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NewsFactor - Like a boxer trying to regain the momentum after a volley of body blows, Toshiba is making efforts to rally the HD high-definition DVD alliance. In the past few days, it has dropped the regular price on several HD players, continued a promotion of free movies, and reportedly will increase its marketing campaign.

Microsoft to buy Web-comparison shopping sites (AP)

Microsoft to buy ciao.com price comparison firm (Reuters)

Nintendo lifts profit, shares soar (Reuters)

How to Buy a Mini-laptop (PC World)

Judge: Qualcomm violates Broadcom ruling (AP)

Marvell beats Street but posts weak outlook (Reuters)

Vote for me, Obama says, through text messages (CNET)

MySpace overtakes Yahoo in display ad views: report (Reuters)

Comcast to make monthly Internet use cap official (AP)

Dell 2Q profit drops 17 percent and stock plunges (AP)

Passcode Vulnerability Returns in iPhone Updates (NewsFactor)

Sprint Will Launch 4G WiMAX with Localized Features (NewsFactor)

Dell earnings down 17 percent (CNET)

Even critics give Apple a pass on iPhone 3G woes (AP)

Small GPS devices help prosecutors win convictions (AP)

Google CEO: Internet spurred Obama's nomination (CNET)

Woods' golf limited to video game (AP)

New Beta of Internet Explorer 8 Ready for Download (NewsFactor)

Passcode Vulnerability Returns in iPhone Updates

Sprint Will Launch 4G WiMAX with Localized Features