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Deals of the Week

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:30:00 -0800

Our budget choices for this week include the HP Envy 13 laptop, the Motorola Droid, and some Xbox 360 games.

iPhone Apps to Help Navigate Macworld Expo

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:00:00 -0800

Macworld suggests a few apps that'll help you navigate San Francisco as well as the Mac-centric conference.

Open Ebook Battle Ends, but the War Continues

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:50:17 -0800

The Great Amazon Delisting may be coming to an end, according to the New York Times. What no one can quite understand is why it happened at all, or took so long...

Sharp, Samsung Settle All Outstanding LCD Patent Cases

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:30:09 -0800

Sharp and Samsung have put nearly three years of battling over LCD panel and module patents behind them with a deal that ends all patent infringement disputes.

Traveling With Laptops Could Get Tougher

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:46:00 -0800

Proposed restrictions on batteries on flights could create a hassle for business travelers.

IPad Interest Waning? So Says One Survey

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 06:10:08 -0800

According to a survey published by online shopping comparison site Retrevo, users have lost interest in the iPad since Apple announced the new device last...

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Sun, 07 Feb 2010 06:10:08 -0800

The Macalope: Pad Derangement Syndrome

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 06:00:10 -0800

Everyone's got it! It's the next big thing, computing reinvented, or it's a piece of junk! Nothing more than a sized-up iPod touch!

Apple iPad Has Spot for MacBook Camera

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:11:00 -0800

An Apple Certified Macintosh Technician discovers a camera from a Unibody MacBook fits the space.

Tips on Reusing Old Electronics for DIY Projects

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 03:00:00 -0800

A new book, "62 Projects to Make With a Dead Computer," includes a variety of DIY tips to help you find new uses for dead tech.

Apple vs Flash and E-Book Overload on PCWorld Podcast 64

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:06:00 -0800

Will Apple's war on Flash change the Web? Are tablets about to kill e-readers? Join the editors of PCWorld for a lively roundtable discussion of this week's top tech stories.

World Tech Update: Flash and the iPad, a Google Tablet, and More...

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:00:00 -0800

The iPad's Flash support appears and disappears, Google shows off a mock up of a tablet running Chrome OS, and more...

Microsoft Defends Itself Against Op-ed by Former VP

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:50:12 -0800

Microsoft defended itself against an opinion piece written by a former vice president, who argued the software company has lost its edge.

Valentine's Day Tech Gifts Under $100

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:00:00 -0800

Flowers may last a week, but romantic technology could outlive even the relationship itself. If you truly want to impress your Valentine, rethink your gift strategy. Here are eight great February 14 suggestions that won't break the bank.

NASA and GM Develop the Robonaut2

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:30:00 -0800

NASA and General Motors work on the next generation of a robot designed to help both the automotive and aerospace industries, the Robonaut2.

Amazon Acquires Touchco and a Microsoft Exec

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:10:17 -0800

For all its talk about being a tablet, the devices that seems to be squarely in the crosshairs of the iPad are Amazon's Kindle e-book readers. Just before the...

Will Your Next Smartphone Shape-shift? One Researcher Presents His Ideas

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:34:00 -0800

A research project looks at ways gadget designers could make their creations more approachable.

Samsung's Behold II Smartphone

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:38:00 -0800

The Samsung Behold II smartphone has a gorgeous display and a superior camera, but is very expensive.

Sony Interested in Challenging Apple's IPad

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:10:12 -0800

Sony hinted on Thursday that it's preparing a challenger to Apple's upcoming iPad.

Sony Returns to Profit, Cuts Full-year Loss Forecast

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:10:12 -0800

Sony returned to the black in the last three months of 2009 achieving its first operating profit in five quarters and has cut loss forecasts for the full year.

Report: Amazon Buys Flexible Touchscreen Maker

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:10:00 -0800

Amazon bought Touchco to beef up technology on Kindle so it can compete versus the iPad, the New York Times says.

Cisco's Chambers Sees Economy on the Mend

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:20:17 -0800

Cisco Systems' results for its quarter ended last month indicate the world economy is entering a second phase of recovery, Chairman and CEO John Chambers said.

Color E-Book Readers a Hit at Large Taiwan Book Fair

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:15:00 -0800

Taiwanese e-reader companies lead the charge for the three leading e-paper technologies, but there's controversy about whether e-ink or LCDs screens are better.

Garmin-Asus to Show Its First GPS Smartphone of 2010

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:00:11 -0800

Garmin-Asus will debut its first smartphone of 2010 on Thursday, the M10 smartphone with Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5.3.

Want an iPad Now? Build Your Own With Lego

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:53:00 -0800

The world may have to wait until March to get their hands on the iPad, but one LEGO enthusiast decided to take matters into his own hands.

