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Chrome Shines, Gore Opines, Staffs Decline

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:30:15 -0800

Google's Chrome OS captured a lot of headlines and hype this week after the company invited the media in to have a look-see, setting off a whole lot of opinions...

14 Great Gift Ideas for Gamers

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:16:00 -0800

If a gamer is on your Holiday gift list you'll want to read this guide to the hottest games and gear gifts.

Sony Online Service to Challenge iTunes? Fat Chance

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:22:00 -0800

Sony has little hope to rival Apple's iTunes with a new music service called Sony Online Service.

First Look: Dell Mini 3i Smartphone

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0800

The first Dell smartphone to go on sale will be the Mini 3i, which will be available in China this December for about $700.

AT&T's Anti-Verizon Ad Is a Stinker

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0800

Unable to silence Verizon, AT&T fights back with an ad featuring Luke Wilson -- and ends up looking like a tongue-tied kid being teased at recess.

Android vs. iPhone: Which Has the More Advanced Users?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:26:00 -0800

It seems the mobile world is full of silly little battles these days, so here's one more: Which mobile platform has the more advanced users -- Android or iPhone?

BlackBerry Security Exec Warns of Smartphone DDoS Attacks

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:42:00 -0800

BlackBerry and smartphone security in general hasn't garnered much attention or concern over the past few years--at least from a consumer, or user, perspective. But that may change.

Google Phone Is Coming, May Be VoIP Device

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0800

Analysis: The Google phone rumor is back, and better than ever -- the device is due in January and will operate over VoIP, most likely Google's Voice/Gizmo5 service.

AT&T's Gripe About Verizon Ads Doesn't Sway Judge

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:29:00 -0800

Federal judge denies AT&T's request to ban Verizon 3G Map ads.

Reality Check: Google Phone Far From a Sure Thing

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:50:00 -0800

The Google Phone is coming -- at least, if you believe the rash of factual-sounding headlines around the Web today. Here's why you may want to be skeptical.

Yahoo Go To Go Bye-Bye

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:45:00 -0800

The mobile app portal service that gave users access to Yahoo content across multiple devices will shut down early next year.

Palm Pixi, Pre Get Dirt-Cheap at Amazon

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:10:00 -0800

Online retailer now offers Palm's flagship smartphone and its little sibling at bargain basement prices. Of course, buyers must sign a two-year service contract with Sprint to get either deal.

T-Mobile Customers Suffer Data Breach

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:17:00 -0800

The latest indignity and hassle for T-Mobile customers is unauthorized release of personal data in the UK.

Google-Branded 'Super' Phone Expected in 2010, Report Says

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:23:00 -0800

Google's gPhone is real, according to reports. Google will partner with a device maker and release the phone in 2010, sources say.

Palm Pixi: An Inexpensive Entry-Level Smartphone

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0800

The Pixi, the second smartphone to run Palm's Web OS, could be considered the Palm Pre lite.

Why There Shouldn't Be an iPhone App for That

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0800

For some retailers, an iPhone app makes perfect sense. Others, not so much.

Sidekick Gets a Second Chance

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0800

T-Mobile has resumed selling the beleaguered device, albeit with a small price drop.

Verizon Snaps Back at AT&T's Ad Complaint

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:36:00 -0800

Battle of the Wireless Carriers, Cont.: Verizon answers AT&T's lawsuit over "Map for That" ads.

How We Test

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:45:00 -0800

PC World Labs follows rigorous procedures when testing products intended to receive a PC World Rating.

Adobe Upgrades Air and Flash: Mobile and Multi-Touch Support Added

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:16:00 -0800

The company stressed that it is bringing the full desktop Flash to mobile devices.

Snapshot Photo Printers For the Holiday Season

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

Both Epson's PictureMate Charm PM 225 Compact Photo Printer and HP's Photosmart A646 Compact Photo Printer cost roughly the same. Which would better suit your needs?

Windows Marketplace Reveals Fragmentation

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:50:00 -0800

Microsoft said there are now 800 apps in its Marketplace, although not all of those apps are available to all Windows Mobile customers.

Droid Sales and the Android Explosion

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:15:00 -0800

The Motorola Droid is doing more than just bashing the iPhone -- it's also smashing the ceiling when it comes to mainstream Android appeal.

Android Hot on Windows Mobile's Heels, Per Analyst

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:22:00 -0800

The upstart Android OS, in its first year, is gaining on the decade-old Windows Mobile (CE) platform.

Would Nokia and Palm Merger Spell Doom for WebOS?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:18:00 -0800

It's not a sure thing, but if Nokia were to acquire Palm could the vendor juggle three mobile operating systems?

Palm Updates WebOS -- Without iTunes Sync

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:40:00 -0800

The new WebOS 1.3.1 addresses unspecified security issues and some application tweaks.

