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Five reasons why legislation to limit outsourcing fails

Outsourcers can adapt to laws looking to cut H-1B use; trade and exports are key economic issues for state, federal leaders

Apple expands patent war with Nokia to U.K.

Counters with newest maneuver in year-long infringement claims against iPhone

Semiconductor revenue forecast gets a trim

Mounting inventories, slowing consumer demand nick expectations, iSuppli says

Microsoft: Windows Phone 7 will turn us into a mobile contender

Android texting app requires no hands

StartTalking, free from AdelaVoice, lets users speak an SMS and send it without touching anything

IPass now supports Android for Wi-Fi connections globally

Service will eventually be extended to other mobile platforms

In Schmidt’s vision, Google will search before you even ask

Autonomous search could come in handy but is certain to raise privacy concerns

Astronomers discover planet that could support life

NASA, NSF-funded research spots planet that could sustain life

How does e-mail stack up against snail-mail

Of course, you don't need to put postage on e-mail

Avaya working with Skype to slash call costs

Avaya platforms will manage, control Skype Connect services