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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.

Google Gives In On Nexus One Fees, Support

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:03:00 -0800

Google has quietly rolled out a handful of changes to its Nexus One smartphone, including lowered cancellation fees and new voice-based support.

NASA's Latest Mission to the International Space Station

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:15:00 -0800

The Space Shuttle Endeavour is on a mission to deliver a new observation module to the International Space Station.

Motorola Droid Goes Android 2.1 This Week

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:54:00 -0800

Motorola says it will update its Droid phone to the Android 2.1 software, bringing rumored multitouch functionality to the handset.

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.

Control Your Nokia N900 With Sony's Sixaxis Controller

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:59:00 -0800

Want to take control of your Nokia N900 games collection with a real controller? Now you can thanks to a recent mod.

Watch Out, Nexus One: Here's HTC's Incredible Phone

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:19:00 -0800

Details and images are seeping out about HTC's forthcoming high-end Android phone.

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 'No Tablet,' Says Ex-Apple Exec

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 07:38:00 -0800

It's too big and "smarted out," says maker of the Modbook, which morphs MacBook laptops into tablets.

50 Smartphone Blogs to Watch

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 06:51:00 -0800

Here's a whirlwind tour of iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, Palm, and Windows Mobile sites that track phone apps and action.

Smartphone Sales Score Record

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:27:00 -0800

Smartphones are shipping at record levels -- 39% over last year's fourth quarter, results reveal.

How Wi-Fi Attackers Poison Browsers

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:38:00 -0800

A security expert at the Black Hat conference warns about the dangers of public wi-fi.

Apple Will Reject Apps Using GPS for Location-Aware Ads

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:50:00 -0800

The boycott of GPS-inspired ads coupled with acquisition of an mobile ad service hints of Apple's own plans.

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Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:50:00 -0800

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.

iPad Hype Turns Off Buyers, Survey Shows

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:03:00 -0800

Those who'd buy and those who won't have both increased in number since Apple's tablet unveiling.

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...

Apple Bans the Word 'Android' From App Store

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:45:00 -0800

Apple has apparently forbidden a developer from using the word "Android" in his App Store description. Has the company's notorious need for control gone too far?

Nexus One Sales: Slow Month is No Surprise

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:17:00 -0800

Timing is everything . . . and Google deserves a bit more time to prove itself in the cell phone market.

3G SlingPlayer Arrives for iPhone

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:09:00 -0800

It took awhile, but the 3G version of the app has received Apple's blessing and should be available soon.

iPhone Privacy, Security Not What Apple Claims, Researcher Says

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:02:00 -0800

A speaker at the Black Hat security conference questions Apple's iPhone security strategy.

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.

Skype over iPhone 3G Network Coming Soon, Thanks to iPad

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:32:00 -0800

Skype will offer iPhone 3G calling gratis an updated SDK that Apple is releasing for the iPad.

Is NAND Flash About to Hit a Dead End?

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:32:00 -0800

As the technology used to create NAND flash memory continues to shrink, bit error rates and production costs are going up. That's forcing solid-state memory...

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.

Nexus One Gets Multi-Touch, but No Droid Love?

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:38:00 -0800

It's great that at least one more Android phone is getting pinch-to-zoom gestures, but it's unclear whether Google could ever add multi-touch to older phones.

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.

Meet the Motorola Devour, Verizon's New Android Phone

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

Motorola is adding another device into its Android arsenal. The Motorola Devour will be available on Verizon Wireless starting in March.

Apple May Address iPhone File Frustrations

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:50:00 -0800

iPhone OS 3.2 -- running on the iPad -- accommodates third-party file-sharing as developers have sought.

Apple's iPhone Takes a Hit

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:10:00 -0800

The iPhone is starting to slip when it comes to smartphone market share, according to some newly released research.

Apple iPhone, iPod touch Security Patch: What's Fixed

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:48:00 -0800

Version 3.1.3 of software, available via iTunes download, patches several security holes and provides a few bug fixes and minor enhancements.

Nexus One Gets Multitouch, Other Improvements

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:53:00 -0800

Google's Nexus One Android phone is getting native multitouch support along with a handful of other improvements and fixes.

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.

NASA Moves Quickly to Advance Commercial Space Operations

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:17:00 -0800

NASA today moved quickly to advance its role as commercial space entrepreneur by awarding $50 million to five companies who could help design and build future...

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.

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.

Bravo TV Teams With Foursquare, Report Says

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:52:00 -0800

Location-based gaming may get a boost when players visit real-life sites referenced in TV shows.

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.

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.

Apple iPad vs Kindle DX: Which is Better for Education?

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:42:00 -0800

Both have shortcomings, but this side-by-side comparison reveals distinct opportunity for e-readers in the classroom.

Apple's iPad Profit: Breaking it Down

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

We can estimate Apple's earnings by estimating the cost of materials and manufacturing.

10 Things You Didn't Know About the BlackBerry

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 08:14:00 -0800

Check out this collection of fun facts about RIM and its BlackBerry smartphones.

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.

Cell Phone Bans Don't Work? Try Duct Tape

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:05:00 -0800

6 reasons why duct tape offers a sure-fire solution for distracted, yakking drivers.

Watch for WiMAX 2 in 2011

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:20:00 -0800

The newest wireless technology is still rolling out, but a standards group is reviewing a proposed mobile upgrade.

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Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:20:00 -0800

Mobile Internet Access Jumps

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:44:00 -0800

Mobile Web access by phone is increasing substantially in Asia, browser maker Opera reports.

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.