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Target Joins Online Book War, BlackBerry Bold 9700 Revealed
This morning's other big tech headlines.... Walmart and Amazon have been engaged in an epic online book war, slashing prices on well known tomes -- like the Sarah Palin autobiography and the new Dean Koontz thriller -- by as much as ... Read more →
Last.fm Going HD
1 month ago on SwitchedIn a move that goes against the grain, Last.fm will become more than just a Web property by expanding to the radio airwaves. Starting in four markets (New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and San Francisco), Last.fm will broadcast on CBS HD radio ...
Smartphones to Overtake Desktop PCs by 2011, Say Analysts
2 months ago on SwitchedRemember how some time ago, we started to hear that Japanese people primarily used cell phones to access the Internet, rather than computers? And remember how we thought that seemed kinda ridiculous and impractical? Yeah. According to a report by ...
Can't Organize? Love to Organize? Either Way, Evernote Can Help.
3 months ago on SwitchedEvernote What it is: Evernote is a note-taking tool that lets you store information online and quickly reference it from any Web-connected computer or mobile phone. You can clip parts of Web pages, save text, images, or even hand-written notes. ...
No Wi-Fi on Your Phone? New MicroSD Card Changes That in a Flash
3 months ago on SwitchedBelieve it or not, there are a number of data-equipped cell phones that lack integrated Wi-Fi (like the new BlackBerry Tour). If you own one of these phones and it has a microSD slot, you may now be able to retroactively add Wi-Fi to it, thanks to a ...
Is the BlackBerry Curve 8900 Worth the Hype?
3 months ago on SwitchedBlackBerry Curve 8900 What it is: The 8900 is the next-generation version of the popular, easy-to-use, and versatile Curve line. What's different about it? The original Curve 8300 was our favorite BlackBerry when it first came out because it was as ...
Is the BlackBerry Tour Worth the Hype?
3 months ago on SwitchedBlackBerry Tour What it is: The latest and greatest CDMA BlackBerry device -- in other words, it runs on Sprint and Verizon Wireless's networks -- and quite possibly the best BlackBerry ever. Why it's different: It seems as though it's been an ...
Is the BlackBerry Bold Worth the Hype?
3 months ago on SwitchedBlackBerry Bold What it is: A full-scale, sleek BlackBerry with a to-die for QWERTY keyboard and a one-of-a-kind vintage camera look -- textured faux-leather back, chunky silver accents -- that's drawn celebrity (think John Mayer) and power users ...
Celebrity BlackBerry Addicts, Part Deux
3 months ago on SwitchedBetween having their tweets ghostwritten and hocking us digital cameras about which they know absolutely nothing, it's clear that today's modern celebrity is in love with technology. One thing they're often photographed with -- besides ...
10 Ways BlackBerry Beats the iPhone
3 months ago on SwitchedLike a child star making the inevitable transition from puberty to probation, the two biggest names in the smartphone game also suffer from some serious identity issues. The BlackBerry is by nature a business device trying desperately to appeal ...
Japanese Cell Phones Can't Escape Island Home
3 months ago on SwitchedJapan sells some of the most advanced handsets in the world. Sure, the iPhone has a fancy touchscreen, but does it use facial recognition software to unlock it? Can you watch live TV on your BlackBerry Storm? Does the Palm Pre lead a double life as ...
Child Asks BlackBerry Execs for Kid-Friendly Smartphone
3 months ago on SwitchedRIM's BlackBerry is the standard when it comes to smart phones for the corporate workplace. RIM has built its reputation on building serious adult phones for serious adults. So it really caught RIM CEOs Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis off guard ...
Morning Xtra: Amazon Buying Netflix? BlackBerry Debuts Social Network
3 months ago on SwitchedHighlights from this morning's other big tech headlines.... Rumors are circulating that Amazon is looking to buy DVD and Web-video provider Netflix. Netflix stocks have been soaring in the rumor's wake, but there's no official word yet from ...
Man Saved From Certain Death by His BlackBerry
4 months ago on SwitchedHow's this for a new BlackBerry commercial? A skier glides down a powdery, white slope in Switzerland. Suddenly, he falls into a crevice. Just before he slips farther, his BlackBerry (stored in his chest pocket) catches the ice and saves him from ...
'Dunkin' Run' Helps Coordinate Your Donut and Coffee Orders
4 months ago on SwitchedGod bless Dunkin' Donuts. Just when we thought the classic combination of coffee and donuts couldn't get more appealing, the beloved chain introduces a slick, interactive way to keep up with group orders. Say goodbye to pencil and paper, folks. ...
Buy Me Some Peanuts and iPhone Apps: High-Tech Ballparks on the Rise
4 months ago on SwitchedSince its inception, the sport of baseball has remained largely unchanged on the field, a fact that's played a large part in endearing the game to generations of Americans. Yet, there's no doubt that things have changed in the stands. Scorecards ...


