Profile of Esther Shein

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Esther Shein has extensive experience writing and editing for both print and the web with a focus on business and technology as well as education and general interest features.

AT&T 4G Takes First Place in Speed Tests

3/14/2013
Verizon's LTE network is available in more markets and has a better reliability rate, however, according to findings by independent analytics firm Root Metrics.
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Communication and Collaboration Startups Win Innovation Awards

3/6/2013
At the Enterprise Connect conference in Orlando later this month, four startups focused on enterprise communication and collaboration - Nexistant, Plivo, Scoop App and ÜberConference - will receive awards for Enterprise Connect's Third Annual Innovation Showcase competition. Enterprise Connect explores unified communications, network video, SIP trunking and BYOD for an IT audience.
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How To Decommission BYOD Mobile Devices

12/12/2012
Employees with smartphones and tablets used in a BYOD scenario often leave confidential data on them when they replace them with new devices. This is a big mistake and exposes the company to great risk. Here's how to establish a policy for securely moving forward with a new BYOD device.
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911 Centers Not Ready For Mobile App Era

11/29/2012
Some of the latest public safety apps offer to let you send texts, photos and even videos to 911 centers. There's just one problem: They don't work. According to the National Emergency Number Association, 911 centers still live in the telephone era, not the Internet and smart phone era.
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Phone, Tablet Insurance Set To Flourish

10/26/2012
With the launch of the iPad Mini this week and overall tablet sales expected to skyrocket in 2012, industry observers say it's time to consider buying insurance for your devices. [Corrected]
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Will Isis Make Paying With Your Smart Phone Popular?

10/18/2012
The Isis digital wallet, a joint effort by Verizon Wireless, AT&T, and T-Mobile USA, is almost here, with trials set to begin at stores in Austin and Salt Lake City. Will this be the wallet that finally popularizes paying by smart phone?
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Beyond BYOD: Enterprises Develop Apps For An Advantage

10/15/2012
According to a Zenprise study, companies are developing mobile apps more strategically to increase revenue, reduce costs, and gain a competitive advantage.
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NFC: A Bust Already?

10/6/2012
Near field communications (NFC) is too expensive for most stores to implement, says one major point-of-sale vendor. Despite the fact that shipments of NFC-enabled devices should reach nearly 100 million this year, analysts are divided over whether retail will use it any time soon, especially now that the iPhone 5 has landed in stores without it.
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NFC Smartphones Replace Card Keys In Pilot Program

9/25/2012
Secure identity provider HID Global announced Tuesday it has completed two pilot programs that enable employees to open doors using near field communications (NFC)-enabled Samsung Galaxy S III smart phones. The trials were conducted at the headquarters of Internet subscription service Netflix and enterprise mobility provider Good Technology.
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AT&T Blocks FaceTime, Net Neutrality Complaint Filed

9/21/2012
AT&T is not allowing Apple's FaceTime on its network unless mobile users subscribe to the carrier's new Family Share plan. Public advocacy groups say AT&T's decision breaks the FCC's Open Internet rules.
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Samsung Announces Windows 8 Phone, PC and Tablet

8/29/2012
Samsung announced a new line of Windows 8-based devices under the ATIV brand Wednesday, including the first publicly-revealed Windows Phone 8 smartphone. The company said the lineup will include the Samsung ATIV Smart PC and ATIV Smart PC Pro, an ATIV tablet and ATIV S smartphone.
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Evernote Smart Notebook Helps Digitize Handwritten Notes

8/24/2012
The new Evernote Smart Notebook--the paper kind, not computer--lets you jot notes and sketches, then snap a picture of the page to easily digitize it for use in the Evernote app. At its second annual Trunk Conference Friday Evernote also introduced a new business service that makes the app easier for companies to adopt.
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Sophos Mobile Control Upgrade Monitors BYOD, iOS Apps

8/10/2012
Sophos's latest version of Mobile Control secures BYOD as well as corporate-owned devices.
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Transition From BlackBerry To Multiple OSes Requires Planning

8/6/2012
Switching from Blackberry to multiple OSes including iOS and Android isn't just a matter of buying different phones. Enterprises need to plan for how they're going to manage expenses, security, and applications for multiple mobile platforms.
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Will Olympics Streaming Video Take Your Network Down?

