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  • Retail chains embrace selling cell phones Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:00AMYears ago people had to go to their specialized cell phone dealer to buy a new phone, whether it was a Verizon Wireless store or an independent company such as Cellular Only. But today that's no longer the case, and large retail chains such as Best Buy and Target are working to expand their footprints in the market, including in Sioux Falls. Best Buy recently signed a lease to open a Best Buy ...
  • Bless These Gadgets Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:48PMAnglican church invites all to a blessing of the tools of their 21st century trades, agnostic of their operating system. Anglicanism - Christianity - Religion and Spirituality - Denominations - Anglican
  • NEW BRAND APPLE IPHONE 4 32GB UNLOCKED WITH APPLE IPAD 64GB SEALED===$410USD Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 6:29AMCategory: Events & Auditions User : worldmobileseller Date : Saturday, 04/09/10 - 19:19PM Description : WORLD MOBILE STORE LTD is a specialized supplier of Mobile phones (CDMA), Video Games , Apple Ipods & iPhone , Laptops and Games. With high quality products, best service and good reputation, we have won a great support from customers, and become stronger and more powerful. Therefore, the ...
  • Bless These Gadgets Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:15AMIf you're a smartphone babier or gadget lover without weekend plans, you might consider making a trip to Nova Scotia. This weekend, a church in the Halifax area is inviting people to bring their gadgets in for a special blessing.
  • St. Stephens High to get $25,000 in technology Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:00PMSt. Stephens High will receive $25,000 in computer equipment through a prize from an area business.
  • Top 10 technology vendor/celebrity partnerships Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:31AMMaybe looking to outdo rival McAfee in the big-name partnership stakes Symantec has teamed up with rapper SnoopDogg to fight cyber crime through the power of music.
  • How to Hack Nike+ for Automatic Foursquare Check-ins Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:08AMHave you ever wanted to walk into a building and be automatically checked into Foursquare , without any action on your part? That's the promise of an intriguing DIY project from electronic engineering hobbyist, Casey Halverson . He has come up with a low-cost solution that involves a Nike+ sensor, a $25 breakout board and a Web service called Stumble.to that watches for electronic devices, then ...
  • The INQUIRER's top ten tech firm and band matchups Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:01AMTHE INQUIRER Something for Friday at the end of Summer
  • Learning on a Shoe-String: Top Tips for Cheap Student Living Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:39AMOne of the biggest challenges you'll face as a student is money management. Staying in control of your finances at university will allow you to enjoy all the other aspects of student life.
  • NVIDIA Optimus and 3D Vision Notebooks Featuring New GeForce 400M Series GPUs Arrive for the Holidays Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:15PMSix of Seven Top Vendors Now Shipping NVIDIA Optimus Notebooks
  • NVIDIA Optimus and 3D Vision Notebooks Featuring New GeForce 400M Series GPUs Arrive for the Holidays Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:01PMBERLIN--(Marketwire - 09/03/10) - IFA -- NVIDIA today introduced the NVIDIA GeForce 400M series of graphics processing units (GPUs) -- the building blocks for the next-generation of NVIDIA Optimus and NVIDIA 3D Vision notebooks that are coming onto the market from leading vendors, including Acer, Asus, Dell, Lenovo, Samsung and Toshiba, with others set to announce soon. The new series of NVIDIA ...
  • The Best Things to Buy in September [Buying Guide] Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:51PM# buyingguide Lots of stores are looking to make space for their big fall inventory push, and everything left over from summer is going cheap. Time to look into cars, appliances, holiday airfare, and other good buys in September. More »
  • Samsung debuts new QX, RF, NF and SF laptops Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:30PMSamsung's upcoming laptops certainly look like they'll be some of the more appealing mainstream portables this fall.
  • Intel to buy Infineon's wireless unit Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:15AMIntel is buying Infineon Technologies' wireless unit for $1.4 billion in cash, the second acquisition in two weeks for the U.S. chipmaker.
  • How the enterprise came to Apple Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:09AMApple never seriously went after enterprise sales, but in the end, the enterprise came to Apple on the client side.
  • Report: Asus Has 'Off the Charts' Reliability Score Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:50AMApple scores well too, probably because everyone sticks to Apple for support. Apple - Macintosh - Companies - Apple II - Product Support
  • Is Apple's Magic Trackpad a gesture too far? Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:32AMRemember just a few years ago when Apple was lambasted for shipping only a one-button mouse, with the usual justification being that more buttons would confuse people? The new Magic Trackpad looks similarly simple and elegant, but is actually far more complex than even a multibutton mouse.
