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Our Top Stories Comcast Steampix joins attack on Netflix Comcast's new streaming service, Steampix, is the latest service to try to grab business from Netflix. Search iTunes radio stations using playlists By default, you can't search for stations in the Radio section of iTunes; the search field is dimmed. But there's a workaround that'll let you find the station you want. Remains of the Day: Fishy business Microsoft dips its toes in the *coy* pond over a supposed iOS version of Office, a roundup of uninteresting iPad 3 rumors flounders, and Apple may be swimming upstream in its Chinese trademark case. Apple details carbon footprint, environmental progress Apple has published its carbon footprint for 2011, as well as spelling out some of the details of its North Carolina data center. First Look: NPR Music for iPad NPR Music for iPad has great archived content and radio stations, has a lovely design, and is free. Unless your tastes run to the kind of music unlikely to be featured by the app, its a worthy addition to any iPad. The Macalope Weekly: Can't we all get along? Sometimes maybe we shouldn't. Barnes & Noble launches $199 Nook Tablet, relaxes storage restrictions Barnes & Noble has released a $199 Nook Tablet with 8 GB of storage to better compete with Amazon's Kindle Fire. Foxconn to increase workers' wages in China Foxconn Technology, a supplier for Apple among other tech companies, said on Saturday it had raised wages for its assembly line workers in China by 16 to 25 percent. The move came amid increased public scrutiny over working conditions at its factories. Analysis: Halo effect moves from iPod to iPhone Apple is still reaping the benefits of a halo effect, only now it's the iPhone rather than the iPod that's attracting new users to the company's other products. And this time, the halo effect is extending into markets where Apple hasn't enjoyed much of a presence. Review: iMainGo XP iPad speaker case is good for watching video The iMainGo XP is an iPad case that doubles as a speaker. It's a clever idea, and it works well for video-watchng, but it's bulky and it doesn't sound great for music. Review: The iCade and Atari Arcade bring old-school gaming to the iPad We take a look at two retro gaming accessories for the iPad to see which is the *WINNER*. The Week in iOS Accessories: Retro-gaming We admit it: We're suckers for iOS accessories that take us back to a time before iPhones and iPads, when you had to hook up an expensive console to a television set in order to play games like Pac-Man. Luckily, this week's roundup includes just such an item, as well as a few other new products that caught our eye. Uncle Sam wants iPads, and maybe Androids The U.S. Air Force is planning to buy as many as 18,000 tablet computers to serve as 'electronic flight bags,' that will replace the paper manuals and documents that air crews use today. Remains of the Day: Mountain of trouble No idea is too crazy for Tim Cook, but you might be crazy if you opt for a real mountain lion over an operating system update. And while Apple may be pulling the iPad from unauthorized Chinese retailers, the auditors are pulling out their clipboards and shaking their heads over Foxconn's factories. iSuppli: Kindle Fire shipments can't hold candle to iPad The Kindle Fire has been the most successful Android tablet to date but that doesn't mean its flame is burning anywhere near as bright as the iPad's Messages: What works, what needs work Apple released Messages, the successor to iChat, in beta form. Staff writer Lex Friedman took a look at what's right about the updated instant messaging and iMessaging app, and what needs improvement. New AirParrot app mirrors your Mac display to an Apple TV AirParrot is a $10 utility that lets you mirror your Mac on an Apple TV with AirPlay, but a similar feature is coming in OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion. Review: Logitech's Bluetooth-enabled Wireless Boombox is slim and portable The Wireless Boombox from Logitech is slim and portable, but you may be better served by its sibling, the S715i. Remains of the Day: Bull in a China shop Apple's independent auditors give an informal thumbs up to the company's suppliers in China even as iPads are being booted from shelves in the country. And AT&T's figures on wireless data growth may make your head explode. Apple revamps iAd terms again Apple is revamping its iAd mobile advertising service, slashing fees for advertisers and increasing the commissions it pays app developers who opt into the network. Advertisement Just Mobile Slide™ is the take-anywhere, do-anything iPad stand. Designed by the award-winning team at Tools, the innovative Slide is crafted from a single piece of high-grade aluminum - but its secret weapon is the high-friction rubber cylinder stowed in its tubular support. Essential App Collection: Essential iOS Utilities If you're a new iPhone or iPad owner, we recommend these utilities for expanding the capabilities of your iOS device. PCalc RPN Calculator iTeleport: VNC FileBrowser - Access files on remote computers Air Video - Watch your videos anywhere! 1Password Pro See more apps from 'Essential iOS Utilities' Discover 285094 iPhone apps in the PC World App Guide

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