Be Careful, $4,000 VAIO Sony Notebook Can Burn You

Sony has recalled certain Notebook computers in the VAIO VGN-TZ100 series, VGN-TZ200 series, VGN-TZ300 series and VGN-TZ2000 series because of a burn hazard to consumers. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday that irregularly positioned wires near the notebook’s hinge and/or a dislodged screw inside the hinge can cause a short circuit and overheating […]

Will Broadband Kill the DVD & Video Stores?

Yes, we think broadband will kill the DVD and video stores. Starting today, viewers should be able to rent or purchase movies online from Amazon.com and watch them on some models of the Sony Bravia TV sets through the Bravia Internet Video Link device. Earlier today, LG launched the BD300 Blu-ray player ($400) that also […]

Games Continue to Dominate iPhone 3G Apps

Nearly two months after Apple launched the App Store for the new iPhone 3G mobile phone and the older iPod touch, games continue to dominate the store. The App Store, which has been a mega hit with over 60 million downloads (as of August 11), lets iPhone 3G and iPod touch users download applications

God, We Hope Mamta Screws Tata Nano

As strong supporters of public transportation and the little man against the big corporations, we can’t help but wish that Mamta Banerjee screws or at least seriously delays the Tata Nano project in Singur (West Bengal) so that costs escalate and the car becomes unaffordable. We fear that cars like Nano will distract from necessary […]

Dell to Join Netbook Parade

Dell is hopping on to the Netbook bandwagon, according to the Wall Street Journal (subscription required). Netbooks are cheaper, no-frills versions of notebook computers with smaller screens and are ideally suited for web surfing. Although the margins on the Netbooks are lower compared to notebooks,