Government to investigate Apple for antitrust[ Tue, 4 May 2010 19:10:16 GMT ]Federal regulators plan to examine whether Apple violates antitrust rules by requiring developers to use Apple programming tools to create applications for the iPhone and iPad.

Dwarf dino once roamed Transylvania[ Tue, 4 May 2010 22:03:09 GMT ]A relative of some of the largest dinosaurs to ever plod the Earth never grew to be more than horse-size, confirming the beast was indeed a dwarf dinosaur, a new study reveals.

Plasma rocket may shorten space voyages[ Tue, 4 May 2010 17:29:42 GMT ]If tests prove successful, this innovative new rocket could one day take astronauts to Mars in a little more than a month.

How multitasking works on a phone[ Tue, 4 May 2010 13:18:18 GMT ]Multitasking! On phones! Everybody does it now. But each smartphone platform does it differently. Here are the various tricky ways that the major platforms try to juggle multiple apps.

Cosmic Log: The pressure is on at SpaceX[ Tue, 4 May 2010 23:58:50 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: SpaceX founder Elon Musk says it's hard to imagine being under more pressure than he is now, during preparations for the first launch of a rocket that could help replace the space shuttle.

T-Mobile considers 4G network partnership[ Tue, 04 May 2010 15:05:50 PDT ]Mobile phone carrier is considering partnering with a private equity firm that is building a 4G wireless network using LTE technology.

William Shatner, tech mogul?[ Tue, 04 May 2010 15:13:00 PDT ]The actor's decade-long gig as the pitchman for Priceline.com may have made him wealthier than "Star Trek" ever did.

Why slides are too wordy[ Tue, 04 May 2010 16:31:30 PDT ]The problems with presentations are far more about the way that business presentations have evolved than the tools used.

Microsoft launches 'Spindex' social aggregator[ Tue, 04 May 2010 16:33:23 PDT ]Pulling Facebook, Twitter, Evernote, and other media-sharing services into one place, the service is currently in a limited private beta.

Dropbox gets a mobile API and a trio of apps[ Tue, 04 May 2010 19:30:00 PDT ]Dropbox is unleashing a trio of apps for popular mobile devices, as well as a new API for app developers to build cloud storage into their applications.

The first lady's first tweet[ Mon, 03 May 2010 13:27:10 EDT ]It was my first chance to spend some quality time at dinner with First Lady Michelle Obama, so I decided to do what my pal Ali Velshi would probably do in the same situation: get her hooked on Twitter.

YouTube to let users charge rental fees[ Mon, 03 May 2010 14:26:55 EDT ]YouTube's movie rental service is still in its infancy, and it still only offers a small selection of films, but that could change quickly. YouTube exec Hunter Walk told MediaPost that the site will soon offer its users the ability to charge rental fees for their uploaded videos.

Social media games: Badges or badgering?[ Tue, 04 May 2010 10:03:05 EDT ]Earning badges and climbing a ladder of "levels" used to be the respective domains of Boy Scouts and devoted video gamers. No more: It's officially the hottest craze in social-media marketing to make your customers think they're playing a game.

About half of parents 'friend' their kids[ Tue, 04 May 2010 09:16:32 EDT ]A question for those of you who maintain Facebook or other social networking accounts: how many of you friend your parents? How many of you would friend your parents if you were still a teenager? I'm friends with my mom on Facebook, but I can't say for certain whether I would if I were 16. According to a new survey by Retrevo, almost half of parents say that they're friends with their teenagers on social networks.

Can anyone compete with Apple's iPad?[ Tue, 04 May 2010 11:07:50 EDT ]If you want to buy a consumer-friendly tablet and you don't want to purchase Apple's iPad, you're pretty much out of luck. At least for now. Competitors have some catching up to do, analysts say.

Roger Ebert, Jim Carrey among Webby winners[ Tue, 4 May 2010 15:00:53 GMT ]Though Roger Ebert lost his ability to speak after surgery for cancer, he has found a new and powerful voice online. The film critic was chosen as person of the year by the Webby Awards.

Roger Ebert, Jim Carrey among Webby winners[ Tue, 4 May 2010 15:00:53 GMT ]Though Roger Ebert lost his ability to speak after surgery for cancer, he has found a new and powerful voice online. The film critic was chosen as person of the year by the Webby Awards.

