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Microsoft, Google team with MediaTek in smartphone push

02/09/2010 - Microsoft and Google have turned to Taiwanese chipset vendor MediaTek to boost their traction in smartphones aimed at China and other emerging markets. More

Toyota to recall Prius hybrids over ABS software

02/09/2010 - Toyota plans to recall around 400,000 of its Prius hybrid cars to replace software that controls the antilock braking system (ABS), the auto maker said Tuesday. More

Google now taking user phone calls about Nexus One

02/09/2010 - That was fast. Just one week after Google posted an advertisement for a phone support program manager, the company is offering telephone support for Nexus One customers -- but will only answer questions about the status of their phone orders and shipments. More

Windows 7 Just Being Honest About Battery Life

02/09/2010 - Last week I wrote about reports that some Windows 7 users are experiencing anomalies with battery life, or at least how Windows 7 reports remaining battery life. The issue seemed worthy of exploring, but not big enough to cause any significant damage to Microsoft's flagship desktop operating system. More