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Microsoft’s Price-Busting Gambit: Windows 8 Pro Will Be a $39.99 Upgrade

We may still be waiting for Windows 8, but it's already accomplished one thing: It's become the most surprising version of Windows ever. Even the pricing, it turns out, is a major departure from past editions.

The World’s Favorite Browser Is Internet Explorer. Or Chrome. Take Your Pick!

Sundar Pichai

Net Applications says that Internet Explorer retains a lead over all other browsers. Google appears to disagree.

Going to Comic-Con? Come to My Panel on the Future of Graphic Novels

Darth Vader

On Saturday night, I’ll moderate a discussion on the future of the graphic novel–and how technology promises to have a huge impact on it.

Going Android: An Experiment

Android Jelly Bean

With the arrival of Jelly Bean, I’m putting aside my iPhone 4S and trying the Galaxy Nexus as my primary smartphone.

Jelly Bean Impressions: Android’s Most Important Update Yet

Jared Newman / TIME.com

Jelly Bean is arguably the most important new version in Android history. More than ever, Google understands what it has to do to make Android a top-notch phone and tablet operating system for ordinary consumers, not just tech-savvy users

Peel’s AllPlay: A More All-Encompassing Guide to What’s on TV

Peel app

The slick smartphone TV guide adds support for Netflix and DirecTV DVRs, with more to come.

How to Track Colorado’s Waldo Canyon ‘Super Fire’ (and Others)

ESRI

As an uncontrolled “super fire” near Colorado Springs rages, high-tech mapping tools are dishing up highly detailed, bird’s eye views of the fire’s scope.

Google Brings Chrome and Drive to iPhone and iPad, Docs Goes Offline

Google

Google is launching versions of its Chrome browser and Google Drive app for iPhones and iPads. The company also announced offline editing for Google Docs.

Why Everyone Should Be Shopping Online—While in Actual Stores

“Showrooming,” the practice in which consumers check out merchandise in a physical store and then buy it at a cheaper price online, is the bane of brick-and-mortar retailers everywhere.

Atari Turns 40, Celebrates by Making 100 Classic Games Free in iOS App

Atari

Download (or update) the Atari’s Greatest Hits app for your iPhone and/or iPad. When you do, you’ll find that all the pay-to-unlock games residing within the app have been unlocked for your retro gaming pleasure.

The 10 Best New Skyrim Mods for June 2012

AmethystDeceiver / Skyrim Nexus

Our pick of this month’s best new Skyrim mods.