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Psystar - Another Step Closer to Death

Posted 2 hours ago by Daniel Shain

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A US District Judge recently threw out the bulk of Psystar's latest countersuit, while agreeing with the bulk of Apple's charges. Looks like the end is neigh for this particular hackintosh distributor... and why do I get the sense that the hackintosh community at large won't be shedding too many tears? Read More

Google Chrome OS Unveiled, Open Sourced, Not Ready Yet

Posted Thursday, November 19, 2009

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Google today hosted a Chrome OS event, where they discussed details of their upcoming operating system. It's not ready yet, and Google warns it's only for a specific set of users - and hardware - but if you like the idea of living in the cloud, then Google's Chrome OS may be right for you. We've got a breakdown of the major features for you here. Read More

Intel Pays 1.25B Settlement to AMD in Anti-Trust Lawsuit

Posted Friday, November 13, 2009

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Yesterday, Intel decided to get at least one monkey off their back with a ginormous settlement to their main rival, AMD. The settlement is certainly notable, but will this actually lead to a more competitive marketplace? Read More

Google Gets in Holiday Spirit, Makes Gift of WiFi Internet for You and Loved Ones

Posted Wednesday, November 11, 2009

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This holiday season (starting now and extending through January 15th, 2010) Google is helping to provide free WiFi in 47 major airports across the country. And you'll only really see two ads - one asks you if you want to use Google, and the other if you want to donate to charity. Aw! Google, you've gotten us again. Read More

AT&T Sues Verizon, Quoted Saying: 'Well, Here's A Lawsuit For That!'

Posted Friday, November 6, 2009

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Between the Droid Does ads and the "There's a map for that" ads, Verizon has been attacking AT&T and their smartphone dominance pretty hard lately. It seems AT&T has a little something to say about the latter advertisement, and is suing Verizon over misrepresentation. Be warned - this fight could get snippy. Read More

Google Adds Turn By Turn Nav To Maps App For Droid & Android 2.0

Posted Monday, November 2, 2009

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About to spend $199 on a GPS? Why not drop that cash on a new Droid phone instead, and get a GPS + sick cell phone all rolled into one. With Google's new updated Maps Navigation feature, essentially full GPS functionality will be coming to Android 2.0 phones. Oh, and did we mention the app is free? Read More

Psystar Update: Universal Boot Loaders to OEMs and Rebel EFIs For the Rest of Us

Posted Tuesday, October 27, 2009

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It's been a while since our last update on the doings of famed Hackintosh purveyor Psystar. The latest updates include ways to take the Good Fight against proprietary operating systems home, as well as increasing the likelihood that well see offerings from manufacturers besides Psystar as well. Read More

Windows 7 Lauches Today, 10/22!

Posted Thursday, October 22, 2009

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Just a memo in case anybody has been living on Mars for the past decade. Under a rock in a cave. With their eyes shut and their fingers in their ears. Read More

Amazon: Windows 7 Pre-orders Breaks Former UK Record. No Comment From the Dethroned Potters

Posted Thursday, October 22, 2009

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Windows 7, which just launched today, managed to garner more pre-orders in the UK than anything ever had previously. Yes, you read that headline right - Windows 7 got more buzz in the UK than Harry Potter. Sounds pretty magical to me. Read More

Barnes & Nobles Joins eReader Party With Dual Screened Nook

Posted Tuesday, October 20, 2009

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Barnes & Nobles has gotten in good on the eReader game with their brand new Nook. The new Nook features a secondary touchscreen as well as some shiny new features, and has instantly become a hot item. Read More


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