When the Giants and Patriots take the field on Sunday in Indianapolis, they won't be doing battle in soft leather helmets with no face masks. And there definitely won't be some kid on the sideline ladling out water from a tin bucket to quench their thirst after a big play.
Last week, The New York Times gave us an inside look at what it's like to work at Foxconn, the manufacturing company that owns several China-based factories that crank out Apple's iPads, iPhones and iPods by the millions.
The ability to control a Windows desktop with a simple hand gesture could become reality sooner than we once thought.
The name he chose for the next installment in his "Metal Gear" video game series makes Hideo Kojima seem prescient.
Sid Meier's "Civilization" is now 20 years old.
Most people know international recording artist Will.i.am (born William James Adams Jr.) as the producer and front man for The Black Eyed Peas, the Grammy-winning group that has performed at the Super Bowl and sold more than 18 million albums worldwide.
To adapt to the new era of gaming, Atari is returning to its roots.
To break out beyond the personal computer market in the U.S., Lenovo Group will need a little help from its friends.
The world's largest consumer electronics show isn't just about splashy TVs, phones and tablets. CES's massive show floor also is home to plenty of less-hyped but quirkier gadgets. Here are eight that got our attention.
HLN's Mario Armstrong reveals how gadgets and tech can help keep your health in check.
HLN's Mario Armstrong reveals what's behind the new gadgets you can now find behind the wheel.
At the gadget industry's annual crystal-ball convention, laptops look more like products of Aston Martin than Fisher-Price.
For David Shafter, it should have been a dream: A crush of excited people swarming his booth at the International Consumer Electronics Show, where his startup is launching its first product.
The electronics giant has developed a prototype touchscreen that is completely transparent.
Nintendo president Reggie Fils-Aime says his company's next console, the Wii U, will help it win back hardcore gamers.
Hundreds of onlookers crowded around a booth inside the cavernous Las Vegas Convention Center, hoisting cameras overhead and straining for a glimpse of the woman with the tiny frame and the big fake eyelashes:
Sony says it's not quite game over for the PlayStation 3.
When it comes to TVs -- often the flashiest, most buzzed-about gadgets at the International Consumer Electronics Show -- it takes several years for reality to catch up to the hype.
The successor to the PSP faces serious competition from Nintendo's 3DS and iPhone and Android smartphones.
CNN's Dan Simon previews this year's Consumer Electronics Show and says why Microsoft won't be there next year.
Tech expert Mario Armstrong looks at the hot-ticket items at the CES show: Ultrabooks and 3D TV.
HLN's Mario Armstrong is at CES and takes a look at connected devices, some that may even improve your health.
The makers of Gorilla Glass, the glass that's used in touchscreen gadgets such as iPhones, iPads and more than 500 other models of electronic gadgets, has officially unveiled a thinner and more touch-sensitive version of their product.
The humble thermostat is getting a 21st-century makeover. And so is the boombox, thanks to a son of the late reggae legend Bob Marley.
Like a stereotypical beauty pageant, it looks like thin will be in at the world's largest annual gadget convention next week in Las Vegas.
3-D television was heralded as the breakthrough technology of the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show. Hot on the heels of James Cameron's eye-opening Avatar, 3-D HDTVs were everywhere on the show floor.
Gaming in 2012 is going to be a very wild ride, with the introduction of two new consoles, a return to the "Halo" universe and the potential for even more entertainment choices.
Korean electronics company LG caused a worldwide stir when it announced its 55-inch OLED panel last week, and now the company has rolled out two more pictures that show you what kind of remarkable TV set this is going to be.
It was a year of crippling -- and creative -- hacks, a year of blockbuster sequels and (yet again) a year of slinging vengeful birds at corpulent pigs.
Video gamers who want to train for the next "Legend of Zelda" may want to enroll in fencing classes.
Enough already about "Angry Birds" -- there were plenty of great console video games in 2011.
A long time ago, by technology standards, in this very galaxy, the founders of video game developer BioWare received a phone call.
"Metal Gear" series creator Hideo Kojima is renowned for his Hollywood-style video games, but critics say they leave little room for players to roam.
"BioShock: Infinite" is one of the most talked about games in 2011 and highly anticipated games for 2012. With a combination of fantastic art direction, immersive gameplay and deep storyline, the third installment in the franchise has attracted attention from gamers and nongamers alike.
