Jimmy Kimmel calls for 'National Unfriend Day'[ Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:09:15 EST ]Kimmel used Wednesday's episode of his Jimmy Kimmel Live show to declare November 17, 2010 National UnFriend Day [NUD] -- a new holiday he hopes will inspire Facebook users to unfriend the social networking contacts that aren't real friends.

Avoid getting fired over Facebook[ Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:00:59 EST ]Rants about your boss or your job may have once been reserved for during after-work drinks at a bar, but employee gripes are now being voiced in the social media sphere.

'Call of Duty: Black Ops' smashes sales record[ Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:10:21 EST ]Move over, Activision. Here comes Activision.

Is this the first step toward a flying car?[ Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:50:01 EST ]Along with the jetpack, the flying car tops the list of classic science-fiction imaginings that lead legions of fans to ask -- why don't we have this yet?

GE to buy 25,000 electric cars by 2015[ Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:46:28 GMT ]GE plans to buy 25,000 electric vehicles by 2015 for its corporate fleet and to lease to customers, in a move it said could help speed acceptance of the technology.

Cracks found in shuttle fuel tank, not just foam[ Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:42:30 GMT ]NASA has found cracks in space shuttle Discovery's fuel tank.

Pre-caffeine tech: The numbers all go to 11[ Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:21:05 GMT ]The latest news on the Amazon's "Pedophile's Guide," Facebook vs. Google, next year's Nigel Tufnel day, and more.

'Pedophile's Guide' gone from Amazon[ Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:37:24 GMT ]Following mounting public protests, Amazon removed a self-published book advocating adult-child sex from its site.

Galaxy Tab vs. iPad: The tablet war begins now[ Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:12:31 GMT ]The iPad needed a nemesis, and this month Samsung offers up the first credible one. To some, the Galaxy Tab is a compact — or just too small — iPad wannabe; to others, it's a stretched-out version of the popular Galaxy S Android phone. But to Apple, it's war.

It's on like Donkey Kong[ Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:03:58 PST ]Fox joins the other broadcast networks in blocking Google TV from serving its shows online, Amazon agrees to stop selling an offensive book, and Nintendo applies for a trademark on the phrase: "It's on like Donkey Kong."

New York Times cooks up e-book best-seller list[ Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:30:28 PST ]In another sign that e-books are going mainstream, The New York Times will create a best-seller list for electronic content beginning early next year.

Samsung Galaxy Tab lands at Verizon[ Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:38:39 PST ]Tablet device, available now at Verizon for $599.99, comes with the ability to access Verizon's 3G network. Plans start at $20 per month for 1GB of data.

YouTube: 35 hours of video uploaded every minute[ Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:39:25 PST ]YouTube is enjoying strong growth, the company announces. Currently, people are uploading 35 hours of video every minute. That's a big jump from just last spring.

Cisco's challenges multiply as outlook disappoints[ Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:51:37 PST ]Despite solid first-quarter earnings, CEO John Chambers outlines challenges his company is facing regarding government spending, service providers, and Europe.

Google Instant Previews show results before click[ Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:30:44 EST ]Google has been working to make its web searches faster -- up to the point of guessing what you're searching for before you're finished typing with Google Instant.

Is Facebook about to overhaul messages?[ Thu, 11 Nov 2010 07:22:45 EST ]It looks like Facebook's messaging system about to get a long-awaited overhaul -- possibly the rumored Project Titan of earlier this year.

Apple: No new apps in store during holidays[ Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:35:44 EST ]If all you want for the holidays is a new app, you'll have to wait a few days.

Avoid getting fired over Facebook[ Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:00:59 EST ]Rants about your boss or your job may have once been reserved for during after-work drinks at a bar, but employee gripes are now being voiced in the social media sphere.

GE to buy 25,000 electric cars by 2015[ Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:46:28 GMT ]GE plans to buy 25,000 electric vehicles by 2015 for its corporate fleet and to lease to customers, in a move it said could help speed acceptance of the technology.

Cracks found in shuttle fuel tank, not just foam[ Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:42:30 GMT ]NASA has found cracks in space shuttle Discovery's fuel tank.

Pre-caffeine tech: The numbers all go to 11[ Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:21:05 GMT ]The latest news on the Amazon's "Pedophile's Guide," Facebook vs. Google, next year's Nigel Tufnel day, and more.

'Pedophile's Guide' gone from Amazon[ Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:37:24 GMT ]Following mounting public protests, Amazon removed a self-published book advocating adult-child sex from its site.

Galaxy Tab vs. iPad: The tablet war begins now[ Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:12:31 GMT ]The iPad needed a nemesis, and this month Samsung offers up the first credible one. To some, the Galaxy Tab is a compact — or just too small — iPad wannabe; to others, it's a stretched-out version of the popular Galaxy S Android phone. But to Apple, it's war.

Amazon pulls pedophile e-book following outcry[ Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:00:53 PST ]"The Pedophile's Guide to Love and Pleasure," which was being sold by Amazon for the Kindle, has been pulled from the site after threats arose to boycott the e-tailer.

It's on like Donkey Kong[ Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:03:58 PST ]Fox joins the other broadcast networks in blocking Google TV from serving its shows online, Amazon agrees to stop selling an offensive book, and Nintendo applies for a trademark on the phrase: "It's on like Donkey Kong."

