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* If his emphasis on science research, health IT, and clean energy in his inaugural speech (not to mention his Blackberry fixation) was any indication, U.S. President Barack Obama may play a vital role in settling important tech issues, says TechNewsWorld columnist Sonia Arrison.

* A new study showed that girls have an edge over boys when it comes to new technology at home, as their mothers are usually the ones assisting them when using these.

* Apple affirmed its financial stability to clients and the rest of the business world, despite the global recession and retirement of CEO Steve Jobs later this year.

* Pope Benedict XVI welcomes social networking sites such as Facebook, but warns people against isolation and marginalization.

* Say hello to Windows 7 as Microsoft releases its beta version on February 10.