Twitter greets new year with outage, new fail art[ Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:49:32 GMT ]Twitter, the most popular tool for firing quick utterances across the globe, has buckled under. Our guess: It's strained by too many international "Happy New Year!" tweets. But in its failing, Twitter did leave us something: New "down for maintenance" art.

16-year-old computer prodigy's life at risk[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:07:28 GMT ]Arfa Karim Randhawa, a 16-year-old girl from Pakistan who 7 years ago became the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional in the world, is on life support after suffering an epileptic attack.

Video: The best game of the year[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:17:04 GMT ]Dragons and lightsabers defined some of the best games this year. These are the nominees for the game of the year. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

NASA spacecraft orbits moon on New Year's Eve[ Sat, 31 Dec 2011 22:50:30 GMT ]The first of two gravity-mapping NASA spacecraft entered into orbit around the moon Saturday, marking a New Year's arrival in a mission that will study Earth's nearest neighbor from crust to core.

Gulp down a swig of New Year's Eve science[ Sat, 31 Dec 2011 04:20:10 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: When scientists play with their drinks, the results can make for interesting cocktail-party conversation.

Facebook hands out White Hat debit cards to hackers[ Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:49:01 PST ]Better than a Platinum card--Bug Bounty debit card gives security researchers some clout.

Chicago restaurants stop taking cell phone orders[ Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:40:52 PST ]Because drivers are being robbed when delivering to customers who ordered by cell phone, some restaurants stop responding to those who order by cell.

Hacking confab conjures visions of space-borne 'SOPA Wars'[ Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:37:41 PST ]At annual European conference, hackers dream of a DIY satellite-communications network that would sidestep Internet censorship. But in the ungoverned realm of space, what's to stop any country from shooting down the satellites?

Some life-affirming thoughts for a tech New Year[ Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:09:27 PST ]As the pressure to start up, succeed, and kill becomes ever stronger, it's worth heeding the words of a palliative-care nurse who listens to people on their deathbeds offer their life regrets.

In 2012, MacBooks, ultrabooks mix it up[ Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:39:43 PST ]MacBook and ultrabook competition will heat up when (and if) Windows 8 debuts in 2012, inspiring some novel laptop designs.

Top 10 most bizarre tech stories of 2011[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:21:46 EST ]2011 brought the release of game-changing gadgets, and it delivered news to the tech world that brought some of the good, bad and bizarre.

The price of an ad-free digital experience[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:28:37 EST ]I've never had a choice like this before.

The etiquette of posting New Year's photos[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:57:57 EST ]Your photo-happy friends may be capturing posed group shots and crazy candids at New Year's Eve parties this weekend, but sometimes you just don't want to be photographed.

Doh! The top 10 tech 'fails' of 2011[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:49:34 EST ]Can't win 'em all, can you?

The top gaming stories of 2011[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:25:53 EST ]It was the year of hacking, the year of breaking records and the year of flinging birds at pigs and that only scratches this surface of this year's biggest gaming stories.

12 must-see skywatching events in 2012[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:39:37 GMT ]As the year 2011 comes to a close, some might wonder what is looming sky-wise for 2012? What celestial events might we look forward to seeing?

Verizon drops $2 'convenience' fee[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:53:39 GMT ]Less than 24 hours after it announced it would charge a $2 "convenience fee" for every one-time online or phone payment customers make, Verizon Wireless reversed course after consumer outrage spilled onto the Web.

16-year-old computer prodigy's life at risk[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:07:28 GMT ]Arfa Karim Randhawa, a 16-year-old girl from Pakistan who 7 years ago became the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional in the world, is on life support after suffering an epileptic attack.

Video: The best game of the year[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:17:04 GMT ]Dragons and lightsabers defined some of the best games this year. These are the nominees for the game of the year. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Gulp down a swig of New Year's Eve science[ Sat, 31 Dec 2011 04:20:10 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: When scientists play with their drinks, the results can make for interesting cocktail-party conversation.

Fisker Karma recalled over battery fire risk[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:47:54 PST ]Fisker is recalling 239 Karma plug-in hybrid sports cars because of a high-voltage battery problem that could result in a fire.

Apple has a good Christmas, then gets a lump of coal from Italy[ Sat, 31 Dec 2011 04:00:00 PST ]The week's big news and rumors in Apple land, including record-setting activations on Christmas and a $1.2M fine in Italy.

This week in Crave: The superhero edition[ Sat, 31 Dec 2011 05:00:00 PST ]This week, we flew high in our new cape, took "Star Wars" style to the slopes, and rode a fast train to 2012.

A new way to buy high-end speakers[ Sat, 31 Dec 2011 07:35:00 PST ]Brick and mortar dealers are fading away, but factory-direct outlets lack the expertise to fully serve their customers. Now there's a third option.

Apple designer Ive becomes Sir Jony[ Sat, 31 Dec 2011 09:10:59 PST ]Jonathan Ive, the industrial designer behind iconic products like the MacBook, the iPod, the iPhone, and the iPad, is named a Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth.

Top 10 most bizarre tech stories of 2011[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:21:46 EST ]2011 brought the release of game-changing gadgets, and it delivered news to the tech world that brought some of the good, bad and bizarre.

The price of an ad-free digital experience[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:28:37 EST ]I've never had a choice like this before.

The etiquette of posting New Year's photos[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:57:57 EST ]Your photo-happy friends may be capturing posed group shots and crazy candids at New Year's Eve parties this weekend, but sometimes you just don't want to be photographed.

Doh! The top 10 tech 'fails' of 2011[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:49:34 EST ]Can't win 'em all, can you?

The top gaming stories of 2011[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:25:53 EST ]It was the year of hacking, the year of breaking records and the year of flinging birds at pigs and that only scratches this surface of this year's biggest gaming stories.

12 must-see skywatching events in 2012[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:39:37 GMT ]As the year 2011 comes to a close, some might wonder what is looming sky-wise for 2012? What celestial events might we look forward to seeing?

Verizon drops $2 'convenience' fee[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:53:39 GMT ]Less than 24 hours after it announced it would charge a $2 "convenience fee" for every one-time online or phone payment customers make, Verizon Wireless reversed course after consumer outrage spilled onto the Web.

16-year-old computer prodigy's life at risk[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:07:28 GMT ]Arfa Karim Randhawa, a 16-year-old girl from Pakistan who 7 years ago became the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional in the world, is on life support after suffering an epileptic attack.

Video: The best game of the year[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:17:04 GMT ]Dragons and lightsabers defined some of the best games this year. These are the nominees for the game of the year. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Gulp down a swig of New Year's Eve science[ Sat, 31 Dec 2011 04:20:10 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: When scientists play with their drinks, the results can make for interesting cocktail-party conversation.

Fisker Karma recalled over battery fire risk[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:47:54 PST ]Fisker is recalling 239 Karma plug-in hybrid sports cars because of a high-voltage battery problem that could result in a fire.

Apple has a good Christmas, then gets a lump of coal from Italy[ Sat, 31 Dec 2011 04:00:00 PST ]The week's big news and rumors in Apple land, including record-setting activations on Christmas and a $1.2M fine in Italy.

This week in Crave: The superhero edition[ Sat, 31 Dec 2011 05:00:00 PST ]This week, we flew high in our new cape, took "Star Wars" style to the slopes, and rode a fast train to 2012.

A new way to buy high-end speakers[ Sat, 31 Dec 2011 07:35:00 PST ]Brick and mortar dealers are fading away, but factory-direct outlets lack the expertise to fully serve their customers. Now there's a third option.

Apple designer Ive becomes Sir Jony[ Sat, 31 Dec 2011 09:10:59 PST ]Jonathan Ive, the industrial designer behind iconic products like the MacBook, the iPod, the iPhone, and the iPad, is named a Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth.

Top 10 most bizarre tech stories of 2011[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:21:46 EST ]2011 brought the release of game-changing gadgets, and it delivered news to the tech world that brought some of the good, bad and bizarre.

The price of an ad-free digital experience[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:28:37 EST ]I've never had a choice like this before.

The etiquette of posting New Year's photos[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:57:57 EST ]Your photo-happy friends may be capturing posed group shots and crazy candids at New Year's Eve parties this weekend, but sometimes you just don't want to be photographed.

Doh! The top 10 tech 'fails' of 2011[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:49:34 EST ]Can't win 'em all, can you?

The top gaming stories of 2011[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:25:53 EST ]It was the year of hacking, the year of breaking records and the year of flinging birds at pigs and that only scratches this surface of this year's biggest gaming stories.

12 must-see skywatching events in 2012[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:39:37 GMT ]As the year 2011 comes to a close, some might wonder what is looming sky-wise for 2012? What celestial events might we look forward to seeing?

Verizon drops $2 'convenience' fee[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:53:39 GMT ]Less than 24 hours after it announced it would charge a $2 "convenience fee" for every one-time online or phone payment customers make, Verizon Wireless reversed course after consumer outrage spilled onto the Web.

16-year-old computer prodigy's life at risk[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:07:28 GMT ]Arfa Karim Randhawa, a 16-year-old girl from Pakistan who 7 years ago became the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional in the world, is on life support after suffering an epileptic attack.

Video: The best game of the year[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:17:04 GMT ]Dragons and lightsabers defined some of the best games this year. These are the nominees for the game of the year. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Gulp down a swig of New Year's Eve science[ Sat, 31 Dec 2011 04:20:10 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: When scientists play with their drinks, the results can make for interesting cocktail-party conversation.

Five family-fun board games for the iPad[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:01:32 PST ]Show your family that your new iPad can bring the family together instead of isolating its new recipient.

California EPA to appeal ruling that blocks low-carbon rules[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:01:17 PST ]Judge rules that state's landmark low-carbon fuel rules discriminate against out-of-state ethanol providers because they consider impact of transporting fuel to California.

Will someone besides Amazon release the next Kindle tablet?[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:21:53 PST ]Other device makers might soon be knocking at Amazon's door and offering to lend a hand with future tablets.

Eight things I'm looking forward to seeing at CES[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:04:53 PST ]The annual Las Vegas tech extravaganza is nearly upon us. These products and services could help make it a winner.

Fisker Karma recalled over battery fire risk[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:47:54 PST ]Fisker is recalling 239 Karma plug-in hybrid sports cars because of a high-voltage battery problem that could result in a fire.

Top 10 most bizarre tech stories of 2011[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:21:46 EST ]2011 brought the release of game-changing gadgets, and it delivered news to the tech world that brought some of the good, bad and bizarre.

The price of an ad-free digital experience[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:28:37 EST ]I've never had a choice like this before.

The etiquette of posting New Year's photos[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:57:57 EST ]Your photo-happy friends may be capturing posed group shots and crazy candids at New Year's Eve parties this weekend, but sometimes you just don't want to be photographed.

Doh! The top 10 tech 'fails' of 2011[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:49:34 EST ]Can't win 'em all, can you?

The top gaming stories of 2011[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:25:53 EST ]It was the year of hacking, the year of breaking records and the year of flinging birds at pigs and that only scratches this surface of this year's biggest gaming stories.

Boycott forces Go Daddy to stop supporting SOPA[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:01:25 GMT ]Netizens angered by the initial support of Web hosting giant Go Daddy for a controversial online piracy bill voted with their "domain" — moving tens of thousands of website names to other Internet domain registrars in a coordinated day of online protest.

Report: Android dominates US smartphone market[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:22:29 GMT ]As 2011 ends, Google's Android employees will probably be pop a few extra corks, given its victory in the latest bout in an ongoing war with Apple's iOS for top smartphone platform.

Meat-eating panda caught on camera[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:05:28 GMT ]A camera at a Chinese nature reserve has spied a wild panda eating meat, even though most are vegetarian bamboo eaters.

Video: The best game of the year[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:17:04 GMT ]Dragons and lightsabers defined some of the best games this year. These are the nominees for the game of the year. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

11 must-see science videos of 2011[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:56:12 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Looking for viral videos with some scientific substance to them? Check out 11 must-see clips from the past year.

How much bass is too much bass?[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 07:35:00 PST ]Bass, like most things in audio, is a matter of personal taste. But there's still too much of it out there.

