Sunday, February 21, 2010

Cosmic Log: Get paid to plug in
[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:51:46 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Someday, someone will pay you to hook your car into the electrical grid — a business opportunity enabled by the expected rise of plug-in vehicles.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Someday, someone will pay you to hook your car into the electrical grid — a business opportunity enabled by the expected rise of plug-in vehicles.


Olympic notebook: Honoring the great Gretzky
[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:40:00 PST ]
The hockey legend drew giant cheers for his brilliant career and even louder cheers when he boldly predicted that Canada would take home Olympic gold this year.

Olympic notebook: Honoring the great Gretzky
[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:40:00 PST ]
The hockey legend drew giant cheers for his brilliant career and even louder cheers when he boldly predicted that Canada would take home Olympic gold this year.

Olympic notebook: Canada vs. U.S. on Super Sunday
[ Sun, 21 Feb 2010 10:42:00 PST ]
Three big hockey match-ups are on tap, but it's the U.S. and Canada pairing that has the host nation on edge. Meanwhile, the geek bobsledder goes for a medal in two-man bobsled.

Olympic notebook: Canada vs. U.S. on Super Sunday
[ Sun, 21 Feb 2010 10:42:00 PST ]
Three big hockey match-ups are on tap, but it's the U.S. and Canada pairing that has the host nation on edge. Meanwhile, the geek bobsledder goes for a medal in two-man bobsled.

Columnist revealed as company's non-existent CTO
[ Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:43:00 PST ]
ZDNet investigation reveals that an InfoWorld columnist was masquerading as the chief technical officer for a Windows metrics company.

Columnist revealed as company's non-existent CTO
[ Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:43:00 PST ]
ZDNet investigation reveals that an InfoWorld columnist was masquerading as the chief technical officer for a Windows metrics company.

Take note Apple, Dell makes plastic look good
[ Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:57:17 PST ]
Dell is selling good-looking yet inexpensive consumer laptops. Should Apple be worried?

Take note Apple, Dell makes plastic look good
[ Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:57:17 PST ]
Dell is selling good-looking yet inexpensive consumer laptops. Should Apple be worried?

Chinese schools deny involvement in hacking
[ Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:13:22 GMT ]
Two prominent schools in China dispute allegations that hacking attacks on Google and other firms originated from them, a report said Saturday.

Chinese schools deny involvement in hacking
[ Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:13:22 GMT ]
Two prominent schools in China dispute allegations that hacking attacks on Google and other firms originated from them, a report said Saturday.

Try to stay clear of Craigslist scams
[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:52:05 GMT ]
From garden-variety pyramid schemes to complex money laundering ploys to pet frauds, the sheer diversity of ways to get stiffed on Craigslist is unmatched. Take a look at a few of the scam classics.

Try to stay clear of Craigslist scams
[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:52:05 GMT ]
From garden-variety pyramid schemes to complex money laundering ploys to pet frauds, the sheer diversity of ways to get stiffed on Craigslist is unmatched. Take a look at a few of the scam classics.

NASA: Weather iffy for space shuttle's return
[ Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:02:26 GMT ]

In this photo provided by NASA, the view of the port side of space shuttle Endeavour's cargo bay is recorded with a digital still camera shortly after separation from the International Space Station, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010. Space shuttle Endeavour aimed for a Sunday night landing back at NASA's spaceport, but rainy and cloudy weather threatened to delay the astronauts' homecoming.


NASA: Weather iffy for space shuttle's return
[ Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:02:26 GMT ]

In this photo provided by NASA, the view of the port side of space shuttle Endeavour's cargo bay is recorded with a digital still camera shortly after separation from the International Space Station, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010. Space shuttle Endeavour aimed for a Sunday night landing back at NASA's spaceport, but rainy and cloudy weather threatened to delay the astronauts' homecoming.


Research confirms brain link for words, music
[ Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:40:04 GMT ]
Words and music, such natural partners that it seems obvious they go together. Now science is confirming that those abilities are linked in the brain, a finding that might even lead to better stroke treatments.

