Objects of Desire

Celebrity iPhone hacker swaps for Car

George Hotz of Glen Rock, N.J., after coming in the limelight with his iPhone unlocking adventure is now reaping more benefits for his endeavor. Following his appearances on several national television networks, and being the subject of various newspaper articles, the 17-year-old fresher at college, besides his celebrity status, already has a job.

Don't Kill the 360!

Hands off my Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) Xbox 360! This morning's Wall Street Journal offers a tantalizing teaser to its Breaking Views column: "Microsoft's Best Play For Xbox? Shed It."

The iPhone's Poaching Potential

With the much-heralded release of the Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) iPhone coming up on June 29, more details are surfacing about the device itself and the interest level from consumers.

Apple upgrades iPhone ahead of its release

Apple Inc. on Monday announced that it has upgraded the specifications of its upcoming combination phone, called iPhone, giving rival smart phone makers another reason to fret.

What to Do With $5,000

By Selena Maranjian

OK, so you've got $5,000 burning a hole in your pocket, and you're itching to do something with it. Here are some ideas.