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Greetings From the World's Second-Largest Tech Show
(News) Greetings From the World's Second-Largest Tech Show
(News) Greetings From the World's Second-Largest Tech Show
The Trade Show and Demo Hall of Shame
(Reviews) Bloopers, flubs, and screw-ups--they always seem to pop up at big trade shows and demos. Join us in reliving some of the more famous--and infamous--of these embarrassing moments.
(Reviews) Bloopers, flubs, and screw-ups--they always seem to pop up at big trade shows and demos. Join us in reliving some of the more famous--and infamous--of these embarrassing moments.
Novell execs discuss Microsoft interop announcement
(News) A pair of Novell executives Wednesday touted the company's recent financial performance, but questions during the press conference at Cebit in Hanover, Germany, focused more on Microsoft's recent, high-profile pledge to improve interoperability and shore up its relationship with the open-source community.
(News) A pair of Novell executives Wednesday touted the company's recent financial performance, but questions during the press conference at Cebit in Hanover, Germany, focused more on Microsoft's recent, high-profile pledge to improve interoperability and shore up its relationship with the open-source community.
Samsung sets sights on printer, laptop PC markets
(News) Samsung Electronics hopes it can extend its leading position in the computer monitor market into the printer and laptop PC sectors this year, a senior executive said Monday at the Cebit trade show in Germany.
(News) Samsung Electronics hopes it can extend its leading position in the computer monitor market into the printer and laptop PC sectors this year, a senior executive said Monday at the Cebit trade show in Germany.
Transport strike threatens Cebit first-day chaos
(News) Visitors to this year's Cebit trade show face a morning of transport chaos on the opening day of the show.
(News) Visitors to this year's Cebit trade show face a morning of transport chaos on the opening day of the show.
Network operators encouraged to 'think green'
(News) A phone made of recycled materials and a transmission tower that uses 50 percent less energy were two of the green technologies on show at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week.
(News) A phone made of recycled materials and a transmission tower that uses 50 percent less energy were two of the green technologies on show at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week.
Japan's Ceatec ends with record attendance
(News) Japan's Ceatec exhibition ended its annual five-day run on Saturday with record attendance for the 2007 event, organizers said Sunday.
(News) Japan's Ceatec exhibition ended its annual five-day run on Saturday with record attendance for the 2007 event, organizers said Sunday.
Omron Demos Facial Recognition Technology
(News) Ceatec: Omron's facial recognition technology could be used by a company to train its employees how to smile.
(News) Ceatec: Omron's facial recognition technology could be used by a company to train its employees how to smile.
Toshiba platform aims to connect Cell devices
(News) Toshiba Corp. has developed a common platform for consumer electronics products that it hopes will help spur adoption of the Cell processor by electronics makers.
(News) Toshiba Corp. has developed a common platform for consumer electronics products that it hopes will help spur adoption of the Cell processor by electronics makers.
Latest gadgets, innovation expected at Japan's Ceatec
(News) Ceatec, Japan's largest electronics show, kicks off on Tuesday and promises a glimpse at the latest products and developments from Japan's major consumer electronics companies.
(News) Ceatec, Japan's largest electronics show, kicks off on Tuesday and promises a glimpse at the latest products and developments from Japan's major consumer electronics companies.
VMware virtual appliance a threat to the OS
(News) The virtual appliance model could be a major threat to operating systems from major vendors such as Microsoft Corp., says a cofounder of VMWare Inc.
(News) The virtual appliance model could be a major threat to operating systems from major vendors such as Microsoft Corp., says a cofounder of VMWare Inc.
Undercover TV producer booted from DefCon
(News) It's a story of betrayal worthy of an episode of Dateline NBC.
(News) It's a story of betrayal worthy of an episode of Dateline NBC.
Troubled BenQ a no-show at Computex
(News) Last year, BenQ Corp. had a large Computex booth inside Hall 2 of the Taipei World Trade Center. This year, the troubled electronics maker is staying away from Taiwan's largest hardware show while it moves toward spinning off its branded-products business.
(News) Last year, BenQ Corp. had a large Computex booth inside Hall 2 of the Taipei World Trade Center. This year, the troubled electronics maker is staying away from Taiwan's largest hardware show while it moves toward spinning off its branded-products business.
Asustek previews Net radio, overclocking laptop
(News) If the Internet radio with iPod port and laptop PC built for microprocessor overclocking that Asustek Computer Inc. showed off on Monday are any indication of things to come at the Computex Taipei 2007 trade show, then be prepared for a few surprises.
(News) If the Internet radio with iPod port and laptop PC built for microprocessor overclocking that Asustek Computer Inc. showed off on Monday are any indication of things to come at the Computex Taipei 2007 trade show, then be prepared for a few surprises.
