Rocket prepared for Soyuz space launch[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:47:39 GMT ]Technicians at the Russian-leased space center in Kazakhstan hoisted a rocket onto its launch pad ahead of Friday's blastoff of a NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts to the International Space Station.

Russians report snag in space safety system[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:10:50 GMT ]When astronauts blast off to the International Space Station in a Soyuz spacecraft on Friday, they'll be relying on a safety system that failed in a still-unexplained manner less than a year ago, a top Russian space official said on Tuesday.

Crippled Mars rover fails to phone home[ Thu, 1 Apr 2010 01:57:57 GMT ]NASA says its aging Mars rover Spirit missed a communications session and may have gone into a power-saving hibernation to survive the Red Planet's winter.

Top reasons to not buy (or buy) the iPad[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:42:31 GMT ]There are several good reasons to not buy an iPad right away, as well as to get one.

Cosmic Log: Monster bug? It's no joke![ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:41:50 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: It may look like a creepy-crawly April Fool's joke - but an expert on deep-sea species says the bizarre pictures of a giant bug being circulated on the Internet are the real deal.

Comcast demos live 3D TV[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:52:24 PDT ]Cable giant shows reporters what the live 3D TV feed will look like from the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Ga., next week.

RIM earnings: Revenue light, outlook strong[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:09:39 PDT ]Research in Motion reports a solid forth quarter, but it falls short of Wall Street's lofty expectations. BlackBerry shipments surge.

Preview: Box.net's jumbo-size iPad app[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:24:21 PDT ]The company has been able to do a few new tricks with the bigger screen that could make it worth the download, and we get a sneak peek.

Reports: Publishers to set Amazon e-book prices[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:34:03 PDT ]Reported shift comes days before iPad's launch and on the heels of a public dispute over e-book prices between publishers and the e-tail giant.

Dark Side of the Moon goes 8-bit[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:48:00 PDT ]If Pink Floyd had written its famous album for a 1980s-era video game, it would have sounded like this.

Kids' 'Scarface' video goes viral[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:29:43 EDT ]The delivery isn't the smoothest, the guns are obviously fake and some of the language has been changed to avoid offending young ears. And the death scene -- well, it's one of the most comical since Brad Pitt's big bounce at the beginning of "Meet Joe Black."

Young Saudis bypass social lockdown with Facebook[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 06:45:34 EDT ]How can young people connect -- and date -- in a conservative society that forbids men and women socializing together?

From Iowa to India, a 'Walk in Our Shoes'[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:41:28 EDT ]To step into Deki Dorji's dainty black slippers is to realize how unexpectedly peaceful life can be, even when you're pacing in circles.

Revising privacy law for the 'cloud' era[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:51:04 EDT ]The government needs a search warrant to bust into your house, search your files, and pull out any incriminating documents. It needs the same warrant for files stored on your computer. So why doesn't the same standard apply when the same information is stored in online servers operated by third parties like Google or Microsoft?

Why the Web is fastest in South Korea[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:09:34 EDT ]People in the United States basically invented the Internet. So U.S. connections must be the fastest and cheapest in the world, right? Nope -- South Korea is ahead on both fronts. Here's why.

Nemo lives amongst poisonous tentacles[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:40:05 GMT ]Clownfish live within sea anemone's poisonous tentacles, which keep would-be predators at bay, including morays, scorpionfishes and snappers.

Nemo lives amongst poisonous tentacles[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:40:05 GMT ]Clownfish live within sea anemone's poisonous tentacles, which keep would-be predators at bay, including morays, scorpionfishes and snappers.

Google: Online attacks aimed at Vietnam critics[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:54:02 GMT ]Google Inc. says it has found another case of cyberattacks being used to suppress political dissent, this time to silence opponents of a Vietnamese mining project that involves a state-run Chinese company.

Google: Online attacks aimed at Vietnam critics[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:54:02 GMT ]Google Inc. says it has found another case of cyberattacks being used to suppress political dissent, this time to silence opponents of a Vietnamese mining project that involves a state-run Chinese company.

Cosmic Log: The face in the Shroud[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:36:08 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: "The Real Face of Jesus" comes up with the most realistic representation yet of the man who was beneath the Shroud of Turin. But is it the real face of Jesus?

Cosmic Log: The face in the Shroud[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:36:08 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: "The Real Face of Jesus" comes up with the most realistic representation yet of the man who was beneath the Shroud of Turin. But is it the real face of Jesus?

Rocket prepared for Soyuz space launch[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:47:39 GMT ]Technicians at the Russian-leased space center in Kazakhstan hoisted a rocket onto its launch pad ahead of Friday's blastoff of a NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts to the International Space Station.

Rocket prepared for Soyuz space launch[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:47:39 GMT ]Technicians at the Russian-leased space center in Kazakhstan hoisted a rocket onto its launch pad ahead of Friday's blastoff of a NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts to the International Space Station.

Top reasons to not buy (or buy) the iPad[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:42:31 GMT ]There are several good reasons to not buy an iPad right away, as well as to get one.

Top reasons to not buy (or buy) the iPad[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:42:31 GMT ]There are several good reasons to not buy an iPad right away, as well as to get one.

An alligator ate my Amazon package[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 07:49:00 PDT ]Blogger Will Collier orders a computer part via Amazon. It doesn't arrive. On talking with an Amazon rep, he says he is told that his delivery was eaten by an alligator.

An alligator ate my Amazon package[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 07:49:00 PDT ]Blogger Will Collier orders a computer part via Amazon. It doesn't arrive. On talking with an Amazon rep, he says he is told that his delivery was eaten by an alligator.

When will the 2nd-gen iPad arrive?[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:23:58 PDT ]A lot of people like the iPad--and want to buy one--but don't like to buy first-generation products. So how long do we have to hold out for a 2nd-generation model?

When will the 2nd-gen iPad arrive?[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:23:58 PDT ]A lot of people like the iPad--and want to buy one--but don't like to buy first-generation products. So how long do we have to hold out for a 2nd-generation model?

Twitter tweaks home page for newbies[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:32:03 PDT ]To entice more to sign up, Twitter revamps its home page to feature more live tweets, a feed of trending topics, and links to Twitter celebrities.

Twitter tweaks home page for newbies[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:32:03 PDT ]To entice more to sign up, Twitter revamps its home page to feature more live tweets, a feed of trending topics, and links to Twitter celebrities.

Ford taps Microsoft Hohm for electric-car charging[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:38:02 PDT ]Ford to use Microsoft's home energy management software to optimize electric-car charging schedule, starting with the electric Ford Focus next year.

Ford taps Microsoft Hohm for electric-car charging[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:38:02 PDT ]Ford to use Microsoft's home energy management software to optimize electric-car charging schedule, starting with the electric Ford Focus next year.

Dreaming of iPhone on Verizon[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:39:58 PDT ]Get free turn-by-turn navigation on your iPhone, a USB stick self-destructs if tampered with, and rumors of the iPhone for Verizon are storming the Web.

Dreaming of iPhone on Verizon[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:39:58 PDT ]Get free turn-by-turn navigation on your iPhone, a USB stick self-destructs if tampered with, and rumors of the iPhone for Verizon are storming the Web.

Fighting identity theft not a priority, report says[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:03:33 EDT ]Ten million Americans a year are victims of identity theft. It's a growing problem in the United States, but fighting it doesn't appear to be a priority, a new report says.

Fighting identity theft not a priority, report says[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:03:33 EDT ]Ten million Americans a year are victims of identity theft. It's a growing problem in the United States, but fighting it doesn't appear to be a priority, a new report says.

'Scarface' featuring kids intentionally goes viral[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:29:43 EDT ]The delivery isn't the smoothest, the guns are obviously fake and some of the language has been changed to avoid offending young ears. And the death scene -- well, it's one of the most comical since Brad Pitt's big bounce at the beginning of "Meet Joe Black."

'Scarface' featuring kids intentionally goes viral[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:29:43 EDT ]The delivery isn't the smoothest, the guns are obviously fake and some of the language has been changed to avoid offending young ears. And the death scene -- well, it's one of the most comical since Brad Pitt's big bounce at the beginning of "Meet Joe Black."

Young Saudis bypass social lockdown with Facebook[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 06:45:34 EDT ]How can young people connect -- and date -- in a conservative society that forbids men and women socializing together?

Young Saudis bypass social lockdown with Facebook[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 06:45:34 EDT ]How can young people connect -- and date -- in a conservative society that forbids men and women socializing together?

From Iowa to India, a 'Walk in Our Shoes"[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:41:28 EDT ]To step into Deki Dorji's dainty black slippers is to realize how unexpectedly peaceful life can be, even when you're pacing in circles.

From Iowa to India, a 'Walk in Our Shoes"[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:41:28 EDT ]To step into Deki Dorji's dainty black slippers is to realize how unexpectedly peaceful life can be, even when you're pacing in circles.

Why the Web is fastest in South Korea[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:09:34 EDT ]People in the United States basically invented the Internet. So U.S. connections must be the fastest and cheapest in the world, right? Nope -- South Korea is ahead on both fronts. Here's why.

Why the Web is fastest in South Korea[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:09:34 EDT ]People in the United States basically invented the Internet. So U.S. connections must be the fastest and cheapest in the world, right? Nope -- South Korea is ahead on both fronts. Here's why.

Geneva atom smasher sets collision record[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:39:26 GMT ]The world's largest atom smasher conducts its first experiments at conditions nearing those that existed just after the big bang, breaking its own record for high-energy proton collisions.

Newsweek: Why the iPad will change everything[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:02:45 GMT ]The iPad will change the way you use computers, read books, and watch TV—as long as you're willing to do it the Steve Jobs way.

Newsweek: Anna Quindlen: Reading has a strong future[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:07:16 GMT ]The future of reading is backlit and bright.

Newsweek: Why Apple’s co-founder wants two iPads[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:05:02 GMT ]Q&A with Steve Wozniak, Apple's co-founder.

Cosmic Log: The face in the Shroud[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:36:08 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: "The Real Face of Jesus" comes up with the most realistic representation yet of the man who was beneath the Shroud of Turin. But is it the real face of Jesus?

What Verizon iPhone users can expect[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:33:32 PDT ]Rumors of a Verizon iPhone are buzzing. So what can potential Verizon iPhone subscribers expect when and if the phone is announced?

Dentistry simulation android is all smiles[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:33:13 PDT ]Japanese universities recently unveiled a dentistry simulator robot called Hanako. The android patient responds to dentistry students by talking, sneezing, or even gagging.

In Australia, the bionic eye comes into focus[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:38:00 PDT ]Researchers unveil a prototype bionic eye they hope will enable users to perceive points of light that the brain can reconstruct into images.

Amazon's new patent could make returns harder[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:50:11 PDT ]In an odd twist, Amazon has patented a process for videotaping its outgoing packages being prepared for shipment. Is this for quality control, or a next generation of the shipping confirmation e-mail?

Obama faces major online privacy test[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:09:32 PDT ]President Obama's promise to improve Internet privacy laws faces a major test: will he side with law enforcement or a new coalition including Google, Microsoft, eBay, AT&T, and advocacy groups? It took years for a similar privacy coalition in the 1990s to claim victory.

'RapeLay' video game goes viral amid outrage[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:49:29 EDT ]The game begins with a teenage girl on a subway platform. She notices you are looking at her and asks, "Can I help you with something?"

Twitter homepage adds 'top tweets'[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:11:07 EDT ]Twitter's homepage got a new look Tuesday, featuring a scrolling list of "top tweets" designed to give non-members a look at what they're missing.

Fighting identity theft not a priority, report says[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:03:33 EDT ]Ten million Americans a year are victims of identity theft. It's a growing problem in the United States, but fighting it doesn't appear to be a priority, a new report says.

'Scarface' featuring kids intentionally goes viral[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:53:46 EDT ]The delivery isn't the smoothest, the guns are obviously fake and some of the language has been changed to avoid offending young ears. And the death scene -- well, it's one of the most comical since Brad Pitt's big bounce at the beginning of "Meet Joe Black."

The #@*!#*! office copier turns 50[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:14:37 EDT ]It has saved workers countless hours, been cursed by anyone who's faced a paper jam on deadline, been used by office pranksters to copy body parts and been immortalized on "Saturday Night Live." It's the plain-paper office copier, and it's 50 years old.

Cosmic Log: Death Star in detail[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:23:35 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The Cassini orbiter gets its closest look yet at Saturn’s moon Mimas, which has been nicknamed the “Death Star” because of its curious crater. The fresh imagery leads to yet another curiosity ... and a fresh nickname.

Newsweek: Anna Quindlen: Reading has a strong future[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:07:16 GMT ]The future of reading is backlit and bright.

Cosmic Log: Death Star in detail[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:23:35 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The Cassini orbiter gets its closest look yet at Saturn’s moon Mimas, which has been nicknamed the “Death Star” because of its curious crater. The fresh imagery leads to yet another curiosity ... and a fresh nickname.

