TechBytes: Samsung Galaxy Nexus Arrives

Dec. 15, 2011— -- In today's TechBytes: There is at last a release date for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus in the U.S and that day is today.

It's the first smartphone to run Ice Cream Sandwich, Google's new operating system,

Verizon is selling it for $300.

Majel, Android Voice Assistant

The Android operating system's answer to the iPhone's Siri voice assistant may soon go where no one has gone before.

It's reported that Android's program will be named Majel, honoring the actress who was the voice of every computer in "Star Trek," both TV and movies.

E-Book Prices Comparable to Print

If you get an e-reader for the holidays, you may be surprised at the prices for the reading material.

The difference between e-books and printed books has narrowed. It's now often just a few dollars difference, and e-books can even cost more.

iPad 2 Holiday Sales

Another hot gift this holiday season is the iPad 2, even though there are rumors the iPad 3 will come in February.

Analysts are predicting 13.5 million iPads will be purchased this quarter.