Who would benefit most by buying Palm?[ Fri, 09 Apr 2010 04:00:00 PDT ]Chatter has increased of late that Palm is looking for a buyer. We take a look at the potential suitors.

Who would benefit most by buying Palm?[ Fri, 09 Apr 2010 04:00:00 PDT ]Chatter has increased of late that Palm is looking for a buyer. We take a look at the potential suitors.

Robot plant powered by polluted water[ Fri, 09 Apr 2010 06:30:00 PDT ]Mexican artist Gilberto Esparza's "Nomadic Plants" are roving robots powered by industrial waste.

Robot plant powered by polluted water[ Fri, 09 Apr 2010 06:30:00 PDT ]Mexican artist Gilberto Esparza's "Nomadic Plants" are roving robots powered by industrial waste.

With public setbacks behind it, Silverlight shines[ Fri, 09 Apr 2010 07:01:03 PDT ]Baseball walked away from the technology in late 2008, and apparent glitches were frustrating Netflix subscribers too. Since then, however, Silverlight has found its silver lining.

With public setbacks behind it, Silverlight shines[ Fri, 09 Apr 2010 07:01:03 PDT ]Baseball walked away from the technology in late 2008, and apparent glitches were frustrating Netflix subscribers too. Since then, however, Silverlight has found its silver lining.

Intel demos software that reads your mind[ Fri, 09 Apr 2010 07:34:22 PDT ]The software uses MRI brain scans to decipher which words you're mostly likely thinking about. In highly controlled situations, it achieves perfect scores.

Intel demos software that reads your mind[ Fri, 09 Apr 2010 07:34:22 PDT ]The software uses MRI brain scans to decipher which words you're mostly likely thinking about. In highly controlled situations, it achieves perfect scores.

Big Brit ISP vows to resist antipiracy law[ Fri, 09 Apr 2010 08:32:51 PDT ]The U.K.'s new Digital Economy Act calls for disconnection of those accused of illegal file swapping. ISP TalkTalk says it would rather go to court.

Big Brit ISP vows to resist antipiracy law[ Fri, 09 Apr 2010 08:32:51 PDT ]The U.K.'s new Digital Economy Act calls for disconnection of those accused of illegal file swapping. ISP TalkTalk says it would rather go to court.

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 12:55:10 EDT ]Scientists may have discovered a new branch on your family tree.

Ancient skeletal remains shed new light on evolution[ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:55:10 EDT ]Scientists may have discovered a new branch on your family tree.

Pete Cashmore: How to create an $850M fad[ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:34:10 EDT ]Do you remember Bebo? AOL bought the hot social networking Web site for $850 million in 2008. This week, the company threw in the towel -- Bebo will either be sold or shut down in 2010, according to an internal memo.

Pete Cashmore: How to create an $850M fad[ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:34:10 EDT ]Do you remember Bebo? AOL bought the hot social networking Web site for $850 million in 2008. This week, the company threw in the towel -- Bebo will either be sold or shut down in 2010, according to an internal memo.

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.

NASA unveils sweeping new programs[ Fri, 09 Apr 2010 09:15:43 EDT ]A week before President Obama attends a "space summit" in Florida, NASA unveils sweeping new programs designed to implement a shift to commercial rockets and other technology.

NASA unveils sweeping new programs[ Fri, 09 Apr 2010 09:15:43 EDT ]A week before President Obama attends a "space summit" in Florida, NASA unveils sweeping new programs designed to implement a shift to commercial rockets and other technology.

Astronauts ready for first spacewalk[ Thu, 8 Apr 2010 23:43:51 GMT ]Two space shuttle astronauts will exit the International Space Station early Friday to complete the first of three spacewalks planned for their mission.

Animals living without oxygen discovered[ Thu, 8 Apr 2010 16:24:53 GMT ]Animals that live without oxygen have been discovered for the first time, deep under the Mediterranean Sea.