Geneva atom smasher sets collision record[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:39:26 GMT ]The world's largest atom smasher conducted its first experiments at conditions nearing those after the Big Bang, breaking its own record for high-energy collisions with proton beams crashing into each other Tuesday at three times more force than ever before.

Geneva atom smasher sets collision record[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:39:26 GMT ]The world's largest atom smasher conducted its first experiments at conditions nearing those after the Big Bang, breaking its own record for high-energy collisions with proton beams crashing into each other Tuesday at three times more force than ever before.

Newsweek: Why the iPad will change everything[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:02:45 GMT ]The iPad will change the way you use computers, read books, and watch TV—as long as you're willing to do it the Steve Jobs way.

Newsweek: Why the iPad will change everything[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:02:45 GMT ]The iPad will change the way you use computers, read books, and watch TV—as long as you're willing to do it the Steve Jobs way.

Newsweek: Anna Quindlen: Reading has a strong future[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:07:16 GMT ]The future of reading is backlit and bright.

Newsweek: Why Apple’s co-founder wants two iPads[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:05:02 GMT ]Q&A with Steve Wozniak, Apple's co-founder.

Newsweek: Why Apple’s co-founder wants two iPads[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:05:02 GMT ]Q&A with Steve Wozniak, Apple's co-founder.

Researchers find security holes in smart meters[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 06:11:18 PDT ]Utilities hire a security consultancy, which finds a number of vulnerabilities in smart meters that could let a criminal remotely control a meter.

Are Microsoft Office and OpenOffice irrelevant?[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:46:27 PDT ]The office suite is a relic of a bygone age--one that may not amount to billions in Microsoft profits for much longer.

When will cloud computing start raining cash?[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:24:48 PDT ]Cloud computing gets a lot of hype, but when will it start to generate a lot of cash? It may be sooner than you think.

Electric Nissan Leaf priced at $33,000 in U.S.[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:26:21 PDT ]Nissan prices the electric Leaf in the "mass market" with goal of meeting consumer demand and driving up volumes.

Researchers find security holes in smart meters[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 06:11:18 PDT ]Utilities hire a security consultancy, which finds a number of vulnerabilities in smart meters that could let a criminal remotely control a meter.

Chip market fell in '09, but growth expected in '10[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 06:52:30 PDT ]Worldwide semiconductor sales dropped by more than 10 percent last year, Gartner says. But a rebound in the second half holds promise for 2010.

Chip market fell in '09, but growth expected in '10[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 06:52:30 PDT ]Worldwide semiconductor sales dropped by more than 10 percent last year, Gartner says. But a rebound in the second half holds promise for 2010.

Are Microsoft Office and OpenOffice irrelevant?[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:46:27 PDT ]The office suite is a relic of a bygone age--one that may not amount to billions in Microsoft profits for much longer.

When will cloud computing start raining cash?[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:24:48 PDT ]Cloud computing gets a lot of hype, but when will it start to generate a lot of cash? It may be sooner than you think.

Electric Nissan Leaf priced at $33,000 in U.S.[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:26:21 PDT ]Nissan prices the electric Leaf in the "mass market" with goal of meeting consumer demand and driving up volumes.

iPad could be Kindle's first big threat in e-books[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:33:48 GMT ]Amazon.com, which has dominated the young but fast-growing electronic book market for the past few years with the Kindle, could get its biggest threat Saturday, when Apple releases its iPad multimedia tablet.

Cosmic Log: Death Star in detail[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:23:35 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The Cassini orbiter gets its closest look yet at Saturn’s moon Mimas, which has been nicknamed the “Death Star” because of its curious crater. The fresh imagery leads to yet another curiosity ... and a fresh nickname.

iPad could be Kindle's first big threat in e-books[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:33:48 GMT ]Amazon.com, which has dominated the young but fast-growing electronic book market for the past few years with the Kindle, could get its biggest threat Saturday, when Apple releases its iPad multimedia tablet.

Report: Apple working on Verizon iPhone[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:13:39 GMT ]The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Apple may be working on an iPhone designed for Verizon Wireless.

Report: Apple working on Verizon iPhone[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:13:39 GMT ]The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Apple may be working on an iPhone designed for Verizon Wireless.

Niche matchmaking sites attract date 'crashers'[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:42:30 GMT ]Exclusive parties have always had gate crashers. Now, singles are discovering that their exclusive online dating sites — those specialty interest sites catering to religious, cultural, political, educational or personal criteria ranging from health to hobbies to height — are attracting date crashers.

Niche matchmaking sites attract date 'crashers'[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:42:30 GMT ]Exclusive parties have always had gate crashers. Now, singles are discovering that their exclusive online dating sites — those specialty interest sites catering to religious, cultural, political, educational or personal criteria ranging from health to hobbies to height — are attracting date crashers.

Dealing with digital memories after a breakup[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:42:54 GMT ]Often in relationships, people upload their photos to Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, Kodak Gallery or other photo sharing sites. Other times, they never leave a person's phone or camera.

Dealing with digital memories after a breakup[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:42:54 GMT ]Often in relationships, people upload their photos to Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, Kodak Gallery or other photo sharing sites. Other times, they never leave a person's phone or camera.

Cosmic Log: Death Star in detail[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:23:35 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The Cassini orbiter gets its closest look yet at Saturn’s moon Mimas, which has been nicknamed the “Death Star” because of its curious crater. The fresh imagery leads to yet another curiosity ... and a fresh nickname.

Why Java could thrive at Oracle[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:07:00 PDT ]A new report from IDC suggests that Java has found itself a better home with Oracle. That's good news for developers and ISVs.

Tech coalition pushes rewrite of online privacy law[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:06:41 PDT ]It's time to fix a 1986 privacy law that fails to protect cloud computing services and the privacy of Americans' mobile devices, a broad coalition including Google, Microsoft, and liberal and conservative groups will announce, CNET has learned.

Why Java could thrive at Oracle[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:07:00 PDT ]A new report from IDC suggests that Java has found itself a better home with Oracle. That's good news for developers and ISVs.

Yahoo adds Facebook status updates to Mail[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:14:03 PDT ]Facebook users will be able to update their status from their Yahoo Mail in-box, another small improvement from Yahoo in hopes of improving its social-media standing.

Yahoo adds Facebook status updates to Mail[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:14:03 PDT ]Facebook users will be able to update their status from their Yahoo Mail in-box, another small improvement from Yahoo in hopes of improving its social-media standing.

Engineer breaks Rock Band 2 world record[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:44:33 PDT ]A civil engineering student at the University of Texas shatters the Rock Band 2 world record with over 14 million points.

Engineer breaks Rock Band 2 world record[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:44:33 PDT ]A civil engineering student at the University of Texas shatters the Rock Band 2 world record with over 14 million points.

File transfers come to iGoogle, Orkut; Gmail's next[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:02:30 PDT ]Google Talk is finally getting a feature it's been missing since launch: file transfers. The feature could even be making it to Gmail soon.

File transfers come to iGoogle, Orkut; Gmail's next[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:02:30 PDT ]Google Talk is finally getting a feature it's been missing since launch: file transfers. The feature could even be making it to Gmail soon.

Tech coalition pushes rewrite of online privacy law[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:06:41 PDT ]It's time to fix a 1986 privacy law that fails to protect cloud computing services and the privacy of Americans' mobile devices, a broad coalition including Google, Microsoft, and liberal and conservative groups will announce, CNET has learned.

Researcher: China pays people to boost its Web image[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:03:06 EDT ]If you thought corporate "astroturfing" (fake grassroots activity) was a problem at sites like Yelp and Amazon that feature user reviews of products, imagine how much worse it would be if the U.S. government employed a couple hundred thousand people to "shape the debate" among online political forums. Crazy, right? What government would ever attempt it?

Researcher: China pays people to boost its Web image[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:03:06 EDT ]If you thought corporate "astroturfing" (fake grassroots activity) was a problem at sites like Yelp and Amazon that feature user reviews of products, imagine how much worse it would be if the U.S. government employed a couple hundred thousand people to "shape the debate" among online political forums. Crazy, right? What government would ever attempt it?

Apps battling to bring movies to your phone[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:19:38 EDT ]Video rental companies made big moves this week in the race to deliver movies to phones.

Apps battling to bring movies to your phone[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:19:38 EDT ]Video rental companies made big moves this week in the race to deliver movies to phones.

'Flying' boat to circle globe[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:17:59 EDT ]The captain of a huge "flying" boat that has smashed world records for speed on water now plans to sail round the world in under 40 days.

'Flying' boat to circle globe[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:17:59 EDT ]The captain of a huge "flying" boat that has smashed world records for speed on water now plans to sail round the world in under 40 days.

Google-China flap is déjà vu for Microsoft[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 02:38:22 EDT ]A fight between a technology titan and the world's fastest-growing economy. Trade war tensions rising between Beijing and Washington. Google's China flap is all too familiar for Microsoft.

Google-China flap is déjà vu for Microsoft[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 02:38:22 EDT ]A fight between a technology titan and the world's fastest-growing economy. Trade war tensions rising between Beijing and Washington. Google's China flap is all too familiar for Microsoft.

Job-seekers hiding their Facebook pages[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:51:13 EDT ]As more hiring managers screen candidates by checking their online profiles, young job-seekers are changing their names on Facebook or tightening privacy settings to hide personal information.

Job-seekers hiding their Facebook pages[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:51:13 EDT ]As more hiring managers screen candidates by checking their online profiles, young job-seekers are changing their names on Facebook or tightening privacy settings to hide personal information.

Spooky creature endangered by superstition[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:22:26 GMT ]Although the aye-aye weighs a mere 4 pounds in the wild, this tiny animal is viewed as the harbinger of death by locals in Madagascar, the only place on Earth where you'll find these creatures in nature.

Spooky creature endangered by superstition[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:22:26 GMT ]Although the aye-aye weighs a mere 4 pounds in the wild, this tiny animal is viewed as the harbinger of death by locals in Madagascar, the only place on Earth where you'll find these creatures in nature.

Clues to long-lost pharoah's tomb found[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:58:27 GMT ]The missing pyramid of an obscure pharaoh that ruled Egypt some 4,300 years ago could lie at the intersection of a series of invisible lines in South Saqqara, according to new astronomical and topographical research.

Clues to long-lost pharoah's tomb found[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:58:27 GMT ]The missing pyramid of an obscure pharaoh that ruled Egypt some 4,300 years ago could lie at the intersection of a series of invisible lines in South Saqqara, according to new astronomical and topographical research.

Apps to curb texting while driving multiply[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:49:57 GMT ]Several software and gadget companies are developing programs to break drivers of the bad habit of holding a cell phone while driving, whether for texting or talking.

Apps to curb texting while driving multiply[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:49:57 GMT ]Several software and gadget companies are developing programs to break drivers of the bad habit of holding a cell phone while driving, whether for texting or talking.

Niche matchmaking sites attract date 'crashers'[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:42:30 GMT ]Exclusive parties have always had gate crashers. Now, singles are discovering that their exclusive online dating sites — those specialty interest sites catering to religious, cultural, political, educational or personal criteria ranging from health to hobbies to height — are attracting date crashers.

Niche matchmaking sites attract date 'crashers'[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:42:30 GMT ]Exclusive parties have always had gate crashers. Now, singles are discovering that their exclusive online dating sites — those specialty interest sites catering to religious, cultural, political, educational or personal criteria ranging from health to hobbies to height — are attracting date crashers.

Slideshow: Photo gallery: Springtime in space[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:51:35 GMT ]See an active sun, a blooming "cosmic rose" and other cosmic highlights from March 2010.

Slideshow: Photo gallery: Springtime in space[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:51:35 GMT ]See an active sun, a blooming "cosmic rose" and other cosmic highlights from March 2010.

Why AT&T should buy you a femtocell[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 05:30:07 PDT ]Mobile phone network operators could help solve their connectivity problems with small radio stations in homes. So why should you be the one paying $150 for one?

Why AT&T should buy you a femtocell[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 05:30:07 PDT ]Mobile phone network operators could help solve their connectivity problems with small radio stations in homes. So why should you be the one paying $150 for one?

Toyota to supply hybrid technology to Mazda[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 07:07:50 PDT ]Mazda aims to begin selling a vehicle that combines Toyota's hybrid system with its own next-generation gasoline engine in Japan by 2013.

Toyota to supply hybrid technology to Mazda[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 07:07:50 PDT ]Mazda aims to begin selling a vehicle that combines Toyota's hybrid system with its own next-generation gasoline engine in Japan by 2013.

Report: iPad suppliers to boost shipments[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 07:44:00 PDT ]Apple may have pushed back the delivery date for new iPad orders, but Chinese manufacturers are said to be increasing production of the device.

Report: iPad suppliers to boost shipments[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 07:44:00 PDT ]Apple may have pushed back the delivery date for new iPad orders, but Chinese manufacturers are said to be increasing production of the device.

Say good-bye to Linux on the PS3[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:22:00 PDT ]Less than a year after the release of the PS3 Slim, Sony says that a firmware update for older models of the PlayStation 3 will kill its Other OS option.

