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  • Macworld gets underway today and industry watchers expect to see more about iTV, a device that lets you watch downloaded movies on your TV — and that's put DVD retailers on the offensive. Janet Babin reports.

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  • Movie studios are backing new technology that will let you copy downloaded movies onto a DVD — with one limitation. Janet Babin reports.

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  • Microsoft sent $2,200 laptops to about 90 bloggers to review its new Vista operating system — only it didn't ask them to send 'em back. Janet Babin reports.

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  • The Trends Research Institute has put out its annual forecast for expected developments in the year ahead. Janet Babin has details.

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  • According to some real estate experts, there's no better time than now to purchase a home. But a soft market doesn't necessarily make it a comfy one, as Janet Babin reports.

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  • Whether Steve Jobs was in on Apple's stock options scandal has yet to be determined. But as Janet Babin reports, it may not matter to the company's profits.

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  • A new way to distribute books will be unveiled at a dozen bookstores and libraries across the country in 2007. Think of it as a vending machine for books. Janet Babin reports.

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  • The Justice Department is investigating Apple Computer for possibly falsifying documents in connection with the granting of stock options. CEO Steve Jobs has also hired his own personal counsel to deal with the inquiry. Janet Babin reports.

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  • A published report claims that Apple Computer falsified documents in connection with the granting of stock options — which could bring the case into the criminal realm. Janet babin reports.

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  • It's not a new concept, but starting next year Verizon will enable banner ads when users surf the Web on its cell phones. Janet Babin reports on the growing trend.

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