Microsoft, Apple Reworking MP3 Player Market?
If the rampant speculation over the digital music plans of Microsoft and Apple Computer are to be believed, the digital music landscape is about to change radically in the very near future.
Apple TV Gets YouTube Lite, Larger Hard Drive
Steve Jobs announced two updates for Apple TV: access to YouTube's video library directly from the device, and a much larger, 160GB hard drive.
Twitter Blocking Evil Shortened URLs
A security researcher has discovered that Twitter has begun blocking URLs of known malicious sites in posts to its service.
HTC Touch Pro To Hit U.S., Eventually
On Wednesday, Windows Mobile device maker HTC announced the Touch Pro, a sliding-keyboard, touch-screen smart phone with an innovative 3D interface and some pretty awesome specs.
Intel Buys Stake in EMC's VMware, Gets Board Seat
Intel Corp. will invest about $219 million for a stake in VMware Inc. and a seat on the board of the Silicon Valley software company that parent EMC Corp.
Bat, Freezer Test Adesso's 'Rugged' Keyboard Claim
Adesso claims its AKB-230 keyboard is a rugged device that can withstand extreme abuse. Gearlog accepts the challenge.
Bono's Elevation VC Adds $100M to Palm
Elevation Partners, which was founded by U2 frontman Bono and other investors, agreed to inject $100 million into Palm to assist the smartphone company with the launch of its Nova OS, due to be launched at the Consumer Electronics Show in January.
McCain Rep Ducks Tech Policy Debate
A technology policy debate between policy representatives of the Obama and McCain campaigns turned into a monologue as Douglas Holtz-Eakin, the McCain adviser who seemingly credited McCain with inventing the BlackBerry, was a no-show. Former FCC chairman Reed Hundt called for collaboration to solve tech problems.
Tesla Recalls Roadsters for Suspension Defect
Well, no one said the EV revolution was goingto be easy. Tesla Motors has announced a recall for all 345 electric Roadsters on the road due to a suspension defect.
American Airlines Adding Streaming Video Services to Flights This Summ
Passengers on American Airlines flights are about to get a new perk. Instead of craning their necks to catch reruns of "Monk" and excerpts from "The Tonight Show" on tiny aisle TV sets, they'll be able to wirelessly stream content to their personal devices from the comfort of their own seats.
