The iPad might not be the next-generation magazine and newspaper reader some were expecting. At least not initially. Apple CEO Steve Jobs seemed to skirt that topic entirely at the device's unveiling, and now, the Wall Street Journal reports that Apple is instead focusing on TV shows and other...

Microsoft may be turning its back on copy and paste right now, but istartedsomething.com says that there just wasn't enough time to have it in place for launch

UK ISP O2 has condemned the act of sending letters to accused file sharers

How much will Nvidia charge for its first DirectX 11 graphics processors? Few people will know for sure until the actual launch, and Nvidia recently shot down some leaked numbers. Nevertheless, VR-Zone now claims to have the real scoop. According to that site, you'll be able to grab...

USB format won't offer true HDD alternative, though

A firmware update planned for Spring 2010 will reportedly allow Microsoft's Xbox 360 to recognize USB mass storage devices.

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Four-bangers surged strongly in 2009

A self-described electronics nerd has designed a system known as "RedEye" to remotely control his '69 Pontiac's ignition, radio and doors with an iPod Touch.

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A-GPS SIM for mobile phones

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PCS strike to blame

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It's the next big thing

Mingleverse has introduced a new feature to enhance online meetings in its flash-based virtual world. 
The feature - dubbed "Groups" - is designed to bridge vast geographic distances for teachers, businesses and social entities.

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As the tragically hip make their reverse Mecca haj out of Austin today – updating 4Square on their iPhones as they go - we take a look back over SXSW Interactive, celebrating the worn checkered shirts, grungy chic neck scarfs, cowboy hats and hemp sandals.

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Acer ultraportables with mobile Nehalem-based processors are on the horizon, and it's looking like they may not have too many competitors at first—or at least, their competitors might be harder to come by. Quoting anonymous notebook industry sources, the folks at DigiTimes write that Intel's mobile Core i3, i5, and...

Company plans to sell vehicles with the system by 2015

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Linus Torvalds comes in second

The Federal Trade Commissioner has harshly criticized Google’s controversial launch of its Buzz social networking service.

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DailyTech's roundup of hardware reviews from around the web for Thursday

Secpoint has introduced a new "portable penetrator" that offers browser-based wireless vulnerability scanning of large networks across hundreds of IP addresses simultaneously.

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