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AOL Changes Its Logo, and More

 

Published 35 minutes ago at Today @ PC World

AOL changes logo as the most obvious part of a makeover to help the fading online giant regain some of its past glory.

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Windows 8 in 2012?

 

Published 53 minutes ago at Today @ PC World

Microsoft appears to be on track to update Windows every three years.

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Can Apple's iPhone 'Walled Garden' Continue to Thrive?

 

Published 117 minutes ago at Today @ PC World

As mobile app competition mounts, Apple may find it harder to maintain its iron hand over app submissions.

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Chrome Unveiled; Microsoft Cheers

 

Published 2 hours ago at Today @ PC World

Now that we've all had a chance to check out the source code, Microsoft is likely breathing a sigh of relief at Google's OS entry.

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News Corp and Microsoft Plot Anti-Google Pact, Says Report

 

Published 3 hours ago at Today @ PC World

A reported deal between Microsft and News Corp that would delist News Corp contentent from Google would wouln't work.

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8 Tech Tools For Black Friday Deals

 

Published 3 hours ago at Today @ PC World

Web and mobile apps can help you find, track the hottest bargains as the holiday shopping season opens.

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The Justin Bieber Example: Use Twitter or Incite a Riot and Get Arrested

 

Published 4 hours ago at Today @ PC World

A record exec is being called out for not using communications technology that allegedly would have calmed a crowd.

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Spotify Lands App For Symbian Phones

 

Published 6 hours ago at Today @ PC World

Music streaming service Spotify is headed for phones running the Sybian mobile operating sytem.

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Chrome OS: Google's Big Brother Fetish Continues

 

Published 23 hours ago at Today @ PC World

If Google Chrome OS supplants Windows in a meaningful way, then we can kiss our privacy goodbye.

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Google Chrome OS: Big Brother Google Gets Bigger

 

Published 24 hours ago at Today @ PC World

If Google Chrome OS supplants Windows in a meaningful way than we can kiss our privacy goodbye.

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Google Unveils Chrome OS; Tech World Yawns

 

Published 45 hours ago at Today @ PC World

The much-anticipated Chrome OS is available and the early returns are underwhelming (but many).

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Skip the Crowds: Online Shopping Tips for Black Friday

 

Published 2 days ago at Today @ PC World

Top shoppers tell their secrets for scoring the best bargains online as the holiday shopping season begins.

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Google Chrome OS on the PC World Podcast

 

Published 2 days ago at Today @ PC World

PC World editors Robert Strohmeyer, Tim Moynihan, Melissa Perenson, and Nick Mediati discuss the potential impact of Google Chrome OS on the computing industry. This is PC World Podcast episode 54.

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Google Chrome OS: A Simple FAQ

 

Published 2 days ago at Today @ PC World

Everyone's all a-twitter over Google's newly announced operating system, Google Chrome OS. So what is it, and what could it do for you? Here are some answers.

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Sony Online Service to Challenge iTunes? Fat Chance

 

Published 2 days ago at Today @ PC World

Sony has little hope to rival Apple's iTunes with a new music service called Sony Online Service.

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Get Chrome OS Now

 

Published 3 days ago at Today @ PC World

Google's new operating system doesn't run right out of the box, so here's how to install it on your choice of platform.

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Five Reasons Google Chrome OS will Succeed

 

Published 3 days ago at Today @ PC World

Google Chrome OS is impressive and will thrive as it redefines what a modern day operating system should be.

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Happiness on Facebook Cuts Canadian Woman's Health Care

 

Published 3 days ago at Today @ PC World

An IBM employee claims her medical leave was cut short based on the insurance company's assessment of her Facebook activities.

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Google Improves YouTube Video Search

 

Published 3 days ago at Today @ PC World

Automatic video captioning service is designed to make YouTube searches easier.

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Google Adds Captions to YouTube Search

 

Published 3 days ago at Today @ PC World

Automatic video captioning service is designed to make YouTube searches easier.

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Twitter Geotagging: What You Need to Know

 

Published 3 days ago at Today @ PC World

Tweet your location along with your thoughts but -- for now -- only via some apps.

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California Bans Power-Hog TVs: Death Knell for Plasma?

 

Published 3 days ago at Today @ PC World

The California Energy Commission's new rules will ripple across North America and affect priorities for HDTV development.

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AT&T's Anti-Verizon Ad Is a Stinker

 

Published 3 days ago at Today @ PC World

Unable to silence Verizon, AT&T; fights back with an ad featuring Luke Wilson — and ends up looking like a tongue-tied kid being teased at recess.

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Android vs. iPhone: Which Has the More Advanced Users?

 

Published 3 days ago at Today @ PC World

It seems the mobile world is full of silly little battles these days, so here's one more: Which mobile platform has the more advanced users -- Android or iPhone?

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California Takes Aim Power-Hungry TVs: What's Next?

