Apple iLife '09 Ships Tuesday; Beware of Pirated Copy
Apple announced Monday that iLife '09 will be available on Tuesday. In the meantime, a copy of the software with an embedded Torjan has been found on popular BitTorrent sites.
Microsoft Expands Live APIs
Microsoft announced several newly opened capabilities and updates for developers around its Windows Live services on Thursday.
Modeo: We Don't Need Cell Phones
Mobile TV firm Modeo said the company's retail launch may not involve cell phones. On Wednesday night, Modeo launched its beta network in New York City and handed out sample smart phones with live TV and radio channels on board.
Rockstar Cleared of 'Manhunt' Hack Liability
Rockstar and Take-Two Interactive are cleared of responsibility for users removing filters that had hidden scenes of brutal violence in the new "Manhunt 2" game.
Branson Announces Virgin Stem Cell Storage
British entrepreneur Richard Branson is to add a stem cell storage company to his sprawling Virgin empire, a brand that already covers everything from cola and lingerie to airlines and space tourism.
Slacker BlackBerry App: Now with Bluetooth Support
Slacker has updated its popular Slacker for BlackBerry OS app.
EU Scoffs at Intel's Antitrust Objections
European Union Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes on Friday rejected chipmaker Intel's remarks that new charges filed against it by the European Commission would lead to higher prices for consumers.
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.
Hard Drive Sales Spiral Upward
Sales of hard disk drive units grew by 25 percent in 2005, with Seagate accounting for more than 28 percent of the total.
Playboy to Set Up the Mansion in Second Life
Hugh Hefner's infamous lad mag will be bringing Playboy bunny avatars to the popular virtual world, Second Life.
