Dell Dabbles in Tablets
The PC giant is warming to products it once ignored as part of a bigger effort to recapture business sales lost to rivals HP and Lenovo
Stringer: Sony Won’t Go It Alone
Sony's chairman hints he'll let other content providers and gadget makers piggyback on the PlayStation Network if they use Sony's DRM technology
Apple Forecasts: Not Just Hype
Unusually aggressive guidance didn't stop analysts from making even more optimistic predictions for the iPhone maker in 2008
Are Cars Too Safe? Are User Manuals Necessary?
Design guru Don Norman argues for making autos less automated and for infusing gadgets with natural, easy-to-interpret feedback signals
Open Networks Could Spark a Gadget Boom
As wireless providers increasingly let outside devices run on their networks, a slew of new Web-enabled electronics could hit the market
China’s iPhone Fans Find a Way
As Beijing consumers snap up hacked versions of the popular phone, Apple bides its time in striking a deal with authorized cellular operators
Ten Penny-Pinching Ideas for 2008
The gadgets to spring for, the systems to install, and the best ways to soak your overpriced tech consultants for free advice
Plucking the Fruits of Apple Accessories
Makers of cases and adapters must hustle when Steve Jobs unveils another new product. Still, the near-$1 billion market makes it worth the stress
Looming Online Security Threats in 2008
Web-based services, including social networks MySpace and Facebook, are becoming prime targets for hackers seeking your personal information
Garmin and TomTom Vie for TeleAtlas
The two navigation-device makers are duking it out for ownership of the digital mapmaker. The loser risks being dependent on competitors