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MSN Offers Public Sneak Peek at New Look

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:26:00 -0800

Microsoft is revamping its MSN portal to give it a modern look and new social networking tools.

Microsoft Launches New Version of MSN

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:20:14 -0800

Microsoft will launch a redesigned version of MSN.com on Wednesday.

AT&T Sues Verizon Over 3G Ads

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:48:00 -0800

The "there's a map" TV marketing campaign infringes on AT&T's "there's an app" iPhone theme, AT&T tells federal court.

New Sonos All-in-One Music Player Sounds Great, Approaches Affordability

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:45:00 -0800

At $399, with built-in speakers and great sound, the ZonePlayer S5 network music system is a good deal, but its setup may pose problems for you.

Nearly 1.7 Million T-Mobile Users Hit by Service Disruption

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:30:00 -0800

Nearly 1.7 million T-Mobile USA subscribers are affected by a service disruption that hit the mobile operator beginning late Tuesday afternoon.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1: A Great DSLR Alternative

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:10:00 -0800

The slimmest Micro Four-Thirds System camera yet, the industrial-looking Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 is the most enticing non-DSLR we've seen to date.

Intel Expands Processor Market Share Over AMD in Q3

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:50:15 -0800

Intel wrestled back processor market share from AMD and Via in the third quarter this year, according to a study.

Google Apps Will Get Stronger Video Chat Capabilities

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:20:16 -0800

Google plans to beef up the video chat capabilities in Gmail for Google Apps customers.

Apple's Monthly TV Service May Mean Tablet's on the Way

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:04:00 -0800

Apple's $30-per-month TV service would be built into iTunes and run across all of Apple's products — and it has tablet written all over it.

Report: Malware Makers Are Organized, Sophisticated

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:53:00 -0800

Cybercriminals are organized like corporations, and follow regular software release cycles, says principal group program manager for the Microsoft Malware Protection Center.

TwitterPeek: The Twitter-Only Gadget Destined for Extinction

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:51:00 -0800

The first-ever standalone Twitter device goes on sale this week. Before you consider buying a TwitterPeek, though, you may want to read this.

A Single Sign-In for All Your Websites? Google Hopes So

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:41:00 -0800

The Official Google Blog on Tuesday beat the OpenID drum, and gave a quick run-through of how the service might benefit Facebook and Plaxo users.

Best Buy Movie Downloads: Is the Death of the DVD Nigh?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:29:00 -0800

The emergence of multimedia niceties such as Windows 7’s Internet TV and home networking standards such as DLNA 1.5 are starting to make streaming video all the more appealing.

EVGA InterView Dual Display LCD Monitor

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0800

The InterView includes two rotatable 17-inch screens that are attached to a single arm.

Mac Mini (Late 2009)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:50:37 -0800

Back in March, when I reviewed the previous Mac mini models--officially called the Mac mini (Early 2009)--Apple's smallest desktop computer had just received a...

Squarespace's Site Management IPhone App Now Available

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:50:31 -0800

Squarespace is a hosted blog and Website service that, like Apple, prefers to think different. It offers a lot of drag-and-drop freedom for laying out a site...

Dell ST2310 23-Inch LCD Monitor

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:50:00 -0800

Though it lacks extra features, the ST2310 delivers solid image quality.

Windows 7's Unexpected 'Killer' Feature

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:42:00 -0800

Everyone loves a killer feature — but what gives Windows 7 a strong future is not what you're thinking.

Verizon Cranks Up Droid Hype for Friday Launch

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:35:00 -0800

Many of Verizon's retail stores will open early on Friday for the first day sales of the Droid smartphone, adding to the marketing hype for the Android 2.0 device from Motorola.

World of Warcraft May Go Dark in China

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:32:00 -0800

Squabbling between Chinese government regulatory agencies delays authorization of Activision Blizzard's popular MMORPG, culminating in a diktat to shut the game down.

Is TwitterPeek a One-Trick Pony?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:23:00 -0800

Are users going to lay down money for a gadget that can't multi-function as a cell phone, camera, digital organizer, video camera and GPS navigator?

Sybase Smooths Enterprise Path for IPhones

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:20:52 -0800

Sybase is extending its Afaria mobile-device management platform and database software to the Apple iPhone.

Windows XP Smartphone Raises Functionality Questions

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:20:39 -0800

A smartphone called XPPhone that runs Windows XP and blends in PC features is generating buzz, though some analysts are questioning its purpose.

Maverick Nica Bluetooth Headset

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0800

Departing from the typical design, the Nica sits comfortably outside your ear. It's a pity, though, that the headset's call quality regularly falls below average.

Free Tools for Fine-Tuning Your Windows 7 Setup

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:45:00 -0800

No-cost apps and Web services help you set up your Windows 7 computer just the way you want it.

