NASA trains WISE eye on the sky (photos)[ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:06:34 PST ]The WISE space telescope has cast aside its lens cap and is ready to start taking infrared images of distant stars.

Hacker Gonzalez pleads guilty in Heartland breach[ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:42:00 PST ]Reuters reports that Target was also among the many victims of the data breaches led by Albert Gonzalez that led to massive identity fraud.

Apple wins appeal in earbud hearing-loss lawsuit[ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:23:29 PST ]Judge says plaintiffs failed to prove that iPod earbuds are dangerous.

Green-tech venture investing cools off in 2009[ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:33:00 PST ]Green tech is still attracting billions of dollars a year, but the amount of money has shrunk significantly as investors began to focus on start-ups with the most potential.

Job ad suggests Xbox Live headed for WinMo phones[ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:31:41 PST ]A job listing posted by Microsoft seeks a principle program manager who can "bring Xbox Live-enabled games to Windows Mobile."

RockYou sued over data breach[ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:14:35 PST ]Suit seeks class action status and accuses RockYou of "reckless indifference to proper security measures" in failing to secure its network and protect customer data.

Just how free will the Nexus One be?[ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:57:00 PST ]The Nexus One may be a great device, but will it really offer more freedom to customers?

Report: Apple event to be held January 26[ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:38:33 PST ]Unnamed source tells Fox News that the company will hold a mobile-focused event in San Francisco on January 26, which could be the day its long-awaited tablet makes its debut.

How to survive a plane crash[ Fri, 25 Dec 2009 10:54:54 EST ]On Tuesday, an American Airlines flight carrying 154 passengers slid off a runway while landing in torrential rain in Jamaica, stopping just short of the Caribbean Sea. The impact severely damaged the aircraft -- which broke into three separate pieces -- and caused the Boeing 737's engines to shear off the wings. Thankfully, there were no fatalities; 91 people were taken to hospitals where they were evaluated and most were released.

Cities embrace mobile apps, 'Gov 2.0'[ Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:08:01 EST ]Have a complaint about potholes or hot subway cars? Look to your phone for answers. Larger cities across the U.S. are turning to mobile technology to collect and disseminate information. Some call it Gov 2.0.

AT&T site appears to resume iPhone sales in NYC[ Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:49:41 EST ]If you live in New York City and want to buy an iPhone as a post-Christmas treat, you may run into some roadblocks.

Iranian regime propaganda flourishes on 'Spinternet'[ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:51:43 EST ]As protests sweep through Iran, a handful of Web sites -- Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube in particular -- are once again widely credited for their crucial role in the process. But before we swallow yet another dose of cyber-utopianism, a more critical look at how the Internet has abetted both sides is in order.

Mozilla pushes back Firefox deadlines[ Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:09:24 EST ]Mozilla won't make a 2009 deadline for releasing Firefox 3.6 and is giving itself more time to complete a major update to the popular Web browser, version 4.0.

China eases Internet lockdown in western region[ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:01:01 EST ]China has begun to expand Internet access in western China's Xinjiang autonomous region after cutting service because of deadly rioting over the summer, state-run media reported.

Iran's online protest faces more savvy regime[ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:31:30 EST ]It was called the "Twitter Revolution" -- the mass street protests following Iran's questionable June elections that were beamed to the world via social media and other online tools despite the government's media blackout.

Blue moon to shine on New Year's Eve[ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:26:13 EST ]It happens only once in a blue moon -- and scientists say a blue moon is exactly what we'll see in the skies this New Year's Eve.

Google Nexus phone to debut Tuesday?[ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:46:18 EST ]Google's much-anticipated new phone, the HTC-designed Nexus One, could make its debut next week.

The future of brain-controlled devices[ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:16:31 EST ]Researchers already use brain-computer interfaces to aid the disabled, treat diseases like Parkinson's and provide therapy for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. And there's much more to come.

Zuckerberg spends Christmas dethroning Google[ Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:31:00 PST ]December 25 marks the first time Mark Zuckerberg and company have earned the designation as most popular U.S. site on the Web, but it is in no way surprising.

Nokia hits Apple with latest patent complaint[ Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:38:00 PST ]The Finnish company alleges that Apple infringes seven Nokia patents "in virtually all of its mobile phones, portable music players, and computers."

Microsoft, Yahoo help keep India away from porn?[ Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:45:00 PST ]Report suggests Microsoft and Yahoo are among the search engines complying with a new Indian law that offers severe penalties for allowing access to "lascivious" content.

Unannounced HP 210 Netbook 'in stock'[ Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:57:00 PST ]Reseller eCost lists the Mini 210, which packs Intel's newest Atom N450 silicon, at $389. And even HP has jumped the gun.

Muziic Web app offers Vevo without ads[ Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:35:00 PST ]The online version of the YouTube-based music service includes content from Vevo without pre-roll advertisements, as well as a crossfader. And there's more to come.

Real-time tracking of those who wander[ Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:04:00 PST ]Medical Mobile Monitoring develops a medical-alert tracking system that lets users track someone via GPS satellite online, but its funny-looking pendant misses the mark.

More attacks expected on Facebook, Twitter in 2010[ Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:50:00 PST ]McAfee Labs 2010 Threat Predictions report warns of increased attacks on social networks, as well as Adobe Reader and Google's Chrome OS.

Teen Muziic founder chastised by Vevo[ Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:53:00 PST ]David Nelson, the 16-year-old founder of a music-video service that piggybacks on YouTube's API, runs afoul of Vevo, the start-up video service backed by three of the top four largest music labels.

