Get ready for the Windows phone

Most geeks remember the days when Palm and Windows CE dominated the PDA scene. Then came the smart phones: the iPhone and the Android.

Classic bikes back with a new face

Though the native product hype that took Chinese youth by storm two years ago is over, it has left an indelible mark on the fashion scene.

Tennis clubs rule the court

Windy days can screw up a serve, but the comfortable temperatures and bright sunshine more than make up for a couple of botched volleys. For tennis fans, an exhausting afternoon on the court is the best way to relax after a grueling week of work.

Social networking from meatspace

Young people are reaching for their cell phones as soon as they enter a shopping mall or take a seat at a restaurant with friends. It may seem like an odd place for a phone call, but calling is not what they’re doing: most are updating their location on Jiepang.com.

Creating your fall look

Summer is gone, and that means it’s time to work on your fall look. It’s not hard to find big brands with plenty of choices for affordable clothes at Gulou and The Place. But it is hardly practical to wear every fancy product to catch up with the trends.

Rise of the Androids

The Google Android phone has, in many ways, turned the smart phone scene on its head. In a market where Apple’s iPhone has been ubiquitous, Android has become a real competitor.

Netizens sub the best of the BBC

American TV series have enjoyed a strong fanbase in China for the last six years despite very few having aired on Chinese television. But many viewers say these staples of water-cooler chatter are getting boring.

Web Offers ‘Business 101′ for Musicians

Musician Guide, a Chinese website built to share information about new ways to promote music, has the attention of the industry. But it may have a tough battle to win attention with its limited market capacity and fickle Chinese audience. It takes more to adapt a model for the domestic market.

Small diversions for desktop gaming

Chipmakers and game developers have long conspired to lift more money from fans’ wallets. Every new visual masterpiece to hit store shelves always requires a new upgrade to the latest and greatest video card – usually released in tandem.

iPad to save the magazine?

The iPad may be the savior of the magazine industry. The industry has been reeling from an advertising crash that took a 12 percent bite out of revenue at publications across the board.