Google and TiVo Make Deal for Audience Data
TiVo and Google have announced a deal that will grant Google access to aggregate TiVo television viewing data to help fuel Google's TV Ads platform.
Dangerous Worm Targets Jailbroken iPhones
Yet another worm is targeting jailbroken iPhones and iPod touch devices, and this one can steal data and update itself with new malevolent capabilities.
Audiophile Gear Maker Linn Gives Up on CDs
Scotland's high-end audio gear maker Linn says that, starting in 2010, it's abandoning compact discs. But, yes, it still makes turntables.
California Approves TV Energy Efficiency Standards
California is imposing energy-efficiency requirements on new TVs starting in January 2011...but they only apply to sets measuring 58 inches and under.
Sony to Take On Amazon, Netflix with Download Service
Image used with permission by copyright holder Looks like Sony wants to take on the likes of Apple, Netflix, and Amazon in the digital content business: in an interview, Sony executive VP Kaz Hirai has said that Sony is hoping to launch its own online content service by early 2010. The service, provisionally called the […]
Casio Exilim G EX-G1 Claims to be Slimmest Rugged Camera
Casio says its new Exilim EX-G1 is the world's slimmest shock-resistant camera - it can also operate 10 feet underwater and handle freezing temperatures.
Viewsonic VOT530 and VOT550 PC Minis
Earlier this year, display maker ViewSonic entered the PC business with its Atom-based VPC100 all-in-one computer, sporting a sleek design and—befitting a monitor company—an 18.5-inch display. Now the company is taking another step into the home computing arena, and it’s pumping up the horsepower and dispensing with the display. The new ViewSonic VOT530 and VOT550 […]
Hulu and EMI Team Up for Music Videos
Online video site Hulu is getting into the music biz, offering music video from EMI. First up: Norah Jones.
Samsung Retakes LCD TV Top Sales Spot
iSuppli says Samsung retook the crown for the top-selling LCD TV brand in the United States during October.
Amazon Kindle Set to Invade Canada
Amazon is taking its Kindle Reader to the Great White North...a month after the Kindle's global launch.
Asus, Toshiba Notebooks Top SquareTrade’s Reliability Figures
Extended warranty provider SquareTrade says Asus and Toshiba notebooks are the most reliable it sees...and Acer, Gateway, and HP notebooks are among the least reliable.
Samsung Galaxy Spica I5700 Takes Android International
Samsung's new Galaxy Spice I5700 smartphone packs an 800 MHz processor, a 3.2-inch touchscreen, DivX support, and a 3.2 megapixel camera...and its runs Android.
Sleek Audio SA1 Earphones Offer Wireless and Tuning Options
Sleek Audio's new SA1 earphones can be used wired or wirelessly, and feature screw-in porting options to customize the sound quality.
Apple Trounces Psystar in Court Ruling
A U.S. District court judge has ruled conclusively against Mac clone maker Psystar, finding the company violated Apple's copyright by pre-installing Mac OS X.
Let Your iPod Be Alarming – Or All Wet
New iPod alarm docks from iLuv or a set of floating waterproof speakers let you use your iPod in whole new ways - and not just as an impromptu hammer!
Sony Pushes Eco- and Net-Friendly HDTVs
Sony has announced its 2009 television lineup, including networked TVs, new Bravia "Eco" televisions, and expanded features all the way down to entry-level sets.
JVC Pushes Out 40-inch and 46-inch 1080p LCDs
JVC wants to get in front of the big-LCD bandwagon, offering 1080p-capable 40- and 46-inch LCD displays with optional RS232 interfaces.
Qualcomm’s Flo TV Personal Television Hits Stores
The Flo TV Personal Television is now available nationwide, bringing live and time-shifted TV to the palms of users' hands.