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Step Aside, Kindle -- Nook Has Android on Its Side

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:46:00 -0800

The Nook has two important capabilities that could expand the market for e-book readers beyond Amazon's device.

Verizon's Droid: 10 Apps to Get You Started

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:25:00 -0800

So, you've got your spiffy new Motorola Droid phone from Verizon. Now what? Try these 10 top-notch Android apps to get started.

Black Friday Starts Now for Savvy Shoppers

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:53:00 -0800

Big retailers hope early sales will drive traffic to brick-and-mortar stores and retail websites, possibly nudging consumers to start their holiday shopping early.

Motorola Droid Gets a Cautious Thumbs Up

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0800

Motorola's Droid features a 5-megapixel camera, a full-QWERTY keyboard, a high-res screen, and Google Navigation

World Tech Update: Ballmer in Asia, Droid in Stores, and More...

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:30:00 -0800

Steve Ballmer tours Asia, Motorola preps the new Droid phone for launch, and more...

World Tech Update Nov. 5, 2009

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:20:23 -0800

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer tours Asia, an iPhone app for swine flu, tabletop computing goes 3D and more.

Sonos ZonePlayer S5

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:20:18 -0800

I've made no secret of my love for the Sonos Multi-room Music System ( Macworld rated 5 out of 5 mice ), a system designed to let you listen to your music all...

Did the CrunchPad Crumble Under High Costs?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:14:00 -0800

Sources say suppliers for TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington's Web tablet came back with higher price quotes than anticipated — so the project has been shelved.

First Smartphone with Windows Mobile 6.5 Ships in Europe, Asia

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800

HTC's HD2 smartphone is the first phone to run Windows Mobile 6.5, and will be available in the U.S. in early 2010.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1: A Great DSLR Alternative

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:10:00 -0800

The slimmest Micro Four-Thirds System camera yet, the industrial-looking Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 is the most enticing non-DSLR we've seen to date.

TwitterPeek: The Twitter-Only Gadget Destined for Extinction

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:51:00 -0800

The first-ever standalone Twitter device goes on sale this week. Before you consider buying a TwitterPeek, though, you may want to read this.

Barnes & Noble Sued over E-Reader

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:05:00 -0800

Spring Design claims that the similarity between its Alex e-reader and Barnes & Noble's Nook is too close for comfort — and too close to be legal.

New System-on-a-Chip Boosts the Appeal of E-Ink

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:56:00 -0800

Marvell’s Armada 166e builds an E-Ink graphics controller right into the processor, allowing for e-readers that cost less — with displays that refresh more quickly.

Is TwitterPeek a One-Trick Pony?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:23:00 -0800

Are users going to lay down money for a gadget that can't multi-function as a cell phone, camera, digital organizer, video camera and GPS navigator?

Barnes and Noble Sued Over Nook Intellectual Property

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:30:15 -0800

The $259 Barnes & Noble Nook is certainly a worthy contender in the up-and-coming e-book reader market. The dual-screen Android device with the funny name...

Dedicated Twitter Gizmo TwitterPeek Launches

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:39:00 -0800

A $100 single-purpose handheld device called TwitterPeek allows unlimited tweeting over a cellular network.

TwitterPeek: The World's First Twitter-only Device

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:23:00 -0800

This $100 handset will let you access Twitter while on the go, but it seems too hobbled to be useful.

Cisco to Buy Chinese Set-top Box Business

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:30:12 -0800

Cisco Systems will buy a Chinese set-top box maker as the country works to digitize all cable television by 2015, creating market opportunities.

iPhone as an eBook Reader Threatens Kindle, Says Report

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:19:00 -0800

Amazon faces competition from the iPhone and iPod Touch when it comes to e-book readers and the Kindle.

How to Buy an MP3 Player

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0800

Get the right device for your lifestyle and music collection.

Digital Demolition: Can a Phone and Camera Withstand the Dunk Test?

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800

The Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 point-and-shoot and the Sonim XP3 Quest rugged phone are supposed to be tough. So can they handle a trip to the pool and being run over by an SUV?

E-Readers: Is an Open Format Necessary for Success?

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:15:00 -0800

LibreDigital's AllAccess content delivery platform supports downloading and reading e-books on virtually any device.

World Tech Update: Droid, Netflix, Robots, and More...

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0700

Motorola and Verizon unveil an Android smartphone, Netflix streams to Playstation 3 consoles, and more of the top tech news from this week.

PC World Podcast 51: Motorola Droid, Sneaky Fees, and Google's GPS App

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:29:00 -0700

Join the editors of PC World for an irreverent round-table discussion of this week's hottest technology trends.

Sony Raises Outlook on Better Than Expected Results

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:13 -0700

Despite losing money during its fiscal second quarter Sony said business was better than expected and cut full-year loss forecasts as a result.

