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The return of "old school" spam

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:46:51 -0800

Every quarter Google and Postini take a joint look at the state of the spam industry, its undulations and upheavals. And the results for the most recent quarter, ended June 30, are in. ...

Hands on review: Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:23:54 -0800

The quest for ultimate realism in rhythm game controllers continues. First the state of the art of gaming drums was upped with the advent of the Those boxes and boxes (and gigs and gigs) of old photographs make for fun moments of nostalgia, but they can also lead to plenty of confusion, too.

To wit: That interesting-looking house you shot on the family summer vacation 10 years earlier... ...

How do you upgrade a PC with no optical drive?

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:02:49 -0800

Netbooks remain hot, and they stand to get even hotter this fall: While Windows Vista is too bloated for most netbooks, Windows 7 has been demonstrated to run on them rather zippily. ...

Joost abandons consumer video market, waves "white label" flag

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:35:48 -0800

Most people think of Hulu when it comes to streaming free network TV shows over the Internet, but Joost was there first, beating Hulu to the punch by more than a year. But Joost never quite caught on, and the once-pioneering company now says it will give up on the consumer video market altogether.

Rumor: Sony placing orders for "slim" PS3?

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:07:07 -0800

Buzz about a "slim" version of the PlayStation 3 just won't go away, and the latest word has it that Sony has already placed manufacturing orders for the purported new console, with delivery expected this month.

Celebrity deaths lead to online scam explosion

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:12:52 -0800

Did you hear that Michael Jackson died? Well, the spammers and other e-criminals certainly got the word, too, flooding the web with scams designed to take advantage of you and your morbid curiosity. ...

"Doom: Resurrection," "F.A.S.T." show off the iPhone's gaming potential

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:13:33 -0800

Watch out, Nintendo DS and Sony PSP — the iPhone-as-gaming-platform is nipping at your heels. Exhibits A and B: "F.A.S.T.," a gorgeous supersonic airborne sim, and "Doom" Resurrection," a clever rethink of the classic first-person shooter.

One world, one phone charger?

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:28:33 -0800

It looks like Europe will not have to resort to "severe measures" after all in order to get cell phone manufacturers selling products in the region to agree on a single cell phone charger standard. ...

Amazon fires more affiliates over Internet tax threats

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:42:46 -0800

Amazon's squabble with state governments which want to collect sales taxes from its shoppers continues, and now it's really heating up.

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"Small number" of iPhone 3GS users complain of overheating handsets

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:40:41 -0800

One user said he was surprised but not overly concerned by his "warm-to-pretty-hot" iPhone, while another said her 3GS got so hot that she was afraid to hold it up against her face. Is a recall in order?

The cover charge at this club? An RFID implant

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:03:59 -0800

It works for Fido, so why not you?

The same RFID implants used to identify lost pets are now being adapted for use on you and me, and not how one might have originally expected. ...

Nielsen: Teens spend barely a third as much time online as adults

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:28:06 -0800

Worried that the youth of America is wasting away in front of a computer screen? Well, consider this: according to a new survey, U.S. adults actually spend way more time surfing than teenagers do.

Death of the AC adapter?

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:54:23 -0800

They don't call your laptop's AC adapter a "power brick" because it's so light and portable. ...

Microsoft limits freebie Windows 7 upgrades to 25 copies

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:32:12 -0800

Got a large business? Buying lots of PCs this summer? Don't get too excited about the upgrade coupons that Vista-equipped computers are now coming with. Microsoft is limiting the number of free upgrades to which any business is entitled to

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:46:24 -0800

Rumors of a PSP phone have been floating around for years — after all, Sony makes PlayStation consoles, Sony Ericsson does phones, so it would seem like a natural fit — and the latest buzz has it that Sony is forming a "project team" to "develop" the idea. I'll believe it when I see it.

Netflix Prize competitors join forces, cross magic 10-percent mark

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:39:58 -0800

A coalition of four teams representing a quartet of countries looks poised to collect a $1 million prize after managing to move the needle on Netflix's recommendation engine by 10.5 percent.

Gadget Hound tries Trunk Club on for size, likes how he looks

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:46:53 -0800

Remember Trunk Club, the new, online personal shopping service for men who hate shopping for clothes? Well, given the fact that I am, in fact, one of those shopping-averse guys, I figured I'd give Trunk Club a try for myself. Two Skype calls and three outfits later, I'm looking a whole lot snappier.

Sony Cybershot DSC-N2 Digital Camera

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 23:47:48 -0800

The Sony Cybershot DSC-N2 is Texas-big in features but fits in a sub-compact package. Check it out!

Make Your Own Soda at Home

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 23:40:12 -0800

Wish you could have your own home made soda at anytime? Join the soda club!

Kodak Printer Cuts Printing Costs in Half?

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 23:36:45 -0800

Kodak's new printer claims to save you up to 50% on ink costs. Find out how it stacks up.

Sony Cybershot W80 Digital Camera

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:48:38 -0800

The Sony Cybershot W80 is a budget entry in the Sony Cybershot line. ...

Verizon EV-DO Cards Give You the Web, Anywhere

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:37:00 -0800

Watch us get online anywhere with Verizon's EV-DO card.

All Business: The HP LaserJet P2015

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 19:58:13 -0800

The HP Laserjet P2015 is all business. It's fast, pumping out 27 pages a minute. It's economical, printing costs average about 2 cents per page. ...

The Garmin StreetPilot 330

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 19:49:26 -0800

Need a simple and easy to use GPS? Check out our video review of the Garmin StreetPilot 330.

Canon Pixma 830 All-In-One Printer

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 19:43:26 -0800

Need a feature-packed all-in-one printer? Check out the Canon Pixma 830.

Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z77: YouTube Digital Camera

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:13:20 -0800

The Casio EXILIM Z77 is great at shooting still photos and is perfect if you're a YouTube fiend.

Doggie GPS- Global Pet Finder and the Garmin Astro

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:03:06 -0800

It's every pet owner's worst nightmare: your dog runs away from home. Some pups are chronic escape artists, and the anxiety and fear for owners is extreme. ...

Video: New Microsoft Wireless Keyboard

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 01:57:07 -0800

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The Portege is a good looking laptop, with some serious innovation. ...

Video: New Designs for Laptop Webcams

Sun, 14 Jan 2007 22:38:13 -0800

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A huge story at CES this year is the drop in flat-panel TV prices. ...

Video: Vizio's $3,000 60-Inch Plasma TV

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 01:23:30 -0800

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