Sunday, February 14, 2010

BlackBerry rolling out Twitter application
[ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:48:34 EST ]
BlackBerry has introduced its official Twitter application, offering users of the most popular smartphone brand a feature on the rival iPhone that they now can only covet.

Plans unveiled for world's biggest yacht
[ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:51:36 EST ]
Barely out of a global economic meltdown, the world's remaining billionaires have been presented with the largest and most extravagant superyacht yet.

BlackBerry rolling out Twitter application
[ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:48:34 EST ]
BlackBerry has introduced its official Twitter application, offering users of the most popular smartphone brand a feature on the rival iPhone that they now can only covet.

Plans unveiled for world's biggest yacht
[ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:51:36 EST ]
Barely out of a global economic meltdown, the world's remaining billionaires have been presented with the largest and most extravagant superyacht yet.

Google 'optimistic' it won't leave China
[ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:19:15 EST ]
Google co-founder Sergey Brin on Friday said he's optimistic that his search engine will not have to pull out of China over hacking and censorship issues.

Google 'optimistic' it won't leave China
[ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:19:15 EST ]
Google co-founder Sergey Brin on Friday said he's optimistic that his search engine will not have to pull out of China over hacking and censorship issues.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Google tweaks Buzz after privacy concerns
[ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:23:49 GMT ]

A screenshot from Google's blog, posted Feb. 11, which tells Gmail users how to configure Buzz, the social networking program it introduced Tuesday.In response to privacy concerns, Google says it has tweaked Buzz, the social hub it added to its e-mail service this week.


Google tweaks Buzz after privacy concerns
[ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:23:49 GMT ]

A screenshot from Google's blog, posted Feb. 11, which tells Gmail users how to configure Buzz, the social networking program it introduced Tuesday.In response to privacy concerns, Google says it has tweaked Buzz, the social hub it added to its e-mail service this week.


Laser weapon knocks down missile in test
[ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 02:59:11 GMT ]

This infrared image shows a beam from the Missile Defense Agency's Airborne Laser Testbed (right side) destroying a short-range ballistic missile (left side).A high-powered laser destroyed a target missile in flight off the Central California coast in a milestone test of a futuristic but troubled national defense system, the Air Force announced Friday.


Laser weapon knocks down missile in test
[ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 02:59:11 GMT ]

This infrared image shows a beam from the Missile Defense Agency's Airborne Laser Testbed (right side) destroying a short-range ballistic missile (left side).A high-powered laser destroyed a target missile in flight off the Central California coast in a milestone test of a futuristic but troubled national defense system, the Air Force announced Friday.


iPad, Google Buzz, 3-D TV: ‘meh’?
[ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:59:51 GMT ]

Apple's iPad is among the new products announced for this year that have met with mixed reactions from consumers, although the true test will be when it goes on sale in March. "Consumers are getting savvier about what's worth buying or enthusing about right off the bat," says Paul Reynolds, electronics editor for Consumer Reports.Is "tech fatigue" setting in? As in, "If they announce one more change to Facebook..." or "Why are they coming out with another new kind of TV when I just bought an HDTV last year?" Or are tighter wallets to blame for lack of excitement about new products?


iPad, Google Buzz, 3-D TV: ‘meh’?
[ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:59:51 GMT ]

Apple's iPad is among the new products announced for this year that have met with mixed reactions from consumers, although the true test will be when it goes on sale in March. "Consumers are getting savvier about what's worth buying or enthusing about right off the bat," says Paul Reynolds, electronics editor for Consumer Reports.Is "tech fatigue" setting in? As in, "If they announce one more change to Facebook..." or "Why are they coming out with another new kind of TV when I just bought an HDTV last year?" Or are tighter wallets to blame for lack of excitement about new products?


Don't let technology ruin your Valentine's Day
[ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:26:16 GMT ]

Technology + Love = Grayscale. You've been warned.Valentine's Day changes with the times, and even now you're probably already screwing it up with technology by texting and tweeting. Here are some dos and don'ts when combining technology with love.


Don't let technology ruin your Valentine's Day
[ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:26:16 GMT ]

Technology + Love = Grayscale. You've been warned.Valentine's Day changes with the times, and even now you're probably already screwing it up with technology by texting and tweeting. Here are some dos and don'ts when combining technology with love.


Oops! Space station̢۪s new room has a problem
[ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:29:31 GMT ]

Feb. 13: Astronauts ran into trouble while setting up the international space station's newest room. Msnbc's Alex Witt reports.  (Other)Astronauts ran into trouble Saturday while setting up the International Space Station's newest room, Tranquility: A critical insulating cover does not fit.


Oops! Space station̢۪s new room has a problem
[ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:29:31 GMT ]

Feb. 13: Astronauts ran into trouble while setting up the international space station's newest room. Msnbc's Alex Witt reports.  (Other)Astronauts ran into trouble Saturday while setting up the International Space Station's newest room, Tranquility: A critical insulating cover does not fit.


Cosmic Log: Jump into Olympic-size science
[ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:45:02 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Science and sports aficionados are using the Winter Olympics as a teachable moment for subjects ranging from mechanics to meteorology.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Science and sports aficionados are using the Winter Olympics as a teachable moment for subjects ranging from mechanics to meteorology.


Cosmic Log: Jump into Olympic-size science
[ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:45:02 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Science and sports aficionados are using the Winter Olympics as a teachable moment for subjects ranging from mechanics to meteorology.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Science and sports aficionados are using the Winter Olympics as a teachable moment for subjects ranging from mechanics to meteorology.


