Technology

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)

Intel's Reader Can Help Visually Impaired

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:57:00 -0800

Intel's Reader isn't a Kindle competitor. The $1500 mobile device is aimed at helping people with vison impairement or learning disabilities read books, newspapers, menus and other printed materials on the go. WSJ's Walt Mossberg explains how it w...

Palm Pixi Is Cute, But Has Downsides

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:12:00 -0800

The new Palm Pixi, the successor to the Palm Pre, is light and cute for people on the go, WSJ's Katherine Boehret says. But its slower processor and lack of built-in Wi-Fi are deal breakers.

Mossberg Reviews New Class of Ultrathin Laptops

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:32:00 -0800

WSJ's Personal Technology columnist Walt Mossberg reviews three ultrathin laptops for Fox Business Network. Video courtesy of Fox Business Network

Mossberg: Ultrathin Laptops Promising

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:00:00 -0800

WSJ's Personal Technology columnist Walt Mossberg reviews a new class of thin, lightweight, laptops that boast long battery life. He says this new class, which falls between the netbook and a typical laptop, is a promising one.

Small Sensor Could Be a Big Motivator

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:46:00 -0800

A motion-detecting sensor called Fitbit could be the latest thing to encourage a healthy lifestyle. WSJ's Katherine Boehret says the device -- which counts steps and even monitors sleeping habits -- could be a great way to keep track of how active...

Mossberg's Fall Computer Buyer's Guide

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0700

WSJ's Personal Technology columnist gives an overview of his annual fall buyer's guide to computers, providing tips on what specs and features to look for when choosing between a PC and a Mac.

Mossberg on Apple's New Product Line

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0700

WSJ's Personal Technology columnist Walt Mossberg reviews Apple's new iMac and Macbook. He also tests its new Magic Mouse, which incorporates the same multi-touch technology used on iPods and iPhones.

Get Active With Goby, The Activity Search Engine

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:48:00 -0700

Anyone wanting to plan a day out can look to Goby, a new search engine designed to make it easier for people to find things to do with their free time. WSJ's Katie Boehret says the site is functional with only a few kinks.

Mossberg: Second Chances for Smart Phones

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:21:00 -0700

With a flood of new super-smart phones are entering the market, WSJ's Walt Mossberg looks at the Motorola CLIQ, based on Android software, and RIM's Blackberry Storm 2, which he says offer Apple's iPhone some clever competition.

Mossberg Solution: Help for Installing Windows 7

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:30:00 -0700

Tech heads are looking forward to the release of Windows 7 next week, but WSJ's Katherine Boehret says installing the new operating system might be difficult. She reviews Laplink's Pcmover, an upgrade assistant.

Windows 7, A Successful Successor to Vista

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0700

WSJ's Personal Technology columnist Walt Mossberg reviews Windows 7, the successor to one of the least successful versions of Microsoft's operating system, Windows Vista.

Mossberg Solution: The Digital Camera Evolves

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:11:00 -0700

Samsung and Nikon have released two new digital cameras with never-before-seen features. WSJ's Katie Boehret loves the dual LCD screens and projector capabilities. The price? Not so much.

Sprint's HTC Hero, A Worthy Smart Phone Competitor

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:00:00 -0700

WSJ's Walt Mossberg reviews Sprint's HTC Hero, the latest super smart phone based on Google's Android mobile operating system. He says the HTC Hero is a good product and a good alternative to rivals -- the BlackBerry, iPhone and Palm.

Mossberg: Much-Loved Apple iTunes Even Better

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:00:00 -0700

WSJ's Walt Mossberg reviews Apple's newest version of iTunes, one of the most-used software programs in the world. He discusses some of its newest features, including home sharing and synchronization among computers, iPods and iPhones.

Mossberg Reviews New iPhone GPS Apps

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:00:00 -0700

New applications for the iPhone now feature voice-prompted navigation. WSJ's Walt Mossberg reviews four of them and says interested consumers should choose according to accuracy, route text summaries, points of interest and Web synchronization.

Mossberg Solution:Boehret Tests Two Phone Headsets

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:00:00 -0700

WSJ's Katie Boehret reviews the Plantronics Discovery 975 and Jawbone Prime headsets. She finds if you're concerned about comfort, Plantronics is a good pick, but Jawbone does a better job of cutting background noise.

