The third-generation Sony tablet dumps the previous models’ quirky design for a more straightforward aesthetic.
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HP Gets Into the 7″ Android Tablet Game
The Slate7 is late to the 7″ party, but sounds like a reasonable deal at $169.
Samsung Announces an iPad Mini-Sized Galaxy Note
Samsung rounds out its pen-equipped tablet line with a new medium-sized model.
Google Glass: An Eyes-On Evaluation
The Verge’s Joshua Topolsky has tried Google’s wearable-computing gadget — and likes it.
Google’s Chromebook Pixel: The Chromebook Goes High-End
The Chromebook Pixel is an extremely high-end laptop — by far the fanciest Chromebook to date, with specs that would be impressive if it were a Windows Ultrabook or a Mac.
It’s Craigslist, Only on a Phone — and Beautiful
The never-changing classified site has authorized a very slick mobile app.
Highlight Update: Share Photos With Nearby Folks
The people-finding mobile social network now lets you share pictures with folks in your vicinity.
Google Glasses Seem Cool, but Voice Control Could Get Out of Hand
Imagine a bunch of people murmuring to themselves in public, each phrase beginning with “OK Glass.” That’ll be the future if Google has its way.
Square’s New Hardware Bundle Turns an iPad into a Cash Register
The mobile-payments pioneer is selling an iPad stand, cash drawer and printer for small businesses.
6 Things Not to Expect from Sony’s PlayStation Event
I’ve already scribbled down a few lessons I hope Sony’s learned since the PS3’s debut in November 2006, so here’s another list — this time of things I’m not expecting from the event.
HTC One Smartphone Sports Revamped Interface and ‘UltraPixel’ Camera
HTC has unveiled the HTC One smartphone, an Android device with a 4.7-inch full HD (1920×1080) display. The phone will be available worldwide beginning in late March.
Kleverbeast Wants to Make Tablet Apps as Easy as Blogging
A new service lets you create iPad and Android tablet apps with no expertise and relatively little money.