Dispatches From CES: Gaming in the Cloud
Judging from the gaming news coming out of this year's Consumer Electronics Show, console gaming, like PC computing, is a relic of a sunset era. Get ready for gaming in the cloud.
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CES 2012 Preview: Fast, Connected, and Ultra-Thin
The motto of this year's Consumer Electronics Show: You can't be too fast, too skinny or too connected. Beginning Tuesday, anorexic HDTVs and super-skinny laptops will vie for attention with accelerated WiFi devices and TVs that smartly connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Microsoft Ends Its CES Era: 2012 Keynote Will Be Its Last
For the past 14 years, Microsoft has kicked off the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas with a a keynote address that set the tone for the exposition where tech companies showcase their latest wares. But Microsoft is announcing that next month's show will be its last.
What Nokia Needs to Make Its Risky Bet Pay Off
From a strategy standpoint, there's some sound reasoning behind CEO Stephen Elop's thinking: Most likely there's room for a third player at Apple and Google's poker table. But Nokia's new deal with Microsoft will be all about how well it's executed.
The Latest Challenger to Apple Is. . .Samsung?
Microsoft and Google can surely claim to compete head-to-head with Apple, but Samsung is pushing in hard: While its Galaxy Tab may not be as hot as the iPad, it's making headway. Indeed, Samsung is building a consumer electronics lineup that mirrors Apple's.
Tablets Steal the International Consumer Electronics Show
It's tablets, tablets everywhere at this year's International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, which ends Sunday. Manufacturers such as Motorola Mobility, Toshiba and Dell have taken to hot pursuit of Apple, which sold more than 13 million iPads last year.
CES 2011: Are Price Cuts the Wave of the Future?
Despite all the amazing gadgets launched at the Consumer Electronics Show -- the smart TVs, 3-D technology, larger touch screens, and tablet PCs -- the bigger news in Las Vegas this week may be about price cuts.
Intel Will Have to Prove Itself All Over Again in 2011
Intel's stock is up just 2% this year compared to the Nasdaq's 17% rise, and investors fret that the explosive growth of smartphones and tablets will crimp the market for the PC chips that produce the bulk of Intel's revenue. But the tech giant has a plan.
Verizon to Unveil 4G Android Smartphone and Tablet in January?
Verizon Communications will unveil a 4G Android smartphone and a tablet at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next month, InformationWeek predicts. Could the new products help Verizon gain market share against the Apple iPhone and iPad?
What to Know If You're Buying Gadgets for Gifts
Before you grab a consumer electronics product, here are a few things to consider. Given how quickly devices become obsolete, a key point to be mindful of is whether the gadget will provide long enough useful life for its recipient.