  • Samsung QX410 laptop features Nvidia Optimus technology; RF series offers Core i5 or i7 CPUs Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:02AMHot on the heels of Samsung's roll out of the SF series, the company is introducing the new QX410 and RF series laptops for those who want to pay a little more for improved performance. The...
  • Samsung Intros NF-series Netbooks, SF-series Notebooks Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:38AMSamsung has introduced two new model lines: the NF series netbooks and the SF series notebooks.
  • Samsung QX and RF Series laptops roll out with Intel and NVIDIA organs Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:06AMWe told you it's a busy time for laptops! Following up on its recently announced SF and NF series , Samsung's unleashing two more families of lappies and we're here to tell you all about 'em. First up is the QX series, which finally brings NVIDIA's Optimus to the the manufacturer's rigs. We're assuming overseas the QX will come in a variety of sizes, but here in the US the 14-inch QX410 ...
  • Samsung Releases Funky Fall Laptops Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:43AMSamsung on Thursday launched the SF310, its first dual-core netbook, and the long-lasting QX410, as well as a slew of desktop replacement laptops.
  • Brits to Cash in on New Laptop Trade-In Scheme at PC World and Currys Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:00AMCustomers heading to PC World or Currys will be able to get a guaranteed 50 pounds trade-in on any laptop when buying a new laptop, desktop, netbook or Apple Mac, under a new trade-in scheme being launched by the retailer.
  • Are you ready for some tailgating? Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:05PMFootball fans gear up for their favorite pre-game and post-game pastime
  • Apple's Pricing Decoys Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:43PMRumor says a small, 7-inch iPad is coming. It's a ploy to help Apple defend margins
  • OnAir Launches Complete Inflight Connectivity For EGYPTAIR Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:25AMKUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- OnAir, the world's leading provider of inflight communications, on Wednesday launched full Mobile OnAir and Internet OnAir inflight passenger communications services on the first of EGYPTAIR's fleet of twin-aisle Airbus 330-300 aircraft.
  • Clearwire Brings CLEAR 4G to Boston Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:15PMBOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clearwire Corporation (NASDAQ: CLWR), a leading provider of wireless broadband services and operator of the largest 4G network in the country, today announced the availability of CLEAR® 4G, take-it-with-you internet service for businesses and consumers in Boston. With CLEAR, anyone can now use the internet at speeds four times faster than 3G* – whether at home, in the ...
  • Clearwire’s CLEAR 4G Takes the Checkered Flag in Daytona Beach Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:15PMDAYTONA BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clearwire Corporation (NASDAQ:CLWR), a leading provider of wireless broadband services and operator of the largest 4G network in the country, today announced the availability of CLEAR® 4G, take-it-with-you internet service for businesses and consumers in Daytona Beach. With CLEAR, anyone can now use the internet at speeds four times faster than 3G* – whether ...
  • Clearwire Brings CLEAR 4G to Providence, Rhode Island Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:14PMPROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clearwire Corporation (NASDAQ: CLWR), a leading provider of wireless broadband services and operator of the largest 4G network in the country, today announced the availability of CLEAR® 4G, take-it-with-you internet service for businesses and consumers in Providence, Rhode Island. With CLEAR, anyone can now use the internet at speeds four times faster than 3G ...
  • Clearwire Brings CLEAR 4G to Providence, Rhode Island Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:14PMClearwire Corporation (NASDAQ: CLWR), a leading provider of wireless broadband services and operator of the largest 4G network in the country, today announced the availability of CLEAR ® 4G, take-it-with-you internet service for businesses and consumers in Providence, Rhode Island.
  • Clearwire's CLEAR 4G Takes the Checkered Flag in Daytona Beach Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:01PMDAYTONA BEACH, Fla.----Clearwire Corporation , a leading provider of wireless broadband services and operator of the largest 4G network in the country, today announced the availability of CLEAR® 4G, take-it-with-you internet service for businesses and consumers in Daytona Beach.
  • Clearwire Brings CLEAR 4G to Boston Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:01PMBOSTON----Clearwire Corporation , a leading provider of wireless broadband services and operator of the largest 4G network in the country, today announced the availability of CLEAR® 4G, take-it-with-you internet service for businesses and consumers in Boston.
  • Take a bite out of the Apple MacBook price Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:02PMApple products are notoriously difficult to get a discount on, but there are deals out there – and not just for students and teachers With the practicalities of student accommodation , student loans and bank accounts already covered, now is the time to combine practical needs with luxurious wants. The latest research from Reevoo claims that the average student is taking £1,098 worth of gadgets ...
