Telephone pole-like fungus was tallest ever[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:27:02 GMT ]These towering fungi lived on algae and bacteria and grew over 26 feet high some 420 million years ago.

Telephone pole-like fungus was tallest ever[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:27:02 GMT ]These towering fungi lived on algae and bacteria and grew over 26 feet high some 420 million years ago.

Inside a global cybercrime ring[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:45:58 GMT ]Hundreds of computer geeks, most of them students putting themselves through college, crammed into three floors of an office building in an industrial section of Ukraine's capital Kiev, churning out code at a frenzied pace. They were creating some of the world's most pernicious, and profitable, computer viruses.

Inside a global cybercrime ring[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:45:58 GMT ]Hundreds of computer geeks, most of them students putting themselves through college, crammed into three floors of an office building in an industrial section of Ukraine's capital Kiev, churning out code at a frenzied pace. They were creating some of the world's most pernicious, and profitable, computer viruses.

Super bug! World’s strongest insect revealed[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:41:31 GMT ]After months of grueling tests, a species of horned dung beetle takes the title for world's strongest insect.

Super bug! World’s strongest insect revealed[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:41:31 GMT ]After months of grueling tests, a species of horned dung beetle takes the title for world's strongest insect.

The best new netbooks[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:05:35 GMT ]Gizmodo: If you're in the market for a netbook — the gimpy kittens of the laptop jungle — know this first: on the inside, they're all basically the same. Making the little differences all the more important! And yes, they do add up.

The best new netbooks[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:05:35 GMT ]Gizmodo: If you're in the market for a netbook — the gimpy kittens of the laptop jungle — know this first: on the inside, they're all basically the same. Making the little differences all the more important! And yes, they do add up.

3G, 4G, and WiMax too[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:37:02 PDT ]Sprint launches the first 4G phone at the CTIA Wireless show, there is more to discuss about Google and China, and how to use Google Maps to find the cheapest hotel when you're traveling.

Bathroom tech: From strange to ridiculous[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:05:14 GMT ]The bathroom is the last bastion of privacy where one can shower, scrub, and, well, take care of business without the incessant interruptions of modern life. Geeks probably wouldn't mind some of these high-tech accoutrements.

Bathroom tech: From strange to ridiculous[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:05:14 GMT ]The bathroom is the last bastion of privacy where one can shower, scrub, and, well, take care of business without the incessant interruptions of modern life. Geeks probably wouldn't mind some of these high-tech accoutrements.

OfficeTalk: Microsoft's Twitter for businesses (images)[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:00:00 PDT ]Microsoft is testing OfficeTalk, a microblogging service designed to give businesses the ability to host their own Twitter-like service for employees.

OfficeTalk: Microsoft's Twitter for businesses (images)[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:00:00 PDT ]Microsoft is testing OfficeTalk, a microblogging service designed to give businesses the ability to host their own Twitter-like service for employees.

Nintendo 3D DS[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:44:29 PDT ]Google makes good on its promise to stop censoring search in China, the Kindle will be on the iPad after all, and Nintendo is creating a handheld game device that features 3D.

Nintendo 3D DS[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:44:29 PDT ]Google makes good on its promise to stop censoring search in China, the Kindle will be on the iPad after all, and Nintendo is creating a handheld game device that features 3D.

Microsoft data centers: Beyond the container (images)[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:24:15 PDT ]With the latest iteration of its data center design, Microsoft has created self-contained units that can be pre-built and shipped anywhere in the world.

Microsoft data centers: Beyond the container (images)[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:24:15 PDT ]With the latest iteration of its data center design, Microsoft has created self-contained units that can be pre-built and shipped anywhere in the world.

Photos: DemoSpring 2010's gadgets and characters[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:00:00 PDT ]Sights and scenes from this year's DemoSpring conference in Palm Desert, Calif., where close to 70 companies (old and new) launched products and services.

Photos: DemoSpring 2010's gadgets and characters[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:00:00 PDT ]Sights and scenes from this year's DemoSpring conference in Palm Desert, Calif., where close to 70 companies (old and new) launched products and services.

3G, 4G, and WiMax too[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:37:02 PDT ]Sprint launches the first 4G phone at the CTIA Wireless show, there is more to discuss about Google and China, and how to use Google Maps to find the cheapest hotel when you're traveling.

Nintendo to unveil 3-D gaming console[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:16:59 EDT ]The 3-D entertainment craze continues to spread to video games. Nintendo announced Tuesday it will introduce a handheld console that plays games in 3-D without the use of special glasses.

Nintendo to unveil 3-D gaming console[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:16:59 EDT ]The 3-D entertainment craze continues to spread to video games. Nintendo announced Tuesday it will introduce a handheld console that plays games in 3-D without the use of special glasses.

Winners and losers of Google's China pullout[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:46:19 EDT ]Google's partners in China are beginning to sever ties with the Internet giant following the company's decision to quit self censoring in the country and redirect searches to Google in Hong Kong.

Verizon says Skype on some phones this week[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:53:46 GMT ]Skype's popular telephony application will be available on nine phone models sold by Verizon Wireless starting on Thursday.

