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Microsoft Signs Major Licensing Deal with ARM

Microsoft is giving itself a major shot in the ARM, signing a major licensing deal with ARM that lets them make their own ARM microarchitecture.
Computing News
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HP Slate Now Targeted at Enterprise

It might have been demoed at the world's largest consumer electronics show, but HP is now looking to pitch its Windows 7 slate computer to businesses.
Computing News
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Nook Ereader Application Lands on Android

Barnes & Noble has brought its Nook ereader application to Android devices...and it's still not available for the iPhone or iPad.
Mobile
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Nokia Sees Profits Slide 40 Percent

Nokia saw a 40 percent decline in its operating profit during the second quarter of 2010...but it still made almost $300 million.
Mobile News
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Lexar Echo SE Flash Drive Hits 128 GB

Lexar is touting its 128 GB Echo SE flash drive as a great backup solution for notebook and mobile users...and it does encryption.
Computing News
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Intel Nearing Antitrust Settlement with FTC?

Reports have Intel finalizing an antitrust settlement with the FTC that will limit its marketing tactics but cost the chipmaker no money.
Computing News
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FTC Sues Intel for Antitrust Violations

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is suing Intel, alleging the company abused its position in the CPU market to stifle competition.
Computing News
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Samsung Debuts New Point-and-Shoot Cameras

Samsung has rolled out updates to its DualView cameras (with a second front-facing LCD for self-portraits) plus the high-zoom point-and-shoot PL200.
Photography News
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Blogetry Offline Over Terrorist Materials

Wordpress host Blogetry is offline after allegations the site was hosting terrorist and bomb-making information...including al-Qaeda materials.
Computing News
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Sharp Plans to Enter Ereader Market

Sharp plans to jump into the e-reader market this year with a device based on its own XMDF document format.
Emerging Tech News
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Americans Happier with the IRS than with Facebook

The American Consumer Satisfaction Index finds Facebook scores in the bottom five percent of all the private sector companies it tracks, and lower than even the IRS.
Computing News
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Amazon Now Selling More E-books than Hardcovers

Amazon says in the last three months, it has sold 143 e-books for every 100 hardcover books.
Emerging Tech News
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Seagate GoFlex Home Offers Backup for PCs and Macs

Seagate's new GoFlex Home network storage offers capacities up to 2 GB...and it works with Windows PC's as well as Mac OS X's Time Machine backup system.
Computing News
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Netflix Taking Streaming to Canada

Netflix is taking it streaming movie and video service outside the United States. First stop: Canada.
Audio / Video News
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Nokia Siemens Buys Motorola’s Wireless Networking Biz

Nokia Siemens is buying Motorola's cell phone network gear business for $1.2 billion, giving Nokia Siemens an entry to U.S. mobile infrastructure.
Mobile News
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Apple iPad Hits Nine More Countries This Week

Apple's iPad is scheduled to launch in nine more countries this week, extending Apple's lead in the tablet market.
Tablets Mobile
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Worldwide PC Sales Up 20 Pct in Second Quarter

New figures from Garner show worldwide PC sales were up 20 pct in the second quarter of 2010.
Computing News
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Apple Pushes Out iOS 4.0.1 for iPhone, iOS 3.2.1 for iPad

Apple's iOS 4.0.1 for iPhone has a retooled signal strength indicator, while iOS 3.2.1 for iPad addresses Wi-Fi issues and other problems.
Tablets Mobile
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Samsung Captivate/Vibrant Caught in Grip of Death

Apple is taking heat for reception problems with the iPhone 4, but guess what? Looks like Samsung's Galaxy S Android-based phones have a very similar issue.
Mobile News
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Pioneer Pumps Out New Over-Ear Headphones

Pioneer's DJ-Inspired and Core Audio headphone lines offer top-quality over-ear headphone sound...with a touch of club culture looks and portability.
Emerging Tech News
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Apple Buys Mapping Firm Poly9

Although no one is confirming anything, Apple seems to have acquired Canadian mapping firm Poly9. To what end, nobody knows.
Computing
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EBay Hit with $3.8 Bln Online Payments Suit

XPRT Ventures has filed a $3.8 billion lawsuit against eBay, claiming the company stole patented information and integrated it into PayPal.
Computing News
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Toshiba Canvio Hard Drives Get Friendly with Macs

Toshiba has launched Mac-specific versions of its Canvio external hard disk drives, complete with Mac-savvy backup and data encryption.
Computing News
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Sprint: LTE and Merging with T-Mobile Might Make Sense

Sprint CEO Dan Hesse said that moving to a 4G LTE network - and merging with T-Mobile - might just make sense.
Mobile News
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China Eyes Cracking Down on Anonymity as Green Dam Washes Out

A Chinese Internet regulator has called for and end to anonymous phones and online comments, even as the Green Dam filtering software apparently goes silent.
Web News
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BMW Adopts iPod Out to Put iPod Interface in Cars

BMW says future BMW and Mini vehicles will be able to put users' iPod interfaces on their main display...including custom playlist and Genius.
Mobile
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HP Says Palm Devices Could Get Flexible Displays

An HP exec says HP is working on flexible display technology..and the technology could find its way into future web0S devices.
Emerging Tech News
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Fring Loses Skype as Feud Escalates

Skype is now blocking messaging aggregator app Fring claiming misuse and that Fring it's damaging Skype's brand and reputation. Fring calls them cowards.
Mobile News
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 Offers Graphics Power at $199

Nvidia's new GeForce GTX 460 brings high-performance DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.0 support -plus SLI and 3D - at prices starting at $199.
Computing News
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Apple Replacing Defective Time Capsule Backup Systems

Apple has begun quietly offering replacements for some Time Capsule wireless backup systems sold in 2008 that have problems shutting down or powering on.
Computing
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Ballmer: Windows 7 Slates Are Coming, Honest

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says Windows 7 slate PCs will start taking on the iPad in the next "several months."
Tablets Computing
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Apple “Stunned:” iPhone Signal Strength Indicators Wrong

Apple says a "simple and surprising" goof in the way it calculates signal strength is behind the iPhone 4's "grip of death" reception problem.
Mobile
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HP Pavilion dm1z Ultraportable Packs AMD Neo CPUs

HP has rolled out its Pavilion dm1z ultraportable notebook featuring AMD Neo processors, ATI graphics, an 11.6-inch display, and prices starting at $450.
Computing News
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Facebook Buys User-Generated Destination Guide Nextstop

Facebook has bought - and is shutting down - Nextstop, a user-built guide to places and things to do around the world.
Computing Guides
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OLPC XO 1.75 Laptop to Get Touchscreen Option

The One Laptop Per Child project says its ARM-based XO 1.75 laptops will have an option for a touch-sensitive 8.9-inch display.
Computing News

OLPC Outlines Future XO Laptops

The One Laptop Per Child project has a roadmap that includes a single-piece, flexible plastic computer priced under $100.
Computing News
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Comscore Finds Strong Growth for Android

Between February and May of 2010, every smartphone platform lost marketshare in the U.S...except for Android which saw strong gains.
Mobile
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NTP Sues Apple, Google, Microsoft and More Over Wireless Email

NTP has filed suit against a host of leading technology companies over wireless email...and they have some clout: NTP took RIM to the mat back in 2006.
Mobile
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