A new survey commissioned by casual games developer PopCap finds parents prefer kids in their charge play casual games, rather than hardcore game titles.
IBM and Linden Labs plan to develop technology which would let users take their avatars from one virtual world to another - complete with commerce information, of course!
In a surprise move, AT&T has purchased 12 MHz of radio spectrum in the hot 700 MHz band, potentially exempting itself from FCC open access requirements.
A survey finds high-definition television sets and notebook computers top holiday wish lists, with one in six consumers considering some sort of Apple product.
Fujitsu's new LifeBook V1010 notebook offers a 15.4-inch display, a spill-resistant keyboard, a choice of CPUs, an ExpressCard slot, and prices starting under $800.
Folks looking to add Blu-ray burning to their computer might want to check out the Sony BWU-200S, which offers 4x burning speeds and an SATA interface.
Peer-to-peer file-sharing badboy BitTorrent has launched BitTorrent DNA, a technology platform to help media companies more effectively stream Internet video.
Sony is cutting prices on its PlayStation 3 consoles in Japan, and introducing the new 40 GB version November 11 in black and white - but without PS2 compatibility.
The British Board of Film Classification has upheld its ban on Rockstar Games' Manhunt 2, even after the company revised and resubmitted the game to censors.
Sports brand Nike has added a new element to its iPod-empowered product line: the Amp+ watch that tells time, controls an iPod, and voice feedback about your workout.
HDMI switches are getting common on the home theater landscape...but Oppo's 3-in-1 HM-31 offers an IR remote, an RS232 port, and is fully HDMI 1.3-certified.
J.D. Power and Associates has rated consumer satisfaction with HDTVs in three size categories ranging from 37 to 72 inches: Sony, Pioneer, and Samsung all took top honors.
AOL's new version of AIM can stream your buddies' non-DRM music, improves sending text messages to cell phones, and taps into multiplayer casual games.
If you have a GPS-capable phone that can handle microSD cards, Garmin Mobile XT wants to meet all your mapping and navigation needs - with no subscription fee.
Nintendo has announced a free Wii Remote Jacket accessory, designed to help players keep a grip on their Wii Remote...and cushion it in the event it flies across the room.