Soldier ordered to remove Facebook video[ Tue, 25 May 2010 00:42:20 GMT ]An Alaska-based soldier is under investigation for allegedly posting a video on his Facebook site showing Iraqi children being taunted.

Video: Mario goes intergalactic[ Fri, 21 May 2010 19:15:59 GMT ]Everyone’s favorite Italian plumber is back in "Super Mario Galaxy 2." Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives it an 8 out of 10. (MSNBC)

The life and death of the Rolodex[ Mon, 24 May 2010 12:57:39 GMT ]Just a few years ago there were no virtual social networks, no synchronized address books, and no smartphones. But people had social networks and phones, and they had to memorize and organize thousands of contacts. Or have a Rolodex.

NASA ends effort to reach Phoenix Mars Lander[ Mon, 24 May 2010 22:48:38 GMT ]NASA has ended efforts to regain contact with its Phoenix Mars Lander near the Red Planet's north pole.

Cosmic Log: Planets gone wild[ Mon, 24 May 2010 18:38:29 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Astronomers say they're watching alien planets much bigger than Jupiter that are way more out of whack than Pluto.

New ZoneAlarm is quietly effective (review)[ Mon, 24 May 2010 16:10:57 PDT ]Quieter yet more effective, the latest ZoneAlarm Firewall Free should be considered an excellent tool for replacing the otherwise adequate default Windows firewall with a stronger option that includes better outbound protection, antiphishing guards, and ZoneAlarm's behavioral detection network.

NASA's Phoenix Mars lander damaged, down for count[ Mon, 24 May 2010 16:29:46 PDT ]Phoenix, apparently damaged by ice buildups during harsh Martian winter, has not phoned home during fly-overs, ending hopes for additional science with the lander.

Alongside space shuttle Atlantis' final mission (photos)[ Mon, 24 May 2010 17:28:40 PDT ]Astronauts capture stunning images during mission STS-132, the final scheduled flight of space shuttle Atlantis.

Hands-on: Skype video conferencing[ Mon, 24 May 2010 19:03:17 PDT ]Despite weak points in the beta feature, the presence of video conferencing in Skype's computer-to-computer communicator boosts the app's value, particularly for those already using Skype's services.

Report: Microsoft to restructure mobile unit[ Mon, 24 May 2010 20:47:32 PDT ]The company is preparing to revamp the team that oversees its consumer gadgets division, as it falls further behind Apple and Google, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Skydiver preparing for 120,000-foot supersonic fall[ Fri, 21 May 2010 18:20:49 EDT ]An Austrian daredevil is planning to become the first person to break the sound barrier in a free fall, without riding in a vehicle.

Greenpeace: Social media can save the planet[ Mon, 24 May 2010 11:53:29 EDT ]Greenpeace is well-known for taking direct action in the name of saving the environment, but key to the success of its campaigning is the collective power of the Internet and social media, believes Greenpeace's executive director, Kumi Naidoo.

Google rolls out encrypted web search[ Mon, 24 May 2010 08:11:46 EDT ]Google is offering an encrypted option for Web searchers, meaning that users in regimes that monitor citizens' web habits may be able to conduct searches without governments knowing.

Review: 'Super Mario Galaxy 2' is masterful[ Mon, 24 May 2010 13:13:33 EDT ]My first thought after playing "Super Mario Galaxy 2" for the first few hours was that Nintendo was kind of being a jerk about the whole thing.

Yankee Stadium bans the iPad[ Mon, 24 May 2010 14:51:11 EDT ]According to Apple's latest commercial, "iPad goes anywhere" -- anywhere, that is, except for Yankee Stadium.

Best multiplayer games for the iPad[ Thu, 20 May 2010 21:43:00 GMT ]Apple's iPad allows you to play with friends and family through multiplayer mode, either wirelessly or locally on the same tablet. A look at seven favorites so far.