Say good-bye to Linux on the PS3[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:22:00 PDT ]Less than a year after the release of the PS3 Slim, Sony says that a firmware update for older models of the PlayStation 3 will kill its Other OS option.

Michael Robertson takes on Pandora, Web radio[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:54:22 PDT ]The founder of MP3.com and MP3tunes.com says Web radio reached its potential and the next step is freeing fans to make their own programming decisions.

Michael Robertson takes on Pandora, Web radio[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:54:22 PDT ]The founder of MP3.com and MP3tunes.com says Web radio reached its potential and the next step is freeing fans to make their own programming decisions.

Cosmic Log: Hubble hits new heights[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 23:59:12 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: As the Hubble Space Telescope nears its 20th birthday, its value for research and the public understanding of science is reaching an unprecedented peak.

Hawaii goes to Google for faster Internet[ Sun, 28 Mar 2010 20:31:45 GMT ]Stuck in the Internet slow lane, Hawaii and its sluggish network are hoping Google will ride to the rescue.

Spooky creature endangered by superstition[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:22:26 GMT ]Although the aye-aye weighs a mere 4 pounds in the wild, this tiny animal is viewed as the harbinger of death by locals in Madagascar, the only place on Earth where you'll find these creatures in nature.

Cosmic Log: Hubble hits new heights[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 23:59:12 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: As the Hubble Space Telescope nears its 20th birthday, its value for research and the public understanding of science is reaching an unprecedented peak.

$500 million launcher lacks one thing: rocket[ Sun, 28 Mar 2010 04:23:57 GMT ]A mobile launcher has been built for the Ares 1. The problem is, if the Obama administration has its way, there never will be such a rocket.

$500 million launcher lacks one thing: rocket[ Sun, 28 Mar 2010 04:23:57 GMT ]A mobile launcher has been built for the Ares 1. The problem is, if the Obama administration has its way, there never will be such a rocket.

Hawaii goes to Google for faster Internet[ Sun, 28 Mar 2010 20:31:45 GMT ]Stuck in the Internet slow lane, Hawaii and its sluggish network are hoping Google will ride to the rescue.

Spooky creature endangered by superstition[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:22:26 GMT ]Although the aye-aye weighs a mere 4 pounds in the wild, this tiny animal is viewed as the harbinger of death by locals in Madagascar, the only place on Earth where you'll find these creatures in nature.

Slideshow: Photo gallery: Springtime in space[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:51:35 GMT ]See an active sun, a blooming "cosmic rose" and other cosmic highlights from March 2010.

Slideshow: Photo gallery: Springtime in space[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:51:35 GMT ]See an active sun, a blooming "cosmic rose" and other cosmic highlights from March 2010.

New iPad orders won't ship until April 12[ Sat, 27 Mar 2010 15:49:53 PDT ]Apple changed the delivery date for new orders of the iPad to April 12, indicating that pre-order sales of the new tablet device may be better than expected.

Politician on Facebook: Anime proof that two nukes weren't enough[ Sun, 28 Mar 2010 19:05:00 PDT ]A New Hampshire state representative apologizes after offering his feelings for anime in an interesting post on Facebook.

MacBook feedback on iPad's shadow, PC rivalry[ Sun, 28 Mar 2010 17:40:00 PDT ]Readers chime in with comments ranging from Apple losing its technological edge to the iPad overshadowing the venerable laptop line.

Rumor: 'iAd' mobile ad platform is Apple's next big thing[ Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:58:49 PDT ]MediaPost is reporting that after iPads invade the world next weekend, the company will introduce a mobile advertising platform on April 7.

Rumor: 'iAd' mobile ad platform is Apple's next big thing[ Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:58:49 PDT ]MediaPost is reporting that after iPads invade the world next weekend, the company will introduce a mobile advertising platform on April 7.

Google's Nexus One vs. brick and mortar[ Sat, 27 Mar 2010 12:31:00 PDT ]Of all the reasons put forth asserting why Google's Nexus One is not selling, I subscribe to the most simple one: no brick-and-mortar stores.

Google's Nexus One vs. brick and mortar[ Sat, 27 Mar 2010 12:31:00 PDT ]Of all the reasons put forth asserting why Google's Nexus One is not selling, I subscribe to the most simple one: no brick-and-mortar stores.

New iPad orders won't ship until April 12[ Sat, 27 Mar 2010 15:49:53 PDT ]Apple changed the delivery date for new orders of the iPad to April 12, indicating that pre-order sales of the new tablet device may be better than expected.

MacBook feedback on iPad's shadow, PC rivalry[ Sun, 28 Mar 2010 17:40:00 PDT ]Readers chime in with comments ranging from Apple losing its technological edge to the iPad overshadowing the venerable laptop line.

Politician on Facebook: Anime proof that two nukes weren't enough[ Sun, 28 Mar 2010 19:05:00 PDT ]A New Hampshire state representative apologizes after offering his feelings for anime in an interesting post on Facebook.

Google denies YouTube outage speculation[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:29:34 EDT ]Google Inc., owner of YouTube, wasn't commenting Thursday morning on why the popular video-sharing site was down for about an hour.

Weaning Koreans off their wired world[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:50:52 EDT ]While in high school, Cheong Beom-seok often slept through his classes and played online games seven or eight hours at night, sneaking in front of the computer while his parents were in bed.

Google denies YouTube outage speculation[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:29:34 EDT ]Google Inc., owner of YouTube, wasn't commenting Thursday morning on why the popular video-sharing site was down for about an hour.

Weaning Koreans off their wired world[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:50:52 EDT ]While in high school, Cheong Beom-seok often slept through his classes and played online games seven or eight hours at night, sneaking in front of the computer while his parents were in bed.

Researcher: China pays people to boost its Web image[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:03:06 EDT ]If you thought corporate "astroturfing" (fake grassroots activity) was a problem at sites like Yelp and Amazon that feature user reviews of products, imagine how much worse it would be if the U.S. government employed a couple hundred thousand people to "shape the debate" among online political forums. Crazy, right? What government would ever attempt it?

Researcher: China pays people to boost its Web image[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:03:06 EDT ]If you thought corporate "astroturfing" (fake grassroots activity) was a problem at sites like Yelp and Amazon that feature user reviews of products, imagine how much worse it would be if the U.S. government employed a couple hundred thousand people to "shape the debate" among online political forums. Crazy, right? What government would ever attempt it?

Apps battling to bring movies to your phone[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:19:38 EDT ]Video rental companies made big moves this week in the race to deliver movies to phones.

Apps battling to bring movies to your phone[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:19:38 EDT ]Video rental companies made big moves this week in the race to deliver movies to phones.

Facebook plans to add 'place' feature[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:13:43 EDT ]Facebook on Friday proposed creating a way for people to add their locations to pages on the social-networking site but released almost no details about how the feature will work.

Facebook plans to add 'place' feature[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:13:43 EDT ]Facebook on Friday proposed creating a way for people to add their locations to pages on the social-networking site but released almost no details about how the feature will work.

Cosmic Log: Hubble hits new heights[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 23:59:12 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: As the Hubble Space Telescope nears its 20th birthday, its value for research and the public understanding of science is reaching an unprecedented peak.

$500 million launcher lacks one thing: rocket[ Sun, 28 Mar 2010 04:23:57 GMT ]A mobile launcher has been built for the Ares 1. The problem is, if the Obama administration has its way, there never will be such a rocket.

Navigating China's web of censors[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:53:55 GMT ]Google's standoff with Beijing reveals the complexity of Internet control in China—where an ever-shifting hodgepodge of restrictions limit what information Netizens can access, which Web tools they can us, and what ideas they can blog. By msnbc.com's Kari Huus.

Navigating China's web of censors[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:53:55 GMT ]Google's standoff with Beijing reveals the complexity of Internet control in China—where an ever-shifting hodgepodge of restrictions limit what information Netizens can access, which Web tools they can us, and what ideas they can blog. By msnbc.com's Kari Huus.

Nintendo reveals 3-D on eve of DSi XL roll out[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:57:19 GMT ]The Nintendo DSi XL arrives in stores next week. But will consumers pay $190 for the super-sized gaming gadget now that Nintendo vows to launch a 3-D game machine in the next year?

Nintendo reveals 3-D on eve of DSi XL roll out[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:57:19 GMT ]The Nintendo DSi XL arrives in stores next week. But will consumers pay $190 for the super-sized gaming gadget now that Nintendo vows to launch a 3-D game machine in the next year?

Cosmic Log: Hubble hits new heights[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 23:59:12 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: As the Hubble Space Telescope nears its 20th birthday, its value for research and the public understanding of science is reaching an unprecedented peak.

$500 million launcher lacks one thing: rocket[ Sun, 28 Mar 2010 04:23:57 GMT ]A mobile launcher has been built for the Ares 1. The problem is, if the Obama administration has its way, there never will be such a rocket.

Understanding cloud and 'devops'--part 2[ Sat, 27 Mar 2010 09:18:52 PDT ]With an apps-centric operations model, how does cloud computing begin to converge developer and operations staff interests? How is the task of IT operations changed by the advent of cloud computing?

Slideshow: Photo gallery: Springtime in space[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:51:35 GMT ]See an active sun, a blooming "cosmic rose" and other cosmic highlights from March 2010.

Slideshow: Photo gallery: Springtime in space[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:51:35 GMT ]See an active sun, a blooming "cosmic rose" and other cosmic highlights from March 2010.

Understanding cloud and 'devops'--part 2[ Sat, 27 Mar 2010 09:18:52 PDT ]With an apps-centric operations model, how does cloud computing begin to converge developer and operations staff interests? How is the task of IT operations changed by the advent of cloud computing?

British Times papers to charge for Web content[ Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:14:30 PDT ]The Times and The Sunday Times of London, both owned by News Corp., plan to replace their combined Times Online site and charge readers for new, separate sites in June.

British Times papers to charge for Web content[ Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:14:30 PDT ]The Times and The Sunday Times of London, both owned by News Corp., plan to replace their combined Times Online site and charge readers for new, separate sites in June.

Rumor: 'iAd' mobile ad platform is Apple's next big thing[ Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:58:49 PDT ]MediaPost is reporting that after iPads invade the world next weekend, the company will introduce a mobile advertising platform on April 7.

Rumor: 'iAd' mobile ad platform is Apple's next big thing[ Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:58:49 PDT ]MediaPost is reporting that after iPads invade the world next weekend, the company will introduce a mobile advertising platform on April 7.

Google's Nexus One vs. brick and mortar[ Sat, 27 Mar 2010 12:31:00 PDT ]Of all the reasons put forth asserting why Google's Nexus One is not selling, I subscribe to the most simple one: no brick-and-mortar stores.

Google's Nexus One vs. brick and mortar[ Sat, 27 Mar 2010 12:31:00 PDT ]Of all the reasons put forth asserting why Google's Nexus One is not selling, I subscribe to the most simple one: no brick-and-mortar stores.

New iPad orders won't ship until April 12[ Sat, 27 Mar 2010 15:49:53 PDT ]Apple changed the delivery date for new orders of the iPad to April 12, indicating that pre-order sales of the new tablet device may be better than expected.

New iPad orders won't ship until April 12[ Sat, 27 Mar 2010 15:49:53 PDT ]Apple changed the delivery date for new orders of the iPad to April 12, indicating that pre-order sales of the new tablet device may be better than expected.

Wireless stars of the show[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:45:37 GMT ]Tablets. Netbooks. Photo frames. GPS-enabled pet collars. Oh yeah — and phones. They are all a part of this spring's CTIA wireless industry trade show in Las Vegas.

Wireless stars of the show[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:45:37 GMT ]Tablets. Netbooks. Photo frames. GPS-enabled pet collars. Oh yeah — and phones. They are all a part of this spring's CTIA wireless industry trade show in Las Vegas.

Navigating China's web of censors[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:53:55 GMT ]Google's standoff with Beijing reveals the complexity of Internet control in China—where an ever-shifting hodgepodge of restrictions limit what information Netizens can access, which Web tools they can us, and what ideas they can blog. By msnbc.com's Kari Huus.

Navigating China's web of censors[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:53:55 GMT ]Google's standoff with Beijing reveals the complexity of Internet control in China—where an ever-shifting hodgepodge of restrictions limit what information Netizens can access, which Web tools they can us, and what ideas they can blog. By msnbc.com's Kari Huus.

Nintendo reveals 3-D on eve of DSi XL roll out[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:57:19 GMT ]The Nintendo DSi XL arrives in stores next week. But will consumers pay $190 for the super-sized gaming gadget now that Nintendo vows to launch a 3-D game machine in the next year?

Nintendo reveals 3-D on eve of DSi XL roll out[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:57:19 GMT ]The Nintendo DSi XL arrives in stores next week. But will consumers pay $190 for the super-sized gaming gadget now that Nintendo vows to launch a 3-D game machine in the next year?

Cosmic Log: Hubble hits new heights[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 23:59:12 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: As the Hubble Space Telescope nears its 20th birthday, its value for research and the public understanding of science is reaching an unprecedented peak.

