CES '08

Expensive Road Trip

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 11:54:00 -0800

WSJ.com's Andy Jordan checks out the tricked-out trucks on display at CES, which include rows of flat-panel TVs, ear-splitting speaker arrays, and other pricey extras. (Jan. 9)

Robots Have Feelings, Too

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 16:36:00 -0800

WSJ.com's Andy Jordan cradles (and ultimately upsets) Pleo, a $350 robot dinosaur getting attention at CES for its ability to show emotion. (Jan. 9)

A Face in a Crowd

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:17:00 -0800

WSJ.com's Andy Jordan looks at new video cameras from Sony and Panasonic that include technology to automatically focus on subjects' faces.

More from the CES Showroom

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:17:00 -0800

WSJ's Walt Mossberg and Katherine Boehret wade further into the Consumer Electronics showroom. For this installment they check out a multimedia refrigerator, 3-D web browsing for Internet Explorer and many more gadgets. (Jan. 8)

A Cornucopia of New Gadgets

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:49:00 -0800

WSJ's personal technology columnist Walt Mossberg gets a sneak peek at some of the newest, coolest gadgets on display at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. (Jan. 8)

Getting Tasered, in High Style

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:15:00 -0800

Taser's new stun guns come with fashionable holsters and MP3 players, but as WSJ.com's Andy Jordan finds out, they still pack a punch. (Jan. 7)

'Chocolate Rain' at the Intel Booth

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:42:00 -0800

Andy Jordan catches up with deep-voiced YouTube sensation Tay Zonday, who's at CES as a pitchman for Intel. (Jan. 7)

Gates at CES: My Lyrical Technique Will Leave Your Body Weak

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:52:59 -0800

Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates delivered his last keynote address to the Consumer Electronics Show crowd last night. But while the speech was big on laughs and celebrity cameos it was thin on big announcements. (Jan. 7)

Bill Gates' Farewell to CES

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 11:52:25 -0800

Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates imagines what his last day at Microsoft might be like in this video segment from his 2008 CES keynote address.

Mossberg Reviews Amazon Video On Demand

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:45:00 -0700

As the Internet further evolves into a distribution platform for video, Walt Mossberg weighs in on Amazon.com's Video On Demand service which allows web users to stream up to 40,000 movies and TV episodes directly onto their computer. (Sept. 11)

Mossberg on Google's Chrome Browser

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:28:00 -0700

Walt Mossberg compares Google's new Internet browser, Chrome, to Microsoft's latest Internet Explorer 8 on Fox Business News. The question is whether Microsoft should be nervous. (Sept. 4)

Mossberg on Video On Demand

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:25:00 -0700

WSJ's Walt Mossberg gives his take on Amazon.com's new Video On Demand service which allows users to watch streaming movies or TV episodes directly on their computer. (Sept. 11)

A 'Smart' Web Browser From Google

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:31:00 -0700

Google's new Chrome Web browser challenges Microsoft's dominance of the browser market, says Personal Technology columnist Walt Mossberg. The Chrome is innovative and smart, but still has some rough edges, he says. (Sept. 3)

Google Polishes Off Chrome

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:00:00 -0700

Google unveiled a beta version of its Chrome browser Tuesday in a move certain to escalate its rivalry with Microsoft. Plus Chrome and Simon -- separated at birth, Facebook's novelty revenue stream and Apple announces a Sept. 9 event. (Sept. 2)

iPhone to Russia, With Love

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:11:46 -0700

Apple's iPhone 3G is selling well overseas. As John Paczkowski reports, Apple has sold 120,000 iPhone 3Gs in Germany already and will soon sell even more in Russia. Plus, Kindle expectations and HP seals the EDS deal. (Aug. 26)

Walt Mossberg on Microsoft's Photosynth

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:00:00 -0700

Personal Technology columnist Walt Mossberg talks about the ups and downs of a new innovative service from Microsoft called Photosynth. (Aug. 20)

EA Ends Take-Two Takeover

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:35:41 -0700

Electronic Arts is stepping away from Take-Two. As John Paczkowski reports, EA will allow its $2.1 billion tender offer for the Grand Theft Auto creator to expire. Plus Dell's cloud computing trademark and AC/DC's deal with Wal-Mart.(Aug. 18)

Devices Offer Web Video on Your TV

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:00:00 -0700

WSJ's Walt Mossberg reviews two devices that try to bridge the gap between web video and television. Roku Netflix Player and Sony's Bravia Internet Video Link do a commendable job of offering web video on TV, but still have problems. (Aug. 14)

What's Wrong With iPhone 3G?

