Wolfgang Gruener

ESO has released a 9-gigapixel image of the central part our galaxy that shows more than 84 million stars. It is the largest picture ever taken of the Milky Way.

Nero just released its latest DVD and Blu-ray ripping and burning software.

Sometimes, pigs do fly.

It’s the “smart” in smartphone that you did not see coming.

It has been predicted to happen for some time. Chrome has surpassed Firefox in market share, at least according to one Internet analysis firm.

and the frivolous patent infringement lawsuit award of this week goes to … drumroll, please … Digitude Innovations, suing RIM, LG, Sony, Samsung, Nokia, Motorola, HTC, and Amazon.

Backing up smartphone data may not be your immediate thought, given the smartphone’s traditional status as a consumer device.

An era ended last week as Fermilab closed down its Tevatron particle accelerator in a festive ceremony permanently.

VW chairman Martin Winterkorn recently visited Hyundai's booth at the Frankfurt auto show and was captured on video while getting increasingly aggravated over certain features in the new i30 model.

Verizon Wireless Broadband LTE service is lightning fast, if we believe the commercials that currently are running on TV channels and promote the LG Revolution and Netflix streaming.

Mozilla has begun collecting feedback on what appears to be a more serious approach to move Firefox for Windows from 32 to 64 bit.

I had the privilege of attending a demonstration of intelligent cars and I am now entirely convinced that commodity wireless technology will make its way into cars to enable automated communication between vehicles.

Apple's current success has many reasons - too many that have been explored too many times.

Note to Nintendo: One damaged foot means you are still limping.

There is no such thing as an entirely secure browser. Let's be realistic: You will always need a good portion of common sense and Internet smarts to avoid nasty attacks hijacks.

I'll be upfront with you: I am biased about the Nissan Z as I believe that, especially as a roadster, is one of the sexiest cars on the road today. It is one of the purest forms of driving an affordable sports car today.

Apple has a very special talent finding soothing words for situations everyone else would be in serious trouble for. Apple can even excuse the creation of a horrifying nineteen eight four in 2011.

You could easily dismiss web browsers as playful software and prestigious products that are used as placebos for a company's success. But you'd be mistaken.

Internet Explorer has a slow and dwindling fate, and even Microsoft's latest release won't help.

So, what can you get for 150 GB? Does AT&T have a case? Are you an average Internet consumer? Is it unfair and will it increase your monthly data bill? Let's look.

The recent drama surrounding Android's DroidDream Trojan that invaded Android Market could make you wonder whether you have chosen the right mobile platform. Do you trust an unpoliced Android or a socialistic iOS?

The Cadillac Escalade is one of the most decadent vehicles you can buy these days. Our test drive was as ridiculous as the car itself: How fuel-efficient is this Caddy?

As we are forcing our way out of Apple's distortion field again and as we are regaining our common sense, we are noticing that Apple's iPad 2 isn't exactly the flawless product that has been painted on the flashing presentation screen.

What does $19K get you? A lot of mileage!

Late last week, I had an opportunity for some seat time in a Chevy Volt hot off the production line. You can criticize its price as much as you want, but it only takes a few miles to realize that this car is special.