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Nokia bringing NFC to all Symbian phones

Symbian may be going away, but it's not gone yet: Nokia says it plans to bring NFC technology to all future Symbian phones.
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Yes, it’s discontinued, but HP may offer more TouchPads for sale

HP's $99 TouchPad tablet was such a hit that, even though it's discontinued, it flew off retailer shelves. And HP might - just might - offer more of them.
Sony Tablet S, Tablet P

Sony Tablet S and Tablet P take aim at the iPad

Sony's Tablet S and Tablet P devices feature Nvidia Tegra 2 processors, Android 3.1 or 3.2, unique wedge-shaped and folding form factors, and cloud-based services.
Datamation DS-IP-49-SYNC

Datamation USB Hub can sync up to 49 iPads

It might seem like overkill, but if your organization uses a lot of iPads, being able to sync up to 49 at a time could be a real boon.
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Survey: Negative online reviews change 80 pct of shoppers’ minds

A new survey from Cone Inc. finds almost 80 percent of online consumers reverse purchase decisions based on negative online reviews.
Bayfiles

Pirate Bay founders say Bayfiles will respect copyright

Sure, Bayfiles is an online file sharing services founded by two of the folks behind Pirate Bay. But Bayfiles will respect copyright. Really!
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Barnes & Noble numbers buoyed by Nook revenue

Barnes & Noble's brick-and-mortar business slipped a bit, but it's Nook business saw revenue up 140 percent compared to last year.
Jawbone Icon HD

Jawbone Icon HD and Nerd handles your phone and VoIP

Jawbone's new Icon HD headset offers a larger speaker and clearer audio than its predecessor, while the Nerd USB dongle lets it work with computer VoIP apps.
Asus UX21 / Intel Ultrabook

Reports: Asus planning half a dozen Ultrabooks

The first Ultrabooks are due any day now, but reports have Asus planning half a dozen or more models with prices ranging from $799 to $1,999.
TomTom Go Live 1535m

TomTom Go Live 1535m includes travel apps

TomTom's new Go Live 1535m GPS system includes apps from Expedia, TripAdvisor, Yelp, and Twitter to make travelers' ride smoother.
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Report: Zynga may delay IPO

The New York Post says social gaming giant Zynga isn't in any hurry to go public, and may wait until the end of the year.
Cisco CEO John Chambers

Downsizing Cisco acquires Versly

Cisco has announced it is buying Microsoft Office collaboration tool maker Versly for an unspecified amount...all while trying to cut its own costs.
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Nokia developer network hacked for personal information

Nokia's developer network has been compromised, with members' personal information falling into attackers' hands.
Galaxy Tab 10.1

Samsung to launch own ChatON instant messaging service

Samsung is getting ready to launch its own IM service called ChatON - and in addition to Samsung's Bada and Android, it'll support BlackBerry, iOS, and PCs.
Razer Blade gaming notebook

Razer Blade gaming notebook touts Core i7 and 17-inch display

The Razer Blade gaming notebook features a second-gen Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia graphics, a 17-inch display, and is still portable.
Panasonic Lumix GF3X

Panasonic updates Lumix line with 3D, Wi-Fi, ans power zoom lenses

Panasonic's latest Lumix cameras feature 3D capabilities, super zooms, and built-in Wi-Fi connectivity.
Mozilla Mitchel Baker

Mozilla stands behind Firefox’s rapid release schedule

Getting tired of a new major version of Firefox every few weeks? Mozilla head Mitchell Baker says they'll try to smooth things out...but not slow things down.
Nicholas Allegra (Comex)

iPhone hacker Comex takes internship at Apple

The author of JailbreakMe2 and JailBreakme3 has taken an internship at Apple.
AMD CEO Rory Read

AMD names Lenovo’s Rory Read as new CEO

AMD's new CEO is former Lenovo president and COO Rory Read.
Digital King iPhone 4 lenses

CompuExpert offers fish-eye, wide/macro lenses for iPhone 4

Photographers looking for more flexibility with the iPhone 4 camera can now go nuts with magnetic-mount fish-eye and wide/macro lenses.
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Single Touch goes after Hulu on patents

Single Touch has notified Hulu it owns patents it believes are crucial to the company's operations...just as Hulu is wrangling for a buyer.
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Garmin revamps nüvi GPS line

Garmin has announced new fewer than 15 new nüvi GPS navigation systems spanning half a dozen product lines. Confused yet?
Acer TravelMate Timeline 8481T

Acer TravelMate Timeline 8481T aims at business travelers

Acer's TravelMate Timeline 8481T sports an Intel Core i5 processor, 3.7 pound footprint, and a 13-inch 1,366 by 768-pixel display.
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German court upholds Samsung Galaxy Tab injunction

An injunction barring the the sale of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android tablet in Germany has been uphold, although a final ruling is due September 9.
Nokia Symbian Belle handsets

Nokia tries to keep customers with Symbian Belle

Nokia may be transitioning to Windows Phone, but it's trying to stave off defections to other platforms with Symbian Belle.
Match.com signup

Assault victim satisfied with Match.com member screening

A woman who was assaulted by someone she met via Match.com has settled her lawsuit against the company, satisfied with Match.com's new member screening.
google to settle pharmacy ad investigation for 500 mln capsule and pills

Google to settle pharmacy ad investigation for $500 mln

Google will pay $500 million over enabling Canadian pharmacies to target U.S. consumers with discount drug offers.

Apple wins ban on Samsung smartphones in Europe

A Dutch court has banned imports of three Samsung smartphones into Europe as of October 15, ruling Samsung infringes on an Apple photo management patent.
Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet (August 2011)

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet now on sale

Lenovo's "business-class" ThinkPad Android tablet is now on sale, sporting Android 3.1, a 10.1-inch display, and prices starting at $499.
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Report: Half of online retail goes to Amazon, eBay, and Alibaba

A new report finds Amazon commands 20 percent of all online retail visits worldwide - and Amazon, eBay, and Alibaba account for half of all online retail traffic.
EA The Sims Social

The Sims Social officially launches on Facebook

Not wasting enough time on Facebook? The Sims Social lets Facebook users create characters, build homes and careers...and wreak mischievous havoc.
Google TV

Android devs can now code for Google TV

The Google TV Add-on for the Android SDK means Android devs can (finally) start coding for Google TV.
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Apple to devs: stop tracking iOS users by device numbers

In a nod to privacy, Apple has told iOS app developers to stop tracking users by device IDS...which could spell trouble for ad networks.
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July a record month for online video; Hulu ruled ads

July 2011 was a record month for online video, according to comScore, with some 180 million Americans watching an average of 18.5 hours of online video during the month.
VTech InnoTab

VTech InnoTab aims at kids

VTech's 5-inch InnoTab is now available for pre-order, offering animated ebooks, a library of approved apps, and popular kids' characters.
N-Control Avenger (PlayStation 3)

N-Control Avenger dominates PlayStation 3 controllers

The N-Control Avenger clamps onto a standard PlayStation 3 controller and converts it into the ultimate Modern Warfare 3...and maybe some other titles.
AMD Fusion

AMD updates C-series, E-series Fusion processors

AMD's updated C-series and E-series processors aim at notebooks and desktops with enhanced graphics, DIsplayPort++, and up to 12 hours of battery life.
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Apple’s sales in China overtake Lenovo

For the first time, Apple's sales in China have overtaken China's own Lenovo...although that figure includes iPhones and iPads, not just Macs.