Get an Optoma iPod-iPhone projector for $219.99[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:07:18 PST ]This combination projector/speaker dock turns any wall into an iDevice-powered home theater.

GoDaddy goes against SOPA[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:18:52 PST ]week in review Domain registrar completes about-face, while Verizon readies online payment charge. Also: New iPads in January? Not likely.

Tools published that exploit router flaw[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:32:41 PST ]Researchers have independently developed and made available two tools that exploit the recently discovered flaw in a protocol used to set up secure wireless routers.

Fisker Karma is so green, even interior uses low-carbon leather[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:04:32 PST ]The Fisker Karma features low-carbon interior leather from Bridge of Weir. The near $100,000 plug-in hybrid was named just "Luxury Car of the Year" by BBC Top Gear.

Twitter suit may redefine social-media law[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:45:26 EST ]Who, exactly, owns your Twitter account? It's a potentially complicated question when an account is used both professionally and personally. Now a case regarding whether a Twitter account belongs to a company or its former employee has raised questions about the use of the social media phenomenon.

Top 10 most bizarre tech stories of 2011[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:21:46 EST ]2011 brought the release of game-changing gadgets, and it delivered news to the tech world that brought some of the good, bad and bizarre.

The etiquette of posting New Year's photos[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:57:57 EST ]Your photo-happy friends may be capturing posed group shots and crazy candids at New Year's Eve parties this weekend, but sometimes you just don't want to be photographed.

Doh! The top 10 tech 'fails' of 2011[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:49:34 EST ]Can't win 'em all, can you?

Rumors of new iPads heat up as 2012 arrives[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:20:41 EST ]You may have just unwrapped your new iPad 2, but rumors are already swirling about the iPad 3.

The top 10 tech stories of 2011[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:29:03 GMT ]Whew! Good ol' 2011 is almost over and that means that we're gonna take a little break from tech news and relax until the spring. Just kidding! What the end of the year really means is that we're getting a bit sentimental and reviewing the top tech stories of the last 365 days.

Boycott forces Go Daddy to stop supporting SOPA[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:01:25 GMT ]Netizens angered by the initial support of Web hosting giant Go Daddy for a controversial online piracy bill voted with their "domain" — moving tens of thousands of website names to other Internet domain registrars in a coordinated day of online protest.

Meat-eating panda caught on camera[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:05:28 GMT ]A camera at a Chinese nature reserve has spied a wild panda eating meat, even though most are vegetarian bamboo eaters.

Video: The best game of the year[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:17:04 GMT ]Dragons and lightsabers defined some of the best games this year. These are the nominees for the game of the year. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

11 must-see science videos of 2011[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:56:12 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Looking for viral videos with some scientific substance to them? Check out 11 must-see clips from the past year.

How much bass is too much bass?[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 07:35:00 PST ]Bass, like most things in audio, is a matter of personal taste. But there's still too much of it out there.

Get an Optoma iPod-iPhone projector for $219.99[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:07:18 PST ]This combination projector/speaker dock turns any wall into an iDevice-powered home theater.

GoDaddy goes against SOPA[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:18:52 PST ]week in review Domain registrar completes about-face, while Verizon readies online payment charge. Also: New iPads in January? Not likely.

Tools published that exploit router flaw[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:32:41 PST ]Researchers have independently developed and made available two tools that exploit the recently discovered flaw in a protocol used to set up secure wireless routers.

Fisker Karma is so green, even interior uses low-carbon leather[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:04:32 PST ]The Fisker Karma features low-carbon interior leather from Bridge of Weir. The near $100,000 plug-in hybrid was named just "Luxury Car of the Year" by BBC Top Gear.

Twitter suit may redefine social-media law[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:45:26 EST ]Who, exactly, owns your Twitter account? It's a potentially complicated question when an account is used both professionally and personally. Now a case regarding whether a Twitter account belongs to a company or its former employee has raised questions about the use of the social media phenomenon.

Top 10 most bizarre tech stories of 2011[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:21:46 EST ]2011 brought the release of game-changing gadgets, and it delivered news to the tech world that brought some of the good, bad and bizarre.

The etiquette of posting New Year's photos[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:57:57 EST ]Your photo-happy friends may be capturing posed group shots and crazy candids at New Year's Eve parties this weekend, but sometimes you just don't want to be photographed.

Doh! The top 10 tech 'fails' of 2011[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:49:34 EST ]Can't win 'em all, can you?

Rumors of new iPads heat up as 2012 arrives[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:20:41 EST ]You may have just unwrapped your new iPad 2, but rumors are already swirling about the iPad 3.

Titanic collection to be put up for auction[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:25:46 GMT ]The owner of the largest trove of artifacts salvaged from the Titanic is putting the vast collection up for auction as a single lot in 2012, the 100th anniversary of the world's most famous shipwreck.

TODAY meets 2011's top Internet sensations[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:21:52 GMT ]Rebecca is one of several YouTube sensations — along with a laughing baby, a talking dog, and some over-sharing seniors — who dropped by Thursday on TODAY to discuss her Internet infamy.

Probes may find remnants of moon's lost sibling[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 01:01:23 GMT ]Two identical NASA space probes are due to arrive at the moon this weekend to learn what is inside Earth's companion and how it formed.

The top 10 tech stories of 2011[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:29:03 GMT ]Whew! Good ol' 2011 is almost over and that means that we're gonna take a little break from tech news and relax until the spring. Just kidding! What the end of the year really means is that we're getting a bit sentimental and reviewing the top tech stories of the last 365 days.

11 must-see science videos of 2011[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:56:12 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Looking for viral videos with some scientific substance to them? Check out 11 must-see clips from the past year.

Samsung still dominates mobile phone market, but Apple is gaining[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:31:35 PST ]Apple, in fourth place, was the only other manufacturer to gain share. Meanwhile, Android continues to dominate the mobile OS market.

Verizon: Here's what we're doing to fix our 4G network[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:16:45 PST ]Verizon says it's taking a handful of steps to improve its 4G LTE network following its third outage this month. Among the fixes is breaking up parts of its network so that problems don't spread.

Here's the letter Mark Hurd didn't want you to see[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:46:43 PST ]The 8-page missive from Jodie Fisher's attorney alleges the former HP chief made repeated sexual overtures, which Hurd's lawyer denies.

Apple ponders facial recognition features for iOS[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:03:21 PST ]A new Apple patent details a system that uses front-facing cameras to keep an eye out for faces, possibly using the technology to unlock phones, and sign in users.

Next-gen iPad: Sorting out screen, battery, chip, timing rumors[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:30:39 PST ]Next-gen iPad rumors come fast and furious at times. But not all are equally valid.

The 10 biggest tech stories of 2011[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:56:52 EST ]The technology industry often finds itself pontificating about the future, but the busy news cycle this year gave us plenty to discuss.

Twitter suit may redefine social-media law[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:45:26 EST ]Who, exactly, owns your Twitter account? It's a potentially complicated question when an account is used both professionally and personally. Now a case regarding whether a Twitter account belongs to a company or its former employee has raised questions about the use of the social media phenomenon.

Top 10 most bizarre tech stories of 2011[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:21:46 EST ]2011 brought the release of game-changing gadgets, and it delivered news to the tech world that brought some of the good, bad and bizarre.

The etiquette of posting New Year's photos[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:57:57 EST ]Your photo-happy friends may be capturing posed group shots and crazy candids at New Year's Eve parties this weekend, but sometimes you just don't want to be photographed.

Doh! The top 10 tech 'fails' of 2011[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:49:34 EST ]Can't win 'em all, can you?

Video: Best video game graphics of 2011[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:47:12 GMT ]Graphics are the product of fantastic art direction and great technical innovation. These are best video game graphic of 2011. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Netflix drops in customer satisfaction[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:08:04 GMT ]As Netflix execs ring in the new year, they'll probably pray that things get better in 2012.

Pre-caffeine tech: More on 2011, seeing eye pugs![ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:12:43 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Cast your vote for the year's weirdest science[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 01:13:49 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: 2011 had plenty of scientific weirdness, ranging from doomsday predictions to game-playing chimps. It's up to you to decide which weird tales take the prize.

The top 10 tech stories of 2011[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:29:03 GMT ]Whew! Good ol' 2011 is almost over and that means that we're gonna take a little break from tech news and relax until the spring. Just kidding! What the end of the year really means is that we're getting a bit sentimental and reviewing the top tech stories of the last 365 days.

Can you name an audio company other than Bose?[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:35:00 PST ]Bose is the only audio brand that consistently advertises in mainstream media. Maybe that's why it's the only audio company that's a household name.

Ice Cream Sandwich update to flavor Sony S tablet[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:48:47 PST ]Sony is promising to bump up its Tablet S device to Android Ice Cream Sandwich but isn't saying when.

Low Latency No. 3: Times change, people change[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:00:00 PST ]Hard times have fallen on both Mario and Sonic as they try to make sense of what's popular in today's video game environment.

Former HP CEO Mark Hurd loses appeal to keep letter sealed[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:12:15 PST ]Hurd, now president of Oracle, loses an appeal in court this week that would keep the letter accusing him of sexual harassment confidential.

Verizon fixes latest network outage[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:47:22 PST ]For the third time this month, the carrier claiming the most reliable wireless network has been forced to resolve an outage affecting its cellular data customers.

The 10 biggest tech stories of 2011[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:56:52 EST ]The technology industry often finds itself pontificating about the future, but the busy news cycle this year gave us plenty to discuss.

Top 10 most bizarre tech stories of 2011[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:21:46 EST ]2011 brought the release of game-changing gadgets, and it delivered news to the tech world that brought some of the good, bad and bizarre.

Twitter suit may redefine social-media law[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:45:26 EST ]Who, exactly, owns your Twitter account? It's a potentially complicated question when an account is used both professionally and personally. Now a case regarding whether a Twitter account belongs to a company or its former employee has raised questions about the use of the social media phenomenon.

The etiquette of posting New Year's photos[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:57:57 EST ]Your photo-happy friends may be capturing posed group shots and crazy candids at New Year's Eve parties this weekend, but sometimes you just don't want to be photographed.

Doh! The top 10 tech 'fails' of 2011[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:49:34 EST ]Can't win 'em all, can you?

Video: Best video game graphics of 2011[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:47:12 GMT ]Graphics are the product of fantastic art direction and great technical innovation. These are best video game graphic of 2011. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Netflix drops in customer satisfaction[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:08:04 GMT ]As Netflix execs ring in the new year, they'll probably pray that things get better in 2012.

Pre-caffeine tech: More on 2011, seeing eye pugs![ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:12:43 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Cast your vote for the year's weirdest science[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 01:13:49 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: 2011 had plenty of scientific weirdness, ranging from doomsday predictions to game-playing chimps. It's up to you to decide which weird tales take the prize.

The top 10 tech stories of 2011[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:29:03 GMT ]Whew! Good ol' 2011 is almost over and that means that we're gonna take a little break from tech news and relax until the spring. Just kidding! What the end of the year really means is that we're getting a bit sentimental and reviewing the top tech stories of the last 365 days.

Can you name an audio company other than Bose?[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:35:00 PST ]Bose is the only audio brand that consistently advertises in mainstream media. Maybe that's why it's the only audio company that's a household name.

Ice Cream Sandwich update to flavor Sony S tablet[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:48:47 PST ]Sony is promising to bump up its Tablet S device to Android Ice Cream Sandwich but isn't saying when.

Low Latency No. 3: Times change, people change[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:00:00 PST ]Hard times have fallen on both Mario and Sonic as they try to make sense of what's popular in today's video game environment.

Former HP CEO Mark Hurd loses appeal to keep letter sealed[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:12:15 PST ]Hurd, now president of Oracle, loses an appeal in court this week that would keep the letter accusing him of sexual harassment confidential.

Verizon fixes latest network outage[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:47:22 PST ]For the third time in a row, the carrier has been forced to resolve an outage affecting its cellular data customers.

The 10 biggest tech stories of 2011[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:56:52 EST ]The technology industry often finds itself pontificating about the future, but the busy news cycle this year gave us plenty to discuss.

Top 10 most bizarre tech stories of 2011[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:21:46 EST ]2011 brought the release of game-changing gadgets, and it delivered news to the tech world that brought some of the good, bad and bizarre.