New York Times cooks up e-book best-seller list[ Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:30:28 PST ]In another sign that e-books are going mainstream, The New York Times will create a best-seller list for electronic content beginning early next year.

Samsung Galaxy Tab lands at Verizon[ Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:38:39 PST ]Tablet device, available now at Verizon for $599.99, comes with the ability to access Verizon's 3G network. Plans start at $20 per month for 1GB of data.

YouTube: 35 hours of video uploaded every minute[ Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:39:25 PST ]YouTube is enjoying strong growth, the company announces. Currently, people are uploading 35 hours of video every minute. That's a big jump from just last spring.

Google Instant Previews show results before click[ Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:30:44 EST ]Google has been working to make its web searches faster -- up to the point of guessing what you're searching for before you're finished typing with Google Instant.

Is Facebook about to overhaul messages?[ Thu, 11 Nov 2010 07:22:45 EST ]It looks like Facebook's messaging system about to get a long-awaited overhaul -- possibly the rumored Project Titan of earlier this year.

Apple: No new apps in store during holidays[ Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:35:44 EST ]If all you want for the holidays is a new app, you'll have to wait a few days.

Avoid getting fired over Facebook[ Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:00:59 EST ]Rants about your boss or your job may have once been reserved for during after-work drinks at a bar, but employee gripes are now being voiced in the social media sphere.

Outrage over 'Call of Duty' ad outrageous[ Wed, 10 Nov 2010 22:10:33 GMT ]Some call the advertisement for "Call of Duty: Black Ops" "twisted" and "troubling." I call it awesome.

Kinect and your kids: What works, what won't[ Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:45:14 GMT ]Though the controller-free game system seems ideal for small kids, there is a minimum height requirement, and some other technological hurdles. Here are tips for maximizing the Kinect's family friendliness.

How to pick the right HDTV[ Tue, 9 Nov 2010 01:25:50 GMT ]HDTVs are among the most prized gifts during the holiday season. So whether you're giving one to a loved one, your family or yourself, it's important to pick the right one. Before Black Friday hits, and the sales are on, you should read this, the best advice you'll get on the subject.

Cracks found in shuttle fuel tank, not just foam[ Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:42:30 GMT ]NASA has found cracks in space shuttle Discovery's fuel tank.

Galaxy Tab vs. iPad: The tablet war begins now[ Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:12:31 GMT ]The iPad needed a nemesis, and this month Samsung offers up the first credible one. To some, the Galaxy Tab is a compact — or just too small — iPad wannabe; to others, it's a stretched-out version of the popular Galaxy S Android phone. But to Apple, it's war.

Apps give uTorrent a feature boost[ Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:54:57 PST ]Long known for providing a torrent client light on system resources, but on features, too, uTorrent 2.2 debuts a new App Studio for a more customized torrenting experience.

Prankster broadcasts message to WSU students[ Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:59:57 PST ]Masked prankster delivers bizarre rant in video broadcast to students via hacked computer system.

Nope, Fox doesn't want Google TV either[ Wed, 10 Nov 2010 18:42:02 PST ]Google's hope of partnering with one of the broadcast networks on Google TV put on hold with Fox joining NBC, CBS, and ABC in blocking access to the software platform.

Management blamed for space telescope cost overrun[ Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:27:53 PST ]Management miscues, not technical problems, led to a projected $1.5 billion cost overrun for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, an independent review panel has concluded.

Boxee Box launches, adds Netflix and Hulu Plus support[ Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:43:11 PST ]Boxee finalizes its launch details, including a pledge to add Netflix and Hulu Plus in the near future.

Are tablets the smartphone killer?[ Wed, 10 Nov 2010 07:49:14 EST ]Gadget Lab editor Dylan Tweney is posing the question: What is the perfect phone to tether an iPad?

'On like Donkey Kong' -- is it Nintendo's phrase?[ Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:00:20 EST ]Think it's "on like Donkey Kong?" Better make sure Nintendo agrees with you.

Study links hyper-texting to poor health[ Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:29:37 EST ]All that texting and social networking by teenagers could come back to byte them.

Electric Volt and Leaf: Zippy, fun, super quiet[ Wed, 10 Nov 2010 07:12:59 EST ]This is a story of two test drives, albeit two very different ones.

'Call of Duty' enlists Kimmel cameo, body hair unboxing[ Tue, 9 Nov 2010 19:51:14 GMT ]A lot of people are excited about today's launch of "Call of Duty: Black Ops." But nobody is more excited than the guy who shaved his body hair into a camo pattern and shot a video of himself opening the game.

Google Street View captures caravan thief[ Tue, 9 Nov 2010 20:54:22 GMT ]Eleven-year old Reuben Soames looked up his family's house on Google Street View and saw a strange man standing in the driveway next to the the family's camper -- the same camper stolen from the yard a little more than a year before.

Kinect and your kids: What works, what won't[ Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:45:14 GMT ]Though the controller-free game system seems ideal for small kids, there is a minimum height requirement, and some other technological hurdles. Here are tips for maximizing the Kinect's family friendliness.

How to pick the right HDTV[ Tue, 9 Nov 2010 01:25:50 GMT ]HDTVs are among the most prized gifts during the holiday season. So whether you're giving one to a loved one, your family or yourself, it's important to pick the right one. Before Black Friday hits, and the sales are on, you should read this, the best advice you'll get on the subject.