Macy's mirror lets your reflection try on clothes[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:02:48 PDT ]The fashion retailer jumps onto the augmented-reality shopping bandwagon with a 72-inch multitouch mirror that lets shoppers hang clothes on their virtual selves.

Pulled app Infinite SMS headed back to App Store[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:51:35 PDT ]A popular app that made SMS texting free on the iPhone is on its way back to the App Store after being pulled down last year. Find out what's changed, and why it's coming back.

Paris Hilton hopes to sell you a skirt that doesn't exist[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 17:49:26 PDT ]Paris Hilton gets together with a social-games developer and a virtual goods distributor to sell a virtual collection in online games. Is there no end to branded illusion?

Yahoo stock rises on buyout rumors[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 17:50:24 PDT ]There are no definitive takeover offers on the table, but that doesn't mean major players aren't circling, and investors seem to want to believe.

Can tech make a better pinot?[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 20:35:40 PDT ]The CEO of Cypress Semiconductor is determined to discover whether the finest technological gray matter can create the perfect red or white.

U.S. aims to regulate mobile phone 'bill shock'[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:58:06 EDT ]Kerfye Pierre had recently returned from volunteering in the aftermath of January's Haiti earthquake when she got the most outrageous mobile phone bill of her life.

Sony unveils Google TV-powered devices[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 07:35:16 EDT ]Sony has unveiled its newest line of Internet-enabled TVs, complete with the highly-anticipated Google TV software.

Bing likes Facebook's help in search[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 17:32:43 EDT ]You may start seeing some familiar faces in Bing search results soon.

Miners' rescue among top-watched Web events[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:26:26 EDT ]The ongoing rescue of Chile's trapped miners has become one of the most-watched Web events in recent memory, according to an internet monitor.

New tech lets pornography producers stay on top[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:01:55 GMT ]From black-and-white daguerreotypes of nude women to websites full of pouting porn stars, adult content has always followed hot on the heels of technological progress. And despite the highly publicized anti-porn stance of Apple and Microsoft, modern advances are not immune.

Apple previewing next Mac OS on Oct. 20[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:50:13 GMT ]Next Wednesday, at a press event on Apple's campus in Cupertino, Calif., the company will share "what's new for the Mac ... including a sneak peek of the next major version of Mac OS X." Judging by the image on the invite, the next OS will be called "Lion."

New tech lets pornography producers stay on top[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:01:55 GMT ]From black-and-white daguerreotypes of nude women to websites full of pouting porn stars, adult content has always followed hot on the heels of technological progress. And despite the highly publicized anti-porn stance of Apple and Microsoft, modern advances are not immune.

Apple patents anti-sexting technology[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:43:10 GMT ]Apple may decide to eventually implement this technology for its smart phones, tablets and other communication devices, and if it does, then it could mean the end of sexting and the beginning of messaging controlled by filters, blocking content depending on the user's criteria.

Apple patents anti-sexting technology[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:43:10 GMT ]Apple may decide to eventually implement this technology for its smart phones, tablets and other communication devices, and if it does, then it could mean the end of sexting and the beginning of messaging controlled by filters, blocking content depending on the user's criteria.

Slideshow: Microscopic wonders from a 'Small World'[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:37:14 GMT ]The Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition is one of the world's leading forums for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope.

Apple previewing next Mac OS on Oct. 20[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:50:13 GMT ]Next Wednesday, at a press event on Apple's campus in Cupertino, Calif., the company will share "what's new for the Mac ... including a sneak peek of the next major version of Mac OS X." Judging by the image on the invite, the next OS will be called "Lion."

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Slideshow: Microscopic wonders from a 'Small World'[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:37:14 GMT ]The Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition is one of the world's leading forums for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope.

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Apple patent would enforce parental controls on texting[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 07:48:41 PDT ]Patent application covers "systems, devices, and methods" that allow someone to, among other things, block messages containing "forbidden content." Plus, it's a study aid.

Sony unveils Google TV sets[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 08:36:34 PDT ]Macs will offer Windows Phone 7 support later this year, Digg gets it bury button back, and Sony unmasks flat-screen sets and a Blu-ray player that feature Google TV.

Twitter will hit a billion users, co-founder predicts[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 07:53:15 PDT ]In a fireside chat in San Francisco, Twitter's co-founders offer tidbits about the company including predictions of Facebook-esque nember growth.

Apple patent would enforce parental controls on texting[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 07:48:41 PDT ]Patent application covers "systems, devices, and methods" that allow someone to, among other things, block messages containing "forbidden content." Plus, it's a study aid.

Twitter will hit a billion users, co-founder predicts[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 07:53:15 PDT ]In a fireside chat in San Francisco, Twitter's co-founders offer tidbits about the company including predictions of Facebook-esque nember growth.

Apple hosting Mac, OS X event next week[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 08:24:14 PDT ]The event, titled "Back to the Mac," promises to go over Macs and the next phase of the Mac operating system, perhaps to be called "Lion."

Apple hosting Mac, OS X event next week[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 08:24:14 PDT ]The event, titled "Back to the Mac," promises to go over Macs and the next phase of the Mac operating system, perhaps to be called "Lion."

Sony unveils Google TV sets[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 08:36:34 PDT ]Macs will offer Windows Phone 7 support later this year, Digg gets it bury button back, and Sony unmasks flat-screen sets and a Blu-ray player that feature Google TV.

