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Gadgets may help you keep your New Year's weight loss resolution
Many people will be making a vow to lose weight in 2011, and that goal may be more attainable this year. Recent advances in technology have paved the way for gadgets that may help people monitor their weight loss efforts, according to The Independent.
Tablet computer sales to double in 2011
A recent report from the market analysis firm Forrester suggests that sales of tablet computers such as the iPad will double in 2011. This is an adjustment to the company's original prediction in July, which was significantly more conservative.
Tech trends coming our way in 2011
The Consumer Electronics (CES) show taking place this week in Las Vegas will likely reveal some of the hottest upcoming trends in technology for the upcoming year.
Poll: Wi-fi connectivity wanted in 2011
A recent poll by the Wi-Fi Alliance indicates that enhanced wireless connectivity to the internet is one of the most-desired technologies in the coming year.
Study: Consumers likely to check for deals on smartphones
The online marketing firm ForSee Results recently released results of new research this week that indicates consumers are using their mobile phones more than ever to find the latest deals.
Verizon announces iPhone partnership
After a much anticipated press conference, Verizon announced that it's customers will finally be able to use the iPhone with its service plan.
Innovative smartphone, 3D technology highlights CES
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has been over for several days, but the innovative gadgets that graced the floor at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the first weekend of 2011 are still reverberating across the technology world.
IBM, Apple exceed earnings estimates
Two of the worlds largest electronics companies, IBM and Apple, announced earnings for 2010 that surpassed even the most generous estimates.
Nintendo 3DS expected to be big seller
The latest handheld game console created by Nintendo, known as the 3DS, has yet to hit stores in the United States, but early indications suggest that it will be a big seller.
Apple plans to make it easier to make purchase with iPhone, iPad
Mobile devices such as the iPhone and the iPad have made nearly everything easier, and according to Bloomberg, Apple is hoping to introduce a service that will allow shoppers to make purchases via their smartphone or tablet computer.
Revenue from mobile apps expected to triple in 2011
The marketing research firm Gartner announced on Wednesday that it believes revenue from mobile applications will almost triple in the coming year,rc to around $15.2 billion.
Sony unveils latest portable gaming system
Sony unveiled its latest portable gaming device at an event in Japan on Thursday, and says that it hopes to release the console by the end of 2011.
Murdoch expected to unveil iPad only newspaper
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch has amassed an unmatched cache of news outlets, from Fox News to The Wall Street Journal, and his latest venture is ready to capture the online media as well.
Android smartphone operating system dethrones Symbian
Since smartphones hit the market around a decade ago, the Symbian operating system, run by Nokia, had been the most widely used program.
Amazon reportedly inking deals to rival Netflix
In the world of online video movie rental services, Netflix stands above the rest.
Google Shopper now available for iPhone users
The Google Shopper app has been available for Android users since last year. Now, Google is offering its free online shopping application for iPhone users, according to CNET.com.
Apple iPad 2 to be unveiled on March 2
Apple is scheduled to reveal its iPad 2 in a widely covered media event on March 2 at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, according to PC World.
Cable TV may become a thing of the past
Peter Mancini's family is one example of a household that has eliminated the cable TV box, according to The Post Crescent.
Apple Tunes will continue to access Comcast-NBC content
The Comcast-NBC deal that allows the cable provider to acquire the broadcast network is partly contingent on Comcast allowing Apple to have access to its NBC content, according to Apple Insider.
Adobe releases new Flash, still dominates volatile market
According to a new report by the research group Trefis published on Nasdaq News, Adobe is the market leader in creative software, but competition is fierce.
Adidas stores will feature digital wall
Adidas stores will debut digital shopping walls at select locations beginning in 2012, according to PC World.
Laptops sales lower due to iPads
Analysts at the tech consultancy group Gartner have lowered their expected PC sales forecast for the next two years, according to CNN Money.
Senator asks websites to embrace HTTPS
The Democratic senator from New York, Charles Schumer, recently advocated that websites help improve online safety for consumers and web users by switching to HTTPS secure web connection, according to PC World.
iPad 2 sales begin on March 11
Sales for the second generation iPad are underway, as the new tablet from Apple hit stores on Friday, March 11.
Facebook "Likes" drove more sales than Twitter
A new study looked at online marketing and social networking sites, directly comparing Facebook with Twitter, according to a new report from Mashable.