  • Mac-Loving Engineers Can Have Their AutoCAD and iPads Too Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:52PMAutoCAD, a popular design and engineering tool from Autodesk, is returning to the Mac after an absence of some 18 years. Autodesk is launching a version that runs natively on Apple's Mac OS X. To be released in October, it will cost US$3,995 without a support subscription, and $4,445 with one. Autodesk is also releasing a free version of the AutoCAD application for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
  • Navy Federal Credit Union CIO Jerry Hermes: Global Presence, Small IT Footprint Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:08AMAs CIO of Navy Federal Credit Union, Jerry Hermes keeps watch over an IT infrastructure that's sprawled around the world. New monitoring and business service management tools help.
  • Clearwire Unveils Rover Pre Paid 4G Service Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:14AMThe Rover looks like an oversized hockey puck, fits in a backpack and can connect up to to eight laptops or other devices to the Internet at claimed download speeds of 3 to 6 megabits per second.
  • Worth Ave Group offers comprehensive iPhone insurance Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:54AMWorth Ave Group has emerged as a top contender among companies offering insurance or warranty coverage for iPhones. The company offers one of the most flexible and comprehensive insurance plans, at a fraction of the prices charged by AT&T or Best Buy for extended warranties. Enrollees remain fully covered while traveling, even if the iPhone is stolen or damaged in another country. Worldwide ...
  • Intel buys Infineon unit for $1.4 bn Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:55PMSAN FRANCISCO, USA: U.S. chipmaker Intel Corp unveiled a deal on Monday to buy German chipmaker Infineon Technologies AG's wireless unit for $1.4 billion, as it claws its way into the booming smartphone market and cuts its reliance on personal computers.
  • Best back to school gadgets Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:31PM"My son won't stop stealing my iPhone," says Chelsea Conover, an office manager and the mother of 11-year-old David, who is entering the seventh grade this September.
  • Gateway ID49C07u: Sleek, Sexy, and Silver, but Lacking in Performance Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:19PMThe Gateway ID49C07u is a slim, eye-catching 14-inch laptop with a pretty good price--just under $580 at the time of this review. The ID49C07u (a Best Buy exclusive model) has a 2.28GHz Intel Core i3 processor, 4GB of memory, a 500GB hard drive, a DVD-rewritable drive, a 14-inch screen, a built-in... Silver - Precious metal - Business - Shopping - Jewelry
  • Clearwire launches Rover pay-as-you-go 4G service in US Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:59PMThe pay-as-you-go 4G wireless broadband service targets 18 to 24-year-olds. Sans contract, customers can get unlimited data usage for just US$5 per day, US$20 per week or US$50 a month.
  • Clearwire launches Rover pay-as-you-go 4G service in U.S. Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:45PMThe pay-as-you-go 4G wireless broadband service targets 18 to 24-year-olds. Sans contract, customers can get unlimited data usage for just US$5 per day, US$20 per week, or US$50 a month. Compare your salary Use the IT salary benchmark wizard and know the average salary differences between different job functions. Join activeTechPros. http://www.activetechpros.com
  • Intel moves to compete with Qualcomm Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:45PMComputer chip giant Intel's $1.4 billion purchase of Infineon takes it a step closer to a to the mobile phone market.
  • HP pays $55 million in illegal kickback settlement Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:26PMTech giant shells out $55M in suit alleging it paid 'influencer fees
  • Clearwire Announces Pay-as-You-Go 4G Service Plans Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:27PMClearwire today unveiled Rover: a pay-as-you-go 4G mobile broadband service targeting young tech users. Here is more info:Rover's flagship device is the Rover Puck: an ergonomically designed portable Wi-Fi hotspot that lets you share broadband access, or "Puck", with ...
  • Intel buys Infineon wireless unit Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:36PMEyes off LTE market.
  • Intel buys Infineon unit expands wireless offer Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:54PMU.S. chipmaker Intel Corp unveiled a deal on Monday to buy German chipmaker Infineon Technologies AG's wireless unit for $1.4 billion as it claws its way into the booming smartphone market and cuts its reliance on personal computers.
  • Intel buys Infineon unit, expands wireless offer Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:39PM* Infineon supplies chips to Apple, Nokia, LG
  • Clearwire's Rover service goes live, offers $5/day 4G service Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:58PMLooks like the prepaid wireless data market is starting to heat up: Clearwire just launched its Rover service, which offers 4G wireless data for as little as $5 a day -- with two free days included when you first sign up. That's not bad if you just need a quick hit here or there, although you need to pony up $150 for that Rover Puck WiFi hotspot we saw at the FCC last month or $100 for a USB ...
  • Rover Is New Prepaid 4G Service Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:37PMClearwire's new Rover service offers prepaid 4G access via Rover Puck and Rover Stick 4G data devices.
  • Is the desktop in its death throes? Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:28PMIntel Corp.'s profit warning Friday was simply the latest harbinger of doom for desktop PCs