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Is “Apple Shock” reconstructing the tech industry?

We examine just how the rise of Apple has affected the PC industry.

LG unveils luxury Jil Sander Windows Phone 7.5 handset

LG has unveiled the first 'fashion phone.' This Jil Sander branded Windows Phone 7.5 device is hitting European shelves today.

Sony may buy out Ericsson’s half of phone partnership

Rumor has it that Sony may be nearing a deal to buy out Ericsson's half of Sony Ericsson, making it possible to release phones under its own brand.

HTC Flyer price cut to $99 at Best Buy (update: price is back at $299)

It may be a mistake, but Best Buy's online site currently lists the HTC Flyer for $99.

Samsung’s Nexus Prime specs and picture leak

Specs and a side photo of the upcoming Android Ice Cream Sandwich phone, the Nexus Prime, have leaked, and they are impressive.

Xbox 360 dashboard update adds 50 new web streaming and cable TV partners

Microsoft has revealed a list of new media partners for Xbox Live that's 50 strong including a number of big cable TV companies like Comcast and Verizon.

FCC to mandate GPS in all phones by 2018

The FCC is moving to require that all phones sold in the U.S. have GPS chips embedded in them by 2018 to aid the emergency 911 system.
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Microsoft backpeddles, says Zune is still alive

Microsoft may have confirmed that the Zune HD was dead yesterday, but it's completely denying the device is dead today.
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The S stands for Same: Why Apple’s iPhone 4S is a bore

Apple revealed its new iPhone 4S today and, as the name implies, it looks exactly like the iPhone 4. Is it wise of Apple to forego updating the look of its phone for another year?

Apple’s iPhone 4S announcement: Live coverage

Apple announces the next generation iPhone. Our live, continuous coverage of the event as it unfolds.

Microsoft officially kills the Zune HD

Microsoft has finally confirmed what we've known for a while: the Zune HD is dead.

Rhapsody buys Napster from Best Buy

Rhapsody is executing on its new strategy to buy subscribers by purchasing its top rival: Napster
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Samsung Galaxy S II Review

Review: The Samsung Galaxy S II elbows aside well-equipped competitors on AT&T to become the network’s strongest Android offering to date.

Google Chrome browser coming to Android

Google's popular Chrome browser is finally coming to Android, and it may drop in October.

T-Mobile and Walmart offer $30 no-contract plan with 5GB data and 100 minutes

T-Mobile and Walmart are teaming up for what appears to be a fantastic deal: a no-contract $30 plan that includes unlimited data, text, and 100 minutes of talk.

HopStop.com earns core navigation patent – vows to play nice, develop WP7 app

The USPTO has awarded HopStop a core patent to its mass transit navigation technology. Unlike a lot of technology companies these days, CEO Joe Meyer sees no future in suing his competitors.

Amazon may bring Silk browser to PC, Mac, Android, and Windows Phone

Amazon has registered domain names that indicate it may plan to bring its Silk browser to PC, Mac, Android, and Windows Phone platforms.

Our Kindle Fire impressions and why Amazon is destined to dominate

Amazon's Kindle Fire is a fine device, to be sure, but Amazon's real genius lies in its broader plans for world domination.

Motorola and Verizon finally offer Xoom owners promised 4G LTE upgrade

Motorola is finally offering its promised 4G upgrade for Xoom owners. Emails are going out today with details.

Tizen OS gains support from Acer, Asus, and maybe HTC

Tizen, the OS that is replacing MeeGo, is gaining a lot of support. Reports indicate that Acer, Asus, and possibly HTC may join the party soon.

Video of Android Ice Cream Sandwich running on a Nexus S

An anonymous tipster sent in a video showing Android Ice Cream Sandwich running on a Nexus S, and it looks a lot like Honeycomb.

How to get Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango) right now

We've got a step-by-step guide on how to immediately upgrade your Windows Phone to 7.5 (aka Mango). Anyone can do this. All it takes is patience and about an hour.
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Lenovo IdeaPad K1 Review

Review: The IdeaPad K1, Lenovo's first Android Honeycomb tablet, does mostly everything well but offers nothing exceptional to set it apart from a crowded Android tablet market.

Amazon Kindle Touch unveiling and hands-on photos

Photos from Amazon's Kindle Touch press conference and hands-on pictures with the new Kindles.

Amazon Kindle Fire unveiling and hands-on photos

A live photogallery of Amazon's Kindle Fire tablet unveiling, from the Jeff Bezos live demonstration to close ups of the actual tablet.

MeeGo killed in favor of Tizen, a new OS backed by Samsung and Intel

With no Nokia to back it, Intel has killed MeeGo. It will ressurect it as 'Tizen,' a new smartphone OS platform it's making with Samsung.
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Toshiba unveils the Thrive 7 – hands-on pics of the new 7-inch Android tablet

Our hands-on impressions and pictures of the Toshiba Thrive 7, the upcoming 7-inch Android Honeycomb tablet from Toshiba.

Sharp unveils massive 80-inch LED LCD TV – impressions and pics

Moments ago Sharp unveiled its biggest LCD TV to date and what it claims is the “world’s largest LED LCD TV.” At 80 inches, the new Aquos LC-80LE632U is absolutely massive, dwarfing 55- and 60-inch televisions much like 46-inch TVs dwarfed traditional TVs a few years back. The unit is a natural step up from the […]
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Hands-on photos of Samsung’s Galaxy Player 4.0 and 5.0 – two iPod Touch competitors

We're on hand to record our thoughts and snap a few pictures of the new Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0 and Galaxy Player 5.0.
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Hands on with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 – our new favorite tablet?

Last night, Samsung unveiled the final design of the Galaxy Tab 8.9. Our first impressions of the hardware and interface are quite positive.

Google about to launch cloud storage service through Google Docs

Google is preparing to rebrand Google Docs and launch its own cloud storage service.

Amazon adds Fox TV shows to Instant Video streaming service

Amazon is in it to win it. The online retailer today announced that it has signed a big deal with Fox to get instant streaming access to the publisher's movies and TV shows, including The Wonder Years.
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Leaked pictures: Motorola Xoom 2 tablets and the Droid RAZR

We've perused the Internet and found new leaked shots of Motorola's two upcoming Xoom 2 tablets and the Droid RAZR.

Microsoft patents smartphone keyboard that’s swappable for 2nd battery or game controller

Microsoft is trying to patent the idea for an interchangeable smartphone keyboard that can be swapped for a game controller, a wireless remote, an extra battery, and many other things.