For the past few years, Microsoft has been offering streamlined versions of popular PC models that don't have the extra software, utilities or settings that some c...
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For the past few years, Microsoft has been offering streamlined versions of popular PC models that don't have the extra software, utilities or settings that some consumers feel clutter their desktops. WSJ's Walt Mossberg tests a couple of these "Signature" PCs.
App for Homebuyers ...
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A new iPhone app called HomeSnap can tell you the estimated value of any home just by pointing the phone at it and taking a picture. It even gives you the ratings ...
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A new iPhone app called HomeSnap can tell you the estimated value of any home just by pointing the phone at it and taking a picture. It even gives you the ratings of local schools or info on similar homes for sale. WSJ's Walt Mossberg gives it a try.
Mossberg Reviews Sa...
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Samsung is going after Apple's Touch with a new connected media player sporting a similar-sized screen. The Galaxy Player 3.6 is essentially a smartphone without t...
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Samsung is going after Apple's Touch with a new connected media player sporting a similar-sized screen. The Galaxy Player 3.6 is essentially a smartphone without the phone.. WSJ's Walt Mossberg gives us the details.
Google Drive Jumps ...
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Google is jumping into the cloud-based file storage and syncing business, offering a service called Google Drive, by offering lower prices and different features. ...
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Google is jumping into the cloud-based file storage and syncing business, offering a service called Google Drive, by offering lower prices and different features. It works on multiple operating systems, browsers, and mobile devices. WSJ's personal technology columnist, Walt Mossberg takes it for a drive.
Walt Mossberg's Ann...
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Thinking about buying a laptop? Think again, says WSJ's Personal Technology Columnist Walt Mossberg in his annual spring laptop review.
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Thinking about buying a laptop? Think again, says WSJ's Personal Technology Columnist Walt Mossberg in his annual spring laptop review.
Mossberg Reviews Ne...
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Microsoft and Nokia have teamed up for the latest entry in the lucrative and competitive world of smartphones. The Nokia Lumia 900 is the first high-end 4G phone t...
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Microsoft and Nokia have teamed up for the latest entry in the lucrative and competitive world of smartphones. The Nokia Lumia 900 is the first high-end 4G phone to run on the WIndows operating system. WSJ's Walt Mossberg looks at how it stands up to the competition.
Mossberg: What Is 4...
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The term "4G" is used to describe a new, much faster generation of cellular data on smartphones, tablets and other devices. But there are multiple varieties of 4G ...
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The term "4G" is used to describe a new, much faster generation of cellular data on smartphones, tablets and other devices. But there are multiple varieties of 4G and conflicting claims. WSJ's Walt Mossberg takes a look at how it compares with other delivery methods and who really needs it.
Mossberg: Sony's Ta...
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Sony's latest Android tablet -- the Tablet P -- is a small and handy, hinged device. There's no exposed display, but when you open it, twin screens are revealed. I...
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Sony's latest Android tablet -- the Tablet P -- is a small and handy, hinged device. There's no exposed display, but when you open it, twin screens are revealed. It sounds cool, but the Tablet P has some crucial drawbacks. Personal Technology columnist Walt Mossberg shows us why.
Mossberg: New iPad ...
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Apple's latest iPad could be described as like getting a new eyeglasses prescription, WSJ's Walt Mossberg says. Its dramatically better display and faster content ...
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Apple's latest iPad could be described as like getting a new eyeglasses prescription, WSJ's Walt Mossberg says. Its dramatically better display and faster content delivery make you suddenly realize what you've been missing.
Mossberg: Battery L...
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Many of today's smartphones drain power at an alarming rate. But Motorola's new Droid Razr Maxx is the welcome exception. WSJ's Walt Mossberg tests out the 4G Andr...
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Many of today's smartphones drain power at an alarming rate. But Motorola's new Droid Razr Maxx is the welcome exception. WSJ's Walt Mossberg tests out the 4G Android on Verizon Wireless and finds it has the best battery life in the field.
A New Point-and-Sho...
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A Silicon Valley startup called Lytro promises to reinvent consumer point-and-shoot cameras with its new digital model. The Lytro "light field" camera looks like n...
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A Silicon Valley startup called Lytro promises to reinvent consumer point-and-shoot cameras with its new digital model. The Lytro "light field" camera looks like no other and lets you focus or re-focus your pictures on a computer after you take them. Personal technology columnist Walt Mossberg shows us how.
Mossberg: Dell's XP...
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Many PC makers have come out with ultra-light laptops, like Apple's Macbook Air and others. Now Dell is joining the field with its first ultrabook, the XPS 13, whi...
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Many PC makers have come out with ultra-light laptops, like Apple's Macbook Air and others. Now Dell is joining the field with its first ultrabook, the XPS 13, which starts at $999. Personal Technology columnist Walt Mossberg finds there's a lot to like, but poor battery life may be a deal-breaker for some.
Samsung's Phone-Tab...
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On Feb. 19, Samsung will introduce to the U.S. a phone-tablet hybrid with a large 5.3 inch screen that's designed for use with a stylus as well as your fingers. Th...
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On Feb. 19, Samsung will introduce to the U.S. a phone-tablet hybrid with a large 5.3 inch screen that's designed for use with a stylus as well as your fingers. The Galaxy Note looks like a small tablet, but Samsung insists it's a phone Walt Mossberg takes it for a test run.
AirStash USB Stream...
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A new kind of USB flash drive called AirStash works as usual with PCs and Macs, but it can also transfer and stream files to popular mobile devices without standar...
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A new kind of USB flash drive called AirStash works as usual with PCs and Macs, but it can also transfer and stream files to popular mobile devices without standard USB ports, such as iPads, Kindle Fires and other devices. WSJ's Walt Mossberg explains how it works and its shortcomings.
Mossberg: Skype Cha...
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Walt Mossberg tests a new device that aims to transform Skype video chats into room-sized experiences . TelyHD lets families or groups of friends video chat using ...
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Walt Mossberg tests a new device that aims to transform Skype video chats into room-sized experiences . TelyHD lets families or groups of friends video chat using TVs instead of computers.
Skype Video Turns C...
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Walt Mossberg tests a new device that aims to transform Skype video chats into room-sized experiences . TelyHD lets families or groups of friends video chat using ...
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Walt Mossberg tests a new device that aims to transform Skype video chats into room-sized experiences . TelyHD lets families or groups of friends video chat using TVs instead of computers.
New High-Tech Meters Help Track Blood Glucose 01/05/12
In this week's Personal Technology column, Walt Mossberg reviews the Telcare BGM, a new blood glucose meter that automatically and wirelessly uploads the multiple daily blood glucose readings diabetics take to an online database accessible via website or an iPhone app.