Zuckerberg: Facebook answers privacy concerns[ Mon, 24 May 2010 14:10:28 GMT ]In this Washington Post op-ed, Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg writes, "Sometimes we move too fast — and after listening to recent concerns, we're responding."

Best multiplayer games for the iPad[ Thu, 20 May 2010 21:43:00 GMT ]Apple's iPad allows you to play with friends and family through multiplayer mode, either wirelessly or locally on the same tablet. A look at seven favorites so far.

2.7 million gamers reach for new ‘Halo’[ Mon, 24 May 2010 15:10:37 GMT ]More than 2.7 million people logged onto the video game "Halo: Reach," the upcoming prequel to the first-person shooter trilogy starring supersoldier Master Chief.

2.7 million gamers reach for new ‘Halo’[ Mon, 24 May 2010 15:10:37 GMT ]More than 2.7 million people logged onto the video game "Halo: Reach," the upcoming prequel to the first-person shooter trilogy starring supersoldier Master Chief.

15 fictional heroes of Geek[ Mon, 24 May 2010 14:43:33 GMT ]These fictional geek heroes get the job done in their own dorky way.

15 fictional heroes of Geek[ Mon, 24 May 2010 14:43:33 GMT ]These fictional geek heroes get the job done in their own dorky way.

The life and death of the Rolodex[ Mon, 24 May 2010 12:57:39 GMT ]Just a few years ago there were no virtual social networks, no synchronized address books, and no smartphones. But people had social networks and phones, and they had to memorize and organize thousands of contacts. Or have a Rolodex.

The life and death of the Rolodex[ Mon, 24 May 2010 12:57:39 GMT ]Just a few years ago there were no virtual social networks, no synchronized address books, and no smartphones. But people had social networks and phones, and they had to memorize and organize thousands of contacts. Or have a Rolodex.

Zuckerberg: Facebook answers privacy concerns[ Mon, 24 May 2010 14:10:28 GMT ]In this Washington Post op-ed, Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg writes, "Sometimes we move too fast — and after listening to recent concerns, we're responding."

U.S. Patent Office loosens rules for green technology[ Mon, 24 May 2010 07:59:19 PDT ]After a slow start, the patent office tweaks an accelerated green-tech patent program to attract more inventors and patent applications.

U.S. Patent Office loosens rules for green technology[ Mon, 24 May 2010 07:59:19 PDT ]After a slow start, the patent office tweaks an accelerated green-tech patent program to attract more inventors and patent applications.

IBM to spend $1.4 billion on a Sterling buy[ Mon, 24 May 2010 08:05:22 PDT ]AT&T is selling off Sterling Commerce, a company that tries to help businesses better share information with partners, customers, and suppliers.

IBM to spend $1.4 billion on a Sterling buy[ Mon, 24 May 2010 08:05:22 PDT ]AT&T is selling off Sterling Commerce, a company that tries to help businesses better share information with partners, customers, and suppliers.

Yahoo tries to find a place on the map[ Mon, 24 May 2010 08:30:18 PDT ]While Foursquare, Yelp, and Google Latitude were taking off, Yahoo had hit the snooze button on Yahoo Maps. A partnership with Nokia is the company's attempt to catch up fast.

Yahoo tries to find a place on the map[ Mon, 24 May 2010 08:30:18 PDT ]While Foursquare, Yelp, and Google Latitude were taking off, Yahoo had hit the snooze button on Yahoo Maps. A partnership with Nokia is the company's attempt to catch up fast.

Intel announces new ultrathin laptop chips[ Mon, 24 May 2010 08:32:08 PDT ]Chipmaker's low-voltage Core processors, based on 32-nanometer technology, arrive for ultrathin laptops targeted at average consumers.

Intel announces new ultrathin laptop chips[ Mon, 24 May 2010 08:32:08 PDT ]Chipmaker's low-voltage Core processors, based on 32-nanometer technology, arrive for ultrathin laptops targeted at average consumers.

