Five great Nintendo DS games for the holidays[ Thu, 9 Dec 2010 13:02:57 GMT ]Nintendo's DS game machine is loved the world over by gamers of all ages. If you're hoping to buy just the right game for the DS owner in your life, these excellent titles are a good place to start looking.

SpaceX's spaceship could visit space station next[ Wed, 8 Dec 2010 19:33:51 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: SpaceX's Dragon capsule finishes its first-ever orbital mission with a perfect splashdown, potentially clearing the way for a space station visit.

Medieval work reveals Jesus' great grandmother[ Thu, 9 Dec 2010 17:00:59 GMT ]The great grandmother of Jesus was a woman named Ismeria, according to Florentine medieval manuscripts analyzed by a historian.

Twitter: we're not blocking Wikileaks[ Thu, 9 Dec 2010 15:51:42 GMT ]While it may seem that news about Wikileaks is everywhere, Twitter says that doesn't mean it's going to break the top 10 trending topics in the United States. "Twitter favors novelty over popularity."

Pre-caffeine: WikiLeaks, weddings and 'Angry Birds'[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on WikiLeaks hack attacks, Facebook privacy, cool Christmas presents and more.

The Anonymous hackers: Are they really the Borg?[ Thu, 09 Dec 2010 07:44:08 PST ]In an instant-chat interview with The Economist, the group attacking sites that have offended WikiLeaks offer a glimpse into their "Star Trek" psyche.

Google says it was cut off from USDA project bid[ Thu, 09 Dec 2010 08:24:29 PST ]With Microsoft winning a USDA cloud computing project, Google claims it was denied the opportunity to bid for the agency's business.

Apple reveals top iTunes content of 2010[ Thu, 09 Dec 2010 08:34:31 PST ]Company divulges the top performers on the year in music, movies, apps, and more. Too bad Apple didn't list sales figures.

Forecast: iPad share of Net traffic to double in a year[ Thu, 09 Dec 2010 08:37:13 PST ]Chitika, which has been tracking iPad adoption rates on its ad network, predicts that the iPad's share of Internet usage in North America will rise to more than 2 percent.

Survey: 8 percent of online Americans use Twitter[ Thu, 09 Dec 2010 08:38:36 PST ]In a Pew poll, fewer than 1 in 10 respondents say they use Twitter, with one-quarter of those checking tweets several times a day.

WikiLeaks backers plan Amazon.com attack[ Thu, 09 Dec 2010 10:49:32 EST ]Computer hackers who support WikiLeaks plan to attack Amazon.com Thursday, they announced on Twitter. They also released a do-it-yourself hacking tool online.

Is WikiLeaks engaged in 'cyber war'?[ Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:25:28 EST ]Media outlets and a Twitter feed this week lobbed a controversial term into the public debate about cyber attacks over WikiLeaks:

8 percent of online Americans use Twitter[ Thu, 9 Dec 2010 16:30:18 GMT ]25 percent of Twitter users "check in multiple times per day for tweets from others, while one in five never check" for new tweets, says Pew study.

Five great Nintendo DS games for the holidays[ Thu, 9 Dec 2010 13:02:57 GMT ]Nintendo's DS game machine is loved the world over by gamers of all ages. If you're hoping to buy just the right game for the DS owner in your life, these excellent titles are a good place to start looking.

SpaceX's spaceship could visit space station next[ Wed, 8 Dec 2010 19:33:51 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: SpaceX's Dragon capsule finishes its first-ever orbital mission with a perfect splashdown, potentially clearing the way for a space station visit.

Twitter: we're not blocking Wikileaks[ Thu, 9 Dec 2010 15:51:42 GMT ]While it may seem that news about Wikileaks is everywhere, Twitter says that doesn't mean it's going to break the top 10 trending topics in the United States. "Twitter favors novelty over popularity."

Pre-caffeine: WikiLeaks, weddings and 'Angry Birds'[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on WikiLeaks hack attacks, Facebook privacy, cool Christmas presents and more.

