If you’re in the market for an iPad, Best Buy has them this week (through Saturday) starting at $289 through $849 – …
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Yahoo to Users: No More Signing in with Google or Facebook
You really ought to have a Yahoo ID, says Yahoo.
Gmail iPhone App Gets Less Sucky, Shows New Mail Faster
Not that it was super sucky before. The one glaringly sucky thing about it has been de-suckified, however.
Microsoft to Take Windows XP Off Life Support Despite Its 29% Market Share
Change: It’s inevitable in and of itself, and it’s inevitable that some people don’t like it.
The Wide, Confusing World of Car Infotainment Systems
There’s a lot going on. Maybe too much.
Oscars: 19 Million Tweets in 12 Hours
Ellen DeGeneres’ celebrity selfie tweet alone was seen by more than 8 million
GASP! Apple CarPlay Software Runs on BlackBerry’s QNX Platform
The fact that Apple’s in-car software is running atop a QNX platform would be less than newsworthy except for the fact that BlackBerry bought QNX back in 2010.
Quick Gmail Trick: Pre-Write Email Messages with Canned Responses
Sick of sending the same email over and over again? Gmail’s Canned Responses feature saves you from needless typing.
GameFly Gets Into Mail-Order Movie Rentals
Beta program lets users rent DVDs and Blu-ray discs at no extra charge.
New Netflix Phishing Scam Threatens the Internet
Computer security experts are warning about an elaborate new tech support scam where thieves pose as Netflix and Microsoft employees to steal from unsuspecting victims.
AT&T KitKat Update for HTC One: Now with a Side of Bloatware
Hope you like auto-installed browser toolbars.
New Samsung Chromebooks Aim to Leave the Bargain Basement Behind
Updated models include a 13.3-incher with full HD resolution and a leatherette look.