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Did Nokia's Stores Fail Because They Weren't Apple-y Enough?

Nokia's woes worsened recently when it announced it was shutting its flagship physical store on London's Regent Street. Today, reports surfaced about the closing of it's New York and Chicago stores, too. Weren't they Apple-y ...READ»

Vertu's Solid-Gold Boucheron 150 Cellphone

Vertu's high-end cellphones always mix luxury components with off-the-beaten-track designs and luxuriously high price tags, but with this latest product you have to wonder if Vertu's company dictionary even includes the word ...READ»

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Tech Watch: Ebay Bans Ivory Sales; Hulu Now on Boxee; Motorola Takes on Nokia

In a move to protect elephants, Ebay bans selling items containing ivory on its site; Hulu comes to Boxee; and Motorola launches luxury phone Aura to take on Nokia's Vertu.READ»

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Vertu Releases New Phone You Can't Afford

If you don't know of Vertu, they're a super-premium brand made by Nokia [NYSE:NOK] for their high-end customers. Phones come in a few enclosures, some encrusted with diamonds, some backed in leather, and all with personal concierge ...READ»