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But they do at least prove that Chromebooks aren't a failure. People are actually buying them Share: | Windows Phone Update Named When Mango ships in September, it will be called Windows 7.5. Can you sleep better now? Share: | Do We Value Convenience Over Security? New survey finds users engage in actions online they know are unsafe. Share: | What Google+ Business Profiles Really Need There's one big feature that Google+ (and Facebook) should integrate into profiles for businesses. Share: | What Is Cloud.com Worth? Citrix Systems this week bought Cloud.com, a 70 employee start-up that makes cloud infrastructure software. Share: | LG Optimus Pro and Optimus Net Target Social Networkers LG's new phones are designed for social networking. Share: | ITC Ruling Threatens Future of Android An ITC judge has determined that HTC Android devices violate at least two Apple patents--threatening the future of HTC Android devices, and possibly the Android OS itself. 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