Create Pause-zoom-pause Effects in IMovie Stills

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:30:17 -0800

Although I typically use Final Cut Express for my video projects, I recently had a really short project to do for the family, so I thought I'd give iMovie...

Via Bumps up the Speed of Netbook Processors

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:20:19 -0800

Via launched the Nano 3000 series of processors for netbooks, which includes the fastest Nano chip to date.

Microsoft's Mundie: Time Is Right for Tablet Computing

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:20:13 -0800

A Microsoft executive said that technology advancements are likely to finally make tablet computing popular.

Chinese Supplier: We’ve Got iPhone 4G Parts, Pictures

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:11:00 -0800

A Chinese electronics supplier claims have iPhone 4G parts and pictures.

Introducing Macworld's Total Snow Leopard Superguide

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:00:18 -0800

Every time Apple releases a new operating system, we pull together the most essential, in-depth, and up-to-date information about the Mac OS and create a new...

Report: Apple Store Headed to Downtown Philadelphia

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:00:15 -0800

It is a pretty good time to be a Philadelphian. The Phillies are in the World Series, the city managed to avoid shutting down all the libraries (woo! reading!)...

Founder of Online Sports Betting Business Sentenced

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:50:15 -0800

The founder of BetOnSports.com is sentenced to 51 months in prison.

Battery Go for IPhone

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:30:16 -0800

For an app that really only does one thing, Battery Go is a handy utility for anyone taking a trip or going mobile. Using the stated battery life estimates from...

PC vs. Phone: Which Matters Most?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:54:00 -0800

Today's cellphones make a compelling alternative to PC. Which one matters most?

Protect Your Kids from Profanity-Laden YouTube Comments

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:51:00 -0800

YouTube seems harmless enough, but kids who read certain user comments may get an eyeful. A handy Firefox extension filters out the bad stuff.

Trade Talks Hone in on Internet Abuse and ISP Liability

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:10:17 -0800

ISPs around the world may be forced to snoop on their subscribers and cut them off, under an international agreement being promoted by the U.S.

Sony Unveils Android-based Xperia X10

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:41:00 -0800

New smartphone features a big 4-inch screen, plus an 8.1-megapixel camera.

Delibar Makes Delicious Bookmarking Easy

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:40:27 -0800

Delicious is a popular social-bookmarking service--so popular that Yahoo bought it--that lets you save bookmarks "to the cloud" (in other words, online). You can...

InFocus IN1102

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:40:17 -0800

The versatile, 2.75-pound InFocus IN1102 is a superior choice for a double-duty, lamp-based projector that delivers bright, colorful images both in large...

Sorenson Media Releases Sorenson Squeeze 6

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:40:14 -0800

Sorenson Media has released Sorenson Squeeze 6, an update of its video encoding software package. This version is designed to let users more easily encode and...

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Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:40:14 -0800

Google Chrome Beta Gets Bookmark Sync

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:01:00 -0800

The test version of Google's browser will let you save your favorite sites, and access them from multiple computers.

Is Spotify the Future of Music Listening?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:36 -0800

For years, we've been hearing about iPod killers, iTunes wannabes, and new music services. We've seen them come and we've seen them go. My colleague Chris Breen...

BuzzVoice Talks and Tick Talk for IPhone

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:23 -0800

MediaQuake developed a fine news "reading" application for the iPhone and iPod touch--a time saver and a productivity enhancer that let you create playlists of...

Google Picasa 3.5

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:14 -0800

When it comes to organizing, editing, and sharing photos, most Mac users know iPhoto. But what happens when you don't feel like plunking down $79 for the latest...

Chorus for IPhone Suggests Apps Based on Pals' Advice

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:50:13 -0800

Chorus, a new free iPhone app from envIO Networks, aims to help you cut through the copious App Store chaff. If the thousands upon thousands of apps available...

iPhone Public Radio App is a DVR for NPR

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:46:00 -0800

The $2.99 app lets you pause and rewind public radio streams, and more.

Dedicated Twitter Gizmo TwitterPeek Launches

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:39:00 -0800

A $100 single-purpose handheld device called TwitterPeek allows unlimited tweeting over a cellular network.

HP Says Some Windows 7 Printer Drivers Are Coming

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:10:13 -0800

Some new Windows 7 users may find there are no drivers yet for their Hewlett-Packard printer.

Motorola Droid vs. iPhone 3GS: Smartphone Face-Off

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:06:00 -0800

Does Motorola's new Droid 3G smartphone have what it takes to rival the iPhone's success?

Microsoft Pushes Switchover Deal for CRM Online

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:00:14 -0800

Microsoft is offering Salesforce.com and Oracle CRM on Demand customers six months at no charge.