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10 tech patents that should have been rejected

Google's 'conversational search' stinks: But it's destined to change search forever

What we still don't know about the Xbox One

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May 23, 2013
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10 tech patents that should have been rejected

Patents are supposed to protect innovation, but some seem better designed to create confusion -- or lawsuits.

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1. Google's 'conversational search' stinks: But it's destined to change search forever

2. What we still don't know about the Xbox One

3. French police end missing persons searches, suggest using Facebook instead

4. Personal branding: Yes, you have to do it. Here's how.

5. Google engineer bashes Microsoft's handling of security researchers, discloses Windows zero-day

6. Tech hotshots: The rise of the dataviz expert

7. Despite stress, long hours, 81% of IT pros would recommend an IT career: survey

8. Think your Skype messages are secure? Nope, microsoft is reading Skype messages

9. Android Studio First look: It eclipses Eclipse

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Google's 'conversational search' stinks: But it's destined to change search forever

You want to have horrible conversation? Try asking Google Search a question. Still, you'll want to mark this day in your calendar, because it will be the first time you ever had a conversation with a search engine. READ MORE

What we still don't know about the Xbox One

Tuesday's Xbox One reveal answered some questions but also left us uncertain about a number of key topics. Microsoft seems less than concerned that they've left so many potential customers rather confused. READ MORE

French police end missing persons searches, suggest using Facebook instead

The latest victim of disruption by Internet technologies is a veteran of World War I: the missing persons search. READ MORE

Personal branding: Yes, you have to do it. Here's how.

Whether you're a job seeker or just looking to grow professionally, creating an impressive and meaningful personal brand is the best place to start. READ MORE

Google engineer bashes Microsoft's handling of security researchers, discloses Windows zero-day

A Google security engineer accused Microsoft of treating outside researchers with "great hostility" days before posting details of an unpatched vulnerability in Windows that could be used to crash PCs or gain additional access rights. READ MORE

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Tech hotshots: The rise of the dataviz expert

As analytics become more ingrained in corporations, data visualizers are the new go-to experts in demand -- but do they work for IT or give IT its marching orders? READ MORE

Despite stress, long hours, 81% of IT pros would recommend an IT career: survey

Most IT pros are satisfied with their demanding jobs, according to new survey data. Ninety-five percent are proud they chose IT as a career, and 81% would do it all over again given the chance, reports TEKsystems, which offers IT staffing and talent management services. READ MORE

Think your Skype messages are secure? Nope, microsoft is reading Skype messages

Microsoft has been caught accessing Skype messages that are supposedly encrypted. READ MORE

Android Studio First look: It eclipses Eclipse

Google's new Android development environment pairs rich layout and build capabilities with IntelliJ IDEA's famous ease. READ MORE

BOOK GIVEAWAY: Win a copy of 'Practical Object-Oriented Design in Ruby'

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