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Google Chrome OS lives on with big update, new hardware

The latest version of Google's cloud-centric Chrome OS resembles a "regular" desktop operating system in a lot of ways. The revamp, and new Chromebook and Chromebox hardware from Samsung, show how much Chrome OS has matured in the three years since its inception.
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Plug-in solar panels: Worth the cost?

At this stage, plug-in solar panels are so early in their development that their quality and effectiveness are questionable. But the idea has potential.
iPhone 4: Best Buy drops price to $50

iPhone prices are dropping as Target and RadioShack slash prices on two recent iPhone models. But Apple may be preparing to introduce the next generation of iPhone in October.
As Facebook millionaires party, what future for new shareholders?

An expected 'pop' in share prices never came as Facebook went public this week. But Facebook's IPO was a measured affair, lacking in irrational exuberance, and laying the groundwork for the network's main challenge: Turning 'friends' into consumers.
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HTC One X and HTC EVO 4G held up at US customs

The launch of the HTC One X and HTC EVO 4G is temporarily delayed – the byproduct of a patent snafu settled earlier this year by the International Trade Commission.
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Windows RT will ban Firefox and Chrome, says Mozilla

According to Mozilla, Windows RT, a tablet-centric iteration of the upcoming Windows 8 OS, could be hitched exclusively to Internet Explorer. 
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Samsung, reigning smart phone champ, preps Galaxy S III

The Galaxy S III is set to debut in the US in June. What will it mean for Samsung? 
Lionel Richie, Pamela Anderson: tax delinquents

Lionel Richie reportedly owes $1.1 million and has a lien against his assets. But some well-known Californians owe even bigger tax delinquents.
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What the e-book scandal means for Apple

Apple is under fire from the DOJ. So how will the next few months shake out for the tech giant? 
US Army tests robot that can jump 30 feet high

Developed by Boston Dynamics and Sandia National Labs, the Sand Flea reconnaissance robot can leap through a second-floor window.
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Eric Schmidt: Google hoping for an Android 'in every pocket'

Android activations now total 850,000 a day, Google chairmen Eric Schmidt said Tuesday at Mobile World Congress.
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Nokia now No. 1 vendor of Windows Phone 7. Will its gamble pay off?

Just a year after Nokia and Microsoft announced their partnership, Nokia is shipping more Windows Phone 7 handsets than any other manufacturer. 
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New Nook Tablet: Price is down, but so is memory capacity

Barnes and Noble this week introduced a new Nook Tablet, which comes equipped with 8GB of memory, and a new $199 price tag. 
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Can the PlayBook OS 2.0 save the BlackBerry tablet?

RIM this week introduced PlayBook OS 2.0, a software update for the PlayBook slate. 
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Motorola Droid 4 brings back the slider, in style

Motorola this week launched the Droid 4, a smartphone with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. 
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PlayStation Vita review roundup

The PlayStation Vita handheld gaming platform launches this week. So how good is Sony's latest gadget? 
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iPhone on Sprint: Great for sales, terrible for profits

iPhone helped drive up activation numbers for Sprint. Still, the company posted a major loss in the last quarter of 2011, thanks to the iPhone. 
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With Droid 4, Verizon doubles down on its 4G double-data promotion

A new data deal from Verizon Wireless is tied to the release of the Droid 4 smartphone. 
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Facebook IPO is good news for Zynga, Pandora, Groupon, too

The impending Facebook IPO has given a leg-up to social gaming powerhouse Zynga. 
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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. 
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Megaupload given two more weeks to deal with user data

Megaupload has negotiated a 14-day reprieve for troves of data stored on the site. But that doesn't mean Megaupload users will see their files anytime soon. 
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Nokia Lumia 710 review roundup

Nokia has launched a new budget Windows phone. So how does the Lumia 710 fare against its competitors? 
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Twitter lambasts new Google search feature

Search Plus Your World, the new initiative from Google, has come under fire from the folks at Twitter. 
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At CES 2012, Motorola introduces Droid 4 and Droid Razr Maxx

The Droid 4 and Droid Razr Maxx are expected to hit shelves early this year, but here's a taste from CES 2012.
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At $99, Steve Jobs action figure is priced like an Apple product

A Chinese company has taken the wraps off a Steve Jobs action figure. But how long until Apple sues to keep this unofficial Steve Jobs action figure off store shelves?