Twitter suit may redefine social-media law[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:45:26 EST ]Who, exactly, owns your Twitter account? It's a potentially complicated question when an account is used both professionally and personally. Now a case regarding whether a Twitter account belongs to a company or its former employee has raised questions about the use of the social media phenomenon.

The etiquette of posting New Year's photos[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:57:57 EST ]Your photo-happy friends may be capturing posed group shots and crazy candids at New Year's Eve parties this weekend, but sometimes you just don't want to be photographed.

Doh! The top 10 tech 'fails' of 2011[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:49:34 EST ]Can't win 'em all, can you?

Verizon has third data outage in a month[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:51:15 GMT ]For the third time this month, Verizon Wireless is experiencing data service outages for some users of its 3G and 4G networks in various places around the country, according to customer reports.

Samoans drop Friday from the calendar[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:31:49 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Just this once, Samoa is making Dec. 30 disappear. The missing day is the result of the Pacific island nation's plan to switch from one side of the International Date Line to the other.

Netflix drops in customer satisfaction[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:08:04 GMT ]As Netflix execs ring in the new year, they'll probably pray that things get better in 2012.

Video: Best game cinematics of 2011[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:38:18 GMT ]Cutscenes help define the story and feel of a video game. These are the nominees for the best video game cinematics of 2011. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Cast your vote for the year's weirdest science[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 01:13:49 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: 2011 had plenty of scientific weirdness, ranging from doomsday predictions to game-playing chimps. It's up to you to decide which weird tales take the prize.

Samsung may offer a taste of Ice Cream Sandwich to the Galaxy[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:05:14 PST ]Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab owners may still get some features of Android 4.0, even if Samsung doesn't push the full update to those devices.

AMP to bring Jeep Grand Cherokee EV to Detroit auto show[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:28:44 PST ]An all-electric Jeep Grand Cherokee will be introduced at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and be available to test drive at the show.

Amazon takes supercomputing to the cloud[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:35:17 PST ]If you have $1,279, you can buy an hour of supercomputing time on Amazon's cloud.

Microsoft eyeing cloud backup service for its phones[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:11:57 PST ]Microsoft plans to bring cloud backups to its phones as part of a future service. Those plans were outed in a job listing that appeared on Microsoft's jobs site.

Google, Facebook top Internet destinations in 2011[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:53:30 PST ]Search edges social networking for Web users this year, according to data from market researcher Nielsen.

Keepers of the Internet face greatest challenge[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:28:06 EST ]The Internet doesn't have a flag or a national anthem, but it does have a government.

Top 10 video games of 2011[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:36:12 EST ]"Portal 2" ranked No. 2 on the list of top 10 video games this year -- check out which other games joined the list.

The 10 biggest tech stories of 2011[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:56:52 EST ]The technology industry often finds itself pontificating about the future, but the busy news cycle this year gave us plenty to discuss.

Top 10 most bizarre tech stories of 2011[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:25:02 EST ]2011 brought the release of game-changing gadgets, and it delivered news to the tech world that brought some of the good, bad and bizarre.

Twitter suit may redefine social-media law[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:45:26 EST ]Who, exactly, owns your Twitter account? It's a potentially complicated question when an account is used both professionally and personally. Now a case regarding whether a Twitter account belongs to a company or its former employee has raised questions about the use of the social media phenomenon.

Netflix drops in customer satisfaction[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:08:04 GMT ]As Netflix execs ring in the new year, they'll probably pray that things get better in 2012.

Crafty caterpillars mimic each other to avoid predators[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:46:31 GMT ]Scientists have long documented mimicry in adult butterflies, but new research shows that caterpillars also use this defense mechanism to deter predators.

Dino-chicken: Wacky but serious science idea of 2011[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:16:18 GMT ]Paleontologist Jack Horner has always been a bit of an iconoclast. In the 1970s, Horner, the curator of paleontology at the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Mont., and his friend Bob Makela discovered a Maiasaura nesting site, painting the first picture of dinosaurs as doting moms and dads. He's also been at the forefront of research suggesting that dinosaurs were fast growing and warm-blooded.

Video: Best game cinematics of 2011[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:38:18 GMT ]Cutscenes help define the story and feel of a video game. These are the nominees for the best video game cinematics of 2011. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

The top 11 scientific twists from 2011[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 02:16:26 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Faster-than-light neutrinos? The heaviest antimatter on Earth? The computer that beat those puny humans on "Jeopardy"? Which scientific twist from the past year was most intriguing?

These eco-friendly 'green' ear buds deliver oodles of detail[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:35:00 PST ]The Thinksound ms01's tiny real wood headphones sound sweet.

Windows Phone upgrade plans: First Tango, then cash[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:51:51 PST ]Leaked plans suggest Microsoft will first target low-end smartphones with an OS release called Tango, with more advanced features to follow by year-end 2012.

Android Market still selling half a million albums for $4.99[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:52:44 PST ]Google extends its holiday discount for Android Market customers--more than 500,000 albums for $4.99 and over 10M tracks for 49 cents.

Zvox drops price, dimensions of Z-Base sound bars[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:17:03 PST ]Zvox introduces three new Z-Base sound bars with lower prices, smaller dimensions.

Dropbox testing automatic import of photos, videos[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:57:07 PST ]The online file sharing service has added a new option to its latest test build that would automatically import images and videos for your PC to your cloud-based Dropbox storage.

Keepers of the Internet face greatest challenge[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:28:06 EST ]The Internet doesn't have a flag or a national anthem, but it does have a government.

Top 10 video games of 2011[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:36:12 EST ]"Portal 2" ranked No. 2 on the list of top 10 video games this year -- check out which other games joined the list.

The 10 biggest tech stories of 2011[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:56:52 EST ]The technology industry often finds itself pontificating about the future, but the busy news cycle this year gave us plenty to discuss.

Top 10 most bizarre tech stories of 2011[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:25:02 EST ]2011 brought the release of game-changing gadgets, and it delivered news to the tech world that brought some of the good, bad and bizarre.

Twitter suit may redefine social-media law[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:51:14 EST ]Who, exactly, owns your Twitter account? It's a potentially complicated question when an account is used both professionally and personally. Now a case regarding whether a Twitter account belongs to a company or its former employee has raised questions about the use of the social media phenomenon.

Netflix drops in customer satisfaction[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:08:04 GMT ]As Netflix execs ring in the new year, they'll probably pray that things get better in 2012.

Crafty caterpillars mimic each other to avoid predators[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:46:31 GMT ]Scientists have long documented mimicry in adult butterflies, but new research shows that caterpillars also use this defense mechanism to deter predators.

Dino-chicken: Wacky but serious science idea of 2011[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:16:18 GMT ]Paleontologist Jack Horner has always been a bit of an iconoclast. In the 1970s, Horner, the curator of paleontology at the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Mont., and his friend Bob Makela discovered a Maiasaura nesting site, painting the first picture of dinosaurs as doting moms and dads. He's also been at the forefront of research suggesting that dinosaurs were fast growing and warm-blooded.

Video: Best game cinematics of 2011[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:38:18 GMT ]Cutscenes help define the story and feel of a video game. These are the nominees for the best video game cinematics of 2011. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

The top 11 scientific twists from 2011[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 02:16:26 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Faster-than-light neutrinos? The heaviest antimatter on Earth? The computer that beat those puny humans on "Jeopardy"? Which scientific twist from the past year was most intriguing?

These eco-friendly 'green' ear buds deliver oodles of detail[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:35:00 PST ]The Thinksound ms01's tiny real wood headphones sound sweet.

Windows Phone upgrade plans: First Tango, then cash[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:51:51 PST ]Leaked plans suggest Microsoft will first target low-end smartphones with an OS release called Tango, with more advanced features to follow by year-end 2012.

Android Market still selling half a million albums for $4.99[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:52:44 PST ]Google extends its holiday discount for Android Market customers--more than 500,000 albums for $4.99 and over 10M tracks for 49 cents.

Zvox drops price, dimensions of Z-Base sound bars[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:17:03 PST ]Zvox introduces three new Z-Base sound bars with lower prices, smaller dimensions.

Dropbox testing automatic import of photos, videos[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:57:07 PST ]The online file sharing service has added a new option to its latest test build that would automatically import images and videos for your PC to your cloud-based Dropbox storage.

Keepers of the Internet face greatest challenge[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:28:06 EST ]The Internet doesn't have a flag or a national anthem, but it does have a government.

Top 10 video games of 2011[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:36:12 EST ]"Portal 2" ranked No. 2 on the list of top 10 video games this year -- check out which other games joined the list.

The 10 biggest tech stories of 2011[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:56:52 EST ]The technology industry often finds itself pontificating about the future, but the busy news cycle this year gave us plenty to discuss.

Top 10 most bizarre tech stories of 2011[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:25:02 EST ]2011 brought the release of game-changing gadgets, and it delivered news to the tech world that brought some of the good, bad and bizarre.

Twitter suit may redefine social-media law[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:51:14 EST ]Who, exactly, owns your Twitter account? It's a potentially complicated question when an account is used both professionally and personally. Now a case regarding whether a Twitter account belongs to a company or its former employee has raised questions about the use of the social media phenomenon.

Did Columbus' crew bring syphilis to Europe?[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:53:16 GMT ]In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue, but when he returned from 'cross the seas, did he bring with him a new disease?

Where will Russian probe fall? Too early to say[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:53:47 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Will Russia's doomed Phobos-Grunt spacecraft fall in Afghanistan? Experts say it's way too early to be that precise about a prediction.

Kardashian, Jobs among most 'stumbled upon'[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:16:34 GMT ]Never thought you'd see Kim Kardashian and Steve Jobs linked in any way? The two, along with the Occupy movement, the royal wedding and Japan's tsunami tragedy, are among the most "stumbled upon" searches and links of 2011 — that is, those performed by StumbleUpon users.

Video: Best multiplayer game for 2011[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:02:53 GMT ]Clashing lightsabers, exploding shells and multiple portals made up only a few of the best multiplayer experiences in 2011. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

The top 11 scientific twists from 2011[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 02:16:26 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Faster-than-light neutrinos? The heaviest antimatter on Earth? The computer that beat those puny humans on "Jeopardy"? Which scientific twist from the past year was most intriguing?

Samsung said to be rethinking Android 4.0 upgrade for Galaxy S[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:18:15 PST ]Though Samsung said last week that its Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab devices would not get the Android 4.0 update, the company may be reconsidering its plans.

Metal-backed iPhone 5 rumor rides again[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:13:22 PST ]That old metal-backed iPhone rumor just won't die, apparently. A new report says Apple is planning to bring more metal and a new case construction to its next iPhone.

LG promises Ice Cream Sandwich for swanky new Prada 3[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:14:03 PST ]LG's new Prada 3 has a slim design, a dual-core processor, and a path to Android 4.0. It's available now for South Korean carrier SK Telecom.

'YouTube Slam' creates battle of the viral videos[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:22:58 PST ]A new feature on the video site pits one clip against another in five different categories: Comedy, Cute, Music, Bizarre, and Dance. Viewers decide which video is tops in each area.

Report details extent of Anonymous hack on Stratfor[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:05:09 PST ]Analysts find that the AntiSec hack reported Christmas Day against the security think tank affected some 50,000 people, and more files are expected to be released in the coming days.

'Anonymous' hackers hit security group[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:33:29 EST ]Hacker group Anonymous began its promised week of Christmas hacks, assaulting a long list of targets. The first Anonymous hack resulted in stolen emails and credit card data from Stratfor, an Austin-based think tank that concentrates on security issues.

Nice automation, but I want to speak to an agent[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 07:30:30 EST ]LZ Granderson's wish is that companies would make it easy to speak to a real human being rather than hide their agents behind a confusing automated system

The 10 biggest tech stories of 2011[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:56:52 EST ]The technology industry often finds itself pontificating about the future, but the busy news cycle this year gave us plenty to discuss.

Alexander Graham Bell goes digital[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:50:42 EST ]Voices recorded by inventor Alexander Graham Bell more than 125 years ago are being heard now, thanks to digital imaging technology.

