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Chrome OS: Move Along, Nothing to See Here (Yet)
Thinking about downloading Google Chrome OS? You might want to think twice.
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Microsoft and Rivals Trash Talk Google Chrome OS
Microsoft was, predictably, not all that impressed by Google's demonstration of its upcoming Chrome OS.
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Global Warming Research Exposed After Hack
A hacker has posted e-mail and documents belonging to a noted climate change researcher.
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Brin: Two Google Operating Systems May Become One
Google co-founder says Chrome and Android could someday become a single OS. Chrome browser plus Android OS equals... Android.
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Google Chrome OS on the PC World Podcast
PC World editors Robert Strohmeyer, Tim Moynihan, Melissa Perenson, and Nick Mediati discuss the potential impact of Google Chrome OS on the computing industry. This is PC World Podcast episode 54.
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Google Chrome OS: A Simple FAQ
Everyone's all a-twitter over Google's newly announced operating system, Google Chrome OS. So what is it, and what could it do for you? Here are some answers.
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Qualcomm's Updated 3G Chipset Coming to ThinkPads
Lenovo will offer Qualcomm's latest Gobi multimode 3G (third-generation) mobile data chipset on ThinkPad laptops.
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Chrome Shines, Gore Opines, Staffs Decline
Google's Chrome OS captured a lot of headlines and hype this week after the company invited the media in to have a look-see, setting off a whole lot of opinions...
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14 Great Gift Ideas for Gamers
If a gamer is on your Holiday gift list you'll want to read this guide to the hottest games and gear gifts.
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Gameloft to Cut Back on Android Development
Though you may think us to be iPhone fans all the time, we really do want to root for the underdog. Whether it's Google's Android or Palm's webOS, the smartphone...
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Two Approaches to NFC Battle for French Hearts and Mobiles
French network operators are counting on their SIM cards to put NFC in phones, while Twinlinx offers a self-adhesive Bluetooth device with similar functions.
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Mac OS X 10.6.2 Hack Gets Atom Support Back
The OS X 10.6.2 update dropped support for the hackintosh-friendly Intel Atom processor. Just two days after the update was released, it was hacked to allow the chip to be used once again.
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Third-party Screensavers Return to Snow Leopard
When Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6) was first released, I noted that many (maybe even all) third-party screensavers would no longer work in the new OS. This was...
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Sony Online Service to Challenge iTunes? Fat Chance
Sony has little hope to rival Apple's iTunes with a new music service called Sony Online Service.
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Toggle Sidebar Visibility in All Open Finder Windows
When I publish hints here on Macworld, I usually try to walk through and explain how they work, so as to help you understand what's going on behind the scenes...
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Some Nook E-readers Won't Make It for the Holidays Either
Following similar news from Sony this week, Barnes & Noble said its e-reader won't ship for some people by the holidays.
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Sold-out! Grinch Steals Nook Christmas
No, Virginia, there is no Nook for Christmas. Shortage means you are more likely to find Santa Claus than a Nook e-reader under this year's Christmas tree.
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Get Chrome OS Now
Google's new operating system doesn't run right out of the box, so here's how to install it on your choice of platform.
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Torture Tests: Stylus Tough 8000 Camera and XP3 Quest Phone
The Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 point-and-shoot camera and the Sonim XP3 Quest rugged phone are supposed to be tough. How tough? We decided to find out.
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Keyboards Buying Guide
Is there a more underappreciated part of your desktop computer system than the keyboard? It's the second-most-used component--after the display, of course--and...
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Mice Buying Guide
All hail the humble mouse, lowly foot soldier of the productivity wars, pint-size pointer-pushing pawn in service to mighty King Mac. Your mouse is the only...
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Xbox LIVE Gold Free Today Through Monday
Microsoft drops its Xbox LIVE Gold cover charge for the weekend to let the masses sample services like online multiplayer, Facebook, Twitter, Netflix, and Last.FM.
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Twitter Turns on Geolocation Functionality
Twitter has turned on its geotagging functionality for external applications.
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World Tech Update: Google Chrome, Obama in China, and More...
Google open sources its Chrome OS, Obama in China, and an application from Microsoft displays massive amounts of data graphically.
