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HTC Amaze 4G hands-on impressions and photos

Our first-hand impressions of T-Mobile's new HTC Amaze 4G phone, a powerful new Android phone to help counter the iPhone.

Apple iCloud may get streaming movies

Apple may be in talks to add streaming movie purchases to its iCloud service, but will Hollywood get onboard or stay loyal to its Ultraviolet service?

RIM co-CEO apologizes for BlackBerry outages

RIM founder Mike Lazaridis has issued a video apology explaining the recent BlackBerry outages and when service may be restored.

Great deal: Amazon offers all Verizon phones for 1 penny to new subscribers

AmazonWireless has a great sale on Verizon phones. All devices outside of the iPhone are 1 penny, including the Droid Bionic.

Comedian Kristen Shaal challenges gamers to build her a Minecraft palace

Sony Ericsson is challenging users to build a monument to...Kristen Shaal. Check out this ad from The Daily Show comedienne.

BlackBerry outages spread to the United States and Canada

BlackBerry service outages have spread to North America, affecting users in the United States and Canada.

eBay to announce PayPal Access, deepen ties with Facebook

At its X.commerce conference this week, eBay will likely unveil its PayPal Access platform, allowing sites to use PayPal as their login credentials. A deal with Facebook is also rumored.
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Asus Zenbooks: Hands-on pictures and first impressions

The Asus UX21 and UX31 run head to head with Apple's MacBook Air and a growing crop of fellow Ultrabooks in an attempt to whittle the notebook down to its very thinnest form factor.

Consumers won’t pay extra for electric cars, according to study

A new survey shows that while a good portion of consumers are ready to buy an electric vehicle, few want to pay higher prices or deal with any downsides to owning one.

91 percent of kids play video games, says study

NPD reports that 91 percent of kids ages 2-17 are playing video games, up 12.58 percent from two years ago. Much of this growth has been fueled by kids ages 2-5 and smartphones.
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AT&T announces five new Android phones, including the Atrix 2 and Samsung Captivate Glide

AT&T announced five new Android phones today: the dual-core Motorola Atrix 2, dual-core QWERTY Samsung Captivate Glide, and three budget phones (Pantech Pocket, Samsung DoubleTime, AT&T Avail)

Verizon to get full QWERTY Samsung Stratosphere Oct. 13 ($150)

Samsung and Verizon announce the Stratosphere, the first LTE Android phone with a QWERTY keyboard.

LG introduces first 720p 4G LTE phone

LG has matched Apple's Retina Display and upped it by an inch. The new Optimus LTE boasts a 4.5-inch 720p screen. Samsung's Galaxy Nexus already has competition.

Moped riders ransack Apple store in London

A group of malicious moped riders ransacked Apple's Covent Garden Store in London today, stealing iPads, iPhones, and MacBooks. Two have been arrested.

Windows Phone plays catch up: dual-core and LTE coming, HTC and Samsung step up

Microsoft's Andy Lees spoke out on a number of topics in the last few days, commenting on the iPhone 4S, dual-core, LTE, and how partners will be stepping up to help market Windows Phone 7.5.

Netflix backpedals: Qwikster is no more, DVDs staying at Netflix.com

Netflix has killed off its Qwikster brand before it launched. The company now says its DVD-by-mail service will stay at Netflix.com.
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How Steve Jobs changed everything, and what we’ll miss without him

As everyone remembers Steve Jobs fondly, we take a look back at how he's changed computers, phones, movies, music, and almost everything else. What will the world be like now that he's gone?

Steve Jobs made a biography so his kids would understand him

Walter Isaacson, who is writing the biography of Steve Jobs, has revealed new information about his last visit to the Apple founder's home.
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Android Ice Cream Sandwich shots and video leak – unveiling delayed due to Jobs death

Video and screenshots showing the Galaxy Nexus have surfaced and they appear to be legitimate. Meanwhile, the actual unveiling of the phone may be delayed.

Is “Apple Shock” reconstructing the tech industry?

We examine just how the rise of Apple has affected the PC industry.

LG unveils luxury Jil Sander Windows Phone 7.5 handset

LG has unveiled the first 'fashion phone.' This Jil Sander branded Windows Phone 7.5 device is hitting European shelves today.

Sony may buy out Ericsson’s half of phone partnership

Rumor has it that Sony may be nearing a deal to buy out Ericsson's half of Sony Ericsson, making it possible to release phones under its own brand.

HTC Flyer price cut to $99 at Best Buy (update: price is back at $299)

It may be a mistake, but Best Buy's online site currently lists the HTC Flyer for $99.

Samsung’s Nexus Prime specs and picture leak

Specs and a side photo of the upcoming Android Ice Cream Sandwich phone, the Nexus Prime, have leaked, and they are impressive.

Xbox 360 dashboard update adds 50 new web streaming and cable TV partners

Microsoft has revealed a list of new media partners for Xbox Live that's 50 strong including a number of big cable TV companies like Comcast and Verizon.
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Microsoft backpeddles, says Zune is still alive

Microsoft may have confirmed that the Zune HD was dead yesterday, but it's completely denying the device is dead today.

FCC to mandate GPS in all phones by 2018

The FCC is moving to require that all phones sold in the U.S. have GPS chips embedded in them by 2018 to aid the emergency 911 system.
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The S stands for Same: Why Apple’s iPhone 4S is a bore

Apple revealed its new iPhone 4S today and, as the name implies, it looks exactly like the iPhone 4. Is it wise of Apple to forego updating the look of its phone for another year?

Apple’s iPhone 4S announcement: Live coverage

Apple announces the next generation iPhone. Our live, continuous coverage of the event as it unfolds.

Microsoft officially kills the Zune HD

Microsoft has finally confirmed what we've known for a while: the Zune HD is dead.

Rhapsody buys Napster from Best Buy

Rhapsody is executing on its new strategy to buy subscribers by purchasing its top rival: Napster

Google Chrome browser coming to Android

Google's popular Chrome browser is finally coming to Android, and it may drop in October.

T-Mobile and Walmart offer $30 no-contract plan with 5GB data and 100 minutes

T-Mobile and Walmart are teaming up for what appears to be a fantastic deal: a no-contract $30 plan that includes unlimited data, text, and 100 minutes of talk.

HopStop.com earns core navigation patent – vows to play nice, develop WP7 app

The USPTO has awarded HopStop a core patent to its mass transit navigation technology. Unlike a lot of technology companies these days, CEO Joe Meyer sees no future in suing his competitors.

Amazon may bring Silk browser to PC, Mac, Android, and Windows Phone

Amazon has registered domain names that indicate it may plan to bring its Silk browser to PC, Mac, Android, and Windows Phone platforms.

Our Kindle Fire impressions and why Amazon is destined to dominate

Amazon's Kindle Fire is a fine device, to be sure, but Amazon's real genius lies in its broader plans for world domination.

Motorola and Verizon finally offer Xoom owners promised 4G LTE upgrade

Motorola is finally offering its promised 4G upgrade for Xoom owners. Emails are going out today with details.

MeeGo killed in favor of Tizen, a new OS backed by Samsung and Intel

With no Nokia to back it, Intel has killed MeeGo. It will ressurect it as 'Tizen,' a new smartphone OS platform it's making with Samsung.