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.

Wi-Fi Group To Certify Draft 802.11n Products
The Wi-Fi Alliance said on Tuesday that it will move forward and offer a preliminary certification for 802.11n products based on interoperability of the products that are currently on the market.

Intel PC Design Contest Opened to the People
Intel has thrown open its PC Design Challenge to the public, who will be allowed a glimpse of some of the innovative PCs.

Study: Videogame , Movie Violence Threat to Public Health
Violence depicted on television, in films and video games raises the risk of aggressive behavior in adults and young viewers and poses a serious threat to public health, according to a new study.

Nissan Outlines Hybrid Plans
Nissan Motor Co. outlined plans on Monday to launch its own hybrid, bio-ethanol and other "green" cars as it seeks to dash its image as an environmental laggard behind Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co.

Gateway Updates Desktops
The company introduced new FX-Series high-end multimedia PCs, as well as updates to its DX-Series of mainstream- and entry-level desktops.
The Lookout:Ducking Spyware
More that 90 percent of Internet users in the United States have altered their online behavior significantly to counter the threat of spyware programs, according to a study released by the Pew Internet &American Life Project.
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.
Yahoo Search Ad Results Top Google
New industry data out on Tuesday showed Yahoo Inc may have started gaining share in the Web search ad market against Google Inc even as Google's share of search audience inched up.

'Windows Rally Technologies' To Simplify Wi-Fi Setup
A new Microsoft codename emerged Tuesday: Windows Rally Technologies, which Microsoft will use to facilitate the setup of wireless networks under Windows Vista.