Toshiba Updates HD DVD Player Firmware
Toshiba has issued a firmware update for its first HD DVD players to add support for Dolby True HD and improve DVi and HDMI connectivity.
DirecTV, EchoStar Partner with Clearwire
Satellite TV providers DirecTV and EchoStar are taking on cable, partnering Clearwire to combine satellite television with high-speed Internet service.
Grace Digital Gets Your Music All Wet
Grace Digital's Aqua Sounders floating speakers can be tossed in your pool or jacuzzi: they'll play wireless music for 10 hours - and even offer mood lighting.
Yahoo Offers Search, Ad-Supported Games
Yahoo has announced it plans to let other companies build custom Web services on its search technology...and it's now offering a slew of ad-supported online games.
YouTube to Carry Video Ads
Online video powerhouse YouTube has announced it will begin carrying video advertisements on its site.
U.S. Webcasters Facing Harsh Royalty Rules
Judges on the U.S Copyright Royalty Board have upheld a decision which vastly increases the royalties online broadcasters must pay music companies..and may take many offline for goo
You can’t avoid the ‘Internet of things’ hype, so you might as well understand it
Adding Internet capabilities to everyday appliances is all the rage, but don't expect to wake up in a science fiction automated home anytime soon.
Can the inmates run the asylum? The U.S. plan to stop ruling the open Internet
As the United States signals it's ready to relinquish authority over the Internet's core operations, is ICANN ready to step up and take charge?
What an Apple-Comcast deal could mean for the future of TV
If Apple and Comcast hook up, will they be able to revolutionize television? Or will the whole thing fall apart over net neutrality and money?
Who are the real winners and losers in Google’s Motorola sale to Lenovo?
Lenovo is buying Motorola Mobility from Google for $2.9 billion. But who comes out ahead in this new world, who loses, and does it all mean for the Android ecosystem?
9 companies that need to make a turnaround in 2014
Technology is always changing, and some big names are going to have to work very hard to stay relevant to consumers in 2014.
Remember these terrible tech gifts from holidays past?
Technology has always been a favorite holiday gift, but the most well-intentioned gifts don't always pan out in an industry that changes so quickly. Here are some of the most notable gifts that might have looked great under the tree in years past, but probably ended up stashed in a closet in no time.
Co-founder drama, burning cash and more secrets revealed by Twitter’s IPO filing
Twitter's going public, and that means revealing more than ever about about company's strategy and financials. Want the interesting bits?
Facebook wants a piece of Twitter’s “social TV” action, but what does that mean for you?
Now that we've all given up and just watch TV with phones in hand and tablets on lap, Twitter has reaped the rewards of second screen engagement. But here comes Facebook ...
The new Mac Pro changes the game for creative pros – will they keep playing with it?
Apple's forthcoming Mac Pro is a radical redesign, but will it meet the needs of professionals who rely on Apple's top-of-the-line Macs?