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Hands-Free Phones are Just as Risky as Handsets, Research Says

You may be aware of the dangers of driving and texting, using mobile apps, or talking with a handset. But did you know that just talking–even on a hands-free device, such as a Bluetooth headset–is too distracting for most drivers?New...

20 Best U.S. Airports for Tech Travelers

Walking past laptop-toting digital nomads who huddle around the outlets lining the concourse, you arrive at your gate with 30 minutes to spare. You have a 6-hour flight in front of you, and a laptop and a smartphone that need a full charge...

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Hits Verizon on December 15th

By Armando Rodriguez, PCWorld    Dec 14, 2011 3:06 PMBetter get in line now: Verizon announced that the Samsung Galaxy Nexus will be available in stores and online starting tomorrow, December 15th. Retailing for $300 with a new two-year...

How to Create Android and iPhone Ringtones

These days almost everyone with a cell phone seems to have either an iPhone or an Android handset. One of the easiest ways to differentiate your device from the next one is to select a good ringtone. Having a unique chime to signify phone calls...

Tech Stories of 2011: Jobs, Android, and Anonymous Rank in Top 10

In 2011, the increasingly mobile and socially networked world of technology became more intertwined than ever with politics and the law. Patent wars shaped competition in tablets and smartphones, hacktivists attacked a widening array of political...

Mobile Security Needed

More Android owners see the need for security software than iOS owners, but more iOS owners are willing to pay for it. That’s one of the takeaways from a joint survey we conducted together with Jefferies. In our joint survey, we polled...

Skype Releases New Version of Its App for Android

By John P. Mello Jr., PCWorld    Dec 13, 2011 12:58 PMA new version of Skype for Android arrived Tuesday that supports video, photo, and file sharing.“It’s now even easier to share those special moments with your loved ones...

ITunes 10.5.2 Addresses ITunes Match Problems

On Monday, Apple updated its iTunes software to 10.5.2, with unspecified fixes for problems with iTunes Match.Apple’s brief description reads “iTunes 10.5.2 includes several improvements for iTunes Match and fixes an audio distortion...

How to Stream Digital Media From Your Windows 7 PC

A PC can serve capably as a hub for digital media collections, but sitting at a desk isn’t the best way to watch movies. We’ll show you how to stream media from a Windows 7 PC to a game console, a set-top box, or even a smartphone.By...

Google Currents: A Personalized Magazine for Your Phone

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