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Geek Squad founder leaving CTO post at Best Buy to 'build new companies'

Robert Stephens says the world is about to see huge changes because of mobile computing and wireless sensors, and "I cannot wait to play in this area." Stephens says he'll still serve as an outside advisor to the retail giant.
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Robert Stephens says the world is about to see huge changes because of mobile computing and wireless sensors, and "I cannot wait to play in this area." Stephens says he'll still serve as an outside advisor to the retail giant.

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