Even astronauts in space have to pay Uncle Sam[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 23:45:28 GMT ]Space.com: Of the 13 astronauts flying on the linked shuttle Discovery and International Space Station, eight are Americans stuck in space as tax day arrives in the United States. But they didn't launch into space unprepared.

Can Sony 'Move' hardcore gamers?[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:54:44 GMT ]Sony says it will soon be able to do something Nintendo hasn’t been able to do – make motion controls appealing to hardcore gamers. This fall, the company plans to launch its own motion-control system, called PlayStation Move.

Video: PlayStation makes a 'Move' on the Wii[ Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:44:57 GMT ]Sony's PlayStation enters the arena of motion control with its new controller, the "Move." Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)

Cosmic Log: Old vs. new space[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 22:06:41 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The battle over NASA's space policy isn't over what America should be doing in space by 2030. It's about what NASA should be doing by 2012 ... which happens to be an election year.

Obama plans to see landing on Mars[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 23:02:57 GMT ]President Barack Obama predicted Thursday his new space exploration plans would lead American astronauts to Mars and back in his lifetime, a bold forecast relying on rockets and propulsion still to be imagined and built.

Obama insists new plan will spur deep space exploration[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:14:14 PDT ]Touting his new space policy, President Obama says he is committed to manned space exploration, calling for a near-term shift to commercial rockets and long-range plans to explore deep space.

Video game industry finally sees a rebound[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:00:21 PDT ]After months of decline, industry has something to smile about with 6 percent year-over-year sales increase. Hardware revenues continue to dive.

A Conversation with TiVo CEO Tom Rogers[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:09:21 PDT ]First things first: your DirecTV TiVo is coming. TiVo's chief also talks about future cable deals, whether TiVo will just become an interface licensor, and why there's no built-in Wi-Fi on the Premiere.

Opera aims for PPC Macs with second Carakan beta[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:24:13 PDT ]On the heels of their iPhone app debut, Opera pushes onto the stage a second beta of their revamped desktop browser.

Want a face tattoo? Try Obsessive Ink first[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:48:35 PDT ]Tattoos are a permanent affair. Lucky for you there's a new site that gives you an almost-reasonable facsimile of what one would look like on your virtual self.

Library of Congress to archive your tweets[ Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:31:31 EDT ]Every 140-character snippet of info you've ever shared publicly on Twitter will soon have a home next to the Declaration of Independence.

Will Twitter users accept 'sponsored tweets?'[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:31:43 EDT ]In toying with ads, Twitter -- the net's largest micro-publishing service -- is going where every Internet company in search of a dollar has gone before.

Can 'group buying' save you money?[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:05:31 EDT ]Can we all get a better deal by making purchases together?

Israeli customs blocks entry of iPads[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:19:01 EDT ]A number of Israelis and tourists entering the country at Ben Gurion Airport have had their new Apple iPads seized by customs officials.

Kids on YouTube: Too soon, too much?[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:26:43 EDT ]Video clips of kids doing cute things, such as baking cookies or acting out scenes from "Scarface," are going viral on YouTube. But some people think parents are going too far.

Video: PlayStation makes a 'Move' on the Wii[ Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:44:57 GMT ]Sony's PlayStation enters the arena of motion control with its new controller, the "Move." Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)

It's 2010, and storage tech is still in flux[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:54:44 GMT ]Gizmodo: Hard drives , DVDs, USB sticks: This is where we store our digital lives. But while our data is timeless, our storage devices aren't. So, what's next? And then what?

NASA: Spacewalking repairs can wait[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:31:16 GMT ]Shuttle Discovery's astronauts do not need to make an emergency spacewalk to fix a stuck valve at the International Space Station and can leave on time this weekend, Mission Control informed the crew Thursday.

NASA: Spacewalking repairs can wait[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:31:16 GMT ]Shuttle Discovery's astronauts do not need to make an emergency spacewalk to fix a stuck valve at the International Space Station and can leave on time this weekend, Mission Control informed the crew Thursday.

It's 2010, and storage tech is still in flux[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:54:44 GMT ]Gizmodo: Hard drives , DVDs, USB sticks: This is where we store our digital lives. But while our data is timeless, our storage devices aren't. So, what's next? And then what?

Can Sony 'Move' hardcore gamers?[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:54:44 GMT ]Sony says it will soon be able to do something Nintendo hasn’t been able to do – make motion controls appealing to hardcore gamers. This fall, the company plans to launch its own motion-control system, called PlayStation Move.

Can Sony 'Move' hardcore gamers?[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:54:44 GMT ]Sony says it will soon be able to do something Nintendo hasn’t been able to do – make motion controls appealing to hardcore gamers. This fall, the company plans to launch its own motion-control system, called PlayStation Move.

Video: PlayStation makes a 'Move' on the Wii[ Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:44:57 GMT ]Sony's PlayStation enters the arena of motion control with its new controller, the "Move." Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)

Taxation dates back to Mesopotamia[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:53:27 GMT ]Yup, April 15 is tax day, and if it's any consolation, the history of taxes dates back as far as early written records.

Taxation dates back to Mesopotamia[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:53:27 GMT ]Yup, April 15 is tax day, and if it's any consolation, the history of taxes dates back as far as early written records.