AT&T faces regulators in deal to buy T-Mobile
In what may be one of the biggest merger deals of 2011, AT&T has bought T-Mobile USA.
How smartphones are changing the shopping experience
More than half of consumers, and about 67 percent of those under 35-years-old, view smartphones as an "indispensable tool" in their shopping experience, according to a new study from Chadwick Martin Baily and iModerate Research Technologies.
Kindles will have page numbers for easier reference
After customers complained that they couldn't reference page numbers in e-books, the Kindle is set to add the new feature to all Kindle apps as well as e-books sold since August, according to CNN.
CNN writer believes Kindle should be free
According to Amy Gahran, a San Francisco media consultant, the booming trend of online shopping for digital books is heading in a direction where Amazon could benefit from offering the currently $139-priced Kindle for free.
Computers controlled by the mind under development
A system called BrainGate is being developed at Brown University and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) to use an implanted neural interface which would detect brain signals.
Are iPods and iTunes causing a monopoly?
Is Apple building a monopoly in the market of digital music downloads?
What AT&T's purchase of T-Mobile might mean for consumers
Regulators are considering the $39 billion deal between AT&T and T-Mobile that would significantly change the landscape of mobile telecommunications in the U.S.
iPad 2 sold across the world through eBay
The iPad 2 is so popular that many people are unable to purchase it through traditional retail stores and therefore look to eBay for resales of the second generation tablet.
Android phones will dominate as smartphone platform
The Android operating system currently has a 39.5 percent market share in global smartphone usage and is predicted to jump to 45.4 percent by 2015
Privacy concerns abound with Google's face-recognition app
Imagine taking a picture of a stranger and instantly finding out his or her name and other personal information.
Is Google guilty of antitrust violations?
Microsoft has filed a an antitrust complaint against Google.
iPhone and iPod can now be seen in 3D
Over the past couple years, one could speculate that the amount of 3D features in movies, television and games has increased.
Lenovo releases three new computer models to be sold at Best Buy
It was announced last Friday that Lenovo, a Chinese company that initially flourished due to ThinkPad line, is coming out with a series of notebooks that will be sold exclusively at Best Buy, according to CRN.
AT&T offers T-Mobile a deal to merge
AT&T has announced a $39 billion deal to acquire T-Mobile USA. If this deal were go to through, AT&T would be the largest wireless provider in the U.S., according to Web Pro News.
Barnes and Noble hoping to turn the Nook into a tablet
Barnes and Noble recently announced that it is attempting to transform its Nook Color into an Android tablet.
Best Buy will carry Toshiba's new tablet
Best Buy recently announced that it will be one of the carriers of the new Toshiba tablets.
New Android phone was offered to online shoppers before release in stores
Online shoppers had a leg up from in-store buyers this past week. According to ZippyCart, the new T-Mobile phone was available for online purchase almost a week before it came out in stores.
Kindle now offering e-books from libraries
Amazon has finally followed Barnes and Nobles' Nook and the Sony Reader, and is offering Kindle users the opportunity to borrow e-books from their local libraries, the New York Times reports.
Droid Incredible 2 will be available for purchase April 28
Verizon Wireless announced today that HTC's Droid Incredible 2 will be available in stores and online April 28. I
White iPhone 4 may come sooner than expected
A rumor has surfaced that the iPhone 4 will be available in white by the end of this week.
Best Buy announces a new gaming section of the store
Best Buy is known for its array of electronics that are available for purchase such as DVDs, CDs, and TVs.
Angry Birds credits its success to Apple's iPhone
Angry Birds, which was created by Rovio Mobile, has become one of the most popular games played on mobile devices, and Peter Vesterbacka, who is one of the creators, explains that Apple's iPhone is the reason for their success, according to AppleInsider.
Expert shares a Kindle feature some might not know about
Many Kindle users know how to find and download new books and magazines but they might not know how to access web content.
The iPad is now offered at Toys R Us
Some lucky parents will be able to pick up an iPad 2 in the same store they buy Legos for their kids.
Android vs. iPhone
Deciding what smartphone to purchase is not easy due to all the options and the perks each one offers.
