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ASUS Vivo Tab RT Review

The Asus Vivo Tab is one of the first devices to come out running Windows RT, the tablet version of Windows 8, but is it worth the $600 price tag?
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Sony Reader PRS-T2 Review

The Sony Reader’s lack of a light-up screen leaves it behind many competitors, but its light weight and sharp design still leave an impression.
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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Review

Amazon pushes the e-reader to a new level with a gorgeous new front-lit screen and updated touch interface.
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Sony Xperia Tablet S Review

The Xperia Tablet S is Sony’s second big push into the tablet space, but manufacturing issues may hurt it.

Motorola Droid Razr M Review

Motorola’s Droid Razr M is one of the best petite handsets on the market.
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Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 Review

Amazon’s new Kindle Fire HD has a great price, but doesn’t fix many of the original Fire’s problems.
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Apple iPhone 5 vs. Samsung Galaxy S3: In-depth comparison

Check out how Apple's hot new iPhone 5 compares to its toughest Android rival, Samsung's Galaxy S3.
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Apple iPhone 5 Review

Apple’s iPhone 5 brings its screen size up to par with Android competitors while simultaneously getting lighter, faster and sleeker.

Sony Xperia Tablet S impressions: Cool features, lame price

We go hands on with Sony's new Xperia Tablet S, which comes with an IR TV remote app, a guest mode for kids, and a keyboard cover.

Sony Xperia P Review

Sony’s Xperia P is a step up in design, and makes a good choice if you're shopping for a smaller smartphone.

Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE Review

Motorola's Photon Q 4G LTE gives Sprint users a chance to enjoy Motorola's industry-leading keyboard without switching to Verizon.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Review

The S Pen is great and its processor is fast, but the Galaxy Note 10.1 fails to make its mark.
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Samsung copied Apple: Who cares? Everyone’s doing it

A new court document proves what we already know: Samsung has been copying Apple. But why does it really matter? Everyone is copying Apple and Apple is doing plenty of copying itself.
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E-cigars and e-pipes: Hands-on with the evolution of the e-cigarette

We explore and test out the next evolution of e-smoking. You may have seen e-cigarettes, but are you ready for e-cigars, e-pipes, and disposables?
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Amazon Instant Video for iPad impressions: A big step forward

Amazon has launched an iPad app for its Instant Video streaming service, allowing you to watch free movies and TV shows on your iPad. We go hands on to learn the good and bad aspects of the new app.

Lenovo IdeaTab S2109 Review

Lenovo’s IdeaTab S2109 emulates the form factor of the iPad, but feels like a cheap imitation.

Motorola Photon Q with QWERTY keyboard coming to Sprint ‘very soon’

Sprint has revealed that the Motorola Photon Q, a sequel to the Photon with a full QWERTY keyboard, is coming "very soon."
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Google Nexus 7 Review

The Nexus 7 delivers more than what you'd expect for its $200 price and has some great new features.

Sony Xperia Ion Review

The Sony Xperia Ion is priced well at $100 on AT&T, but runs outdated software and has some screen and responsiveness issues.

Motorola Atrix HD Review

The Motorola Atrix HD is the best Motorola handset on AT&T and a great deal for $100.

Acer Iconia Tab A700 Review

The Acer Iconia Tab model A700 is another strong Ice Cream tablet from Acer, but has little to differentiate it from the slew of other tablets in the marketplace.
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How to find a Samsung Galaxy S3 (UPDATED)

We list links, prices, and availability for the Samsung Galaxy S3 (Galaxy S III) on across the United States as delays plague the launch on almost every carrier.

Galaxy Note owners, you can upgrade to Android 4.0

Galaxy Note owners on AT&T are now able to upgrade to Android 4.0. Samsung has also released new S-Pen software for the phone, which is also free.

RIM CEO answers reader questions about BlackBerry’s future

RIM CEO Thorsten Heins has another article in The Globe and Mail, this time answering reader questions in response to his editorial about BlackBerry 10 last week.

Fujifilm app can ‘word wrap’ text from photos (Video)

Fujifilm has developed an Android app that lets you take a picture of a physical document or newspaper and automatically wraps the text as you zoom in, making it much easier to read documents.

RIM CEO defends BlackBerry in newspaper editorial

Research in Motion CEO Thorsten Heins has written an editorial for The Globe and Mail defending BlackBerry and RIM's future.

Toshiba Excite 7.7 Review

Toshiba’s Excite 7.7 tablet delights with a compact size, plenty of power and a gorgeous AMOLED screen, but can’t compete on price.

LG Optimus 4X HD Review

The LG Optimus 4X HD is a great super phone that matches its competitors in most areas, but fails to stand out from the pack..

Google I/O 2012 Day 1 recap: Google Glasses, Nexus 7 tablet, and more

A complete wrapup of Google I/O 2012 so far including the Nexus 7 tablet, Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Project Glass, Google+ Events, Google Play magazines, and the Nexus Q.

ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity Review

Asus tries to walk the line between tablets and laptop PCs again with the high-res Asus Transformer Pad Infinity, but still falls a bit short.

New devices: Sony Xperia Ion now on AT&T, Asus Transformer Infinity goes hi-res in July

The Sony Xperia Ion launched on AT&T over the weekend and Asus today revealed that the Transformer Pad Infinity will hit shelves in July. Our thoughts on both devices.
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Samsung Galaxy S3 Review

The Samsung Galaxy S3 (S III) manages to live up to its hype, delivering an excellent Android experience on every major US wireless carrier.

HTC EVO 4G LTE Review

The EVO 4G LTE sets a new standard for phones on Sprint, offering compatibility with the future of its voice and data networks and cutting-edge specs.

Apple WWDC: What to expect from today’s keynote

Apple's WWDC 2012 is about to start. Here is a list of new products and features that could appear at the show, from Retina Macs to iOS 6.