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Google released its Chrome OS-based beta notebook Cr-48 for a select group of testers after announcing the light-weight, web-centric browser last summer.

No download, no installation, now kindle for the web will expand to enable anyone with access to a web browser to buy and read full Kindle books, said Amazon.

Google's launch of e-book store has put the search giant in direct rivalry with market leader Amazon, unfolding an interesting battle on cards in the coming days.

MetroPCS, the fifth-largest wireless carrier in the U.S., plans to unveil a no-contract smartphone in the first part of 2011.

Barclays Capital increased its third quarter and full-year profit estimates for Research In Motion, citing strong demand for the company's latest Smartphone - BlackBerry Torch .

The iPad 2, much expected by customers and feared by competitors, is due to be shipped by the end of February 2011.

Close on the heels of Google announcing the launch of its eBook service, Amazon hit back saying it will add two key features to its Kindle e-reader to fortify its position in the market.

Some of the most prestigious Swiss watch manufacturers have once again renewed their participation in the event Only Watch organized by the Association Monégasque contre les Myopathies (AMM) to support long-term, in-depth research on Duchenne muscular dystrophy on November 29, 2010.

App stores have become synonymous and crucial to the functionality of a touchscreen phone since the first phone was announced nearly 4 years ago. Here are 10 of the best apps available on Nokia phones - some practical, some fun.

'Farmville' maker Zynga Inc said it has acquired Texas-based mobile game development company Newtoy, Inc. for undisclosed terms to boost its social gaming portfolio.

A report from Nielsen shows that in the smartphone market, it's a battle between Android and iPhone for many users, with Blackberry holding its own but in danger of losing its traditional dominance.

BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) has announced that it has acquired Swedish UI design company The Astonishing Tribe (TAT) to spruce up its PlayBook UI.

Apple has updated the terms of service for their Game Center application to display a gamer's real name along with the nickname while sending invitation to friends, a move that is geared towards decreasing anonymity in gaming.

The cryptographic kernel of its BlackBerry 6 mobile operating system has earned the FIPS 140-2 security certification, said Research In Motion.

Verizon Wireless, the nation's largest wireless carrier, is set to unveil details about its plan to launch its LTE 4G wireless networks in the United States.

Motorola, Inc. (MOT) said it has reduced the time frame for its plan to separate handset and cable set-top box businesses Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc. from the company to January next year.

After Google announced plans to launch Google Editions in 2009, the much-awaited but delayed buy anywhere read anywhere digital book distribution channel is to hit the market by the end of December.

BP Oil Spill, FIFA World Cup, Lady Gaga, Justin Beiber, iPhone are among the top searches in 2010, according to the Yahoo's 'Year in Review' report which tallies hot searches on a variety of lists.

Cyber Monday sales were up, with mobile shoppers making a significant showing for the first time.

Swiss luxury brand, Piaget will allow users to explore its site with the launch of a new iPad/iPhone compatible version of piaget.com.

ThinkEquity has increased its profit estimates and price target on Apple Inc., saying that the recent expansion of iPad distribution in the U.S. and iPad's launch in more international markets, easing of supply constraints this quarter are strong positives for the company.