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Gadgets
2011 will be the year of augmented reality*
by
John Moe
Dec 21, 2010
A new report from Forrester Research says that while augmented reality apps have been around for a while, it's been more about the gee-whiz factor...
Apple yanks Wikileaks app
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John Moe
Dec 21, 2010
The app wasn't actually produced by Wikileaks, just by an enterprising developer who charged $1.99 (for stuff you can read free lots of places). It...
Google extends free phone call program
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John Moe
Dec 20, 2010
The Gmail Calling program, which lets you make calls out of your Gmail email account, had its free period extended to the end of 2011. That means...
Google TV update
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John Moe
Dec 15, 2010
That's the thing when you're web-based, you can keep offering updates. New Google TV update lets you add new Netflix DVDs to your queue and use...
Army wants to give out free smart phones to soldiers
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John Moe
Dec 14, 2010
Yeah, it's one of those things. You get your choice of an iPhone or an Android free and your monthly bill is paid. The catch: you have to fight in...
World Wildlife Fund introduces the .WWF document
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John Moe
Dec 10, 2010
Let's get this out of the way right now. We're not talking about the World Wrestling Federation....
Reuters gets four anonymous sources on iPad 2
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John Moe
Dec 10, 2010
I'll keep saying it to make sure everyone hears me: if you buy an iPad right now, you are a sucker. If you're happy with being a sucker, great,...
For public good, not for profit.
Google Chrome's New Network Computer
by
Steve Henn
Dec 8, 2010
What does a computer look like when you no longer need to buy software to run it - or a hard drive to store your data? Google is offering a glimp...
Google wants to sell you a new tablet computer
by
John Moe
Dec 7, 2010
Sometimes I try to take a more clear-eyed and/or cynical view of new gadgetry. Because as neat as something is, as advanced as its technology may...
iPad 2 to ship in February
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John Moe
Dec 7, 2010
This according to the Chinese news site Digi Times, which cites sources at Foxconn. They say that Foxconn has been told to start shipping within...