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June 29, 2010
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The 10 Most Uncool Moments in Tech When companies try too hard to be hip, disastrous things can occur. Herein lie 10 of tech's most outrageously out-of-touch moments. Don't say we didn't warn you.
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Amazon's Kindle App for Android Comes at Crucial Time Amazon released Kindle for Android that runs the Kindle mobile app on a variety of Google Android devices.
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Apple's iPhone 4 Launch: As Sloppy As it was Successful iPhone 4 and iOS4 users have a litany of complaints. Is Apple getting off too easy?
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Could 3D Video Gaming Wreck Your Eyes? 3D TVs, game systems, and handhelds are here or just around the corner, but could they really be hazardous to your eyes or your children's?
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Dell Knew Some PCs Were Faulty, Court Documents Reveal Dell has been accused of selling faulty PCs that could break down because of bad components
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Your iPhone or PC May Contribute to Real-Life War If electronics companies stopped buying so-called 'conflict minerals,' it could help stop the war in Congo by cutting off a major source of money that pays for the militias.
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Samsung Galaxy S: A Carrier-By-Carrier Guide Samsung's new Galaxy S Android phone is hitting America in a big way, with different editions debuting on five different carriers. Here's a breakdown of how the handsets compare.
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Kindle Apps for iPhone and iPad Get Audio, Video Boost A handful of Kindle books pack multimedia features, with new editions that play back video and/or audio when you view them on an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad.
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US Supreme Court Leaves Door Open for Software Patents The Supreme Court rules that business methods, including software, are not excludable from patents.
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6 Futuristic Gadgets That Exist Today These devices may look like futuristic, sci-fi fantasies -- but they are here today.
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Windows 8 Rumored Features: Your PC, Your Way If recently leaked Microsoft documents are genuine, the software giant has some big plans for the future of Windows.
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Got iPhone iOS4 Problems? Apple's Got Answers Apple updates support pages with iPhone help topics to help you fix what ails your iPhone 4 or recently updated iOS4 device.
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Big Seagate 3TB Drive Ups Storage Ante External FreeAgent GoFlex Desk Drive is the first hard drive to reach 3TB capacity.
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Alleged Windows 8 Blueprints Leaked Online A few Windows aficionado sites have posted leaked documents--purported to be from Microsoft insiders--that offer a sneak peek of what Redmond might be cooking up for Windows 8.
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Google: Android 2.2 Froyo Is Now Official Google's own smartphone is the first to receive the new OS; when will other handsets follow?
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Lawsuit Brewing Over iPhone 4 Antenna Issues? California firm is looking into legal options as users report problems with the iPhone 4 "death grip."
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Solar Camera Strap Concept Shines Harness the power of the sun! Designer Weng Jie has created a camera neck strap concept which through solar-film will charge an attached DSLR.
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Google Sends out Android 2.2 to Nexus One Phones Nexus One owners have begun to receive version 2.2 of the Android software, codenamed Froyo, as an over-the-air update to their phones, Google said in a blog...
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Google Improves Google Docs Experience on iOS and Android Google added the ability to view files stored in Google Docs--including PDF and Microsoft Word files--from the iPhone, iPad, and Android devices.
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Google: Android 2.2 Is Now Officially Official Next version of the Android OS, called Froyo, is now making its way to Nexus One users. Who will get it next?
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The 10 Most Uncool Moments in Tech When companies try too hard to be hip, disastrous things can occur. Herein lie 10 of tech's most outrageously out-of-touch moments. Don't say we didn't warn you.
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PCWorld Reviewers' Favorite Downloads: May 2010In PCWorld Downloads, our reviewers sometimes find fascinating new files...and sometimes develop a fresh appreciation for the tried-and-true. This May, both scenarios played out. We ran across handy little utilities for system tray use and Office improvements. We reviewed tools for DVD-ripping, energy conservation, general tweaks, and more. And with all that work done, we felt fine about relaxing with a physics-based desktop toy and a classic game.
WinBubble   26188 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under System Resources Tune-Up.
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Replay one of the classic games of the 8-bit era, and show your skill (or lack thereof) to the world.
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