Slim is in, behold Sony’s new lightweight, energy efficient PS3

Sony must have Steinway envy. The original PS3 video game system was finished in a glossy black that oozed high end appeal. Maybe it even helped some buyers overlook the market leading, premium price tag. Or not. Because now Sony has slashed their video game system in a bid...

YouTube partners with Sundance Film Festival, pilots rental program

Here's a news item that may please both independent film buffs and technology fans alike. YouTube, which Google has been actively updating this week (new interface, HTML5 support) today announced a new partnership with the Sundance Film Festival. Starting this Friday five films from the 2010 and 2009 festivals...
Associated Content Yahoo Deal

Yahoo buys Associated Content for $100M, adds 380,000 contributors

Carol Bartz, part CEO and part cursing pirate, believes Yahoo can become a media portal. It's a bold vision, and in some ways even a return to the past, but one that at least gives the dimming Internet giant hope for returning growth and profits. In the latest strategic...
New iPod Touch lineup with Retina display

Apple announces new Apple TV, iTunes 10, “biggest ever” change in iPod lineup

Apple still wants your living room. A second generation version of Apple TV was announced.
Yahoo Video

Yahoo Video closing March 2011 – Here’s some alternatives

We're "changing" not closing, says Yahoo.
A blueprint sketch, circa 2006, by Jack Dorsey, envisioning an SMS-based social network.

UberMedia – the risk of building a business on Twitter, Facebook

Then there's the connection between UberMedia and Twitter archnemesis, Facebook. Accel Ventures, which is an investor in Facebook, recently funded $17.5 million for UberMedia.
HyperShield Back Cover for iPad

Review: HyperShield back cover for iPad 2

I'll leave it up to you if you're an aluminum showboat or a scratch avoider.
Zite for iPad

News App Round-Up: Zite for iPad (review)

Get with the gesture program, or get out, mon ami. These apps warrant your attention.
Gmail App on iPad 2

Hands-on: Gmail app for iPad, iPhone

The most significant difference using the native Gmail app vs. the stock iOS email app are labels.
LG Nitro HD

AT&T LG Nitro HD – worth the switch from Verizon Galaxy Nexus?

I'm not sure I'd take Rezound, but I'd definitely take a Droid RAZR or Nexus over the Nitro. I'm actually somewhat surprised AT&T didn't snag something more differentiated to woo us Androids coming off 2-year contracts.