Google chief sees outcome 'soon' in China row[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:37:07 GMT ]Google expects an outcome soon from its talks with China over a censorship and hacking dispute, Chief Executive Eric Schmidt said on Wednesday.

Google chief sees outcome 'soon' in China row[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:37:07 GMT ]Google expects an outcome soon from its talks with China over a censorship and hacking dispute, Chief Executive Eric Schmidt said on Wednesday.

Newsweek: The biggest cyber-breaches of all time[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:58:52 GMT ]From the mildly malicious to the truly malevolent, here's a look back at major breaches of cyber-security that have already put our money and welfare at risk.

Newsweek: The biggest cyber-breaches of all time[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:58:52 GMT ]From the mildly malicious to the truly malevolent, here's a look back at major breaches of cyber-security that have already put our money and welfare at risk.

Newsweek: Inside the rush to recruit elite hackers[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:58:52 GMT ]By one estimate the United States currently has about 1,000 elite cyber-security experts. It needs 20,000. Companies and government agencies are ramping up their efforts to find and educate a new generation of cyber whiz kids, by sponsoring national competitions akin to "American Idol ."

Newsweek: Inside the rush to recruit elite hackers[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:58:52 GMT ]By one estimate the United States currently has about 1,000 elite cyber-security experts. It needs 20,000. Companies and government agencies are ramping up their efforts to find and educate a new generation of cyber whiz kids, by sponsoring national competitions akin to "American Idol ."

Sony announces Playstation Move[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:18:45 PST ]Sony unveils their first motion controller for the Playstation 3.

Sony announces Playstation Move[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:18:45 PST ]Sony unveils their first motion controller for the Playstation 3.

Anti-candidate Web site asks public for dirt[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:19:54 EST ]Democrats opposed to Meg Whitman's gubernatorial campaign are hoping to get an assist from the public in their latest bid to push voters away from the Republican candidate.

Anti-candidate Web site asks public for dirt[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:19:54 EST ]Democrats opposed to Meg Whitman's gubernatorial campaign are hoping to get an assist from the public in their latest bid to push voters away from the Republican candidate.

Google adds bike routes to online maps[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:10:14 EST ]Peter Smith was riding his bike down a particularly busy road in Austin, Texas, when, amid a frightening blur of big-truck traffic, a thought hit him:

Google adds bike routes to online maps[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:10:14 EST ]Peter Smith was riding his bike down a particularly busy road in Austin, Texas, when, amid a frightening blur of big-truck traffic, a thought hit him:

AT&T tries to avoid outages at SXSW conference[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:56:41 EST ]On Friday, the major movers in the tech industry will gather in Austin, Texas, for the annual South by Southwest Interactive Conference.

AT&T tries to avoid outages at SXSW conference[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:56:41 EST ]On Friday, the major movers in the tech industry will gather in Austin, Texas, for the annual South by Southwest Interactive Conference.

Pentagon trains workers to hack Defense computers[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:27:39 EST ]The Pentagon is training people to hack into its own computer networks.

Pentagon trains workers to hack Defense computers[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:27:39 EST ]The Pentagon is training people to hack into its own computer networks.

The top 10 geek anthems of all time[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:52:53 EST ]Geeks rock! In honor of the South by Southwest festival's convergence of techie and music culture, we rank the top 10 geek-rock tunes of all time, from "She Blinded Me with Science" to "Particle Man."

The top 10 geek anthems of all time[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:52:53 EST ]Geeks rock! In honor of the South by Southwest festival's convergence of techie and music culture, we rank the top 10 geek-rock tunes of all time, from "She Blinded Me with Science" to "Particle Man."

First woman in space promotes careers in science[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:09:53 GMT ]BOSTON (Reuters Life!) - American physicist Sally Ride achieved lasting fame in June 1983 when she became the first American woman to travel in space as a crew member of the Space Shuttle Challenger.

First woman in space promotes careers in science[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:09:53 GMT ]BOSTON (Reuters Life!) - American physicist Sally Ride achieved lasting fame in June 1983 when she became the first American woman to travel in space as a crew member of the Space Shuttle Challenger.

China space program selects first women astronauts[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:12:27 GMT ]A Chinese proverb says women hold up half the sky. In the future, they'll be doing it from space.

Fossilized eggshells yield DNA[ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:43:19 GMT ]In a scientific breakthrough that opens a window to now-extinct animals from the prehistoric past, researchers have just successfully recovered DNA from several fossilized eggshells collected from Australia, New Zealand and Madagascar.

China space program selects first women astronauts[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:12:27 GMT ]A Chinese proverb says women hold up half the sky. In the future, they'll be doing it from space.

Fossilized eggshells yield DNA[ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:43:19 GMT ]In a scientific breakthrough that opens a window to now-extinct animals from the prehistoric past, researchers have just successfully recovered DNA from several fossilized eggshells collected from Australia, New Zealand and Madagascar.

