Apple's iTunes 9 software is a multimedia powerhouse with tons of options for organizing your digital media library and an integrated download store with an unrivaled selection of music, movies, TV shows, and more

iTunes 9 isn't a small or quick software install ; it's a notorious hog of system resources ; and the AAC music downloads are not as universally compatible as the MP3 files offered by most competitors

iTunes 9 is a natural, yet relatively minor, evolution of Apple's popular media management software and is a required download for new iPod owners.

Productivity is much improved thanks to speed increases, workflow enhancements, and a more-streamlined interface ; nice black-and-white conversion capabilities ; no more ImageReady

No real enhancements made to meat-and-potatoes masking features ; print layout tools still sadly lacking

With its streamlined tools, enhanced nondestructive editing capabilities, and better performance, Adobe Photoshop CS3 will look very attractive to almost any user.

MyRoutes works by recording and analyzing your driving habits, along with other data, such as day of the week and time of travel, to come up with the best route based on that information. The feature will provide up to three route recommendations, and ...

Live (on tape) from New York, CNET's Dan Ackerman, Julie Rivera and Joseph Kaminski explore the impact of new technology on city life and urban environments, from municipal Wi-Fi to high-tech crime to tricks for cutting the line at the Apple Store.

Apple iLife '09 sees several improvements over iLife '08: iPhoto now has face recognition, geotagging, and social network integration ; iMovie regains a few advanced tools ; and music lessons come to GarageBand

iPhoto's face detection isn't perfect, and the social network integration needs some work ; iMovie's great for simple editing, but advanced users might find it lacking

Apple iLife '09 is a great application suite for simple media organizing and editing, and the addition of features like face recognition, geotagging, and music lessons makes it worth the update.

For MP3 players, music services and accessories are just where to start. But which music service should you to use? And do you really need a computer on hand every time you want to recharge your player? Find out below.

Palm's new Pre smartphone quickly emerged as one of the hottest items at the show, and you'll get Bonnie's full take on this intriguing device. And there are plenty of other nifty handsets on the show floor. Nicole got the chance to try on the LG ...

MP3 Mailbox Monday will return in 2009--happy holidays!

I finally got around to installing the new firmware on the Clip and I have to say that it's definitely a worthwhile install (most firmware is). If you haven't done it already, make sure you do--I've included some basic steps for updating Sansa players ...

As a music technology nerd who makes a living criticizing gadgets, I'm not an easy guy to shop for. You do this work long enough and you get pretty jaded about the tech in your personal life. Still, there's always a handful of gadgets each year that ...