 

Published 4 days ago at Today @ PC World

The state has issued new energy efficiency regulations for TVs, but they aren't the only gadgets slurping up power.

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AT&T Loses in Court, but Catfight with Verizon Continues

 

Published 4 days ago at Today @ PC World

AT&T;'s ongoing legal battle only serves to make itself look bad. Here's why.

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Google Chrome OS: What We Might See

 

Published 4 days ago at Today @ PC World

Google will offer a preview of its Chrome OS today. Here are a few predictions on what it might offer.

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California Bans Power-Hungry TVs: Critics Blast Regulation

 

Published 4 days ago at Today @ PC World

California fights greenhouse emissions with new rules on banning the sale of power-hungry TVs.

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The Apple Tablet Is Dead

 

Published 4 days ago at Today @ PC World

The latest rumors say Apple has pushed the long-rumored device back to late 2010. Here's why I think that's baloney.

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Reality Check: Google Phone Far From a Sure Thing

 

Published 4 days ago at Today @ PC World

The Google Phone is coming -- at least, if you believe the rash of factual-sounding headlines around the Web today. Here's why you may want to be skeptical.

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Yahoo Go To Go Bye-Bye

 

Published 4 days ago at Today @ PC World

The mobile app portal service that gave users access to Yahoo content across multiple devices will shut down early next year.

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Palm Pixi, Pre Get Dirt-Cheap at Amazon

 

Published 4 days ago at Today @ PC World

Online retailer now offers Palm's flagship smartphone and its little sibling at bargain basement prices. Of course, buyers must sign a two-year service contract with Sprint to get either deal.

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Will Nasty Ad Campaign against AT&T Do Verizon Any Good?

 

Published 5 days ago at Today @ PC World

The fiercely competitive carriers return to court today to wrangle over Verizon's accusations in its ads.

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Early Black Friday Deals Lucrative As Ever

 

Published 5 days ago at Today @ PC World

No need to wait for Thanksgiving; deals can be found today with little scrounging.

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5 Expectations for Google's Chrome OS Event

 

Published 5 days ago at Today @ PC World

Google promises details about its mysterious operating system this week, and here's what we want to know.

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T-Mobile Customers Suffer Data Breach

 

Published 5 days ago at Today @ PC World

The latest indignity and hassle for T-Mobile customers is unauthorized release of personal data in the UK.

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Google-Branded ‘Super’ Phone Expected in 2010, Report says

 

Published 5 days ago at Today @ PC World

Google's gPhone is real, according to reports. Google will partner with a device maker and release the phone in 2010, sources say.

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Slick Casio EX-G1 is Slim and Smash-Proof

 

Published 5 days ago at Today @ PC World

Casio says its new superslim camera can withstand water, dust, shock, drops, and cold.

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Google Image Swirl: A Hands-On Tour

 

Published 5 days ago at Today @ PC World

Google's new Image Swirl feature brings layers of similar images into your searches. Here's a hands-on tour of what it can do.

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Report: A Third of Laptops Fail Within 3 Years

 

Published 5 days ago at Today @ PC World

A report from researchers at Squaretrade reveals that one third of all laptops fail within 3 years of ownership.

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'Unfriend' is 2009's Word of the Year: Geek Lexicon Goes Pop

 

Published 6 days ago at Today @ PC World

Oxford Dictionary is giving geek speak some book credentials naming "unfriend" as the 2009 world of the year.

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T-Mobile Starts Selling Sidekicks Again, for Less

 

Published 6 days ago at Today @ PC World

Will a price cut lure shoppers back, or have they been scared off by the massive server failure that caused Sidekick users to lose data?

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YouTube Direct: Why Citizen Journalists Shouldn't Care

 

Published 6 days ago at Today @ PC World

YouTube's new tool lets you upload your footage to news Web sites, but why would you want them to swipe your clips?

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YouTube-Univision Deal: It's a Big One

 

Published 6 days ago at Today @ PC World

Spanish-language network will offer current, full-length programs on YouTube. When will the big networks follow suit?

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Apple to Offer Big Black Friday Discounts?

 

Published 6 days ago at Today @ PC World

Leaked flyer says Apple will offer unprecedented deals on iPods, Macs, and more -- but is it for real?

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Google Updates Google Earth App for iPhone

 

Published 6 days ago at Today @ PC World

Google is still offering iPhone apps, but the past year has been a stormy one for the Google-Apple relationship.

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Google Translate Tool Offers Instant Results

 

Published 6 days ago at Today @ PC World

Revamped online translation service also offers text-to-speech translation and improved handling on non-Roman languages.

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'Unfriend' Chosen as Oxford Dictionary's 2009 Word of the Year

 

Published 6 days ago at Today @ PC World

The New Oxford American Dictionary has chosen 'unfriend' as its 2009 Word of the Year.

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