Category: hi tech

The newest iPod patent says that the “touch” and the “screen” don’t have to go together. The next gen iPod will have a normal display covering the front, and a separate touch surface on the back. Here’s how it’ll work.

The iRiver X20 is a trendy contender in the growing range of popular flash-based MP3 players on the market today. With its 56mm (2.2-inch) colour LCD screen, in-line MP3 recording, simple PC software and excellent battery life, the X20 stands to be a tough opponent. We looked at the 2GB model, but 4GB and 8GB […]

Flat-panel TV technology – super-thin HDTVs that you can hang on the wall like a painting – have really taken a prime place in the HDTV-buying field. There’s a good reason for this mania – flat panels provide a large viewing area with almost no intrusion into your HDTV viewing room. If that was all […]

Single-lens reflex cameras offer powerful features and the flexibility of interchangeable lenses, so you can shoot like the pros. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.

Can your old PC run Windows Vista? The answer is a definite “maybe.” Processor- and memory-wise, most mid- to high-end PCs sold in the past few years will probably do the job. But unless your PC has a modern 3D video card, it might not be capable of displaying the new Aero glass interface. If […]

A german site, Xbox-Archiv, has a few interesting rumors from “good sources” inside Microsoft (German division?). These sources tell them that the Xbox 360 Core edition will be canned, the Premium will have a price drop to 299 Euros down from 399 Euros, and a new edition (Codenamed Zephyr) will come in at 399 Euros […]

SAN FRANCISCO — Could a Second Life-style persistent online world become the PlayStation 3’s killer app? Sony game chief Phil Harrison seems to think so.