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All views expressed in this deck are the sole property of the internet rumor machine.

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The megapixel arms race might be back on in the digital camera world.

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You can do a few neat things with your brand new drive to make it more secure, more flexible, and more powerful.

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Though the free licensing for H.264 video was set to expire in 2016, it's now been extended indefinitely. Internet users rejoice!

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How To Properly Benchmark Your Android Phone's Battery 5

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Hulu.com vs Hulu Plus vs Netflix Instant Streaming Content Selection 31

A recent study compared the offerings of Hulu.com and Hulu Plus, but how does Netflix Instant stack up in the same sample?

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The new Canon 60D can edit video and process RAW files — but is in-camera editing truly necessary, or just an underpowered gimmick?

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OLED technology that could finally make beautiful ultra-thin displays affordable.

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The debates over used game sales and disc vs. download converge!

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Everything You Need to Know About Canon's 60D SLR 6

After months of speculation, Canon has finally announced the 60D SLR.

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Cisco CEO Predicts Holographic TVs in Next 10 Years 5

Cisco CEO John Chambers says that holograms will be in common use within ten years.

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If you want one good shot, you're probably going to have to take two dozen bad shots. To make the process easier, most cameras offer features like burst shooting and auto-bracketing.

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Interested in yet another media player that combines network streaming and Internet TV? Check this one out.

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Browsing and streaming works flawlessly.

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The debate over whether smart phones can be good media remotes continues.

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Dropped packets, slow connections and poor latency are all signs of poorly configured network. Here's how to straighten things out.

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Hollywood has had a bittersweet relationship with technology.

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In just a few days the Galaxy tab will be announced. But can it stand up against the iPad?

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bagels Aug. 24, 2010
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