5 Ways the Apple Store Rocked Best Buy on iPad Launch Day... or Did It


Microsoft, Samsung Launch "Origami"Ultra-Mobile PC
Samsung will enter the US computer market in April as the launch partner for Microsoft's new UltraMobile PC or "Origami"platform. Launched this morning at the CeBit technology show in Hannover Germany, this smaller tablet PC fits between hand-held Portable Media Centers and more traditional tablet/notebook computers.
Gateway Rejects Offer To Buy Retail Biz
Gateway said Friday that it will reject an offer made by the former owner of eMachines to buy the company's retail business for $450 million.

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.
Airplane Wi-Fi: What You Need to Know
Learn what you can really do with the newly offered Wi-Fi service on domestic flights.
U.S. Consumers Just Not Recycling Gadgets
Green may be the new black, but many U.S. consumers are not recycling old electronic gadgets despite promises by multiple organizations for hassle-free ways to get rid of electronic waste.

About Half of U.S. TV Stations Ready for DTV
Approximately 56 percent of full-power television broadcasters are ready for the February 2009 digital television transition, while 41 percent are still working to meet their goals, according to a Thursday report from the Federal Communications Commission.
Nintendo May Beat Targets for Earnings, DS Sales
The Japanese video game maker says it may beat its earnings forecasts for the year to March as well as its sales target for the DS handheld games device.

Kashless: It's Like eBay for Free Stuff
Are you familiar with Freecycle? Think of Kashless as a step up. Unfortunately, this isn't a nationwide project yet.
Sharp AQUOS Line Now Includes LCDs, Blu-Ray
Sharp unveiled new, thinner liquid crystal HDTVs and a zippy Blu-ray player at the CEDIA Expo on Wednesday.
