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Barnes & Noble to provide e-reader app for iPad

Mar 12, 2010 11:41 am | Computerworld

Barnes & Noble will provide an e-reader application for Apple's iPad in time for the tablet's launch on April 3, the bookseller said.

Qualcomm Files Patent for a Foldable Touchscreen

Mar 12, 2010 10:45 am | PC World

Qualcomm recently filed a very interesting patent that hints toward a type of tablet device that makes use of up to three touchscreens--or in the patent application's exact words, "a multi-fold mobile device with a configurable interface."

RIM's future strong despite outages and outraged users

Mar 11, 2010 04:47 pm | Computerworld

A data service outage affecting some BlackBerry users nationally this week seems to have left them angry but not deeply concerned about the future of BlackBerry's parent, Research in Motion Ltd.

Apple's iPad pre-sale begins Friday

Mar 11, 2010 03:53 pm | Computerworld

Beginning on Friday, iPad buyers will finally be able to order the tablet-styled device -- or reserve one at an Apple store. Here's what you need to know before buying.

Mac user groups and iPod accessories

Mar 10, 2010 06:20 pm | Macworld.com

With a few weeks before the iPad madness begins, we turn our attention to less time-sensitive topics. I begin this episode of the Macworld Podcast with an interview with The MUG Center's Chuck Joiner. We discuss the current state of Macintosh User Groups.

Researchers use light from LEDs to send data wirelessly

Mar 10, 2010 04:35 pm | Computerworld

Light coming from lamps in your home could eventually be used to encode a wireless broadband signal, according to German researchers.

OCZ introduces an SSD for under $100

Mar 10, 2010 01:10 pm | Computerworld

OCZ today announced a new line of more affordable solid state drives called the Onyx series, which will begin with a sub-$100 model.

Sony, Samsung, Panasonic 3D TVs: So What's On?

Mar 10, 2010 11:33 am | PC World

If you're the early-adopter type who doesn't mind paying top dollar for the latest tech gear, 3D TV may tickle your buying bone. But once you've shelled out thousands of dollars for 3D-enabled hardware, such as a Panasonic, Sony, or Samsung 3D TV, a 3D-capable Blu-ray player, and two or more pairs of 3D glasse, well, what's on 3D TV anyway? Here's your 3D programming guide for 2010.

Samsung 3D Glasses: Fast, but only for Samsung TVs

Mar 10, 2010 11:31 am | PC World

Samsung's nifty new 3D glasses for its 3D LED, LCD and plasma TVs will cost you a pretty penny if bought alone and you won't be able to use them with other TV brands, company representatives confirmed at a press event Tuesday.

Samsung’s 3D TVs: Bold and Bright

Mar 10, 2010 11:22 am | PC World

If you watched the Oscars on Sunday, you knew a new wave of Samsung 3D TVs were coming thanks to the commercial that aired, but you didn't know what you'd have to pay for them. On Tuesday Samsung tore open the envelope and rolled out a raft of 3D-capable LCD, LED and plasma TVs.