Unlocked iPhone 5 available, but it'll cost you $649 (or more)[ Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:37:27 GMT ]If you really want an iPhone 5 but don't want to sign a two-year agreement, there's some good news for you this Friday morning: You can now buy an unlocked iPhone 5 from Apple. There are some catches though.

NASA dialed in to smartphone satellites[ Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:06:12 GMT ]NASA engineers are chipping away at how best to lower the cost of their satellites — and one off-the-shelf answer is by using smartphone electronics. Dialing in on the idea has resulted in the PhoneSat Project, a technology demonstration mission using three tiny CubeSat satellites to be launched next year.

Apple to sell new iPads, iPhone 5 in China in December[ Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:48:14 GMT ]Apple Inc. on Friday said its latest iPad models will go on sale in China on Dec. 7, followed by the iPhone 5 a week later.

Anonymous declares Internet war on Syria[ Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:52:49 GMT ]Global hacking network Anonymous said it will shut down Syrian government websites around the world in response to a countrywide Internet blackout believed to be aimed at silencing the opposition to President Bashar al-Assad.

Water ice discovered on Mercury[ Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:01:40 GMT ]It's time to add Mercury to the list of worlds where you can go ice skating. Confirming decades of suspicion, a NASA spacecraft has spotted vast deposits of water ice on the planet closest to the sun.

Richard Branson on LinkedIn: First to 1M followers[ Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:15:57 GMT ]And that's twice as many followers as the first runner-up among LinkedIn Influencers, U.S. President Barack Obama. [Read more]

Staples to offer in-store 3D printing on demand[ Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:29:10 GMT ]The office supply chain is getting set to upgrade its 2-D print services to add another dimension. [Read more]

Zynga shares down 6 percent after Facebook deal amendment[ Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:27:20 GMT ]The company's shares are now trading down as low as $2.45 -- a far cry from its 52-week high of $15.91 back in March. [Read more]

Windows 8 slower out of gate than Windows 7, says report[ Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:28:35 GMT ]Web traffic for Windows 8 so far hasn't matched that of its predecessor three years ago, says StatCounter. But the data also serves up hopeful news for Microsoft's new OS. [Read more]

Lots of little 'lectrics at the LA Auto Show (roundup)[ Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:58:09 GMT ]CNET rounds up the biggest players in the small EV class at the 2012 LA Auto Show, most of which will be on public roads within months. [Read more]

Apple able to meet iPhone 5 demand[ Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:56:41 EST ]It looks like there will not be a shortage of iPhone 5s this holiday season, with plenty of the devices for all carriers in stock at stores around the U.S.

Internet service shut down in Syria[ Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:02:50 EST ]More than 90% of the Internet access in Syria was shut down on Thursday, according to the Internet monitoring group Renesys.

iTunes11 finally available for download[ Fri, 30 Nov 2012 05:47:38 EST ]At long last, iTunes 11 is finally available for download.

U.N. makes big Twitter typo [ Thu, 29 Nov 2012 19:03:18 EST ]Hours before the United Nations General Assembly voted to recognize the Palestinian Authority as a non-member observer state, the official U.N. Twitter account made a very unfortunate one-character typo.

Apple now able to meet demand for iPhone 5[ Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:43:21 EST ]It looks like there will not be a shortage of iPhone 5s this holiday season, with plenty of the devices for all carriers in stock at stores around the U.S.

Mayan apocalypse all bunk, NASA assures us[ Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:28:23 GMT ]NASA scientists took time on Wednesday to soothe 2012 doomsday fears, warning against the dark side of Mayan apocalypse rumors — frightened children and suicidal teens who truly fear the world may come to an end Dec. 21.

Lost in shuffle: 400-year-old playing cards[ Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:01:33 GMT ]Call it a card player's dream. A complete set of 52 silver playing cards gilded in gold and dating back 400 years has been discovered.

Pre-caffeine tech: Gold LEGO, Facebook law![ Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:54:49 GMT ]Here's everything that you need to know before taking that first sip of coffee today. Consumer Reports' annual ratings of wireless providers, released Thursday, shows that the major cellphone companies still have a lot of work to do to boost customer satisfaction.

Nuclear agency: Hackers did not steal sensitive information[ Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:26:07 GMT ]The head of the U.N. nuclear agency said on Thursday a hacking incident involving one of its servers was "deeply regrettable" but suggested that no sensitive information related to Iran's atomic activities had been stolen.

Blackout: Syria vanishes from Internet[ Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:48:02 GMT ]An outage at 10:26 a.m. UTC, or 5:26 a.m. ET, shut down all Syrian access to the Web. Phone lines also appear to be down, and airlines are canceling flights. [Read more]

Verizon best, AT&T worst in Consumer Reports carrier survey[ Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:25:31 GMT ]Consumer Reports' annual ratings of wireless providers, released Thursday, shows that the major cellphone companies still have a lot of work to do to boost customer satisfaction. In fact, none of the big four national carriers had an overall satisfaction score above 72 percent, across the board lower than their overall scores from just two years ago.

Low Latency No. 45: Parking lot Thanksgiving[ Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:00:00 GMT ]This year we had Thanksgiving on the side of a big box retailer so that we could save $30 on an HDTV. [Read more]

Clay Jam: Zynga goes claymation, with help from new partner[ Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:00:00 GMT ]Fat Pebble, one of five developers partnered with the struggling social-gaming company to make mobile games, releases a quirky claymation game. [Read more]

Nintendo's Iwata 'very sorry' for Wii U's launch omissions[ Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:06:03 GMT ]The Nintendo president said that console buyers should be able to use all of the hardware's features right away. They couldn't with the Wii U. [Read more]

AT&T's rugged Samsung Rugby III lands Dec 14 with PTT[ Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:08:44 GMT ]The rugged flip phone will feature a rubberized casing to help protect it from the elements, and enhanced push-to-talk capabilities. [Read more]

Bing's most-searched news of 2012[ Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:27:48 EST ]Poor Microsoft. People who use your search engine seem especially interested in ... Apple.

Where are women 'game creators?'[ Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:47:32 EST ]A question on Twitter helped spark creation of two hashtags about women in the gaming industry. #1ReasonWhy focuses on social issues, and #1ReasonMentors aims to connect like-minded women.

9 innovations we're glad not to see[ Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:47:20 EST ]There have been tons of exciting innovations unleashed upon the masses this past year, but there's also a passel of new ideas that we're glad never caught on.

A ban on laws about the Internet?[ Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:29:07 EST ]In an unusual step, a U.S. congressman is proposing a two-year ban on all new federal legislation regulating the Internet.

How fake Google story spread online[ Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:47:10 EST ]A fake story about Google buying a Wi-Fi company was picked up by many news websites, illustrating some of the pitfalls of fast-paced online news.

U.N. atom agency says stolen information on hacker site[ Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:19:31 GMT ]The U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Tuesday that information stolen from one of its former servers had been posted on a hacker website and it was taking "all possible steps" to ensure its computer systems and data were protected.

Bigfoot part human, DNA report claims[ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:18:13 GMT ]Genetic testing confirms the legendary Bigfoot is a human relative that arose some 15,000 years ago — at least according to a press release issued by a company called DNA Diagnostics detailing supposed work by a Texas veterinarian.

Tablets 2012: Even with competition, iPad hangs onto crown[ Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:32:18 GMT ]Non-iPads from Amazon, Google, Microsoft and others are flooding the market, bringing more diverse experiences, often at better prices than the iPad and its little sibling, the iPad Mini. Doesn’t matter.

Video: Winners and losers: The top tablets of the season[ Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:15:58 GMT ]NBCNews.com's Wilson Rothman shares the pros and cons of four of the larger-size tablets: the Nexus 10, the Kindle Fire HD 8.9, the Surface RT and the newly released fourth-gen iPad. (NBCNews.com)

Watch a not-so-super moon fade to gray[ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:38:54 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: It's no Supermoon, but if you look closely at the right time from the right place, you can see Earth's shadow darken the lunar disk.

Congressman proposes two-year ban on Net regulation bills[ Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:53:34 GMT ]Rep. Darrell Issa is pushing for a cooling-off period that would prevent the federal government from introducing new Internet regulation or bills for two years. [Read more]

Bike parts get artists' imaginations in gear[ Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:57:35 GMT ]When a bike components company challenges artists to create sculptures and collages from bicycle parts, expect the unexpected. Like deer skulls and one-person circus machines. [Read more]

Song writers remind Pandora: 'You're profiting from our songs'[ Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:00:03 GMT ]Ahead of a congressional hearing about royalty rates paid by Web radio services, a group of songwriters sing their famous hits and notes that without them, Pandora and Web radio have nothing to sell. [Read more]

Skype updates iOS app to let you log in with a Microsoft account[ Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:00:09 GMT ]Version 4.2 of the VOIP provider's IOS app lets you sign in with your Microsoft account and IM people on Messenger, Hotmail, or Outlook.com. [Read more]

Vimeo launches 'reimagined' free iPhone app[ Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:04:45 GMT ]The video-sharing company says that users will find that the application is easier to use than the previous version. [Read more]

Gifts for gamers of all types[ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:20:28 EST ]This holiday season, shopping for the gamer in your life is easier -- and harder.

Brainwaves steer toy helicopter[ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:20:19 EST ]A toy helicopter controlled by nothing but brainwaves could be available to the public just in time to hover under this year's Christmas tree.

High-tech toys for kids[ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:20:12 EST ]Buying gadgets for kids these days seems simple: Just get them something with a glowing screen and they'll be satisfied.

Facebook asks users to vote against right to vote[ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:33:53 EST ]Facebook will hold a vote, possibly later this week, in which it will ask users to abolish their right to vote on changes to the social network's privacy policies.

Twitter asks: Where are female 'game creators?'[ Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:07:30 EST ]A question on Twitter helped spark creation of two hashtags about women in the gaming industry. #1ReasonWhy focuses on social issues, and #1ReasonMentors aims to connect like-minded women.

Alien hairspray might help us find E.T.[ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:50:26 GMT ]Hairspray might one day serve as the sign that aliens have reshaped distant worlds, researchers say. Such research to find signs of alien technology is now open to funding from the public.

Amazon says it beat Kindle sales records, but won't share numbers[ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:47:58 GMT ]Without revealing any actual numbers, Amazon announced that it's beaten all sorts of Kindle-related sales records over the holiday shopping weekend.

Changes to privacy law would cover the cloud[ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:36:55 GMT ]A generation ago, when the Electronic Privacy Communication Act was passed, "the cloud," a term for massive server storage of private emails, documents and photos, didn't exist. Now some lawmakers are looking to amend the 1986 law so that information stored in the cloud would require a warrant by the police who want that information from either the cloud storage provider or the individual.

Pre-caffeine tech: Moon plot, offended seals![ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:57:37 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Reports are surfacing of an alleged Cold War plot to blow up the moon with nuclear weapons in order to impress the Russians.

Facebook policy change results in hysteria — and a hoax[ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:18:24 GMT ]A recent announcement sparked a hysteria which divided the Facebooking world into two factions: users who suspected the email was yet another scam; and users who believed that Facebook is rolling back copyright and privacy rights, and protested this by cutting-and-pasting a viral status update.

Xbox update fixes SmartGlass and Xbox Music issues[ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:00:41 GMT ]Microsoft has released an update for Xbox 360 users that resolves some bugs with SmartGlass and other features. [Read more]

Apple, LG head into patent trial with Alcatel-Lucent unit[ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:35:16 GMT ]Apple and LG are due in court this week to defend against charges from Alcatel-Lucent subsidiary Multimedia Patent Trust that they've infringed its video patents. [Read more]

Facebook ads really work, just ask Samsung[ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:50:31 GMT ]A three-week Facebook ad campaign for the Galaxy S3 smartphone reached over 105 million unique users, and generated $129 million in sales, a 13-times return on a $10 million ad buy. [Read more]

Get a 22-inch desktop monitor for $99.99 shipped[ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:59:18 GMT ]The AOC e2251Swdn is new, not refurbished, and it features an LED-backlit display and three-year warranty. [Read more]

Nexus 4 comes back in stock for ordering today[ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:59:32 GMT ]After two weeks in out-of-stock limbo, the dirt-cheap unlocked Google Android phone comes back online for ordering and another digital crush of customers. [Read more]

The end of digital democracy? [ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:08:24 EST ]Unless Facebook users fight back, the days of the social network's experiment with democracy may soon come to an end.

Gifts for gamers of all types[ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:20:28 EST ]This holiday season, shopping for the gamer in your life is easier -- and harder.

