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  • Jobs slashes Apple TV price, unveils 'Ping' social network

    Apple today introduced a dramatically smaller and less expensive Apple TV that streams rented movies and TV programs to high-definition television sets, making good on rumors that the company would push what CEO Steve Jobs has long called a "hobby" part of the business.

    Written by Gregg Keizer02 Sept. 10 06:17
  • The eLocity A7 tablet is set to go up against the iPad

    Starting Wednesday, September 1, if all goes according to plan, you will be able to order one of the first in what will surely be an avalanche of Android -based tablet computers. That's the day the eLocity A7 , running Android 2.2 and based on the Nvidia Tegra 2 chip, will be available for pre-orders at Amazon.com.

    Written by Dan Rosenbaum01 Sept. 10 02:05
  • Borders continues e-reader price war

    The price tag for e-readers will drop below the $100 threshold Wednesday when Borders starts selling its Aluratek Libre eBook Pro device $US99.99.

    Written by Matt Hamblen01 Sept. 10 05:30
  • WebOS 2.0 beta ready for developers

    Palm's WebOS 2.0 beta is now available in limited release to developers, with a full public release planned for later this year.

    Written by Matt Hamblen01 Sept. 10 07:48
  • Mozilla unveils alpha browser for Android

    Mozilla today released an alpha version of its mobile browser for smartphones running Google's Android operating system.

    Written by Gregg Keizer28 Aug. 10 03:42
  • Appeals court OKs warrantless GPS tracking by feds

    A California federal court's decision not to call an en barc hearing on whether government agents can attach GPS tracking devices to vehicles parked in private driveways is likely to be appealed in the U.S. Supreme Court.

    Written by Jaikumar Vijayan28 Aug. 10 05:53
  • Analyst rains on rumor parade for Apple's Sept. 1 event

    Apple will stick to its practice of revamping its iPod line next week, but other moves, including possible tweaks to its Apple TV box, will likely be minor, a Wall Street analyst said.

    Written by Gregg Keizer26 Aug. 10 07:48
  • SAP execs outline plans for Sybase

    SAP executives today outlined the company's strategy for the recently acquired Sybase, which includes the creation of a mobile platform that can run on-premises or in the cloud, connects to every application and is compatible with "all major" mobile operating systems and devices.

    Written by Chris Kanaracus20 Aug. 10 06:17
  • Voice-enabled medical search app for iPhone speeds inquiries

    As smartphones and tablet computers infiltrate medical operations, doctors are finding new applications to provide shortcuts for their busy work days. That includes a new voice-enabled medical search app for the iPhone announced by Nuance Communications.

    Written by Matt Hamblen21 Aug. 10 03:26
  • Chrome OS tablet from HTC reported to ship in November

    An HTC tablet running Google's Chrome operating system will be sold by Verizon Wireless in late November, according to an unnamed source cited by the blog Downloadsquad.

    Written by Matt Hamblen19 Aug. 10 06:12
  • Nook e-reader software ready for iPhone, iPod touch

    Barnes & Noble released free Nook e-reader software for the iPhone and iPod touch today, along with updates to Nook for the iPad that provide content rating and more.

    Written by Matt Hamblen18 Aug. 10 02:15
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