Technology

Now we know why the current Kindle suddenly became unavailable earlier this week, with no date listed for stock to be replenished: It’s because Amazon is launching a new-model Kindle, one that’s smaller, lighter, faster, and easier to read. Full Story »

Sure, Netflix and Redbox may rule the U.S. DVD rental market, but it turns out that the nation’s public libraries are loaning more DVDs each day than Netflix rents to its by-mail subscribers. Full Story »

NEW YORK (Reuters) - RadioShack Corp reported a higher quarterly profit as the consumer electronics chain benefited from higher postpaid wireless sales and the launch of key products like Apple's iPhone 4. Full Story »

LAS VEGAS - A hacker has discovered a way to force ATMs to disgorge their cash by hijacking the computers inside them. Full Story »

TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp lifted its annual outlook and returned to profitability in the first quarter on booming demand for its Bravia flat TVs and PlayStation 3 game consoles. Full Story »

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REDMOND, Wash. - Analysts will be looking for clues about the future of Microsoft Corp.'s mobile and online businesses and its strategy for Windows-based tablet computers at an annual meeting with the software maker on Thursday. Full Story »

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - William Shatner confesses he has problems with the digital age. At 79 years old, he doesn't use Twitter and can't remember computer passwords. Full Story »

TOKYO (AFP) - Japan's industry ministry has ordered Apple to report on measures it will take regarding cases of its iPod Nano music player overheating and catching fire, an official said Thursday. Full Story »

Despite the fact that popular smartphones such as the iPhone and Android already have great web browsers, Opera's Java ME-based mobile browser Opera Mini is constantly growing. According to Opera, on July 25th it served one billion page views. Full Story »

Be prepared for a few challenges if you want to run a jailbroken iPhone. Also, in today's App Industry Roundup, expect a new Kindle soon. Full Story »

LG Electronics plans to launch its first tablet device in the fourth quarter, running Google's Android mobile software, it said Thursday. Full Story »

IBM will develop technology to monitor and analyze the state of buildings, roads, water lines and other urban infrastructure in a new laboratory it is opening with Carnegie Mellon University. Full Story »

LAS VEGAS (AFP) - The Internet has undergone a key upgrade that promises to stop cyber criminals from using fake websites that dupe people into downloading viruses or revealing personal data. Full Story »

What defines an operating system isn't a geeky label or a collection of ramblings from the mouths of its community members. Nor is it some empty and pointless certification offered up by an obscure group of malcontented purveyors of "standards." Full Story »