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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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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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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 [...]

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Don’t tell Kathy Griffin about this, since she’s a D-lister, but on Sept. 20th, AT&T is adding a new feature, called AT&T A-List with Rollover to qualifying plans. Depending on the service, you can add up to 10 “VIP or A-List” domestic phone numbers which you can then call or receive [...]

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Microsoft and many of their OEMs are running a Windows 7 upgrade promotion. Much as when Windows Vista was about to release, the idea is to keep people from putting off their computer purchases prior to the new OS launch. Just as with the Windows XP – Windows Vista promotion, [...]

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As expected, Apple is holding a music-themed event on Sept. 9th. Also as expected, it’s going to be held at 10 AM at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, which is next door to Moscone Center, where Apple holds WWDC annually.
As normal, Apple is very close-mouthed about the event, but [...]

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The Walt Disney company announced on Monday that it is buying Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion in cash and stock. Naturally, on the Disney buyout news, Marvel stock opened up nearly $10 or more than 25%.
Under the terms of the deal, Marvel shareholders will receive $30 cash and 0.745 shares of Disney [...]

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The long-awaited entry of the iPhone to China, at least in non-jailbroken and non-unlocked form, is at the brink, according to the Wall Street Journal, which first reported the news. China Unicom plans to start selling two versions of the iPhone in the fourth quarter, under a three-year deal.
China Unicom is [...]