Brainwaves steer toy helicopter[ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:20:19 EST ]A toy helicopter controlled by nothing but brainwaves could be available to the public just in time to hover under this year's Christmas tree.

High-tech toys for kids[ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:20:12 EST ]Buying gadgets for kids these days seems simple: Just get them something with a glowing screen and they'll be satisfied.

Facebook asking users to vote against right to vote[ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 05:30:53 EST ]Facebook will hold a vote, possibly later this week, in which it will ask users to abolish their right to vote on changes to the social network's privacy policies.

Video: Who will have the best deals on Cyber Monday?[ Sun, 25 Nov 2012 15:14:39 GMT ]“Get your smart phones and your computers ready,” said Paypal shopping specialist Claudia Lombana, who recommends savvy shoppers track products with apps. Consumers can expect deep discounts on apparel, electronics and jewelry. NBC’s Thomas Roberts reports, and TODAY’s Carl Quintanilla interviews Claudia Lombana. (TODAY)

Give the gift of premium Web services[ Sat, 24 Nov 2012 16:28:30 GMT ]As you're trying to come up with great gifts for the holidays, software likely isn't the first thing that comes to mind. It can make a great gift for the right person, though, especially when they're not willing to shell out the cash themselves (as so few people are).

Rhino 'cooked to death' 9 million years ago[ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:46:12 GMT ]About 9.2 million years ago, a teenage two-horned rhinoceros was literally cooked to death when a Mount Vesuvius-like eruption enveloped it in lava reaching more than 750 degrees Fahrenheit (400 degrees Celsius), scientists say.

FBI uses Twitter, social media to look for securities fraud[ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:24:25 GMT ]The FBI sees social media as a potential breeding ground for securities fraud, and has agents scouring Twitter and Facebook for tips, according to two top agents overseeing a long-running investigation into insider trading in the $2 trillion hedge fund industry.

Gadgets worth buying — even if they're not on sale[ Sat, 24 Nov 2012 18:12:22 GMT ]Black Friday's over, but the shopping frenzy continues. Even so, there are some gadgets that never seem to end up on discount table. These are the best products of the moment, and you can buy them — even if they're not on sale — without feeling an ounce of regret.

Join CNET for a Holiday Gift Guide hangout[ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:29:07 GMT ]Got Cyber Monday gift questions? CNET's Brian Tong, Molly Wood and Donald Bell have answers. [Read more]

Google gets punked by fake news of ICOA acquisition[ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:33:58 GMT ]A press release on PRWeb says the search giant bought Wi-Fi technology provider ICOA for $400 million, but ICOA says the news is false. [Read more]

Amazon takes up to 75% off headphones for Cyber Monday[ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:38:46 GMT ]As part of its Gold Box feature, Amazon cuts up to 75% off some of CNET's favorite headphones from Klipsch, MEElectronics, and V-Moda. [Read more]

Panasonic DMP-BDT220 Blu-ray player for $75 on Amazon[ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:39:36 GMT ]The Editors' Choice-winning Panasonic DMP-BDT220 is available for just $75 at Amazon for a limited time. [Read more]

Apple shares have fallen far enough, Citi says[ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:45:35 GMT ]The firm recommends investors buy shares of the electronics giant, saying the stock typically rises 20 percent to 50 percent following selloffs like the most recent one. [Read more]

The end of digital democracy? [ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:08:24 EST ]Unless Facebook users fight back, the days of the social network's experiment with democracy may soon come to an end.

Gifts for gamers of all types[ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:20:28 EST ]This holiday season, shopping for the gamer in your life is easier -- and harder.

Brainwaves steer toy helicopter[ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:20:19 EST ]A toy helicopter controlled by nothing but brainwaves could be available to the public just in time to hover under this year's Christmas tree.

High-tech toys for kids[ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:20:12 EST ]Buying gadgets for kids these days seems simple: Just get them something with a glowing screen and they'll be satisfied.

Is there still a need for Cyber Monday?[ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:26:33 EST ]Seven years ago, Cyber Monday was established as the online counterpart to Black Friday, a day when Internet retailers would band together to lure holiday shoppers to web storefronts through steep discounts, free shipping and other promotions.

New 3-D movie technology: are viewers ready?[ Sat, 24 Nov 2012 20:19:21 GMT ]When the 3-D version of "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" debuts in movie theaters on Dec. 14, the film will likely wow viewers with its special effects. But audiences at select theaters will get even more bang for their buck: they’ll be the first to witness a new technology that displays images at a rate of 48 frames per second, twice as fast as the current standard.

'Gangnam Style' most-seen YouTube video ever[ Sat, 24 Nov 2012 19:03:46 GMT ]South Korean rapper Psy's contagious hit, "Gangnam Style," just nabbed quite the impressive title from the Biebs' "Baby," becoming the most-watched YouTube video of all time.

Video: Who will have the best deals on Cyber Monday?[ Sun, 25 Nov 2012 15:14:39 GMT ]“Get your smart phones and your computers ready,” said Paypal shopping specialist Claudia Lombana, who recommends savvy shoppers track products with apps. Consumers can expect deep discounts on apparel, electronics and jewelry. NBC’s Thomas Roberts reports, and TODAY’s Carl Quintanilla interviews Claudia Lombana. (TODAY)

Give the gift of premium Web services[ Sat, 24 Nov 2012 16:28:30 GMT ]As you're trying to come up with great gifts for the holidays, software likely isn't the first thing that comes to mind. It can make a great gift for the right person, though, especially when they're not willing to shell out the cash themselves (as so few people are).

Gadgets worth buying — even if they're not on sale[ Sat, 24 Nov 2012 18:12:22 GMT ]Black Friday's over, but the shopping frenzy continues. Even so, there are some gadgets that never seem to end up on discount table. These are the best products of the moment, and you can buy them — even if they're not on sale — without feeling an ounce of regret.

Tablet display shipments jump, top laptops in October[ Sat, 24 Nov 2012 20:50:48 GMT ]Tablets are on a tear. Shipments of tablets are catching up to laptops a lot faster than anticipated only a few months ago. [Read more]

'Gangnam Style' slays Bieber, becomes most-watched vid[ Sat, 24 Nov 2012 21:18:17 GMT ]In less than five months the South Korean dance megasensation has overtaken Canada's Tweentastic pop darling. Sorry Biebs. [Read more]

Apple targets Galaxy Note 2, S3 Mini in latest court request[ Sun, 25 Nov 2012 00:06:30 GMT ]The Apple-Samsung patent war continues, as Apple answers Samsung's midweek, iPad and iPod court filing with some additional paperwork of its own. [Read more]

Before you buy an expensive Bluetooth, AirPlay, or docking speaker, read this[ Sun, 25 Nov 2012 16:06:00 GMT ]Wireless single speakers systems are an attractive solution for a lot of buyers, but are there better-sounding alternatives? [Read more]

iPad and iPhone dominate Black Friday online shopping[ Sun, 25 Nov 2012 16:43:51 GMT ]IBM found that 24 percent of online shoppers used mobile devices, compared to 14.3 percent in 2011. The iPad was used by 88.3 percent of tablet shoppers. [Read more]

The end of digital democracy? [ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:08:24 EST ]Unless Facebook users fight back, the days of the social network's experiment with democracy may soon come to an end.

Gifts for gamers of all types[ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:20:28 EST ]This holiday season, shopping for the gamer in your life is easier -- and harder.

Brainwaves steer toy helicopter[ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:20:19 EST ]A toy helicopter controlled by nothing but brainwaves could be available to the public just in time to hover under this year's Christmas tree.

High-tech toys for kids[ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:20:12 EST ]Buying gadgets for kids these days seems simple: Just get them something with a glowing screen and they'll be satisfied.

Facebook and the end of digital democracy? [ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:15:35 EST ]Unless Facebook users fight back, the days of the social network's experiment with democracy may soon come to an end.

Instagram sets single-day record for photo shares[ Sat, 24 Nov 2012 01:02:42 GMT ]Oh, Thankgiving. Turkey, mashed potatoes, yam, pumpkin pie, family, friends, football and feasts across the country. It all adds up to bickering between family members, Friday trips to the gym and ... the biggest day in Instagram history?

Create junk Facebook and Twitter accounts to get discounted stuff without spamming your friends[ Sat, 24 Nov 2012 16:29:09 GMT ]Tons of companies offer discounts and "free" stuff in exchange for posting a little ad on your Twitter or Facebook page. While it may be a good deal, you don't necessarily want to clutter up your social media feeds with a bunch of ads.

Earth's 'hum' helps probe planet's interior[ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 17:29:40 GMT ]The global "hum" of the Earth is now helping scientists probe the planet's deep interior, a group of researchers say.

Don't be fooled! Great camera deals are harder to spot on Black Friday[ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:25:58 GMT ]While there are plenty of deals and discounts to be had on TVs, phones, laptops and other tech products, camera-wise, there aren't a lot of reasons to wait in line until midnight after Thanksgiving dinner. That's because the year's best cameras — many of which are rounded up here — simply aren't subject to fire-sale pricing.

Give the gift of premium Web services[ Sat, 24 Nov 2012 16:28:30 GMT ]As you're trying to come up with great gifts for the holidays, software likely isn't the first thing that comes to mind. It can make a great gift for the right person, though, especially when they're not willing to shell out the cash themselves (as so few people are).

HP offers Black Friday deals on high-end laptops[ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 19:15:35 GMT ]Hewlett-Packard is offering Black Friday deals on its top-of-the-line ultrabooks. [Read more]

About-face on e-mail surveillance bill[ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 19:51:13 GMT ]week in review Senator abandons controversial proposal, while Intel's longtime CEO announces retirement. Also: Samsung to see Apple settlement details. [Read more]

No matter which way you slice it, RIM is still toast[ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 20:29:52 GMT ]Shares of BlackBerry-maker RIM have skyrocketed. Don't let that fool you, though -- RIM isn't making a comeback. [Read more]

Black Friday, Thanksgiving Day mobile sales on rise[ Sat, 24 Nov 2012 00:49:27 GMT ]Perhaps it's not surprising, given the overall rise of mobile (not to mention the reportedly terrifying goings-on at some brick-and-mortar establishments). [Read more]

Are the Beatles groovy again?[ Sat, 24 Nov 2012 15:36:00 GMT ]The entire Beatles catalog has just been remastered on LP, the Audiophiliac spins the vinyl and reports on the sound. [Read more]

The end of digital democracy? [ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:08:24 EST ]Unless Facebook users fight back, the days of the social network's experiment with democracy may soon come to an end.

Gifts for gamers of all types[ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:20:28 EST ]This holiday season, shopping for the gamer in your life is easier -- and harder.

Brainwaves steer toy helicopter[ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:20:19 EST ]A toy helicopter controlled by nothing but brainwaves could be available to the public just in time to hover under this year's Christmas tree.

High-tech toys for kids[ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:20:12 EST ]Buying gadgets for kids these days seems simple: Just get them something with a glowing screen and they'll be satisfied.

Facebook and the end of digital democracy? [ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:15:35 EST ]Unless Facebook users fight back, the days of the social network's experiment with democracy may soon come to an end.

How 'smashing' & 'spearing' shrimp attack prey[ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 19:15:42 GMT ]Spearing mantis shrimp hide in their burrows and wait for an unsuspecting creature to come along. Then, in the blink of an eye, they spear it with their long claws, like an underwater archer. How do they spear their prey so quickly?

Avoid early bird remorse: 10 Black Friday gadget do's and don'ts[ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:55:10 GMT ]With many stores opening Thanksgiving evening, this year you won’t even have to digest your turkey before you put on your elbow pads and line up outside your favorite big box store. But to make body checking your fellow shoppers worthwhile, you’ll need a plan.

Is Thanksgiving a big waste of turkey?[ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:53:38 GMT ]Americans love Thanksgiving, they just don't love turkey. It turns out that more than one-third of the turkey meat we buy each holiday gets thrown in the garbage. Blame it on bad planning, lack of leftover ideas or just a wealthy, slothful society.

Thanksgiving on Mars: Working holiday for Curiosity rover[ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:42:44 GMT ]NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has some plans this Thanksgiving, and they don't involve watching football in a food-coma stupor.

Don't be fooled! Great camera deals are harder to spot on Black Friday[ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:25:58 GMT ]While there are plenty of deals and discounts to be had on TVs, phones, laptops and other tech products, camera-wise, there aren't a lot of reasons to wait in line until midnight after Thanksgiving dinner. That's because the year's best cameras — many of which are rounded up here — simply aren't subject to fire-sale pricing.

