HP discontinues MediaSmart Server line[ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 08:56:47 PST ]HP has decided to discontinue its MediaSmart Server line of products. Microsoft acknowledges the decision on the company's Windows Home Server blog.

Yahoo's most searched terms of 2010[ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 07:26:42 EST ]The oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico was the most searched term on Yahoo in 2010, the search engine said Wednesday.

Google book store is coming soon[ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 07:43:28 EST ]Google Editions, the Internet giant's book store business promised for last summer, is set to launch before the end of 2010, the Wall Street Journal reports.

'Cyber Monday' biggest in history[ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:58:54 EST ]Yes, Virginia, there is a Cyber Monday.

Can Japan deliver a holographic World Cup?[ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 07:29:54 EST ]Soccer and technology don't normally mix; FIFA, the international football body, has long dragged its studded heels over efforts to introduce microchip sensors into match refereeing.

Phone buyer beware: 4G may not be for you[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:58:33 GMT ]One day, we'll all have phones that pull data from networks that are labeled "4G." But right now, there are plenty of reasons you may want to avoid it.

Cosmic Log: Space shuttle tiles for sale[ Wed, 1 Dec 2010 16:18:52 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA is offering 7,000 space shuttle tiles to schools and universities for the sweet cost of $23.40. But it's first come, first served -- so act now.

Sing, dance, rock the holidays with music games[ Wed, 1 Dec 2010 12:51:28 GMT ]From "Rock Band 3" to "Dance Central," here's a look at some music-themed video games that not only make great gifts but can also make that holiday party more merry.

Awesome toys for guys who never grew up[ Wed, 1 Dec 2010 12:51:16 GMT ]If we're talking about Peter Pan's Lost Boys, then a sackful of marbles should do the trick. For every other man who spends more time playing with his son's or nephew's Christmas presents than his own, consider the following...

Pre-caffeine: Wikipedia starting to freak you out?[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:46:05 GMT ]The latest news on smartphones, Facebook and Wikipedia banner ads.

Groupon acquires development firm Ludic Labs[ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 07:21:34 PST ]As rumors escalate about Groupon's own potential acquisition, the company makes an acquisition that could improve its technology--which is currently very easy for competitors to replicate.

Netflix continues to cut important indie deals[ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 07:42:05 PST ]FilmDistrict, an indie company cofounded by one of the producers of "The Departed" and "Aviator" will release first-run films on Netflix's streaming service.

Paid developers power the Linux kernel[ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 08:01:00 PST ]Contrary to open-source folklore, it is mostly paid developers who are building the Linux kernel.

Dish delivers live, recorded TV to iPad via Sling[ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 08:39:24 PST ]Satellite provider has offered the ability for its subscribers to watch television content from mobile devices for a few weeks. Now the company is offering it in full screen on the iPad.

Motorola to ring in new year with official split[ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 08:39:39 PST ]On that January 4, Motorola will complete its separation into two different entities--one known as Motorola Solutions and the other as Motorola Mobility Holdings.

Yahoo's most searched terms of 2010[ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 07:26:42 EST ]The oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico was the most searched term on Yahoo in 2010, the search engine said Wednesday.

Google book store is coming soon[ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 07:43:28 EST ]Google Editions, the Internet giant's book store business promised for last summer, is set to launch before the end of 2010, the Wall Street Journal reports.

'Cyber Monday' biggest in history[ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:58:54 EST ]Yes, Virginia, there is a Cyber Monday.

Can Japan deliver a holographic World Cup?[ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 07:29:54 EST ]Soccer and technology don't normally mix; FIFA, the international football body, has long dragged its studded heels over efforts to introduce microchip sensors into match refereeing.

Hot spots mapped on Saturnian moon[ Wed, 1 Dec 2010 01:45:19 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Temperature readings from the Cassini spacecraft support the view that warmth is welling up through cracks in the icy surface of Enceladus.

WikiLeaks says it's under powerful cyberattack[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:24:45 GMT ]The WikiLeaks website says it's under a forceful Internet-based attack, and the site is inaccessible to users in U.S. and Europe.

Kinect sex — what's the hold up?[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:14:31 GMT ]Go on. Admit it. If you own a Kinect, you've been wondering this very thing: How long until someone makes a sex game with Microsoft's body-tracking gadget?

Cosmic Log: Will space tourists fly next year?[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:52:10 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Virgin Galactic's billionaire founder says "we're about 12 months away" from flying paying passengers to the edge of outer space. But there are huge hurdles between now and then,

Phone buyer beware: 4G may not be for you[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:58:33 GMT ]One day, we'll all have phones that pull data from networks that are labeled "4G." But right now, there are plenty of reasons you may want to avoid it.

Understanding the Level 3-Comcast spat (FAQ)[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:28:58 PST ]Level 3 says Comcast is violating Net neutrality principles. Comcast says Level 3 is looking for free a ride. Let's try to understand what's really happening.

