When will the 2nd-gen iPad arrive?[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:23:58 PDT ]A lot of people like the iPad--and want to buy one--but don't like to buy first-generation products. So how long do we have to hold out for a 2nd-generation model?

When will the 2nd-gen iPad arrive?[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:23:58 PDT ]A lot of people like the iPad--and want to buy one--but don't like to buy first-generation products. So how long do we have to hold out for a 2nd-generation model?

Twitter tweaks home page for newbies[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:32:03 PDT ]To entice more to sign up, Twitter revamps its home page to feature more live tweets, a feed of trending topics, and links to Twitter celebrities.

Twitter tweaks home page for newbies[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:32:03 PDT ]To entice more to sign up, Twitter revamps its home page to feature more live tweets, a feed of trending topics, and links to Twitter celebrities.

Ford taps Microsoft Hohm for electric-car charging[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:38:02 PDT ]Ford to use Microsoft's home energy management software to optimize electric-car charging schedule, starting with the electric Ford Focus next year.

Ford taps Microsoft Hohm for electric-car charging[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:38:02 PDT ]Ford to use Microsoft's home energy management software to optimize electric-car charging schedule, starting with the electric Ford Focus next year.

Dreaming of iPhone on Verizon[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:39:58 PDT ]Get free turn-by-turn navigation on your iPhone, a USB stick self-destructs if tampered with, and rumors of the iPhone for Verizon are storming the Web.

Dreaming of iPhone on Verizon[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:39:58 PDT ]Get free turn-by-turn navigation on your iPhone, a USB stick self-destructs if tampered with, and rumors of the iPhone for Verizon are storming the Web.

Fighting identity theft not a priority, report says[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:03:33 EDT ]Ten million Americans a year are victims of identity theft. It's a growing problem in the United States, but fighting it doesn't appear to be a priority, a new report says.

Fighting identity theft not a priority, report says[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:03:33 EDT ]Ten million Americans a year are victims of identity theft. It's a growing problem in the United States, but fighting it doesn't appear to be a priority, a new report says.

'Scarface' featuring kids intentionally goes viral[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:29:43 EDT ]The delivery isn't the smoothest, the guns are obviously fake and some of the language has been changed to avoid offending young ears. And the death scene -- well, it's one of the most comical since Brad Pitt's big bounce at the beginning of "Meet Joe Black."

'Scarface' featuring kids intentionally goes viral[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:29:43 EDT ]The delivery isn't the smoothest, the guns are obviously fake and some of the language has been changed to avoid offending young ears. And the death scene -- well, it's one of the most comical since Brad Pitt's big bounce at the beginning of "Meet Joe Black."

Young Saudis bypass social lockdown with Facebook[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 06:45:34 EDT ]How can young people connect -- and date -- in a conservative society that forbids men and women socializing together?

Young Saudis bypass social lockdown with Facebook[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 06:45:34 EDT ]How can young people connect -- and date -- in a conservative society that forbids men and women socializing together?

From Iowa to India, a 'Walk in Our Shoes"[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:41:28 EDT ]To step into Deki Dorji's dainty black slippers is to realize how unexpectedly peaceful life can be, even when you're pacing in circles.

From Iowa to India, a 'Walk in Our Shoes"[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:41:28 EDT ]To step into Deki Dorji's dainty black slippers is to realize how unexpectedly peaceful life can be, even when you're pacing in circles.

Why the Web is fastest in South Korea[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:09:34 EDT ]People in the United States basically invented the Internet. So U.S. connections must be the fastest and cheapest in the world, right? Nope -- South Korea is ahead on both fronts. Here's why.

Why the Web is fastest in South Korea[ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:09:34 EDT ]People in the United States basically invented the Internet. So U.S. connections must be the fastest and cheapest in the world, right? Nope -- South Korea is ahead on both fronts. Here's why.

Geneva atom smasher sets collision record[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:39:26 GMT ]The world's largest atom smasher conducts its first experiments at conditions nearing those that existed just after the big bang, breaking its own record for high-energy proton collisions.

Newsweek: Why the iPad will change everything[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:02:45 GMT ]The iPad will change the way you use computers, read books, and watch TV—as long as you're willing to do it the Steve Jobs way.

Newsweek: Anna Quindlen: Reading has a strong future[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:07:16 GMT ]The future of reading is backlit and bright.

Newsweek: Why Apple’s co-founder wants two iPads[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:05:02 GMT ]Q&A with Steve Wozniak, Apple's co-founder.

Cosmic Log: The face in the Shroud[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:36:08 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: "The Real Face of Jesus" comes up with the most realistic representation yet of the man who was beneath the Shroud of Turin. But is it the real face of Jesus?

What Verizon iPhone users can expect[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:33:32 PDT ]Rumors of a Verizon iPhone are buzzing. So what can potential Verizon iPhone subscribers expect when and if the phone is announced?

Dentistry simulation android is all smiles[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:33:13 PDT ]Japanese universities recently unveiled a dentistry simulator robot called Hanako. The android patient responds to dentistry students by talking, sneezing, or even gagging.

