The ultimate New Year's drinking gadgets[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:35:00 GMT ]Rough times are ahead if you decide to use any of these tools to imbibe this weekend.

Verizon iPhone due within weeks, says Bloomberg[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:16:34 GMT ]A report from Bloomberg Businessweek says that not only is the Verizon iPhone likely to appear by Valentine's Day, but that Apple will probably hold "one of its splashy product introductions" announcing the new product — and the end of AT&T iPhone exclusivity.

Hits and misses in five-tech forecast[ Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:36:06 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: In the year 2015, will we be using holographic 3-D cell phones powered by air-breathing batteries in energy-saving offices to protect the planet and anticipate traffic jams? IBM's forecasters think we will.

8 tech ways to curb New Year's drunkenness[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 23:36:50 GMT ]This New Year’s Eve, many of us will raise a toast or two to the dawn of 2011, and afterward we might feel inspired to contact exes, bosses or others with whom it's best not to communicate while under the influence.

New Year's ball sets an energy example[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 21:38:15 GMT ]Cosmic Log: As you head out to ring in the New Year, take a cue from that iconic ball in Times Square. It sips its juice rather than guzzling it, and glows brighter than ever.

MySpace mulls layoffs, with potential sale looming[ Fri, 31 Dec 2010 09:52:25 PST ]Cost-cutting measures at the troubled site could result in as much as a 50 percent cut in staff, sources tell All Things Digital.

Drop-dead sexy audio gear from here and abroad[ Fri, 31 Dec 2010 10:12:23 PST ]Sure, we all know high-end audio gear sounds great, but now it also looks great.

Clearwire Chairman to resign post today[ Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:55:48 PST ]Craig McCaw is not leaving his post because of any disagreements with the company or over any matters pertaining to its operations or practices, according to an SEC filing.

iPad arrives in the House of Representatives[ Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:27:44 PST ]Rep. Henry Cuellar recently took his iPad into the House of Representatives, which has long been a technology-free zone. Now, a new proposal would allow the device to return.

China likely bright spot in Asia climate action[ Fri, 31 Dec 2010 16:29:38 PST ]Talks in Cancun demonstrated "a level of collective will in tackling the climate problem," says analyst at the World Resources Institute.

Nintendo warns against youngsters and 3-D[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:32:57 EST ]Nintendo is warning young children against playing 3-D video games on its upcoming handheld gaming system, the Nintendo 3DS.

The 10 most significant gadgets of 2010[ Fri, 31 Dec 2010 07:49:22 EST ]When this year began, we were feverishly speculating about an Apple tablet, looking forward to 3-D TV sets, and optimistically waiting for the end of the cable companies' cruel grip on our wallets.

The ultimate New Year's drinking gadgets[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:35:00 GMT ]Rough times are ahead if you decide to use any of these tools to imbibe this weekend.

Verizon iPhone due within weeks, says Bloomberg[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:16:34 GMT ]A report from Bloomberg Businessweek says that not only is the Verizon iPhone likely to appear by Valentine's Day, but that Apple will probably hold "one of its splashy product introductions" announcing the new product — and the end of AT&T iPhone exclusivity.

Cosmic Log: Get the inside scoop on dog cloning[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:07:57 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The inside story behind the costly quest to clone dogs reveals at least as much about human nature as it does about copying "man's best friend."

Next-generation GPS gadgets[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:45:56 GMT ]Remember when GPS was limited to delivering simple driving directions? Those days are history.

Hits and misses in five-tech forecast[ Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:36:06 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: In the year 2015, will we be using holographic 3-D cell phones powered by air-breathing batteries in energy-saving offices to protect the planet and anticipate traffic jams? IBM's forecasters think we will.

T-Mobile primed to announce Motorola Cliq 2[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:49:59 PST ]T-Mobile's successor to the Cliq has been spied on the eve of CES. With a rumored January 19th launch date, it would make sense that the carrier is ready to announce the phone.

Sync your ride from your phone[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:00:40 PST ]Ford's latest app makes the best features of Sync's Travel, Destination, and Information service available on your mobile device.

Future-proof your data archive[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:59:41 PST ]Choose the best media and file formats to ensure your important digital documents, images, videos, and other files will stay safe and readable/viewable decades from now.

LUMI: The sleep mask enters the 21st century[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:01:11 PST ]Will a KickStarter's invention--which not only blocks out light but also lets it back in (sort of)--be the next big Sky Mall hilarity, or might it actually change the way we wake?

Apple's iPad: Disruptive product of the year[ Fri, 31 Dec 2010 04:00:00 PST ]In 2010, the iPad was disruptive to the broad personal computing market in many ways. But for me the disruption was personal.

5 most underreported tech stories of 2010[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 09:46:42 EST ]This was another crazy year for technology, full of cool new products, scandals, clashes and upsets. It was a big year for Facebook, WikiLeaks, the iPad and Google's Android system.

Nintendo warns against youngsters and 3-D[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:32:57 EST ]Nintendo is warning young children against playing 3-D video games on its upcoming handheld gaming system, the Nintendo 3DS.

The 10 most significant gadgets of 2010[ Fri, 31 Dec 2010 07:49:22 EST ]When this year began, we were feverishly speculating about an Apple tablet, looking forward to 3-D TV sets, and optimistically waiting for the end of the cable companies' cruel grip on our wallets.

The ultimate New Year's drinking gadgets[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:35:00 GMT ]Rough times are ahead if you decide to use any of these tools to imbibe this weekend.

Verizon iPhone due within weeks, says Bloomberg[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:16:34 GMT ]A report from Bloomberg Businessweek says that not only is the Verizon iPhone likely to appear by Valentine's Day, but that Apple will probably hold "one of its splashy product introductions" announcing the new product — and the end of AT&T iPhone exclusivity.

Cosmic Log: Get the inside scoop on dog cloning[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:07:57 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The inside story behind the costly quest to clone dogs reveals at least as much about human nature as it does about copying "man's best friend."

Next-generation GPS gadgets[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:45:56 GMT ]Remember when GPS was limited to delivering simple driving directions? Those days are history.

Hits and misses in five-tech forecast[ Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:36:06 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: In the year 2015, will we be using holographic 3-D cell phones powered by air-breathing batteries in energy-saving offices to protect the planet and anticipate traffic jams? IBM's forecasters think we will.

T-Mobile primed to announce Motorola Cliq 2[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:49:59 PST ]T-Mobile's successor to the Cliq has been spied on the eve of CES. With a rumored January 19th launch date, it would make sense that the carrier is ready to announce the phone.

Sync your ride from your phone[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:00:40 PST ]Ford's latest app makes the best features of Sync's Travel, Destination, and Information service available on your mobile device.

Future-proof your data archive[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:59:41 PST ]Choose the best media and file formats to ensure your important digital documents, images, videos, and other files will stay safe and readable/viewable decades from now.

LUMI: The sleep mask enters the 21st century[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:01:11 PST ]Will a KickStarter's invention--which not only blocks out light but also lets it back in (sort of)--be the next big Sky Mall hilarity, or might it actually change the way we wake?

Apple's iPad: Disruptive product of the year[ Fri, 31 Dec 2010 04:00:00 PST ]In 2010, the iPad was disruptive to the broad personal computing market in many ways. But for me the disruption was personal.

How Facebook eclipsed Google in 2010[ Fri, 31 Dec 2010 03:34:02 EST ]Facebook beat out Google as the No. 1 most-visited site in the United States in 2010, according to internet analytics firm Hitwise.

5 most underreported tech stories of 2010[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 09:46:42 EST ]This was another crazy year for technology, full of cool new products, scandals, clashes and upsets. It was a big year for Facebook, WikiLeaks, the iPad and Google's Android system.

Nintendo warns against youngsters and 3-D[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:32:57 EST ]Nintendo is warning young children against playing 3-D video games on its upcoming handheld gaming system, the Nintendo 3DS.

The 10 most significant gadgets of 2010[ Fri, 31 Dec 2010 07:49:22 EST ]When this year began, we were feverishly speculating about an Apple tablet, looking forward to 3-D TV sets, and optimistically waiting for the end of the cable companies' cruel grip on our wallets.

The ultimate New Year's drinking gadgets[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:35:00 GMT ]Rough times are ahead if you decide to use any of these tools to imbibe this weekend.

Verizon iPhone due within weeks, says Bloomberg[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:16:34 GMT ]A report from Bloomberg Businessweek says that not only is the Verizon iPhone likely to appear by Valentine's Day, but that Apple will probably hold "one of its splashy product introductions" announcing the new product — and the end of AT&T iPhone exclusivity.

Cosmic Log: Get the inside scoop on dog cloning[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:07:57 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The inside story behind the costly quest to clone dogs reveals at least as much about human nature as it does about copying "man's best friend."

Next-generation GPS gadgets[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:45:56 GMT ]Remember when GPS was limited to delivering simple driving directions? Those days are history.

Hits and misses in five-tech forecast[ Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:36:06 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: In the year 2015, will we be using holographic 3-D cell phones powered by air-breathing batteries in energy-saving offices to protect the planet and anticipate traffic jams? IBM's forecasters think we will.

RIM rejects claims of weak PlayBook battery[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 13:08:11 PST ]Responding to a Kaufman Bros. report asserting that the PlayBook tablet has a short-lived battery, RIM says any outsiders would have seen pre-beta units without power management enabled.

T-Mobile primed to announce Motorola Cliq 2[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:49:59 PST ]T-Mobile's successor to the Cliq has been spied on the eve of CES. With a rumored January 19th launch date, it would make sense that the carrier is ready to announce the phone.

Sync your ride from your phone[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:00:40 PST ]Ford's latest app makes the best features of Sync's Travel, Destination, and Information service available on your mobile device.

Future-proof your data archive[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:59:41 PST ]Choose the best media and file formats to ensure your important digital documents, images, videos, and other files will stay safe and readable/viewable decades from now.

LUMI: The sleep mask enters the 21st century[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:01:11 PST ]Will a KickStarter's invention--which not only blocks out light but also lets it back in (sort of)--be the next big Sky Mall hilarity, or might it actually change the way we wake?

2010: The year the internet got tricky[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:18:59 EST ]As 2010 draws to a close, we who report on the ever-evolving digital space have been given the perfect backdrop for looking back at the year that was and the year ahead.

Skype iPhone app adds video calling[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 01:50:45 EST ]Skype released a new version of the telephony application for iPhone, which adds video-chat features that go beyond what Apple offers.

How Facebook eclipsed Google in 2010[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:10:18 EST ]Facebook beat out Google as the No. 1 most-visited site in the United States in 2010, according to internet analytics firm Hitwise.

5 most underreported tech stories of 2010[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 09:46:42 EST ]This was another crazy year for technology, full of cool new products, scandals, clashes and upsets. It was a big year for Facebook, WikiLeaks, the iPad and Google's Android system.

Cosmic Log: How to pour that drink, scientifically[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:20:31 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: What's the best way to pour a glass of New Year's Eve champagne or winter stout? Once again, science has the answer.

The ultimate New Year's drinking gadgets[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:35:00 GMT ]Rough times are ahead if you decide to use any of these tools to imbibe this weekend.

Verizon iPhone due within weeks, says Bloomberg[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:16:34 GMT ]A report from Bloomberg Businessweek says that not only is the Verizon iPhone likely to appear by Valentine's Day, but that Apple will probably hold "one of its splashy product introductions" announcing the new product — and the end of AT&T iPhone exclusivity.

Cosmic Log: Get the inside scoop on dog cloning[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:07:57 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The inside story behind the costly quest to clone dogs reveals at least as much about human nature as it does about copying "man's best friend."

Next-generation GPS gadgets[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:45:56 GMT ]Remember when GPS was limited to delivering simple driving directions? Those days are history.

Verizon powers up smart-home services[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 07:27:56 PST ]Real-time management system for home automation to get started in Fios-based pilot project in New Jersey, with wider availability planned for mid-2011.

Study: So people do pay for online content[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 07:43:14 PST ]Almost two-thirds of Internet users polled by Pew Internet have paid for music, software, or other intangible online content, with the typical person shelling out around $10 a month.

Who needs a subwoofer?[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 07:59:00 PST ]Whether you "need" a subwoofer or not depends on a number of factors, but some of the very best-sounding systems don't use subwoofers.

Amazon 2010 tops: Stieg Larsson, giraffe baby toys[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 08:27:19 PST ]No numbers were included, but Amazon has released its top-selling, most-wished-for, and most-gifted items in a bunch of categories for the year.