Research confirms brain link for words, music
[ Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:40:04 GMT ]
Words and music, such natural partners that it seems obvious they go together. Now science is confirming that those abilities are linked in the brain, a finding that might even lead to better stroke treatments.

School district: Spy Webcams activated 42 times
[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 11:04:00 PST ]
The Lower Merion School District, accused of spying on students at home via laptop Webcams, admits that it activated them 42 times in a 14-month period.

Chinese schools deny links to Google attacks
[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:26:00 PST ]
A university and a vocational school dispute a Thursday New York Times report that hacks on Google and other Silicon Valley companies can be traced back to their computers.

Olympic notebook: Honoring the Great Gretzky
[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:40:30 PST ]
The hockey legend drew giant cheers for his brilliant career, and even louder cheers when he boldly predicted that Canada would take home Olympic gold this year.

Cosmic Log: Get paid to plug in
[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:51:46 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Someday, someone will pay you to hook your car into the electrical grid — a business opportunity enabled by the expected rise of plug-in vehicles.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Someday, someone will pay you to hook your car into the electrical grid — a business opportunity enabled by the expected rise of plug-in vehicles.


Cosmic Log: Get paid to plug in
[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:51:46 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Someday, someone will pay you to hook your car into the electrical grid — a business opportunity enabled by the expected rise of plug-in vehicles.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Someday, someone will pay you to hook your car into the electrical grid — a business opportunity enabled by the expected rise of plug-in vehicles.


School district: Spy Webcams activated 42 times
[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 11:04:00 PST ]
The Lower Merion School District, accused of spying on students at home via laptop Webcams, admits that it activated them 42 times in a 14-month period.

Vegetative man not communicating after all
[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 12:33:00 PST ]
In November, a Belgian man paralyzed and until recently uncommunicative from a 1983 car accident seemed to have a message. But now doctor now says it was a case of miscommunication.

Vegetative man not communicating after all
[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 12:33:00 PST ]
In November, a Belgian man paralyzed and until recently uncommunicative from a 1983 car accident seemed to have a message. But now doctor now says it was a case of miscommunication.

Chinese schools deny links to Google attacks
[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:26:00 PST ]
A university and a vocational school dispute a Thursday New York Times report that hacks on Google and other Silicon Valley companies can be traced back to their computers.

China-Switzerland women's hockey (photos)
[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:38:02 PST ]
It may not have been the most hotly anticipated matchup--or the closest of games--but plenty of fun was had by all.

China-Switzerland women's hockey (photos)
[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:38:02 PST ]
It may not have been the most hotly anticipated matchup--or the closest of games--but plenty of fun was had by all.

Olympic notebook: Honoring the Great Gretzky
[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:40:30 PST ]
The hockey legend drew giant cheers for his brilliant career, and even louder cheers when he boldly predicted that Canada would take home Olympic gold this year.

Richard Branson launches high-tech 'flying' submarine
[ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:11:16 EST ]
Virgin mogul Richard Branson recently unveiled a new ocean play thing for the intrepid super rich: A deep-sea submarine.

Did Kim Kardashian's tweets ID an air marshal?
[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:03:17 EST ]
Federal air marshals are supposed to blend in with passengers on planes, but an alleged run-in with a Twitter-happy celebrity is highlighting how technology could blow their cover in an instant.

Tiger's online buzz falls short of records
[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:58:28 EST ]
The Internet lit up with comments, pro and con, about Tiger Woods' public apology, although viewership and Twitter chatter were less than what some had expected. Here's what people were saying.

Cashing in on Internet censorship
[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:38:38 EST ]
A growing number of software companies are capitalizing on an unexpected opportunity: Internet censorship. In countries where governments filter the Web, more people want tools that help them access information.

Richard Branson launches high-tech 'flying' submarine
[ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:11:16 EST ]
Virgin mogul Richard Branson recently unveiled a new ocean play thing for the intrepid super rich: A deep-sea submarine.