7/28/2012
If Michael Phelps swims his way toward medal history, people will be able to see it as it happens on their computers. For the first time, NBCUniversal is streaming live all 302 events and all 32 sports of the Olympics. Can your network handle it?
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Mobile Developers Prefer iOS Over Android

7/24/2012
Mobile developers would rather create apps for iOS than Android, according to the Appcelerator/IDC Q2 2012 Mobile Developer Report. Why? Android has done a poor job of courting the enterprise with mobile device management solutions.
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Mobile Devices Raise IT Labor Costs

7/16/2012
Think BYOD smart phones should lower IT costs? Think again. IT labor costs per user for managing mobile devices are expected to rise from $229 in 2011 to $339 in 2013, according to survey.
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EPEAT Customers React to Apple's Withdrawal

7/12/2012
Many organizations which require EPEAT for technology procurement are not big Apple customers. It's not clear whether the impact of Apple's decision will affect sales materially.
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Troops' Android Devices Put In Virtual Security 'Bubble'

6/21/2012
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awards $21.4 million contract to security software firm Invincea to protect Android-based smartphones and tablets in the field.
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Verizon Wireless Reveals 'Share Everything' Plan

6/12/2012
As expected, Verizon Wireless will move data customers over to a "family share" plan that offers unlimited voice. Many customers will pay more, but the new plan will encourage the adoption of multiple devices such as iPads that use mobile data plans.
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New Technology Adds Keyboard Feel To Touchscreens

6/7/2012
Tactus Technology harnessed microfluidics to create a special new tactile layer in touchscreens. The technology dynamically produces physical bumps on soft keys to approximate the experience of typing on a real keyboard. But will it really make typing on a phone or tablet easier?
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2012: Year Of The Tablet

1/6/2012
BYOD is not a fad. It's going to be a major productivity motivator, and its going to prove itself out in 2012.
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Microsoft Fixes 23 Vulnerabilities Including Critical IE Flaws

10/11/2011
Microsoft released 8 updates for a variety of products fixing a total of 23 vulnerabilities, many of them critical flaws affecting Internet Explorer. Applying the most urgent patches quickly would be wise.
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Microsoft To Release Two "Critical" Patches On Tuesday

10/7/2011
Patch Tuesday is coming. This time around Microsoft will fix 23 vulnerabilities in a variety of products. Some will be critical updates.
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Europeans Approve Universal Smartphone Charger Standards

12/30/2010
Fourteen phone manufacturers have committed to using the new MicroUSB-based design when developing phone charging devices beginning in 2011.
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LG To Unveil 'World's Largest' LCD 3D HDTV

12/28/2010
The 72-inch, LED-backlit TV will be revealed at CES, along with mobile 3D televisions.
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Samsung Launching iPod Touch Rival

12/28/2010
The Android 2.2-based Galaxy Player is modeled after the popular Galaxy S smartphone, will be revealed at CES, according to reports.
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Synology Intros NAS Server Scalable To 15 Drives

12/27/2010
The DS1511+ network attached storage server for small and midsize businesses delivers 197 MB/sec reading speed under RAID 5.
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Tablet Vendors Preview CES Launches

12/23/2010
Lesser known manufacturers, including ECS, MSI, Indamixx, and Asus, offer sneak peeks at the products they'll put up against HP, Motorola, and other well-known brands in January.
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HP To Unveil Palm Tablets at CES

12/22/2010
The three versions are expected to be updated editions of the less than successful Slate tablet.
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Microsoft Developing Windows For ARM Devices

12/22/2010
The operating system would offer multitasking capabilities to the low-power processor that dominates tablets and handheld devices, say reports.
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Kno Ships Education Tablet

12/21/2010
The 14.1-inch touchscreen device, geared at students, offers access to digital textbooks in Kno's e-bookstore.
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Microsoft Prepping Kinect Upgrade

12/20/2010
The firmware update would improve motion sensing accuracy and allow more data to pass through to the Xbox 360, according to reports.
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Amazon Replacing Kindle Cover

