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'Drop Dead Healthy': 8 of A.J. Jacob's unusual get-fit regimens

From a working at a treadmill desk to practicing extreme chewing, here are 8 strategies A.J. Jacobs tried as part of his quest for perfect fitness.
Steve Jobs: 10 quotes on his birthday

10 quotes from Steve Jobs
20 iPhone tips and tricks everyone should know

With hundreds of iPhone features and 500,000 iOS apps, it's easy to miss some of Apple's best tricks. Here are 20 of our favorite.
HBO makes great TV from books

More and more popular books are becoming HBO series. Here are some of the most well-known.
10 entrepreneurs who changed the world

From Starbucks to Home Depot, here are 10 of the businesses – and their leaders – that author John A. Byrne counts as 'World Changers.'

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The Simple Dollar
Want a deal? Consider a refurbished model.

Refurbished models can save you a lot of money with minimal risk, but you have to be a bit careful when doing it.
No more big TV discounts? Samsung and Sony push to control pricing.

Samsung and Sony, two of the world's biggest television manufacturers, have begin setting minimum retail prices on their sets.
The Simple Dollar
Buying a discounted floor model: dos and don'ts

You can buy display models of products like digital cameras and DVDs for a deep discount, but beware the risks.
In Gear
Latest idea from Apple: an in-car remote

Apple has filed a patent for an iPod-like clickwheel mounted on the steering wheel. In-car remote would let drivers change songs, playlists, or Internet radio stations. 
Sony stock slides as entertainment giant suffers huge earnings loss

Sony stock dipped 1.2 percent in Tokyo following the news that Sony racked up a record $5.6 billion annual loss in 2011. It was Sony's fouth straight year in the red.
Modern Parenthood
Video chat gaining in popularity among teenagers, study shows

Video chat is gaining in popularity among teenagers, a new study from the Pew Internet Project shows. Chatting via Facebook, Skype and other social network tools is becoming an important way for friends and families to stay connected.
Modern Parenthood
Screen-Free Week: Mom, baby couldn't hack it without iPhone, iPod

Screen-Free Week: Mom and baby got an F – oh, make it a D. Life without an iPhone or iPod can really mess up a day.
Modern Parenthood
Screen-Free Week: Parents this includes you, and your iPads, too

Screen-Free Week runs through May 6, and while it may be difficult, parents should not exempt themselves from the celebration. So, turn off those iPads, stash the mobile phones, and have a week of screen-free powered-down fun. We'll make an exception for Modern Parenthood.
Horizons
Apple earnings still going strong post-Jobs

Apple earnings report had some impressive sales numbers: a 94 percent profit increase over last year, and huge profits on iPad and iPhone sales. A lot of the growth is coming from Asian markets, and Apple earnings are expected to expand there in months to come.
'Drop Dead Healthy': 8 of A.J. Jacob's unusual get-fit regimens

From a working at a treadmill desk to practicing extreme chewing, here are 8 strategies A.J. Jacobs tried as part of his quest for perfect fitness.
4K TV: Theater quality in your living room

4K could be the next big leap for TVs. But do we really need a "higher definition" picture?
IPad HD expected to have faster chip, sharper screen

IPad HD is set to debut. Apple will introduce its new iPad HD at a press conference Wednesday.
iPad 3 rumors: A guide to what's likely, unlikely, and totally bonkers

Apple will unveil its latest tablet on Wednesday, so the iPad 3 rumor mill is churning at full speed. Here's a quick list of iPad 3 rumors with a guide for why you should (or shouldn't) believe them.
Steve Jobs: 10 quotes on his birthday

10 quotes from Steve Jobs
Horizons
With new music hardware, Google takes aim at your living room

Google is developing its own branded home entertainment device, according to one new report. 
If Apple TV is real, here's how it should work

An Apple TV set could revolutionize the television market, if designed correctly. Technology Review's Will Knight considers what could make the Apple TV great.
20 iPhone tips and tricks everyone should know

With hundreds of iPhone features and 500,000 iOS apps, it's easy to miss some of Apple's best tricks. Here are 20 of our favorite.
Horizons
Fresh Apple TV rumors emerge. Should we believe them?

An Apple TV set is apparently in the works. And it could hit shelves this year. 
iPad rumors point to big year for Apple

iPad rumors and a possible dividend have investment analysts excited. But should the vague iPad rumors get consumers excited, too?
HBO makes great TV from books

More and more popular books are becoming HBO series. Here are some of the most well-known.
10 entrepreneurs who changed the world

From Starbucks to Home Depot, here are 10 of the businesses – and their leaders – that author John A. Byrne counts as 'World Changers.'
Kids' tablet computers? Just accessorize your iPad.

Kids' tablet computers can be created by adding a Crayola iMarker or Disney microphone to the iPad. With the right accessories for kids, tablet computers can be used by the whole family.
Horizons
Apple iTV? Kinect TV? Get ready for a living-room brawl.

Apple iTV is real, according to one source, and should hit shelves in 2012. Meanwhile, Microsoft wants to put Kinect motion controls into a TV set, says a new report.
Horizons
Google TV set for major refresh

Google TV gets better apps, new interface, improved search.
Horizons
Could an Apple TV be the next big iProduct?

An Apple TV was very much on the mind of Steve Jobs, according to a new biography.