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iPad 5 rumor rollup for the week ending May 16

Posted May 18, 2013 - 7:29 am

Latest Apple iPad 5 scuttlebutt: Leaking, amoeba rumors, release rush, iPadiGlasses.
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10 cult favorite movies streaming on Hulu Plus

Posted May 18, 2013 - 7:25 am

Like Netflix, Hulu's content depends on complex contracts with various studios, and sometimes videos will "expire." But for now I'll be concentrating on several titles from its "new" list, starting with some cult favorites.
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Review: The Samsung Galaxy S 4 shows more is not always better

Posted May 17, 2013 - 2:30 pm

Samsung's new Android flagship is easy to hold and view, but many new software features are only partially baked gimmicks
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Why are people freaking out about people taking photos with Google Glass?

Posted May 17, 2013 - 1:55 pm

Apparently a bunch of Congressmen just sent Google a set of questions to be answered about how they protect people's privacy vis a vis Google Glass. Good to know they are addressing serious issues in Washington. What is it about Glass that has so many people freaked out?
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Google Glass: Animals vs. Developers

Posted May 17, 2013 - 11:46 am

Videos showcase Google Glass developers and animals wearing Google Glass. I think I prefer the pets.
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New tablet boots Ubuntu Linux, Android, and Windows 8

Posted May 17, 2013 - 10:48 am

Can't decide among operating systems? This tablet lets you have it three ways.
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Seven iPad stands for on-the-go use

Posted May 17, 2013 - 10:21 am

Perhaps the most important characteristic of an iPad stand is whether it’s made to stay on your desk or to be carried with you. I tested seven portable iPad stands small enough to fit in your laptop or tablet bag.
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She's gonna blow! Ten Star Trek technologies that are almost here

Posted May 17, 2013 - 10:00 am

Warp drives, teleporters, helpful holograms -- the new frontier is a lot closer than you might think
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Google Glass competitors: 6 alternatives

Posted May 17, 2013 - 9:15 am

Bring on the Google Glass competitors. Companies scramble to be the first to market.
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Mark Zuckerberg’s birthday party hits a snag

Posted May 17, 2013 - 6:00 am

Facebook’s founder turned 29 on Tuesday and the party may still be going on
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At Google I/O, Glass wearers say 'trust us'

Posted May 16, 2013 - 10:50 pm

Google is facing some tough questions from Congress over the privacy concerns raised by Glass, its fledgling augmented reality system for recording and receiving information on the fly. But on the ground at the company's I/O conference for developers, attendees are largely enthusiastic about the technology.
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Get a free year of ShopRunner 2-day shipping with an Amex credit card (save $79)

Posted May 16, 2013 - 7:00 pm

ShopRunner is like Amazon Prime membership, but for more stores, incl. Newegg and Toys R US. And free is hard to beat.
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All the amazing things Google just revealed at Google I/O

Posted May 15, 2013 - 3:46 pm

Google has unleashed a host of impressive new features for Android, Chrome, Google+, Search, and Maps
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Google launches subscription music service

Posted May 15, 2013 - 1:24 pm

Google is rolling out a subscription music service that will bring users unlimited access to millions of songs in return for a monthly fee.
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At Google I/O, attendees compete to save the world, virtually

Posted May 14, 2013 - 9:35 pm

Google I/O has not officially started, but the developers' show is already seeing some action. Two warring factions, the Resistance and the Enlightenment, are vying for control of various "portals" at key landmarks throughout San Francisco, which are leaking dangerous amounts of radioactive energy, to determine the fate of the city and ultimately the world.
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How to not have your cell phone stolen

Posted May 14, 2013 - 11:24 am

San Francisco Police Officer Dennis Toomer provides advice on how you can avoid becoming a victim of cell phone theft
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Nvidia's Shield gaming handheld to go on sale May 20 for $349

Posted May 14, 2013 - 9:07 am

Nvidia's Project Shield handheld gaming device, now called simply Shield, will be available for pre-order on May 20 priced at US$349, though it won't ship to customers until the end of June.
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When will Google Glass be available?

Posted May 13, 2013 - 1:41 pm

Does anyone know when "normal people" will be able to buy Google Glass? Despite the photo of the guy in the shower (nice pic, broheim), I would love to get a pair for myself when they are available to the general public.
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ESPN's rumored offer to subsidize mobile data is a slippery, treacherous slope

Posted May 13, 2013 - 1:25 pm

ESPN's reported offer to subsidize mobile data costs for their videos sounds has troubling net neutrality implications.
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Nexus 4 may be nearing the end of its short, tough life

Posted May 13, 2013 - 1:15 pm

Two mobile phone retailers in the U.K. stoked speculation this week that the Nexus 4 Android handset produced for Google by LG Electronics may be in its waning days.
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The proper care and feeding of SSD storage

Posted May 13, 2013 - 1:05 pm

Treat a solid-state drive like its mechanical cousin and you could end up in a world of pain. Here's how to handle these exotic beasts.
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Five overlooked OS X system tweaks

Posted May 13, 2013 - 12:56 pm

If you like to find new ways to tweak OS X, you sometimes need to look in unexpected places.
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France should soften Internet 'three strikes' law, says gov't report

Posted May 13, 2013 - 12:39 pm

France should stop cutting off the Internet access of those accused of illicit file sharing, and close down the agency that polices online copyright breaches, according to a government-commissioned report.
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Own a Kindle Fire? Get $5 of free Amazon Coins to buy apps and games

Posted May 13, 2013 - 9:52 am

Amazon's virtual currency is a way to save on Android app purchases
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At Google I/O, expect Android, Chrome, and some privacy questions about Glass

Posted May 10, 2013 - 9:34 pm

Best practices guidelines for Glass developers may be discussed at the show, one analyst said.
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