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CNN on Tuesday announced an iPhone app, one that will actually charge users to get news from CNN. However, CNN is smart enough to realize that the best model for iPhone apps is a small fee upfront, so they’re charging just a one-time $1.99 fee.
The software also monetizes itself with logo [...]

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Some small system builders are advertising that they will start shipping Windows 7 early, basically building systems as soon as they gain access to the code. Microsoft will start shipping Windows 7 to OEMs starting Oct. 12th, though the much-hyped new OS is not scheduled to launch until Oct. 22nd.
For example, [...]

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AT&T is about the set MMS free for iPhone users. The lack of the iPhone’s MMS on the flagship network for the device, AT&T, has been a source of embarrassment for the carrier since iPhone OS 3.0 and the iPhone 3GS launched earlier this year. The feature should go live [...]

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Earlier this year, Google launched Google Sync, which allows end users to synchronize Gmail Contacts and Google Calendar with iPhones, Windows Mobile devices, and Symbian S60 devices. On Tuesday, Google announced that Gmail support has been added to Google Sync for iPhone, iPod Touch and Windows Mobile devices (sorry, S60 users).
Of course, [...]

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An AT&T sales rep in Charlotte, NC, where their MicroCell trial is taking place, has corrected the pricing numbers for AT&T’s femtocell device, designed to fix issues with holes in AT&T coverage. While initial reports showed a somewhat egregious $19.95 service fee for monthly service, it now appears that’s only if someone [...]

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The website for AT&T’s version of femtocell, Microcell, has gone live. Those interested in signing up for the service, which leverages your broadband to give you better coverage in your home should note the availability widget on their page. It’s not available in my area, but that’s fine for me; [...]

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The website Profiles in History has announced that it will be auctioning off the very first Apple Macintosh Plus computer, one that was given to Gene Roddenberry as a gift by the company. The full serial number of the computer is F4200NUM0001.
Here’s how the item is described:
This is the very first [...]

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Mint.com, the popular (and free) online services site, has been acquired by Intuit, the company behind TurboTax and Quicken. My question now is: how long will it take Intuit to ruin Mint.com?
Seriously, though, besides budgeting and tracking of expenses, Mint.com allows you to view most, if not all, of your online financial [...]