Tech Corner

The beautiful new Apple computer most people won't buy

By Heather Kelly - CNN
The big hardware unveil at Monday's Apple press event was the new Mac Pro, a sleek cylindrical desktop computer and the most powerful machine Apple has ever built.

Will the new Xbox 'fix' TV?

By Steve Kovach - CNN
Microsoft's new video game console, the Xbox One, made its long-awaited debut last month. The real story here isn't about video games, though.

Vine gets 'Rickrolled' by 16-year-old

By Doug Gross - CNN
Oh, Rickrolling. Even on Vine, Twitter's app that lets users shoot and share six-second videos, the Web is never gonna give you up.

Fitness tracking gadgets go to the dogs

By Heather Kelly - CNN
What is your dog doing right now? Is he taking a nap? Furiously digging a hole in your garden? Watching "Ellen" and nibbling on a throw pillow?

Lawmaker: Seizing Americans' phone records helped stop terrorist attack

By Josh Levs - CNN
The widespread collection of some Americans' phone records, revealed in an explosive new report, is nothing new, the head of the Senate Intelligence Committee said Thursday.

Metro Council meetings can now be streamed for public viewing

By City of Baton Rouge
The City of Baton Rouge has announced their newest webcast service, where citizens can watch the Metropolitan Council meetings live or on demand.

Are you paying the iTunes tax?

By Melanie Hicken - CNN
That $1.29 iTunes song or $9.99 e-book may be more expensive than you think.

Verizon inks deal to live-stream Sunday afternoon NFL games

By Katie Lobosco - CNN
Verizon extended its exclusive deal with the National Football League yesterday, which for the first time will include the ability for subscribers to stream Sunday afternoon games and playoffs on their phones.

Apple banned from selling some iPhones and iPads after Samsung patent win

By Julianne Pepitone - CNN
Apple won the biggest battle in its endless patent war with Samsung, but now it's Samsung's turn to be victor.

Researchers: We can hack an iPhone through the charger

By Doug Gross - CNN
Apple devices, from Macs to iPhones, have always been able to boast of advanced safety from viruses, spam and the like. Now, apparently, not even your phone charger is safe.

Gmail's new killer feature: Spam blocking 2.0

By Adrian Covert - CNN
Over the next week, millions of Gmail users will notice that something's changed. Just like the web browser containing it, Gmail will have tabs.

The startup factory behind the hit game 'Dots'

By Heather Kelly - CNN
The failed-startup story is familiar by now.

Motorola's Moto X phone to be made in the U.S.

By Dan Simon and Brandon Griggs
Motorola says it will produce the first smartphone manufactured in the United States.

Samsung to make a mini version of its Galaxy S4

By Doug Gross - CNN
The Galaxy S4 mini, a slimmed-down version of Samsung's flagship smartphone, is on its way, the company announced Thursday.

Under pressure, Facebook targets sexist hate speech

By Doug Gross - CNN
 Under mounting pressure from activists and advertisers, Facebook is ramping up efforts to stamp out hate speech, particularly depictions of violence against women.