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  • Microsoft cuts skip Australia

    Australia appears to have largely escaped the Microsoft job cuts announced overnight, with just a single worker losing their spot.

  • Lenovo looking for acquisitions

    China-based PC and gadget manufacturer Lenovo on Thursday confirmed that it was talking to "independent third parties" about potential acquisitions and investments.

  • Nokia unveils touch-screen N97

    Nokia has unveiled its first touchscreen N-Series handset, the N97, during its Nokia World 2008 event in Barcelona.

  • Apple's Snow Leopard due early 2009

    Apple's OS X Snow Leopard may be on tap for the start of the new year, slightly earlier than expected.

  • iPhone now most popular US phone

    Apple's iPhone 3G topped the US sales charts in the third quarter, according to market research group NPD.

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  • Microsoft to try again for Yahoo or for Facebook?

    With Yahoo apparently off the table, what's Microsoft's back-up plan? Try again for Yahoo or go for a new target?

  • Yang guards Yahoo's gates, but he's no Bill

    Friday's New York Post writes that an independent group of Yahoo board members believes Yahoo CEO Jerry Yang may be letting emotions trump his better judgment; and that's why he's opposed to accepting Microsoft's buyout offer.

  • Can Yahoo do content?

    The Web portal's plan to become a major Internet content player is treading water, despite its Hollywood credentials.

  • Can there be another Google?

    While Wall Street clamours for a piece of the search king, start-ups are trying to fill in the technology niches.

  • Why Google hired Vint Cerf

    The Internet pioneer has big ideas for Google Earth and mobile phones. He's also got his eyes on outer space.

Reviews (32)

  • Apple updates desktop lines

    Apple today released new Mac Minis, iMacs and Mac Pros, refreshing some of its oldest products. Time capsule and AirPort Extreme were also updated.

  • Apple MacBook Air (1.86GHz, Nvidia GeForce 9400M)

    If you weren't a fan of the previous MacBook Air, nothing will change your mind here. We can only hope the next revision is a little more feature-laden.

  • First Take: Google Talk

    With an interface that lacks ads but is also short on features, this early Google Talk beta serves Gmail users who want to chat via text or voice.

  • Apple iPod (20GB, fourth generation)

    Apple's newest iPod gets a makeover, adds some evolutionary upgrades, and delivers more bang for the buck. But are these changes enough to make a big splash?

  • Apple unveils smaller iPod, new software

    Apple chief executive officer Steve Jobs kicked off Macworld Expo on Tuesday in the U.S. by announcing a smaller iPod music player, new multimedia software and an update to Microsoft's Office package.

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