Trailer-mounted wind turbine tested at Army base[ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:11:12 PDT ]Army will test WindTamer's small wind turbine for charging communications equipment. Company is one of a handful seeking alternatives to traditional three-blade design.

Report: Android fragmentation could harm growth[ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:50:47 PDT ]IMS Research released a report this week indicating that Google needs to take action to prevent more fragmentation of its Android OS or else risk losing market share in the future.

Great Britain embraces three strikes[ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:35:20 PDT ]The U.K. follows France in passing law that would allow service interruption to suspected file sharers.

Trailer-mounted wind turbine tested at Army base[ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:11:12 PDT ]Army will test WindTamer's small wind turbine for charging communications equipment. Company is one of a handful seeking alternatives to traditional three-blade design.

'I'm a Mac/I'm a PC' ads coming to an end?[ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:26:07 PDT ]Apple's long-running ad campaign may have finally seen its last days, comedic actor Justin Long says.

'I'm a Mac/I'm a PC' ads coming to an end?[ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:26:07 PDT ]Apple's long-running ad campaign may have finally seen its last days, comedic actor Justin Long says.

Sheriff wants inmates to pedal for TV rights[ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:30:00 PDT ]Joe Arpaio, who calls himself "America's toughest sheriff," is providing Arizona inmates with a new amenity: cable television. But they're going to have to pedal to get the TV to work.

Sheriff wants inmates to pedal for TV rights[ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:30:00 PDT ]Joe Arpaio, who calls himself "America's toughest sheriff," is providing Arizona inmates with a new amenity: cable television. But they're going to have to pedal to get the TV to work.

Great Britain embraces three strikes[ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:35:20 PDT ]The U.K. follows France in passing law that would allow service interruption to suspected file sharers.

Report: Android fragmentation could harm growth[ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:50:47 PDT ]IMS Research released a report this week indicating that Google needs to take action to prevent more fragmentation of its Android OS or else risk losing market share in the future.

iPad hits Hong Kong before global release[ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 11:27:43 EDT ]The iPad may have exclusively launched in the United States on Saturday, but by Monday hundreds were available in the stores of Hong Kong -- thanks to the city's laissez faire retail laws and the work of traders such as Ronald Leung.

iPad hits Hong Kong before global release[ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 11:27:43 EDT ]The iPad may have exclusively launched in the United States on Saturday, but by Monday hundreds were available in the stores of Hong Kong -- thanks to the city's laissez faire retail laws and the work of traders such as Ronald Leung.

What will the next iPhone sofware do?[ Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:47:35 EDT ]iPhone OS 4.0 is on its way. There have been hints that we'd see the next version of the software that powers the iPhone and iPod Touch soon, and Apple sent invitations to a media-only preview of the software on Thursday, inviting us to "get a sneak peek" at iPhone OS 4.0.

What will the next iPhone sofware do?[ Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:47:35 EDT ]iPhone OS 4.0 is on its way. There have been hints that we'd see the next version of the software that powers the iPhone and iPod Touch soon, and Apple sent invitations to a media-only preview of the software on Thursday, inviting us to "get a sneak peek" at iPhone OS 4.0.

Protect your identity during census season[ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:12:02 EDT ]Your best bet at keeping your personal census information safe is through the lick of an envelope, not the click of a mouse.

Protect your identity during census season[ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:12:02 EDT ]Your best bet at keeping your personal census information safe is through the lick of an envelope, not the click of a mouse.

Ancient skeletal remains shed new light on evolution[ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 11:21:05 EDT ]Scientists may have discovered a new branch on your family tree.

Ancient skeletal remains shed new light on evolution[ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 11:21:05 EDT ]Scientists may have discovered a new branch on your family tree.

Asia races ahead in 'smart' transit[ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:09:38 EDT ]In South Korea and Japan, Internet-enabled traffic systems are making commutes faster, reducing accidents and lessening pollution.

Asia races ahead in 'smart' transit[ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:09:38 EDT ]In South Korea and Japan, Internet-enabled traffic systems are making commutes faster, reducing accidents and lessening pollution.

What caused mine explosion in West Virginia?[ Wed, 7 Apr 2010 19:23:58 GMT ]Why did the explosion at the Upper Big Branch mine in West Virginia happen? Forensic teams will be investigating that issue over the next year or so, looking to see if safety regulations need to be updated. at there's no way to be certain methane caused the explosion — coal dust is everywhere in mines, and can ignite violently. Standard safety practice dictates that mines be "rock dusted" so that at least 65 percent of all dust in the mine is made up of harmless limestone.

Video: 'Heavy Rain' enters a new chapter[ Tue, 6 Apr 2010 19:09:28 GMT ]'The Taxidermist' is chapter 1 of the "Heavy Rain Chronicles," a set of new downloadable content for the critically acclaimed game. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck reviews the game. (msnbc.com)

No antenna? No problem for space docking[ Wed, 7 Apr 2010 22:26:35 GMT ]The space shuttle Discovery successfully docked at the International Space Station early Wednesday, its astronauts overcoming a rare antenna breakdown that knocked out radar tracking.

10 essential iPad tips and tricks[ Wed, 7 Apr 2010 12:59:03 GMT ]Gizmodo: Any idiot can use an iPad at a basic level. It's designed that way. But even still, there are things that you're just supposed to magically know — things no one ever necessarily tells you. So we're here to help.

Cosmic Log: The planet-hackers are coming[ Wed, 7 Apr 2010 23:33:27 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Some of the ideas for fighting Earth's warming trend may sound unthinkable, but a new book suggests that scientists are giving them increasingly serious thought.

Qlipso acquires video site Veoh's assets[ Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:13:30 PDT ]Veoh's assets have been sold to a media-sharing company, which is seeking to build up its audience.

