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With Windows Phone 8, Microsoft finds a middle wayWindows Phone 8 doesn't feel like Apple or Android, though it's borrowed good ideas from both.
Windows 8 marks a major make-over for MicrosoftWindows 8 arrives. Microsoft's new 'Modern' interface works just as well on a desktop monitor (Windows 8) as on a smart phone (Windows Phone 8) or on a tablet (Windows RT).
Bettina Wulff and the trouble with fighting Google's autocompleteBettina Wulff, Germany's former first lady, objects to Google's autocomplete. But suing the company may make things worse.
Twindex: As Twitter goes, so goes the nation?Twitter's political Twindex follows how tweeters discuss Obama and Romney.
AI through the agesA look back over the years at the major stages of artificial intelligence design.
Cover StoryHow artificial intelligence is changing our livesFrom smart phones that act as personal concierges to self-parking cars to medical robots, the artificial intelligence revolution is here. So where do humans fit in?
Reddit rises as Web's best conversationSocial news site Reddit offers a warren of links, forums, and perspectives – including an interview with President Obama.
The ExplainerApple vs. Samsung: Who owns smart phones?Why Apple and Samsung suits and counter suits still fly, and what's next.
Smart phone apps that help you dodge raindropsiPhone and browser apps create weather reports tailored to you.
How HDR helps your iPhone or Android camera 'go pro''High dynamic range' – or HDR – takes multiple exposures, then stitches them together. Both the iPhone and Android devices come with HDR options.
iPhone and Android apps to help you do some goodHow to fund a microloan, find a place to volunteer, or help UNICEF – from your iPhone or Android device while you wait.
Google maps go off-road, in-doors, and to AntarcticaGoogle's Street View program heads to places where cars aren't welcome, such as Antarctica.
LinkedIn, Last.fm, now Yahoo? Don't ignore news of a password breach.A Yahoo hack stole passwords from 400,000 user accounts. Add those to the millions snatched last month and it's easy to feel numb toward these breaches. Resist that urge. Friends and associates may pay for your inaction.
With Wii U, Nintendo tries to combine game worldsThe Nintendo Wii U's new GamePad controller mixes Wii and iPhone gameplay.
Stop fretting over the wrong gadget specsSome specs don't tell the whole story. Here's what to look for when shopping for a new camera, smart phone, or laptop.
Ready for a self-driving car? Check your driveway.Full self-driving vehicles take to the road in some states, but plenty of older cars already have autonomous features.- Gadget guide: Which electronics are 'in season' and which to avoidThinking about some major gadget purchases this summer? It may be the right time to pick up a new TV. An iPhone? It's probably best to wait a bit.
How to self-publish an e-bookSo you want to write a bestseller? Self-publishing has shed its stigma. Here's how to start.- 4G? LTE? What's the difference?Shopping for a new smart phone? Expect to see signs for 4G and 4G LTE. Who's the fastest of them all?
iPhone photography: Instagram and four other great appsThe simplicity of iPhone photo-editing tools scores big with shutterbugs. Check out Instagram, Camera Awesome, and these other iPhone and Android apps.