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:40:34 -0700

A rash of service problems with Apple's new iPhone 3G has users outraged. And, as John Paczkowski reports, they appear to stem from the device's chipset. Plus Facebook slapped with class action suit. (Aug. 14)

D6: Zuckerberg/Sandberg, Part One

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:14:12 -0700

D6: Zuckerberg/Sandberg, Part One

Best Buy Lands iPhone Deal

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:21:39 -0700

The iPhone is coming to Best Buy. As John Paczkowski reports, the company will soon become the first consumer-electronics retailer to carry the iconic device. Plus Microsoft's olympic BSOD and lousy broadband in the states. (Aug. 13)

Google Take All

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:38:08 -0700

If Google's search business isn't a monopoly, then what is it? As John Paczkowski reports, the company in July topped a 70% share of U.S. Web searches. Plus sales of Amazon's Kindle smoking and Google's "impaired" AOL investment. (Aug. 12)

Apple Rumor-O-Rama

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:06:26 -0700

Rumor has it Apple is going to release some new hardware this fall. As John Paczkowski reports, analysts are predicting a special Apple event in September focusing on new iPods and MacBooks. Plus Jerry Yang's safety dance. (Aug. 7)

Yahoo Board Support Suffers "Truncation Error"

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:19:22 -0700

Shareholder approval ratings for Yahoo's current board are apparently much lower than originally reported. As John Paczkowski reports, a vote-counting error underreported opposition to CEO Jerry Yang and Chairman Roy Bostock. (Aug. 6)

Mossberg Reviews Flock Web Browser

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:40:00 -0700

Walt Mossberg reviews Flock, a little-known Web browser that tacks on some special features for social networkers and bloggers.

Motorola Finds Mobile Devices CEO

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:28:28 -0700

Motorola has finally found someone to run its ailing mobile devices division. As John Paczkowski reports, Qualcomm exec. Sanjay Jha will take the unit's helm. Plus Lenovo's new netbook and Apple builds a lot of iPhones. (Aug. 4)

Yahoo's Investor Show... Letdown

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:43:25 -0700

The summer's biggest corporate showdown turned out to be a non-event. As John Paczkowski reports, Yahoo's annual shareholder meeting was largely unremarkable. Plus water on Mars and good news from Motorola. (Aug. 1)

Xobni Brings Social-Networking to Email

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:22:00 -0700

WSJ's Walt Mossberg reviews Xobni, a social-network plug-in for Microsoft Outlook. With features such as email activity tracking, search and dynamically created contact info, Xobni boosts Outlooks current offerings. (July 31)

Mossberg: Apple's MobileMe Needs Fixing

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:00:00 -0700

Walt Mossberg says at $100 a year, Apple's MobileMe service sounds great, but doesn't work. MobileMe was created to automatically push new email, contacts and calendar events to your Mac, PC, iPhone and iPod touch. (July 24)

Kara Visits iLike in Seattle!

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:41:07 -0700

Kara Visits iLike in Seattle!

The Facebook of Germany

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:41:57 -0700

studiVZ, a social networking site based in Berlin, is in the news both because of its popularity in German-speaking countries and a pending lawsuit from Facebook. Kara Swisher speaks with the founders. (July 21)

Icahn, Yahoo Hug It Out

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:33:39 -0700

Yahoo has reached a settlement with Carl Icahn. As John Paczkowski reports, the activist investor will drop his proxy battle for the Internet company and join its board. Plus, Phone 3G in short supply and the Motorola LOZR. (July 21)

Legg Mason Backs Yahoo

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:20:43 -0700

A major investor is casting its lot with Yahoo's current management. As John Paczkowski reports, Legg Mason will back Yahoo's recommendations for its board of directors instead of those offered by dissident investor Carl Icahn. (July 18)

Mossberg on SnagFilms

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Walt Mossberg reviews SnagFilms, a new website that hopes to finally solve the riddle of documentary film distribution online by creating "a network of virtual movie theaters." (July 16)

iPhone Mania and an iPhone Shortage

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:08:33 -0700

Apple’s 3G iPhone is in short supply. As John Paczkowski reports, Apple Stores in 21 states are totally wihout iPhones. Plus, the Google-Yahoo deal probed and more attrition at Yahoo. (July 15)

Mossberg on iPhone Apps

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:46:00 -0700

WSJ's Walt Mossberg talks about the new Apple iPhone's App Store and shares his take on 10 of the third-party programs. (July 14)

Shopping at the Flagship Apple Store

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:56:31 -0700

All Things Digital's Kara Swisher (re-)visits the flagship Apple store in Manhattan... and the madness continues. (July 13)

PaidContent's Rafat Ali Speaks! Now, Here's Who's Next...

