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Analyst: 60-inch Apple iTV to launch this year

Apple iTV - AP

It's no secret that Apple wants to get into the living room by making its own TV set, and there have been plenty of rumors and reports about how and when it's going to happen. Now, an analyst says he's learned that the set will go on sale late this year, for $1,500 to $2,500.

 

$35 computer sells out in hours

Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi, the tiny, ultra-cheap, Linux-based PC, went on sale Monday in the U.S. through retailer Allied Electronics, but it's already out of stock. The A version of the computer, which only costs $25, has 256MB of RAM, a single USB 2.0 socket, an HDMI, SD card, and 3.5 audio sockets, but no Ethernet port. Available only through Allied, the A is now completely out of stock for U.S. customers. The $35 Raspberry Pi B is also out of stock at Allied, but it can be bought through Newark, another retailer, which only carries that particular model.

 

‘Facebook phone’ rumors flare after company announces April 4 event

Facebook Phone - Fox News

Yes, this again. Facebook on Thursday sent out invitations for a press event that promised to show off the company’s “new home on Android,” which naturally led to fresh speculation about the company’s intention to produce its own Facebook-centric smartphone.

 

Texting in traffic: Adults worse than teens

Texting While Driving - USA Today

"Texting while driving is not just a teen problem," says John Ulczycki of the National Safety Council. "Teens text. But you're looking at around 10 million teen drivers, but about 180 million other adult drivers."

 

T-Mobile to start offering iPhone 5 on April 12

T-Mobile will start offering the iPhone 5 on April 12. The company is currently the only major U.S. carrier not to offer Apple's popular smartphone.

 

Reviewed.com: Panasonic aims to set new TV standard

Panasonic VT60

The VT60 is a powerhouse performer with the functionality and features to appeal to more than just picture purists. If you’re a picture quality enthusiast, chances are you're a fan of plasma tech. Though less popular than LCDs, plasma TVs often produce more accurate colors and deeper black levels—two massively important aspects of HDTV picture quality. In case you hadn't noticed, our current Top 5 TVs (out of hundreds) are all plasmas.

 

All eyes on FAA as decision on in-flight electronics nears

Kindle

The power switch on your favorite e-reader sure gets a workout on flights, thanks to government rules that require electronics to be turned off during takeoffs and landings, but that could change soon. The FAA may announce within months that it will ease those regulations, allowing reading devices to stay on in “airplane mode,” The New York Times reported Sunday, citing unnamed sources who work with a panel formed to study the issue.

 

Less or more? Parents grapple with kids' screen time limits

Screen Time

The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages use of electronic media by kids under age 2 and recommends older kids be limited to one to two hours of educational programming daily. That may make intuitive sense to any parent who has watched a kid grow slack-jawed in front of the tube or beg for just five more minutes on the iPad.“That look on their faces – it’s panic-inducing. They look transfix...

 

Lawmaker: Don't mix Google Glass, driving

Google Glass & Driving

Google Glass, the tech giant's Internet-connected headset, isn't on the market yet. But that hasn't stopped one lawmaker from trying to keep the eyewear off the highways in his state.

 

BlackBerry's Grim Prospects: Z10 Launch Disappoints

The launch of the BlackBerry (BBRY) Z10 didn't go as well as some were expecting. That has caused several Wall Street analysts to rethink their positions, with one research firm even downgrading the name.

 

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