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Flexing the boundaries of flash memory

Flash memory is already a part of our daily computing lives. A breakthrough in flexible material may open many new market opportunities.... (Continue reading)

Kindle is most gifted Amazon item, ever

Statement on holiday sales declares the Kindle king; On Christmas Day, for the first time ever, more books for the e-reader sold than physical copies.... (Continue reading)

Microsoft, Intel to cede tablet market to Apple?

If the Apple tablet emerges as expected, this could be another market that Cupertino takes from right under the PC companies' noses.... (Continue reading)

Lookout keeps an eye on mobile-device security (photos)

San Francisco start-up Lookout aims to keep mobile devices--and their data--safe.... (Continue reading)

iPhone vs. BlackBerry in the California outback

On a recent trip to the California desert, CNET Blog Network's Brooke Crothers had a chance to put Verizon (BlackBerry) and AT&T (iPhone 3GS) service to the test.... (Continue reading)

2009 sales of Netbooks rise, but notebooks fall

With higher shipments, Netbooks sales will jump 72 percent to $11.4 billion for 2009, forecasts DisplaySearch. But overall portable PC sales will be down for the year.... (Continue reading)

Red Hat’s Q3 earnings defy gravity

Red Hat nails another strong quarter, even as it doubles down on its core Linux business.... (Continue reading)

Opera 10.5 pre-alpha goes Chrome hunting

Latest preview version may not be entirely stable, but it's definitely got its jetpack strapped on. It's the first browser not powered by Webkit to approach Chrome and Safari JavaScript rendering speeds.... (Continue reading)

Microsoft loses Word patent appeal, will change code

After a three-judge panel upholds an earlier patent verdict against Microsoft, the company says it will change Microsoft Word 2007 to avoid having an injunction halt sales in January.... (Continue reading)

Broadcom, Nvidia bring HD video to new Netbooks

Consumers who want to watch high-resolution video on new Netbooks will need special chips from Broadcom or Nvidia.... (Continue reading)