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Article | 3/04/2010 'Pranks' for the memories: The best of April Fools 2010

My head is throbbing, my skin feels like sandpaper, and my mouth tastes like the entire Russian army retreated through it on its way back to Moscow.

Article | 2/04/2010 iPad hits stores today: will it live up to the hype?

Apple has asked people to drop their netbooks and go with the "magical" iPad, which will be uncloaked in U.S. stores on Saturday morning. The exciteme...

Article | 2/04/2010 Google's five funniest April Fools' jokes

The Internet has made April Fools' infinitely more amusing -- and if there's one company that loves to get in on the hijinks, it's Google.

Article | 31/03/2010 The truth about old 3D

I've read a lot of articles in the last year or so about the new 3D trend in theatrical movies and HDTV, and far too many of them have made the same m...

Article | 26/03/2010 Best deals of the week: March 26

We round up the best tech bargains of the week, including a Samsung smartphone that records HD video, a Sharp television that doubles as a Blu-ray pla...

Article | 25/03/2010 Top 10 budget Blu-ray players

Back in 2006, an entry-level Blu-ray player would set you back $1000 or more. Today, anything over $500 is considered pretty pricey. There has consequ...

Article | 24/03/2010 iPad vs. Kindle: Can Amazon keep its e-book edge?

Apple's iPad goes on sale April 3 in the US triggering a challenge by Amazon to keep customers interested in buying its Kindle e-book reader and e-boo...

Article | 19/03/2010 News analysis: Google, partners have clout to make smart TV a reality

With Google said to be working with Intel and Sony to develop a way to bring the best of the Internet to television, industry analysts wonder if the t...

Article | 19/03/2010 Best LCD and plasma televisions for watching the 2010 FIFA World Cup

With 2010 FIFA World Cup fever about to overtake the globe, there are plenty of options out there for anyone looking to upgrade to a sizeable flat-scr...

Article | 17/03/2010 Hollywood's secret celebrity geeks and closet nerds

We at Computerworld would be the last to say that science and technology aren't creative pursuits. Still, when most people say, "Oh, she's very creati...

Article | 16/03/2010 Will you pay for online news? Pew study says "no"

The average U.S. consumer loves to read news online, but only one in five is willing to pay for it. And if your favorite news site suddenly erects a p...

Article | 11/03/2010 Sony, Samsung, Panasonic 3D TVs: So What's On?

If you're the early-adopter type who doesn't mind paying top dollar for the latest tech gear, 3D TV may tickle your buying bone. But once you've shell...

Article | 11/03/2010 The most disturbing YouTube videos of all time

"What has been seen, cannot be unseen." Those who venture beyond this point would be wise to take the above words to heart. At risk to our own sanity,...

Article | 10/03/2010 TV industry needs a standard for 3D glasses -- now

After months of buzz, 3D television has officially arrived.

Article | 7/03/2010 iPad for movies? Call my chiropractor

Apple is pitching its new iPad tablet as a multi-use consumer device, a superior alternative to clunky netbooks and laptops. Admittedly, the device d...

Article | 7/03/2010 Online Oscar night survival guide

Oscar parties are fun -- boozing it up with friends, gorging on seven-layer taco dip, shouting at the TV when your favorite Hollywood star mounts the ...

Article | 5/03/2010 Best deals of the week: 5 March

Pick up some great bargains.

Article | 2/03/2010 20 free ways to manage video, music, and photos

No-cost utilities and services can help you find, organize, and wrangle your media files--or enjoy some great video online.

Article | 27/02/2010 After 10 billion songs, what's iTunes' encore?

Apple's iTunes Store reached a major milestone this week when it delivered its 10 billionth song, an event that highlights the great success of Cupert...

Article | 25/02/2010 Are Hollywood hackers bogus or bright?

Quick: What's a hacker? A pimply faced teenager in a dark bedroom trying to start World War Three, or a thirty-something professional with mad compute...