Black Friday deal: Audyssey Wireless Speakers for $199[ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT ]Here are two ways to get Audyssey's excellent Bluetooth stereo speakers for around $200. [Read more]

Friday Poll: When did Black Friday start for you this year?[ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:00:00 GMT ]Black Friday is getting some stiff competition from Mobile Thursday. What does your holiday shopping calendar look like? [Read more]

The Cheapskate Fifth-Anniversary Giveaway Spectacular, Round Three[ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:44:24 GMT ]The celebration continues with five amazing prizes, including a Roku box and Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Enter by Sunday! [Read more]

Watch high-powered flashlights cook a turkey[ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:29:36 GMT ]This Thanksgiving, cooking a turkey in an oven or deep fryer just isn't as impressive as some of the alternative methods out there -- such as cooking with a flashlight. [Read more]

Your first glimpse of Walmart shoppers fighting over phones[ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:52:37 GMT ]There is no greater post-Thanksgiving tradition than witnessing what the craving for gadgets has done to humanity. Here's some of the first footage of the Zombie Apocalypse, Walmart-style. [Read more]

Great gadgets for holiday giving[ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:03:39 EST ]Gadgets aren't just for the tech-savvy people in your life.

61-year-old computer comes to life[ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:34:04 EST ]The WITCH is back.

How Pinterest inspires gift ideas[ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:20:32 EST ]There are slews of apps and websites to help you make the most of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the two mondo-consumerist U.S. holidays.

The end of digital democracy? [ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:08:24 EST ]Unless Facebook users fight back, the days of the social network's experiment with democracy may soon come to an end.

Facebook and the end of digital democracy? [ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:15:35 EST ]Unless Facebook users fight back, the days of the social network's experiment with democracy may soon come to an end.

Group says it hacks Israeli official's accounts, leaks documents[ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 21:24:38 GMT ]A group calling itself the ZCompanyHackingCrew has taken credit for the defacing of the Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Blogger accounts belonging to Israeli Vice Prime Minister Silvan Shalom. The same group has posted what it claims are the partial contents of Shalom's Gmail inbox along with contact information and a variety of seemingly confidential documents.

Avoid early bird remorse: 10 Black Friday gadget do's and don'ts[ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:55:10 GMT ]With many stores opening Thanksgiving evening, this year you won’t even have to digest your turkey before you put on your elbow pads and line up outside your favorite big box store. But to make body checking your fellow shoppers worthwhile, you’ll need a plan.

Is Thanksgiving a big waste of turkey?[ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:53:38 GMT ]Americans love Thanksgiving, they just don't love turkey. It turns out that more than one-third of the turkey meat we buy each holiday gets thrown in the garbage. Blame it on bad planning, lack of leftover ideas or just a wealthy, slothful society.

Thanksgiving on Mars: Working holiday for Curiosity rover[ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:42:44 GMT ]NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has some plans this Thanksgiving, and they don't involve watching football in a food-coma stupor.

Don't be fooled! Great camera deals are harder to spot on Black Friday[ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:25:58 GMT ]While there are plenty of deals and discounts to be had on TVs, phones, laptops and other tech products, camera-wise, there aren't a lot of reasons to wait in line until midnight after Thanksgiving dinner. That's because the year's best cameras — many of which are rounded up here — simply aren't subject to fire-sale pricing.

iTunes 11 launch imminent, says music firm[ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 09:52:28 GMT ]A report suggests the next-generation iTunes software is only days away from release, according to a German music distribution service. [Read more]

My hunt for the perfect Windows 8 convertible laptop[ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT ]What device offers the best blend between being a tablet and a full-fledged laptop? Common Sense Tech explores the possibilities. [Read more]

Mozilla quietly ceases Firefox 64-bit development[ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:09:10 GMT ]Mozilla's engineering manager has requested that developers stop work on Windows 64-bit builds of Firefox. [Read more]

Irish regulators seek 'urgent' clarity of Facebook data changes[ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:11:08 GMT ]Following recently announced changes to Facebook's data-use policy, Irish privacy regulators are seeking "urgent" details on the proposals. [Read more]

Low Latency No. 44: Wii U the time machine[ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 16:05:50 GMT ]Nintendo's newest console packs in some new ideas but it's plagued with problems we've been seeing for years. [Read more]

Great gadgets for holiday giving[ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:03:39 EST ]Gadgets aren't just for the tech-savvy people in your life.

61-year-old computer comes to life[ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:34:04 EST ]The WITCH is back.

How Pinterest inspires gift ideas[ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:20:32 EST ]There are slews of apps and websites to help you make the most of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the two mondo-consumerist U.S. holidays.

The end of digital democracy? [ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:08:24 EST ]Unless Facebook users fight back, the days of the social network's experiment with democracy may soon come to an end.

Great gadgets for holiday giving[ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:12:47 EST ]Gadgets aren't just for the tech-savvy people in your life.

Water on Mars and Earth had similar origins[ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 01:11:42 GMT ]The Earth's oceans and the water that once flowed on Mars likely came from a similar source: meteorites that landed on the planets when they were first forming, new research suggests.

Astronauts to enjoy Thanksgiving feast[ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:47:15 GMT ]Turkey and all the trimmings are a staple for Americans on Thanksgiving, and that doesn't have to change for Americans in space. Astronaut food has come a long way from the early days of human spaceflight, and crew members on the International Space Station these days can enjoy many Turkey Day traditions.

Video: Don't forget your smartphone while holiday shopping[ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:52:00 GMT ]Your iPhone or Android is probably in your pocket no matter where you go, so why not take advantage of it during your shopping trips? NBCNews.com's Rosa Golijan shows you how. (NBCNews.com)

Man convicted of stealing 120,000 iPad user IDs[ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:36:03 GMT ]A federal jury convicted a New York man on Tuesday of hacking into AT&T Inc servers and stealing the email addresses and other personal data of about 120,000 Apple Inc iPad users, a U.S. attorney in New Jersey said.

Avoid early bird remorse: 10 Black Friday gadget do's and don'ts[ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:55:10 GMT ]With many stores opening Thanksgiving evening, this year you won’t even have to digest your turkey before you put on your elbow pads and line up outside your favorite big box store. But to make body checking your fellow shoppers worthwhile, you’ll need a plan.

FCC chair backs Dish Network as wireless carrier, but with a catch[ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:45:26 GMT ]Julius Genachowski favors Dish's plan to become a wireless provider but wants to impose power limits on the company's network. [Read more]

T-Mobile revs up network for better iPhone service[ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:59:50 GMT ]The carrier extends its faster HSPA+ network on the iPhone-compatible 1900 megahertz band to 10 new markets. [Read more]

News Corp. eyeing HarperCollins merger with Simon & Schuster?[ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:18:35 GMT ]That's the claim in a new report, which says News Corp. would like to have more leverage in negotiations with booksellers. [Read more]

B&N to sell Nook Simple Touch for $59 on Black Friday[ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:47:31 GMT ]Barnes & Noble's well-regarded entry-level e-reader gets a $40 price chop in stores -- while supplies last. [Read more]

FCC to hold hearings on post-Sandy wireless performance[ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:54:27 GMT ]The Federal Communications Commission said it will hold hearings to look at how to make the communications more resilient after disasters like Super Storm Sandy. [Read more]

Google error cancels December[ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:36:23 EST ]Is Google in a hurry to get 2012 over with?

Why Facebook's about to slow down[ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:40:07 EST ]Bad news: Your Facebook page is likely about to slow down. Good news: The change will help keep online thieves away.

Oprah plugs Surface -- from her iPad[ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:05:33 EST ]Oh, Oprah.

Great gadgets for holiday giving[ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:03:39 EST ]Gadgets aren't just for the tech-savvy people in your life.

Great gadgets for holiday giving[ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:03:39 EST ]Gadgets aren't just for the tech-savvy people in your life.

Mission to find if dust levitates from moon[ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:57:29 GMT ]Did you hear about the new restaurant on the moon? Great food, but no atmosphere. While that wisecrack has been floating about in space circles for decades, a NASA lunar orbiter will gather detailed information about the moon's atmosphere next year, including conditions near its surface and environmental influences on lunar dust.

Pre-caffeine tech: Smart deer, dumb cats[ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:47:51 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Whoops!

Apple will hold a Black Friday sale this year[ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:44:03 GMT ]As they tend to do each year, the lovely guys and gals of Apple are teasing us with a reminder that the company is participating in the usual Black Friday festivities. There are no details about actual deals just yet, so we'll just have to use last year's deals as a reference point.

Is Windows 8 off to weaker start than Win 7?[ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:27:48 GMT ]Microsoft is spending big-time bucks to get the word out about Windows 8 (reportedly to the tune of $1.5 billion). But are folks buying it?

Oprah raves about Microsoft's Surface — from an iPad[ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 23:01:02 GMT ]Oprah was called out on a social media gaffe after she tweeted enthusiastically about Microsoft's Surface RT tablet — but the tweet showed that it was sent from an iPad.

Pew study: Parents of teens online worry about ads, strangers[ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:04:04 GMT ]Pew Internet Project surveys parents to find out what concerns them most about their children being online and using social networks. Advertisers top their list. [Read more]

Microsoft reveals early mockups of Windows 8 UI from 2010[ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:17:32 GMT ]A recent demo of Windows 8 by a Microsoft designer shows mockups for the OS as it was initially envisioned in 2010. [Read more]

Unlocked Galaxy S3 Mini arrives at Amazon[ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:18:54 GMT ]The recently announced Samsung smartphone quietly sneaks into the U.S. via the online retailer. [Read more]

Yahoo considers $20 million TVGuide.com buy, report says[ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:38:49 GMT ]The company isn't close to making a final offer, but is currently thinking about it. [Read more]

Obama may have discussed MegaUpload with New Zealand PM[ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:01:24 GMT ]There are conflicting reports about whether New Zealand's prime minister chatted privately with President Barack Obama about the MegaUpload case. [Read more]

Nintendo Wii U review[ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:44:13 EST ]There's a theory about Nintendo that goes something like this: Nintendo has the best IP in video gaming, the characters with the highest Q score. Mario, Wario, Zelda, Kirby, Metroid, Donkey Kong, Pokémon, you name it. Add up all the Mario-themed games alone and you've got the bestselling video game franchise of all time.

Anonymous declares 'cyberwar' [ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:45:13 EST ]In the digital age, war isn't contained to the ground.

Google error cancels December[ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:44:32 EST ]Is Google in a hurry to get 2012 over with?

Why Facebook's about to slow down[ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:44:41 EST ]Bad news: Your Facebook page is likely about to slow down. Good news: The change will help keep online thieves away.

Anonymous declares 'cyberwar' on Israel[ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:43:38 EST ]In the digital age, war isn't contained to the ground.

Profound or just profane? Site tracks Twitter's 'WTF Level'[ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:55:22 GMT ]The DEFCON system used by the United States monitors the cumulative severity of national security threats. In the social media world, the significantly less serious equivalent is the WTF Level meter.

Carbon lightens Earth's iron core[ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:35:18 GMT ]A tiny fraction of carbon helps account for the oddly light density of Earth's iron core, a new computer simulation finds.

Space station astronauts land in Kazakhstan[ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 06:01:38 GMT ]Three astronauts touched down in the dark, chilly expanses of central Kazakhstan onboard a Soyuz capsule Monday after a 125-day stay at the International Space Station.

Pre-caffeine: 'Fifth Element' dog play, more![ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:34:13 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Just as we share our personal thoughts about movies, politics, fashion and relationships on Facebook, when it comes to holiday times, we're all about the special day — and the food that comes with it.

The Nintendo Wii U is awesome, but not for long[ Sun, 18 Nov 2012 18:20:38 GMT ]The Nintendo Wii U is a great device now, but it might not hold up over time. NBCNews.com's Todd Kenreck reviews the device.

Samsung launches Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE model[ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:58:51 GMT ]Equipped with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, the new LTE-enabled tablet has made its debut in Korea. [Read more]

Apple's OS X 10.9 said to sport Siri, homegrown maps[ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:18:50 GMT ]A new report claims Apple's next OS X release will include built-in Siri -- Apple's voice assistant -- along with the company's own maps solution. [Read more]

Correction: Google anti-trust[ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:30:56 GMT ]The story incorrectly stated AsktheBuilder.com's daily revenue before it was hurt by a drop in Google search rankings. The daily revenue was $1,400. [Read more]

Apple a bit less 'green' this year than last, Greenpeace finds[ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:42:41 GMT ]The organization said Apple was in sixth place this year in its study on "greener electronics." [Read more]

122 hours of playing Black Ops II -- new world record[ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:52:02 GMT ]Australian Okan Kaya spent a week playing the new first-person shooter to set a new mark for the Guinness Book of Records. [Read more]

Will Twitter war become the new norm?[ Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:16:30 EST ]War is not just about bombs and rockets. It's about words.