D7: Mark Cuban Speaks At All Things D Conference

Wed, 27 May 2009 19:36:00 -0700

Watch highlights of HDNet Chairman and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban, from the D7: All Things D conference.

Apple Polishes Popular MacBook for a Higher Price

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:55:00 -0700

Walt Mossberg weights in on the new Apple MacBook, saying, "I like it a lot." Among the latest features: an innovative track pad. (Oct. 23)

Mossberg Reviews H-P's Netbook

Wed, 13 May 2009 20:46:00 -0700

Verizon Wireless is offering a H-P netbook with built-in cellular modem for a less than H-P's retail price, provided consumers sign up for a data service. What you get in portability, you give up in battery life, Walt Mossberg says.

Making Calls with Apple's iPod Touch

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:07:00 -0700

New phone applications have been added to Apple's wildly popular iPod Touch, including Skype. But as Wall Street Journal technology reporter Katie Boehret discovers, the features come with a few drawbacks.

Mossberg Solution: The T-Mobile Sidekick LX

Tue, 05 May 2009 17:19:00 -0700

The new T-Mobile Sidekick LX has the Sidekick's signature reverse flip screen that spins out to reveal a QWERTY keyboard. But its other features are souped up, including a 3.2-megapixel camera, a 1-gigabyte memory card, and integration with social...

Mossberg's Annual Spring PC Buying Guide

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:00:00 -0700

This year, Microsoft will introduce a new version of Vista, while Apple is updating its operating system to Snow Leopard. If you're looking to buy a new computer, Walt Mossberg explains why you may want to wait until the fall.

Mossberg Solution: Nintendo DSi Friendly To Many

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:10:00 -0700

The new $170 Nintendo DSi has two built-in cameras, a web browser and a wireless application shop, which may appeal to a wide range of consumers, says Mossberg Solution's Katherine Boehret.

Mossberg Solution: Saving Contacts with Gwabbit

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:30:00 -0700

WSJ's Katherine Boehret reviews a new program for Microsoft Outlook called "Gwabbit," which works with Outlook to keep track of your contacts, adding new ones and updating those already in your address book.

Mossberg Reviews True/ Slant Web Publishing

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:00:00 -0700

Web publisher True/Slant stands out in several ways, Walt Mossberg says. For starters, it treats its journalists as independent entrepreneurs and splits ad revenues with them.

Walt Mossberg Reviews the 'My Book' Drive

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:00:00 -0700

WSJ's Walt Mossberg finds Western Digital's "My Book" network storage solution is a good product.

Mossberg's Favorite iPhone Apps

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:00:00 -0700

Personal Technology columnist Walt Mossberg discusses his favorite downloads for his iPhone, including programs for Twitter, Facebook and Kindle.

Mossberg Solution: Samsung Internet-Ready LED TV

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:39:00 -0700

WSJ's Katherine Boehret checks out Samsung's LED TV, with built-in Yahoo accessibility. The TV allows you to download widgets like Sudoku and Twitter that you can view on the screen without having to leave live-programming.

Mossberg Reviews New iPod Shuffle

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:00:00 -0700

Walt Mossberg reviews Apple's smallest iPod to date, which can also speak song, album and artist titles.

Walt Mossberg Reviews Safari 4

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:45:00 -0800

Walt Mossberg reviews the newest version of Apple's Safari browser which it hopes will overtake rival browsers: Mozilla Firefox, Google's Chrome and Microsoft's Internet Explorer.

Mossberg: Amazon's Kindle 2 Much Improved

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:13:00 -0800

WSJ's Walt Mossberg reviews Amazon's Kindle 2. He says Amazon improved much of the electronic-book reader's original design flaws as well as added new features, including the option of having books read aloud. Video courtesy of Fox Business Netwo...

Walt Mossberg Reviews Amazon's Kindle 2

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:45:00 -0800

WSJ's Walt Mossberg put the new Amazon Kindle 2 through its paces. He shares why he found the device "a good choice" for e-book fans.

Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:19:16 -0700

Walt and Katie Report From the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

Mossberg: Unigo Gives Real and Reliable College Reviews

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:00:00 -0800

WSJ's Walt Mossberg takes a look at Unigo, a new Web site that helps students choose colleges. He says the site, which provides college reviews by college students, is a good project, but should expand its coverage as well as reach out directly to...

Mossberg: Why the Vaio P Doesn't Deliver

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:39:00 -0800

Sony's "pocketable" laptop, the new Vaio P, may look good on the outside, but WSJ's Walt Mossberg warns us there's one big problem on the inside.

Mossberg: 'Sexy' Vaio P Has Major Flaw

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:45:00 -0800

WSJ's Personal Technology columnist Walt Mossberg reviews Sony's pocketable laptop, the Vaio P. As he puts it, though "a sexy, new, little laptop", the Vaio P doesn't overcome a disastrous shortcoming.

Mossberg Solution: Cellphone for Seniors Loud and Clear

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 07:01:00 -0800

WSJ's Katherine Boehret discusses the ClarityLife C900, a cellphone designed specifically for senior citizens. The cellphone incorporates features that are useful for someone who may be hard of hearing or using a hearing aid.

Mossberg on Seamless Surfing for the Net

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:45:00 -0800

Personal Technology columnist Walt Mossberg takes a look at Foxmarks, a program that syncs, replicates and updates your bookmarks across Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari.

Walt Mossberg Reviews Apple's iLife '09

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:50:00 -0800

The multimedia suite that introduced iPhoto, GarageBand and iMovie has come out with a new version. Walt Mossberg reviews Apple's iLife '09 suite.

In HyperSpace, an Alternative to Windows

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:11:00 -0800

Mossberg Solution columnist Katie Boehret reviews HyperSpace, a special operating environment that performs a handful of basic tasks and works as an alternative to Windows.

Mossberg on Steve Jobs's Health, Apple

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:09:00 -0800

Walt Mossberg discusses how Apple CEO Steve Jobs's current health situation will affect the company. Courtesy of Fox Business News.

Mossberg Solution: Web Search Tools

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:49:00 -0800

WSJ's Mossberg Solution columnist Katherine Boehret discusses two options for fine-tuning Internet searches: Google's SearchWiki and Surf Canyon. Both aim to make search results more relevant.

Walt Mossberg and Katie Boehret at CES

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:20:45 -0700

Walt Mossberg and Katie Boehret at CES

Walt and Katie walk the floor at CES

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:34:12 -0800

Walt and Katie walk the floor at CES

Organizing Your Web Life in One Place

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:30:00 -0800

WSJ's Katie Boehret takes a look at Microsoft's Windows Live Web services and Essentials, which helps users organize their chatting, photo sharing and social networking in one place with one password.

Reviewing Belkin's Switch-to-Mac Cable

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:57:00 -0800

WSJ's Katie Boehret reviews Belkin's Switch-to-Mac Cable, which is designed to help transfer data from a PC to a Mac. She says the cable transfers files logically, but has a few drawbacks.

Mossberg Reviews the Blackberry Storm

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:39:00 -0800

WSJ's Walt Mossberg reviews the Blackberry Storm, the first Blackberry device without a physical keyboard. As Walt explains, this smartphone is aimed directly at competing with the Apple iPhone. (Nov. 19)

With Autonet, Wi-Fi Hits the Road

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:50:00 -0800

Personal Technology Columnist Walt Mossberg talks about San Francisco-based Autonet Mobile's Wi-Fi hookup in your car. (Nov. 11)

Testing the Flip MinoHD Camera

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:27:00 -0800

WSJ's Katie Boehret tests the Flip MinoHD camera. Costing $229, this handheld video camera can capture high definition footage. (Nov. 11)

Netbooks, The Laptop-Smart Phone Compromise

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:00:00 -0800

Walt Mossberg gives an overview of netbooks, a new category of small notebook computers that fall between laptops and smart phones. He discusses the Acer Aspire One, the Dell Inspiron Mini 9, the MSI Wind U100 and the Asus Eee PC 1000H. (Nov. 5)

New Blackberry: Bold, Brighter ... Worth It?

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:24:00 -0800

WSJ's Katie Boehret reviews the ups and downs of the new Blackberry Bold offered through AT&T through Research in Motion.