Google Navigation Is Cool, But It's No Garmin-Killer

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:30:00 -0700

Google Navigation will be popular, but it's not quite time to give up on portable navigation devices and software just yet.

Google Maps Navigation: Free and Easy

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:14:00 -0700

Analysis: Google's new turn-by-turn GPS for Droid holds its own on the maps, and beats the price of the iPhone's offerings.

A Look at Apple's Multi-Touch Magic Mouse

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0700

Apple's newest input device, the Magic Mouse, connects through Bluetooth and recognizes multi-touch gestures.

Verizon's Motorola Droid: Let the Presales Begin!

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:17:00 -0700

You may not be able to get your hands on Verizon's Motorola Droid just yet, but you can get your name on one -- and get an instant rebate -- starting today.

12 Gadgets That Let You Ditch Power Cords, Wires, and Hassles

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:04:00 -0700

You can ditch the snake pit of power, audio, and video cords with these 12 gadgets.

These 12 Gadgets Let You Cut The Cord For Good

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:04:00 -0700

Cutting the cord has never been so easy with new devices that power-up on their own and allow you to ditch the speaker wire.

Apple Releases Apple TV 3.0 Software

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:40:38 -0700

A month and a half after dropping the 40GB Apple TV model and dropping the price on the remaining, 160GB, version to $229, Apple has now dropped a new software...

Will TomTom Go Bye-Bye?

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:23:00 -0700

Now that Google Maps is on the Droid smartphone, it's eyeing more devices — bad news for those who sell stand-alone handheld navigation devices.

Who Wants a Big Screen DSi?

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:40:00 -0700

Nintendo reveals plans to launch a monster-sized iteration of its DS gaming handheld dubbed the DSi LL in Japan this November.

Apple TV Software 3.0 on Its Way With ITunes LP

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:20:25 -0700

It's been some time since the Apple TV has received much attention from Apple, and no, dropping the 40GB model and the price on the 160GB model doesn't count...

Map Wars Begin: Google Introduces GPS App for Android, More to Enter Fray

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:06:00 -0700

Google introduces amazing GPS Navigator for Android 2.0, others coming

Google Nav System Shakes up GPS

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:17:00 -0700

Let the map wars begin, as Google challenges existing mobile turn-by-turn navigation systems.

Game On: Motorola Droid vs. Apple IPhone

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:15:00 -0700

Apple's iPhone might finally see some serious competition when Verizon Wireless unleashes the Droid.

Verizon Droid: 5 Standout Features

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:08:00 -0700

Verizon's Motorola Droid is officially on its way into the world -- but is it the right phone for you? Here are five features that might catch your eye.

Our Tech Holiday Wish List: 10 Cool Gadgets We Really, Really Want

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:00:00 -0700

Colorful netbooks, personal TV systems, powerful digital cameras, and a potent Webcam: Our list is made, and we're checking it twice.

Toshiba Launches its First Fuel Cell Charger

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:00:00 -0700

Toshiba's Dynario fuel cell chargers are now on sale in Japan.

First Look: Verizon Droid with Google Maps GPS

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:42:00 -0700

Motorola and Verizon take the wraps of the Droid -- an Android 2.0 phone that packs impressive features including Google's turn-by-turn GPS service.

Four Smart Tips for Managing Scanned Photos

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:40:21 -0700

Whether you do the job yourself, or hire someone else, scanning boxes of old photos, slides, and negatives is a big undertaking. And turning those old analog...

Google Ups the Ante for Android with Free GPS App

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:10:00 -0700

Google finally launches a Android app that people will crave.

Pink Tech for the Cure

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:30:00 -0700

As Breast Cancer Awareness month winds down, we look at some pink gadgets that you can pick up at the last minute.

Outsource Your Photo Scanning Projects

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:40:12 -0700

How many of your photographs are you not enjoying because they are lost in dust-covered shoe boxes under the bed? Trapped in those cardboard containers are...

Hands On With Roku’s New HD-XR Internet Video Player

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:08:00 -0700

Roku is an inexpensive and easy to use video player that allows you to put Web-based movies and TV shows onto a TV.

Android Moving Into Mio MiBuddy Navigation Device

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:20:11 -0700

Mio Technology will launch a next generation MiBuddy 4.7-inch touchscreen device next year

The PC World 100: Best Products of 2009

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:40:00 -0700

A laptop that recharges wirelessly, a CPU that leaves the competition in the dust, and a top pick that's changing the face of computing--these are just three of the items in our PC World Top 100 list of the best products of the year.

Kindle Change Reflects New World of Mobile

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:50:12 -0700

Amazon has shifted to AT&T and a GSM system to go global, but Sprint still sees a bright future in M2M wireless.