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RIM PlayBook's New Draws: Angry Birds and a Fire Sale

Research in Motion hopes that Rovio's Angry Birds game is enough to attract consumers to buy its PlayBook tablet but if the popular game isn't enough then RIM hopes a fire sale will draw bargain hunters to the tablet.

Lost Hiker’s iPhone Flashlight Leads to Rescue

A man and his dog got lost while hiking at the Gambrill State Park in Maryland on New Year's Eve but were rescued by park police with the help of his iPhone, whose flashlight was used to signal his location.
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2011: The Best and Worst in Tablets

There is no doubt that tablets have played a dominant role in the market today and this is evident in the number of tablets released last 2011.

Apple Founding Papers Sold for $1.6 Mil.

The original documents which spawned the birth of one of the most successful companies in the world were sold through an auction for 10 times more than its estimated value.

6 New Gadgets for 2012

There were many additions to the gadget world in 2011. Most of the gadgets the previous year showed that the digital industry has improved greatly from mobility and transportation to entertainment and communication.

Windows 8 Tablets to Surprise Everyone in 2012?

2012 could be a banner year for Microsoft. The software giant is set to release the next generation Windows software, Windows 8 which is slated to run on both tablets and desktops. It's a huge gamble for Microsoft, one that could very well spell the difference between success and failure for Microsoft in this post-PC era.

2012 to be a Critical Year for Consoles

What's next for consoles in 2012? With smartphones and tablets eating up their market share how will console manufacturers keep gamers interested in the next year?

HP Touchpad Making Final Run?

Hewlett Packard finally made the leap to join the growing tablet market by releasing the HP TouchPad, but the response for this tablet was poor. Will this be the end for the HP TouchPad? If the reports true, the probable answer is a big "YES".

WebOS Undead: New Device Coming?

Google could have a potential enemy now that HP (Hewlett Packard) revealed that they are planning to pursue their WebOS project which is incidentally, also an open source project.

MW3 vs. Skyrim: Who's Winning?

The battle between Modern Warfare 3 and Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is becoming more intense as both games are supposed to be claiming the dominant position in different lists and reports.

Why Select Samsung Devices Won't Have Ice Cream Sandwich

Impatient Samsung users who are raring to get the new Android operating system, the Ice Cream Sandwich will have to wait a little longer as Samsung announced that its popular Samsung Galaxy S smartphone and Galaxy Tab won't be getting the upgrade to ICS as previously expected.

Five Things to Do With Your New Android

Did Santa leave you a brand new Android smartphone this Christmas? If so you might be wondering what to do with your pristine smartphone, what apps to download and what security features to add. Android is an open-source operating system that runs on a variety of smartphones from different manufacturers and carriers. An Android user experience is different on a Samsung phone or Motorola phone, but despite the differences there are still some basic tips you should do right away.

Top Ten Free Apps for Your iPhone 4S

Here are some great free apps for iPhone or iPad that will help you personalize your Apple device. Best of all they're all free to download from the App Store.

Sharp, Samsung Settle Anti-Trust Case for $553 Million

Seven LCD manufacturers in Asia including Sharp Corp. and Samsung Electronics Co. agreed to pay $553 million to settle anti-trust claims for illegally fixing liquid crystal display prices in televisions, notebook computers and monitors.

Are Carriers Limiting the Chances of Windows Phone?

Microsoft Corp's Windows Phone Marketplace now has more than 50,000 apps available which makes the Windows Phone the second fastest growing app store after Apple. That is good news for Microsoft which took a year to reach 40,000 apps on Windows Phone but only 40 days to reach the 50,000 milestone. On any given standard, the fast growing app store, the good reviews for its Windows Phone; one would expect Microsoft to have a better slice of the smartphone market but it only managed to grab just...

iPad 3 Has Release Date on Steve Jobs’ Birthday?

If we will base the launching of the much anticipated iPad 3 on the schedule of tech giant Apple, Inc., the device should be out on early 2012. However, a report from 9to5Mac said that the company will make the device available to the public on Feb. 25 to honor Steve Jobs’ birthday.

No iPad Mini in 2012?

There has been a great clamor from consumers for Apple to release an iPad mini or a 7-inch tablet but just like Steve Jobs’ said in a statement, small iPad will not be added in their product line in the near future. However, we may see a cheaper iPad 2 next year.

Survey Shows Mobile Devices Often Lost During Holiday Travel

The holidays are times when people frequently lose their mobile devices such as cellular phones and laptops. A survey made by AVG in 10 countries showed that 17 per cent of laptop owners and 39 per cent of mobile phone owners have lost their gadgets while traveling during the holidays or these items were stolen.

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