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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.

Adult Film Stars’ Plea: Please Pay for Porn

With adult DVD sales in a free fall, one industry organization has begun producing YouTube PSAs attempting to expose the harm that comes from pirating adult content.

Samsung Strides to Mediocrity with New Flip Phone

The Stride SCH-r330 may not run apps, play music or open jars, but U.S. Cellular customers can pick one up today for $30 with contract.
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HP Buys Palm for $1.2 Billion

The massive acquisition will give HP access to Palm's webOS, potentially breathing life into its own dusty-looking collection of smartphones.

Lenovo’s IdeaPad U110 Barely Tips Scales

The latest addition to the new IdeaPad family floats along at 2.5 pounds, and includes a frameless LCD screen, textured metal case, and webcam with face recognition.

Palm Admits to Sluggish Pre, Pixi Sales

An update to investors reveals slower-than-expected sales for the WebOS lifeboat that Palm reluctantly piled its eggs into last year.
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Opera Mini vs. Safari on the iPhone

The speed demon and the comfort wagon go head to head when we pit Opera Mini versus Safari on the iPhone.
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PlayStation Move vs. Nintendo Wii: Under the Hood

On the surface, Sony’s new PlayStation Move looks like an obvious Nintendo Wii copycat, but things aren’t as simple under the hood. Here’s why Sony’s upcoming PlayStation Move system will offer the most precise motion control to date.

Netbook Sales Finally Tumble Back to Earth, Manufacturers Retreat

A slow in netbook sales has HP and Dell cutting back production on select models.
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Give the Cloud Some Credit, Greenpeace

Greenpeace’s invective new report on the pollution potential of cloud computing misses its overwhelmingly capacity for green.

Apple iPad App Store Opens, Sticker Shock Ensues

A wide array of applications await new iPad owners on Saturday – and their credit cards.
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The Best April Fools Jokes from Around the Web

Don’t believe everything you read on the Web – especially today. We round up the best online April Fools jokes, from Google’s Topeka name swap to a life-size helicopter peripheral for the Nintendo Wii.

Facebook Pipes Burst Again, Spew Private E-mail Addresses

Another server hiccup has leaked private Facebook information to the Web - this time in the form of confidential e-mail addresses.

First iPad Commercials Air During Oscars While Jobs Treads Red Carpet

The first iPad commercial to grace mainstream airwaves cropped up during the televised Oscars, while Steve Jobs hobnobbed with celebs in person at the Hollywood event.