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For many of us the mobile world is becoming more and more a part of our daily lives. We use our cellular phone as an alarm clock and it's the first thing we touch each morning. The 'standard' cell phone has evolved into the smartphone with so many different features and functions that we may actually use it very little as an actual phone! More>>

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Internet access through smartphones continues to grow
Internet access through smartphones continues to grow
Smartphone ownership by age
In early July 2011 the Pew Research Center released the results of a new study. The findings show that 35% of adults own smartphones, and those phones are the main source of Internet access for 25% ofMore >>
Mobile Marketing: Convergence of Media & Mobile
Mobile Marketing: Convergence of Media & Mobile
An article published by the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) explains how mobile marketing works as a unique environment where personal, interactive one-on-one consumer engagement can take place. http://bit.ly/n1yWnrMore >>

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Activision, EA settle lawsuit over execs' leaving
Activision, EA settle lawsuit over execs' leaving
Gaming giants Activision Blizzard Inc. and Electronic Arts have settled a lawsuit over whether EA interfered by recruiting two executives who oversaw the creation of the smash videogame "Modern Warfare 2."More >>
The legal battle between gaming giants Activision Blizzard Inc. and Electronic Arts Inc. is over, with the companies announcing they have settled a case that accused EA of improperly recruiting two executives who oversaw the...More >>
Viacom, Time Warner Cable settle dispute over app
Viacom, Time Warner Cable settle dispute over app
Viacom Inc., the parent of pay TV networks MTV and Comedy Central, has settled a dispute with Time Warner Cable Inc. over whether its subscribers can watch shows like "Jersey Shore" on mobile devices while at home.More >>
Viacom Inc., the parent of pay TV networks MTV and Comedy Central, has settled a dispute with Time Warner Cable Inc. over whether its subscribers can watch shows like "Jersey Shore" on mobile devices while at home.More >>
News Summary: Does advertising on Facebook pay?
News Summary: Does advertising on Facebook pay?
By The Associated Press MORE TO OFFER: Facebook is responding to extraordinary demand and says more stock will be offered in the company's initial public offering.More >>
By The Associated Press MORE TO OFFER: Facebook is responding to extraordinary demand and says more stock will be offered in the company's initial public offering.More >>
A look at how some IPO stocks have fared
A look at how some IPO stocks have fared
By The Associated Press Facebook has filed paperwork for an initial public offering of stock. Its public debut, expected this week, will be the most anticipated tech IPO since Google went public in August...More >>
By The Associated Press Facebook has filed paperwork for an initial public offering of stock. Its public debut, expected this week, will be the most anticipated tech IPO since Google went public in August...More >>
Companies ask: Does advertising on Facebook pay?
Companies ask: Does advertising on Facebook pay?
Facebook's owners now plan to sell 25 percent more shares in the company as investors clamor for shares in the year's hottest stock offering.More >>
Responding to extraordinary demand, Facebook said Wednesday that it would sell more stock in the company's initial public offering. But ahead of the IPO, a debate emerged between two of the nation's largest...More >>
Barclays upgrades Cisco after recent stock decline
Barclays upgrades Cisco after recent stock decline
A Barclays analyst on Wednesday upgraded Cisco Systems Inc. after a recent stock decline triggered by a weak guidance.More >>
A Barclays analyst on Wednesday upgraded Cisco Systems Inc. after a recent stock decline triggered by a weak guidance.More >>
Sina shares jump on 1st-qtr report
Sina shares jump on 1st-qtr report
Shares of Chinese Internet portal Sina Corp. jumped Wednesday as the company's first-quarter profit beat Wall Street expectations and advertising revenue rose.More >>
Shares of Chinese Internet portal Sina Corp. jumped Wednesday as the company's first-quarter profit beat Wall Street expectations and advertising revenue rose.More >>
Schilling's video game co. asks RI for more help
Schilling's video game co. asks RI for more help
Leaders in Rhode Island are working to help former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's video game company remain viable after it failed to make a scheduled $1.1 million payment to the state's economic development agency.More >>
Former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling asked Rhode Island for additional help to save his video game company Wednesday, prompting state leaders to consider whether the firm is viable enough to justify further investment.More >>
Google strives to enlighten with new search tool
Google strives to enlighten with new search tool
Google is introducing a new tool, designed to make its search engine smarter.More >>
Google is introducing a new tool, designed to make its search engine smarter.More >>
Paralyzed woman uses her mind to control robot arm
Paralyzed woman uses her mind to control robot arm
Using only her thoughts, a Massachusetts woman paralyzed for 15 years directed a robotic arm to pick up a bottle of coffee and bring it to her lips, researchers report in the latest advance in harnessing brain waves to help...More >>
Using only her thoughts, a Massachusetts woman paralyzed for 15 years directed a robotic arm to pick up a bottle of coffee and bring it to her lips, researchers report in the latest advance in harnessing brain waves to help...More >>

