Microsoft Celebrates Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary With Launch Part
Halo: Combat Evolved goes on sale at midnight. Don't miss out on the FPS-related festivities.

gOS: The Little Desktop Linux that Came Out of the Blue
This Ubuntu-based distribution, which is used on the recently released Everex PC, has exploded into popularity.

eBay Buys Bill Me Later, Cuts 10 Percent of Workforce
Internet auction site eBay will cut 10 percent of its workforce, or about 1,000 jobs, the company said Monday. On a more positive note, eBay also announced Monday that it will acquire online billing company Bill Me Later for $820 million in cash, plus two Danish Web properties.
New PC Peripherals From Microsoft
Updated: Microsoft will release a number of products for the PC, including new high-definition devices designed for comfort and gaming.
Hands On: the 43 MPG VW SportsWagen TDI
Can you drive 1,000 miles in your car and spend less than $60 on fuel? That's the beauty of the Volkswagen Sportwagen TDI diesel, which averaged 43 mpg.

Paper: Apple Ups Balda Orders for iPhone Screens
German daily Handelsblatt reports that Apple has significantly increased its orders from German supplier Balda for touch-screens for its keenly awaited iPhone.

eBay, Facebook, Yahoo Among Most Trusted Firms
What companies do you trust to guard your privacy? According to a Wednesday study from the Ponemon Institute and TRUSTe, eBay is the most trusted company for privacy, followed by Verizon and the U.S. Postal Service.

The Call of the Wired
Tech out your next camping trip with fun and functional gear.
Nielsen: 40 Percent of People Use Smartphones, Tablets While Watching
According to a Nielsen report, 40 percent of smartphone and tablet owners are using their devices while they watch TV.

Sezmi Set-top Eyes Early 2009 Launch
Sezmi, a set-top box provider which aims to provide content from both broadcast networks and the Internet to consumers, has wrapped up technical trials and is preparing for a consumer rollout early in 2009.