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• Dell tablet said to be named 'Streak'
  10 Mar 2010 at 1:30pm
  According to leaked company documents, the Mini 5 touch-screen tablet will come in a multitude of colors and have Amazon Kindle and video-on-demand access.
  
• Potential console killer OnLive to go live June 17
  10 Mar 2010 at 1:20pm
  The company said it will launch with partners like Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, and THQ, and will begin unveiling its games lineup before E3. But will it work?
  
• Microsoft looks to 'Elevate' California
  10 Mar 2010 at 1:10pm
  The software maker is bringing its free technology job training program to the Golden State, the company and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger are announcing on Wednesday.
  
• IBM hopes to make mobile devices more accessible
  10 Mar 2010 at 12:50pm
  Big Blue is teaming up with two universities to explore ways to make smartphones and mobile devices more accessible to people who have disabilities or lack literacy.
  
• Google-China resolution coming 'soon,' says CEO
  10 Mar 2010 at 12:30pm
  Talks between Google and Chinese government are ongoing, Google's Eric Schmidt says Wednesday, and he expects the matter to be resolved sooner rather than later.
  
• Green plastic breakthrough from Big Blue, Stanford
  10 Mar 2010 at 12:04pm
  Material sciences achievement in organocatalysts research could lead to more sustainable plastics, better recycling methods.
  
• WhitePages.com halts ad networks over malware
  10 Mar 2010 at 12:01pm
  Site investigates malware delivered via ads on its site in a fake antivirus attack similar to that on the Drudge Report site.
  
• Panasonic, Best Buy double down on 3D TV
  10 Mar 2010 at 11:48am
  Panasonic announces availability of an exclusive 3D TV bundle at Best Buy stores, featuring a plasma TV and 3D-compatible Blu-ray player.
  
• What Apple's and Microsoft's patent threats mean for start-ups
  10 Mar 2010 at 11:34am
  Given the likelihood that everyone violates the patents of everyone else, patent collectives like OIN may be critical to protecting the interests of start-ups against larger players.
  
• Windows Live support via e-mail ends
  10 Mar 2010 at 11:24am
  Starting Wednesday, users with problems will have to go to online forums to get answers to issues with Microsoft's consumer Web services.
  
• Lady Gaga on Rock Band
  10 Mar 2010 at 11:09am
  Google may soon be searching your set-top box, the PlayStation Network gets new high-def movies, and Lady Gaga may grace Rock Band.
  
• Stanford undergrads: iPhones are addictive
  10 Mar 2010 at 11:02am
  Almost half of the 200 students with iPhones polled at Stanford University say they're addicted to the device, with 75 percent admitting they take it to bed.
  
• LifeLock to pay $12 million to settle deceptive-practices claim
  10 Mar 2010 at 11:02am
  FTC complaint alleged that LifeLock made false claims for adequately protecting customers from identity fraud and data theft.
  
• Sims creator: Wii belongs in the 'toy market'
  10 Mar 2010 at 10:31am
  Will Wright, best known for his creation of The Sims franchise, calls the Wii console a "toy" during this week's Game Developers Conference.
  
• GDC 2010: Scaling the summits of gameplay
  10 Mar 2010 at 10:31am
  roundup This week's Game Developers Conference brings together designers, programmers, publishers, and others for the latest from the world of video play.