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What is the RIM Blackpad?

RIM, the makers of the BlackBerry line of smartphones, is reportedly prepping an Apple iPad competitor dubbed the Blackpad.

20 hours ago from The Christian Science Monitor

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One charger to fit all new mobiles as of next year: EU

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New mobile phones sold in Europe as of next year should all work off the same universal chargers, the European Commission said on Friday.

Fri 30 Jul 10 from PhysOrg

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In iPhone, adult industry sees pocket porn market

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(AP) -- It's a maxim of technology: Invent the newest gadget and the porn industry will find a way to cash in.

Thu 29 Jul 10 from PhysOrg

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Amazon CEO hopes new Kindles stoke sales

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(AP) -- Jeff Bezos isn't just confident you'll want a Kindle e-book reader. The CEO of Amazon.com is bracing for a future in which you'll also want ones for your kid heading to college, your ...

Thu 29 Jul 10 from PhysOrg

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Amazon's Kindle sold out

Amazon had sold out of its basic Kindle electronic book reader on Wednesday with no indication as to when deliveries would resume.

Thu 29 Jul 10 from The Independent

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Apple iPod Nano may pose fire hazard, says Japan

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Japan's industry ministry has ordered Apple to report on measures it will take regarding cases of its iPod Nano music player overheating and catching fire, an official said Thursday.

Thu 29 Jul 10 from PhysOrg

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iPad owners? Selfish, elitist, gluttonous, lustful and horrible, finds Facebook 'poll'

MyType application tried to assess personality traits of iPad users and would-be buyers. It doesn't make for pretty e-readingWhat do Stephen Fry, David Hockney, Duncan Bannatyne and Justin Bieber, ...

23 hours ago from Guardian.co.uk

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What your phone app doesn't say: It's watching

Your smart phone applications are watching you much more closely than you might like.

Thu 29 Jul 10 from USA today

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Apple refreshes Mac desktops

Apple updated its line of desktop computers on Tuesday with the latest-generation chips, as the company continues to gain share in the PC market.

Wed 28 Jul 10 from The Independent

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Review: Hulu Plus takes television to your pocket

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(AP) -- Hulu, the popular website with TV shows, now comes as a subscription-based application for iPhones and iPads. Although it isn't perfect, it works well enough that it may make you wonder ...

Thu 29 Jul 10 from PhysOrg

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