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China's Baidu Testing New Web Browser

March 28, 2011 at 3:00 AM

China's largest search engine, Baidu, is developing its own web browser in an effort to cement its hold over the country's Internet market.

iPad 2 Glitches Emerge

March 27, 2011 at 3:49 PM

Complaints are scattered and can't always be reproduced, but some iPad 2 users are reporting idiosyncrasies.

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iOS and iPhone 5: What to Expect

March 27, 2011 at 2:31 PM

Cloud services, improved graphics, and powerhouse processor are all among the details seeping out about Apple's next updates.

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Nintendo 3DS Games: Worth the Price?

March 27, 2011 at 1:54 PM

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Move Over, Dr. Soong: Girls Can Build Android (Apps) Too

March 27, 2011 at 12:23 PM

A new program teaches high school girls how to program for Android.

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Time Warner iPad TV App Draws Interest -- and Lawsuits

March 27, 2011 at 12:17 PM

Analysis: Media platforms are converging. If something can be streamed to a device, it will be. Can litigation actually slow this progress?

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Facebook Wins Search Crown

March 27, 2011 at 11:10 AM

The social network site was the "most searched brand" of 2010, according to metrics firm Experian Hitwise.

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Nintendo 3DS Launch Day Roundup (So Far)

March 27, 2011 at 10:51 AM

The Nintendo 3DS game system is finally here. Will it sell out? Are there lines to buy the console? Any day-one hiccups?

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Nintendo 3DS Launch Day Roundup (So Far)

March 27, 2011 at 10:51 AM

The Nintendo 3DS game system is finally here. Will it sell out? Are there lines to buy the console? Any day-one hiccups?

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March 27, 2011 at 10:51 AM

Firefox 4 Beats IE9 in Opening Day Downloads

March 27, 2011 at 10:17 AM

Firefox 4 was downloaded some 7 million times on its first day of availability, nearly three times the take for Internet Explorer 9 last week.

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Samsung's Fake Galaxy Tab Interviews: Hey, Those Words Sound Familiar!

March 27, 2011 at 10:12 AM

Did Samsung claim actors were real Galaxy Tab users in promotional material? It sure looks like it did.

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Beware -- and Cure -- Internet Distraction Disorder

March 27, 2011 at 9:31 AM

Analysis: People can easily waste an entire afternoon struggling with online distractions. The problem keeps getting worse. Here's what to do.

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Netflix Backlash Begins

March 27, 2011 at 8:08 AM

Analysis: We've been hearing that Hollywood is afraid of Netflix. But as the studios try to protect their turf, we're seeing the first signs of a Netflix streaming backlash.

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UK Readies Underground Wi-Fi for 2012 Olympics

March 27, 2011 at 7:19 AM

More than 100 tube stations are scheduled to have Wi-Fi access in time for the Olympics.

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Choosing the Right Mobile Tool For the Job

March 26, 2011 at 10:49 PM

Understand the strengths and weaknesses of your mobile device options so you can choose the right one to fit the role you are trying to fill.

The Macalope Weekly: The Noyes Machine

March 26, 2011 at 4:20 PM

Editors’ Note: Each week the Macalope skewers the worst of the week’s coverage of Apple and other technology companies. In addition to being a mythical beast...

The Week in IPad Cases: We're All out of Puns

March 26, 2011 at 4:20 PM

It’s time for yet another big case show…case. If you’re looking for a protective accessory to keep your iPad safe, clean, and transportable, your faithful...

3DS Breakdown: Pricier than DSi

March 26, 2011 at 3:00 PM

Nintendo's newest carries a hefty price, perhaps aiming for buyers who don't rely on allowance money or birthdays for major purchases.

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AT&T's T-Mobile Buyout: Customers Speak

March 26, 2011 at 2:37 PM

Denial, anger, depression, acceptance -- T-Mobile (and some AT&T) customers work through stages when reacting to acquisition plans.

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March 26, 2011 at 2:09 PM

Identity Theft Prompts Prison Time

March 26, 2011 at 2:09 PM

UPDATE: Background search site where stolen data was verified says its database is secure.

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British Politicians Just Ought to Tweet

March 26, 2011 at 1:19 PM

MPs should be allowed to use microblogging service Twitter during debates in the House of Commons, says a new report.

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Geek Reads: The Hacker Crackdown Finale

March 26, 2011 at 12:30 PM

Hello, and welcome to the fourth installment in our weekly Geek Reads column! This week we finish the final chapter of Bruce Sterling's The Hacker Crackdown with the trial of Knight Lightning and the advent of the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Join us, won't you?

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Kodak Wins Important $1 Billion Victory Against Apple, RIM

March 26, 2011 at 12:08 PM

The International Trade Commission is reviewing how Apple and RIM products handle previews of images, for possible patent infringement on Kodak technology.