Apple Polishes Popular MacBook for a Higher Price

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:04:06 -0700

Apple’s MacBook laptop, the company’s low-end portable computer aimed at average consumers, isn’t just any old product. It’s the best-selling Macintosh in history, at a time when Mac sales are growing much faster than sales of PCs in the U.S.

G1: 'Worthy Competitor' for iPhone

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:50:00 -0700

Recently, if you wanted to get a new generation handheld computer, you had one choice -- the Apple iPhone. That all changes next week with what WSJ's Walt Mossberg calls a 'worthy, worthy competitor,' the T-Mobile G-1 phone, designed by Google. (O...

Mossberg on Dell's Remote Access Service

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:50:10 -0700

Dell may be synonymous with hardware, but the personal computer company will now be providing a new software product called Dell Remote Access. As WSJ's Walt Mossberg explains, the subscription-based service allows users to access their desktop files

Mossberg Breaks Down the iPhone

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

WSJ's Walt Mossberg reviews the brand new 3G iPhone, weighing whether or not the latest features, including a faster Internet network, GPS and a lower entry price, can overshadow some of the drawbacks. (July 9)

H-P's TouchSmart is Powerful but Limited

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:00:00 -0700

WSJ's Walt Mossberg says Hewlett-Packard's new generation of touchscreen computers, the H-P TouchSmart PC, is powerful and well-equipped, but doesn't realize the full potential of touchscreen computing. (June 26)

Wi-Fi Friendly Skies

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:26:00 -0700

WSJ's Walt Mossberg looks at a new service called Aircell that will provide wireless internet access to airplane passengers flying across the U.S. (June 19)

Mossberg: Apple Improves 3G iPhone

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:12:00 -0700

WSJ's Walt Mossberg says Apple's new 3G iPhone includes major improvements -- higher Web-surfing speed, lower cost and applications created by third-party developers. He also discusses the device's shortcomings, including its camera. (June 9)

Mossberg: A New Browser Champ

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:00:00 -0700

WSJ's Walt Mossberg reviews the new version of Firefox web browser, noting its speed, new features and security. (June 5)

Flip Video Mino Footage

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:40:18 -0700

See a clip shot by the Flip Video Mino camera.

Mossberg: Wireless Cellphone Earpieces

Wed, 14 May 2008 17:30:00 -0700

As more states pass legislation that prohibits driving with a handheld cellphone, wireless earbuds are coming into style. Take a look at two popular models with WSJ's Walt Mossberg. (May 15)

Mossberg: New Notebooks Flawed

Wed, 07 May 2008 18:00:00 -0700

Walt Mossberg says recently released tiny notebooks from Lenovo and Asus have a long way to go before succeeding with a broader group of consumers. (May 8)

Net Security Nightmare

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:30:00 -0700

WSJ's Walt Mossberg talks about internet security, specifically attacks called "social engineering," which can be used to steal your money and identity. (April 30)

ChaCha Query Service Knows Sports

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

Walt Mossberg says ChaCha, a free mobile search service that answers queries over your cellphone via calls or texts, does "a pretty good job." The service performed well when asked about sports, nutrition and even shopping, he says. (April 24)

Adobe Photoshop on the Web

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:29:00 -0700

Walt Mossberg says except for a few kinks, Adobe Photoshop Express, the free online photo-editing and storage program, lives up to Adobe's legendary Photoshop brand. (April 17)

A Buyer's Guide to Laptops

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

Walt Mossberg says when shopping around for a laptop, know your software needs and know your budget limits. He previews his annual laptop buyer's guide. (April 10)

SugarSync Does What it Promises

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:00:00 -0700

Walt Mossberg says, with the exception of a few limitations, SugarSync is a terrific product for keeping your files synchronized across multiple computers -- PCs and Macs -- and even on certain smart phones. (April 3)

Dash Navigation Device Could Revolutionize

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:00:00 -0700

Walt Mossberg says the Dash Express, a new type of in-car navigation device, could revolutionize the industry if more people buy it. (March 26)

YouTube Rival Hulu: Limited But Good

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:45:00 -0700

Personal Technology columnist Walt Mossberg says Hulu, the ad-supported YouTube competitor backed by media giants NBC Universal and News Corp, is good, but needs to expand its catalog. (March 13)

