Gearlog: A Laser That's Not for Pointing
In case you missed the memo, real lasers are now for sale on the Web.

Microsoft's Live Service to Cross Over to PC in May
Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday said its Live online service, which has attracted 6 million Xbox 360 console gamers, will be open in May to PC gamers who use its new Windows Vista operating system.

Report: New Nintendo DS to Take Pictures, Play Music
Japanese video game maker Nintendo plans to launch a new model of its DS handheld machine that can take pictures and play music by the end of the year, the Nikkei business daily said on Sunday.
Electrical Grid Vulnerable to Hackers, House Told
Bureaucratic red tape is leaving the country's electrical grid open to a cyber attack, officials told a House subcommittee Thursday.
Hurd Breezes Past Controversy in Keynote
Rather than expound on the company's recent board of directors drama, Hurd discusses the company's plans for helping customers consolidate their business centers, manage their infrastructures and pare their expenses.

Want a 240-Gbyte iPod? Here's How to Get It
RapidRepair.com announced the addition of a 240-GB iPod hard drive to its list of music player upgrades.
Cinema, Click by Click
At iFilm, the Web becomes a forum for creative filmdistribution.
5 Ways the Apple Store Rocked Best Buy on iPad Launch Day... or Did It


Report: AOL, Yahoo Prep for Talks Again
Yahoo Inc's new board on Tuesday approved a new round of discussions with Time Warner Inc over the future of its AOL unit, the Financial Times said, citing a person familiar with Yahoo's thinking.
Analysts: Apple to Use More NAND Flash Memory
Two new reports suggest that Apple will include more NAND flash memory for storage in its upcoming products, including iPods and laptops.
