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Microsoft Confirms Kinect Will Be $150 – Unofficially

Microsoft still hasn't officially said how much its motion-sensing Kinect Xbox 360 interface will cost..but its online store has Kinect for $149.99.
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Sony Readers Get Price Drop

Sony has dropped prices on its Reader line, with the Reader Pocket Edition ereader with a 5-inch display now available for $149.
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Sony wins injunction against PS3 hacker George Hotz

Sony has been granted a temporary injunction against George Hotz, preventing him from publishing information about jailbreaking PlayStation 3 consoles.

Laptop Cool Table Sports USB Fans

If your notebook computer is too hot to use on your lap, the Laptop Cool Table not only lifts it up, but offers two USB-powered fans to keep it - and you - from overheating.

Gaming for the Big Bucks

If you've dreamed of making a career out of fragging aliens, racing virtual vehicles, or dominating first-person-shooter arenas...Scott's got the book for you.

Attackers Target Internet Root Servers

In the largest coordinated attack against the core of the Internet since 2002, attackers managed to briefly overwhelm three of thirteen core servers. Did you notice?

U.S. Commerce Dept. Renews ICANN Contract

ICANN has inked an agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce which extends the organization's role i overseeing Internet governance through 2011.

Images from Sony & Nintendo Press Events

Selected images from the E3 Expo press events hosted by Sony and Nintendo to reveal their Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii gaming consoles.

Hulu to Launch March 12 with Warner Bros.

NBC and Fox's joint venture Hulu is set to open the doors to its online video service March 12, and will now feature Warner Bros. television programming.

Pando P2P to Power NBC TV Downloads

Pando's peer-to-peer networking technology will push the pixels behind NBC Direct, a free high-resolution download service featuring NBC prime time programming.

NBC Takes TV Shows to SanDisk’s Fanfare

NBC has announced it plans to offer television shows like The Office and Heroes on SanDisk's Fanfare video download service.

AOL Pay-to-Download Video Moves to Amazon

AOL has ditched its year-long experiment with paid video downloads, partnering with Amazon Unbox to sell online movies and TV shows.

NBC Universal Takes Online Shows to Netflix

After yanking shows from iTunes in favor of its own site and new service Hulu, Netflix subscribers will be able to get online versions of some NBC shows they day after they air.

NBC, Fox Launch Hulu Private Beta

NBC and Fox are launching a private beta test of their forthcoming Hulu online video service, promising almost 100 TV series ranging from current shows to fan favorites.

NBC Direct to Offer TV Downloads

Shortly after pulling shows from the iTunes Store, NBC will offer limited free downloads of its shows in a bid to launch its own iTunes competitor.

NBC TV Shows Find New Home at Amazon Unbox

The NBC television shows which just made a sudden exit from Apple's iTunes store? Now Windows users can get them on Amazon Unbox.

Sony Mulling Own Video Download Service

Now that Sony has pulled the plug on its Connect music service, company officials have admitted they're considering launching their own video download service.

Verizon Pledges to Adhere to Openness Rules

Verizon Wireless says "of course" it will honor openness requirements in the 700 MHz spectrum blocks it won in the recent FCC auction - and Google's complaint has no basis.

Google: Verizon Must Pledge Open Access

Google has filed a petition with the FCC urging the regulatory body to make sure Verizon sticks to openness requirements associated with its recently-won blocks of 700 MHz spectrum.

AT&T to Embrace Google’s Android

Conspicuously absent from initial supporters of Google's Android mobile platform, AT&T now says it will sell Android mobile devices.

AT&T Offers iPhones to Business, Sells SIMs

AT&T has announced business service plans for Apple's iPhones, and is now offering to sell bare SIM cards users can pop into any GSM phone.

OpenMoko Spins Free, Partnered with Dash

OpenMoko has spun free of motherboard-making parent company FIC, and reveals that the Dash Express Internet-connected GPS runs on its Neo platform.

Hop-on Hops On AT&T, Verizon Open Networks

U.S. mobile phone maker Hop On has announced a dual-mode GSM/CDMA device to let users hop back and forth between Verizon's and AT&T's "open" networks.

AT&T: Our Network Is Already Open

In a move to capture some of the PR wave generated by Google and Verizon, AT&T says it already operates the "most open" wireless network. So what's changed?

Verizon Mulling Google’s Android Platform?

Although Verizon Wireless was notably absent from membership in the Open Handset Alliance, the company is reportedly considering supporting Google's Android mobile platform.

Verizon and Vodafone to Partner on LTE

Verizon Wireless and Vodafone have announced plans to launch a trail of high-speed Long Term Evolution (LTE) wireless technology in 2008.

Apple And Cisco to Share iPhone Trademark

Apple and Cisco have settled their dispute over the iPhone name, agreeing both companies will be able to use the trademark on their products around the world.

Apple, Cisco Re-Extend iPhone Negotiations

Apple and Cisco have given themselves more time to resolve their dispute over the iPhone trademark: now, the deadline is February 21.

Apple, Cisco Put iPhone Battle on Hold

Apple and Cisco have agreed to suspend their battle over the iPhone name - for now - as they try to reach an agreement.

Cisco Sues Apple Over iPhone Trademark

Looks like Apple's crack legal team may not have been able to pull their pants up in time: Cisco has filed suit against Apple over the use of the iPhone name.

Nokia Debuts New Internet Tablet, Camcorder

The world's largest maker of mobile handsets keeps betting on multifunction devices, revving its Internet tablet and debuting a new camcorder/phone hybrid.

Apple TV to Bridge iTunes and Television

Apple's new Apple TV aims to bridge the cap between iTunes, video on your computer, and your high-definition TV.

Yahoo Says Go for Mobiles

Yahoo aims to stake more claims in the mobile phone arena with Yahoo Go for Mobile 2.0, with improved content and search capabilities.

T-Mobile Launches Android-based G1

T-Mobile has officially launched the G1, the first phone based on Google's Android platform. But does the G1 - and Android - live up to the hype?