Gawker shakes up blog format, sales department[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:39:52 PST ]Gawker Media is moving to a new format for its blogs that turns the reading experience into something resembling more of an RSS reader. Will readers bite?

Spread Christmas cheer with Angry Birds[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:47:50 PST ]The holidays will be hopping for the popular avian title, with a Christmas edition on the way, as well as an official Angry Birds Day on the calendar.

Mac lands a Flock, gets Chromium bump[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:07:47 PST ]A Chromium 7-based Flock lands on the Mac as Windows users also receive the update to the social networking browser.

Google expects to launch e-book sales soon[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:55:32 PST ]Long-awaited Google Editions expected to launch by the end of the year with a "buy anywhere, read anywhere" approach.

Is 'Gran Turismo 5' too real?[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 07:16:35 EST ]There was an old cassette commercial that asked the question, "Is it live or is it Memorex?"

Xbox Kinect sells 2.5M units, looks like a hit[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:02:50 EST ]Microsoft has now sold 2.5 million units of the Xbox Kinect in less than a month.

Comcast-Netflix feud fans free-internet debate[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:54:06 EST ]A virtual slugfest over online movies between Comcast and a Netflix partner has movie fans and net-neutrality advocates up in arms.

Facebook co-founder launches new social network[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 07:41:15 EST ]Today, users can start connecting with all their favorite social causes in one online sphere, as Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes has launched his much-buzzed-about social network, Jumo.

Usefulness of robotic X-37B space plane questioned[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:00:49 GMT ]New observations of the Air Force's secretive unmanned X-37B space plane have put the spacecraft's classified mission back in the limelight. Some experts have already gone on record questioning whether a robotic space plane is even needed.

Game away those holiday pounds[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:00:15 GMT ]Feeling the weight of those holiday pounds? If pumping iron at the gym isn't exactly your speed, consider turning on a video game console to burn away the calories instead.

WikiLeaks says it's under powerful cyberattack[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:24:45 GMT ]The WikiLeaks website says it's under a forceful Internet-based attack, and the site is inaccessible to users in U.S. and Europe.

Phone buyer beware: 4G may not be for you[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:58:33 GMT ]One day, we'll all have phones that pull data from networks that are labeled "4G." But right now, there are plenty of reasons you may want to avoid it.

Pre-caffeine: Cyberstalkers and Death Star ornaments[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:46:05 GMT ]The latest news on Internet trolls, Google vs. Facebook and Sci Fi for the holidays.

A do-not-track-me browser[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:07:31 PST ]Panasonic is in testing stages for its Jungle portable gaming system, News Corp. is considering selling off MySpace, and Mozilla is working on a do-not-track feature for Firefox.

Can an iPad replace a laptop on a business trip?[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:10:56 PST ]A recent trip to Asia offered a good opportunity to explore whether I could realistically leave my laptop at home. The results were mixed.

Google still pitching Google TV to networks[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:44:16 PST ]A Disney exec says talks with Google about the software platform continue but she's careful to say that they are not negotiations.

Report: Panasonic testing gaming handheld in U.S.[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:44:28 PST ]Panasonic's upcoming Jungle gaming handheld apparently has started testing with consumers in the United States, Bloomberg reports.

NRG, SunPower plan 250-megawatt solar plant[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:53:45 PST ]Because of good sun and a state mandate around renewable energy, California is driving the market for large-scale solar plants.

Website kickstarts fantasy film[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:16:15 EST ]Christopher Salmon just wanted to make an animated film from a short story he loved.

Is 'Gran Turismo 5' too real?[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 07:16:35 EST ]There was an old cassette commercial that asked the question, "Is it live or is it Memorex?"

Xbox Kinect sells 2.5M units, looks like a hit[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:02:50 EST ]Microsoft has now sold 2.5 million units of the Xbox Kinect in less than a month.

Facebook co-founder launches social network Jumo[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 07:41:15 EST ]Today, users can start connecting with all their favorite social causes in one online sphere, as Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes has launched his much-buzzed-about social network, Jumo.

Usefulness of robotic X-37B space plane questioned[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:00:49 GMT ]New observations of the Air Force's secretive unmanned X-37B space plane have put the spacecraft's classified mission back in the limelight. Some experts have already gone on record questioning whether a robotic space plane is even needed.

Game away those holiday pounds[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:00:15 GMT ]Feeling the weight of those holiday pounds? If pumping iron at the gym isn't exactly your speed, consider turning on a video game console to burn away the calories instead.

WikiLeaks says it's under powerful cyberattack[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:24:45 GMT ]The WikiLeaks website says it's under a forceful Internet-based attack, and the site is inaccessible to users in U.S. and Europe.