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Special iPad app being made for U.K. Prime Minister

The loyal iPad user is rumored to soon have an app tailored to his every governmental need.

New details on the iPhone 5 surface

According to new speculation and insiders, Apple will keep with its iPhone 4S scheduling and release the iPhone 5 this fall. But will it really time the launch so close to a potential iTV debut?
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GadgetTrak launches CameraTrace: Photo thieves beware

Photography will once again benefit from the digital age as a new service uses the Web to locate stolen cameras.

Google talks social enterprise focus for 2012

Google's ready to kick off 2012 with a renewed interest in the social enterprise market, which means the Google+ upgrades will be fast and furious.
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Microsoft’s So.cl learns a lesson from Facebook and puts college students first

The new social networking site wants to use social networking to connect college students. While the premise might sound familiar, there's a different focus below So.cl's surface.
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Best tech startups of 2011

Check out some of our favorite new tech startups that launched over the last year (give or take a couple months).

Facebook for iPhone now includes the Timeline and much-needed photo fixes

The Timeline hits the iPhone, as well as some new upgrades for improved and seamless interactions.

Path is on a new path, with huge growth since re-release

The Path relaunch continues, with a new integration and a skyrocketing user base.

Samsung suing Apple over emoticons

The Samsung vs. Apple lawsuits are covering new territory: new claims include taking the iPhone manufacturer to court over smiley faces.
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The HP rebranding that could have been but never was

HP has set the record straight: don't expect to see that new logo anytime soon.

Causes and AT&T team up to leverage contributions for Facebook posts

A new platform from Causes and AT&T want to use Facebook's social power to make giving back viral.

Dutch airline wants you to use social sites to choose who you sit by

A forthcoming application for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will allow users to opt-in and find out who from social networking sites is on their flight.

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus goes on sale December 15

After mounting delays and speculation, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus will launch tomorrow in all its Ice Cream Sandwich glory.

Belly wants to reinvent the customer loyalty system

Belly is a system that wants to work to retailers' and customers' benefit. First step: giving its subscription merchants iPads.

MIT creates imaging system that captures images at one trillion frames per second

Talk about fast: the new mechanism is able to record the motion of light by measuring photons.

Olympus announces power zoom, weather-sealed lens for MFT cameras

Movie-making MFT users will want to start saving up for the new manual and electric lens from Olympus.

Forget FarmVille, try the real version: MyFarm

If you thought farming virtual cows was high stakes fun, try your hand at the (almost) real thing with MyFarm.
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Samsung Galaxy Nexus to hit Costco December 15?

The elusive Samsung Galaxy Nexus makes an appearance in a Costco ad that says we should see the phone later this week.
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How Evernote became more than just an app

Evernote is experimenting with new territory yet staying true to its roots - part of how it's paved the way to profitability.
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Google Chromebooks celebrate 1 year anniversary

It's already been a year since Google first introduced us to the CR-48. Aside from a new name and shinier coat, how far have Chromebooks really come?
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Turn to Web and mobile apps for your holiday greeting cards this year

Whether you want to go green or just need an easy fix, there are plenty of options for creating and customizing your own greeting cards this holiday season.
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Sony says NEX-7 pre-orders will finally start shipping

After natural disasters delayed the Sony NEX-7, shipping will get back on track this month as units begin to hit doorsteps.
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How American Express is doing e-commerce right

Card companies take note: this is how you use social shopping and media platforms to your advantage.

New U.S. regulations mean Netflix is cleared for Facebook integration

After U.S. law forced Netflix to implement social sharing overseas only, the streaming service is now able to introduce these features--including Facebook integration--to stateside customers.
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Instagram named iPhone app of the year

Instagram takes home Apple's App of the Year distinction, but it's still only the beginning for the wildly popular camera phone application. We spotlight some services that will help you make the most out of your artistic snaps.
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Feed the virtual collector craze with these Pinterest alternatives

If you haven't been wowed by Pinterest or simply can't get an invite, don't worry. These alternatives will make sure the Internet collection trend doesn't pass you by.
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Federal court rules investigative blogger is not a journalist, orders her to pay $2.5 million in defamation lawsuit

After accusing an investment company of fraud, a blogger is forced to pay up after she's determined not to be a member of the media.

Will Olympus sell its camera division?

In the midst of mounting controversy, new rumors say Olympus may have to sell its digital camera business.

Will Facebook’s Timeline and Open Graph launch December 15?

Out with the old, in with the new. A few signs point toward the long-awaited Facebook Timeline and Open Graph implementation next week.
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Daily deal predictions for 2012: Who’s in, who’s out, and what discounts to expect

No matter how weary you've grown of deal-a-day discounts, the niche market hasn't been exhausted yet. Here's what to look for in 2012.
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How Facebook’s Open Graph could mold the news business

An early look shows that Open Graph is good for news sites, but what are the implications of relying on Facebook's sharing tools?
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Introducing Air Clicker: Forget the camera, take pictures with your hand

It doesn't get any smaller that this. A new concept gets rid of the camera and puts digital imaging literally into your hands.

Is Firefox’s fate up in the air?

Firefox may have lost more than second place standing to Google Chrome. How much will the lack of a mobile presence and the end of a profitable partnership hurt the Mozilla browser?
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Hey Gowalla users, this is what the Facebook deal means for you

Gowalla has confirmed it's been bought by Facebook. Now what?

YouTube’s big redesign is all about you

Personalization and content creation take center stage in YouTube's major makeover as Google continues to try and take the platform onto bigger and better things.
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Google hits us with yet another YouTube redesign

A new makeover that integrates Google+ has been spotted and is likely to hit YouTube in the future.

Sharp develops world’s thinnest 12.1 MP CMOS camera module

Sharp has managed to pack serious technology into a tiny package, and production begins next.
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Bing blocks holiday deal sites and then creates its own [UPDATE: Bing responds]

Did Bing hide Cyber Monday sites from its search index to promote its own properties?