Alibaba Wows Arnold With Jobs Claim

When Alibaba.com CEO David Wei promised to create 100,000 jobs over three years in the U.S. at parent Alibaba Group’s annual conference this weekend, it surprised at least few people — including California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, a guest speaker at the conference in Alibaba’s hometown of Hangzhou.

Apple's iPad Boots Up Market for Accessories Makers

A month before Apple Inc.’s iPad tablet computer is due to ship, accessory makers are already lining up cases, batteries and other products in the hopes of profiting off the device. Since Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs unveiled the iPad last month, hardware makers such as Griffin Technology, Gelaskins Inc., Sanho Corp. and SDI Technologies Inc. have hurried to design chargers, sticker covers and other accoutrements.

A Home Base for iPod Hits

The Evolve system distributes music from an iPod throughout the house. But you have to be near it to control the tunes.

Watching iPod Videos on Your TV

The advent of the video-capable iPod has spawned connectors that allow iPods to play video through a TV. Despite a few bugs, two new products make this link possible — though one is easier and more satisfying to use.