Think delivers City cars to Indiana[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 08:11:24 PST ]The state that's home to Think's U.S. assembly plant is the first customer to receive fleet of American-made City cars. It plans to study the impact of electric cars on grid.

Sony gloats about PS3, but trouble remains[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 08:14:31 PST ]A Sony "infographic" builds a case for why the PS3 is better than other game consoles and even nongaming set-top boxes. But is this just a reaction to trailing sales?

MySpace renews ad deal with Google[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 08:32:02 PST ]Though Google had been disappointed with the returns of its pricey deal with the News Corp.-owned social site, it's signed a contract with MySpace again.

iPhone now fifth most popular in Japan[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 08:35:12 PST ]Skeptics who predicted that Apple's smartphone would never catch on in Japan will have to swallow a bitter pill: Apple now holds more than 12 percent market share.

Rumor: Updated MacBook Pros, iMac in early '11[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 08:52:50 PST ]Apple may be planning to upgrade its current MacBook Pro and iMac lines during the first half of 2011, DigiTimes claims. Apple has yet to confirm or deny.

Online WikiLeaks game is a hit[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 01:20:44 EST ]A computer-game parody of the much-talked-about WikiLeaks saga has made a splash online.

Artists reimagine new Facebook pages[ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:06:22 EST ]Facebook unveiled a redesign of its profile pages earlier this month that rearranged users' personal info and photos into a streamlined layout.

Tech-toy gifts for kids of all ages[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 07:31:34 EST ]While your 8-year-old might not be coding websites or whizzing through Excel spreadsheets just yet, it's not too soon to get him or her a tech-driven gift this holiday season.

10 ways a digital Big Brother can be good for you[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 10:47:02 EST ]The opening passage from George Orwell's "1984" depicts a guy hustling up a stairwell that's plastered with giant posters of a man's face staring at him.

Kinect sex game is in the works (shudder )[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:04:42 GMT ]It was only a matter of time before someone made the first Kinect sex game. And sure enough, the folks who created "3D SexVilla," and "3D Slut," have unveiled a prototype for a game that lets players use Microsoft's new motion sensing gadget to get down and dirty.

How much would you pay for five great games?[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:49:59 GMT ]A group of developers have teamed up to offer some of the best computer games out there for the low-low price of whatever you want to pay . Would you pay one cent? Would you pay $2,000? People have paid both in this fascinating experiment in giving and gaming.

Cosmic Log: How art brings dinosaurs to life[ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 21:30:47 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A book titled "The Artist and the Scientists" shows how fragmented fossils are transformed into beautiful views of long-extinct species.

Pre-caffeine: Creepy tech we love and hate[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook killers, 3D TV ... and Christmas cats!

The worst tech of 2010[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:51:44 GMT ]Despite it being a good year for gadgets — or perhaps because of it — 2010 had no shortage of duds. Our friends from Laptop Magazine look back on the most egregious personal tech backfires of the year.

Adult-only Kinect games[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 08:10:12 PST ]MetroPCS is launching 4G networks across the country, Facebook is ready to tag your photos automatically, and the porn industry is showing what else Microsoft's Kinect can do.

Think delivers City cars to Indiana[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 08:11:24 PST ]The state that's home to Think's U.S. assembly plant is the first customer to receive fleet of American-made City cars. It plans to study the impact of electric cars on grid.

Sony gloats about PS3, but trouble remains[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 08:14:31 PST ]A Sony "infographic" builds a case for why the PS3 is better than other game consoles and even nongaming set-top boxes. But is this just a reaction to trailing sales?

MySpace renews ad deal with Google[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 08:32:02 PST ]Though Google had been disappointed with the returns of its pricey deal with the News Corp.-owned social site, it's signed a contract with MySpace again.

iPhone now fifth most popular in Japan[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 08:35:12 PST ]Skeptics who predicted that Apple's smartphone would never catch on in Japan will have to swallow a bitter pill: Apple now holds more than 12 percent market share.

Online WikiLeaks game is a hit[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 01:20:44 EST ]A computer-game parody of the much-talked-about WikiLeaks saga has made a splash online.

Artists reimagine new Facebook pages[ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:06:22 EST ]Facebook unveiled a redesign of its profile pages earlier this month that rearranged users' personal info and photos into a streamlined layout.

Tech-toy gifts for kids of all ages[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 07:31:34 EST ]While your 8-year-old might not be coding websites or whizzing through Excel spreadsheets just yet, it's not too soon to get him or her a tech-driven gift this holiday season.

10 ways a digital Big Brother can be good for you[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 10:47:02 EST ]The opening passage from George Orwell's "1984" depicts a guy hustling up a stairwell that's plastered with giant posters of a man's face staring at him.

Is Auschwitz escape game cathartic or sick?[ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:47:35 GMT ]"Sonderkommando Revolt," the grisly new Israeli video game that coarsely recreates a rebellion in World War II's most notorious death camp, is perhaps exploitation, but could it also be catharsis?

A glowing snail? Now that's scary![ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:44:31 GMT ]Cosmic Log: A tiny marine snail that looks as if it could be at home dangling from a Christmas tree emits its green glow to scare off would be predators, according to a new study.

