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RIM Debuts BlackBerry Curve: Five Reasons RIM Might Die

Mike Lazaridis, president and co-CEO of Research in Motion
HP's TouchPad could touch Apple's iPad, but BlackBerry maker Research in Motion still thinks its smartphones can touch Apple's iPhone. Never mind that the iPhone keeps leaving the BlackBerry, the original hit smartphone, behind. RIM keeps trying. Tuesday, RIM announced three new BlackBerry smartphones, including the all-new BlackBerry Curve 9350, BlackBerry Curve 9360, and BlackBerry Curve 9370.
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Why You Should Avoid the HP TouchPad (Even at $99)

HP is 'reinventing' itself, shedding its PC division and the division responsible for its TouchPad tablet -- the would-be iPad contender -- but that means it can now be yours for $99. So should you run out and get one?
The Research in Motion headquarters in Waterloo

RIM Upgraded at Jefferies

Jefferies & Co. upgraded its rating on shares of Research In Motion Ltd. (NASDAQ: RIMM) to hold from underperform and raised its price target to $25 from $22.
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Flash Mobs: Is Technology to Blame?

The increase of violent flash mobs in the United States is proving that technology is a double-edged sword. Mass communication and social networking are connecting people across the world, but sometimes to the detriment of society.
RIM's Blackberry Bold 9900 Hits T-Mobile

RIM's Blackberry Bold 9900 on T-Mobile to Hit Market

Research In Motion?s Blackberry OS 7 powered Blackberry Bold 9900, T-Mobile?s first 4G-enabled Blackberry, will hit the shelves on Aug. 31 with the carrier already offering pre-orders for its business customers.
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Flash Mobs: 5 Things to Know

Flash mobs are increasing -- and becoming increasingly dangerous and frightening. Why is this phenomenon happening, and how can it be stopped?
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Mobile Payments 101: 'Just the Basics'

A mobile payment is "any payment" for goods and services that is initiated from a smartphone or similar device. Mobile payments can be broken down into two main types: remote payments or proximity payments.
Man has his picture taken in front of Google Inc. headquarters in Mountain View

Google-Motorola Deal: Implications on Smartphone Sector

Google Inc. has agreed to buy Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. for $12.5 billion or $40 a share in cash to defend its Android ecosystem. Rising IP threats to Android from Microsoft Corp. and Apple Inc. were the primary driver of the acquisition, RBC Capital Markets said.

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