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Today's Top Picks   Microsoft's Windows Phone 7: Perception hurdles and the tablet angle Microsoft launched its Windows Phone 7 with plans to give the smartphone a fresh start. The big question is whether consumers want a fresh start. Also: Latest from Windows Phone 7 event and images of Windows Phone 7 and its new phones. READ FULL STORY   Recommended Small Business Report: Protecting Endpoints by Thinking Outside the Box Looking to secure your network endpoints from web-based threats and vulnerabilities? Your best solution just might come from lesser-known providers.   R&D: Short-term focus, cynicism hampers us Instead of questioning what Google gets out of creating an automated car perhaps we should clap and ponder the possibilities. READ FULL STORY   Why personal telepresence will fail: it ain't the price Personal telepresence systems will fail to take hold due to self-consciousness and a desire for privacy. 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READ FULL STORY Want more? Sign up for SmartPlanet's daily newsletter   Hot Topic Spotlight   Microsoft's Windows Phone 7: Perception hurdles and the tablet angle Microsoft launched its Windows Phone 7 with plans to give the smartphone a fresh start. The big question is whether consumers want a fresh start. Also: The Windows Phone 7 tablet could be a... READ FULL STORY More talked-about posts: Ubuntu 10.10 'Maverick Meerkat' released: What's new (and improved)? New book documents motivations for living off-the-grid Featured Photo Gallery   An inside look at Windows Phone 7 and its first phones (images) Microsoft is hosting in New York City a grand unveiling the first bath of Windows Phone 7 hardware that is promised before Christmas VIEW THE GALLERY More photo galleries: Ubuntu 10.10 'Maverick Meerkat' released: What's new (and improved)? 10 concept cars that got lost in translation (photos) Featured Product Coverage   Windows Phone 7: Microsoft applies lessons learned from Apple and Google Today we see a broad spectrum of Windows Phone 7 devices revealed and it gives you a chance to see how Microsoft is applying lessons learned from the hottest mobile... READ FULL STORY More product coverage: T-Mobile unveils the HTC HD7 and Dell Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 devices T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Tab may cost $399 with contract Like gadgets? 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