The best video games to come[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:49:36 GMT ]A flood of still-in-the-works video games were on display this week at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. From 3-D shooters to motion-sensing dancing games, these are the titles we can't wait to play.

Stion to build double-layered thin-film solar[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:46:29 PDT ]Solar start-up Scion raises $70 million to ramp up its production of thin-film solar modules and to build a panel with two layers of solar cells to improve efficiency.

Lawmakers accuse BP chief of evasion over oil spill[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:41:51 PDT ]BP CEO Tony Hayward mostly kept to well-rehearsed remarks and repeatedly declined to go into detail pending results of investigations into the spill.

Shaky extension sync debuts in Chrome[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:07:02 PDT ]A long-sought-after browser feature to synchronize extensions across multiple computers arrives--though it's neither enabled by default nor is it particularly stable.

Colbert skewers NY Times for banning 'tweet'[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:18:18 PDT ]After the New York Times decides that "tweet" isn't proper English and may fade into oblivion, Stephen Colbert offers his dissent. Twitter, he says, hasn't yet banned the word "newspaper."

Pet peeves with the vinyl resurgence[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:40:50 PDT ]Vinyl is hotter than ever. But as labels race to capitalize on the trend, they're making some odd packaging choices--like releasing full-length LPs at 45 rpm.

Why Twitter's new ads are ingenious[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:34:19 EDT ]Twitter this week began testing a new type of advertising: "Promoted Trends." Under the new system, brands can pay to appear below the "Trending Topics," the most talked-about terms on Twitter at any given moment.

Videos, fake logos mock BP over oil disaster[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:28:46 EDT ]People can't laugh at the spreading oil in the Gulf, the soiled wildlife or the coastal residents whose livelihoods have been devastated.

Is AT&T ready for the iPhone 4?[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:07:44 EDT ]With the launch of the iPhone 4 a week away, potential consumers are wondering if AT&T's wireless network is up to the task of handling what is expected to be another record-breaking launch for the latest version of the popular iPhone.

A look at winners and losers from E3[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:58:38 EDT ]The Sony PlayStation and Microsoft's Xbox made moves on Nintendo's Wii at the Electronic Entertainment Expo -- the three days each year when all eyes are on the video-gaming world.

Father's Day gift guide for techie dads[ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:23:10 GMT ]Don't settle on buying dad a tie — get him a geeky gift he'll appreciate.

Father's Day gift guide for techie dads[ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:23:10 GMT ]Don't settle on buying dad a tie — get him a geeky gift he'll appreciate.

Video: Taking a look at the future of games[ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 05:01:26 GMT ]E3 is usually about the latest new video games but this year it’s also about how you play them. Game editor Todd Kenreck reports from E3. (MSNBC)

Video: Taking a look at the future of games[ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 05:01:26 GMT ]E3 is usually about the latest new video games but this year it’s also about how you play them. Game editor Todd Kenreck reports from E3. (MSNBC)

Cosmic Log: The science of soccer stats[ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:49:15 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Researchers develop a rating system for soccer players that relies on network analysis of the passing game — but doesn't count goals at all.

Cosmic Log: The science of soccer stats[ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:49:15 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Researchers develop a rating system for soccer players that relies on network analysis of the passing game — but doesn't count goals at all.

Cosmic Log: Next stage ignites in the rocket biz[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:27:44 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The launch deals being announced in the wake of SpaceX's successful Falcon 9 launch could mark a dramatic turn in the rocket business.

Cosmic Log: Next stage ignites in the rocket biz[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:27:44 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The launch deals being announced in the wake of SpaceX's successful Falcon 9 launch could mark a dramatic turn in the rocket business.

The best video games to come[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:49:36 GMT ]A flood of still-in-the-works video games were on display this week at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. From 3D shooters to motion-sensing pet simulations, these are the games we can't wait to play.

The best video games to come[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:49:36 GMT ]A flood of still-in-the-works video games were on display this week at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. From 3D shooters to motion-sensing pet simulations, these are the games we can't wait to play.

AOL sells off Bebo at last[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 05:15:48 PDT ]Criterion Capital Partners acquires and will run the teen-oriented social media network Bebo, which had been "a major distraction" for AOL.

AOL sells off Bebo at last[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 05:15:48 PDT ]Criterion Capital Partners acquires and will run the teen-oriented social media network Bebo, which had been "a major distraction" for AOL.

Cloud security upstart Immunet aims for antiviruses[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Common security wisdom says it's a bad idea to run multiple antivirus apps simultaneously. That's not always the case, and Immunet 2.0 intends to bolster your existing protection with help from the cloud and the crowd.

Cloud security upstart Immunet aims for antiviruses[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Common security wisdom says it's a bad idea to run multiple antivirus apps simultaneously. That's not always the case, and Immunet 2.0 intends to bolster your existing protection with help from the cloud and the crowd.

Novel design yields energy-efficient air conditioner[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:24:45 PDT ]Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory are working on an energy-efficient air conditioner that breaks with conventional mechanics.

