New TiVo boxes will add Web, music, movies[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:07:12 EST ]TiVo subscribers will be able to pull Internet content, music and movies onto their televisions more easily with new devices the digital-video recorder company announced Tuesday.

Study: Google-China attack driven by amateurs[ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:38:26 EST ]The computer attack which led Google to threaten leaving China and created a firestorm between Washington and Beijing appears to have been deployed by amateurs, according to an analysis by a U.S. technology firm.

Study: Google-China attack driven by amateurs[ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:38:26 EST ]The computer attack which led Google to threaten leaving China and created a firestorm between Washington and Beijing appears to have been deployed by amateurs, according to an analysis by a U.S. technology firm.

Electronic 'iShoe' aims to prevent falls[ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:47:26 EST ]Erez Lieberman-Aiden had a nagging feeling that his grandmother's death, which occurred after a hard fall, could have been prevented.

Three arrested in global hacking scheme[ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:52:20 EST ]Authorities have arrested three Spaniards suspected of infecting 13 million computers with a program that allowed them to steal personal and financial data worldwide, Spain's Civil Guard said Wednesday.

Three arrested in global hacking scheme[ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:52:20 EST ]Authorities have arrested three Spaniards suspected of infecting 13 million computers with a program that allowed them to steal personal and financial data worldwide, Spain's Civil Guard said Wednesday.

Electronic 'iShoe' aims to prevent falls[ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:47:26 EST ]Erez Lieberman-Aiden had a nagging feeling that his grandmother's death, which occurred after a hard fall, could have been prevented.

Video: Love is a ‘Battlefield’[ Mon, 1 Mar 2010 21:17:42 GMT ]It is slick, fast, diverse, and just plain fun. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives “Battlefield: Bad Company 2” a 9 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

Cell phone plans: Don't get caught in the ringer[ Wed, 3 Mar 2010 00:37:22 GMT ]Buying a cell phone is a bit like applying to college – at least it seems that way, given the complexity of the task, the commitment required, and the myriad of choices.

Cosmic Log: Readers, pick your poison[ Wed, 3 Mar 2010 01:02:36 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The century-old beginnings of forensic science are traced in "The Poisoner's Handbook," a true-crime tale with a chemical kick.

Cosmic Log: Readers, pick your poison[ Wed, 3 Mar 2010 01:02:36 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The century-old beginnings of forensic science are traced in "The Poisoner's Handbook," a true-crime tale with a chemical kick.

Video: Love is a ‘Battlefield’[ Mon, 1 Mar 2010 21:17:42 GMT ]It is slick, fast, diverse, and just plain fun. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives “Battlefield: Bad Company 2” a 9 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

Credit bureau forced to face the music[ Tue, 2 Mar 2010 14:02:36 GMT ]Those catchy jingles might be somewhat less peppy now that Federal Trade Commission is making the company behind the ads — credit bureau Experian — add heavy-handed disclosures aimed at ending years-long confusion over free credit reports.

Credit bureau forced to face the music[ Tue, 2 Mar 2010 14:02:36 GMT ]Those catchy jingles might be somewhat less peppy now that Federal Trade Commission is making the company behind the ads — credit bureau Experian — add heavy-handed disclosures aimed at ending years-long confusion over free credit reports.

Is NASA's new space plan really that radical?[ Wed, 3 Mar 2010 00:20:30 GMT ]President Barack Obama's new plan for NASA has been met with some anger and confusion in the weeks since its announcement. But similar shifts have occurred throughout NASA's history, and experts counter that this new plan is no more radical than those previous changes.

Is NASA's new space plan really that radical?[ Wed, 3 Mar 2010 00:20:30 GMT ]President Barack Obama's new plan for NASA has been met with some anger and confusion in the weeks since its announcement. But similar shifts have occurred throughout NASA's history, and experts counter that this new plan is no more radical than those previous changes.