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Got Extra USB Drives? Updated Pogoplug Puts Them to Use
$129 hardware device turns USB hard drives into an Internet storage cloud for multimedia and data.
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Nokia Cuts Research Staff by up to 330 People
Mobile phone giant Nokia on Friday said it will cut up to 330 people from its research and development staff.
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Five Reasons the Google Chrome OS will Flop
The Google Chrome OS is generating excitement, but it doesn't seem to be compelling enough to be worth the hype. Here are five reasons Chrome will ultimately fail to impress.
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Five Reasons Google Chrome OS will Succeed
Google Chrome OS is impressive and will thrive as it redefines what a modern day operating system should be.
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Techies Gather for a Lunch to Save the World
The 43rd floor of the Spear Tower in downtown San Francisco is empty. Possibly because of the slumping economy, there's just a big, open office space with...
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First Look: Super Monkey Ball 2
The original Super Monkey Ball was an App Store launch game and sold like gangbusters. Taking advantage of the iPhone's accelerometer controls and already...
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Happiness on Facebook Cuts Canadian Woman's Health Care
An IBM employee claims her medical leave was cut short based on the insurance company's assessment of her Facebook activities.
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Ballmer: Windows 7 Sales 'Fantastic'
With Vista gone, Microsoft's CEO has a new "f-word" to describe Windows. Customers seem to agree.
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Google Adds Captions to YouTube Search
Automatic video captioning service is designed to make YouTube searches easier.
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Judge Sets Schedule for Google Book Search Case
The judge in the Google book search case has set a date in mid-February for the final settlement hearing.
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Will Secret Copyright Treaty Restrict Digital Rights?
Most Americans expect that their laws are only passed after some period of public debate between Republicans and Democrats or their news-channel proxies...
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Twitter Geotagging: What You Need to Know
Tweet your location along with your thoughts but -- for now -- only via some apps.
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Cloud Engines Updates Pogoplug Media Sharing Device
On Friday, Cloud Engines introduced the second generation of its Pogoplug multimedia sharing device. The Pogoplug is designed to plug into your home or small...
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EU Gives Oracle Extra Time to Respond to Sun Inquiry
Oracle and Sun have been granted an extra week to defend their planned $7 billion tie-up in front of European regulators, the European Commission said Friday.
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EU Security Agency Highlights Cloud Computing Risks
Problems related to loss of control, problems with compliance and changes in jurisdiction stand out in a report on cloud risk assessment.
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Banks on Watch After Suspected Card Breach
An apparent data breach in Spain has caused Visa and MasterCard to warn banks of possible fraudulent credit card transactions.
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Google Chrome OS Will Fail: Here are the Fatal Flaws
Google Chrome OS is headed straight to the dustbins of tech history.
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Google Chrome OS: Its Promises and Secrets
What we know and what we don't yet know, even after a closer look at Google's operating system.
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California Bans Power-Hog TVs: Death Knell for Plasma?
The California Energy Commission's new rules will ripple across North America and affect priorities for HDTV development.
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Alibaba Site With Own Search Engine May Outshine Yahoo China
Alibaba Group, which owns Yahoo China, is increasingly adding features to retail site Taobao.com that the group formerly reserved for Yahoo.
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First Look: Dell Mini 3i Smartphone
The first Dell smartphone to go on sale will be the Mini 3i, which will be available in China this December for about $700.
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Sony's Hirai Hopes for Quick Start to Online Content Service
Sony is hoping to launch its planned online content service early next year, the executive heading up the project said Friday.
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Windows 7 Sparked Surge in Business Demand for PCs
Dell is bullish about a recovery in PC demand from businesses, saying the Oct. 22 release of Windows 7 sparked a surge in PC sales
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Japan, South Korea May Soon Test TD-SCDMA Networks
China Mobile is working with partners in Japan and South Korea on trial TD-SCDMA networks in a bid to promote the 3G mobile technology overseas.
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China Mobile Says Mobile Market Sales Going Well
China Mobile has sold 15,000 songs, 2,000 e-books and 20,000 video programs since Mobile Market apps store started sales this month.
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