Top 10 most bizarre tech stories of 2011[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:25:02 EST ]2011 brought the release of game-changing gadgets, and it delivered news to the tech world that brought some of the good, bad and bizarre.

Report: 1 of 5 online minutes spent on social media[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:43:03 GMT ]As 2011 winds down, one thing seems destined for more connections in 2012: social networking, with sites that reach 1.2 billion users, 82 percent of the world’s online population.

Twin probes to circle moon to study gravity field[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 18:35:14 GMT ]Over the New Year's weekend, a pair of spacecraft the size of washing machines are set to enter orbit around it in the latest lunar mission. Their job is to measure the uneven gravity field and determine what lies beneath — straight down to the core.

Hackers target supporters of security firm[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:32:33 GMT ]Victims of a data breach at security think tank Stratfor apparently are being targeted a second time after speaking out.

How to adjust the settings on your HDTV[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:13:44 GMT ]If you haven't adjusted the controls on your new HDTV, you're not getting its full performance. Here's how to get the best picture possible.

Video: Best multiplayer game for 2011[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:02:53 GMT ]Clashing lightsabers, exploding shells and multiple portals made up only a few of the best multiplayer experiences in 2011. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

U.S. takes bite out of Oracle's Google lawsuit[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 07:24:43 PST ]The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office says several of the claims in one patent Oracle has brought against Google shouldn't have been accepted.

Get a 6-foot Rosewill HDMI cable for $2.99 shipped[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 07:44:03 PST ]Unknowing shoppers often pay 10 times as much for these cables. Don't make that mistake!

First Apple TVs to come this summer at 32 and 37 inches?[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:04:18 PST ]The initial Apple TVs to hit the market could be in the 32- and 37-inch range, according to DigiTimes. And they could hit the market starting at midyear.

Italy fines Apple $1.2 million over AppleCare practices[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:11:01 PST ]The country says that Apple misled customers by offering them AppleCare without telling them that they already had free assistance available to them.

Preening Facebook burglary suspect jailed[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:12:52 PST ]An 18-year-old Pittsburgh man lands in the slammer after allegedly robbing a market and then posting pictures of the loot on his Facebook page.

Top 10 video games of 2011[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:36:12 EST ]"Portal 2" ranked No. 2 on the list of top 10 video games this year -- check out which other games joined the list.

'Anonymous' hackers hit security group[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:33:29 EST ]Hacker group Anonymous began its promised week of Christmas hacks, assaulting a long list of targets. The first Anonymous hack resulted in stolen emails and credit card data from Stratfor, an Austin-based think tank that concentrates on security issues.

Nice automation, but I want to speak to an agent[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 07:30:30 EST ]LZ Granderson's wish is that companies would make it easy to speak to a real human being rather than hide their agents behind a confusing automated system

The 10 biggest tech stories of 2011[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:56:52 EST ]The technology industry often finds itself pontificating about the future, but the busy news cycle this year gave us plenty to discuss.

Top 10 most bizarre tech stories of 2011[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:25:02 EST ]2011 brought the release of game-changing gadgets, and it delivered news to the tech world that brought some of the good, bad and bizarre.

Report: 1 of 5 online minutes spent on social media[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:43:03 GMT ]As 2011 winds down, one thing seems destined for more connections in 2012: social networking, with sites that reach 1.2 billion users, 82 percent of the world’s online population.

Hackers target supporters of security firm[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:32:33 GMT ]Victims of a data breach at security think tank Stratfor apparently are being targeted a second time after speaking out.

How to adjust the settings on your HDTV[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:13:44 GMT ]If you haven't adjusted the controls on your new HDTV, you're not getting its full performance. Here's how to get the best picture possible.

Twin probes to circle moon to study gravity field[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 18:35:14 GMT ]Over the New Year's weekend, a pair of spacecraft the size of washing machines are set to enter orbit around it in the latest lunar mission. Their job is to measure the uneven gravity field and determine what lies beneath — straight down to the core.

Video: Best game animations of 2011[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 21:19:56 GMT ]We take a look at the best video animations to come out in 2011. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

U.S. takes bite out of Oracle's Google lawsuit[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 07:24:43 PST ]The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office says several of the claims in one patent Oracle has brought against Google shouldn't have been accepted.

Get a 6-foot Rosewill HDMI cable for $2.99 shipped[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 07:44:03 PST ]Unknowing shoppers often pay 10 times as much for these cables. Don't make that mistake!

First Apple TVs to come this summer at 32 and 37 inches?[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:04:18 PST ]The initial Apple TVs to hit the market could be in the 32- and 37-inch range, according to DigiTimes. And they could hit the market starting at midyear.

Italy fines Apple $1.2 million over AppleCare practices[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:11:01 PST ]The country says that Apple misled customers by offering them AppleCare without telling them that they already had free assistance available to them.

Preening Facebook burglary suspect jailed[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:12:52 PST ]An 18-year-old Pittsburgh man lands in the slammer after allegedly robbing a market and then posting pictures of the loot on his Facebook page.

Top 10 video games of 2011[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:36:12 EST ]"Portal 2" ranked No. 2 on the list of top 10 video games this year -- check out which other games joined the list.

'Anonymous' hackers hit security group[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:33:29 EST ]Hacker group Anonymous began its promised week of Christmas hacks, assaulting a long list of targets. The first Anonymous hack resulted in stolen emails and credit card data from Stratfor, an Austin-based think tank that concentrates on security issues.

Nice automation, but I want to speak to an agent[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 07:30:30 EST ]LZ Granderson's wish is that companies would make it easy to speak to a real human being rather than hide their agents behind a confusing automated system

The 10 biggest tech stories of 2011[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:56:52 EST ]The technology industry often finds itself pontificating about the future, but the busy news cycle this year gave us plenty to discuss.

Top 10 most bizarre tech stories of 2011[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:25:02 EST ]2011 brought the release of game-changing gadgets, and it delivered news to the tech world that brought some of the good, bad and bizarre.

Man jailed after Facebooking a store burglary[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 18:47:00 GMT ]An 18-year-old Pittsburgh man is accused of burglarizing a market with three teens, then posting pictures on his Facebook page showing the suspects mugging with some of the loot.

Hackers target supporters of breached think tank[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 20:41:38 GMT ]Victims of a data breach at security think tank Stratfor apparently are being targeted a second time after speaking out.

How to adjust the settings on your HDTV[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:13:44 GMT ]If you haven't adjusted the controls on your new HDTV, you're not getting its full performance. Here's how to get the best picture possible.

Twin probes to circle moon to study gravity field[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 18:35:14 GMT ]Over the New Year's weekend, a pair of spacecraft the size of washing machines are set to enter orbit around it in the latest lunar mission. Their job is to measure the uneven gravity field and determine what lies beneath — straight down to the core.

Video: Best game animations of 2011[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 21:19:56 GMT ]We take a look at the best video animations to come out in 2011. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

LG details its Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade plans[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:23:23 PST ]The phone-maker sets expectations on which of its global Android phones it will bequeath with the Ice Cream Sandwich OS, and when.

Apple dominates Google's Zeitgeist 2011[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:15:53 PST ]Seven of the 10 fastest-rising technology-related searches from the United States in 2011 had to do with the Cupertino company.

Apres-ski the 'Star Wars' way[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 13:54:48 PST ]With this made-to-order Boba Fett winter hat, you'll be the hit of the ski lodge, as you sip your cocoa and snack on honey-cured Wampa.

GoDaddy accused of interfering with anti-SOPA exodus[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:46:50 PST ]A rival accuses GoDaddy of blocking customers boycotting the registrar because of its support for a drastic copyright bill. GoDaddy denies wrongdoing.

Who owns your Twitter account? Check out this lawsuit[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:34:37 PST ]A Web site is suing a former employee for allegedly "misappropriating" a personal Twitter account and its 17,000 followers.

AT&T's 4G network is faster than Verizon's[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:53:39 EST ]AT&T joins the LTE market and challenges Verizon by providing significantly improved download speeds over 3G.

Keepers of the Internet face greatest challenge[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:28:06 EST ]The Internet doesn't have a flag or a national anthem, but it does have a government.

Top 10 video games of 2011[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:36:12 EST ]"Portal 2" ranked No. 2 on the list of top 10 video games this year -- check out which other games joined the list.

'Anonymous' hackers hit security group[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:33:29 EST ]Hacker group Anonymous began its promised week of Christmas hacks, assaulting a long list of targets. The first Anonymous hack resulted in stolen emails and credit card data from Stratfor, an Austin-based think tank that concentrates on security issues.

The 10 biggest tech stories of 2011[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:56:52 EST ]The technology industry often finds itself pontificating about the future, but the busy news cycle this year gave us plenty to discuss.

Rudolph's red nose has nothing on his eyes[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 17:52:06 GMT ]The reindeer of Christmas myth must meet high expectations this time of year -- not just hauling heavy loads of gifts over long distances -- but also helping navigate from the tundra to the rest of the world.

How astronauts celebrate Christmas in space[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:56:12 GMT ]The six astronauts aboard the International Space Station can't come home for the holidays, but they're doing their best to make the season bright hundreds of miles above Earth's surface.

Comet takes its place as 'Star of Wonder'[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:13:39 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: If anyone questioned whether Comet Lovejoy would become the star of the season — and many did — the pictures of the past few days have removed any doubt.

Take a sleigh ride on the space station[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:29:51 GMT ]One of the best parts of Santa's job must be to see the world from on high on Christmas Eve — but thanks to the International Space Station, we can get a similar view on video.

Holiday calendar: Peace over Earth[ Sun, 25 Dec 2011 07:10:21 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Woes may weigh heavy on the world at ground level, but from 22,000 miles up, even the strongest storm is a mere swirl of white on our beautiful blue planet.

Now UPS fires courier for tossing Zappos delivery[ Sun, 25 Dec 2011 20:07:50 PST ]A UPS courier loses his job after throwing a Zappos delivery onto a doorstep and offering his middle digit to a security camera.

Microsoft: Five things to look for in 2012[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 04:00:00 PST ]After a year with few marquee releases, 2012 will likely bring the biggest debut of all for Microsoft: Windows 8. Keep an eye on Windows Phone market share and patent litigation as well.

In 2011, these flying machines soared[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:20:00 PST ]From the space shuttle to Boeing's 787 Dreamliner and next-generation tanker, along a trio of drones, these were the aircraft and spacecraft that mattered most.

Best Kindle Fire cases and covers[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:50:00 PST ]Looking for a new case for your Amazon Kindle Fire? Here are CNET's top picks for Kindle Fire cases and covers.

Custom superhero capes: Do they fly?[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:00:00 PST ]Got a superhero shindig planned and still need some crime-fighting togs? PowerCapes has you covered.

'Zelda' games to focus on realistic sword fighting[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:34:06 EST ]Video gamers who want to train for the next "Legend of Zelda" may want to enroll in fencing classes.

AT&T's 4G network is faster than Verizon's[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:53:39 EST ]AT&T joins the LTE market and challenges Verizon by providing significantly improved download speeds over 3G.

Keepers of the Internet face greatest challenge[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:28:06 EST ]The Internet doesn't have a flag or a national anthem, but it does have a government.

Top 10 video games of 2011[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:36:12 EST ]"Portal 2" ranked No. 2 on the list of top 10 video games this year -- check out which other games joined the list.

The 10 biggest tech stories of 2011[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:56:52 EST ]The technology industry often finds itself pontificating about the future, but the busy news cycle this year gave us plenty to discuss.

Rudolph's red nose has nothing on his eyes[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 17:52:06 GMT ]The reindeer of Christmas myth must meet high expectations this time of year -- not just hauling heavy loads of gifts over long distances -- but also helping navigate from the tundra to the rest of the world.

How astronauts celebrate Christmas in space[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:56:12 GMT ]The six astronauts aboard the International Space Station can't come home for the holidays, but they're doing their best to make the season bright hundreds of miles above Earth's surface.

Comet takes its place as 'Star of Wonder'[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:13:39 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: If anyone questioned whether Comet Lovejoy would become the star of the season — and many did — the pictures of the past few days have removed any doubt.

