Monday, April 26, 2010

Molecular computer mimics human brain
[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:01:46 GMT ]

The molecular computer can generate different patterns that are the equivalent of ones and zeros in a conventional computer. A superthin computer just two molecules thick can solve complex problems and, somewhat like the human brain, can evolve to improve and perform many operations simultaneously.


Video: Is this Bungie’s last ‘Halo’ game?
[ Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:20:49 GMT ]

The studio has made “Halo” games for nearly a decade, but “Reach” could be its the last in the “Halo” universe. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)The studio has made “Halo” games for nearly a decade, but “Reach” could be its the last in the “Halo” universe. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)


Video: ‘Halo Reach’: Tips and tricks
[ Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:21:21 GMT ]

If you’re looking for an edge in "Halo Reach," then these tips and tricks from the game developers may be just the ticket. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)If you’re looking for an edge in "Halo Reach," then these tips and tricks from the game developers may be just the ticket. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)


Video: ‘Halo Reach’ takes big steps forward
[ Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:19:37 GMT ]

The new “Halo” game takes several steps in the right direction. Msnbc.com’s Todd Kenreck shares his impressions of the game.  (msnbc.com)The new “Halo” game takes several steps in the right direction. Msnbc.com’s Todd Kenreck shares his impressions of the game. (msnbc.com)


Cosmic Log: Supercars are on track
[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:41:10 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: After months of technologizing and tinkering, dozens of next-generation automobiles are converging on a Michigan speedway for the first round of on-track tests leading to $10 million in prizes.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: After months of technologizing and tinkering, dozens of next-generation automobiles are converging on a Michigan speedway for the first round of on-track tests leading to $10 million in prizes.


Google Maps gets 3D view of the world
[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:33:00 PDT ]
Earth view brings depth to Google's mapping service. It needs a browser plug-in for now some day we'll be cruising in 3D in Google's virtual world.

iPad users on Windows targeted with malware
[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:57:35 PDT ]
Fake iTunes update for iPad installs back door on computers in new scam, researchers say.

TripAdvisor now does very pretty photo slideshows
[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:28:58 PDT ]
TripAdvisor has a new photo slideshow tool to share your travels with others. And it turns out it's very easy to use and has good looking results.

Likebutton.me shows Facebook's new 'like' button is not completely evil
[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:34:43 PDT ]
Check out this little news aggregator that's aware of your social network.

Can robots stop Gulf of Mexico oil spill?
[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:15:23 PDT ]
Officials have dispatched robotic submarines to try to stop oil leaking from a sunken rig on the Gulf of Mexico 130 miles southeast of New Orleans.

In tech world, porn quietly leads the way
[ Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:53:47 EDT ]
It's the technology world's open, though seldom-spoken, secret. With every new advance, the porn industry is one of the first adapters -- if they didn't help create it in the first place.

Israel reverses its ban on iPads
[ Sun, 25 Apr 2010 03:52:30 EDT ]
Israel has reversed a ban on the iPad, Apple's tablet computer, and said users can bring in the device without worrying that customs officials will seize it.

Social media 'watershed' predicted for World Cup
[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:45:42 EDT ]
World Cup fans have never been shy about expressing their opinions, but this year's tournament in South Africa -- which will be the first of the "social media age" according to many -- may see record levels of global interactivity.

Supreme Court to hear case over violent video games
[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:28:06 EDT ]
A free speech dispute over a California law banning sale of violent video games to children will go to the Supreme Court for review.

The next digital babysitter: your phone
[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:16:53 EDT ]
More parents are handing their smartphones to their young children in restaurants or on car trips to keep them entertained. That may be why almost half the top-selling iPhone apps are games for kids.

Dead elephant was poisoned, says Kiev zoo
[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:42:41 GMT ]

Kiev Zoo's elephant Boy touches his new girlfriend Dirindl during their first meeting August 19. The only elephant in Kiev's zoo, 39-year-old Boy, died Monday in his enclosure, apparently after being poisoned, the zoo's director said.


Dead elephant was poisoned, says Kiev zoo
[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:42:41 GMT ]

Kiev Zoo's elephant Boy touches his new girlfriend Dirindl during their first meeting August 19. The only elephant in Kiev's zoo, 39-year-old Boy, died Monday in his enclosure, apparently after being poisoned, the zoo's director said.


