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Google Quietly Drops $2 Million into Wikipedia Coffers

In an uncharacteristically low-key bit of philanthropy, Google has donated a cool $2 million to the Wikimedia Foundation, the parent of Wikipedia.

Verizon Tears Down Wall to Skype, Leaves up a Fence

A new partnership will allow certain types of Skype calls over Verizon’s data network, but intentionally bar the cheap domestic Skype Out plans that could save subscribers big bucks.

RIM Supercharges BlackBerry Browser with WebKit

An upcoming BlackBerry browser based on WebKit will put RIM in the same league as Apple, Palm and Google, while free enterprise server software will save small businesses a hefty chunk of change.

Razer Orochi Bluetooth Laser Gaming Mouse

Razer?s Orochi notebook mouse combines wired and wireless interfaces for both speed and convenience.
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Seven Challenges for Windows Phone 7 Series

Despite rave first impressions, Windows Phone 7 Series has plenty of challenges to overcome before it can rival Apple’s iPhone.
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What’s New in Windows Phone 7 Series: Best Features

We break down some of the best and most exciting new features behind Windows Phone 7 Series.
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Windows Phone 7 Series: What the Experts Are Saying

Here’s what some of the Web’s most influential expert voices are saying about Windows Phone 7 Series.
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Macworld 2010 Preview

We take a sneak peak at some of the Apple-themed gadgets and accessories that will spill out at Macworld later this week.

Fujifilm Unleashes New FinePix Digicams for 2010

A rugged shooter, near-DSLR and a budget cam that shoots 720p high-def video for $100 highlight Fuji’s 2010 updates.
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No Flash for You: Dissecting Steve Jobs’ Flash Explanation

Steve Jobs finally offers up some explanations for the iPad’s lack of Flash, but his excuses just don’t add up.

Are Book Publishers the New Record Labels?

Macmillan’s battle to raise e-book prices echoes earlier battles fought by the recording industry, and will end with the same rampant piracy if companies don’t get reasonable.
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Flash Forward: How the iPad’s Lack of Flash Could Spell Disaster

Of all the high-end capabilities Apple’s iPad will deliver, its inability to play simple Web-based Flash movies and games could be the stumbling block that sends users diving for another device.
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Is The World Ready for Tablet PCs?

Tablet computing hit the mainstream in 2001. We ask what will be different about this next surge of tablets – and whether consumers will bite this time around.
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Apple’s Tablet: Will it Rule the Tablet PC Market?

With news of Apple’s tablet PC, the rumored iSlate, overshadowing CES 2010, what will it have to do to live up to the hype?
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The Five Best Features of Apple’s New iPad Tablet

Need five reasons to spend five hundred dollars? Here are the best and most exciting features of Apple's new iPad tablet, in a nutshell.
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Will OnLive Kill the Gaming Rig?

As more first-hand details about OnLive emerge, hardcore PC gamers may go unfazed, but casual and console gamers should take notice.

Palm Pre Plus Juggles 50 Apps at Once

Doubled RAM inside Palm’s refreshed iPhone fighter allows it to run 50 apps at a time, and even then it hasn't hit the wall.

Pinching and Pivoting on Lenovo’s IdeaPad S10-3t Multitouch Netbook Tablet

A capacitive touchscreen puts Lenovo's S10-3t multitouch tablet on par with the best smartphones for sensitivity.

Tapping Two Touchpads With Asus’ NX90Jq

A unique dual-touchpad design and Bang & Olufsen speakers make the NX90Jq one of Asus' most unusual and high-end laptops.

Asus Goes Stealth With Matte Black G73Jh Gaming Notebook

A matte black color scheme and hard edges inspired by the F-117 Nighthawk make the Asus G73Jh one of the best-looking machines to bear the Republic of Gamers badge.

Hands On With Kodak’s Slice Touch Screen Camera

A 3.5-inch touch screen and advanced photo indexing by faces makes Kodak's Slice as much a portably photo gallery as a camera.

Taking Skiff’s Sprint-Powered Reader for a Hands On Spin

The mammoth 11.5-inch e-reader from Skiff outsizes everything on the market, and even contains some hidden surprises, but questions over price and library size leave its potential uncertain.
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D-Link Boxee Box Hands On First Impressions

A killer interface, brilliant remote control and sub-$200 price point all make D-Link’s Boxee Box look like the king of media streamers for 2010.
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New Netbooks in 2010

For those on a budget, 2010 promises some of the most powerful, classy and sophisticated netbooks yet.
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New In-Car Tech for 2010

We look at five of the most promising new automotive products and technologies to emerge from CES 2010.
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Skype TVs Usher in the Era of Living Room Videoconferencing

Will TVs with accessory webcams and Skype capability finally bring videoconferencing to the mainstream?
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Ford Reworks Sync with MyFord Touch

A fresh design and new features give Microsoft’s in-car platform new life as MyFord Touch.
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New E-Readers and E-Book Players for 2010

We sift through this year’ CES announcements to highlight the hottest e-readers and e-book players set to debut in 2010.
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Hands on with Lenovo’s Ultra-Slim Skylight

Not a smartphone, not a laptop, Lenovo’s Skylight reminds us of a resurrected Palm Foleo, but can a dream from 2007 survive in 2010?
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Hands on Mini Review of Motorola’s Backflip

We offer up first impressions of Motorola’s unique back-folding Android smartphone.
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Project Natal Goes on Sale Fall 2010

Microsoft reveals more of Project Natal including a release date. Game Room is also announced, looks like legal version of MAME.
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Netgear Tackles Shoddy Web Video, Streaming HD in 2010

Netgear is introducing new technology in its line of Digital Entertainers that can enhance both smoothness and image quality of video from the net.
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Top 10 Features of Toshiba’s New Cell TV

We take a look at the top features of Toshiba's new Cell TV, one of the biggest stories of CES 2010 so far.
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Casio Ratchets up Speed, Dynamic Compositing for new Exilim Digital Cams

Casio introduces four new Exilim digital cameras, three that feature dynamic compositing technology.