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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.

GameStop now sells Android tablets in 25 percent of its stores

In a bid to stay relevant, GameStop now sells Android tablets in almost 25 percent of its stores around the world.

HP’s core webOS Enyo team defects, heads for Android

It's rumored that core members of the WebOS Enyo team have defected and now work for Google.
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Intel woos Apple, plans Windows 8 ‘hybrid’ tablets for November

Intel has big plans. An anonymous source claims that more than a dozen Intel-based Windows 8 devices will be released in November: some tablets, some laptops, and some 'hybrids.' After that, the chipmaker plans to court Apple.
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Droid Incredible 4G LTE continues its legacy on Verizon

Verizon has announced the Droid Incredible 4G LTE, which comes with NFC and Android 4.0.

Surprise! $250 iPad Mini would be a hit, says online deals site

A new survey by a Web site that targets price conscious consumers shows that 52 percent of them would be super pumped if Apple were to release a 7-inch iPad Mini for $250. Is anyone startled by this?
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NYC subways to finally get Wi-Fi through Boingo, but it may cost you

NYC subways are finally about to enter the 21st century and get Wi-Fi access. Boingo has partnered with the New York City Transit Authority to deliver wireless Internet to the city's train stations. It won't be free, however.

Bionic eyes activate! Microchip gives sight to the blind

A new 'bionic eye' microchip has been implanted in the eyes of two blind British men, giving them some vision for the first time in decades.

Sony’s next Xperia Play? A phone with a QWERTY keyboard and a full game controller

Sony has patented a new way to make a slide-out keyboard that would leave room for a full gamepad as well. Will it see the light of day?

Why should we trust Google Drive, or any cloud storage service?

Today, Google Drive launched, offering cheap cloud storage to everyone, but thanks to the efforts of the entertainment industry and bills like CISPA, it may not be safe to use any cloud storage services right now.

The new iPad 3: Everything you should know

Our complete rundown of the newly announced new iPad from Apple (iPad 3). The Retina display, quad-core graphics processor, iSight, iPhoto and more detailed.

Want a Galaxy Nexus? Android’s flagship phone is now $100 cheaper on Verizon

In response to the Sprint launch, Verizon has dropped the price of the Galaxy Nexus from $300 to $200.

Nintendo news: New Mario game coming to 3DS, Kirby collection coming to Wii, 3DS system update

Nintendo has announced new Mario and Kirby games as well as an upcoming 3DS system update.

New Super Mario and Pikmin games confirmed for Wii U! To be shown at E3

Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto has confirmed that new Super Mario Bros. and Pikmin games will be shown at E3 2012. We speculate on what they might be like.
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Designer Philippe Starck says he’s working on ‘Revolutionary’ Apple product: Apple says no way

Famous French designer Philippe Starck has said that he is designing a new product with Apple and that it's coming out later this year, but Apple is denying everything. The controversy and some pictures of Starck's work below.
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Great Deal: TurboTax for Android tablets free through April 1 (normally $30+)

Intuit's TurboTax app is free to use from now until April 1st on Android tablets.

Is Spotify a viable app platform? Brings 100,000 users to Songkick

Songkick says Spotify's app platform has helped it gain 100,000 users in the past three months.
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Viral videos: Kid creates working scientific calculator in Minecraft, Tenacious D returns

We've got two new viral videos for you: Tenacious D's epic return to form and a kid who created a completely mechanical scientific calculator in Minecraft.

iPad unboxed: Hands-on photos of Apple’s new tablet

It's iPad day. Here are some photos of the new tablet, it's packaging, and some size comparisons to the Xoom and Kindle Fire.

B&N eats its words, unveils a weaker 8GB Nook Tablet for $200

After trashing the Kindle Fire for not having enough RAM or Storage space, Barnes & Noble has released a new $200 Nook Tablet with half the RAM and half the storage of the original model.

How a Netflix-like service from Verizon and Redbox might work

Verizon and Redbox are teaming up to create a new subscription service that will compete with Netflix. We imagine some of the ways the new service might work, from how it will integrate the Redbox DVD kiosks to what kind of content it will offer online customers. And we hope Verizon doesn't have Dish Network's attitude.

Massive Samsung Galaxy Note to hit AT&T on Feb. 19

Samsung and AT&T have decided to release the huge, 5.3-inch Samsung Galaxy Note on Feb. 19. Learn about the new phone.

Google Music Manager: A frustrating way to download your music library

Our impressions of the new version of Google Music, which now lets you download your entire music library to a PC or Mac. Unfortunately, it doesn't work as described, and Google's download limitations make it difficult to have a good experience.

HTC Titan II impressions: A good Windows Phone with LTE and a 16MP camera

We sit down and spend some time with HTC's new Titan II, coming soon to AT&T's LTE network with an impressive 16-megapixel camera.

Toshiba concept tablet pictures: A huge 13.3-inch tablet, an underwater tablet, and more

Toshiba is showing off a bunch of concept tablets at its CES booth. Below is a gallery of the devices on display.

Pioneer to launch AppRadio 2 platform on Android

Pioneer is launching its next-generation AppRadio 2 car stereo and app platform, and it's coming to select Android devices.

Pioneer says its new Blu-ray burner is the world’s smallest and lightest

With laptops shedding disc drives, Pioneer is hoping to capitalize, announcing the "world's smallest and lightest" Blu-ray burner and reader.

HTC Flyer gets Android 3.2 upgrade weeks after Android 4.0 is released

HTC Flyer owners rejoice. The Wi-Fi version of the 7-inch tablet is now getting an update to Android 3.2 (Honeycomb), though it comes after Android 4.0 has been publicly available for weeks.

HTC is the #2 smartphone maker in the US with 21 percent share, right under Apple

The latest numbers are in and Apple still leads the smartphone pack, but HTC has a healthy market share of 21 percent, logging in at a solid number two. Meanwhile, Android continues to lead while RIM continues to bleed. ComScore and Nielsen data included.

LTE Windows Phone devices coming to AT&T

Windows expert Paul Thurrott reveals that LTE-based Windows Phones, including the Nokia ACE, Samsung Mendel, and HTC Radiant, will hit AT&T by mid 2012.

Verizon defends 4G LTE outages, claims that ‘being a pioneer comes with growing pains’

Verizon has issued a statement about why its 4G network continues to go down and some actions it is taking to prevent future blackouts, but we wonder just how many outages have really happened.

Verizon to charge $2 fee for paying your bill online or over the phone

Verizon is adding a $2 fee for paying bills online or by phone beginning Jan. 15, 2012. We detail how to avoid the fee and question the morality of Verizon's decision to nickel and dime customers.

Verizon 4G LTE back up and running, for now

Verizon says it has fixed the third major outage of 4G services, which affected millions of users across the United States.

Nintendo 3DS news roundup: early 2012 lineup revealed, DLC coming, sales exceed 4 million in Japan

Good news for fans of the Nintendo 3DS. The system has sold more than 4 million units in Japan, Nintendo has revealed its early 2012 game lineup, and Fire Emblem will be the first game with DLC.