Cooling your jets[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:01:49 PDT ]There is a lot of Twitter news today. Also, why you should avoid 3DTV if you're drunk or pregnant and how to cool off your backside with your unused USB ports.

Man sells old video game for $31,600 after reading CNN.com[ Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:48:38 EDT ]While reading a story on this site about rare video games, Tanner Sandlin of Austin, Texas, recognized one of the games -- Air Raid for the Atari 2600. He found the thirteenth known copy of the game in his garage and put it on eBay.

Ocean exploration past, present, and future (images)[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:00:00 PDT ]In 1960, Don Walsh and Jacques Piccard became the first--and only--humans to dive to the bottom of the Mariana Trench. But ocean exploration, though neglected, is gaining steam.

Ocean exploration past, present, and future (images)[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:00:00 PDT ]In 1960, Don Walsh and Jacques Piccard became the first--and only--humans to dive to the bottom of the Mariana Trench. But ocean exploration, though neglected, is gaining steam.

Broadcasters team up to create mobile TV service[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:33:35 PDT ]NBC, Fox, and other broadcast giants are jointly developing a new service to deliver TV shows to mobile devices over existing broadcast airwaves.

Broadcasters team up to create mobile TV service[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:33:35 PDT ]NBC, Fox, and other broadcast giants are jointly developing a new service to deliver TV shows to mobile devices over existing broadcast airwaves.

Xobni's uber e-mail search tool primed for Outlook 2010[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:00:00 PDT ]Microsoft Outlook 2010 may still be weeks away from release, but that hasn't stopped Xobni from creating a compatible version of its e-mail search tool--and throwing in a few features everyone can use today.

Xobni's uber e-mail search tool primed for Outlook 2010[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:00:00 PDT ]Microsoft Outlook 2010 may still be weeks away from release, but that hasn't stopped Xobni from creating a compatible version of its e-mail search tool--and throwing in a few features everyone can use today.

Cooling your jets[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:01:49 PDT ]There is a lot of Twitter news today. Also, why you should avoid 3DTV if you're drunk or pregnant and how to cool off your backside with your unused USB ports.

Google helps sleuth out Twitter accounts[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:46:01 PDT ]Search giant's Follow Finder helps expand your Twitter network by suggesting people to follow based on your profile.

Google helps sleuth out Twitter accounts[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:46:01 PDT ]Search giant's Follow Finder helps expand your Twitter network by suggesting people to follow based on your profile.

Man sells old video game for $31,600 after reading CNN.com[ Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:48:38 EDT ]While reading a story on this site about rare video games, Tanner Sandlin of Austin, Texas, recognized one of the games -- Air Raid for the Atari 2600. He found the thirteenth known copy of the game in his garage and put it on eBay.

Obama to unveil vision for space program[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:58:32 EDT ]President Obama will announce his administration's vision for America's space program during a visit to Florida on Thursday, according to documents provided to CNN by a White House official.

Library of Congress to archive your tweets[ Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:31:31 EDT ]Every 140-character snippet of info you've ever shared publicly on Twitter will soon have a home next to the Declaration of Independence.

Kids on YouTube: Too soon, too much?[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:26:43 EDT ]Video clips of kids doing cute things, such as baking cookies or acting out scenes from "Scarface," are going viral on YouTube. But some people think parents are going too far.

Obama to unveil vision for space program[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:58:32 EDT ]President Obama will announce his administration's vision for America's space program during a visit to Florida on Thursday, according to documents provided to CNN by a White House official.

Seoul orders curfew on web games for under-18s[ Tue, 13 Apr 2010 23:16:19 EDT ]Read full story for latest details.

Seoul orders curfew on web games for under-18s[ Tue, 13 Apr 2010 23:16:19 EDT ]Read full story for latest details.

Library of Congress to archive your tweets[ Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:31:31 EDT ]Every 140-character snippet of info you've ever shared publicly on Twitter will soon have a home next to the Declaration of Independence.

Kids on YouTube: Too soon, too much?[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:26:43 EDT ]Video clips of kids doing cute things, such as baking cookies or acting out scenes from "Scarface," are going viral on YouTube. But some people think parents are going too far.

Cosmic Log: Robonaut ready for duty[ Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:43:36 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: When Discovery's six astronauts take the final space shuttle ride to orbit in September, there'll be one more rider sitting in the back of the bus: Robonaut 2, the semi-humanoid robot created by NASA and GM.

Old space hands aren't buying Obama plan[ Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:06:09 GMT ]Call it NASA: The Next Generation. The president is pointing America toward a new direction in space, and some heroes from NASA's long-ago glory days don't like it.

First lady: Daughters allowed limited time online[ Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:44:09 GMT ]First lady Michelle Obama says Facebook and other social media sites are a generational divide in raising her children.

PC shipments jump more than 20 percent[ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:37:25 GMT ]Worldwide personal computer shipments increased more than 20 percent in the first three months of 2010 from the same period a year ago, a sign the PC business is on firmer ground after one of its shakiest stretches ever.

Seven out-of-this-world destinations[ Tue, 13 Apr 2010 23:01:25 GMT ]We are headed to Mars … eventually. But first we'll be visiting asteroids and even no-man’s-lands in space.