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Alcatel One Touch Idol Smartphone: Nothing to Be Idolized

Newcomer Alcatel One Touch will launch its first smartphone in the U.S. this month, but it doesn’t impress.

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Where Are They Now? Google I/O 2012 Edition.

On the eve of Google I/O 2013, let’s take a look back at what the company has accomplished (or not) since last year’s conference.
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Apps That Curb the Temptation to Text and Drive

We’ve all probably done it, even though we know it’s dangerous. But these apps can help steer you or your teen away from texting behind the wheel.
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Game On: Ouya Raises $15 Million in New Funding

From crowdfunding to VC funding.
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Acer Aspire R7 Gives New Meaning to “All-in-One” PC

Well, that’s different.
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Twitter Takes On Music Discovery, but Comes Up Short

Behind Twitter Music’s well-designed interface is a music discovery app that’s too limiting. #NeedsMoreCowbell
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LG Optimus G Pro Coming Exclusively to AT&T

Guess we know what LG is going to announce at tonight’s event.
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AT&T Trade-In Promo Knocks $100 Off Latest Smartphones

A new AT&T promotion could get you the new Samsung Galaxy S4, HTC One or BlackBerry Z10 at half price.
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Vine Update Adds Support for Front-Facing Cameras, Mentions

Today, Twitter updated its video-sharing app, Vine, with features that will make it easier to shoot selfies and tag friends. When shooting a post, users will now see an option that allows switching between the front- and rear-facing camera. In addition, users can now tag friends in posts by typing the @ symbol and user name. Vine 1.1 is available now from iTunes. There is no Android version of the app yet, though one is reportedly in the works.

Green Throttle Takes (A Few) Mobile Games to the Living Room

Green Throttle can transform your Android phone or tablet into a game console, but it needs more games.
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Nuance’s Swype Android Keyboard Finally Hits Google Play

The battle of the virtual Android keyboards just got a little more interesting with the release of Swype on Google Play.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0: A Pen-Based Tablet With a Premium Price

T-Mobile, Sprint Dish Details on Samsung Galaxy S4 Launch

Leap Motion, HP Team Up to Bring Gesture Controls to PCs

Humin App Adds a Human Touch to Your Phone’s Address Book

A Pocket-Size Solution for Enjoying More Entertainment on the Go

Sink or Swim: Waterproof iPhone Cases Put to the Test

HTC One Headed to AT&T, Sprint on April 19

Hands-On With Ouya, the Tiny Gaming Console With Big Aspirations

Razer Edge Gaming Tablet: Short-Lived Fun

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The best and brightest are usually put to work on optimisation. … They will then go forward and solve the inefficiencies, and that’s where 99% of most energy is spent on. But, at some point you run out of room to improve things, and that’s when you have to step aside and ask, can we make it different?

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