Why I Still Care About CES (Even Though Half of It Is Vaporware)
CES 2012 kicks off next week in Vegas, and yes, most of it will be vaporware — here's why I'm still going to obsessively follow it anyway.
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CES Next Week: Ultrabooks and Microsoft's Last Dance
CES 2012 kicks off next week in Vegas, and I've got thoughts on the Ultrabook hype machine and what Microsoft might do with its last-ever CES keynote.
My Actual Top Gadgets of 2011
A personal, opinionated ranking of the gadgets that actually mattered to me in 2011, from the Kindle Fire to the iPhone 4S, plus a rant about Carrier IQ.
Boxing Day Deals and the Great Gadget Return Shuffle
A Boxing Day recap of doorbuster deals, what to do with your new (or unwanted) gadgets, and some grumbling about Carrier IQ, Siri, and SOPA along the way.
Last-Minute Tech Gifts (You've Got One Day Left)
Still shopping on the 23rd? Here's what's actually worth grabbing this week, from Kindle Fires (if you can find one) to why an Amazon gift card isn't a cop-out.
Ubuntu 11.10 and Unity, Two Months In
Two months after Ubuntu 11.10 shipped with Unity as the default, checking back in on whether the complaints actually faded or people just found other desktops to run instead.
Live-Blogging the SOPA Markup Hearing
Live-reaction notes from today's House Judiciary Committee markup hearing on SOPA, DNS provisions, awkward tech questions, and all.
Galaxy Nexus vs iPhone 4S: Two Weeks In
Two weeks of daily-driving a Galaxy Nexus alongside an iPhone 4S: the screen, Ice Cream Sandwich, Siri, battery life, and why the Carrier IQ mess has me a little paranoid about both.
SOPA Isn't Just Google's Problem
SOPA and PIPA get framed as a fight between Hollywood and big tech, but the small site owners and developers running comment sections and forums are the ones with the most to lose and the least lobbying power.
SOPA Hearings Are Starting and the Internet Is Nervous
A rundown of what SOPA actually proposes ahead of the December 15th markup session, and why DNS engineers and tech companies like Google and Twitter are sounding alarms.
Kindle Fire Update: Did It Actually Fix Anything?
Amazon pushed an OTA update to the Kindle Fire this week. Here's what actually improved with the lag and the Silk browser, and what's still rough.
Carrier IQ: Now It's a Senate Letter, Not Just a YouTube Video
Carrier IQ's phone-logging scandal escalates as Sprint, AT&T, and T-Mobile confirm they use the software and Senator Al Franken sends a formal letter demanding answers.