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Archos 5 Internet Tablet

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:15:00 -0800

This Android-powered player crams a ton of Internet and multimedia features into its slim frame, but it still needs some refinement.

How to Buy an MP3 Player

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0800

Get the right device for your lifestyle and music collection.

Pre iTunes Sync: Is Palm Getting Ready to Cry Uncle?

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:29:00 -0700

The jousting between Palm and Apple continues when it comes to allowing the Pre to sync with iTunes.

Palm Lost the iTunes Sync Battle (Again)

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:18:00 -0700

Apple strikes again and disables Palm's ability to sync with iTunes.

Evolution of the MP3 Player

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:45:00 -0700

Portable digital music players have evolved through the years, from hulking $800 devices to tiny $60 iPod Shuffles. Here's a look at how MP3 players have changed over the past decade.

Our Tech Holiday Wish List: 10 Cool Gadgets We Really, Really Want

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:00:00 -0700

Colorful netbooks, personal TV systems, powerful digital cameras, and a potent Webcam: Our list is made, and we're checking it twice.

IPod: The Device That Changed Everything

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:21:00 -0700

Amid all the hubbub last week surrounding Windows 7 -- not to mention Burger King's 7-layer Windows Whopper -- I totally missed a key anniversary.

2009 PC World 100, Listed by Ranking

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:35:00 -0700

2009 PC World 100, Listed Alphabetically

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:35:00 -0700

2009 PC World 100, Listed by Category

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:35:00 -0700

Lala for iPhone: Coming Soon (Fingers Crossed)

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:16:00 -0700

An iPhone version of the music service has been touted as "coming soon" for a year — but now, "soon" might finally be just around the corner.

iHome iP1 iPod Dock

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:15:00 -0700

The iP1 iPod dock aims to restore what compression has robbed from your music, but it suffers from some sound flaws.

The Best Tech Deals of the Week

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:45:00 -0700

We'll show you where to find the best prices on an HP tablet PC, two Sony camcorders, a Samsung touchscreen phone, and more.

Google to Launch 'Google Audio' Music Service and Phone, Reports Claim

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:13:00 -0700

According to reports, Google is about to get into the online music business with the launch of "Google Audio."

Apple's Profit Rises Despite Drop in iPod Shipments

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:10:00 -0700

UPDATE: Apple reported an increase in net profit and sales for the fourth quarter with the help of strong Mac and iPhone sales.

An iPhone With FM Radio? Yes, Please!

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:29:00 -0700

Reports are surfacing that Apple is about to awaken a sleeping FM radio application inside the iPhone and iPod Touch.

Microsoft Launches Big Gadget Push for Holidays

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:30:00 -0700

Microsoft holds an 'Open House' stressing its holiday lineup.

Adobe Developed IPhone Tool Without Apple's Help

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:10:12 -0700

Adobe said it developed its tools that allow Flash developers to create native iPhone apps without help from Apple.

Flash Player Inches Closer to Smartphones

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:20:13 -0700

Adobe will offer beta versions of Flash Player for smartphones later this year, it said on Monday.

Top 10 MP3 Players (Flash-Based)

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:23:00 -0700

There's no stopping the iPod, but Apple's latest players have some serious competition from Sony and Creative. New to the chart is Sony's flashy X-Series Walkman and the gorgeous Microsoft Zune HD.

Can You Hear Me Now? iPod Volume Restrictions On The Way

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:38:00 -0700

iPods are about to get a lot more quiet, thanks to a new set of European standards governing how loud portable music players can go.

Eminem Publishers v. Apple Finally Going to Trial

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:20:00 -0700

If it came to a choice between Eminem and M&M's, it's no contest.

Apple iPod Nano's Video Capabilities: A Closer Look

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:00:00 -0700

Everyone raves about the addition of a video camera to the iPod Nano, but is it really that impressive?

Porn Stars Invade Apple's App Store

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:11:00 -0700

Apple has just approved two "porn star apps" into its tightly controlled App Store. Yes, really.

Has Palm Lost the iTunes Sync Scuffle?

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:57:00 -0700

After the USB Implementers' Forum declines to intervene in the iTunes syncing spat, Palm's Pre may not be able to masquerade as an iPod.

ITunes 9.0.1 Update Restores 'Maximize' Button Behavior

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:10:00 -0700

Nearly two weeks after taking the wraps off iTunes 9, Apple has an update for its music jukebox application.

