FCC wants consumers to get usage alerts[ Tue, 11 May 2010 20:21:20 GMT ]Federal regulators are considering rules that would require wireless phone companies to alert consumers before they reach roaming or data usage limits on their wireless plans.

Microsoft to offer free Web version of Word[ Tue, 11 May 2010 23:15:09 GMT ]Microsoft is rolling out a new edition of its Office programs to businesses Wednesday. And for the first time it's offering versions of Word and other programs that work in a Web browser, for free.

Cosmic Log: Calling all moonbots![ Wed, 12 May 2010 00:16:01 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Hey, kids! Do you want to build your own scaled-down moon rover? Take a virtual walk on the lunar surface? Here's your chance.

Video: 'Skate 3' makes you feel like a pro skater[ Mon, 10 May 2010 20:35:50 GMT ]It can be a hard game, but it is a game worth getting good at. In-Game's Todd Kenreck gives it a 8 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

No time to date online? Outsource it[ Mon, 10 May 2010 17:20:40 GMT ]A new breed of dating consultants will create your online dating profile, surf the sites for potential dates, handle all communication with people you want to pursue and even plan the date, down to the clothes you wear and the place you go for dinner.

Mozilla CEO John Lilly to step down and head to Greylock[ Tue, 11 May 2010 16:01:14 PDT ]The well-regarded CEO is preparing to give up his post at the open-source software foundation. A search for his replacement is under way.

Google adds biking directions to Android's Google Maps[ Tue, 11 May 2010 16:40:42 PDT ]Any urbanite knows that directions aren't created equally, especially if you're a cyclist looking to keep your limbs intact while pedaling down dangerous, car-choked streets. Google's new mapping tools for bike-riders lends a hand to two-wheeled riders.

Blippy gets an API and a way to track groceries[ Tue, 11 May 2010 17:04:08 PDT ]Blippy now lets third-party developers tap into its user data feed. It's also partnered with Safeway to track what you're buying at the grocery store.

Pixar releases vintage Lots-o-Huggin' Bear ads[ Tue, 11 May 2010 17:11:10 PDT ]As part of the marketing campaign for "Toy Story 3," the studio puts out at least two videos purporting to have been recorded off TV on a VCR.

TechCrunch50 start-up show canceled[ Tue, 11 May 2010 18:38:34 PDT ]Show co-founders Michael Arrington and Jason Calacanis announce they have parted ways and report the demise of the annual tech start-up conference.

Twitter bug briefly wipes out followers[ Mon, 10 May 2010 15:29:27 EDT ]Twitter users were finding their cherished follower counts rolled back to zero Monday as the site worked to fix a bug.

AT&T has iPhone exclusivity until 2012[ Tue, 11 May 2010 10:56:54 EDT ]It was speculative before given the lack of independent confirmation, but now apparently Apple has gone on record to confirm that the original deal signed with AT&T for iPhone exclusivity back in 2007 was a five-year deal.

Why cars have to go electric[ Tue, 11 May 2010 15:40:43 EDT ]It's hard to believe it's been more than a year since I stood before the audience at one of my favorite forums, TED. But a year later, our vision for an oil-free world where electric cars are more convenient and affordable than gasoline-powered cars remains the same.

Playboy to publish 3-D centerfold[ Tue, 11 May 2010 15:29:09 EDT ]"What would people most like to see in 3-D? Probably a naked lady."

Google Android surpasses iPhone in U.S.[ Tue, 11 May 2010 09:06:59 EDT ]Google's Android operating system edged out Apple's iPhone for the No. 2 spot in the U.S. consumer smartphone market in the first quarter of 2010, a research firm reports.

Newfound primate defies classification[ Tue, 11 May 2010 15:07:07 GMT ]A newly discovered primate that lived in Africa some 37 million years ago is somewhat of a black sheep, evolutionarily speaking. It just doesn't seem to fit into the family tree, no matter how scientists look at it.

