Shape-Shifting Plastic Motor Powered by Light
Scientists are working on the world's first plastic motor, powered directly by light.
Windows 7 Media Center Will Support Netflix
Microsoft announced this week that Netflix will be supported in Windows 7 Media Center.
Microsoft Defends Facebook Stake
Ballmer says Facebook investment was no mistake.
Pioneer Files Complaint Against Samsung on Plasma Patents
Japan's Pioneer said it filed a complaint against Samsung SDI and several other Samsung companies in the United States over infringement of patents on plasma display panel technology.
Next-Gen Wireless USB Will Include Touch-and-Go
The Wireless USB Promoter Gorup said this week that version 1.1 of the Wireless USB specification will include "touch and go" capabilities used by Near Field Communication (NFC) technology.
Supreme Court Decision Challenges Software Patents
The KSR decision may not put an end to bad patents and patent trolls, but legal experts agree that at least it's a step forward in the always contentious field of software patents.
House Panel Approves VOIP E911 Bill
Legislation would give Internet phone providers access to the 911 system backbone.
Can You Resell a 'Used' MP3 from iTunes?
PeerFlix, which was predicated upon a peer-to-peer DVD exchange model, will now allow consumers to earn cold hard cash. But it's the company's plans that are much more interesting: ultimately, the site sees itself as a clearinghouse for reselling many forms of "used" digital content.
BlackBerry Sales Top the iPhone in Q1
The Apple iPhone took a backseat to the RIM BlackBerry in the first quarter of 2009, according to a study by NPD.
Dell Names Former American Airlines Chief as CFO
Dell names former American Airlines chief Donald Carty as its chief financial officer, replacing James Schneider who leaves as the world's No. 2 personal computer maker faces probes into its finances.
