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Lenovo’s new Android Yoga Tablets promise to stand on their own

Lenovo has brought its Yoga brand PCs to the tablet world. The new Yoga Tablet is one of the first Android tablets with a built-in kickstand, and promises better battery life than any other tablet on the market.
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Healthcare.gov is on the honor system thanks to a data center failure

The roll out of the Affordable Care Act has taken another hit, with a crucial Verizon data center going down on Sunday.
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Microsoft Surface 2 review

We review the Microsoft Surface 2, one of the only new Windows RT 8.1 tablets that will hit shelves this year. Is it worth the $450 asking price? Find out here.
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Microsoft compensates for small market share by erecting massive Surface 2 in London

Microsoft has built a 17-foot-tall Surface 2 in London, and it's completely operational. This is the latest in its big money buys to promote Windows and Windows Phone around the world.

Wanna get humiliated on Tumblr? Steal this guy’s iPhone

Phones get stolen every day, but usually the victims don't start a Tumblr to make fun of their thief's penciled on eyebrows, among other things. But who is really in the wrong here?
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Say hello to the new iPad Mini and its sexy Retina screen

Apple has officially unveiled the newest iPad Mini, which will come with a Retina screen and new 64-bit A7 processor.
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LG G Pad 8.3 review

We review LG’s first tablet in a couple years. Does the LG G Pad 8.3 have what it takes to compete with Apple’s iPad Mini and Google’s Nexus 7?
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One-third of all Americans now own a tablet, and one-fourth own ebook readers

A new Pew study shows that more than a third of all Americans now own a tablet, more than half own a smartphone and a quarter own ebook readers.
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Meet Aviate, the way Android is supposed to look (and get an invite to try it!)

We try out the beta of Aviate, a new Android home screen replacement created by a team of ex-Googlers. Aviate adds context to your home screen and organizes your apps. We review it and interview the team.
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Curve your enthusiasm: Samsung’s shotgun approach to phones hits no bullseyes

The Galaxy Gear is a disappointment, does Samsung have what it takes to innovate? With the first flexible display in a smartphone up next we'll find out soon.
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That’s it! I’m switching to T-Mobile

After listening to T-Mobile roll out its Uncarrier strategy for the last year, I've finally decided to make the jump. In the next couple months, I'm going to switch from Verizon to T-Mobile. Here's why.
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What’s on Internet TV? Vidora lets you browse it all in one app

Vidora wants to make all of the Web's streaming content accessible from one app, potentially making it a cord-cutter's dream. But can it deliver on what it promises?
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FreedomPop launches free smartphone talk and data service (and a $100 HTC Evo)

FreedomPop, a completely free wireless provider, is launching its first phone.
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Amazon’s new Kindle Fire comes with a Genius Bar inside it (and a lot more)

Amazon quietly unveiled its Kindle Fire HDX today, with killer new features including Mayday, and offline video viewing.
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Apple updates the iMac, adds Haswell processors and 1TB Flash storage (for a price)

Apple has updated its iMac all-in-one PC with new Intel Haswell processors and a number of hardware enhancements, but the look and design remain the same.
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Sorry ‘GTA 5,’ Apple made more than $5.2 billion this weekend and sold 9 million iPhones

Apple has sold more than 9 million iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C smartphones during its launch weekend, likely making more than $5.2 billion dollars in three days. This is in addition to 200 million people installing iOS 7. This dwarfs GTA 5's $1 billion.
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Apple iPhone 5S Review

We review Apple’s latest and greatest, the iPhone 5S. Is it worth the extra cash or an early upgrade? Should Android users consider making the jump? Read on to find out.
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Eye controlled this tablet without touching it!

We go hands on with Tobii's EyeMobile eye-tracker for Windows 8 tablets.

Monster is selling a $149 tablet at Walmart, but do you want it?

Monster announced its first tablet today, named the M7. It's available at Walmart and for a very cheap price. But do you want it? We examine what we know so far to help you make a decision.
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7 things we love about iOS 7 (and 7 things we hate)

We've been using iOS 7 for a while now, and for the most part, we like it. Here is our review, which is split up into our seven favorite features and seven biggest frustrations with Apple's new iPhone OS.
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Awesome smartphone covers with Kindle-like E Ink screens are on the horizon

Your next smartphone cover may pack a separate E Ink screen. Here's why that's great.
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LG G2 review

We review the G2, LG’s big flagship phone for 2013. How does it compete with the Galaxy S4 and other high-end phones? Here’s a clue: It does VERY well.

It looks like Amazon’s next Kindle Fire HD will have some sharp corners

Some new images of what appears to be Amazon's next Kindle Fire HD have leaked. We've got a couple images and links to many more, as we begin counting the days until Amazon fully reveals its next tablets.
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Hot or Not? How the new features of the iPhone 5S stack up

We list the many new features of the iPhone 5S and if you should be excited to use, or brag about them. Which features are worth lusting over, for real, and which are just a bunch of crap? We've got the answers.
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The C is for ‘Cheap-ish’: iPhone 5C starts at $99

For the first time ever, Apple will release a second iPhone, the iPhone 5C. Designed to come in multiple colors and cost less money, the new phone will replace the iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S. We've got official colors, specs, and release dates.
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Liar … liar? It takes 10 percent longer to type a lie than the truth

Taking a while to respond to a text? According to a new study, you may be concocting lies! People who heavily edit, write short responses, and take longer to text or type responses on Facebook were usually lying.
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New Sony Reader lets you read a 600 page novel on a 3 minute charge

Sony has officially unveiled its newest ebook reader, which it, again, is calling the "Reader." We've got some vague release information and specs about the reader, straight from Sony.
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Google sells out, names next version of Android ‘KitKat’

In a story that would be funnier on April 1, Google has announced that the next version of Android will be called 'KitKat,' taking its name from Nestle's chocolate-covered cracker treat. Android 4.4 KitKat will be co-promoted with Nestle.
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Nokia Lumia 925 review

We review the Lumia 925, Nokia’s fourth flagship Windows Phone to come out this year. Does it have what it takes to spring WP8 to the next level?
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Living with a Chromebook for a week is like 7 minutes of heaven, then 7 days of hell

I just finished spending a week using the Chromebook Pixel as my main computer. While things started out pleasant enough, they quickly took a turn for the worse. Here are all the things I couldn't do on my Chromebook.

Apple services offline: iCloud, iMessage, iTunes down for some users

Several of Apple's most popular online services - iCloud, iMessage, and iTunes Music - have been inoperable for some users starting around midnight on August 22. Our report on what's down.
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Ubuntu’s failed $32 million Edge campaign reveals a thirst for mobile innovation

The Ubuntu Edge is the most successful crowdfunded campaign ever, but at $12.8 million raised, it failed to make its goal. Here's why it's still a success.
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Worst prize ever? Microsoft offers free Surface RTs to students who use Bing

In an attempt to get rid of the rest of its excess Surface RTs, Microsoft will give away the tablet to students, teachers, or classrooms who use Bing for Schools on a daily basis instead of Google's search offering.
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Next iPhone ‘will’ have fingerprint sensor, says NYC Mayor’s office

In an emailed statement defending NYC Mayor Bloomberg's controversial fingerprint comments, a spokesman may have inadvertently confirmed that the next iPhone will have a fingerprint sensor.