Social media brings bullying to light[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:41:40 EST ]Her choppy blue-and-blond hair hiding the fear in her eyes, a 15-year-old voiced her dislike for a hip-hop music group and got punched in the face by a classmate. The whole thing was caught on tape and social media helped police in their investigation.

Can shipping go green?[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:16:55 EST ]In a city where one can hardly see the horizon because of an almost constant cloud of filth and pollution, many Hong Kong residents have long given up on the idea of a clean, green life.

NASA delays launch of spacecraft[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:07:46 EST ]An equipment problem forced NASA early Friday to delay the launch of a spacecraft aimed at scanning the entire sky to discover hidden cosmic objects, the U.S. space agency said.

First audiences rave about 3D epic 'Avatar'[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:54:04 EST ]James Cameron's feverishly-awaited sci-fi blockbuster "Avatar" has enjoyed its world premiere to strong reviews.

Artificial retina gives blind woman limited vision[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:04:34 EST ]As a thick, gray haze began to descend over the words in her schoolbooks, and eventually the faces of loved ones, Barbara Campbell barely grasped that she was going blind.

Are tech firms afraid of the Middle East?[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:28:18 EST ]The Middle East represents a vast, largely untapped market for Internet businesses, according to industry experts. So what's holding everyone back?

Cameras that have the best battery ‘juice’[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:12:50 GMT ]A digital camera's battery life can make or break the enjoyment you get when shooting photos. This group of cameras shines when it comes to offering  good juice.

Yahoo adds another touch of Twitter to search[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:54:47 GMT ]Yahoo is including more Twitter messages in its search results to give people a better sense about what's happening on the Web.

November video game sales slump at retail[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:03:09 GMT ]A market researcher says Americans spent 8 percent less on video games in November than in the same month last year.

Sites see traffic bump thanks to Woods scandal[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:29:08 GMT ]The Tiger Woods drama has triggered a spike in traffic to Web sites offering details of his Thanksgiving weekend car crash and his alleged extramarital affairs. The lift will likely be fleeting, though, as the shock of the story wears off.

Russia admits missile caused UFO lights[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:12:50 GMT ]A spectacular spiral light show in the sky above Norway was caused by a Russian missile that failed just after launch, according to Russia's defense ministry.

Teen drivers ignore anti-texting laws[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:49:16 GMT ]With momentum building for all 50 U.S. states to outlaw text messaging behind the wheel, there is evidence that teen drivers will not pay much attention.

Top 11 planet-hunting telescopes[ Mon, 7 Dec 2009 16:45:33 GMT ]As the debate over Pluto continues, astronomers also continue to probe the skies with the latest and greatest telescope technologies, learning more and more about distant worlds.

Hunt for new worlds goes into overdrive[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:14:41 GMT ]In the next five years, space probes and giant telescopes will revolutionize the way we think of stars, planets and the other denizens of planetary systems, including our own.

Internet users lured to oppose health bills[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:02:17 GMT ]Internet users seeking free gifts, including virtual money for online games, have been enticed to send e-mails to members of Congress to express opposition to the health overhaul effort.

Cosmic Log: Planets on the Web[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:41:16 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: What's the best way to stay on top of the planet boom? You'll find resources galore on the Web, including tart tweets from the planets themselves.

AOL's first day: We want to believe[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:43:00 PST ]The newly independent company's first day trading on the New York Stock Exchange was nothing impressive. But the industry sure isn't rooting against it.

Apple patent shows tamper-resistant label[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:44:00 PST ]New patent application from Apple reveals ways in which the company's products could be fitted with a simple label or tag that provides evidence of tampering.

Video games sales drop, but still strong[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:23:00 PST ]Though industry sales for November fell 7.6 percent from the same month last year, total revenue was still good enough to make it the second-best November on record.

10 years gone: The VA Linux Systems IPO[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:33:00 PST ]Open-source advocate John Mark Walker commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Nasdaq's "most successful" IPO to date, from the perspective of a company coder.

13 more sites expel NY sex offenders[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:36:28 PST ]13 sites, including ones owned by AOL, Yahoo, and Google, follow Facebook and MySpace in using NY's E-Stop law to find and remove sex offenders.

New Skype betas for Windows, Nokia phones[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:47:00 PST ]Skype announces two new betas of its popular VoIP app--one that updates the Windows client, and a first beta for Symbian phones.

Lotus tests a two-stroke engine[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:26:00 PST ]Lotus' Omnivore engine produces 10 percent better fuel economy than current production engines.

Odd spiral lights puzzle Norweigans (photos)[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:21:00 PST ]Strange lights in the sky over Norway have UFO enthusiasts and scientists searching for answers.

Is an Apple 'tablet' just a bigger iPhone?[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:30:00 PST ]As the monthly Apple tablet rumors fly, there may be a bigger iPhone in your future.

Microsoft needs to go big with Windows Mobile[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:15:00 PST ]Windows Mobile is massively under attack by the iPhone and Android. Microsoft needs to take big steps and assert its market position.

Math scores show improvement at schools in large U.S. cities[ Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:28:44 EST ]Public school students in major metropolitan areas are showing improvement on test scores in mathematics compared with scores from previous years, according to a report released Tuesday by the Department of Education.

