SpaceX gears up for crucial rocket launch[ Wed, 2 Jun 2010 03:10:45 GMT ]California-based SpaceX has laid out a Friday timetable for the first test launch of its Falcon 9 rocket — and the first big test of President Barack Obama's plan for human spaceflight.

Space station crew returns to Earth[ Wed, 2 Jun 2010 03:55:51 GMT ]A Russian Soyuz spacecraft landed in the steppes of Kazakhstan late Tuesday, bringing home three veteran spacefliers who spent nearly six months in orbit.

Steve Jobs: AT&T is ‘improving’ its network[ Wed, 2 Jun 2010 02:47:13 GMT ]Steve Jobs said Tuesday he doesn't know where the Gizmodo/iPhone prototype case "will end up" legally, and that AT&T is 'improving' its network.

Robot astronomer gets smarter[ Wed, 2 Jun 2010 01:00:26 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: When thousands of Internet users helped astronomers classify types of galaxies, some of them may not have known they were training a machine to do their job.

Wacky and wonderful pet tech[ Tue, 1 Jun 2010 13:27:20 GMT ]These 18 gizmos are ideal for pampered pets and their adoring caretakers.

Free apps install spyware on Macs[ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:08:29 PDT ]Spyware is downloaded along with free Mac OS X screensavers and an app, says security company Intego.

Microsoft responds to Google's Windows moves[ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:10:37 PDT ]Reports that Google is moving its employees off of Windows onto other operating systems elicited a response from Microsoft that trumpets its approach to security.

As Mozilla readies latest browser, Weave becomes Firefox Sync[ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:27:23 PDT ]Mozilla nudges Firefox 3.6.4 one step closer to its official release by pushing out the first release candidate version of the browser. Meanwhile, Weave Sync gets re-branded Firefox Sync in anticipation of its eventual inclusion in the Mozilla product.

Japanese Copperfield proves iPad is magic[ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:16:34 PDT ]In an extraordinary street performance, Japanese magician Shinya proves true magic can be created using Apple's iPad.

Steve Jobs at D: Post-PC era is nigh[ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:30:48 PDT ]In a speech at D: All Things Digital, the Apple CEO says the day is not that far off when not everyone will need a traditional computer. Plus, Jobs on Google, Windows, iPhonegate, AT&T and more.

'Hurt Locker' downloaders, you've been sued[ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:02:51 EDT ]Producers of Oscar-winning film "The Hurt Locker" have made good on a promise to file copyright lawsuits against people who illegally shared the movie via peer-to-peer networks.

'Quit Facebook Day' falls flat[ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 18:38:06 EDT ]Monday was Quit Facebook Day, and for all intents and purposes, it was a bust.

Gaming and babes: Why didn't I think of that?[ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:38:03 EDT ]When it comes to businesses people want to open, I support everything. You know why? The planet is dying, your cell phone is killing you and Justin Bieber is popular. Humanity is circling the bowl.

Internet Explorer 6 finally nearing extinction[ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 18:49:52 EDT ]According to web analytics company StatCounter, Microsoft's Internet Explorer 6 is now truly a relic of the past with less than 5 percent market share in the U.S. and Europe.

Divorce lawyers seek Facebook cheaters[ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:14:20 EDT ]Before the explosion of social media, divorce lawyers dug up dirt the old-fashioned way -- with private investigators and subpoenas. Now ... they're turning to Facebook.

New e-readers on display at computer show[ Tue, 1 Jun 2010 13:44:39 GMT ]Taiwanese electronics firms displayed a slew of e-readers at an industry show Tuesday, with one maker unveiling a lightweight model that can display a full magazine page in color.

Facebook app donates status to a fallen soldier[ Mon, 31 May 2010 17:20:43 GMT ]In partnership with the White House Commission on Remembrance, Facebook debuts an application to remember the more than 2 million American soldiers who died in service.

Facebook app donates status to a fallen soldier[ Mon, 31 May 2010 17:20:43 GMT ]In partnership with the White House Commission on Remembrance, Facebook debuts an application to remember the more than 2 million American soldiers who died in service.

Internet cafes close ahead of exams in China[ Tue, 1 Jun 2010 13:50:13 GMT ]Teenagers tempted by computer games when they should be studying for the national college entrance exam this month won't have anywhere to escape to in central China, where Internet cafes have closed.

Internet cafes close ahead of exams in China[ Tue, 1 Jun 2010 13:50:13 GMT ]Teenagers tempted by computer games when they should be studying for the national college entrance exam this month won't have anywhere to escape to in central China, where Internet cafes have closed.

China supercomputer named world's second-fastest[ Tue, 1 Jun 2010 13:55:00 GMT ]A Chinese supercomputer has been ranked the world's second-fastest machine in a list issued by U.S. and European researchers, highlighting China's ambitions to become a global technology center.

China supercomputer named world's second-fastest[ Tue, 1 Jun 2010 13:55:00 GMT ]A Chinese supercomputer has been ranked the world's second-fastest machine in a list issued by U.S. and European researchers, highlighting China's ambitions to become a global technology center.

New e-readers on display at computer show[ Tue, 1 Jun 2010 13:44:39 GMT ]Taiwanese electronics firms displayed a slew of e-readers at an industry show Tuesday, with one maker unveiling a lightweight model that can display a full magazine page in color.

Wacky and wonderful pet tech[ Tue, 1 Jun 2010 13:27:20 GMT ]These 18 gizmos are ideal for pampered pets and their adoring caretakers.

