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Blockbuster stays solvent but loses NYSE listing
Posted Monday, July 12, 2010
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It may not be a big surprise, but Blockbuster is suffering. It has staved off bankruptcy, but has recently been delisted from the NYSE. Read More
New releases of the week: HP dm1z
Posted Wednesday, July 7, 2010
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Our new release for this week is the HP Pavilion dm1z, HP's latest AMD addition to the Pavilion line. This 11.6" computer is branded as a full laptop while being a lot closer in size and power to a netbook. Read More
Firefox 4 Beta Now Available
Posted Wednesday, July 7, 2010
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The Firefox 4 Beta has just been announced. A number of new standards have been included along with a very visible UI overhaul. Read More
New releases of the week: HP Envy 14
Posted Tuesday, June 29, 2010
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Our new release for this week is the HP Envy 14, HP's latest addition to the svelte Envy series. Despite coming in as the least expensive entry point into the Envy line, it strikes an effective middle ground between portability and power. Read More
New releases of the week: Dell Inspiron 14r, 15r, 17r
Posted Wednesday, June 23, 2010
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Dell has just announced the Inspiron R series, a more stylish take on the reliable Inspiron line. This week we take you through all three Inspiron R laptops available, the 14r, 15r, and 17r. Read More
Free WiFi coming to all US Starbucks July 1st
Posted Thursday, June 17, 2010
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In a move that assuredly brings joy to coffee drinkers and work-on-the-go types, Starbucks has just announced that they will be offering free WiFi at all their US stores starting July 1st. Not only that, but Starbucks is also offering the free "Starbucks Digital Network," with access to exclusive content, to make their WiFi offerings even more attractive. Read More
New releases of the week: Dell Latitude E5410, Lenovo IdeaPad U160
Posted Friday, June 11, 2010
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We've got two new laptops for you this week, and they serve two very different purposes. Dell's new Latitude E5410 is affordable and geared towards businesses, and Lenovo's IdeaPad U160 touts high end hardware and is focused around portability and style. Read More
Labor costs on the rise in China, consumers might soon feel a pinch
Posted Thursday, June 10, 2010
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China has long been a source of inexpensive products for the rest of the world due to lower labor costs and a large labor force. Recently, however, a spate of bad publicity and long brewing policy initiatives are combining to raise wages and overall costs. Consumers around the globe may feel the results in their wallets soon. Read More
Dell Streak 5 gets official, coming to US unlocked next month
Posted Monday, June 7, 2010
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The Dell Streak 5, Dell's Android powered 5" smartphone/tablet (we're not sure which), is officially coming to the US in unlocked form next month. We've also heard it will conclusively be available (and free) on contract in the UK, a model that will no doubt made its way to the US as well. Read More
Apple now valued higher than Microsoft in market capitalization
Posted Friday, May 28, 2010
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Apple and Microsoft have been duking it out for years, but for most of recent history, Apple has been the underdog fighting to unseat the giant. According to its market capitalization value, that is no longer the case - Apple is now worth more than Microsoft. Read More
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Netshelter Last Gadget Standing CES 2009
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Top 10 Useless Gadgets of CES 2009
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Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2009
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International CES 2009
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Mac World Conference
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Microsoft Windows browser ballot coming out in EU next week
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| Top 10 Technologies of 2008 | 19 |
| Top 10 Useless Gadgets of CES 2009 | 11 |
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| Top 10 Netbooks | 21 |
| Top 10 Technologies of 2008 | 3 |
| Top 10 Useless Gadgets of CES 2009 | 3 |
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| Mac World Conference | 11 |
| International CES 2009 | 5 |
| E3 Expo | 5 |
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| E3 Expo | 1 |
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| Axiotron Revamps ModBook - Now Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger | 7 |
| More Trouble For New MacBooks - Now It's RAM, GPU | 4 |
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| Axiotron Revamps ModBook - Now Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger | 2 |
| More Trouble For New MacBooks - Now It's RAM, GPU | 2 |
| Apple Waiving License Fees For Mini DisplayPort Spec | 1 |
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