Analyst: Hey Apple, go buy Netflix[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 08:41:57 PST ]Apple's online movie business is just a tenth the size of Netflix, says a Gleacher analyst, who suggests that an acquisition would be smart business for Apple.

The 10 best video games of 2010[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 07:40:13 EST ]From an explosion of social games and iPhone apps to the rise of motion controls, cloud computing and retro revivals, 2010 has been a year of surprises and revelations for gaming enthusiasts.

Skype iPhone app adds video calling[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 01:50:45 EST ]Skype released a new version of the telephony application for iPhone, which adds video-chat features that go beyond what Apple offers.

2010: The year the internet got tricky[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:18:59 EST ]As 2010 draws to a close, we who report on the ever-evolving digital space have been given the perfect backdrop for looking back at the year that was and the year ahead.

5 most underreported tech stories of 2010[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 09:46:42 EST ]This was another crazy year for technology, full of cool new products, scandals, clashes and upsets. It was a big year for Facebook, WikiLeaks, the iPad and Google's Android system.

Cosmic Log: How to pour that drink, scientifically[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:20:31 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: What's the best way to pour a glass of New Year's Eve champagne or winter stout? Once again, science has the answer.

The ultimate New Year's drinking gadgets[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:35:00 GMT ]Rough times are ahead if you decide to use any of these tools to imbibe this weekend.

Verizon iPhone due within weeks, says Bloomberg[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:16:34 GMT ]A report from Bloomberg Businessweek says that not only is the Verizon iPhone likely to appear by Valentine's Day, but that Apple will probably hold "one of its splashy product introductions" announcing the new product — and the end of AT&T iPhone exclusivity.

Cosmic Log: Get the inside scoop on dog cloning[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:07:57 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The inside story behind the costly quest to clone dogs reveals at least as much about human nature as it does about copying "man's best friend."

Next-generation GPS gadgets[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:45:56 GMT ]Remember when GPS was limited to delivering simple driving directions? Those days are history.

Verizon powers up smart-home services[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 07:27:56 PST ]Real-time management system for home automation to get started in Fios-based pilot project in New Jersey, with wider availability planned for mid-2011.

Study: So people do pay for online content[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 07:43:14 PST ]Almost two-thirds of Internet users polled by Pew Internet have paid for music, software, or other intangible online content, with the typical person shelling out around $10 a month.

Who needs a subwoofer?[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 07:59:00 PST ]Whether you "need" a subwoofer or not depends on a number of factors, but some of the very best-sounding systems don't use subwoofers.

Amazon 2010 tops: Stieg Larsson, giraffe baby toys[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 08:27:19 PST ]No numbers were included, but Amazon has released its top-selling, most-wished-for, and most-gifted items in a bunch of categories for the year.

Analyst: Hey Apple, go buy Netflix[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 08:41:57 PST ]Apple's online movie business is just a tenth the size of Netflix, says a Gleacher analyst, who suggests that an acquisition would be smart business for Apple.

The 10 best video games of 2010[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 07:40:13 EST ]From an explosion of social games and iPhone apps to the rise of motion controls, cloud computing and retro revivals, 2010 has been a year of surprises and revelations for gaming enthusiasts.

Skype iPhone app adds video calling[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 01:50:45 EST ]Skype released a new version of the telephony application for iPhone, which adds video-chat features that go beyond what Apple offers.

2010: The year the internet got tricky[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:18:59 EST ]As 2010 draws to a close, we who report on the ever-evolving digital space have been given the perfect backdrop for looking back at the year that was and the year ahead.

5 most underreported tech stories of 2010[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 09:46:42 EST ]This was another crazy year for technology, full of cool new products, scandals, clashes and upsets. It was a big year for Facebook, WikiLeaks, the iPad and Google's Android system.

'Zombie' satellite comes back to life[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 02:22:13 GMT ]A "zombie satellite" that spent months sending out signals while it was adrift in orbit has sprung back to life, resetting itself after its unexplained breakdown in space earlier this year.

Buzz Aldrin sues trading-card company Topps[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 01:55:58 GMT ]Former lunar astronaut Buzz Aldrin is not over the moon about the use of his photo on a series of trading cards.

Cosmic Log: How to pour that drink, scientifically[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:20:31 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: What's the best way to pour a glass of New Year's Eve champagne or winter stout? Once again, science has the answer.

The ultimate New Year's drinking gadgets[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:35:00 GMT ]Rough times are ahead if you decide to use any of these tools to imbibe this weekend.

Cosmic Log: Get the inside scoop on dog cloning[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:07:57 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The inside story behind the costly quest to clone dogs reveals at least as much about human nature as it does about copying "man's best friend."

Millions of Honda owners victims of data breach[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:54:15 PST ]Honda warns more than 2 million of its U.S. customers that an e-mail database containing their names, e-mail addresses, and in some cases vehicle identification numbers, has been stolen.

Sony wants LG phones out of U.S. market[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:50:12 PST ]Citing patent infringement, Sony has asked the International Trade Commission to ban the import of certain LG phones into the U.S.

Apple's iPad 2 rumored to have USB port[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:43:44 PST ]With the bulk of the holiday shopping buzz dying down, rumors of Apple's new iPad 2 have sprung to life, including this most recent one about a USB port.

Seventh person arrested in insider trading probe[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:47:40 PST ]It's yet another arrest of an expert consultant in the ever-widening FBI investigation into insider trading of tech companies.

Facebook dominates Hitwise list of top searches[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 18:14:17 PST ]The social-networking giant beats out Google for the top spot in the traffic company's annual list of most-visited Web sites.

South Koreans seek open online communication[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 05:14:05 EST ]South Korea charged the 19 defendants with sending false text messages under a 50-year-old telecommunications law. The text messages were sent in the wake of North Korea's November 23rd attack

The 10 best video games of 2010[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 07:40:13 EST ]From an explosion of social games and iPhone apps to the rise of motion controls, cloud computing and retro revivals, 2010 has been a year of surprises and revelations for gaming enthusiasts.

Cosmic Log: Alien invaders vs. the truth squad[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 01:26:17 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: If you repeat UFO fiction often enough, does it eventually get reported as fact? So it seems. Fortunately, an Internet truth squad knocked down this alien invasion.

The beauty of snowflakes magnified[ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 21:08:25 GMT ]Cosmic Log: With the gripes and groans piling up in the aftermath of this week's East Coast blizzard, let's remember that snow has a beautiful side, especially when seen under a microscope.

Ten things Web users should fear in 2011[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 22:52:39 GMT ]The year 2010 marked a major turning point in the world of cyberscares. Now computer criminals are being credited with stalling a rogue nuclear power plant program and with bringing world diplomacy to its knees. And 2011 will likely provide even more dramatic examples of how the Internet has changed.

Cosmic Log: How to pour that drink, scientifically[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:20:31 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: What's the best way to pour a glass of New Year's Eve champagne or winter stout? Once again, science has the answer.

The ultimate New Year's drinking gadgets[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:35:00 GMT ]Rough times are ahead if you decide to use any of these tools to imbibe this weekend.

Android programming's ups and downs (Q&A)[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:15:36 PST ]James Steele and Nelson To, authors of a new book on Android programming, know a thing or two about Google's mobile OS--including the bright side of fragmentation.

Barnes & Noble's Nook server woes rectified[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 06:04:00 PST ]For the second year in a row, Barnes & Noble's servers couldn't handle the influx of new Nook users on Christmas Day.

Could Apple ship 65 million iPads next year?[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 06:52:32 PST ]The tablet device has been a huge success, but 65 million is a jaw-dropping number even for the house of Jobs.

Paul Allen revises patent suit against 11 tech firms[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 07:58:19 PST ]Microsoft's co-founder has amended his patent infringement suit against Apple, Google, Facebook, and other tech giants, alleging that they're using technology owned by his firm, Interval Licensing.

Sudan under anti-war satellite surveillance[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 08:47:47 PST ]George Clooney's Not On Our Watch group, Google, the U.N., and Harvard University hope to deter, or at the very least record, anticipated Sudan violence with satellites and Internet eyes.

South Koreans seek open online communication[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 05:14:05 EST ]South Korea charged the 19 defendants with sending false text messages under a 50-year-old telecommunications law. The text messages were sent in the wake of North Korea's November 23rd attack

The 10 best video games of 2010[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 07:40:13 EST ]From an explosion of social games and iPhone apps to the rise of motion controls, cloud computing and retro revivals, 2010 has been a year of surprises and revelations for gaming enthusiasts.

Cosmic Log: Alien invaders vs. the truth squad[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 01:26:17 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: If you repeat UFO fiction often enough, does it eventually get reported as fact? So it seems. Fortunately, an Internet truth squad knocked down this alien invasion.

The beauty of snowflakes magnified[ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 21:08:25 GMT ]Cosmic Log: With the gripes and groans piling up in the aftermath of this week's East Coast blizzard, let's remember that snow has a beautiful side, especially when seen under a microscope.

Ten things Web users should fear in 2011[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 22:52:39 GMT ]The year 2010 marked a major turning point in the world of cyberscares. Now computer criminals are being credited with stalling a rogue nuclear power plant program and with bringing world diplomacy to its knees. And 2011 will likely provide even more dramatic examples of how the Internet has changed.

Cosmic Log: How to pour that drink, scientifically[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:20:31 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: What's the best way to pour a glass of New Year's Eve champagne or winter stout? Once again, science has the answer.

The ultimate New Year's drinking gadgets[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:35:00 GMT ]Rough times are ahead if you decide to use any of these tools to imbibe this weekend.

HP discounts Envy 13, a MacBook Air rival[ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 23:15:16 PST ]Hewlett-Packard is discounting its Envy 13: the last of the 13-inch models that were originally conceived as a response to the MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro.

Android programming's ups and downs (Q&A)[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:15:36 PST ]James Steele and Nelson To, authors of a new book on Android programming, know a thing or two about Google's mobile OS--including the bright side of fragmentation.

Barnes & Noble's Nook server woes rectified[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 06:04:00 PST ]For the second year in a row, Barnes & Noble's servers couldn't handle the influx of new Nook users on Christmas Day.

Could Apple ship 65 million iPads next year?[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 06:52:32 PST ]The tablet device has been a huge success, but 65 million is a jaw-dropping number even for the house of Jobs.

Paul Allen revises patent suit against 11 tech firms[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 07:58:19 PST ]Microsoft's co-founder has amended his patent infringement suit against Apple, Google, Facebook, and other tech giants, alleging that they're using technology owned by his firm, Interval Licensing.

South Koreans seek open online communication[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 05:14:05 EST ]South Korea charged the 19 defendants with sending false text messages under a 50-year-old telecommunications law. The text messages were sent in the wake of North Korea's November 23rd attack

The 10 best video games of 2010[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 07:40:13 EST ]From an explosion of social games and iPhone apps to the rise of motion controls, cloud computing and retro revivals, 2010 has been a year of surprises and revelations for gaming enthusiasts.

Santa delivered an iDevice? Play these games[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 22:03:23 GMT ]So as it turns out, you were very very good this year. And as a reward, Santa delivered an iPod Touch, iPhone or perhaps even an iPad to you. Apple's devices make great game machines. And these are the games you should download and play.

Kinect meets 'World of Warcraft'[ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 19:35:46 GMT ]The Kinect game controller may have been created to play Xbox 360 titles only, but a group of university researchers are working on software that lets gamers use the motion sensing device to play computer games like "World of Warcraft." But do PC gamers want to play on their feet?

Cosmic Log: Alien invaders vs. the truth squad[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 01:26:17 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: If you repeat UFO fiction often enough, does it eventually get reported as fact? So it seems. Fortunately, an Internet truth squad knocked down this alien invasion.

The beauty of snowflakes magnified[ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 21:08:25 GMT ]Cosmic Log: With the gripes and groans piling up in the aftermath of this week's East Coast blizzard, let's remember that snow has a beautiful side, especially when seen under a microscope.

Ten things Web users should fear in 2011[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 22:52:39 GMT ]The year 2010 marked a major turning point in the world of cyberscares. Now computer criminals are being credited with stalling a rogue nuclear power plant program and with bringing world diplomacy to its knees. And 2011 will likely provide even more dramatic examples of how the Internet has changed.

Mark Hurd asks to intervene in HP investor suit[ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:41:32 PST ]The former Hewlett-Packard CEO has been fighting to keep sealed a document written by a former contractor whose sexual harassment allegations led to his ouster from the company.

