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Time For Apple To Kill The iPod

Yes, the game-changing device still accounts for about 7 percent of quarterly revenues. But Apple's money could be better spent elsewhere. Here's why and where. READ»

Apple Roundup: Speech Controls, Air-Powered Keyboards, Animated iPods As Jewelry

Apple has filed a number of stunningly promising patents this week--here's a peek at the sweet new features that'll make your current device look lame. READ»

IPOD NANO   |  Comment

New Multitouch Apple Nano Is the Dick Tracy Watch for a New Generation

In the middle of revamping its entire iPod lineup, Apple released the newly redesigned iPod Nano. It's a totally different beast, and packs in a multitouch interface. READ»

Apple Explodes Exploding Nano Rumors: 2010 iPod Touch Is Blazing

Apple's making good on allegations its iPod Nanos from a few years back in Japan were a fire hazard. Simultaneously there's a rumor about the upcoming Touch refresh--one that'll set iPods on fire, in a totally good way. READ»

PANIC!   |  Comment

Apple's Great Japanese Nano Fires of 2010

Okay. Try to be calm. Put down your iPod Nano. Back away slowly. DON'T LOOK AT IT. Slowly now. Slooowly.READ»

MEMORY   |  Comment

Finding New Memory Structures at HP Labs

Philip J. Kuekes, computer architect on quantum science research team at HP Labs shows me the lab where they discovered Memristors. He explains the scale at which they are working in the lab (hint: it's very very tiny) and gives some ...READ»

Apple Gives iPod Nano Video Eyes, iPod Touch Stays Blind

Apple just announced its refreshed iPod line-up, and among the products came the long-rumored news that the iPod Nano would be getting a built-in video cam...but not the iPod Touch. It's a tad surprising, but still a clever ...READ»

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Is The Netbook Phenomenon Over? In a Way, Yes

New research by IDC points to falling sales of the chip that drives the majority of netbook PCs--Intel's Atom CPU. One suggestion is that the first quarter 33% drop is a sign that the netbook's rise to fame is on a down trend. In ...READ»

Tata Nano: What's the Environmental Impact of 14 Million More Cars in India?

  At long last Tata Motors has started selling its vaunted Nano. [For more on the launch, read "Tata Nano: Meet the World's Cheapest Car."] Market research suggests that the Nano may bring safer, four-wheeled ...READ»

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Is Apple Planning A "Mac Nano?"

A Chinese company says it's producing a case for an upcoming iPhone Nano. Bits of code inside the latest version of OS X suggest a new Mac Mini. Are they one in the same?READ»