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GE Launches SmartCommand Home Control Panel

GE's SmartCommand ties controls for HVAC, lighting, security, home theater and more into a single touch-screen panel.

Apple Opens Aperture to Third-Party Plugins

The latest patch for Aperture introduces a new set of basic photo-editing tools with the capability for third-party developers to produce more.

MacBook Air Hacked in 120 Seconds Flat

A hacking contest that gave competitors access to secured Windows Vista, Ubuntu Linux and Apple OS X machines saw the Mac fall first.

Rockstar Social Club Logs Gaming Milestones

Rockstar's new online social community will give GTA IV players a chance to see how they stack up against others in the game, and future Rockstar titles to come.

Cricket Adds Two New Samsung Handsets

The Samsung MyShot and Spex can both operate on the AWS spectrum band for high-speed data transfer, making them among only a few CDMA phones with that capability.

Adobe Launches Photoshop Express Beta

Novice Photoshop users can now get their photo-manipulation fix on the go, and for free, with Photoshop Express.

Kodak Rolls Out Touch-Senstive Frames

Kodak's latest digital picture frames offer a Quick Touch Border that allows users to scroll through pictures by touching the frame, eliminating screen smudges.

Asus Confirms Second-Gen Eee Touch Screens

Rumors of a touch-screen Eee that have circulated since January have finally received a nod from the top, with a launch just months away.

Microsoft to Develop iPhone Apps?

One Microsoft executive has revealed that iPhone applications may very well be in the company's future.

South Park Hits the Web for Free, Legally

The relaunch of SouthParkStudios.com allows fans to watch entire episodes from all 12 seasons for free online.

The World’s Lightest Cell Phone: Modu

The upcoming cell phone has nabbed a Guinness World Record with its exceptionally low weight of only 40.1 grams.

Google Chases White Space

In a letter to the FCC, Google suggests opening the unused slices of spectrum between existing TV stations, which could create an opportunity for "Wi-Fi on steroids."

NEC Value Series Projectors Cut Price

NEC's NP100 and NP200 cost roughly half as much as its standard mobile projectors with only slightly dulled specs.

Plextor Intros Dual Blu-ray/HD DVD Drives

The PX-920SA and PX-B300SA both package Blu-ray and HD DVD read capability into a single optical drive, and the higher-end model also writes BD-R discs.

Mio Moovs Out Four New GPS Units

The newly introduced Mio Moov line gets two widescreen and two squarescreen units, all with revamped user interfaces and prices under $250.

EA’s Dead Space Headed to Film

Still months away from its release, Dead Space has landed a animated movie prequel to be produced by the same animation company behind The Simpsons and King of the Hill.

BD+ Copy Protection Cracked

The latest release of SlySoft AnyDVD removes Blu-ray's much-touted BD+ copy protection from encrypted discs.

Averatec Unveils Ultrathrifty Ultraportable

The 2575 provides a well-rounded feature set in a compact package while barely cracking the $1,000 point.

No Flash for the iPhone After All

Rumors of Adobe developing Flash for the iPhone behind Apple's back were quashed on Wednesday when Adobe admitted it isn't possible.

Sanyo Xacti CG9 Captures Video, 9.1MP Pics

Sanyo's latest Xacti breaks down the price barrier of previous models, and should function as both a competent video camera and still camera.

Sony Endows PS3 with BD-Live Capability

An upcoming firmware update will allow the console to play BD-Live titles, which include additional content accessed through an Internet connection.

G10IL Subnotebook Packs Super 3G Internet

ECS' Eee competitor ups the ante for subnotebooks with built-in HSDPA, HUSPA and a larger screen.

iTunes All-You-Can-Download Service Coming?

Apple may open up iTunes to buffet-style listening if reports of negotiations with record labels are true.

StrapWrap Stores Gadgets on Messenger Bags

The StrapWrap adds new functionality to a messenger bag strap by using it as a bandoleer for gadgets.

Brawl Sets Nintendo Sales Record

Nintendo's latest game in the Super Smash Bros. franchise has been flying off shelves at the rate of two copies every second during its first week of sales.

Future Intel Processors to Boast Six Cores

The Dunnington processor will hit shelves before the end of this year, bringing six cores to servers, and two other new processors are also on the horizon.

Adobe Licenses Flash Lite to Microsoft

The agreement will allow Adobe's mobile Flash player to operate with Internet Explorer on Windows Mobile devices.

Circuit City Gives HD DVD Buyers a Break

The major retail chain has expanded its retail policy to cover HD DVD players for 90 days, giving those with buyer's remorse a chance to back out.

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Details Revealed

The upcoming game's roster of 60 vehicles includes everything from Ferraris to Fords, with six tracks to take them out on and additional features for North America.

Google Gears Jumps to Mobile Phones

Mobile users can now benefit from Google Gears' ability to run online applications without an Internet connection.

Navigon Reworks Budget GPS Navigators

The Navigon 2100 max and 2120 max get bigger screens, the option of routine map updates, and more.

Lenovo Chases Green Ratings with M57 "Eco"

The ThinkCentre M57 desktop takes the cake at Lenovo as the company's greenest PC yet, with the third-party accolades to prove it.

Asus Confirms 8.9-Inch Eee PC

The bigger Eee model that has been rumored since January finally made its official debut at CeBIT.

Logitech Wireless Headset Untethers Users

The ClearChat PC Wireless retains the same features found on Logitech's USB headsets, but snips the cord with a 2.4Ghz wireless transmitter.

Razer Intros Salmosa Gaming Mouse

At $39.99, the Salmosa will serve as Razer's entry-level mouse, but it's also one of the lightest mice on the market and includes a 1800 dpi sensor.

Facebook Accomodates Musicians, Filmmakers

Facebook's new guides for amateur musicians and filmmakers will help the site funnel more users into its creative profiles.

First Spam Felony Conviction Upheld

The Virginia Supreme Court has upheld a decision sending spammer Jeremy Jaynes to prison for nine years.

Intel Unveils Atom Processors for UMPCs

The low-power processors will be the smallest and most energy-efficient Intel has ever produced.