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Amazon Offering Prime Owners Free Book a Month in Lending Library
The eBook and eReader wars just took another step in its continuing escalation. Amazon is offering its customers who have an Amazon Prime account a new service called the Lending Library.
Google TV Updates Roll Out Next Week
The new Google TV platform includes improved search, simplified interface, and an app store.
Traveling With Delta and In-Flight Wi-Fi
Delta now offers in-flight Wi-Fi on over 2,200 daily flights. Is it worth the $13 asking price? Depends on what you want to do.
iTunes Match Button Appears in iOS 5
It looks like the iTunes Match service might be getting closer to launch. AppAdvice noticed that the button magically appeared in the iOS 5 Music Apps settings today.
Apple’s Innovation Schizophrenia Apparent with iCloud Services
Beta. Step by step. Baby steps. Slow and easy. Snakebit. Cautious. All of the above can be used to describe portions of Apple's roll out of iCloud.
Siri Allows Some Other Voices, But Only If You Willing to Deal with International Limitations
One of the disappointing bits of news about Apple's Siri service on the iPhone 4S came when non-US purchasers found out that Siri isn't yet ready to let them talk and search for local businesses or maps.
A Word of Caution about Photo Stream
Photo Stream is one of the new iOS5 features that promises to make life a little easier when it comes to getting photos off of your iDevice.
All Signs Are Supposedly Go for iCloud. But Hold That Thought A Second
Apple's iCloud support page is listing that all is OK with iCloud at the moment. I'd beg to differ. I've still not been able to migrate over from MobileMe.
Twitter and Tweetdeck, Please Get Your Act Together
Goodness gracious I'm trying very heard not to use any well-placed or ill conceived invective here. It's hard. It is gawl-darned hard, let me tell you. Tweetedeck was always one of those Twitter tools that took its cue from Twitters enormous success and equally enorm...
Get iOS 5 and iCloud Features On Your Android Phone and Tablet
Want Siri, iMessage, Photo Stream and other cool iOS 5 features on your Android device? We found an alternative for each one (usually free).
Box.net Offers 50GB of Free Cloud Storage for iOS Users
Life is all about the Cloud. It might actually someday be about iCloud if Apple's servers can catch up. (We're still waiting for that to occur around here.) But, life is all about moving your files to the Cloud these days.
What Happens When Google Doesn’t Think Your Address Exists
When Google Maps doesn't know your address it makes having friends over and ordering pizza hard. Here's how to fix it.
Enable Facebook’s Timeline Feature Right Now
Facebook's Timeline profiles will roll out in a few months, but you can activate it on your account right now if you're willing to go through some rigamarole.
Wisconsin Library Hands Out iPads for Free (To Borrow)
A public library in Wisconsin is embracing the tablet age (or at least trying to not get run over by it) by launching a program that makes iPads pre-loaded with eBooks available to borrow.
Netflix To Re-Brand DVD Mailing Service As Qwikster; Apologizes For Everything But Silly Name
The Netflix CEO announced that, along with separate pricing plans for DVD and streaming, the mailing service will now operate as Qwikster with separate billing.
In-Flight Entertainment Coming To Your Tablet, Smartphone and Laptop
Row 44 and partner airlines will offering in-flight entertainment via Wi-Fi devices this year, but will the streaming video take up too much bandwidth?
Which Verizon 4G Data Plan is Right For You And Your Droid Bionic?
Verizon Wireless no longer offers unlimited data for smartphones, so which plan should you choose for your LTE smartphone?
Reduce 4G LTE Usage and Avoid Overage Charges On Your Tiered Data Plan
How to reduce the amount of data your smartphone uses when you don't have the option of an unlimited plan.
iPhone 5 Carrier Breakdown: Speed, Coverage, Quality & More
Which carrier is ready for the iPhone 5? Should you buy an iPhone 5 on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile or Verizon? We Look at the data.
Your Phone Will Soon Be An Emergency Alert System
In the near future your cell phone will receive emergency alerts like those on TV and Radio for bad weather and other emergencies.
Nvidia Officially Launches TegraZone.com – Game News, Professional Reviews, Community, and More
Nvidia launches TegraZone.com with detailed game pages that include links to long reviews and the Android Market, among other enhancements.
Nationwide 4G Speedtest Showdown!
Ranking 4G networks from Verizon, Sprint, AT&T and T-Mobile in 5 major cities. Who comes out on top?
Google Optimizing Their Search for Tablets
Google is set to roll out a new look to their search pages, which will be optimized for the iPad and other tablets.
iCloud’s Web Interface Now in Beta, Storage Pricing Detailed
iCloud's web portal went live for developers today. It gives a preview of the iOS-like interface that all users will be able to see this Fall.
The Gmail Man: Microsoft Parody Video Makes Fun of Gmail Ad System
The Gmail Man is a fake ad produced by Microsoft for its Office 365 sales staff. Here is the video and what we think about the MS parody.
Skype 5.5 With Facebook Integration – Nice Addition, Not A Must-Have
Skype just released version 5.5 with Facebook chat, posting, and news feed integration. We go hands-on to determine if this is a just-have update.
Your Personalized Future; It’s Closer Than You Think
5 trends that drive personalization on the web, and where it might take us.
iVideo? Apple May Be Looking to Buy Hulu
Apple is reportedly in talks to buy Hulu. If this went through, it could be huge and give Apple the chance to seize the market lead away from Netflix.
Look Out, Android Tablets – Amazon Just Locked Up CBS for Streaming
Amazon's tablet is coming, and it just may be a real beast. While there isn't any new information specifically referring to the retailer's upcoming slate, this little tidbit is very much related: Amazon has just, according to Techcrunch, secured instant video streaming ...
Hands-on: Spotify is a Tour de Force for Mobile Music Lovers
After our hands-on with Spotify on iOS, we can comfortable recommend this service to most music fans who have mobile devices.
Verizon Movie Trivia Commercials: Movies. 4G. Fast.
Do these Movie Trivia commercials from Verizon make you want to get 4G LTE?
The Best VoIP Apps for iPhone, iPod Touch, & iPad
With more people opting to cut down on voice minutes or use their iPod touch as a phone, we give you the two best VoIP apps for iOS (plus honorable mentions).
Spotify Set to Launch in the US on Thursday
Well, tomorrow is shaping up as potentially an interesting launch day. Conventional wisdom is that Apple will let the Lion out of the cage tomorrow, along with new Mac Mini's and new Macbooks (but no Mac Pros).
Why I Won’t Sign Another Cell Phone Contract
Innovation, prices and freedom top my reasons for avoiding cell phone contracts going forward.