Wacky and wonderful pet tech[ Tue, 1 Jun 2010 13:27:20 GMT ]These 18 gizmos are ideal for pampered pets and their adoring caretakers.

Infected Chinese site leaves gamers vulnerable[ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 07:03:20 PDT ]Mop.com, which has more than 50 million registered users, has been injected with malicious code.

National Semi develops chip for 'smart' solar panel[ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 07:07:15 PDT ]Company develops chipset that fits into solar panel junction boxes in order to significantly boost output.

Sony exec: New DVR for PS3 in the works[ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 07:55:34 PDT ]A Sony exec says the company is working on PlayTV 2, a new version of its DVR add-on product that hasn't yet made it to the U.S.

Infected Chinese site leaves gamers vulnerable[ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 07:03:20 PDT ]Mop.com, which has more than 50 million registered users, has been injected with malicious code.

National Semi develops chip for 'smart' solar panel[ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 07:07:15 PDT ]Company develops chipset that fits into solar panel junction boxes in order to significantly boost output.

Morning Edition: Google directs you into traffic?[ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 07:12:49 PDT ]A new Kindle may arrive this summer, Skype for the iPhone with 3G calling launched, and Google Maps allegedly tells you to walk along freeways.

Morning Edition: Google directs you into traffic?[ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 07:12:49 PDT ]A new Kindle may arrive this summer, Skype for the iPhone with 3G calling launched, and Google Maps allegedly tells you to walk along freeways.

Sony exec: New DVR for PS3 in the works[ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 07:55:34 PDT ]A Sony exec says the company is working on PlayTV 2, a new version of its DVR add-on product that hasn't yet made it to the U.S.

Zipcar fuels up for an IPO[ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 08:40:28 PDT ]The car-sharing service aims to pay off debts in a $75 million initial public offering, but warns that it has "a history of losses" and that profitability is not guaranteed.

Zipcar fuels up for an IPO[ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 08:40:28 PDT ]The car-sharing service aims to pay off debts in a $75 million initial public offering, but warns that it has "a history of losses" and that profitability is not guaranteed.

Divorce lawyers seek Facebook cheaters[ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:05:00 EDT ]Before the explosion of social media, divorce lawyers dug up dirt the old-fashioned way -- with private investigators and subpoenas. Now ... they're turning to Facebook.

Apple: We've sold 2 million iPads[ Mon, 31 May 2010 11:23:29 EDT ]Apple says that it has sold more than 2 million iPads since the device debuted April 3rd.

Apple: We've sold 2 million iPads[ Mon, 31 May 2010 11:23:29 EDT ]Apple says that it has sold more than 2 million iPads since the device debuted April 3rd.

Rumor: New $100 Apple TV takes aim at the cloud[ Mon, 31 May 2010 10:59:44 EDT ]For its next Apple TV, Apple may ditch the set-top box form factor and instead cram a media player into a tiny device running the iPhone OS, according to Engadget.

Rumor: New $100 Apple TV takes aim at the cloud[ Mon, 31 May 2010 10:59:44 EDT ]For its next Apple TV, Apple may ditch the set-top box form factor and instead cram a media player into a tiny device running the iPhone OS, according to Engadget.

A slimmer Kindle coming in August?[ Mon, 31 May 2010 12:09:02 EDT ]Amazon plans to unveil a thinner Kindle with a sharper picture in August, according to a Bloomberg News report on Saturday citing anonymous sources.

A slimmer Kindle coming in August?[ Mon, 31 May 2010 12:09:02 EDT ]Amazon plans to unveil a thinner Kindle with a sharper picture in August, according to a Bloomberg News report on Saturday citing anonymous sources.

Report: Google moving away from Windows[ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:11:05 EDT ]Google has seen enough of Microsoft's Windows operating system, suspending internal use of the OS amid security concerns related to the attack on its network late last year, according to a report.

Report: Google moving away from Windows[ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:11:05 EDT ]Google has seen enough of Microsoft's Windows operating system, suspending internal use of the OS amid security concerns related to the attack on its network late last year, according to a report.

Divorce lawyers seek Facebook cheaters[ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:05:00 EDT ]Before the explosion of social media, divorce lawyers dug up dirt the old-fashioned way -- with private investigators and subpoenas. Now ... they're turning to Facebook.

New U.S.-Russian space crew ready to go[ Mon, 31 May 2010 19:09:16 GMT ]The next U.S.-Russian crew for the international space station said Monday they are fully ready for their mission even though they initially flunked one of their tests.

Ancient Egyptian mayor’s ‘lost tomb’ found[ Mon, 31 May 2010 03:39:12 GMT ]Archaeologists have discovered the 3,300-year-old tomb of the ancient Egyptian capital's mayor, whose resting place had been lost under the desert sand since 19th-century treasure hunters first carted off some of its decorative wall panels.

Pakistan lifts Facebook ban after page removed[ Mon, 31 May 2010 12:29:02 GMT ]Pakistan lifted a ban on Facebook on Monday after officials from the social networking site apologized for a page deemed offensive to Muslims and removed its contents, a top information technology official said.

Apple reports iPad sales have topped 2 million[ Mon, 31 May 2010 17:21:50 GMT ]Apple Inc. said Monday that iPad sales have topped 2 million since its launch nearly two months ago.

Facebook app donates status to a fallen soldier[ Mon, 31 May 2010 17:20:43 GMT ]In partnership with the White House Commission on Remembrance, Facebook debuts an application to remember the more than 2 million American soldiers who died in service.