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WSJ.com: Personal TechnologyPersonal Technology Sony Points to U.S. SoftnessThu, 26 Aug 2010 21:31:15 EDT Faced with a strong yen and concerns about the U.S. economy, Sony said it has no plans to change its full-year global sales target for LCD television sets. Your Own Digital MagazineWed, 21 Jul 2010 15:12:04 EDT IPad users can create their own personalized digital magazine with a free new app called Flipboard, writes Katherine Boehret. A Laptop With a New DimensionMon, 23 Aug 2010 10:09:42 EDT Toshiba released a laptop with 3-D glasses for gaming and entertainment. But limited content and a hefty price tag make it a hard sell, writes Willa Plank. Keeping Tabs on KidsTue, 31 Aug 2010 23:17:21 EDT Katherine Boehret reviews AOL SafeSocial, a tool for parents that scans sites where kids are social networking for inappropriate language or friendships. Facebook Plays Location GameMon, 23 Aug 2010 10:12:44 EDT Facebook's new location game Places lets members "check in" to establishments. Walt Mossberg found the service easy to use. Cell Towers for the HomeThu, 26 Aug 2010 10:00:59 EDT Walt Mossberg says AT&T's MicroCell, a minitower for the home that is meant to boost wireless phone service, is recommended only for those living where there is virtually no service. Apple Adds Touches to DesktopsWed, 04 Aug 2010 10:52:53 EDT Katherine Boehret reviews Apple's latest gadget, the $69 Magic Trackpad, which is essentially a large, freestanding touch pad that brings multi-touch features to desktop Macs. As Web Surfers Share, Marketers TrackWed, 18 Aug 2010 19:18:48 EDT Those ubiquitous "AddThis" buttons, used to share Web material, raise eyebrows for the consumer data they collect in the process. Slide Eases Typing on TiVoWed, 25 Aug 2010 00:05:27 EDT TiVo is offering a new remote with a QWERTY keyboard as a solution to its arcane text-entry system. We take it for a test drive. The ABCs of E-ReadingThu, 26 Aug 2010 20:54:43 EDT Book lovers have long worried that technology would lead to the demise of long-form reading. But research shows that owners of e-readers may be reading more than ever before. Google Adds Calls to GmailWed, 25 Aug 2010 23:20:14 EDT Google said it was adding voice calling into its Gmail email service, putting it in competition with Skype and traditional phone providers. Dell Jumps Into SmartphonesTue, 24 Aug 2010 19:29:30 EDT Dell put its first U.S. smartphone on sale, making the computer maker the latest to enter the competitive handset market. The $99 Aero will be offered by AT&T. Helping Runners Go the DistanceWed, 01 Sep 2010 23:48:24 EDT Nick Wingfield tests three iPhone apps that claim to help runners go farther and faster. Garmin Recalls 1.3 Million GPS UnitsWed, 25 Aug 2010 21:28:05 EDT Garmin is recalling 1.3 million of its Nuvi GPS devices on concerns that some batteries from a third-party supplier may overheat and lead to a fire hazard. A Wrist Watch that Tracks Your SleepFri, 27 Aug 2010 23:35:55 EDT Reporter Naureen Malik tests a wrist watch that aims to track your deep sleep and wake you up at an optimal moment in your sleep cycle. Google Expands 'RealTime' SearchFri, 27 Aug 2010 11:10:14 EDT Google introduced a new service that aims to make its Internet-search results timelier, using a "real-time" search approach that better combs sites such as Twitter and Facebook. I'll Have a Latte and an OutletWed, 25 Aug 2010 13:11:46 EDT These days, we are carrying around a lot of devices—BlackBerrys, Evos, iPhones, iPads, and iPods, as well as Nooks, Kindles, global positioning systems and laptop computers. And those devices need to be recharged. Businesses Are Adding iPad to BriefcasesTue, 24 Aug 2010 14:59:48 EDT Apple's iPad seems to be side-stepping the resistance that the iPhone and other consumer-oriented devices have faced in the corporate environment. How Two Galaxy Phones Stack UpMon, 26 Jul 2010 09:03:59 EDT After tests of the T-Mobile Vibrant and the AT&T Captivate, Walt Mossberg finds they have some attributes the iPhone lacks. Lenovo to Develop Game ConsoleMon, 30 Aug 2010 00:56:29 EDT China's Lenovo Group is investing in the development of a new videogame console, part of its broader push to branch out into new product categories. Disney, Apple Near iTunes DealWed, 25 Aug 2010 15:36:36 EDT Apple is in discussions with major TV companies to offer 99-cent rentals of television episodes, as the company tries to reshape the television business around its devices. Social Networking in One PlaceTue, 13 Jul 2010 22:56:03 EDT Katherine Boehret looks at two tools that track all your social networks within your Web browser so you can avoid the hassle of visiting multiple websites or firing up a separate program. |