Sharp Sales, Profits Hit by LCD Price Competition

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:20:11 -0800

Sharp saw sales drop 12 percent in the nine months to December as competition increased in the LCD panel and television markets, it said Wednesday.

Sleuthing for an iPad Camera

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:58:00 -0800

The biggest thing missing from Apple's new iPad is a camera. Or is it missing? A number of new rumors say a camera might have been there all along.

Google Nexus One Smartphone

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:25:00 -0800

Google's smartphone gives the user great performance, display quality, and speed. But the Nexus One's keyboard needs work.

Google Pad: Search Giant Dreams of Chrome OS-based Tablets

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:07:00 -0800

Google has conceptual images for what a Chrome OS-based tablet computer user interface might look like at its open source Chromium Projects site.

How to Fine-Tune Your HDTV

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:00:00 -0800

Tools and tips for getting a better picture on your your high-definition television, including color, brightness, and contrast settings.

How to Make New Stuff From Your Piles of Obsolete Tech

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:00:00 -0800

A new book shows you how to make usable items from old PCs, cell phones, scanners, printers, and other dead tech gear.

DIY: Two Funnels + Earbuds + Old Tech = Rock On

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:18:00 -0800

One hour, a few bucks, and old gadgets gives you a set of mediocre, but undeniably cool, speakers.

JooJoo Tablet PC Promised by End of February

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:14:00 -0800

Launch of the former "CrunchPad" may shed light on whether consumers are actually interested in tablets.

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Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:14:00 -0800

Hack Brings Mac OS X to the Nokia N900

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:20:00 -0800

We've seen Mac OS X on ordinary, PCs, but a Finnish hacker managed to get it to run on a Nokia N900 phone.

Amazon Pulls Plug On, Then Bows to Macmillan in E-book Row

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:40:00 -0800

After a brief protest, Amazon.com will continue to sell e-book titles from Macmillan despite the publisher's decision to raise prices for e-books.

Amazon Agrees to Up E-book Prices for Publisher

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:09:00 -0800

Amazon agrees to raise the price of e-books from publisher Macmillan from $10 to as much as $14.

Color E-readers a Hit at Book Fair, to Be Sold Like Handsets

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:50:09 -0800

Companies showed off a number of devices aimed at the e-book market during the Taipei International Book Exhibition.

China Tablet PC Maker May Sue Apple Over iPad Design

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:40:00 -0800

A Chinese company that sells a tablet PC like Apple's newly announced iPad may sue the U.S. company over the similar design between the devices.

The Long Fail: A Brief History of Unsuccessful Tablet Computers

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:00:00 -0800

This tale of tablets traces the development of slate-style devices through nearly two decades of attempts.

HDTVs for Super Bowl and Olympics Enjoyment

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:50:30 -0800

Super Bowl XLIV (that's 44 for those of you who missed Roman numerals class) is right around the corner, set to take place on Feb 7. And there's also this little...

The Macalope Weekly: Welcome, All-knowing IPad!

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:50:28 -0800

The iPad is here! Happy iPad, everyone! Now all that's left to do is take sides in the battle of histrionics over whether it's the greatest thing ever or the...

Magnetism Studios Announces IPad Bags

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:30:32 -0800

If you're already sick of hearing about the iPad, then reading about an iPad bag probably isn't your idea of fun. But maybe you're just excited enough about...

iPad: Who Wants it, Anyway?

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 06:05:00 -0800

Analysis: Now that the iPad is in sight (if not in stores), one still wonders who is the target market.

Health Tips for Geeks

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:20:00 -0800

Don't become a cube potato: Get out of your chair and get healthy.

AT&T Touts Network Investments to Support iPad

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:15:00 -0800

Since it must share Apple's tablet with Verizon, AT&T has renewed motivation to beef up its network.

Apple Pulls Flash Content From iPad Promos

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 09:35:00 -0800

Marketing materials for the iPad mysteriously morphed overnight following complaints that they misleadingly depicted the device showing Flash-based content.

iPad's Big Target: E-Readers

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 09:31:00 -0800

Digital publications may find a home on the iPad and other e-readers, but the battle isn't over.

Apple's IPad, Oracle's Plan for Sun Share Limelight

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:50:14 -0800

While it seemed that all eyes were on Apple's unveiling of the long-awaited iPad this week, Oracle on the same day revealed its plans for Sun Microsystems'...

Apple's IPad Marketing Sparks Complaint to FTC

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:40:11 -0800

A consumer complained to the FTC that Apple is falsely advertising that the iPad supports Adobe Flash.

This Week in Geek: Tablets, Tapes, Touchscreens, Toys

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:00:00 -0800

Tablets were the big news of the week, but not the only story; here's what else was hot in the GeekTech blog.

Apple's iPad and the Flash Clash

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:52:00 -0800

Does Apple's iPad include support for Flash? Product demos and statements from Adobe say no -- but Apple's promotional materials paint a different picture.