By Tim Conneally, Betanews LifeSize, the enterprise video conferencing company Logitech acquired in 2009, has made three major announcements today: a big acquisition, a new service, and a new piece of hardware.

The Original Post is Located Here: Logitech video conferencing arm LifeSize packs triple punch

By Tim Conneally, Betanews Roku, has announced three new models of Roku 2, even smaller and more feature-packed devices at the same $59-$99 price points.

The Original Post is Located Here: Roku debuts sexier, more gamer-friendly Apple TV killer

By Joe Wilcox, Betanews Apple’s record-breaking fiscal 2011 third quarter is chock full of surprises — in the results and from the earnings conference call. For example, iPads outsold Macs to K-12 schools. There are nine more for your eyes to feast.

The Original Post is Located Here: 10 things you need to know about Apple

A knockoff of Apple's popular retail stores opened in China, another example of the company's wild support in today's popular culture.

The fake Apple Store, located in Kunming, China, contains displays nearly identical to those typical of an official Apple store, complete with wooden tables, promotional posters that sport official images and employees who all wear blue t-shirts with Apple's trademark logo and name badges.

The owners of the fake store instructed security guards to...

Facebook may have helped save the life of a young boy afflicted with a mysterious ailment, showing how the social network has become a support system for those dealing with illness.

Deborah Kogan's 4-year-old son had persistent fever and swelling, which his pediatrician had trouble diagnosing and treating. She documented her ordeal of escalating worry, useless antibiotics for an infection he didn't have, revolving diagnoses, and a nagging mother's intuition using quick smartphone pics...

Facebook may have helped save the life of a young boy afflicted with a mysterious ailment, showing how the social network has become a support system for those dealing with illness.

Is This Thing On?, or ITTO, is our Wednesday column showing how everyday people use technology in unexpected ways.

Deborah Kogan's four-year-old son had persistent fever and swelling, which...