Cosmic Log: Hubble hits new heights[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 23:59:12 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: As the Hubble Space Telescope nears its 20th birthday, its value for research and the public understanding of science is reaching an unprecedented peak.

Slideshow: Photo gallery: Springtime in space[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:51:35 GMT ]See an active sun, a blooming "cosmic rose" and other cosmic highlights from March 2010.

Slideshow: Photo gallery: Springtime in space[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:51:35 GMT ]See an active sun, a blooming "cosmic rose" and other cosmic highlights from March 2010.

Understanding cloud and 'devops'--part 2[ Sat, 27 Mar 2010 09:18:52 PDT ]With an apps-centric operations model, how does cloud computing begin to converge developer and operations staff interests? How is the task of IT operations changed by the advent of cloud computing?

British Times papers to charge for Web content[ Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:14:30 PDT ]The Times and The Sunday Times of London, both owned by News Corp., plan to replace their combined Times Online site and charge readers for new, separate sites in June.

Rumor: 'iAd' mobile ad platform is Apple's next big thing[ Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:58:49 PDT ]MediaPost is reporting that after iPads invade the world next weekend, the company will introduce a mobile advertising platform on April 7.

Understanding cloud and 'devops'--part 2[ Sat, 27 Mar 2010 09:18:52 PDT ]With an apps-centric operations model, how does cloud computing begin to converge developer and operations staff interests? How is the task of IT operations changed by the advent of cloud computing?

British Times papers to charge for Web content[ Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:14:30 PDT ]The Times and The Sunday Times of London, both owned by News Corp., plan to replace their combined Times Online site and charge readers for new, separate sites in June.

Rumor: 'iAd' mobile ad platform is Apple's next big thing[ Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:58:49 PDT ]MediaPost is reporting that after iPads invade the world next weekend, the company will introduce a mobile advertising platform on April 7.

Google's Nexus One vs. brick and mortar[ Sat, 27 Mar 2010 12:31:00 PDT ]Of all the reasons put forth asserting why Google's Nexus One is not selling, I subscribe to the most simple one: no brick-and-mortar stores.

Google's Nexus One vs. brick and mortar[ Sat, 27 Mar 2010 12:31:00 PDT ]Of all the reasons put forth asserting why Google's Nexus One is not selling, I subscribe to the most simple one: no brick-and-mortar stores.

New iPad orders won't ship until April 12[ Sat, 27 Mar 2010 15:49:53 PDT ]Apple changed the delivery date for new orders of the iPad to April 12, indicating that pre-order sales of the new tablet device may be better than expected.

New iPad orders won't ship until April 12[ Sat, 27 Mar 2010 15:49:53 PDT ]Apple changed the delivery date for new orders of the iPad to April 12, indicating that pre-order sales of the new tablet device may be better than expected.

Google denies YouTube outage speculation[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:29:34 EDT ]Google Inc., owner of YouTube, wasn't commenting Thursday morning on why the popular video-sharing site was down for about an hour.

Researcher: China pays people to boost its Web image[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:03:06 EDT ]If you thought corporate "astroturfing" (fake grassroots activity) was a problem at sites like Yelp and Amazon that feature user reviews of products, imagine how much worse it would be if the U.S. government employed a couple hundred thousand people to "shape the debate" among online political forums. Crazy, right? What government would ever attempt it?

Google denies YouTube outage speculation[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:29:34 EDT ]Google Inc., owner of YouTube, wasn't commenting Thursday morning on why the popular video-sharing site was down for about an hour.

Weaning Koreans off their wired world[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:50:52 EDT ]While in high school, Cheong Beom-seok often slept through his classes and played online games seven or eight hours at night, sneaking in front of the computer while his parents were in bed.

Weaning Koreans off their wired world[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:50:52 EDT ]While in high school, Cheong Beom-seok often slept through his classes and played online games seven or eight hours at night, sneaking in front of the computer while his parents were in bed.

Researcher: China pays people to boost its Web image[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:03:06 EDT ]If you thought corporate "astroturfing" (fake grassroots activity) was a problem at sites like Yelp and Amazon that feature user reviews of products, imagine how much worse it would be if the U.S. government employed a couple hundred thousand people to "shape the debate" among online political forums. Crazy, right? What government would ever attempt it?

Apps battling to bring movies to your phone[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:19:38 EDT ]Video rental companies made big moves this week in the race to deliver movies to phones.

Apps battling to bring movies to your phone[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:19:38 EDT ]Video rental companies made big moves this week in the race to deliver movies to phones.

Facebook plans to add 'place' feature[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:13:43 EDT ]Facebook on Friday proposed creating a way for people to add their locations to pages on the social-networking site but released almost no details about how the feature will work.

Facebook plans to add 'place' feature[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:13:43 EDT ]Facebook on Friday proposed creating a way for people to add their locations to pages on the social-networking site but released almost no details about how the feature will work.

Wireless stars of the show[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:45:37 GMT ]Tablets. Netbooks. Photo frames. GPS-enabled pet collars. Oh yeah — and phones. They are all a part of this spring's CTIA wireless industry trade show in Las Vegas.

Cosmic Log: Hubble hits new heights[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 23:59:12 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: As the Hubble Space Telescope nears its 20th birthday, its value for research and the public understanding of science is reaching an unprecedented peak.

Wireless stars of the show[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:45:37 GMT ]Tablets. Netbooks. Photo frames. GPS-enabled pet collars. Oh yeah — and phones. They are all a part of this spring's CTIA wireless industry trade show in Las Vegas.

Navigating China's web of censors[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:53:55 GMT ]Google's standoff with Beijing reveals the complexity of Internet control in China—where an ever-shifting hodgepodge of restrictions limit what information Netizens can access, which Web tools they can us, and what ideas they can blog. By msnbc.com's Kari Huus.

Navigating China's web of censors[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:53:55 GMT ]Google's standoff with Beijing reveals the complexity of Internet control in China—where an ever-shifting hodgepodge of restrictions limit what information Netizens can access, which Web tools they can us, and what ideas they can blog. By msnbc.com's Kari Huus.

Nintendo reveals 3-D on eve of DSi XL roll out[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:57:19 GMT ]The Nintendo DSi XL arrives in stores next week. But will consumers pay $190 for the super-sized gaming gadget now that Nintendo vows to launch a 3-D game machine in the next year?

Nintendo reveals 3-D on eve of DSi XL roll out[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:57:19 GMT ]The Nintendo DSi XL arrives in stores next week. But will consumers pay $190 for the super-sized gaming gadget now that Nintendo vows to launch a 3-D game machine in the next year?

Cosmic Log: Hubble hits new heights[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 23:59:12 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: As the Hubble Space Telescope nears its 20th birthday, its value for research and the public understanding of science is reaching an unprecedented peak.

Slideshow: Photo gallery: Springtime in space[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:51:35 GMT ]See an active sun, a blooming "cosmic rose" and other cosmic highlights from March 2010.

Slideshow: Photo gallery: Springtime in space[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:51:35 GMT ]See an active sun, a blooming "cosmic rose" and other cosmic highlights from March 2010.

iPad App Store revealed?[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:03:26 PDT ]A mobile-app analytics firm turns up what appear to be screenshots of what the App Store will look like on the forthcoming touch-screen tablet from Apple.

iPad App Store revealed?[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:03:26 PDT ]A mobile-app analytics firm turns up what appear to be screenshots of what the App Store will look like on the forthcoming touch-screen tablet from Apple.

Microsoft confirms, dates Xbox 360 USB storage[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:23:41 PDT ]Microsoft is bringing USB mass storage capabilities to the Xbox 360 in an update coming in a week and a half.

Microsoft confirms, dates Xbox 360 USB storage[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:23:41 PDT ]Microsoft is bringing USB mass storage capabilities to the Xbox 360 in an update coming in a week and a half.

Mickos: What's bigger than open source?[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:42:07 PDT ]Marten Mickos is on to the next big thing, which turns out to be a combination of the old big thing (open source) and cloud computing.

Mickos: What's bigger than open source?[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:42:07 PDT ]Marten Mickos is on to the next big thing, which turns out to be a combination of the old big thing (open source) and cloud computing.

Steve Jobs and Eric Schmidt on a coffee date (photos)[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:12:25 PDT ]A Gizmodo tipster snaps a few shots of the Apple and Google CEOs chatting Friday afternoon at a table outside a Palo Alto cafe owned by a former Google chef.

Steve Jobs and Eric Schmidt on a coffee date (photos)[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:12:25 PDT ]A Gizmodo tipster snaps a few shots of the Apple and Google CEOs chatting Friday afternoon at a table outside a Palo Alto cafe owned by a former Google chef.

You know you've got issues if your skivvies start texting[ Sat, 27 Mar 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]The SIMsystem, electronic underwear that first appeared on ABC's New Inventors program in 2008, is now being rolled out across New South Whales in Australia.

You know you've got issues if your skivvies start texting[ Sat, 27 Mar 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]The SIMsystem, electronic underwear that first appeared on ABC's New Inventors program in 2008, is now being rolled out across New South Whales in Australia.

Navigating China's web of censors[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:53:55 GMT ]Google's standoff with Beijing reveals the complexity of Internet control in China—where an ever-shifting hodgepodge of restrictions limit what information Netizens can access, which Web tools they can us, and what ideas they can blog. By msnbc.com's Kari Huus.

Nintendo reveals 3-D on eve of DSi XL roll out[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:57:19 GMT ]The Nintendo DSi XL arrives in stores next week. But will consumers pay $190 for the super-sized gaming gadget now that Nintendo vows to launch a 3-D game machine in the next year?

Nintendo reveals 3-D on eve of DSi XL roll out[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:57:19 GMT ]The Nintendo DSi XL arrives in stores next week. But will consumers pay $190 for the super-sized gaming gadget now that Nintendo vows to launch a 3-D game machine in the next year?

Cosmic Log: Hubble hits new heights[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 23:59:12 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: As the Hubble Space Telescope nears its 20th birthday, its value for research and the public understanding of science is reaching an unprecedented peak.

Cosmic Log: Hubble hits new heights[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 23:59:12 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: As the Hubble Space Telescope nears its 20th birthday, its value for research and the public understanding of science is reaching an unprecedented peak.

Slideshow: Photo gallery: Springtime in space[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:51:35 GMT ]See an active sun, a blooming "cosmic rose" and other cosmic highlights from March 2010.

Revised Facebook policy hints at location tagging[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:24:58 PDT ]Wary of last February's outcry, Facebook announces new version of privacy policy in advance of possible "place" and third-party site features.

Revised Facebook policy hints at location tagging[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:24:58 PDT ]Wary of last February's outcry, Facebook announces new version of privacy policy in advance of possible "place" and third-party site features.

iPad App Store revealed?[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:03:26 PDT ]A mobile-app analytics firm turns up what appear to be screenshots of what the App Store will look like on the forthcoming touch-screen tablet from Apple.

iPad App Store revealed?[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:03:26 PDT ]A mobile-app analytics firm turns up what appear to be screenshots of what the App Store will look like on the forthcoming touch-screen tablet from Apple.

Microsoft confirms, dates Xbox 360 USB storage[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:23:41 PDT ]Microsoft is bringing USB mass storage capabilities to the Xbox 360 in an update coming in a week and a half.

Microsoft confirms, dates Xbox 360 USB storage[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:23:41 PDT ]Microsoft is bringing USB mass storage capabilities to the Xbox 360 in an update coming in a week and a half.

Mickos: What's bigger than open source?[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:42:07 PDT ]Marten Mickos is on to the next big thing, which turns out to be a combination of the old big thing (open source) and cloud computing.

Mickos: What's bigger than open source?[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:42:07 PDT ]Marten Mickos is on to the next big thing, which turns out to be a combination of the old big thing (open source) and cloud computing.

Steve Jobs and Eric Schmidt on a coffee date (photos)[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:12:25 PDT ]A Gizmodo tipster snaps a few shots of the Apple and Google CEOs chatting Friday afternoon at a table outside a Palo Alto cafe owned by a former Google chef.

Steve Jobs and Eric Schmidt on a coffee date (photos)[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:12:25 PDT ]A Gizmodo tipster snaps a few shots of the Apple and Google CEOs chatting Friday afternoon at a table outside a Palo Alto cafe owned by a former Google chef.

Apps battling to bring movies to your phone[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:19:38 EDT ]Video rental companies made big moves this week in the race to deliver movies to phones.

Researcher: China pays people to boost its Web image[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:03:06 EDT ]If you thought corporate "astroturfing" (fake grassroots activity) was a problem at sites like Yelp and Amazon that feature user reviews of products, imagine how much worse it would be if the U.S. government employed a couple hundred thousand people to "shape the debate" among online political forums. Crazy, right? What government would ever attempt it?

Google denies YouTube outage speculation[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:29:34 EDT ]Google Inc., owner of YouTube, wasn't commenting Thursday morning on why the popular video-sharing site was down for about an hour.

