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Technically Incorrect
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Microsoft
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Wireless
Windows Mobile loses nearly a third of market shareSmartphones that use Apple's, Research In Motion's, and Google's operating systems are draining Microsoft's mobile market share.
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A new workout for the Wii
The Social
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The Space Shot
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The Cheapskate
Killer deals on BlackBerry, Droid, and Palm PixiMake $100 on a BlackBerry, score a Motorola Droid for $120, or scoop up a pixie-cute Palm Pixi for 25 bucks. As always, however, plan on a two-year stint with the carrier.
Green Tech
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