Every new cellphone is scrutinized and analyzed. Last week it was Blackberry Storm; this week it's Nokia's N97. Does anybody just phone anymore?

No.1 phone maker gives up on the Japanese market. With less than one percent of the market, Nokia will continue to sell high-end Vertu line.

The European answer to Google Book Search has been shut down. The problem: too much traffic.

Reports that the social networking giant is negotiating with the miniblogger raises questions about what both companies are worth.

Keeping your PC running smoothly, finding "stuff" and other perils of computing in the modern age.

The venerable magazine will end its print edition and become a strictly online product. Once upon a time it was my job to get the monster out on time.

In riposte to Google Books, site sponsored by 27 countries goes on line and is instantly swamped. Europeana will offer books in 23 languages and instant translation.

Jerry Yang's departure was long overdue. Was it founder's syndrome or a timid board?

President-elect Obama's indication he may appoint a cabinet-level Chief Technology Officer has the technosphere excited. The CTO would have a full plate. Weigh in on his decision and see who people are picking on Red Herring's poll. www.redherring.com/blogs

The U.S. government has proposed draconian rules to prevent the spread of online gambling. But then, didn't the financial markets become one big casino?