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	Lenovo builds global brand as it preps for U.S. smartphone entry China-based Lenovo is on a roll, with the goal of becoming a globally recognized brand in nearly all shapes and sizes of computing hardware, including laptops, servers and smartphones. Read More   WEBCAST: IBM Identify and Minimize Fraud Risks View this IBM webinar to learn about the challenges and opportunities in fraud reduction, waste, and abuse in government programs and agencies. You will learn how IBM Intelligent Investigation Manager (IIM) can help your organization. Learn More. In this Issue Microsoft's hardware chief to move aside, make room for Nokia's Elop 7 hidden dangers of wearable computers Mobile platforms with 8GB memory may be on the way Mt. 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Here are seven worries associated with wearable devices. Read More   Mobile platforms with 8GB memory may be on the way Vendors who have been calling tablets 'the new PCs' can now prove it. The development of 64-bit mobile processors opens the door for more addressable memory and PC-like performance on tablets and smartphones. Read More   Mt. Gox trading halts, website down amid speculation of its closure Trading on major Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox came to a halt on Tuesday and its website was only loading a blank page. Read More   IBM solar energy tech claims to harness power of 2,000 suns IBM is working on an affordable photovoltaic system capable of concentrating solar radiation 2,000 times and converting 80% of the incoming radiation into useful energy. 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