No time to date online? Outsource it[ Mon, 10 May 2010 17:20:40 GMT ]A new breed of dating consultants will create your online dating profile, surf the sites for potential dates, handle all communication with people you want to pursue and even plan the date, down to the clothes you wear and the place you go for dinner.

Reefer madness: The race to save corals[ Mon, 10 May 2010 13:05:45 GMT ]Climate change, coastal development and overfishing have effectively wiped out nearly a fifth of the world's coral reefs, but there are efforts underway to help.

Reefer madness: The race to save corals[ Mon, 10 May 2010 13:05:45 GMT ]Climate change, coastal development and overfishing have effectively wiped out nearly a fifth of the world's coral reefs, but there are efforts underway to help.

Newfound primate defies classification[ Tue, 11 May 2010 15:07:07 GMT ]A newly discovered primate that lived in Africa some 37 million years ago is somewhat of a black sheep, evolutionarily speaking. It just doesn't seem to fit into the family tree, no matter how scientists look at it.

Cosmic Log: How bad can the spill get?[ Mon, 10 May 2010 21:15:05 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: As bad as the Gulf of Mexico oil spill is now, it could get much, much worse if engineers do the wrong thing.

Cosmic Log: How bad can the spill get?[ Mon, 10 May 2010 21:15:05 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: As bad as the Gulf of Mexico oil spill is now, it could get much, much worse if engineers do the wrong thing.

Video: 'Skate 3' makes you feel like a pro skater[ Mon, 10 May 2010 20:35:50 GMT ]It can be a hard game, but it is a game worth getting good at. In-Game's Todd Kenreck gives it a 8 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

Video: 'Skate 3' makes you feel like a pro skater[ Mon, 10 May 2010 20:35:50 GMT ]It can be a hard game, but it is a game worth getting good at. In-Game's Todd Kenreck gives it a 8 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

No time to date online? Outsource it[ Mon, 10 May 2010 17:20:40 GMT ]A new breed of dating consultants will create your online dating profile, surf the sites for potential dates, handle all communication with people you want to pursue and even plan the date, down to the clothes you wear and the place you go for dinner.

Researchers spot widespread antivirus flaw[ Tue, 11 May 2010 08:53:05 PDT ]Report details technique for bypassing some protections offered by Windows security software, including programs from McAfee and Trend Micro.

Nokia to reorganize...again[ Tue, 11 May 2010 08:32:20 PDT ]In its latest move to stay competitive, Nokia creates one unit to focus on high-end mobile computer and smartphone products, and another to handle lower-cost mobile phones.

Marking time on AT&T's iPhone exclusive[ Tue, 11 May 2010 08:10:17 PDT ]Apple and AT&T started out with five-year exclusive deal for iPhone service, but have the terms since changed?

Marking time on AT&T's iPhone exclusive[ Tue, 11 May 2010 08:10:17 PDT ]Apple and AT&T started out with five-year exclusive deal for iPhone service, but have the terms since changed?

Nokia to reorganize...again[ Tue, 11 May 2010 08:32:20 PDT ]In its latest move to stay competitive, Nokia creates one unit to focus on high-end mobile computer and smartphone products, and another to handle lower-cost mobile phones.

Apple promises software update to fix iPad Wi-Fi problems[ Tue, 11 May 2010 08:50:56 PDT ]Though the iPad maker previously published some temporary workarounds, it now says a future software update will address the problem.

Apple promises software update to fix iPad Wi-Fi problems[ Tue, 11 May 2010 08:50:56 PDT ]Though the iPad maker previously published some temporary workarounds, it now says a future software update will address the problem.

Researchers spot widespread antivirus flaw[ Tue, 11 May 2010 08:53:05 PDT ]Report details technique for bypassing some protections offered by Windows security software, including programs from McAfee and Trend Micro.