The Anonymous hackers: Are they really the Borg?[ Thu, 09 Dec 2010 07:44:08 PST ]In an instant-chat interview with The Economist, the group attacking sites that have offended WikiLeaks offer a glimpse into their "Star Trek" psyche.

Google says it was cut off from USDA project bid[ Thu, 09 Dec 2010 08:24:29 PST ]With Microsoft winning a USDA cloud computing project, Google claims it was denied the opportunity to bid for the agency's business.

Apple reveals top iTunes content of 2010[ Thu, 09 Dec 2010 08:34:31 PST ]Company divulges the top performers on the year in music, movies, apps, and more. Too bad Apple didn't list sales figures.

Forecast: iPad share of Net traffic to double in a year[ Thu, 09 Dec 2010 08:37:13 PST ]Chitika, which has been tracking iPad adoption rates on its ad network, predicts that the iPad's share of Internet usage in North America will rise to more than 2 percent.

Survey: 8 percent of online Americans use Twitter[ Thu, 09 Dec 2010 08:38:36 PST ]In a Pew poll, fewer than 1 in 10 respondents say they use Twitter, with one-quarter of those checking tweets several times a day.

WikiLeaks backers plan Amazon.com attack[ Thu, 09 Dec 2010 10:49:32 EST ]Computer hackers who support WikiLeaks plan to attack Amazon.com Thursday, they announced on Twitter. They also released a do-it-yourself hacking tool online.

Is WikiLeaks engaged in 'cyber war'?[ Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:25:28 EST ]Media outlets and a Twitter feed this week lobbed a controversial term into the public debate about cyber attacks over WikiLeaks:

As jurors go online, U.S. trials go off track[ Thu, 9 Dec 2010 02:43:29 GMT ]The explosion of blogging, tweeting and other online diversions has reached into U.S. jury boxes, raising serious questions about juror impartiality and the ability of judges to control courtrooms.

Red Tape: WikiLeaks vigilante war spills onto Web[ Thu, 9 Dec 2010 02:54:19 GMT ]The vigilante cyberskirmish surrounding WikiLeaks has now spilled over onto the wider Internet, and Web sites like Mastercard.com and Visa.com have become collateral damage.

Bacon gifts grease Google for the holidays[ Wed, 8 Dec 2010 19:02:17 GMT ]With searches for America's favorite breakfast meat climbing steadily over the past five years, "bacon" is one of the Google's top growing trends — a trend that spikes around Thanksgiving and Christmas. Â

Sci-fi sonic screwdriver gets real-world twist[ Wed, 8 Dec 2010 22:57:07 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Add Doctor Who's sonic screwdriver to the list of seemingly far-fetched gadgets and technologies wending their way to the real world.

SpaceX's spaceship could visit space station next[ Wed, 8 Dec 2010 19:33:51 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: SpaceX's Dragon capsule finishes its first-ever orbital mission with a perfect splashdown, potentially clearing the way for a space station visit.

Facebook, Twitter boot WikiLeaks supporters after Visa attack[ Wed, 08 Dec 2010 14:30:23 PST ]Group that shut down MasterCard.com and PayPal forces Visa offline with a denial-of-service attack as part of its Operation Payback campaign.

Feds hint at charges for WikiLeaks' Assange[ Wed, 08 Dec 2010 14:53:07 PST ]The U.S. government indicates WikiLeaks spokesman Julian Assange could be in legal jeopardy for disclosing classified information because he is "not a journalist."

Apple posts update for MacBook Air display[ Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:08:09 PST ]Apple offers a fix for MacBook Air displays. It follows several complaints related to the notebook's screen, including flickering or discolored displays upon waking from sleep.

Is your water bottle trying to tell you something?[ Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:08:09 PST ]Cambridge Consultants unveils its new i-dration bottle, which synchronizes with a smartphone as a "hardware app" to deliver hydration advice and warnings.

iPad band gives new birth to Xmas carols[ Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:34:59 PST ]A community church band uses iPads (and a couple of iPhones) to create an extraordinary Christmas carol concert.

