Phil Spencer on Xbox One 'always-on' debacle
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SFO tech aims to meet runway safety standards
In on order to meet a federal directive, the airport will close two runways this summer to install a special concrete material that will bring runaway aircraft quickly to a stop.
Pictures: Behind the safety tech at SFO
Microsoft revises privacy policy in wake of Hotmail search case
Blowback in handling of corporate espionage case forces Microsoft to promise stronger policies protecting privacy of Hotmail account holders.
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