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Pogue’s Posts: Laptops Look Like Racecars — and Not in a Good Way

A new Windows PC comes covered with advertising stickers even though computer companies are trying to make their laptops beautiful. David Pogue thinks they ought to stop.
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Skype 5.0 Beta 2 for Windows Brings 10-Way Video Calls [Updated with Video] [Updates]

Windows: Popular video chat client Skype released an update to its version 5 beta today, bringing a new interface and the long-awaited ability to participate in video chats with more than two people. More
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Samsung: Our Galaxy tablet better than iPad

When Samsung debuted its Galaxy Tab on Thursday, it made a bold claim: the device is at least as good as today's dominant tablet, Apple's iPad.
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Canon 4K Concept Camera: Please Be Real One Day [Canon]

I really hope Canon makes this concept compact 4k camera one day, even if Canon says it'll never come out just like this . It's like the looming future of cameras sculpted in black plastic, a photon blaster-cum-camera. More
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Energizer’s New Inductive Charger Is the First To Use the Qi Standard [Charging]

Inductive chargers have been kicking around for a while now, but Energizer's new charging platter is the first to utilize Qi technology—the new universal standard for inductive charging. That's one small step closer to total freedom from cables. More
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Shooting Challenge: R&R [Photography]

Labor Day Weekend is almost upon us, which means that I'm putting you to work. This week's Shooting Challenge is to capture R&R. More
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TabRocket Sends Tabs Between Remote Chrome Sessions [Downloads]

Chrome: TabRocket is a small Chrome extension that allows you to shuttle open tabs between remote Chrome sessions. If you've ever wanted to send a tab to your home computer or your laptop across the room, TabRocket can help. More
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H.P. Wins 3Par as Bidding War Ends

Dell on Thursday withdrew from the bidding for 3Par, which agreed to be acquired by Hewlett-Packard for $33 per share.
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This Combat Jet Joystick Is a Lot of Stick and Not Much Joy [Airplanes]

In the age of touchscreens, I love this close-up of a MiG-29 joystick, all dented and battered by thousands of flight hours, and God only knows how many missile launches and bomb drops. Form follows function taken to the extreme. More
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Enigio Boosts Your Geography Knowledge with Customized Quizzes [Downloads]

Windows only: Ever get embarrassed by how little you know about the world outside your immediate area? Enigio, a free Windows quiz app, brings you up to speed with quizzes that fill in all the map gaps. More
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