Plastic boat to set sail with environmental message[ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:31:10 EST ]What do you get when you cross thousands of plastic water bottles with an adventure-loving entrepreneur? A boat, of course, designed to carry a team of scientists, adventurers and artists halfway around the world.

Plastic boat to set sail with environmental message[ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:31:10 EST ]What do you get when you cross thousands of plastic water bottles with an adventure-loving entrepreneur? A boat, of course, designed to carry a team of scientists, adventurers and artists halfway around the world.

Police: Couple raised virtual child, ignored real one[ Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:21:27 EST ]Police have arrested a South Korean couple whose toddler starved to death while they were raising a virtual child online, authorities said.

Police: Couple raised virtual child, ignored real one[ Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:21:27 EST ]Police have arrested a South Korean couple whose toddler starved to death while they were raising a virtual child online, authorities said.

Social media at work -- ban or boon?[ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:30:12 EST ]Social media are, by definition, supposed to be a social experience. Make a profile and start connecting. Reach out to friends, old and new. Post a profile picture, and while you're at it upload a photo album of your trip to Greece so others can see and comment.

Social media at work -- ban or boon?[ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:30:12 EST ]Social media are, by definition, supposed to be a social experience. Make a profile and start connecting. Reach out to friends, old and new. Post a profile picture, and while you're at it upload a photo album of your trip to Greece so others can see and comment.

Residents use social media to fight crime in Mexico[ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:25:48 EST ]Renewed violence in Mexican cities bordering Texas has ignited fear among nearby residents, some of whom have turned to social media despite cartels' efforts to limit information.

Residents use social media to fight crime in Mexico[ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:25:48 EST ]Renewed violence in Mexican cities bordering Texas has ignited fear among nearby residents, some of whom have turned to social media despite cartels' efforts to limit information.

At conference, iPhone games break out[ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:22:40 EST ]This week's Game Developers Conference reinforces the iPhone's status as a top gaming platform. For the first time, the GDC advisory board is devoting an entire summit to Apple's smartphone.

At conference, iPhone games break out[ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:22:40 EST ]This week's Game Developers Conference reinforces the iPhone's status as a top gaming platform. For the first time, the GDC advisory board is devoting an entire summit to Apple's smartphone.

Deadly quakes are coincidence, scientists say[ Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:09:36 GMT ]Experts say there is nothing unusual about the latest spate of earthquakes in Haiti, Chile and now Turkey, but their devastation illustrates how growing construction along the world's fault lines can lead to massive casualties.

Deadly quakes are coincidence, scientists say[ Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:09:36 GMT ]Experts say there is nothing unusual about the latest spate of earthquakes in Haiti, Chile and now Turkey, but their devastation illustrates how growing construction along the world's fault lines can lead to massive casualties.

Online abuse puts heat on Google, Facebook[ Mon, 8 Mar 2010 22:53:00 GMT ]The Internet was built on freedom of expression. Society wants someone held accountable when that freedom is abused. And major Internet companies like Google and Facebook are finding themselves caught between those ideals.

Could Cisco be announcing a killer set-top box?[ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:23:39 PST ]Cisco Systems is hyping a major news announcement for Tuesday, which some speculate could include a new all-in-one set-top box that does everything.

Computer reminders help physicians less than hoped[ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:29:40 PST ]A systematic review of 28 clinical trials published today concludes "implementing these expensive technologies will constitute an expensive exercise in trial and error."

Plastic boat to set sail with environmental message[ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:31:10 EST ]What do you get when you cross thousands of plastic water bottles with an adventure-loving entrepreneur? A boat, of course, designed to carry a team of scientists, adventurers and artists halfway around the world.

Plastic boat to set sail with environmental message[ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:31:10 EST ]What do you get when you cross thousands of plastic water bottles with an adventure-loving entrepreneur? A boat, of course, designed to carry a team of scientists, adventurers and artists halfway around the world.

Police: Couple raised virtual child, ignored real one[ Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:21:27 EST ]Police have arrested a South Korean couple whose toddler starved to death while they were raising a virtual child online, authorities said.

Police: Couple raised virtual child, ignored real one[ Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:21:27 EST ]Police have arrested a South Korean couple whose toddler starved to death while they were raising a virtual child online, authorities said.

Social media at work -- ban or boon?[ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:49:07 EST ]Social media are, by definition, supposed to be a social experience. Make a profile and start connecting. Reach out to friends, old and new. Post a profile picture, and while you're at it upload a photo album of your trip to Greece so others can see and comment.

Social media at work -- ban or boon?[ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:49:07 EST ]Social media are, by definition, supposed to be a social experience. Make a profile and start connecting. Reach out to friends, old and new. Post a profile picture, and while you're at it upload a photo album of your trip to Greece so others can see and comment.

Residents use social media to fight crime in Mexico[ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:25:48 EST ]Renewed violence in Mexican cities bordering Texas has ignited fear among nearby residents, some of whom have turned to social media despite cartels' efforts to limit information.

Residents use social media to fight crime in Mexico[ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:25:48 EST ]Renewed violence in Mexican cities bordering Texas has ignited fear among nearby residents, some of whom have turned to social media despite cartels' efforts to limit information.

Gamers pumped up for 'God of War III'[ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:34:13 EST ]The most anticipated game of 2010 is due out on March 16. High-profile games rarely live up to massive hype, but early reports on "God of War III" -- in which gamers battle gods from Greek mythology -- have been glowing.

