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Cisco: Text message scams on the rise

(author unknown) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:53:00 PDT

A report from the networking giant says that criminals are moving phishing and other cyberscams from the PC onto mobile devices.

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The comic-book guide to SIM hacking

(author unknown) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:08:59 PDT

Read stored numbers quicker than a speeding bullet The Citizen Engineer project has released its first publication: a comic book guide to building a SIM reader and then hacking your SIM for fun and profit.… Case Study: WhatsUp keeps Legoland turnstyles ringing

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Why Dell Can't Do Gadgets

Brian Caulfield — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:51:04 PDT

Let's face it, the Round Rock PC maker isn't very good with gadgets. Yet.

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iPhone is No. 1 in Japan

(author unknown) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:12:31 PDT

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Lenovo launches ThinkPad T400s with a thinner design, new keyboard

Jacqueline Emigh — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:38:53 PDT

By Jacqueline Emigh, Betanews CORRECTION FROM THE M.E.: Here's a correction Betanews is happy to make. Although information Angela Gunn and I received last month appeared to verify that the big blue ThinkVantage button that was one of IBM's original signature ThinkPad features would be...

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HP, Lenovo lead off with the first free Windows 7 upgrades

Scott M. Fulton, III — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:40:25 PDT

By Scott M. Fulton, III, Betanews Yesterday, Microsoft announced it was giving PC manufacturers the option to offer buyers of new PCs with Windows Vista pre-installed, starting today, free upgrades to Windows 7 on October 22. Betanews asked the big five PC manufacturers directly, will you be...

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2010 will be the breakthrough year for Micro USB

Tim Conneally — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:28:03 PDT

By Tim Conneally, Betanews To cut down on electronic waste and increase interoperability, ten mobile phone makers have signed a European Commission Memorandum of Understanding that commits them to using Micro USB as their standard mobile phone charger and data connection by 2010. Many of the...

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The best Firefox extension: AutoCopy

(author unknown) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:07:00 PDT

Simple, elegant, and immensely useful, AutoCopy is one of the few extensions that I crave every time I open a browser that doesn't have it. Here's why.

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Netbooks are notebooks

(author unknown) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:39:00 PDT

Smaller, cheaper notebooks are indeed a welcome trend. That doesn't make them a unique category.

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The middle ground won't work for Netbooks

(author unknown) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:49:00 PDT

The computer industry is trying to find ways to cure confusion around Netbooks. But is the middle ground between smartphones and notebooks hurting Netbooks the most?

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Palm sold 150,000 Pres so far

(author unknown) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:59:21 PDT

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Best Laptops For Business Travelers

Michael Patrick Brady — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:50:38 PDT

When shopping for a laptop, consider performance, durability, longevity and security.

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How Apple Brought Nokia And Intel Together

Brian Caulfield — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:00:38 PDT

Under pressure from Apple, Finnish handset maker moves closer to Intel.

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Netbooks: Not So Nifty After All

(author unknown) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:11:00 PDT

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Microsoft forbids changes to Windows 7 netbook wallpaper

(author unknown) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:59:05 PDT

Redmond-approved art only Netbook users running Windows 7 Starter Edition better learn to enjoy Microsoft's default desktop background, because that's all they're getting.… Offloading malware protection to the cloud

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Intel powers netbook via thin air

(author unknown) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:30:28 PDT

Wireless juice due 2015 Research@Intel Wireless power transmission has taken another step towards commercial reality.… The power of collaboration within unified communications

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After six months, Steve Jobs speaks

(author unknown) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:26:02 PDT

One million reasons why 'The iPhone is winning' Apple CEO Steve Jobs took his first small step towards retaking the reins in Cupertino on Monday morning, issuing a short statement in a press release announcing that sales of the company's new iPhone 3GS* (Reg review link) have topped one million...

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Microsoft pitches $40 mouse for Netbooks

(author unknown) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:04:00 PDT

It's worth noting that, at that price, the mouse costs more than the revenue Microsoft gets from selling Windows XP on the same Netbook.

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Did iPod save girl struck by lightning?

(author unknown) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:27:00 PDT

A teen is struck by lightning but escapes with only minor injuries possibly because her iPod headphones diverted the electricity away from her body.

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Microsoft confirms Nvidia 'Tegra' chip for Zune HD

(author unknown) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 10:50:00 PDT

Company says battery life and graphics acceleration convinced it to go with Nvidia's first processor built for power-frugal handhelds.

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