This Matters? 'It's Thanksgiving'[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:41:06 EST ]Before we begin, I need mom and dad to go to YouTube and watch Rebecca Black's music video for "Friday." Otherwise, the rest of this column will lack context. So go have a look, and then, if you two actually manage to stomach the whole thing without jumping off a bridge, please, dear parents, continue reading.

Review: 'Call of Duty: Black Ops II'[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:40:31 EST ]Forget the distracting cameo by David Petraeus. Despite its disjointed narrative, "Call of Duty: Black Ops II" twisted me around so many times with its compelling story that I really enjoyed myself.

When war is pre-packaged for sharing[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:26:09 EST ]As rockets fly in Gaza and Israel, a shareable and ready-to-retweet version of the violence is playing out online.

Nintendo Wii U review: A tale of two screens[ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:22:33 EST ]There's a theory about Nintendo that goes something like this: Nintendo has the best IP in video gaming, the characters with the highest Q score. Mario, Wario, Zelda, Kirby, Metroid, Donkey Kong, Pokémon, you name it. Add up all the Mario-themed games alone and you've got the bestselling video game franchise of all time.

Is your spouse cheating? Tech clues can reveal the truth[ Sat, 17 Nov 2012 21:57:59 GMT ]If you suspect your spouse is cheating on you, you probably can't ask the FBI for help, but there are many clues cheaters leave behind on their cellphones, computers and other electronic gadgets that you can look for on your own.

The 5 best name-brand HDTVs under $800[ Sat, 17 Nov 2012 21:36:33 GMT ]Just a few years ago, $800 couldn’t buy you a screen much larger than a postage stamp. Now, they can get you 50 inches or more — and from a reputable brand, no less. Here's what we'd choose if we couldn't spend more than $800 on a set.

Video: The 'Nintendo Wii U' is awesome, but not for long[ Sun, 18 Nov 2012 07:59:46 GMT ]The 'Nintendo Wii U' is a great device now, but it might not hold up over time. NBCNews.com's Todd Kenreck reviews the device. (In-Game)

How Israel's 'Iron Dome' intercepts incoming rockets in Gaza conflict[ Sat, 17 Nov 2012 01:58:18 GMT ]As the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians continues along the Gaza border, Israelis have been putting to use an anti-rocket defense system, called "Iron Dome," meant to intercept Palestinian rockets that are headed for major population centers.

Leonid meteor shower captured by stargazers[ Sat, 17 Nov 2012 18:46:45 GMT ]The Leonid meteor shower peaked early Saturday, and some night sky watchers caught a great view.

British Airways lofts spectacular four-letter retweet[ Sat, 17 Nov 2012 23:38:48 GMT ]For reasons that seem entirely unclear, British Airways retweets an expletive-laden tweet that is critical of, well, British Airways. [Read more]

Big data gets its own book: 'The Human Face of Big Data'[ Sun, 18 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT ]Rick Smolan, the man behind the "Day in the Life" books, dispatches an army of photographers and researchers to capture how data is changing the world. [Read more]

Samsung reveals Black Friday camera deals[ Sun, 18 Nov 2012 13:08:35 GMT ]If a camera with Wi-Fi is in your future, there are some deals here worth considering. [Read more]

NYC crowds brave cold weather for the Nintendo Wii U launch[ Sun, 18 Nov 2012 13:11:48 GMT ]The new console went on sale at midnight tonight, with a launch event at the Manhattan Nintendo World store [Read more]

Shaken & stirred: The Hsu VTF-1 MK2 subwoofer[ Sun, 18 Nov 2012 16:06:00 GMT ]All subs make bass, but only the best ones make bass you can feel through the soles of your feet! [Read more]

Will Twitter war become the new norm?[ Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:16:30 EST ]War is not just about bombs and rockets. It's about words.

This Matters? 'It's Thanksgiving'[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:41:06 EST ]Before we begin, I need mom and dad to go to YouTube and watch Rebecca Black's music video for "Friday." Otherwise, the rest of this column will lack context. So go have a look, and then, if you two actually manage to stomach the whole thing without jumping off a bridge, please, dear parents, continue reading.

Review: 'Call of Duty: Black Ops II'[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:40:31 EST ]Forget the distracting cameo by David Petraeus. Despite its disjointed narrative, "Call of Duty: Black Ops II" twisted me around so many times with its compelling story that I really enjoyed myself.

When war is pre-packaged for sharing[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:26:09 EST ]As rockets fly in Gaza and Israel, a shareable and ready-to-retweet version of the violence is playing out online.

When war is pre-packaged for sharing[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:26:09 EST ]As rockets fly in Gaza and Israel, a shareable and ready-to-retweet version of the violence is playing out online.

J.K. Rowling's 'Book of Spells' puts magic in your hands[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:32:38 GMT ]Famed Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has a new book out ... of sorts. It's called the "Book of Spells" and it is the first augmented reality book for Sony's new Wonderbook peripheral. And good news Muggles: This book/game hybrid will teach you how to cast spells like a real Hogwarts wizard.

Facebook's 'couples' pages not off to happy start[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 18:21:23 GMT ]I didn't ask for a "couples" page on Facebook. The whole idea seems... saccharine and very 1950s. Besides, it's one thing for me to share photos of my beloved on my Facebook page, but another to have a page automatically generated of "us." That's creepy. Period.

Mayan doomsday 'safe zone' shut down[ Sat, 17 Nov 2012 01:33:58 GMT ]Citing fears that doomsday believers, curiosity seekers, and "above all" journalists, will flood a French mountaintop on Dec. 21, the supposed day of the Mayan apocalypse, local officials are banning access to the mountain.

How Israel's 'Iron Dome' intercepts incoming rockets in Gaza conflict[ Sat, 17 Nov 2012 01:58:18 GMT ]As the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians continues along the Gaza border, Israelis have been putting to use an anti-rocket defense system, called "Iron Dome," meant to intercept Palestinian rockets that are headed for major population centers.

iPad Mini with 4G comes to AT&T, Sprint and Verizon but ...[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 18:11:53 GMT ]How (and when) buyers will track down the 4G iPad Mini depends on whether they're an AT&T, Sprint or Verizon Wireless customer.

Windows 8 sales 'well below' projections, report claims[ Sat, 17 Nov 2012 01:38:54 GMT ]Windows 8 isn't flying off the shelves in the numbers Microsoft was hoping for, according to a report. [Read more]

GM extends EV drivability with apps[ Sat, 17 Nov 2012 01:45:44 GMT ]Ahead of its first new electric-vehicle launch, GM's OnStar division announces apps to help drivers plan trips and charge their vehicles. [Read more]

Russia demands broad UN role in Net governance, leak reveals[ Sat, 17 Nov 2012 04:48:14 GMT ]commentary Leaked document from upcoming treaty negotiations reveals Russia wants transfer of authority over Net to national governments. The U.N.'s increasingly shrill denials are ringing ever more hollow. [Read more]

This week in Crave: The red-hot edition[ Sat, 17 Nov 2012 14:00:00 GMT ]This week, we prepared for the possible return of Darth Vader, started packing for a trip to Mars, and stared into a stunning solar eclipse. [Read more]

Before you buy a sound bar speaker, read this[ Sat, 17 Nov 2012 15:36:00 GMT ]Sound bars are an attractive solution for lots of buyers, but are there better-sounding alternatives? [Read more]

Will Twitter war become the new norm?[ Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:16:30 EST ]War is not just about bombs and rockets. It's about words.

This Matters? 'It's Thanksgiving'[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:41:06 EST ]Before we begin, I need mom and dad to go to YouTube and watch Rebecca Black's music video for "Friday." Otherwise, the rest of this column will lack context. So go have a look, and then, if you two actually manage to stomach the whole thing without jumping off a bridge, please, dear parents, continue reading.

Review: 'Call of Duty: Black Ops II'[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:40:31 EST ]Forget the distracting cameo by David Petraeus. Despite its disjointed narrative, "Call of Duty: Black Ops II" twisted me around so many times with its compelling story that I really enjoyed myself.

When war is pre-packaged for sharing[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:26:09 EST ]As rockets fly in Gaza and Israel, a shareable and ready-to-retweet version of the violence is playing out online.

When war is pre-packaged for sharing[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:26:09 EST ]As rockets fly in Gaza and Israel, a shareable and ready-to-retweet version of the violence is playing out online.

8.9-inch Kindle Fire HD now shipping[ Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:41:10 GMT ]The Kindle Fire HD was announced back in September, but the impressively decked-out 8.9-inch version wasn't ready to ship until today. If you like Amazon but the Fire was too small, this might be the device for you.

Slideshow: Unseen Worlds[ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 20:09:56 GMT ]The 2012 FEI Image Contest gave scientists and researchers a chance to share their exploration of the sub-microscopic world. See if you can guess what is being photographed in these extreme close-ups.

Lonesome George's species may survive[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:36:23 GMT ]The death of Galápagos tortoise Lonesome George this summer was thought to mark the extinction of a subspecies, but a new study hints that the reptile may not have been the last of his kind after all.

Anonymous targets Israeli websites in response to Gaza conflict[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:46:02 GMT ]Hacker collective Anonymous has embarked on a campaign to harass and disable Israeli websites in response to the country's attacks on those tied to Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Government and Israeli-associated sites can be seen to have been taken down or defaced.

The new propaganda: Israel, Hamas take conflict to Twitter[ Thu, 15 Nov 2012 23:41:40 GMT ]As Israeli and Palestinian forces clash in Gaza this week, those same armies are engaging in a real-time battle of hashtags and twitpics, trying to win the hearts and minds of watchers around the globe.

Droid Razr free at Best Buy today with new contract[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:03:54 GMT ]The original Razr smartphone had a good run of a year before it became a giveaway in the eyes of retailers. [Read more]

Wii U to ship incomplete, missing Nintendo TVii service and more[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:06:59 GMT ]One of the most anticipated features of Nintendo's new Wii U system will no longer be available at launch. Nintendo TVii has been delayed until December. [Read more]

'Tailored tweets' make their debut on iOS, Android apps[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:26:48 GMT ]The refreshed Twitter app's Discover page now conjures up a list of stories based on what Twitter assumes are your interests. [Read more]

Get WinX DVD Ripper Platinum (Win/Mac) for free[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:00:00 GMT ]This powerful utility can turn your DVDs into digital files for viewing on smartphones, tablets, and optical drive-less laptops. Strings attached: zero. [Read more]

Jeff Bezos: We would love to open Amazon retail stores[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:01:05 GMT ]Bezos: We want to do something that is uniquely Amazon, but we haven't found the idea yet. [Read more]

5 big tech issues awaiting Obama [ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:58:52 EST ]Technology policy didn't get much air time in the 2012 presidential election, but the Obama administration will face serious issues over the next four years.

Google's super-fast Internet goes live[ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:14:22 EST ]After months of fanfare and anticipation, gigabit home Internet service Google Fiber finally went live on Tuesday in Kansas City.

The Petraeus scandal and your e-mail[ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:31:17 EST ]Here's a thought that might make even the most conscientious e-mail user nervous: "When the CIA director cannot hide his activities online, what hope is there for the rest of us?"

5 digital tips for saner holiday travel[ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:24:10 EST ]Whether arriving by train or (more likely) plane or automobile, you're bound to encounter some headaches. Take a deep breath and vow now to follow these netiquette tips en route.

Will Twitter war become the new norm?[ Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:16:30 EST ]War is not just about bombs and rockets. It's about words.

Kepler planet-hunting mission extended[ Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:42:47 GMT ]NASA's planet-hunting Kepler Space Telescope has begun its extended mission, which should keep the prolific instrument searching for alien worlds for another four years, agency officials announced Wednesday.

Supercomputer uses Twitter to tell how you're feeling[ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:57:39 GMT ]The Global Twitter Heartbeat offers a real-time analysis of random data via supercomputer —the SGI UV 2000 Big Brain supercomputer at the University of Illinois — to process an impressive amount of raw information very quickly.The result is a pretty accurate picture of what’s going on in the United States at any point in time.