Whoa: Rumor says Groupon raising $950 million[ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 13:32:49 PST ]Company has "filed a certificate," report says, that could mean it's raising as much as $950 million at a valuation higher than what Google offered in snubbed buyout pitch.

Netflix said to be planning 2011 international push[ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 15:09:06 PST ]Movie rental giant could be well on its way to offering its streaming service overseas next year, according to two recent reports.

Korean schools welcome more robot teachers[ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 17:14:32 PST ]More and more robots are invading Korean classrooms to help kids learn English. Teachers in the Philippines are telepresent in the machines.

Breath sensor could offer on-the-spot cancer report[ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 19:43:43 PST ]Researchers say they've used nanoparticles to create a material sensitive enough to analyze a patient's breath in real time and detect indicators of cancer and other diseases.

The top 10 tech trends of 2010[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 22:28:41 EST ]Did the tech news ever stop this year?

The 10 biggest tech 'fails' of 2010[ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:22:51 EST ]In 2010, we saw social networking skyrocket in popularity. We embraced a new category of tablet computer. And we rushed to new gaming systems that let us play video games without a controller.

Oldest human remains unearthed in Israel?[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 18:06:52 GMT ]Israeli archaeologists say they may have found the earliest evidence yet for the existence of modern humans.

Samsung to challenge iPod Touch with Galaxy Player[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 20:45:43 GMT ]What does the world need? A phone-less Android handheld. Fortunately, Samsung is apparently bringing a Galaxy media player to market this year, after unveiling it at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next week.

Apple hikes iPhone shipments for early 2011[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 17:38:53 GMT ]With Android rapidly on its way to becoming king of the smart phone world, Apple is upping its iPhone production for the first quarter of the year, with many of those phones likely destined for Verizon Wireless.

Ten things Web users should fear in 2011[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 22:52:39 GMT ]The year 2010 marked a major turning point in the world of cyberscares. Now computer criminals are being credited with stalling a rogue nuclear power plant program and with bringing world diplomacy to its knees. And 2011 will likely provide even more dramatic examples of how the Internet has changed.

Nebulas dazzle in new space telescope photos[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 16:17:01 GMT ]NASA's WISE infrared telescope, which recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of its launch into space, has returned some stunning photos lately of interstellar clouds of gas and dust called nebulas.

NASA's LOLA maps the moon (photos)[ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 04:00:00 PST ]The Lunar Orbiter Laser Altimeter is helping to create the most precise and complete map to date of the moon's complex, heavily cratered landscape.

McAfee: Smartphones, Apple top '11 crime targets[ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 05:52:02 PST ]URL shorteners and geolocation services are also expected to be hotbeds of spam, scams, and viruses in the new year, according to the security firm.

Facebook, Twitter stock trading drawing SEC eye?[ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 06:43:04 PST ]Heavy second-market trading of shares from privately held companies like Facebook and Twitter may have attracted the scrutiny of regulators.

AT&T ramping up public Wi-Fi access in NY, SF[ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 07:40:12 PST ]Carrier will expand its Wi-Fi hot zone in New York's Times Square and launch one in San Francisco's Embarcadero district as an alternative to its overtaxed cell network.

Rumor: Apple prepping three iPad 2 versions[ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 08:51:59 PST ]Apple is apparently working on three versions of the iPad 2, claims a report in DigiTimes. Apple may also be trying to reduce smudging on the screen.

The top 10 tech trends of 2010[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 22:28:41 EST ]Did the tech news ever stop this year?

The 10 biggest tech 'fails' of 2010[ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 11:01:30 EST ]In 2010, we saw social networking skyrocket in popularity. We embraced a new category of tablet computer. And we rushed to new gaming systems that let us play video games without a controller.

Oldest human remains unearthed in Israel?[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 18:06:52 GMT ]Israeli archaeologists say they may have found the earliest evidence yet for the existence of modern humans.

Samsung to challenge iPod Touch with Galaxy Player[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 20:45:43 GMT ]What does the world need? A phone-less Android handheld. Fortunately, Samsung is apparently bringing a Galaxy media player to market this year, after unveiling it at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next week.

Apple hikes iPhone shipments for early 2011[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 17:38:53 GMT ]With Android rapidly on its way to becoming king of the smart phone world, Apple is upping its iPhone production for the first quarter of the year, with many of those phones likely destined for Verizon Wireless.

Ten things Web users should fear in 2011[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 22:52:39 GMT ]The year 2010 marked a major turning point in the world of cyberscares. Now computer criminals are being credited with stalling a rogue nuclear power plant program and with bringing world diplomacy to its knees. And 2011 will likely provide even more dramatic examples of how the Internet has changed.

Nebulas dazzle in new space telescope photos[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 16:17:01 GMT ]NASA's WISE infrared telescope, which recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of its launch into space, has returned some stunning photos lately of interstellar clouds of gas and dust called nebulas.

HP lists future laptops with Intel next-gen chip[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 16:49:02 PST ]Ahead of Intel's official announcement, HP is posting detailed specifications of two upcoming Pavilion dv7 laptops packing the chipmaker's Sandy Bridge processor.

NASA's LOLA maps the moon (photos)[ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 04:00:00 PST ]The Lunar Orbiter Laser Altimeter is helping to create the most precise and complete map to date of the moon's complex, heavily cratered landscape.

McAfee: Smartphones, Apple top 2011 crime targets[ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 05:52:02 PST ]URL shorteners and geolocation services are also expected to be hotbeds of spammers, scammers, and viruses in the new year, according to the security firm.

Facebook, Twitter stock trading drawing SEC eye?[ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 06:43:04 PST ]Heavy second-market trading of shares from privately held companies like Facebook and Twitter may have attracted the scrutiny of regulators who wonder if there are now so many investors that they may be forced to make their financials public.

AT&T ramping up public Wi-Fi access in NY, SF[ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 07:40:12 PST ]Carrier will expand its Wi-Fi hot zone in New York's Times Square and launch one in San Francisco's Embarcadero district as an alternative to its overtaxed cell network.

The top 10 tech trends of 2010[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 22:28:41 EST ]Did the tech news ever stop this year?

The 10 biggest tech 'fails' of 2010[ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 11:01:30 EST ]In 2010, we saw social networking skyrocket in popularity. We embraced a new category of tablet computer. And we rushed to new gaming systems that let us play video games without a controller.

Top science videos from around the Web[ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 03:05:59 GMT ]Cosmic Log: The year's top-rated science videos include reports on 3-D water displays, a towel-folding robot and an underwater confrontation between a sea lion and an octopus.

Oldest human remains unearthed in Israel?[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 18:06:52 GMT ]Israeli archaeologists say they may have found the earliest evidence yet for the existence of modern humans.

Samsung to challenge iPod Touch with Galaxy Player[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 20:45:43 GMT ]What does the world need? A phone-less Android handheld. Fortunately, Samsung is apparently bringing a Galaxy media player to market this year, after unveiling it at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next week.

Apple hikes iPhone shipments for early 2011[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 17:38:53 GMT ]With Android rapidly on its way to becoming king of the smart phone world, Apple is upping its iPhone production for the first quarter of the year, with many of those phones likely destined for Verizon Wireless.

Nebulas dazzle in new space telescope photos[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 16:17:01 GMT ]NASA's WISE infrared telescope, which recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of its launch into space, has returned some stunning photos lately of interstellar clouds of gas and dust called nebulas.

ISP won't reveal names of alleged porn pirates[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 13:30:08 PST ]Time Warner Cable once again refuses to give up names of customers accused of copyright violations, according to the attorney overseeing Larry Flynt Publishing's copyright case.

Samsung said to be prepping iPod Touch rival[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 13:52:36 PST ]Samsung reportedly plans to unveil at CES the Galaxy Player, a 4-inch device that gives consumers an iPod Touch-like experience with Android.

Amazon: many iPad owners also buying Kindles[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:06:07 PST ]As Amazon touts the Kindle 3 becoming the best-selling product of all time on Amazon worldwide, CEO Jeff Bezos says many people who are buying the new Kindle also own an LCD tablet.

Nissan's Leaf featuring automatic gaming system[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 15:55:31 PST ]The electric car features achievement systems to reward green driving and ranks drivers against other drivers, delivering real-time smugness.

HP lists future laptops with Intel next-gen chip[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 16:49:02 PST ]Ahead of Intel's official announcement, HP is posting detailed specifications of two upcoming Pavilion dv7 laptops packing the chipmaker's Sandy Bridge processor.

Tech predictions for 2011[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:29:56 EST ]This year in technology has been packed with surprises: From the rise of the iPad to Facebook's global domination.

'CityVille' now bigger on Facebook than 'FarmVille'[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 12:58:58 EST ]Facebook game developer Zynga has proved once again that it knows exactly what it needs to do to keep millions of Facebook users happy and occupied.

The top 10 tech trends of 2010[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 11:16:58 EST ]Did the tech news ever stop this year?

Watch an eclipse and sunset on Mars[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:30:24 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Scientists use imagery from NASA's Opportunity rover to create videos showing a partial solar eclipse and a sunset as seen on the Red Planet.

Last-minute gifts that take seconds to deliver[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:54:00 GMT ]If you are in a ridiculous hurry, but you still care what your cherished friend or family member thinks about you, look into the following ideas. They'll mean as much as something tangible — and hopefully a whole lot more than some old virtual pig.

Rocket with Indian satellite explodes after launch[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 16:35:32 GMT ]A rocket carrying an Indian communication satellite exploded just after liftoff Saturday in the second launch failure for India's space agency this year.

Turn to the weird side of science[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:57:44 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Caterpillars who whistle? Crickets with giant cojones? Help us decide which scientific tales from the past year are worthy of the Weird Science Awards.

Holiday calendar: Peace on Earth[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 08:43:02 GMT ]The final offering from the Cosmic Log Space Advent Calendar features a Christmas image of Earth, based on data from the GOES weather satellite system.

COD: Black Ops players fire for effect 87 min. a day[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 06:25:39 PST ]Call of Duty: Black Ops continues to be one of the most popular video games on the market. Activision offers up some stats to put it in perspective.

Ford to bring start-stop 'microhybrids' to U.S.[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 06:37:04 PST ]Already used in Europe, Ford's fuel-saving system turns off the gas engine when a car is idle to improve efficiency by up to 10 percent.

Assange penning autobiography to pay legal bills[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 06:38:23 PST ]The public face of WikiLeaks will use the proceeds from a book about his life to bolster his legal defense fund and keep his whistleblower site afloat.

Intel: Why a 1,000-core chip is feasible[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 07:10:51 PST ]Intel engineer Timothy Mattson tells how the company's 48-core Single-chip Cloud Computer could theoretically scale to 1,000 cores.

Apple, overseas firms lead in value creation[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 08:02:53 PST ]Tech companies in emerging markets as well as "digital innovators" like Apple and Google are among the world's top firms in delivering value to their shareholders, says new report from the Boston Consulting Group.

Some Google employees defect, then rebel[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:36:11 EST ]Many computer engineers consider a job offer from Google as the golden ticket.

Tech predictions for 2011[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:29:56 EST ]This year in technology has been packed with surprises: From the rise of the iPad to Facebook's global domination.

The top 10 tech trends of 2010[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 09:44:24 EST ]Did the tech news ever stop this year?

Watch an eclipse and sunset on Mars[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:30:24 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Scientists use imagery from NASA's Opportunity rover to create videos showing a partial solar eclipse and a sunset as seen on the Red Planet.

Last-minute gifts that take seconds to deliver[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:54:00 GMT ]If you are in a ridiculous hurry, but you still care what your cherished friend or family member thinks about you, look into the following ideas. They'll mean as much as something tangible — and hopefully a whole lot more than some old virtual pig.

Rocket with Indian satellite explodes after launch[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 16:35:32 GMT ]A rocket carrying an Indian communication satellite exploded just after liftoff Saturday in the second launch failure for India's space agency this year.

Turn to the weird side of science[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:57:44 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Caterpillars who whistle? Crickets with giant cojones? Help us decide which scientific tales from the past year are worthy of the Weird Science Awards.

Holiday calendar: Peace on Earth[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 08:43:02 GMT ]The final offering from the Cosmic Log Space Advent Calendar features a Christmas image of Earth, based on data from the GOES weather satellite system.

COD: Black Ops players fire for effect 87 min. a day[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 06:25:39 PST ]Call of Duty: Black Ops continues to be one of the most popular video games on the market. Activision offers up some stats to put it in perspective.

