s what s on the Wednesday menu.

Apple to roll out a fix for a serious Mac OS X bug as soon as possible, the Guardian reports. The DYLD bug allows a program to run as though it has administrator access without needing to ask the user to input their password.

Speaking of security, Samsung promises once-a-month updates for its Android mobile devices.

Silver Lake is investing $1 billion in Motorola Solutions, which has failed to find a buyer. It s one of Silver Lake s biggest bets.

Tom Siebel s new Siebel Energy Institute announces first grants in effort to improve the smart grid.

Yet another YouTube star is complaining about  freebooting, the theft of YouTube videos that then show up on Facebook, and wants Facebook to do something about it. (Previously on SiliconBeat)

China to set up physical police units at major Internet companies. The Wall Street Journal says it s not clear whether the cyber cops would also be stationed at international Internet companies.

ICYMI: The FDA has approved the first 3-D printed pill. Spritam helps control seizures.

John McAfee arrested in Tennessee over the weekend for DUI and handgun possession.

 

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