Sun Microsystems has inked a deal to acquire open-source database developer MySQL AB for $1 billion, with plans to bring the popular database to enterprise customers.
Youth-oriented MVNO Helio has rolled out the Mysto, a feature-rich slider phone from Samsung with a 2 megapixel camera, HTML browsing, 100 MB of memory, and a GPS.
At his keynote at this year's Macworld Expo, Apple CEO Steve Jobs revealed Time Capsule, iTunes movie rentals, new Apple TV software, and...the ultra-thin MacBook Air.
Storage vendor Iomega has inflated its eGo portable hard drives, adding 250 GB capacities and dual USB/FireWire interfaces...and finally selling them in the U.S.
BenQ says its new DSC X800 is the world's slimmest 8 megapixel camera, sporting a 3-inch LCD display, face tracking, image stabilization...and a 9.8 mm waistline.
Monsoon Multimedia has announced Havasoft, software that endows any PC with a tuner card with TiVo-like functionality, along with support for Microsoft Rally.
MySpace has launched a new celebrities channel where you can peruse profiles of more than 300 celebrities like Ashton Jutcher, Janie Foxx, Zach Braff...and Britney Spears.
Leggett & Platt's Starry Night Technology Bed features anti-snore technology, temperature control...and an iPod dock, Internet connectivity, and a surround sound.
Sony has announced it will stop shipments of 20 and 60 GB PlayStation 3 consoles in Japan, leaving the 40 GB alone in the market. Can the rest of the world be far behind?
Viacom has inked deals to bring video programming from MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and others to Dailymotion, GoFish, iMeem, MeeVee, and Veoh Networks.
The FCC will investigate complaints cable giant Comcast is interfering with particular types of Internet traffic - specifically, peer-to-peer applications like BitTorrent.
Casio has revised its Exilim digital area line, including four new consumer-friendly models and the EX-F1, which the company claims is the world's fastest burst shooter.
Can't get enough television? Panasonic has retaken the "largest TV" crown with a 150-inch plasma television sporting a whopping 4,096 by 2,160 native resolution.
Gateway has unveiled its new FX7020 desktop aimed at extreme gamers, and an FX-edition notebook for folks who want to take games and entertainment on the road.
JVC is all about iPod integration this year, including launching a line of LCD televisions with integrated iPod docks for direct video playback through the TV.
The Archos TV+ is taking on the Apple TV with DVR capabilities, Wi-Fi, the ability to sync to portable media players...and did we mention it can surf the Web?
A company called The NCC has announced it will offer eight Goodyear-branded GPS navigation devices, some with Bluetooth and MSN Direct service for traffic info.