Is Google preparing to challenge iTunes in the cloud?[ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:17:00 PST ]The search giant has expressed interest in acquiring Catch Media, a company focused on cloud media that could help Google keep pace with Apple's streaming music plans.

Is Microsoft a four-letter word?[ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:56:27 PST ]Microsoft has never been less popular, which may be exactly what it needs to goad it to taking new risks and building back its brand.

Is Microsoft a four-letter word?[ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:56:27 PST ]Microsoft has never been less popular, which may be exactly what it needs to goad it to taking new risks and building back its brand.

Zeus Trojan found on 74,000 PCs in global botnet[ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:59:00 PST ]NetWitness uncovers 18-month-old attack designed to steal credentials for banks, social networks, and e-mail.

Zeus Trojan found on 74,000 PCs in global botnet[ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:59:00 PST ]NetWitness uncovers 18-month-old attack designed to steal credentials for banks, social networks, and e-mail.

Is Google preparing to challenge iTunes in the cloud?[ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:17:00 PST ]The search giant has expressed interest in acquiring Catch Media, a company focused on cloud media that could help Google keep pace with Apple's streaming music plans.

White House staffer on Twitter: 'Watch out Kim Kardashian!'[ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:25:05 EST ]Soon after White House press secretary Robert Gibbs joined Twitter, he was already getting caught up in a race to amass as many followers as reality TV star and notorious tweeter Kim Kardashian.

White House staffer on Twitter: 'Watch out Kim Kardashian!'[ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:25:05 EST ]Soon after White House press secretary Robert Gibbs joined Twitter, he was already getting caught up in a race to amass as many followers as reality TV star and notorious tweeter Kim Kardashian.

Steve Jobs' six sneakiest statements[ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:34:23 EST ]Steve Jobs was reportedly wearing a top hat when he visited New York publishers last week. It's a fitting lid for the Apple CEO, who can be as tricky as a magician.

Steve Jobs' six sneakiest statements[ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:34:23 EST ]Steve Jobs was reportedly wearing a top hat when he visited New York publishers last week. It's a fitting lid for the Apple CEO, who can be as tricky as a magician.

Space station gets a 'window to the world'[ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:13:03 EST ]The international space station now has a room with a view -- and oh, what a view it is.

Bill Gates and the 'nuclear Renaissance'[ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:09:01 EST ]Bill Gates is backing the development of new nuclear-power tech. Some say the Microsoft founder is helping us move toward a "nuclear Renaissance." Others say he's looking for a "silver bullet" that doesn't exist.

Space station gets a 'window to the world'[ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:13:03 EST ]The international space station now has a room with a view -- and oh, what a view it is.

Report: Half of primate species endangered[ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:03:28 EST ]Nearly half the world's primate species are in danger of extinction, according to a report released Wednesday by a major conservation group.

Report: Half of primate species endangered[ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:03:28 EST ]Nearly half the world's primate species are in danger of extinction, according to a report released Wednesday by a major conservation group.

Bill Gates and the 'nuclear Renaissance'[ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:09:01 EST ]Bill Gates is backing the development of new nuclear-power tech. Some say the Microsoft founder is helping us move toward a "nuclear Renaissance." Others say he's looking for a "silver bullet" that doesn't exist.

Major app store takes on Apple, others[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:52:49 EST ]Some of the world's largest telecommunications companies have teamed up to create an apps store of sorts that they say will rival Apple's and those of other smartphone makers.

Major app store takes on Apple, others[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:52:49 EST ]Some of the world's largest telecommunications companies have teamed up to create an apps store of sorts that they say will rival Apple's and those of other smartphone makers.

How to succeed at marketing the iPad[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:03:34 EST ]Steve Jobs insists on calling the iPad "magical" and "revolutionary," but it's a device whose purpose has mystified many so far.

Bill Gates and the 'nuclear Renaissance'[ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:10:44 EST ]Bill Gates is backing the development of new nuclear-power tech. Some say the Microsoft founder is helping us move toward a "nuclear Renaissance." Others say he's looking for a "silver bullet" that doesn't exist.

How to succeed at marketing the iPad[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:03:34 EST ]Steve Jobs insists on calling the iPad "magical" and "revolutionary," but it's a device whose purpose has mystified many so far.

Facebook gripes protected by free speech, ruling says[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:32:05 EST ]A former Florida high school student who was suspended by her principal after she set up a Facebook page to criticize her teacher is protected constitutionally under the First Amendment, a federal magistrate ruled.

Facebook gripes protected by free speech, ruling says[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:32:05 EST ]A former Florida high school student who was suspended by her principal after she set up a Facebook page to criticize her teacher is protected constitutionally under the First Amendment, a federal magistrate ruled.

Fact Check: The cyber attack threat[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:42:39 EST ]A Washington think tank staged a mock cyberattack on the United States on Tuesday in a bid to evaluate strategies for fighting cyberterrorists. Former senior government officials gathered at the Bipartisan Policy Center to play the roles of Cabinet members responding to a simulated attack on the nation's computer infrastructure.

Fact Check: The cyber attack threat[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:42:39 EST ]A Washington think tank staged a mock cyberattack on the United States on Tuesday in a bid to evaluate strategies for fighting cyberterrorists. Former senior government officials gathered at the Bipartisan Policy Center to play the roles of Cabinet members responding to a simulated attack on the nation's computer infrastructure.

