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• New camera war brewing in the smartphone market

  HTC and Nokia are preparing to go head-to-head with new cameras on upcoming smartphones, as they hope to steal market share from Apple and Samsung Electronics.

• 10 great digital photography downloads

  Have a digital camera and plenty of photos? Want some help with editing and managing them all? We've rounded up ten downloads that will let you take control of your photos. Whether you're looking for a top-of-the-line photo editor, a great photo manager, or nifty utilities to handle tasks such as finding duplicates, we have just the thing. And every program is free--not only to download but also to use.

• Fujifilm's new 3D camera is fun but pricey

  While 3D movies are already experiencing something of a backlash, technology vendors are still pushing forward with 3D content -- trying to persuade us that 3D is to 2D what talkies were to silents.

• The coolest camera features of 2010

  These cameras have innovative extras that may win you over as soon as you try them.

• 20 free ways to manage video, music, and photos

  No-cost utilities and services can help you find, organize, and wrangle your media files--or enjoy some great video online.
  

• Five digital cameras that are well connected

  Sharing photos with friends, posting images and video to the Web, and geotagging have never been this easy. Better yet, these features are available on some truly high-powered megazooms and point-and-shoot cameras.

• 10 great free digital photography downloads

  With these free image editors, photo managers, and other utilities, you can take control of your photo collection.

• Six tough, rugged cameras

  Manufacturers are outdoing themselves in the quest to build a nearly indestructible camera--and the prices are reasonable, too. They're promising that you can freeze, drop, or submerge these models, without a worry.

• CES 2010 predictions: what's on deck for cameras?

  You can tell a lot about the future by studying the not-too-distant past. The megapixel war is officially over, as 8 to 10 megapixels has become the default resolution for even the lowest-end pocket cameras. Instead of racing to add resolution, camera makers will be rushing to capitalize on some of the big developments of the past year.

• 10 great Wi-Fi gadgets for work and play

  You've done the hard work of optimizing your Wi-Fi network, and it reliably beams high-speed data to every nook and cranny of your home or office. Now, it's time to take it to the next level by connecting more than just computers.