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:13:38 -0700

aidContent's Rafat Ali Speaks! Now, Here's Who's Next...

Demand Media's Rosenblatt Speaks

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:41:12 -0700

Demand Media's Richard Rosenblatt speaks! And says he's not for sale -- quite yet. (July 9)

SmartNow's Julie Wainwright Speaks

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:33:02 -0700

Julie Wainwright, former CEO of infamous dotcom flameout Pets.com, talks about her new venture, SmartNow.com, focused on women, 35 to 55.

Microsoft, Yahoo: One More Time!

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:03:36 -0700

Microsoft is planning to take another run at Yahoo’s search business. As John Paczkowski reports, the company is looking for partners with which to jointly purchase Yahoo. Plus, Microsoft buys Powerset and Yahoo looks silly. (July 2)

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia's Wenda Millard Speaks!

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:49:54 -0700

Wenda Harris Millard, new co-CEO of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, talks with ATD's Kara Swisher about the transition from old media to the Web and using commercial messaging within social networks. (July 1)

Gates Logs Off

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:17:18 -0700

Bill Gates has finally retired. As John Paczkowski reports, Gate's is stepping away from full-time work at Microsoft after more than 30 years,. Plus, Real's new MP3 store and Google's deal with the Family Guy Guy . (June 30)

Surveillance State

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:04:07 -0700

Legislators have approved the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Amendments Act. As John Paczkowski reports, the House easily passed the surveillance proposal. Plus, Carl Icahn's Biogen loss and AT&T's iPhone subsidies. (June 20)

Samsung's Instinct No Match for Apple's iPhone

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:09:00 -0700

WSJ's Walt Mossberg says Samsung's Instinct, a clone of Apple's iPhone, doesn't measure up. (June 12)

Andy Jordan's Tech Diary: Online Gaming Goes Real World

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:58:00 -0700

An online gaming community takes its adventures offline. WSJ.com's Andy Jordan looks at SFZero.

TD11 High-Tech Potty Training

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:18:00 -0700

Andy Jordan puts a new high-tech public toilet through its paces, and comes out hazed and confused. (April 16)

TD.10 One Night in Bangkok

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:48:00 -0800

Andy Jordan explores a gadget bazaar in Thailand, where unlocked iPhones, pirated DVDs and curious tourists are in ample supply. (Feb. 29)

TD.9 Gaming All Night

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 11:50:00 -0800

WSJ's Andy Jordan hangs out with diehard videogamers at an all-night LAN Party, where the trash talking, and the caffeine, flow freely. (Jan. 23)

TD.8 High-Tech Truckin'

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:22:00 -0800

WSJ.com's Andy Jordan hangs out with truckers and learns that the state of the art goes well beyond the CB, with in-rig Xboxes, HBO, wireless Internet and all manner of GPS equipment. But not everyone is happy about the new technology. (Dec. 21)

TD.7 Backseat Drivers

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 13:58:00 -0800

WSJ.com's Andy Jordan rides along with a New York City cabbie to see what passengers think of the new GPS-equipped taxis.

TD.6 The Dot Org Blues

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:22:00 -0700

It's not easy being Andy Jordan. Especially when other Andy Jordans have snapped up all the good Internet addresses. (Oct. 18)

TD.5 The Geek Always Rings Twice

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:54:00 -0700

Andy tags along as one of Best Buy's Geek Squad "agents" makes house calls to repair computers. (Sept. 19)

TD.4 Flying the Flirty Skies

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:59:00 -0700

Andy takes to the skies to try out the instant messaging feature on board the new Virgin America airlines.

TD.3 Wi-Fi Weirdness

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:27:00 -0700

Just what do people do on their laptops in a park that offers free Wi-Fi Internet access? Some pretty strange stuff, Andy discovers.

TD.1 iPhone Lovin'

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:24:00 -0700

Can an iPhone improve your social life? Andy finds one new owner willing to find out.

TD.0 An Introduction to Tech Diary

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:25:00 -0700

What is Andy Jordan's Tech Diary? And who is Andy Jordan?