Ford to bring start-stop 'microhybrids' to U.S.[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 06:37:04 PST ]Already used in Europe, Ford's fuel-saving system turns off the gas engine when a car is idle to improve efficiency by up to 10 percent.

Assange penning autobiography to pay legal bills[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 06:38:23 PST ]The public face of WikiLeaks will use the proceeds from a book about his life to bolster his legal defense fund and keep his whistleblower site afloat.

Intel: Why a 1,000-core chip is feasible[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 07:10:51 PST ]Intel engineer Timothy Mattson tells how the company's 48-core Single-chip Cloud Computer could theoretically scale to 1,000 cores.

Apple, overseas firms lead in value creation[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 08:02:53 PST ]Tech companies in emerging markets as well as "digital innovators" like Apple and Google are among the world's top firms in delivering value to their shareholders, says new report from the Boston Consulting Group.

Some Google employees defect, then rebel[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:36:11 EST ]Many computer engineers consider a job offer from Google as the golden ticket.

Tech predictions for 2011[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:29:56 EST ]This year in technology has been packed with surprises: From the rise of the iPad to Facebook's global domination.

The top 10 tech trends of 2010[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 09:44:24 EST ]Did the tech news ever stop this year?

Watch an eclipse and sunset on Mars[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:30:24 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Scientists use imagery from NASA's Opportunity rover to create videos showing a partial solar eclipse and a sunset as seen on the Red Planet.

Last-minute gifts that take seconds to deliver[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:54:00 GMT ]If you are in a ridiculous hurry, but you still care what your cherished friend or family member thinks about you, look into the following ideas. They'll mean as much as something tangible — and hopefully a whole lot more than some old virtual pig.

Rocket with Indian satellite explodes after launch[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 16:35:32 GMT ]A rocket carrying an Indian communication satellite exploded just after liftoff Saturday in the second launch failure for India's space agency this year.

Turn to the weird side of science[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:57:44 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Caterpillars who whistle? Crickets with giant cojones? Help us decide which scientific tales from the past year are worthy of the Weird Science Awards.

Holiday calendar: Peace on Earth[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 08:43:02 GMT ]The final offering from the Cosmic Log Space Advent Calendar features a Christmas image of Earth, based on data from the GOES weather satellite system.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 04:00:00 PST ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 4Matic, LG Optimus M, and the Samsung SF510-A01 laptop.

It's tablet time at CES 2011[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 10:43:44 PST ]January will bring the Consumer Electronics Show, and along with it a bevy of iPad wannabes. We take a look at the tumble of tablets.

Online holiday shopping bumps up[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 14:04:57 PST ]By one measure, holiday e-commerce spending rose 15.4 percent from last year, with clothing outlets doing well. Another report cites a 12 percent rise.

15 best Kindle covers and accessories[ Sun, 26 Dec 2010 04:55:00 PST ]No time to sort through all the Kindle covers and accessories out there? Here's a look at our top picks for the latest-generation Kindle.

Data crunchers offer the word on Facebook[ Sun, 26 Dec 2010 16:29:02 PST ]editor's notebook Social network's data team analyzes members' word use and offers room to muse about the hearts and minds of Facebook's millions of users.

Tech predictions for 2011[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:29:56 EST ]This year in technology has been packed with surprises: From the rise of the iPad to Facebook's global domination.

Military families call Facebook a blessing[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 10:56:56 EST ]When the war in Afghanistan began in 2001, Facebook didn't exist. Today many spouses with loved ones in battle say they find the social-networking site essential.

Track Santa with NORAD, Google[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 20:04:35 EST ]Think half eaten cookies and carrots are the only way to prove it was actually Santa who put that reindeer sweater under your Christmas tree? Think again.

Some Google employees defect, then rebel[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:36:11 EST ]Many computer engineers consider a job offer from Google as the golden ticket.

Holiday calendar: Peace on Earth[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 08:43:02 GMT ]The final offering from the Cosmic Log Space Advent Calendar features a Christmas image of Earth, based on data from the GOES weather satellite system.

Watch an eclipse and sunset on Mars[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:30:24 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Scientists use imagery from NASA's Opportunity rover to create videos showing a partial solar eclipse and a sunset as seen on the Red Planet.

Last-minute gifts that take seconds to deliver[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:54:00 GMT ]If you are in a ridiculous hurry, but you still care what your cherished friend or family member thinks about you, look into the following ideas. They'll mean as much as something tangible — and hopefully a whole lot more than some old virtual pig.

Rocket with Indian satellite explodes after launch[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 16:35:32 GMT ]A rocket carrying an Indian communication satellite exploded just after liftoff Saturday in the second launch failure for India's space agency this year.

Turn to the weird side of science[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:57:44 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Caterpillars who whistle? Crickets with giant cojones? Help us decide which scientific tales from the past year are worthy of the Weird Science Awards.

Rudolph no longer a radar-nosed reindeer[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 18:09:05 PST ]The FAA says nose of Santa's favorite sleigh-guider has been outfitted with new satellite-based avionics that will let St. Nick more safely deliver toys to tots.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 04:00:00 PST ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 4Matic, LG Optimus M, and the Samsung SF510-A01 laptop.

It's tablet time at CES 2011[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 10:43:44 PST ]January will bring the Consumer Electronics Show, and along with it a bevy of iPad wannabes. We take a look at the tumble of tablets.

Online holiday shopping bumps up[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 14:04:57 PST ]By one measure, holiday e-commerce spending rose 15.4 percent from last year, with clothing outlets doing well. Another report cites a 12 percent rise.

15 best Kindle covers and accessories[ Sun, 26 Dec 2010 04:55:00 PST ]No time to sort through all the Kindle covers and accessories out there? Here's a look at our top picks for the latest-generation Kindle.

Tech predictions for 2011[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:29:56 EST ]This year in technology has been packed with surprises: From the rise of the iPad to Facebook's global domination.

Military families call Facebook a blessing[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 10:56:56 EST ]When the war in Afghanistan began in 2001, Facebook didn't exist. Today many spouses with loved ones in battle say they find the social-networking site essential.

Track Santa with NORAD, Google[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 09:07:12 EST ]Think half eaten cookies and carrots are the only way to prove it was actually Santa who put that reindeer sweater under your Christmas tree? Think again.

Some Google employees defect, then rebel[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:36:11 EST ]Many computer engineers consider a job offer from Google as the golden ticket.

Holiday calendar: Peace on Earth[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 08:43:02 GMT ]The final offering from the Cosmic Log Space Advent Calendar features a Christmas image of Earth, based on data from the GOES weather satellite system.

Watch an eclipse and sunset on Mars[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:30:24 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Scientists use imagery from NASA's Opportunity rover to create videos showing a partial solar eclipse and a sunset as seen on the Red Planet.

Last-minute gifts that take seconds to deliver[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:54:00 GMT ]If you are in a ridiculous hurry, but you still care what your cherished friend or family member thinks about you, look into the following ideas. They'll mean as much as something tangible — and hopefully a whole lot more than some old virtual pig.

Rocket with Indian satellite explodes after launch[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 16:35:32 GMT ]A rocket carrying an Indian communication satellite exploded just after liftoff Saturday in the second launch failure for India's space agency this year.

Turn to the weird side of science[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:57:44 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Caterpillars who whistle? Crickets with giant cojones? Help us decide which scientific tales from the past year are worthy of the Weird Science Awards.

Rudolph no longer a radar-nosed reindeer[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 18:09:05 PST ]The FAA says nose of Santa's favorite sleigh-guider has been outfitted with new satellite-based avionics that will let St. Nick more safely deliver toys to tots.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 04:00:00 PST ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 4Matic, LG Optimus M, and the Samsung SF510-A01 laptop.

It's tablet time at CES 2011[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 10:43:44 PST ]January will bring the Consumer Electronics Show, and along with it a bevy of iPad wannabes. We take a look at the tumble of tablets.

Online holiday shopping bumps up[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 14:04:57 PST ]By one measure, holiday e-commerce spending rose 15.4 percent from last year, with clothing outlets doing well. Another report cites a 12 percent rise.

15 best Kindle covers and accessories[ Sun, 26 Dec 2010 04:55:00 PST ]No time to sort through all the Kindle covers and accessories out there? Here's a look at our top picks for the latest-generation Kindle.

Tech predictions for 2011[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:29:56 EST ]This year in technology has been packed with surprises: From the rise of the iPad to Facebook's global domination.

Military families call Facebook a blessing[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 10:56:56 EST ]When the war in Afghanistan began in 2001, Facebook didn't exist. Today many spouses with loved ones in battle say they find the social-networking site essential.

Track Santa with NORAD, Google[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 09:07:12 EST ]Think half eaten cookies and carrots are the only way to prove it was actually Santa who put that reindeer sweater under your Christmas tree? Think again.

Some Google employees defect, then rebel[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:36:11 EST ]Many computer engineers consider a job offer from Google as the golden ticket.

Holiday calendar: Peace on Earth[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 08:43:02 GMT ]The final offering from the Cosmic Log Space Advent Calendar features a Christmas image of Earth, based on data from the GOES weather satellite system.

Watch an eclipse and sunset on Mars[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:30:24 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Scientists use imagery from NASA's Opportunity rover to create videos showing a partial solar eclipse and a sunset as seen on the Red Planet.

Last-minute gifts that take seconds to deliver[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:54:00 GMT ]If you are in a ridiculous hurry, but you still care what your cherished friend or family member thinks about you, look into the following ideas. They'll mean as much as something tangible — and hopefully a whole lot more than some old virtual pig.

Rocket with Indian satellite explodes after launch[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 16:35:32 GMT ]A rocket carrying an Indian communication satellite exploded just after liftoff Saturday in the second launch failure for India's space agency this year.

Turn to the weird side of science[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:57:44 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Caterpillars who whistle? Crickets with giant cojones? Help us decide which scientific tales from the past year are worthy of the Weird Science Awards.

Dell drops ultrathin Adamo 13 to $899[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 16:28:09 PST ]Dell has dropped the price on its ultrathin Adamo 13, making it an even more attractive alternative to the pricier MacBook Air.

Rudolph no longer a radar-nosed reindeer[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 18:09:05 PST ]The FAA says nose of Santa's favorite sleigh-guider has been outfitted with new satellite-based avionics that will let St. Nick more safely deliver toys to tots.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 04:00:00 PST ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 4Matic, LG Optimus M, and the Samsung SF510-A01 laptop.

It's tablet time at CES 2011[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 10:43:44 PST ]January will bring the Consumer Electronics Show, and along with it a bevy of iPad wannabes. We take a look at the tumble of tablets.

Online holiday shopping bumps up[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 14:04:57 PST ]By one measure, holiday e-commerce spending rose 15.4 percent from last year, with clothing outlets doing well. Another report cites a 12 percent rise.

Tech predictions for 2011[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:29:56 EST ]This year in technology has been packed with surprises: From the rise of the iPad to Facebook's global domination.

Military families call Facebook a blessing[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 10:56:56 EST ]When the war in Afghanistan began in 2001, Facebook didn't exist. Today many spouses with loved ones in battle say they find the social-networking site essential.

Track Santa with NORAD, Google[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 09:07:12 EST ]Think half eaten cookies and carrots are the only way to prove it was actually Santa who put that reindeer sweater under your Christmas tree? Think again.

Some Google employees defect, then rebel[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:36:11 EST ]Many computer engineers consider a job offer from Google as the golden ticket.

Buying gifts for gamers? Don't panic![ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 01:53:18 GMT ]In case you hadn't noticed, you only have a few more days to round up Christmas presents for the people you love. Some of the people you love are probably gamers. Don't know what to get them? Let us help.

Holiday calendar: Peace on Earth[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 08:43:02 GMT ]The final offering from the Cosmic Log Space Advent Calendar features a Christmas image of Earth, based on data from the GOES weather satellite system.

Watch an eclipse and sunset on Mars[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:30:24 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Scientists use imagery from NASA's Opportunity rover to create videos showing a partial solar eclipse and a sunset as seen on the Red Planet.

Last-minute gifts that take seconds to deliver[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:54:00 GMT ]If you are in a ridiculous hurry, but you still care what your cherished friend or family member thinks about you, look into the following ideas. They'll mean as much as something tangible — and hopefully a whole lot more than some old virtual pig.

Turn to the weird side of science[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:57:44 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Caterpillars who whistle? Crickets with giant cojones? Help us decide which scientific tales from the past year are worthy of the Weird Science Awards.

