Monthly Archives: December 2008

In marketing materials for its new $150 in-ear headphones, Monster headlines its package with the question, “The world’s best-sounding earphones?” I’m not sure if we should take this as a declaration or an actual question, but so far the answer … Continue reading →

Looks like the Midwest isn’t the only thing that’s freezing up this holiday season: many people are reporting that their 30GB Zunes are spontaneously going on the fritz as well. Microsoft's Zune MP3 player. (Credit: Microsoft) The symptom is being … Continue reading →

Could we soon be seeing a beefed-up iPod with a bigger screen? (Credit: Apple) Apple is expected to release an iPod Touch device with a 7- to 9-inch screen in the fall of 2009, according to a report on TechCrunch … Continue reading →

The International Consumer Electronics Show kicks off next week, and premature product news releases and apparent leaks have already been rolling in. While there’s of course a certain amount of surprise in store at the year’s biggest tech showcase, there … Continue reading →

HP MediaSmart Server (Credit: HP) Hewlett-Packard announced Monday that it is upgrading its MediaSmart server lineup with new, more powerful hardware and, more importantly, with software support for Macs and improved over-the-Net streaming of users’ media files. (A software update … Continue reading →

Owing to, as Tom Lehrer would say, nepotism and intrigue, I found myself in the small town of Brenham, Texas, this Sunday on the very day that Apple’s iPhone was to go on sale at the Wal-Mart mega-chain (an outfit … Continue reading →

Speculation that Wal-Mart Stores would sell a $99 iPhone was put to rest on Friday when the official announcement came out sans the double digits. However, all hope is not lost. AT&T is selling a refurbished 8GB iPhone 3G in … Continue reading →

This post was updated at 9:41 a.m. PST with more details from Wal-Mart. (Credit: James Martin/CNET Networks) Wal-Mart on Friday confirmed that it will be selling Apple’s iPhone 3G, beginning Sunday at about 2,500 stores. The price, with a new … Continue reading →

With Macworld coming up in just two weeks, the parade of Apple-flavored rumors, wishes, and murmurings continues. Guess which one is the rumored iPhone Nano? (Credit: MacRumors.com) The latest to surface–or resurface–involves a purported concept photo of what’s said to … Continue reading →

I Love Katamari is the iPhone/iPod Touch version of the popular Katamari Damacy game. (Credit: Nicole Lee/CNET) ‘I Love Katamari’ for the iPhone/iPod Touch Last Monday, I Love Katamari for the iPhone and iPod Touch was released, and iPhone/iPod Touch … Continue reading →

Verizon Wireless has offered prepaid plans for a long time, but last week the carrier announced that it was expanding its services. Maybe it’s the economy, or maybe Verizon is just getting in the holiday spirit. Customers can choose from … Continue reading →

A couple weeks after Garmin signed up as a member of Google’s Open Handset Alliance comes word that the company has plans for an Android phone next year. (Credit: Open Handset Alliance) Details, however, are scant. Here’s the extent of … Continue reading →

Editor’s note: From now through the end of December, various Crave experts will be sharing their top five (mostly) tech-related wishes for the holiday season. See what we crave, and maybe you’ll get some ideas! Eric's video game skills are … Continue reading →

On the heels of Google revealing enhancements to its Android mobile platform, rumors are circulating that we may soon be seeing a new Android device. The original Android phone: T-Mobile's G1. (Credit: CNET Networks) The T-Mobile G2, as the device … Continue reading →