Technology

As far as hype cycles go, you can't get any hotter than 3-D TV, augmented reality, or tablets like the iPad, argues a new report. But with hype comes a backlash, and that's what technologies like microblogging (think Twitter), e-readers … Full Story »

I'm not exactly dying for a white iPhone myself, but the promised white version of the iPhone 4 has been delayed for so long—four months and counting—that like many others, I'm just plain curious at this point. We put a … Full Story »

Although the iPhone has a lot of admirers, it's possible to critique a smartphone without making it seems as if we are destined to default automatically to the iPhone and only one other rival platform. There should be enough room for more than two platforms coexisting without people expecting one's imminent demise. Full Story »

SAN FRANCISCO - Venture capitalists poured less money into U.S. startups in the third quarter and split this among more companies, signaling that investors are trying to be more economical with their funds. Full Story »

CloudApp is a Web service, menubar utility, and iPhone app that makes it simple and fast to share links, screenshots, and other files. The service has been free to use since its introduction, but Friday the company introduced a pro subscription version with some key perks for heavy users. Full Story »

The phone giant will market Apple's (NMS:AAPL) iPad directly to businesses with a discounted wireless data pricing plan to tap into the growing corporate demand for tablet computers and their applications. AT&T will begin offering it to businesses Oct. 28. The announcement comes a day after Verizon Wireless, a Verizon and Vodafone (NMS:VOD) venture, said it will sell the iPad at its stores. Apple climbed 4.1% to 314.74. AT&T dipped 0.6% to 28.33. Full Story »

SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - Twitter on Friday said it cut celebrity-tracking service JustSpotted off from a pipeline of "tweets" that could be tapped to map the whereabouts of stars. Full Story »

YouTube is preparing itself for this weekend's big rollout of Google TV with a launch of its own: the full release of YouTube Leanback, its made-for-TV experience. Full Story »

This post is part of Mashable’s Spark of Genius series, which highlights a unique feature of startups. The series is made possible by Microsoft BizSpark. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here. Full Story »

Everything’s a buck today on Download Discounts. Check out the list below for a penguin-themed puzzle game, some help navigating while traveling in Europe, and an app that lets you play music by waving your phone around. Full Story »

Sony Ericsson announced today that it's cutting the cord with the Symbian operating system, a move that may put the platform on life support. Sony Ericsson's withdrawal of support for the mobile OS means that the only major player left building phones for the platform is Nokia, which is currently in troubled financial waters. Full Story »

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A new mainframe computer and a recovery in global tech spending likely buoyed International Business Machines Corp's third quarter, giving its shares room to rise. Full Story »

Change your passwords twice a year and never reuse them. Those are a few of the tips Google lists in an online security checklist that helps people stay one step ahead of the scammers. Full Story »

Mozilla’s hunt for a new CEO is over. Since May, Mozilla has been searching for a new CEO to replace outgoing leader John Lilly, who is joining Greylock Partners to work with startup companies. In a blog post today, the public benefit organization named Gary Kovacs its new CEO. He’ll take over on November 8. Full Story »