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Kevin Butler Tweets Sony Jailbreak

Sony Employee Re-Tweets PS3 Hack

A Sony employee accidentally re-tweeted a code that allows users to get around the security on a Playstation 3 -- at the same time the company is suing a hacker for publicizing code with a similar function.
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Heeeere's... Echo

Upside and downside of Kyocera's dual-screen Android phone Echo

Last year in February Engadget reported that Sweden's UI design company The Astonishing Tribe (TAT) showcased a dual-screen UI concept, stating that in future devices could sport such a setup. A year later Kyocera communications has launched a dual-screen Android phone called Echo on Sprint network.
Microsoft

Is Microsoft's Future In Consumer Tech Certain?

Jefferies & Co. said investors are uncertain about Microsoft Corp.'s (MSFT) future in consumer technology and that they have chosen to discount all parts of the business until it becomes clearer what Microsoft’s competitive position in the key areas of tablets, smartphones and online search will be.
Internet Connection

Internet Kill Switch Not Possible In The U.S.

Since the Egyptian government shut down the Internet for days in the wake of protests, some have asked if the U.S. government could set up an Internet kill switch to cut off access -- either to stop people from communicating or protect the country from cyber attack.
 BlackBerry 9700

Nokia's Bane Could be Boon for RIM

Nokia's widely speculated transition to a new operating system would benefit rival Research In Motion as it provides an opportunity to expand in international markets.
Shoppers leave Costco in Fairfax, Virginia

Retail chains beat sales estimates, snow

Major U.S. retailers shrugged off the snowiest January in six years to post sales that blew past analyst expectations, easing concerns that consumers were all spent out after the holidays.
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New Samsung Galaxy S2 revealed in teaser video

Samsung, whose Galaxy S smartphones made a statement with sales of over 10 million around the world, has released a teaser video showing the next generation Samsung Galaxy S2 expected to be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2011.
China to offer 4G services by 2012

China to offer 4G services by 2012

China will wrap up large-scale testing of fourth generation mobile communication network, TD-LTE and will put its mobile services to commercial application as an attempt to create a competitive edge for homegrown telecom equipment producers.

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