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Google Making Wi-Fi Free in Airports Across the U.S. this Holiday Season
PUBLISHED: 11/10/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Google Inc. has just announced that it is working with airports across the U.S. as well as several hotspot providers to offer free Wi-Fi as a holiday gift. Free access is already available, and will last into January.
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Get a Halloween Treat from Proporta
PUBLISHED: 10/31/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
The online retailer Proporta is holding a Halloween sale: 15% off all products, including its award-winning accessories for smartphones, netbooks, and PDAs, like cases, rechargers, memory cards, and more.
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The Dell Streak Will Have Android 2.0, Very Large Screen
PUBLISHED: 10/21/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
New details have emerged on Dell's upcoming Mobile Internet Device, the Streak. This will be a small portable computer -- possibly coming to AT&T -- with a variety of wireless access options and a focus on accessing the Web and e-mail.
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Broadcasters Poised to Bring Mobile DTV to Smartphones
PUBLISHED: 10/18/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
A final mobile digital TV standard has been approved. This means U.S. broadcasters can now start rolling out an array of video services that will be available to consumers on a range of portable devices.
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Adobe Flash Player for Mobile Devices Will Be Out by Year's End
PUBLISHED: 10/5/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Adobe Systems said today it is on schedule to release a beta version of its Flash player for a number of mobile devices this year, and more will follow in 2010. This will support sites that use Flash for navigation, as well as Flash video.
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Microsoft Zune HD First Impressions Review
PUBLISHED: 9/15/2009  BY: Kevin O'Brien
The next-generation Zune launched today, and Kevin O'Brien brings us his first thoughts on this device. The Zune HD is much more than a simple MP3 player -- rivaling the capabilities of Apple's iPod touch.
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Apple Tablet Now Expected in February from AT&T
PUBLISHED: 9/15/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
New evidence has emerged that AT&T will introduce its first Apple tablet computer early next year. Some pricing information and other details have also leaked out.
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What Happened to the Camera on the New iPod touch?
PUBLISHED: 9/15/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Last week, Apple released the latest iPod touch. This started a minor mystery: why does this model not include the built-in camera it was supposed to?
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Apple Makes the iPod touch More Powerful, More Affordable
PUBLISHED: 9/9/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Apple refreshed its iPod touch line today, introducing two models that are faster and have higher storage capacity. In addition, it has started offering a third model at just $200.
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iPhone 3.1 and iTunes 9 Released
PUBLISHED: 9/9/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Apple has just released a new version of its operating system for its smartphones and handhelds. iPhone 3.1 has a few new features, including the ability to suggest apps users might be interested in. A new version of iTunes is out, too.
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Next-Generation iPod touch Expected on Wednesday
PUBLISHED: 9/7/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Apple has scheduled a press event for Sept. 9 where it will almost certainly release a new version of the iPod touch. It's possible the much-rumored Apple tablet will also be unveiled at that same time.
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Nokia N900 Officially Unveiled
PUBLISHED: 8/27/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Nokia has officially announced the Nokia N900, which tries to deliver a PC-like experience on a handset-sized device. This is the first of this company's Internet Tablet series to offer support for cellular wireless data.
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