Random Van Halen Video: Sony Ericsson’s TrackID Can Name That Tune [Cellphones]

I just won’t shut up about Sony Ericsson’s new phones, so friends at Dynamism sent me a W880, their flagship Walkman. The best thing? Not the slim case, but the extremely useful TrackID system. Basically, you can play this phone a song, and it’ll take a sample by microphone, compare it to digital signatures on Gracenote, and come back with track, artist, and album info that you can save for later or send to friends. This phone can name that tune. And, it works well. More »

Nikon D40x Hands-On: Potent Power, Petite Price [Digital Cameras]

We have a Nikon D40X ($730, body only) in our hands, and testing it for the past few days has been a joy. The camera is light but not too light, and its controls are perfectly placed. We’re even okay with its menu system, which other reviewers have called “meandering.” It also gives you the overall impression that it’s going to back you up if you do something stupid. For example, its auto ISO setting will reach into its higher numbers, pushing the light through to help you out in a dark situation. More »

Exclusive: First Hands-On With Niveus’ CableCARD Equipped Vista Media Centers [Home Entertainment]

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The i Has To Go: 25 iPrefix Gadget Name Alternatives [Gadgets]

Since the iMac, the letter ‘I’ in gadget names has come a long way. Mostly down. More »

Wrapping Up RIAA Boycott Month: A Message from the EFF [Home Entertainment]

As we say goodbye to March and look forward to the continued fight against the RIAA with renewed vigor, we asked the EFF to give us some tips on how to keep this battle raging in the best way possible. So here, straight from the front-line fighers at the EFF, is a renewed call to arms. More »