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Kindergartners in Maine to Receive iPad [VIDEO]

Apr 11th 2011 – 5:38PM

Every kindergarten student in Auburn, Maine, will receive an iPad 2 in an effort to make children more digitally literate.

Celebrity Hacking 101 -- and How to Prevent It

By David LohrMar 20th 2011 – 7:02AM
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X17online.com / FilmMagic

The FBI reportedly is hunting for a hacking ring suspected of targeting female celebrities and stealing photos and videos from their computers and smartphones. Some 50 celebrities are said to have been victimized. Gossip website TMZ has listed Vanessa Hudgens, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Scarlett Johansson, Jessica Alba,...

Will Smith Foundation Donates Computers to Philadelphia High School

Mar 18th 2011 – 8:51AM
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Getty Images

PHILADELPHIA -- Will Smith is donating replacements for 30 stolen computers to a high school in West Philadelphia, where he was born and raised. Charley Gallay, Getty Images West Philadelphia High School is getting new computers to replace stolen ones, thanks to Will Smith's foundation. The Will and Jada Smith...

Apple Sells 500,000 iPad 2 Units in Big Opening Weekend

By Steven HofferMar 14th 2011 – 12:11PM
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AFP / Getty Images

Is anybody surprised that the iPad 2 sold like hotcakes this weekend? Not really. Apple has yet to release official numbers, but analysts report that the company sold roughly 500,000 units of the sleek new tablet computer during its first days on the market. Not bad, considering that 300,000 iPads were sold over the...

The iPad 2: Will You Buy Apple's New and Improved Tablet? [POLL]

By Mary Phillips-SandyMar 2nd 2011 – 2:01PM

It's here. The iPad 2 has officially launched -- check Engadget's live blog of the unveiling for full details, such as a superthin 8.8-millimeter profile, rear- and front-facing video cameras and dual-core CPU. Here's the kicker from Steve Jobs and Co.: The souped-up iPad 2 starts at $499, the same price as the first-gen...

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ENGADGET

Motorola MOTOACTV update adds Twitter and Facebook to keep you company during marathons

Jun 02nd 2012 - 01:27AM

If you wish you could tweet during that round-the-block 5K, then Motorola's latest update to MOTOACTV is for you.

ENGADGET HD

Avengers Blu-ray preorders listed, including massive 10-disc Marvel Cinematic Universe set

Jun 01st 2012 - 11:53PM

If you left the theater after watching Marvel / Disney / Joss Whedon's The Avengers ready to buy the Blu-ray disc as soon as it hit then get your credit cards ready.

MOBILECRUNCH

Startups Vs. Startups: App Developer Gets Sued By Lightbank-Backed WhosHere

Jun 01st 2012 - 11:40PM

So here's a story that hopefully will be an eye-opener for entrepreneurs and startups, while providing a painful peek into trademark harassment and the importance of due diligence.

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If you're going to check out the Venus transit try to capture it with your iPhone

Jun 01st 2012 - 11:04PM

On Tuesday, Venus will pass in front of the sun for the last time until 2117.

ENGADGET MOBILE

Chipworks, iFixit tear down the Galaxy S III for all to see, spot iPhone 4S' camera sensor hanging around

Jun 01st 2012 - 10:12PM

But you probably like the quad-core monster too much to tear it down, which is why Chipworks and iFixit have taken to disassembling the phone for themselves to look fro any surprises.

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Background on computers

A computer is a general purpose device which can be programmed to carry out a finite set of arithmetic or logical operations.

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