Slideshow: Wonders from the Census of Marine Life[ Mon, 4 Oct 2010 04:55:36 GMT ]See the work of a global network of researchers from more than 80 nations who engaged in a 10-year scientific initiative to document the diversity of ocean life.

What will Facebook reveal on Wednesday?[ Tue, 5 Oct 2010 00:54:26 GMT ]Facebook invited reporters to its HQ for a press briefing on Wednesday. Will it show off the rumored (but denied) Facebook phone? Or something totally completely different?

Student's Cold War shooting game angers Germans[ Mon, 4 Oct 2010 22:18:24 GMT ]A student-made game meant to educate young people about the Cold War has stirred up a controversy in Germany. The game lets players take on the role of German guards and gun down escapees trying to cross the "death strip" that once divided East Germany from West Germany.

Soldiers defend 'Medal of Honor' game[ Mon, 4 Oct 2010 20:20:32 GMT ]In a series of videos released by Electronic Arts, real Special Operations soldiers talk about why they helped the developers behind the controversial "Medal of Honor" game make the forthcoming shooter perhaps the most realistic modern war game out there.

Cosmic Log: Scientists finish first sea census[ Mon, 4 Oct 2010 12:31:07 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Scientists wrap up their first global census of sea life, documenting an underwater world that's livelier than they thought it was 10 years ago.

Dropped call? T-Mobile on, then off, Phone 7 invite[ Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:24:51 PDT ]Despite a wee bit of confusion, T-Mobile confirms that it will, indeed, be announcing details of its Windows Phone 7 product at an upcoming Microsoft event.

FCC still investigating Verizon over 'mystery charges'[ Mon, 04 Oct 2010 18:21:31 PDT ]Verizon has admitted that it overcharged 15 million customers for accessing the Net when the customers didn't intend to, but the FCC still has unanswered questions.

Yet another Facebook unveiling this week[ Mon, 04 Oct 2010 18:38:51 PDT ]The social-networking company sent e-mails to reporters late Monday inviting them to a Wednesday "event" at its headquarters. The e-mail might--or might not--hint at a Facebook Events revamp.

Foursquare outage lingers into the night[ Mon, 04 Oct 2010 20:23:14 PDT ]An as-yet-unnamed problem has completely downed the check-in service, with users unable to access it on either their mobile phones or the Web.

Pacific Pinball Expo (photos)[ Mon, 04 Oct 2010 20:40:40 PDT ]Pacific Pinball Expo (photos)

'Crittercams' ride with underwater animals[ Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:26:22 EDT ]For most divers, a shark in the water can inspire fear, or even dread. Greg Marshall wanted to hitch a ride.

5 more tech movies we'd like to see[ Mon, 04 Oct 2010 10:36:13 EDT ]"The Social Network" topped the box office this weekend, proving there's an appetite out there for movies about technology -- or at least, movies about technology involving good-looking young actors screwing each other over and having sex.

How to avoid bogus mobile phone fees[ Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:48:04 EDT ]Given the news about Verizon Wireless overcharging its customers by about $50 million, mobile phone users may be smart to examine their bills more closely.

FCC investigates $50M in Verizon 'mystery fees'[ Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:25:34 EDT ]The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has confirmed it is investigating a reported $50 million in "mystery fees" charged to mobile phone users by Verizon Wireless.

Evidence suggests icebergs in frigid oceans on ancient Mars[ Mon, 4 Oct 2010 14:57:48 GMT ]Ancient Mars once had surprisingly frigid primeval oceans complete with their own icebergs, new evidence suggests.

Slideshow: Wonders from the Census of Marine Life[ Mon, 4 Oct 2010 04:55:36 GMT ]See the work of a global network of researchers from more than 80 nations who engaged in a 10-year scientific initiative to document the diversity of ocean life.

Evidence suggests icebergs in frigid oceans on ancient Mars[ Mon, 4 Oct 2010 14:57:48 GMT ]Ancient Mars once had surprisingly frigid primeval oceans complete with their own icebergs, new evidence suggests.

