Patent and trademark filings lend credence to rumors and anonymous reports that Apple set to debut iPhone in January.

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Xbox users to get a host of new goodies for Halloween...

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Europeans once again get the shaft...

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Former Microsoft technology evengelist and now podcasting expert Robert Scoble has criticized the company's Zune player in his blog, pointing to the media player's lack of appeal to the technology-driven early adopters that often determine new electronics' long-term success.

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1. Computer cracker Kevin Mitnick spent five years in jail for breaking into computers. What is his job now? A. Member of Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board B. Republican congressman sponsoring bills to protect computers C. Computer security specialist

2. Microsoft is bringing out a music player to compete with the iPod. What is it called? A. MS-Pod B. Zune C. Dull-Pod

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Speculation is mounting that Apple will release a long-awaited "iPhone" as earlier as January after it emerged the technology company has filed a patent for a speech recognition system.

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You can forget one-stop shopping in this ever-changing and often confusing realm. Now, even more paired-off products are coming.

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Difusi Corporation, known for its iPod™ and Mac accessories, is introducing its exotica line of very high quality, European styled cases for iPod, Mac & PC Notebook and soon cell phone and Microsoft Zune MP3 Players. Holders featuring a selection of genuine Ostrich, Camel, Snake, Lamb Shearling and Alligator leather exteriors and Fine smooth lambskin interiors that beautifully integrate luxury

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Looks like there's a new -- albeit limited edition -- color Zune on the (auction) block: red.

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As Microsoft Corp approaches what will be an important year of product launches, the company is still managing to grow in double digits without Vista, Zune or the next version of Office in its catalog.

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