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Chirp App

Will Chirp Be The Next Sharing Standard for Connected Devices?

It’s like Tweeting, but literal! Online service Chirp transmits an actual chirp and compatible devices will respond by downloading content from the Internet.

CSR's technology is already incorporated in some of Samsung's devices, including the Galaxy S II and Galaxy Tab 7, as well as the Apple iPhone and iPad. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Samsung Acquires WiFi, Mobile Chip Technologies of UK’s CSR

Samsung has bought the mobile-phone technology division of CSR, the British firm formerly known as Cambridge Silicon Radio.

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Makati City Plans to Offer City-Wide WiFi Network

Philippine city announces plans to launch city-wide WiFi network to facilitate business and government transactions for mobile devices.

Buses in Shanghai might soon have free WiFi onboard, courtesy of a local government project.

Free WiFi on Shanghai Buses Coming Soon

Shanghai metro buses might soon have free WiFi on board, if a plan by the city government pushes through

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Acer Aspire S5 Ultrabook Hands-On

A quick look at the upcoming 2nd-generation ultrabook from Acer Philippines left me wanting more. I managed to spend a couple of hours with the Acer Aspire S5 and I was already convinced this ultrabook rocks.

Apple's iPad has been the subject of trademark litigation in China with Proview Technology claiming ownership of the "iPad" trademark. Apple and Proview have since entered into a $60M settlement (Photo Credit: Abe Olandres / Tech Wire Asia).

Hands-On With the New iPad (or the iPad 3)

Our resident gadget expert reviews the new iPad, and concludes that the HD display and upgraded camera may not exactly be reason for an upgrade over the iPad 2, but great features for new iPad buyers, nonetheless.

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Indian Railways to provide WiFi

India Railways is planning a project for providing WiFi access in its trains. But is the cost worth it, with the popularity of smartphones and 3G dongles?

Apple has announced double profits in its first fiscal quarter of 2012.

Apple Offers iPad Refunds in Australia Over 4G

US technology firm Apple has offered to refund Australian customers who felt misled about the 4G capabilities of the new iPad. The country’s consumer watchdog has taken Apple to court for false advertising…

Japanese Ryota Musha, 41, right, and Hisanori Kogure, 31, show off new iPad tablet computers they purchased, in Tokyo Friday, March 16, 2012. Sales of the third version of Apple's iPad began Friday morning in Japan. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

Asian Apple Fans Snap Up New iPad on 1st Day

Gadget fans lined up in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore so they could be among the first to get their hands on Apple’s New iPad.

Aigo M80

Aigo Releases $160 Android Ice Cream Sandwich Tablet

There seems to be no shortage of cheap Ice Cream Sandwich tablets these days, and the Aigo M80 might give the $99 Ainol Novo7 a run for its money.

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