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...

Toyota Venza: Japanese influenced by American designers? Also, Fremont plant closes

From the rear it looked a bit like a Volvo. Then I was thinking it was a Dodge, maybe the Caliber. Then I noticed the...

Branding: Sony takes page out of Apple ad playbook with new PS3 campaign

Did you hear? The new svelte PS3 is now only $299. Well, maybe you didn't know. But if Sony has its way—with radio, TV and...

Mac OS X 10.6 ‘Snow Leopard’ available tomorrow $29, resource guide

Apple Mac fans, rejoice! Tomorrow's Mac OS X upgrade, aka 'Snow Leopard' at only $29, is Apple's lowest priced upgrade ever. Us faithful deserve...

Lenovo to delay release of Ion-powered S12 netbook until Windows 7 launch

(UPDATE: Reports are also indicating Samsung will delay its Ion-powered netbooks also until Windows 7 is released.) Well I think the mystery is finally solved;...

Entrepreneurs in action: Eric Levine on CellarTracker and wine in the cloud

At the Small and Special conference in Seattle over the summer, Eric LeVine gave a presentation on his business CellarTracker. It piqued my interest...

Acer Aspire 1410 (1810T) 11.6″ laptop now shipping

The Acer Aspire AS1410 (known as the 1810T overseas) is now available for purchase from Amazon. At least, in blue for now (Ruby Red...

Hulu: 5 things you need to know

YouTube is for a quick fix: breaking news, someone getting kicked in the crotch, Usain Bolt replays, or the infamous Susan Boyle performance that...

Review: Lenovo S12 12″ netbook almost perfect

It's my top choice for a daily carry about, and highly recommend it.

Is Twitter useful? TechCrunch writer says no

Last night I was surprised to learn that next to none of my hockey playing buddies use Twitter. It's not that they aren't in...