Musicians find fame and fortune at YouTube

YouTube is proving to be a powerful launch pad for a new generation of Internet-savvy music stars from Psy to Macklemore and beyond.

YouTube is proving to be a powerful launch pad for a new generation of Internet-savvy music stars from Psy to Macklemore and beyond.

Lenovo on Sunday unveiled a home tabletop touch-screen computer aimed at turning typically solitary online activities into family affairs.

Smartphones and tablets powered by Google’s Android software are devouring the mobile gadget market, eating into Apple’s turf by feeding appetites for innovation and low prices, analysts say.

Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer on Tuesday said the Windows 8 operating system was off to a “stunning” start with four million upgrades downloaded since its release on October 26.

Just weeks after its momentous launch of the iPhone 5, Apple is back with what is expected to be another hot gadget – a “mini” version of its market-leading iPad tablet.

As investors agonize over Facebook’s future, the online social network used by a seventh of the world’s population isn’t forgetting the importance of play.

Facebook on Thursday celebrated eclipsing the billion-member mark, touting its mission to make the world more social while investors wondered how the service would cash in on its popularity.

The stage is set for Apple to unveil a new-generation iPhone on Wednesday as the culture-changing company once again lays claim to the heart of the Internet age lifestyle.

Yahoo! said Tuesday its profit in the past quarter fell modestly in results reflecting upheaval at the struggling Internet pioneer, which named a new top executive this week.

Political commentary remains a prime target as governments increase the number of requests for Google to remove material from the reach of Internet users.

Apple on Monday will spotlight next-generation software for its coveted gadgets as it kicks off its annual gathering of developers whose applications are vital to the company’s success.

Sequels to blockbuster console titles and play on smartphones or tablets will be showcased with Times Square-like glitz starting Tuesday at the E3 videogame extravaganza in Los Angeles.

Google on Tuesday launched a long-anticipated “Drive” service that lets people store photos, videos, and other digital files in the Internet “cloud.”