Video: Fight off the Nazis in 'The Saboteur'[ Thu, 3 Dec 2009 21:28:25 GMT ]'The Saboteur' is a stylized shooter set in Nazi-occupied Paris in the 1940s. Msnbc.com's video game reporter Todd Kenreck takes a closer look at the game's unique style. (msnbc.com)

Spaceships may speed consumer air travel[ Mon, 7 Dec 2009 18:06:05 GMT ]With several firms working on commercial suborbital spaceships, a two-hour flight to anywhere on Earth may soon be possible, says an advocacy group laying the groundwork for global high-speed air and space travel.

Yahoo launches online consumer privacy tool[ Tue, 8 Dec 2009 02:17:01 GMT ]A new online tool from Yahoo Inc. will let users see and edit the personal profiles that the Internet company compiles about them to target Internet advertising.

Google search results include ‘real-time’ data[ Tue, 8 Dec 2009 02:40:44 GMT ]Google will begin to automatically update its search results to include relevant information within a few seconds after the content is recorded in its Web index.

Mystery of changing star brightness deepens[ Tue, 8 Dec 2009 00:44:19 GMT ]Unusual fluctuations in the brightness of older sun-like stars have long mystified astronomers, and new, detailed observations have only deepened the mystery.

Woman kept honey bear, leopard cat in condo[ Tue, 8 Dec 2009 01:46:00 GMT ]Authorities arrested a Malaysian woman after finding a baby honey bear, a leopard cat and a slow loris primate in her condominium, a wildlife official said Monday.

‘CrunchPad’ morphs into the ‘Joo Joo’ tablet[ Mon, 7 Dec 2009 22:39:32 GMT ]The CrunchPad, a highly anticipated 12-inch tablet computer that was named as one of the 10 "most brilliant products" of the year by Popular Mechanics magazine, re-emerged yesterday as the Joo Joo. A legal battle over the device, no matter what its name, is likely to come.

Kindle to get audible menus, bigger font[ Mon, 7 Dec 2009 23:49:28 GMT ]Amazon.com Inc. will add two features to the Kindle e-book reader to make the gadget more accessible to blind and vision-impaired users.

A focus on HD video at many different prices[ Mon, 7 Dec 2009 14:15:10 GMT ]It's easier than ever to shoot high-definition video. You can do it with traditional-style camcorders, of course, but also with cameras that also are designed to take still photos — from high-end "digital SLRs" to cameras that slip into your shirt pocket.

Cosmic Log: SpaceShipTwo goes on show[ Mon, 7 Dec 2009 22:02:39 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Hundreds of paying space tourists and travel agents, rocket geeks and glitterati gather to see the SpaceShipTwo rocket plane up close.

Google hopes to turn the river into a canal[ Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:47:00 PST ]Searching real-time services like Twitter at the moment is like standing in front of a firehose on a hot day: you'll get cooled off, but you'll get knocked over. Google wants to change that.

Hands-on with the JooJoo[ Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:34:00 PST ]Formerly know as the CrunchPad, this Web slate is a really cool device everyone will want, but it's far too expensive.

Boxee Beta is cleaner, better, still closed[ Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:00:00 PST ]Media-viewing app gets new interface in beta version, but you can't get it yet. The beta will open to all around the time of the Consumer Electronics Show.

Nielsen: Viewers watching video content all over the place[ Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:36:00 PST ]Survey company releases study on video consumption during the third quarter of 2009. Surprisingly, 99 percent of viewers still use a TV to watch shows.

Intel shifts focus to laptop graphics technology[ Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:40:00 PST ]After scrapping the initial Larrabee processor, the chip giant will focus on graphics technology for laptops.

Seagate enters solid-state drive market[ Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:00:00 PST ]The storage giant is joining the likes of Intel and Micron Technology in the lucrative market for solid-state drives for servers.

JooJoo first look (photos)[ Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:51:00 PST ]Fusion Garage CEO Chandra Rathakrishnan shows off the new JooJoo Web slate, formerly known as the CrunchPad, to CNET editors.

Does Tiger Woods prove Google CEO right?[ Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:50:24 PST ]The embattled golfer has only communicated through his blog. But with online gossip sites now offering rumors of sexted images, might new technology prove to be Tiger's downfall?

PicScout expands catalog; adds Ito as adviser[ Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:01:00 PST ]Image rights-finding service PicScout is making its catalog more than 7 million images larger.

Google sues over alleged work-at-home scams[ Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:01:00 PST ]Civil suit alleges that Pacific WebWorks and others are ripping people off with fake work-at-home ads using Google's name and unauthorized credit card charges.

UK service counters warming skeptics[ Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:55:24 EST ]The UK's weather service, the Met Office is to publish station temperature records that make up the global land surface temperature record.

MIT wins balloon-hunt contest[ Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:58:36 EST ]A team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology won a high-tech scavenger hunt for $40,000 Saturday by discovering the location of 10 red weather balloons.

Q&A: 'Climategate' explained[ Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:48:14 EST ]As world leaders gathered in Copenhagen Monday for the start of the United Nations climate conference, leaked emails from an internationally-renowned climate research unit threaten to overshadow the talks.

Europe: U.S., China must match climate change goals[ Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:17:26 EST ]The United States and China have not offered to go far enough to combat climate change, a top European Union official said as a major international summit on the subject opened Monday.

Facebook board aims to keep kids safe[ Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:45:28 EST ]Facebook has joined forces with five Internet groups to help protect kids, the social-networking site said.

