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Google Unveils Chrome OS; Tech World Yawns
The much-anticipated Chrome OS is available and the early returns are underwhelming (but many).
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Skip the Crowds: Online Shopping Tips for Black Friday
Top shoppers tell their secrets for scoring the best bargains online as the holiday shopping season begins.
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Google Chrome OS on the PC World Podcast
PC World editors Robert Strohmeyer, Tim Moynihan, Melissa Perenson, and Nick Mediati discuss the potential impact of Google Chrome OS on the computing industry. This is PC World Podcast episode 54.
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Google Chrome OS: A Simple FAQ
Everyone's all a-twitter over Google's newly announced operating system, Google Chrome OS. So what is it, and what could it do for you? Here are some answers.
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Sony Online Service to Challenge iTunes? Fat Chance
Sony has little hope to rival Apple's iTunes with a new music service called Sony Online Service.
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Apple
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Get Chrome OS Now
Google's new operating system doesn't run right out of the box, so here's how to install it on your choice of platform.
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Five Reasons Google Chrome OS will Succeed
Google Chrome OS is impressive and will thrive as it redefines what a modern day operating system should be.
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Happiness on Facebook Cuts Canadian Woman's Health Care
An IBM employee claims her medical leave was cut short based on the insurance company's assessment of her Facebook activities.
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IBM
Google Improves YouTube Video Search
Automatic video captioning service is designed to make YouTube searches easier.
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YouTube
Google Adds Captions to YouTube Search
Automatic video captioning service is designed to make YouTube searches easier.
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Twitter Geotagging: What You Need to Know
Tweet your location along with your thoughts but -- for now -- only via some apps.
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California Bans Power-Hog TVs: Death Knell for Plasma?
The California Energy Commission's new rules will ripple across North America and affect priorities for HDTV development.
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HDTV
AT&T's Anti-Verizon Ad Is a Stinker
Unable to silence Verizon, AT&T; fights back with an ad featuring Luke Wilson — and ends up looking like a tongue-tied kid being teased at recess.
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Android vs. iPhone: Which Has the More Advanced Users?
It seems the mobile world is full of silly little battles these days, so here's one more: Which mobile platform has the more advanced users -- Android or iPhone?
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iPhone
California Takes Aim Power-Hungry TVs: What's Next?
The state has issued new energy efficiency regulations for TVs, but they aren't the only gadgets slurping up power.
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AT&T Loses in Court, but Catfight with Verizon Continues
AT&T;'s ongoing legal battle only serves to make itself look bad. Here's why.
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Google Chrome OS: What We Might See
Google will offer a preview of its Chrome OS today. Here are a few predictions on what it might offer.
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California Bans Power-Hungry TVs: Critics Blast Regulation
California fights greenhouse emissions with new rules on banning the sale of power-hungry TVs.
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The Apple Tablet Is Dead
The latest rumors say Apple has pushed the long-rumored device back to late 2010. Here's why I think that's baloney.
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Reality Check: Google Phone Far From a Sure Thing
The Google Phone is coming -- at least, if you believe the rash of factual-sounding headlines around the Web today. Here's why you may want to be skeptical.
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Yahoo Go To Go Bye-Bye
The mobile app portal service that gave users access to Yahoo content across multiple devices will shut down early next year.
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Palm Pixi, Pre Get Dirt-Cheap at Amazon
Online retailer now offers Palm's flagship smartphone and its little sibling at bargain basement prices. Of course, buyers must sign a two-year service contract with Sprint to get either deal.
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Will Nasty Ad Campaign against AT&T Do Verizon Any Good?
The fiercely competitive carriers return to court today to wrangle over Verizon's accusations in its ads.
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Early Black Friday Deals Lucrative As Ever
No need to wait for Thanksgiving; deals can be found today with little scrounging.
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5 Expectations for Google's Chrome OS Event
Google promises details about its mysterious operating system this week, and here's what we want to know.
