Search for alien life may take giant leap forward[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 02:25:13 GMT ]Space.com: Scientists haven't found E.T. just yet, but they may be pinning down the best places and ways to look for alien life during space missions, NASA researchers say.

Huge space balloon crashes in Australia[ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 03:24:51 GMT ]A huge NASA balloon loaded with a telescope painstakingly built to scan the sky at wavelengths invisible to the human eye crashed in the Australian outback Thursday, destroying the astronomy experiment and just missing nearby onlookers.

Report: Microsoft cancels two-screen tablet[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 21:02:09 GMT ]According to sources familiar with the matter, Microsoft has cancelled Courier, the folding, two-screen prototype tablet that was first uncovered by Gizmodo.

Seller of iPhone prototype identified[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:28:12 GMT ]A 21-year-old who sold a prototype of the new iPhone to the Gizmodo tech news site "regrets his mistake in not doing more to return the phone," said the attorney for the man, identified by Wired.com on Thursday as Brian J. Hogan.

Cosmic Log: See the spill from space[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:30:28 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is being tracked from outer space, where the sea's ugly slick takes on a strange kind of beauty.

Report confirms Call of Duty: Vietnam[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:27:59 PDT ]The reported confirmation caps speculation that began in October 2008.

Xmarks adds open tab syncing[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:25:35 PDT ]Browser add-on Xmarks introduces a major new synchronization feature for its multiple browser plug-ins that lets users sync open tabs across multiple browsers and computers.

Valve's Steam coming to Mac May 12[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:56:43 PDT ]Valve's Steam software distribution software has finally gotten a release date, and it's just two weeks away.

James Cameron building 3D cam for Mars rover[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:01:20 PDT ]"Avatar" director is helping NASA build a 3D camera that will ride to Mars on the next rover, Curiosity. Cameron wants the high-res cam to help people get exciting about Martian exploration.

Adobe 'shifting focus' from Apple[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:20:54 PDT ]Adobe's CTO, in a response to Steve Jobs' criticism of Flash Player, says the two companies could have worked well together but has decided to move on without Apple.

Prosecutors defend Gizmodo search in iPhone probe[ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:34:36 EDT ]San Mateo County prosecutors are defending the search of a Gizmodo.com editor's home and seizure of his computers that are part of a criminal investigation into an iPhone prototype lost by an Apple employee.

Details on new BlackBerry OS[ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 09:37:18 EDT ]RIM has announced a substantial upgrade to the operating system powering BlackBerry devices. BlackBerry OS 6.0 is intended to bolster BlackBerry's appeal to consumers, with web browsing in particular a focus. The new OS will be released in the third quarter of this year.

NASA searches for micro signs of life[ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:10:46 EDT ]If you're looking for alien life in the solar system, it might be best to start small.

Google's nightmare: Facebook 'Like' replaces links[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:12:50 EDT ]Facebook dropped a bombshell on the tech industry last week in the form of a Web-wide "Like" button and the launch of the "Open Graph."

With Palm, HP reboots mobile strategy[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:02:22 EDT ]With its purchase of Palm, Hewlett-Packard acquired more than just a smartphone maker. It also picked up a whole new strategy for its mobile devices.

Church recruits young priests via Facebook[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:57:08 GMT ]As he sat in Church last Sunday afternoon, Guillaume Humblot found himself troubled by the declining number of Catholic priests in France, and asked himself if he was ready to join the cloth.

Cosmic Log: How dino feathers changed[ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:59:24 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A rare fossil find from China reveals how dinosaurs' feathers changed as the creatures matured.

Church recruits young priests via Facebook[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:57:08 GMT ]As he sat in Church last Sunday afternoon, Guillaume Humblot found himself troubled by the declining number of Catholic priests in France, and asked himself if he was ready to join the cloth.

China revises state secrets law to include Internet[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:18:37 GMT ]China on Thursday adopted a revised law on state secrets, designed to adapt authorities' wide-ranging powers to officially include telecoms and online communications.

China revises state secrets law to include Internet[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:18:37 GMT ]China on Thursday adopted a revised law on state secrets, designed to adapt authorities' wide-ranging powers to officially include telecoms and online communications.

Steve Jobs slams Adobe Flash as unfit for iPhone[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:40:15 GMT ]Apple CEO Steve Jobs is going on the offensive against Adobe's Flash technology. He says it's too buggy, battery-draining and PC-oriented to work on the iPhone and iPad.

Steve Jobs slams Adobe Flash as unfit for iPhone[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:40:15 GMT ]Apple CEO Steve Jobs is going on the offensive against Adobe's Flash technology. He says it's too buggy, battery-draining and PC-oriented to work on the iPhone and iPad.

Search for alien life may take giant leap forward[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 02:25:13 GMT ]Space.com: Scientists haven't found E.T. just yet, but they may be pinning down the best places and ways to look for alien life during space missions, NASA researchers say.

Search for alien life may take giant leap forward[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 02:25:13 GMT ]Space.com: Scientists haven't found E.T. just yet, but they may be pinning down the best places and ways to look for alien life during space missions, NASA researchers say.

Cosmic Log: How dino feathers changed[ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:59:24 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A rare fossil find from China reveals how dinosaurs' feathers changed as the creatures matured.

