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Smartphones: The '6th toe' of tech?

A Smartphone used to be a phone with a keyboard and the internet. But iPhone has made touchscreens en vogue. Will keyboards survive?

Big stakes with Intel antitrust

The FTC is questioning Intel's business practices, but will the suit be enough to make the company play nice? Techmate explores.

Your art on almost anything

Custom printing company Zazzle lets customers design their own T-shirts, posters, skateboards, shoes and postage.

A virtual map you can step into

Tweets and virtual reality tours bring Microsoft's Bing maps to life.

Technology to be thankful for

Techmate thanks the Blackberry Storm and Twitter-Peek for being easy targets and applauds Windows 7 for not being Vista.

Thunderstorm in cloud computing

Microsoft challenges SalesForce and Amazon by taking Windows and Office software to the cloud in 2010.

Google's new mobile ad plan

By acquiring upstart AdMob, Google improves its position while admitting flaws in its original approach to mobile ads.

Apple succeeds despite flops

From forgettable phones to disastrous desktops, Apple has learned to recover quickly from mistakes.

Amazon bucks the retail trend

The Seattle-based e-tailer is making a killing in spite of the recession. Techmate explores.

Can Windows 7 make PC's cool?

Microsoft hopes to increase its tech-credibility with today's release of its new operating system.

Apple's most profitable quarter

Sales of iPhone and Macs help Apple trounce Wall Street's forecasts for quarterly profit and revenue.

Can Dr. Dre make HP hip?

Hewlett-Packard teams up with the rapper to release a $2,300 notebook with enhanced audio.

Low tech supply? Good sign

A shortage of components for everything from iPods to servers may point to an economic recovery.

Shakeup at HP
PLAYShakeup at HP(4:02)Oct 2

Hewlett-Packard may merge its PC and printer groups -meaning big staff changes. Techmate explores that and Starbucks Via

Debating Dell's Perot purchase

The PC-maker's purchase of Ross Perot's old firm speaks volumes about changes in the IT industry.

Netflix's $1 million idea

A team of developers scores big by building a better movie recommendation engine.

Will Jobs show?
PLAYWill Jobs show?(4:32)Sep 8

The Techmate team discusses whether the Apple CEO and the much-hyped tablet will be at their iPod event.

Apple smashes, Yahoo passes

The TechMate team breaks down earnings from Apple and Yahoo!

Google, Microsoft turf war

Microsoft announces a foray into online office apps, while Google unveils plans for a netbook OS.

Tech news grab bag
PLAYTech news grab bag(3:49)Jun 30

Techmate tackles thin and light laptops from HP, the new Android phone, plus Microsoft's Bing search engine.

Twitter finds its 'moment'

The site gains buzz during the Iranian election protests, raising questions about its news value.

All eyes on Steve Jobs

Fortune writers Jon Fortt and Michael Copeland explain the impact Jobs' health has on the company he founded.

Palm's Hail Mary
PLAYPalm's Hail Mary(3:49)Jun 12

The long-maligned smartphone maker tries to claw back with its new Palm Pre.

Anything but Vista
PLAYAnything but Vista(2:56)Jun 12

Microsoft hopes Windows 7 will help customers forget the problems with its last operating system.

Tech rumor roundup
PLAYTech rumor roundup(3:11)Jun 12

Steve Jobs may be following Apple news from home and what's brewing between Google and Twitter.

Yahoo searches for itself

Fortune writers Jon Fortt and Michael Copeland debate the future of the overextended Web portal.

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