Stories by: Jared Newman

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Google Chrome for Android: What you need to know 08 February, 2012 07:47:00

With the arrival of Chrome Beta for Android, the convergence of Google's desktop and mobile browsers has begun.
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iPhone 5: Apple probably won't rush for (northern) summer launch 26 January, 2012 09:49:00

Apple may be preparing to launch a redesigned iPhone 5 with a 4-inch display over the summer, according to the latest unconfirmed report from 9to5Mac.
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Congress Puts SOPA, PIPA on Hold 21 January, 2012 05:15:00

Rocked by Internet protests, the U.S. Congress is postponing action on the Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect IP Act.
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SOPA and PIPA: Just the Facts 19 January, 2012 01:31:00

The Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect IP Act are getting more negative attention, as major websites such as Wikipedia plan to protest the bills with blackouts on Wednesday. Even Google will join the action, with a link on its homepage explaining why the company opposes the legislation.
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See ya, CDs: digital music sales overtake physical media 08 January, 2012 02:22:00

Downloading music online is finally more popular than purchasing a CD in the US. And yes, it really took this long.
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Skype Offers Free Holiday Wi-Fi for Travelers 20 December, 2011 13:48:00

Skype will help ease the pain of holiday travel this winter by offering free Wi-Fi at over 50 U.S. airports to certain customers.
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Guide: Facebook Timelines: How to Get Started 16 December, 2011 20:00:00

Facebook Timelines are now available worldwide, allowing users to tell their entire life stories through the social network.
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Actual Kindle Sales Figures: More Than 3 Million Sold So Far 16 December, 2011 11:42:00

Breaking a tradition of sales figure secrecy, Amazon announced that it has sold more than 1 million Kindles per week over the last three weeks.
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iOS 5 edges out Android in HTML5 browser test 15 December, 2011 04:29:00

Although Android Ice Cream Sandwich makes some big leaps in HTML5 browser performance, Apple's iOS 5 is still the king, according to a study by Sencha.
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Opinion: Samsung's Apple-Bashing Ads vs. Reality 10 December, 2011 08:46:00

Samsung's dropped yet another Apple-bashing ad, once again mocking customers who camp out for hours in front of Apple stores.
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Kindle Fire gets knocked on usability 07 December, 2011 06:27:00

Amazon's Kindle Fire "offers a disappointingly poor user experience," according to an expert on usability.