Honda's fun little hybrid[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 15:00:00 PST ]CNET Car Tech reviews the 2011 Honda CR-Z.

Financial Times taps Jobs as Person of the Year[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 16:06:54 PST ]It may be Zuckerberg's 'Time' stateside, but across the pond venerable British biz pub the FT likes Apple's CEO this year around.

Dell drops ultrathin Adamo 13 to $899[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 16:28:09 PST ]Dell has dropped the price on its ultrathin Adamo 13, making it an even more attractive alternative to the pricier MacBook Air.

Rudolph no longer a radar-nosed reindeer[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 18:09:05 PST ]The FAA says nose of Santa's favorite sleigh-guider has been outfitted with new satellite-based avionics that will let St. Nick more safely deliver toys to tots.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 04:00:00 PST ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 4Matic, LG Optimus M, and the Samsung SF510-A01 laptop.

Tech predictions for 2011[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:29:56 EST ]This year in technology has been packed with surprises: From the rise of the iPad to Facebook's global domination.

Military families call Facebook a blessing[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 10:56:56 EST ]When the war in Afghanistan began in 2001, Facebook didn't exist. Today many spouses with loved ones in battle say they find the social-networking site essential.

Track Santa with NORAD, Google[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 09:07:12 EST ]Think half eaten cookies and carrots are the only way to prove it was actually Santa who put that reindeer sweater under your Christmas tree? Think again.

Some Google employees defect, then rebel[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:36:11 EST ]Many computer engineers consider a job offer from Google as the golden ticket.

Buying gifts for gamers? Don't panic![ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 01:53:18 GMT ]In case you hadn't noticed, you only have a few more days to round up Christmas presents for the people you love. Some of the people you love are probably gamers. Don't know what to get them? Let us help.

Holiday calendar: Peace on Earth[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 08:43:02 GMT ]The final offering from the Cosmic Log Space Advent Calendar features a Christmas image of Earth, based on data from the GOES weather satellite system.

Watch an eclipse and sunset on Mars[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:30:24 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Scientists use imagery from NASA's Opportunity rover to create videos showing a partial solar eclipse and a sunset as seen on the Red Planet.

Last-minute gifts that take seconds to deliver[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:54:00 GMT ]If you are in a ridiculous hurry, but you still care what your cherished friend or family member thinks about you, look into the following ideas. They'll mean as much as something tangible — and hopefully a whole lot more than some old virtual pig.

Turn to the weird side of science[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:57:44 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Caterpillars who whistle? Crickets with giant cojones? Help us decide which scientific tales from the past year are worthy of the Weird Science Awards.

Honda's fun little hybrid[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 15:00:00 PST ]CNET Car Tech reviews the 2011 Honda CR-Z.

Financial Times taps Jobs as Person of the Year[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 16:06:54 PST ]It may be Zuckerberg's 'Time' stateside, but across the pond venerable British biz pub the FT likes Apple's CEO this year around.

Dell drops ultrathin Adamo 13 to $899[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 16:28:09 PST ]Dell has dropped the price on its ultrathin Adamo 13, making it an even more attractive alternative to the pricier MacBook Air.

Rudolph no longer a radar-nosed reindeer[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 18:09:05 PST ]The FAA says nose of Santa's favorite sleigh-guider has been outfitted with new satellite-based avionics that will let St. Nick more safely deliver toys to tots.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 04:00:00 PST ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 4Matic, LG Optimus M, and the Samsung SF510-A01 laptop.

Tech predictions for 2011[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:29:56 EST ]This year in technology has been packed with surprises: From the rise of the iPad to Facebook's global domination.

Military families call Facebook a blessing[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 10:56:56 EST ]When the war in Afghanistan began in 2001, Facebook didn't exist. Today many spouses with loved ones in battle say they find the social-networking site essential.

Track Santa with NORAD, Google[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 09:07:12 EST ]Think half eaten cookies and carrots are the only way to prove it was actually Santa who put that reindeer sweater under your Christmas tree? Think again.

Some Google employees defect, then rebel[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:36:11 EST ]Many computer engineers consider a job offer from Google as the golden ticket.

Buying gifts for gamers? Don't panic![ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 01:53:18 GMT ]In case you hadn't noticed, you only have a few more days to round up Christmas presents for the people you love. Some of the people you love are probably gamers. Don't know what to get them? Let us help.

Holiday calendar: Wild West Africa[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:46:18 GMT ]The Cosmic Log Space Advent Calendar features a psychedelic satellite picture that documents silt patterns on the Atlantic coast of the West African nation of Guinea-Bissau.

Watch an eclipse and sunset on Mars[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:30:24 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Scientists use imagery from NASA's Opportunity rover to create videos showing a partial solar eclipse and a sunset as seen on the Red Planet.

Last-minute gifts that take seconds to deliver[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:54:00 GMT ]If you are in a ridiculous hurry, but you still care what your cherished friend or family member thinks about you, look into the following ideas. They'll mean as much as something tangible — and hopefully a whole lot more than some old virtual pig.

Turn to the weird side of science[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:57:44 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Caterpillars who whistle? Crickets with giant cojones? Help us decide which scientific tales from the past year are worthy of the Weird Science Awards.

Ask Maggie: Net neutrality, Verizon iPhones on Sprint, and more[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 11:16:29 PST ]Maggie lets readers know how the FCC's new Net neutrality rules will affect consumers and whether a future Verizon iPhone will be usable on Sprint.

Honda's fun little hybrid[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 15:00:00 PST ]CNET Car Tech reviews the 2011 Honda CR-Z.

Financial Times taps Jobs as Person of the Year[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 16:06:54 PST ]It may be Zuckerberg's 'Time' stateside, but across the pond venerable British biz pub the FT likes Apple's CEO this year around.

Dell drops ultrathin Adamo 13 to $899[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 16:28:09 PST ]Dell has dropped the price on its ultrathin Adamo 13, making it an even more attractive alternative to the pricier MacBook Air.

Rudolph no longer a radar-nosed reindeer[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 18:09:05 PST ]The FAA says nose of Santa's favorite sleigh-guider has been outfitted with new satellite-based avionics that will let St. Nick more safely deliver toys to tots.

Tech predictions for 2011[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:29:56 EST ]This year in technology has been packed with surprises: From the rise of the iPad to Facebook's global domination.

Military families call Facebook a blessing[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 10:56:56 EST ]When the war in Afghanistan began in 2001, Facebook didn't exist. Today many spouses with loved ones in battle say they find the social-networking site essential.

Track Santa with NORAD, Google[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 09:07:12 EST ]Think half eaten cookies and carrots are the only way to prove it was actually Santa who put that reindeer sweater under your Christmas tree? Think again.

Some Google employees defect, then rebel[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:36:11 EST ]Many computer engineers consider a job offer from Google as the golden ticket.

Buying gifts for gamers? Don't panic![ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 01:53:18 GMT ]In case you hadn't noticed, you only have a few more days to round up Christmas presents for the people you love. Some of the people you love are probably gamers. Don't know what to get them? Let us help.

Holiday calendar: Wild West Africa[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:46:18 GMT ]The Cosmic Log Space Advent Calendar features a psychedelic satellite picture that documents silt patterns on the Atlantic coast of the West African nation of Guinea-Bissau.

Watch an eclipse and sunset on Mars[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:30:24 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Scientists use imagery from NASA's Opportunity rover to create videos showing a partial solar eclipse and a sunset as seen on the Red Planet.

Last-minute gifts that take seconds to deliver[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:54:00 GMT ]If you are in a ridiculous hurry, but you still care what your cherished friend or family member thinks about you, look into the following ideas. They'll mean as much as something tangible — and hopefully a whole lot more than some old virtual pig.

Turn to the weird side of science[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:57:44 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Caterpillars who whistle? Crickets with giant cojones? Help us decide which scientific tales from the past year are worthy of the Weird Science Awards.

U.S. issues timetable for carbon emissions cuts[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:55:46 PST ]EPA plans to propose so-called performance standards on greenhouse gas emissions on both new and existing plants beginning in July for power plants and for oil refineries by December.

FCC Net neutrality rules reach mobile apps[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:06:29 PST ]Mobile providers can't restrict VoIP apps, and "paid prioritization" is illegal, according to 194 pages of rules approved Tuesday that are now public.

Boeing resumes Dreamliner testing[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:17:53 PST ]Six weeks after a fire halted flight testing of its 787 Dreamliner program, Boeing announces it is resuming flight testing.

Leaky house? Bring in the blower door[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 04:00:00 PST ]With winter upon us, a favorite gadget of CNET's Martin LaMonica is a blower door, a green building tool for measuring air flow and finding leaks.

Behind the scenes: NORAD's Santa tracker[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 04:00:00 PST ]For decades, the defense group has let you follow the Christmas Eve travels of the jolly old elf. These days, technology is playing a bigger role than ever.

Tech-toy gifts for kids (young and old)[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 07:31:34 EST ]While your 8-year-old might not be coding websites or whizzing through Excel spreadsheets just yet, it's not too soon to get him or her a tech-driven gift this holiday season.

Can video on viral videos go viral?[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:02:37 EST ]How many videos go viral per year? FromBed Intruder to Annoying Orange, there's an insane amount of memes we've run with in 2010.

Gear would give soldiers 'Terminator' vision[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 22:02:20 EST ]No more will soldiers' vision be limited to the socket-embedded spheres that God intended. The Pentagon now wants troops to see dangers lurking behind them in real time, and be able to tell if an object a kilometer away is a walking stick or an AK-47.

Tech predictions for 2011[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:29:56 EST ]This year in technology has been packed with surprises: From the rise of the iPad to Facebook's global domination.

When will Santa get there? Ask NORAD, Google[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 09:07:12 EST ]Think half eaten cookies and carrots are the only way to prove it was actually Santa who put that reindeer sweater under your Christmas tree? Think again.

Buying gifts for gamers? Don't panic![ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 01:53:18 GMT ]In case you hadn't noticed, you only have a few more days to round up Christmas presents for the people you love. Some of the people you love are probably gamers. Don't know what to get them? Let us help.

Holiday calendar: Wild West Africa[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:46:18 GMT ]The Cosmic Log Space Advent Calendar features a psychedelic satellite picture that documents silt patterns on the Atlantic coast of the West African nation of Guinea-Bissau.

Watch an eclipse and sunset on Mars[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:30:24 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Scientists use imagery from NASA's Opportunity rover to create videos showing a partial solar eclipse and a sunset as seen on the Red Planet.

Last-minute gifts that take seconds to deliver[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:54:00 GMT ]If you are in a ridiculous hurry, but you still care what your cherished friend or family member thinks about you, look into the following ideas. They'll mean as much as something tangible — and hopefully a whole lot more than some old virtual pig.

Turn to the weird side of science[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:57:44 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Caterpillars who whistle? Crickets with giant cojones? Help us decide which scientific tales from the past year are worthy of the Weird Science Awards.

U.S. issues timetable for carbon emissions cuts[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:55:46 PST ]EPA plans to propose so-called performance standards on greenhouse gas emissions on both new and existing plants beginning in July for power plants and for oil refineries by December.

FCC Net neutrality rules reach mobile apps[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:06:29 PST ]Mobile providers can't restrict VoIP apps, and "paid prioritization" is illegal, according to 194 pages of rules approved Tuesday that are now public.

Boeing resumes Dreamliner testing[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:17:53 PST ]Six weeks after a fire halted flight testing of its 787 Dreamliner program, Boeing announces it is resuming flight testing.

Leaky house? Bring in the blower door[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 04:00:00 PST ]With winter upon us, a favorite gadget of CNET's Martin LaMonica is a blower door, a green building tool for measuring air flow and finding leaks.

Behind the scenes: NORAD's Santa tracker[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 04:00:00 PST ]For decades, the defense group has let you follow the Christmas Eve travels of the jolly old elf. These days, technology is playing a bigger role than ever.

Tech-toy gifts for kids (young and old)[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 07:31:34 EST ]While your 8-year-old might not be coding websites or whizzing through Excel spreadsheets just yet, it's not too soon to get him or her a tech-driven gift this holiday season.

Can video on viral videos go viral?[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:02:37 EST ]How many videos go viral per year? FromBed Intruder to Annoying Orange, there's an insane amount of memes we've run with in 2010.

