Apple iPad early word: It’s a winner

The reviews of the Apple iPad have hit all the major outlets over the last twenty-four hours. And so far, so good. In general...

Cisco introduces Valet brand, can it replicate Flip success?

Can Cisco Systems (CSCO) make your home router easier to use? That's the idea behind today's introduction of the new Valet. Like the Flip...

Google throws in with Adobe, integrates Flash in upcoming Chrome browser

Google today announced that a future version of its browser Chrome will come with Adobe Flash technology built in. In previous versions, users had...

Apple readies new ad platform, rival Google?

It's all iPad all week. And while most of the attention will be focused on the sexy new device (get ready for an avalanche...

Fountain cleaning (aka excuse for more Canon T2i photos)

It's solid, fast, easy to use and, at least to my dodgy eyes, produces remarkable shots—not to mention video at full cinematic 1080p/24.

Is Google TV disruptive or just another Web TV sequel?

The Internet is abuzz, Google TV is coming. Remember Web TV? It was supposed to transform our living rooms into an entertainment and web-surfing...

Canon T2i first impressions, test shots

Then there's video. With native 1080p, 24 frames-per-second capability, the T2i can produce film-like, cinematic video. At least in theory.

125 years later ‘@’ a communications rock-star

"Monkey's tail". "Little mouse". "Little snail". Or how you and I, and most of the free world call it: "at." Despite modest beginnings as...

All aboard the Sir Richard Branson spacecraft express

It was a "momentous day" according to Richard Branson's spacecraft developer. Will space travel some day be affordable for all? Yesterday Virgin Galactic, one...

Facebook catches Google, are ads next?

When was the last time you visited Facebook? Or Google? Chances are you've been to both sites, multiple times, over the past twenty-four hours....