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As Chief Technology Officer Leaves White House, Industry Looks for Signals

When President Obama appointed Aneesh Chopra as the first federal chief technology officer in 2009, it was seen as the beginning of a new era in the government’s relationship with technology. Now, with Chopra’s departure, the tech industry will be watching intently for the signal Obama sends when he fills the position.

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Apple to Open Stores at Target: Report

CUPERTINO, Calif. (TheStreet) -- Apple is looking to open a store-within-a-store presence at more than two dozen branches of Target, according to a media report. Citing a source familiar with Apple's plans, the Apple Insider Web site reports that the tech giant plans to operate Apple-branded areas within 25 Target stores by the end of this year.

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Apple Needs to Release a Cheaper iPhone

Will Apple release a cheaper iPhone? The iPhone is at a crossroads. It's been four years since Apple first released its super-duper-wonderphone, and you don't have to be a fanboy to appreciate how thoroughly this single gadget has upended the tech industry.

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Apple employee charged for selling secrets: WSJ

An Apple employee has been charged with selling secrets to Asian suppliers of the tech giant in exchange for at least one million dollars in kickbacks, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday.

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