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Scientists capture mysterious gigantic lightning flashes

Rarely seen or photographed supercharged lightning flashes into outer space.

Inventory optimization saves working capital in tough times

Inventory optimization -- more important than ever -- can preserve working capital in tough times.

Apple tries to ‘pull the wool over’ FCC’s eyes, says iPhone dev

VoiceCentral developer questions Apple's answers to government over App Store practices

Geolocation coming to Twitter and its external applications

The geocoding data will allow the site and its applications to provide new functionality

Mozilla asks EU to reject Microsoft’s Windows 7 browser plan

Microsoft extends Windows 7 Family Pack to Europe

Keeping IE8 in the OS will allow Microsoft to offer a discount for up to three household PCs in October

Why every child needs a GPS cell phone

Overprotective parents are keeping kids indoors. Now technology can set them free.

The opposite of Twitter: new site requires 1,400-character minimum

Mobile software helps student drop 50 pounds

Sensei now offering discounted version of weight loss app on BlackBerry App World

Windows 7 worse on netbook battery life than XP?

Complaints roll in about run times, but one analyst says it's too early to condemn new OS