Microsoft cancels key developer conference
(News) Microsoft Corp. has cancelled its fall developer conference, citing inconvenient timing for the show in light of the launch of important new infrastructure and developer-platform products.
(News) Microsoft Corp. has cancelled its fall developer conference, citing inconvenient timing for the show in light of the launch of important new infrastructure and developer-platform products.
Network show blooms, thinks green
(News) The Interop networking trade show is growing bigger by getting broader.
(News) The Interop networking trade show is growing bigger by getting broader.
Microsoft fails to impress during Bach's keynote
(News) The last thing a company wants to do at a keynote speech is clear a room. But that's just what Microsoft Corp. succeeded in doing during Tuesday's keynote at MIX 07 in Las Vegas.
(News) The last thing a company wants to do at a keynote speech is clear a room. But that's just what Microsoft Corp. succeeded in doing during Tuesday's keynote at MIX 07 in Las Vegas.
FCC chief: Wireless key to universal access
(News) U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Kevin Martin wants wireless Internet access to be included in efforts to ensure universal communications for all U.S. residents.
(News) U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Kevin Martin wants wireless Internet access to be included in efforts to ensure universal communications for all U.S. residents.
Cebit reports a strong first half
(News) The organizers of Cebit sought on Sunday to quash talk of an downturn in the fortunes of the world's largest IT fair, saying attendance was stronger this year than many observers had predicted before the show.
(News) The organizers of Cebit sought on Sunday to quash talk of an downturn in the fortunes of the world's largest IT fair, saying attendance was stronger this year than many observers had predicted before the show.
Wide open spaces to greet visitors
(News) Space isn't something you'd expect to find inside the world's biggest IT show, but visitors to this year's Cebit in Hanover, Germany, will find lots of it in some of the traditionally busiest halls.
(News) Space isn't something you'd expect to find inside the world's biggest IT show, but visitors to this year's Cebit in Hanover, Germany, will find lots of it in some of the traditionally busiest halls.
Trade show wrestles with an 'image crisis'
(News) There will be something for everyone at this year's Cebit trade show. Unfortunately, that's not what everyone wants.
(News) There will be something for everyone at this year's Cebit trade show. Unfortunately, that's not what everyone wants.
CES: Multimedia Cell Phones Take Center Stage
(News) The latest handsets play music, video, and even live TV--while still managing to make phone calls.
(News) The latest handsets play music, video, and even live TV--while still managing to make phone calls.
Digital Gear: Unique Gadgets at CES
(News) A toilet paper-dispensing iPod dock was one of the more unusual gadgets displayed at this year's Consumer Electronics Show.
(News) A toilet paper-dispensing iPod dock was one of the more unusual gadgets displayed at this year's Consumer Electronics Show.
CES 2007 Picks and Pans
(News) The best and worst of this year's show: creepy robots, Red Sox superstars, and, oh, yes, a lot of interesting technology.
(News) The best and worst of this year's show: creepy robots, Red Sox superstars, and, oh, yes, a lot of interesting technology.
Microsoft Pushes Digital-Auto Future
(News) High tech connectivity makes the move to gas pumps and low-cost autos.
(News) High tech connectivity makes the move to gas pumps and low-cost autos.
Casio Shows New Exilim
(News) Newest digicam in Casio's line offers big zoom and anti-shake functions.
(News) Newest digicam in Casio's line offers big zoom and anti-shake functions.
Sony Spills Camcorders
(News) Flood of new models range from high-end HD to miniDVD for tape and disc.
(News) Flood of new models range from high-end HD to miniDVD for tape and disc.
New High-Tech HDTVs Appear
(News) Flat-panel prices have been nose-diving and new technologies will entice interested buyers
(News) Flat-panel prices have been nose-diving and new technologies will entice interested buyers
Rhapsody Service Goes Wi-Fi
(News) RealNetworks embeds software for its online music service into almost two dozen digital music players.
(News) RealNetworks embeds software for its online music service into almost two dozen digital music players.
Dell Urges Telecom Firms to Deliver Fiber-Optic Links
(News) In his CES keynote, Michael Dell emphasizes the importance of broadband to the home, and introduces new PCs.
(News) In his CES keynote, Michael Dell emphasizes the importance of broadband to the home, and introduces new PCs.
HP Offers Touch-Screen Vista on New PCs
(News) HP's new PCs allow users to control Windows Vista through touch-screen commands instead of mouse clicks.
(News) HP's new PCs allow users to control Windows Vista through touch-screen commands instead of mouse clicks.