12/20/2010
Many customers have complained that a leather e-reader accessory causes the device to freeze, reboot, and lose their page.
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AU Optronics To Build China LCD Panel Plant

12/17/2010
The Taiwanese company's $3 billion project is viewed as vital to helping the island maintain a competitive tech edge over South Korea.
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Creative Launches Android Tablets

12/17/2010
The entertainment-focused ZiiO 7" tab includes the Pure Android Audio application and Creative's X-Fi Crytalizer, which the company claims provides a superior experience over "conventional tablets that offer mediocre sound."
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Freescale Boosts Share Of Tablet Processor Market

12/16/2010
The leader in e-reader chips is powering 11 tablet PCs, including a growing number of Chinese white box devices.
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CyberPower Debuts Advanced Gaming PCs

12/16/2010
The high-end computers are integrated with the new AMD Radeon HD 6900 series graphics cards, adding enhanced performance.
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3D TVs Fail To Draw Holiday Shoppers

12/15/2010
Retailers report sluggish sales on televisions with the latest bells and whistles.
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Acer Shoots For 20% Of 2011 Tablet Market

12/14/2010
The world's number two PC maker also expects its China business unit will comprise 20% of its total sales by 2015.
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ViewSonic ViewPad 7 Tablet Shipping In U.S.

12/14/2010
The Android 2.2-powered, 7-inch media device offers Google Mobile Services, VoIP, and access to more than 100,000 apps, games, and social networks.
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LG Devices Get DivX TV Service

12/13/2010
More than 10,000 Internet videos and programs, including Funny or Die and Bablemusic, can be streamed on LG Blu-ray and home theater systems.
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Snapstick Streams Mobile Content To TVs

12/10/2010
Linux-based software enables any Web content displayed on a smartphone, laptop, or tablet to be pushed to a television over Wi-Fi.
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Bluetooth, iOS Enable Digital Camera Remote Control

12/9/2010
The blueSLR device allows an Apple iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch to control Nikon DSLR cameras from up to 300 feet away.
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Fujitsu Prototype Harvests Electricity From Heat, Light

12/9/2010
Hybrid device could generate energy from the environment, eliminating need for replacement batteries and power cords, particularly in remote places.
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Rearview Cameras May Be Required On All Vehicles

12/7/2010
Department of Transportation proposal intended to reduce fatalities and injuries caused by backing-up cars.
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Apple Patents Glasses-Free 3D Projection

12/2/2010
System would let multiple people view 3D content simultaneously even as they move around a room.
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Motorola Unveils Video Streaming Technology

12/2/2010
The gadget will initially be offered through service providers for home-based devices and later integrated in set-top boxes.
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Ralink Rolls WiFi Chips For Mobile Devices

12/1/2010
The high-performance, low-power processors will support less expensive, small form factor wireless consumer electronics, including cell phones, cameras, gaming devices and tablet PCs.
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ViewSonic Debuts Touchscreen PC, Monitor

12/1/2010
Both the VPC220T all-in-one PC and the VX2258wm display have multi-touch capabilities, comply with Energy Star ratings and work with Windows 7.
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Panasonic To Release Handheld Game Player

11/30/2010
The Jungle gaming device will focus on online games and go up against offerings from Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft and Apple.
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Infinitec Unveils Infinite USB Memory Drive

11/30/2010
Dual Wi-Fi device streams files while letting a user maintain a connection to the Internet.
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Sharp Prepping Galapagos E-Reader Launch

11/29/2010
Orders for the device will be taken starting Dec. 3, while the Tsutaya Galapagos e-bookstore will open Dec. 10 for the Japanese market.
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Shoppers See Bargains In Flat Panel LED TVs

11/29/2010
An oversupply has led to price decreases, and deals can be found among popular 32-inch and 40/42-inch sets.
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Methane Powered Laptops Could Arrive Soon

11/24/2010
Harvard researchers develop platinum-free solid-oxide fuel cells, which could be reliable and cheap enough for mobile technology.
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Taiwanese Group Developing Thin, Flexible E-Reader Displays

11/24/2010
The Industrial Technology Research Institute and AU Optronics are partnering to mass produce durable, paper-thin screens suitable for use in schools.
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PeeWee PC Unveils Laptop For Children

