We learn by failing

Did this Metro PCS ad make the tech world cringe?
Cell phone provider Metro PCS' new campaign, featuring two supposed Indian tech experts, is proving a little controversial. The company admits it has received complaints.

iPad pricing: How low can you go, Apple?
It seems odd that Apple execs would even hint at the possibility of an early price cut lest they give folks already on the fence about buying the first iteration of the device more reason to...

University worker accused of extorting student file sharers
Security analyst at University of Georgia tasked with catching copyright violators uses his position to shakedown students.

Stay home, let Texas Robot attend that meeting
A start-up employee in Indiana telecommutes to work in California by using a robot body stationed at his office. Meet the Texas Robot from Willow Garage.

Google to make Gmail a little more social
Sources familiar with the company's plans tell CNET that Google is ready to integrate status updates into Gmail in Twitter-like style, with a stream of text and multimedia updates.