Novel design yields energy-efficient air conditioner[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:24:45 PDT ]Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory are working on an energy-efficient air conditioner that breaks with conventional mechanics.

DOJ sues Oracle for alleged overcharging[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:45:42 PDT ]Justice Department joins a whistleblower lawsuit against Oracle that accuses the company of defrauding the U.S. government.

DOJ sues Oracle for alleged overcharging[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:45:42 PDT ]Justice Department joins a whistleblower lawsuit against Oracle that accuses the company of defrauding the U.S. government.

Morning Edition: Game on for Amazon?[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:15:09 PDT ]You can now "Like" a comment within Facebook, buyers of the iPhone 4 may have to wait longer than expected, and Amazon may be getting into the video game business.

Morning Edition: Game on for Amazon?[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:15:09 PDT ]You can now "Like" a comment within Facebook, buyers of the iPhone 4 may have to wait longer than expected, and Amazon may be getting into the video game business.

The future of gaming: 'Spidey senses?'[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:58:24 EDT ]You can watch video games in 3-D. You can hear them in stereo. And you can make your characters move like you do.

The future of gaming: 'Spidey senses?'[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:58:24 EDT ]You can watch video games in 3-D. You can hear them in stereo. And you can make your characters move like you do.

Why Twitter's new ads are ingenious[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:34:19 EDT ]Twitter this week began testing a new type of advertising: "Promoted Trends." Under the new system, brands can pay to appear below the "Trending Topics," the most talked-about terms on Twitter at any given moment.

Why Twitter's new ads are ingenious[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:34:19 EDT ]Twitter this week began testing a new type of advertising: "Promoted Trends." Under the new system, brands can pay to appear below the "Trending Topics," the most talked-about terms on Twitter at any given moment.

Is AT&T ready for the iPhone 4?[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:07:44 EDT ]With the launch of the iPhone 4 a week away, potential consumers are wondering if AT&T's wireless network is up to the task of handling what is expected to be another record-breaking launch for the latest version of the popular iPhone.

Is AT&T ready for the iPhone 4?[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:07:44 EDT ]With the launch of the iPhone 4 a week away, potential consumers are wondering if AT&T's wireless network is up to the task of handling what is expected to be another record-breaking launch for the latest version of the popular iPhone.

Undersea robot to shoot BP oil plume in 3-D[ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:23:57 GMT ]Scientists geared up on Wednesday for a 12-day trip in the Gulf of Mexico with an undersea robot they hope will capture 3-D images of oil plumes from the BP spill.

Cosmic Log: Next stage ignites in the rocket biz[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:27:44 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The launch deals being announced in the wake of SpaceX's successful Falcon 9 launch could mark a dramatic turn in the rocket business.

AT&T temporarily suspends iPhone pre-orders[ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:21:54 GMT ]AT&T has temporarily suspended pre-orders of the iPhone 4, and Apple now says pre-orders of the new device will ship 'by July 14,' nearly three weeks after the phone goes on sale.

Father's Day gift guide for techie dads[ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:23:10 GMT ]Don't settle on buying dad a tie — get him a geeky gift he'll appreciate.

Video: Taking a look at the future of games[ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 05:01:26 GMT ]E3 is usually about the latest new video games but this year it’s also about how you play them. Game editor Todd Kenreck reports from E3. (MSNBC)

T-Mobile USA expands fast 3G network[ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:54:32 PDT ]T-Mobile USA has added 25 more cities to its roster of HSPA+ enabled cities. These cities will now get the faster generation of 3G technology.

Nintendo at E3 2010 (photos)[ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:32:59 PDT ]A look inside Nintendo's presence at the E3 video game expo in Los Angeles.

Free Chrome add-on turns Web into music library[ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:03:07 PDT ]ExtensionFM runs in the background as you surf the Web with Google's Chrome browser and adds every MP3 you run across to a virtual online library.

At E3: Wiretape, a super-thin cable you can paint[ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:50:02 PDT ]Fat wires got you down? A new super-thin cable coming out later this year promises to cut clutter on sprawling electronics installs.

Algorithm ranks world's top soccer talent[ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:39:14 PDT ]Researchers at Northwestern University say they have devised a way to scientifically name not only the top 20 footballers at EuroCup 2008, but their exact ranking as well.

How to mass-invite without annoying[ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:21:07 EDT ]Ah, summer: barbecues, outdoor concerts and lazy nights drinking Bud Light Lime in front of Terry's vintage metal fan, singing old Monkees jams into its whirring blades so as to get that "auto-tune" effect.

PlayStation 'Move' hits stores in September[ Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:17:18 EDT ]"Move," Sony's motion-sensor system for the PlayStation 3, will hit stores in September, entering an increasingly competitive gaming space that, until now, had only one resident -- the Nintendo Wii.

Is 'cloud computing' the future of video games?[ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:10:07 EDT ]Playing high-profile video games quickly from portable devices such as your iPad might get easier after this week's Electronic Entertainment Expo.

YouTube aims to be major news provider[ Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:48:13 GMT ]White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs is answering questions on YouTube, the latest in the video-sharing site's evolution as an interactive news source.