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Google likes like the look of Microsoft multitouch for Web

Microsoft’s proposal to build its unified mouse-pen-multitouch interface technology into Chrome gets a warm reception at Google I/O. [Read more]

Former Groupon CEO shares ‘business wisdom’ through song

Ousted CEO Andrew Mason plans to create a San Francisco-based startup and mentor at Y Combinator. He also says he’s recorded an album of business advice songs.

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Q&A: Nick Carr on 10th anniversary of ‘IT Doesn’t Matter’

Nick Carr rocked the tech world with his controversial essay in the May 2003 issue of the Harvard Business Review, titled “IT Doesn’t Matter.” Carr claimed companies were overspending on IT and that the competitive advantage to be gained by tech investments was shrinking as technology became more commoditized and accessible to everyone. On the 10-year anniversary of the article’s publication, Carr talked with Network World’s Ann Bednarz about what he got right, what he got wrong, and how the piece remains relevant today.

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Intel CEO’s legacy: PC glory, smartphone grief

Today ends the last full week of Paul Otellini’s reign as Intel’s CEO.

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Intel CEO’s legacy: PC glory, smartphone grief

TweetPee: Huggies sends a tweet when baby’s wet

Did you know your little angel’s in need of a diaper change? Then maybe you need to spend more time on Twitter. [Read more]

iMac buyers can now opt for a solid-state drive

For some extra money, consumers can swap out a conventional disk drive for some fast flash storage.

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iMac buyers can now opt for a solid-state drive

Legal online poker site goes live — for Nevada residents

The site will allow players to hit the virtual poker tables, as long as they’re 21 years of age or older. [Read more]

Smartphones banned? Not in this primary-school class

As part of the We Learn mobile-education project, students at Singapore’s Nan Chiau Primary School finish assignments and submit homework using 3G-enabled Windows phones. [Read more]

Belkin Thunderbolt Express Dock now available for $300

Belkin adds to the ever-growing list of Thunderbolt docks with its long-awaited Express Dock. [Read more]

Man allegedly put GPS on woman’s car before burglary

A Kansas man stands accused of burglary. The owner of one home believes he used a very simple method of determining when she and her son were home — a GPS device on their cars

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