5 Ways the Apple Store Rocked Best Buy on iPad Launch Day... or Did It


Yahoo, Google Get Chatty About IM
Yahoo trots out a test version of Yahoo Messenger for Vista while Google integrates AOL Instant Messenger into Gmail.

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.

EU Users Ditching Landlines for Mobiles
Almost one in five European Union households has gone wireless, cutting off their landline cables to use a mobile telephone only, a study by the EU statistical office showed on Tuesday.

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.
WiFi Alliance Announces 802.11n Draft-Certified Products
The 802.11n version of Wi-Fi promises to deliver higher speeds and greater reliability than earlier versions.

Google, Verizon Reportedly in Search Deal
Mobile service provider Verizon Communications is nearing an agreement with Google on a wide-ranging partnership, the Wall Street Journal said, citing people familiar with the situation.
Add Dual-Screen Support
If you like the idea of a dual-monitor setup for the productivity gains it imparts, but you use a laptop, take heart...
Microsoft Confirms 'Windows 7' Moniker
Microsoft confirmed Tuesday that its next iteration of Windows will retain the codename "Windows 7" when it makes its public debut.
Germany iPhone Deal Irks Vodafone, Debitel
Deutsche Telekom's mobile unit T-Mobile is coming under fire from competitors over its exclusive sales deal for Apple's iPhone in Germany.