Samsung Intros Galaxy Spica Android Phone, No U.S. Launch Date

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:21:00 -0800

Samsung's snazzy new Galaxy Spica will use the Android OS, but won't be available in U.S.

Kodak Zi8 Pocket Camcorder Shows Impressive HD Video Quality

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0800

The full-featured Zi8 captures the best HD pocket-camcorder footage we've seen, but its interface and digital zoom often get in the way.

How to Buy a GPS Device

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

Navigating the GPS market can be tough but consumer advocate Amber Bouman can help you find your way to the perfect GPS device.

iPhone vs. BlackBerry vs. Droid vs. Pre: Smackdown!

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0800

Despite the Droid, the iPhone and BlackBerry remain on top; use the ratings calculator to determine the best smartphone for you.

Augmented Reality: Coming to a Device Near You

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800

We've all seen augmented reality in the movies: A character puts on a pair of glasses and suddenly data about their surroundings appears within their field of vision. Now this technology is available on a device near you.

Classy Dell Latitude Z600 Laptop Charges Wirelessly

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0800

The Latitude Z600 ultraslim laptop opens a window on the future of notebook computing.

AT&T: Ignore Verizon's Ads and Fix Your Own Woes

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800

Analysis: Is Verizon pushing the envelope of truthiness with its holiday ads? Sure -- but AT&T should worry more about its own abysmal coverage, not the competition's commercials.

AT&T's Verizon Ad Battle: Who's Being Hurt Worse?

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:19:00 -0800

AT&T's fighting Verizon over its network-bashing ads -- and, according to some new data, the public is starting to take notice.

World Tech Update: CES Preview in NYC, Hacked iPhones, and More...

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0800

Intel and AMD settle their legal disputes, New York hosts the annual CES preview, iPhones are hacked, and more...

Dell Announces Mini 3 Smartphone

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:28:00 -0800

Dell's Android-based entry into the smartphone market finally surfaces, but not everywhere.

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Dell Will Sell Its Smartphone First in China and Brazil

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800

In a surprising move, Dell said Friday it will sell its first-ever smarphone in Brazil and China, which should land on shelves as soon as the end of November.

Why Is TomTom's iPhone App Still $100?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:16:00 -0800

Despite Google's free Maps Navigation app for Motorola's Droid, the price of TomTom's iPhone navigation app hasn't budged one cent.

Motorola Droid Laid Bare, Reveals All In Teardown

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:46:00 -0800

Motorola's Droid gets laid bare, thanks to a post-launch teardown courtesy of PhoneWreck.

New Malware Affects Jailbroken iPhones

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:49:00 -0800

Yesterday, security firm Intego reported the discovery of a harmful piece of malware affecting jailbroken iPhones that can obtain personal data.

Nokia N900: Hot and Not

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:47:00 -0800

Nokia's Maemo 5 smartphone borrows some tablet features; here are the highlights.

Data-stealing Hack Targets Jailbroken iPhones

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:50:00 -0800

An iPhone vulnerability is allowing hackers to play pranks and inflict worse on jailbroken iPhones.

Google Latitude Gets Snoopier: Adds Location History and Alerts

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:33:00 -0800

It's a little creepy -- but could be handy to trace your own steps and those of your peeps (or not).

Samsung Intros Bada Mobile OS: Do We Need It?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:19:00 -0800

Samsung is introducing a mobile operating system called Bada it hopes will be competitive with Apple's and Google's offerings.

China Lauds IPhone App That Spreads State Views

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:10:11 -0800

Chinese state-owned news outlets are increasingly offering iPhone apps as the country looks for new ways to project its official political views abroad.

Google's Free Airport Wi-Fi: Five Ways to Protect Yourself

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:08:00 -0800

Free Wi-Fi while waiting for your flight sounds like a nice holiday gift, but public hotspots can be insecure. Follow these security tips to keep away hackers and humbugs.

Droid Sales Are Fine, But Seem Familiar

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:13:00 -0800

Like the Palm Pre, the last smartphone to be touted as an 'iPhone killer,' 100,000 Droids have sold in the phone's opening days. Will the Droid continue to follow the Pre's trajectory?

The 25 Funniest Vintage Tech Ads

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:31:00 -0800

My oh my, how things have changed. These 25 vintage tech ads are guaranteed to take you back -- and, in most cases, remind you how truly terrible our tastes once were.

First iPhone Worm Rick Rolls the Land Down Under

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800

An Australian, Rick-rolling iPhone worm is now spreading internationally. Bloggers admire their new Rick Astley wallpaper, complete with "ikee is never gonna give you up" macro.

Google Gets Gizmo5, Strengthens Its VoIP Stance

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0800

Today, if the rumors are true, Google becomes a full point to point VoIP provider — here's how.