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Sharp looking to bring 3D Android phones to U.S.

Sharp is getting ready to launch glasses-free 3D Android devices in Japan...and now says it's looking to bring the technology to the United States in 2011.
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Vudu lands on the PlayStation 3

Vudu high-definition streaming movies will be available to registered PS3 users in the United STates starting next week.
Audio / Video News
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ViewSonic 3DV5 3D pocket camcorder jumps out

ViewSonic's new 3DV5 pocket camcorder can capture both 2D and 3D video, features built-in software for uploading to YouTube and Facebook...and it's $179.99.
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NPD: Video game sales dropped 4 pct in October

NPD says video game sales in October were 4 percent lower this year than they were in 2009.
Gaming News
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Altec Lansing ships Octiv Stage docking speakers for iPad

The Octiv Stage docking speaker system can handle iPads portrait and landscape iPads, tilts to accommodate typing...oh, and it has speakers too.
Tablets Mobile
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Barnes & Noble starts shipping Nookcolor

Barnes & Noble says the Nookcolor ereader is shipping ahead of schedule to pre-order customers, and demo units are in stores now.
Emerging Tech News
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Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile back Isis mobile wallet system

Isis wants to use near-field communication (NFC) for point-of-sale purchases with phones...and Verizon Wireless, AT&T, and T-Mobile are already on board.
Mobile
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Panasonic returning to global smartphone market…in 2012?

Reports have Panasonic looking to launch Android smartphones outside Japan...but not until 2012.
Mobile

RIM says PlayBook Web browsing beats iPad

RIM says its PlayBook tablet beats the Apple iPad at Web surfing hands down - and its has the video to prove it.
Tablets Mobile
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Luxury smartphones begin adopting Android

A new Ferrari-branded Android smartphone from Acer claims to be the "world's most exclusive." Giorgio Armani might have something to say about that.
Mobile
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HP Mini 1103 packs 10.1-inch display, weighs 2.8 pounds

Remember netbooks? HP's new Intel Atom-powered Mini 1103 packs a 10.1-inch display and weighs just 2.78 pounds...and mobile broadband is available.
Computing News
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This just in: going to the dentist more popular than computer maintenance

Sure, cleaning out a Windows PC registry is ugly stuff, but a survey finds Americans think it's uglier than laundry or changing a diaper.
Computing News
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Sony Dash picks up Hulu Plus

The $199 Sony Dash can now tap into Hulu Plus, expanding its menu of apps, social networking, news, radio, and video capabilities.
Emerging Tech News
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Viacom to sell Rock Band creator Harmonix

Looks like the fat lady is singing: media giant Viacom is looking to sell Rock Band creator Harmonix and get out of the video game business.
Gaming News
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Yahoo mulling more layoffs?

Yahoo says media reports that it's planning to lay off 20 percent of its workers are "inaccurate," but doesn't say it won't be cutting jobs.
Computing News
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Motorola fires back at Microsoft patent suits

Motorola has filed its own patent infringement suit against Microsoft, claiming the Redmond company violates 16 Motorola patents.
Computing News
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Apple releases Mac OS X 10.6.5, Security Update

Apple's Mac OS X 10.6.5 includes feature enhancements, omits AirPrint, and fixes many security holes...about half of which are in Adobe Flash.
Computing
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HP paying $16.25 mln to settle Texas fraud case

HP has agreed to pay $16.25 million to settle a case that it won government contracts via lavish gifts to Texas school officials.
Computing News
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Motorola Citrus: Android, Eco-friendly, and $50 on Verizon Wireless

How low can you go? For the Motorla Citrus, it's $50 on Verizon Wireless for Android 2.1, a 3-inch display, and 3 megapixel camera.
Mobile
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Verizon Wireless testing $70/month unlimited data plan

Verizon Wireless is testing unlimited texts, data, and voice for $70/month. The catch? Customers have to be invited to sign up.
Mobile News
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Microsoft sues Motorola…again

Microsoft has filed another patent suit against Motorola, this time claiming Motorola is charging too much to license Wi-Fi and video decoding technology.
Gaming News

BlackBerry PlayBook to undercut iPad pricing?

Reports have BlackBerry maker Research in Motion looking to beat the Apple iPad's $499 initial price point when its PlayBook goes on sale next year.
Tablets Mobile
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Verizon Wireless launching Droid 2 Global, Samsung Continuum

Verizon is expanding its Android stable with the Motorola Droid 2 Global and the Continuum, another Samsung Galaxy S featuring a "ticker" secondary display.
Mobile News
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Opera Mobile 10.1 beta available for Android

As promised, Opera Software has let loose a public beta of its mobile browser for Android, including pinch-to-zoom and hardware acceleration.
Mobile
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Google adds Instant Previews to search

Google users will be able to see previews of Web sites in their search results before clicking through to them.
Computing Reviews
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E Ink debuts color ePaper

If you thought the downside of ereaders was that they only handle 16 levels of grey...E Ink has some news for you.
Emerging Tech News
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Verizon Wireless taking Droid Pro pre-orders November 9 for $179

Verizon Wireless starts pre-orders for the business-oriented Droid Pro smartphone November 9: $179.99 after rebate with a two-year service plan.
Mobile
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U.S. Census finds ongoing disparities in broadband access

Data from the 2010 U.S. census finds 7 out of 10 U.S. households use the Internet, but socio-economic factors play a big role in broadband access.
Computing News
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AOL hiring financial muscle to work over Yahoo bid?

Reports have AOL hiring financial advisors as the company - perhaps - considers joining forces with Yahoo.
Computing News
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Amazon buys diapers.com and soap.com for $550 million

Amazon has done a doodoo and wants to clean up its act: it's buying diapers.com and soap.com owner Quidsi for about $550 million.
Computing News
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Google teams with airlines for free holiday Wi-Fi

Google is partnering with Virgin America, AirTrans, and Delta to offer free Gogo Inflight Wi-Fi on all domestic U.S. flights from November 20 through January 2.
Computing News
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RockMelt browser builds in social tools

The new RockMelt browser builds on Chromium by directly integrating FaceBook and Twitter...plus spiffing up Google searches and stashing everything in the cloud.
Computing News

Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz Launch New VC Firm

The dumpy economy might make it seem like a bad time to launch an investment firm...but Netscape co-founder and Mosaic developer Marc Andreessen things the timing is perfect.
Computing News

Ebay Sells Off Majority of Skype for $1.9 Billion

In a deal with an investor group, eBay has agreed to sell of 65 percent of VoIP outfit Skype for $1.9 in cash.
Smart Home Smart Home News
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Time Warner mulling “premium” on-demand movies?

Would you be willing to pay $30 to $50 for a "premium" on-demand movie in your home?
Audio / Video News
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Clearwire announces layoffs and cost cuts as it looks for funding

Clearwire might have the only operational 4G network in the U.S., but the company is laying off 15 percent of its workers in an effort to trim costs.
Mobile News
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Logitech: remotes are out of control

A study commissioned by Logitech finds a third of U.S. living rooms have four or more remote controls...and that number is over half in the UK, France, and Australia.
Audio / Video News
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EU outlining personal data protection rules

The European Commission is defining rules for personal data protection...including an individual's "right to be forgotten" and have their data expunged.
Computing News
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