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Notable apps, from last night's Mobile Monday event
By Scott Kirsner, Globe ColumnistI stopped by the Mobile Monday "mobile showcase" event at the MIT Museum last night, which featured about twenty start-ups — each...
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Senate panel grills Apple, Google on location data
A Senate panel is questioning executives from Apple and Google about devices store location data that can be used to track where their owners have been.
PSN restored by end of May
Sony aims to fully restore its PlayStation Network, shut down after a massive breach affecting over 100 million online accounts, by the end of May.
Microsoft deal should vastly expand reach of Skype
Microsoft has agreed to buy the popular Internet telephone service Skype SA for $8.5 billion in the biggest deal in the software maker's 36-year history.
NY Times to offer online courses
New York Times and Fairleigh Dickinson University are teaming up to offer online courses in subjects like homeland security studies and global health care.
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iPad rivals impressive, flawed
If you’re in the market for a tablet computer, why would you buy anything but an iPad? You shouldn’t. Apple Inc.’s little marvel is still the king.
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Sound systems for all screens
Since “Fringe’’ has been renewed for another season, it is time to get speakers that will ensure you won’t miss the crackling of a vortex opening.
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The cold facts on freezers
The best freezers store food at the correct temperature, preserving texture and taste. Those models are also energy-efficient, costing less to run.
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