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Windows Phone: Skype app 'coming soon'

Windows Phones will feature a Skype app "soon," according to a Skype executive. But Windows Phone owners may have to wait several months for the feature.
'Occupy Nigeria' emerges ahead of mass strike

Talking of '1 percent cabals,' opponents of Nigeria's government are angry about its removal of a fuel subsidy and its weak response to ongoing attacks by a radical Islamist sect.
RIM stock climbs on whispers of a takeover

RIM stock is up this week. But is a Nokia and Microsoft takeover actually likely? RIM stock holder sure hope so.
Tech stocks fall on weak Oracle earnings

Tech stocks fall after software giant Oracle says it's struggling to close deals. IBM and other tech stocks fall, too, while broader market is flat.
Research in Motion stock hits 8-year low. BlackBerry users leaving.

Research in Motion stock falls after company delays arrival of new phones next year. But the real problem for Research in Motion stock: Loyal BlackBerry users are jumping to other smartphones.
Stock market down 3 percent for the week

After an early rally, the Dow fell 2.42 points Friday to close at 11866 as worries resurfaced about a breakup of the Euro
Alec Baldwin kicked off plane. Are game-playing fliers a safety risk?

Refusal to turn off a cellphone got actor Alec Baldwin kicked off plane on Tuesday. American Airlines, which did the deed, noted his disruptive behavior. Others say there's a reason for the protocol on shutting off 'electronic devices.'
Cover Story Mexico drug war casualty: Citizenry suffers post-traumatic stress

Outwardly, life seems normal; but as drug war kidnappings, extortion, and violence brush closer to the average citizen, experts say, the mental terrain looks like post-traumatic stress.
iPhone temporarily bests Android, at least in the UK

The iPhone had a huge October in England, roundly defeating Google's Android operating system.
QR codes 101: What those squiggles do

Quick Response (QR) codes link consumers to websites fast. Here's how to use them, and why you'd want to.
Android remains top target for malware: report

The Android operating system is under assault. By comparison, Apple's iOS is in pretty good shape.
BlackBerry Playbook 2.0 delayed, no new Messenger app

BlackBerry Playbook delay in operating system is likely to anger users already peeved by recent outages at RIM. New BlackBerry Playbook update won't include BlackBerry Messenger app.
Android Ice Cream Sandwich: As tasty as we hoped?

Google took the wraps off Android Ice Cream Sandwich this week. How will stand up to iOS 5 and Microsoft's Mango?
BlackBerry BBX platform introduced by RIM

The BlackBerry BBX will appear on RIM phones and tablets beginning in 2012, RIM reps said Tuesday.
After BlackBerry outage, RIM offers $100 app bundle

BlackBerry users affected by last week's network problems are eligible for a bunch of free BlackBerry apps, RIM announced Monday.
BlackBerry users have been 'let down,' RIM exec says

A three-day BlackBerry data outage has come to an end. On Thursday, RIM founder Mike Lazaridis took to the Web to apologize to users.
Dow sinks, but tech stocks rally

The Dow Jones industrial average fell 40 points to close at 11478, but an afternoon rally in technology stocks trimmed some of the market's losses.
In India, a phone app to fight rape

The phone app "Fight Back" will be launched in Delhi, India, and will send out a text message with a GPS location to up to five people, including police, and as a post on Facebook and Twitter.
RIM says service improving after Blackberry outage

RIM repairs failed switches that caused Blackberry outage. But RIM continues to monitor service to avoid repeat.
iMessage may help you choose a carrier, save money

iMessage is Apple's new text message app that could reduce your text message bill to $0.00 - something you may want to think about before signing a new two-year cellphone contract.
Blackberry outages reach US and Canada Wednesday (video)

Service outages affecting Blackberry users have reached the US and Canada on Wednesday. Blackberry users in Europe, Latin America, and other parts of the world are experiencing a third day of problems.
Stocks rise on hopes for European banks

The Dow rose 131 points to close at 10939 as officials made moves to support Europe's struggling banks
iPhone update debuts Tuesday. Why not get cash for your old iPhone?

The iPhone 5 – or maybe iPhone 4S – will emerge at Apple's special unveiling Tuesday. If you're thinking about getting the latest iPhone, you might as well earn some money off your aging model.
Stocks push higher for fourth straight day

The Dow rose 186.45 points to close at 11,433.18. The S&P rose 20.43 points to 1,209.11, and the Nasdaq rose 34.53 points to 2,607.07.
When can you eavesdrop on police? Chicago case exposes legal gray area.

Illinois state law prohibits secretly recording conversations with police – or anyone else. But a woman was acquitted of the charges because she said she was exposing criminal behavior.