How smoking can ruin your Mac
According to a report, AppleCare warranties can be voided if Apple deems the damage was caused by secondhand smoke. Appeals to Steve Jobs have, apparently, not succeeded.
Windows 8 in 2012?
It's not clear what Microsoft's desktop plans are, but the Windows Server team included slides at PDC suggesting a new major release coming around 2012.
Electric-car maker Tesla preparing IPO
An IPO filing for the electric-car start-up is expected any day, according to sources. Public offering would be the first from a U.S. automaker since Ford Motor shares debuted in 1956.
Samsung Convoy SCH-U640 (Verizon Wireless)
Despite a couple of design complaints and a missing feature, the Samsung Convoy is an easy-to-use phone with great performance.
Apple iMac (21.5-inch)
Despite its good looks and a few useful new features, Apple's new iMac is all about business. You can find a larger screen for less, not to mention all kinds of digital entertainment features, but no other all-in-one at this price can boast similar performance. If you need a modestly priced all-in-one for getting work done, we'd recommend no other system.
RIM BlackBerry Curve 8530 (Verizon Wireless)
Verizon Wireless is ready to roll out its latest BlackBerry. See what the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8530 has to offer in our First Look video.