Look ma, no glasses needed for this 3-D TV[ Mon, 4 Oct 2010 15:52:20 GMT ]Toshiba is hoisting a kind of Holy Grail of new wave TV: a hi-def 3-D TV that doesn't require viewers to wear 3-D glasses.

Look ma, no glasses needed for this 3-D TV[ Mon, 4 Oct 2010 15:52:20 GMT ]Toshiba is hoisting a kind of Holy Grail of new wave TV: a hi-def 3-D TV that doesn't require viewers to wear 3-D glasses.

Test-tube baby pioneer wins Nobel Prize[ Mon, 4 Oct 2010 11:06:58 GMT ]Robert Edwards of Britain won the 2010 Nobel Prize in medicine for developing in-vitro fertilization, a breakthrough that has helped millions of infertile couples worldwide have children.

Test-tube baby pioneer wins Nobel Prize[ Mon, 4 Oct 2010 11:06:58 GMT ]Robert Edwards of Britain won the 2010 Nobel Prize in medicine for developing in-vitro fertilization, a breakthrough that has helped millions of infertile couples worldwide have children.

Slideshow: Wonders from the Census of Marine Life[ Mon, 4 Oct 2010 04:55:36 GMT ]See the work of a global network of researchers from more than 80 nations who engaged in a 10-year scientific initiative to document the diversity of ocean life.

Novel, midsize wind turbine tested on dairy farm[ Mon, 04 Oct 2010 07:00:19 PDT ]Start-up Optiwind is testing whether there is a middle ground for wind power to serve schools, farms, and businesses with marginal wind resources.

Reports: LG delays Android tablet[ Mon, 04 Oct 2010 07:13:04 PDT ]LG has decided against offering the tablet, which would have used Android 2.2, until a better version of Google's operating system arrives, reports claim.

Microsoft re-releases Windows 7 'family pack'[ Mon, 04 Oct 2010 08:42:59 PDT ]Microsoft's Windows 7 "family pack" is available once again for $150. The package is only available while supplies last, Microsoft says.

Cosmic Log: Scientists finish first sea census[ Mon, 4 Oct 2010 12:31:07 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Scientists wrap up their first global census of sea life, documenting an underwater world that's livelier than they thought it was 10 years ago.

Cosmic Log: Scientists finish first sea census[ Mon, 4 Oct 2010 12:31:07 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Scientists wrap up their first global census of sea life, documenting an underwater world that's livelier than they thought it was 10 years ago.

Novel, midsize wind turbine tested on dairy farm[ Mon, 04 Oct 2010 07:00:19 PDT ]Start-up Optiwind is testing whether there is a middle ground for wind power to serve schools, farms, and businesses with marginal wind resources.

Reports: LG delays Android tablet[ Mon, 04 Oct 2010 07:13:04 PDT ]LG has decided against offering the tablet, which would have used Android 2.2, until a better version of Google's operating system arrives, reports claim.

Senate antipiracy bill shelved. Now what?[ Mon, 04 Oct 2010 08:10:45 PDT ]A bill designed to give federal government more power to shut down alleged pirate sites ran out of time.

Senate antipiracy bill shelved. Now what?[ Mon, 04 Oct 2010 08:10:45 PDT ]A bill designed to give federal government more power to shut down alleged pirate sites ran out of time.

Microsoft re-releases Windows 7 'family pack'[ Mon, 04 Oct 2010 08:42:59 PDT ]Microsoft's Windows 7 "family pack" is available once again for $150. The package is only available while supplies last, Microsoft says.

FCC investigates $50M in Verizon 'mystery fees'[ Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:25:34 EDT ]The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has confirmed it is investigating a reported $50 million in "mystery fees" charged to mobile phone users by Verizon Wireless.

'Crittercams' ride with underwater animals[ Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:02:26 EDT ]For most divers, a shark in the water can inspire fear, or even dread. Greg Marshall wanted to hitch a ride.