Apple sells no-contract iPhones at full price[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 02:06:49 GMT ]Apple is making some of its iPhone models available at full price without a contract from AT&T. However, the new phones are still "locked" to AT&T and will not work with any other cellular carrier unless they're modified.

Apple sells no-contract iPhones at full price[ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 02:06:49 GMT ]Apple is making some of its iPhone models available at full price without a contract from AT&T. However, the new phones are still "locked" to AT&T and will not work with any other cellular carrier unless they're modified.

China moves to restrict access to Google[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:56:09 GMT ]China moves to block access to Google's Hong Kong site, The New York Times reports, after the Internet giant began redirecting Chinese users to its uncensored server there.

China moves to restrict access to Google[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:56:09 GMT ]China moves to block access to Google's Hong Kong site, The New York Times reports, after the Internet giant began redirecting Chinese users to its uncensored server there.

Cosmic Log: Fusion’s ups and downs[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:24:28 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The folks following an unconventional path to nuclear fusion power are feeling more confident about their footsteps.

Icahn pal Chapple to leave Yahoo's board[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:14:00 PDT ]John Chapple will not run for re-election in June, leaving the company less than two years after accompanying investor Carl Icahn.

Icahn pal Chapple to leave Yahoo's board[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:14:00 PDT ]John Chapple will not run for re-election in June, leaving the company less than two years after accompanying investor Carl Icahn.

Brain network scanning may predict injury's effects[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:25:00 PDT ]Resting-state functional connectivity, originally developed to study brain organization, also reveals the health or damage of brain networks, according to neurologists at Washington University.

Brain network scanning may predict injury's effects[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:25:00 PDT ]Resting-state functional connectivity, originally developed to study brain organization, also reveals the health or damage of brain networks, according to neurologists at Washington University.

CNET News Daily Podcast: Nintendo adds a third dimension[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:08:00 PDT ]The follow-up to the popular Nintendo DS will have a 3D screen, and China responds to Google moving its search to Hong Kong.

CNET News Daily Podcast: Nintendo adds a third dimension[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:08:00 PDT ]The follow-up to the popular Nintendo DS will have a 3D screen, and China responds to Google moving its search to Hong Kong.

GameCrush: Pay to play--with girls[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:07:00 PDT ]The new social-networking site acts as a way to let nerdy boys pay cute girls for their attention. What could possibly go wrong here?

GameCrush: Pay to play--with girls[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:07:00 PDT ]The new social-networking site acts as a way to let nerdy boys pay cute girls for their attention. What could possibly go wrong here?

Firefox Mobile: Where it stands now[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:36:00 PDT ]We sat down with Mozilla's Jay Sullivan to chat about the Firefox browser for mobile phones.

Firefox Mobile: Where it stands now[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:36:00 PDT ]We sat down with Mozilla's Jay Sullivan to chat about the Firefox browser for mobile phones.

Branson spacecraft completes test flight[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:57:04 EDT ]British billionaire Richard Branson's dream of space travel that thousands of people can afford took a leap toward reality with the maiden flight of the world's first commercial spacecraft over California's Mojave Desert.

Branson spacecraft completes test flight[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:57:04 EDT ]British billionaire Richard Branson's dream of space travel that thousands of people can afford took a leap toward reality with the maiden flight of the world's first commercial spacecraft over California's Mojave Desert.

Can 4G wireless take on broadband?[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:33:08 EDT ]The 4G revolution in wireless won't just make Web surfing on your mobile phone faster. It could help you say goodbye to traditional cable and DSL broadband.

Can 4G wireless take on broadband?[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:33:08 EDT ]The 4G revolution in wireless won't just make Web surfing on your mobile phone faster. It could help you say goodbye to traditional cable and DSL broadband.

Opera submits browser for iPhone approval[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:35:30 EDT ]Web browser company Opera has submitted an app for the iPhone that it promises will make surfing on the device faster -- if Apple allows it.

Opera submits browser for iPhone approval[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:35:30 EDT ]Web browser company Opera has submitted an app for the iPhone that it promises will make surfing on the device faster -- if Apple allows it.

Nintendo to unveil 3-D gaming console[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:16:59 EDT ]The 3-D entertainment craze continues to spread to video games. Nintendo announced Tuesday it will introduce a handheld console that plays games in 3-D without the use of special glasses.

Nintendo to unveil 3-D gaming console[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:16:59 EDT ]The 3-D entertainment craze continues to spread to video games. Nintendo announced Tuesday it will introduce a handheld console that plays games in 3-D without the use of special glasses.

How Google's move affects China[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:55:48 EDT ]Here's what Google's decision to redirect Web searches from China to its Hong Kong site means for its users.

How Google's move affects China[ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:55:48 EDT ]Here's what Google's decision to redirect Web searches from China to its Hong Kong site means for its users.

Video: Wii need more games like this[ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:40:27 GMT ]"Red Steel 2" is a western samurai story that boasts some of the best gameplay you can find on the Wii system. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives it a 9 out of 10. (msnbc.com)