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Ubuntu Linux 11.04, Slackware 13.37 now available

Two major Linux distributions have received major updates today. The first is Ubuntu Linux, which was updated to version 11.04 right on schedule — the developers launch new versions every six months. The second is the somewhat geekier Slackware, which now has one of the geekiest version numbers imaginable: 13.37. Slackware 13.37 ships with the […]

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Nokia CEO: Yes, a tablet is coming, no it won’t look like anyone else’s

Nokia CEO Stephen Elop has confirmed in an interview with a Finnish TV station that the company expects to launch a tablet device. But Elop says whatever the company eventually produces will have a “uniquely Nokia” perspective. It’s not at all clear what that means in terms of finished hardware or software. But here’s what […]

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Google Chrome web browser now supports speech input using HTML5

Last month Google rolled out a new beta version of the Google Chrome web browser with support for speech input through HTML5, allowing you to use your voice to interact with web pages supporting the new standard. Now Google has moved the feature from the beta channel to the stable channel, which means if you’re […]

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Motorola XOOM update coming tomorrow?

It looks like Verizon is getting ready to push out a software update for the Motorola XOOM tablet tomorrow. Droid Life received a tip with some of the details, including improved wireless settings, support for Bluetooth in Google Talk, support for a Blutooth mouse, and other bug fixes and improvements. Verizon has also posted some […]

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Bargain alert: Buy a Dell Streak 7 tablet for $400, get a $100 gift card

You know what would be awesome? If Dell would drop the price of a WiFi-only Dell Streak 7 tablet to $299.99. You know what’s probably the next best thing? Dell’s currently offering the tablet for $399.99, but if you pick one up before May 1st you can get a $100 gift card. If you were […]

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Archos Arnova 8 Android tablet hacked to include root access, Android Market

The Archos Arnova 8 Android tablet just went on sale in the US this week, but hackers have already built custom firmware for the tablet adding a few features you won’t find in the stock software — including access to the full Google Android Market. Like other Archos tablets, the Arnova 8 ships with the […]