Microsoft allows outsiders a peek inside Outlook[ Mon, 24 May 2010 08:47:26 PDT ]The software maker offered up two tools aimed at allowing developer a way to view Outlook data files without needing to have the e-mail and calendaring program itself.

Microsoft allows outsiders a peek inside Outlook[ Mon, 24 May 2010 08:47:26 PDT ]The software maker offered up two tools aimed at allowing developer a way to view Outlook data files without needing to have the e-mail and calendaring program itself.

iPad on pace to outsell Macs[ Fri, 21 May 2010 15:15:03 EDT ]Sales of the iPad are already outpacing those of the Mac in the United States, according to an analyst's calculations.

Google rolls out encrypted web search[ Mon, 24 May 2010 08:11:46 EDT ]Google is offering an encrypted option for Web searchers, meaning that users in regimes that monitor citizens' web habits may be able to conduct searches without governments knowing.

iPad on pace to outsell Macs[ Fri, 21 May 2010 15:15:03 EDT ]Sales of the iPad are already outpacing those of the Mac in the United States, according to an analyst's calculations.

Sites caught sharing secret data with advertisers, report says[ Fri, 21 May 2010 17:39:06 EDT ]The privacy issues that have been hounding Facebook may be coming to a head.

Sites caught sharing secret data with advertisers, report says[ Fri, 21 May 2010 17:39:06 EDT ]The privacy issues that have been hounding Facebook may be coming to a head.

Skydiver preparing for 120,000-foot supersonic fall[ Fri, 21 May 2010 18:20:49 EDT ]An Austrian daredevil is planning to become the first person to break the sound barrier in a free fall, without riding in a vehicle.

Skydiver preparing for 120,000-foot supersonic fall[ Fri, 21 May 2010 18:20:49 EDT ]An Austrian daredevil is planning to become the first person to break the sound barrier in a free fall, without riding in a vehicle.

Greenpeace: Social media can save the panet[ Mon, 24 May 2010 05:24:11 EDT ]Greenpeace is well-known for taking direct action in the name of saving the environment, but key to the success of its campaigning is the collective power of the Internet and social media, believes Greenpeace's executive director, Kumi Naidoo.

Greenpeace: Social media can save the panet[ Mon, 24 May 2010 05:24:11 EDT ]Greenpeace is well-known for taking direct action in the name of saving the environment, but key to the success of its campaigning is the collective power of the Internet and social media, believes Greenpeace's executive director, Kumi Naidoo.

Google rolls out encrypted web search[ Mon, 24 May 2010 08:11:46 EDT ]Google is offering an encrypted option for Web searchers, meaning that users in regimes that monitor citizens' web habits may be able to conduct searches without governments knowing.

Amateur skywatchers spot secret space plane[ Sun, 23 May 2010 18:53:04 GMT ]While the U.S. Air Force is mum about the orbital whereabouts of its X-37B mini-space plane, a dedicated band of amateur skywatchers has got its cross-hairs on the spacecraft.

Warrior Gateway helps digital-age vets[ Sun, 23 May 2010 17:53:34 GMT ]A new, free Web portal wants to help warriors returning from Iraq and Afghanistan find the services they need in an environment they are comfortable in: the Internet.

57 tombs with mummies found in Egypt[ Sun, 23 May 2010 16:48:28 GMT ]Archaeologists say they have unearthed 57 ancient Egyptian tombs, most of which hold an ornately painted wooden sarcophagus with a mummy inside.

Cosmic Log: Spaceships get their day in the sun[ Sat, 22 May 2010 00:28:26 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Take a look at must-see views of the space shuttle Atlantis, the International Space Station and still more spaceships.

Atlantis leaves space station ... for last time?[ Sun, 23 May 2010 16:04:11 GMT ]The space shuttle Atlantis made its last scheduled departure from the International Space Station on Sunday.