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Power at 35,000 feet
During a two-hour flight from Buenos Aires to Santiago, Chile, I listened to a whole album on my iPhone while writing several items for the magazine I serve using the "new" iPad. Taking off from Santiago for Toronto (on my way to Hong Kong; don't ask), I continued to write on my iPad, switching my music source to that device.
New iPad impressive, but you'll have to wait
It's sleek, stunning and has wicked fast data. Can you really wait NINE WHOLE DAYS before you get one?
Yes U Cn Txt, But Cn U Talk?
As much as 25 percent of Internet traffic comes via smartphones; is that killing our ability to communicate while speaking on the phone?
Veterans job fair gets tech boost
On January 18, a job fair in D.C. will help veterans seeking work. The event is getting a high-tech boost from a local firm.
Brits to get faster Internet; what about us?
British Internet provider Virgin Media is to raise Internet speeds over the next year. How many American companies will boost their subscriber's provisioning?
Stupid iPad tricks, but with a point
Dropping an iPad from a weather balloon that burst at an altitude of around 100,000 feet may not seem like a great idea, but it is a good way to demonstrate a protective case, I guess.
Rapper 50 Cent bows headphone line
What the world needs, obviously, is another pair of high-priced headphones endorsed by a celebrity its users are likely never to meet. Well, maybe it does.
Smart move: HP to keep PC biz
There's one word to describe HP's decision to stay in the personal computing business: sensible.
Remembering Steve Jobs
The passing of Steve Jobs marks the end of an era, but, fortunately, not the end of a company.
Apple's Disappointed Fans?
It might seem as if Apple's legion of fans were disappointed by the non-launch of an "iPhone 5" on Tuesday. But there's much to celebrate nonetheless.
Kindle Fire? iPhone 5? Here's what I think...
On Wednesday afternoon, FOX 5 DC was kind enough to ask my opinions of the soon-coming Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet and the anticipated iPhone 5 announcement due, reportedly, on Tuesday. Take a look at what I told anchor Shawn Yancy.
Mac applications sales to help Vermont flood victims
Buy some Mac software today only — Aug. 29 — and all of the proceeds will help Vermont flooding victims.
Belkin Plans Keyboard/Case for iPad 2
As Apple Inc.'s iPad 2 settles into the market, more cases are appearing. Announcing on Aug. 5 is Belkin, whose case includes a Bluetooth keyboard, handy for writing and other tasks.
Apple: Mac OS X Lion on sale July 20
Apple's Mac OS X will be on sale July 20, the firm announced late Tuesday in its quarterly earnings call.
Report: Amazon.com to enter tablet market
The Wall Street Journal reported July 13 that Amazon.com is planning to offer a tablet computer allowing users to read Kindle-format eBooks, listen to music stored on Amazon's cloud-based service, and potentially run other applications. Is this a good idea, or just a stunt?