Leaked Nexus One documents: $530 unlocked, $180 with T-Mobile[ Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:30:00 PST ]A tipster send Gizmodo screenshots that supposedly reveal some interesting details of Google's new phone.

Reinventing the MacBook Air[ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:00:00 PST ]How does Apple reconceive the MacBook Air as the trendsetting laptop approaches its second anniversary? Some thoughts.

DDoS attack hobbles sites, including Amazon[ Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:00:42 EST ]An attack directed at the DNS provider for some of the Internet's larger e-commerce companies -- including Amazon, Wal-Mart, and Expedia -- took several Internet shopping sites offline Wednesday evening, two days before Christmas.

Recycle yule into Christmas alt-fuel[ Fri, 25 Dec 2009 08:36:46 EST ]For all the joy of Christmas morning, there's certainly a lot of waste involved.

Boeing's 787, as innovative inside as outside[ Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:39:28 EST ]Oh sure, Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner is made of composite materials and it's super fuel efficient, but unless you own an airline, the only thing you care about is how comfortable it is. Boeing knows this, and has striven to give passengers an experience unlike any other airplane.

Training day for astronaut mom[ Fri, 25 Dec 2009 08:41:21 EST ]Gearing up for blast off on a Russian Soyuz rocket is a tricky balancing act for Cady Coleman, who can spend one evening cooking dinner and picking up toys and the next preparing to orbit the Earth at 17,000 mph.

Ford brings Wi-Fi to the highway[ Sat, 26 Dec 2009 09:26:11 EST ]Ford is making its cars into mobile Wi-Fi hot spots. The next generation of the Sync in-car entertainment and information system will use a USB mobile broadband modem to establish a secure wireless connection.

How to survive a plane crash[ Fri, 25 Dec 2009 10:54:54 EST ]On Tuesday, an American Airlines flight carrying 154 passengers slid off a runway while landing in torrential rain in Jamaica, stopping just short of the Caribbean Sea. The impact severely damaged the aircraft -- which broke into three separate pieces -- and caused the Boeing 737's engines to shear off the wings. Thankfully, there were no fatalities; 91 people were taken to hospitals where they were evaluated and most were released.

Cities embrace mobile apps, 'Gov 2.0'[ Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:08:01 EST ]Have a complaint about potholes or hot subway cars? Look to your phone for answers. Larger cities across the U.S. are turning to mobile technology to collect and disseminate information. Some call it Gov 2.0.

AT&T site appears to resume iPhone sales in NYC[ Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:49:41 EST ]If you live in New York City and want to buy an iPhone as a post-Christmas treat, you may run into some roadblocks.

Iranian regime propaganda flourishes on 'Spinternet'[ Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:29:29 EST ]As protests sweep through Iran, a handful of Web sites -- Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube in particular -- are once again widely credited for their crucial role in the process. But before we swallow yet another dose of cyber-utopianism, a more critical look at how the Internet has abetted both sides is in order.

Mozilla pushes back Firefox deadlines[ Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:09:24 EST ]Mozilla won't make a 2009 deadline for releasing Firefox 3.6 and is giving itself more time to complete a major update to the popular Web browser, version 4.0.

Shuttle flights down to final five[ Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:49:51 GMT ]The space shuttle program, which has been the heart of human space flight since 1981, is due to end in 2010, but the fleet has a lot left to do.

Ring out the old year with a blue moon[ Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:21:11 GMT ]Revelers ringing in 2010 will be treated to a so-called blue moon — that is, the second full moon in a month. Some might even see a partial lunar eclipse.

9 astronomy milestones in 2009[ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:09:09 GMT ]This year provided plenty of cosmic eye-openers for astronomers and casual stargazers alike.

Phone points illegal border crossers to water[ Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:26:33 GMT ]A group of California artists wants Mexicans and Central Americans to have more than just a few cans of tuna and a jug of water for their illegal trek through the harsh desert into the U.S.

Facebook, Twitter top weird stories in 2009[ Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:09:07 GMT ]From the German town that unwittingly advertised pornography on its website to the American who interrupted his wedding to update his Facebook and Twitter accounts, the world was full of weird stories in 2009.

Facebook fugitive taunts British police[ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:18:23 GMT ]An escaped British prisoner is taunting police and attracting a growing Internet fan base from his Facebook profile, mocking authorities for failing to find him and openly musing about moving across the Atlantic.

Accessories for on the-go-gear[ Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:04:00 GMT ]Even with new restrictions on the mobile gear you can use during flights, these gadgets will help make any trip smoother.

Cosmic Log: Teens turn into DNA detectives[ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:40:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Student sleuths use DNA analysis to find mislabeled food products and what could be a new type of cockroach in their own homes.

Video: 'Bayonetta' goes old-school[ Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:44:48 GMT ]This stylized, third-person action title features gameplay sure to transport gamers back to their arcade roots. Msnbc.com's video game reporter Todd Kenreck takes a look at the game. (msnbc.com)

Cosmic Log: Pluto probe closes in[ Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:18:36 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA's New Horizons probe passes a key milestone on its nine-year journey and is now closer to Pluto, its primary target, than it is to Earth.

Google plans January 5 Android press event[ Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:57:00 PST ]Next week's event could finally clear up questions over Google's Android strategy, with expectations that it will use the occasion to launch the Nexus One phone.

Zuckerberg spends Christmas dethroning Google[ Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:31:00 PST ]December 25 marks the first time Mark Zuckerberg and company have earned the designation as most popular U.S. site on the Web, but it is in no way surprising.