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Americans Vote One T-Shirt and Bumper Sticker at a Time — And Here Are the Early Results

in Commerce on January 15 at 2:39 pm PT

The sale and creation of bumper stickers, t-shirts, mugs and other political gear may be a better indication of which candidates Americans like than some of the primaries.
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Exclusive: Google’s Android Design Expert Outlines the Vision Behind Honeycomb

in Mobile on February 1, 2011 at 4:02 am PT

In an interview, former Palm designer Matias Duarte talks about the changes that will allow Android to evolve from a phone-centric operating system to one well-suited to tablets and all manner of other devices.

New Motion Control Patent Could Shake Up Smartphone Industry

in Mobile on March 24, 2010 at 5:00 am PT

Here’s a potentially noteworthy development in the patent litigation-riddled mobile device market. Last week, the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued a very broad patent on motion-based smartphone control, one that could have significant implications for the industry.

Nook E-Reader Has Potential, but Needs Work

in Personal Technology on December 9, 2009 at 6:03 pm PT

Barnes & Noble’s new e-reader has Wi-Fi and allows users to lend books, but it’s slower and less polished than its Kindle competitor, writes Walt Mossberg.

Apple Updates Mac Lineup, Announces Multitouch "Magic Mouse"

in News on October 20, 2009 at 9:10 am PT

The Apple store went offline Tuesday morning and when it returned, it did so with a groaning board of new hardware, including a range of aluminum and edge-to-edge glass iMacs, new Mac Minis, a 13-inch unibody polycarbonate MacBook and a wireless, multitouch “Magic Mouse.”
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Apple Updates Mac Lineup, Announces Multitouch “Magic Mouse”

in News on October 20, 2009 at 9:10 am PT

The Apple store went offline Tuesday morning and when it returned, it did so with a groaning board of new hardware, including a range of aluminum and edge-to-edge glass iMacs, new Mac Minis, a 13-inch unibody polycarbonate MacBook and a wireless, multitouch “Magic Mouse.”
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The Latest Kindle: Bigger, Not Better, Than Its Sibling

in Personal Technology on June 10, 2009 at 6:04 pm PT

While the larger Kindle DX performs its promised tasks adequately, its size and weight make it awkward and tiring to hold for long periods of reading.

Motorola ROKR E8:Hip and User-Friendly

in The Digital Solution on June 25, 2008 at 12:01 am PT

Motorola’s ROKR E8 is a head-turning phone with many built-in advances that give it a smarter interface than basic cellphones. Its standout feature is its keyboard, which dynamically changes to accommodate whatever you’re doing.

Flip Video Mino Takes Aim at the Cool Set

in The Digital Solution on June 4, 2008 at 12:01 am PT

The Flip Video Mino changes the way people capture and share videos, and that’s a great thing. And if you really want a sleek, hip-looking gadget, you’ll learn to overlook and adjust to the touch-sensitive buttons that aren’t as functional as they needed to be.

Cellphone Headsets With Less Bulk, Background Noise

in Personal Technology on May 15, 2008 at 12:01 am PT

Two of the most important wireless earpiece makers are bringing out new models that attempt to make their products more attractive and functional. Both work well, despite some drawbacks.

Multitouch Interface Is Starting to Spread Among New Devices

in Personal Technology, January 31, 2008 at 12:01 am PT

Phoning Home Without a Phone

in The Digital Solution, January 30, 2008 at 12:01 am PT

Simple Cells: Basic Phones Put to the Test

in The Digital Solution, December 19, 2007 at 11:59 pm PT

Amazon’s Kindle Makes Buying E-Books Easy, Reading Them Hard

in Personal Technology, November 29, 2007 at 12:01 am PT