Time Capsule Makes Backups a No-Brainer

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:00:00 -0800

Personal Technology columnist Walt Mossberg reviews Apple's Time Capsule device, a wi-fi base station that makes backing up a computer, especially a laptop, a no-brainer. (March 6)

Super-Slim PC Rivals MacBook Air

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 06:06:00 -0800

Personal Technology columnist Walt Mossberg reviews Lenovo's new super-slim ThinkPad X300, which is being positioned as the Windows competitor to the Apple MacBook Air. (Feb. 21)

Testing the Vista Update

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:30:00 -0800

Personal Technology columnist Walt Mossberg reviews a major update for the Windows Vista operating system. The update,'SP1,' will be released next month. (Feb. 14)

Deconstructing the Solid State Drive

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:00:00 -0800

Personal Technology columnist Walt Mossberg says there are advantages to a new kind of storage for laptops called SSD, or Solid State Drive, but there are also some downsides. (Feb. 7)

Using the "Multi-Touch" Interface

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:00:00 -0800

Personal Technology columnist Walt Mossberg takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of the "multi-touch" user interface as it moves beyond the iPhone. (Jan. 31)

MacBook Air: Tradeoffs for Thinness

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:00:00 -0800

Walt Mossberg says Apple's first sub-notebook computer, the MacBook Air, doesn't compromise on screen and keyboard size, but it could mean some deal killers for frequent travelers. (Jan. 24)

Smaller Than the Smallest Sub-Notebook

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:00:00 -0800

Personal Technology columnist Walter S. Mossberg discusses the Asus Eee PC, a cheap, tiny laptop that operates on a customized version of Linux, has a workable keyboard but no hard disk. (Jan. 17)

Early Impressions of the MacBook Air

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:48:00 -0800

From MacWorld, Personal Technology columnist Walter S. Mossberg discusses his early impressions of the ultra-thin MacBook Air, its multi-touch gestures and the art of laptop compromise. Stacey Delo reports. (Jan. 15)

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)

A Look at Microsoft Office for Mac

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 18:00:00 -0800

Personal Technology columnist Walter S. Mossberg discusses Microsoft Office 2008 for the Mac, noting its particular design and ability to handle the new Windows file formats. (Jan. 3)

Dell's Stylish New Desktop

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 16:05:00 -0800

WSJ's Personal Technology columnist Walt Mossberg discusses a new, unusual computer by a very familiar name. He says Dell is paying more attention to industrial design and mainstream users with its XPS One desktop. (Dec. 27)

D: All Things Digital

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:14:56 -0800

Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher talk about the changes for the 2007 event.

Apple TV Is 'Fun to Use'

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:14:39 -0800

WSJ's Walt Mossberg and Katie Boehret say the new Apple TV works great despite limited features. They describe how they set up and tested the device. (March 21)

GreenPrint Eliminates Waste

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 13:14:00 -0800

Personal Technology columnist Walt Mossberg shows how GreenPrint software eliminates wasteful printing. (Dec. 7)

Why You Should Wait to Buy a Windows PC

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0700

WSJ's Walter S. Mossberg reveals his annual picks for desktop PCs and tells Ed Crane of Dow Jones Online why Windows users may want to put off their next purchase. (Oct. 26)

Will Kindle Catch Fire?

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:04:00 -0800

Personal Technology columnist Walt Mossberg reviews the Kindle, a new electronic book device developed by Amazon. (Nov. 29)

Mossberg's Mac FAQ

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:51:00 -0800

Personal Technology columnist Walter Mossberg runs through the questions anyone thinking of buying a MacIntosh should consider. (Nov. 14)

An iMac-Style PC

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:00:00 -0700

Personal Technology columnist Walt Mossberg reviews several new desktop computers from Gateway and Dell that resemble the iMac, but don't quite measure up, according to his tests. (Nov. 1)

Leopard is Faster, Easier Than Vista

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 18:02:00 -0700

Personal Technology columnist Walt Mossberg says the new operating system keeps Apple ahead of Microsoft, but it's not revolutionary, with only a handful of core novelties. (Oct. 25)

Cellphone Networks' Power Grip

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:47:00 -0700

Personal Technology columnist Walt Mossberg discusses the features you can't choose for your cellphone the way you can for your computer. (Oct. 22)

Walt Mossberg's Annual PC Buyers Guide

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:00:00 -0700

Personal Technology columnist Walt Mossberg discusses his rubric for judging consumer PCs this fall, and says the most critical element is the operating system -- since Vista is fraught. (Oct. 17)

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?

