Review: The Polaroid camera is back, in digitalReview: The Polaroid camera is back, in digital A strange little ritual used to go along with Polaroid cameras.

China's Lenovo to slash 11 percent of work force Lenovo Group said Wednesday it will lay off 2,500 workers, or about 11 percent of its work force, as part of a plan aimed at helping the computer maker remain competitive amid the global economic d

Microsoft's Ballmer: Windows 7 is nearly final Microsoft Corp.'s next version of the Windows operating system is almost ready for prime time.

Toyota to roll out safety, driver-assist systems Toyota Motor Corp. says it plans to roll out new features on certain models later this year that can summon help if you crash or call an operator for roadside assistance or information.

SlotPhones combine a headset with a MP3 player A new model of headphones can play MP3s themselves, without connecting to a separate device.

Intel will miss its already-lowered 4Q targets Even after sharply reducing its outlook for the fourth quarter, Intel Corp.

LG high-def TVs to stream Netflix videos directly Netflix Inc. has come up with another way to get movies to people without sending DVDs in the mail.

China targets Google in crackdown on pornography China launched a major crackdown on Internet pornography Monday targeting popular online portals and major search engines such as Google.

Cisco offers home hub for media sharing Banking on the idea that consumers want new ways to tap their ever-growing collections of music, photos and videos, Cisco Systems Inc.

Apple's Jobs takes $1 salary, but holdings suffer As he's done for the last decade, Apple Inc.

Toyota to roll out safety, driver assist services Toyota said Wednesday that it plans to roll out new safety and driver-assist programs on certain Toyota and Lexus models beginning late this summer.

Audiovox to expand availability of TV on the roadAudiovox to expand availability of TV on the road More options for watching TV in the car are on the way.

LG shows off `Dick Tracy' wristwatch phoneLG shows off `Dick Tracy' wristwatch phone It looks like Dick Tracy may finally get his wristwatch cell phone, the one that does video calls.

Apple cuts copy protection and prices on iTunesApple cuts copy protection and prices on iTunes Apple Inc. is cutting the price of some songs in its market-leading iTunes online store to as little as 69 cents and plans to make every track available without copy protection.

Logitech to cut salaried staff by 15 percent Logitech International SA, a maker of mice, webcams and other computer peripherals, said Monday it is cutting its salaried work force by 15 percent in response to weak consumer demand amid what it

Feds start wait list for DTV converter box coupons Consumers who apply for federal coupons to pay for converter boxes ahead of next month's transition to digital television broadcasts are being placed on a waiting list and may not receive their vou

Even in recession, CES to have stuff worth seeingEven in recession, CES to have stuff worth seeing The recession figures to tone down the flashiness of this week's International Consumer Electronics Show, but the lineup of innovative products likely will measure up to those of past years.

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Pa. man opens neighbor's door with chain saw An eastern Pennsylvania man may face up to 37 years in prison for tearing open a neighbor's door with a chain saw.

Lou the mule alerts Tenn. woman to house on fireLou the mule alerts Tenn. woman to house on fire Lou the mule brayed his way into his owner's heart with a New Year's warning that her rural Tennessee home was on fire.

Angry smoker accused of burning 'no smoking' sign Medford police said a man set a "No Smoking" sign on fire after being told he could not light up inside a nightclub. The man was charged with reckless burning and disorderly conduct.

Man accused of urinating on bouncer at Alaska bar A 22-year-old Fairbanks man was arrested for allegedly urinating on a bouncer at a bar on Sunday morning.

Police: Woman tries to firebomb neighbor's house Police said a feud among neighbors escalated when a Memphis woman lobbed flaming bottles of gasoline onto a neighbor's house.