Cell phone plans: Don't get caught in the ringer[ Wed, 3 Mar 2010 00:37:22 GMT ]Buying a cell phone is a bit like applying to college – at least it seems that way, given the complexity of the task, the commitment required, and the myriad of choices.

Novell's buyout and its effect on the industry[ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:44:36 PST ]Novell's Linux business didn't do it many favors, but it promises to be a critical component of a range of potential suitors' bids to displace Microsoft in the market.

Vinod Khosla: In energy, ignore the experts[ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:21:00 PST ]Techno-optimist and investor Vinod Khosla thinks that innovators need to think big and ignore the convention wisdom when it comes to energy technologies.

Novell's buyout and its effect on the industry[ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:44:36 PST ]Novell's Linux business didn't do it many favors, but it promises to be a critical component of a range of potential suitors' bids to displace Microsoft in the market.

Top-25 tough iPhone cases[ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:13:00 PST ]If you're looking for a rugged case that will keep your iPhone protected and will help it survive a drop unscathed, check out our list of highly protective iPhone cases.

Top-25 tough iPhone cases[ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:13:00 PST ]If you're looking for a rugged case that will keep your iPhone protected and will help it survive a drop unscathed, check out our list of highly protective iPhone cases.

Vinod Khosla: In energy, ignore the experts[ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:21:00 PST ]Techno-optimist and investor Vinod Khosla thinks that innovators need to think big and ignore the convention wisdom when it comes to energy technologies.

'Daily Show,' 'Colbert Report' to leave Hulu[ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:57:49 PST ]Apple sues HTC over iPhone patents, TiVo announces its Series4 DVR units, and "The Daily Show" and "The Colbert Report" are leaving Hulu.

Lemelson-MIT prize goes to man of many talents[ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:42:00 PST ]Award winner Erez Lieberman-Aiden has developed breakthroughs in such areas as genetics, sensor technology, applied mathematics, and even evolutionary linguistics.

Lemelson-MIT prize goes to man of many talents[ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:42:00 PST ]Award winner Erez Lieberman-Aiden has developed breakthroughs in such areas as genetics, sensor technology, applied mathematics, and even evolutionary linguistics.

'Daily Show,' 'Colbert Report' to leave Hulu[ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:57:49 PST ]Apple sues HTC over iPhone patents, TiVo announces its Series4 DVR units, and "The Daily Show" and "The Colbert Report" are leaving Hulu.

Opinion: The case for captive animals[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:58:01 EST ]The tragic death of a trainer at Sea World last week revived a number of long simmering questions. While we still grapple with "how did this happen?" the central question for many revolves around the role of large mammals -- like Tilikum the killer whale -- in zoos and aquariums: Should they be there or not?

Opinion: The case for captive animals[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:58:01 EST ]The tragic death of a trainer at Sea World last week revived a number of long simmering questions. While we still grapple with "how did this happen?" the central question for many revolves around the role of large mammals -- like Tilikum the killer whale -- in zoos and aquariums: Should they be there or not?

Topeka 'renames' itself 'Google, Kansas'[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:15:57 EST ]The mayor of Topeka, Kansas, has unofficially changed the city's name to "Google" for a month in the hopes of luring a Google project to build high-speed Internet networks there. (The above photo is a CNN illustration.)

Topeka 'renames' itself 'Google, Kansas'[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:15:57 EST ]The mayor of Topeka, Kansas, has unofficially changed the city's name to "Google" for a month in the hopes of luring a Google project to build high-speed Internet networks there. (The above photo is a CNN illustration.)

Study: Google-China attack driven by amateurs[ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:38:26 EST ]The computer attack which led Google to threaten leaving China and created a firestorm between Washington and Beijing appears to have been deployed by amateurs, according to an analysis by a U.S. technology firm.

Study: Google-China attack driven by amateurs[ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:38:26 EST ]The computer attack which led Google to threaten leaving China and created a firestorm between Washington and Beijing appears to have been deployed by amateurs, according to an analysis by a U.S. technology firm.

New TiVo boxes will add Web, music, movies[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:07:12 EST ]TiVo subscribers will be able to pull Internet content, music and movies onto their televisions more easily with new devices the digital-video recorder company announced Tuesday.

