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LG adds direct Internet link to a line of HDTVs

A partnership with Netflix will bring access to the 12,000 films and shows in its Watch Instantly library.
The New York Times

January 4, 2009, 10:20 PM PST

Bright new phone displays that don't guzzle power

Several companies are developing power-saving technologies for bright color displays on phones and other handhelds.
The New York Times

January 4, 2009, 6:36 PM PST

Living apart for the paycheck

An uncertain economy leaves more families living in different time zones, depending on video chats and technology like Skype for quality time.
(From The New York Times)

January 3, 2009, 4:01 PM PST

MP3 player saves tourists lost in snow

After their mobile phone died, two men stuck in the Swiss mountains used the faint light from a digital audio player to attract a rescue helicopter at night.
(From Reuters)

December 27, 2008, 2:19 PM PST

Video coming to the Wii

A video distribution service with original content will kick off for Wii owners in Japan next year. An overseas launch is planned for some point in the future as well.
(From Reuters)

December 25, 2008, 10:55 AM PST

Year in review: HD DVD died, smartphones thrived

year in review The year in gadgets was marked by a DVD format war, the iPhone 3G and a parade of would-be iPhone killers, and--like everything else--the economic downturn.

December 22, 2008, 4:00 AM PST

Samsung executive sees tough times, cuts in targets

Demand will weaken in 2009 and profitability is deteriorating "pretty fast" in some key areas, says executive of Korean electronics giant.
(From Reuters)

December 9, 2008, 9:37 AM PST

For gadgets, there's no place like Ceatec

roundup The Japanese electronics show is often the last tryout before products get cut from a company's portfolio--or before they get the OK to head to store shelves.

October 8, 2008, 4:54 PM PDT

Apple rocks out with iTunes, iPod updates

roundup Heading into the holiday shopping season, Apple retools its iPod Nano, refreshes the iPod Touch, and rounds up to iTunes 8.

September 10, 2008, 4:00 AM PDT