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Technology Bites Tech Writer In The...Arm

David Pogue is the gadget writer for The New York Times. His job is to try new technology, and I've been reading and relying on him for years. But in the last few days, he has been bitten in the a-- by that same technology. Pogue, ...READ»

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iFive: Whale in the Gulf, Oil Boss in Dock, Droid X vs. iPhone 4, Finland Makes Broadband a Right, Woot Rap Video

As you slept last night, and Roger Federer drowned his sorrows in the Chalkdust pub in Wimbledon, innovation was putting on the pancake makeup and stepping out of its FEMA trailer for a YouTube appearance. 1. While Hurricane Alex ...READ»

Martha Stewart's Twitter Tips

In just five months, lifestyle guru Martha Stewart attracted over 1 million followers on Twitter (she's now nearing 2 million). Even more remarkable is how little time she spends on the service. "I only tweet five minutes a ...READ»

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What You're Not Missing at MacWorld 2010: Kevin Smith, NYT's David Pogue Tinkling the Ivories

Cue wild yelps and cheers from the Mac crowd: MacWorld 2010 kicks off today! Excitement! Adventure! Multitouch! And really ... okay, nothing that special. Without the participation of Apple, the company behind the brand for which ...READ»

The Android Army: Is Google vs. Mac the New Mac vs. PC?

Those slightly amusing Mac vs. PC Apple ads are getting a bit tired now, but when the PR guys dream up the successors, they might need a rethink on the strategy. Because the new "Mac vs. PC" battle might be "Apple vs. Google." READ»

"Take Back the Beep" Challenges Cellphone Networks to Play Nice

David Pogue's got a fascinating new campaign underway: Under the rallying call of "Take Back the Beep!" he's trying to force cell-phone networks to stop ripping us all off with those annoying 15-second voicemail intro messages. You ...READ»

Macworld Vs. CES

To the dismay of technophiles, 2009's Apple Macworld Expo and the International Consumer Electronics Show yet again take place at the same time. So where's a geek to go? To both, if you're truly dedicated. Here's a primer on the pair.READ»