What has (and hasn't) the Internet killed?
[ Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:53:02 GMT ]
For some people, the Internet is the killer app — literally. From newspapers and the yellow pages to personal privacy, the Net has claimed its share of scalps. Here are 10 things the Net is making virtually extinct, plus five that have flourished.

What has (and hasn't) the Internet killed?
[ Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:53:02 GMT ]
For some people, the Internet is the killer app — literally. From newspapers and the yellow pages to personal privacy, the Net has claimed its share of scalps. Here are 10 things the Net is making virtually extinct, plus five that have flourished.

Video: Is this Bungie’s last ‘Halo’ game?
[ Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:20:49 GMT ]

The studio has made “Halo” games for nearly a decade, but “Reach” could be its the last in the “Halo” universe. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)The studio has made “Halo” games for nearly a decade, but “Reach” could be its the last in the “Halo” universe. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)


Video: Is this Bungie’s last ‘Halo’ game?
[ Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:20:49 GMT ]

The studio has made “Halo” games for nearly a decade, but “Reach” could be its the last in the “Halo” universe. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)The studio has made “Halo” games for nearly a decade, but “Reach” could be its the last in the “Halo” universe. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)


Video: ‘Halo Reach’: Tips and tricks
[ Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:21:21 GMT ]

If you’re looking for an edge in "Halo Reach," then these tips and tricks from the game developers may be just the ticket. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)If you’re looking for an edge in "Halo Reach," then these tips and tricks from the game developers may be just the ticket. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)


Video: ‘Halo Reach’: Tips and tricks
[ Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:21:21 GMT ]

If you’re looking for an edge in "Halo Reach," then these tips and tricks from the game developers may be just the ticket. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)If you’re looking for an edge in "Halo Reach," then these tips and tricks from the game developers may be just the ticket. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)


Video: ‘Halo Reach’ takes big steps forward
[ Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:19:37 GMT ]

The new “Halo” game takes several steps in the right direction. Msnbc.com’s Todd Kenreck shares his impressions of the game.  (msnbc.com)The new “Halo” game takes several steps in the right direction. Msnbc.com’s Todd Kenreck shares his impressions of the game. (msnbc.com)


Video: ‘Halo Reach’ takes big steps forward
[ Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:19:37 GMT ]

The new “Halo” game takes several steps in the right direction. Msnbc.com’s Todd Kenreck shares his impressions of the game.  (msnbc.com)The new “Halo” game takes several steps in the right direction. Msnbc.com’s Todd Kenreck shares his impressions of the game. (msnbc.com)


Compromise between Facebook, U.K. police agency?
[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:51:20 PDT ]
Stranded in London, Larry Magid used his time to work toward a compromise between Facebook and the U.K.'s Child Exploitation and Online Protection Center.

Lucid Lynx paves way for Ubuntu shake-up
[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:10:45 PDT ]
Release candidate for Ubuntu 10.04--code-named Lucid Lynx--offers a new look, better integration with cloud infrastructure, and features designed to be more consumer-friendly.

Lucid Lynx paves way for Ubuntu shake-up
[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:10:45 PDT ]
Release candidate for Ubuntu 10.04--code-named Lucid Lynx--offers a new look, better integration with cloud infrastructure, and features designed to be more consumer-friendly.

GE, Nissan team on smart charging for electric cars
[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:34:17 PDT ]
Research will focus on tools to help consumers manage car charging and ensure that the power grid doesn't get overloaded by influx of electric vehicles.

GE, Nissan team on smart charging for electric cars
[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:34:17 PDT ]
Research will focus on tools to help consumers manage car charging and ensure that the power grid doesn't get overloaded by influx of electric vehicles.

How to get home movies onto the iPad
[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:00:00 PDT ]
It should be easy to get videos from your digital camera onto your iPad. It isn't. Here's how to fix that.

How to get home movies onto the iPad
[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:00:00 PDT ]
It should be easy to get videos from your digital camera onto your iPad. It isn't. Here's how to fix that.

Wozniak comes to the aid of Apple engineers
[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:05:30 PDT ]
It's safe to say that Steve Wozniak feels a kinship with Apple engineers. Last week he spoke on behalf of two that have run afoul of Apple's security rules.

Wozniak comes to the aid of Apple engineers
[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:05:30 PDT ]
It's safe to say that Steve Wozniak feels a kinship with Apple engineers. Last week he spoke on behalf of two that have run afoul of Apple's security rules.

