Google October 22, 2015 Saturday Night Live parodies Google Glass Wearing what looked more like a stapler than the high-tech Google Glass gadget, "Saturday Night Live" comedian Fred Armisen "demonstrated" how discretely Google's new gizmo can be used.
Smartphones October 22, 2015 Wireless connections creep into everyday things A car that tells your insurance company how you're driving. A bathroom scale that charts your weight online. A meter that warns your AC when electricity is expensive. Welcome to the next phase of the wireless revolution.
Home Ent October 22, 2015 The glaring hole in Apple’s product plans With a billion-dollar judgment in its favor against Samsung, the iPad steamrolling the market and the world poised for yet another new iPhone, Apple is sitting pretty indeed. But the company has been frustrated in one -- and it may already be too late.
Home Ent October 22, 2015 Judge in Megaupload piracy case steps down after joking US is 'enemy' A New Zealand judge has stepped down from overseeing the extradition case of Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom after jokingly referring to the United States as "the enemy."
Home Ent October 22, 2015 You say you want a revolution? Music industry in turmoil -- again Rocked by pirated MP3s, leveled by Silicon Valley's version of corporate rock (iTunes), and then rankled by copyright wars, the music business has been repeatedly disrupted like no other business. Now it appears more upheavals are on the horizon.
Video October 22, 2015 Spotify expands into video, podcasts, tracks just for running and more It's only been four years since Spotify arrived in the United States, and after 25 billion hours of music streaming, it's ready to vastly expand its content offerings.
Spotify October 22, 2015 Streaming music gets higher Taylor Swift may not like Spotify, but music fans love streaming music. Even as musicians continue to rail against the freemium music world order, new streaming services promise better sound that may even appeal to audiophile holdouts.
Personal Tech October 22, 2015 Why streaming could be local radio’s salvation As you're rocking and rolling down the highway this summer, are you listening to the local FM jock...or tuned into your favorite Pandora channel?
Google October 22, 2015 Google acquires Songza to help create digital soundtracks tailored for people's changing moods Google is fine tuning its digital music strategy with the acquisition of Songza, a service that creates soundtracks tailored for people's changing moods.
Personal Tech October 22, 2015 High tech ideas for dads and grads You can't play with a gift card, and a tie just isn't appropriate in this digital age. But with all the choices, from smart phones to digital cameras, it's easy to get something that ends up gathering dust in the closet. Here are 5 high-tech items I've found that are useful, fun, and different.
Streaming October 22, 2015 Netflix joining programming lineups of 3 cable TV services Netflix's Internet video service is about to join the programming lineup of three small cable-TV providers in the U.S., a breakthrough that acknowledges the growing popularity of online entertainment.