The smartphone apps that could save your life[ Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:15:58 EST ]There are a growing number of smartphone applications aimed at assisting medical professionals or improving personal health.

Can burying carbon emissions work?[ Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:48:21 EST ]Nestled in the heart of American coal country, on the banks of the Ohio River, an expensive, high-stakes experiment is underway --- one that could fundamentally alter the way the world manages carbon emissions.

Branson unveils his newest spaceship[ Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:34:26 EST ]Billionaire entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson on Monday unveiled the winged rocket his company developed to give paying customers a brief taste of space.

Google launches real-time search[ Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:36:01 EST ]Google announced Monday the fruits of its earlier deal with Twitter, showing off how it has decided to present real-time Internet content within search results.

The hidden costs of identity theft[ Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:40:18 EST ]Thirteen years after thieves stole their names, one Wisconsin couple is still being turned down for credit. Experts say the emotional and psychological toll of identity theft can be almost as damaging as the financial hit.

AP source: Apple in talks to buy Lala.com[ Sat, 5 Dec 2009 02:17:53 GMT ]Apple is in advanced talks to buy online music retailer Lala.com, a Silicon Valley startup that has threatened "the end of the MP3" with its fast song-streaming application.

Cosmic Log: Watch the skies[ Sat, 5 Dec 2009 05:21:52 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The week ahead is shaping up as a great one for watching the skies. Check out four highlights that will open your eyes.

SpaceShipTwo rocket plane set for unveiling[ Fri, 4 Dec 2009 21:35:00 GMT ]While NASA frets over a looming hiatus in its ability to launch people into space, a commercial company is poised to unveil the first spaceship for private passenger travel.

FCC questions Verizon about doubling fee[ Fri, 4 Dec 2009 20:35:08 GMT ]Federal regulators are asking Verizon Wireless why it recently doubled the fees it charges customers when they break their contracts on some of their phones.

10 iPhone apps for the holidays that sparkle[ Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:54:39 GMT ]The holidays are stressful, but an iPhone or iPod Touch can help. These 10 apps, pulled from PC World's expansive iPhone App Guide can help you get the most out of the holiday season.

Will fusion fade ... or finally flare up?[ Fri, 4 Dec 2009 00:51:14 GMT ]Is nuclear fusion the ultimate energy source, or the ultimate pipe dream? Millions upon millions of dollars are being spent to find out which answer is the right one.

Nobel winners call for gender balance in science[ Sun, 6 Dec 2009 21:59:52 GMT ]The two female winners of this year's Nobel Prize in medicine on Sunday urged scientific institutions to change their career structures to help more women reach top positions.

Balloon hunt nets $40,000 for MIT-led team[ Sun, 6 Dec 2009 23:49:17 GMT ]A team led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology spread the wealth far and wide to locate 10 red balloons in undisclosed locations across the country on Saturday and win a $40,000 cash prize from the Pentagon's think tank.

Prehistoric mammoth site in Waco opens[ Sun, 6 Dec 2009 21:44:48 GMT ]A site where dozens of prehistoric mammoths died in a landslide and flooding some 68,000 years ago has opened to the public in Waco, Texas.

Scientists, lawyers mull effects of home robots[ Sun, 6 Dec 2009 21:09:43 GMT ]We're still far from the sci-fi dream of having robots whirring about and catering to our every need. But little by little, we'll be sharing more of our space with robots in the next decade, as prices drop and new technology creates specialized machines that clean up spilled milk or even provide comfort for an elderly parent.

In new ad, AT&T, Luke Wilson say Verizon is slow[ Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:54:00 PST ]The latest punch in the battle between AT&T and Verizon sees Luke Wilson being downloaded, allegedly via Verizon's 3G, without his head.

Brazil looks to ban video games while U.S. makes ratings work[ Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:44:00 PST ]Ratings on video games are working surprisingly well in the U.S. Brazil should avoid costly legislation and adopt a similar system.

Tarantino's cheerily crazy Japanese cell phone ad[ Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:24:03 PST ]The Japanese cell phone company Softbank launches a new TV spot featuring Quentin Tarantino. Tarantino doesn't direct. He acts the role of a samurai uncle. Or something.

Youth using phones to harass and spy on partners[ Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:00:00 PST ]A digital abuse study by MTV and Associated Press finds that nearly 1 in 4 youths say that romantic partners have checked their cell phone text messages without permission.

Apple MacBook vs. HP Envy (part 2)[ Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:05:00 PST ]The MacBook Pro and Air both now face tough competition from Hewlett-Packard: a response to reader comments.

Amazon to open bricks-and-mortar stores?[ Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:23:57 PST ]A report suggests that Amazon is scouring the U.K. for sites to open stores where people can pick up their orders more quickly.

Apple confirms acquisition of music site Lala[ Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:15:00 PST ]Apple acknowledges that it has purchased the struggling streaming service but declined to comment on reports that Lala was bought for very little money.

Facebook forms safety advisory board [ Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:40:00 PST ]Internet safety organizations to consult with the social-networking site on issues related to online safety.

Google Favorite Places coming to window near you[ Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:00:00 PST ]Businesses that are popular in Google's Local Business Center are receiving special decals denoting them "Favorite Places," with a scannable bar code that provides more information.

I want my Vevo: Will video site be next-gen MTV?[ Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:40:00 PST ]Vevo is the Web music-video service built by the big record labels with help from YouTube. Can it make an MTV-like splash?