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		Next-gen touchpads respond to pressure 10.14.2012 1:45 PM Researchers at the User Interface Software Technology conference demonstrated unique projects that took advantage of a new, pressure-sensitive Synaptics "forcepad" that could debut in ultrabooks as soon as next year.

		A Windows 8 pricing FAQ: What we know, so far 10.15.2012 10:45 AM Microsoft and its retail partners revealed a few more details about Windows 8 pricing, clarifying what the Redmond, Wash., developer has purposefully left muddy in the months leading up to its release next week. We try to answer the most-pressing questions.

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		Microsoft launches Xbox Music: What you need to know 10.14.2012 9:00 PM Microsoft is kicking it up a notch with the new Xbox music service, but the company will need to greatly expand device and OS support to capture significant market share.

		Adobe ships Acrobat XI featuring new cloud services 10.14.2012 9:01 PM New version of Acrobat touts increased integration with cloud services such as Adobe EchoSign for electronic signatures and FormsCentral for forms creation and data collection.

		Report: Softbank deal to buy 70 percent stake in Sprint to be announced Monday 10.14.2012 11:00 PM Softbank will acquire a 70 percent stake in Sprint Nextel, with the boards of both companies agreeing to the deal, which will be announced Monday, according to CNBC.

		Review: iPod nano (7th generation) combines the best of its predecessors 10.15.2012 3:00 AM With the seventh generation of the iPod nano, Apple has taken the best of the previous two generations and combined them into an iOS-inspired player that for many people will be the best nano yet.

		How to change your DSLR lens the right way 10.15.2012 3:00 AM Here's how to change the lens while keeping your mirror, sensor, and lens clean and safe.

		Toshiba Satellite R945-P440 review: Sturdy and so-so 10.15.2012 3:30 AM The S945-P440 is a mediocre all-purpose laptop that might make a good family machine.

		The Windows 8 UI: How do interface and usability experts rate all the changes? 10.15.2012 3:30 AM The Windows 8 user interface has received significant criticism for being unintuitive and difficult to navigate. Are the barbs legit, or do long-time Windows users just hate change? We asked usability experts for answers.

		Is all your gear Windows 8 compatible? 10.15.2012 3:30 AM Some notebooks and peripherals are Windows 8-challenged. Here's the 411 on what plays nice with the new OS.

		Acer adds two new all-in-One PCs to Windows 8 lineup 10.15.2012 5:20 AM Acer on Monday announced several additions to its Windows 8 device lineup including two new all-in-one PC models and two touch-ready high definition monitors.

		Logitech's illuminated Windows 8 keyboard connects to 3 devices at once 10.15.2012 6:24 AM Logitech has introduced the Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810, which lets you connect to as many as three devices simultaneously. It also glows as your hands approach the keys, but apparently runs only with Windows 8.