Facebook: The 'Evil Interface?'[ Mon, 3 May 2010 13:08:58 GMT ]Facebook's recent privacy changes are so confusing, even the experts had a tough time figuring them out. So what about you? Is your personal information now flapping in the breeze?

Facebook: The 'Evil Interface?'[ Mon, 3 May 2010 13:08:58 GMT ]Facebook's recent privacy changes are so confusing, even the experts had a tough time figuring them out. So what about you? Is your personal information now flapping in the breeze?

Animal clean-up after oil spill is lengthy process[ Mon, 3 May 2010 18:58:07 GMT ]When it comes to organizing efforts to rescue wildlife affected by oil spills like the one in the Gulf of Mexico that made landfall in Louisiana late Thursday, timing is everything. Training is essential for volunteers, who could themselves suffer health problems if they should come into contact with the oil.

Animal clean-up after oil spill is lengthy process[ Mon, 3 May 2010 18:58:07 GMT ]When it comes to organizing efforts to rescue wildlife affected by oil spills like the one in the Gulf of Mexico that made landfall in Louisiana late Thursday, timing is everything. Training is essential for volunteers, who could themselves suffer health problems if they should come into contact with the oil.

Cosmic Log: How to stop the oil leak[ Mon, 3 May 2010 21:59:53 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: It could take days or months to stop up the leaks that have created a catastrophic oil spill — depending on how three containment strategies work.

Cosmic Log: How to stop the oil leak[ Mon, 3 May 2010 21:59:53 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: It could take days or months to stop up the leaks that have created a catastrophic oil spill — depending on how three containment strategies work.

Sony offers extended warranties on PS3, PSP[ Tue, 04 May 2010 08:55:25 PDT ]Sony adds one- and two-year extended warranties to its gaming devices, ranging from $29 and $59.

How multitasking works on a phone[ Tue, 4 May 2010 13:18:18 GMT ]Multitasking! On phones! Everybody does it now. But each smartphone platform does it differently. Here are the various tricky ways that the major platforms try to juggle multiple apps.

How multitasking works on a phone[ Tue, 4 May 2010 13:18:18 GMT ]Multitasking! On phones! Everybody does it now. But each smartphone platform does it differently. Here are the various tricky ways that the major platforms try to juggle multiple apps.

Getting robots to do the laundry and the dishes[ Tue, 04 May 2010 07:00:00 PDT ]Willow Garage is offering 11 research groups use of robots with an open-source platform to push personal general-use robotics rapidly forward.

Getting robots to do the laundry and the dishes[ Tue, 04 May 2010 07:00:00 PDT ]Willow Garage is offering 11 research groups use of robots with an open-source platform to push personal general-use robotics rapidly forward.

Tapping the computing cloud for smarter water[ Tue, 04 May 2010 07:19:01 PDT ]ET Water Systems' Net-connected SmartBox for commercial sites creates a tailored watering schedule based on plant and soil type and on regular weather updates.

Tapping the computing cloud for smarter water[ Tue, 04 May 2010 07:19:01 PDT ]ET Water Systems' Net-connected SmartBox for commercial sites creates a tailored watering schedule based on plant and soil type and on regular weather updates.

Tweets are the new air quotes[ Tue, 04 May 2010 07:46:57 PDT ]Twitter becomes more quotable, Roku has a new deal with the NBA, and Sony's new earbuds clip to your lobes in what may be an instance of fashion over function.

Tweets are the new air quotes[ Tue, 04 May 2010 07:46:57 PDT ]Twitter becomes more quotable, Roku has a new deal with the NBA, and Sony's new earbuds clip to your lobes in what may be an instance of fashion over function.

Consumer groups: Online tracking at 'alarming levels'[ Tue, 04 May 2010 08:50:34 PDT ]A coalition of privacy and consumer advocacy groups gives Congress a checklist of specific goals to include in legislation expected to be introduced Tuesday.

Consumer groups: Online tracking at 'alarming levels'[ Tue, 04 May 2010 08:50:34 PDT ]A coalition of privacy and consumer advocacy groups gives Congress a checklist of specific goals to include in legislation expected to be introduced Tuesday.

Sony offers extended warranties on PS3, PSP[ Tue, 04 May 2010 08:55:25 PDT ]Sony adds one- and two-year extended warranties to its gaming devices, ranging from $29 and $59.

