Sony debuts ultra-thin Vaio X notebook

Sony has debuted its ultra-thin Vaio X notebook line. The X series - which is housed in a lightweight carbon-fiber chassis - weighs 1.6 pounds and is just over a half-inch thin.

DivX CEO: We've still a lot of streaming to do

The CEO of DivX - Kevin Hell - said that there are still big opportunities for his company despite the move to internet streaming.

Foxconn preps Apple tablet for 2010 launch

Apple has selected Foxconn to manufacture its shiny tablet PC. According to DigiTimes, the enigmatic device will be available during the first quarter of 2010, with an expected initial production run of between 300,000-400,000.

Startup goes head on against Kindle, Sony

The CEO of start up company txtr said his firm would release an e-reader before Christmas aimed at what he said is a burgeoning market ripe for exploitation.

Amazon chops Kindle price again

Amazon is lowering the price of the Kindle to $259, down from $299 and launching a new reader compatible with global wireless networks.

First real Windows Mobile 6.5 spotted in Lisbon

While the rest of the world bragged about looking at Windows Mobile 6.5 prototypes today, TG Daily has actually messed around with the real thing. It's the Bluebelt II from ZTE.

Toshiba shows off Cell chip TV

Giant Japanese manufacturer Toshiba will release a TV in Japan that uses the Cell multimedia chip.

Nobody move or the iPhone gets it

Proof, were it needed, that some people really shouldn’t be allowed out on their own, reaches us from Cincinnati, where a whackjob threatened to pop a cap in his recalcitrant iPhone’s sorry ass in front of horrified Apple staff.

New Apple ad for iPhone leaked to web

The furniture will be flying in Cupertino as Apple’s latest ad for the iPhone has somehow found its way onto the web.

Palm updates WebOS

iPhone wannabe Palm has released an update for its WebOS smartphone platform.

Faulty chip causes defibrillator recall

While most product recalls merely cause mild annoyance, occasionally one really is a matter of life and death. Unshocking news reaches us from Dutch Electronics giant Philips: it is recalling its HeartStart automated defibrillators due to a memory chip fault.

Turtle Beach introduces dual ear headset for the Xbox 360

Turtle Beach has introduced a dual ear headset for the Xbox 360. The Ear Force XLC - designed as an alternative to standard 'one ear' communicator headsets - offers both in-game and Xbox Live audio.

Apple App Store downloads pass two million mark

Apple has announced that more than two billion apps have been downloaded from its App Store, which it modestly describes as the largest applications store in the world.

Apple ends iPhone exclusivity in UK

UK mobile operator Orange is to sell Apple's iPhone in the UK, ending the exclusive deal with O2 and leaving only the US and Germany not offering a choice of telco to iPhone users.

Apple users search their dates' murky pasts

A new application for the iPhone will enable fanboys to use their gizmos as "sleaze detectors".

Intel outlines future of interactive television

Intel has introduced the CE4100 SoC. The 45nm chip - expected to encourage the development of interactive television content and applications - is fully compatible with Blue-ray, Digital TV and other entertainment devices.

AT&T slammed for poor iPhone service

It seems that you can use your iPhone for just about anything apart from making a telephone call.

Hey teacher, leave that kid alone

A teacher in Thailand has been caught on mobile phone giving a smart alec kid a serious beating.

Cleaning is dangerous - official

When you're cleaning your house, should you be more scared of your washing machine or your vacuum cleaner? That's one of the pressing questions posed - and answered - by Insure.com.

Amazon branches out into own-brand electronics

Online megastore Amazon is to undercut its regular suppliers by branding electronics accessories under its own name.