Consumer electronics firms are pulling back the curtains on their quirky, innovative, and cool entries. Take a look at the early product announcements.
Experiencing 3D TV First-hand
There's been a lot of talk lately about 3D TV, what with the Blu-ray Disc Association finalizing its 3D spec and the HDMI Consortium preparing to add 3D support...
Yahoo Gets New Rivals for Connected TV
Yahoo has signed up new partners for Connected TV but also faces new competition from DivX, Vudu and other Internet TV platforms.
IHome+Sleep 'sleep Lifestyle' App Coming for IPhone
It's the 21st century--isn't it time to sleep different? iPhone app developer Mobelux thinks so, which is why it teamed up with accessory maker iHome to produce...
HP Slate Lowers the Bar for Apple's Tablet PC
All of the hype around Microsoft's rumored tablet PC unveiling were met with an underwhelming presentation of the HP Slate which will make almost any tablet Apple launches look good by comparison.
Palm Pre Plus, Pixi Plus Coming to Verizon
Palm's announcements weren't exactly shocking, but with two new phones, new carrier relationships and more capabilities for developers, the company plans is staying strong into 2010.
SpeedUpMyPC 3
SpeedUpMyPC is the award winning utility software that ensures your PC is automatically optimized for maximum performance in just a few easy clicks.
A Holiday to Remember: Downloads for Digital Photos
It's that time of year when our digital cameras work overtime. But what are you going to do with the dozens--perhaps hundreds--of photos of loved ones opening gifts and dogs playing in the snow? You could use an expensive photo editor to perfect your photos and create your own holiday cards, or you could use Web sites to create (pricey) photo gifts, as PC World photography expert Dave Johnson describes in Parlay Your Photos Into Holiday Cards and Calendars. Or you could download one of these free or inexpensive photo tools and have fun while easily make your photos look their best. Whether your portrait needs a little TLC or your best snaps were taken with a low-res phone camera, there's something here to spiff up your snaps. You can add festive digital frames to your images, create your own slide shows, or turn them into lovely holiday cards and album pages.
We Wish You a Mellow Christmas
Feeling stressed during the holiday season? Worn out from all that shopping and gift-wrapping? Take a few minutes to play one of these Christmassy games, or relax with a soothing screensaver. We've also got a free Christmas countdown clock, just in case you need reminding.
Most Popular Downloads for Windows 7
Windows 7 has been out for a little more than a month. PC World readers setting up their new systems have started out with the basic utilities and security programs for a healthy system. Downloads for improving the PCs, such as partitioning software and battery monitors, also enjoyed popularity. Photography also made a strong showing, with downloads to organize photos and turn them into compelling video slideshows.