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It may seem relatively unimportant, compared to the devastation caused by the worst earthquake and tsunami in Japan's recent history, but parts originating in Japan's factories are at the heart of many consumer electronics.  Manufacturers will soon face shortages, which will have a serious effect on employment, profit and the global economy.

The 99 cent app lets players select a virtual girlfriend based on things like naughtiness, sense of humor, intelligence and even responsibility.

Are you ready for this?  An iPhone application has been developed that can read minds.  The XWave allows users to control on-screen objects with their minds.  It works via a headset strapped around the user's forehead, plugging into the iPhone jack...

I know, we have been hearing the rumors on and off for the last year or so, this time it's for real.

If you’re like me, you're probably always connected to the world, whether it’s on your smart-phone, on your computer at work, or just relaxing on your couch with your laptop nearby.

Sure, there are Facebook apps for BlackBerry, Android, iPhone and other mobile devices, but for the iPad?  Nope.