Skype: Millions still without service[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 06:46:48 PST ]The Internet telephony company is still having trouble restoring service to all of its users as its massive outage continues into a second day.

Intel solar spin-off SpectraWatt to close plant[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 07:16:00 PST ]In a surprise move, solar panel maker SpectraWatt says it will shut its new New York plant and lay off workers, blaming softening demand in Europe.

New Google doodle rings in the holidays[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 07:31:40 PST ]An interactive doodle gracing Google's home page celebrates the Christmas season with images including Santa Claus, St. Basil's Cathedral, and the Buche de Noel dessert.

Energy Dept. wants more info on fuel cells[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 08:33:59 PST ]The agency offers $74 million to labs doing research and development, as well as cost analysis projects. Will that be enough to reassure Energy Secretary Steven Chu?

Tech-toy gifts for kids (young and old)[ 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.

Google launches phones into space[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:53:20 EST ]Google's new Nexus S smartphone has launched.

Activision CEO: 'Call of Duty' is like Facebook[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:15:20 EST ]Instant messaging, texting, Facebook, and ... "Call of Duty?"

Can video on viral videos go viral?[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:02:37 EST ]How many videos go viral per year? FromBed Intruder to Annoying Orange, there's an insane amount of memes we've run with in 2010.

Skype works to fix outage[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 07:04:17 EST ]Internet phone service Skype was still trying to fix an outage early Thursday that was keeping many from using its service.

Fossil DNA points to new branch of humanity[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:00:26 GMT ]A finger bone from Siberia now reveals that a previously unknown group of ancient humans once existed there, one neither like us nor Neanderthals.

Creator cancels Auschwitz shooter game[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 19:55:50 GMT ]"Sonderkommando Revolt," the video game mod that reimagines an Auschwitz uprising as a bloody pixelated shooter, may never see release. The game's creator says he's cancelling the project due to the "emotional trauma" he's suffered from the media attention his game drew.

Video: Most anticipated games for 2011[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 21:23:53 GMT ]Batman, Nathan Drake, Commander Shepard, a lot of our old favorites are returning in 2011. (msnbc.com)

The worst gifts ever[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:50:04 GMT ]Handerpants (underpants for your hands), dangerous laser pointers, dancing pet speakers and razor blade soap are among the worst gifts you could give — or get. Even a lump of coal would be an upgrade.

Cosmic Log: The year in archaeology[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 23:26:55 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The year's top developments in archaeology and anthropology range from the discovery of a Maya king's tomb to the decoding of the Neanderthal genome.

Navy takes electromagnetic tack for carrier launches[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:29:59 PST ]The test launch of an F/A-18E using the futuristic EMALS technology is a first for the Navy, and a step closer to the next generation of aircraft carriers.

Is it raining out? Ask your toothpaste[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:10:05 PST ]The ever-innovative folks at MIT's Media Lab are working on a prototype product, "Tastes Like Rain," that would dispense toothpaste flavors according to the weather.

Comcast-NBC deal pushed into the new year[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:01:31 PST ]The cable giant says regulators will not approve its deal to buy a controlling stake in NBC Universal by year's end. It is now hoping to close it in January.

Lookout raises $19.5 million for smartphone security[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:40:39 PST ]San Francisco-based start-up specializing in mobile device security raises $19.5 million and hints at iPhone app coming in 2011.

Obama cites Steve Jobs' wealth, product success[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:23:53 PST ]President Obama cites Apple CEO Steve Jobs as an example of an American who deserves wealth, which in turn should serve as an incentive for others.

Tech-toy gifts for kids (young and old)[ 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.

FCC approves new 'rules of the road' for Web[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:29:10 EST ]The Federal Communications Commission is set to vote Tuesday on set of regulations designed to ensure that internet providers grant everyone equal access to the Web.

It's the holidays, so let your work e-mail go[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:09:40 EST ]'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a computer mouse. 'Cause y'all are checking your work e-mail on your BlackBerrys under the dining room table.

Google launches phones into space[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:53:20 EST ]Google's new Nexus S smartphone has launched.

Activision CEO: 'Call of Duty' is like Facebook[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:15:20 EST ]Instant messaging, texting, Facebook, and ... "Call of Duty?"

WikiLeaks App yanked from iTunes Store[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 20:15:51 GMT ]The latest casualty of WikiLeaks fever is an iTunes app that promised "instant access" to the controversial site, feeding "new content and leaked documents regardless of coordinated attacks and server disruptions to the original Wikileaks website." Less than three days after the "WikiLeaks App" — which has no official affiliation with WikiLeaks but whose developer promised to spend every dollar as a donation to WikiLeaks — appeared in the App Store, Apple removed it.

Happy holidays from a Saturn moon[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 03:11:06 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Pictures from Rhea reveal the composition and structure of the icy Saturnian moon in festive colors of green, blue and 3-D red.

