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Klipsch Revamps Synergy Series Home Theater Speakers

New crossovers, horns and cosmetic changes bring Klipsch's Synergy Series home theater speakers up to spec without losing their appealing price points - all under $1000.

Socialism Gets Social as North Korea Joins Facebook

North Korea has jumped head-first into social media with accounts on Twitter, YouTube and now Facebook.

T-Mobile ups Android Ante with G2, First HPSA+ Smartphone

The grandpappy of all Android phones finally has an heir in the T-Mobile G2, and it will be the first HSPA+ smartphone on the network.
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Chrome to Phone, Voice Actions Come to Android 2.2

Chrome to Phone makes it easy to carry on reading sites from a computer on your smartphone, while voice actions allow Google Android users to issue voice commands for directions, text messages and more.
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BlackBerry OS 6.0: Everything You Need to Know

We peek at some of the most exciting new features coming to BlackBerry phones this summer, including multitouch support, a Webkit browser, and a revamped home screen.

Apple iTV to Run Apps, but No 1080p?

Rumors suggest Apple will relaunch the Apple TV as the iTV, with the guts and even iOS operating system of an iPhone 4. But it won't play back full 1080p video.
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Google Remixes Gmail with New Interface, Contact Features

Google strengthens Gmail with a revamped interface and new features for contact management.

Verizon Roadmap Reveals Faster Android Phones, Tablets, and 4G Plans

The Android onslaught continues with rumors of a Motorola Droid Pro, Android 3.0 tablets, and more, plus 4G service that may come as soon as January 2011.
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Chevy Volt: Everything You Need to Know

Chevy Volt: From gas mileage and electric range to price and availability, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming electric car from GM.
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Motorola Droid X vs. Samsung Fascinate (Galaxy S)

We compare the Motorola Droid X and Samsung Fascinate (Galaxy S) to see which makes the best Android handset on Verizon.

Facebook Quietly Tweaks Photo Galleries

Endless thumbnail pages make it easier to navigate extra-large albums - and could be the first of many refinements as Facebook prepares for war with Google.

Rolling Stone Dabbles in Digital with iPad Issue

Rolling Stone has released the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time on the iPad, available today.

Rdio Lights up (Yet Another) Subscription Music Service

Rdio brings 7 million songs to mobile devices and the desktop, with Twitter-style social networking features to discover new music.
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iPhone 4 vs. Samsung Galaxy S (Captivate) vs. Evo 4G

We pit Apple’s iPhone 4 against Samsung’s Captivate and HTC’s Evo 4G to see which smartphone delivers the best bang for $200.

New iMac vs Old iMac: Is it Worth It?

Take a deeper look at the new hardware in Apple's updated iMacs to see if the update is worth it for you.

PlayStation 3 Perks up Profits with Doubled Sales for Sony

Sony continues to see vastly improved PlayStation 3 sales into 2010 following the introduction of the PS3 Slim last September.
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Hands-On: Kempler & Strauss W Phonewatch

Heavy on the geek and light on the chic, Kempler & Strauss’ W Phonewatch won’t earn any fashion awards, but it does the job.

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.