Google denies YouTube outage speculation[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:29:34 EDT ]Google Inc., owner of YouTube, wasn't commenting Thursday morning on why the popular video-sharing site was down for about an hour.

Weaning Koreans off their wired world[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:50:52 EDT ]While in high school, Cheong Beom-seok often slept through his classes and played online games seven or eight hours at night, sneaking in front of the computer while his parents were in bed.

Weaning Koreans off their wired world[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:50:52 EDT ]While in high school, Cheong Beom-seok often slept through his classes and played online games seven or eight hours at night, sneaking in front of the computer while his parents were in bed.

Researcher: China pays people to boost its Web image[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:03:06 EDT ]If you thought corporate "astroturfing" (fake grassroots activity) was a problem at sites like Yelp and Amazon that feature user reviews of products, imagine how much worse it would be if the U.S. government employed a couple hundred thousand people to "shape the debate" among online political forums. Crazy, right? What government would ever attempt it?

Apps battling to bring movies to your phone[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:19:38 EDT ]Video rental companies made big moves this week in the race to deliver movies to phones.

Facebook plans to add 'place' feature[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:13:43 EDT ]Facebook on Friday proposed creating a way for people to add their locations to pages on the social-networking site but released almost no details about how the feature will work.

Facebook plans to add 'place' feature[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:13:43 EDT ]Facebook on Friday proposed creating a way for people to add their locations to pages on the social-networking site but released almost no details about how the feature will work.

Shuttles will keep flying through early 2011[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:54:28 GMT ]Space.com: NASA has made steady progress toward the planned retirement of its three aging space shuttles this September, but will likely not complete the fleet's current flight schedule until February 2011, a new report has found.

Navigating China's web of censors[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:53:55 GMT ]Google's standoff with Beijing reveals the complexity of Internet control in China—where an ever-shifting hodgepodge of restrictions limit what information Netizens can access, which Web tools they can us, and what ideas they can blog. By msnbc.com's Kari Huus.

Bumblebees have lightning-fast color vision[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:28:51 GMT ]There's a reason why bees can see you while you're still searching for the source of that buzzing noise: Their color vision is five times faster than human vision and among the fastest color vision yet clocked in the animal world.

Bumblebees have lightning-fast color vision[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:28:51 GMT ]There's a reason why bees can see you while you're still searching for the source of that buzzing noise: Their color vision is five times faster than human vision and among the fastest color vision yet clocked in the animal world.

Shuttles will keep flying through early 2011[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:54:28 GMT ]Space.com: NASA has made steady progress toward the planned retirement of its three aging space shuttles this September, but will likely not complete the fleet's current flight schedule until February 2011, a new report has found.

Wireless stars of the show[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:45:37 GMT ]Tablets. Netbooks. Photo frames. GPS-enabled pet collars. Oh yeah — and phones. They are all a part of this spring's CTIA wireless industry trade show in Las Vegas.

Wireless stars of the show[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:45:37 GMT ]Tablets. Netbooks. Photo frames. GPS-enabled pet collars. Oh yeah — and phones. They are all a part of this spring's CTIA wireless industry trade show in Las Vegas.

Navigating China's web of censors[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:53:55 GMT ]Google's standoff with Beijing reveals the complexity of Internet control in China—where an ever-shifting hodgepodge of restrictions limit what information Netizens can access, which Web tools they can us, and what ideas they can blog. By msnbc.com's Kari Huus.

Nintendo reveals 3-D on eve of DSi XL roll out[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:57:19 GMT ]The Nintendo DSi XL arrives in stores next week. But will consumers pay $190 for the super-sized gaming gadget now that Nintendo vows to launch a 3-D game machine in the next year?

Nintendo reveals 3-D on eve of DSi XL roll out[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:57:19 GMT ]The Nintendo DSi XL arrives in stores next week. But will consumers pay $190 for the super-sized gaming gadget now that Nintendo vows to launch a 3-D game machine in the next year?

Symantec finds China top source of malware[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 07:16:41 PDT ]More malware is sent via e-mail servers in U.S., but China is actually the top source for malware based on true location of senders, says Symantec.

Air Force tests flight with greener fuel[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 07:48:12 PDT ]Flying toward a future less dependent on foreign oil, Air Force takes a jet on test flight powered by fuel made from animal fats and plant oil.

People power in short supply for green-tech[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:29:21 PDT ]Tech-industry veterans who have traded bits and bytes for clean electrons say that getting up to speed and making fresh contacts is the key to moving into green-tech businesses.

Police Blotter: GPS used to fight speeding ticket[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:29:20 PDT ]Ohio man uses GPS defense to try to beat 84 MPH speeding ticket on Interstate 75, but appeals court doesn't buy it.

Long-distance IT to assist F1 racers[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:57:28 PDT ]Engineers in the U.K. will be just as vital to the success of the Williams Formula One team as track-side engineers in Australia.

Symantec finds China top source of malware[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 07:16:41 PDT ]More malware is sent via e-mail servers in U.S., but China is actually the top source for malware based on true location of senders, says Symantec.

Air Force tests flight with greener fuel[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 07:48:12 PDT ]Flying toward a future less dependent on foreign oil, Air Force takes a jet on test flight powered by fuel made from animal fats and plant oil.

Police Blotter: GPS used to fight speeding ticket[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:29:20 PDT ]Ohio man uses GPS defense to try to beat 84 MPH speeding ticket on Interstate 75, but appeals court doesn't buy it.

People power in short supply for green-tech[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:29:21 PDT ]Tech-industry veterans who have traded bits and bytes for clean electrons say that getting up to speed and making fresh contacts is the key to moving into green-tech businesses.

Long-distance IT to assist F1 racers[ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:57:28 PDT ]Engineers in the U.K. will be just as vital to the success of the Williams Formula One team as track-side engineers in Australia.

Google denies YouTube outage speculation[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:29:34 EDT ]Google Inc., owner of YouTube, wasn't commenting Thursday morning on why the popular video-sharing site was down for about an hour.

Report: Central African gorillas may go extinct[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:13:40 EDT ]Gorillas may go extinct in much of central Africa by the mid-2020s -- victims of a meat trade, of logging and mining, and even the Ebola virus, a new report says.

Report: Central African gorillas may go extinct[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:13:40 EDT ]Gorillas may go extinct in much of central Africa by the mid-2020s -- victims of a meat trade, of logging and mining, and even the Ebola virus, a new report says.

Google denies YouTube outage speculation[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:29:34 EDT ]Google Inc., owner of YouTube, wasn't commenting Thursday morning on why the popular video-sharing site was down for about an hour.

Where Facebook profiles go when we die[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:48:45 GMT ]More than any other service, Facebook will be the most important fixture in your digital mausoleum. I mean, it's a basically a catch-all for your memories, with timestamped comments, loads of personal info, and pictures. (Oh dear god, the pictures...) It's the first place acquaintances look after someone dies, and the first place the press will look if your death was particularly public or tragic.

Cosmic Log: Dark energy in 3-D[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:16:36 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A 3-D galaxy survey confirms the view that the expansion of the universe is speeding up — and provides a map of dark energy's effect.

Cosmic Log: Dark energy in 3-D[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:16:36 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A 3-D galaxy survey confirms the view that the expansion of the universe is speeding up — and provides a map of dark energy's effect.

8 awesome alarm clocks[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:54:59 GMT ]The alarm clock is the most evil piece of industrial design ever, combining form and function to make you miserable. From the Wake N' Bacon to baby birds signing, here are eight innovative designs that attempt to make the act of getting out of bed as effective and/or pleasant as possible.

8 awesome alarm clocks[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:54:59 GMT ]The alarm clock is the most evil piece of industrial design ever, combining form and function to make you miserable. From the Wake N' Bacon to baby birds signing, here are eight innovative designs that attempt to make the act of getting out of bed as effective and/or pleasant as possible.

Wireless stars of the show[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:45:37 GMT ]Tablets. Netbooks. Photo frames. GPS-enabled pet collars. Oh yeah — and phones. They are all a part of this spring's CTIA wireless industry trade show in Las Vegas.

Wireless stars of the show[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:45:37 GMT ]Tablets. Netbooks. Photo frames. GPS-enabled pet collars. Oh yeah — and phones. They are all a part of this spring's CTIA wireless industry trade show in Las Vegas.

T.J.Maxx hacker sentenced to 20 years in prison[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:36:09 PDT ]Albert Gonzalez, who pleaded guilty to snatching customer credit card numbers from T.J.Maxx, BJ's Wholesale Club, and Barnes & Noble, faces decades in prison.

T.J.Maxx hacker sentenced to 20 years in prison[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:36:09 PDT ]Albert Gonzalez, who pleaded guilty to snatching customer credit card numbers from T.J.Maxx, BJ's Wholesale Club, and Barnes & Noble, faces decades in prison.

Giving arrhythmic hearts a hug[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:56:00 PDT ]An ultrathin, flexible, and stretchable silicon device may be able to treat irregular heart rhythms through high-density maps of electrical activity, new research shows.

Giving arrhythmic hearts a hug[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:56:00 PDT ]An ultrathin, flexible, and stretchable silicon device may be able to treat irregular heart rhythms through high-density maps of electrical activity, new research shows.

China issues media rules for stories on Google[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:10:35 PDT ]Government distributes specific instructions on how media companies should report on Google's decision to move search operations to Hong Kong to bypass censorship laws.

China issues media rules for stories on Google[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:10:35 PDT ]Government distributes specific instructions on how media companies should report on Google's decision to move search operations to Hong Kong to bypass censorship laws.

Web traffic redirected to China in mystery mix up[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:25:25 PDT ]Visitors to popular U.S. sites were routed to sites behind China's firewall, prompting some to wonder if China was trying to hijack Web traffic after Google's move to Hong Kong.

Web traffic redirected to China in mystery mix up[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:25:25 PDT ]Visitors to popular U.S. sites were routed to sites behind China's firewall, prompting some to wonder if China was trying to hijack Web traffic after Google's move to Hong Kong.

Opera tells Apple, 'bring it' over Opera Mini for iPhone (video)[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:42:16 PDT ]Opera Software submitted its mobile browser to the iPhone App Store this week, and Apple could very well reject it. In the meantime, we give you a taste of Opera running on the iPhone.

Gmail 'geolocation' aims to stop scams[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:52:30 EDT ]Google has added an additional security measure to Gmail that can help alert you to hackers potentially hijacking your e-mail account and using it for nefarious ends.

Confused about cell-phone camera quality? Help is on the way[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:39:00 EDT ]How do you know which cell-phone camera takes the best pictures? It's hard to tell. But an international consortium is working on a test that will use a five-star rating and a basic accompanying chart to judge image quality.

Lady Gaga first to hit 1 billion video views[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:57:37 EDT ]Lady Gaga is now in a club all her own: She's the first franchise to reach one billion online video views.

Lady Gaga first to hit 1 billion video views[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:57:37 EDT ]Lady Gaga is now in a club all her own: She's the first franchise to reach one billion online video views.

Gmail 'geolocation' aims to stop scams[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:52:30 EDT ]Google has added an additional security measure to Gmail that can help alert you to hackers potentially hijacking your e-mail account and using it for nefarious ends.

Report: Central African gorillas may go extinct[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:13:40 EDT ]Gorillas may go extinct in much of central Africa by the mid-2020s -- victims of a meat trade, of logging and mining, and even the Ebola virus, a new report says.

Report: Central African gorillas may go extinct[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:13:40 EDT ]Gorillas may go extinct in much of central Africa by the mid-2020s -- victims of a meat trade, of logging and mining, and even the Ebola virus, a new report says.

Google denies YouTube outage speculation[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:29:34 EDT ]Google Inc., owner of YouTube, wasn't commenting Thursday morning on why the popular video-sharing site was down for about an hour.

Google denies YouTube outage speculation[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:29:34 EDT ]Google Inc., owner of YouTube, wasn't commenting Thursday morning on why the popular video-sharing site was down for about an hour.

Confused about cell-phone camera quality? Help is on the way[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:39:00 EDT ]How do you know which cell-phone camera takes the best pictures? It's hard to tell. But an international consortium is working on a test that will use a five-star rating and a basic accompanying chart to judge image quality.

Pearls mass-produced on paper machines[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:24:02 GMT ]Nacre, or mother of pearl, is one of the toughest and most beautiful natural materials on Earth. Now scientists can make it —  cheaply.

Pearls mass-produced on paper machines[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:24:02 GMT ]Nacre, or mother of pearl, is one of the toughest and most beautiful natural materials on Earth. Now scientists can make it —  cheaply.

Third of Americans use library computers[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:48:32 GMT ]A third of Americans — about 77 million people — use public library computers to look for jobs, connect with friends, do their homework and improve their lives, according to a new study released Thursday.

Third of Americans use library computers[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:48:32 GMT ]A third of Americans — about 77 million people — use public library computers to look for jobs, connect with friends, do their homework and improve their lives, according to a new study released Thursday.

