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On the eve of Amazon's expected unveiling of new Kindles comes word that we may get a peek at the Internet retail giant's long-rumored smartphone.

The phone, which is reportedly still in development, could make its debut at a press event tomorrow, multiple sources tell The Verge. CNET has contacted Amazon for comment and will update this report when we learn more.

These are not the first rumblings we've heard of Amazon working on a smartphone of its own. The phone will reportedly run a variant of the Kindle Fire Android operating system and challenge the iPhone … Read more

Spinal Tap ruined Karyne's life last week, and now she's losing the betting round this month.

She has one more week to get two points, or else it's her turn (once again) to embarrass herself. So put on your thinking caps, and send in your suggestions for the show of shame.

On this week's show, we learn how to pronounce Asus (kinda), the Facebook phone is one step closer to truth, the Amazon phone might be, too, and the Xbox 720 has Emily rescinding her vote. … Read more

This one goes out to my favorite sister, who's ready to trade her aging (and recently service-deprived) BlackBerry for a smartphone.

From now through Monday, October 17, Amazon is offering any Verizon phone for just one cent. Shipping is free (and it's two-day shipping at that), but an activation fee may apply. (I wasn't able to find any details on that, and I see no evidence that Amazon is waiving it.)

The sale includes a whopping 31 models, including feature phones, BlackBerrys, and Android-powered smartphones. The highlight, without a doubt, is the Motorola Droid Bionic, … Read more