Lala launching 'MP3 killing' iPhone app Online music retailer Lala is preparing to launch an iPhone application that its co-founder says paves the way for the end of downloading songs in the MP3 format. Full Story
Z-Trip mixes up 'DJ Hero' video game (VIDEO) While working on "DJ Hero," DJ Z-Trip nearly broke the upcoming rhythm video game.For one of his musical contributions to the "Guitar Hero" offshoot, the mash-up maestro crafted a strand during his mix of Public Enemy's "Bring the Noise" and Justice's "Genesis" that would have required wannabe disc jockeys to scratch on the game's turntable-shaped controller for several seconds. Full Story
Chad Ochocinco to launch Twitter news network Chad Ochocinco is used to making news. Now, he's trying to break some. The Cincinnati Bengals receiver is planning to form his own social news network on Twitter, using his player contacts around the league to develop news about other teams. Full Story
'Modern Warfare' doubling the fun "Modern Warfare 2" is doubling up the rapid-fire fun. While other shooter sequels such as "Halo 3" and "Resident Evil 5" added a buddy system to their single-player experience, the developers at Infinity Ward didn't want to sacrifice their game's story -- about a Russian baddie named Makarov -- in order to add a cooperative element. Full Story
'Brutal Legend' game review: Rocking story, middling gameplay (VIDEO) No style of music has taken more of a beating over the years than heavy metal. Critics don't respect it, kids are more likely to spend their allowances on hip-hop, and parents stopped worrying long ago about whether Black Sabbath was going to turn their teens into devil worshippers. Full Story
Survey: Cell phones more important than sex Who needs foreplay when you have a cell phone? According to a recent online survey of Chicago residents, three out of 10 people said they'd give up sex for a year rather than sacrifice their mobile phone, officials said. Full Story
PSP go: Tight handheld gaming Sony's PlayStation Portable is the most high-powered handheld video-game machine on the market, but it's usually my third choice when it comes to on-the-road action. Full Story
'Wii Fit' goes to the dogs Pet owners can weigh themselves with their furry friends on "Wii Fit Plus," the follow-up to the top-selling Nintendo workout game. Full Story
iPod announcement: Apple brings the boring Well, the last-minute rumors were true: we got iTunes 9, iPhone and iPod Touch OS 3.1, a 160-gig Classic, price drops on the Touches with a 64-gig model added at the high end for $399, cheaper shuffles and a camera on the nano. Full Story
'The Beatles: Rock Band' review (VIDEO) "The Beatles: Rock Band" has produced more buzz than any video game since the last "Grand Theft Auto." When Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr took the stage at Microsoft's Xbox press conference at E3 this summer, they were greeted with a standing ovation. Full Story
Apple telegraphs iPods; fans see Beatles, tablets Once again, it's time to peer into Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs' cup and try to read the tea leaves. Apple, as usual, has said almost nothing about the new products it plans to unveil at an invitation-only affair Wednesday in San Francisco. Full Story
Timbaland puts the beats in 'Beaterator' Timbaland is not afraid of wannabes stealing his flow. The producer-singer, who has collaborated with musicians ranging from Justin Timberlake to Nelly, has found a new duet partner in Rockstar Games. Full Story
Microsoft dropping Xbox prices Microsoft Corp. is slashing the price of the high-end Xbox 360 console by $100, matching Sony's $100 price cut for the PlayStation 3 last week. Full Story
'P.B. Winterbottom' finds a home at 2K Games Matt Korba and his pals are busy turning his interactive media thesis project from a rudimentary silent film-themed video-game prototype into a fleshed-out puzzler featuring over 80 levels that will be available for download on Xbox Live early next year. Full Story
Sony introduces e-book reader to compete with Amazon Kindle Sony Corp. plans to offer an e-book reader with the ability to wirelessly download books, injecting more competition in a small but fast-growing market by adopting a key feature of the rival Kindle from Amazon. Full Story
Sony slashes PlayStation 3 price by $100 After months of rumors and anticipation, Sony Corp. is slashing the price of the PlayStation 3 by $100 in hopes of boosting sales of the console ahead of the important holiday season. Full Story
