Michael Kanellos is editor at large at CNET News.com, where he covers hardware, research and development, start-ups and the tech industry overseas. The U.S. Department of Energy is investing millions ...

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If you've spotted a tiny flashing dot on your Samsung phone's display, there's a simple explanation, and it has nothing to do ...

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