Istanbul's Yearning

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:47:00 -0800

As Turkey's government looks to a possible future in the European Union, those fearful of an open border with Armenia say too much of Turkey's past stands in the way. WSJ's Andy Jordan reports from Istanbul.

A High Tech DIY Renaissance

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:36:00 -0800

From hacker spaces to profitable businesses, tinkering is experiencing a renaissance. WSJ's Andy Jordan explores some of the "stuff" people are making with new devices that encourage hacking and creativity.

Remaking Making

Mon, 12 May 2008 13:46:00 -0700

WSJ's Andy Jordan heads to the "Maker Faire" in Silicon Valley, California to see how tinkerers are remaking the notion of manufacturing. (Originally published 05/12/08)

Fabbing At Home

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:33:00 -0800

WSJ's Andy Jordan heads to a lab at Cornell University to see how students are creating 3D Printing kits for consumers, and allowing them to (in theory) make anything. (Originally published 11/29/07).

Andy Jordan's Tech Diary: The Future of Typing

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0700

WSJ's Andy Jordan takes a look at three "futuristic" keyboards and wonders how much we'll even need a keyboard in the future.

Geithner at IMF: Recovery Still Fragile

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 09:34:00 -0700

G7 Financial Leaders issue a communique in Istanbul saying it's too early to withdraw from fiscal stimulus plans. WSJ's Andy Jordan and Bob Davis report from Istanbul.

Geithner at IMF: Recovery Still Fragile

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 15:59:00 -0700

G7 Financial Leaders issue a communique in Istanbul saying it's too early to withdraw from fiscal stimulus plans. WSJ's Andy Jordan and Bob Davis report from Istanbul.

Tech Diary: Walkman's Enduring Legacy

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0700

On the 30th anniversary of the original Sony Walkman, which was cutting edge technology at the time, Andy Jordan looks back at its role in fueling amateurs' rockstar wishes.

Cockney ATMs? Your Money is Mash!

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:31:00 -0700

Andy Jordan's Tech Diary heads to London where some cash machines offer an option to transact in the totally unintelligible cockney dialect. It's on the bloody Wall Field of Wheat Journal!

The Coming Currency Revolution

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:41:00 -0700

A digital currency for Microsoft Outlook? Social Networks? WSJ's Andy Jordan talks to currency renegades tired of big-government centralized cash, and desperate to make their own (legal) money systems.

The Kennedy Repose: Uncommon Mourners

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:43:00 -0700

Mourners who joked and cheered as much as they cried greeted Kennedy family members at the JFK Library and Museum in Boston. WSJ's Andy Jordan finds a silver lining to the loss (literally).

NYC's Bravest Giving Geek a Go

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 15:30:00 -0700

New York City firefighters are giving geek a go, having built a video infrastructure that looks a lot like a TV news crew. They're trying to get smarter about fighting fires, as WSJ's Andy Jordan discovers.

Iceland Meltdown

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

WSJ's Andy Jordan reports on the anatomy of a financial crisis. After spending a week in Iceland, Jordan reports on those responsible and those affected by the financial meltdown in the island nation.

Old Beijing Gives Way to Wrecking Ball

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:49:00 -0700

Andy Jordan looks at how Beijing's cultural icons - the alleys called hutongs and courtyard houses - are giving way to progress via the wrecking ball. (June 27)

One World, One Dream

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:05:00 -0700

With numerous Olympics logos tattooed on his chest, one Chinese man has spent the last year biking around China to support "One World, One Dream." WSJ's Andy Jordan catches up with him in Beijing.

The Dotorg Blues

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 06:59:00 -0700

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

3D Printing

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 07:04:00 -0800

Printing a cocktail snack from your desktop? WSJ.com's Andy Jordan explores how that is possible with a cheaper form of 3D printing.