Gear would give soldiers 'Terminator' vision[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 22:02:20 EST ]No more will soldiers' vision be limited to the socket-embedded spheres that God intended. The Pentagon now wants troops to see dangers lurking behind them in real time, and be able to tell if an object a kilometer away is a walking stick or an AK-47.

Tech predictions for 2011[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:29:56 EST ]This year in technology has been packed with surprises: From the rise of the iPad to Facebook's global domination.

When will Santa get there? Ask NORAD, Google[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 09:07:12 EST ]Think half eaten cookies and carrots are the only way to prove it was actually Santa who put that reindeer sweater under your Christmas tree? Think again.

Buying gifts for gamers? Don't panic![ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 01:53:18 GMT ]In case you hadn't noticed, you only have a few more days to round up Christmas presents for the people you love. Some of the people you love are probably gamers. Don't know what to get them? Let us help.

Holiday calendar: Wild West Africa[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:46:18 GMT ]The Cosmic Log Space Advent Calendar features a psychedelic satellite picture that documents silt patterns on the Atlantic coast of the West African nation of Guinea-Bissau.

Watch an eclipse and sunset on Mars[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:30:24 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Scientists use imagery from NASA's Opportunity rover to create videos showing a partial solar eclipse and a sunset as seen on the Red Planet.

Last-minute gifts that take seconds to deliver[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:54:00 GMT ]If you are in a ridiculous hurry, but you still care what your cherished friend or family member thinks about you, look into the following ideas. They'll mean as much as something tangible — and hopefully a whole lot more than some old virtual pig.

Turn to the weird side of science[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:57:44 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Caterpillars who whistle? Crickets with giant cojones? Help us decide which scientific tales from the past year are worthy of the Weird Science Awards.

Study: EMRs not always linked to better health care[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:31:37 PST ]A new Rand study finds that hospitals with electronic medical records deliver higher-quality care than those without, but those with more advanced record keeping don't demonstrate the same gains.

IBM predicts holographic calls, breathing batteries[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:57:07 PST ]Analysts from Big Blue also see homes warmed by heat produced at data centers and laptops that run on kinetic energy.

U.S. issues timetable for carbon emissions cuts[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:55:46 PST ]EPA plans to propose so-called performance standards on greenhouse gas emissions on both new and existing plants beginning in July for power plants and for oil refineries by December.

FCC Net neutrality rules reach mobile apps[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:06:29 PST ]Mobile providers can't restrict VoIP apps, and "paid prioritization" is illegal, according to 194 pages of rules approved Tuesday that are now public.

Boeing resumes Dreamliner testing[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:17:53 PST ]Six weeks after a fire halted flight testing of its 787 Dreamliner program, Boeing announces it is resuming flight testing.

Tech-toy gifts for kids (young and old)[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 07:31:34 EST ]While your 8-year-old might not be coding websites or whizzing through Excel spreadsheets just yet, it's not too soon to get him or her a tech-driven gift this holiday season.

Activision CEO: 'Call of Duty' is like Facebook[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:15:20 EST ]Instant messaging, texting, Facebook, and ... "Call of Duty?"

Can video on viral videos go viral?[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:02:37 EST ]How many videos go viral per year? FromBed Intruder to Annoying Orange, there's an insane amount of memes we've run with in 2010.

Skype works to fix outage[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:20:29 EST ]Internet phone service Skype was still trying to fix an outage early Thursday that was keeping many from using its service.

New gear would give soldiers 'Terminator' vision[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:57:38 EST ]No more will soldiers' vision be limited to the socket-embedded spheres that God intended. The Pentagon now wants troops to see dangers lurking behind them in real time, and be able to tell if an object a kilometer away is a walking stick or an AK-47.

Buying gifts for gamers? Don't panic![ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 01:53:18 GMT ]In case you hadn't noticed, you only have a few more days to round up Christmas presents for the people you love. Some of the people you love are probably gamers. Don't know what to get them? Let us help.

Holiday calendar: Wild West Africa[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:46:18 GMT ]The Cosmic Log Space Advent Calendar features a psychedelic satellite picture that documents silt patterns on the Atlantic coast of the West African nation of Guinea-Bissau.

Watch an eclipse and sunset on Mars[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:30:24 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Scientists use imagery from NASA's Opportunity rover to create videos showing a partial solar eclipse and a sunset as seen on the Red Planet.

Last-minute gifts that take seconds to deliver[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:54:00 GMT ]If you are in a ridiculous hurry, but you still care what your cherished friend or family member thinks about you, look into the following ideas. They'll mean as much as something tangible — and hopefully a whole lot more than some old virtual pig.

Turn to the weird side of science[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:57:44 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Caterpillars who whistle? Crickets with giant cojones? Help us decide which scientific tales from the past year are worthy of the Weird Science Awards.

Skype: Millions still without service[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 06:46:48 PST ]The Internet telephony company is still having trouble restoring service to all of its users as its massive outage continues into a second day.

Intel solar spin-off SpectraWatt to close plant[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 07:16:00 PST ]In a surprise move, solar panel maker SpectraWatt says it will shut its new New York plant and lay off workers, blaming softening demand in Europe.

New Google doodle rings in the holidays[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 07:31:40 PST ]An interactive doodle gracing Google's home page celebrates the Christmas season with images including Santa Claus, St. Basil's Cathedral, and the Buche de Noel dessert.

Energy Dept. wants more info on fuel cells[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 08:33:59 PST ]The agency offers $74 million to labs doing research and development, as well as cost analysis projects. Will that be enough to reassure Energy Secretary Steven Chu?

Financial gray areas plague Demand Media IPO bid[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 08:51:12 PST ]The "content farm" company has been criticized, reportedly by government regulators as well as pundits, for amortizing costs rather than reporting them up-front.

Tech-toy gifts for kids (young and old)[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 07:31:34 EST ]While your 8-year-old might not be coding websites or whizzing through Excel spreadsheets just yet, it's not too soon to get him or her a tech-driven gift this holiday season.

Google launches phones into space[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:53:20 EST ]Google's new Nexus S smartphone has launched.

Activision CEO: 'Call of Duty' is like Facebook[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:15:20 EST ]Instant messaging, texting, Facebook, and ... "Call of Duty?"

Can video on viral videos go viral?[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:02:37 EST ]How many videos go viral per year? FromBed Intruder to Annoying Orange, there's an insane amount of memes we've run with in 2010.

Skype works to fix outage[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 07:04:17 EST ]Internet phone service Skype was still trying to fix an outage early Thursday that was keeping many from using its service.

Buying gifts for gamers? Don't panic![ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 01:53:18 GMT ]In case you hadn't noticed, you only have a few more days to round up Christmas presents for the people you love. Some of the people you love are probably gamers. Don't know what to get them? Let us help.

Holiday calendar: Wild West Africa[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:46:18 GMT ]The Cosmic Log Space Advent Calendar features a psychedelic satellite picture that documents silt patterns on the Atlantic coast of the West African nation of Guinea-Bissau.

Watch an eclipse and sunset on Mars[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:30:24 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Scientists use imagery from NASA's Opportunity rover to create videos showing a partial solar eclipse and a sunset as seen on the Red Planet.

Last-minute gifts that take seconds to deliver[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:54:00 GMT ]If you are in a ridiculous hurry, but you still care what your cherished friend or family member thinks about you, look into the following ideas. They'll mean as much as something tangible — and hopefully a whole lot more than some old virtual pig.

Turn to the weird side of science[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:57:44 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Caterpillars who whistle? Crickets with giant cojones? Help us decide which scientific tales from the past year are worthy of the Weird Science Awards.

DOE finalizes Abengoa Solar's $1.45 billion loan guarantee[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 06:34:06 PST ]With the loan guarantee, the company can start construction on its 250-megawatt Gila Bend plant, which will be big enough to power at least 75,000 homes.

Skype: Millions still without service[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 06:46:48 PST ]The Internet telephony company is still having trouble restoring service to all of its users as its massive outage continues into a second day.

Intel solar spin-off SpectraWatt to close plant[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 07:16:00 PST ]In a surprise move, solar panel maker SpectraWatt says it will shut its new New York plant and lay off workers, blaming softening demand in Europe.

New Google doodle rings in the holidays[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 07:31:40 PST ]An interactive doodle gracing Google's home page celebrates the Christmas season with images including Santa Claus, St. Basil's Cathedral, and the Buche de Noel dessert.

Energy Dept. wants more info on fuel cells[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 08:33:59 PST ]The agency offers $74 million to labs doing research and development, as well as cost analysis projects. Will that be enough to reassure Energy Secretary Steven Chu?

Tech-toy gifts for kids (young and old)[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 07:31:34 EST ]While your 8-year-old might not be coding websites or whizzing through Excel spreadsheets just yet, it's not too soon to get him or her a tech-driven gift this holiday season.

Google launches phones into space[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:53:20 EST ]Google's new Nexus S smartphone has launched.

Activision CEO: 'Call of Duty' is like Facebook[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:15:20 EST ]Instant messaging, texting, Facebook, and ... "Call of Duty?"

Can video on viral videos go viral?[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:02:37 EST ]How many videos go viral per year? FromBed Intruder to Annoying Orange, there's an insane amount of memes we've run with in 2010.

Skype works to fix outage[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 07:04:17 EST ]Internet phone service Skype was still trying to fix an outage early Thursday that was keeping many from using its service.

Fossil DNA points to new branch of humanity[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:00:26 GMT ]A finger bone from Siberia now reveals that a previously unknown group of ancient humans once existed there, one neither like us nor Neanderthals.

Creator cancels Auschwitz shooter game[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 19:55:50 GMT ]"Sonderkommando Revolt," the video game mod that reimagines an Auschwitz uprising as a bloody pixelated shooter, may never see release. The game's creator says he's cancelling the project due to the "emotional trauma" he's suffered from the media attention his game drew.

Video: Most anticipated games for 2011[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 21:23:53 GMT ]Batman, Nathan Drake, Commander Shepard, a lot of our old favorites are returning in 2011. (msnbc.com)

The worst gifts ever[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:50:04 GMT ]Handerpants (underpants for your hands), dangerous laser pointers, dancing pet speakers and razor blade soap are among the worst gifts you could give — or get. Even a lump of coal would be an upgrade.

Cosmic Log: The year in archaeology[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 23:26:55 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The year's top developments in archaeology and anthropology range from the discovery of a Maya king's tomb to the decoding of the Neanderthal genome.

Navy takes electromagnetic tack for carrier launches[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:29:59 PST ]The test launch of an F/A-18E using the futuristic EMALS technology is a first for the Navy, and a step closer to the next generation of aircraft carriers.

Is it raining out? Ask your toothpaste[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:10:05 PST ]The ever-innovative folks at MIT's Media Lab are working on a prototype product, "Tastes Like Rain," that would dispense toothpaste flavors according to the weather.

Comcast-NBC deal pushed into the new year[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:01:31 PST ]The cable giant says regulators will not approve its deal to buy a controlling stake in NBC Universal by year's end. It is now hoping to close it in January.

Lookout raises $19.5 million for smartphone security[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:40:39 PST ]San Francisco-based start-up specializing in mobile device security raises $19.5 million and hints at iPhone app coming in 2011.

Obama cites Steve Jobs' wealth, product success[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:23:53 PST ]President Obama cites Apple CEO Steve Jobs as an example of an American who deserves wealth, which in turn should serve as an incentive for others.

Tech-toy gifts for kids (young and old)[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 07:31:34 EST ]While your 8-year-old might not be coding websites or whizzing through Excel spreadsheets just yet, it's not too soon to get him or her a tech-driven gift this holiday season.

FCC approves new 'rules of the road' for Web[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:29:10 EST ]The Federal Communications Commission is set to vote Tuesday on set of regulations designed to ensure that internet providers grant everyone equal access to the Web.

It's the holidays, so let your work e-mail go[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:09:40 EST ]'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a computer mouse. 'Cause y'all are checking your work e-mail on your BlackBerrys under the dining room table.

Google launches phones into space[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:53:20 EST ]Google's new Nexus S smartphone has launched.

Activision CEO: 'Call of Duty' is like Facebook[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:15:20 EST ]Instant messaging, texting, Facebook, and ... "Call of Duty?"

WikiLeaks App yanked from iTunes Store[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 20:15:51 GMT ]The latest casualty of WikiLeaks fever is an iTunes app that promised "instant access" to the controversial site, feeding "new content and leaked documents regardless of coordinated attacks and server disruptions to the original Wikileaks website." Less than three days after the "WikiLeaks App" — which has no official affiliation with WikiLeaks but whose developer promised to spend every dollar as a donation to WikiLeaks — appeared in the App Store, Apple removed it.

