Four indicted in online ticket-hacking scheme[ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:02:04 EST ]Federal prosecutors say four men hacked the computer systems of online ticket vendors and bought up 1.5 million tickets to prime concerts, sporting events and live performances in an elaborate scheme that netted them more than $25 million.

In search of an earthquake-proof building[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:44:40 EST ]It's a sobering fact: Earthquakes alone don't kill people; collapsed buildings do. The quakes in Chile and Haiti have brought attention to the latest in "earthquake-proof" building technology.

Weed killer 'castrates' male frogs, study says[ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:06:44 EST ]Atrazine, a weed killer widely used in the Midwestern United States and other agricultural areas of the world, can chemically "castrate" male frogs and turn some into females, according to a new study.

Weed killer 'castrates' male frogs, study says[ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:06:44 EST ]Atrazine, a weed killer widely used in the Midwestern United States and other agricultural areas of the world, can chemically "castrate" male frogs and turn some into females, according to a new study.

Four indicted in online ticket-hacking scheme[ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:02:04 EST ]Federal prosecutors say four men hacked the computer systems of online ticket vendors and bought up 1.5 million tickets to prime concerts, sporting events and live performances in an elaborate scheme that netted them more than $25 million.

Chile quake might have shortened days on Earth[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:24:11 EST ]The massive earthquake that struck Chile last week might have shifted the Earth's axis and created shorter days, scientists at NASA say.

Chile quake might have shortened days on Earth[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:24:11 EST ]The massive earthquake that struck Chile last week might have shifted the Earth's axis and created shorter days, scientists at NASA say.

In search of an earthquake-proof building[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:44:40 EST ]It's a sobering fact: Earthquakes alone don't kill people; collapsed buildings do. The quakes in Chile and Haiti have brought attention to the latest in "earthquake-proof" building technology.

Analyst: Apple's iPad launch may be delayed[ Mon, 1 Mar 2010 20:00:26 GMT ]Apple may delay or limit the size of the launch of its anticipated iPad tablet computer because of an "unspecified production problem," Canaccord Adams analyst Peter Misek wrote in a research note Monday.

Tons of water ice found on moon's north pole[ Tue, 2 Mar 2010 01:15:17 GMT ]Vast pockets of water ice numbering in the millions of tons have been discovered at the north pole of the moon, opening up another region of the lunar surface for potential exploration by astronauts and unmanned probes, NASA announced Monday.

Internet, TV main news sources for Americans[ Mon, 1 Mar 2010 14:07:04 GMT ]The Internet is now the third most-popular resource for Americans' daily news, behind local and national TV news, and about a third of cell phone owners are using their devices to catch up on news, according to a new study.

Staying in touch with loved ones during war[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:45:38 GMT ]World War II had its “V-mail” – photographed, miniaturized letters both to and from servicemen. Today’s war has e-mail.

Analyst: Apple's iPad launch may be delayed[ Mon, 1 Mar 2010 20:00:26 GMT ]Apple may delay or limit the size of the launch of its anticipated iPad tablet computer because of an "unspecified production problem," Canaccord Adams analyst Peter Misek wrote in a research note Monday.

Clock glitch ticks off PlayStation 3 owners[ Mon, 1 Mar 2010 19:04:08 GMT ]A clock glitch in the guts of the Sony PlayStation 3 is being blamed for the widespread difficulties experienced by players who tried to log into the game console's online service over the weekend.

Clock glitch ticks off PlayStation 3 owners[ Mon, 1 Mar 2010 19:04:08 GMT ]A clock glitch in the guts of the Sony PlayStation 3 is being blamed for the widespread difficulties experienced by players who tried to log into the game console's online service over the weekend.

Tons of water ice found on moon's north pole[ Tue, 2 Mar 2010 01:15:17 GMT ]Vast pockets of water ice numbering in the millions of tons have been discovered at the north pole of the moon, opening up another region of the lunar surface for potential exploration by astronauts and unmanned probes, NASA announced Monday.

Internet, TV main news sources for Americans[ Mon, 1 Mar 2010 14:07:04 GMT ]The Internet is now the third most-popular resource for Americans' daily news, behind local and national TV news, and about a third of cell phone owners are using their devices to catch up on news, according to a new study.

Staying in touch with loved ones during war[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:45:38 GMT ]World War II had its “V-mail” – photographed, miniaturized letters both to and from servicemen. Today’s war has e-mail.

Microsoft to offer European users browser choice[ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:22:53 EST ]Microsoft is to offer its European users the chance to use a Web browser other than its own.

Microsoft to offer European users browser choice[ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:22:53 EST ]Microsoft is to offer its European users the chance to use a Web browser other than its own.

Pentagon OKs use of social media[ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:26:31 EST ]U.S. military personnel are officially allowed to tweet.

Pentagon OKs use of social media[ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:26:31 EST ]U.S. military personnel are officially allowed to tweet.

Survey: More Americans getting news via Facebook, e-mail[ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:12:54 EST ]More Americans get their news from the Internet than from newspapers or radio, and three-fourths say they hear of news via e-mail or updates on social media sites, according to a new report.

Survey: More Americans getting news via Facebook, e-mail[ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:12:54 EST ]More Americans get their news from the Internet than from newspapers or radio, and three-fourths say they hear of news via e-mail or updates on social media sites, according to a new report.