Super Dad hacks video game, transforms hero for his daughter[ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:59:23 GMT ]Meet Super Dad. His name is Mike Hoye. By day he is a tech entrepreneur in Toronto. By night he is a video game-hacking Super Dad who transforms famed game heroes into game heroines ... all for the sake of his young daughter.

Pre-caffeine tech: Apple issues, things that are lost[ Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:21:25 GMT ]The latest Twitter heat map offers a real-time analysis of random data via supercomputer — the SGI UV 2000 Big Brain supercomputer at the University of Illinois — to tell you almost exactly how America is feeling. Somebody swiped a NASA employee's laptop, potentially putting thousands of workers and contractors at risk.

Government surveillance 'on the rise': Google[ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:12:32 GMT ]Government demands for user data worldwide from Google have "increased steadily," the search giant says in a new report. U.S. government agencies continue to make the most requests for user data, Google says: 7,969 such requests in the first half of the year. Google says it complied with 90 percent of those requests.

Flipboard adds iBookstore perusing to iOS app[ Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:37:06 GMT ]The company says that users will be able to browse 25 new sections containing books across a wide array of genres. [Read more]

$1.5 million worth of iPad Mini tabs stolen from JFK[ Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:41:29 GMT ]Bold theft from a cargo building at New York's biggest airport this week nets thousands of the new smaller tabs that had just arrived from China. [Read more]

Apple patent aims to stifle noise from iPhone's vibrate mode[ Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:43:34 GMT ]A patent filed today describes a way to lessen the sound your mobile phone gives off in vibrate mode any time a call or alert comes through. [Read more]

Low Latency No. 43: Calling out of duty[ Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:47:02 GMT ]Call of Duty: Black Ops II will surely break sales records, but what will it do to productivity? [Read more]

What is 600Hz?[ Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:55:00 GMT ]Plasma TV specifications hype "600Hz" refresh; is this better than 120Hz or 240Hz? [Read more]

The tech of 'Call of Duty: Black Ops II'[ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:14:36 EST ]The future in video games is usually depicted in one of two ways.

5 big tech issues awaiting Obama [ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:58:52 EST ]Technology policy didn't get much air time in the 2012 presidential election, but the Obama administration will face serious issues over the next four years.

Google's super-fast Internet goes live[ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:14:22 EST ]After months of fanfare and anticipation, gigabit home Internet service Google Fiber finally went live on Tuesday in Kansas City.

The Petraeus scandal and your e-mail[ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:31:17 EST ]Here's a thought that might make even the most conscientious e-mail user nervous: "When the CIA director cannot hide his activities online, what hope is there for the rest of us?"

5 digital tips for saner holiday travel[ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:24:10 EST ]Whether arriving by train or (more likely) plane or automobile, you're bound to encounter some headaches. Take a deep breath and vow now to follow these netiquette tips en route.

General Petraeus has a bright future ... in video games[ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:19:20 GMT ]David Petraeus' career as the head of the CIA may have come to an abrupt and shocking end last week, but America's retired four-star general is destined for big things in the future. Or at least, he has a very bright future career in the entirely fictional world of "Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.

Ultrasound to 21: Dad gives son time-lapse movie[ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 23:53:24 GMT ]From the time Cory McLeod showed up in an ultrasound photo to when he turned 21 recently, his dad Ian has been capturing photos of him — 71 photo albums' worth that dad lovingly turned into a movie. Since that video hit YouTube, it has garnered nearly 5 million views.

Russia: Satellites fine after cable break[ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:25:59 GMT ]Russia's space agency said it had to refigure communications with civilian satellites and the International Space Station on Wednesday after a cable broke outside Moscow, but that the satellites and the station were operating normally.

Best Buy aims to avoid Black Friday inventory meltdown[ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:53:42 GMT ]Last year, Best Buy failed to stock the inventory required to fill all of its Black Friday and Cyber Monday orders, and made things worse by failing to notify its customers until just a week before Christmas. "What happened last year will not happen again," Best Buy management said in a statement outlining new policies for the 2012 shopping season.

Total eclipse turns into the biggest show at sea[ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:52:57 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Hundreds of cruise-ship tourists came out for a total solar eclipse, the biggest show at sea. And most importantly, the sun came out as well.

Grand Theft Auto V gets a new trailer and screenshots[ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:13:16 GMT ]The second trailer for Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto V has landed. [Read more]

Skype fixes e-mail security flaw[ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:13:48 GMT ]The VoIP provider has resolved a vulnerability that let someone take over a member's account simply by resetting the password. [Read more]

The five best Black Friday deals I've seen yet[ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:31:32 GMT ]This year, there are a few deals that might actually be worth the long lines and deal-crazed crowds. [Read more]

Facebook stock jumps even as more insiders able to sell[ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:34:09 GMT ]Shares could be getting a boost from investors feeling more comfortable about Facebook's mobile push or because insiders are waiting for the stock to go higher before selling. [Read more]

Maroon 5, Missy Elliot among artists opposing Pandora subsidy[ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:51:20 GMT ]The 125 artists who signed the letter, including 40 Grammy winners, say that they "are big fans" of Pandora. [Read more]

Future tech of 'Call of Duty: Black Ops II'[ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:59:09 EST ]The future in video games is usually depicted in one of two ways.

5 big tech issues awaiting Obama [ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:58:52 EST ]Technology policy didn't get much air time in the 2012 presidential election, but the Obama administration will face serious issues over the next four years.

People 'unliking' Romney on Facebook[ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:28:35 EST ]Nobody "likes" a loser.

Google: 'Surveillance is on the rise'[ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:58:38 EST ]The tangled David Petraeus scandal highlights how easily the U.S. government can access citizens' private e-mails.

Skype e-mail security hole discovered[ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:41:23 EST ]Skype has disabled its password-reset feature after hackers discovered a security hole in the video-chat service that allows anyone to change a user's password and take control of their account.

Pre-caffeine tech: 'GIF' is a word, dogs in baskets![ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:46:27 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Here's how emails on "coming and goings" of CIA Director David Petraeus and other military officials escalated FBI concerns.

'GIF' is Oxford dictionary's word of the year[ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:22:18 GMT ]The Oxford American Dictionaries said Monday that its 2012 word of the year is "GIF," an image format which just celebrated its 25th anniversary, but has entered a new vogue as a verb following its adoption by social networks.

'Menacing' emails detailed military brass' travels[ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 01:39:17 GMT ]“Menacing” anonymous emails that launched the FBI investigation which ultimately brought down CIA Director David Petraeus contained references to the “comings and goings” of high-level U.S. military officials, raising concerns that someone had improperly gained access to sensitive and classified information, a source close to the recipient tells NBC News.

Microsoft Surface sales only 'modest,' says CEO Ballmer[ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:21:32 GMT ]Surface, the company’s ambitious tablet-laptop combo. But perhaps it’s not clicking as much with consumers as the company hoped.

Total solar eclipse: Today is last until 2015[ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:25:41 GMT ]The skies over a slice of northern Australia will darken for a few minutes today as the planet experiences its first total solar eclipse in more than two years.

Bank of America eyes Square with new mobile payment service[ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:59:32 GMT ]The major bank lets vendors swipe customer transactions, while paying the company 2.7 percent per purchase. [Read more]

Security risk at the root of a rooted Samsung Galaxy S3[ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:10:23 GMT ]Thinking of rooting your Android phone? Read this cautionary tale first. [Read more]

Verizon, HTC launch new Droid DNA smartphone[ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:15:13 GMT ]The companies unveil the device during a New York event. DNA features a 5-inch screen and other high-end specs and goes on sale November 21 for $200 with a two-year contract. [Read more]

Apple releases second beta of iOS 6.1 to developers[ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:25:26 GMT ]Out yesterday the second beta of the new OS adds new features and fixes some bugs over the first beta. [Read more]

Visa digital wallet V.me exits beta with help from over 50 banks[ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:55:28 GMT ]According to the company, over 50 financial institutions have adopted the payment service. [Read more]

Trending: Standing room on planes?[ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:52:07 EST ]About nine years ago I flew Ryanair from London to a town called Maastricht in the southernmost, dangly, uvula-looking part of The Netherlands. I don't remember how much my flight actually cost, but I promise you I've spent more this week alone in the candy machine at work.

Why console gaming is dying[ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:01:47 EST ]If console gaming were a first-person shooter, it would be taking heavy fire right now. A red hue would envelop the viewable screen from all sides, an ominous sign of spilled blood.

Users quick to ditch slow Web video[ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:53:04 EST ]Two seconds.

Apple tops list of innovative cos.[ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:52:26 EST ]For the third year in a row, Apple was named number one in management consulting firm Booz & Company's annual survey of the top 10 most innovative companies.

Some irked by Facebook's new pages for couples[ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:35:19 EST ]Are you "in a relationship" on Facebook? If so, you might wish to go to this link: Facebook.com/us.

For troops, relief arrives in a package of video games[ Fri, 9 Nov 2012 23:30:36 GMT ]In the early months of 2012, a soldier stationed in Afghanistan sent a note asking for help. "My unit and I just suffered a HORRIFIC loss … so I was hoping that a care package from you guys would help ease the pain a little." The video game-filled shipment that eventually arrived came from a non-profit started by a former Army Airborne Ranger.

The science behind strange dreams[ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:48:45 GMT ]The realm of sleep and dreams has long been associated with strangeness: omens or symbols, unconscious impulses and fears.

Disappear from the Internet forever[ Sat, 10 Nov 2012 19:07:08 GMT ]For mildly famous (or infamous) individuals, disappearing is essentially impossible, but for the average person it's surprisingly easy. It just depends on much info is already out there.

BlackBerry 10 launches Jan. 30 with two new phones[ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:32:26 GMT ]Mark your calendars, BlackBerry fans. RIM’s long-awaited (and delayed) BlackBerry 10 operating system will finally launch January 30th.

Microsoft Surface sales only 'modest,' says CEO Ballmer[ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:21:32 GMT ]Surface, the company’s ambitious tablet-laptop combo. But perhaps it’s not clicking as much with consumers as the company hoped.

New Droid DNA accidentally confirmed by Verizon[ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:21:52 GMT ]Verizon momentarily uncovers Droid DNA as its newest Android superphone. [Read more]

Microsoft won't bring DirectX 11.1 to Windows 7[ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:28:17 GMT ]The latest flavor of the API suite that enables 3D animation and other multimedia effects remains exclusive to Windows 8 as Microsoft has no plans to port it over to Windows 7. [Read more]

IE10 preview for Windows 7 arriving tomorrow, report says[ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:32:57 GMT ]Microsoft said last month that a preview of its Web browser would be released in mid-November. [Read more]

Get a $90 Mac app bundle for free[ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:00:00 GMT ]The only "price" is your e-mail address and a willingness to subscribe to a newsletter. [Read more]

Google makes more money from ads than print media combined[ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:00:36 GMT ]The search giant generated $10.9 billion in ad revenue in the first six months of 2012, while newspapers and magazines in the U.S. made $10.5 billion, according to Statista. [Read more]

Galaxy S III sales beat iPhone [ Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:56:11 EST ]For years tech pundits have been searching for an "iPhone" killer -- a mythical new device that would dethrone Apple's mighty handset as the most admired or popular smartphone.

'Angry Birds' meets 'Star Wars' [ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:37:10 EST ]May be the Feathers be with you.

Watch ping-pong-playing robot[ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:37:21 EST ]One robot shows off his ping pong skills and a another makes computer mice at the China International Industry Fair.

Trending: Standing room on planes?[ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:52:07 EST ]About nine years ago I flew Ryanair from London to a town called Maastricht in the southernmost, dangly, uvula-looking part of The Netherlands. I don't remember how much my flight actually cost, but I promise you I've spent more this week alone in the candy machine at work.

Why console gaming is dying[ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:01:47 EST ]If console gaming were a first-person shooter, it would be taking heavy fire right now. A red hue would envelop the viewable screen from all sides, an ominous sign of spilled blood.

Disappear from the Internet forever[ Sat, 10 Nov 2012 19:07:08 GMT ]For mildly famous (or infamous) individuals, disappearing is essentially impossible, but for the average person it's surprisingly easy. It just depends on much info is already out there.

The Internet isn't a good excuse to be a bad friend[ Sun, 11 Nov 2012 15:49:50 GMT ]We're beyond over-sharing — we're perma-sharing. Between texts, Twitter, and Facebook, we have more vessels for venting than we have thoughts worth sharing. So you might assume, with all these ways to communicate, that a friend in trouble will make it obvious to everyone.

