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Apple hit with $440M in damages in VirnetX patent lawsuit

Judge issues final judgment in legal battle with patent holder that began in 2010.

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<p>The U.S. Supreme Court will review the case, United States v. Microsoft.</p>

US Supreme Court to review Microsoft email privacy case

The court will examine whether US tech firms have to provide data to law enforcement conducting a criminal investigation, even if that data is held overseas.

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<p>Facebook is reportedly looking for employees who have a national security clearance.</p>

Have national security clearance? Facebook wants you

A report from Bloomberg says that the social network wants to hire employees with national security clearance.

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Apple may ditch Touch ID next year, Twitter targets harassment

In today's tech news, Apple is predicted to bring Face ID to all iPhones in 2018, Twitter talks tough on harassment and NASA gets playful in space

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What the heck is a 5G network?

The hype about this important phone network standard is about to become deafening. CNET's Stephen Shankland explains what you need to know.

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Singaporean data disruptor Circles.Life plans regional expansion

The company plans to launch mobile services in Indonesia before the next year and is also planning to enter the Hong Kong market.

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<p>Movies Anywhere puts together some heavy hitters to put your movies in order.</p>

Movies Anywhere: Everything you need to know (FAQ)

The new service links together iTunes, Amazon, Google Play and Vudu, but how does it all work? We've got you covered.

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<p>OK, Google. OK. I give in.</p>

How Google turns your kids into little Google borgs

Commentary: Unlike all the other companies' assistants, Google's doesn't have a name. The result? Constant chanting of the company name.

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RIP Windows Mobile, new Oculus and Kindle

The week's most important tech stories include Microsoft's focus shifting away from Windows Mobile, Facebook's debut of a cheaper Oculus VR headset and Amazon unveiling an new Kindle Oasis.

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<p>Microsoft's new meeting spaces are tree houses.</p>

Microsoft now holds meetings in tree houses

Fresh air, fast Wi-Fi -- what's not to like?

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Facebook wants to feed your face hole

The social network taps into food-ordering services to let you order pickup or delivery, directly from a restaurant's page.

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High-tech baby gear for new parents

Technology has turned these basic baby items into high-tech monitors that help keep your little one safe.

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