Twitter creator demonstrates new mobile-pay device[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:48:30 EST ]Twitter creator Jack Dorsey Wednesday gave the first public demonstration of his hotly-anticipated latest venture -- a device to allow credit card payments by cell phone -- and revealed it would be given away for free.

Conference weighs future of real-time Web[ Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:10:11 EST ]The future of social networking, the real-time Web and a host of apps and gadgets were the talk of the annual Le Web conference as it opened here Wednesday.

Apple expels 1,000 apps after store scam[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:22:19 EST ]Apple has sent a clear message to any developers who try to game its iTunes App Store. Software developer Molinker has been kicked out, along with more than 1,000 of its iPhone applications.

Is this the 'silver bullet' of printing electronics?[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:27:40 EST ]Scientists are claiming to have found the "silver bullet" that will enable the cheap, easy printing of electronic components and transform the way we use computers.

Facebook unveils privacy changes[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:51:50 EST ]A large pop-up box will greet Facebook users logging on to the social-networking site on Thursday, asking them to modify their privacy settings.

New tech ventures vie to be Web's next big thing[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:27:40 EST ]With more than 2,000 Internet movers and shakers gathering, the LeWeb conference in Paris is an ideal spot for new start-up ventures to ply their wares hoping to attract the investment and attention that will propel them to Twitter of Facebook-style success.

Social media brings bullying to light[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:41:40 EST ]Her choppy blue-and-blond hair hiding the fear in her eyes, a 15-year-old voiced her dislike for a hip-hop music group and got punched in the face by a classmate. The whole thing was caught on tape and social media helped police in their investigation.

NASA delays launch of spacecraft[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:07:46 EST ]An equipment problem forced NASA early Friday to delay the launch of a spacecraft aimed at scanning the entire sky to discover hidden cosmic objects, the U.S. space agency said.

Why Google's dancing to Vevo's tune[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:37:09 EST ]Eric Schmidt's presence at a swanky music-industry gathering illustrates the power of digital technology. The music industry, which once viewed techies as interlopers, is now embracing the Internet.

Hacker to plead guilty in more store break-ins[ Wed, 9 Dec 2009 23:25:31 GMT ]A major U.S. hacker agreed to plead guilty to federal charges linked to electronic break-ins at 7-Eleven Inc and a chain of New England grocery stores, a court filing shows.

Barnes & Noble e-reader is dual-screen mess[ Wed, 9 Dec 2009 21:43:28 GMT ]Both Sony and Barnes & Noble have sold out of their e-readers, and new buyers will have to wait until January for delivery. So why are e-book readers still such clumsy, annoying devices?

In some bird species, females are pretty too[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:36:13 GMT ]In many bird species, the males get all the glory with elaborate, colorful plumes, while females' drab appearance keeps them under the radar.

A look at social networking through the decade[ Wed, 9 Dec 2009 22:54:41 GMT ]Picture a preschooler running through a grassy field, pretending she's holding a friend's hand. That was my attempt at social networking, way back when I made up an imaginary playmate.

New images show Saturn's weird hexagon cloud[ Wed, 9 Dec 2009 22:59:34 GMT ]Cameras aboard NASA's Cassini spacecraft have captured images of a mysterious hexagon-shaped cloud formation that is likely formed by the path of a jet stream flowing around the planet's north pole.

Apple tablet computer may arrive by March[ Wed, 9 Dec 2009 15:35:02 GMT ]Oppenheimer analyst Yair Reiner said Wednesday the tablet computer Apple Inc. is rumored to be working on could launch as early as late March or April based on his recent checks.

Google Trike is ready for your close-up[ Wed, 9 Dec 2009 14:15:30 GMT ]The Google Street View Trike is 250 pounds  of serious technology — often mistaken for an ice cream cart.

Gifts for the nostalgic geek[ Wed, 9 Dec 2009 14:15:44 GMT ]Perhaps the ultimate holiday gift for any technology geek is a vintage artifact plucked from the pages of computer history.

Facebook privacy revamp draws fire[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:27:12 GMT ]Implementation of the new settings drew quick criticisms from privacy advocates who claimed the changes were pushing 350 million-plus users to expose more personal information.

Cosmic Log: Light show sparks UFO buzz[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:02:40 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A spectacular light show visible from northern Norway has energized the UFO crowd, but experts say it was probably caused by a Russian missile.

AT&T considers incentives to curb heavy data usage[ Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:08:00 PST ]Wireless chief Ralph de la Vega says AT&T may consider alternatives to curb heavy wireless data usage.

See what's new in Chrome beta[ Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:20:00 PST ]The new Chrome beta makes rocket-powered browsing more accessible to Apple's computers--but it still lacks some key features. And just how does it compare with Safari? Watch and find out.

Microsoft reposts Windows 7 download tool [ Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:36:00 PST ]Software giant restores a tool that allows Windows 7 to be more easily installed on older Netbooks. This time, though, it is under an open-source license.

LG: Before sending pic of your junk, put on a beard[ Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:01:57 PST ]An extraordinary new series of PSAs from LG, featuring James Lipton, asks teens to ponder carefully, put a beard on and stroke it, before sending risque texts.