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New Windows Phone 8 features: screenshots, pinch-to-zoom camera, more

Microsoft's upcoming Windows Phone 8 mobile OS will include the ability to capture screenshots and several new camera functions like panorama setting, the company said on stage at today's big Nokia event.

Judge: Oracle owes Google $1.13M in legal fees

The federal judge in the Oracle v. Google trial has ordered that Oracle cough up $1.13 million in court fees after Google prevailed in the case.

Nebula nabs $25M from Comcast, Highland, KPCB, & others to deploy next-gen private clouds

While companies like Amazon and Rackspace mightily tout the power of the public cloud, some large enterprises still aren’t sold. These enterprises like the option of an on-premise private cloud that gives them a bit more control and security.

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Not to be left out, HTC to hold Windows Phone 8 event Sept. 19

September is turning into one crazily crowded month for mobile, with Nokia, Motorola, Amazon, and Apple holding launch events. Now we can add HTC to the list, with a likely Windows Phone 8 event planned for Sept. 19.

NumberFire sees 8X revenue boost for improving your fantasy football team (exclusive)

New York sports analytics startup NumberFire is ready to go for this year's football season with better features and a hunger to be an integral part of the online sports community.

Pirate Bay co-founder will be deported from Cambodia after arrest

After being arrested this past weekend in Cambodia, The Pirate Bay co-founder Gottfrid Svartholm Warg will be deported by Cambodian officials.

Grooveshark once again kicked out of Google Play store

In a strange turn of events, streaming music service Grooveshark has had its Android app removed from the Google Play store just days after Google reinstated the app.

Nokia Lumia 920 and 820 leak shows off Windows Phone 8′s promise

Nokia's new flagship Windows Phone 8 devices, the Lumia 920 and Lumia 820, have reportedly leaked to the web.

HBO reveals streaming-only service — but not in the U.S.

Variety reports that the new "HBO Nordic AB" service will be available in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland starting in mid-October. It will cost less than 10 euros a month.

Spotify chases mass market exposure with gift cards at Target

Streaming music startup Spotify has started offering physical gift cards at Target, a sign the service is serious about obtaining mass market exposure in the vein of iTunes.

Windows Phone 8 likely launching Oct. 29 — will it be too late?

Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 OS will reportedly launch on Oct. 29, just a few days after Windows 8 launches. But with a launch more than a month after the iPhone 5, is Microsoft seriously hurting Windows Phone 8′s potential reach?

Flipboard adds curated video channels

Popular digital magazine app Flipboard has made its first foray into video by adding new "TV" sections chock full of YouTube clips.

Google+ adds restricted posts & admin controls for business users

Google has added business-focused features to its Google+ social network including restricted posts, video Hangout integration with Calendar, and better administrative controls.

Soluto’s ‘Quick Question’ tool makes it easier to bug friends for tech help

PC software maker Soluto has launched a new tool called Quick Question that makes it easier than ever to ask a friend or family member for tech help.

Vimeo integrates with Dropbox for easier video uploads and shares

Video sharing service Vimeo has finally integrated with cloud storage service Dropbox after many requests from the vocal Vimeo community.

ClearSlide nets $28M to give sales teams better presentation tools

Sales communications startup Clearslide has raised $28 million in its second round of funding aimed at opening a New York City office, developing new products, and increasing marketing efforts.

AppFog buys Nodester to bolster Node.js support

Platform-as-a-Service startup AppFog has acquired leading Node.js PaaS Nodester in a move that gives AppFog even greater versatility for the 60,000 developers using its service.

Google reinstates Grooveshark Android app despite legal troubles

Despite being hounded by lawsuits from the biggest U.S. music labels, Google has reinstated popular streaming music service Grooveshark's Android app in the Google Play store.

Practice makes perfect: Japanese simulator virtualizes cooking (video)

A crazy new cooking simulator being developed by the Tokyo Institute of Technology can apparently re-create the feeling of cooking by using a feedback-ready frying pan and numerous sensors.

Microsoft’s SkyDrive app lands on Android

As promised two weeks ago, Microsoft’s SkyDrive cloud storage service has launched on Android and can be downloaded now in the Google Play store.