Time Warner Cable gains Internet subs[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:52:25 PDT ]The company lost TV customers but managed to beat rivals AT&T and Verizon Communications when it came to adding broadband customers.

Jobs: Why Apple banned Flash from the iPhone[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 06:56:54 PDT ]In a rare open letter, Steve Jobs details technical arguments for Apple's refusal to let Flash on the iPhone and suggests Adobe focus on HTML.

China drops off 'Dirty Dozen' chart[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 06:11:13 PDT ]Spam coming from hacked computers in China has dropped steadily in the past 12 months, according to security firm Sophos.

China drops off 'Dirty Dozen' chart[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 06:11:13 PDT ]Spam coming from hacked computers in China has dropped steadily in the past 12 months, according to security firm Sophos.

Jobs: Why Apple banned Flash from the iPhone[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 06:56:54 PDT ]In a rare open letter, Steve Jobs details technical arguments for Apple's refusal to let Flash on the iPhone and suggests Adobe focus on HTML.

Steve Jobs' letter explaining Apple's Flash distaste[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:24:38 PDT ]Apple's CEO doesn't like Flash. Here's the full memo explaining why the company is keeping Adobe Systems' software off the iPhone and iPad.

Steve Jobs' letter explaining Apple's Flash distaste[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:24:38 PDT ]Apple's CEO doesn't like Flash. Here's the full memo explaining why the company is keeping Adobe Systems' software off the iPhone and iPad.

Time Warner Cable gains Internet subs[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:52:25 PDT ]The company lost TV customers but managed to beat rivals AT&T and Verizon Communications when it came to adding broadband customers.

Report: Apple iAds deals could cost $1 million[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 08:21:48 PDT ]Apple's fee structure could mean charges to advertisers of $1 million or more to display mobile ads through its new iAd platform for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad apps.

Report: Apple iAds deals could cost $1 million[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 08:21:48 PDT ]Apple's fee structure could mean charges to advertisers of $1 million or more to display mobile ads through its new iAd platform for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad apps.

Prosecutors defend Gizmodo search in iPhone probe[ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:34:36 EDT ]San Mateo County prosecutors are defending the search of a Gizmodo.com editor's home and seizure of his computers that are part of a criminal investigation into an iPhone prototype lost by an Apple employee.

Prosecutors defend Gizmodo search in iPhone probe[ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:34:36 EDT ]San Mateo County prosecutors are defending the search of a Gizmodo.com editor's home and seizure of his computers that are part of a criminal investigation into an iPhone prototype lost by an Apple employee.

Huge laser aims to create star on Earth[ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:19:59 EDT ]Scientists at a government lab are trying to use the world's largest laser -- it's the size of three football fields -- to set off a reaction so intense that it will make a star bloom on land.

Huge laser aims to create star on Earth[ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:19:59 EDT ]Scientists at a government lab are trying to use the world's largest laser -- it's the size of three football fields -- to set off a reaction so intense that it will make a star bloom on land.

NASA searches for micro signs of life[ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:10:46 EDT ]If you're looking for alien life in the solar system, it might be best to start small.

NASA searches for micro signs of life[ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:10:46 EDT ]If you're looking for alien life in the solar system, it might be best to start small.

With Palm, HP reboots mobile strategy[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:02:22 EDT ]With its purchase of Palm, Hewlett-Packard acquired more than just a smartphone maker. It also picked up a whole new strategy for its mobile devices.

With Palm, HP reboots mobile strategy[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:02:22 EDT ]With its purchase of Palm, Hewlett-Packard acquired more than just a smartphone maker. It also picked up a whole new strategy for its mobile devices.

Apple to unveil new iPhone in June?[ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:07:43 EDT ]Apple has announced the dates of its Worldwide Developers Conference in June, where CEO Steve Jobs is expected to introduce the company's newest version of the iPhone.

Apple to unveil new iPhone in June?[ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:07:43 EDT ]Apple has announced the dates of its Worldwide Developers Conference in June, where CEO Steve Jobs is expected to introduce the company's newest version of the iPhone.

Boy Scouts now offer video game merit awards[ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:30:24 GMT ]“Be prepared,” most everyone knows, is the motto of the Boy Scouts, the organization for young lads founded around 1907. More than 100 years later, being prepared for “anything” includes “pwning n00bs.”

Hewlett-Packard to buy Palm for $1.4B in cash[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:16:15 GMT ]Palm Inc. a pioneer in the smart phone business that couldn't quite make the comeback it needed, has agreed to be bought out by Hewlett-Packard Co. for about $1.4 billion in cash.

The five stages of data-loss grief[ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:58:04 GMT ]So your hard drive just died, and you didn't back it up. I'm so, so sorry. You can expect to go through the following five stages once you discover that all of your photos, files and music are gone forever.

Search for alien life may take giant leap forward[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 02:25:13 GMT ]Space.com: Scientists haven't found E.T. just yet, but they may be pinning down the best places and ways to look for alien life during space missions, NASA researchers say.

Cosmic Log: How dino feathers changed[ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:59:24 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A rare fossil find from China reveals how dinosaurs' feathers changed as the creatures matured.