Meet the Self-Balancing Unicycle
If riding your Segway around town seems too pedestrian, how about a little one wheeled fun? Try the Focus Design self-balancing unicycle.
EU to Slash Mobile Phone Roaming Charges
The European Commission has launched a plan to slash the cost of using mobile phones abroad, targeting what it sees as excessive prices and giving operators a last chance to regulate themselves.
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.
EA Points New 'Sims Stories' At On-the-Go Gamers
Electronic Arts Inc. on Tuesday announced a new line of video games called "The Sims Stories" aimed at the laptop-toting youth market as it strives to deliver a bigger proportion of titles based on more lucrative company-owned material.
Ex-AOL CEO Said to Want to Buy Yahoo
Former AOL chief executive Jonathan Miller is trying to raise money to buy part or all of Yahoo, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.
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.
Microsoft Warns Employees of Likely Antitrust Fine
A recent e-mail update from a member of Microsoft's legal department indicates that Microsoft is bracing for a potential fine of $2.5 million per day.
Google's Hiring Binge Dents Profits, Shares Drop
Web search leader Google Inc. reported on Thursday a 28 percent rise in profits that fell short of consensus expectations, as a recent jump in operating expenses offset market share gains against rivals.
Microsoft XP SP3 to Hit PCs Thursday
The iPhone 3G isn't the only thing being released this week. Microsoft on Thursday will release its automatic update for Windows XP service pack 3 (SP3).
Lala Resurrects WOXY, Launches User Channels
The founder of CD-swapping site lala.com has a new project: Resuscitating the shuttered woxy.com and getting the online radio station to turn a profit.
