Skin-tight space suit could keep astronauts strong[ Thu, 2 Dec 2010 15:30:28 GMT ]Even exercising two hours a day isn't enough to keep astronauts' bones from breaking down during long-duration spaceflights. But could the answer to better health be hanging in the closet?

E.T. life? The truth will be out there[ Thu, 2 Dec 2010 17:07:33 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: After days of speculation about a development in the "search for evidence of extraterrestrial life," NASA does the big reveal — and you can watch in real time.

Google admits trespassing in Pa., pays couple $1[ Thu, 2 Dec 2010 16:36:38 GMT ]Google Inc. has acknowledged trespassing by taking a photo of a Pennsylvania couple's home for its Street View service, but the company will pay only $1 in damages.

Great green tech gifts for everyone[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:48:25 GMT ]Gadgets that create no waste and are powered by entirely good intentions may remain wishful thinking, but innovative electronics makers are exploring renewable energy, recycled materials. and energy-saving features. Whether your budget is high or low, these eco-savvy tech toys are made to please tech enthusiasts who want cleaner, greener gadgets.

Firefox's Jetpack add-ons taking off soon[ Thu, 02 Dec 2010 07:52:22 PST ]Mozilla programmers hope to release the first beta version of Jetpack, Firefox 4's new foundation for customization through add-ons, on Monday. It won't be feature-complete, though.

Amazon cuts off WikiLeaks[ Thu, 02 Dec 2010 08:05:47 PST ]Following increasing pressure and complaints from the U.S. government against WikiLeaks' release of sensitive information, Amazon stops hosting the controversial site on its servers.

RIM acquires TAT, designer of user interfaces[ Thu, 02 Dec 2010 08:10:19 PST ]BlackBerry maker picks up Swedish company that delivers user interface designs to a slew of mobile products and that will bring its "talent to the BlackBerry PlayBook and smartphone platforms."

Google to do more piracy fighting with search[ Thu, 02 Dec 2010 08:43:12 PST ]Google is boosting antipiracy efforts with the help of the company's search engine.

Mark Zuckerberg to appear on '60 Minutes'[ Thu, 02 Dec 2010 08:49:02 PST ]Facebook CEO's TV appearance will be the first since the release of "The Social Network," a film that portrays the early days of Facebook in a way that he has denounced as fictional.

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.

Teenage great white sharks have weak bite[ Thu, 2 Dec 2010 15:59:48 GMT ]Teenage great white sharks often literally bite more than they can chew, according to a new study. The research helps to explain why these sharks sometimes attack victims and then quickly swim away.

Did female Egyptian pharaoh rule before Cleopatra?[ Thu, 2 Dec 2010 15:44:33 GMT ]Cleopatra may not have been ancient Egypt's only female pharaoh -- Queen Arsinoë II, a woman who competed in and won Olympic events, came first, some 200 years earlier, according to a new study into a unique Egyptian crown.

Skin-tight space suit could keep astronauts strong[ Thu, 2 Dec 2010 15:30:28 GMT ]Even exercising two hours a day isn't enough to keep astronauts' bones from breaking down during long-duration spaceflights. But could the answer to better health be hanging in the closet?

Google admits trespassing in Pa., pays couple $1[ Thu, 2 Dec 2010 16:36:38 GMT ]Google Inc. has acknowledged trespassing by taking a photo of a Pennsylvania couple's home for its Street View service, but the company will pay only $1 in damages.

Great green tech gifts for everyone[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:48:25 GMT ]Gadgets that create no waste and are powered by entirely good intentions may remain wishful thinking, but innovative electronics makers are exploring renewable energy, recycled materials. and energy-saving features. Whether your budget is high or low, these eco-savvy tech toys are made to please tech enthusiasts who want cleaner, greener gadgets.

Clearwire scores funding, adds Wi-Fi modem[ Thu, 02 Dec 2010 07:42:27 PST ]Clearwire will issue $1.1 billion in debt to help fund the company's 4G build. It also announced a new 4G/W-Fi modem.

Firefox's Jetpack add-ons taking off soon[ Thu, 02 Dec 2010 07:52:22 PST ]Mozilla programmers hope to release the first beta version of Jetpack, Firefox 4's new foundation for customization through add-ons, on Monday. It won't be feature-complete, though.

Amazon cuts off WikiLeaks[ Thu, 02 Dec 2010 08:05:47 PST ]Following increasing pressure and complaints from the U.S. government against WikiLeaks' release of sensitive information, Amazon stops hosting the controversial site on its servers.

RIM acquires TAT, designer of user interfaces[ Thu, 02 Dec 2010 08:10:19 PST ]BlackBerry maker picks up Swedish company that delivers user interface designs to a slew of mobile products and that will bring its "talent to the BlackBerry PlayBook and smartphone platforms."

Google to do more piracy fighting with search[ Thu, 02 Dec 2010 08:43:12 PST ]Google will step up antipiracy efforts with the company's search engine.

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.