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FDA defends its monitoring of whistleblowers’ email

Official says agency perused private email accounts of workers while investigating leaks of confidential information

Wall Street Beat: Earnings, spending forecasts highlight tech sector strength

Economic uncertainty still casts a shadow on IT spending, however

FAQ: Windows on ARM explained

Microsoft spells out some details of WOA, it's 'touch-first,' tablet-oriented OS

Most social net users are kind, Pew survey finds

While users see some bad behavior, most report positive experiences on Facebook, other sites

“Virginia is for drones?”

Senators want unmanned aircraft testing center in Mid-Atlantic States

Blogger exposes major Google Wallet security flaw

Google vows to fix hole in prepaid card system

Chinese expected to brush off real name registration for Twitter-like sites

Beijing has given a March deadline for all microblog websites to require users to register with their real name identities

Stoke gateway could ramp up carriers’ Wi-Fi offerings

The Wi-Fi Exchange from Stoke is designed to make it easier for mobile operators to connect users with Wi-Fi networks

Windows 8 on ARM, dubbed WOA, to include Office apps for tablets

Many want the PowerPoint and Excel apps they are used to on the desktop

Activists Target Apple, Deliver Petitions to Seek Labor Reform