YouTube: Everything you'd rather not know[ Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:18:31 GMT ]Video heroically jams it all into a single, hilarious 1:36-minute take.

Barnes & Noble unveils $249 full-color e-reader tablet[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 20:41:48 GMT ]Barnes & Noble today unveiled the next Nook, a full-color LCD tablet, that it will hit Walmart and Best Buy (as well as B&N stores) for $249, on or around Nov. 19.

Cosmic Log: Is this election a sure bet?[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 23:33:20 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The political prediction markets have essentially settled on the outcome of next week's congressional elections — but you can already get in on the action for the 2012 presidential race.

Video: Your kingdom needs you in 'Fable III'[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:23:18 GMT ]From adventurer to king of your realm, "Fable III" is packed with thing to do, people to see, and monsters to kill. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives it a 8 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

Pre-caffeine tech: Digital drama and Halloween memes[ Wed, 27 Oct 2010 14:26:45 GMT ]A snapshot of today's tech news, including tech envy, new smart phones and evil Doc Brown!

T-Mobile to add tethering for $15[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:53:25 PDT ]T-Mobile USA plans to add a tethering plan for $15 a month for its smartphone users, according to the Boy Genius Report.

U.S. and E.U. grapple with crunch in rare earth supplies[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:33:27 PDT ]Nations are pressing for solutions to concerns China may be exploiting stranglehold on metals crucial in the making of portable phones, wind turbines.

Cochlear implant could help wearers find balance[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:35:05 PDT ]Researchers at the University of Washington have successfully implanted a device they hope will cancel the symptoms of vertigo experienced by those with Meniere's disease.

Holiday gadget sales could be grim[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:46:43 PDT ]NPD, which tracks consumer technology spending, says the outlook for retailers this holiday season is increasingly bleak thanks to the economy and products that aren't "must have."

First take: Getting whiplash driving the Nissan Leaf[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:00:14 PDT ]The only thing that will wow you about the 2010 Nissan Leaf is torque, but that's a good thing. Other than the electric power train and 100-mile range, it's just like any other commuter car.

White iPhone 4 delayed until spring[ Wed, 27 Oct 2010 07:42:25 EDT ]Stop me if you've heard this one before.

Praise for MySpace's new look -- but that logo?[ Wed, 27 Oct 2010 10:48:19 EDT ]MySpace is now My_____.

Google's Street View breach and your privacy[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:28:49 EDT ]This week, Google announced that it had accidentally collected passwords, e-mails and other personal information from random Wi-Fi users while working on its Street View feature.

YouTube: Everything you'd rather not know[ Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:18:31 GMT ]Video heroically jams it all into a single, hilarious 1:36-minute take.

Barnes & Noble unveils $249 full-color e-reader tablet[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 20:41:48 GMT ]Barnes & Noble today unveiled the next Nook, a full-color LCD tablet, that it will hit Walmart and Best Buy (as well as B&N stores) for $249, on or around Nov. 19.

Cosmic Log: Is this election a sure bet?[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 23:33:20 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The political prediction markets have essentially settled on the outcome of next week's congressional elections — but you can already get in on the action for the 2012 presidential race.

Video: Your kingdom needs you in 'Fable III'[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:23:18 GMT ]From adventurer to king of your realm, "Fable III" is packed with thing to do, people to see, and monsters to kill. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives it a 8 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

Pre-caffeine tech: Digital drama and Halloween memes[ Wed, 27 Oct 2010 14:26:45 GMT ]A snapshot of today's tech news, including tech envy, new smart phones and evil Doc Brown!

T-Mobile to add tethering for $15[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:53:25 PDT ]T-Mobile USA plans to add a tethering plan for $15 a month for its smartphone users, according to the Boy Genius Report.

U.S. and E.U. grapple with crunch in rare earth supplies[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:33:27 PDT ]Nations are pressing for solutions to concerns China may be exploiting stranglehold on metals crucial in the making of portable phones, wind turbines.

Cochlear implant could help wearers find balance[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:35:05 PDT ]Researchers at the University of Washington have successfully implanted a device they hope will cancel the symptoms of vertigo experienced by those with Meniere's disease.

Holiday gadget sales could be grim[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:46:43 PDT ]NPD, which tracks consumer technology spending, says the outlook for retailers this holiday season is increasingly bleak thanks to the economy and products that aren't "must have."

First take: Getting whiplash driving the Nissan Leaf[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:00:14 PDT ]The only thing that will wow you about the 2010 Nissan Leaf is torque, but that's a good thing. Other than the electric power train and 100-mile range, it's just like any other commuter car.

White iPhone 4 delayed until spring[ Wed, 27 Oct 2010 07:42:25 EDT ]Stop me if you've heard this one before.

Praise for MySpace's new look -- but that logo?[ Wed, 27 Oct 2010 10:48:19 EDT ]MySpace is now My_____.

Google's Street View breach and your privacy[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:28:49 EDT ]This week, Google announced that it had accidentally collected passwords, e-mails and other personal information from random Wi-Fi users while working on its Street View feature.

