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Sony plans to upgrade its Android tablets as well as its Xperia smartphones to Android 4.0 or Ice Cream Sandwich this spring, according to a report. Sony also will also adorn the Tablet S and Tablet P with a couple … Continue reading →

Research in Motion, better known as RIM, used to be one of the most dominating smartphone makers in the world. But it’s seen its market share — and reputation — flounder of late. So it wasn’t that surprising that the … Continue reading →

Welcome to this morning’s edition of “First To Know,” a series in which we keep you in the know on what’s happening in the digital world. Today, we’re looking at three particularly interesting stories. Strongest Solar Storm Since 2005 Hits … Continue reading →

Just in time for the 84th Academy Award nominations, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences is rolling out a digital campaign, entitled “Celebrate the Movies.” Starting Monday, iconic moments from 84 films in Oscar history will be showcased … Continue reading →

Movie and music sellers have proved that selling their content on an unlimited, monthly basis can be appealing to consumers. Now Audiobooks.com hopes to prove the same for books. For $24.95 a month, the service will give users unlimited access … Continue reading →

You’ve heard about the iPod. But what about the BrainPod, the MixPod and the GoPod? Probably not, because Apple opposed their names when they applied to be trademarked. Apple often files oppositions against trademarks it believes would infringe on its … Continue reading →

Anonymous is planning to target Facebook in an attack Jan. 28 — at least that’s what a video uploaded to YouTube Monday is claiming in the name of the hacker network. And you thought a day without Wikipedia was bad. … Continue reading →

Update: Anonymous claims on Twitter that the video is fake, and they do not plan to take down Facebook. Anonymous is planning to target Facebook in an attack Jan. 28 — at least that’s what a video uploaded to YouTube … Continue reading →

No Grocery Bag — Portlandia It helps to bring a grocery bag. Click here to view this gallery. Portlandia, IFC’s little sketch show that could, has moved from quirky sleeper hit to beloved comedy darling and one of IFC’s most-watched … Continue reading →

Facebook Inc. contributed $1.35 million to lobby various tech-related efforts last year, breaking the $1 million mark for the first time. During the last quarter of 2011, Facebook donated $440,000, targeting issues including international regulation of software companies and restrictions … Continue reading →