Take a sleigh ride on the space station[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:29:51 GMT ]One of the best parts of Santa's job must be to see the world from on high on Christmas Eve — but thanks to the International Space Station, we can get a similar view on video.

Holiday calendar: Peace over Earth[ Sun, 25 Dec 2011 07:10:21 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Woes may weigh heavy on the world at ground level, but from 22,000 miles up, even the strongest storm is a mere swirl of white on our beautiful blue planet.

Now UPS fires courier for tossing Zappos delivery[ Sun, 25 Dec 2011 20:07:50 PST ]A UPS courier loses his job after throwing a Zappos delivery onto a doorstep and offering his middle digit to a security camera.

Microsoft: Five things to look for in 2012[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 04:00:00 PST ]After a year with few marquee releases, 2012 will likely bring the biggest debut of all for Microsoft: Windows 8. Keep an eye on Windows Phone market share and patent litigation as well.

In 2011, these flying machines soared[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:20:00 PST ]From the space shuttle to Boeing's 787 Dreamliner and next-generation tanker, along a trio of drones, these were the aircraft and spacecraft that mattered most.

Best Kindle Fire cases and covers[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:50:00 PST ]Looking for a new case for your Amazon Kindle Fire? Here are CNET's top picks for Kindle Fire cases and covers.

Custom superhero capes: Do they fly?[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:00:00 PST ]Got a superhero shindig planned and still need some crime-fighting togs? PowerCapes has you covered.

'Zelda' games to focus on realistic sword fighting[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:34:06 EST ]Video gamers who want to train for the next "Legend of Zelda" may want to enroll in fencing classes.

AT&T's 4G network is faster than Verizon's[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:53:39 EST ]AT&T joins the LTE market and challenges Verizon by providing significantly improved download speeds over 3G.

Keepers of the Internet face greatest challenge[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:28:06 EST ]The Internet doesn't have a flag or a national anthem, but it does have a government.

Top 10 video games of 2011[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:36:12 EST ]"Portal 2" ranked No. 2 on the list of top 10 video games this year -- check out which other games joined the list.

The 10 biggest tech stories of 2011[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:56:52 EST ]The technology industry often finds itself pontificating about the future, but the busy news cycle this year gave us plenty to discuss.

Rudolph's red nose has nothing on his eyes[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 17:52:06 GMT ]The reindeer of Christmas myth must meet high expectations this time of year -- not just hauling heavy loads of gifts over long distances -- but also helping navigate from the tundra to the rest of the world.

How astronauts celebrate Christmas in space[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:56:12 GMT ]The six astronauts aboard the International Space Station can't come home for the holidays, but they're doing their best to make the season bright hundreds of miles above Earth's surface.

Comet takes its place as 'Star of Wonder'[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:13:39 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: If anyone questioned whether Comet Lovejoy would become the star of the season — and many did — the pictures of the past few days have removed any doubt.

Take a sleigh ride on the space station[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:29:51 GMT ]One of the best parts of Santa's job must be to see the world from on high on Christmas Eve — but thanks to the International Space Station, we can get a similar view on video.

Holiday calendar: Peace over Earth[ Sun, 25 Dec 2011 07:10:21 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Woes may weigh heavy on the world at ground level, but from 22,000 miles up, even the strongest storm is a mere swirl of white on our beautiful blue planet.

Anonymous claims hack on security think tank[ Sun, 25 Dec 2011 10:44:05 PST ]A series of tweets claim that Anonymous has hacked Stratfor's e-mail and client list, including snagging credit card numbers. Stratfor's site is "undergoing maintenance."

The joys of real-time data analysis for online retailers[ Sun, 25 Dec 2011 12:53:07 PST ]There is a huge market for services that add and find intelligence in customer data. What are you waiting for?

VW workers win off-hours BlackBerry block[ Sun, 25 Dec 2011 14:58:33 PST ]About 1,000 Volkswagen employees in Germany will stop receiving after-hours e-mails on their company-issued BlackBerrys. Is it a fluke or the dawn of a new day?

Netflix cuts CEO's stock options in half[ Sun, 25 Dec 2011 16:21:17 PST ]Reed Hastings caps a tumultuous year with the company's board deciding to drop his stock option allowance to $1.5 million for 2012.

Now UPS fires courier for tossing Zappos delivery[ Sun, 25 Dec 2011 20:07:50 PST ]A UPS courier loses his job after throwing a Zappos delivery onto a doorstep and offering his middle digit to a security camera.

AT&T's 4G network is faster than Verizon's[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:53:39 EST ]AT&T joins the LTE market and challenges Verizon by providing significantly improved download speeds over 3G.

Behind the 'Star Wars: Old Republic' game saga[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:44:43 EST ]This week, Bioware released "Star Wars: The Old Republic," the latest and most ambitious product of a so-far decade-long partnership with LucasArts. In this sprawling, much-anticipated computer game, millions of Jedi Knights, bounty hunters and other familiar warriors can roam and battle on their home planets, and then hop in spaceships to travel the galaxy.

'Zelda' games to focus on realistic sword fighting[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:34:06 EST ]Video gamers who want to train for the next "Legend of Zelda" may want to enroll in fencing classes.

Keepers of the Internet face greatest challenge[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:28:06 EST ]The Internet doesn't have a flag or a national anthem, but it does have a government.

Top 10 video games of 2011[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:36:12 EST ]"Portal 2" ranked No. 2 on the list of top 10 video games this year -- check out which other games joined the list.

Rudolph's red nose has nothing on his eyes[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 17:52:06 GMT ]The reindeer of Christmas myth must meet high expectations this time of year -- not just hauling heavy loads of gifts over long distances -- but also helping navigate from the tundra to the rest of the world.

How astronauts celebrate Christmas in space[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:56:12 GMT ]The six astronauts aboard the International Space Station can't come home for the holidays, but they're doing their best to make the season bright hundreds of miles above Earth's surface.

Comet takes its place as 'Star of Wonder'[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:13:39 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: If anyone questioned whether Comet Lovejoy would become the star of the season — and many did — the pictures of the past few days have removed any doubt.

Take a sleigh ride on the space station[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:29:51 GMT ]One of the best parts of Santa's job must be to see the world from on high on Christmas Eve — but thanks to the International Space Station, we can get a similar view on video.

Holiday calendar: Peace over Earth[ Sun, 25 Dec 2011 07:10:21 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Woes may weigh heavy on the world at ground level, but from 22,000 miles up, even the strongest storm is a mere swirl of white on our beautiful blue planet.

About to be taken off life support, man wakes[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:11:17 PST ]The young man has been in a coma since being critically injured in a five-car crash in October that killed his friend and roommate.

Memories of a 'Star Wars' Christmas[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:02:41 PST ]Darren Hayes, half of the duo that made up the late '90s band Savage Garden, offers up a video Christmas card for fans. It's a simple story of a poor mother's efforts to buy her son the toys he dreamed of having.

Electronic diaper for men siphons away pee[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:18:50 PST ]Just in time for the holidays, this electronic diaper from Japan allows you to let loose in bed if you can't get to the bathroom.

21,000 domains transfer out of Go Daddy in 1 day[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:25:25 PST ]It could be a coincidence or it could a collective cold shoulder for Go Daddy for its SOPA support--though the company actually reversed course yesterday.

New book celebrates maker of Mac's iconic icons[ Sun, 25 Dec 2011 06:00:00 PST ]"Susan Kare Icons" takes a look back at the nearly 30 year career of the designer who brought us the "Happy Mac," and helped us learn to love the personal computer.

AT&T's 4G network is faster than Verizon's[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:53:39 EST ]AT&T joins the LTE market and challenges Verizon by providing significantly improved download speeds over 3G.

Behind the 'Star Wars: Old Republic' game saga[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:44:43 EST ]This week, Bioware released "Star Wars: The Old Republic," the latest and most ambitious product of a so-far decade-long partnership with LucasArts. In this sprawling, much-anticipated computer game, millions of Jedi Knights, bounty hunters and other familiar warriors can roam and battle on their home planets, and then hop in spaceships to travel the galaxy.

'Zelda' games to focus on realistic sword fighting[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:34:06 EST ]Video gamers who want to train for the next "Legend of Zelda" may want to enroll in fencing classes.

Keepers of the Internet face greatest challenge[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:28:06 EST ]The Internet doesn't have a flag or a national anthem, but it does have a government.

Top 10 video games of 2011[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:36:12 EST ]"Portal 2" ranked No. 2 on the list of top 10 video games this year -- check out which other games joined the list.

Rudolph's red nose has nothing on his eyes[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 17:52:06 GMT ]The reindeer of Christmas myth must meet high expectations this time of year -- not just hauling heavy loads of gifts over long distances -- but also helping navigate from the tundra to the rest of the world.

How astronauts celebrate Christmas in space[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:56:12 GMT ]The six astronauts aboard the International Space Station can't come home for the holidays, but they're doing their best to make the season bright hundreds of miles above Earth's surface.

Comet takes its place as 'Star of Wonder'[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:13:39 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: If anyone questioned whether Comet Lovejoy would become the star of the season — and many did — the pictures of the past few days have removed any doubt.

Take a sleigh ride on the space station[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:29:51 GMT ]One of the best parts of Santa's job must be to see the world from on high on Christmas Eve — but thanks to the International Space Station, we can get a similar view on video.

Holiday calendar: Peace over Earth[ Sun, 25 Dec 2011 07:10:21 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Woes may weigh heavy on the world at ground level, but from 22,000 miles up, even the strongest storm is a mere swirl of white on our beautiful blue planet.

About to be taken off life support, man wakes[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:11:17 PST ]The young man has been in a coma since being critically injured in a five-car crash in October that killed his friend and roommate.

Memories of a 'Star Wars' Christmas[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:02:41 PST ]Darren Hayes, half of the duo that made up the late '90s band Savage Garden, offers up a video Christmas card for fans. It's a simple story of a poor mother's efforts to buy her son the toys he dreamed of having.

Electronic diaper for men siphons away pee[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:18:50 PST ]Just in time for the holidays, this electronic diaper from Japan allows you to let loose in bed if you can't get to the bathroom.

21,000 domains transfer out of Go Daddy in 1 day[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:25:25 PST ]It could be a coincidence or it could a collective cold shoulder for Go Daddy for its SOPA support--though the company actually reversed course yesterday.

New book celebrates maker of Mac's iconic icons[ Sun, 25 Dec 2011 06:00:00 PST ]"Susan Kare Icons" takes a look back at the nearly 30 year career of the designer who brought us the "Happy Mac," and helped us learn to love the personal computer.

AT&T's 4G network is faster than Verizon's[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:53:39 EST ]AT&T joins the LTE market and challenges Verizon by providing significantly improved download speeds over 3G.

Behind the 'Star Wars: Old Republic' game saga[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:44:43 EST ]This week, Bioware released "Star Wars: The Old Republic," the latest and most ambitious product of a so-far decade-long partnership with LucasArts. In this sprawling, much-anticipated computer game, millions of Jedi Knights, bounty hunters and other familiar warriors can roam and battle on their home planets, and then hop in spaceships to travel the galaxy.

'Zelda' games to focus on realistic sword fighting[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:34:06 EST ]Video gamers who want to train for the next "Legend of Zelda" may want to enroll in fencing classes.

Keepers of the Internet face greatest challenge[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:28:06 EST ]The Internet doesn't have a flag or a national anthem, but it does have a government.

Top 10 video games of 2011[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:36:12 EST ]"Portal 2" ranked No. 2 on the list of top 10 video games this year -- check out which other games joined the list.

Cal chooses Google Apps over Microsoft Office 365[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:19:56 GMT ]By John Cook, GeekWire Organizations everywhere are debating the best way to migrate systems to the cloud. And one of the biggest decisions they face is the best cloud provider for their needs.

Rudolph's red nose has nothing on his eyes[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 17:52:06 GMT ]The reindeer of Christmas myth must meet high expectations this time of year -- not just hauling heavy loads of gifts over long distances -- but also helping navigate from the tundra to the rest of the world.

How astronauts celebrate Christmas in space[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:56:12 GMT ]The six astronauts aboard the International Space Station can't come home for the holidays, but they're doing their best to make the season bright hundreds of miles above Earth's surface.