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T-Mobile Customers Suffer Data Breach
The latest indignity and hassle for T-Mobile customers is unauthorized release of personal data in the UK.
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Google-Branded ‘Super’ Phone Expected in 2010, Report says
Google's gPhone is real, according to reports. Google will partner with a device maker and release the phone in 2010, sources say.
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Slick Casio EX-G1 is Slim and Smash-Proof
Casio says its new superslim camera can withstand water, dust, shock, drops, and cold.
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Google Image Swirl: A Hands-On Tour
Google's new Image Swirl feature brings layers of similar images into your searches. Here's a hands-on tour of what it can do.
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Report: A Third of Laptops Fail Within 3 Years
A report from researchers at Squaretrade reveals that one third of all laptops fail within 3 years of ownership.
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'Unfriend' is 2009's Word of the Year: Geek Lexicon Goes Pop
Oxford Dictionary is giving geek speak some book credentials naming "unfriend" as the 2009 world of the year.
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iPhone
Dictionary!
T-Mobile Starts Selling Sidekicks Again, for Less
Will a price cut lure shoppers back, or have they been scared off by the massive server failure that caused Sidekick users to lose data?
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Mobile
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Sidekick
YouTube Direct: Why Citizen Journalists Shouldn't Care
YouTube's new tool lets you upload your footage to news Web sites, but why would you want them to swipe your clips?
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YouTube
YouTube-Univision Deal: It's a Big One
Spanish-language network will offer current, full-length programs on YouTube. When will the big networks follow suit?
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YouTube
Apple to Offer Big Black Friday Discounts?
Leaked flyer says Apple will offer unprecedented deals on iPods, Macs, and more -- but is it for real?
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Google Updates Google Earth App for iPhone
Google is still offering iPhone apps, but the past year has been a stormy one for the Google-Apple relationship.
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iPhone
Google Earth
Google Translate Tool Offers Instant Results
Revamped online translation service also offers text-to-speech translation and improved handling on non-Roman languages.
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'Unfriend' Chosen as Oxford Dictionary's 2009 Word of the Year
The New Oxford American Dictionary has chosen 'unfriend' as its 2009 Word of the Year.
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iPhone
Dictionary!
The $2 Britney Spears iPhone App and 5 Other Ways to Waste Money
Obsessed with Britney Spears? There is an app for that, as well as apps for tracking a number of celebs via your iPhone.
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iPhone
iPhone
Droid Sales and the Android Explosion
The Motorola Droid is doing more than just bashing the iPhone -- it's also smashing the ceiling when it comes to mainstream Android appeal.
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Android
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Apple Tablet Speculation Reignited by CNN Report
The report didn't dredge up any new details, but it did provide a clear indication of the tech industry's high expectations for the mysterious device.
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Apple Tablet
Would Nokia-Palm Merger Spell Doom for WebOS?
It's not a sure thing, but if Nokia were to acquire Palm could the vendor juggle three mobile operating systems?
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Doom
Would Nokia and Palm Merger Spell Doom for WebOS?
It's not a sure thing, but if Nokia were to acquire Palm could the vendor juggle three mobile operating systems?
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Nokia
Doom
Egypt Applies First for International Web Domain
ICANN is taking appliations for international domain names; how might this change the Web?
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Obama Speaks against Internet Censorship, but is Beijing Listening?
China's millions of Internet users may applaud, but U.S. promotion of freedom of information may not go far.
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Palm Updates WebOS -- Without iTunes Sync
The new WebOS 1.3.1 addresses unspecified security issues and some application tweaks.
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Samsung Intros Galaxy Spica Android Phone, No U.S. Launch Date
Samsung's snazzy new Galaxy Spica will use the Android OS, but won't be available in U.S.
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Samsung
Android
Apple Beats Psystar: Is It a Win For You?
Apple is celebrating a court victory over Psystar, but should you be cheering as well?
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