Electronic dating violence is ugly reality for teens[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 23:55:17 GMT ]In a survey of kids ages 11 to 18, one in 20 boys admits to having uploaded or shared a humiliating or harassing photo of their romantic partner online. Roughly 10 percent of both boys and girls claim to have received a threatening cell-phone message from a romantic partner. Teens are using their ever-present technology for such maliciousness that a new term had to be coined for it: "electronic dating violence."

'World of Warcraft' player sings request to Blizzard[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 18:36:59 GMT ]Sometimes, when you feel passionately about something, the best way to express that passion is through song. Or so the composer behind the popular "Plants vs. Zombies" theme song has decided. She's sent a musical request to the makers of "World of Warcraft": Blood Elf Druids please!

Video: 'Star Wars' has been unleashed[ Mon, 25 Oct 2010 21:32:24 GMT ]Darth Vader's apprentice returns with a new vengeance as a clone army of Jedi is created. Game Editor Todd Kenreck gives it an 8 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

Barnes & Noble unveils $249 full-color e-reader tablet[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 20:41:48 GMT ]Barnes & Noble today unveiled the next Nook, a full-color LCD tablet, that it will hit Walmart and Best Buy (as well as B&N stores) for $249, on or around Nov. 19.

Cosmic Log: Is this election a sure bet?[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 23:33:20 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The political prediction markets have essentially settled on the outcome of next week's congressional elections — but you can already get in on the action for the 2012 presidential race.

T-Mobile to add tethering for $15[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:53:25 PDT ]T-Mobile USA plans to add a tethering plan for $15 a month for its smartphone users, according to the Boy Genius Report.

U.S. and E.U. grapple with crunch in rare earth supplies[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:33:27 PDT ]Nations are pressing for solutions to concerns China may be exploiting stranglehold on metals crucial in the making of portable phones, wind turbines.

Cochlear implant could help wearers find balance[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:35:05 PDT ]Researchers at the University of Washington have successfully implanted a device they hope will cancel the symptoms of vertigo experienced by those with Meniere's disease.

Holiday gadget sales could be grim[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:46:43 PDT ]NPD, which tracks consumer technology spending, says the outlook for retailers this holiday season is increasingly bleak thanks to the economy and products that aren't "must have."

First take: Getting whiplash driving the Nissan Leaf[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:00:14 PDT ]The only thing that will wow you about the 2010 Nissan Leaf is torque, but that's a good thing. Other than the electric power train and 100-mile range, it's just like any other commuter car.

Google sets internet traffic record[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 07:40:33 EDT ]The internet is growing fast, but Google is growing even faster. According to online security company Arbor Networks, Google now represents an average 6.4 percent of all internet traffic.

Facebook tech support: Where are the humans?[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 12:08:00 EDT ]When customers are called users, customer service takes on a different meaning.

Google's Street View breach and your privacy[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:28:49 EDT ]This week, Google announced that it had accidentally collected passwords, e-mails and other personal information from random Wi-Fi users while working on its Street View feature.

First humanoid space robot will be on shuttle[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:37:54 GMT ]After 15 years of preparation, the first human-like robot designed for use in space is ready for launch as part of the shuttle Discovery's Nov. 1 mission.

Video: 'Star Wars' has been unleashed[ Mon, 25 Oct 2010 21:32:24 GMT ]Darth Vader's apprentice returns with a new vengeance as a clone army of Jedi is created. Game Editor Todd Kenreck gives it an 8 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

Facebook thief takes everything but the cat[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:50:47 GMT ]Authorities are investigating a home burglary that took place within the popular Facebook game "Pet Society." The victim told police that the thief stripped her virtual home within the game taking everything but the digital cat that lived there.

Pre-caffeine tech: Check-in tech and 'Antoine Dogson'[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:37:15 GMT ]A snapshot of today's tech news, including the latest on check-in tech, Facebook, privacy and more dogs wearing costumes.

Cosmic Log: The Amazon's amazing species[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 02:01:50 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The World Wide Fund for Nature highlights the more than 1,200 species discovered in the Amazon region over the past decade, in hopes of gaining support for protecting such species over the decades to come.

Adobe works up new ad format for smartphones[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 07:07:15 PDT ]Collaboration with ad agencies aims to define two full-screen formats for mobile device ads, geared toward devices running Flash Player 10.1 but with an HTML5 option.

Has 3D TV jumped the shark?[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 07:28:09 PDT ]Sony drops the price of PSP Go, Barnes & Noble is likely to announce a new Nook today, and Rachel Ray's glasses-free, full-color and in 3-D Halloween show may be proof that 3D TV has jumped the shark.

Travel companies band together against Google[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 08:20:48 PDT ]Several online travel companies, including TripAdvisor, Travelocity, and Expedia, form a partnership to try to block Google's impending acquisition of ITA.

Is Zynga worth more than Electronic Arts?[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 08:57:22 PDT ]An analysis of the privately held Zynga puts the valuation of social-gaming luminary at about $5.51 billion, which tops EA's current market cap.

Evernote's Windows overhaul adds speed, finesse[ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:00:00 PDT ]The fourth major version of Evernote is coming to Windows users, and brings with it some big UI enhancements and a speed boost that makes the old version seem, well, old.

7,000 people tagged in record-setting photo[ Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:20:20 EDT ]More than 7,000 festivalgoers recently set a Guinness World Record -- simply by logging on to Facebook.