Google Makes Searches Local
Google has completed a worldwide rollout of local search results in Maps. You can now type in a generic name such as "bank" or "pharmacy" without specifying a location, and Google will return results in your area.
Creative's New X-Fi Audio Processor
The PC audio business gets tougher by the day. Undaunted, Creative prepares to unleash its most ambitious audio processor architecture yet. The X-Fi processor seeks to combine power, versatility, and features into an audio engine to enable future cutting edge sound cards.
HP Rolls Out 100 New Products
Hewlett-Packard rolled out more than 100 new products for the home and office Wednesday, including six new printers, four digital cameras and the HP Photosmart A716 Compact Photo Printer, the first compact photo printer capable of storing over 4,000 photos.
Yahoo Settles with Icahn; Is Microsoft Deal Dead?
The Internet company has reached an agreement with billionaire investor Carl Icahn whereby Icahn will abandon his proxy contest for Yahoo in exchange for a seat on the company's board and two board members of his choice.
CES Sells Out of Mac Space
The CEA announced Thursday that it has already sold the Mac-specific section of the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show out.
How to Uninstall Internet Explorer 9
Internet Explorer 9 offers plenty of advantages, but there are some reasons you may want to revert to version 8. Here's how.
Think You're Good at Multitasking? You Aren't
People who text-message while listening to an iPod while reading the newspaper probably think they are good at "multi-tasking." They are wrong, according to a study published Monday.
It's PC vs. Xbox, Online, for Free
For a limited time, Microsoft is offering free online multiplayer on Xbox 360/Games for Windows titles that offer Live cross-platform play.
Sirius XM Looks to iPhone App; Auto Outlook 'Terrible'
Satellite radio provider Sirius XM Radio said on Thursday it expects 2009 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) to exceed $300 million despite a "terrible" auto sales outlook.
Nintendo Wii Shortages Could Last Until March
Shoppers are standing in lines to snap up Sony Corp's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Co. Ltd.'s Wii video game consoles as they become available, and some analysts do not expect shortages to ease until March or later.
