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Sony revamps Vaio Duo slider, intros ‘world’s lightest’ Ultrabooks to Vaio line

Sony announced a revamp of its Vaio Duo laptop/tablet slider, as well as two new Vaio Ultrabooks – one of which weighs under 2 pounds – at Computex today.
Computing News

Are Toshiba’s new Android tablets worth getting Excite-ed about?

Toshiba's new Excite Android Jelly Bean tablets, the Pure, Pro, and Write, have all the specs you'd expect and reasonable prices to boot.
Tablets Mobile
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Galaxy Note 2 vs Optimus G Pro: In-depth comparison

Check out the full specs as the flagships from LG and Samsung do battle. This is the LG Optimus G Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 2 face-off. Which gets your vote?
Mobile

Nook Simple Touch may soon get Web and email: Here are three more things we want

A leaked memo reveals that Barnes & Noble may add a browser and email app to the Nook Simple Touch and GlowLight.
Mobile News
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Possible iPhone 5S components leak, hint at internal redesign

Supposed pictures of internal parts from the iPhone 5S reveal a little bit about how the new iPhone will differ from the current model.
Mobile

Belkin’s Dyle Mobile TV Receiver brings network TV to the iPad, no Internet required

Want to watch broadcast TV on your iPad or iPhone but don't want to stream over the Internet? A new antenna from Belkin captures digital airwaves without the need for Wi-Fi or mobile broadband via the Dyle TV service. But is this setup better than Aereo?
Mobile News
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Google Play Books update adds ability to upload your e-book collection

There was no big announcement but Google has issued a major update to Google Play Books, allowing you to upload your purchased book collection. We think Google may have something even more exciting in store down the road.
Mobile

Google challenges Spotify with all-you-can-listen subscription music service

The much anticipated Google music subscription service launched at Google I/O today for the expected price with the expected features.
Mobile News
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HP’s hybrid grows up: Split x2 gets Core i5 and an extra hard drive

The HP Split x2 is a grown-up Envy x2 with a larger screen, more dock options, and powerful processors. Do people really want a 13.3-inch Windows 8 tablet?
Tablets Computing

New carrier Zact hopes to take the evil out of smartphone data plans

Zact takes the sticker shock out of upgrading from feature phones to smartphones by giving customers ala carte voice, text, and data plans for a low price.
Mobile News

Second time’s the charm? Notion Ink is back with the Adam 2 tablet

The second generation of the Notion Ink Adam appears to be real and might even be inexpensive. Can the team that tried and failed so spectacularly before deliver a tablet that people will love or at least like?
Tablets Android

Flipboard 2.0 update comes to Android, brings magazines and updated search

Flipboard 2.0, which launched on iOS weeks ago, finally comes to Android phones and tablets. Now 'droid owners can read and create magazines and take advantage of the app's better search function.
Mobile News

Want a Nook Simple Touch for just $20? There is a catch … you have to go to Radio Shack

Barnes & Noble Nook devices are getting discounts all over the place. This time it's the two year old Nook Simple Touch going for a super low price. To get one of these you'll have to go into a Radio Shack in person, but this eReader is worth it.
Mobile News
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Galaxy S4 vs. Galaxy S3: In-depth comparison

Samsung announced the Galaxy S4 with almost unchanged hardware and a bunch of new software features, but how does it compare to last year's Galaxy S3?
Mobile Best-ofs
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Tested: Apps that turn your smartphone into a photo assistant

Camera makers are increasingly adding Wi-Fi and building smartphone apps to make their products more connected. We take a look at four such apps.
Photography Guides
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Hands on: Nook HD and HD+ are much improved thanks to Google Play

Want to know how the Nook HD and HD+ will work once the update brings the Google Play store (and the 700,000+ apps in it) to Barnes & Noble's tablets? We go hands-on with the update to see what's different and what remains the same.
Tablets Android

HP’s Probook line gets a design upgrade, still all business

The HP Probook 400 series is made for serious business but looks more like something you should envy.
Computing News
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Good deal: Nook HD and Nook HD+ down to $150 and $180 until May 12

Barnes & Noble drastically cut the price of the Nook HD and Nook HD+ for just one week ahead of Mother's Day, bringing both tablets down under $200.
Tablets Android

