Mar 12 2009
The worst proprietary gadget offenses
Like a predatory loan officer or an unstable girlfriend, technology companies have an obsession with locking you down. Here are some of the worst examples of proprietary products that leave you trapped, broke and angry. The iPod Plug While it in some ways seems like an example of a proprietary technology done right (it’s solid, [...]
Mar 3 2009
Sony’s PSP Gets a New Look
Sony’s redesigned PSP is rumored to be getting a new look. But all changes to this portable gaming device, expected to be released later this year, are largely cosmetic. The biggest change to the PSP’s design is a sliding screen; as shown in a mock-up from VG247, it slides up to reveal various controls that [...]
