| Editor's note: Take a look at my summary of Microsoft's iPad attack plan and then vote in our poll about whether you think it will work. Also, don't miss the news on Verizon's trade-in program to attract AT&T iPhone converts and a new case about employees fired for Facebook comments. -Jason Leaked slides: Microsoft's battle plan vs. iPad; Does it make sense? Wonder how Microsoft is planning to counter the Apple iPad phenomenon? Take a look at this leaked slide presentation. Then, give us your thoughts on Microsoft's approach. Read more | News from ZDNet | | | Verizon's handset trade-in program: How does it change the AT&T iPhone equation? Verizon Wireless' move to launch a trade-in program for handsets could encourage AT&T customers to jump ship and may just change the buying calculus for smartphone buyers. Read more | | 10 things (and 4 outrages) techies need to know about President Obama's State of the Union Address This was not Barack Obama's best speech and I couldn't help, by the end, being left with the feeling that our President and our nation could have done better -- much better. Read more | | App downloads exploding, tablets will fuel it further The latest numbers from Gartner show how big a business apps have become, with $5.2 billion generated in 2010. The revenue generated by apps, both direct sales and ad revenue, is expected to... Read more | | Samsung rolls out four new members of Galaxy smartphone family As if we didn't have enough Samsung Galaxy devices to sort through, here are four more. Say hello to the Galaxy Ace, Galaxy Fit, Galaxy Gio and Galaxy Mini. Read more | | T-Mobile release roadmap leaked: Dell Streak 7, Galaxy S 4G, LG G-Slate The Dell Streak 7 and a number of other gadgets slated to launch with T-Mobile should be here soon, according to some leaked slides. Read more | | Zuckerberg says it's time for Facebook to become a "Social Business" The 2.8+ million followers of the Mark Zuckerberg page on Facebook saw an unusual update hit their walls yesterday from the firm's founder and CEO. Read more | | Short on space and cash? Try an interactive projector If you're in the market for interactive whiteboards, be sure to check out interactive projectors before you buy. Lower cost, easier installation, portability, and versatility make them powerful... Read more | | Windows 7 and SSDs: Setup secrets and tune-up tweaks Solid-state drives are wicked fast. SSDs start and shut down fast, and they perform read operations (especially random reads) at speeds that blow the doors off conventional hard drives. In the... Read more | | Why the iPhone and Google Voice don't mix I've been a huge advocate of Google Voice for a while, its got a lot of great features, but it's a royal pain on the iPhone. Read more | | Unlimited data only temporary for Verizon iPhone, $30/month Verizon today announced that it will be offering unlimited data to new iPhone users for $30 per month, but there's a catch. Read more | | Cloud transparency & sanctity of your data While many people muse over the possibilities for cloud computing, not unlike the trailer for the Cloud Appreciation Society DVD called 'Cloud Spotting' above, enterprise end users try to divine... Read more | | Is Facebook 'Sponsored Stories' turning its users into spammers? Facebook has made it clear with "Sponsored Stories" that no content must go unadvertised. Read more | | Review: My Amazon Kindle Single publishing experiment Amazon launched its Kindle Single store and my experiment in self-book publishing went along for the ride. Here's a look at what you need to know. Read more | | Best Buy Super Bowl special: 55-inch Insignia LED HDTV, Blu-ray player for $999.98 The Super Bowl is set and that means it's time for stores to start rolling out their game plan for selling HDTVs before kickoff. Best Buy has already announced its first sale, and the deals are... Read more |
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