Some careful rummaging through Sony’s site has resulted in unearthing some images and PDF manuals that Sony is planning to improve on its e-book readers PRS-505 and PRS-700. Naturally enough the information on models-to-be-expected is sparse, but the manuals yielded a bit or two. Full story

Well, if one comes down to brass tacks, there’s no abundance of up-to-date sophistication about this new MP3 USB-based player. The zapping function - which Sony Walkman actually inherits from Sony’s screenless players of old - allows you to find the desired track by playing a five-second middle passage from each tune. Full story

Can a gadget full of tunes become both your best friend and a stylish reminder of St. Valentine's Day? Check out for a colored version of Sony's W Series Walkman MP3 player costing $69.99 at retail. Full story