Super Mario Bros.: The Movie, The Musical[ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 20:33:04 GMT ]If there's one thing the craptacular "Super Mario Bros." feature film of 1993 proved, it's that game icons Mario and Luigi do not belong on the silver screen. Or...do they? A directing duo has dared to imagine an all new movie featuring an all new Mario and Luigi. And they might be onto something.

Video: 'Tron' great visuals, creepy young Jeff Bridges[ Tue, 14 Dec 2010 22:00:16 GMT ]"Tron Legacy" provides stunning imagery in a fun and inventive world but making Jeff Bridges look younger did not work out. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck reviews the film. (msnbc.com)

Cosmic Log: How art brings dinosaurs to life[ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 21:30:47 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A book titled "The Artist and the Scientists" shows how fragmented fossils are transformed into beautiful views of long-extinct species.

Survey: IT buyers (of tablets) favor the iPad[ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:30:33 PST ]Few companies have yet chosen to go the tablet route, but Apple is winning the market for those that have, and the market may soon double, according to a ChangeWave survey.

Facial recognition comes to Facebook photo tags[ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:46:59 PST ]New technology in Facebook Photos will suggest which of a user's friends may be in a just-uploaded photo, the first time facial recognition technology has been incorporated into Facebook's consumer service.

Which streaming media device is right for you?[ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:58:10 PST ]There are more ways than ever to stream Netflix and other online services. But which device is best for you?

Periodic table gets weighty update[ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:39:13 PST ]The atomic weights of 10 elements will be changed to ranges instead of definite numbers to more accurately reflect the way they are found in nature.

First Intel next-gen laptops will be quad core[ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 20:20:37 PST ]The first "Sandy Bridge" laptops to be announced at the Consumer Electronics Show will be quad-core. More mainstream dual-core systems will arrive by March.

7 reasons you won't want a Windows 7 tablet[ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 07:34:36 EST ]Word on the street is that Microsoft plans to announce a Windows-powered iPad contender at next month's Consumer Electronics Show.

Keep your tech-gift promises this holiday[ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:12:53 EST ]As Santa busily sorts the naughty from the nice in a kind of seasonal secular judgment day, it's time to think back on all the promises you broke this year.

Why 'digital natives' are less fearful online[ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 07:03:57 EST ]The story has become a cliché when talk turns to young people and the internet:

Russian Soyuz to launch new crew to space station today[ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:32:55 GMT ]A Russian Soyuz spacecraft is poised to blast off from Central Asia today, carrying three new crew members, including an American, to the International Space Station.

Time magazine’s 2010 Person of the Year is ...[ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:03:03 GMT ]The co-founder of the omnipresent social-networking site Facebook is the second-youngest individual ever to be named Time's Person of the Year.

Pre-caffeine tech: Facebook FTW, Yahoo FAIL[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook awards, Yahoo porn and bacon ornaments.

Is Auschwitz escape game cathartic or sick?[ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:47:35 GMT ]"Sonderkommando Revolt," the grisly new Israeli video game that coarsely recreates a rebellion in World War II's most notorious death camp, is perhaps exploitation, but could it also be catharsis?

Yahoo image search: type puppy, find porn[ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:30:27 GMT ]For a few hours last night, those who used Yahoo to search for images found much more than what they were looking for: lots and lots of porn. Every image result, no matter what search words were typed in, led to one depiction that left nothing to the imagination: a close-up of a man and a woman having sex.

Microsoft gives Firefox an H.264 video boost[ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 07:47:01 PST ]Mozilla has shunned the H.264 video technology, but Microsoft is easing its use with Firefox on Windows. WebM video fans might not be pleased.

Best Buy stung by weaker sales and earnings[ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 08:06:09 PST ]Sales and earnings both drop in the third quarter due to sluggish consumer demand and increasing competition, prompting the retailer to lower its forecast for the full year.

Analyst: Most Verizon iPhone adopters to switch from AT&T[ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 08:29:19 PST ]With a Verizon iPhone, Apple will see only around 2.5 million iPhones added to the total number sold next year, predicts Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster.

U.S. at risk of rare earths supply disruptions[ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 08:36:13 PST ]The Energy Department issues a report that outlines the risks from being overdependent on China for minerals considered crucial for high-tech products and clean-energy technologies.

AMD intros Radeon HD 6900 series GPUs[ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 08:53:55 PST ]Chipmaker officially launches its newest line of GPUs for game enthusiasts, the Radeon HD 6900 series.

7 reasons you won't want a Windows 7 tablet[ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 07:34:36 EST ]Word on the street is that Microsoft plans to announce a Windows-powered iPad contender at next month's Consumer Electronics Show.

Keep your tech-gift promises this holiday[ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:12:53 EST ]As Santa busily sorts the naughty from the nice in a kind of seasonal secular judgment day, it's time to think back on all the promises you broke this year.

Why 'digital natives' are less fearful online[ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 07:03:57 EST ]The story has become a cliché when talk turns to young people and the internet:

Russian Soyuz to launch new crew to space station today[ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:32:55 GMT ]A Russian Soyuz spacecraft is poised to blast off from Central Asia today, carrying three new crew members, including an American, to the International Space Station.