Archive for November, 2008
Rent 'Quantum of Solace' game before buying it
Longtime readers probably know that I hesitate reviewing movie-themed games. Most of the time they are bland, thinly veiled marketing ploys just itching to squeeze another $60 out of the consumer. And in today's economy, no one wants to drop that kind of cash on a lackluster tschotke.
Share
How green is your computer?
Sherry Conrad and her family want to reduce their carbon footprint. They use reusable shopping bags and buy organic clothes and organic food. When it was time to get a new computer, Conrad opted for Dell Inc.'s new eco-friendly desktop called the Studio Hybrid.
Share
Study: Internet is helpful to teens
The MacArthur Foundation has a message for parents worried about their children's use of the Internet: Chill out. A new study to be released today found that most teenagers steer clear of dangerous sites and use the Web only for research or to communicate with friends.
Share
Google close to book deal
Google won preliminary approval on a settlement of copyright lawsuits by publishers and authors in which it will pay $125 million to resolve claims over the company's book-scanning project.
Share
Bioscience expo good news in bad economy
Despite these darkening economic times, the state's industry association for biosciences will meet this week to shed light on one sector of Michigan's economy that's actually growing — the life sciences.
Share
Gear shuttled to space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla . — Space shuttle Endeavour and a crew of seven blasted off into the night sky Friday, bound for the international space station.
Share
Gear shuttled to space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla . — Space shuttle Endeavour and a crew of seven blasted off into the night sky Friday, bound for the international space station.
Share
Sign of the times: Repair rather than buy
When the hard drive on Frances Johnson's Dell computer crashed, she initially considered buying a new one. But with money tight these days, the retired secretary opted to have her desktop repaired instead.
Share
'Gears of War 2' is a must for Xbox 360 owners
I've got friends who are questioning their reason to even rejoin society now that “Gears of War 2″ has arrived on shelves.
Share
Apple's iPhone faces off with the game champs
Apple Inc.'s iPhone has shaken up the cell-phone business. Its next target: Nintendo Co. and Sony Corp.
Share