If your gift list this year includes gadget-obsessed early adopters who love snatching up the latest electronics, you're in luck.
Motorola is taking another shot at the tablet game with the Droid Xyboard, the company's latest Android device to hit Verizon stores.
Kindle Fire, the stripped-down tablet computer that is emerging as perhaps the most popular rival to Apple's iPad, will be getting an update soon to address some early user complaints, Amazon said.
The clerks at Apple's store on Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade are well-trained.
Jawbone's UP activity-monitoring wristbands have been failing at an alarming rate.
Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of beloved Nintendo game franchises including "Super Mario," "Donkey Kong" and the "Legend of Zelda," wants to make something new.
When Apple pulls the veil off of its newest store on Friday, New Yorkers will get their first glimpse at the classical architecture-meets-computers retail space inside Grand Central Terminal.
Microsoft released an Xbox Live app for iOS devices on Wednesday, bringing features of Microsoft's gaming service to Apple devices for the first time.
In the 10 years since the debut of "Grand Theft Auto III," several video games have upped the ante in the naughty category -- including some other "Grand Theft Auto" games.
"The problem with innovation in the television market is the go-to-market strategy," Steve Jobs told Hillcrest Labs' Dan Simpkins at the D8 conference in 2010.
What's so addictive about a Scrabble-like online game that it can get you kicked off an airplane?
Although it has been on the U. S. market for just three weeks, Amazon's Kindle Fire is expected to become the second-most popular tablet in the world by the end of this year, according to the research firm IHS.
An update rolling out Tuesday for the Xbox Live network aims to do what Microsoft has been teasing for a while -- turn a platform designed primarily for video games into one that will be the major hub for all television viewing.
The technology industry is absolutely bent on reinventing television.
Gamers who want to kill Kenny may soon have their chance.
Thanks to a wave of new mobile technology, I can store my calendar, car keys, credit cards, music and notes all on my smartphone.
In recent years, social games have become increasingly prevalent on mobile devices, providing entertainment, yes, but also a way to maintain contact with family and friends.
"The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword" is, in a way, a tough game to figure out.
Comcast is on track to begin offering live television to subscribers' iPads as long as they stay near their home cable boxes, executives for the cable giant said in interviews.
If you view a tablet as a guilty pleasure, like I do, then buying the Kindle Fire should make you feel a little less guilty.
"Saints Row: The Third" is an over-the-top, sexually charged romp that reveals some of the most outrageous, funny dialogue around.
Executing a successful remake of a video game can be like shooting blindfolded, and that's especially true when you're dealing with the fervent following behind Microsoft's "Halo" series.
Between smartphones, social networks, tablet PCs and Internet-ready gaming systems, today's families are more connected than ever, with schools, libraries and organizations nationwide increasingly rolling out programs devoted to extolling the virtues of technology. But in the rush to welcome new generations to the growing high-tech community, we're also making a grave mistake by doing perilously little to prepare children and adults for life in a wireless world.
"The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim," the sweeping, epic fantasy game set for release Friday, presents a beautiful landscape with hundreds of quests for players to explore. But there are limits to how detailed it gets before some parts break down.
The iPad is one of the most disruptive technologies of the past 5 years. Along with the iPhone, it birthed a new era of touch computing that does away with the mouse and keyboard altogether. And yet the iPad's undisputed dominance of the blossoming tablet market may not last forever. In fact, the iPad is about to get some stiff competition -- finally.
"Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3" continues the franchise's tradition of high action, detailed fighting and a highly competitive multiplayer mode while still trying to let players play the way they want.
The rivalry is so intense that Barnes & Noble actually spoke its competitor's name:
Ever since Amazon unveiled its 7-inch Kindle Fire tablet in September, a lingering phrase has been attached to the low-cost, high-profile device: "the iPad's first true Android competitor."
With lessons learned from previous titles and a sense of finality to the franchise, "Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception" exceeds expectations with a wonderful storyline, dynamic action and witty dialogue from its characters.
Barnes & Noble will launch a new member of the Nook family of tablets and e-readers, the Nook Tablet, on November 16 for $249, according to leaked presentation slides published by Engadget.
