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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...

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)

iPocalypse Now

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:54:53 -0700

The iPhone 3G arrived at market today and all did not go as planned. As John Paczkowski reports, activation and upgrade problems plagued iPhone owners, new and old. Plus, PaidContent bought and paid for. (July 11)

Why Fans and Execs are Rooting for the Cubs

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:42:52 -0700

An appearance by the Chicago Cubs in this year's World Series would be a great sports story, and a ratings bonanza.

Boardroom Blitz?

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:27:34 -0700

The Yahoo-Microsoft merger story may not be over yet. As All Things Digital's John Paczkowski reports billionaire investor Carl Icahn is considering a proxy fight to force Yahoo back to reconsider the merger. (May 14)

It's Not HBO ... it's iTunes With Variable Pricing

Tue, 13 May 2008 14:19:35 -0700

Apple is bringing HBO shows to iTunes -- and a new pricing structure as well. As All Things Digital's John Paczkowski reports, Apple is charging up to $2.99 per episode for HBO shows. Plus H-P rolls up EDS. (May 13)

Vonage: It's Getting Better All the Time

Thu, 08 May 2008 13:31:39 -0700

Or is it? As All Things Digital's John Paczkowski reports, the struggling Internet phone company reported slowing losses in the first quarter, but slowing subscribers growth, too. Plus Vista sales and Web 3.0. (May 8)

Obama Faces Biggest Media Challenge

Sun, 11 May 2008 21:01:00 -0700

Now that Barack Obama has all but sewn up the Democratic nomination, he will face his biggest media challenge as he competes against another media darling, Sen. John McCain. (May 12)

Yawho?

Mon, 05 May 2008 12:55:50 -0700

It's been a rough morning for Yahoo. As All Things Digital's John Paczkowski reports, Wall Street pummeled Yahoo's stock today after Microsoft abandoned efforts to acquire the company. Plus DT mulls a bid for Sprint. (May 2)

What, Otellini Worry?

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:43:05 -0700

Intel posted a strong first quarter Tuesday. As All Things Digital's John Paczkowski reports, company CEO Paul Otellini says business is "superb". Plus battle of the electric cars. (April 16)

Suegate?

Thu, 22 May 2008 10:48:55 -0700

Seagate has begun the first of what may be several lawsuits against makers of flash memory. As All Things Digital's John Paczkowski reports, the company has filed a patent-infringement suit against STEC. Plus Comcast's P2P Bill of Rights. (April 15)

Newseum: Epitome of Self-Adulation?

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:30:00 -0700

Welcome to the wing of the new, self-indulgent, pretentious Newseum -- that they don't want you to see: the hall of shame of the media. Jon Friedman reports. (April 2)

Whatever it is, You Can Get it on eBay.

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:48:18 -0700

Turns out "whatever it is, you can get it on eBay" is an apt slogan for the online marketplace . As All Things Digital's John Paczkowski reports U.S. military gear is being auctioned off on the site. Plus the collapse of Windows. (April 11)

What the Media Can Learn from Ron Paul

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:01:00 -0700

Ron Paul is gone but not forgotten, and the media could learn about the voters by studying his campaign, says Jon Friedman.

Report: Yahoo Unlikely to Raise Microsoft Offer

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:38:00 -0700

Microsoft is standing firm on its Yahoo bid. As All Things Digital's John Paczkowski reports, sources say the company has no plans to raise its initial offer. Plus April Fools jokes ad nauseam. (April 1)

P2P Tax to be Followed by Boston P2P Party?

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:50:03 -0700

Warner Music Group has a new business plan: Charge everyone for all music. As All Things Digital's John Paczkowski reports, the company hopes to tax our ISP bills in exchange for unlimited music. Plus the best Larry Ellison story ever. (Mar. 28)

The End of Polaroid Instant Film

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:32:00 -0700

Fashion insiders react to the upcoming end of Polaroid's instant film. Polaroid film is used daily across the industry among publicists, model agencies, casting directors and designers. WSJ's Elva Ramirez reports. (Sept. 11)

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)

Sneak Peek at a New Game

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 10:00:00 -0800

Noted PC game designer Will Wright, who brought the world The Sims, demonstrates his latest creation: A life simulation called Spore that has generated tremendous buzz for publisher Electronic Arts ahead of its release. (Dec. 6)

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)

Struggling for an Organic Lawn

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0700

The Journal's Wendy Bounds gives a peek inside her project to maintain an organic lawn that looks good. (July 7)

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.

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)

Mossberg on Flock, a New Web Browser

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:10:00 -0700

Walt Mossberg talks about a new web browser called Flock that allows users to multitask on the Internet. While surfing the Internet, users can share media instantly with their social network. (Aug. 7)

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.