Weed killer 'castrates' male frogs, study says[ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:06:44 EST ]Atrazine, a weed killer widely used in the Midwestern United States and other agricultural areas of the world, can chemically "castrate" male frogs and turn some into females, according to a new study.

Weed killer 'castrates' male frogs, study says[ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:06:44 EST ]Atrazine, a weed killer widely used in the Midwestern United States and other agricultural areas of the world, can chemically "castrate" male frogs and turn some into females, according to a new study.

Online game seeks to empower Africa[ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:25:05 EST ]Jane McGonigal's latest online video game, "Urgent Evoke," kicks off this week with an ambitious goal: To empower gamers to seek solutions for real-world problems in Africa.

Online game seeks to empower Africa[ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:25:05 EST ]Jane McGonigal's latest online video game, "Urgent Evoke," kicks off this week with an ambitious goal: To empower gamers to seek solutions for real-world problems in Africa.

Big quake question: Are they getting worse?[ Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:54:18 GMT ]Chile's magnitude-8.8 earthquake isn't the biggest shocker that region has seen, but one seismologist says Earth seems to be more active than it was in the 1975-1995 time frame.

Big quake question: Are they getting worse?[ Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:54:18 GMT ]Chile's magnitude-8.8 earthquake isn't the biggest shocker that region has seen, but one seismologist says Earth seems to be more active than it was in the 1975-1995 time frame.

6 rugged, tough cameras[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:46:25 GMT ]These six cameras can definitely handle the elements. They list such an impressive list of features that anyone would want one of these shooters on their next adventure.

6 rugged, tough cameras[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:46:25 GMT ]These six cameras can definitely handle the elements. They list such an impressive list of features that anyone would want one of these shooters on their next adventure.

Cuban: ‘No’ to shows on Net as part of merger[ Mon, 1 Mar 2010 14:07:21 GMT ]A proposal by Sen. Al Franken to require Comcast and NBC Universal to promise to  put all their television shows online as part of a merger is opposed by media entrepreneur Mark Cuban.

Cuban: ‘No’ to shows on Net as part of merger[ Mon, 1 Mar 2010 14:07:21 GMT ]A proposal by Sen. Al Franken to require Comcast and NBC Universal to promise to  put all their television shows online as part of a merger is opposed by media entrepreneur Mark Cuban.

Internet, TV main news sources for Americans[ Mon, 1 Mar 2010 14:07:04 GMT ]The Internet is now the third most-popular resource for Americans' daily news, behind local and national TV news, and about a third of cell phone owners are using their devices to catch up on news, according to a new study.

Internet, TV main news sources for Americans[ Mon, 1 Mar 2010 14:07:04 GMT ]The Internet is now the third most-popular resource for Americans' daily news, behind local and national TV news, and about a third of cell phone owners are using their devices to catch up on news, according to a new study.

Staying in touch with loved ones during war[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:45:38 GMT ]World War II had its “V-mail” – photographed, miniaturized letters both to and from servicemen. Today’s war has e-mail.

Staying in touch with loved ones during war[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:45:38 GMT ]World War II had its “V-mail” – photographed, miniaturized letters both to and from servicemen. Today’s war has e-mail.

Conde Nast's iPad plan in Apple-Adobe crossfire[ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:45:33 PST ]The magazine publisher says it is trying two different approaches to the iPad (and tablets in general) as part of an "R&D period."

Conde Nast's iPad plan in Apple-Adobe crossfire[ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:45:33 PST ]The magazine publisher says it is trying two different approaches to the iPad (and tablets in general) as part of an "R&D period."

Wacom revamps 21-inch Cintiq display-tablet[ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:12:00 PST ]The new Cintiq 21UX display tablet is more sensitive and offers new touch strips on the back to adjust brush size or other settings

Wacom revamps 21-inch Cintiq display-tablet[ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:12:00 PST ]The new Cintiq 21UX display tablet is more sensitive and offers new touch strips on the back to adjust brush size or other settings

P2P music use down? Users may be stuffed[ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:21:00 PST ]After a decade of illegally sharing music, some people may have finally exhausted hard drive space or sated their desire for any more songs, says NPD Group.

P2P music use down? Users may be stuffed[ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:21:00 PST ]After a decade of illegally sharing music, some people may have finally exhausted hard drive space or sated their desire for any more songs, says NPD Group.

CERN restarting Large Hadron Collider[ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:46:28 PST ]World's largest particle accelerator is set to restart late Monday following 10 weeks of technical maintenance.

CERN restarting Large Hadron Collider[ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:46:28 PST ]World's largest particle accelerator is set to restart late Monday following 10 weeks of technical maintenance.

PS3 forums get angry[ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:50:01 PST ]The Nexus One is rumored to hit Verizon this month, The Princeton Review ranks the top 50 schools for game design, and PS3 users are not happy.

PS3 forums get angry[ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:50:01 PST ]The Nexus One is rumored to hit Verizon this month, The Princeton Review ranks the top 50 schools for game design, and PS3 users are not happy.

Time for Apple to get serious about video[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:28:35 EST ]Netflix is cruising. The cable guys are catching on. Wal-Mart just rumbled in.

Time for Apple to get serious about video[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:28:35 EST ]Netflix is cruising. The cable guys are catching on. Wal-Mart just rumbled in.