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So.cl is not a social network, so what is it?
Microsoft's So.cl is not so much a social network as a search and sharing tool built on top Bing and Facebook. We'll tell you what it's all about.Three Minute Tech
Three-Minute Tech: Audio compression
The day may come when increased storage capacities and unfettered Internet bandwidth make uncompressed audio files the norm. But for now, audio files are generally compressed to save space and to make downloads faster. Here's how it works.News
Focus pocus: Ford ‘overclocks’ the 2013 Focus ST
'Factory overclocked' is a term you normally hear in the realm of gaming PCs, but Ford is likening the 2013 Focus ST's engine to an overclocked CPU. Here's what it all means and why you should be excited.How-To
Infographic: The different types of headphones illustrated
Whether your favorite audio device came with bad headphones (or no headphones at all) or your trusty cans have seen better days, at some point everyone is in the market for headphones.News
Supreme Court Lets $675,000 Fine for Music Downloads Stand
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to consider the petition of Joel Tenenbaum, a former doctoral student at Boston University who faces a fine of US$675,000 for illegally downloading 30 songs.Reviews
The Many Faces of: Rdio
Rdio is a vastly different experience across mobile platforms, but which one is the best?News
B&O BeoPlay V1 has Apple television written all over it. Mostly.
Amidst all the rumors about Apple coming out with its own TV set — regardless of how credible those prognostications turn out to be — Bang & Olufsen offshoot B&O Play is actually releasing a TV with the clean European design and integrated features you might expect to see from Cupertino.News
On The Horizon: Multi-Dimensional Audio
SRS Labs' Multi-Dimensional Audio (MDA) has the possibility to change how we think about sound.News
Hands on with the new Big Jambox
We go hands on with the Big Jambox, Jawbone's followup to the popular Jambox Bluetooth speaker.News
Now Streaming: A touch of the grotesque
In our Now Streaming series, we alert you to what movies are new to streaming, what you might want to watch before it disappears, and other cinema treasures that are worth checking out.
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Welcome to the TechHive Beta Blog!
It's a new blog. With a new name. From the people who bring you PCWorld and Macworld.News
Alcatel-Lucent Lets IPads Go From IM to Voice and Video Without Hanging up
Alcatel-Lucent's OpenTouch Conversation software will allow enterprise users to switch among different ways of communicating — including instant messaging…News
Toshiba to Launch Camera SD Cards With Wi-Fi File Sharing in U.S. From Summer
Toshiba will launch its new line of Wi-Fi enabled SD memory cards in the U.S. from summer, a company executive said Thursday, in a challenge to established…News
China’s Top Video Sites, Youku and Tudou, Join Forces in Merger
China's two leading video sites, Youku and Tudou, announced on Monday the companies would merge, creating the country's largest online video platform and dealing…News
YouTube App for Google TV to Get More Functionality
Google announced Sunday that it would add functionality to the YouTube experience on Google TV, including complete channel pages and the ability to browse by…News
Lenovo Gets a Jump on Apple in Smart TVs
Lenovo on Sunday announced its first smart TV that will recognize voice commands and run Android 4.0 applications, getting a jump over Apple's rumored pursuit of…News
Samsung, LG to Launch Google TVs, Joining Sony and Vizio
Google said Thursday that TV heavyweights Samsung and LG will launch sets that run its Google TV platform, with new models to be showcased at CES.News
Google Music Goes Live in U.S. With Google+ Integration
Google Music, the company's cloud-based online music service, is now available to all users in the U.S. and includes song and album sales, as well as an…News
Cisco Plans Free Telepresence Client
Cisco Systems is taking several steps to extend its TelePresence videoconferencing technology beyond enterprise meeting rooms.News
Polycom Buys ViVu for Web Videoconferencing
Polycom has acquired ViVu, a provider of software for embedding videoconferencing in websites, for an undisclosed sum.News
Apple Chairman Steve Jobs Dead at 56
Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple–one of the most successful technology companies in the world–has died.News
Rhapsody Buys Napster as It Battles Spotify
With its Napster acquisition this week, Rhapsody, the venerable U.S.-only digital music subscription service, is in battle mode as rival Spotify attempts to…News
Logitech Looks to IPhone 5 for Video Meetings
The Apple iPhone 5, expected to be announced on Tuesday, should be able to use Logitech's ClearSea videoconferencing software to tie mobile users into meetings…News
EU Votes to Extend Music Copyright Lifetime
Despite last-ditch attempts last week by European parliamentarians to block it, the European General Affairs Council pushed music copyrights from 50 years to 70 years.