Could Olympics be held in outer space?
[ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:08:48 GMT ]

In 1972 during the Apollo 17 mission, astronaut Harrison Schmitt runs on the moon. Astronauts learned that in the lower gravity, a skipping motion worked well. The Winter Olympics may showcase the best this world has to offer when it comes to winter sports, but how would such Olympians fare off this world?


Could Olympics be held in outer space?
[ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:08:48 GMT ]

In 1972 during the Apollo 17 mission, astronaut Harrison Schmitt runs on the moon. Astronauts learned that in the lower gravity, a skipping motion worked well. The Winter Olympics may showcase the best this world has to offer when it comes to winter sports, but how would such Olympians fare off this world?


Microsoft to demo Windows Mobile 7
[ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 12:16:00 PST ]
Company execs will be showing off the latest version of Microsoft's mobile operating system next week at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Justice Dept. defends warrantless cell phone tracking
[ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 09:25:00 PST ]
In a novel privacy case, Obama administration tells an appeals court that police should be able to learn the locations of mobile devices without a search warrant.

Justice Dept. defends warrantless cell phone tracking
[ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 09:25:00 PST ]
In a novel privacy case, Obama administration tells an appeals court that police should be able to learn the locations of mobile devices without a search warrant.

Skype coming to Verizon Wireless phones?
[ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 11:11:00 PST ]
Verizon Wireless and Skype are making a big announcement at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next week.

Skype coming to Verizon Wireless phones?
[ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 11:11:00 PST ]
Verizon Wireless and Skype are making a big announcement at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next week.

Microsoft to demo Windows Mobile 7
[ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 12:16:00 PST ]
Company execs will be showing off the latest version of Microsoft's mobile operating system next week at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Macworld 2010 from the expo floor (photos)
[ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:48:37 PST ]
Apple is absent, but the show must go on at the 2010 Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco.

Macworld 2010 from the expo floor (photos)
[ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:48:37 PST ]
Apple is absent, but the show must go on at the 2010 Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco.

Luge star's death leads to Olympic course change
[ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:35:59 PST ]
The death of Nodar Kumaritashvili leads to a last-minute decision to lower the start, drop two curves, and shorten the run in order to lower the speed on the track.

Luge star's death leads to Olympic course change
[ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:35:59 PST ]
The death of Nodar Kumaritashvili leads to a last-minute decision to lower the start, drop two curves, and shorten the run in order to lower the speed on the track.

When Gmail ads get too intimate
[ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:28:05 PST ]
Some Gmail users are uncomfortable with the content of ads that appear atop their in-boxes.

Carl Icahn selling off Yahoo shares
[ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:22:00 PST ]
The activist investor cuts his stake by tens of millions of shares in the months following his resignation from Yahoo's board last fall.

MTV's sexting show to air stark message for teens
[ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:48:00 PST ]
Program offers teens a dose of reality on the consequences of sharing nude photos.

MTV's sexting show to air stark message for teens
[ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:48:00 PST ]
Program offers teens a dose of reality on the consequences of sharing nude photos.

The open source world goes skiing
[ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 15:21:00 PST ]
Here is a video compilation of the best of the 2010 edition of the annual Open Source Goat Rodeo.

The open source world goes skiing
[ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 15:21:00 PST ]
Here is a video compilation of the best of the 2010 edition of the annual Open Source Goat Rodeo.

The site that lets you compete against Olympians
[ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:09:00 PST ]
The Olympic committee has created a site where you can compete against Olympic champions--at sports like hula-hooping and putting golf balls into a cup.

The site that lets you compete against Olympians
[ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:09:00 PST ]
The Olympic committee has created a site where you can compete against Olympic champions--at sports like hula-hooping and putting golf balls into a cup.

When Gmail ads get too intimate
[ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:28:05 PST ]
Some Gmail users are uncomfortable with the content of ads that appear atop their in-boxes.

Carl Icahn selling off Yahoo shares
[ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:22:00 PST ]
The activist investor cuts his stake by tens of millions of shares in the months following his resignation from Yahoo's board last fall.

Generation 'Text': FB me
[ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:51:23 EST ]
I dont tlk on th fone. txt im fb me.

Facebook pulls prisoner pages over taunts
[ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:21:11 EST ]
At least 30 pages have been deleted from social networking site Facebook after they were used by British prisoners to taunt their victims from behind bars, government officials said Thursday.

Google to buy search engine Aardvark
[ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:44:23 EST ]
We've just confirmed with Google that the company has signed an agreement to acquire social search engine Aardvark.

Space station gets a new room
[ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:46:05 EST ]
Astronauts from the space shuttle Endeavour are in the midst of the first of three spacewalks scheduled for their two-week mission.

Facebook pulls prisoner pages over taunts
[ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:21:11 EST ]
At least 30 pages have been deleted from social networking site Facebook after they were used by British prisoners to taunt their victims from behind bars, government officials said Thursday.

Generation 'Text': FB me
[ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:51:23 EST ]
I dont tlk on th fone. txt im fb me.

Yahoo struggles to gain search respect
[ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:57:52 EST ]
The Rodney Dangerfield of search engines is starting to get a little annoyed about its plight.

Yahoo struggles to gain search respect
[ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:57:52 EST ]
The Rodney Dangerfield of search engines is starting to get a little annoyed about its plight.

Google to buy search engine Aardvark
[ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:44:23 EST ]
We've just confirmed with Google that the company has signed an agreement to acquire social search engine Aardvark.

Space station gets a new room
[ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:46:05 EST ]
Astronauts from the space shuttle Endeavour are in the midst of the first of three spacewalks scheduled for their two-week mission.