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Tech spurs growth in Silicon Valley housing market

As the rest of the country grapples with foreclosures, Silicon Valley's real estate market continues to grow. Home prices are expected to surge further following Facebook's initial public offering, which will result in a slew of new millionaires looking to upgrade their homes in the coming year. Duration: 02:03 May 15, 2012
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Spain's homeless turn empty apartments into squats

When Spain's property bubble burst and the economic crisis took root, thousands of new apartments were left idle while the country's least fortunate were left struggling to pay rent and find work. In Seville, 32 families have come up with a solution -- they've taken over a block of apartments as squatters. Duration: 02:01 May 25, 2012
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Peruvian housing boom prices out locals

The Peruvian capital is going through a housing boom - with property prices soaring 70% in three years - and foreign companies are getting in on the act, taking advantage of easily available local credit to build big developments. But the booming market means many locals find themselves priced out. Duration: 02:24 Aug 9, 2012
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Google online maps embark on Arctic adventure

Google set out Wednesday to take users of its free online mapping service on an Arctic adventure with help from an Inuit community in the Canadian tundra. Duration: 00:43 Aug 24, 2012
Verizon Sells Contract-Free iPhone 5 For $280; Costs $0.99 With Two Year Contract

Promotional images of the iPhone 5

Apple on Monday announced it had received more than two million orders for its iPhone 5 within the first 24 hours of its pre-sale. The device, a lighter, thinner and more powerful version of the iconic mobile unit, was unveiled last Wednesday and opened to pre-orders on Friday.DUR: 00:52 Sep 17, 2012
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Samsung launches new oversized smartphone

Samsung launches the newest version of its oversized smartphone Galaxy Note, just a week after Apple's iPhone 5 hit shelves, in an apparent bid to outpace its rival with a wider range of gadgets. Duration: 00:50 Sep 26, 2012
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'Angry Birds' creators launch new game

"Angry Birds" maker Rovio is launching a new title Thursday allowing users to play the "Bad Piggies" from the smash-hit game, and take revenge on the birds who attacked them. Duration: 00:33. Sep 27, 2012
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Microsoft goes mobile with Windows 8, new tablet

Microsoft took a big step into mobile Thursday, unveiling a revamped version of its flagship Windows system and offering a closer look at Surface, its entry into the hot tablet market. Duration: 00:29 Oct 27, 2012
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