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How to Get Free Music From the iTunes Music Store
Tired of paying for music? You can find a bunch of free songs hiding in plain sight in the iTunes Music Store.News
Multiplayer Gaming Goes Full Screen With LG TV
Hoping to boost sales of its 3D televisions among gamers, LG showed off technology that lets traditional split screen multiplayer games be played full screen.News
CloudTV Maker Wins $115M Suit Against Verizon
Cloud-based TV infrastructure company ActiveVideo has won a US$115 million judgment against Verizon Communications for infringement of its patents.News
LimeWire Agrees to Pay $105 Million to Record Labels
LimeWire settles a copyright infringement case brought by record labels.News
YouTube Launches Full-length Movie Rentals
YouTube, which became the world's most popular video website by providing an outlet for amateur user-generated clips, is now officially expanding into streaming…News
Yahoo Buys TV Content Indexing, Recommendation Company
Yahoo has acquired a Palo Alto, California, startup called IntoNow whose technology is designed to help television viewers discover programs and discuss them…News
Logitech to Stream Video to IPads, IPhones
In a move that underscores the importance of both mobile devices and video in staying connected within enterprises, Logitech is extending its LifeSize video…How-To
Hack Your Streaming Set-Top Box
Here's how to add features to your Apple TV, your Roku box, or your WDTV Live.News
Lady Gaga Unveils Polaroid Sunglasses Camera, Printer
Almost a year to the day since Polaroid said it was signing on Lady Gaga as its creative director, the popular singer showed off her wares.News
Samsung to Show 23mm-thick Blu-ray Disc Player at CES
Samsung Electronics has developed a Blu-ray Disc player that's just 23 millimeters thick, and plans to unveil it at next week's International Consumer…News
Toshiba to Show No-glasses 3D TV at CES
Toshiba will show its no-glasses 3D television for the first time outside of Japan in January at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.News
Sony, Nikon, SanDisk Plan Faster Compact Flash Cards
Sony, Nikon and SanDisk have developed a new specification for CompactFlash memory cards that promises photographers the ability to continuously shoot…News
Myspace Redesigns Site, Launches New Features
Myspace has launched a new version of its site in a bid to turn around dwindling visitor numbers, and at the same time make visitors stay longer.News
Xerox Tracks Traffic Violators With Cameras on Buses
Xerox is placing a video camera on buses that provides evidence to fine drivers who break traffic laws.News
China’s Youku Secures Deal With Disney to Stream TV Shows
Youku, China's largest video hosting site, has partnered with Disney to begin streaming the studio's TV shows, said the company's CEO Victor Koo.News
LG’s Super-Thin 31-inch OLED TV
LG has introduced a 31-inch OLED television that’s just 2.9mm-thick and can display both 2D and 3D images.News
Youku Sees Success With Original Content
China's most popular video hosting site is investing more in original content by producing 10 short filmsNews
Google Rolls out Faster Mobile YouTube to the World
Google rolled out the latest version of its mobile YouTube site outside the U.S on Tuesday, a faster browser-based application.How-To
How to Connect a PC’s Power Supply
In part 5, we show you how to connect the computer's power supply.News
ComScore: YouTube Remains Dominant Video Site
YouTube remained the dominant video site in May, according to comScore.News
Sony Launches 3D TVs, Gaming
Sony's plans for 3D entertainment begin coming together on Thursday as the company kicks off sales of 3D TVs and begins offering 3D games for its PlayStation 3.Reviews
Bowers & Wilkins P5 mobile Hi-Fi Headphones review
British high-end-audio manufacturer Bowers & Wilkins has been making speakers for more than 40 years.News
FujiFilm’s Latest Camera Aims at Dogs, Cats
FujiFilm's Finepix Z700 features recognizes canine and feline faces, and can snap a picture automatically when they look towards the camera.News
Sony Working on a 3D Camera for Consumers
Sony is developing 3D cameras that will give consumers the ability to create their own 3D content, an executive said Thursday.News
Video: New Klipsch Speaker Hidden in a Light Bulb
Klipsch Light Speakers are built into an LED lightbulb and play music transmitted wirelessly from your computer or iPod.Geek Tech