Three arrested in global hacking scheme[ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:52:20 EST ]Authorities have arrested three Spaniards suspected of infecting 13 million computers with a program that allowed them to steal personal and financial data worldwide, Spain's Civil Guard said Wednesday.

New TiVo boxes will add Web, music, movies[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:07:12 EST ]TiVo subscribers will be able to pull Internet content, music and movies onto their televisions more easily with new devices the digital-video recorder company announced Tuesday.

Three arrested in global hacking scheme[ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:52:20 EST ]Authorities have arrested three Spaniards suspected of infecting 13 million computers with a program that allowed them to steal personal and financial data worldwide, Spain's Civil Guard said Wednesday.

Cosmic Log: Readers, pick your poison[ Wed, 3 Mar 2010 01:02:36 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The century-old beginnings of forensic science are traced in "The Poisoner's Handbook," a true-crime tale with a chemical kick.

Credit bureau forced to face the music[ Tue, 2 Mar 2010 14:02:36 GMT ]Those catchy jingles might be somewhat less peppy now that Federal Trade Commission is making the company behind the ads — credit bureau Experian — add heavy-handed disclosures aimed at ending years-long confusion over free credit reports.

Chile earthquake may have shortened days[ Wed, 3 Mar 2010 02:43:32 GMT ]The massive 8.8 earthquake that struck Chile may have changed the entire Earth's rotation and shortened the length of days on our planet, a NASA scientist said Monday.

Chile earthquake may have shortened days[ Wed, 3 Mar 2010 02:43:32 GMT ]The massive 8.8 earthquake that struck Chile may have changed the entire Earth's rotation and shortened the length of days on our planet, a NASA scientist said Monday.

Pacific Northwest at risk for mega earthquake[ Tue, 2 Mar 2010 19:44:49 GMT ]The disaster in Chile has brought new attention to an undersea fault along the Pacific Northwest capable of producing the same type of mega earthquake and inflicting heavy damage on bustling cities like Seattle, Portland and Vancouver.

Pacific Northwest at risk for mega earthquake[ Tue, 2 Mar 2010 19:44:49 GMT ]The disaster in Chile has brought new attention to an undersea fault along the Pacific Northwest capable of producing the same type of mega earthquake and inflicting heavy damage on bustling cities like Seattle, Portland and Vancouver.

Cosmic Log: Readers, pick your poison[ Wed, 3 Mar 2010 01:02:36 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The century-old beginnings of forensic science are traced in "The Poisoner's Handbook," a true-crime tale with a chemical kick.

Video: Love is a ‘Battlefield’[ Mon, 1 Mar 2010 21:17:42 GMT ]It is slick, fast, diverse, and just plain fun. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives “Battlefield: Bad Company 2” a 9 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

Video: Love is a ‘Battlefield’[ Mon, 1 Mar 2010 21:17:42 GMT ]It is slick, fast, diverse, and just plain fun. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives “Battlefield: Bad Company 2” a 9 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

Credit bureau forced to face the music[ Tue, 2 Mar 2010 14:02:36 GMT ]Those catchy jingles might be somewhat less peppy now that Federal Trade Commission is making the company behind the ads — credit bureau Experian — add heavy-handed disclosures aimed at ending years-long confusion over free credit reports.

Series Seed normalizes VC term sheets[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:01:00 PST ]A new effort is under way to take the sting out of documenting early-stage venture financing. But that doesn't mean you don't have to pay attention.

Series Seed normalizes VC term sheets[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:01:00 PST ]A new effort is under way to take the sting out of documenting early-stage venture financing. But that doesn't mean you don't have to pay attention.

Topeka 'renames' itself 'Google, Kansas'[ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:15:57 EST ]The mayor of Topeka, Kansas, has unofficially changed the city's name to "Google" for a month in the hopes of luring a Google project to build high-speed Internet networks there. (The above photo is a CNN illustration.)