How to zap photos from Facebook's new couples pages[ Sat, 10 Nov 2012 17:11:45 GMT ]Facebook has just launched relationship and friendship pages in the Timeline layout. For some, these pages may seem like sweet pictorials of time spent together, but others may feel the pages cross the privacy line.

Walmart on iPad-throwing video: 'Made us wince'[ Sat, 10 Nov 2012 00:46:02 GMT ]"Hi! This is why you don't buy an iPad from Walmart," a young man explains at the beginning of a YouTube video before turning the camera to his fellow Walmart associates, who are throwing — and occasionally dropping — some boxes.

For troops, relief arrives in a package of video games[ Fri, 9 Nov 2012 23:30:36 GMT ]In the early months of 2012, a soldier stationed in Afghanistan sent a note asking for help. "My unit and I just suffered a HORRIFIC loss … so I was hoping that a care package from you guys would help ease the pain a little." The video game-filled shipment that eventually arrived came from a non-profit started by a former Army Airborne Ranger.

The iPad Mini design explained[ Sat, 10 Nov 2012 22:54:48 GMT ]An analyst offers her reasons for the iPad Mini's design. Apple was aiming at an eminently portable, light tablet, not a product with the latest and greatest display technology. [Read more]

Time is money: Apple pays $21M for clock design, says report[ Sat, 10 Nov 2012 23:30:42 GMT ]Apple shells out many millions of dollars to license the iconic Swiss clock-face design it apparently adapted for use in iOS 6, says a news agency report. [Read more]

Apple, HTC announce global settlement of patent disputes[ Sun, 11 Nov 2012 02:56:10 GMT ]The smartphone competitors agree to 10-year licensing deal on all current and future patents held by both companies. [Read more]

Nexus 7 explodes, lands user free Google Glass[ Sun, 11 Nov 2012 04:06:10 GMT ]One tablet user's bad luck turned out to be fortunate in the long run, according to a post on a Chinese forum. [Read more]

Ultimate Ears' new ultimate: The Personal Reference Monitor[ Sun, 11 Nov 2012 16:06:00 GMT ]The Logitech UE Personal Reference Monitor in-ear headphones are the first of their kind, with a design that's custom-molded to your ears and a custom-tuned sound! [Read more]

'Angry Birds' meets 'Star Wars' [ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:37:10 EST ]May be the Feathers be with you.

Watch ping-pong-playing robot[ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:37:21 EST ]One robot shows off his ping pong skills and a another makes computer mice at the China International Industry Fair.

Trending: Standing room on planes?[ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:52:07 EST ]About nine years ago I flew Ryanair from London to a town called Maastricht in the southernmost, dangly, uvula-looking part of The Netherlands. I don't remember how much my flight actually cost, but I promise you I've spent more this week alone in the candy machine at work.

Why console gaming is dying[ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:01:47 EST ]If console gaming were a first-person shooter, it would be taking heavy fire right now. A red hue would envelop the viewable screen from all sides, an ominous sign of spilled blood.

Why console gaming is dying[ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:01:47 EST ]If console gaming were a first-person shooter, it would be taking heavy fire right now. A red hue would envelop the viewable screen from all sides, an ominous sign of spilled blood.

Dumb home turns smart with change of lightbulbs[ Fri, 9 Nov 2012 14:50:45 GMT ]Home automation — the ability to control every aspect of your home's daily operation — hasn't caught on. But a new kind of LED light bulb could flip the switch for American homeowners by tying them to something they already love: their smartphones.

2 new emperor penguin colonies spied[ Fri, 9 Nov 2012 23:03:57 GMT ]Researchers have finally found a long-sought colony of emperor penguins in eastern Antarctica, but they say it's been split in two due to a glacier break. Moreover, a tally of the 6,000 chicks among these two populations suggests there are more emperor penguin parents in this part of the frozen continent than previously thought.

Black Friday HDTV deals revealed: Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and Sears[ Fri, 9 Nov 2012 18:01:15 GMT ]It's that magical time of year when Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals start appearing — and some discount pricing is already hitting stores. Best Buy, Amazon, Sears and Walmart are four of the top stops for HDTV buyers, and now we've got a list of TVs — anywhere from 19-inch models all the way up to 65-inchers — whose prices are cut or soon will be.

Walmart on iPad-throwing video: 'Made us wince'[ Sat, 10 Nov 2012 00:46:02 GMT ]"Hi! This is why you don't buy an iPad from Walmart," a young man explains at the beginning of a YouTube video before turning the camera to his fellow Walmart associates, who are throwing — and occasionally dropping — some boxes.

For troops at war, relief arrives in a package of video games[ Fri, 9 Nov 2012 23:30:36 GMT ]In the early months of 2012, a soldier stationed in Afghanistan sent a note asking for help. "My unit and I just suffered a HORRIFIC loss … so I was hoping that a care package from you guys would help ease the pain a little." The video game-filled shipment that eventually arrived came from a non-profit started by a former Army Airborne Ranger.

iPhone 5 swipe glitch threatens Fruit Ninjas[ Sat, 10 Nov 2012 01:01:22 GMT ]The iPhone 5 and fifth-gen iPod don't seem to be able to handle rapid diagonal swiping, and the glitch could be in the hardware. [Read more]

Use your Mac's internal graphics to save battery life[ Sat, 10 Nov 2012 01:07:16 GMT ]If your Mac has two GPUs then you can set it to use the lower-power one to save energy; however, sometimes that's not enough. [Read more]

Now Paul Ceglia might even owe Facebook legal fees[ Sat, 10 Nov 2012 01:53:07 GMT ]The man who claims Mark Zuckerberg signed a contract giving him half of Facebook is dealt another legal blow. [Read more]

This week in Crave: The 20-sided edition[ Sat, 10 Nov 2012 14:00:00 GMT ]When we weren't playing ancient Egyptian Dungeons & Dragons this week, we were celebrating the discovery of Superman's home planet in our cozy Tribble slippers. [Read more]

Should the White House have a 'made in the USA' hi-fi?[ Sat, 10 Nov 2012 15:46:00 GMT ]With the election out of the way, the Audiophiliac would love to see the White House get an all-American hi-fi system. [Read more]

'Angry Birds' meets 'Star Wars' [ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:37:10 EST ]May be the Feathers be with you.

Watch ping-pong-playing robot[ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:37:21 EST ]One robot shows off his ping pong skills and a another makes computer mice at the China International Industry Fair.

Trending: Standing room on planes?[ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:52:07 EST ]About nine years ago I flew Ryanair from London to a town called Maastricht in the southernmost, dangly, uvula-looking part of The Netherlands. I don't remember how much my flight actually cost, but I promise you I've spent more this week alone in the candy machine at work.

Why console gaming is dying[ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:01:47 EST ]If console gaming were a first-person shooter, it would be taking heavy fire right now. A red hue would envelop the viewable screen from all sides, an ominous sign of spilled blood.

Why console gaming is dying[ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:01:47 EST ]If console gaming were a first-person shooter, it would be taking heavy fire right now. A red hue would envelop the viewable screen from all sides, an ominous sign of spilled blood.

Iceman Otzi tied to Stone Age farming[ Fri, 9 Nov 2012 16:41:37 GMT ]Otzi the Iceman, an astonishingly well-preserved Neolithic mummy found in the Italian Alps in 1991, was a native of Central Europe, not a first-generation émigré from Sardinia, new research shows. And genetically, he looked a lot like other Stone Age farmers throughout Europe.

Freaky meat-eating sponge discovered[ Fri, 9 Nov 2012 17:06:26 GMT ]A new carnivore shaped like a candelabra has been spotted in deep ocean waters off California's Monterey Bay.

Official: SEALs punished for role in developing ‘Medal of Honor’[ Fri, 9 Nov 2012 00:49:38 GMT ]Seven members of SEAL Team Six have been punished for supporting development of a video game released last month, according to a U.S. military official.

8 bizarre tentacled snakes born at zoo[ Thu, 8 Nov 2012 23:54:03 GMT ]For the first time in more than a decade, a group of tentacled snakes was born at the Smithsonian's National Zoo.

Dumb home turns smart with change of lightbulbs[ Fri, 9 Nov 2012 14:50:45 GMT ]Home automation — the ability to control every aspect of your home's daily operation — hasn't caught on. But a new kind of LED light bulb could flip the switch for American homeowners by tying them to something they already love: their smartphones.

FedEx Facebook app lets you send packages to your friends[ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:11:10 GMT ]Through the new "Ship to Friends" app, you can ship packages directly from Facebook. [Read more]

The man with the election's winning numbers[ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:20:00 GMT ]Statistician correctly predicts winner in all 50 states, while Apple patent lawsuit against Motorola gets tossed. Also: is an Xbox Surface gaming tablet in the works? [Read more]

Sony's rugged Xperia advance arrives in the U.S.[ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:43:02 GMT ]The accident-forgiving Xperia advance phone hits American shores. [Read more]

Xbox 360 still one bright spot in weak video game market[ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:57:26 GMT ]Microsoft's game console easily kept its lead as the best-selling platform in October, though the rest of the industry is still in the dumps. [Read more]

Return of the $79.99 Roku-Hulu Plus combo deal[ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:00:00 GMT ]Once again, Roku has teamed up with Hulu for a great bundle, which includes six months of Hulu Plus and an HDMI cable. [Read more]

Election year's top topic on Facebook[ Thu, 08 Nov 2012 09:08:49 EST ]Facebook, where people love to discuss politics and complain about other people discussing politics, saw a huge surge in Election Day chatter on Tuesday.

How Obama's data team built a win[ Thu, 08 Nov 2012 09:47:40 EST ]In late spring, the backroom number crunchers who powered Barack Obama's campaign to victory noticed that George Clooney had an almost gravitational tug on West Coast females ages 40 to 49. The women were far and away the single demographic group most likely to hand over cash, for a chance to dine in Hollywood with Clooney — and Obama.

Galaxy S III sales beat iPhone [ Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:56:11 EST ]For years tech pundits have been searching for an "iPhone" killer -- a mythical new device that would dethrone Apple's mighty handset as the most admired or popular smartphone.

'Angry Birds' meets 'Star Wars' [ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:37:10 EST ]May be the Feathers be with you.

Twitter buzzed over 'Drunk Nate Silver'[ Thu, 08 Nov 2012 18:48:59 EST ]You may not have heard of Nate Silver. But the statistician, who crunches political polls for The New York Times, is having a moment.

Stop what you're doing and change your Twitter password right now[ Thu, 8 Nov 2012 17:02:15 GMT ]"Twitter believes that your account may have been compromised by a website or service not associated with Twitter," read an email many Twitter users received Thursday morning. "We've reset your password to prevent others from accessing your account." No, the email's not a weird hoax.

Croc jaws more sensitive than our fingertips[ Thu, 8 Nov 2012 17:00:11 GMT ]Teeny-tiny bumps on the jawlines of alligators and crocodiles are more sensitive than human fingertips, new research finds.

AirBnB helps Sandy victims find a free place to crash[ Thu, 8 Nov 2012 16:11:08 GMT ]Apartment-rental service AirBnB has is offering free listings for those in the New York and New Jersey who are willing to offer up their homes for free to those displaced by the superstorm.

Pinterest rolls out Secret Boards, just in time for the holidays[ Thu, 8 Nov 2012 14:18:37 GMT ]Pinterest boards are open to everyone, so if you want to collect pictures and other info on gift-buying or even surprise parties, your plans were kind of hard to hide ... until now.

'Super-Earth' alien planet may support life[ Thu, 8 Nov 2012 00:42:49 GMT ]Astronomers have detected an alien planet that may be capable of supporting life as we know it — and it's just a stone's throw from Earth in the cosmic scheme of things.

Sony Network Entertainment chief Tim Schaaff to retire[ Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:32:05 GMT ]Although Schaaff will leave his role on December 31, Sony will keep him on as a member of the board of directors. [Read more]

Foxconn looks to U.S. to open manufacturing plants, report says[ Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:19:59 GMT ]The company's plants would be designed to handle LCD TV production, according to the report. [Read more]

Windows Phone Store boasts new ways to find apps[ Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:23:59 GMT ]WP8 flaunts fancier app store with curated and personalized content. [Read more]

Apple falls out of China's top 5 smartphone makers[ Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:41:46 GMT ]Low-cost Chinese smartphone player Yulong debuts at third position in China's smartphone vendor rankings for the third quarter, pushing Apple off the short list. [Read more]

Twitter explains why it reset passwords after breach[ Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:59:43 GMT ]Many users had their passwords reset after a security breach. The company explained this morning why it made its decision. [Read more]

The best Election Night tweets[ Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:28:42 EST ]Election day was filled with genuine emotions on Twitter, following months of sharp exchanges, too many jokes to count and memes. So many memes. Tuesday had its tense moments and also bursts of joy and disappointment.