Bring-Your-Own-Drive Storage Gain Traction
(News) A look at new network-attached storage devices that allow you the freedom to choose your own drives.
(News) A look at new network-attached storage devices that allow you the freedom to choose your own drives.
Sneak Peek: Windows Home Server
(News) Our reporter gets a demonstration of Microsoft's upcoming OS designed for home network servers.
(News) Our reporter gets a demonstration of Microsoft's upcoming OS designed for home network servers.
Yahoo Adds Web Search to Mobile Suite
(News) Yahoo Go 2.0 beta includes a new search app designed for mobile devices.
(News) Yahoo Go 2.0 beta includes a new search app designed for mobile devices.
Hack Will Help Kill HD DVD Copy Protection
(News) New video decryption software is "the first step in the meltdown of AACS," Princeton researchers say.
(News) New video decryption software is "the first step in the meltdown of AACS," Princeton researchers say.
GPS Gets Smarter, Cheaper, Sleeker
(News) Devices debuting at CES 2007 pack more options into smaller boxes.
(News) Devices debuting at CES 2007 pack more options into smaller boxes.
New Office for Mac Coming
(News) Microsoft announces Office for the Mac 2008 and converters to make the current version compatible with Office 2007's XML formats.
(News) Microsoft announces Office for the Mac 2008 and converters to make the current version compatible with Office 2007's XML formats.
Ending the Tyranny of the VGA Cable
(News) Quartics' technology would allow monitors to connect to PCs via wired or wireless USB.
(News) Quartics' technology would allow monitors to connect to PCs via wired or wireless USB.
Sling Your TV to Palms, HP Notebooks, Vista PCs--and other TVs.
(News) Sling Media brings TV place-shifting to Palm devices, HP laptops, and all PCs running Windows Vista.
(News) Sling Media brings TV place-shifting to Palm devices, HP laptops, and all PCs running Windows Vista.
IRobot Opens Roomba Interface, Laser Tag Ensues
(News) Open-source vacuuming robots are now only limited by imagination and four pound carrying capacity.
(News) Open-source vacuuming robots are now only limited by imagination and four pound carrying capacity.
AMD Goes to War With Mobile Version of Live PC
(News) New notebook puts chip maker in very crowded market.
(News) New notebook puts chip maker in very crowded market.
Intel Debuts Super Fast Quad-Core Processors
(News) The power of a supercomputer now available on a desktop.
(News) The power of a supercomputer now available on a desktop.
Toshiba Readies 1.8M HD DVD Players to Fight Blu-Ray
(News) The company said it will sell millions of HD DVD players this year, though only 600 films will be formatted and available by the end of 2007.
(News) The company said it will sell millions of HD DVD players this year, though only 600 films will be formatted and available by the end of 2007.
Sony to Stream High-Def Broadband Video to Bravia TVs
(News) The service, already available on PlayStation 3, will allow users to access AOL, Yahoo, and Sony BMG Music/Sony Picture Entertainment media on their televisions.
(News) The service, already available on PlayStation 3, will allow users to access AOL, Yahoo, and Sony BMG Music/Sony Picture Entertainment media on their televisions.
Gates: Link the World
(News) Consumer Electronics Show keynote spotlights multimedia at home, TV via Xbox, and mobile access anywhere.
(News) Consumer Electronics Show keynote spotlights multimedia at home, TV via Xbox, and mobile access anywhere.
Q&A: Gates Talks Digital Future and Why Tech is Fun
(News) Microsoft chairman says your five living room remotes will become one.
(News) Microsoft chairman says your five living room remotes will become one.
Samsung To Launch New Blu-Ray Disc Player
(News) The next generation player incorporates technology similar to that used by Hollywood studios.
(News) The next generation player incorporates technology similar to that used by Hollywood studios.
JVC Develops High-Def Hard-Disk Camcorder
(News) New JVC camcorder choices to include optional DVD burner.
(News) New JVC camcorder choices to include optional DVD burner.
Netgear Box Plays YouTube, Other Content, on TVs
(News) Netgear beats Apple to the punch with a streaming set-top-box that plays digital content and has wireless capabilities.
(News) Netgear beats Apple to the punch with a streaming set-top-box that plays digital content and has wireless capabilities.
Toshiba Cuts The Cost Of 1080p HD DVD
(News) The recently announced player will cost around $600 and new features will mimic higher-end models.
(News) The recently announced player will cost around $600 and new features will mimic higher-end models.
Yahoo To Preview Messenger For Windows Vista
(News) Early version of newly upgraded Messenger with photo sharing will be shown at CES.
(News) Early version of newly upgraded Messenger with photo sharing will be shown at CES.