Student says school webcam spied on him at home
[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:24:18 EST ]
Pennsylvania parents are suing their son's school, alleging it watched him through his laptop's webcam while he was at home and unaware he was being observed.

Student says school webcam spied on him at home
[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:24:18 EST ]
Pennsylvania parents are suing their son's school, alleging it watched him through his laptop's webcam while he was at home and unaware he was being observed.

Did Kim Kardashian's tweets ID an air marshal?
[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:03:17 EST ]
Federal air marshals are supposed to blend in with passengers on planes, but an alleged run-in with a Twitter-happy celebrity is highlighting how technology could blow their cover in an instant.

Tiger's online buzz falls short of records
[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:58:28 EST ]
The Internet lit up with comments, pro and con, about Tiger Woods' public apology, although viewership and Twitter chatter were less than what some had expected. Here's what people were saying.

Cashing in on Internet censorship
[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:38:38 EST ]
A growing number of software companies are capitalizing on an unexpected opportunity: Internet censorship. In countries where governments filter the Web, more people want tools that help them access information.

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Try to stay clear of Craigslist scams
[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:52:05 GMT ]
From garden-variety pyramid schemes to complex money laundering ploys to pet frauds, the sheer diversity of ways to get stiffed on Craigslist is unmatched. Take a look at a few of the scam classics.

Chinese schools deny involvement in hacking
[ Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:13:22 GMT ]
Two prominent schools in China dispute allegations that hacking attacks on Google and other firms originated from them, a report said Saturday.

Chinese schools deny involvement in hacking
[ Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:13:22 GMT ]
Two prominent schools in China dispute allegations that hacking attacks on Google and other firms originated from them, a report said Saturday.

Try to stay clear of Craigslist scams
[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:52:05 GMT ]
From garden-variety pyramid schemes to complex money laundering ploys to pet frauds, the sheer diversity of ways to get stiffed on Craigslist is unmatched. Take a look at a few of the scam classics.

NASA: Weather iffy for space shuttle's return
[ Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:02:26 GMT ]

In this photo provided by NASA, the view of the port side of space shuttle Endeavour's cargo bay is recorded with a digital still camera shortly after separation from the International Space Station, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010. Space shuttle Endeavour aimed for a Sunday night landing back at NASA's spaceport, but rainy and cloudy weather threatened to delay the astronauts' homecoming.


NASA: Weather iffy for space shuttle's return
[ Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:02:26 GMT ]

In this photo provided by NASA, the view of the port side of space shuttle Endeavour's cargo bay is recorded with a digital still camera shortly after separation from the International Space Station, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010. Space shuttle Endeavour aimed for a Sunday night landing back at NASA's spaceport, but rainy and cloudy weather threatened to delay the astronauts' homecoming.


Research confirms brain link for words, music
[ Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:40:04 GMT ]
Words and music, such natural partners that it seems obvious they go together. Now science is confirming that those abilities are linked in the brain, a finding that might even lead to better stroke treatments.

Research confirms brain link for words, music
[ Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:40:04 GMT ]
Words and music, such natural partners that it seems obvious they go together. Now science is confirming that those abilities are linked in the brain, a finding that might even lead to better stroke treatments.

Cosmic Log: Get paid to plug in
[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:51:46 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Someday, someone will pay you to hook your car into the electrical grid — a business opportunity enabled by the expected rise of plug-in vehicles.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Someday, someone will pay you to hook your car into the electrical grid — a business opportunity enabled by the expected rise of plug-in vehicles.


Cosmic Log: Get paid to plug in
[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:51:46 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Someday, someone will pay you to hook your car into the electrical grid — a business opportunity enabled by the expected rise of plug-in vehicles.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Someday, someone will pay you to hook your car into the electrical grid — a business opportunity enabled by the expected rise of plug-in vehicles.


School district: Spy Webcams activated 42 times
[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 11:04:00 PST ]
The Lower Merion School District, accused of spying on students at home via laptop Webcams, admits that it activated them 42 times in a 14-month period.