Where Facebook profiles go when we die[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:48:45 GMT ]More than any other service, Facebook will be the most important fixture in your digital mausoleum. I mean, it's a basically a catch-all for your memories, with timestamped comments, loads of personal info, and pictures. (Oh dear god, the pictures...) It's the first place acquaintances look after someone dies, and the first place the press will look if your death was particularly public or tragic.

Where Facebook profiles go when we die[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:48:45 GMT ]More than any other service, Facebook will be the most important fixture in your digital mausoleum. I mean, it's a basically a catch-all for your memories, with timestamped comments, loads of personal info, and pictures. (Oh dear god, the pictures...) It's the first place acquaintances look after someone dies, and the first place the press will look if your death was particularly public or tragic.

Cosmic Log: Dark energy in 3-D[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:16:36 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A 3-D galaxy survey confirms the view that the expansion of the universe is speeding up — and provides a map of dark energy's effect.

Cosmic Log: Dark energy in 3-D[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:16:36 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A 3-D galaxy survey confirms the view that the expansion of the universe is speeding up — and provides a map of dark energy's effect.

8 awesome alarm clocks[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:54:59 GMT ]The alarm clock is the most evil piece of industrial design ever, combining form and function to make you miserable. From the Wake N' Bacon to baby birds signing, here are eight innovative designs that attempt to make the act of getting out of bed as effective and/or pleasant as possible.

8 awesome alarm clocks[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:54:59 GMT ]The alarm clock is the most evil piece of industrial design ever, combining form and function to make you miserable. From the Wake N' Bacon to baby birds signing, here are eight innovative designs that attempt to make the act of getting out of bed as effective and/or pleasant as possible.

Photos: DemoSpring 2010's gadgets and characters[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:00:00 PDT ]Sights and scenes from this year's DemoSpring conference in Palm Desert, Calif., where close to 70 companies (old and new) launched products and services.

Photos: DemoSpring 2010's gadgets and characters[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:00:00 PDT ]Sights and scenes from this year's DemoSpring conference in Palm Desert, Calif., where close to 70 companies (old and new) launched products and services.

3G, 4G, and WiMax, too[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:37:02 PDT ]Sprint launches the first 4G phone at the CTIA Wireless show, there is more to discuss about Google and China, and how to use Google Maps to find the cheapest hotel when you're traveling.

3G, 4G, and WiMax, too[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:37:02 PDT ]Sprint launches the first 4G phone at the CTIA Wireless show, there is more to discuss about Google and China, and how to use Google Maps to find the cheapest hotel when you're traveling.

A peek at Office Communications Server '14' (images)[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:55:19 PDT ]At the VoiceCon event on Wednesday, Microsoft offers its first look at Office Communications Server "14," a new version of its business telephony product due out later this year.

A peek at Office Communications Server '14' (images)[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:55:19 PDT ]At the VoiceCon event on Wednesday, Microsoft offers its first look at Office Communications Server "14," a new version of its business telephony product due out later this year.

A glimpse at Digg's new iPhone app (images)[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:43:06 PDT ]Digg has finally gotten around to releasing a native version of its site for iPhone users. We show off some of its big features.

A glimpse at Digg's new iPhone app (images)[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:43:06 PDT ]Digg has finally gotten around to releasing a native version of its site for iPhone users. We show off some of its big features.

Holiness in 3D[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 07:59:13 PDT ]GoDaddy joins Google in the fight against Chinese censorship, Gmail will help you identify malicious e-mail, and the latest player in the 3D space is God via CatholicTV.

Holiness in 3D[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 07:59:13 PDT ]GoDaddy joins Google in the fight against Chinese censorship, Gmail will help you identify malicious e-mail, and the latest player in the 3D space is God via CatholicTV.

In China, it's Bing's turn to show some spine[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:16:49 EDT ]Microsoft's Bing search engine will not follow Google out of China. Executives have made that clear. But will they take the high road or the low road in their quest to win a bigger piece of a China's fast-growing Internet market?

In China, it's Bing's turn to show some spine[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:16:49 EDT ]Microsoft's Bing search engine will not follow Google out of China. Executives have made that clear. But will they take the high road or the low road in their quest to win a bigger piece of a China's fast-growing Internet market?

Sprint unveils its first 4G phone[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:14:04 EDT ]Sprint has announced its first 4G phone, to go on sale this summer. The HTC Evo 4G has two cameras for video calling and is the first commercially available 4G handset with a major U.S. carrier.

Sprint unveils its first 4G phone[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:14:04 EDT ]Sprint has announced its first 4G phone, to go on sale this summer. The HTC Evo 4G has two cameras for video calling and is the first commercially available 4G handset with a major U.S. carrier.

Could new test settle Shroud of Turin debate?[ Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:52:01 GMT ]The Shroud of Turin, the controversial piece of linen that some believe to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ, could finally be dated accurately.

The best new netbooks[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:05:35 GMT ]Gizmodo: If you're in the market for a netbook — the gimpy kittens of the laptop jungle — know this first: on the inside, they're all basically the same. Making the little differences all the more important! And yes, they do add up.

The best new netbooks[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:05:35 GMT ]Gizmodo: If you're in the market for a netbook — the gimpy kittens of the laptop jungle — know this first: on the inside, they're all basically the same. Making the little differences all the more important! And yes, they do add up.

Bathroom tech: From strange to ridiculous[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:05:14 GMT ]The bathroom is the last bastion of privacy where one can shower, scrub, and, well, take care of business without the incessant interruptions of modern life. Geeks probably wouldn't mind some of these high-tech accoutrements.

Bathroom tech: From strange to ridiculous[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:05:14 GMT ]The bathroom is the last bastion of privacy where one can shower, scrub, and, well, take care of business without the incessant interruptions of modern life. Geeks probably wouldn't mind some of these high-tech accoutrements.

Cosmic Log: DNA reveals prehistoric surprise[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:58:48 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: DNA taken from an ancient pinky bone suggests that a previously unknown group of human ancestors mixed it up with Neanderthals and modern humans in Siberia 40,000 years ago.

Cosmic Log: DNA reveals prehistoric surprise[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:58:48 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: DNA taken from an ancient pinky bone suggests that a previously unknown group of human ancestors mixed it up with Neanderthals and modern humans in Siberia 40,000 years ago.

Bad economy is a gift that keeps giving to Red Hat[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:27:41 PDT ]Red Hat's fourth-quarter earnings were almost universally good--yet again--suggesting that the company's open-source software and tight focus is paying dividends in a tight economy.

Bad economy is a gift that keeps giving to Red Hat[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:27:41 PDT ]Red Hat's fourth-quarter earnings were almost universally good--yet again--suggesting that the company's open-source software and tight focus is paying dividends in a tight economy.

iPhone, Safari, IE 8, Firefox hacked in CanSecWest contest[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:51:18 PDT ]All four drop like flies in hacking contest that takes researchers weeks or more to prepare for, but just minutes to win.

iPhone, Safari, IE 8, Firefox hacked in CanSecWest contest[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:51:18 PDT ]All four drop like flies in hacking contest that takes researchers weeks or more to prepare for, but just minutes to win.

Lady Gaga first to hit the online-video billion[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:44:42 PDT ]Visible Measures figures for online views of three of the pop singer's music videos add up to more than 1 billion. Whom should we thank for this?

Lady Gaga first to hit the online-video billion[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:44:42 PDT ]Visible Measures figures for online views of three of the pop singer's music videos add up to more than 1 billion. Whom should we thank for this?

AT&T pushes quick-messaging phones[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:10:15 PDT ]AT&T executives at CTIA said there is an untapped market of customers interested in a new category of phone called quick messaging devices.

AT&T pushes quick-messaging phones[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:10:15 PDT ]AT&T executives at CTIA said there is an untapped market of customers interested in a new category of phone called quick messaging devices.

AT&T connects everything to its network[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:55:10 PDT ]AT&T sees its emerging devices business, which connects everything from E-readers to digital picture frames to dog collars to its wireless network, becoming a $1 billion business in roughly five years.

AT&T connects everything to its network[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:55:10 PDT ]AT&T sees its emerging devices business, which connects everything from E-readers to digital picture frames to dog collars to its wireless network, becoming a $1 billion business in roughly five years.

Nintendo to unveil 3-D gaming console[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:16:59 EDT ]The 3-D entertainment craze continues to spread to video games. Nintendo announced Tuesday it will introduce a handheld console that plays games in 3-D without the use of special glasses.

Nintendo to unveil 3-D gaming console[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:16:59 EDT ]The 3-D entertainment craze continues to spread to video games. Nintendo announced Tuesday it will introduce a handheld console that plays games in 3-D without the use of special glasses.

Winners and losers of Google's China pullout[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:44:52 EDT ]Google's partners in China are beginning to sever ties with the Internet giant following the company's decision to quit self censoring in the country and redirect searches to Google in Hong Kong.

Winners and losers of Google's China pullout[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:44:52 EDT ]Google's partners in China are beginning to sever ties with the Internet giant following the company's decision to quit self censoring in the country and redirect searches to Google in Hong Kong.

In China, it's Bing's turn to show some spine[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:29:55 EDT ]Microsoft's Bing search engine will not follow Google out of China. Executives have made that clear. But will they take the high road or the low road in their quest to win a bigger piece of a China's fast-growing Internet market?

In China, it's Bing's turn to show some spine[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:29:55 EDT ]Microsoft's Bing search engine will not follow Google out of China. Executives have made that clear. But will they take the high road or the low road in their quest to win a bigger piece of a China's fast-growing Internet market?

Friend: Government was paying hacker[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:19:51 EDT ]Convicted hacker Albert Gonzalez, who ran a multimillion-dollar bank card theft operation, earned $75,000 a year working undercover for the U.S. Secret Service, says an accomplice.

Friend: Government was paying hacker[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:19:51 EDT ]Convicted hacker Albert Gonzalez, who ran a multimillion-dollar bank card theft operation, earned $75,000 a year working undercover for the U.S. Secret Service, says an accomplice.

Sprint unveils its first 4G phone[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:14:04 EDT ]Sprint has announced its first 4G phone, to go on sale this summer. The HTC Evo 4G has two cameras for video calling and is the first commercially available 4G handset with a major U.S. carrier.

Sprint unveils its first 4G phone[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:14:04 EDT ]Sprint has announced its first 4G phone, to go on sale this summer. The HTC Evo 4G has two cameras for video calling and is the first commercially available 4G handset with a major U.S. carrier.

Telephone pole-like fungus was tallest ever[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:27:02 GMT ]These towering fungi lived on algae and bacteria and grew over 26 feet high some 420 million years ago.

Telephone pole-like fungus was tallest ever[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:27:02 GMT ]These towering fungi lived on algae and bacteria and grew over 26 feet high some 420 million years ago.

Inside a global cybercrime ring[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:45:58 GMT ]Hundreds of computer geeks, most of them students putting themselves through college, crammed into three floors of an office building in an industrial section of Ukraine's capital Kiev, churning out code at a frenzied pace. They were creating some of the world's most pernicious, and profitable, computer viruses.

Inside a global cybercrime ring[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:45:58 GMT ]Hundreds of computer geeks, most of them students putting themselves through college, crammed into three floors of an office building in an industrial section of Ukraine's capital Kiev, churning out code at a frenzied pace. They were creating some of the world's most pernicious, and profitable, computer viruses.

Super bug! World’s strongest insect revealed[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:41:31 GMT ]After months of grueling tests, a species of horned dung beetle takes the title for world's strongest insect.

Super bug! World’s strongest insect revealed[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:41:31 GMT ]After months of grueling tests, a species of horned dung beetle takes the title for world's strongest insect.

The best new netbooks[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:05:35 GMT ]Gizmodo: If you're in the market for a netbook — the gimpy kittens of the laptop jungle — know this first: on the inside, they're all basically the same. Making the little differences all the more important! And yes, they do add up.

The best new netbooks[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:05:35 GMT ]Gizmodo: If you're in the market for a netbook — the gimpy kittens of the laptop jungle — know this first: on the inside, they're all basically the same. Making the little differences all the more important! And yes, they do add up.

3G, 4G, and WiMax too[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:37:02 PDT ]Sprint launches the first 4G phone at the CTIA Wireless show, there is more to discuss about Google and China, and how to use Google Maps to find the cheapest hotel when you're traveling.

Bathroom tech: From strange to ridiculous[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:05:14 GMT ]The bathroom is the last bastion of privacy where one can shower, scrub, and, well, take care of business without the incessant interruptions of modern life. Geeks probably wouldn't mind some of these high-tech accoutrements.

Bathroom tech: From strange to ridiculous[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:05:14 GMT ]The bathroom is the last bastion of privacy where one can shower, scrub, and, well, take care of business without the incessant interruptions of modern life. Geeks probably wouldn't mind some of these high-tech accoutrements.

OfficeTalk: Microsoft's Twitter for businesses (images)[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:00:00 PDT ]Microsoft is testing OfficeTalk, a microblogging service designed to give businesses the ability to host their own Twitter-like service for employees.

