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If you're sweltering on the East Coast right now, you're probably not feeling particular upbeat about summertime. My condolences. (I hail from New York, so I know what you're going through.) For anyone not enduring record temperatures, though, summertime has happier associations: barbecues, beaches, digging into a good book. If you want to update those preferences for the digital age, though, you might consider upgrading to an e-book. And for that, you'll need an e-reader. Don't know which one to get? Check out the eight "E-Readers of Summer," as reviewed by Senior Editor Melissa Perenson. The sun's glare can make their screens challenging outdoors, but in a comfy chair in an air-conditioned room indoors, an e-reader can't be beat. --Editorial Director Steve Fox Top Stories The E-Readers of Summer Not all of your reading has to be done with a physical textbook or on a PC. Hands On With Lenovo's ThinkPad and IdeaPad Tablets New models underscore the challenge in tailoring tablets for specific audiences. 5 Big Tech Players; 5 Bad Android Apps Using Android isn't all cupcakes and ice cream sandwiches. Here are five of Android's biggest app fails--from tech companies that should know better, like Facebook and Skype. For Android app reviews, visit PCWorld.com. Top Tweets From @PCWPluggedIn Run a small business from your smartphone Haven't bookies been doing this for years? Android phones help poor farmers in Uganda We're thinking metal plows to replace their wooden ones might help even more. Hacker collective Anonymous to launch a social networking site A blind dating service might be more appropriate. Follow us every day on Twitter: @PCWPluggedIn News Will HTML5 Kill the Mobile App? Native apps are expensive to make and hard to promote; with a powerful new upgrade to HTML now emerging, developers may opt for apps that run in mobile browsers. Google Labs to Be Shut Down Google has decided to close its Labs initiative as part of the company's efforts to streamline its product portfolio and focus its development efforts. Big Brother Creep Out: 7 Ways US Govt. Invades Brains With increasing frequency it seems agencies of the government are looking to tap into the public conscientiousness to gather information. For the latest reports, visit our News page . PCW Business Center Google News Badges Can Change Your Company's Outreach The search giant's new news badges let you record reading habits, share, and demonstrate expertise across Google+. Here's how they could help your small business. Visit the PCW Business Center. Blogs HTC's Apple Patent Loss: Why Android Fans Shouldn't Worry HTC's infringement of two Apple patents has led to some gloomy predictions about the future of Android phones, but for consumers it's business as usual--at least for now. Anonymous Hackers Give Murdoch's News Corp. Taste of Own Medicine Hack groups release email login information for News of the World editors. Asus Transformer Tablet: Surprising Second Best in Sales After Apple iPad Asus is selling more than 400,000 Eee Pad Transformer tablets per month For the latest news and opinion, visit our Blogs page . Reviews Best Voice Recognition Apps for Your Smartphone Give your thumbs a rest: These eight apps let you search the Web, make a restaurant reservation, update your Facebook status, or send a text--all by voice. Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E420: Lenovo Style in an Affordable Package Fans of ThinkPad keyboards and input devices should welcome this affordable, not-too-heavy model, but gamers and hard-core number crunchers should look elsewhere. Compare prices on laptops. For more reviews, visit PCWorld.com. How-To Master the Hidden Power of Your Camera's Program Mode Here's why your digital camera has both a Program and an Auto mode--and why Program mode is better. "Make Your House Rock From Any Room You can set up a whole-house audio system that lets you listen to your music from any room you prefer. For more tips, visit PCWorld.com. Videos We Don't Need No Stinkin' Laptop Badges! Those little square metallic stickers manufacturers plaster onto a laptop's palm rest drive Jason Cross batty. So now he's fighting back! For more videos, visit PCWorld.com. Downloads CyberGhost VPN Free Protect yourself online with a free VPN. For more free and trial software, visit PCWorld.com. PC World Community Video Card Question Join the discussion. Visit the PC World Community Take PCWorld's Business Technology Survey For a chance to win 1 of 2 $250 AmEx gift certificates. Get started. How to Build a Home Entertainment Network Learn to use your computer network as a next-generation entertainment hub. Get started. 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