How Important Will New Energy Star Be for PC Makers?
Since the Environmental Protection Agency first created the Energy Star program in 1992, the familiar blue and white logo has appeared on thousands of appliances and home electronics. Now, it's almost time to make over the PC with a new Energy Star spec. But will it be a selling point?
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.
Hulu Blocks Boxee from Showing Its Content
Hulu chief executive Jason Kilar has announced that the video site's content will no longer be made available through the freeware media center software for the Mac and Linux platforms, Boxee.
HTC Plans Three More Android Smartphones
Smartphone vendor HTC expects sales in China to double to 1.6 million units this year, and has reaffirmed its previous target of double-digit revenue growth this year, the company's chief executive said on Tuesday. It also plans three more smartphones using the Google "Android" OS.
Intel Processor/Graphics Chip to Ship in 2009
ntel said Tuesday that it had adjusted its planned microprocessor roadmap to accelerate the introduction of a suite of 32-nm microprocessors, known on the desktop as the "Westmere" processor. Its first microprocessors with integrated graphics will also ship in 2009.
Broadcom, Qualcomm in Settlement Talks
Wireless chipmaker Broadcom won a patent battle on Wednesday, as a U.S. appeals court affirmed that Qualcomm infringed two patents used to make some of the world's most sophisticated cell phones and upheld an injunction.
HLTH Ends Deal to Merge into WebMD
HLTH Corp said it has terminated a deal to merge into 84-percent-owned unit, WebMD Health Corp, citing the debt load that the new company would be saddled with in a deteriorating credit market.
Microsoft: Manage Your Netflix Queue with the Xbox
Microsoft made headlines Monday with the announcement of its gesture-based, controller-free Project Natal for the Xbox 360, but the announcement also includes upgrades to Microsoft's deal with Netflix.
Dash Navigation Plans In-Car Assistant
Dash Navigation emerged from stealth mode on Monday, announcing plans for a new in-car product that will give drivers real-time information about their route, traffic conditions and their destination.
Sony's Blu-ray Drive Burns BD Discs at 8X Speeds
On Tuesday, Sony announced its third-generation internal Blu-ray drive, which can burn 6X media at 8X speeds.