External PCI-Express Graphics for Notebooks
(News) Laptop gamers will love the first-of-its-kind Asus XG Station.
(News) Laptop gamers will love the first-of-its-kind Asus XG Station.
Sharp Unwraps Behemoth 108-Inch LCD TV
(News) New TV will cost nearly $11,000 and will rival all LCD and plasma display televisions.
(News) New TV will cost nearly $11,000 and will rival all LCD and plasma display televisions.
SanDisk Shows Solid State Drive
(News) Solid state, or flash-based, drives get a boost from SanDisk's 32GB SSD.
(News) Solid state, or flash-based, drives get a boost from SanDisk's 32GB SSD.
LG Unveils Combo High-def Disc Players
(News) The BH100 Blu-ray Disc/HD DVD player will be available this quarter in the U.S.
(News) The BH100 Blu-ray Disc/HD DVD player will be available this quarter in the U.S.
CES: Cingular Gets a 3G Treo
(News) Palm's New Windows Mobile-based Treo 750 supports Cingular's 3G UMTS network.
(News) Palm's New Windows Mobile-based Treo 750 supports Cingular's 3G UMTS network.
High-Definition Toys and Wireless Wonders Expected at CES 2007
(News) PC World's editors fan out to find the latest in gadgets, Blu-ray Disc, HD DVD, 1080p HDTV, and much more.
(News) PC World's editors fan out to find the latest in gadgets, Blu-ray Disc, HD DVD, 1080p HDTV, and much more.
Hitachi Introduces 1-Terabyte Hard Drive
(News) Colossal storage reaches new milestone with a drive that holds 1000 gigabytes.
(News) Colossal storage reaches new milestone with a drive that holds 1000 gigabytes.
Here Comes the Giant Consumer Electronics Show
(News) Spotlight is expected to be on current trends, not technology breakthroughs, at CES 2007 in Las Vegas.
(News) Spotlight is expected to be on current trends, not technology breakthroughs, at CES 2007 in Las Vegas.
Intel to Launch Core 2 Quad Chip in January
(News) Powerful processor will target high-end desktop PCs in an effort to stay ahead of AMD.
(News) Powerful processor will target high-end desktop PCs in an effort to stay ahead of AMD.
CeBIT: MSI Shows Solar-Powered Laptop, MP3 Player
(news) CeBIT: MSI Shows Solar-Powered Laptop, MP3 Player
(news) CeBIT: MSI Shows Solar-Powered Laptop, MP3 Player
CES 2006: Latest and Greatest Gadgets Head for Las Vegas
(news) CES 2006: Latest and Greatest Gadgets Head for Las Vegas
(news) CES 2006: Latest and Greatest Gadgets Head for Las Vegas
Computex: Taiwan Trade Show Highlights Pentium D, Dual Core
(news) Computex: Taiwan Trade Show Highlights Pentium D, Dual Core
(news) Computex: Taiwan Trade Show Highlights Pentium D, Dual Core
LinuxWorld Trivia Contest Prompts Quips, Confusion
(news) Annual Golden Penguin Bowl sees Nerd, Geek teams tangle with questions on code, cinema, and corporations.
(news) Annual Golden Penguin Bowl sees Nerd, Geek teams tangle with questions on code, cinema, and corporations.
Tech Conference Promotes Philanthropy
(news) Nonprofits, kids services are part of the program at Computer Associates event.
(news) Nonprofits, kids services are part of the program at Computer Associates event.
Tech Conference Mixes Work, Games
(news) Vegas has its advantages and distractions as a convention city, CA World attendees say.
(news) Vegas has its advantages and distractions as a convention city, CA World attendees say.
CA Event Opens With Humor
(news) Comedian Cosby offers relationship advice to receptive IT professionals.
(news) Comedian Cosby offers relationship advice to receptive IT professionals.
Show Spotlights Toughest Tech Gear
(news) Surveillance photos and PCs that survive sandstorms are among the wares for soldiers and spies.
(news) Surveillance photos and PCs that survive sandstorms are among the wares for soldiers and spies.
HP Eyes the Digital Future
(news) Entertainment will increasingly be digital, but the transition may not be smooth.
(news) Entertainment will increasingly be digital, but the transition may not be smooth.
Tech Toys Tease Congress
(news) Morphing phones, wired appliances, and copyright security highlight annual Internet fair.
(news) Morphing phones, wired appliances, and copyright security highlight annual Internet fair.
Comdex 2003: Picks and Pans
(news) Here's the good (lots!), bad (a nagging robot), and just plain ugly (that would be the USB massager).
(news) Here's the good (lots!), bad (a nagging robot), and just plain ugly (that would be the USB massager).