Google Play Store coming to Nook HD and Nook HD+ today

Barnes & Noble's Nook HD and HD+ are getting a major upgrade: access to the official Google Play store and all the apps that come with it.
Tablets Android
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Galaxy S4 vs. HTC One: In-depth comparison

Samsung finally unveiled their newest flagship phone, the Galaxy S4, but how does it stack up against the competition.
Mobile Best-ofs
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Galaxy S4 Camera Impressions: Thanks to the Galaxy Cam, Samsung finally nails photos

After lagging behind HTC and the iPhone for so long, Samsung finally steps up their camera game with the Galaxy S4 13-megapixel shooter.
Mobile Best-ofs
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It’s official: Samsung’s Galaxy S4 is coming to 7 U.S. carriers, Pre-orders start now

Samsung confirms that the Galaxy S4 is coming to all major U.S. carriers plus three regional ones and pricing is available for some, as are pre-orders.
Mobile Best-ofs
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Nexus 7 vs. Kobo Arc: Battle of the $200 7-inch Android Tablets

In the world of 7-inch tablets, the Nexus 7 is king. Can Kobo's new Arc tablet climb the mountain and topple the throne?
Tablets Android

Samsung adds AT&T LTE to ATIV Smart PC Pro, 1080p screen to Series 9 Premium Ultrabook

With new LTE capabilities and full HD displays, Samsung's Series 9 ultraportable and hybrid Smart PC Pro just earned an upgrade to business class.
Tablets Computing
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Dell XPS 18 hands on: An AIO that’s so thin and portable that it works as a tablet

We go hands on with Dell's newly announced XPS 18 portable All-in-One computer. At least, that's what it's called. We think the new XPS is so light and thin that it might as well be called a giant tablet. Read our full hands on to learn why you might want to take another look at Dell.
Computing Reviews

iPad vs. Surface Pro: We compare Microsoft and Apple’s latest tablets

Apple's iPad and Microsoft's Surface Pro are two different types of tablet and deciding which to buy isn't as simple as choosing between a toy and a real machine. Both have strengths and weaknesses and will suit different needs.
Tablets Computing
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Hauwei Ascend P2 vs iPhone 5: In-depth spec comparison

The Huawei Ascend P2 is a stand out amoung the Android competition, but how does the P2 stand up to the iPhone 5? Read our comparison to find out.
Mobile
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Introducing Firefox OS: What you need to know

Smartphones with Mozilla's Firefox OS will be a reality this summer, but what does it bring to the mobile world besides a new platform to worry about?
Mobile Guides
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Huawei Ascend P2 vs Galaxy S3 vs HTC One: Spec showdown

Huawei claims that the Ascend P2 is the world's fastest smartphone, but is speed the only important feature an Android handset should have?
Mobile
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Hands on with the Vizio 11.6-inch tablet featuring Windows 8

Vizio's first Windows 8 tablet PC is impressive, but suffers from some of the same drawbacks as the company's laptop PCs.
Tablets Computing
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Hands on: OLPC XO 4.0 Touch brings convertible tablet PCs to children

OLPC's new touch-enabled XO 4.0 Touch tablet PC convertible benefits from the mistakes of the past and is more likely to fulfill the non-profit's mission than last year's ill-fated tablet.
Tablets Computing
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Everybody Poops with their iPad – The iPotty gets kids started early

The iPotty trains kids to use the toilet and to play around on the iPad while they do so. Is this the best message to send?
Tablets Mobile
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HP introduces new 15-inch AMD Sleekbooks with touchscreens

HP adds AMD to the 15-inch Sleekbook and makes the brand more Windows 8 friendly with a touchscreen option.
Computing News

Flipboard finally releases a tablet app for Android

After a long wait, Flipboard has finally released a tablet version of its Android app, adding better formatting for devices with larger screens.
Tablets Mobile
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Turn your iPad into a party machine with these accessories and controllers

Our favorite toys, controllers, and accessories for the iPad. Turn your iPad into a party machine.
Tablets Mobile

Hands on: Samsung’s AllShare Hub turns any TV into a mirror of your phone

The AllShare Cast Wireless Hub makes it possible to mirror your Samsung smartphone, tablet, or PC screen to an HDTV, but is the convenience worth $100?
Audio / Video Reviews
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