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Here comes the thinner, lighter iPad?
After two generations of relatively hefty 9.7-inch iPads, Apple may finally be ready to ship a lighter "iPad 5." [Read more]
Customers not as happy with iPhone as they were last year
The American Customer Satisfaction Index shows Apple remains on top, but it's declining while Motorola, Nokia, and Samsung are rising. [Read more]
Guantanamo Wi-Fi shuttered after Anonymous hacking threat
In unity with the prison's inmates, the hacking group pledges to disrupt online activities at Guantanamo -- prompting the U.S. military to shut down the base's Wi-Fi. [Read more]
Flickr's 1TB for photos is great, but how about a smart shoebox?
commentary More space for online photo storage is a welcome move, but it's also like having a bigger "shoebox" where more of your photos get lost. How about an increase in organization? [Read more]
SoftBank grants waiver for Sprint to talk more to Dish
The Japanese wireless carrier is letting its rival Dish go into further talks with Sprint, saying that "we are providing this waiver because we are confident in the value of our transaction." [Read more]
Tough Cat B15 Android phone marks U.S. debut
The makers of tractors and other construction equipment are trying to drum up partners to sell its rough 'n' tumble Android smartphone. [Read more]
Google breach may have led to sensitive data leaks
Chinese hackers were blamed for breaking into Google's servers in 2010; now, U.S. officials say these cyberattacks may have led to the release of secret government information. [Read more]
Flickr's new $499.99 per year 'Doublr' service explained
Flickr is selling a new photo plan that costs as much as an iPad. Here's what it does and who it's aimed at. [Read more]
Flickr's free terabyte not big enough
commentary The news is hardly grand enough to change the photo-sharing ways of people already accustomed to free. [Read more]
NY official: Airbnb stay illegal; host fined $2,400
An administrative law judge decides that a man leasing a condo broke New York's laws after he rented out part of his home on Airbnb. [Read more]
Google Checkout to check out
Merchants have six months to find another option, as the search giant looks to drive adoption of its revamped Wallet. [Read more]
Samsung Galaxy Tablet may run on Intel chip
The chip change on the Galaxy 10.1 would be a first for Samsung, which historically has used ARM processors for its Android tablets. [Read more]
Apple dodged paying billions in taxes, subcommittee says
A senate panel releases a lengthy report detailing how the tech company used offshore corporate structures to avoid paying billions in U.S. taxes. [Read more]
How to create custom PDF compression filters in OS X
You can make your own filters for reducing or otherwise adjusting images when exporting in OS X's Preview application. [Read more]
Smart necklace is key to secret iPad diary
A smart necklace for young diary keepers works with an iPad app and hides entries with the push of a button. [Read more]
U.S. Navy dolphins find antique torpedo
Dolphins trained by the U.S. military to find objects underwater have uncovered a late 19th century torpedo off the California coast. [Read more]
AT&T to open mobile video chat for all customers
The company says video chat apps will work over its cellular network for all customers by year's end, regardless of device or data plan. [Read more]
Leap Motion shows off Windows compatibility
Its newest video previews how the gesture-control system will work on Windows when it ships in July. The company promises a Mac video soon. [Read more]