Last Halo 2 player finally leaves Xbox Live[ Tue, 11 May 2010 08:54:59 PDT ]After refusing to log out for more than three weeks, the last person in Xbox Live on an original Xbox succumbed. Multiplayer Halo 2 is no more.

Last Halo 2 player finally leaves Xbox Live[ Tue, 11 May 2010 08:54:59 PDT ]After refusing to log out for more than three weeks, the last person in Xbox Live on an original Xbox succumbed. Multiplayer Halo 2 is no more.

Nokia sues Apple over iPad patents[ Fri, 07 May 2010 13:26:50 EDT ]Nokia is suing Apple over what it claims are infringing patents in the iPad and iPad 3G.

Twitter bug briefly wipes out followers[ Mon, 10 May 2010 15:29:27 EDT ]Twitter users were finding their cherished follower counts rolled back to zero Monday as the site worked to fix a bug.

No-name terrorists now CIA drone targets[ Sat, 08 May 2010 14:55:19 EDT ]Once upon a time, the CIA had to know a militant's name before putting him up for a robotic targeted killing. Now, if the guy acts like a guerrilla, it's enough to call in a drone strike.

Google Android surpasses iPhone in U.S.[ Tue, 11 May 2010 09:06:59 EDT ]Google's Android operating system edged out Apple's iPhone for the No. 2 spot in the U.S. consumer smartphone market in the first quarter of 2010, a research firm reports.

Nokia sues Apple over iPad patents[ Fri, 07 May 2010 13:26:50 EDT ]Nokia is suing Apple over what it claims are infringing patents in the iPad and iPad 3G.

No-name terrorists now CIA drone targets[ Sat, 08 May 2010 14:55:19 EDT ]Once upon a time, the CIA had to know a militant's name before putting him up for a robotic targeted killing. Now, if the guy acts like a guerrilla, it's enough to call in a drone strike.

Twitter bug briefly wipes out followers[ Mon, 10 May 2010 15:29:27 EDT ]Twitter users were finding their cherished follower counts rolled back to zero Monday as the site worked to fix a bug.

AT&T has iPhone exclusivity until 2012[ Tue, 11 May 2010 10:56:54 EDT ]It was speculative before given the lack of independent confirmation, but now apparently Apple has gone on record to confirm that the original deal signed with AT&T for iPhone exclusivity back in 2007 was a five-year deal.

AT&T has iPhone exclusivity until 2012[ Tue, 11 May 2010 10:56:54 EDT ]It was speculative before given the lack of independent confirmation, but now apparently Apple has gone on record to confirm that the original deal signed with AT&T for iPhone exclusivity back in 2007 was a five-year deal.

Google Android surpasses iPhone in U.S.[ Tue, 11 May 2010 09:06:59 EDT ]Google's Android operating system edged out Apple's iPhone for the No. 2 spot in the U.S. consumer smartphone market in the first quarter of 2010, a research firm reports.

Study: iPad's early apps inconsistent for users[ Tue, 11 May 2010 01:02:42 GMT ]Many of the first wave of applications created for Apple’s tablet are designed in a way that leaves users in the lurch and clueless about where to click, according to a new study.

10 cool gadgets you can’t get here[ Mon, 10 May 2010 13:06:10 GMT ]Some cool and crazy gadgets never make it to our shores. Here are some sexy smartphones, tablets, cameras, and watches that you can't buy in the United States — so far.

Followers vanish as Twitter squashes bug[ Mon, 10 May 2010 19:14:56 GMT ]Earlier Monday, the microblogging network was beset by a bug that allowed anyone to force other Twitter users to follow his or her account.

Reefer madness: The race to save corals[ Mon, 10 May 2010 13:05:45 GMT ]Climate change, coastal development and overfishing have effectively wiped out nearly a fifth of the world's coral reefs, but there are efforts underway to help.

Cosmic Log: How bad can the spill get?[ Mon, 10 May 2010 21:15:05 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: As bad as the Gulf of Mexico oil spill is now, it could get much, much worse if engineers do the wrong thing.