OfficeTalk: Microsoft's Twitter for businesses (images)[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:00:00 PDT ]Microsoft is testing OfficeTalk, a microblogging service designed to give businesses the ability to host their own Twitter-like service for employees.

Nintendo 3D DS[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:44:29 PDT ]Google makes good on its promise to stop censoring search in China, the Kindle will be on the iPad after all, and Nintendo is creating a handheld game device that features 3D.

Nintendo 3D DS[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:44:29 PDT ]Google makes good on its promise to stop censoring search in China, the Kindle will be on the iPad after all, and Nintendo is creating a handheld game device that features 3D.

Microsoft data centers: Beyond the container (images)[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:24:15 PDT ]With the latest iteration of its data center design, Microsoft has created self-contained units that can be pre-built and shipped anywhere in the world.

Microsoft data centers: Beyond the container (images)[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:24:15 PDT ]With the latest iteration of its data center design, Microsoft has created self-contained units that can be pre-built and shipped anywhere in the world.

Photos: DemoSpring 2010's gadgets and characters[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:00:00 PDT ]Sights and scenes from this year's DemoSpring conference in Palm Desert, Calif., where close to 70 companies (old and new) launched products and services.

Photos: DemoSpring 2010's gadgets and characters[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:00:00 PDT ]Sights and scenes from this year's DemoSpring conference in Palm Desert, Calif., where close to 70 companies (old and new) launched products and services.

3G, 4G, and WiMax too[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:37:02 PDT ]Sprint launches the first 4G phone at the CTIA Wireless show, there is more to discuss about Google and China, and how to use Google Maps to find the cheapest hotel when you're traveling.

Nintendo to unveil 3-D gaming console[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:16:59 EDT ]The 3-D entertainment craze continues to spread to video games. Nintendo announced Tuesday it will introduce a handheld console that plays games in 3-D without the use of special glasses.

Nintendo to unveil 3-D gaming console[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:16:59 EDT ]The 3-D entertainment craze continues to spread to video games. Nintendo announced Tuesday it will introduce a handheld console that plays games in 3-D without the use of special glasses.

Winners and losers of Google's China pullout[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:46:19 EDT ]Google's partners in China are beginning to sever ties with the Internet giant following the company's decision to quit self censoring in the country and redirect searches to Google in Hong Kong.

Verizon says Skype on some phones this week[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:53:46 GMT ]Skype's popular telephony application will be available on nine phone models sold by Verizon Wireless starting on Thursday.

Apple sells no-contract iPhones at full price[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 02:06:49 GMT ]Apple is making some of its iPhone models available at full price without a contract from AT&T. However, the new phones are still "locked" to AT&T and will not work with any other cellular carrier unless they're modified.

Apple sells no-contract iPhones at full price[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 02:06:49 GMT ]Apple is making some of its iPhone models available at full price without a contract from AT&T. However, the new phones are still "locked" to AT&T and will not work with any other cellular carrier unless they're modified.

China moves to restrict access to Google[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:56:09 GMT ]China moves to block access to Google's Hong Kong site, The New York Times reports, after the Internet giant began redirecting Chinese users to its uncensored server there.

China moves to restrict access to Google[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:56:09 GMT ]China moves to block access to Google's Hong Kong site, The New York Times reports, after the Internet giant began redirecting Chinese users to its uncensored server there.

Cosmic Log: Fusion’s ups and downs[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:24:28 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The folks following an unconventional path to nuclear fusion power are feeling more confident about their footsteps.

Icahn pal Chapple to leave Yahoo's board[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:14:00 PDT ]John Chapple will not run for re-election in June, leaving the company less than two years after accompanying investor Carl Icahn.

Icahn pal Chapple to leave Yahoo's board[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:14:00 PDT ]John Chapple will not run for re-election in June, leaving the company less than two years after accompanying investor Carl Icahn.

Brain network scanning may predict injury's effects[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:25:00 PDT ]Resting-state functional connectivity, originally developed to study brain organization, also reveals the health or damage of brain networks, according to neurologists at Washington University.

Brain network scanning may predict injury's effects[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:25:00 PDT ]Resting-state functional connectivity, originally developed to study brain organization, also reveals the health or damage of brain networks, according to neurologists at Washington University.

CNET News Daily Podcast: Nintendo adds a third dimension[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:08:00 PDT ]The follow-up to the popular Nintendo DS will have a 3D screen, and China responds to Google moving its search to Hong Kong.

CNET News Daily Podcast: Nintendo adds a third dimension[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:08:00 PDT ]The follow-up to the popular Nintendo DS will have a 3D screen, and China responds to Google moving its search to Hong Kong.

GameCrush: Pay to play--with girls[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:07:00 PDT ]The new social-networking site acts as a way to let nerdy boys pay cute girls for their attention. What could possibly go wrong here?

GameCrush: Pay to play--with girls[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:07:00 PDT ]The new social-networking site acts as a way to let nerdy boys pay cute girls for their attention. What could possibly go wrong here?

Firefox Mobile: Where it stands now[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:36:00 PDT ]We sat down with Mozilla's Jay Sullivan to chat about the Firefox browser for mobile phones.

Firefox Mobile: Where it stands now[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:36:00 PDT ]We sat down with Mozilla's Jay Sullivan to chat about the Firefox browser for mobile phones.

Branson spacecraft completes test flight[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:57:04 EDT ]British billionaire Richard Branson's dream of space travel that thousands of people can afford took a leap toward reality with the maiden flight of the world's first commercial spacecraft over California's Mojave Desert.

Branson spacecraft completes test flight[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:57:04 EDT ]British billionaire Richard Branson's dream of space travel that thousands of people can afford took a leap toward reality with the maiden flight of the world's first commercial spacecraft over California's Mojave Desert.

Can 4G wireless take on broadband?[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:33:08 EDT ]The 4G revolution in wireless won't just make Web surfing on your mobile phone faster. It could help you say goodbye to traditional cable and DSL broadband.

Can 4G wireless take on broadband?[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:33:08 EDT ]The 4G revolution in wireless won't just make Web surfing on your mobile phone faster. It could help you say goodbye to traditional cable and DSL broadband.

Opera submits browser for iPhone approval[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:35:30 EDT ]Web browser company Opera has submitted an app for the iPhone that it promises will make surfing on the device faster -- if Apple allows it.

Opera submits browser for iPhone approval[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:35:30 EDT ]Web browser company Opera has submitted an app for the iPhone that it promises will make surfing on the device faster -- if Apple allows it.

Nintendo to unveil 3-D gaming console[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:16:59 EDT ]The 3-D entertainment craze continues to spread to video games. Nintendo announced Tuesday it will introduce a handheld console that plays games in 3-D without the use of special glasses.

Nintendo to unveil 3-D gaming console[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:16:59 EDT ]The 3-D entertainment craze continues to spread to video games. Nintendo announced Tuesday it will introduce a handheld console that plays games in 3-D without the use of special glasses.

How Google's move affects China[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:55:48 EDT ]Here's what Google's decision to redirect Web searches from China to its Hong Kong site means for its users.

How Google's move affects China[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:55:48 EDT ]Here's what Google's decision to redirect Web searches from China to its Hong Kong site means for its users.

Video: Wii need more games like this[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:40:27 GMT ]"Red Steel 2" is a western samurai story that boasts some of the best gameplay you can find on the Wii system. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives it a 9 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

Video: Wii need more games like this[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:40:27 GMT ]"Red Steel 2" is a western samurai story that boasts some of the best gameplay you can find on the Wii system. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives it a 9 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

Bill Nye: Cell phones aren't making us dumb[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:54:18 GMT ]Gizmodo: Forget what you've heard, iPhones and Google going to take the place of our memory. According to Bill Nye the Science Guy, storing information outside of the brain is what makes humans human.

Bill Nye: Cell phones aren't making us dumb[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:54:18 GMT ]Gizmodo: Forget what you've heard, iPhones and Google going to take the place of our memory. According to Bill Nye the Science Guy, storing information outside of the brain is what makes humans human.

Crank up the Wi-Fi, bring in the femtocells[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:53:50 GMT ]With increasing network congestion and data demands, wireless carriers are now welcoming, even encouraging, customers’ use of Wi-Fi on their smartphones and trying out devices called femtocells.

Crank up the Wi-Fi, bring in the femtocells[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:53:50 GMT ]With increasing network congestion and data demands, wireless carriers are now welcoming, even encouraging, customers’ use of Wi-Fi on their smartphones and trying out devices called femtocells.

Internet firm in China drops Google services[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:43:02 GMT ]An Internet company run by one of Asia's richest men said Tuesday it has ended its affiliation with Google Inc. as the American search giant stopped censoring the Internet in violation of Chinese regulations.

Internet firm in China drops Google services[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:43:02 GMT ]An Internet company run by one of Asia's richest men said Tuesday it has ended its affiliation with Google Inc. as the American search giant stopped censoring the Internet in violation of Chinese regulations.

Report: Google's Hong Kong site partly blocked[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:25:54 GMT ]China reacted Tuesday to Google's decision to stop censoring the Internet for China by shifting its search engine off the mainland, accusing the company of violating promises.

Report: Google's Hong Kong site partly blocked[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:25:54 GMT ]China reacted Tuesday to Google's decision to stop censoring the Internet for China by shifting its search engine off the mainland, accusing the company of violating promises.

Google cleared in AdWords trademark suit[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:50:00 PDT ]European court rules search giant did not infringe on the trademarks of Louis Vuitton and others by letting online advertisers use keywords identical to those trademarks.

Google cleared in AdWords trademark suit[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:50:00 PDT ]European court rules search giant did not infringe on the trademarks of Louis Vuitton and others by letting online advertisers use keywords identical to those trademarks.

Utilities wary of consumer reaction to smart grid[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:55:00 PDT ]The smart grid is expected to deliver more reliable and efficient electricity service, but many utility executives say consumers need to see clear benefits, according to an Oracle survey.

Utilities wary of consumer reaction to smart grid[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:55:00 PDT ]The smart grid is expected to deliver more reliable and efficient electricity service, but many utility executives say consumers need to see clear benefits, according to an Oracle survey.

Most iPad owners expect to ignore App Store[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:18:00 PDT ]With the Apple tablet's release less than two weeks away, some people are already deciding what they will do with it once they have it in their hands.

Most iPad owners expect to ignore App Store[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:18:00 PDT ]With the Apple tablet's release less than two weeks away, some people are already deciding what they will do with it once they have it in their hands.

Nintendo sees the future in its 3DS[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:32:00 PDT ]In an unexpected move, the Japanese company says it plans to launch a successor to the Nintendo DS that will feature 3D gaming technology.

Nintendo sees the future in its 3DS[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:32:00 PDT ]In an unexpected move, the Japanese company says it plans to launch a successor to the Nintendo DS that will feature 3D gaming technology.

Mozilla halts work on Windows Mobile browser[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:48:48 PDT ]The company also says it won't build Firefox for Windows Phone, citing Microsoft's restrictions on native applications.

Mozilla halts work on Windows Mobile browser[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:48:48 PDT ]The company also says it won't build Firefox for Windows Phone, citing Microsoft's restrictions on native applications.

Branson spacecraft completes test flight[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:04:40 EDT ]British billionaire Richard Branson's dream of space travel that thousands of people can afford took a leap toward reality with the maiden flight of the world's first commercial spacecraft over California's Mojave Desert.

Google-China move hurts businesses, academics[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 02:37:52 EDT ]Businesses and universities could be substantially affected by the departure of Google from China.

Google-China move hurts businesses, academics[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 02:37:52 EDT ]Businesses and universities could be substantially affected by the departure of Google from China.

Branson spacecraft completes test flight[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:04:40 EDT ]British billionaire Richard Branson's dream of space travel that thousands of people can afford took a leap toward reality with the maiden flight of the world's first commercial spacecraft over California's Mojave Desert.

Iceland volcano could have world consequences[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:30:47 GMT ]Blasts of lava and ash shot out of a volcano in southern Iceland on Monday and small tremors rocked the ground, a surge in activity that raised fears of a larger explosion at the nearby Katla volcano.

Iceland volcano could have world consequences[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:30:47 GMT ]Blasts of lava and ash shot out of a volcano in southern Iceland on Monday and small tremors rocked the ground, a surge in activity that raised fears of a larger explosion at the nearby Katla volcano.

Getting up to speed with 4G[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:11:32 GMT ]4G, or fourth-generation, wireless technology, expected to be touted this week at the wireless industry's trade show, will mean faster Internet access and speedier downloads for cell phone users.

Getting up to speed with 4G[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:11:32 GMT ]4G, or fourth-generation, wireless technology, expected to be touted this week at the wireless industry's trade show, will mean faster Internet access and speedier downloads for cell phone users.

China accuses Google of violating promises[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 01:18:01 GMT ]China reacted Tuesday to Google's decision to stop censoring the Internet for China by shifting its search engine off the mainland, accusing the company of violating promises.

China accuses Google of violating promises[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 01:18:01 GMT ]China reacted Tuesday to Google's decision to stop censoring the Internet for China by shifting its search engine off the mainland, accusing the company of violating promises.