The "Call of Duty" franchise is a perennial blockbuster, with more than 65 million units sold so far in the United States and hordes of fans lining up each fall to buy the latest installment of the war-simulation video game.
Age has slowed Sonic, the beloved blue hero from an earlier generation of video games, but Sega may have finally rehabilitated the venerable hedgehog.
"Battlefield 3" continues its franchise tradition of offering a realistic wartime experience with a variety of weapons and vehicles in a beautiful environment.
When the developers of the "Uncharted" video games sat down to brainstorm their latest adventure, the first thing they decided was that they had to have a cargo plane and a cruise ship.
It's been 10 years since Rockstar Games released "Grand Theft Auto III" on PlayStation 2.
"Rage" starts off full of promise and beauty but finishes with clunky game mechanics and an ending that was probably the most disappointing I've experienced in years.
Smaller tablet computers that are significantly more affordable and portable than the iPad are finally starting to hit the United States -- and they could hit a crucial sweet spot in the consumer market.
Alongside his quest to add more Olympic medals to his collection of 16, swimmer Michael Phelps has taken some time outside of the water to dive into his first video game.
Google held two big events within 24 hours: one with its subsidiary Motorola in New York, and another with its partner Samsung in Hong Kong.
Sony plans to release the PlayStation Vita, a portable video game player, on February 22, 2012, in the United States, Canada and Europe, the company announced at a technology conference on Tuesday.
"Batman: Arkham City" takes everything that was great about the first Arkham title and makes it bigger, bolder and better.
2011 was supposed to be the year of the tablet. After the 2010 launch of the iPad demonstrated there was a lucrative market for consumer-class slates, all the key consumer electronics manufacturers strapped Android to their would-be iPad killers, hoping to catch up to Apple's massive lead.
Sony's PlayStation Network, the gaming and entertainment platform knocked offline for weeks this spring, has been hit again.
Remember the iPod Nano and iPod Touch? They'll be getting some feature and style upgrades, as well as some price-slashing, in the near future.
No, there may not be an NBA season this year. But there is another installment of "NBA 2K," the top-rated basketball video game for 11 years running.
How did Amazon.com manage to build a tablet computer for less than the $199 price tag?
Facebook and Google's privacy issues are well-known.
Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos borrowed from Dr. Evil's master plan for the technology behind his newly announced Kindle Touch e-reader: It uses frickin' laser beams.
With Amazon unveiling its much-anticipated Kindle Fire tablet computer Wednesday, we may finally have a real tablet war on our hands.
When Microsoft released the first Xbox nearly a decade ago, analysts considered the then-money-losing endeavor to be a sort of Trojan horse into the living room: a bid to become the home's central media hub.
People don't typically pay attention to software agreements, but PlayStation owners may want to read a recent update to their digital contract.
Do you ever wonder where some of those "supply chain sources" are really coming from when you read Apple rumors? At least one of them came from Samsung, it turns out. Former Samsung Electronics manager Suk-Joo Hwang has testified at an insider trading trial that he leaked confidential information about iPad components before the device made its public debut in early 2010.
"Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine" (Relic Entertainment, THQ) deftly takes the popular tabletop miniatures game and puts it into a video game with gun-blazing, sword-swinging action and a story that flows well.
Customers of Dish Network's satellite television service were unable to access many channels on Tuesday.
Microsoft is set to unveil the next generation of Windows today. The new operating system, currently known as Windows 8, is the tech giant's attempt to regain ground that it has lost to Apple, which surpassed Microsoft last year as the world's most valuable company.
More and more, today's video game business is driven by huge military shooters like Activision's "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3" and Electronic Arts' "Battlefield 3."
Google's social network, Google+, recently sent tremors through the gaming world with the announcement that it would be launching a new social games service.
In this economy, it might be easier to grab a virtual margarita than a real one.
When all your kitchen knives are in the dishwasher and you really -- just really -- need to chop up some carrots, what tool do you turn to for backup?
A shiny headset that lets you watch 3-D video, play video games or listen to music -- not to mention looking at home on an extra from your favorite sci-fi film -- is on the way.
And on the 61st day, the TouchPad rose again.
Need proof that the iPad and other tablets are geared toward playing games? Now they've got their own joystick.
Apple was slow to act against the booming counterfeit industry in China and other Asian countries, according to cables obtained by WikiLeaks.