In Australia, the bionic eye comes into focus[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:38:00 PDT ]Researchers unveil a prototype bionic eye they hope will enable users to perceive points of light that the brain can reconstruct into images.

Amazon's new patent could make returns harder[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:50:11 PDT ]In an odd twist, Amazon has patented a process for videotaping its outgoing packages being prepared for shipment. Is this for quality control, or a next generation of the shipping confirmation e-mail?

Obama faces major online privacy test[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:09:32 PDT ]President Obama's promise to improve Internet privacy laws faces a major test: will he side with law enforcement or a new coalition including Google, Microsoft, eBay, AT&T, and advocacy groups? It took years for a similar privacy coalition in the 1990s to claim victory.

'RapeLay' video game goes viral amid outrage[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:49:29 EDT ]The game begins with a teenage girl on a subway platform. She notices you are looking at her and asks, "Can I help you with something?"

Twitter homepage adds 'top tweets'[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:11:07 EDT ]Twitter's homepage got a new look Tuesday, featuring a scrolling list of "top tweets" designed to give non-members a look at what they're missing.

Fighting identity theft not a priority, report says[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:03:33 EDT ]Ten million Americans a year are victims of identity theft. It's a growing problem in the United States, but fighting it doesn't appear to be a priority, a new report says.

'Scarface' featuring kids intentionally goes viral[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:53:46 EDT ]The delivery isn't the smoothest, the guns are obviously fake and some of the language has been changed to avoid offending young ears. And the death scene -- well, it's one of the most comical since Brad Pitt's big bounce at the beginning of "Meet Joe Black."

The #@*!#*! office copier turns 50[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:14:37 EDT ]It has saved workers countless hours, been cursed by anyone who's faced a paper jam on deadline, been used by office pranksters to copy body parts and been immortalized on "Saturday Night Live." It's the plain-paper office copier, and it's 50 years old.

Cosmic Log: Death Star in detail[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:23:35 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The Cassini orbiter gets its closest look yet at Saturn’s moon Mimas, which has been nicknamed the “Death Star” because of its curious crater. The fresh imagery leads to yet another curiosity ... and a fresh nickname.

Newsweek: Anna Quindlen: Reading has a strong future[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:07:16 GMT ]The future of reading is backlit and bright.

Cosmic Log: Death Star in detail[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:23:35 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The Cassini orbiter gets its closest look yet at Saturn’s moon Mimas, which has been nicknamed the “Death Star” because of its curious crater. The fresh imagery leads to yet another curiosity ... and a fresh nickname.

Geneva atom smasher sets collision record[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:39:26 GMT ]The world's largest atom smasher conducted its first experiments at conditions nearing those after the Big Bang, breaking its own record for high-energy collisions with proton beams crashing into each other Tuesday at three times more force than ever before.

Geneva atom smasher sets collision record[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:39:26 GMT ]The world's largest atom smasher conducted its first experiments at conditions nearing those after the Big Bang, breaking its own record for high-energy collisions with proton beams crashing into each other Tuesday at three times more force than ever before.

Newsweek: Why the iPad will change everything[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:02:45 GMT ]The iPad will change the way you use computers, read books, and watch TV—as long as you're willing to do it the Steve Jobs way.

Newsweek: Why the iPad will change everything[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:02:45 GMT ]The iPad will change the way you use computers, read books, and watch TV—as long as you're willing to do it the Steve Jobs way.

Newsweek: Anna Quindlen: Reading has a strong future[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:07:16 GMT ]The future of reading is backlit and bright.

Newsweek: Why Apple’s co-founder wants two iPads[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:05:02 GMT ]Q&A with Steve Wozniak, Apple's co-founder.

Newsweek: Why Apple’s co-founder wants two iPads[ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:05:02 GMT ]Q&A with Steve Wozniak, Apple's co-founder.

Researchers find security holes in smart meters[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 06:11:18 PDT ]Utilities hire a security consultancy, which finds a number of vulnerabilities in smart meters that could let a criminal remotely control a meter.

Are Microsoft Office and OpenOffice irrelevant?[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:46:27 PDT ]The office suite is a relic of a bygone age--one that may not amount to billions in Microsoft profits for much longer.

When will cloud computing start raining cash?[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:24:48 PDT ]Cloud computing gets a lot of hype, but when will it start to generate a lot of cash? It may be sooner than you think.

Electric Nissan Leaf priced at $33,000 in U.S.[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:26:21 PDT ]Nissan prices the electric Leaf in the "mass market" with goal of meeting consumer demand and driving up volumes.

Researchers find security holes in smart meters[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 06:11:18 PDT ]Utilities hire a security consultancy, which finds a number of vulnerabilities in smart meters that could let a criminal remotely control a meter.

Chip market fell in '09, but growth expected in '10[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 06:52:30 PDT ]Worldwide semiconductor sales dropped by more than 10 percent last year, Gartner says. But a rebound in the second half holds promise for 2010.

Chip market fell in '09, but growth expected in '10[ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 06:52:30 PDT ]Worldwide semiconductor sales dropped by more than 10 percent last year, Gartner says. But a rebound in the second half holds promise for 2010.