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Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:10:00 -0700

Sony Ericsson Unveils Motion-Activated Headphones

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:40:00 -0700

Remove the buds to control the music and phone -- but there's a catch.

Advice for Apple: Grow the iPod Touch

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 07:03:00 -0700

Here's a suggestion to embrace third-party apps in your products and perhaps counter some of the sour accusations and omissions.

Microsoft Zune HD Features Solid Improvements

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 04:00:00 -0700

The Zune HD marks a huge improvement from last year's model in speed, usability, video quality, and design.

Music Industry Wants Apple, Amazon to Pay Up

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:51:00 -0700

Music groups say online retailers need to pay for features, like those 30-second song samples you get for free.

Archos Mini-Tablet's Specs Smoke Zune, iPod touch

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:26:00 -0700

It has almost three times the pixel area as the competition, and the screen's over an inch larger. But wait — there's more.

Hands On with HP’s DreamScreen

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:15:00 -0700

HP's slick tablet-like DreamScreen device will wow you with its beauty, but let you down with its limited functions.

Want Zune HD Games? Prepare to Watch Ads

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:35:00 -0700

Microsoft has released a handful of free games for the new Zune HD, but to use them, you'll have to view ads.

Microsoft Zune Still Playing Catch-Up

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:53:00 -0700

Microsoft's first touchscreen media player is slick and capable, but holes remain on the service side.

The Best Tech Deals of the Week

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:45:00 -0700

We'll show you where to find the best prices on a Sony camcorder and HDTV, an Asus netbook, an Apple MacBook laptop, and an Apple iPod Nano.

Sony Unveils Slimmest Walkman Yet

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:16:00 -0700

Sure, the Zune HD and iPod Nano are getting all the attention, but Sony is making news with its Walkman, too.

Is Zune HD up to the iPod Challenge?

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:35:00 -0700

Microsoft is sending its revamped MP3 player on a tough assignment, taking on Apple's spectacularly popular iPod family.

Zune HD vs. iPod Touch: Feature Comparison Chart

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:33:00 -0700

Interested in a breakdown of how the Zune HD and the iPod touch match up? Look no further.

Microsoft Zune HD (32GB Platinum) Media Player

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:30:00 -0700

The Zune HD is a huge step forward for Microsoft's Zune line, but you still have to pay extra for some of the best features.

Zune HD Teardown Reveals Sleek, Powerful Device

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:03:00 -0700

The Zune HD may have come out a little later than the updated iPod Touch, but that is no reason why it cannot be a standalone device worth individual consideration.

Microsoft Zune HD: No Reason To Live

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:22:00 -0700

If you want access to the most content and applications, the best accessories, there is simply no comparison between Zune and iPod.

First Look at the Archos 5 Android Internet Tablet

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:30:00 -0700

The brawny Archos 5 tablet packs a variety of multimedia features into a slim, portable design.

Hands On With the Zune HD

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:12:00 -0700

I've spent some time playing with Microsoft's slick new device, but this is not an official review...yet.

Zune HD: No iPod Killer

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:54:00 -0700

If Microsoft thinks its new device will outsell the iPod, the company needs to think again.

First Look at the Microsoft Zune HD

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:01:00 -0700

HD Video, an OLED multitouch display and a slick design are just a few of Zune HD's hot features.

How to Sync iTunes with Your Non-iPod Player

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

You don't have to lose your painstakingly crafted iTunes playlists if you move to a non-Apple player.

Fifth-Generation iPod Nano

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 13:01:00 -0700

It's not a Flip-killer. But it is an intriguing alternative to the iPod Touch.

New iPod Touch Hides an 802.11n Wi-Fi Chip

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 11:54:00 -0700

Apple didn't mention it at the new iPod's debut, but it contains a Wi-Fi chip that supports the newest wireless standard.

New iPod Touch Holds Secret 802.11n Wi-Fi And Camera Slot

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 05:22:00 -0700

A teardown of the new third-generation iPod Touch reveals the device can support 802.11 Wi-Fi and could house a camera.

Patience, Grasshopper: Wait to Update Your Jailbroken iPhone to 3.1

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:40:00 -0700

If you have a jailbroken iPhone and were wondering if you should update to 3.1 via iTunes, do yourself a favor and just wait a few more days.