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Barack Obama uses a Microsoft Zune

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How will UK leaders react to a terrorist attack in the age of social networking?

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New domain bids to be net phone book

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Bono left (RED)-faced

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TechMeme takes an 'old tech' approach

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Behold Nokia's touchscreen N97
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Nokia has taken a gamble by unveiling its strongest competitor to mobiles such as the iPhone and G1, months ahead of its availability in stores.
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