Gamers pumped up for 'God of War III'[ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:34:13 EST ]The most anticipated game of 2010 is due out on March 16. High-profile games rarely live up to massive hype, but early reports on "God of War III" -- in which gamers battle gods from Greek mythology -- have been glowing.

Obama to unveil ‘ambitious plan’ for NASA[ Sun, 7 Mar 2010 20:17:10 GMT ]President Barack Obama plans to host a conference in Florida next month on his administration's approach to the next step in space exploration.

Obama to unveil ‘ambitious plan’ for NASA[ Sun, 7 Mar 2010 20:17:10 GMT ]President Barack Obama plans to host a conference in Florida next month on his administration's approach to the next step in space exploration.

Cure for info overload: News from friends[ Fri, 5 Mar 2010 13:10:26 GMT ]HASH(0x92b15c0)

Cure for info overload: News from friends[ Fri, 5 Mar 2010 13:10:26 GMT ]HASH(0x8cf0dcc)

10 great geek cakes[ Thu, 4 Mar 2010 23:56:05 GMT ]From lip-smacking gadgets to chest-bursting aliens, these infamous Internet cakes are irrefutable proof that you can have your cake and eat it too.

10 great geek cakes[ Thu, 4 Mar 2010 23:56:05 GMT ]From lip-smacking gadgets to chest-bursting aliens, these infamous Internet cakes are irrefutable proof that you can have your cake and eat it too.

Top 5 greatest 'Final Fantasy' characters[ Sat, 6 Mar 2010 01:10:21 GMT ]The "Final Fantasy" series is home to many memorable characters, but these are the ones that gamers love to talk about long after the final credits roll.

Top 5 greatest 'Final Fantasy' characters[ Sat, 6 Mar 2010 01:10:21 GMT ]The "Final Fantasy" series is home to many memorable characters, but these are the ones that gamers love to talk about long after the final credits roll.

Video: Is this your ‘Final Fantasy?’[ Fri, 5 Mar 2010 23:19:27 GMT ]“Final Fantasy XIII” has a strong story and gorgeous graphics, but terrible acting weighs it down. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives it an 7 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

Video: Is this your ‘Final Fantasy?’[ Fri, 5 Mar 2010 23:19:27 GMT ]“Final Fantasy XIII” has a strong story and gorgeous graphics, but terrible acting weighs it down. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives it an 7 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

BBC survey: Net access is basic right[ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:04:29 PST ]A big swath of Internet users worldwide say access to the Internet is a fundamental right. And many of them don't think much of Net regulation.

Online retailers poised for further growth[ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:53:00 PST ]The e-commerce market can expect double-digit gains over the new few years, both in the U.S. and Western Europe, according to reports from Forrester Research.

Online retailers poised for further growth[ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:53:00 PST ]The e-commerce market can expect double-digit gains over the new few years, both in the U.S. and Western Europe, according to reports from Forrester Research.

BBC survey: Net access is basic right[ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:04:29 PST ]A big swath of Internet users worldwide say access to the Internet is a fundamental right. And many of them don't think much of Net regulation.

10 billion tweets strong[ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:28:34 PST ]ABC makes good on its promise to Cablevision, gamers can declare their sexual orientation on Xbox Live, and Twitter passes the 10 billionth tweet mark.

10 billion tweets strong[ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:28:34 PST ]ABC makes good on its promise to Cablevision, gamers can declare their sexual orientation on Xbox Live, and Twitter passes the 10 billionth tweet mark.

Tuning the energy innovation engine at MIT[ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:29:21 PST ]This year's MIT Energy conference provided a showcase for energy entrepreneurs while investors and executives grappled with how to make giant energy business cleaner.

Tuning the energy innovation engine at MIT[ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:29:21 PST ]This year's MIT Energy conference provided a showcase for energy entrepreneurs while investors and executives grappled with how to make giant energy business cleaner.

Citysearch's new service to better target local ads[ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:43:42 PST ]The local-business directory is combining its extensive ad network with SEO services from OrangeSoda.

Citysearch's new service to better target local ads[ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:43:42 PST ]The local-business directory is combining its extensive ad network with SEO services from OrangeSoda.

Did asteroid kill the dinosaurs?[ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:13:33 EST ]A team of scientists has agreed that a giant asteroid killed off dinosaurs and a majority of other species on Earth more than 65 million years ago.

Did asteroid kill the dinosaurs?[ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:13:33 EST ]A team of scientists has agreed that a giant asteroid killed off dinosaurs and a majority of other species on Earth more than 65 million years ago.

Plastic boat to set sail with environmental message[ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:31:10 EST ]What do you get when you cross thousands of plastic water bottles with an adventure-loving entrepreneur? A boat, of course, designed to carry a team of scientists, adventurers and artists halfway around the world.

Plastic boat to set sail with environmental message[ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:31:10 EST ]What do you get when you cross thousands of plastic water bottles with an adventure-loving entrepreneur? A boat, of course, designed to carry a team of scientists, adventurers and artists halfway around the world.

Police: Couple raised virtual child, ignored real one[ Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:21:27 EST ]Police have arrested a South Korean couple whose toddler starved to death while they were raising a virtual child online, authorities said.