Rumor: Apple partnering with Target to open 25 mini-stores
Apple is rumored to be planning to latch on to Target by opening up 25 new mini-stores within certain locations.
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London to set up Europe’s largest free Wi-Fi network for 2012 Olympics
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Microsoft awarded patent for DVR on gaming consoles
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Google launches hub for tracking 2012 election info
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British military updating war simulators to keep up with Xbox games
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