There's "God of War" and "Devil May Cry." "Kid Icarus" and "Battle for Asgard."
United Airlines announced Tuesday that it is replacing its pilots' flight decks with iPads.
As Hewlett-Packard manages a tectonic shift in its business, thrifty consumers can expect to shake down more deals on gadgets.
The discontinued HP TouchPad continues its liquidation at fire sale prices, and the frantic search for the defunct tablet at that elusive $99.99 price was one of the trending topics on Twitter yesterday.
Apple's iPad 2 was launched in London with great fanfare. Nina Dos Santos reports.
Buyers from around the world explain way they're willing to wait hours outside Apple's London store to get their iPad.
CNN's Jim Bittermann reports on five French brothers who turned a farm supply store into a computer gaming giant.
Hackers nab personal data, but not credit card information, of over 1 million online Sega game users.
After 14 years, "Duke Nukem Forever" is finished and releasing to game fans in the U.S. CNN's Kristie Lu Stout reports.
Join Doug Gross to see the latest games on the floor of the world's biggest gaming expo, E3.
CNN's Kristie Lu Stout explains how Apple's iCloud is expected to allow users to stream music.
CNN.com's Doug Gross reacts to strongly worded comments about his article on five video games Lady Gaga could invade.
Sony says hackers have stolen personal data from PlayStation users. CNN's Kristie Lu Stout reports.
CNN's Dan Simon talks to Rovio's Peter Vesterbacka about the success of hit mobile game "Angry Birds."
Fifteen years ago, chess master Garry Kasparov took on a supercomputer, with man winning 4-2.
CNN's Kristie Lu Stout looks at some of the best tech gifts for the Lunar New Year.
Digital lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong has more on Nintendo's 3D gaming system and the future of 3D television.
CNN's Kristie Lu Stout takes a look at the impact of Apple CEO Steve Jobs, who is taking a medical leave.
CNN's Dan Simon reports on all the buzz at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
What makes your credit card or passport easy to scan could be making it easier for crooks to rip you off. WREG reports.
November: From the Cold War to zombies, the new "Call of Duty" aims to get fans shooting.
M.I.C. Gadget editor Chris Chang reviews some of this year's best shanzhai or knock offs made in China.
Gaming never had it so good, especially when people start to take it seriously. CNN's Jim Bittermann reports.
Live demonstration of new technology to make character-based video games more accurate.
A new video game system allows users to control what happens on the screen by just moving their bodies.
CNN's Kyung Lah gives Xbox Kinect a test run at the Tokyo Game Show.
With PlayStation turning 15 today, we take a look back at the big game systems and look ahead to the future of gaming.
Sony claims its new move controller is an improvement, not a copy, of the Wii. CNN's Colleen McEdwards reports.
It flies and streams live video, but this drone is no weapon of war. CNN's Kristie Lu Stout takes it for a spin.
"Crisis in the Gulf," a new video game for the Xbox, lets you zap virtual oil blobs. CNN's Josh Levs reports.
At the 2010 Electronic Entertainment Expo, testers show off Sony Playstation's newest device, Move.
Nintendo is jumping on the 3-D gaming wagon. CNN takes a look at the game-maker's newest games and the Nintendo 3DS.
Actor Leonard Nimoy shows CNN how to step into a movie with Yoostar 2 at E3 in Los Angeles.
A physics professor uses science to quiet the noise from gamers. CNN speaks with inventor of "KOR-fx" Shahriar Afshar.
The makers of Sony Playstation 3 continue their push into 3-D gaming, announcing the release of several titles at E3.
Olympic champion Shaun White tells CNN about his upcoming video game, and about his move from the slopes to the streets.
At the E3 video game expo in Los Angeles, Nintendo unveils the first 3-D console that doesn't require 3-D glasses.
Blockbuster sequels and revolutionary new ways to move your body with Microsoft Kinect are presented the E3 Expo in L.A.
"Kinectimals," a new video game for Microsoft's Kinect motion-control gaming system, lets children pet a tiger cub.
Although Apple's iPad hasn't been released in China, there's no shortage of copies. CNN's John Vause reports.
Tech expert Mario Armstrong has the top gadgets you'll want on your next summer vacation car ride.
PCMag.com has the top 5 free travel apps to make travel smoother. HLN's Kathleen Conway has a look.
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