Cosmic Log: How to pour that drink, scientifically[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:20:31 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: What's the best way to pour a glass of New Year's Eve champagne or winter stout? Once again, science has the answer.

The ultimate New Year's drinking gadgets[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:35:00 GMT ]Rough times are ahead if you decide to use any of these tools to imbibe this weekend.

Verizon iPhone due within weeks, says Bloomberg[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:16:34 GMT ]A report from Bloomberg Businessweek says that not only is the Verizon iPhone likely to appear by Valentine's Day, but that Apple will probably hold "one of its splashy product introductions" announcing the new product — and the end of AT&T iPhone exclusivity.

Cosmic Log: Get the inside scoop on dog cloning[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:07:57 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The inside story behind the costly quest to clone dogs reveals at least as much about human nature as it does about copying "man's best friend."

Next-generation GPS gadgets[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:45:56 GMT ]Remember when GPS was limited to delivering simple driving directions? Those days are history.

Verizon powers up smart-home services[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 07:27:56 PST ]Real-time management system for home automation to get started in Fios-based pilot project in New Jersey, with wider availability planned for mid-2011.

Study: So people do pay for online content[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 07:43:14 PST ]Almost two-thirds of Internet users polled by Pew Internet have paid for music, software, or other intangible online content, with the typical person shelling out around $10 a month.

Who needs a subwoofer?[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 07:59:00 PST ]Whether you "need" a subwoofer or not depends on a number of factors, but some of the very best-sounding systems don't use subwoofers.

Amazon 2010 tops: Stieg Larsson, giraffe baby toys[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 08:27:19 PST ]No numbers were included, but Amazon has released its top-selling, most-wished-for, and most-gifted items in a bunch of categories for the year.

Analyst: Hey Apple, go buy Netflix[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 08:41:57 PST ]Apple's online movie business is just a tenth the size of Netflix, says a Gleacher analyst, who suggests that an acquisition would be smart business for Apple.

The 10 best video games of 2010[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 07:40:13 EST ]From an explosion of social games and iPhone apps to the rise of motion controls, cloud computing and retro revivals, 2010 has been a year of surprises and revelations for gaming enthusiasts.

Skype iPhone app adds video calling[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 01:50:45 EST ]Skype released a new version of the telephony application for iPhone, which adds video-chat features that go beyond what Apple offers.

2010: The year the internet got tricky[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:18:59 EST ]As 2010 draws to a close, we who report on the ever-evolving digital space have been given the perfect backdrop for looking back at the year that was and the year ahead.

5 most underreported tech stories of 2010[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 09:46:42 EST ]This was another crazy year for technology, full of cool new products, scandals, clashes and upsets. It was a big year for Facebook, WikiLeaks, the iPad and Google's Android system.

'Zombie' satellite comes back to life[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 02:22:13 GMT ]A "zombie satellite" that spent months sending out signals while it was adrift in orbit has sprung back to life, resetting itself after its unexplained breakdown in space earlier this year.

Buzz Aldrin sues trading-card company Topps[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 01:55:58 GMT ]Former lunar astronaut Buzz Aldrin is not over the moon about the use of his photo on a series of trading cards.

Cosmic Log: How to pour that drink, scientifically[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:20:31 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: What's the best way to pour a glass of New Year's Eve champagne or winter stout? Once again, science has the answer.

The ultimate New Year's drinking gadgets[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:35:00 GMT ]Rough times are ahead if you decide to use any of these tools to imbibe this weekend.

Cosmic Log: Get the inside scoop on dog cloning[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:07:57 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The inside story behind the costly quest to clone dogs reveals at least as much about human nature as it does about copying "man's best friend."

Millions of Honda owners victims of data breach[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:54:15 PST ]Honda warns more than 2 million of its U.S. customers that an e-mail database containing their names, e-mail addresses, and in some cases vehicle identification numbers, has been stolen.

Sony wants LG phones out of U.S. market[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:50:12 PST ]Citing patent infringement, Sony has asked the International Trade Commission to ban the import of certain LG phones into the U.S.

Apple's iPad 2 rumored to have USB port[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:43:44 PST ]With the bulk of the holiday shopping buzz dying down, rumors of Apple's new iPad 2 have sprung to life, including this most recent one about a USB port.

Seventh person arrested in insider trading probe[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:47:40 PST ]It's yet another arrest of an expert consultant in the ever-widening FBI investigation into insider trading of tech companies.

Facebook dominates Hitwise list of top searches[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 18:14:17 PST ]The social-networking giant beats out Google for the top spot in the traffic company's annual list of most-visited Web sites.

South Koreans seek open online communication[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 05:14:05 EST ]South Korea charged the 19 defendants with sending false text messages under a 50-year-old telecommunications law. The text messages were sent in the wake of North Korea's November 23rd attack

The 10 best video games of 2010[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 07:40:13 EST ]From an explosion of social games and iPhone apps to the rise of motion controls, cloud computing and retro revivals, 2010 has been a year of surprises and revelations for gaming enthusiasts.