About half of parents 'friend' their kids[ Tue, 04 May 2010 09:16:32 EDT ]A question for those of you who maintain Facebook or other social networking accounts: how many of you friend your parents? How many of you would friend your parents if you were still a teenager? I'm friends with my mom on Facebook, but I can't say for certain whether I would if I were 16. According to a new survey by Retrevo, almost half of parents say that they're friends with their teenagers on social networks.

The first lady's first tweet[ Mon, 03 May 2010 13:27:10 EDT ]It was my first chance to spend some quality time at dinner with First Lady Michelle Obama, so I decided to do what my pal Ali Velshi would probably do in the same situation: get her hooked on Twitter.

The first lady's first tweet[ Mon, 03 May 2010 13:27:10 EDT ]It was my first chance to spend some quality time at dinner with First Lady Michelle Obama, so I decided to do what my pal Ali Velshi would probably do in the same situation: get her hooked on Twitter.

YouTube to let users charge rental fees[ Mon, 03 May 2010 14:26:55 EDT ]YouTube's movie rental service is still in its infancy, and it still only offers a small selection of films, but that could change quickly. YouTube exec Hunter Walk told MediaPost that the site will soon offer its users the ability to charge rental fees for their uploaded videos.

YouTube to let users charge rental fees[ Mon, 03 May 2010 14:26:55 EDT ]YouTube's movie rental service is still in its infancy, and it still only offers a small selection of films, but that could change quickly. YouTube exec Hunter Walk told MediaPost that the site will soon offer its users the ability to charge rental fees for their uploaded videos.

Social media games: Badges or badgering?[ Tue, 04 May 2010 10:03:05 EDT ]Earning badges and climbing a ladder of "levels" used to be the respective domains of Boy Scouts and devoted video gamers. No more: It's officially the hottest craze in social-media marketing to make your customers think they're playing a game.

Social media games: Badges or badgering?[ Tue, 04 May 2010 10:03:05 EDT ]Earning badges and climbing a ladder of "levels" used to be the respective domains of Boy Scouts and devoted video gamers. No more: It's officially the hottest craze in social-media marketing to make your customers think they're playing a game.

About half of parents 'friend' their kids[ Tue, 04 May 2010 09:16:32 EDT ]A question for those of you who maintain Facebook or other social networking accounts: how many of you friend your parents? How many of you would friend your parents if you were still a teenager? I'm friends with my mom on Facebook, but I can't say for certain whether I would if I were 16. According to a new survey by Retrevo, almost half of parents say that they're friends with their teenagers on social networks.

Can anyone compete with Apple's iPad?[ Tue, 04 May 2010 11:07:50 EDT ]If you want to buy a consumer-friendly tablet and you don't want to purchase Apple's iPad, you're pretty much out of luck. At least for now. Competitors have some catching up to do, analysts say.

Can anyone compete with Apple's iPad?[ Tue, 04 May 2010 11:07:50 EDT ]If you want to buy a consumer-friendly tablet and you don't want to purchase Apple's iPad, you're pretty much out of luck. At least for now. Competitors have some catching up to do, analysts say.

Out-of-control satellite threatens spacecraft[ Mon, 3 May 2010 18:39:31 GMT ]An adrift Intelsat satellite that stopped communicating with its ground controllers last month could pose a threat to other satellites in its path, industry officials say.

Video: iPhone app leaves woman 'overexposed'[ Mon, 3 May 2010 22:13:40 GMT ]A Portland woman thought she could securely send her husband a revealing photo, but the picture ultimately ended up on her boss's desk. KGW's Anne Yeager reports. (NBC News Channel)

Apple sells 1 million iPads in first month[ Mon, 3 May 2010 13:56:18 GMT ]Apple Inc. said Monday that is has sold 1 million of its new iPad tablet computers in the month after its launch, meaning it's been selling more than twice as fast as the iPhone did when it was new.

Facebook: The 'Evil Interface?'[ Mon, 3 May 2010 13:08:58 GMT ]Facebook's recent privacy changes are so confusing, even the experts had a tough time figuring them out. So what about you? Is your personal information now flapping in the breeze?

Cosmic Log: How to stop the oil leak[ Mon, 3 May 2010 21:59:53 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: It could take days or months to stop up the leaks that have created a catastrophic oil spill — depending on how three containment strategies work.