Verizon launching speedier 4G network[ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:22:02 EST ]After months of hype, Verizon Wireless will launch a 4G network on Sunday that covers one-third of the U.S. population, the company said at a news conference on Wednesday.

Are you a nerd or a geek?[ Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:09:09 EST ]Do you know the difference between a nerd and a geek?

YouTube launches skippable ads[ Thu, 02 Dec 2010 07:26:53 EST ]YouTube has officially launched its new TrueView ad format, allowing site visitors to avoid watching ads they're not interested in.

Amazon boots WikiLeaks off its servers[ Thu, 02 Dec 2010 03:49:13 EST ]WikiLeaks has been "ousted" from server space rented from the U.S.-based internet retailer Amazon.com, the website behind a massive disclosure of confidential U.S. documents announced Wednesday.

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...

Judge berates prosecution in Xbox modding trial[ Wed, 1 Dec 2010 23:49:42 GMT ]The criminal trial against a man accused of modifying Xbox game machines was put on hold Wednesday after the federal judge overseeing the case berated the prosecution and questioned their use of witnesses who may have, themselves, broken the law.

WikiLeaks website kicked off Amazon's servers[ Wed, 1 Dec 2010 21:05:27 GMT ]Amazon.com forced WikiLeaks to stop using the U.S. company's computers to distribute embarrassing State Department communications and other documents, WikiLeaks said Wednesday.

DDoS attack on WikiLeaks gathers strength[ Wed, 1 Dec 2010 20:07:50 GMT ]Whoever wants to bury the WikiLeaks documents is doing a better job today — apparently with an assist from Amazon.com.

15 best Kindle covers and accessories[ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:01:56 PST ]No time to sort through all the Kindle covers and accessories out there? Here's a look at our top picks for the latest-generation Kindle.

MSN launches Fitbie, an interactive fitness site[ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:11:32 PST ]Offering content and meal and fitness plans tailored to individual goals, the new wellness channel on MSN.com could be to personal health what Mint is to personal finance.

Microsoft launches Xbox Live Rewards program[ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:55:38 PST ]Microsoft is joining Sony in offering a rewards program to those who use the company's online-gaming service, Xbox Live.

Mexico urges higher ambitions at climate talks[ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:21:27 PST ]Thorny issues unlikely to be resolved at U.N. climate change meeting in Cancun, but Mexico's top climate change diplomat tells reporters he believes a major step forward could be made.

Real to announce new media organizer next week[ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:40:07 PST ]No longer a major player on the desktop, the media technology company plans a new cloud storage and sync tool for consumers.

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 11:54:29 EST ]Yes, Virginia, there is a Cyber Monday.

WikiLeaks cut off from Amazon[ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:32:44 EST ]WikiLeaks has been "ousted" from server space rented from the U.S.-based internet retailer Amazon.com, the website behind a massive disclosure of confidential U.S. documents announced Wednesday.

Verizon launching speedier 4G network Sunday[ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:22:02 EST ]After months of hype, Verizon Wireless will launch a 4G network on Sunday that covers one-third of the U.S. population, the company said at a news conference on Wednesday.

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.

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.

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,