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Microsoft unveils new answer to Gmail with Outlook.com

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Goodbye, Hotmail. Hello, Outlook.com

Microsoft's flagship mail service for consumers gets a new name and a "modern" Metro-style interface. Here's how to sign up for a preview and what to expect. Read more

First look: Microsoft's newest email client Outlook.com

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Verizon to pay $1.25M FCC fine; forced to allow tethering apps

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Apple marketing chief takes to the stand, briefly

Judge chides Samsung for handing nixed evidence to media

Apple designer describes company's 'kitchen table' in testimony

Sony Tablet S successor to cost at least $450, report says

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[TechRepublic] Find the right data plan for your needs

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Find the right data plan for your individual needs

What's the best data plan for your smartphone? Take a look at some findings, and then share your opinion in the discussion thread. Read more

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10 reasons I want a Windows Phone 8 device

If you've been reluctant to embrace a Windows Phone because of its shortcomings, this list of Windows Phone 8 improvements might sway you. Read more

Future iPhones, iPads could include fingerprint scanner

Apple's acquisition of AuthenTec could mean future iPhone and iPads will have fingerprint scanners, be more enterprise-friendly. Read more

iTunes: Apple's iCloud front end? Six ways it must improve

If iTunes is to deliver as Apple's front end to its iCloud and content ecosystem, it will have to change - or fall behind its rivals. Read more

Windows Phone 7: using ListBoxes with Style

Adding a button to the end of a ListBox in Windows Phone 7 is a little more complicated than expected. Read more

ARC simplifies iOS memory management

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Why I am addicted to mobile tech

My name is James, and I am addicted to mobile technology. The thought of doing without my smartphone, tablet, notebook, and tablet for more than a short period makes me break out in a cold sweat. I admit my addiction readily, but you may not know the reason behind it. Read more

iPhone 5 and iPad Mini to be unveiled September 12: rumor

It's no surprise that Apple has a new iPhone in the works, but the iPad Mini is a far more speculative. Read more

Windows 8-ready hardware from Microsoft

If you're looking forward to Windows 8, you might be interested in the new, updated hardware aimed at the upcoming platform. Read more

Court filing: iPhone is a gross margins powerhouse

While PC OEMs have to struggle with single-digit gross margins, Apple pulled in gross margins of around 50 percent on U.S. iPhone sales between April 2010 and March 2012. Read more

Apple, Samsung on trial: Who's judging?

The high-profile case has begun - but who is going to judge the two technology giants? Read more


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On-demand Webcast: What is Virtualization Technology and Why You Should Care (VMware)

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[TechRepublic] Pre-made or roll your own libraries? Take our poll

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Poll: Do you prefer pre-made or roll your own libraries?

Developer Justin James uses pre-made libraries when possible to save time and effort. Do you prefer pre-made or roll your own libraries, or perhaps a little of both? Read more

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