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Contract or no-contract? Tough choices for an AT&T wireless customer

CNET's tech advice columnist Marguerite Reardon tries to help a confused AT&T wireless customer figure out the best service plan for him and his wife.

Yahoo tries to become one of the smartphone cool kids

The Internet giant wants to make sure it's relevant on mobile devices -- especially among young people. Is the budding portfolio of CEO Marissa Mayer pointed in the right direction?

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Ex Twitter CEO Dick Costolo plans to leave company's board, say reports
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