Catching Blu-ray wave will cost Americans
The first Blu-ray video players to hit store shelves in the United States will carry a hefty price tag that some analysts fear could turn off consumers.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 16, 2006
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Analysis: Offshoring getting more costly in India
Not many global IT majors have started recoiling yet, but the recent decision of Apple Computers to shut down its new Bangalore center and local news about Intel planning to lay off a number of people from its Indian operations ...
Business
Jun 16, 2006
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Globe Talk: Mobile banking as aid tool
Mobile phones are becoming commonplace enough in some of the remotest parts of the world, much to the delight of both private companies and public policymakers. For phone manufacturers and service providers, some of the globe's ...
Telecom
Jun 16, 2006
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Shopping with a sense of humor? woot!
Not many shopping Web sites will call you a "poor, naive, deluded little fool" to your face. But then again, not many shopping Web sites are as irreverent as woot.com.
Internet
Jun 16, 2006
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U.S. creates Hawaiian Marine Reserve
U.S. President George W. Bush has designated the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands a national monument, making it the world's largest protected marine reserve.
Environment
Jun 16, 2006
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First Rockies natural gas report issued
The U.S. Wildlife Conservation Society has released the first-year results of a study on how natural gas development in the Rockies might affect wildlife.
Environment
Jun 16, 2006
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Study looks at creation of leaf patterns
University of Alberta scientists say they have determined, in part, how patterns on leaves are formed.
Jun 16, 2006
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Graffiti found at ancient Italian prison
Graffiti left by prisoners held by the Inquisition in Sicily more than 200 years ago have been found on the walls of an ancient prison.
Archaeology
Jun 16, 2006
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