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Apple confirmed that today, October 5th of 2011, Steve Jobs has passed away at the age of 56. Since Steve announced his retirement as Apple's CEO about two months ago, there has been widespread speculation about his failing health. Rest in peace, Steve. You definitely left the world better and more interesting than when you found it.

India has released details about a tablet, geared towards students, which will only cost $50 USD.

Well, it's the announcement that everyone has been waiting for -- Apple's new iPhone. However, it's not the iPhone 5, as many people were expecting. Instead, Apple has released an upgraded version of the iPhone 4, which will be called the "iPhone 4S".

Tomorrow, Apple will host a media event that will most likely include the announcement of the iPhone 5. There are rumors that a "new" iPod, iCloud and iOS 5 will be announced at the event as well.

Amazon's press event wasn't just about the Kindle Fire. Also unveiled were a new generation of Kindle e-readers, as well as the "Kindle Touch".

The Kindle Fire has been officially announced -- it will be released on November 15th, and will be priced at just $199. While most of the rumors about Amazon's tablet were true, some were proven to be completely ludicrous.

Amazon hasn't even officially announced their "Kindle Fire" tablet, and rumors are already circulating about a "better" Kindle Fire that could be released during Q1 of next year.

Amazon's mysterious tablet PC is no longer nameless. In a few weeks, you'll be able to get your eager hands on the "Kindle Fire".

The evidence surrounding this slightly disturbing theory supports the fact that Google acts as an "extension of knowledge". The result is that we store less information, which destroys our ability for memorization.

Next Wednesday, Amazon.com will be holding their long-awaited press conference. According to most sources, this is going to be the "official" release announcement for Amazon's Kindle Tablet PC