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Tizen OS gains support from Acer, Asus, and maybe HTC

Tizen, the OS that is replacing MeeGo, is gaining a lot of support. Reports indicate that Acer, Asus, and possibly HTC may join the party soon.

Video of Android Ice Cream Sandwich running on a Nexus S

An anonymous tipster sent in a video showing Android Ice Cream Sandwich running on a Nexus S, and it looks a lot like Honeycomb.

Amazon Kindle Touch unveiling and hands-on photos

Photos from Amazon's Kindle Touch press conference and hands-on pictures with the new Kindles.

Amazon Kindle Fire unveiling and hands-on photos

A live photogallery of Amazon's Kindle Fire tablet unveiling, from the Jeff Bezos live demonstration to close ups of the actual tablet.

Sharp unveils massive 80-inch LED LCD TV – impressions and pics

Moments ago Sharp unveiled its biggest LCD TV to date and what it claims is the “world’s largest LED LCD TV.” At 80 inches, the new Aquos LC-80LE632U is absolutely massive, dwarfing 55- and 60-inch televisions much like 46-inch TVs dwarfed traditional TVs a few years back. The unit is a natural step up from the […]

Google about to launch cloud storage service through Google Docs

Google is preparing to rebrand Google Docs and launch its own cloud storage service.

Amazon adds Fox TV shows to Instant Video streaming service

Amazon is in it to win it. The online retailer today announced that it has signed a big deal with Fox to get instant streaming access to the publisher's movies and TV shows, including The Wonder Years.
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Leaked pictures: Motorola Xoom 2 tablets and the Droid RAZR

We've perused the Internet and found new leaked shots of Motorola's two upcoming Xoom 2 tablets and the Droid RAZR.

Microsoft patents smartphone keyboard that’s swappable for 2nd battery or game controller

Microsoft is trying to patent the idea for an interchangeable smartphone keyboard that can be swapped for a game controller, a wireless remote, an extra battery, and many other things.

Diablo III delayed until ‘early 2012’

Blizzard has announced that Diablo III will not ship until early 2012 due to an extended beta.

Say what? Verizon CEO claims AT&T and T-Mobile merger ‘inevitable’

Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam says that the AT&T and T-Mobile merger is "inevitable."

Study shows that Windows Phone 7 still has a chance

A new study shows that almost half of prospective smartphone buyers are considering Windows Phone 7, though Android still leads the pack.

Need to lift something? Try wearing a Kawasaki robotic exoskeleton

Kawasaki is developing a robotic exoskeleton that an help wearers lift as much as 90 lbs as if it were almost nothing at all.

Netflix signs big streaming deal with Discovery

Netflix has inked a substantial deal with Discovery, which owns the Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, and others.

Visa, Amex, and Discover join MasterCard on Google Wallet

Visa, American Express, and Discover are now joining Google Wallet and George Castanza will help sell it.
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HTC Rhyme unveiled: a classy Verizon phone for the ladies

HTC has unveiled the Rhyme, a 3G Verizon phone that aims to attract women by being pretty upfront about its intentions: it's a purple phone with a glowing charm and matching accessories. Will it work?

Bad idea: Microsoft to restrict Windows 8 app sales to its own store

Microsoft is planning to only sell Metro-style apps in its own Windows Store and charge developers a 30 percent commission on every app sold. We explain why this is a bad idea and how Microsoft is giving Android an advantage.

Intel demonstrates low-energy processor that could be powered by a potato

Last week, Intel demonstrated a "near-threshold voltage" processor that uses so little energy that it could be powered by solar energy, kinetic energy, or even a potato.

Netflix CEO explains price hike, renames DVD service ‘Qwikster,’ adds video games

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings finally apologizes for the unexplained price hike two months ago and reveals that DVD (and now video game) rentals are now going to be run by a new company called Qwikster.

AppTracker lets Android and iOS publishers track ads without Device IDs

WDA, a Michigan-based wireless company, has developed a way to track the effectiveness of ads on the web and in apps, all without using unique device identification numbers (UDIDs).

Viral video: elderly couple try to use a webcam

An elderly couple accidentally record themselves trying to use their new webcam in this viral video.

Windows 8 first impressions: What happened to ‘no compromises’?

After hours fiddling with the developer preview of Windows 8, we've reached some conclusions. While there's a lot to love, Microsoft still has some work ahead of it to scrub out the past and make the Windows 8 the reinvention it needs to be.
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Hands-on pictures of Samsung and Toshiba Ultrabooks

Some pictures of Samsung and Toshiba's new Ultrabook laptops from the Pepcom Holiday Spectacular show in New York City.

Xbox Live confirmed for Windows 8

Microsoft has confirmed that Xbox Live is coming to Windows 8 PCs. We've got the first official screenshot.

Ballmer: WP7 could make it to third place, Windows 8 downloaded 500,000 times

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer revealed that the Windows 8 Developer Preview hit half a million downloads in its first night alone. Also, he thinks Windows Phone could claw its way to third place in the smartphone market.

HTC announces the Sensation XE, 1.5GHz dual-core with Beats audio included

HTC has revealed its first Beats Audio phone, the Sensation XE, a dual-core device that ships with a pair of Beats earbuds.

Video of Honeycomb running on Google TV

It looks like Google is not ready to give up on Google TV yet. Leaked builds of Android Honeycomb have hit the web. This video gives a peak at Honeycomb on the Logitech Revue.

Windows 8 blue screen of death gets a revamp and a sad face :(

Microsoft has finally changed that horrible DOS blue screen of death. The new Windows 8 screen of death is a sky blue with gradients and a sad face.

The Winklevoss twins are now pistachio pitchmen

The Facebook litigation is over, but the Winklevoss twins are back, and this time they're selling Wonderful Pistachios. Check out the commercial below.

Researchers control tablet with ‘kick gestures’ and a Kinect

Researchers in the UK and Canada have figured out that its possible for people to understand and execute kick gestures on mobile phones and tablets. But would we want to?

HTC says “iPhones are not that cool anymore” and WP7 needs 4G

At Mobile Future Forward, HTC's Martin Fichter argued that the iPhone may not be the cool device it once was, talked about patent disruption, and said that Windows Phone still has a big problem.

Google removes eBook purchasing on iPad and iPhone

Google has removed the ability for iPhone and iPad users to purchase eBooks in the Google Books app due to Apple's demand for a 30 percent cut of all in-app purchases.

HTC considers buying its own smartphone operating system

HTC has no immediate plans to buy its own smartphone operating system, but it's not ruling such an acquisition out.

9/11 attacks could be seen from space (picture)

When the World Trade Center was hit in the 9/11 attacks, NASA astronaut Frank Culpertson was able to snap a few pictures from space.

Video game sales down 23 percent in August – 3DS sales up 260 percent

Retail sales of video games were down again in August, this time posting a 23 percent decline from last year. Deus Ex: Human Revolution and the Nintendo 3DS are the only winners.

Holy cannoli! Google buys Zagat

Zagat has been around for more than 30 years, but that hasn't stopped Google. The unstoppable acquisition machine has purchased Zagat to improve its Google Places ratings service.

The Droid Bionic is here: Verizon’s first dual-core 4G LTE phone

The Droid Bionic is now available on Verizon. It's the first dual-core 4G LTE phone and retails for $300 with a two-year contract.

Windows 8 will be able to run Windows Phone apps, says Nvidia

Nvidia's CEO claims that Windows 8 will be able to run Windows Phone 7 apps. We examine the consequences if this proves true.