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Microsoft’s acquisition of Skype for $8.5 billion

Microsoft’s acquisition of Skype for $8.5 billion

Both announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Microsoft will acquire Skype, the leading Internet communications company, for $8.5 billion in cash

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We have an IRC channel now!

We have an IRC channel now!

Do you ever need assistance with anything?  Do you ever feel like you’re the technological idiot of the neighborhood?  Well, be no longer! We now have an IRC channel on Foonetic.  To join, you must have an IRC client.  Just join #thegadget411 on Foonetic’s IRC server (foonetic.net).  Get all of your questions answered!  We also [...]

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Playstation Network Still Down after suspected Hack

NEW YORK (AP) – Sony Corp. said it is rebuilding its PlayStation Network to bring it back online after an “external intrusion” caused it to suspend the service. The company said it turned off the service, which lets gamers connect in live play, so that it could strengthen its network infrastructure. Qriocity – the company’s [...]

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T-Mobile’s 4G Mobile Hotspot going on sale April 13?

Android Central got a hold of a leaked document revealing that T-Mobile’s 4G Mobile Hotspot, the first of its kind for the carrier, is slated to go on sale April 13th. We’re inclined to believe it, since T-Mo just confirmed that the LG G2x, also named in the doc, will indeed go on sale April [...]

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Gmail Motion Alows you to send emails via Hand Gestures

  A New way to communicate The mouse and keyboard were invented before the Internet even existed. Since then, countless technological advancements have allowed for much more efficient human computer interaction. Why then do we continue to use outdated technology? Introducing Gmail Motion — now you can control Gmail with your body.   Easy to [...]

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AT&T to Buy T-Mobile (Biggest Tech Merger of the decade!)

AT&T to Buy T-Mobile (Biggest Tech Merger of the decade!)

PRESS RELEASE AT&T Inc. and Deutsche Telekom AG (FWB: DTE) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which AT&T will acquire T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom in a cash-and-stock transaction currently valued at approximately $39 billion. The agreement has been approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies. AT&T’s acquisition [...]

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Apple’s holding an iPad 2 event on March 2nd

Apple’s holding an iPad 2 event on March 2nd

Apple will be holding an event on March 2. According to the invite received by Engadget, the event will be regarding the iPad and we know what that means; Apple will be unveiling the second generation model of the iPad.

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Google debuts a Web store for Android apps

Google debuts a Web store for Android apps

Google Inc. launched a new Web-based store for applications that run on mobile devices powered by its Android software, one of several moves by the Internet company to keep up with rival Apple Inc. in the wireless sector. Users of Android devices such as Motorola Mobility Inc.’s Droid or HTC Corp.’s Evo smartphones have previously [...]

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iOS 4.3 Brings Multi-Touch To The iPad

iOS 4.3 Brings Multi-Touch To The iPad

Apple’s new software upgrade for its fleet of mobile devices will add new touch capabilities to its iPad tablet.

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