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.

Share credit card bills online with Blippy[ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:54:06 EST ]Our approach to privacy evolved rapidly in 2009, as a growing array of online services propounded the benefits of digital sharing.

Iran turmoil continues online[ Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:26:54 EST ]Days after the bloody weekend crackdown on Iranian protesters, the issue is still generating thousands of posts on Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.

Hole in moon might be suitable for space colony[ Fri, 01 Jan 2010 13:03:37 EST ]Building a home near a moon crater or a lunar sea may sound nice, but moon colonists might have a much better chance of survival if they just lived in a hole.

Digital piracy hits the e-book industry[ Fri, 01 Jan 2010 09:52:59 EST ]Digital piracy, long confined to music and movies, is spreading to books. And as e-readers, smartphones and touch-screen "tablets" boost demand for digital books, experts say the problem may get worse.

Mosquitoes buzzing? Could be a love song[ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:54:41 GMT ]The annoying buzz of a mosquito means a lot more to the bugs than you might imagine.

Scientists find clue to killer of Tasmanian devils[ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:16:00 GMT ]Fierce as they are, Tasmanian devils cannot beat a contagious cancer that threatens to wipe them out. Now scientists think they've found the disease's origin, a step in the race to save Australia's snarling marsupial.

It’s ‘Truth or Dare’ time for rocketeers[ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:47:23 GMT ]It's been a wild and crazy ride in space since the first decade of the 21st century began, but as 2009 gives way to 2010, the realm of commercial space travel has taken one giant leap into reality.

Ring in the new year with a blue moon[ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:41:53 GMT ]Revelers can ring in the new year with a cosmic flourish, celebrating the first New Year's Eve blue moon since 1990.

Hole in the moon could shelter colonists[ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:39:24 GMT ]The moon may not be made of Swiss cheese, but it appears to have at least one deep hole, a vertical skylight that could serve as a protective lunar base for future astronauts.

Cosmic Log: How to speak ‘Avatar’[ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:45:49 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The professor who created the alien language used in the movie "Avatar" hopes it becomes as widely used as Klingon. But for now, that's out of his hands.

One of world's oldest giraffes dies at US zoo[ Fri, 1 Jan 2010 01:30:12 GMT ]The Birmingham Zoo says one of the oldest giraffes in the world has died at age 24.

Top HDTV trends coming to a screen near you[ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:51:44 GMT ]Flash forward to about a year from now, if you will. Envision yourself walking into a consumer electronics store toward the end of 2010. What kinds of HDTV products and features is your retail salesperson likely to tout?

Archaeology’s top 10 finds of 2009[ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:23:50 GMT ]Archaeology magazine’s top 10 discoveries of the year shed light on everything from the domestication of horses in Central Asia to the world's first zoo in Egypt.

Cosmic Log: Building a better bar-bot[ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:42:33 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: If you're looking for a buzz on New Year's Eve, consider the automatic wireless drink mixer — a contraption that's generating a buzz on the Internet.

Report: Apple event to be held January 26[ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:38:00 PST ]Unnamed source tells Fox News 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.

En route to GPS-based air traffic control (images)[ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 04:00:00 PST ]The FAA is moving away from its antiquated radar-reliant air traffic control system toward one based on satellite navigation. Key to this next-gen system is a technology called ADS-B.

Apple misses its mark on Windows 7 Boot Camp support[ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 08:03:00 PST ]Installing Windows 7 over Vista will give numerous advantages, even if for nothing more than to increase the stability of the operating system; however, to date Apple has not officially supported this despite claiming support would be out by the end of th

Photographers bless improved Canon autofocus[ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 08:24:00 PST ]Early reviews of Canon's 1D Mark IV SLR by professional photographers indicate Canon could be on its way to shaking a reputation for sub-par autofocus.

Rank your favorite songs with Rank'em[ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:00:00 PST ]In beta-testing now, Rank'em lets you vote on favorite songs by your favorite artists, then shows aggregate ratings.

AT&T cuts Tiger Woods[ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:26:00 PST ]AT&T becomes the latest company to distance itself from the sex scandal revolving around the world's greatest golfer. It has reportedly severed its relationship with Tiger Woods.

Want to see Google's new phone on YouTube?[ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:39:00 PST ]A clip showing what appears to be the phone popped up on the Web Wednesday. You can find it without much effort, particularly if you search video sites not owned by Google.

Video games outsell movies in U.K.[ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:10:00 PST ]Data shows video games have eclipsed movies in the United Kingdom in terms of sales. It's time for Her Majesty to start taking gaming seriously.

Time Warner Cable shows subscribers how to cut cord[ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:30:00 PST ]Cable company posts a comprehensive set of instructions for grabbing video directly from the Web, part of the company's posturing with News Corp.'s Fox over rates.

Q&A: Researcher Karsten Nohl on mobile eavesdropping[ Fri, 01 Jan 2010 04:00:00 PST ]Researcher who tackled smart card security last year talks to CNET about how easy it is to listen in on GSM-based mobile phone calls now that the encryption has been cracked.

AT&T site appears to resume iPhone sales in NYC[ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:48:00 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.

Share credit card bills online with Blippy[ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:54:06 EST ]Our approach to privacy evolved rapidly in 2009, as a growing array of online services propounded the benefits of digital sharing.

Top 10 tech news stories of the decade[ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 08:32:15 EST ]It's hard to remember now, but the dot-com boom was nearing its dizzying peak in 2000. Since then, the tech world has taken some dramatic turns.

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.

AT&T wants to shut down old phone networks[ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:11:51 GMT ]AT&T Inc told regulators that it should set plans for phasing out older telephone networks if the government wants to make high-speed Internet access available across the country.

‘Goldilocks’ zone bigger than once thought[ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:16:31 GMT ]To find worlds within the "Goldilocks" zone, where conditions to support life are just right, look no further than our own solar system.

Storm ‘echoes’ could break up ice shelves[ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 03:40:17 GMT ]Scientists say ocean rumbling caused by infragravity waves may account for some of the decade's most dramatic ice breakups, which may only get worse as the climate changes.

Lost couple can't blame GPS, says Air Force[ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:39:42 GMT ]The U.S. Air Force wants to set the record straight: Neither aging GPS satellites nor a weak GPS signal were responsible for an elderly couple getting stranded in the woods for several days after following directions in their GPS-enabled SUV.

Windows 7 keyboard shortcuts[ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:42:45 GMT ]Windows 7 may just be the most keyboard-friendly operating system yet. Once you’ve got the new key combos in your daily routine, you’ll wonder how you ever got along without them.

Russia weighs in on asteroid worries[ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:34:56 GMT ]Russia’s space chief said Wednesday that a spacecraft may be dispatched to shift an asteroid's course and reduce the chances of Earth impact, even though U.S. scientists say such a scenario is unlikely.

'Ima let you finish' — top Net memes of '09[ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:00:08 GMT ]From Crasher Squirrel and Kanye West to "David After Dentist," these are the running gags that made the year's Internet life worth living.

Cosmic Log: How to speak ‘Avatar’[ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:45:49 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The professor who created the alien language used in the movie "Avatar" hopes it becomes as widely used as Klingon. But for now, that's out of his hands.

Online holiday sales hit $27 billion[ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:45:06 PST ]E-commerce sales grow 5 percent for the holiday season, reaching $27 billion compared with $25.8 billion last year, says new ComScore report.

Kid gets Xbox 360, loses mind[ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:10:01 PST ]In perhaps one of the more spectacular YouTube performances of 2009, a child opens his Christmas present--an Xbox 360--and is transported to another dimension.

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.