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Prices, angry OEMs bode ill for Windows 8 devices, analyst says

Microsoft needs to set low prices for its upcoming Windows 8 Surface PCs analyst firm Canalys says.

Hackers increasingly aim for cross-platform vulnerabilities

A Microsoft security researcher says malware makers seek 'economies of scale'

Google acquires social media marketing firm Wildfire

Wildfire helps companies manage their social media campaigns

Apple, Samsung both claim innovator status in opening of patent trial

Both companies lined up arguments they will present on dueling patent claims that touch on the iPhone and iPad

Cisco at forefront of video growth

Infrastructure and set-top boxes boosted by "TV Everywhere"

Verizon Wireless to pay fine for allegedly blocking tethering apps

Verizon agrees to pay the FCC $1.25 million after Free Press brought a complaint against the company

Can Big Data Help Universities Tackle Security, BYOD?

Touch-centric Windows 8 without mouse and keyboard leaves a lot behind

Microsoft mice and keyboards may be a necessary evil

Hospital networks take key role in health care as IT makes further clincial advances

Hospital CIOs stress the need for constant wireless connectivity, but wired networks also have a role in health IT

Mobile malware cases nearly triple in first half of 2012, says NetQin

In June, 3.7 million phones became infected with malware