Making Music With Slime

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 07:02:00 -0800

WSJ's Andy Jordan takes a tour of LEMUR, a collective of technologists and artists creating robotic musical instruments out of strange materials, including slime.

Steampunk Workshop

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 21:44:00 -0700

Peak into a 'Steampunk' Workshop. Technophiles are tapping into a movement known as steampunk, as WSJ's Andy Jordan reports.

iPhone Lovin'

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 07:56:00 -0700

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

Mandarin Manners

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

Beijingers learn how to form a line, and not to spit as the city welcomes the western world and its ways for the Olympics. WSJ.com's Andy Jordan reports from Beijing. (Aug. 6)

One World, One Dream, One Bike

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

With numerous Olympics logos tattooed on his chest, one Chinese man has spent the last year biking around China to support "One World, One Dream." WSJ's Andy Jordan catches up with him in Beijing. (July 8)

Old Beijing Gives Way to Wrecking Ball

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Andy Jordan looks at how Beijing's cultural icons - the alleys called hutongs and courtyard houses - are giving way to progress via the wrecking ball. (June 27)

Remaking Making

Mon, 12 May 2008 14:24:00 -0700

WSJ's Andy Jordan heads to a "do-it-yourself" festival in California where robots sing, harps glow and people drive cupcakes. He finds out how garage-tinkerers could impact the future of manufacturing. (May 12)

Condom Capitalism

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:09:00 -0700

WSJ.com's Andy Jordan visits a restaurant in Bangkok that puts condoms front and center as a gateway to social entrepreneurship. (April 10)

Part 4: The Battle Begins

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:47:00 -0700

WSJ's Andy Jordan bites his nails as Team 694 takes its first shot at winning a robot battle. (March 28)

Part 3: It's Alive

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:54:00 -0700

Andy Jordan witnesses the birth of a bot -- designed to battle other robots. But will it work? (March 27)

Part 2: Beat the Clock

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:58:00 -0700

The robot kids continue their quest for a national title, battling the clock to get their bot built. (Part 2) (March 26)

Part 1: Building a Bot

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:23:00 -0700

WSJ's Andy Jordan begins his look at high school students on a quest to build a competition-ready robot. (March 25)

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.

'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)

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)

Lost in iPhone's Shadow

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 09:45:00 -0700

WSJ.com's Andy Jordan tours Digital Experience, a gadget show where publicists struggled to generate buzz in the shadow of Apple's iPhone. (June 28)

Lasers Create Digital Graffiti

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:07:00 -0700

In an unusual effort to marry technology and graffiti, artists have created a computer setup that lets anyone broadcast temporary street art onto the sides of buildings. WSJ.com's Andy Jordan goes along for a public demonstration. (June 14)

YouTube Users Meet At Last

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0700

WSJ's Andy Jordan was there when YouTube video casters met up for the first time en masse in New York. (July 10)

Dressing Up Ugly, Efficient Bulbs

Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700

While the energy-saving feature of compact fluorescent light bulbs is widely touted, their aesthetics are not. WSJ.com's Andy Jordan surveys some efforts to un-ugly the CFL.

Weirdness Wins at the Webbys

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 11:58:00 -0700

WSJ.com's Andy Jordan talks with winners at the Webby Film and Video Awards, including stars of such YouTube fare as "Ask a Ninja" and "Extreme Diet Coke and Mentos Experiments." (June 5)

Webby Award Winners

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 10:30:00 -0700

WSJ.com's Andy Jordan speaks to Rob Corddry, the host of the Webby Film and Video Awards, and also to numerous award recipients, including The Beastie Boys. (June 6)

Ask a Ninja

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 15:00:00 -0700

WSJ's Andy Jordan interviews "Ask a Ninja" at the 11th Annual Webby Awards. (June 5)

Peek Into a 'Steampunk' Workshop

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Technophiles are tapping into a movement known as "steampunk," where computers, keyboards and other gadgets are re-imagined as if built during the Victorian era. WSJ.com's Andy Jordan reports. (Aug. 9)

Making Music with Slime

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:39:00 -0700

WSJ.com's Andy Jordan takes a tour of LEMUR, a collective of technologists and artists creating robotic musical instruments out of strange materials, including slime. (Nov. 2)