Google's China headache not likely to go away[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:49:00 PDT ]Google's decision to reverse course in China and move its search operation to Hong Kong follows years of agonizing about the best choice in China, and such dilemmas won't end Monday.

Google's China headache not likely to go away[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:49:00 PDT ]Google's decision to reverse course in China and move its search operation to Hong Kong follows years of agonizing about the best choice in China, and such dilemmas won't end Monday.

Apple said to offer full-price iPhones sans AT&T contract[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:03:00 PDT ]Apple will reportedly begin selling its iPhone 3GS without an AT&T contract, but don't expect it to be an unlocked phone.

Apple said to offer full-price iPhones sans AT&T contract[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:03:00 PDT ]Apple will reportedly begin selling its iPhone 3GS without an AT&T contract, but don't expect it to be an unlocked phone.

Motolingo brings telematics to clunkers[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:04:00 PDT ]Motoriety combines car diagnostics data with your smartphone's GPS to give you more data than you thought possible about how you use your car.

Motolingo brings telematics to clunkers[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:04:00 PDT ]Motoriety combines car diagnostics data with your smartphone's GPS to give you more data than you thought possible about how you use your car.

Gwabbit's handy contact slurper gets cloud sync[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:29:00 PDT ]Contact-slurping tool Gwabbit now has a cloud-based tool that will seek out new contact information from the Web and amend it to your e-mail contacts.

Gwabbit's handy contact slurper gets cloud sync[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:29:00 PDT ]Contact-slurping tool Gwabbit now has a cloud-based tool that will seek out new contact information from the Web and amend it to your e-mail contacts.

Baby boomer invents walker-style skating device[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:10:36 PDT ]If you're loathe to give up roller skating as you age, and if you care more about your health than what you look like maintaining it, Skaters Coach might be for you.

Baby boomer invents walker-style skating device[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:10:36 PDT ]If you're loathe to give up roller skating as you age, and if you care more about your health than what you look like maintaining it, Skaters Coach might be for you.

Group urges 'Sabbath' day of unplugging[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:02:36 EDT ]As the story goes, God spent six days creating the world and then rested on the seventh day. He told the Jewish people to always rest on the seventh day of each week, which was to become known as the Sabbath for them for eternity.

Group urges 'Sabbath' day of unplugging[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:02:36 EDT ]As the story goes, God spent six days creating the world and then rested on the seventh day. He told the Jewish people to always rest on the seventh day of each week, which was to become known as the Sabbath for them for eternity.

Game sequels bring fantasy action[ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:41:14 EDT ]Talk about March Madness: Two high-profile video game sequels have launched within a week of one another, in a month that's typically quiet for new releases.

Game sequels bring fantasy action[ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:41:14 EDT ]Talk about March Madness: Two high-profile video game sequels have launched within a week of one another, in a month that's typically quiet for new releases.

Business chill in China for U.S. tech firms[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:50:24 EDT ]Technology firms doing business in China are raising alarm bells over what they claim are protectionist measures by Beijing.

Business chill in China for U.S. tech firms[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:50:24 EDT ]Technology firms doing business in China are raising alarm bells over what they claim are protectionist measures by Beijing.

China media step up Google rhetoric[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:53:59 EDT ]Chinese state media launched a fresh volley of articles attacking the "politicization" of Google after media reports suggest the Internet giant may soon officially pull out of China.

China media step up Google rhetoric[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:53:59 EDT ]Chinese state media launched a fresh volley of articles attacking the "politicization" of Google after media reports suggest the Internet giant may soon officially pull out of China.

Google quits censoring search in China[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:59:21 EDT ]Google on Monday announced it has stopped censoring search results in China. The company shut down its censored Google.cn site and was routing its Chinese users to an uncensored version of Google based in Hong Kong.

Google quits censoring search in China[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:59:21 EDT ]Google on Monday announced it has stopped censoring search results in China. The company shut down its censored Google.cn site and was routing its Chinese users to an uncensored version of Google based in Hong Kong.

Getting up to speed with 4G[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:11:32 GMT ]4G, or fourth-generation, wireless technology, expected to be touted this week at the wireless industry's trade show, will mean faster Internet access and speedier downloads for cell phone users.

Car tech: Coolest new systems on four wheels[ Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:54:13 GMT ]Consumer technology companies continually churn out new ideas, cool innovations, and mesmerizing high-tech gizmos for our homes and everyday lives; and after a short interval, many of those same ideas follow us into the vehicles we drive.

Car tech: Coolest new systems on four wheels[ Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:54:13 GMT ]Consumer technology companies continually churn out new ideas, cool innovations, and mesmerizing high-tech gizmos for our homes and everyday lives; and after a short interval, many of those same ideas follow us into the vehicles we drive.

Crippled Mars rover is chilled, but still alive[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:11:31 GMT ]NASA's crippled Spirit Mars rover is still awake as it prepares for the oncoming Martian winter, which has already left it colder than ever before.

Crippled Mars rover is chilled, but still alive[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:11:31 GMT ]NASA's crippled Spirit Mars rover is still awake as it prepares for the oncoming Martian winter, which has already left it colder than ever before.

Octopuses prefer HDTV[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:52:06 GMT ]Octopuses rely on visual cues to identify predators, prey and other marine creatures. Yet it has been difficult for researchers to study the animals' reactions to their natural environments, because the scientists can't control what might swim or crawl by an octopus — that is, until the advent of HDTV.

Octopuses prefer HDTV[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:52:06 GMT ]Octopuses rely on visual cues to identify predators, prey and other marine creatures. Yet it has been difficult for researchers to study the animals' reactions to their natural environments, because the scientists can't control what might swim or crawl by an octopus — that is, until the advent of HDTV.

Video: 'Command and Conquer' falls short[ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:33:32 GMT ]"Command and Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight" tries to open itself up to a more casual audience but alienates fans in the process. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives it a 6 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

Video: 'Command and Conquer' falls short[ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:33:32 GMT ]"Command and Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight" tries to open itself up to a more casual audience but alienates fans in the process. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives it a 6 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

Getting up to speed with 4G[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:11:32 GMT ]4G, or fourth-generation, wireless technology, expected to be touted this week at the wireless industry's trade show, will mean faster Internet access and speedier downloads for cell phone users.

BitDefender update KO's 64-bit Windows PCs[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:01:00 PDT ]PC users, whose 64-bit Windows systems stopped working or couldn't be rebooted following security program updates, vent their frustration.

BitDefender update KO's 64-bit Windows PCs[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:01:00 PDT ]PC users, whose 64-bit Windows systems stopped working or couldn't be rebooted following security program updates, vent their frustration.

Census tech: When punch cards reigned[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:16:53 PDT ]Paper punch cards enjoyed a remarkably long tenure at the U.S. Census Bureau, from the 1890s through the 1960s. Hollerith's "statistical pianos," developed for the 1890 census, led to the creation of IBM.

Census tech: When punch cards reigned[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:16:53 PDT ]Paper punch cards enjoyed a remarkably long tenure at the U.S. Census Bureau, from the 1890s through the 1960s. Hollerith's "statistical pianos," developed for the 1890 census, led to the creation of IBM.

Amazon unveils Kindle app for iPad[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:34:34 PDT ]With the iPad release less than two weeks away, Amazon details plans to release a Kindle app for the Apple device and other tablet computers.

Amazon unveils Kindle app for iPad[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:34:34 PDT ]With the iPad release less than two weeks away, Amazon details plans to release a Kindle app for the Apple device and other tablet computers.

Sex.com does not sell[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:44:40 PDT ]The fight between Google and China comes to a head, the U.K. gets its own social network for voters, and Sex.com does not sell after all.

Sex.com does not sell[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:44:40 PDT ]The fight between Google and China comes to a head, the U.K. gets its own social network for voters, and Sex.com does not sell after all.

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With 540 iPhone apps, an iPhone font is born[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:03:48 PDT ]If you have time on your hands, you can come up with some rather interesting ideas. One person has designed an iPhone font created entirely out of App Store apps.

With 540 iPhone apps, an iPhone font is born[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:03:48 PDT ]If you have time on your hands, you can come up with some rather interesting ideas. One person has designed an iPhone font created entirely out of App Store apps.

Quarter of UK kids try hacking[ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:23:18 EDT ]Though the majority of children agree that computer hacking is wrong, more than a quarter of those in England have tried it, a survey released Thursday found.

Group urges 'Sabbath' day of unplugging[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:02:36 EDT ]As the story goes, God spent six days creating the world and then rested on the seventh day. He told the Jewish people to always rest on the seventh day of each week, which was to become known as the Sabbath for them for eternity.

Quarter of UK kids try hacking[ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:23:18 EDT ]Though the majority of children agree that computer hacking is wrong, more than a quarter of those in England have tried it, a survey released Thursday found.

Group urges 'Sabbath' day of unplugging[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:02:36 EDT ]As the story goes, God spent six days creating the world and then rested on the seventh day. He told the Jewish people to always rest on the seventh day of each week, which was to become known as the Sabbath for them for eternity.

Students discover clawed dinosaur in China[ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:23:09 GMT ]A claw sticking out of a cliff face in Mongolia, China, turned out to be the tip of the dinosaur — the skeleton of a 6-foot-long agile predator that preyed on its own kind.

Red Tape Chronicles: Top 5 Web scams[ Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:50:44 GMT ]Most people think they'll never fall for a scam. In fact, that mindset is precisely what con artists look for. And many of the scams you hear about are sensational, which convinces consumers to let their guards down even more.

Red Tape Chronicles: Top 5 Web scams[ Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:50:44 GMT ]Most people think they'll never fall for a scam. In fact, that mindset is precisely what con artists look for. And many of the scams you hear about are sensational, which convinces consumers to let their guards down even more.

Nintendo aims to get consoles in schools[ Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:16:31 GMT ]Could Nintendo's Mario be swapping his world of magic mushrooms and ravenous dinosaurs for the staid confines of the classroom?

Nintendo aims to get consoles in schools[ Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:16:31 GMT ]Could Nintendo's Mario be swapping his world of magic mushrooms and ravenous dinosaurs for the staid confines of the classroom?

Car tech: Coolest new systems on four wheels[ Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:54:13 GMT ]Consumer technology companies continually churn out new ideas, cool innovations, and mesmerizing high-tech gizmos for our homes and everyday lives; and after a short interval, many of those same ideas follow us into the vehicles we drive.

At long last, the Plastiki sets sail (photos)[ Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:18:53 PDT ]After months of anticipation, banking heir David de Rothschild's boat, made buoyant by 12,000 soda bottles, sets sail for Australia.

At long last, the Plastiki sets sail (photos)[ Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:18:53 PDT ]After months of anticipation, banking heir David de Rothschild's boat, made buoyant by 12,000 soda bottles, sets sail for Australia.

Novell rejects Elliot takeover bid as 'inadequate'[ Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:59:00 PDT ]But company says it's committed to enhancing value for stockholders and will explore options including a stock repurchase, joint ventures, and a sale.

Novell rejects Elliot takeover bid as 'inadequate'[ Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:59:00 PDT ]But company says it's committed to enhancing value for stockholders and will explore options including a stock repurchase, joint ventures, and a sale.

Five future MacBook must-haves[ Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:18:00 PDT ]As anticipation of a lineup refresh builds, here are five essential features for a new MacBook Pro.

Five future MacBook must-haves[ Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:18:00 PDT ]As anticipation of a lineup refresh builds, here are five essential features for a new MacBook Pro.

What does Google really know about advertising?[ Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:34:00 PDT ]Whether you consider Nexus One a success or failure, the fact is that Google has never successfully launched anything that required advertising. Does the company know how to do it?

What does Google really know about advertising?[ Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:34:00 PDT ]Whether you consider Nexus One a success or failure, the fact is that Google has never successfully launched anything that required advertising. Does the company know how to do it?

Chinese media slam Google as 'politicized'[ Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:41:00 PDT ]Apparent coordinated attack accusing the Web giant of "abandoning its business principles" comes days before the company may announce its withdrawal from that country.

Chinese media slam Google as 'politicized'[ Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:41:00 PDT ]Apparent coordinated attack accusing the Web giant of "abandoning its business principles" comes days before the company may announce its withdrawal from that country.

Webmaster without modern Web[ Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:12:41 EDT ]In rural Oklahoma, Kelli Fields struggles with a dial-up Internet connection so slow she does chores to pass the time while Web sites load. Today, the FCC unveils a plan to get 9 out of 10 Americans on broadband by 2020.

Webmaster without modern Web[ Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:12:41 EDT ]In rural Oklahoma, Kelli Fields struggles with a dial-up Internet connection so slow she does chores to pass the time while Web sites load. Today, the FCC unveils a plan to get 9 out of 10 Americans on broadband by 2020.

Is voice becoming the new texting?[ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:57:15 EDT ]Long a goal (and sometimes the butt of jokes) in the science community, the ability to talk to computers is gaining steam again with several new efforts at mobile-voice technology.

5 things we learned at SXSW[ Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:04:31 EDT ]For techies, the South by Southwest Interactive festival produces a firehose of information.