Is Conan using Twitter to sell himself to Fox?[ Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:56:00 PDT ]Not only does he now have eight or more Twitter accounts, but the former "Tonight Show" host is ensuring that every move--including his tour--is Web-focused. Is this a negotiating ploy vis-a-vis Fox?

Let's not create a cyberbullying panic[ Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:51:02 PDT ]With bullying and cyberbullying in the news, it's easy to assume that it's an epidemic. Fortunately, it's not.

Mozilla Contacts makes Firefox socially aware[ Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:45:10 PDT ]Most people develop acne when they become socially aware. Firefox just gets an add-on.

Measure the depth, quality of your sleep at night[ Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:58:49 PDT ]Japanese health monitor manufacturer Tanita unveils its sensor mat, placed beneath ones mattress, to track body motion, breathe rate, and pulse all night long.

Making the real-time Web relevant[ Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:30:19 EDT ]The big Internet search players are gearing up for a new challenge: How can the explosion of instant content produced by news sites, blogs, and social-media users be organized in a relevant way?

Discovery docks with space station[ Wed, 07 Apr 2010 08:22:40 EDT ]Space shuttle Discovery docked with the international space station early Wednesday despite a broken antenna that knocked out radar tracking aboard the shuttle.

iPad has Wi-Fi problems, some users say[ Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:11:10 EDT ]Users who rushed to snap up Apple's iPad are complaining within days of the slate computer's highly anticipated release that they're having trouble connecting it to the Internet.

What will the next iPhone sofware do?[ Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:47:35 EDT ]iPhone OS 4.0 is on its way. There have been hints that we'd see the next version of the software that powers the iPhone and iPod Touch soon, and Apple sent invitations to a media-only preview of the software on Thursday, inviting us to "get a sneak peek" at iPhone OS 4.0.

Apple offers fixes for iPad's Wi-Fi woes[ Wed, 07 Apr 2010 09:57:02 EDT ]Apple is acknowledging complaints that its new iPad computer has trouble connecting to the Internet.

Video: 'Heavy Rain' enters a new chapter[ Tue, 6 Apr 2010 19:09:28 GMT ]'The Taxidermist' is chapter 1 of the "Heavy Rain Chronicles" a set of new downloadable content for the critically acclaimed game. (msnbc.com)

10 essential iPad tips and tricks[ Wed, 7 Apr 2010 12:59:03 GMT ]Gizmodo: Any idiot can use an iPad at a basic level. It's designed that way. But even still, there are things that you're just supposed to magically know — things no one ever necessarily tells you. So we're here to help.

Cosmic Log: A different breed of planet?[ Wed, 7 Apr 2010 00:22:50 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: If a gas giant forms like a star, but ends up small enough to be a planet, what do you call it? Astronomers are scratching their heads over a planet classification puzzle that is way bigger than Pluto.

Cosmic Log: A different breed of planet?[ Wed, 7 Apr 2010 00:22:50 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: If a gas giant forms like a star, but ends up small enough to be a planet, what do you call it? Astronomers are scratching their heads over a planet classification puzzle that is way bigger than Pluto.

U.S. court rules against FCC on Net neutrality[ Tue, 6 Apr 2010 19:16:59 GMT ]A federal appeals court has ruled that the Federal Communications Commission lacks the authority to require broadband providers to give equal treatment to all Internet traffic flowing over their networks.

U.S. court rules against FCC on Net neutrality[ Tue, 6 Apr 2010 19:16:59 GMT ]A federal appeals court has ruled that the Federal Communications Commission lacks the authority to require broadband providers to give equal treatment to all Internet traffic flowing over their networks.

Video: 'Heavy Rain' enters a new chapter[ Tue, 6 Apr 2010 19:09:28 GMT ]'The Taxidermist' is chapter 1 of the "Heavy Rain Chronicles" a set of new downloadable content for the critically acclaimed game. (msnbc.com)

10 essential iPad tips and tricks[ Wed, 7 Apr 2010 12:59:03 GMT ]Gizmodo: Any idiot can use an iPad at a basic level. It's designed that way. But even still, there are things that you're just supposed to magically know — things no one ever necessarily tells you. So we're here to help.

Long delay expected for Intel support of USB 3.0[ Wed, 07 Apr 2010 08:19:43 PDT ]Consumers may have a long wait for faster USB technology in mainstream PCs because of a lack of direct support from Intel.

New solar plane takes maiden voyage[ Wed, 07 Apr 2010 08:29:53 PDT ]Switzerland's Solar Impulse reaches an altitude of 1,200 meters, or three-quarters of a mile, and stays aloft for almost 90 minutes.

Discovery back-flips, docks at space station[ Wed, 7 Apr 2010 08:43:51 GMT ]Despite trouble with its big dish antenna, Discovery links up with the International Space Station right on schedule.

Discovery back-flips, docks at space station[ Wed, 7 Apr 2010 08:43:51 GMT ]Despite trouble with its big dish antenna, Discovery links up with the International Space Station right on schedule.

Discovery joins space station despite radar glitch[ Wed, 07 Apr 2010 07:43:25 PDT ]Even contending with a radar failure, the shuttle Discovery makes a picture-perfect docking with the ISS early Wednesday to kick off a busy resupply mission.

Discovery joins space station despite radar glitch[ Wed, 07 Apr 2010 07:43:25 PDT ]Even contending with a radar failure, the shuttle Discovery makes a picture-perfect docking with the ISS early Wednesday to kick off a busy resupply mission.

Chromasun progresses on solar air conditioner[ Wed, 07 Apr 2010 07:46:25 PDT ]Start-up raises money to further develop a solar concentrator which uses heat from the sun to cool commercial buildings.