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Download 27 Personal on your smart phone today!
Download 27 Personal on your smart phone today!
27 Personal is now available on Apple® iPhone®, iPod touch®, iPad™ and Google Android™ mobile digital devices. We know weather is important to people on the go. That's why we've included 27 iNTERACTIVE Radar, severe weather alerts and many other weather tools to help you track storms and plan your day. We've also got you covered with breaking news alerts, the top news stories from Madison, south-central Wisconsin, and across the state.More >>
Scan code to easily download 27 Personal App for Android
Scan code to easily download 27 Personal App for Android
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27 Personal features QR Reader
27 Personal features QR Reader
Among its many features, 27 Personal has a QR Reader. QR codes -- funky white and black boxes packed with tiny dots -- are starting to pop up everywhere. "It's a lot like a bar code except they're squaresMore >>
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Share WKOW stories!
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Send us your photos or videos!
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SPECIAL REPORT: There's an app for that
SPECIAL REPORT: There's an app for that
From the simple, to the creative, to the bizarre. There are hundreds of thousands of smart phone apps available on the iTunes and Android markets, and some are made here in Madison.More >>
UPDATE: Romney, Santorum split Saturday votes
UPDATE: Romney, Santorum split Saturday votes
Rick Santorum won the Kansas Republican presidential caucuses on Saturday.More >>

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Two men rob Internet cafe, forget to log out of Facebook prior to robbery
Two men rob Internet cafe, forget to log out of Facebook first
As social networks have become more intertwined in our daily routines, some criminals just can't resist logging into Facebook at the worst times.More >>
As social networks have become more intertwined in our daily routines, some criminals just can't resist logging into Facebook at the worst times.More >>
Electric car buying guide: Everything you need to know before you buy
Electric car buying guide: Everything you need to know
Electric vehicles can be intimidating for first time buyers. To help, here is a handy Electric car buying guide to help you along the way.More >>
Electric vehicles can be intimidating for first time buyers. To help, here is a handy Electric car buying guide to help you along the way.More >>
Facebook Highlights: The beginning of paid social networking?
Facebook Highlights: The beginning of paid social networking?
Facebook is testing a system that lets user pay to make their status updates more visible. What's the idea? And where is this going to lead?More >>
Facebook is testing a system that lets user pay to make their status updates more visible. What's the idea? And where is this going to lead?More >>
Is it a boat or a plane? The Flying Hovercraft is both!
Is it a boat or a plane? The Flying Hovercraft is both!
Hovercrafts that float slightly above surface are so last year. The Flying Hovercraft takes things to new heights.More >>
Hovercrafts that float slightly above surface are so last year. The Flying Hovercraft takes things to new heights.More >>
Apocalypse never: Newly discovered Mayan calendar disproves 2012 doomsday myth
New Mayan calendar disproves 2012 doomsday myth
Scientists have uncovered the oldest-known Mayan calendar ever discovered -- and it further shows that all this December 21, 2012, apocalypse talk is a bunch of hooey.More >>
Scientists have uncovered the oldest-known Mayan calendar ever discovered -- and it further shows that all this December 21, 2012, apocalypse talk is a bunch of hooey.More >>
10 affordable presents to make Mom's life easier
10 affordable presents to make Mom's life easier
Need ideas for what to get mommy dearest this upcoming holiday? Check out this Mother's Day gift guide for inspiration that doesn't break the bank.More >>
Need ideas for what to get mommy dearest this upcoming holiday? Check out this Mother's Day gift guide for inspiration that doesn't break the bank.More >>
Apple quietly upgrades the iPad 2, improves battery life significantly
Apple quietly upgrades the iPad 2
Apple has rolled out a hardware tweak to the iPad 2 that increases the value of the tablet for power users.More >>
Apple has rolled out a hardware tweak to the iPad 2 that increases the value of the tablet for power users.More >>
Male jeggings? Check out Betabrand’s Dress Pant Sweatpants
Male jeggings? Check out Betabrand’s Dress Pant Sweatpants
Why should men be left out of the fashion loop when it comes to loungewear that's appropriate outdoors?More >>
Why should men be left out of the fashion loop when it comes to loungewear that's appropriate outdoors? Check out the Dress Pant Sweatpants and see if you'd rock this look.More >>
Report: Apple’s new iPhone will sport a 4-inch screen, thinner body, new dock connector
Report: Apple’s new iPhone will sport a 4-inch screen
This version of the next iPhone could be announced during WWDC next month.More >>
With the two-year AT&T contracts of iPhone 4 early adopters coming to a close in June, this version of the next iPhone could be announced during WWDC next month.More >>
You can own a piece of Facebook for $28-$35 per share
You can own a piece of Facebook for $28-$35 per share
When Facebook goes public it will cost between $28 and $35 per share, potentially netting the company $13.6 billion.More >>
When Facebook goes public it will cost between $28 and $35 per share, potentially netting the company $13.6 billion, with Mark Zuckerberg making $1 billion by himself.More >>