Sirius XM adds over 1 million subscribers in '10[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 08:42:36 PDT ]The satellite radio service's new subscriber figures are in sharp contrast to the first three quarters of 2009 when it suffered a net loss of 488,000.

Sirius XM adds over 1 million subscribers in '10[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 08:42:36 PDT ]The satellite radio service's new subscriber figures are in sharp contrast to the first three quarters of 2009 when it suffered a net loss of 488,000.

iPhone 4 more fragile than older models?[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:18:20 EDT ]The iPhone 4 may be an attractive gadget, but keeping it looking good can be a high-maintenance task.

iPhone 4 more fragile than older models?[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:18:20 EDT ]The iPhone 4 may be an attractive gadget, but keeping it looking good can be a high-maintenance task.

5 reasons you're bad at online chat[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:28:21 EDT ]Ever since the early days of AOL Instant Messenger (and ICQ for all you diehard chatters out there), the internet has provided us with a splendid way to reach out to others, connect with them across the channels of humanity and completely and utterly waste their time.

5 reasons you're bad at online chat[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:28:21 EDT ]Ever since the early days of AOL Instant Messenger (and ICQ for all you diehard chatters out there), the internet has provided us with a splendid way to reach out to others, connect with them across the channels of humanity and completely and utterly waste their time.

Sony unveils Google TV-powered devices[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 07:35:16 EDT ]Sony has unveiled its newest line of Internet-enabled TVs, complete with the highly-anticipated Google TV software.

Sony unveils Google TV-powered devices[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 07:35:16 EDT ]Sony has unveiled its newest line of Internet-enabled TVs, complete with the highly-anticipated Google TV software.

U.S. aims to regulate mobile 'bill shock'-[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:51:59 EDT ]Kerfye Pierre had recently returned from volunteering in the aftermath of January's Haiti earthquake when she got the most outrageous mobile phone bill of her life.

U.S. aims to regulate mobile 'bill shock'-[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:51:59 EDT ]Kerfye Pierre had recently returned from volunteering in the aftermath of January's Haiti earthquake when she got the most outrageous mobile phone bill of her life.

iPhone 4 may suffer more damage than iPhone 3GS[ Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:41:10 GMT ]The iPhone 4 is significantly more likely than the iPhone 3GS to get damaged in an accident, and even more likely than that for the damage to include broken glass, according to a study of warranty claims.

Microsoft issues its biggest-ever security fix[ Tue, 12 Oct 2010 21:43:32 GMT ]Microsoft issued its biggest-ever security fix on Tuesday, including repairs to its ubiquitous Windows operating system for flaws that could let hackers take control of a user's personal computer. Four of the new patches are considered to be of the highest priority.

Marine: Realistic 'Medal of Honor' game far from real[ Tue, 12 Oct 2010 23:13:52 GMT ]Much has been made about how realistic the new "Medal of Honor" game is. But a former Marine who did two combat tours in Iraq explains, "A video game can produce no wounds and take no friends away."

Video: Making a game out of Afghanistan[ Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:08:12 GMT ]"Medal of Honor," a first-person shooter set in Afghanistan, is a solid game but an uncomfortable experience. Msnbc.com's Game Editor Todd Kenreck reviews the game. (msnbc.com)

Cosmic Log: Testing Volt from Seattle to SF[ Mon, 11 Oct 2010 23:14:29 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Follow along via the Internet as we take an 800-mile drive from Seattle to San Francisco in the electric-powered Chevy Volt.

Next-gen mechanical heart debuts in Canada[ Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:02:38 PDT ]Almost exactly two years after the first U.S. implantation, a DuraHeart Left Ventricular Assist Device has been implanted in a patient in Canada.

NPD puts some gaming sales data behind pay wall[ Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:03:08 PDT ]In part to "address the changing sales landscape," the research firm decides to stop offering free access to game-oriented hardware and software sales figures, starting with its September report.

Amazon's iPhone barcode scanner takes impulse buying to a new level[ Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:31:04 PDT ]Amazon Mobile for iPhone now has a barcode scanner that lets you see, scan, and buy products on the spot.

Classroom panoramas let teachers see it all (photos)[ Tue, 12 Oct 2010 18:27:37 PDT ]CNET gets an exclusive look at Teachscape Reflect, a multimedia system that gives teachers a 360-degree view of their classrooms, in the hopes of improving modern-day education.

School district settles in webcam privacy case[ Tue, 12 Oct 2010 20:13:19 PDT ]Philadelphia district sued for remotely and secretly taking pictures of students at home, using webcams on laptops issued to the students, agrees to pay $610,000 to settle suits.

Is Apple holding off on 4G for the new iPhones?[ Tue, 12 Oct 2010 07:26:17 EDT ]Though there is apparently an iPhone heading to Verizon, and in all likelihood, a new model iPhone next summer, neither model will run on any wireless carriers' 4G networks, according to a report in TechCrunch today.

Sex, scandal and the death of online privacy[ Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:24:04 EDT ]College sex. It wasn't the first time and it won't be the last.

Monorail pedal-pods could power commute[ Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:59:43 EDT ]Living in Tokyo, Japan, during the late '90s, Geoffrey Barnett found it extremely difficult -- even dangerous -- to ride his bicycle to work every day.