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Where Samsung's true battle lies in 2015: Emerging markets

The Korean electronics giant isn't giving up on high-end smartphones, but it needs to figure out how to fend off competition from companies producing cheaper devices.

Microsoft's karmic gaffe is 'opening up the conversation'

CEO Satya Nadella's comment that female employees should trust in karma opened Microsoft's eyes to unconscious bias.

With Windows 10, a new Microsoft browser?

The software giant is planning to roll out a new browser when it debuts Windows 10, according to sources. But IE isn't going completely away.

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Tunity streams TV audio to your smartphone

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Tech to expect in 2015

2014 was the year of big smartphones, drones, 3D printing and security hacks. So what will next year bring? CNET's KaraTsuboi gazes into the tech crystal ball and reports on some of the innovative trends and gadgets you can expect to hit the market in 2015.
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What to buy: Sound bar or home-theater-in-a-box system?

Sound bars take up less space and have fewer wires, but don't sound as good as home-theater-in-a-box systems, says the Audiophiliac.
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Where Samsung's true battle lies in 2015: Emerging markets

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Microsoft's karmic gaffe is 'opening up the conversation'

CEO Satya Nadella's comment that female employees should trust in karma opened Microsoft's eyes to unconscious bias.
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iPhone 7: Most-wanted features

With the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus in the rear-view mirror now, it's time to look ahead and put in our upgrade requests for the next iPhone, whether it's called the iPhone 6S or iPhone 7.
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10 tips for organizing your Gmail

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LG Ultra HD 4K LCD TVs at CES 2015: ColorPrime time

LG is touting its ColorPrime branding on its 2015 lineup of 4K LCD TVs, which includes models with Quantum Dot and others with Wide Color LED technology.
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Mota Wireless Charger for GoPro simplifies powering up

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