Obama pic a shared sensation[ Thu, 08 Nov 2012 06:11:47 EST ]It may already be social media's most-shared image ever.

Election year's top topic on Facebook[ Thu, 08 Nov 2012 09:08:49 EST ]Facebook, where people love to discuss politics and complain about other people discussing politics, saw a huge surge in Election Day chatter on Tuesday.

How Obama's data team built a win[ Thu, 08 Nov 2012 09:47:40 EST ]In late spring, the backroom number crunchers who powered Barack Obama's campaign to victory noticed that George Clooney had an almost gravitational tug on West Coast females ages 40 to 49. The women were far and away the single demographic group most likely to hand over cash, for a chance to dine in Hollywood with Clooney — and Obama.

How Obama's data crunchers helped him win[ Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:34:48 EST ]In late spring, the backroom number crunchers who powered Barack Obama's campaign to victory noticed that George Clooney had an almost gravitational tug on West Coast females ages 40 to 49. The women were far and away the single demographic group most likely to hand over cash, for a chance to dine in Hollywood with Clooney — and Obama.

Obama campaign makes a final stop on Reddit[ Wed, 7 Nov 2012 02:45:36 GMT ]"Reddit, this is important," the caption on a link to the Obama campaign's website declared on Tuesday. "I'm checking in because polls will start closing in this election in just a few hours, and I need you to vote," a comment made using President Obama's account elaborated.

Move over, Obama; Twitter had a big night too[ Wed, 7 Nov 2012 15:04:34 GMT ]There were more than 31 million election-related tweets on Tuesday night, making Election Night "the most tweeted about event in U.S. political history."

New Jersey's email voting suffers major glitches[ Tue, 6 Nov 2012 21:29:05 GMT ]New Jersey's emergency experiment with email voting hasn't fared well. One election official described it as a "catastrophe" and voters are complaining that computer glitches are blocking their last-minute efforts to obtain electronic ballots.

Voting booth hoax spreads on Facebook[ Tue, 6 Nov 2012 18:38:01 GMT ]A hoax telling voters what to do while in the voting booth is spreading on Facebook; the best thing you can do is ignore it and whatever you do, don't pass it on.

Posting photo of ballot online? It could be a crime[ Tue, 6 Nov 2012 22:01:52 GMT ]No matter how enthusiastic you are about your candidate or your right to vote, before you put a photo of your ballot online, check to make sure what you're doing is not illegal. That's right; illegal.

Xbox Smartglass app arrives for iPhone, iPad[ Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:43:48 GMT ]Users of iOS devices can control their Xbox 360 consoles via the SmartGlass app now in the App Store. [Read more]

Pixar names main building after Steve Jobs[ Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:52:06 GMT ]The facility is now called "The Steve Jobs Building," commemorating the company's former chief executive and arguably one of the most important figures in its history. [Read more]

Google's U.K. search share dips below 90 percent[ Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:13:22 GMT ]While Google still massively dominates the the U.K. search engine market share, it's beginning to slip the tiniest bit. [Read more]

Windows 8 users now getting 'how-to' e-mails from Microsoft[ Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:43:36 GMT ]People who set up a Windows 8 PC or tablet using a Microsoft account will now receive two e-mails with tips and tricks on using the new OS. [Read more]

DC's e-comics expand to a multiverse of devices[ Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:00:00 GMT ]You no longer need a cosmic treadmill of devices to get your DC Comics fix, as the publisher becomes the first to load the shelves of the Kindle, Nook, and iBookstores with its weekly releases. [Read more]

Review: iPad Mini a whole new product[ Tue, 06 Nov 2012 10:31:53 EST ]Apple's latest tablet comes in a smaller, pocketable, gripable, adorable new travel size. But the iPad Mini is more than just a smaller face -- it's a whole new product with its own killer features and disappointments.

10 smartphone habits to avoid[ Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:03:52 EST ]How annoying and rude and antisocial have we all become with our smartphones? We're embarrassing ourselves all over the place. Please stop.

Review: 'Halo 4' is franchise's best[ Tue, 06 Nov 2012 13:26:46 EST ]For all of its expected action and drama, the new "Halo 4" boils down to an essential question: Are its central characters humans, machines or something in between?

Android, iOS6 or Windows: Which is best?[ Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:19:29 EST ]A dizzying number of smartphones is now available in the United States. Picking one is a big commitment, especially when you're signing up for a two-year wireless contract.

The best Election Night tweets[ Wed, 07 Nov 2012 08:14:36 EST ]Election day was filled with genuine emotions on Twitter, following months of sharp exchanges, too many jokes to count and memes. So many memes. Tuesday had its tense moments and also bursts of joy and disappointment.

The stars are born, and Hubble is there[ Tue, 6 Nov 2012 17:04:21 GMT ]A stunning new image from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope shows countless stars being born in a nearby dwarf galaxy.

Election may not affect NASA much[ Tue, 6 Nov 2012 16:41:56 GMT ]The outcome of Tuesday's presidential election is unlikely to have a profound impact on the future direction of American spaceflight and exploration, experts say.

From Sudan to cyber, secret war with Iran heats up[ Tue, 6 Nov 2012 14:23:18 GMT ]From a suspected Israeli airstrike in Sudan to cyber warfare in the Gulf and a drone shot down over Israel, the largely hidden war between Iran and its foes seems heating up and spreading.

On social media, fakery muddies political discussion[ Mon, 5 Nov 2012 21:04:54 GMT ]Dawn Berkley appears to be a passionate, young female Mitt Romney supporter from La Crosse, Wis., a key battleground state. But why is her profile picture on Twitter and Facebook that of a Korean pop singer?

Superman's home planet Krypton 'found'[ Mon, 5 Nov 2012 19:08:19 GMT ]A prominent astrophysicist has pinned down a real location for Superman's fictional home planet of Krypton.

Microsoft job posting hints at 'new Cloud-based TV platform'[ Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:55:15 GMT ]The job posting offers candidates the chance to "get in on the ground floor of an ambitious new project." [Read more]

Google's doodle tells users where to vote[ Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:01:08 GMT ]The doodle may not be very interactive, but clicking on it gives users details about Election Day. [Read more]

Xbox Surface gaming tablet reportedly in the works[ Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:03:53 GMT ]The tablet would have a smaller 7-inch display and focus largely on gaming, according to The Verge. [Read more]

Former Blockbuster CEO to Netflix: 'Don't let Icahn get to you' (Q&A)[ Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:28:15 GMT ]That's the advice from John Antioco to Reed Hastings. After Carl Icahn got control of three seats on Blockbuster's board, Antioco had to put up with badgering from the billionaire. [Read more]

Microsoft's Surface a balloting device in one precinct in Virginia[ Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:53:51 GMT ]The tablet is being used by a Washington-based company named Democracy Live that delivers electronic ballots to certain states. [Read more]

Instagram launches Web profiles[ Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:03:43 EST ]Photo-sharing app Instagram has attracted more than 100 million users by encouraging people to snap pictures with their smartphones, dress them up with filters and share them with friends.

Web series builds frenzy for 'Halo 4'[ Tue, 06 Nov 2012 10:29:38 EST ]After announcing that 343 Industries was taking over the blockbuster "Halo" franchise, Microsoft has faced plenty of speculation about what the new developer would do with one of the most popular video games.

Which phone OS is right for you?[ Mon, 05 Nov 2012 17:01:22 EST ]A dizzying number of smartphones is now available in the United States. Picking one is a big commitment, especially when you're signing up for a two-year wireless contract.

Review: iPad Mini a whole new product[ Tue, 06 Nov 2012 10:31:53 EST ]Apple's latest tablet comes in a smaller, pocketable, gripable, adorable new travel size. But the iPad Mini is more than just a smaller face -- it's a whole new product with its own killer features and disappointments.

Which smartphone system is right for you?[ Mon, 05 Nov 2012 18:54:04 EST ]A dizzying number of smartphones is now available in the United States. Picking one is a big commitment, especially when you're signing up for a two-year wireless contract.

Nexus 4 review: Amazing phone with a deal-breaker flaw[ Sat, 3 Nov 2012 03:36:21 GMT ]

How astronauts cast ballots from space[ Mon, 5 Nov 2012 16:40:35 GMT ]Call it the ultimate absentee ballot. NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station have the option of voting in Tuesday's presidential election from orbit, hundreds of miles above their nearest polling location.

Quantum mystery of light revealed[ Mon, 5 Nov 2012 15:40:16 GMT ]Is light made of waves, or particles? This fundamental question has dogged scientists for decades, because light seems to be both. However, until now, experiments have revealed light to act either like a particle, or a wave, but never the two at once.

Apple sells 3 million iPads in 3 days[ Mon, 5 Nov 2012 16:06:02 GMT ]The iPad Mini and fourth-generation iPad became available on Friday morning, in the three-day period since then, Apple says it has sold three million new tablets.

iPad Mini is fun but you may want to wait[ Sat, 3 Nov 2012 00:12:21 GMT ]I think the best way to review the iPad Mini is to pit it against competitors in a series of death matches. After all, come holiday time, you'll likely put your money down on just one tablet — or none.

Uber gives free ride to voters[ Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:39:29 GMT ]But there are a few catches to the offer. Passengers have to be first-time users of the car-service app, and they have to be going to or from polling stations. And fares have to be less than $20.12. [Read more]

Microsoft posts Build Conference videos online[ Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:56:20 GMT ]The videos show everything from Steve Ballmer's keynote to information on building games for Windows 8. [Read more]

Apple unlikely to approve Google Maps app for iOS, report says[ Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:00:24 GMT ]People at Google that are working on the dedicated application say that they are "not optimistic" that Apple will approve the software for iOS. [Read more]

iPad Mini eating into iPad sales?[ Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:09:55 GMT ]Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster estimates the bulk of first-weekend iPad sales -- 2 million to 2.5 million out of a total 3 million -- were for the smaller tablet. [Read more]

Torture testing the Nexus 7, iPad, and iPad Mini[ Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:43:17 GMT ]While the Google tablet freaks out and shuts down when submerged in water, it holds up better in drop tests done by warranty company SquareTrade. [Read more]

Report: Facebook tweaking Timeline[ Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:38:04 EDT ]Be prepared for another change to your Facebook profile: Timeline could soon be getting a makeover.

Fewer fans line up for iPad Mini[ Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:37:33 EDT ]The iPad Mini made its global sales debut in several Asian markets Friday, but the lines of fans were much smaller than previous Apple debuts.

Sizing up Google's Nexus 10 tablet[ Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:08:23 EDT ]While Apple is busy pushing a smaller tablet to take on Google and Amazon's 7-inch offerings, Google is thinking big.

Bye bye, Buckyballs[ Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:05:50 EDT ]There's a man defecating on my desk. He's Spanish. But, sadly, it's not Rafa Nadal. For surely that might count, then, as an oddly spectacular life moment worth Instagramming.

New Jersey lets Sandy victims vote via e-mail[ Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:48:10 EST ]New Jersey residents displaced by Superstorm Sandy will be allowed to vote in Tuesday's elections via e-mail or fax, the first time civilians in the state have been allowed to vote remotely.

How to use the Internet when the Internet is gone[ Sat, 3 Nov 2012 14:29:26 GMT ]OK, here's the scenario: A storm plows through your hometown, knocking out the electricity. Your lights go out, and with it your Wi-Fi. Your laptop, still charged, is without Internet. What do you do?

Free Android apps cost users security, privacy[ Sat, 3 Nov 2012 14:48:29 GMT ]An 18-month study shows that Android users who download and install free apps end up paying in compromised privacy and security.

California also worries about extreme storms after Sandy[ Sun, 4 Nov 2012 15:09:49 GMT ]In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, researchers in California are grappling with their own questions about increasingly extreme weather.

Nexus 4 review: Amazing phone with a deal-breaker flaw[ Sat, 3 Nov 2012 03:36:21 GMT ]

iPad Mini is fun but you may want to wait[ Sat, 3 Nov 2012 00:12:21 GMT ]I think the best way to review the iPad Mini is to pit it against competitors in a series of death matches. After all, come holiday time, you'll likely put your money down on just one tablet — or none.