Dell Exec Discusses Technology's Future
(news) Fast, capable, unrecognizable computers are ahead, Rollins says in TechXNY keynote.
(news) Fast, capable, unrecognizable computers are ahead, Rollins says in TechXNY keynote.
Atari's Founder Tells Lessons, Plans
(news) The Net remains ripe for innovation, veteran entrepreneur Bushnell declares.
(news) The Net remains ripe for innovation, veteran entrepreneur Bushnell declares.
Geeks Triumph at LinuxWorld Penguin Bowl
(news) Nerds suffer a heartbreaking loss at annual trivia tournament.
(news) Nerds suffer a heartbreaking loss at annual trivia tournament.
CeBIT America '03: Picks and Pans
(news) Gadgets and goodies were sparse but splashy at inaugural event.
(news) Gadgets and goodies were sparse but splashy at inaugural event.
CeBIT Comes to America
(news) Show preview: Mobile devices, wireless wares, and array of business gadgets debut.
(news) Show preview: Mobile devices, wireless wares, and array of business gadgets debut.
PC Power Products Debut at E3
(news) Gaming conference also sees easy home nets, app-specific keyboards.
(news) Gaming conference also sees easy home nets, app-specific keyboards.
The Most Promising Consumer Gadgets
(news) What's next? Wearable wireless, luminescence over LCDs, universal plug-ins, and much more.
(news) What's next? Wearable wireless, luminescence over LCDs, universal plug-ins, and much more.
Demo 2003: Picks & Pans
(news) Substance (and shipment) favored over style among spotlighted products and services.
(news) Substance (and shipment) favored over style among spotlighted products and services.
Tech Toys Tempt Congress
(news) Lawmakers review security tools, multitasking cell phones, and myriad database managers at technology fair.
(news) Lawmakers review security tools, multitasking cell phones, and myriad database managers at technology fair.
CES 2003: Picks and Pans
(news) From neat digital home gear to bizarre celebrity sightings, here are the best, worst, and silliest of consumer electronics.
(news) From neat digital home gear to bizarre celebrity sightings, here are the best, worst, and silliest of consumer electronics.
CES Preview: From Tiny Storage to Giant TVs
(news) Wireless wonders, awesome audio, digicam dreams, and ways to keep it all running fill annual event.
(news) Wireless wonders, awesome audio, digicam dreams, and ways to keep it all running fill annual event.
Comdex Fall 2002: Picks and Pans
(news) No jackpots in the annual Vegas product parade, but we still found some gems and some notable oddities.
(news) No jackpots in the annual Vegas product parade, but we still found some gems and some notable oddities.
Sun's McNealy Takes On Microsoft
(news) Chief exec amuses attendees, but delivers a serious message about competing with the software giant, starting with its Office suite.
(news) Chief exec amuses attendees, but delivers a serious message about competing with the software giant, starting with its Office suite.
Gates Describes Home Full of Smart Gadgets
(news) Upbeat Comdex keynote pushes home media, tablets, online clocks, and digital hijinks.
(news) Upbeat Comdex keynote pushes home media, tablets, online clocks, and digital hijinks.
Comdex Preview: Mobile Connectivity Rules
(news) A leaner show still features a broad selection of flat screens, tech gadgets, and big names.
(news) A leaner show still features a broad selection of flat screens, tech gadgets, and big names.
Linux Fans Face Off at Golden Penguin Bowl
(news) Geeks triumph over Nerds in annual LinuxWorld Expo trivia contest.
(news) Geeks triumph over Nerds in annual LinuxWorld Expo trivia contest.
Where the Spies Shop
(news) Homeland Security Expo features smart cars, jet-copters, tooth phones, and other tools for subterfuge and defense.
(news) Homeland Security Expo features smart cars, jet-copters, tooth phones, and other tools for subterfuge and defense.
TechXNY '02: Picks and Pans
(news) Live, from New York: The good, the bad, and the silly at a seriously downsized TechXNY.
(news) Live, from New York: The good, the bad, and the silly at a seriously downsized TechXNY.
TechXNY Preview: Consumers Lured, Too
(news) Tablet PCs, PDAs, and all things wireless expected to highlight the show--along with the usual favorites.
(news) Tablet PCs, PDAs, and all things wireless expected to highlight the show--along with the usual favorites.
Speed, Song Highlight Apple Product Announcements
(news) Steve Jobs opens Macworld Expo, unveiling a faster Power Mac G4, a thin PowerBook, and friendly media software.
(news) Steve Jobs opens Macworld Expo, unveiling a faster Power Mac G4, a thin PowerBook, and friendly media software.