Glasses-free 3D TV coming soon[ Mon, 04 Oct 2010 08:47:05 PDT ]Verizon refunds 15 million customers for bogus fees, Google announces a new image file format, and Toshiba gives details on their new 3D TV technology.

Glasses-free 3D TV coming soon[ Mon, 04 Oct 2010 08:47:05 PDT ]Verizon refunds 15 million customers for bogus fees, Google announces a new image file format, and Toshiba gives details on their new 3D TV technology.

'Crittercams' ride with underwater animals[ Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:02:26 EDT ]For most divers, a shark in the water can inspire fear, or even dread. Greg Marshall wanted to hitch a ride.

Children unable to escape cyberbullying[ Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:23:46 EDT ]Jason, 13, knows he is an easy target for bullies at his middle school in Long Island, New York.

Children unable to escape cyberbullying[ Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:23:46 EDT ]Jason, 13, knows he is an easy target for bullies at his middle school in Long Island, New York.

5 more tech movies we'd like to see[ Mon, 04 Oct 2010 10:36:13 EDT ]"The Social Network" topped the box office this weekend, proving there's an appetite out there for movies about technology -- or at least, movies about technology involving good-looking young actors screwing each other over and having sex.

5 more tech movies we'd like to see[ Mon, 04 Oct 2010 10:36:13 EDT ]"The Social Network" topped the box office this weekend, proving there's an appetite out there for movies about technology -- or at least, movies about technology involving good-looking young actors screwing each other over and having sex.

FCC investigates $50M in Verizon 'mystery fees'[ Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:25:34 EDT ]The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has confirmed it is investigating a reported $50 million in "mystery fees" charged to mobile phone users by Verizon Wireless.

Supreme Court to hear NASA privacy case[ Sun, 3 Oct 2010 21:55:48 GMT ]For the past three years, Robert Nelson has been juggling two lives.

Space gloves are rough on astronaut fingernails[ Sun, 3 Oct 2010 17:18:29 GMT ]Life as an astronaut involves risks. But who knew those risks come even from wearing space suit gloves? Ten percent of astronauts surveyed say they've experienced "trauma" related to gloves, including lost fingernails.

Internet was help — and hell — for Rutgers freshman[ Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:46:18 GMT ]Read any story about Tyler Clementi, the 18-year-old Rutgers freshman who committed suicide after his roommate spied on his homosexual encounter via webcam, and you arrive immediately at an obvious conclusion: The Internet is to blame. Yet as malevolent as the Internet has become, there's evidence that it also may have provided Clementi with the assistance he needed at times.

The math and science of baseball[ Thu, 30 Sep 2010 22:23:26 GMT ]Batting average is just an appetizer on the menu of number-crunching options for the avid fan. Statistical models exist to determine everything from the winner of the Cy Young award, pitching's grand prize, to a manager's contribution to the team.

Scrunched-up dimensions untangled[ Sat, 2 Oct 2010 00:59:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: British physicist Stephen Hawking may claim that extra dimensions provide the key to understanding the "grand design," but Shing-Tung Yau is the guy who actually figured out how those dimensions work. Now Yau explains it all for you.

Google acquires mobile-typing company[ Sun, 03 Oct 2010 04:57:40 PDT ]You're not the only one dissatisfied with typing on mobile phones. Google buys BlindType, a start-up that hopes to make things better.

App turns iPad into client for multitasking, Flash[ Sun, 03 Oct 2010 11:00:29 PDT ]A longtime Silicon Valley company can turn an iPad into an X terminal, allowing the iPad to run Linux, and even Flash-based apps.

Why Facebook should love 'The Social Network'[ Sun, 03 Oct 2010 11:14:28 PDT ]While the new Facebook movie has been criticized in the tech world for being an inaccurate fairy tale and a portrayal of a friendless freak, it shows Mark Zuckerberg being let down by friends--not the other way around.