Bill Gates and the 'nuclear Renaissance'[ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:10:44 EST ]Bill Gates is backing the development of new nuclear-power tech. Some say the Microsoft founder is helping us move toward a "nuclear Renaissance." Others say he's looking for a "silver bullet" that doesn't exist.

Cosmic Log: Humobots in space[ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:29:59 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Despite the cancellation of NASA's back-to-the-moon program, the next steps on the moon will likely be taken sometime in the next decade under human control. It's just that the humans will be using a robot to take them.

Hotmail, Messenger services working again[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:52:30 GMT ]Microsoft's Hotmail e-mail and Windows Live Messenger instant messaging programs are working again after a brief outage on Tuesday.

Hotmail, Messenger services working again[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:52:30 GMT ]Microsoft's Hotmail e-mail and Windows Live Messenger instant messaging programs are working again after a brief outage on Tuesday.

Spacewalkers unwrap station’s new lookout[ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:58:33 GMT ]A pair of astronauts went out late Tuesday to take the wraps off the International Space Station's brand-new observation deck.

Spacewalkers unwrap station’s new lookout[ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:58:33 GMT ]A pair of astronauts went out late Tuesday to take the wraps off the International Space Station's brand-new observation deck.

Studies reveal King Tut’s sad life and death[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:49:24 GMT ]Egypt’s famed King Tutankhamun suffered from a cleft palate and club foot, likely forcing him to walk with a cane, and died from complications from a broken leg exacerbated by malaria, according to the most extensive study ever of his mummy.

Studies reveal King Tut’s sad life and death[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:49:24 GMT ]Egypt’s famed King Tutankhamun suffered from a cleft palate and club foot, likely forcing him to walk with a cane, and died from complications from a broken leg exacerbated by malaria, according to the most extensive study ever of his mummy.

Learnin' about lovin' from ... video games?[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:12:00 GMT ]In these modern times, relationships and romance can be thorny things to navigate. Thankfully, today’s most advanced video games offer guidance.

Learnin' about lovin' from ... video games?[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:12:00 GMT ]In these modern times, relationships and romance can be thorny things to navigate. Thankfully, today’s most advanced video games offer guidance.

Cosmic Log: Humobots in space[ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:29:59 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Despite the cancellation of NASA's back-to-the-moon program, the next steps on the moon will likely be taken sometime in the next decade under human control. It's just that the humans will be using a robot to take them.

What Google needs to learn from Buzz backlash[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:24:00 PST ]Google's decision to use mostly internal testing before launching Google Buzz backfired: sure, the product didn't leak, but objections to its privacy policies were muted until it launched.

What Google needs to learn from Buzz backlash[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:24:00 PST ]Google's decision to use mostly internal testing before launching Google Buzz backfired: sure, the product didn't leak, but objections to its privacy policies were muted until it launched.

Microsoft probes possible privacy snafu[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:40:00 PST ]Software giant is looking into reports that some Windows Live customers may have gotten access to other users' information.

Microsoft probes possible privacy snafu[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:40:00 PST ]Software giant is looking into reports that some Windows Live customers may have gotten access to other users' information.

Oxyfit: Get high on oxygen while you work out[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:56:55 PST ]Touted as the world's first compact personal oxygen supply, the Oxyfit backpack setup will stimulate your brain with increased oxygen while you work out--for $2,681 plus shipping.

Oxyfit: Get high on oxygen while you work out[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:56:55 PST ]Touted as the world's first compact personal oxygen supply, the Oxyfit backpack setup will stimulate your brain with increased oxygen while you work out--for $2,681 plus shipping.

NASA, LLNL, and USAF partner to improve MPG[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:13:18 PST ]The American trucking industry could save as much as $10 billion, or 3.4 billion gallons of diesel fuel with new aerodynamic designs being tested at NASA.

NASA, LLNL, and USAF partner to improve MPG[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:13:18 PST ]The American trucking industry could save as much as $10 billion, or 3.4 billion gallons of diesel fuel with new aerodynamic designs being tested at NASA.

Ashton Kutcher in U.S. tech delegation to Russia[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:20:00 PST ]The actor and tech venturist is accompanying tech luminaries in an State Department Innovation Delegation which will attempt to use technology to promote diplomacy.

Ashton Kutcher in U.S. tech delegation to Russia[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:20:00 PST ]The actor and tech venturist is accompanying tech luminaries in an State Department Innovation Delegation which will attempt to use technology to promote diplomacy.

Can non-celebs tweet for help?[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:29:35 EST ]When film director Kevin Smith tweeted about getting kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight on Saturday, the airline responded in less than 20 minutes.

Can non-celebs tweet for help?[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:29:35 EST ]When film director Kevin Smith tweeted about getting kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight on Saturday, the airline responded in less than 20 minutes.

Major app store takes on Apple, others[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:52:49 EST ]Some of the world's largest telecommunications companies have teamed up to create an apps store of sorts that they say will rival Apple's and those of other smartphone makers.

Major app store takes on Apple, others[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:52:49 EST ]Some of the world's largest telecommunications companies have teamed up to create an apps store of sorts that they say will rival Apple's and those of other smartphone makers.