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Chip industry eyes recovery after slowdown

The semiconductor industry is looking at first signs of recovery as it struggles to clear inventories of unsold chips stemming from a slowdown in consumer spending, industry executives said on Thursday.

ARM sees positive signs from customers

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Chip designer ARM said it was optimistic that reductions in inventory by device makers which is dampening demand for semiconductors would be short-lived, bolstering its confidence in its own outlook for 2012.
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Galaxy Note vs HTC Titan: Which Should You Buy?

It's a trick question. Galaxy Note is only available in an unlocked version for over $600, and HTC Titan is $200 with a two year contract from AT&T. However, there is a catch because only the Galaxy Note runs the Android system. HTC Titan is powered by Microsoft, but it is an intriguing device because of its 4.7-inch screen. But, that's why we compare them, because these are two of the most intriguing devices on sale this holiday season
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iPhone 4S

iPhone 4S: Top 10 High Resolution Smartphones

iPhone 4S has incredibly high screen resolution, so high in fact, one of the top most wanted features of the hoped for iPhone 5 was to have a bigger screen. If you are doing more than just making calls and sending messages with your smartphone, you may already know that screen size is not as important as how sharp the images are.
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'Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3' Review

After a decade of waiting “Marvel vs. Capcom 3” was finally released. But after only a year of waiting, we get “Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3.” UMvC3 adds 12 new characters, a new mode and a bunch of little interface tweaks and character balances.
Google launches music service

Google launches music service

Google Inc has turned on the music at its new online store, aiming to wrest the lead from Apple Inc and Amazon.com Inc in audio entertainment distribution despite the absence of a major record label.
Siri Voice Recognition

Dear Siri, Do You Love Me?

Apple’s mega-selling new iPhone 4S has everyone in titters. It has a faster processor, a better camera, a new and improved this and that. But really, it’s all about Siri. She’s the seductive little voice-activated personal assistant that lives inside every new iPhone.
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Ex-U.S. admiral raises cash for cyber security firm

Retired U.S. Admiral William Fallon has spent the past year working to turn around a high-tech start-up that sells software that helps government agencies and businesses fight sophisticated cyber attacks.
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Android Malware Soars Due to Lack of Google Oversight, Says Juniper

Malware research group Juniper Global Threat Center posted on its blog yesterday on its finding of a whopping 472% increase in Android malware samples since this past July. Not only have instances of Android malware identification increased exponentially since the summer, says Juniper, but the methods of attack are growing more sophisticated.
Visitors walk past Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablets on display in Seoul

Samsung will Alter Tablet Design to Skirt German Sales Ban

Samsung Electronics said on Thursday that it would launch a redesigned version of its 10.1-inch Galaxy Tab model in Germany as early as this week to avoid a sales ban on the tablet, which a German court said violated Apple's patents.
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Qihoo Q3 beats, sees Q4 rev above estimates

China-based Qihoo 360 Technology Co posted better-than-expected quarterly results and forecast strong revenue for the current quarter as the provider of antivirus software draws more money from online advertising.
Jamie Rosenberg, director of Digital Content (Android) at Google, speaks at the launch of Google Music in Los Angeles

Google unveils music service

Google Inc unveiled a new online music store on Wednesday, in a move to challenge the dominance of market leaders Apple Inc and Amazon.com Inc.
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Qihoo Q3 Beats, Sees Q4 Revenue Above Estimates

China-based Qihoo 360 Technology Co (QIHU.N) posted better-than-expected quarterly results and forecast strong revenue for the current quarter as the provider of antivirus software draws more money from online advertising.
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Ericsson, Alcatel Dominate LTE Market: Dell'Oro

Ericsson and Alcatel-Lucent won more of the emerging market for LTE wireless network technology in the third quarter, helped by their strong position in the United States, researcher Dell'Oro said.
A new AMD Opteron 6000 series processor is seen on a motherboard during a product launch in Taipei

AMD Fires 12%: What Went Wrong

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) announced the company's plan to lay off 1,400 workers as part of the company's strategy to cut costs. This means that AMD would cut down at least 10% of the firm's global workforce.
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Ericsson, Alcatel dominate LTE market: Dell'Oro

Ericsson and Alcatel-Lucent won more of the emerging market for LTE wireless network technology in the third quarter, helped by their strong position in the United States, researcher Dell'Oro said.
Droid Razr

Droid Razr vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S: Android Throwdown

Two highly stylized devices have recently launched that have elevated the design aesthetics of mobile phones to a whole new level. Droid Razr is a marvel of thin design and a dazzling display, and the Xperia Arc S is an elegantly crafted model of technological wonder
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Old Smartphones: What to Do With Them

Most new mobile phone buyers are now purchasing smartphones, and while many of them are first time buyers or people upgrading from feature phones, some are invariably ditching their old smartphone. First, don't even think about throwing any type of electronics in the garbage
"Minecraft: Pocket Edition"

‘Minecraft’ Comes to iOS Nov. 17

It’s been a very “Minecraft” week. Minecon, the fan convention, kicks off Nov. 18, marking the release of the “final” version coming out. Now in a surprise move, developer Mojang will release the iOS version of the game Nov. 17.
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

'Skyrim' Sells 3.5 Million, 'Oblivion' Gets Cheap

Bethesda's newest fantasy role-playing game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is doing pretty well in the sales charts. The game sold 3.5 million copies during the first two day on physical and digital shelves. Skyrim's predecessor, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, gets a 75 percent off discount on the Steam store.

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