Macworld Expo loses Apple in 2010, Jobs in 2009
Apple's defection follows other vendors' withdrawal from the venerable Apple-focused conference. Steve Jobs has apparently given his last Macworld Expo keynote.
Stories by JR Raphael
Dr. Libshitz can't get an e-mail address
The Internet is full of filth. From "barely legal babes" to barely avoidable male-enhancement spam, something risque seems to be lurking around every corner online.
Verizon releases BlackBerry Storm firmware upgrade
Verizon Wireless has released a firmware update for its Research in Motion BlackBerry Storm device. The 4.7.0.75 update is now available via the phone's Desktop Software Manager -- accessible by connecting your phone to your PC and running BlackBerry Desktop -- and is expected to go out over-the-air by late Friday evening.
Vista SP2: six things you need to know
Windows Vista Service Pack 2 has been released as a public beta version.
Beatles face iTunes Delay, but Zeppelin's rocking online
The Beatles may not be ready for iTunes, but another legend from the world of rock 'n' roll is diving deeper into the digital age.
Report Claims Google Layoffs: 10,000 Jobs Being Cut
Google may be preparing to lay off thousands of workers, if a Silicon Valley information service is to be believed. WebGuild cites anonymous inside sources as saying up to 10,000 Google jobs could be on the way out, with smaller scale layoffs already underway.
The 11 lamest blogs on the Web
After an Internet-wide search, here are the 11 blogs that depressed -- er, uh -- impressed us the most with their lameness.
The Apple search engine? I hope not
Rumors are floating around the Web this week about a possible new search engine in the works by Apple.
Top 20 election day Web sites and online tools
Ready for election day? The Web is brimming with interactive tools--everything from widgets to mobile alerts--that can help you stay on top of the presidential vote and keep you informed, no matter where you go. We've compiled some of the best resources to take you through the election's end, whether you're seeking polling info, real-time results, or just a few laughs. Bookmark this page now, and you'll have all that you need, every step of the way.
Election deception: The Web's 12 dirtiest tricks
Political campaigns in the United States are notorious for inspiring dirty tricks and nasty tactics. Now, in the most tech-attuned presidential race to date, the dark art of misleading voters is growing even more malignant than it was in the past.
eBay's ivory ban: Why it happened and what it means
A newly expanded ivory ban on eBay highlights the challenge of running a global marketplace while complying with local laws. eBay has decided to stop all sales of ivory products on its auction site, the company announced this week, following concerns over endangered elephant species often targeted for their ivory tusks and teeth.
A decade of Internet superstars: where are they now?
Whatever happened to the Evolution of Dance guy or that kid who loved Britney Spears so much he cried for her under his sheet? We'll fill you in on what happened to them and other Web celebrities when their 15 minutes of fame ended.
Report: Botnet spam attacks to target mobile phones
The same week one of the world's worst spam operations is being shut down, security researchers are warning the next big threat may not be for PCs at all -- but rather for mobile phones.
Browser Battle: Firefox 3.1 vs. Chrome vs. IE 8
Mozilla's second alpha of Firefox 3.1 is upping the ante in the next-generation browser battle. So how do the main contenders stack up so far now? One thing's for sure, the Firefox team has taken note of Google's recent Chrome release and worked hard to make sure its offering can hold its own.
Note to Seinfeld: beware, Microsoft's made some bad TV ads
We all know Jerry Seinfeld's into Superman. Now, the comedian may need to find his own inner Man of Steel if he's to succeed in changing the world's impression of Windows Vista.