Comet takes its place as 'Star of Wonder'[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:13:39 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: If anyone questioned whether Comet Lovejoy would become the star of the season — and many did — the pictures of the past few days have removed any doubt.

Holiday calendar: Take a sleigh ride in space[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:29:51 GMT ]One of the best parts of Santa's job must be to see the world from on high on Christmas Eve — but thanks to the International Space Station, we can get a similar view on video.

Show us yours--your hi-fi that is[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:46:48 PST ]Audiophiles are proud of their systems and like to show off their gear. Send us pictures of your hi-fi.

About to be taken off life support, man wakes[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:11:17 PST ]The young man has been in a coma since being critically injured in a five-car crash in October that killed his friend and roommate.

Memories of a 'Star Wars' Christmas[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:02:41 PST ]Darren Hayes, half of the duo that made up the late '90s band Savage Garden, offers up a video Christmas card for fans. It's a simple story of a poor mother's efforts to buy her son the toys he dreamed of having.

Electronic diaper for men siphons away pee[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:18:50 PST ]Just in time for the holidays, this electronic diaper from Japan allows you to let loose in bed if you can't get to the bathroom.

21,000 domains transfer out of Go Daddy in 1 day[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:25:25 PST ]It could be a coincidence or it could a collective cold shoulder for Go Daddy for its SOPA support--though the company actually reversed course yesterday.

AT&T's 4G network is faster than Verizon's[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:53:39 EST ]AT&T joins the LTE market and challenges Verizon by providing significantly improved download speeds over 3G.

Behind the 'Star Wars: Old Republic' game saga[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:44:43 EST ]This week, Bioware released "Star Wars: The Old Republic," the latest and most ambitious product of a so-far decade-long partnership with LucasArts. In this sprawling, much-anticipated computer game, millions of Jedi Knights, bounty hunters and other familiar warriors can roam and battle on their home planets, and then hop in spaceships to travel the galaxy.

'Zelda' games to focus on realistic sword fighting[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:34:06 EST ]Video gamers who want to train for the next "Legend of Zelda" may want to enroll in fencing classes.

Keepers of the Internet face greatest challenge[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:28:06 EST ]The Internet doesn't have a flag or a national anthem, but it does have a government.

Top 10 video games of 2011[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:36:12 EST ]"Portal 2" ranked No. 2 on the list of top 10 video games this year -- check out which other games joined the list.

Samsung disappoints 10 million Android customers[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:01:33 GMT ]Today Samsung announced that its line of Galaxy S phones, one of the most popular Android phone models of 2010, will not get Google's latest version of Android, Ice Cream Sandwich.

Set up parental controls that won't annoy you[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:23:55 GMT ]There's a way to set up parental controls for everything you own that won't be annoying for you when you want to use them. Here's how...

How astronauts celebrate Christmas in space[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:56:12 GMT ]The six astronauts aboard the International Space Station can't come home for the holidays, but they're doing their best to make the season bright hundreds of miles above Earth's surface.

Holiday calendar: North Pole revealed[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:42:50 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Thoughts are turning to Santa Claus and his North Pole operation, and a picture from NASA's Terra satellite puts the pole front and center.

Holiday calendar: Take a sleigh ride in space[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:29:51 GMT ]One of the best parts of Santa's job must be to see the world from on high on Christmas Eve — but thanks to the International Space Station, we can get a similar view on video.

A place for everything: How to manage your photos[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:59:58 PST ]It really doesn't take a lot of work to keep your photos organized, just a little commitment.

'Star Trek' mailbox glows at night[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:06:22 PST ]A DIY "Star Trek" mailbox boldly sits near the street and collects deliveries. The NCC-USPS includes a solar panel for potential journeys through the dark of space.

Google's holiday doodle serenades with 'Jingle Bells'[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:12:13 PST ]The latest holiday-themed doodle ditches last year's abstraction in favor of simple iconography including snowflakes and Santa, putting together a familiar jingle with glowing lights.

Apple picks up legal win, a chip company, and a Grammy[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 04:00:00 PST ]Slow news week with the holidays in full swing? Not so fast. It's been a busy week for Apple, with a notable legal victory, a reported half-billion-dollar acquisition, and a Grammy honor for late co-founder Steve Jobs.

This week in Crave: The gift-wrapped edition[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 05:00:00 PST ]This week, we wrapped our presents in photographs, sent tweets via snail mail, and took the PlayStation Vita (and a new robotic ball) for a spin.

AT&T's 4G network is faster than Verizon's[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:53:39 EST ]AT&T joins the LTE market and challenges Verizon by providing significantly improved download speeds over 3G.

Behind the 'Star Wars: Old Republic' game saga[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:44:43 EST ]This week, Bioware released "Star Wars: The Old Republic," the latest and most ambitious product of a so-far decade-long partnership with LucasArts. In this sprawling, much-anticipated computer game, millions of Jedi Knights, bounty hunters and other familiar warriors can roam and battle on their home planets, and then hop in spaceships to travel the galaxy.

'Zelda' games to focus on realistic sword fighting[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:34:06 EST ]Video gamers who want to train for the next "Legend of Zelda" may want to enroll in fencing classes.

Keepers of the Internet face greatest challenge[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:28:06 EST ]The Internet doesn't have a flag or a national anthem, but it does have a government.

Top 10 video games of 2011[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:36:12 EST ]"Portal 2" ranked No. 2 on the list of top 10 video games this year -- check out which other games joined the list.

Samsung disappoints 10 million Android customers[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:01:33 GMT ]Today Samsung announced that its line of Galaxy S phones, one of the most popular Android phone models of 2010, will not get Google's latest version of Android, Ice Cream Sandwich.

Set up parental controls that won't annoy you[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:23:55 GMT ]There's a way to set up parental controls for everything you own that won't be annoying for you when you want to use them. Here's how...

How astronauts celebrate Christmas in space[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:56:12 GMT ]The six astronauts aboard the International Space Station can't come home for the holidays, but they're doing their best to make the season bright hundreds of miles above Earth's surface.

Holiday calendar: North Pole revealed[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:42:50 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Thoughts are turning to Santa Claus and his North Pole operation, and a picture from NASA's Terra satellite puts the pole front and center.

Holiday calendar: Take a sleigh ride in space[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:29:51 GMT ]One of the best parts of Santa's job must be to see the world from on high on Christmas Eve — but thanks to the International Space Station, we can get a similar view on video.

A place for everything: How to manage your photos[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:59:58 PST ]It really doesn't take a lot of work to keep your photos organized, just a little commitment.

'Star Trek' mailbox glows at night[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:06:22 PST ]A DIY "Star Trek" mailbox boldly sits near the street and collects deliveries. The NCC-USPS includes a solar panel for potential journeys through the dark of space.

Google's holiday doodle serenades with 'Jingle Bells'[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:12:13 PST ]The latest holiday-themed doodle ditches last year's abstraction in favor of simple iconography including snowflakes and Santa, putting together a familiar jingle with glowing lights.

Apple picks up legal win, a chip company, and a Grammy[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 04:00:00 PST ]Slow news week with the holidays in full swing? Not so fast. It's been a busy week for Apple, with a notable legal victory, a reported half-billion-dollar acquisition, and a Grammy honor for late co-founder Steve Jobs.

This week in Crave: The gift-wrapped edition[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 05:00:00 PST ]This week, we wrapped our presents in photographs, sent tweets via snail mail, and took the PlayStation Vita (and a new robotic ball) for a spin.

AT&T's 4G network is faster than Verizon's[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:53:39 EST ]AT&T joins the LTE market and challenges Verizon by providing significantly improved download speeds over 3G.

Behind the 'Star Wars: Old Republic' game saga[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:44:43 EST ]This week, Bioware released "Star Wars: The Old Republic," the latest and most ambitious product of a so-far decade-long partnership with LucasArts. In this sprawling, much-anticipated computer game, millions of Jedi Knights, bounty hunters and other familiar warriors can roam and battle on their home planets, and then hop in spaceships to travel the galaxy.

'Zelda' games to focus on realistic sword fighting[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:34:06 EST ]Video gamers who want to train for the next "Legend of Zelda" may want to enroll in fencing classes.

Keepers of the Internet face greatest challenge[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:28:06 EST ]The Internet doesn't have a flag or a national anthem, but it does have a government.

Top 10 video games of 2011[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:36:12 EST ]"Portal 2" ranked No. 2 on the list of top 10 video games this year -- check out which other games joined the list.

Earth has two 'moons' right now, theorists say[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:08:37 GMT ]Earth has two moons, a group of scientists argues. One is that waxing and waning nightlight we all know and love. The other is a tiny asteroid, no bigger than a Smart Car, making huge doughnuts around Earth for a while before it zips off into the distance.

Samsung disappoints 10 million Android customers[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:01:33 GMT ]Today Samsung announced that its line of Galaxy S phones, one of the most popular Android phone models of 2010, will not get Google's latest version of Android, Ice Cream Sandwich.

Holiday goodies from deep space[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:38:05 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Space scientists have dropped off some last-minute presents for Christmas: stunning pictures from deep space, many of which have a holiday theme.

A feat of strength: Festivus thrives online[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:05:12 GMT ]When "Seinfeld" first introduced "Festivus" to mainstream America in 1997, the show's writers probably had no idea that 14 years later not only would it still be celebrated every Dec.

Holiday calendar: North Pole revealed[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:42:50 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Thoughts are turning to Santa Claus and his North Pole operation, and a picture from NASA's Terra satellite puts the pole front and center.

2012 Toyota Prius v: Bigger is better[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:00:00 PST ]Although not as big as a full-size minivan, the new Prius v feels substantially more spacious than its hatchback predecessor. Fuel economy is somewhat reduced, but is still excellent.

Geek Christmas trees spread nerdy cheer[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:01:00 PST ]Geeks know how to celebrate the holidays. Ogle a collection of tech-y and nerd-y Christmas trees with tentacles, power supplies, USB drives, and "Star Trek" ornaments.

A place for everything: How to manage your photos[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:59:58 PST ]It really doesn't take a lot of work to keep your photos organized, just a little commitment.

'Star Trek' mailbox glows at night[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:06:22 PST ]A DIY "Star Trek" mailbox boldly sits near the street and collects deliveries. The NCC-USPS includes a solar panel for potential journeys through the dark of space.

Google's holiday doodle serenades with 'Jingle Bells'[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:12:13 PST ]The latest holiday-themed doodle ditches last year's abstraction in favor of simple iconography including snowflakes and Santa, putting together a familiar jingle with glowing lights.

AT&T's 4G network is faster than Verizon's[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:53:39 EST ]AT&T joins the LTE market and challenges Verizon by providing significantly improved download speeds over 3G.

Behind the 'Star Wars: Old Republic' game saga[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:44:43 EST ]This week, Bioware released "Star Wars: The Old Republic," the latest and most ambitious product of a so-far decade-long partnership with LucasArts. In this sprawling, much-anticipated computer game, millions of Jedi Knights, bounty hunters and other familiar warriors can roam and battle on their home planets, and then hop in spaceships to travel the galaxy.

'Zelda' games to focus on realistic sword fighting[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:34:06 EST ]Video gamers who want to train for the next "Legend of Zelda" may want to enroll in fencing classes.

Keepers of the Internet face greatest challenge[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:28:06 EST ]The Internet doesn't have a flag or a national anthem, but it does have a government.

Top 10 video games of 2011[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:36:12 EST ]"Portal 2" ranked No. 2 on the list of top 10 video games this year -- check out which other games joined the list.

Russian communications satellite falls after launch[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:05:59 GMT ]A Russian communications satellite fell to the ground on Friday soon after it was launched, adding to a string of disasters that have haunted the country's space industry, Russian news agencies reported on Friday, quoting military sources.

3 astronauts arrive at space station for the holidays[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:53:32 GMT ]Three astronauts arrived today (Dec. 23) at the International Space Station just in time for a zero gravity holiday party as they begin a five-month stay in orbit.

The nerdiest Christmas trees ever[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:11:29 GMT ]Tannenbaums of yore can move over, with the arrival of 10 nerd-tastic holiday trees themed around Godzilla, Mario, Darth Vader, LEGO and more.

