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...
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...
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 closing March 2011 – Here’s some alternatives
We're "changing" not closing, says Yahoo.
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.
Review: HyperShield back cover for iPad 2
I'll leave it up to you if you're an aluminum showboat or a scratch avoider.
News App Round-Up: Zite for iPad (review)
Get with the gesture program, or get out, mon ami. These apps warrant your attention.
Hands-on: Gmail app for iPad, iPhone
The most significant difference using the native Gmail app vs. the stock iOS email app are labels.
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.