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Apple's new iPad brings 4G, better camera, more pixels than an HDTV

Apple CEO Tim Cook introduced the new iPad in San Francisco Wednesday afternoon, calling it the "poster child of the post-PC world." With 4G LTE wireless, Retina display, and a high-definition camera, Apple's third tablet is no doubt the best iPad yet. But can it hold back the tide of Android competitors?
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.
Eight low-tech ways to revive broken gadgets

Mouthwash. Rice. A handful of quarters. What do these household items have in common? They constitute the perfect emergency-repair kit for gadgets. When device disasters strike and warranties turn their backs on you, it's time to get in touch with your inner MacGyver. So, here are eight low-tech solutions to high-tech disasters.
10 most intriguing tablets of 2011

After a decade of shaky starts, tablet computers have finally arrived. Unlike their bulky, expensive parents, this current generation of slates boasts trim frames, gorgeous screens, and power-house specs. So, here are the 10 most intriguing tablets of 2011, in order of screen size.
Verizon iPhone versus AT&T iPhone: The top three differences

Both carriers get the iPhone 4, but the Verizon iPhone will be a little different from what AT&T customers have grown used to. Some are obvious changes, such as the switch from GSM (AT&T's network of choice) to CDMA (the technology used by Verizon). But several of the differences may come as a surprise. Click through to learn them all.

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LightSquared, bankrupt, still aims to launch wireless network

LightSquared has filed for bankruptcy protection, saying that will give it more time to win regulatory approval. Regulators have blocked LightSquared's plans, saying they could interfere with GPS signals.
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Is it really an iPad 4G if it can't connect to a 4G network?

In Australia, Apple is defending the 4G designation on its new iPad, despite complaints from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
Apple's new iPad brings 4G, better camera, more pixels than an HDTV

Apple CEO Tim Cook introduced the new iPad in San Francisco Wednesday afternoon, calling it the "poster child of the post-PC world." With 4G LTE wireless, Retina display, and a high-definition camera, Apple's third tablet is no doubt the best iPad yet. But can it hold back the tide of Android competitors?
AT&T: new limits on 'unlimited' plans

AT&T unlimited plans will be slowed down for users who use 'too much' data. The new AT&T limit kicks in after 3 gigabytes per month.
LightSquared unable to use wireless spectrum due to interference with existing GPS devices

Wireless Internet connections from LightSquared can confuse GPS devices. Now, the FCC says it may revoke LightSquared's permit to eliminate the risk of such interference.
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.
$35 tablet computer? Yes, from India.

$35 tablet computer is government-subsidized and aimed at India's students. For $35, tablet computer is stripped down and can't compete with an iPad.
Eight low-tech ways to revive broken gadgets

Mouthwash. Rice. A handful of quarters. What do these household items have in common? They constitute the perfect emergency-repair kit for gadgets. When device disasters strike and warranties turn their backs on you, it's time to get in touch with your inner MacGyver. So, here are eight low-tech solutions to high-tech disasters.
France fines Google over Street View privacy breech

France fines Google, criticizing Google for a lack of transparency and cooperation with its investigation, which it launched in 2009.
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iPad 2 review roundup

The iPad 2 reviews are in. And guess what? The critics are besotted.
10 most intriguing tablets of 2011

After a decade of shaky starts, tablet computers have finally arrived. Unlike their bulky, expensive parents, this current generation of slates boasts trim frames, gorgeous screens, and power-house specs. So, here are the 10 most intriguing tablets of 2011, in order of screen size.
High-speed wireless access for entire US will spark innovation, Obama says

President Obama aims for 98 percent of Americans to be able to go online using high-speed wireless access within five years.
Verizon iPhone versus AT&T iPhone: The top three differences

Both carriers get the iPhone 4, but the Verizon iPhone will be a little different from what AT&T customers have grown used to. Some are obvious changes, such as the switch from GSM (AT&T's network of choice) to CDMA (the technology used by Verizon). But several of the differences may come as a surprise. Click through to learn them all.
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Smartphones: Protect your phone from these hackers' traps

Smartphones are increasingly the target of hackers looking for financial data. Here's how to protect yourself and your favorite piece of mobile technology.
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As Google Street View ramps up in Germany, Korea clamps down

Google today said its Street View program for Germany would launch in November. Ongoing privacy concerns have led South Korean police to raid the Street View offices in Seoul.
LightSquared will make Broadband wireless access more competitive

LightSquared will launch a new wireless broadband network that aims to provide competition to the incumbent phone companies.
E-Reader price war! Amazon cuts Kindle price to $189 after Nook move

E-Reader sale! E-readers are now at their lowest price due the to popularity of the iPad.
Starbucks adds free Wi-Fi at 6,700 US sites

Starbucks will roll out free Wi-Fi access July 1 and will eventually include a new network of news and entertainment content exclusively for customers.
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iPhone 4 review roundup: Apple versus the competition

There are no official iPhone 4 review posts yet, but everyone is busy comparing the new Apple smartphone to key Android devices.
New threat to public Wi-Fi users: Typhoid adware

The new threat is passed on to computers sharing an unsecured wireless connection.
What's so bad about the Google Street View data flap?

The revelation that Google Street View cars accidentally recorded personal data from 'open' WiFi networks has Germany and privacy advocates upset.
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Apple iPad: Wi-Fi issues cramp tablet's launch

IPad Wi-Fi issues abound. Apple has posted a troubleshooting guide, suggesting that users may need to reset their network settings to get a better Wi-Fi connection. But complaints about the iPad's connectivity have continued to pour into Apple forums.
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Forget 3G. AT&T says the Apple iPad is really a Wi-Fi device

The phone company's CEO says the kerfuffle over 3G network strain is besides the point – most Apple iPad owners will be using a Wi-Fi connection anyway.
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Why Ubisoft DRM for Assassin's Creed 2 has outraged gamers

The new Ubisoft DRM requires a constant Internet connection while you play. It might reduce piracy, but will it also reduce sales?
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MagicJack meets cell tower as 'femtojack'

The original MagicJack brought cheap home-phone service. With a new model unveiled at CES, it's doing the same for cell phones.