Latest Curiosity image perhaps best yet[ Sat, 03 Nov 2012 20:14:47 GMT ]NASA's Mars rover snaps a series of photos that are assembled into a vivid self-portrait, with a martian mountain as backdrop. [Read more]

Sixers unleash world's largest T-shirt cannon on fans[ Sat, 03 Nov 2012 20:25:20 GMT ]Attending a Sixers game this season? Keep an eye out for the biggest T-shirt bazooka ever conceived. [Read more]

Apple's vanishing iPad[ Sat, 03 Nov 2012 22:33:12 GMT ]Call it the featherweight KO'ing the heavyweight. On the first day of sales, the 312-gram Mini knocked the 652-gram fourth-generation iPad into quick obscurity. [Read more]

Apple accused of hiding U.K. Samsung 'apology' with code[ Sat, 03 Nov 2012 23:41:23 GMT ]Users of news-sharing site Reddit have accused Apple of deliberately hiding the court-ordered Samsung "apology" statement on the U.K. Apple Web site. [Read more]

Being there: The Hifiman HE-6 headphones[ Sun, 04 Nov 2012 16:06:00 GMT ]Is the Hifiman HE-6 a truly world class headphone? The Audiophiliac auditions a pair to find out. [Read more]

Report: Facebook tweaking Timeline[ Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:38:04 EDT ]Be prepared for another change to your Facebook profile: Timeline could soon be getting a makeover.

Fewer fans line up for iPad Mini[ Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:37:33 EDT ]The iPad Mini made its global sales debut in several Asian markets Friday, but the lines of fans were much smaller than previous Apple debuts.

Sizing up Google's Nexus 10 tablet[ Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:08:23 EDT ]While Apple is busy pushing a smaller tablet to take on Google and Amazon's 7-inch offerings, Google is thinking big.

Bye bye, Buckyballs[ Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:05:50 EDT ]There's a man defecating on my desk. He's Spanish. But, sadly, it's not Rafa Nadal. For surely that might count, then, as an oddly spectacular life moment worth Instagramming.

How secure is your electronic vote?[ Sat, 03 Nov 2012 09:08:46 EDT ]In an era when shadowy hackers can snatch secret government files and humble big businesses with seeming ease, it's an unavoidable question as Election Day approaches: When we go to the polls, could our very votes be at risk?

Mars rover snaps spooky self-portraits[ Thu, 1 Nov 2012 19:53:11 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: It looks as if someone is taking portraits of NASA's Curiosity rover on Mars from a few feet away — but who's the photographer?

How to use the Internet when the Internet is gone[ Sat, 3 Nov 2012 14:29:26 GMT ]OK, here's the scenario: A storm plows through your hometown, knocking out the electricity. Your lights go out, and with it your Wi-Fi. Your laptop, still charged, is without Internet. What do you do?

Free Android apps cost users security, privacy[ Sat, 3 Nov 2012 14:48:29 GMT ]An 18-month study shows that Android users who download and install free apps end up paying in compromised privacy and security.

Nexus 4 review: Amazing phone with a deal-breaker flaw[ Sat, 3 Nov 2012 03:36:21 GMT ]

iPad Mini is fun but you may want to wait[ Sat, 3 Nov 2012 00:12:21 GMT ]I think the best way to review the iPad Mini is to pit it against competitors in a series of death matches. After all, come holiday time, you'll likely put your money down on just one tablet — or none.

Apple's mea culpa: U.K. site posts apology, new statement[ Sat, 03 Nov 2012 12:46:25 GMT ]After testing a British court's patience with a not so apologetic public statement, the iPhone and iPad maker is finally eating humble pie. [Read more]

This week in Crave: The bright and shiny edition[ Sat, 03 Nov 2012 13:00:00 GMT ]Hurricane Sandy left many in the dark this week, but stories about a solar-powered South African school, and a lower-leg amputee set to make a big climb, brought some light. [Read more]

Big speaker sound: The Tekton M-Lore[ Sat, 03 Nov 2012 14:36:00 GMT ]Who needs big speakers? Anyone who wants to feel the music, which is exactly what makes the Tekton M-Lore towers so much better than any small speaker. [Read more]

B&N drops prices on Nook Tablet and Nook Color[ Sat, 03 Nov 2012 14:44:57 GMT ]With the release of the new Nook HD and Nook HD+, B&N is discounting its older tablets -- the Nook Color is down to $139. [Read more]

Your vote costs Obama and Romney about $22[ Sat, 03 Nov 2012 15:00:00 GMT ]My vote's worth $30 to the U.S. presidential campaigns, according to Abine's vote calculator, which puts a fun spin on several factors that determine the cost of online ads. How cheap will yours turn out to be? [Read more]

Report: Facebook tweaking Timeline[ Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:38:04 EDT ]Be prepared for another change to your Facebook profile: Timeline could soon be getting a makeover.

Fewer fans line up for iPad Mini[ Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:37:33 EDT ]The iPad Mini made its global sales debut in several Asian markets Friday, but the lines of fans were much smaller than previous Apple debuts.

Sizing up Google's Nexus 10 tablet[ Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:08:23 EDT ]While Apple is busy pushing a smaller tablet to take on Google and Amazon's 7-inch offerings, Google is thinking big.

Bye bye, Buckyballs[ Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:05:50 EDT ]There's a man defecating on my desk. He's Spanish. But, sadly, it's not Rafa Nadal. For surely that might count, then, as an oddly spectacular life moment worth Instagramming.

How secure is your electronic vote?[ Sat, 03 Nov 2012 09:08:46 EDT ]In an era when shadowy hackers can snatch secret government files and humble big businesses with seeming ease, it's an unavoidable question as Election Day approaches: When we go to the polls, could our very votes be at risk?

Space shuttle Atlantis on final journey[ Fri, 2 Nov 2012 15:44:50 GMT ]Space shuttle Atlantis has left the building — NASA's voluminous Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida — for the final time.

Facebook adds a way for you to really, really 'like' something[ Fri, 2 Nov 2012 14:49:23 GMT ]When you click "Like" on something, you may think that means your Timeline will get all updates from that brand. And it used to.

Report: Microsoft may make its own Windows Phone hardware[ Fri, 2 Nov 2012 14:25:42 GMT ]Microsoft is working with Asian suppliers to create its own Windows Phone hardware, says the Wall Street Journal.

Maker of false Sandy tweet may be prosecuted[ Thu, 1 Nov 2012 19:02:15 GMT ]A Wall Street analyst who tweeted misinformation that was then spread by others about the New York Stock Exchange's trading floor being under more than three feet of water because of Hurricane Sandy, may face criminal charges. The analyst, Shashank Tripathi, 29, posted the tweet during Sandy's onslaught Monday night, and it created even more panic, with more than enough real tragedy and confusion to go around as New York and New Jersey were slammed by the storm.

Mars rover snaps spooky self-portraits[ Thu, 1 Nov 2012 19:53:11 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: It looks as if someone is taking portraits of NASA's Curiosity rover on Mars from a few feet away — but who's the photographer?

Get a Logitech Ultimate Ears 350vi headset for $16.99 shipped[ Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:27:12 GMT ]These noise-isolating earphones include an inline mike and music/call controls. Price elsewhere: 60 bucks! [Read more]

iOS 6.0.1 already jailbroken -- for some devices[ Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:03:15 GMT ]Less than a day after its release, the latest update to iOS has been jailbroken courtesy of the iPhone Dev Team's Redsn0w. [Read more]

More Facebook phone rumors surface[ Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:26:42 GMT ]HTC is said to be working on yet another Facebook phone. [Read more]

Verizon: Some telco services may be out for as long as two weeks[ Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:36:58 GMT ]The company said that two weeks represents a "worst-case scenario" and that it is making progress. [Read more]

Android 4.0 now on a quarter of all Android devices[ Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:46:01 GMT ]Android 2.3 is still found on more than half of all devices, but Android 4.0 is inching up, according to the Android developers page. [Read more]

Google maps Sandy's destruction[ Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:49:36 EDT ]Google has used its wealth of data to compile an interactive crisis map for massive storm Sandy, giving users up-to-date information about storm surges, power outages, shelters and evacuation routes.

Sandy is year's No. 2 Facebook topic[ Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:09:07 EDT ]Superstorm Sandy has been the year's second most-talked-about topic on Facebook, after the Super Bowl, according to data provided to CNN by the social network.

Twitter user admits to Sandy hoax[ Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:46:35 EDT ]As Superstorm Sandy slammed into the East Coast on Monday night, one Twitter user in New York City posted a flurry of alarming reports about fallout from the storm -- from plans to shut down all power in Manhattan to floodwaters pouring into the New York Stock Exchange.

Report: Facebook tweaking Timeline[ Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:38:04 EDT ]Be prepared for another change to your Facebook profile: Timeline could soon be getting a makeover.

Fewer fans line up for iPad Mini[ Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:37:33 EDT ]The iPad Mini made its global sales debut in several Asian markets Friday, but the lines of fans were much smaller than previous Apple debuts.

Who didn't have sex with Neanderthals?[ Thu, 1 Nov 2012 15:53:05 GMT ]The only modern humans whose ancestors did not interbreed with Neanderthals are apparently sub-Saharan Africans, researchers say.

iPad Mini teardown reveals giant battery, tiny screws[ Thu, 1 Nov 2012 14:22:03 GMT ]iFixit, a site that shows you how to fix your gadgets, has torn apart one of Apple's new iPad Mini tablets to see how it's assembled. Surprise: It's basically a giant battery. (This isn't a surprise.)

Jack O'Lantern's glow is a working game of Tetris[ Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:28:17 GMT ]What happens when you combine Russian design, Japanese entertainment and American holiday tradition? A Jack O'Lantern with a fully functional game of Tetris inside, topped off by a prickly pumpkin stem serving as a joystick.

Storm kills legions of NYU lab mice[ Thu, 1 Nov 2012 00:52:00 GMT ]New York University Hospital has reportedly lost thousands of laboratory mice to Hurricane Sandy, a research setback that could take years to correct, according to scientists.

Superstorm's flood was foreseen: Now what?[ Thu, 1 Nov 2012 00:30:19 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Researchers have issued warnings for years that the New York metro area was susceptible to a catastrophic storm surge, but they don't feel any better about it now that they've been proven right.

Google updates Hangouts interface, adds notifications[ Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:18:55 GMT ]An updated sidebar, colorful notifications and Hangout apps make it into the refreshed interface. [Read more]

At long last, Path comes to the iPad[ Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:32:15 GMT ]The application was built from the ground up, and works in both landscape and portrait orientations. [Read more]

AT&T offers free cloud storage for iOS and Android[ Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:46:16 GMT ]Is AT&T trying to be like Apple's iCloud or Google Drive? It sure looks like it. The company is now offering a free video and photo storage service. [Read more]

Apple: The iPad Mini has stereo speakers[ Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:54:59 GMT ]An Amazon chart comparing the Kindle Fire HD with the iPad Mini claims that Apple's small tablet has just a single speaker, but a photo clearly shows otherwise. [Read more]

Discover the Higgs boson particle -- on your wrist[ Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:03:45 GMT ]The scientists already did all the hard work. Now you can just sit back and enjoy the Higgs boson in wristwatch form. [Read more]

5 ways to keep your phone charged[ Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:28:31 EDT ]In our increasingly digital world, a mobile phone or other portable device is often a one-stop communication device. Phone calls, text messages, social media and even radio and television can all come from the same gadget.

Google maps Sandy's destruction[ Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:49:36 EDT ]Google has used its wealth of data to compile an interactive crisis map for massive storm Sandy, giving users up-to-date information about storm surges, power outages, shelters and evacuation routes.

Sandy is year's No. 2 Facebook topic[ Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:09:07 EDT ]Superstorm Sandy has been the year's second most-talked-about topic on Facebook, after the Super Bowl, according to data provided to CNN by the social network.

Twitter user admits to Sandy hoax[ Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:46:35 EDT ]As Superstorm Sandy slammed into the East Coast on Monday night, one Twitter user in New York City posted a flurry of alarming reports about fallout from the storm -- from plans to shut down all power in Manhattan to floodwaters pouring into the New York Stock Exchange.

Twitter user apologizes for Sandy hoax[ Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:22:29 EDT ]As Superstorm Sandy slammed into the East Coast on Monday night, one Twitter user in New York City posted a flurry of alarming reports about fallout from the storm -- from plans to shut down all power in Manhattan to floodwaters pouring into the New York Stock Exchange.