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The Samsung Galaxy Nexus goes on sale December 15

After mounting delays and speculation, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus will launch tomorrow in all its Ice Cream Sandwich glory.

Belly wants to reinvent the customer loyalty system

Belly is a system that wants to work to retailers' and customers' benefit. First step: giving its subscription merchants iPads.

MIT creates imaging system that captures images at one trillion frames per second

Talk about fast: the new mechanism is able to record the motion of light by measuring photons.

Olympus announces power zoom, weather-sealed lens for MFT cameras

Movie-making MFT users will want to start saving up for the new manual and electric lens from Olympus.

Forget FarmVille, try the real version: MyFarm

If you thought farming virtual cows was high stakes fun, try your hand at the (almost) real thing with MyFarm.
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Samsung Galaxy Nexus to hit Costco December 15?

The elusive Samsung Galaxy Nexus makes an appearance in a Costco ad that says we should see the phone later this week.
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How Evernote became more than just an app

Evernote is experimenting with new territory yet staying true to its roots - part of how it's paved the way to profitability.
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Google Chromebooks celebrate 1 year anniversary

It's already been a year since Google first introduced us to the CR-48. Aside from a new name and shinier coat, how far have Chromebooks really come?
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Turn to Web and mobile apps for your holiday greeting cards this year

Whether you want to go green or just need an easy fix, there are plenty of options for creating and customizing your own greeting cards this holiday season.
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Sony says NEX-7 pre-orders will finally start shipping

After natural disasters delayed the Sony NEX-7, shipping will get back on track this month as units begin to hit doorsteps.
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How American Express is doing e-commerce right

Card companies take note: this is how you use social shopping and media platforms to your advantage.

New U.S. regulations mean Netflix is cleared for Facebook integration

After U.S. law forced Netflix to implement social sharing overseas only, the streaming service is now able to introduce these features--including Facebook integration--to stateside customers.
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Instagram named iPhone app of the year

Instagram takes home Apple's App of the Year distinction, but it's still only the beginning for the wildly popular camera phone application. We spotlight some services that will help you make the most out of your artistic snaps.
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Feed the virtual collector craze with these Pinterest alternatives

If you haven't been wowed by Pinterest or simply can't get an invite, don't worry. These alternatives will make sure the Internet collection trend doesn't pass you by.
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Federal court rules investigative blogger is not a journalist, orders her to pay $2.5 million in defamation lawsuit

After accusing an investment company of fraud, a blogger is forced to pay up after she's determined not to be a member of the media.

Will Olympus sell its camera division?

In the midst of mounting controversy, new rumors say Olympus may have to sell its digital camera business.
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Daily deal predictions for 2012: Who’s in, who’s out, and what discounts to expect

No matter how weary you've grown of deal-a-day discounts, the niche market hasn't been exhausted yet. Here's what to look for in 2012.

Will Facebook’s Timeline and Open Graph launch December 15?

Out with the old, in with the new. A few signs point toward the long-awaited Facebook Timeline and Open Graph implementation next week.
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How Facebook’s Open Graph could mold the news business

An early look shows that Open Graph is good for news sites, but what are the implications of relying on Facebook's sharing tools?
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Canon PowerShot S100 Review

Review: The Canon S100 builds upon its predecessors’ legacy of outstanding performance with more features than ever, but the corresponding price hike may leave many prosumers weighing their options.
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Introducing Air Clicker: Forget the camera, take pictures with your hand

It doesn't get any smaller that this. A new concept gets rid of the camera and puts digital imaging literally into your hands.

Is Firefox’s fate up in the air?

Firefox may have lost more than second place standing to Google Chrome. How much will the lack of a mobile presence and the end of a profitable partnership hurt the Mozilla browser?
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Hey Gowalla users, this is what the Facebook deal means for you

Gowalla has confirmed it's been bought by Facebook. Now what?

YouTube’s big redesign is all about you

Personalization and content creation take center stage in YouTube's major makeover as Google continues to try and take the platform onto bigger and better things.

Sharp develops world’s thinnest 12.1 MP CMOS camera module

Sharp has managed to pack serious technology into a tiny package, and production begins next.
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Here comes the Color relaunch

The former social network wannabe scales back and attacks the status update with a video-focused sharing tool.
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Google TV continues with software upgrades, refreshes Photos and YouTube

Step by step, piece by piece, Google will keep trying to turn Google TV into a successful platform. Next up: YouTube and Photo app updates.
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Bing blocks holiday deal sites and then creates its own [UPDATE: Bing responds]

Did Bing hide Cyber Monday sites from its search index to promote its own properties?

Europe’s largest IT company bans email

Atos is taking the plunge and not looking back: the international IT organization will ban email and look to chat clients for office communication.
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Instagram takes to your desktop nicely with these Web apps

For those of us who love Instagram but have grown weary of peering into an iPhone screen, it's time to move on to bigger and better things with the help of these Web apps.
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Path 2.0 relaunches as your personal social network

We go hands-on with the upgraded Path app, which now allows for more friends, expands sharing features, and wraps it all in a stunning UI.

Is Microsoft Office coming to the iPad?

If Microsoft is indeed handing over Office Suite integration, it will be a major coup for Apple.
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Google Maps 6.0 goes deeper

New features in Google Maps 6.0 for Android won't leave you stranded once you get indoors.

Facebook and the FTC talk new privacy policies

The FTC has announced its agreement with Facebook regarding its privacy investigation, and CEO Mark Zuckerberg comments on the evolution of the site's practices.