11/23/2010
The $599 Pivot 2.0 convertible tablet has a 10.1-inch rotating touch screen and comes with water-resistant keyboard, slip-resistant grips and security software.
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Pandigital Novel eReader Goes On Sale

11/23/2010
The $214 nine-inch device is powered by Android and is offered through Barnes & Noble's eBookstore.
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LG Windows 7 Tablet Debuts In South Korea

11/22/2010
The 10.1-inch E-Note H100B is being criticized for outdated technology, weight and price.
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Sony Ericsson CEO Fuels Fire On PlayStation Smartphone

11/22/2010
Bert Nordberg hints at partnership with Sony to launch a gaming-centric handset at the Mobile World Congress in February.
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Camera Captures Images Around Corners

11/19/2010
MIT prototype, the Femtosecond Transient Imaging system, pulses a laser beam, then computes the time and distance a pixel travels to create a 3D image.
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Panasonic Rolls 103-Inch 3D Plasma TV

11/19/2010
The 440-pound set, which has 1,920 x 1,080 resolution, debuts in Japan for 8.5 million ¥, or about $101,000.
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Orb Launches Video Streaming Device

11/18/2010
Users can watch shows, movies, and home videos from Hulu, Netflix, and other Internet content providers on any TV.
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OnLive Launches Cloud Video Game Console

11/18/2010
Consumers can pre-order the $99 gaming system, which operates without the need for discs, downloads, or updates.
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Samsung Prepping Google TV Powered HDTV

11/17/2010
The world's largest television maker is expected to announce the Internet-enabled sets at the Consumer Electronics Show in January.
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LG Shipping Smart TVs Ahead Of Schedule

11/17/2010
The televisions, which combine access to TV programs and Internet content, will be available by the end of the year.
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Dell Hybrid Tablet Coming Next Week

11/16/2010
The 10-inch Inspiron Duo tablet-netbook, positioned as an iPad competitor, runs a dual-core Atom N550 processor and offers work and entertainment features.
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Xbox Kinect Converted To 3D Video Camera

11/15/2010
Researcher used hacker's reverse engineering work to capture objects in three dimensions with the Microsoft gaming console's add-on.
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Xi3 Launches Miniature Modular Computer

11/11/2010
The 4-inch cube-like PC divides the motherboard into three separate modules, simplifying upgrading and networking, said Xi3.
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NEC Intros LifeTouch Cloud Tablet

11/11/2010
The "cloud communicator," powered by Android 2.1 and an ARM Cortex A8 processor, features a touchscreen, navigational buttons, 3-megapixel camera, GPS, accelerometer, and light sensor.
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Hasbro Intros 3D For iPod Touch, iPhone

11/9/2010
My3D accessory will let Apple device users view videos and games from Dreamworks, Imax, and other content providers in 360 degree 3D.
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Location-Based Services Rarely Used

11/5/2010
Pew Research Center study shows only 4% of American adults online employ geosocial or location-based services, largely unchanged from a study of GPS-enabled mobile devices.
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GPS Survey Reveals Brands Consumers Seek

11/4/2010
TeleNav study finds that Wal-Mart and Starbucks are the most popular brand names searched by mobile GPS users.
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3D Holograms Coming To A Screen Near You

11/4/2010
University of Arizona develops three-dimensional motion hologram that is viewable on all sides without special glasses.
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Western Digital Frames Photo Viewer For Android, Apple

11/3/2010
Free app enables smartphone users to remotely access pictures stored on their home network drives.
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Motorola Aims RFID Handheld At Business Operations

11/3/2010
Based on company's MC3190 mobile computer, the MC3190-Z weighs 1.4 pounds and offers RFID and barcode reading functions.
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Samsung, AT&T Launch Environmentally Friendly Phone

11/2/2010
Evergreen combines messaging phone features with "green" standards, such as 70% recycled post-consumer plastics, fewer hazardous chemicals, and an energy efficient charger.
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TV Makers Brace For Sluggish Holiday Season

11/1/2010
Leading electronics manufacturers Sony, Panasonic, Samsung and LG anticipate dismal sales and price drops during the critical holiday buying period.
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ViewSonic Unveils Android Tablets

