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Verizon outs updated Wireless 3G network extender

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Verizon has replaced its current femtocell with a newer model that enhances a handset's 3G data reception capability along with its voice reception.

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RIM co-CEO defends 7-inch tablets, doubts iPhone numbers

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Outspoken RIM co-chief Jim Balsillie accused Apple of deception today in a response to Steve Jobs' attack on seven-inch tablets and touting the iPhone's win over BlackBerry in the summer.

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HP webOS 2.0 officially announced, rebranded

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Section: Communications, Smartphones, Mobile Perhaps bigger than the announcement of the Palm Pre 2 is the announcement, and rebranding of WebOS 2.0. The OS will now be known as HP webOS 2.0, and has a lot of features that we already heard about, and a few surprises.

Marvel Comics Celebrate TRON Legacy

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As we all sit with our fingernails embedded in our kneecaps watching the trailers for TRON Legacy, (I saw one in 3D before Alice in Wonderland a few months ago WOW,) it turns out that those in the best position to show their excitement are the folks over at Marvel Comics.

DJ Hero 2: Mix, Battle, Scratch with Two Turntables and a Mic

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If you're not really down with strumming a fake guitar in Guitar Hero, perhaps you'd prefer to try your skills on the 1s and 2s. We're talking turntables here: scratching, mixing, and rapping with the new DJ Hero 2 game.

Rumor: Scrolling, QuickLook and Spotlight updated for 10.7

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Apple's next big event is less than 24 hours away and the rumor mill is still running full force. We've already seen a lot of speculation about the upcoming MacBook Air revision. This latest batch of rumors is about some of the interface changes that we might see for Mac OS X 10.7 "Lion."

The future of Tweetie and the Mac

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A tweet from @MacHeist provides clarification on another tweet from Twitter founder Evan Williams. Williams commented a few days ago that Twitter was not "actively investing" in Tweetie for the Mac at this time. Williams' tweet caused quite a stir.

Dedicated RIM Service Set Up in Mideast

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Worried about wiretapping? Don’t move to the mideastern section of the world. After facing a threat from the United Arab Emirates that they’d suspend service completely to a number of customers on Blackberry devices, the manufacturer is pleased to have reached an agreement with local...

Getac S400′s Newest Nearly-Indestructible Notebook

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For those of you who routinely toss their computers down flights of stairs to test how hardcore they are: first of all, stop it. Second, here’s the notebook for you! Sort of!

AT&T hints non-iPad data plans may get cheaper

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AT&T's Emerging Devices product development VP David Haight today said at the 4G World expo today that the company might back away from its traditionally high data-only plans and more towards those like for the iPad.

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iPhone 4 N92 prototype spotted with SIM slot?

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Apple's elusive CDMA iPhone 4, known to most as the N92, may have been spotted in a leak. The early version of the device, part of the DVT (design verification test) stage, purportedly arrived briefly in a repair shop in Vietnam loaded with the same Inferno test firmware Apple uses but identifying...

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Microsoft Announces Office 365 with a Spiffy New Beta Site

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Behold all ye mortals, the cloud of productivity approaches. Microsoft Office Division president Kurt DelBene announced the beta and the site today with such epic sentences as “Office 365 is the best of everything we know about productivity, all in a single cloud service” and...

iSuppli: Apple to sell 120 million iPads by 2012

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Many analysts were disappointed when Apple announced 4.2 million iPads sold in Q4 during the conference call yesterday. The consensus -- or hope -- among many on Wall Street was a 5m+ iPad quarter.

Can Paul Heyman Save EA Sports MMA?

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On the left, Fedor Emelianenko, probably the greatest mixed martial artist to ever live. I don’t want to hear any arguments on that point, either. On the right, Randy Couture, the UFC star who appears in the game courtesy of a short lived dispute with UFC brass.

Get an Xbox 360 When You Buy a Windows Phone 7 Handset, in Austria

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With the official launch of Windows Phone 7 on carriers just around the corner, it’s not surprising to see Microsoft doing what they can to get a few more customers lining up in front of carrier locations across the globe.

The Best Geek Jack-o’-Lanterns

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Believe it or not, Halloween is less than two weeks away. In case all of this autumnal weather hasn't quite put you in the mood for cotton cobwebs and cardboard coffins, here's something that ought to do the trick.

Grip-Ez Sticks to the Back of Your Phone, Looks like Brass Knuckles

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Strangely enough, this isn’t the first item to resemble brass knuckles, that wasn’t actually brass knuckles.

What to Expect From Apple’s Mac Event

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The iPad and iPhone have hogged the media’s attention for months, but Apple is preparing to turn the spotlight onto its Macintosh computers in a press conference Wednesday. Just what can we expect?

Android’s Champions Defend OS Against Steve Jobs

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Two prominent Android enthusiasts aren’t taking Apple CEO Steve Jobs’ tirade against the Android mobile operating system lying down.

Does open matter?

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Much has been made of Steve Jobs' presence on the earnings call yesterday. In particular, there's a little nerd slapfight going on between Apple and Google around the "openness" of their platforms. As Steve said yesterday, "open doesn't always win."

Pandora Hitting TiVo Series 3 And HD Boxes Right Now

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Remember how Pandora graced TiVo Premiere units just a few short weeks ago? Well, the company didn’t forget about about Series 3 and and HD users. Oh no, if you happen to check the Music, Photos, & Showcases section you’ll Pandora is now an available option. How nice.

TUAW predictions for the “Back to the Mac” event

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Apple's "Back to the Mac" event is almost upon us. While the world eagerly awaits Apple's unveiling, we at TUAW are sticking our necks out and predicting (with tongue slightly in cheek) what we think Steve's gonna announce when he takes the stage.Continue reading TUAW predictions for the "Back to...

Symbian CEO leaves own foundation on short notice

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The Symbian Foundation faced another setback today as Symbian CEO Lee Williams has resigned his Executive Director position effective immediately. He would only give "personal reasons" for the departure. Tim Holbrow, the Foundation's CFO, is replacing Williams....

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Verizon 3G Network Extender Available Now for $249.99

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Verizon announced today the new 3G Network Extender from Samsung. The new model isn’t a revolutionary step forward in the network extension market, but rather a moderate upgrade from the previous model available.

Palm Pre 2 made official, coming to Verizon soon

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Section: Communications, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile Just about a week after we see leaks of what could have been the Palm Pre 2, we are formally introduced to the phone. Turns out those leaked photos spoiled the surprise, if there was any to be had with the Palm Pre 2.

Metal cover serves as DIY iPhone backplate

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Worried about the glass back of your iPhone 4 getting smashed? If you have $13 and a few minutes, Hong Kong manufacturer CNN (Cellular Nationwide Network) can supply you with a nice looking aluminum backplate to replace the glass.

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