LUMI: The sleep mask enters the 21st century[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:01:11 PST ]Will a KickStarter's invention--which not only blocks out light but also lets it back in (sort of)--be the next big Sky Mall hilarity, or might it actually change the way we wake?

Apple's iPad: Disruptive product of the year[ Fri, 31 Dec 2010 04:00:00 PST ]In 2010, the iPad was disruptive to the broad personal computing market in many ways. But for me the disruption was personal.

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.

Nintendo warns against youngsters and 3-D[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:32:57 EST ]Nintendo is warning young children against playing 3-D video games on its upcoming handheld gaming system, the Nintendo 3DS.

The 10 most significant gadgets of 2010[ Fri, 31 Dec 2010 07:49:22 EST ]When this year began, we were feverishly speculating about an Apple tablet, looking forward to 3-D TV sets, and optimistically waiting for the end of the cable companies' cruel grip on our wallets.

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.

Hits and misses in five-tech forecast[ Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:36:06 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: In the year 2015, will we be using holographic 3-D cell phones powered by air-breathing batteries in energy-saving offices to protect the planet and anticipate traffic jams? IBM's forecasters think we will.

T-Mobile primed to announce Motorola Cliq 2[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:49:59 PST ]T-Mobile's successor to the Cliq has been spied on the eve of CES. With a rumored January 19th launch date, it would make sense that the carrier is ready to announce the phone.

Sync your ride from your phone[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:00:40 PST ]Ford's latest app makes the best features of Sync's Travel, Destination, and Information service available on your mobile device.

Future-proof your data archive[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:59:41 PST ]Choose the best media and file formats to ensure your important digital documents, images, videos, and other files will stay safe and readable/viewable decades from now.

LUMI: The sleep mask enters the 21st century[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:01:11 PST ]Will a KickStarter's invention--which not only blocks out light but also lets it back in (sort of)--be the next big Sky Mall hilarity, or might it actually change the way we wake?

Apple's iPad: Disruptive product of the year[ Fri, 31 Dec 2010 04:00:00 PST ]In 2010, the iPad was disruptive to the broad personal computing market in many ways. But for me the disruption was personal.

How Facebook eclipsed Google in 2010[ Fri, 31 Dec 2010 03:34:02 EST ]Facebook beat out Google as the No. 1 most-visited site in the United States in 2010, according to internet analytics firm Hitwise.

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.

Nintendo warns against youngsters and 3-D[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:32:57 EST ]Nintendo is warning young children against playing 3-D video games on its upcoming handheld gaming system, the Nintendo 3DS.

The 10 most significant gadgets of 2010[ Fri, 31 Dec 2010 07:49:22 EST ]When this year began, we were feverishly speculating about an Apple tablet, looking forward to 3-D TV sets, and optimistically waiting for the end of the cable companies' cruel grip on our wallets.

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.

Hits and misses in five-tech forecast[ Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:36:06 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: In the year 2015, will we be using holographic 3-D cell phones powered by air-breathing batteries in energy-saving offices to protect the planet and anticipate traffic jams? IBM's forecasters think we will.

RIM rejects claims of weak PlayBook battery[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 13:08:11 PST ]Responding to a Kaufman Bros. report asserting that the PlayBook tablet has a short-lived battery, RIM says any outsiders would have seen pre-beta units without power management enabled.

T-Mobile primed to announce Motorola Cliq 2[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:49:59 PST ]T-Mobile's successor to the Cliq has been spied on the eve of CES. With a rumored January 19th launch date, it would make sense that the carrier is ready to announce the phone.

Sync your ride from your phone[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:00:40 PST ]Ford's latest app makes the best features of Sync's Travel, Destination, and Information service available on your mobile device.

Future-proof your data archive[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:59:41 PST ]Choose the best media and file formats to ensure your important digital documents, images, videos, and other files will stay safe and readable/viewable decades from now.

LUMI: The sleep mask enters the 21st century[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:01:11 PST ]Will a KickStarter's invention--which not only blocks out light but also lets it back in (sort of)--be the next big Sky Mall hilarity, or might it actually change the way we wake?

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.

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.

How Facebook eclipsed Google in 2010[ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:10:18 EST ]Facebook beat out Google as the No. 1 most-visited site in the United States in 2010, according to internet analytics firm Hitwise.

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.

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.

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.