Android 5.0 Will Launch this Fall with Five Nexus Devices: Report

In a shift that could wrest control from wireless carriers, Google apparently plans to sell an expanded array of unlocked phones and tablets directly to consumers.

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Utilities

Spanning Backup Backs Up Gmail and Other Google Services

Spanning Backup is a cloud-based service for backing up Google data such as Gmail, Google Contacts, Google Calendar, and more.

Linux / Unix

Ubuntu Business Desktop Remix Gets an Update to 12.04

With the move to 'Precise Pangolin,' Canonical's business-focused Linux OS gains several new productivity features.

Phones

Mobile Phone Sales Sink for First Time in Three Years

Asia/Pacific region fuels decline, says Gartner

Web-based Applications

12 Cool LinkedIn Features You Never Knew About

There's a lot more to LinkedIn than just connecting with the people you know. Here's a look at 12 features, from a business card digitizer to a resume builder, that enhance your LinkedIn experience.

Gadgets

Now On Kickstarter: Cryoscope Lets You Feel the Weather

Weatherman got the forecast wrong again? Just feel the air temperature with Rodd Godshaw’s Cyroshere.

Windows

Microsoft Tunes up Windows 8 Multi-screen

Better task-bar control and window mobility will be coming to the Windows 8 Release Preview next month.

Games

Student Builds Real-Life Portal Turret That Shoots Back

Unlike previous Portal turret builds, this one doesn't just play sounds and look cool, it actually shoots back.

Social Media

Facebook Users Should Brace for Fallout After GM Ad Decision

More paid status updates, sponsored stories, App Center, and mobile ads may be coming down the pike as Facebook tries to prove its advertising worth.

Camera Accessories

Lens/Focus Shifter Is The Simplest $45 Follow Focus Attachment You Can Buy

The Lens/Focus Shifter is a simple follow focus lever that you can attach to any DSLR lens without any additional equipment.

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Phones

Dear Google: Android Needs Your Help

The search giant is ignoring its mobile OS, and the neglect is starting to show in poor apps and defecting developers.

Phones

Debut of Cut-Rate Mobile Plan Marred by Alleged Malicious Attack

The launch of a cut-rate unlimited $39-a-month mobile plan offered by upstart Voyager Mobile was marred Tuesday by what the company claims is "a malicious network attack to its primary website."

Phones

How to Make Android Faster, More Productive and More Secure Than iPhone

Speed up your Android phone, make it more secure, and learn how to boost battery life with these 10 tips.

Social Media

GM Will Stop Paying for Ads on Facebook - Because They Don't Work

Do Facebook ads work? Apparently…not really.

Tablets

US Postal Service Won't Fly iPads, iPhones, MacBooks out of Country

From 16 May it will not be possible to ship iPads, iPhones or laptops overseas from the US using the United States Postal Service (USPS).

Games

Diablo III Launches at Midnight: What You Need to Know

Gamers around the world are getting ready to mouse-click the night away with the midnight launch of Diablo III.

Tech Industry

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer Rated Worst CEO in America

The rankings -- done by a Forbes writer -- cite the Vista and Zune failures, delayed product launches and Microsoft falling behind in mobile technology.

Web

How to Quit Facebook Without Losing the Best Facebook Features

Here are a few free and easy-to-use alternative services that can help you stay social after quitting Facebook.

Social Media

Facebook Users Don't Trust Site on Privacy Issues

More than half of those surveyed said they had little to no trust that Facebook would keep their information private, and a majority said they wouldn't feel safe purchasing goods through the site.

Laptops

New MacBook Pros Expected: A WWDC 2012 Forecast

Speculation is high on what Apple will announce at this year's Worldwide Developers Conference. Here's a rundown of a few of the possibilities.

How to Buy a Smartphone for Your Business

Want a phone that can double as a personal assistant? How about one that can help you make presentations on the go? Here's what you need to know before buying a business-friendly smartphone.

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Social Media

GM Will Stop Paying for Ads on Facebook - Because They Don't Work

Do Facebook ads work? Apparently…not really.

Browsers

Google Releases Chrome 19, Adds Tab Sync and Patches 20 Bugs

Google released Chrome 19, patched 20 vulnerabilities in the browser and doled out $16,500 in bug bounties and rewards to independent researchers.

Security

10 Hacks That Made Headlines

Hacking has been around for decades, starting with curiosity-driven systems break-ins. Today's crimes are often financially-motivated fraud. Here are ten hacking incidents that made history.

Root

Mozilla Readies App Marketplace for Public Beta

Mozilla Marketplace will be online in a few weeks to take on Apple App Store and Google Play Store

Linux / Unix

OpenSUSE Linux 12.1: A Flexible Front-Runner, in Pictures

With four bundled desktop options, this free Linux OS has something for everyone.

Phones

iPhone Screen Size May Increase to at Least 4 Inches

A revamped iPhone look is expected this year, and, according to the Wall Street Journal, it'll be coming in the form of a larger screen.

Social Media

Facebook Users Should Brace for Fallout After GM Ad Decision

More paid status updates, sponsored stories, App Center, and mobile ads may be coming down the pike as Facebook tries to prove its advertising worth.

Browsers

Google Chrome Now Syncs Open Tabs Across Your Devices

The latest stable release of Google Chrome automatically syncs your open tabs.

Linux / Unix

Ubuntu Business Desktop Remix Gets an Update to 12.04

With the move to 'Precise Pangolin,' Canonical's business-focused Linux OS gains several new productivity features.

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