New GPS app for iPhones
There is a new application for Apple's iPhone that brings GPS navigation to a new level. This app, which was created by Typhoon Apps and PM Champion, is called the GPS Bookmarker.
Amazon starts new fashion website
Amazon launched a new discount component to its website yesterday. Amazon members can now join the fashion-focused website, which is called MyHabit, according to USA Today.
Amazon Kindle will now be available at Walmart
Individuals are purchasing eReaders more and more as it grows in popularity. There are many retail stores that sell these electronic book readers and now Walmart has to sell another brand.
Sony taking extra time to ensure safety
Sony's PlayStation has been down for nearly three weeks, and even with users becoming agitated, they continue to work until they can guarantee safety for their users, according to the International Business Times.
Verizon iPhone may be able to update wirelessly
Apple's iPhone must be connected to a computer in order to be updated and this aspect may be frustrating for its owners.
Google releases new music component
Google has announced its release of its new music service called Music Beta at a conference in San Francisco yesterday. The new system has been receiving mixed reviews, according to the New York Times.
HP's Veer 4G vs. Samsung's Infuse 4G
There are several versions of smartphones available for purchase, which could overwhelm customers.
Nook hits one million applications in a week
Barnes and Noble's Nook recently came out with a new version for their tablet.
Guinness World Records announces its Game Edition winners
Guinness World Records gaming section has recently released its winners of this year's records.
Kindle eBooks surpasses paperbacks and hardcovers
Amazon recently came out with its numbers of items sold on its website, and it was established that the site is selling more e-books for Kindle than they are hardcover or paperbacks.
Sharp releases new smartphone
Sharp has recently released the first flip, also known as a clamshell, Android phone in Japan, according to MobileBurn.
Amazon's tablet in the works
Tablets have been all the rage since the iPad came into the picture.
Rumors of Windows 8 release
Microsoft's CEO Steve Ballmer had many items to go over at the developers conference in Tokyo yesterday.
Memorial Day is almost here, time to snap some memories
Individuals across the country have started to pack up, and are waiting for Friday to come so they can enjoy their Memorial Day weekend with family and friends.
Nook a favorite among women
Magazines that target a female audience have been doing so successfully on Barnes and Nobles' Nook Color, according to the New York Times.
Apple may be launching music cloud program
Steve Jobs has increasingly been expanding Apple in every technological avenue possible, and it seems as though the sky's the limit - or is it?
MacBook owners can have Apple replace faulty design for free
MacBook users may have noticed that over time, the bottom of their laptops, which is made from rubber, start to separate for the rest of the device.
New way to purchase items with the Google Wallet
Google has recently announced that it will be launching its Google Wallet, which is expected to change the way individuals shop.
HTC new phone available at Walmart three days before release
The HTC Sensation 4G on the T-Mobile network is due out to hit stores across the country in the middle of June, but it was recently announced that it will be available at Walmart three days before the actual launch, according to GottaBeMobile.
Two months later, PlayStation is back up
Almost two months ago, Sony's PlayStation system was hacked into and personal information for several of its gamers were leaked.
Apple releases new operating system
Apple has recently announced its new operating system, Mac OS X Lion, which will be available for Mac Users in July.
CFA releases tips for online holiday shopping safety
With the holidays only a few short weeks away, many savvy shoppers may be using the internet to find promotions and discounts to help them save on holiday gifts.
Apple announces new features for iPhone iOS 5
Apple recently released the details of its new iOS 5 operating system on the iPhone. The upgrade will include a new messaging system, different lock screens and many more features, according to the ComputerWorld.
Features of the new Nook 2
The new Barnes and Noble Nook 2 is much different than both the original version and the Nook Color.
Amazon Publishing releases 32 books
It was recently announced that Amazon Publishing will be offering 32 new books at the end of the summer into the early fall.
Verizon Wireless announces Payfone
It was recently announced that Verizon Wireless has released its Payfone
Yahoo launches new apps
The once very popular search engine, Yahoo, has recently come out with a couple of new search apps for both the Android Market and the iTunes App Store, according to TG Daily.
Apple comes out with unlocked iPhone
Apple has recently released its new unlocked iPhone 4, and even though it quietly entered the market, it has some benefits, according to CNET.
Shopping via mobile phones expected to rise
Retail stores across the country have already prepared for the expected increase in shopping on a mobile phone.
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