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Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight Review

The Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight is the first e-reader to integrate built-in illumination, so you can read long into the night without a lamp or book light.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 Review

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 somehow becomes larger than its predecessor while barely changing hardware at all, leaving potential buyers to scratch their heads on the necessity of an upgrade.
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Apple iPad (2012) Review

The 2012 refresh of Apple’s iPad brings a quantum leap forward in display technology along with 4G connection speeds and more processing horsepower, keeping it a step ahead of most Android competitors.

HTC One X Review

The HTC One X makes AT&T’s other Android offerings look weak with a supersized high-res screen, top-shelf camera and a thin, sleek design.

Sony Xperia P Review

Sony’s Xperia P is a step up in design, and makes a good choice if you're shopping for a smaller smartphone.

HTC One S Review

HTC returns to form with the One S, a compact powerhouse with a vibrant AMOLED display, superb camera and ultra-thin design.

LG Optimus 3D Max Review

The LG Optimus 3D Max takes a second attempt at bringing glasses-free 3D to an Android phone.

ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity Review

Asus tries to walk the line between tablets and laptop PCs again with the high-res Asus Transformer Pad Infinity, but still falls a bit short.
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Nokia Lumia 900 Review

Nokia’s flagship Lumia 900 brings fast 4G LTE and a huge AMOLED display to the Lumia lineup for only $100 on contract, but otherwise sports the same dull specs under the hood.
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Samsung Galaxy Note Review

We review the massive Samsung Galaxy Note, the largest Android phone we've reviewed yet, complete with its own stylus. But does it measure up?
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Motorola Xyboard 10.1 Review

We review the Motorola Xyboard 10.1, the sequel to the failed Xoom. Find out if it's an improvement, or if Motorola needs to rethink its tablet strategy.
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Motorola Droid 4 Review

The Motorola Droid 4 gets a speed boost thanks to the addition of 4G LTE, and continues the proud Droid standard of QWERTY keyboards with one of the best on the market.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 LTE Review

Samsung new Galaxy Tab 7.7 is super thin, light, and features an amazing AMOLED screen, but does it live up to its expensive price tag?
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Acer Iconia Tab A200 Review

Acer has ton of tablets and makes them available for inexpensive prices. The newest Iconia A200 is no different with its 10.1-inch screen and running the Android 3.2 operating system.

Sony Xperia Ion Review

The Sony Xperia Ion is priced well at $100 on AT&T, but runs outdated software and has some screen and responsiveness issues.
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Motorola Xyboard 8.2 Review

We review the Xyboard 8.2, Motorola and Verizon's miniature sequel to the failed Xoom. Is it an improvement, or does Motorola need to rethink its mobile strategy?
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Nokia Lumia 710 Review

The Nokia Lumia 710 boasts both small size and a small price on T-Mobile, though neither comes without sacrifice.
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Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet Review

Our review of the Nook Tablet, Barnes & Noble's second foray into the 7-inch tablet world and first attempt to fend off Amazon's Kindle Fire.

Virgin Galactic opens first spaceport

Virgin Galactic has opened its first commercial spaceport "Spaceport America" in New Mexico. The facility will be able to launch all known types of spacecraft.
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Apple iPhone 6 Plus review

We re-review the iPhone 6 Plus after six months and still think its one of the best larger phones around.
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Typo keyboard case review

We try out the Typo keyboard, a new iPhone attachment hand-made for those trying to ween themselves off of QWERTY phones like BlackBerries.
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The best iPod Touch apps

We bring you our picks for the best iPod touch apps on the market today after digging through Apple's massive library.
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File your tax returns from the couch with these 8 great iPad apps

Sadly, taxes can be more complicated than need be. Check out some of our favorite apps, from TurboTax to H&R Block, for e-filing your taxes on your iPad.

Does Nintendo’s Wii U only support 1 touchscreen controller?

It was only revealed this morning, but it looks like the Nintendo Wii U will only support a single touchscreen controller at a time. Nintendo is refusing to comment, but we list our reasons for making this assertion and why it's so disappointing.

Wii U virtual console will have GameCube games, says Nintendo

A new interview with Nintendo of America's Amber McCollum has provided some new details on the Wii U, which we now know will have GameCube games available for download and "definitely" bring back core gamers.
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Samsung Gear Fit review

We review the Gear Fit, Samsung’s attempt to merge a fitness band with a smartwatch. Sadly, it doesn’t perform either function particularly well.
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The best HP TouchPad apps

Who said webOS was dead? We've handpicked the best HP TouchPad apps to help you turn your $99 toy into a recipe book, television, virtual magazine and more.
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Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review

We review the Galaxy Nexus, the first phone to run Ice Cream Sandwich and the new best reason to stick with Verizon for another two years.

LG Lucid 2 Review

We review the LG Lucid 2, an affordable alternative to the latest superphones that still packs some impressive specs and will do the job – if you don't mind a dated look.
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Google acknowledges critical Bitcoin flaw in Android (and bug fixes are released)

If you're using Bitcoin on an Android phone or tablet, listen up: Your bitcoins are not safe. You need to follow these steps to update and re-secure your wallet, or risk Bitcoin thievery.
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Best of CES 2013: Mobile

We catalog our favorite phones, tablets, software, and companies at CES 2013.

Lenovo spills more of its laptop and desktop PC lineup at CES

Lenovo has unleashed more than a dozen new laptop and desktop PCs on the eve of CES.
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Ultimate CES 2011 Tablet Roundup: 25 Tablets Compared

From wavemakers like the Motorola Xoom and BlackBerry PlayBook, to nonames like the iStation Zood, walk we through the best and worst CES 2011 tablet unveils.

Hands-on with the BlackBerry PlayBook, one of the best tablets at CES

RIM is showing off its new 7-inch BlackBerry PlayBook at CES and it is a surprisingly competent and snappy tablet, besting most in its class. Video and written impressions below.