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T-Mobile to lower unlimited data prices

T-Mobile may lower its rates for unlimited talk, text, and data plans to $79.99, a $20 reduction.

Twitter suspends Twitdroyd and UberTwitter apps

Citing rule violations, Twitter has shut down Twitdroyd, UberTwitter, and UberCurrent. Could this be the first round of many upcoming suspensions as the social network tightens its belt?

Shane Black will direct Iron Man 3

Shane Black, director of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and writer of the first two Lethal Weapon movies, has been chosen to direct Robert Downey Jr. in Iron Man 3.

Apple is hogging 60 percent of the world’s touch panel capacity

Thanks to the success of the iPad and the foresight to pre-purchase components, Apple is hogging 60 percent of the world's manufacturing capacity for touch panels, starting a bidding war between competitors for the remaining supply.

Boy kills mother over PlayStation

In Philadelphia, a boy killed his mother with a claw hammer after she took away his PlayStation rights.

Facebook is stressing you out, says study

A new study links Facebook friendships to increased stress and anxiety, comparing the social network to gambling.
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Tablet showdown: Motorola Xoom Vs. LG Optimus Pad Vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

Honeycomb is coming. We pit the Motorola's Xoom vs. Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 vs. LG's Optimus Pad to see which Android tablet offers the best chance of besting the next-generation Apple iPad.
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LG Optimus 3D Vs. Samsung Galaxy S II

We pit Samsung's Galaxy S II vs. LG's Optimus 3D, comparing spec by spec to see which Android handset offers better bang for your buck.

Google cuts search attacks in half while Bing hacks double

Google has done its homework. According to a new study, the search engine is returning half the number of malicious software links that it did six months ago, while its rivals have seen the opposite trend.

Amazon slashes $20 off Black Ops, discounts all Call of Duty games

Amazon has cut the price of all recent Call of Duty games, dating back to World at War. The deal is only good today.
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An open relationship: A good move for Nokia and Microsoft

Nokia's new, open relationship with Microsoft could benefit both companies, and consumers.

Nokia chooses Windows Phone 7 as its primary operating system – full details

Nokia CEO Stephen Elop was joined by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to announce a tight partnership between Nokia and Microsoft. Nokia will adopt Windows Phone 7 as its primary smartphone platform.

Facebook moves to ban Google Ads from its apps

Facebook will soon require that app developers only use in-app advertising from approved vendors. Not on the list: Google.

Steve Jobs is still the man behind the curtain, despite medical leave

Steve Jobs may be off work officially, but Apple's CEO is finding it difficult to relinquish control. He's taking meetings from home and has been spotted on Apple's campus and around town.
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Nokia outlines restructuring, benefits of Microsoft WP7 partnership

After announcing its partnership with Microsoft, Nokia held a second press conference where CEO Stephen Elop further discussed its broader strategy, restructuring efforts, financials, some of its choices, and where the company is headed.

T-Mobile phones are free this weekend

T-Mobile is offering any one of its phones for free tomorrow and Saturday as part of a special Valentine's Day promotion.

HP claims great relationship with Microsoft, cryptic about WebOS PC plans

In a series of interviews, HP executives have clarified that the company's relationship with Microsoft is still solid.
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Stay out of the water! Moonless twilights could trigger sea animal orgies

If you don't see a moon, maybe swim in the water another night. New research suggests that the lack of moonlight may trigger the mass spawning of many underwater animal species.

Yahoo to launch Livestand, a Flipboard-style tablet magazine

Yahoo is launching its own Flipboard-style visual news app on tablets called Livestand. The publication will deliver customized content and social features based on ever-changing user preferences.

Publisher greed: Little girl amasses $1,400 iPhone bill playing ‘Smurf’s Village’

An 8-year-old girl has been charged $1,400 for buying Smurfberries in Capcom's 'Smurf's Village' for the iPhone. Is it ethical to dangle expensive in-app purchases as the quick route to success in a game aggressively marketed to children?

Apple files patents for OLED and touchscreen ‘hovering’

Apple has been busy filing patents lately. The iPhone maker has filed three patents related to OLED displays and touch, as well as a patent to improve the 'hover' sensitivity of iOS devices.

Nokia and Microsoft in negotiations, WP7 partnership likely

Microsoft and Nokia are said to be nearing a deal that would put Windows Phone 7 on Nokia devices. It could be announced as soon as tomorrow.
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Apple TV to offer online games?

Suspicious lines of code in iOS 4.3 beta have us wondering if Apple plans to sell, stream, or rent games online with Apple TV.
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Five reasons why the sun is setting on Windows dominance

The world is changing, and the clumsy Redmond behemoth just can't seem to keep up. Here's why the sun is setting on Microsoft's once-invincible Windows empire.

HP unveils WebOS HP Veer, Palm Pre 3, and HP TouchPad tablet

At its WebOS event today, HP announced three new products: the tiny HP Veer smartphone, the Palm Pre 3, and the 9.7-inch HP TouchPad tablet. Full details and pictures are included below.

HP snubs Windows, plans to integrate webOS into PCs

Hewlett Packard had a historic day today. First it announced several new devices and then dropped a bomb: it plans to integrate WebOS into its printers, PCs, and notebooks, giving it one universal platform for all its devices.

Battlefield 3 engine is an ‘exponential leap in destructibility,’ says developer

We learn new details on Battlefield 3's new Frostbite 2 engine, which is said to be an exponential leap for destructible environments.

Facebook to move its headquarters to Menlo Park, hire more people

Facebook is moving down the street. The social network announced yesterday that it will inhabit Sun Microsystem's abandoned 57-acre campus in Menlo Park.

Nintendo 3DS more powerful than Wii, says developer

High Voltage, developer of the Conduit games for Wii, has revealed that the Nintendo 3DS is actually more powerful than the Wii in some ways.

Apple retains dominance in movie VOD market

Though competitors have made inroads, Apple continues to own the video on demand market with a 64.5 percent share of online movie and video purchases in 2010.

Nokia shelves first MeeGo phone before launch

Nokia has shelved the first phone carrying its new MeeGo OS, sources say. But the company may still unveil MeeGo on a new device as soon as this Friday.

Nintendo: mobile games are bad for the industry, except Angry Birds

Nintendo of America President Reginald Fils-Aime claims that most mobile games are disposable and are hurting the video game industry. Except Angry Birds, of course.

Darth Vader ‘The Force’ Volkswagon commercial

This Darth Vader Volkswagon commercial stole the show at the Super Bowl on Sunday.

NASA twin probes let us view the sun in 3D

NASA's 2006 STEREO probes have sent back our first full 360 degree, 3D view of the sun. Scientists will use this information to better predict cosmic weather and learn more about the inner workings of the heart of our solar system.