Happy holidays from a Saturn moon[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 03:11:06 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Pictures from Rhea reveal the composition and structure of the icy Saturnian moon in festive colors of green, blue and 3-D red.

Holiday travel ahead? Calm kids with smart apps[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:43 GMT ]There is nothing like the holidays to bring a family together … in a car, or on an airplane, for long stretches of time … time in which children grow bored and frustrated and really really grumpy. That makes this time of year a really really good time of the year to invest in some quality children’s applications for your iPhone or iPad. Here's a look at some of the apps that just might tame and even teach your kids while you're on the road.

The worst gifts ever[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:50:04 GMT ]Handerpants (underpants for your hands), dangerous laser pointers, dancing pet speakers and razor blade soap are among the worst gifts you could give — or get. Even a lump of coal would be an upgrade.

Pre-caffeine tech: No women on top[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, WikiLeaks and Awkward Family Photos, Holiday Edition!

Sony rolls out music-streaming service[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 07:22:40 PST ]Company has unleashed Music Unlimited to consumers in the U.K. It plans to offer the streaming-music service in other countries next year.

FTC approves Intel acquisition of McAfee[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 07:26:20 PST ]Chipmaker receives regulatory approval from the FTC to proceed with its proposed $7.68 billion takeover of McAfee and now awaits the green light from the European Commission.

Volt's multiple MPGe ratings explained[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:14:04 PST ]GM releases a video to explain the EPA's multiple MPG-equivalent ratings for the Volt, which launched in the U.S. last week.

Activision suing EA as Infinity Ward drama continues[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:41:38 PST ]Activision amends a complaint against former Infinity Ward heads to include Electronic Arts. The publisher is suing its competitor for $400 million.

Skype outage affecting users around the globe[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:58:10 PST ]Skype appears to be down--both desktop and mobile versions--but no word yet on what the problem might be.

Tech-toy gifts for kids (young and old)[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 07:31:34 EST ]While your 8-year-old might not be coding websites or whizzing through Excel spreadsheets just yet, it's not too soon to get him or her a tech-driven gift this holiday season.

How to break into the video-game industry[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 09:15:11 EST ]Breaking into the video game industry doesn't require fancy degrees, insider knowledge or a well-connected ex-roommate.

FCC approves new 'rules of the road' for Web[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:29:10 EST ]The Federal Communications Commission is set to vote Tuesday on set of regulations designed to ensure that internet providers grant everyone equal access to the Web.

It's the holidays, so let your work e-mail go[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:09:40 EST ]'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a computer mouse. 'Cause y'all are checking your work e-mail on your BlackBerrys under the dining room table.

App stores search for developers to fill them[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:07:52 EST ]App stores are booming, but there may not be enough applications to fill them all.

WikiLeaks App yanked from iTunes Store[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 20:15:51 GMT ]The latest casualty of WikiLeaks fever is an iTunes app that promised "instant access" to the controversial site, feeding "new content and leaked documents regardless of coordinated attacks and server disruptions to the original Wikileaks website." Less than three days after the "WikiLeaks App" — which has no official affiliation with WikiLeaks but whose developer promised to spend every dollar as a donation to WikiLeaks — appeared in the App Store, Apple removed it.

Happy holidays from a Saturn moon[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 03:11:06 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Pictures from Rhea reveal the composition and structure of the icy Saturnian moon in festive colors of green, blue and 3-D red.

Holiday travel ahead? Calm kids with smart apps[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:43 GMT ]There is nothing like the holidays to bring a family together … in a car, or on an airplane, for long stretches of time … time in which children grow bored and frustrated and really really grumpy. That makes this time of year a really really good time of the year to invest in some quality children’s applications for your iPhone or iPad. Here's a look at some of the apps that just might tame and even teach your kids while you're on the road.

The worst gifts ever[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:50:04 GMT ]Handerpants (underpants for your hands), dangerous laser pointers, dancing pet speakers and razor blade soap are among the worst gifts you could give — or get. Even a lump of coal would be an upgrade.

Pre-caffeine tech: No women on top[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, WikiLeaks and Awkward Family Photos, Holiday Edition!

Motorola Mobility acquires cloud start-up Zecter[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 06:49:04 PST ]Zecter, which makes the ZumoDrive and ZumoCast mobile apps, will continue to support those products but will have their technology worked into Motorola Mobility services as well.

Sony rolls out music-streaming service[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 07:22:40 PST ]Company has unleashed Music Unlimited to consumers in the U.K. It plans to offer the streaming-music service in other countries next year.

FTC approves Intel acquisition of McAfee[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 07:26:20 PST ]Chipmaker receives regulatory approval from the FTC to proceed with its proposed $7.68 billion takeover of McAfee and now awaits the green light from the European Commission.

Volt's multiple MPGe ratings explained[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:14:04 PST ]GM releases a video to explain the EPA's multiple MPG-equivalent ratings for the Volt, which launched in the U.S. last week.

Activision suing EA as Infinity Ward drama continues[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:41:38 PST ]Activision amends a complaint against former Infinity Ward heads to include Electronic Arts. The publisher is suing its competitor for $400 million.

Tech-toy gifts for kids (young and old)[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 07:31:34 EST ]While your 8-year-old might not be coding websites or whizzing through Excel spreadsheets just yet, it's not too soon to get him or her a tech-driven gift this holiday season.

How to break into the video-game industry[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 09:15:11 EST ]Breaking into the video game industry doesn't require fancy degrees, insider knowledge or a well-connected ex-roommate.

FCC approves new 'rules of the road' for Web[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:29:10 EST ]The Federal Communications Commission is set to vote Tuesday on set of regulations designed to ensure that internet providers grant everyone equal access to the Web.

It's the holidays, so let your work e-mail go[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:09:40 EST ]'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a computer mouse. 'Cause y'all are checking your work e-mail on your BlackBerrys under the dining room table.

App stores search for developers to fill them[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:07:52 EST ]App stores are booming, but there may not be enough applications to fill them all.

Lunar eclipse photos reveal blood-red moon[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 23:40:47 GMT ]A blood-red moon hung in the black sky on the darkest night of the year last night. Skywatchers around the country got some gorgeous views of the moon, as long as it wasn't obscured by clouds.

'Open' Internet just a pipe dream[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 18:31:12 GMT ]As long as you buy Internet access via cable provider, wireless carrier or telecom, you're going to have to play — or at least pay — by their rules. They'll just have to make sure to tell you what those rules are. That seems to be the real gist of the FCC order that was ratified today.

Cosmic Log: The year in space[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 08:27:35 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Earthlike worlds, otherworldly life on Earth, the sunset of the shuttle program and the rise of the shuttle's successors made headlines in 2010. What will 2011 bring?

WikiLeaks App yanked from iTunes Store[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 20:15:51 GMT ]The latest casualty of WikiLeaks fever is an iTunes app that promised "instant access" to the controversial site, feeding "new content and leaked documents regardless of coordinated attacks and server disruptions to the original Wikileaks website." Less than three days after the "WikiLeaks App" — which has no official affiliation with WikiLeaks but whose developer promised to spend every dollar as a donation to WikiLeaks — appeared in the App Store, Apple removed it.

Holiday travel ahead? Calm kids with smart apps[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:43 GMT ]There is nothing like the holidays to bring a family together … in a car, or on an airplane, for long stretches of time … time in which children grow bored and frustrated and really really grumpy. That makes this time of year a really really good time of the year to invest in some quality children’s applications for your iPhone or iPad. Here's a look at some of the apps that just might tame and even teach your kids while you're on the road.

The brilliant orange glow of a total lunar eclipse (photos)[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:42:12 PST ]Here are a few pictures of the full lunar eclipse that took place last night and happened to coincide with the winter solstice--a combination that hasn't happened in 372 years.

Sync and speed in latest Firefox 4 beta[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:20:13 PST ]Better syncing, faster WebGL, and the simultaneous release of Firefox 4 beta for standard computers and mobile devices are the capstones to the latest update to Mozilla's next-generation Web browser.

Windows on ARM chips: Intel impact[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:46:06 PST ]What happens to Intel in the age of a version of Windows running on top of ARM chips from companies like Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, Freescale, and Nvidia?

Motorola's ITC complaint against Microsoft to be heard[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:56:18 PST ]Motorola's claim against Microsoft using its patents as part of its Xbox 360 will be heard by the ITC. Motorola lodged its complaint less than a month ago.

Report: Amazon likely to sell 8 million Kindles in 2010[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:23:01 PST ]Bloomberg is reporting that Amazon will sell 8 million Kindles in 2010, according to "two people who are aware of the company's sales projections."

Tech-toy gifts for kids (young and old)[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 07:31:34 EST ]While your 8-year-old might not be coding websites or whizzing through Excel spreadsheets just yet, it's not too soon to get him or her a tech-driven gift this holiday season.

New iPhone app translates signs[ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 18:46:14 EST ]Augmented-reality applications have promised to revolutionize the way we live on the go with our smartphones, but none have fully delivered yet.

How to break into the video-game industry[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 09:15:11 EST ]Breaking into the video game industry doesn't require fancy degrees, insider knowledge or a well-connected ex-roommate.

FCC approves new 'rules of the road' for Web[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 13:32:29 EST ]The Federal Communications Commission is set to vote Tuesday on set of regulations designed to ensure that internet providers grant everyone equal access to the Web.

More than half age 25-29 only have cell phones[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:35:35 GMT ]In a first for any age group, more than half of Americans age 25-29 live in households with cell phones but no traditional landline telephones.

PhotoBlog: Stunning views from the lunar eclipse[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:10:04 GMT ]View and discuss images of the total lunar eclipse.

The Women of Twitter: Behind those sexy tweets[ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:21:49 GMT ]Welcome to the seedy world of Twitter marketing, where images of sexy women are used to peddle shaky business deals, DVDs and even escort services. Red Tape Chronicles introduces you to 10 of these spammers and explains what they're actually up to.

Cosmic Log: The year in space[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 08:27:35 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Earthlike worlds, otherworldly life on Earth, the sunset of the shuttle program and the rise of the shuttle's successors made headlines in 2010. What will 2011 bring?

Pre-caffeine tech: Facebook, prison and the FCC[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on the FCC vote, Internet TV and mommy blogger smackdowns.

Apple TV to hit 1 million unit sales this week[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 06:57:07 PST ]With the new version of the Apple TV poised to reach that milestone, Apple marks healthy progress in the transition from the earlier "hobby" version of the set-top box.

Microsoft launches 'Lab' for emerging HTML5 specs[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 07:00:00 PST ]HTML5 is still a work in progress, but developers want to build things with the latest standards even if they remain unfinished. Microsoft wants to help out with that.

Microsoft: Over 1.5 million Windows Phone 7 devices sold[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 07:48:38 PST ]Microsoft finally release some numbers of Windows Phone 7 device sales.

A voice mail from Santa[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 07:53:44 PST ]The FCC votes on Net neutrality today, Apple pulls a WikiLeaks app from the App Store, and Santa will leave you a personalized voice mail if you request one through Google Voice.

HTC opening R&D office to focus on wireless tech[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 08:53:43 PST ]The new office set to open in North Carolina early next year will employ 45 people conducting researching into different areas of wireless technology.

Tech-toy gifts for kids (young and old)[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 07:31:34 EST ]While your 8-year-old might not be coding websites or whizzing through Excel spreadsheets just yet, it's not too soon to get him or her a tech-driven gift this holiday season.

New iPhone app translates signs[ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 18:46:14 EST ]Augmented-reality applications have promised to revolutionize the way we live on the go with our smartphones, but none have fully delivered yet.

How to break into the video-game industry[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 09:15:11 EST ]Breaking into the video game industry doesn't require fancy degrees, insider knowledge or a well-connected ex-roommate.

FCC to vote Tuesday on 'net neutrality' rules[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:58:07 EST ]The Federal Communications Commission is set to vote Tuesday on set of regulations designed to ensure that internet providers grant everyone equal access to the Web.

More than half age 25-29 only have cell phones[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:35:35 GMT ]In a first for any age group, more than half of Americans age 25-29 live in households with cell phones but no traditional landline telephones.

PhotoBlog: Stunning views from the lunar eclipse[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:10:04 GMT ]View and discuss images of the total lunar eclipse.

