The makers of the super-popular chat client Trillian have implemented Continuous Client features in the latest beta build for Windows (5.0 build 30).

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The iPod Touch is evolving from a music player into a full-fledged wi-fi Internet client thanks to features such as e-mail, maps, stocks quotes and weather.

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But sophisticated corporate clients usually negotiate a sliding fee based on the risks of the litigation as it progresses, and often include features such as mechanisms for the client and the firm to share any savings from projected costs.

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Apple says the new software has 150 new features, among them an instant-messaging client called iChat that's compatible with America Online 's (nyse: AOL - news - people ) AOL Instant Messenger.

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However, to me, one of the most exciting new features was their long-overdue update to the 360's UPnP client.

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