Holiday travel ahead? Calm kids with smart apps[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:43 GMT ]There is nothing like the holidays to bring a family together … in a car, or on an airplane, for long stretches of time … time in which children grow bored and frustrated and really really grumpy. That makes this time of year a really really good time of the year to invest in some quality children’s applications for your iPhone or iPad. Here's a look at some of the apps that just might tame and even teach your kids while you're on the road.

The worst gifts ever[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:50:04 GMT ]Handerpants (underpants for your hands), dangerous laser pointers, dancing pet speakers and razor blade soap are among the worst gifts you could give — or get. Even a lump of coal would be an upgrade.

Pre-caffeine tech: No women on top[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, WikiLeaks and Awkward Family Photos, Holiday Edition!

Sony rolls out music-streaming service[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 07:22:40 PST ]Company has unleashed Music Unlimited to consumers in the U.K. It plans to offer the streaming-music service in other countries next year.

FTC approves Intel acquisition of McAfee[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 07:26:20 PST ]Chipmaker receives regulatory approval from the FTC to proceed with its proposed $7.68 billion takeover of McAfee and now awaits the green light from the European Commission.

Volt's multiple MPGe ratings explained[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:14:04 PST ]GM releases a video to explain the EPA's multiple MPG-equivalent ratings for the Volt, which launched in the U.S. last week.

Activision suing EA as Infinity Ward drama continues[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:41:38 PST ]Activision amends a complaint against former Infinity Ward heads to include Electronic Arts. The publisher is suing its competitor for $400 million.

Skype outage affecting users around the globe[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:58:10 PST ]Skype appears to be down--both desktop and mobile versions--but no word yet on what the problem might be.

Tech-toy gifts for kids (young and old)[ 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.

How to break into the video-game industry[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 09:15:11 EST ]Breaking into the video game industry doesn't require fancy degrees, insider knowledge or a well-connected ex-roommate.

FCC approves new 'rules of the road' for Web[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:29:10 EST ]The Federal Communications Commission is set to vote Tuesday on set of regulations designed to ensure that internet providers grant everyone equal access to the Web.

It's the holidays, so let your work e-mail go[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:09:40 EST ]'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a computer mouse. 'Cause y'all are checking your work e-mail on your BlackBerrys under the dining room table.

App stores search for developers to fill them[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:07:52 EST ]App stores are booming, but there may not be enough applications to fill them all.

WikiLeaks App yanked from iTunes Store[ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 20:15:51 GMT ]The latest casualty of WikiLeaks fever is an iTunes app that promised "instant access" to the controversial site, feeding "new content and leaked documents regardless of coordinated attacks and server disruptions to the original Wikileaks website." Less than three days after the "WikiLeaks App" — which has no official affiliation with WikiLeaks but whose developer promised to spend every dollar as a donation to WikiLeaks — appeared in the App Store, Apple removed it.

Happy holidays from a Saturn moon[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 03:11:06 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Pictures from Rhea reveal the composition and structure of the icy Saturnian moon in festive colors of green, blue and 3-D red.

Holiday travel ahead? Calm kids with smart apps[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:43 GMT ]There is nothing like the holidays to bring a family together … in a car, or on an airplane, for long stretches of time … time in which children grow bored and frustrated and really really grumpy. That makes this time of year a really really good time of the year to invest in some quality children’s applications for your iPhone or iPad. Here's a look at some of the apps that just might tame and even teach your kids while you're on the road.

The worst gifts ever[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:50:04 GMT ]Handerpants (underpants for your hands), dangerous laser pointers, dancing pet speakers and razor blade soap are among the worst gifts you could give — or get. Even a lump of coal would be an upgrade.

Pre-caffeine tech: No women on top[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, WikiLeaks and Awkward Family Photos, Holiday Edition!

Motorola Mobility acquires cloud start-up Zecter[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 06:49:04 PST ]Zecter, which makes the ZumoDrive and ZumoCast mobile apps, will continue to support those products but will have their technology worked into Motorola Mobility services as well.

Sony rolls out music-streaming service[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 07:22:40 PST ]Company has unleashed Music Unlimited to consumers in the U.K. It plans to offer the streaming-music service in other countries next year.

FTC approves Intel acquisition of McAfee[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 07:26:20 PST ]Chipmaker receives regulatory approval from the FTC to proceed with its proposed $7.68 billion takeover of McAfee and now awaits the green light from the European Commission.

Volt's multiple MPGe ratings explained[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:14:04 PST ]GM releases a video to explain the EPA's multiple MPG-equivalent ratings for the Volt, which launched in the U.S. last week.

Activision suing EA as Infinity Ward drama continues[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:41:38 PST ]Activision amends a complaint against former Infinity Ward heads to include Electronic Arts. The publisher is suing its competitor for $400 million.

Tech-toy gifts for kids (young and old)[ 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.