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  Thursday, November 01, 2012
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MUST READ
CIO Columnist Hurricane Sandy: Government Data Tools Assist
By J. Nicholas Hoover
Federal, state, and local information technology and data are on the case in the ongoing recovery from Hurricane Sandy.

FBI Expands Cybercrime Division
Federal Bureau of Investigation will hire computer scientists, build new tools and boost collaboration to help catch malicious hackers.

Stimulus Funds First, Layoffs Second?
CRN's investigation into how tech companies used Recovery Act funds yielded some unsettling results. Watch this Valley View video for the details.

California Targets Mobile Apps For Missing Privacy Policies
Mobile app developers that don't post conspicuous online and in-app privacy policies will face $2,500 fine per download.

Huawei Hits Back At U.S. Security Investigation
Executive dismisses U.S. report tying Huawei to security threats, saying it's a case of "Americans being Americans."

4G World: The Need For More Spectrum
The wireless industry may run out of spectrum in three years, and it needs government help to find more to realize the promise of mobile broadband.

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MOST POPULAR NEWS
8 Cool Windows 8 Tablets
As Microsoft and its hardware partners produce Windows 8 devices in droves, here's a look at some of the more noteworthy launches.

10 Wearable Health Tech Devices To Watch
Wearable medical technology is becoming a hot commodity. As these devices come to market, they have the potential to help both patients and clinicians monitor vital signs and symptoms.

Google Gmail Learns New Tricks
Revised Gmail interface makes it easier to write messages.

Windows 8 Vs. Windows RT: 8 Key Differences
With the introduction of Windows 8 and Windows RT, Microsoft splits its flagship OS into two distinct flavors. Examine the most important contrasts.

Windows 8 Upgrade: No Touch, No Good
BYTE's Chris Spera has been using Windows 8 since the first preview version. There's a lot to like about it on the new touch PCs and tablets, but upgrading Windows on your old non-touch PC to the new OS isn't worth the trouble.
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