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The New Faces of Social Media

From YouTube celebrities to chief social-media officers, these unexpected players exert outsize impact and power online -- offering new channels of communication that businesses can't afford to ignore.READ»

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How the iPhone 5 Can Stay Ahead of the Pack

Apple looks set to shun the next-generation 4G technology, LTE, for its first year in the U.S. Can it still retain its title as the most advanced smartphone, in the face of strong competition from Windows 7 and Android phones?READ»

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The New Windows 7 Phones: All You Need to Know

In the hours before Microsoft's Apple challenger launched, a slew of Windows phones surfaced. Then MS revealed a total of 10 phones for 30 countries. Most look like competitors to the current iPhone, not next year's. READ»

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The Season's Best Headphones and Earbuds

With temps dropping, it's time for thicker skullwear, and whether you’re listening to Passion Pit or the Philadelphia Orchestra, NPR or Neil Diamond, these headphones will help it all sound better—and make you look more stylish.READ»

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Smile! Cell Phones Tracking Your Happiness

Cambridge University scientists have leveraged the fact we carry our mobile phones everywhere to measure an otherwise-ephemeral human quality: How happy we are. The "EmotionSense" tech essentially records your daily habits using standard cell phone tech.READ»

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Sony's LiveView Is the Dick Tracy Watch Apple Should've Made

Sony has just outed its LiveView product, a 1.3-inch screen wristwatch remote that's designed to be a tiny companion to your Android 2.1 device. It's not a direct rival for the new iPod Nano, but is it the device Apple should've made?READ»

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BlackBerry PlayBook: Everything You Want to Know

RIM revealed its tablet yesterday, but you've probably got some questions. How's it compare to the competition? Who'll buy it? Why did RIM make it, and announce it now? Here's everything you wanted to know, and more. READ»

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RIM Unveils 7-Inch BlackBerry PlayBook, It's All About Enterprise

It's here: After months of teasing, RIM's revealed its iPad rival. Except it's targeted at Enterprise customers. Or so says RIM anyway. Meet the PlayBook. READ»

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BMW Rolls Out iPhone Friendly Mini EV Scooter [Video]

BMW is set to debut three new electric-powered scooters at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. The Mini Scooter E is a two-wheeled two-seater, with its electric motor housed back with the rear wheel.READ»

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BMW Flaunts Affairs With iPad, BlackBerry, Google

BMW was one of the first car manufacturers to integrate the iPod into its car designs. It was also one of the first to integrate the iPhone. Keeping with that love of all things Apple, BMW is planning to introduce integration with the iPad at the 2010 Paris Motor Show.READ»

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Looxcie: Bluetooth Headset Camcorder is TiVo for Life

A new Bluetooth headset lets users record video and stream it live to their smartphones.READ»

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Revamped OnStar Adds Facebook, Text-to-Speech, and an App Store

We heard this rumor last week, and now it's official: GM is issuing a major update to its OnStar system, adding media controls, text-to-speech text messaging, Facebook, and even an app store. READ»

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The Case of the Ultimate iPad Keyboard

Is Apple's Netbook-killing tablet better off when it looks like a Netbook? One innovative case-maker seems to think so.READ»

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Square Planning Big Mobile Payment Rollout, Could Be Bumped by Newer Tech

A stutter in the rollout of Jack Dorsey's novel Square cellphone credit card system may mean it'll get swallowed soon by emerging tech.READ»

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Apple Reveals Magic Trackpad Peripheral

 The rumors were right: Alongside new Macs, Apple's revealed its newest gizmo--a Bluetooth trackpad. It's designed to bring the same sort of multitouch goodness that MacBook users have experienced for months to iMac or even PC ...READ»

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Apple Rumors: New iMac, Mac Pro on Way, With Magic Slate Peripheral Tagging Along?

iPhone fuss be damned: Apple's pushing ahead with refreshing its other hardware, ready to bump up that revenues chart we showed you. Rumors say the Mac Pro and iMac line are getting a revamp, but will we see the Magic Slate too? iMac ...READ»

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Cisco Cius: A Business-Focused Android Tablet for Teleconferencing on the Go

Cisco today announced the Cius, a 7-inch Android tablet with some pretty advanced teleconferencing capabilities. It could well become indispensable to business users.READ»

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Eric Schmidt: 160,000 Android Phones Activated Each Day. Impressive, or Anti-iPhone PR?

Google CEO, Eric Schmidt, has given an interview to the Guardian in which he claims that 160,000 Android mobile devices are being activated each day. That's up 60% in a month. Schmidt also claimed that because Android is free, it ...READ»

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Apple ATM? Patent Suggests Reinvented Cash Machines With iPhone Marriage

Apple's patent applications have got a bit single-minded of late, with lots to do with near-field communications radio--including this one, which has a cool twist: Apple, with its iPhone, wants to reinvent the ATM. We mentioned a ...READ»

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360-Degree Research: Keeping a Well-Rounded Focus on the End User

How can designers make sure the user always stays at the center of their work? Stuart Karten shares his firm's 360-degree approach.READ»

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West Herr Chevy of Orchard Park Offers 2010 Chevy Camaro

The 2010 Camaro, with its flawless combination of comfort, technology and performance, is now available for Buffalo NY shoppers at West Herr Chevy of Orchard Park.READ»

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West Herr Chevy of Orchard Park Offers 2010 Chevy Camaro

The 2010 Camaro, with its flawless combination of comfort, technology and performance, is now available for Buffalo NY shoppers at West Herr Chevy of Orchard Park.READ»

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Volkswagen CC New Jersey Shoppers: Yes, it actually is a Volkswagen

Volkswagen CC New Jersey dealership lets customers know that even though the Volkswagen CC might not seem like a Volkswagen, it definitely has all of the great looks and features to make it a Volkswagen.READ»

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Volkswagen Jetta, Routan, Passat On Sale at Greenville Dealer

Volkswagen Passat, Routan and Jetta among the 2010 models on sale at Greenville Volkswagen dealer, Steve White VW. New lease programs and cash back incentives are available on all three models.READ»

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Volkswagen Jetta, Routan, Passat On Sale at Greenville Dealer

Volkswagen Passat, Routan and Jetta among the 2010 models on sale at Greenville Volkswagen dealer, Steve White VW. New lease programs and cash back incentives are available on all three models.READ»