Wired Nextfest's Director Explains Show's Evolution
In honor of the fifth annual Nextfest, I sat down with the show's executive director, Victor Friedburg, to talk about the genesis of the event, how its changed over the years, and what role Wired is playing in bringing the cool technologies showcased to the hands of consumers.
AT&T Boosted by iPhone, U-Verse
AT&T Inc posted a smaller-than-expected drop in quarterly profit on strong subscriber growth for its video and high-speed Internet service, as well as improved margins for its wireless service.
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.
How to Preserve Your 15 Minutes of Fame with Windows Vista Media Cente
With a TV tuner and a Vista PC, you can capture a clip and show off your big moment.
Classified Web Site Use Doubled Since 2005
Use of online classified Web sites has more than doubled since 2005, according to a study from the Pew Internet &American Life Project – news that is likely unwelcome at newspapers struggling to make up for declining classifieds revenue.
RIM Announces BlackBerry Apps Store, Firmware Update
RIM today made a number of announcements at the first annual BlackBerry Developer Conference in Santa Clara, CA. They included the launch of a new Apple-like app storefront, the availability of Web signals technology, and updated versions of Blackberry developer tools.
Navigon Adds Terrain and Tours to New GPSes
On Monday, Navigon announced three new GPS navigation devices, continuing to add terrain and scenic tours as value-added features.
5 Ways the Apple Store Rocked Best Buy on iPad Launch Day... or Did It
Netflix Site Down, DVD Shipments Unaffected
The Netflix Web site went down Sunday night, but DVD shipments and Netflix-enabled devices are not affected, the company said.
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.
