Being "connected" sucks. It is highly overrated and getting old fast. 18 Jul 2008

Not too long ago, it seemed as if "smart appliances" would be everywhere by now. The technology certainly is there, but the desire - on the part of both manufacturers and customers - simply isn't. Too bad, because the customer relationship is suffering as a result, experts say. 18 Jul 2008

Nintendo continues to innovate with its motion-sensing Wii controller, displaying a few new options at E3 this year. With WiiMotion Plus, the controller more accurately reflects the user's movement for functions like swordplay. 'Wii Music' allows gamers to play virtual instruments, though the results can be a little rough on the ears. 18 Jul 2008

At its E3 press event, Sony Computer Entertainment of America opened up a new platform for its PlayStation Store on the PlayStation Network - a movie and TV show download service. 16 Jul 2008

Cutting down baddies in video games used to be a lot easier - they'd just stand there, or they'd try moves that experienced players had seen time and time again. Now, however, new technology is making video game characters' artificial intelligence a little smarter. 15 Jul 2008

Rising fuel prices drive consumer demand for oil-free packaging; new primo bottled water made from plants, not crude oil, expands distribution. 14 Jul 2008

Rising fuel prices drive consumer demand for oil-free packaging; new primo bottled water made from plants, not crude oil, expands distribution. 14 Jul 2008