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Wallpaper Apps Swiped Personal Details off Android Phones

A series of Android wallpaper apps for has been collecting personal information and shipping it off to China, unbeknown to users.

More Than a Third of All TVs Sold will be 3D by 2014

A new forecast from DisplaySearch shows 3D TV sales going from 3.4 million this year to 42.9 million in 2014, to command 37 percent of the market.

Samsung Gives Away Galaxy S to Grumpy iPhone Owners

Leveraging the iPhone 4's highly publicized antenna issues, Samsung has been handing out its new Galaxy S for free to disgruntled iPhone users who complain via Twitter.

175 Million Windows 7 Sales Shoot Microsoft to Record Revenues

Breakneck sales for Windows 7 have vaulted Microsoft revenues to record highs, even amid dreary headlines.

White iPhone 4 Delayed, Again, until Later this Year

The milky white iPhone 4 continues to elude potential buyers as Apple issues yet another delay.
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How to Get Your Free iPhone 4 Case or Bumper

Everything you need to know about getting your free iPhone 4 case or bumper through Apple's new iPhone 4 case program.

Dell Drops $100 Million on SEC Fraud Charges

Dell will hand the SEC $100 million for its disclosure violations, with chairman Michael Dell and other execs who knew the extent of the fraud reaching into their own pockets for millions more.

Royalton Hotel Turns iPad into Virtual Concierge

New York's swank Royalton hotel will begin using iPads to help guests locate nightlife, arrange car service, and even order room service.

Netflix Revenues Stall While Subscribers Soar

Increasing profits and subscribers weren't enough to keep Netflix stock from sagging on Wednesday when the company revealed second-quarter earnings below analyst expectations.

Dell Accidentally Sent out Malware-Riddled Motherboards

A hiccup at Dell’s service parts department saw a number of motherboards with malware-infected firmware go out the door to customers.

T-Mobile Flips on HSPA+ 3G in 24 New Cities

The carrier's expanded HSPA+ network offers 4G-like speeds from compatible devices, and should improve performance for existing 3G users, too.

Slacker Freshens up Internet Radio with ABC News

An alliance with ABC News will allow Slacker listeners to intersperse news updates with their music, or listen nonstop on a dedicated ABC News channel.

Apple Nearly Dumped AT&T over iPhone Disputes

Behind the scenes details on Apple and AT&T reveal how the bickering bedfellows almost parted ways nearly half a dozen times.

Jobs Fixated on iPhone 4 Design, Ignored Antenna Concerns, Source Says

A Wall Street Journal report suggests Steve Jobs was aware of antenna issues with the iPhone 4, but ultra-strict testing practices hid the true severity.

Ford Sync Steps Closer to KITT with 10,000 Voice Commands

A massively expanded selection of voice commands should allow drivers to interact with Ford Sync to change radio stations, turn up the heat, or find a nearby grocery store using natural language.

Where is the White iPhone 4?

Devotees of Apple's classic color scheme are still waiting for the white iPhone 4 to show up in stores, weeks after the initial launch.

LaCie XtremKey Defies Torching, Crushing, Swimming

LaCie’s rugged XtremKey USB drive uses a sealed metal shell to resist the elements.

Velocity Micro Taps Android for Cruz Trio of Tablets

The Cruz Reader, Cruz Tablet and Cruz StoryPad will offer three different levels of Android to go, with prices starting at $150.

Canon Announces 40- and 60-inch Printers

The updated large-format printers use 12 inks and 30,720 ink nozzles to produce 2400 x 1200 dpi prints that can span up to five feet across.
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Electrolux Hawks Vacuums with High Art

Artist Tobias Allanson melds QVC product demos and high art in a unique demonstration of the Electrolux Ergorapido.

iPhone Coming to Verizon in January 2011?

A report from two anonymous sources suggests Verizon will begin carrying Apple's iPhone in January 2011.

Ritz-Carlton Indulges Geeks on Vacation with Vue

A new hotel lounge equipped with computers, consoles and big-screen TVs lets gamers and geeks feel like they've never even left their own living rooms.

iPhone 4 costs Apple $188

According to a recent teardown, Apple's $599 iPhone 4 costs the company only $188 to the manufacturer, for a 69 percent profit margin.

Android 2.2 Headed to HTC EVO 4G Soon

Sprint will roll out Android 2.2 for HTC's EVO 4G in the "near future," but the Samsung Moment and HTC Hero won't be so lucky.

Reception Woes, Screen Discoloration, Glass Issues Plague iPhone 4

Despite an outpouring of rave reviews for the iPhone 4, a number of issues including problems with reception, discolored screens and easily breakable glass may give some would-be owners pause.
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Best iOS 4 Apps

After you download Apple iOS 4, see what it can really do with these recently updated apps.

Maingear eX-L 17 Takes Gaming on the Go

Maingear's new eX-L17 becomes one of the most powerful notebooks on the market with a choice of Core i7 processors and high-end GPUs from Nvidia and ATI.

Verizon Snips Strings on FiOS Packages with New Month-to-Month Plans

Verizon plans to make its FiOS Internet and TV service less daunting to try with lower prices on month-to-month service, and contracts that offer 30 days before early termination fees kick in.
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First Impressions of XCOM at E3 2010

Fear of the unknown still tantalizes and terrifies in 2K's otherwise very loose interpretation of XCOM.
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Microsoft Office Web Apps Review

We review Microsoft's new Office Web Apps to see if they can stack up to the already established Google Docs.

Is Killzone 3 the Avatar of 3D Gaming?

One of the most exciting 3D demos we've seen suggests games really do belong in 3D, and they'll get there long before Hollywood does.

Sony Sets 3D into Motion at E3 2010

A slew of upcoming titles that support 3D gameplay and the new Move motion controller round out Sony's biggest announcements at E3 2010.

Sony PlayStation Move Hits Living Rooms September 15 for $100

A bundle including the basic PlayStation Move controller, secondary navigation controller and Eye camera will cost $100, but hits Europe before North America and Japan.
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Safari 5 Review: A Browser for Bookworms

We review Safari 5 to see if an improved search bar, smart address bar, and boosted speed will bring Safari 5 up to par with the competition.
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Pixels in Motion: Ford’s VIRTTEX Simulator

Ford’s VIRTTEX simulator allows them to create an endless variety of driving conditions to safely test real situations drivers may face.
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Adidas Embraces Augmented Reality with Shoes, Marketing

An augmented reality marker slapped on select Adidas shoes turns them into a controller for online games, while customers in Asia can try on t-shirts virtually.

LG Ally to Launch alongside Iron Man 2 this May

LG's first Android-powered smartphone to appear stateside will go on sale May 20, piggybacking on the release of Iron Man 2.
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HTC Droid Incredible Now Available on Verizon for $200

The long-awaited HTC Droid Incredible landed Thursday on Verizon for $200 with contract.