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Sprint: Natural selection will be cruel to tablet makers

One Sprint exec thinks that we will see tablet manufacturers dwindle over the coming years, as brutal competition culls the herd.

Apple is Samsung’s biggest fan, will spend more than $7 billion on parts this year

Apple isn't a new customer to Samsung's electronic components - but it could become its largest by spending $7.8 billion on Samsung parts.

AT&T offers users 1,000 free rollover minutes

Sticking with your AT&T iPhone? Be sure to take advantage of the 1,000 free rollover minutes the carrier is shelling out.

Springpad gets social: What’s next for Evernote’s biggest competitor

Now one million users strong, Springpad continues to expand what it means to take smart notes. CEO Jeff Janer gives us a sneak peak at what's next for the Evernote competitor, including social integration with the likes of Twitter, Facebook and Foursquare.
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RIM adding 4G LTE, HSPA+ capability to BlackBerry PlayBook

RIM will launch four versions of its BlackBerry PlayBook, which will now include 4G LTE and HSPA+ models.

Samsung officially unveils the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Galaxy S II

After some weekend hype, Samsung officially unveiled its 10-inch Galaxy Tab and the Galaxy S II at Mobile World Congress. Here's a look at some of the details.

Foursquare adds five new languages, talks expansion

Despite competition from the likes of Groupon and Facebook, Foursquare managed to grow 3,400 percent, and is looking overseas with the addition of five new languages.

China will convert phone booths into Wi-Fi hotspots

As China's digital expansion continues, it plans on recycling its old technology.

Lego meets the Sony NEX-5

A home-made mod somehow makes the NEX-5 even cooler than it already was.
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Reinventing Yahoo: Four ways to save the former king of search

Yahoo is looking more and more like a dinosaur stuck in a prehistoric mud pit, and every labored step is digging it deeper. Here’s how to winch out the once-proud Web titan.
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Pandora files for IPO

Pandora files for IPO, and could be worth as much as $1.2 billion.

Is Sony threatening to pull its music content from iTunes?

Sony makes it pretty clear that while it's currently dependent on iTunes, it's fed up with Apple control and wouldn't mind taking music streaming into it's own hands.

Insiders say RIM will enable Android apps on the PlayBook

According to sources close to RIM, the PlayBook will run Android apps, giving it hundreds of thousands of apps at launch.

Ex-RIM employee says the PlayBook faces challenges

While the PlayBook's received some praise post-CES, one former RIM employee warns there could be a few hurdles in its way.

New fiber optic cable will pour data into Internet-starved Cuba

Starting in July, Cuba will finally improve its telecommunications services courtesy of a $70 million fiber optic cable from Venezuela.
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US fuel companies targeted by China’s ‘Night Dragon’ cyberattacks

McAfee has released a report indicating that Chinese hackers launched cyberattacks against US energy firms last year, and that internal data was stolen.

INQ shows off Facebook-optimized Cloud Touch on video; UPDATE: Specs detailed

It remains to be seen whether this is the "Facebook phone," but until then a supremely Facebook-integrated option is coming from INQ.

Will Sony open up the PlayStation Move to hackers?

It's possible that Sony is toying with the idea of giving users everything they need to hack Move controllers and bring motion control to a PC near you.

Dell will release a 10-inch Windows 7 tablet later this year

After a focus on Android with its smallest Streak tablets, Dell will switch to Windows 7 for a 10-inch business-minded tablet.
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AT&T offering free mobile to mobile

AT&T is giving users all the reasons it can to stick with its network, and the latest is free mobile to mobile regardless of carrier.
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Baby boomers buy e-readers, teens tout iPods: Pew survey reveals gadget demographics

It isn't shocking that younger generations are more taken with electronics, but the numbers could be a forecast for the fate of certain gadgets.
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Polls show e-mail popularity waning, Facebook Messages ready to fill in

As e-mail popularity declines, Facebook Messages seems ready to swoop and officially takeover online communication.

Sony announces A77 DSLR for later this year

Sony's A77 DSLR will replace the outgoing A700 and bring translucent mirror technology into the fold.

Android global sales grew 888 percent in 2010

The mobile industry is experiencing unprecedented growth benefiting smartphone manufacturers - especially Android, which is leaving them all in its dust.

Leaked Nokia memo acknowledges ‘burning platform,’ big changes ahead

An internal Nokia note from CEO Stephen Elop has leaked, and it's clear the exec is ready to make some adjustments to the company.

iPad 2 production is underway

In a seemingly prepared "leak," word has it that Apple is beginning production on the iPad 2.

Samsung PL20, ES80 point-and-shoot cameras start under $120

There's nothing too flashy about these pocket cams, but they offer decent specs and low prices for the entry level set.

Fujifilm X100 and its hybrid viewfinder are here

Fujifilm's been hyping the X100's release for awhile, and now it's finally going to be available stateside, for a princely sum.

Survey says smartphones outsold PCs for the first time ever

Can smartphones ever replace PCs? If you believe the recent sales numbers, they already are.
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Real page numbers part of next Kindle upgrade

Amazon is preparing a Kindle software upgrade that will finally add matching page numbers to actual book copies as well as some new community features.

Nikon CoolPix revamp brings extreme wide-angle, 36x zoom on a budget

A refresh of Nikon's CoolPix line will bring cameras for every budget and skill level with launches later this month and into March.

White iPhone tags spotted in Houston Best Buy

Apple has remained mum on the subject, but all signs point toward a White iPhone in the very near future.

Nasdaq hacks threaten investor confidence more than Stock Market security

The Secret Service and FBI are investigated cyber attacks on Nasdaq this past year, which failed to infiltrate internal trading systems.

US government wants veto power on new domain suffixes

Controversy over proposed new domains like .xxx and .gay has the US government pushing for veto power from different nations to ensure a "less fragmented" Web.