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The second ever 4G phone has added pressure to be better than the first. Aldrin was better than Armstrong at punching skeptics in the face, for example. So is the Epic 4G better than the EVO? In almost every way.

Sprint Epic 4G Review: The Best 4G Phone [Review]

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They are road signs for your daily rituals-the instantly recognized symbols and icons you press, click, and ogle countless times a day when you interact with your computer. But how much do you know about their origins?

The Secret Histories of Those @#$%ing Computer Symbols [Computers]

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After the latest Apple TV rumor, an analyst claims—once again—that Apple will make a 40-inch TV for $2,000, perhaps with integrated apps, gaming and iPhones/iPad connectivity. If true, that would be a very stupid idea.

An Apple Television Is a Very Stupid Idea [Apple]

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The first tease of Xbox Live on Windows Phone 7 piqued my interest, sure. But after I had a little hands-on time with some of the games planned for launch, Microsoft's officially got my undivided attention.

Xbox Live on Windows Phone 7 Hands On:  Levels Up [Microsoft]

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The BlackBerry Torch only sold 150,000 units in its first three days? That's not bad at all. The real disappointment here is how deeply RIM bought into its own hype.

The BlackBerry Torch's Biggest Failure: RIM's Ridiculous Expectations [BlackBerry]

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Apple has a new toy. It's a materials company called Liquidmetal, and everybody's talking! Problem is, nobody seems too sure what they're talking about. So, Liquidmetal: What is this stuff? And what does Apple want with it?   

Giz Explains: What Is Liquidmetal? [Giz Explains]

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Sony's finally put a name to their motion controller, and it's called PlayStation Move. Updated with hands on.

Sony Motion Controller is Called PlayStation Move, Launches Fall 2010

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When Les "Survivorman" Stroud—the hardest-working cameraman in the business—says shooting his new show "Beyond Survival" was his most challenging shoot yet...         

Beyond Survival: Around the World Eight Times With Les Stroud [Survivorman]

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Shane lives on a sailboat. One night he noticed his faucet running. No big deal for landlubbers. But boaters have to pump in every gallon of fresh H20 themselves, so wasting water is unacceptable.   

The Faucet Gets Smart [Home Mod]