Video: 'Mass Effect 2' goes on a heist[ Wed, 7 Apr 2010 20:52:42 GMT ]"Kasumi - Stolen Memory' is a fantastic new downloadable mission for "Mass Effect 2." Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives it a 9 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

iPhone to get long-awaited multitasking ability[ Thu, 8 Apr 2010 21:03:01 GMT ]Some of Apple's iPhones and its new iPad devices will soon be able to run more than one program at a time, something that phones from Apple's rivals already offer and that iPhone owners have long sought.

Cosmic Log: Fossils shake up our family tree[ Thu, 8 Apr 2010 13:59:34 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Fossils found in South Africa mark an important transition between the pre-human known as Lucy and our own branch of the evolutionary family tree.

Jobs rolls out iPhone OS 4.0[ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:14:21 PDT ]Steve Jobs takes the stage at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., to give a preview of iPhone OS 4.0, which will be available later this summer.

Apple takes on Google in the mobile-ad business[ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:18:12 PDT ]Apple CEO Steve Jobs announces iAd, a new mobile-ad platform that will enable developers and corporate marketers to include interactive ads in iPhone applications. App makers get a 60 percent share of advertising revenue. Apple gets the rest.

Analyst: Smaller iPads coming early next year[ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:26:45 PDT ]I think the iPad is just the right size, but one analyst says Apple is aiming for a smaller one.

Apple shows where iPhone OS is headed (video roundup)[ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 18:05:57 PDT ]CEO Steve Jobs shows off some key new features that will be included in the next generation of Apple's iPhone OS--namely, multitasking. Here is a roundup of video clips from his presentation.

Apple's Game Center isn't worrying game networks[ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 18:17:49 PDT ]Apple intends to get into the social-networking aspect of iPhone games with a new initiative. What does that mean for existing social-gaming networks?

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 12:55:10 EDT ]Scientists may have discovered a new branch on your family tree.

Pete Cashmore: How to create an $850M fad[ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:34:10 EDT ]Do you remember Bebo? AOL bought the hot social networking Web site for $850 million in 2008. This week, the company threw in the towel -- Bebo will either be sold or shut down in 2010, according to an internal memo.

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.

Apple unveils new OS for the iPhone[ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:35:22 EDT ]Apple unveiled details of its next-generation iPhone operating system Thursday at a press event in Cupertino, California.

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.

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.

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.

iPad Wi-Fi problems reported by some users[ Wed, 7 Apr 2010 19:39:10 GMT ]Some owners of Apple's new iPad are reporting problems not being able to connect the device wirelessly through their home Wi-Fi networks, or say they are receiving Wi-Fi signals that are weak or drop frequently, leaving them unable to connect to the Internet.

iPad Wi-Fi problems reported by some users[ Wed, 7 Apr 2010 19:39:10 GMT ]Some owners of Apple's new iPad are reporting problems not being able to connect the device wirelessly through their home Wi-Fi networks, or say they are receiving Wi-Fi signals that are weak or drop frequently, leaving them unable to connect to the Internet.

Video: 'Mass Effect 2' goes on a heist[ Wed, 7 Apr 2010 20:52:42 GMT ]"Kasumi - Stolen Memory' is a fantastic new downloadable mission for "Mass Effect 2." Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives it a 9 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

Video: 'Mass Effect 2' goes on a heist[ Wed, 7 Apr 2010 20:52:42 GMT ]"Kasumi - Stolen Memory' is a fantastic new downloadable mission for "Mass Effect 2." Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives it a 9 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

Cosmic Log: Fossils shake up our family tree[ Thu, 8 Apr 2010 13:59:34 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Fossils found in South Africa mark an important transition between the pre-human known as Lucy and our own branch of the evolutionary family tree.

Cosmic Log: Fossils shake up our family tree[ Thu, 8 Apr 2010 13:59:34 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Fossils found in South Africa mark an important transition between the pre-human known as Lucy and our own branch of the evolutionary family tree.

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.