The Women of Twitter: Behind those sexy tweets[ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:21:49 GMT ]Welcome to the seedy world of Twitter marketing, where images of sexy women are used to peddle shaky business deals, DVDs and even escort services. Red Tape Chronicles introduces you to 10 of these spammers and explains what they're actually up to.

Cosmic Log: The year in space[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 08:27:35 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Earthlike worlds, otherworldly life on Earth, the sunset of the shuttle program and the rise of the shuttle's successors made headlines in 2010. What will 2011 bring?

Pre-caffeine tech: Facebook, prison and the FCC[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on the FCC vote, Internet TV and mommy blogger smackdowns.

WikiLeaks app yanked from Apple's App Store[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 06:40:21 PST ]A newly released app displaying feeds from the controversial whistleblower site has been removed by Apple from the App Store, according to the developer.

Apple TV to hit 1 million unit sales this week[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 06:57:07 PST ]With the new version of the Apple TV poised to reach that milestone, Apple marks healthy progress in the transition from the earlier "hobby" version of the set-top box.

Microsoft launches 'Lab' for emerging HTML5 specs[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 07:00:00 PST ]HTML5 is still a work in progress, but developers want to build things with the latest standards even if they remain unfinished. Microsoft wants to help out with that.

Microsoft: Over 1.5 million Windows Phone 7 devices sold[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 07:48:38 PST ]Microsoft finally release some numbers of Windows Phone 7 device sales.

A voice mail from Santa[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 07:53:44 PST ]The FCC votes on Net neutrality today, Apple pulls a WikiLeaks app from the App Store, and Santa will leave you a personalized voice mail if you request one through Google Voice.

Tech-toy gifts for kids (young and old)[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 07:31:34 EST ]While your 8-year-old might not be coding websites or whizzing through Excel spreadsheets just yet, it's not too soon to get him or her a tech-driven gift this holiday season.

New iPhone app translates signs[ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 18:46:14 EST ]Augmented-reality applications have promised to revolutionize the way we live on the go with our smartphones, but none have fully delivered yet.

How to break into the video-game industry[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 09:15:11 EST ]Breaking into the video game industry doesn't require fancy degrees, insider knowledge or a well-connected ex-roommate.

FCC to vote Tuesday on 'net neutrality' rules[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:58:07 EST ]The Federal Communications Commission is set to vote Tuesday on set of regulations designed to ensure that internet providers grant everyone equal access to the Web.

3 billion-year-old genetic 'fossil' traced[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 02:35:21 GMT ]Cosmic Log: The collective genome of all life on Earth today went through a rapid growth spurt between 3.3 billion and 2.8 billion years ago, according to scientists who used computer algorithms to reconstruct the evolutionary history of thousands of genes.

FCC plan may stunt Internet TV services[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 01:09:59 GMT ]U.S. Internet TV services planned by Microsoft, Google and Amazon could be held back by imminent rules that would allow phone and cable companies to charge consumers based on usage, media executives told Reuters.

Amazon pedophilia author arrested[ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:08:37 GMT ]Florida officials filed an obscenity charge Monday against the author of a self-published how-to guide for pedophiles that was yanked from Amazon.com last month after it generated online outrage.

Festival celebrates experimental, provocative games[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 01:22:14 GMT ]If you're searching for games that truly break the standard gaming formulas, all you need to do is look to the Independent Games Festival's newly announced list of finalists for the Nuovo Award. From a game that lets you play as the subconscious of a man waiting for his date to arrive to a documentary game that lets you play a cat living with the Prime Minister of Iran in 1953, these games do things that no other games have done before.

It's showtime for the total lunar eclipse[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:35:51 GMT ]After weeks of buildup, it's finally time to go outside and see the full moon go dark — or, if it's cloudy, watch the total lunar eclipse over the Internet.

ITU blesses U.S. data networks as 4G[ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:12:15 PST ]At a meeting earlier this month, the International Telecommunication Union reversed course and said that current U.S. "4G" technologies really are 4G.

The top 5 best PC-only games of 2010 (photos)[ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:31:45 PST ]The rumors of PC gaming's death have been greatly exaggerated as it enjoys one of its best years in recent memory.

Motorola video: iPad is just a 'giant iPhone'[ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:38:58 PST ]Motorola is not mincing words in critiquing the iPad as part of a promotional video teasing the rollout of its tablet at CES in Las Vegas next month.

Automakers group files appeal over EPA's approval of E15[ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:11:19 PST ]An automakers collective filed an appeal regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's decision allow the sale of gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol for 2007 model year and newer cars and light trucks.

Report: SEC looks into Hurd's ousting from HP[ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:57:49 PST ]The federal government is investigating whether HP's former CEO leaked inside information to former contractor Jodie Fisher, among other things, before his ousting.

Tech-toy gifts for kids (young and old)[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 07:31:34 EST ]While your 8-year-old might not be coding websites or whizzing through Excel spreadsheets just yet, it's not too soon to get him or her a tech-driven gift this holiday season.

New iPhone app translates signs[ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 18:46:14 EST ]Augmented-reality applications have promised to revolutionize the way we live on the go with our smartphones, but none have fully delivered yet.

Report: Google TV devices delayed[ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 07:26:45 EST ]We won't be seeing too many Google TV-powered devices at the next CES, which takes place in Las Vegas in January, because Google needs more time to work on the software, reports the New York Times citing unnamed sources.

FCC to vote Tuesday on 'net neutrality' rules[ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:07:54 EST ]The Federal Communications Commission is set to vote Tuesday on a set of regulations designed to ensure that internet providers grant everyone equal access to the Web.

2010 video game awards: The best of the best[ Fri, 17 Dec 2010 23:13:31 GMT ]These are the games that push the art, the industry, and the gamers further than before. Here are the In-Game msnbc.com video game awards for 2010.

U.K. ruling allows Twitter updates from courts[ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:37:34 GMT ]Reporters covering court cases should be allowed to send messages to the Twitter micro-blogging site, a senior British legal official said on Monday, clarifying rules after hearings involving WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

Why Google's Chrome notebook will succeed[ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:52:12 GMT ]In the past two weeks, Google has started sending out its pilot notebook for testing. It is little more than a Web browser tucked inside a netbook. Yes, all it does is surf the Web. And it's going to be huge.

The 12 stages of Monday's total lunar eclipse[ Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:35:18 GMT ]No enthusiastic sky watcher ever misses a total eclipse of the moon. The spectacle is often more beautiful and interesting than one would think. To prepare for the rare event on Dec. 20-21, here are some tips to keep in mind.

Pre-caffeine tech: Internet porn, Tron Guy[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Internet porn, CraigsList, Google and TRON Guy!

eBay slipping into fashion daily-deals site[ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 07:40:45 PST ]The $200 million purchase of brands4friends is designed to bolster eBay's status as an online outlet for clothing in Europe.

Total eclipse of the moon[ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 07:44:53 PST ]Best Buy scraps its restocking fee, Google TV may not be ready for prime time by the start of the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show, and tonight is the night for a rare lunar eclipse.

Best Buy ends (most) restocking fees[ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 08:15:44 PST ]Retailer permanently discontinues its restocking fees on all but special orders, which still generate a 25 percent fee.

Sony to be 'little bit' short of 25 million TV goal[ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 08:41:24 PST ]VP Hiroshi Yoshioka says company may not sell the 25 million TVs it expected this fiscal year, as competition remains fierce, according to Bloomberg.

HP targets Cisco with trade-in program[ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 08:46:57 PST ]The promotion--in which HP will shave 20 percent off switches who trade in Cisco gear--isn't for big-ticket items: the minimum deal size is $100,000 list price.

Tech-toy gifts for kids (young and old)[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 07:31:34 EST ]While your 8-year-old might not be coding websites or whizzing through Excel spreadsheets just yet, it's not too soon to get him or her a tech-driven gift this holiday season.

'Tron' shines light on arcade classic[ Fri, 17 Dec 2010 08:17:15 EST ]Long before Lara Croft raided tombs and Jake Gyllenhaal became the prince of Persia, there was "Tron."

5 Web titans that withered under Yahoo[ Fri, 17 Dec 2010 19:52:51 EST ]For King Midas, as the Greek legend goes, everything he touches turns to gold. Yahoo's stroke is decidedly less effective.

Report: Google TV devices delayed[ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 07:26:45 EST ]We won't be seeing too many Google TV-powered devices at the next CES, which takes place in Las Vegas in January, because Google needs more time to work on the software, reports the New York Times citing unnamed sources.

2010 video game awards: The best of the best[ Fri, 17 Dec 2010 23:13:31 GMT ]These are the games that push the art, the industry, and the gamers further than before. Here are the In-Game msnbc.com video game awards for 2010.

U.K. ruling allows Twitter updates from courts[ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:37:34 GMT ]Reporters covering court cases should be allowed to send messages to the Twitter micro-blogging site, a senior British legal official said on Monday, clarifying rules after hearings involving WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

Why Google's Chrome notebook will succeed[ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:52:12 GMT ]In the past two weeks, Google has started sending out its pilot notebook for testing. It is little more than a Web browser tucked inside a netbook. Yes, all it does is surf the Web. And it's going to be huge.

The 12 stages of Monday's total lunar eclipse[ Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:35:18 GMT ]No enthusiastic sky watcher ever misses a total eclipse of the moon. The spectacle is often more beautiful and interesting than one would think. To prepare for the rare event on Dec. 20-21, here are some tips to keep in mind.

Pre-caffeine tech: Internet porn, Tron Guy[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Internet porn, CraigsList, Google and TRON Guy!

Top 30 movies not out on Blu-ray[ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 06:31:00 PST ]While more and more Blu-ray movies come out each month, there are many favorites that haven't been released yet. Here are 30 we're waiting for.

eBay slipping into fashion daily-deals site[ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 07:40:45 PST ]The $200 million purchase of brands4friends is designed to bolster eBay's status as an online outlet for clothing in Europe.

Total eclipse of the moon[ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 07:44:53 PST ]Best Buy scraps its restocking fee, Google TV may not be ready for prime time by the start of the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show, and tonight is the night for a rare lunar eclipse.

Best Buy ends (most) restocking fees[ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 08:15:44 PST ]Retailer permanently discontinues its restocking fees on all but special orders, which still generate a 25 percent fee.

Sony to be 'little bit' short of 25 million TV goal[ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 08:41:24 PST ]VP Hiroshi Yoshioka says company may not sell the 25 million TVs it expected this fiscal year, as competition remains fierce, according to Bloomberg.

Tech-toy gifts for kids (young and old)[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 07:31:34 EST ]While your 8-year-old might not be coding websites or whizzing through Excel spreadsheets just yet, it's not too soon to get him or her a tech-driven gift this holiday season.

'Tron' shines light on arcade classic[ Fri, 17 Dec 2010 08:17:15 EST ]Long before Lara Croft raided tombs and Jake Gyllenhaal became the prince of Persia, there was "Tron."

5 Web titans that withered under Yahoo[ Fri, 17 Dec 2010 19:52:51 EST ]For King Midas, as the Greek legend goes, everything he touches turns to gold. Yahoo's stroke is decidedly less effective.

Report: Google TV devices delayed[ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 07:26:45 EST ]We won't be seeing too many Google TV-powered devices at the next CES, which takes place in Las Vegas in January, because Google needs more time to work on the software, reports the New York Times citing unnamed sources.

Cosmic Log: Collider creates no black holes[ Fri, 17 Dec 2010 04:17:48 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Physicists using Europe's Large Hadron Collider say they haven't seen any microscopic black holes yet — and perhaps they never will.

Facebook's facial recognition knows who your friends are[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:50:43 GMT ]The first thing you probably want to know about Facebook's new "tag suggestions" — which uses facial recognition technology to suggest which friend is probably featured in which photo — is that you can turn it off.

Kinect sex game is in the works (shudder )[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:04:42 GMT ]It was only a matter of time before someone made the first Kinect sex game. And sure enough, the folks who created "3D SexVilla," and "3D Slut," have unveiled a prototype for a game that lets players use Microsoft's new motion sensing gadget to get down and dirty.

The worst tech of 2010[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:51:44 GMT ]Despite it being a good year for gadgets — or perhaps because of it — 2010 had no shortage of duds. Our friends from Laptop Magazine look back on the most egregious personal tech backfires of the year.

Cosmic Log: The year in science[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 19:08:48 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The world's first quantum machine is in the spotlight as the top scientific breakthrough of 2010, as judged by the journal Science.

Facebook confirms outage amid new design rollout[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 14:08:21 PST ]Facebook users report problems with the site as it rolls out new brand pages.