HTC Legend: Frankly, it feels expensive[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:57:54 GMT ]With HTC's upcoming crop of Androids, you'll be able to separate people into two distinct groups: those who spring for the brainier, better-specced Desire, and those who get bowled over by the beautiful, yet lesser-specced Legend.

HTC Legend: Frankly, it feels expensive[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:57:54 GMT ]With HTC's upcoming crop of Androids, you'll be able to separate people into two distinct groups: those who spring for the brainier, better-specced Desire, and those who get bowled over by the beautiful, yet lesser-specced Legend.

What Apple's and Microsoft's patent threats mean for start-ups[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:34:46 PST ]Given the likelihood that everyone violates the patents of everyone else, patent collectives like OIN may be critical to protecting the interests of start-ups against larger players.

Are you ready for the toilet of the future?[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:57:54 GMT ]While most bathrooms in the U.S. are business as usual, toilets in Japan and in some parts of Europe are high-tech wonders, overflowing with luxurious amenities such as heated seats, sound effects, built-in bidets and lids that raise automatically.

Are you ready for the toilet of the future?[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:57:54 GMT ]While most bathrooms in the U.S. are business as usual, toilets in Japan and in some parts of Europe are high-tech wonders, overflowing with luxurious amenities such as heated seats, sound effects, built-in bidets and lids that raise automatically.

LifeLock to pay $12 million to settle deceptive-practices claim[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:02:00 PST ]FTC complaint alleged that LifeLock made false claims for adequately protecting customers from identity fraud and data theft.

Stanford undergrads: iPhones are addictive[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:02:00 PST ]Almost half of the 200 students with iPhones polled at Stanford University say they're addicted to the device, with 75 percent admitting they take it to bed.

Stanford undergrads: iPhones are addictive[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:02:00 PST ]Almost half of the 200 students with iPhones polled at Stanford University say they're addicted to the device, with 75 percent admitting they take it to bed.

LifeLock to pay $12 million to settle deceptive-practices claim[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:02:00 PST ]FTC complaint alleged that LifeLock made false claims for adequately protecting customers from identity fraud and data theft.

Lady Gaga on Rock Band[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:09:16 PST ]Google may soon be searching your set-top box, the PlayStation Network gets new high-def movies, and Lady Gaga may grace Rock Band.

Lady Gaga on Rock Band[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:09:16 PST ]Google may soon be searching your set-top box, the PlayStation Network gets new high-def movies, and Lady Gaga may grace Rock Band.

Windows Live support via e-mail ends[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:24:00 PST ]Starting Wednesday, users with problems will have to go to online forums to get answers to issues with Microsoft's consumer Web services.

Windows Live support via e-mail ends[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:24:00 PST ]Starting Wednesday, users with problems will have to go to online forums to get answers to issues with Microsoft's consumer Web services.

What Apple's and Microsoft's patent threats mean for start-ups[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:34:46 PST ]Given the likelihood that everyone violates the patents of everyone else, patent collectives like OIN may be critical to protecting the interests of start-ups against larger players.

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.

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.

The top 10 geek anthems of all time[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:45:10 EST ]Geeks rock! In honor of the South by Southwest festival's convergence of techie and music culture, we rank the top 10 geek-rock tunes of all time, from "She Blinded Me with Science" to "Particle Man."

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.

Driver: My Prius took me for a scary ride[ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:32:05 EST ]The driver of a Toyota Prius says he was taken on a wild ride Monday after the car's accelerator became stuck, reaching speeds in excess of 90 mph on a winding, hilly portion of a southern California interstate.

Driver: My Prius took me for a scary ride[ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:32:05 EST ]The driver of a Toyota Prius says he was taken on a wild ride Monday after the car's accelerator became stuck, reaching speeds in excess of 90 mph on a winding, hilly portion of a southern California interstate.

The top 10 geek anthems of all time[ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:45:10 EST ]Geeks rock! In honor of the South by Southwest festival's convergence of techie and music culture, we rank the top 10 geek-rock tunes of all time, from "She Blinded Me with Science" to "Particle Man."

112 best free downloads, sites and services[ Tue, 9 Mar 2010 13:43:14 GMT ]Want to correct Windows problems, make your PC or mobile phone more capable, and get things done faster online — all without opening your wallet? Check out these 112 incredibly useful, incredibly free downloads, sites, and services.

The dark side of digital ‘love’[ Tue, 9 Mar 2010 13:43:07 GMT ]Despite many upbeat tales of online matchups or romantic reunions through Facebook or e-mail, there are plenty of cautionary tales. They don't have the high-profile, TMZ-appeal of Tiger Woods' case, but are more devastating to the victims.