From: PC World on Wed, Sep 09 2009 4:15 PM

In this week’s show: Microsoft drops the price of the Xbox game console, protestors rally against Windows 7, students forgo Macs for PCs, and Asian nations battle it out with robots.

From: PC World on Wed, Sep 09 2009 4:14 PM

Senior Editor Tim Moynihan takes a real fast look at two new Canon PowerShots, the SD980 IS and the SD940 IS. The SD980 is the first point-and-shoot from Canon that features a touchscreen, and both cameras now include a mini-HDMI port, the ability to shoot 720p video, and image stabilization.

From: PC World on Wed, Sep 09 2009 4:14 PM

Panasonic’s DMC-GF1 is based on the Micro Four Thirds system standard, which means it has features similar to those of a digital SLR, but in a more compact size. The Micro Four Thirds standard allows for interchangeable lenses, but eliminates the need for the mirrors found in SLRs.

From: PC World on Wed, Sep 09 2009 4:13 PM

In the first episode of Digital Demolition, Chris and Sarah test "rugged" laptops from Dell and Panasonic. Can these PCs survive being frozen, dropped, getting dirty, and taking a shower with a member of our staff? You’ll have to watch to find out.

From: PC World on Wed, Sep 09 2009 4:13 PM

Too many iPhone apps to choose from? Having a hard time finding the good ones? Let the Macworld editors suggest great apps for you. Every weekday, the AppGems app will offer a pick of the day that’s highly recommended by Macworld's staff of experts.

From: PC World on Wed, Sep 09 2009 4:12 PM

In this week’s show, 3D TV sets and imaging hardware are a trend at IFA in Berlin, Nokia unveils new phones at Nokia World in nearby Stuttgart, Gmail goes down, China Mobile displays smartphones at an event in Beijing, and eBay sells a portion of its stake in Skype.

From: PC World on Wed, Sep 09 2009 4:11 PM

Toshiba’s JournE touch multimedia tablet features a 7-inch touchscreen and a Wi-Fi connection and lets users access the Web, e-mail, and online services such as Facebook, Flickr, MSN Messenger and YouTube. It also has a media player for viewing pictures, listening to music, and watching videos.

From: PC World on Wed, Sep 09 2009 4:11 PM

China blocked Internet access in Xinjian province and shut down Twitter nationwide on Monday after ethnic riots in the western province killed at least 140 people. Twitter became inaccessible in China around 3 p.m. local time Monday, leaving users with a time-out page. Outside of China the servi...

From: PC World on Wed, Sep 09 2009 4:10 PM

International music star Lady Gaga brought some glamor to the IFA electronics fair in Berlin on Monday when she launched a new series of headphones developed with Monster Cable. The "Heartbeats by Lady Gaga" earbuds have been designed to look like a pair of earrings, but promise good quality audio.

From: PC World on Sun, Aug 23 2009 1:23 AM

Samsung’s N120 netbook is a nice alternative to the company's N110 if you're willing to give up some battery power for a slightly roomier keyboard and small bumps in performance. The good news is that both netbooks cost the same, so you won't pay a premium for your choice. If you ...

From: PC World on Sat, Aug 22 2009 1:04 PM

In this week’s show: Sony intros the PS3 Slim, engineering students develop an autonomous robot, Intel microprocessors go on sale early, and Samsung helps take self portraits.

From: PC World on Thu, Aug 20 2009 8:01 AM

Sony announces a new, smaller PS3 known as the PS3 Slim, as well as a price drop to $299 for all PS3s. The announcement was made at the Gamescom Conference in Cologne, Germany. The Slim sports Wi-Fi, two USB ports, HDMI and optical outputs, and Blu-ray, as do its older and larger siblings.

From: PC World on Thu, Aug 20 2009 8:01 AM

In this week’s show: Facebook makes a new friend, Microsoft and Nokia team up, the London Eye is getting Wi-Fi, Toshiba is backing the Blu-ray Disc format, and more...

From: PC World on Sun, Aug 16 2009 12:04 PM

By eliminating extraneous buttons, Pentax has also made the X70 very simple to use. With a 24X optical zoom, it’s also one of the lightest, smallest megazoom cameras on the market.The downsides: short battery life and a body that can be a little tough to hold.

From: PC World on Fri, Aug 14 2009 12:38 PM

As the back-to-school season approaches, many of the "big box" electronics retail stores are making arrangements with computer manufacturers to sell exclusive versions of their laptops. PC World Notebook Guru Darren Gladstone visits Best Buy to check out four laptops that range in price from $65...

From: PC World on Wed, Aug 12 2009 12:31 PM

Sony has finally taken the wraps off its latest addition to the famous Walkman family, the X-Series. Apart from the fantastic noise-canceling technology and stellar audio, the device also has a crisp and vibrant OLED screen. Staff Editor Ginny Mies takes a look.

From: PC World on Mon, Aug 10 2009 11:58 AM

The Canon PowerShot SX200 IS is one of those rare point-and-shoots that are as versatile as they are easy to use. It has intuitive controls, a powerful zoom lens, addictive in-camera features, and stellar image quality. If you’re not put off by its bulkier-than-usual size, it's a great buy ...

From: PC World on Sun, Aug 09 2009 11:58 AM

This new instrument allows people to make music by passing their hands through six laser beams that trigger different streams of musical notes and sounds. Two buttons on the front of the device toggle between banks of instruments, chords, music clips, sounds effects and rhythms. Assistant Editor...

From: PC World on Sat, Aug 08 2009 11:58 AM

Sony has developed a base unit for cameras that swivels and tilts them to follow people in a room and, when the time is right, snap a picture. The facial recognition software in the cameras tracks faces and directs the Partyshot where to point. From there the camera zooms, focuses and decides wh...

From: PC World on Sat, Aug 08 2009 11:58 AM

In this week’s show: Defcon attendees hack their badges, Google’s CEO resigns from Apple's board, Nissan intros an electric vehicle, T-Mobile's myTouch 3G touches down in San Francisco, and Taylor Swift lends her body to Activision.