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LG Optimus 4X HD brings its quad cores to Europe today

The LG Optimus 4X HD is now available in Germany and will soon spread throughout Europe, bringing its large screen, new UI, and quad-core processor to the spoiled masses.
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Toshiba expands Ultrabook lineup with 21:9 widescreen laptop

Toshiba has unveiled its new Ultrabook lineup for the summer, including the 21:9 widescreen Satellite U845W, a laptop with as wide a screen as the best movie theater.

GameStop now sells Android tablets in 25 percent of its stores

In a bid to stay relevant, GameStop now sells Android tablets in almost 25 percent of its stores around the world.

HP’s core webOS Enyo team defects, heads for Android

It's rumored that core members of the WebOS Enyo team have defected and now work for Google.

LG Optimus 3D Max Review

The LG Optimus 3D Max takes a second attempt at bringing glasses-free 3D to an Android phone.

‘Skyfall’ teaser trailer: James Bond is in trouble

Sony and MGM have released the first teaser trailer for Skyfall, the 23rd James Bond movie. The new film may put Bond behind bars, as he's questioned about a mission that appears to have gone badly.

Samsung Focus 2 Review

The Samsung Focus 2 improves on it predecessor while keeping to a low $50 price point, making for a practical – if uninspired – Windows Phone device.
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Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet Review

Our review of the Nook Tablet, Barnes & Noble's second foray into the 7-inch tablet world and first attempt to fend off Amazon's Kindle Fire.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 Review

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 somehow becomes larger than its predecessor while barely changing hardware at all, leaving potential buyers to scratch their heads on the necessity of an upgrade.
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Intel woos Apple, plans Windows 8 ‘hybrid’ tablets for November

Intel has big plans. An anonymous source claims that more than a dozen Intel-based Windows 8 devices will be released in November: some tablets, some laptops, and some 'hybrids.' After that, the chipmaker plans to court Apple.

Samsung Galaxy S3 hands-on photos

Some hands-on pictures of the Samsung Galaxy S3 from CTIA 2012.
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Droid Incredible 4G LTE continues its legacy on Verizon

Verizon has announced the Droid Incredible 4G LTE, which comes with NFC and Android 4.0.

Surprise! $250 iPad Mini would be a hit, says online deals site

A new survey by a Web site that targets price conscious consumers shows that 52 percent of them would be super pumped if Apple were to release a 7-inch iPad Mini for $250. Is anyone startled by this?
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NYC subways to finally get Wi-Fi through Boingo, but it may cost you

NYC subways are finally about to enter the 21st century and get Wi-Fi access. Boingo has partnered with the New York City Transit Authority to deliver wireless Internet to the city's train stations. It won't be free, however.

Bionic eyes activate! Microchip gives sight to the blind

A new 'bionic eye' microchip has been implanted in the eyes of two blind British men, giving them some vision for the first time in decades.

HTC One X Review

The HTC One X makes AT&T’s other Android offerings look weak with a supersized high-res screen, top-shelf camera and a thin, sleek design.

Sony’s next Xperia Play? A phone with a QWERTY keyboard and a full game controller

Sony has patented a new way to make a slide-out keyboard that would leave room for a full gamepad as well. Will it see the light of day?

Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight Review

The Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight is the first e-reader to integrate built-in illumination, so you can read long into the night without a lamp or book light.

Why should we trust Google Drive, or any cloud storage service?

Today, Google Drive launched, offering cheap cloud storage to everyone, but thanks to the efforts of the entertainment industry and bills like CISPA, it may not be safe to use any cloud storage services right now.

Want a Galaxy Nexus? Android’s flagship phone is now $100 cheaper on Verizon

In response to the Sprint launch, Verizon has dropped the price of the Galaxy Nexus from $300 to $200.

Nintendo news: New Mario game coming to 3DS, Kirby collection coming to Wii, 3DS system update

Nintendo has announced new Mario and Kirby games as well as an upcoming 3DS system update.

HTC One S Review

HTC returns to form with the One S, a compact powerhouse with a vibrant AMOLED display, superb camera and ultra-thin design.

New Super Mario and Pikmin games confirmed for Wii U! To be shown at E3

Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto has confirmed that new Super Mario Bros. and Pikmin games will be shown at E3 2012. We speculate on what they might be like.
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Designer Philippe Starck says he’s working on ‘Revolutionary’ Apple product: Apple says no way

Famous French designer Philippe Starck has said that he is designing a new product with Apple and that it's coming out later this year, but Apple is denying everything. The controversy and some pictures of Starck's work below.
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Nokia Lumia 900 Review

Nokia’s flagship Lumia 900 brings fast 4G LTE and a huge AMOLED display to the Lumia lineup for only $100 on contract, but otherwise sports the same dull specs under the hood.
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Great Deal: TurboTax for Android tablets free through April 1 (normally $30+)

Intuit's TurboTax app is free to use from now until April 1st on Android tablets.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 LTE Review

Samsung new Galaxy Tab 7.7 is super thin, light, and features an amazing AMOLED screen, but does it live up to its expensive price tag?

Is Spotify a viable app platform? Brings 100,000 users to Songkick

Songkick says Spotify's app platform has helped it gain 100,000 users in the past three months.
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Viral videos: Kid creates working scientific calculator in Minecraft, Tenacious D returns

We've got two new viral videos for you: Tenacious D's epic return to form and a kid who created a completely mechanical scientific calculator in Minecraft.
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Nokia Lumia 800 Review

Nokia jumps into Windows phones with the Lumia 800, a device that looks and feels like a classic Nokia phone but doesn't impress with all of its features.
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Acer Iconia Tab A200 Review

Acer has ton of tablets and makes them available for inexpensive prices. The newest Iconia A200 is no different with its 10.1-inch screen and running the Android 3.2 operating system.

iPad unboxed: Hands-on photos of Apple’s new tablet

It's iPad day. Here are some photos of the new tablet, it's packaging, and some size comparisons to the Xoom and Kindle Fire.
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Apple iPad (2012) Review

The 2012 refresh of Apple’s iPad brings a quantum leap forward in display technology along with 4G connection speeds and more processing horsepower, keeping it a step ahead of most Android competitors.

The new iPad 3: Everything you should know

Our complete rundown of the newly announced new iPad from Apple (iPad 3). The Retina display, quad-core graphics processor, iSight, iPhoto and more detailed.