11/1/2010
The ViewPad 10 is a dual-boot Win 7 and Android device, while the ViewPad 7 offers Google Mobile Services in a compact 7-inch design.
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Microsoft Comping Windows Phone 7s For Employees

10/29/2010
All 89,000 employees worldwide will get the device; no word on whether the perk will include free wireless service.
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Motorola Dials Up Enterprise Mobile Device Management Platform

10/28/2010
Mobile Services Platform 3 Control Edition adds device location tracking and battery life monitoring for Windows Mobile, Apple iPhone, and Android handsets.
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PayPal Banks On Mobile Payments

10/27/2010
The payments provider launched a two-click Mobile Express Checkout service and added functionality to its Mobile Payments Library, among other upgrades.
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Walgreens Selling $100 Android Tablet

10/27/2010
The Android 1.6-powered Maylong M-150 Universe 7-inch device is discounted on the drug store's website.
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Dell Reportedly Prepping Android Smartphone

10/26/2010
Handset expected to be similar to the upcoming Windows Phone 7-based Venue Pro smartphone.
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Ambiance AT Tablet Challenges iPad In Europe

10/25/2010
Windows 7 touchpad device is first of its kind in Europe, Dutch company says.
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Xbox Kinect To Hit Store Shelves Nov. 4

10/25/2010
Microsoft says pre-orders of the video game motion controller are rapidly selling out.
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Nvidia Unveils 3D Software For HDTV

10/22/2010
3DTV Play software allows notebook and desktop users to play games, view photos and watch Blu-ray movies on big screens in three dimensions.
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HP Introduces Slate 500 Tablet

10/22/2010
Apple's iPad is less expensive than the $799 Windows 7 tablet with an 8.9-inch display, 2 cameras and Intel Atom processor.
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Clearwire Takes LTE Speeds Towards 100Mbps

10/21/2010
With Phoenix 4G test network seeing download rates hit 90Mbps using 20MHz channels, company may favor Long Term Evolution over WiMax.
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Boeing Installs Inflight High Speed Broadband

10/21/2010
Panasonic Avionics' eXConnect wireless service offers worldwide Internet speeds up to 50 Mbps, about 100 times faster than competing airplane Wi-Fi.
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Samsung Prepping Integrated Smartphone, TV Platform

10/20/2010
Software, under development, aims to attract app developers and take advantage of the momentum toward integrating TVs with mobile phones.
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Starbucks Launches Digital Network

10/20/2010
Coffee retailer partnering with Yahoo, Apple, and others to offer web content through its in-store Wi-Fi network, aiming to keep customers lingering longer.
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Mobile Networks Penetrate 90% Of World's Population

10/19/2010
An International Telecommunication Union study also reports that almost 200,000 text messages are sent every second.
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Dell Intros LED Multimedia Monitors

10/18/2010
Eight Light Emitting Diode monitors comply with ENERGY 5.0 standards and use arsenic-free glass and mercury-free panels that Dell claims reduce energy consumption.
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IPv4 Addresses Nearly Depleted

10/18/2010
Over 95% of IPv4 blocks are taken, increasing the pressure to rapidly adopt IPv6, says the Number Resource Organization.
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Android 2.2 Stars In Samsung's Galaxy S

10/15/2010
Code-named Froyo, upgrade brings voice-controlled GPS, search in-browser, Adobe Flash Player 10.1 and setup wizard to smartphone.
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Sony Ericsson Phone Business Hurt By Component Shortages

10/15/2010
Now back on track following third-quarter shortages, the phone maker sees an upside in social networking-centric smartphones.
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Chevrolet Volt Gets Web Based Remote Control

10/14/2010
MyVolt.com and OnStar's MyLink Mobile App allow car owners to check battery status, schedule charges, and start their cars from Android and Apple smartphones and web browsers.
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Verizon Preloads Amazon Kindle On Android Phones

10/14/2010
The Samsung Fascinate, Motorola Droid 2, and Droid X will come with the e-book reader out of the box.
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ZTE Launching Android Tablet

10/13/2010
The 7-inch device will offer voice calling, Internet access, business apps, and multimedia entertainment.
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