Compromise between Facebook, U.K. police agency?
[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:51:20 PDT ]
Stranded in London, Larry Magid used his time to work toward a compromise between Facebook and the U.K.'s Child Exploitation and Online Protection Center.

Early demand strong for Nissan's electric Leaf
[ Sat, 24 Apr 2010 10:26:13 EDT ]
Early demand for the Nissan Leaf electric vehicle is strong, with 6,635 people reserving cars in just three days -- a figure that represents more than 10 percent of the Leafs Nissan will build in its first year of production.

The next digital babysitter: your phone
[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:16:53 EDT ]
More parents are handing their smartphones to their young children in restaurants or on car trips to keep them entertained. That may be why almost half the top-selling iPhone apps are games for kids.

Early demand strong for Nissan's electric Leaf
[ Sat, 24 Apr 2010 10:26:13 EDT ]
Early demand for the Nissan Leaf electric vehicle is strong, with 6,635 people reserving cars in just three days -- a figure that represents more than 10 percent of the Leafs Nissan will build in its first year of production.

In tech world, porn quietly leads the way
[ Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:53:47 EDT ]
It's the technology world's open, though seldom-spoken, secret. With every new advance, the porn industry is one of the first adapters -- if they didn't help create it in the first place.

In tech world, porn quietly leads the way
[ Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:53:47 EDT ]
It's the technology world's open, though seldom-spoken, secret. With every new advance, the porn industry is one of the first adapters -- if they didn't help create it in the first place.

Israel reverses its ban on iPads
[ Sun, 25 Apr 2010 03:52:30 EDT ]
Israel has reversed a ban on the iPad, Apple's tablet computer, and said users can bring in the device without worrying that customs officials will seize it.

Israel reverses its ban on iPads
[ Sun, 25 Apr 2010 03:52:30 EDT ]
Israel has reversed a ban on the iPad, Apple's tablet computer, and said users can bring in the device without worrying that customs officials will seize it.

Social media 'watershed' predicted for World Cup
[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:03:29 EDT ]
World Cup fans have never been shy about expressing their opinions, but this year's tournament in South Africa -- which will be the first of the "social media age" according to many -- may see record levels of global interactivity.

Social media 'watershed' predicted for World Cup
[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:03:29 EDT ]
World Cup fans have never been shy about expressing their opinions, but this year's tournament in South Africa -- which will be the first of the "social media age" according to many -- may see record levels of global interactivity.

The next digital babysitter: your phone
[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:16:53 EDT ]
More parents are handing their smartphones to their young children in restaurants or on car trips to keep them entertained. That may be why almost half the top-selling iPhone apps are games for kids.

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Hawking: Aliens may pose risks to Earth
[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 03:09:58 GMT ]

Astrophysicist Stephen Hawking says aliens are out there, but it could be too dangerous for humans to interact with extraterrestial life.British astrophysicist Stephen Hawking says aliens are out there, but it could be too dangerous for humans to interact with extraterrestrial life.


Cuban: Is Facebook the new Internet?
[ Sat, 24 Apr 2010 17:50:44 GMT ]
If you are like most, you kill more time hopping around on Facebook than you do exploring the Internet. Everything that the 'Net was five or more years ago, Facebook is today.

Bigger, better telescopes to follow Hubble
[ Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:24:22 GMT ]

An artist's concept of the Single Aperture Far-Infrared Telescope that could be launched aboard the Ares V.Hubble Space Telescope huggers are celebrating the iconic observatory's 20th birthday, even as scientists anticipate the next generation of bigger and more powerful successors to the famed orbital instrument.


Hubble team marks 20 years with a new view
[ Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:39:22 GMT ]

Click through a gallery of pictures sent back from the Hubble Space Telescope since its final servicing mission.The team behind the Hubble Space Telescope is celebrating the orbiting observatory's 20th birthday with a picture that shows a cosmic pillar of gas and dust piled high in the Carina Nebula.


Cosmic Log: King Tut’s extreme makeover
[ Fri, 23 Apr 2010 10:08:07 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: In the years since King Tutankhamun's treasures started going on the road, Tut's historical image has gone through an extreme makeover.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: In the years since King Tutankhamun's treasures started going on the road, Tut's historical image has gone through an extreme makeover.