Will reading WikiLeaks cost students jobs?[ Wed, 08 Dec 2010 18:30:19 EST ]American colleges warn students considering jobs with the federal government to avoid commenting on or posting links to WikiLeaks on social media sites.

Let's all eradicate the emoticon[ Wed, 08 Dec 2010 09:43:45 EST ]Back in the way olden days, folks used to scrawl pictures on cave walls to convey meaning. Needless to say, we've evolved since then -- what with the planting and harvesting, the creation of the wheel, the no longer living in caves.

Apple's Steve Wozniak: 'We've lost a lot of control'[ Wed, 08 Dec 2010 12:16:39 EST ]The world has mostly caught on to Steve Wozniak's vision of having a computer in every home. But this digital lifestyle can sometimes turn rotten, he said last week.

Clay Shirky on WikiLeaks and the long haul[ Tue, 7 Dec 2010 20:57:55 GMT ]Citizens of a functioning democracy must be able to know what the state is saying and doing in our name. WikiLeaks plainly improves those abilities. On the other hand, human systems can’t stand pure transparency.

Game the holidays with these gadgets and gifts[ Wed, 8 Dec 2010 13:02:33 GMT ]From spare controllers to sly tool kits, these gadgets will please the gamer on your holiday list.

'Weird life' claims spark a backlash[ Wed, 8 Dec 2010 02:14:31 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Alien life on Earth? Not so fast. ... More doubts are being voiced about last week’s claims for life that uses arsenic in place of phosphorus.

Pre-caffeine: 'Glee' ReWalker and bacon for Christmas[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on WikiLeaks hack attacks, Facebook privacy, cool Christmas presents and more.

SpaceX launches capsule on first orbital flight[ Wed, 8 Dec 2010 14:00:06 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: SpaceX launches the Dragon capsule on its first orbital mission atop a Falcon 9 rocket, marking a huge step toward NASA's post-shuttle era.

WikiLeaks, Assange feel the heat (roundup)[ Wed, 08 Dec 2010 07:16:00 PST ]Whistle-blower site continues to face heavy criticism and repercussions for publishing extensive details of U.S. military and diplomatic activity.

WikiLeaks supporters attack MasterCard site[ Wed, 08 Dec 2010 07:16:42 PST ]Online activists in support of WikiLeaks bring down MasterCard's Web site following the credit card company's decision to block payments to the whistle-blowing site.

For VCs in green tech, it's time for Plan B[ Wed, 08 Dec 2010 08:17:37 PST ]Energy technology typically requires lots of time and money to commercialize, which is causing venture investors to adjust their strategies in clean tech.

EU fines LCD makers for 'price fixing cartel'[ Wed, 08 Dec 2010 08:34:07 PST ]Six LCD panel makers, including LG Display, are hit with total fines of about $856 million. Samsung was also cited, but was immune from fines for having been "first to provide information" on the group.

Report: European telcos want Google, Apple and Facebook to pay[ Wed, 08 Dec 2010 08:49:05 PST ]Bloomberg reports that European wireless carriers are pushing to make companies, such as Google, Apple, and Facebook, help cover the cost of upgrading their wireless broadband networks.

The Android 3.0 tablet: Look, ma, no buttons[ Tue, 07 Dec 2010 09:40:56 EST ]Just hours after Google unwrapped the newest version of its smartphone operating system, Android head Andy Rubin gave a peek at the next major release, which will cater to tablets.

Verizon has network trouble early Wednesday[ Wed, 08 Dec 2010 08:41:21 EST ]Many Verizon Wireless customers were unable to access the mobile internet early Wednesday morning because of a network glitch, the company said.

Google rolls out Chrome app store, other updates[ Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:00:47 EST ]Google rolled out an update to its Chrome Web browser on Tuesday, complete with an iTunes-style app store for the browser.