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Between The Lines Columnist PC Shipment Numbers: A Tale Of Two Spins
By Thomas Claburn
Are PC shipments up or down? That depends on whether your definition of "personal computer" includes tablets.

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BlackBerry Z10: 5 Best Features
After spending more than a week with the BlackBerry Z10 and the BlackBerry 10 OS, I have some opinions on what BlackBerry got right.

SavvisDirect Launches Private Cloud For Enterprise Developers
SavvisDirect AppGrid lets companies test and develop in a private cloud, avoiding the security and control issues that come with working in a public cloud.

Feds Update Cybersecurity Compliance Handbook
The federal government will soon finalize the most comprehensive overhaul to its internal cybersecurity guidelines since its initial release.

Coursera Courses Approved For College Credit
Certification group says five Coursera classes measure up, but universities must decide whether to award formal credit.

5 Social Best Practices From Cisco
Cisco social chief shares advice on listening, engagement and more.

CIO Profiles: Ken Harris Of Shaklee
Hands-on attention from higher-ups key to IT project success, says CIO for natural nutrition company Shaklee.

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FDA Approves RFID Tags For Humans
VeriChip says its RFID chip could save lives and prevent medical mistakes.

BlackBerry Touts 'Record' Z10 Sales
BlackBerry says sales of its Z10 smartphone are off to a strong start in Canada and the U.K., but doesn't offer hard data.

Samsung Galaxy S IV: What To Expect
Samsung's Galaxy S phones have become the closest thing to the mythical "iPhone killer" of Android fans' dreams. Here's a look at the next version's likely features.

 

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Samsung Galaxy S IV: What To Expect
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CES 2013: It's A Wrap!
While some claim CES has lost its luster and big name headliners over the years, the show refuses to be deemed irrelevant. With trends spanning healthcare, mobile and automotive, there was plenty to see.   Watch

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