Cosmic Log: Alien invaders vs. the truth squad[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 01:26:17 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: If you repeat UFO fiction often enough, does it eventually get reported as fact? So it seems. Fortunately, an Internet truth squad knocked down this alien invasion.

The beauty of snowflakes magnified[ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 21:08:25 GMT ]Cosmic Log: With the gripes and groans piling up in the aftermath of this week's East Coast blizzard, let's remember that snow has a beautiful side, especially when seen under a microscope.

Ten things Web users should fear in 2011[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 22:52:39 GMT ]The year 2010 marked a major turning point in the world of cyberscares. Now computer criminals are being credited with stalling a rogue nuclear power plant program and with bringing world diplomacy to its knees. And 2011 will likely provide even more dramatic examples of how the Internet has changed.

Cosmic Log: How to pour that drink, scientifically[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:20:31 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: What's the best way to pour a glass of New Year's Eve champagne or winter stout? Once again, science has the answer.

The ultimate New Year's drinking gadgets[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:35:00 GMT ]Rough times are ahead if you decide to use any of these tools to imbibe this weekend.

Android programming's ups and downs (Q&A)[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:15:36 PST ]James Steele and Nelson To, authors of a new book on Android programming, know a thing or two about Google's mobile OS--including the bright side of fragmentation.

Barnes & Noble's Nook server woes rectified[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 06:04:00 PST ]For the second year in a row, Barnes & Noble's servers couldn't handle the influx of new Nook users on Christmas Day.

Could Apple ship 65 million iPads next year?[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 06:52:32 PST ]The tablet device has been a huge success, but 65 million is a jaw-dropping number even for the house of Jobs.

Paul Allen revises patent suit against 11 tech firms[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 07:58:19 PST ]Microsoft's co-founder has amended his patent infringement suit against Apple, Google, Facebook, and other tech giants, alleging that they're using technology owned by his firm, Interval Licensing.

Sudan under anti-war satellite surveillance[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 08:47:47 PST ]George Clooney's Not On Our Watch group, Google, the U.N., and Harvard University hope to deter, or at the very least record, anticipated Sudan violence with satellites and Internet eyes.

South Koreans seek open online communication[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 05:14:05 EST ]South Korea charged the 19 defendants with sending false text messages under a 50-year-old telecommunications law. The text messages were sent in the wake of North Korea's November 23rd attack

The 10 best video games of 2010[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 07:40:13 EST ]From an explosion of social games and iPhone apps to the rise of motion controls, cloud computing and retro revivals, 2010 has been a year of surprises and revelations for gaming enthusiasts.

Cosmic Log: Alien invaders vs. the truth squad[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 01:26:17 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: If you repeat UFO fiction often enough, does it eventually get reported as fact? So it seems. Fortunately, an Internet truth squad knocked down this alien invasion.

The beauty of snowflakes magnified[ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 21:08:25 GMT ]Cosmic Log: With the gripes and groans piling up in the aftermath of this week's East Coast blizzard, let's remember that snow has a beautiful side, especially when seen under a microscope.

Ten things Web users should fear in 2011[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 22:52:39 GMT ]The year 2010 marked a major turning point in the world of cyberscares. Now computer criminals are being credited with stalling a rogue nuclear power plant program and with bringing world diplomacy to its knees. And 2011 will likely provide even more dramatic examples of how the Internet has changed.

Cosmic Log: How to pour that drink, scientifically[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:20:31 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: What's the best way to pour a glass of New Year's Eve champagne or winter stout? Once again, science has the answer.

The ultimate New Year's drinking gadgets[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:35:00 GMT ]Rough times are ahead if you decide to use any of these tools to imbibe this weekend.

HP discounts Envy 13, a MacBook Air rival[ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 23:15:16 PST ]Hewlett-Packard is discounting its Envy 13: the last of the 13-inch models that were originally conceived as a response to the MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro.

Android programming's ups and downs (Q&A)[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:15:36 PST ]James Steele and Nelson To, authors of a new book on Android programming, know a thing or two about Google's mobile OS--including the bright side of fragmentation.

Barnes & Noble's Nook server woes rectified[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 06:04:00 PST ]For the second year in a row, Barnes & Noble's servers couldn't handle the influx of new Nook users on Christmas Day.

Could Apple ship 65 million iPads next year?[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 06:52:32 PST ]The tablet device has been a huge success, but 65 million is a jaw-dropping number even for the house of Jobs.

Paul Allen revises patent suit against 11 tech firms[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 07:58:19 PST ]Microsoft's co-founder has amended his patent infringement suit against Apple, Google, Facebook, and other tech giants, alleging that they're using technology owned by his firm, Interval Licensing.

South Koreans seek open online communication[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 05:14:05 EST ]South Korea charged the 19 defendants with sending false text messages under a 50-year-old telecommunications law. The text messages were sent in the wake of North Korea's November 23rd attack

The 10 best video games of 2010[ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 07:40:13 EST ]From an explosion of social games and iPhone apps to the rise of motion controls, cloud computing and retro revivals, 2010 has been a year of surprises and revelations for gaming enthusiasts.