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Intel Planning Thinnest Netbook, Dual-Core Netbook Atom (PC Magazine)

PC Magazine – At the Computex show in Taiwan, Intel disclosed that it was in production of a dual-core Atom chip for netbooks. Intel also revealed “Canoe Lake,” a reference design for a 14-mm thick netbook, the world’s thinnest, plus a software partnership with Acer.

31 May 2010 at 23:47 - Comments

Asus’ New 10- and 12-inch Eee Pad Tablets: First Pics (PC World)

PC World – Asustek Computer on Monday unveiled two Eee Pad tablets running Windows software and an e-reader, the Eee Tablet, with a note-taking function.

31 May 2010 at 21:55 - Comments

Skype 2.0 for iPhone: Is it worth it?

An update to Skype’s iPhone app opens the door to 3G calling, but after a trial period, callers will have to pay up.

31 May 2010 at 21:29 - Comments

Mozilla Firefox 3.6.4 Build 6 Beta

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31 May 2010 at 19:31 - Comments

‘Electronic beancurd’ on menu at Taiwan Microsoft restaurant (AFP)

Models display dishes in front of a Windows 7 themed restaurant in Taipei on May 28. US software giant Microsoft has launched a Windows 7 theme restaurant in Taipei to promote its new operating system, an official with the US firm said Monday, on the eve of Asia's biggest IT trade show.(AFP/File/Sam Yeh)AFP – Microsoft has launched a Windows 7-themed restaurant in Taipei to promote its new operating system, an official with the US firm said Monday, on the eve of Asia’s biggest IT trade show.

31 May 2010 at 19:15 - Comments

Woman, hit by car, sues Google for faulty directions

A woman who is following Google Maps walking directions on her BlackBerry gets hit as she walks along a highway. She is suing Google and the driver who hit her.

31 May 2010 at 16:49 - Comments

Skype 2.0 for iPhone enables free calls over 3G — for now (Macworld.com)

Macworld.com – Several months after AT&T relaxed its restrictions on the ability of voice-over-IP apps to make calls over the company’s 3G network, Skype has released version 2.0 of its client software for the iPhone.

31 May 2010 at 16:30 - Comments

Apple appeal in Japan is turning the tables

The appeal of Apple products in Japan isn’t noticed much in the States. But it should be.

31 May 2010 at 16:07 - Comments

2 million iPads sold in under 60 days

Apple touts its latest sales figures for the buzz-generating tablet and acknowledges difficulty in keeping up with demand.

31 May 2010 at 13:57 - Comments

A plea for gadget interface consistency

Change is always welcome, except when it’s where the basic buttons are on your cell phone. CNET’s Josh Lowensohn explains why.

31 May 2010 at 13:00 - Comments