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Tech of the Future, Today: Breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence Here's a look at some of the latest uses of artificial intelligence in today's world. Share: News Spec Showdown: iPad 2 vs. Its Rivals How does Apples new tablet compare with the Motorola Xoom, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, the HP TouchPad and the RIM BlackBerry PlayBook? Our chart breaks down the specifics. Share: Forget Apple iPad 2: Reports Say iPad 3 Is the One to Watch Reports suggest that Wednesday's iPad announcement will reveal mainly minor upgrades and that the upcoming iPad 3 will have all the new bells and whistles. Share: Motorola Xoom vs. the iPad 2: The Xoom is a Clear Winner Apple's revamped iPad, the iPad 2, is certainly an improvement over the original iPad. But when compared head to head against the Motorola Xoom, the Xoom still wins. Here's why. Share: How-To HDTV Buying Guide: Making Sense of the Specifications Before you purchase an LCD or plasma flat-panel HDTV, read our comprehensive buying advice to learn what features to consider. Share: Keep Malware Off Your Android Phone: 5 Quick Tips As the list of infected Android apps grows, here is our advice on how to protect your Android smartphone from malware. Share: HDTV Buying Guide: Shopping Tips Looking for a flat-panel LCD or plasma HDTV? Our comprehensive guide will tell you all that you need to know. Keep these shopping tips in mind when you're browsing the store aisles. Share: Downloads PCWorld Reviewers' Favorite Files: February 2011 The brevity of February couldn't keep our reviewers from finding some excellent software. Organizing did especially well, with tools for passwords, photos, and social media. Handy plug-ins helped with browsers and system utilities. Hamster Free Burning Studio In my limited hands-on, the Hamster Free Burning Studio happily copied and burned both data CDs and DVDs. In my limited hands-on, the Hamster Free Burning Studio happily copied and burned both data CDs and DVDs. SoundSoap Anything you record from old LPs or cassette tapes is bound to have clicks, pops, or hiss that you'll want to remove. That's where SoundSoap 2 ($129) steps in. No other consumer-level program removes as much noise while still leaving the material recognizable. Free Trial of Trend Micro Internet Security Pro Download Free 30-Day trial of full version , includes all security features of the regular product. Learn more. Most Popular Searches Android Tablet PC Antivirus Backup Firefox Product Reviews Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2011 90 Pros Good interface; Strong malware detection Cons Scan speeds lag behind top performers Read Complete Review » Top 10 Paid Antivirus Programs for 2011 » Top 5 Paid Antivirus for 2011 » Sony Alpha NEX-5 85 Pros Solid image quality; Accepts both SD/SDHC and Memory Stick cards; Innovative modes, including Sweep Panorama; HD movie recording with stereo audio; Compact design with DSLR capabilities; Excellent burst mode Cons No built-in flash; Proprietary accessory mount and new lens mount Read Complete Review » Top-Rated Compact Interchangeable-Lens Cameras » Best DSLRs and Interchangeable-Lens Cameras for Video » Top High-End Cameras » Sony Alpha SLT-A55 89 Pros Can autofocus while shooting video; Fast continuous shooting mode; Very good image quality; In-viewfinder level; Multi-shot noise reduction Cons No program shift; Electronic viewfinder only Read Complete Review » Best DSLRs and Interchangeable-Lens Cameras for Video » Get Big Savings When you Shop at PCWorld.com Shop online at PCWorld.com, where you can compare product information, read trusted reviews, and find the best prices on consumer electronics. Pavilion p6710f Mid-Tower Desktop PC Price: $489.99 No User Ratings Yet Be the first to review TouchSmart 310-1020 All-in-One Desktop Price: $749.99 No User Ratings Yet Be the first to review Browse more Best Prices on Desktops, Monitors, Printers, Laptops Top News on PCWorld.com Apple Gets Quietly Serious About Security Recent steps taken by Apple show a concerted effort by Apple to strengthen the security of its Macintosh computing platform. Share: Android Users Warned of Malware Google Android users need to be wary of rogue apps that try and steal personal data from their handset. Share: Top Reviews on PCWorld.com Hands On with the iPad 2 Apple CEO Steve Jobs emerged from medical leave today to officially announce the iPad 2. At the end of the announcement, Macworld Editorial Director Jason Snell had a chance to play with the device for the first time. 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