Was Shroud created in a flash? Claims rise again[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:39:20 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Italian researchers resurrect the idea that the Shroud of Turin's mysterious image could only have been created by a powerful flash — but skeptics still aren't buying it.

Holiday goodies from deep space[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:38:05 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Space scientists have dropped off some last-minute presents for Christmas: stunning pictures from deep space, many of which have a holiday theme.

AT&T gets feds' OK to buy Qualcomm spectrum[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 06:42:34 PST ]The $1.9 billion deal will deliver some much-needed spectrum to AT&T as it builds out its 4G LTE offerings and to stay competitive with chief rival Verizon Wireless.

Storage talk of 2011: Apple takes control[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:00:00 PST ]CNET editor Dong Ngo's take on how Apple manages to rule the world of computer storage in 2011.

Space post office postmarks letters from orbit[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:00:00 PST ]China's new Space Post Office offers a direct digital link to the postal beyond.

Last-minute gift: A $50 iTunes gift card for $40[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:01:00 PST ]No shipping, no sales tax, just an electronically delivered great deal. Plus: a 46-inch HDTV for under $400!

Republic Wireless now unlimited--for real![ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:47:29 PST ]The upstart wireless provider now offers unlimited calling and data for just $19 per month--no strings attached. Best smartphone deal ever?

The 10 biggest stories of 2011 in mobile tech[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:11:34 EST ]For Americans who own cell phones or other mobile devices, 2011 ushered in a whirlwind of news.

AT&T's 4G network is faster than Verizon's[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:53:39 EST ]AT&T joins the LTE market and challenges Verizon by providing significantly improved download speeds over 3G.

Behind the 'Star Wars: Old Republic' game saga[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:44:43 EST ]This week, Bioware released "Star Wars: The Old Republic," the latest and most ambitious product of a so-far decade-long partnership with LucasArts. In this sprawling, much-anticipated computer game, millions of Jedi Knights, bounty hunters and other familiar warriors can roam and battle on their home planets, and then hop in spaceships to travel the galaxy.

Keepers of the Internet face greatest challenge[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:28:06 EST ]The Internet doesn't have a flag or a national anthem, but it does have a government.

Top 10 video games of 2011[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:32:49 EST ]"Portal 2" ranked No. 2 on the list of top 10 video games this year -- check out which other games joined the list.

Russian communications satellite falls after launch[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:05:59 GMT ]A Russian communications satellite fell to the ground on Friday soon after it was launched, adding to a string of disasters that have haunted the country's space industry, Russian news agencies reported on Friday, quoting military sources.

3 astronauts arrive at space station for the holidays[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:53:32 GMT ]Three astronauts arrived today (Dec. 23) at the International Space Station just in time for a zero gravity holiday party as they begin a five-month stay in orbit.

The nerdiest Christmas trees ever[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:11:29 GMT ]Tannenbaums of yore can move over, with the arrival of 10 nerd-tastic holiday trees themed around Godzilla, Mario, Darth Vader, LEGO and more.

Was Shroud created in a flash? Claims rise again[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:39:20 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Italian researchers resurrect the idea that the Shroud of Turin's mysterious image could only have been created by a powerful flash — but skeptics still aren't buying it.

Holiday goodies from deep space[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:38:05 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Space scientists have dropped off some last-minute presents for Christmas: stunning pictures from deep space, many of which have a holiday theme.

AT&T gets feds' OK to buy Qualcomm spectrum[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 06:42:34 PST ]The $1.9 billion deal will deliver some much-needed spectrum to AT&T as it builds out its 4G LTE offerings and to stay competitive with chief rival Verizon Wireless.

Storage talk of 2011: Apple takes control[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:00:00 PST ]CNET editor Dong Ngo's take on how Apple manages to rule the world of computer storage in 2011.

Space post office postmarks letters from orbit[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:00:00 PST ]China's new Space Post Office offers a direct digital link to the postal beyond.

Last-minute gift: A $50 iTunes gift card for $40[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:01:00 PST ]No shipping, no sales tax, just an electronically delivered great deal. Plus: a 46-inch HDTV for under $400!

Republic Wireless now unlimited--for real![ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:47:29 PST ]The upstart wireless provider now offers unlimited calling and data for just $19 per month--no strings attached. Best smartphone deal ever?

The 10 biggest stories of 2011 in mobile tech[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:11:34 EST ]For Americans who own cell phones or other mobile devices, 2011 ushered in a whirlwind of news.

AT&T's 4G network is faster than Verizon's[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:53:39 EST ]AT&T joins the LTE market and challenges Verizon by providing significantly improved download speeds over 3G.

Behind the 'Star Wars: Old Republic' game saga[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:44:43 EST ]This week, Bioware released "Star Wars: The Old Republic," the latest and most ambitious product of a so-far decade-long partnership with LucasArts. In this sprawling, much-anticipated computer game, millions of Jedi Knights, bounty hunters and other familiar warriors can roam and battle on their home planets, and then hop in spaceships to travel the galaxy.

Keepers of the Internet face greatest challenge[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:28:06 EST ]The Internet doesn't have a flag or a national anthem, but it does have a government.

Top 10 video games of 2011[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:32:49 EST ]"Portal 2" ranked No. 2 on the list of top 10 video games this year -- check out which other games joined the list.

More than a quarter of photos taken on smartphones[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:31:44 GMT ]Capturing photos and videos while out and about has become so ubiquitous that a recent study tags smartphones with shooting more than 25 percent of all pictures taken by U.S.

FCC OKs AT&T purchase of Qualcomm spectrum[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:32:17 GMT ]The Federal Communications Commission has approved wireless carrier AT&T's $1.93 billion purchase of unused wireless spectrum from Qualcomm. AT&T said a year ago that it planned to buy the spectrum to add capacity to its fourth-generation, or "4G" network, which it has been rolling out across the country. The network's higher speeds make it faster to load video and websites on phones.

The nerdiest Christmas trees ever[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:11:29 GMT ]Tannenbaums of yore can move over, with the arrival of 10 nerd-tastic holiday trees themed around Godzilla, Mario, Darth Vader, LEGO and more.

Video: 'Star Wars: The Old Republic' is massively fun[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:22:56 GMT ]A great Star Wars story, visceral combat, and personal choice make "Star Wars: The Old Republic" a stunning massively multiplayer online game. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports.. (In-Game)

Was Shroud created in a flash? Claims rise again[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:39:20 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Italian researchers resurrect the idea that the Shroud of Turin's mysterious image could only have been created by a powerful flash — but skeptics still aren't buying it.

Motorola Mobility nabs SetJam, a video discovery startup[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:36:34 PST ]SetJam's technology could be a nice fit for Motorola's TV set-top boxes, which are increasing becoming IP-enabled.

Facebook's events feature gets suggestive[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:24:08 PST ]Looking for things to do from Facebook's events listings? A new feature tries to figure out things for you to do by seeing where you and your friends have been.

Sony releases impressive list of Vita U.S. launch titles[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:25:41 PST ]Just days after its Japanese debut, Sony has announced the entire game launch lineup for the U.S. PlayStation Vita.

Tablets hurt, but cloud helps Intel[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:34:36 PST ]Although the chipmaker is not benefiting directly from tablet shipments, sales are strong for Intel-based Web servers, which tablets rely on.

Dear NTSB, please don't sterilize Siri and her friends[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:42:57 PST ]The NTSB wants a full ban on mobile technology use in the car, including hands-free calling. CNET Reviews Editor-in-Chief Lindsey Turrentine thinks a hands-free ban is the fastest way to neuter the technology that could make us all safer drivers.

Beware the Facebook 'friend collector'[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:00:43 EST ]Perhaps it's the inherently soul-crushing nature of the holiday season, but it seems many of our readers have been beset by quandaries of late. So, being the utterly benevolent souls that we are, we're choosing to devote this week's column to more reader questions.

The 10 biggest stories of 2011 in mobile tech[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:11:34 EST ]For Americans who own cell phones or other mobile devices, 2011 ushered in a whirlwind of news.

AT&T's 4G network is faster than Verizon's[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:53:39 EST ]AT&T joins the LTE market and challenges Verizon by providing significantly improved download speeds over 3G.

Behind the 'Star Wars: Old Republic' game saga[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:44:43 EST ]This week, Bioware released "Star Wars: The Old Republic," the latest and most ambitious product of a so-far decade-long partnership with LucasArts. In this sprawling, much-anticipated computer game, millions of Jedi Knights, bounty hunters and other familiar warriors can roam and battle on their home planets, and then hop in spaceships to travel the galaxy.

Keepers of the Internet face greatest challenge[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:28:06 EST ]The Internet doesn't have a flag or a national anthem, but it does have a government.

Man proposes using Internet meme flashcards[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:23:37 GMT ]Internet memes aren't just for chuckles around the virtual water cooler — they can also be vital accessories in a moment that lasts a lifetime: the marriage proposal.

Slideshow: Year in Space 2011[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:31:28 GMT ]Click through the best cosmic images of 2011, ranging from a mock Marswalk to galaxies aglow.

A year of outer-space farewells[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:06:27 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: During 2011, NASA sadly closed the book on the Spirit rover and the space shuttle program — but there's hope that the sequels will be a hit in 2012.

Video: 'Star Wars: The Old Republic' is massively fun[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:22:56 GMT ]A great Star Wars story, visceral combat, and personal choice make "Star Wars: The Old Republic" a stunning massively multiplayer online game. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports.. (In-Game)

Lovely Lovejoy! Comet shot at sunrise[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:57:07 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: We already knew that Comet Lovejoy is a survivor, thanks to its death-defying spin around the sun last week, but now we find out it's a show-off as well.

New app makes Siri dictate for Mac[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:04:30 PST ]A new app interacts with the iPhone 4S speech guru to dictate your spoken words on a Mac computer.

Rhapsody hits 1 million paid subscribers; prez shaves head[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:24:02 PST ]Company says that an average of 10 million songs per day are being streamed to its users.

Telefonica criticizes latest EU roaming proposals[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:49:28 PST ]Telefonica says ultra-low roaming caps would hamper competition, following a proposal by a member of the European Parliament to halve the retail caps that Neelie Kroes put forward in July.

Startup Secret No. 13: No time like the present[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:05:00 PST ]If the company you helm is growing nicely and has a mature management team, it might be time for you to move on.

Apple to ship 30.3 million iPhones this quarter, says analyst[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:05:22 PST ]The new forecast for Apple's first fiscal quarter of 2012 is up from a prior estimate of 27.1 million, according to Susquehanna Financial Group.

Should Twitter fear Saudi prince?[ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:35:39 EST ]Douglas Rushkoff says there's no need to worry about Twitter's fate now that a Saudi prince has bought a $300 million stake. He's interested in it as an investment, not for control

Beware the Facebook 'friend collector'[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:00:43 EST ]Perhaps it's the inherently soul-crushing nature of the holiday season, but it seems many of our readers have been beset by quandaries of late. So, being the utterly benevolent souls that we are, we're choosing to devote this week's column to more reader questions.

AT&T's LTE network is faster but smaller than Verizon's[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:53:39 EST ]AT&T joins the LTE market and challenges Verizon by providing significantly improved download speeds over 3G.

The 10 biggest stories of 2011 in mobile tech[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:11:34 EST ]For Americans who own cell phones or other mobile devices, 2011 ushered in a whirlwind of news.

Keepers of the Internet face greatest challenge[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:28:06 EST ]The Internet doesn't have a flag or a national anthem, but it does have a government.

Man proposes using Internet meme flashcards[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:23:37 GMT ]Internet memes aren't just for chuckles around the virtual water cooler — they can also be vital accessories in a moment that lasts a lifetime: the marriage proposal.

Slideshow: Year in Space 2011[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:31:28 GMT ]Click through the best cosmic images of 2011, ranging from a mock Marswalk to galaxies aglow.

A year of outer-space farewells[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:06:27 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: During 2011, NASA sadly closed the book on the Spirit rover and the space shuttle program — but there's hope that the sequels will be a hit in 2012.

