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Operators lay groundwork for global LTE roaming

Verizon plans to offer LTE roaming in several countries early next year, with other operators also planning to roll out the service

LinkedIn sharpens search engine feature

The changes are designed to make it easier for members to find information about jobs, groups, companies and other professionals

Windows 8 Update: 50k apps now in Windows Store

Also: Windows RT gets dissed, iPads beware Windows 8

Mobile’s browser usage share jumps 26% in three months

Safari is the biggest beneficiary, making Apple's browser punch over its desktop weight

Dell confirms bids from Blackstone, Icahn group

Blackstone and a group led by investor Carl Icahn have submitted bids

Apple acquires mapping apps startup WiFiSlam

Apple is late to the indoor mapping market but the acquisition is sensible and could bring them up to speed, analysts said

Apple clarifies warranty policy in China amid state-press criticism

Criticism came after China's state-run CCTV network aired a segment on Apple's warranty policies

Efficiency on the rise as BYOD expands at Intel

Emerging tech keeps cities running

Computer science enrollments rise 29% in 2011-12