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Next version of Android – aka Jelly Bean – coming sooner than you think

Android 5 is rumored for Q3. Just as ICS finally lands on devices by Samsung, HTC, Motorola and others -- boom! -- the upgrade wait begins anew. Oh, the irony.
Canon EOS 60D - Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4

Dusk in the Valley – Dramatic highlights with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4

Before and after example shot with a Canon EOS 60D.
Mirrorless vs DSLR

Are DSLRs dead?

The debate rages online. In a popular episode of DigitalRevTV, host Kai W says that "2011 really was the year of the mirrorless camera."
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Android Upgrade Dilemma: HTC One X, Samsung Galaxy S III, Droid Fighter

Here are some of the hottest Androids that we should see land on Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and/or T-Mobile over the next few months.
Mobile News

Mobiles Republic lands $3 Million round, signs Stark Insider to content partnership

Stark Insider is thrilled to be part of the Mobiles Republic network. VP Todd McKellar told me that they'll use the new funds to "aggressively compete and accelerate our growth."
Economic Reports - Silicon Valley

SF Bay Area Economy bigger than Switzerland, Belgium, Sweden

Not surprisingly, the region is becoming increasingly specialized in computer manufacturing, information, and services.
Google Android

Ice Cream Sandwich – Do consumers care?

Google will eventually need to find a better way. If consumers are stoked about a new OS, like they are with the iPhone 4S and iOS 5.1 ("Siri, let's talk"), then it drives demand for the latest device that runs it.
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5 Things You’ll Love About the New iPad

If you have an iPad 2 these may or may not persuade you to upgrade, but if you're on the original from 2010 then you're in for a quantum leap.
for PC or Mac - Review

Sonos, now even better

The new look is a winner. Soft blues and quiet greys provide a pleasing aurora. Everything is right where you'd expect it to be.
Best Android smartphone

Cool Tech: Wireless charging coming to Samsung Galaxy S III?

On my radar: HTC One X, Samsung Galaxy S III, and Moto RAZR Maxx HD. Wireless charging could be the defining feature.