Video: 'Star Wars: The Old Republic' is massively fun[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:22:56 GMT ]A great Star Wars story, visceral combat, and personal choice make "Star Wars: The Old Republic" a stunning massively multiplayer online game. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports.. (In-Game)

Lovely Lovejoy! Comet shot at sunrise[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:57:07 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: We already knew that Comet Lovejoy is a survivor, thanks to its death-defying spin around the sun last week, but now we find out it's a show-off as well.

New app makes Siri dictate for Mac[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:04:30 PST ]A new app interacts with the iPhone 4S speech guru to dictate your spoken words on a Mac computer.

Rhapsody hits 1 million paid subscribers; prez shaves head[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:24:02 PST ]Company says that an average of 10 million songs per day are being streamed to its users.

Telefonica criticizes latest EU roaming proposals[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:49:28 PST ]Telefonica says ultra-low roaming caps would hamper competition, following a proposal by a member of the European Parliament to halve the retail caps that Neelie Kroes put forward in July.

Startup Secret No. 13: No time like the present[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:05:00 PST ]If the company you helm is growing nicely and has a mature management team, it might be time for you to move on.

Apple to ship 30.3 million iPhones this quarter, says analyst[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:05:22 PST ]The new forecast for Apple's first fiscal quarter of 2012 is up from a prior estimate of 27.1 million, according to Susquehanna Financial Group.

Should Twitter fear Saudi prince?[ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:35:39 EST ]Douglas Rushkoff says there's no need to worry about Twitter's fate now that a Saudi prince has bought a $300 million stake. He's interested in it as an investment, not for control

Beware the Facebook 'friend collector'[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:00:43 EST ]Perhaps it's the inherently soul-crushing nature of the holiday season, but it seems many of our readers have been beset by quandaries of late. So, being the utterly benevolent souls that we are, we're choosing to devote this week's column to more reader questions.

AT&T's LTE network is faster but smaller than Verizon's[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:53:39 EST ]AT&T joins the LTE market and challenges Verizon by providing significantly improved download speeds over 3G.

The 10 biggest stories of 2011 in mobile tech[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:11:34 EST ]For Americans who own cell phones or other mobile devices, 2011 ushered in a whirlwind of news.

Keepers of the Internet face greatest challenge[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:28:06 EST ]The Internet doesn't have a flag or a national anthem, but it does have a government.

Study: Liars likely to use texts to deceive[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:48:00 GMT ]A group of students given the choice to deceive classmates using various mediums of communication were more likely to lie through texts than any other direct contact.

Microsoft to drop Consumer Electronics Show[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:43:32 GMT ]Microsoft says next month's 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the world's largest consumer technology trade show, will be its last as both a keynote presenter and exhibitor.

2012 Watch: One-year countdown begins[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:14:07 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: You'll be hearing a lot about impending doom over the next year, demonstrating the powerful hold that even a bogus doomsday has on the human psyche.

Video: 'Star Wars: The Old Republic' is massively fun[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:22:56 GMT ]A great Star Wars story, visceral combat, and personal choice make "Star Wars: The Old Republic" a stunning massively multiplayer online game. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports.. (In-Game)

Lovely Lovejoy! Comet shot at sunrise[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:57:07 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: We already knew that Comet Lovejoy is a survivor, thanks to its death-defying spin around the sun last week, but now we find out it's a show-off as well.

So what was the 'UFO' that panicked Kansas?[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:38:11 PST ]When residents of Cowley County, Kansas, see a shrink-wrapped, saucer-shaped object being transported through their streets, they are concerned. They are then told it was merely a drone. Really?

Gadget, heal thyself[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:10:09 PST ]Engineers at the University of Illinois demonstrate self-healing electrical circuits that hold promise for electronic devices with improved reliability and longer lives.

Transportation secretary won't back ban on hands-free calls[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:25:21 PST ]Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood rejects NTSB plan to ban all cell phone calls while driving, saying hands-free is not the problem.

Scientist reveals Santa's technology[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:34:50 PST ]An aerospace engineer at North Carolina State University has an entirely scientific explanation of how Santa Claus performs his Christmas feats. Santa's technology includes signal deciphering and a "relativity cloud."

Steve Jobs to be awarded Grammy[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:39:45 PST ]Recording Academy to honor the late Apple co-founder for his contributions in transforming how music is distributed and consumed.

Review: Android takes leap with Galaxy Nexus[ Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:44:14 EST ]The Galaxy Nexus, a smartphone that arrived in Verizon Wireless stores on Thursday, is huge -- and not just because of its unusually large size.

Should Twitter fear Saudi prince?[ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:35:39 EST ]Douglas Rushkoff says there's no need to worry about Twitter's fate now that a Saudi prince has bought a $300 million stake. He's interested in it as an investment, not for control

Beware the Facebook 'friend collector'[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:00:43 EST ]Perhaps it's the inherently soul-crushing nature of the holiday season, but it seems many of our readers have been beset by quandaries of late. So, being the utterly benevolent souls that we are, we're choosing to devote this week's column to more reader questions.

The 10 biggest stories of 2011 in mobile tech[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:11:34 EST ]For Americans who own cell phones or other mobile devices, 2011 ushered in a whirlwind of news.

China hackers breached US Chamber of Commerce[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:17:08 GMT ]Hackers in China broke through the computer defenses of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce last year and were able to access information about its operations and its 3 million members, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

The goofiest gifts from the SkyMall catalog[ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:21:30 GMT ]Toilet-paper giraffes, skeletal gnomes and tournament-grade throwing chickens are just some of the things currently sighted in SkyMall. Whether you actually consider these items gifts depends largely on how you feel about the recipients.

New space station crew blasts off for the holidays[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:36:05 GMT ]Three spacefliers blasted off Wednesday from snowy Kazakhstan to spend the holidays on the International Space Station.

2012 Watch: One-year countdown begins[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:14:07 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: You'll be hearing a lot about impending doom over the next year, demonstrating the powerful hold that even a bogus doomsday has on the human psyche.

Video: 'Star Wars: The Old Republic' is massively fun[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:22:56 GMT ]A great Star Wars story, visceral combat, and personal choice make "Star Wars: The Old Republic" a stunning massively multiplayer online game. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports.. (In-Game)

iPhone app sales kicking app on Android Market, says study[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:13:11 PST ]With sales of iPhone apps in its App Store, Apple generates four times as much revenue as does Google's Android Market, says a new report from research firm Distimo.

Low-cost solar PV claims solar thermal victim[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:26:50 PST ]Germany's Solar Millennium, which develops utility-scale solar thermal projects, begins insolvency proceedings as a solar industry shakeout spreads.

Intel shows off smartphones, tablets running 'Medfield' chips[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:46:14 PST ]The company says that its chips will help Android handset makers improve performance and cut down on energy usage.

What the heck is a 'disposable' iPhone camera?[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:00:00 PST ]Two mobile app developers think they can bring back the golden age of lousy, disposable point-and-shoots.

Startup Secret No. 12: 1 percent of a gajillion dollars![ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:05:00 PST ]If it's a lot to you, it's a lot to your competitors, too.

Review: Android takes leap with Galaxy Nexus[ Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:44:14 EST ]The Galaxy Nexus, a smartphone that arrived in Verizon Wireless stores on Thursday, is huge -- and not just because of its unusually large size.

The top 10 tech trends for 2012[ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:56:28 EST ]From the continuing rise of tablet devices to the daily-deals craze and the return of the Internet IPO, 2011 has been a transformative year for technology.

Should Twitter fear Saudi prince?[ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:35:39 EST ]Douglas Rushkoff says there's no need to worry about Twitter's fate now that a Saudi prince has bought a $300 million stake. He's interested in it as an investment, not for control

Beware the Facebook 'friend collector'[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:00:43 EST ]Perhaps it's the inherently soul-crushing nature of the holiday season, but it seems many of our readers have been beset by quandaries of late. So, being the utterly benevolent souls that we are, we're choosing to devote this week's column to more reader questions.

The 10 biggest stories of 2011 in mobile tech[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:11:34 EST ]For Americans who own cell phones or other mobile devices, 2011 ushered in a whirlwind of news.

China hackers breached US Chamber of Commerce[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:17:08 GMT ]Hackers in China broke through the computer defenses of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce last year and were able to access information about its operations and its 3 million members, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

The goofiest gifts from the SkyMall catalog[ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:21:30 GMT ]Toilet-paper giraffes, skeletal gnomes and tournament-grade throwing chickens are just some of the things currently sighted in SkyMall. Whether you actually consider these items gifts depends largely on how you feel about the recipients.

New space station crew blasts off for the holidays[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:36:05 GMT ]Three spacefliers blasted off Wednesday from snowy Kazakhstan to spend the holidays on the International Space Station.

2012 Watch: One-year countdown begins[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:14:07 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: You'll be hearing a lot about impending doom over the next year, demonstrating the powerful hold that even a bogus doomsday has on the human psyche.

Video: 'Star Wars: The Old Republic' is massively fun[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:22:56 GMT ]A great Star Wars story, visceral combat, and personal choice make "Star Wars: The Old Republic" a stunning massively multiplayer online game. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports.. (In-Game)

iPhone app sales kicking app on Android Market, says study[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:13:11 PST ]With sales of iPhone apps in its App Store, Apple generates four times as much revenue as does Google's Android Market, says a new report from research firm Distimo.

Low-cost solar PV claims solar thermal victim[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:26:50 PST ]Germany's Solar Millennium, which develops utility-scale solar thermal projects, begins insolvency proceedings as a solar industry shakeout spreads.

Intel shows off smartphones, tablets running 'Medfield' chips[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:46:14 PST ]The company says that its chips will help Android handset makers improve performance and cut down on energy usage.

What the heck is a 'disposable' iPhone camera?[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:00:00 PST ]Two mobile app developers think they can bring back the golden age of lousy, disposable point-and-shoots.

Startup Secret No. 12: 1 percent of a gajillion dollars![ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:05:00 PST ]If it's a lot to you, it's a lot to your competitors, too.

Review: Android takes leap with Galaxy Nexus[ Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:44:14 EST ]The Galaxy Nexus, a smartphone that arrived in Verizon Wireless stores on Thursday, is huge -- and not just because of its unusually large size.

The top 10 tech trends for 2012[ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:56:28 EST ]From the continuing rise of tablet devices to the daily-deals craze and the return of the Internet IPO, 2011 has been a transformative year for technology.

Should Twitter fear Saudi prince?[ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:35:39 EST ]Douglas Rushkoff says there's no need to worry about Twitter's fate now that a Saudi prince has bought a $300 million stake. He's interested in it as an investment, not for control

Beware the Facebook 'friend collector'[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:00:43 EST ]Perhaps it's the inherently soul-crushing nature of the holiday season, but it seems many of our readers have been beset by quandaries of late. So, being the utterly benevolent souls that we are, we're choosing to devote this week's column to more reader questions.

The 10 biggest stories of 2011 in mobile tech[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:11:34 EST ]For Americans who own cell phones or other mobile devices, 2011 ushered in a whirlwind of news.

Was UFO towed down Kansas street?[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:12:47 GMT ]A few days ago, a "UFO" was spotted cruising down a main street in Cowley County, Kan. It wasn't in the skies, but instead being hauled on a flatbed truck driving down the middle of US Highway 77.

Video: A new Star Wars epic begins today[ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:31:19 GMT ]"Star Wars: The Old Republic" launches today and we talk to Director James Ohlen about how to live out your Star Wars fantasy. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

The goofiest gifts from the SkyMall catalog[ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:21:30 GMT ]Toilet-paper giraffes, skeletal gnomes and tournament-grade throwing chickens are just some of the things currently sighted in SkyMall. Whether you actually consider these items gifts depends largely on how you feel about the recipients.

Quintet gangs up on alien worlds[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:41:13 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: What happens when five space bloggers get together to discuss NASA's latest revelations about Earth-size exoplanets? Worlds collide!

Distant star hosts two Earth-size planets[ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:39:30 GMT ]Scientists have found two Earth-sized planets orbiting a star outside the solar system, an encouraging sign for prospects of finding life elsewhere.

Ultrabook holiday pricing on the cheap[ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:52:32 PST ]In the last couple of months new ultrabooks have debuted at prices lower than expected. That makes them worth a look.