Linux kernel 2.6.27 officially released

Version 2.6.27 of the Linux kernel has officially been released. The new version includes the ath9k wireless driver, the UBIFS filesystem for flash-based devices, and improved webcam support.

October 10, 2008 - 05:54PM CT - by Ryan Paul

Hands-on with TouchType: Landscape mode for your iPhone mail

Is an application that allows for typing e-mail in landscape mode all it claims to be? Ars takes a look at TouchType to see whether it's worth the 99¢ to save our sanity.

October 10, 2008 - 11:12AM CT - by Jeff Smykil

Yahoo Web Analytics to finally give Google some competition

Yahoo quickly turned around the acquisition of a web analytics firm to take on Google with "near real-time" access to raw data. Along with an upcoming developer API and an already established hosting platform, Yahoo has a shot at snagging its fair share of the market—if it acts fast.

October 09, 2008 - 08:45PM CT - by David Chartier

Wikipedia adopts Ubuntu for its server infrastructure

The Wikimedia Foundation, the organization behind the hugely successful Wikipedia project, is migrating all of its server infrastructure to the Ubuntu Linux distribution. This move reflects the growing viability of Ubuntu for enterprise-scale server deployments.

October 09, 2008 - 07:40PM CT - by Ryan Paul

Mono 2.0 Live CD lets you test the latest version

An OpenSUSE 11 Live CD image with Mono 2.0 development packages is now available for download. This installable Live CD can be used to test the new version of Novell's open source .NET implementation, which supports C# 3.0.

October 09, 2008 - 05:42PM CT - by Ryan Paul

Opera to finally get some design love from the Mac side

Opera is one of those browsers that you know exists, but you never really use. That could change, though, as it's about to be on the receiving end of some tender, loving care from Firefox and Thunderbird branding designer Jon Hicks.

October 09, 2008 - 03:22PM CT - by Jacqui Cheng

iPhone text editor shoot-out: WriteRoom vs. TextGuru

Text editors for the iPhone? Yes, they exist. Join us as we take a look at two from Apple's App Store and try to decide which one is best for us and you.

October 09, 2008 - 11:59AM CT - by Jeff Smykil

South Park iPhone app is going to be hella awesome

South Park—all of it—is coming to a pocket near you soon via the iTunes App Store, towel in tow. Get access to episodes, wallpapers, news, and more.

October 09, 2008 - 09:52AM CT - by David Chartier

Apple kicks off iPhone Tech Talk World Tour later this month

Free Tech Talks from Apple will be making a world tour over the next couple of months. They will give developers access to Apple engineers in order to help polish their iPhone apps.

October 09, 2008 - 08:44AM CT - by Chris Foresman

Hands on: Reframe It sets out to annotate, discuss the web

Reframe It is a newcomer in the evolution of social annotation and research services. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles of some competitors, but a focused feature set and clean UI make for a service that is both a digital highlighter and a social research tool.

October 09, 2008 - 07:15AM CT - by David Chartier

Amarok 2 beta 2 officially released

Amarok 2 beta 2 has been released. The new version comes with a new internal storage system that uses an embedded MySQL database as the backend.

October 08, 2008 - 06:07PM CT - by Ryan Paul

Hands on: Yahoo's new Calendar beta innovates, impresses

Yahoo today opened a beta of its revamped Calendar product that brings a fresh new UI to the table. With a slew of new sharing features and social media integration with the rest of its properties, Yahoo's beta impresses.

October 08, 2008 - 01:16PM CT - by David Chartier

The story behind Cydia on the iPhone

Cydia has become the premier iPhone application distribution channel for the jailbreak community. So why the strange name? Ars investigates.

October 08, 2008 - 12:59PM CT - by Erica Sadun

EyeTV 3.0.4 update fixes "Record All Matches" bug

Elgato has released an updated version of its EyeTV software, offering a number of bug fixes and new features. Finally, we can count on improved recording reliability (we hope).

October 08, 2008 - 12:15PM CT - by Erica Sadun

Tetris Co. strikes again: another iPhone app clone is pulled

Sit close to the fire and listen closely to the harrowing tale of iPhone game clones, intellectual property, and the perils of iTunes Store exposure.

October 08, 2008 - 10:20AM CT - by David Chartier

Motorola's Linux strategy evolves with Android

Motorola has already sold over 14 million Linux-based handsets and could now be preparing to expand its Linux strategy by adopting Android. Ars takes a look at Motorola's Linux strategy and the implications of platform diversity.

October 07, 2008 - 08:21PM CT - by Ryan Paul

Wizbit: a Linux filesystem with distributed version control

The developers at Codethink are designing a new Linux filesystem that leverages components of git to support versioning and synchronization.

October 07, 2008 - 06:27PM CT - by Ryan Paul

Leaked screenshots may confirm BlackBerry sync app for Mac

Remember that rumor about RIM developing a native BlackBerry syncing client for the Mac? If screenshots are enough proof for you, there may be some truth here.

October 07, 2008 - 03:28PM CT - by David Chartier

Mozilla Labs launches geolocation extension

Mozilla has launched Geode, a Firefox extension that gives users and web developers an early look at the geolocation technology that will be included in Firefox 3.1.

October 07, 2008 - 02:35PM CT - by Ryan Paul

Run multiple iPhone apps at a time with Backgrounder

Apple said "no" to background processes. Backgrounder, a new Cydia utility, says "yes." Finally, you can listen to Pandora while doing other things on your iPhone!

October 07, 2008 - 12:53PM CT - by Erica Sadun