New products today from Apple provoke yawns despite Steve’s return
Call me spoiled, but these days it takes more than a digital camera to get me excited when it comes to the latest in cool…
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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…
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 it,…
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 for…
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 and…
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 broke…
Review: Lenovo S12 12″ netbook almost perfect
It's my top choice for a daily carry about, and highly recommend it.