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October 19

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Tip: Upcoming Kindle Fire a good big-screen option Kim Komando answers questions on consumer technology. Flu-proof your tech gadgets Cleaning your gadgets is a great defense against the flu. Here are a few general tips before you start cleaning. Microsoft's profits fall as PC sales stumble Microsoft reports lower profits, looks to Windows 8 as key to rejuvenating PC demand ADVERTISEMENT

More HEADLINES money Google earnings miss expectations, shares drop 8% Analysts can't recall a time when a company's earnings became available during the middle of a trading session. tech Google launches $249 Chromebook Laptop weighs under 2.5 pounds and is 0.8 inches thick. tech Apple loses U.K. appeal on tablet design Court says Samsung Galaxy tablet is 'not as cool' as iPad. business Sprint buys majority control of Clearwire Four days after Japan's Softbank buys 70% of Sprint for $20B, Sprint adds $100M to Clearwire stake, now over 50%. columnist Talking Your Tech: Pandora founder is a Ben Folds fan Tim Westergren talks about his go-to channels and music discovery. news Reviewed.com's Guide to Near Field Communication Leave your wallet at home with this emerging technology for your mobile devices. tech Despite big fine, Samsung shows assertive stance Samsung Electronics is pursuing more aggressive marketing as its leadership in the Android market grows.   See More on USATODAY.com

LATEST GALLERIES   The Week in Space Gallery A Falcon 9 rocket, carrying a space capsule loaded with supplies for the International Space Station, blasts off Sunday from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.   The Day In Pictures Gallery A man holds a child behind clothes drying on a line near the Ganges River on Oct. 18 in Allahabad, India.

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