Video: The Joker needs some new minions[ Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:22:37 GMT ]"D.C. Universe Online" is a new massively multiplayer online game where you can make your own hero or villain and fight alongside your favorite character. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)

Who 'wins' in Verizon announcement? You do[ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:26:01 GMT ]There's a lot of discussion out there about who wins, who loses with Verizon's long-awaited addition of the iPhone: But who really wins? You do. You, the consumer.

Verizon finally gets an iPhone[ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:01:53 GMT ]Today, Lowell McAdam, president and COO of Verizon, took to the stage at Lincoln Center in New York, to voice something sweet to many phone lovers' ears: Verizon Wireless would indeed be carrying the iPhone, after years of speculation, rumors and outright pleas.

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Video: 2011 belongs to Verizon[ Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:10:35 GMT ]In the first half of this year, Verizon Wireless will release 10 phones, tablets and devices for its upgraded 4G network — and it just got the iPhone, too. Msnbc.com's Wilson Rothman explains why 2011 will be the year of Verizon. (msnbc.com)

PS3 jailbreak prompts restraining order from Sony[ Wed, 12 Jan 2011 07:26:54 PST ]Legal action targets hacker "Geohot" and others, alleging they bypassed a PlayStation 3 firmware update after the game company removed the "Other OS" option from its console.

MetroPCS accused of blocking certain Net content[ Wed, 12 Jan 2011 07:40:57 PST ]In a complaint to the FCC, public interest groups accuse the carrier of blocking services like Skype and Netflix under certain data plans and violating recently approved Net neutrality rules.

Sensor network to collect and crunch greenhouse gas data[ Wed, 12 Jan 2011 07:46:00 PST ]Earth Networks collaborates with Scripps Institute of Oceanography on $25 million project to "take the pulse of the planet" by gathering local data on carbon dioxide and methane emissions.

Android more at risk than iOS, says Trend Micro[ Wed, 12 Jan 2011 08:21:48 PST ]Chairman of the security software maker tells Bloomberg that Android is more vulnerable to viruses than iOS. The company recently released a security program for Android devices.

Can device do for books what CD burners did for music?[ Wed, 12 Jan 2011 08:47:20 PST ]Book publishers had better take heed. Gadget makers are trying to do for books what the CD burner did for music.

Microsoft man plots Africa's tech revolution[ Wed, 12 Jan 2011 06:03:10 EST ]From navigating interplanetary missions to mapping out technology strategies, Microsoft Africa chairman Cheick Diarra's remarkable life journey has always been one of exploration.

Want to ditch AT&T? It'll cost you[ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:13:59 EST ]Fans of the iPhone are practically foaming at the mouth at the idea of being able to use the popular Apple device on Verizon's network, which many consider the nation's most reliable.

4 online services to satisfy your vanity[ Wed, 12 Jan 2011 07:33:41 EST ]What is the internet for? Some think of it as the marketing opportunity of a lifetime. Others, a shining repository for boundless information. And some, like the folks at "Avenue Q," assert that it's for porn.

iPads will soon connect to Verizon network[ Wed, 12 Jan 2011 07:47:24 EST ]Along with hearing the announcement about the Verizon iPhone Tuesday, we've learned that Apple's iPad -- which has been marketed by Verizon for some time -- will now actually be able to connect directly to the Verizon network.

Why there's no 4G in Verizon's iPhone 4[ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:12:36 EST ]Just a few days after Verizon announced a slew of new 4G phones and built hype for its recently launched 4G network, executives from the largest U.S. cell carrier announced that it would finally get the iPhone.

Scientists pinpoint cosmic hot (and cold) spots[ Wed, 12 Jan 2011 03:52:40 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The European Space Agency's Planck spacecraft spots blazing galaxy clusters as well as cold zones where stars will someday be born.

Astronomers unveil biggest picture of the sky[ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:15:16 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Astronomers have assembled the biggest picture of the night sky ever assembled, and it's coming soon to a computer near you.

Video: The Joker needs some new minions[ Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:22:37 GMT ]"D.C. Universe Online" is a new massively multiplayer online game where you can make your own hero or villain and fight alongside your favorite character. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)

Who 'wins' in Verizon announcement? You do[ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:26:01 GMT ]There's a lot of discussion out there about who wins, who loses with Verizon's long-awaited addition of the iPhone: But who really wins? You do. You, the consumer.

Verizon finally gets an iPhone[ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:01:53 GMT ]Today, Lowell McAdam, president and COO of Verizon, took to the stage at Lincoln Center in New York, to voice something sweet to many phone lovers' ears: Verizon Wireless would indeed be carrying the iPhone, after years of speculation, rumors and outright pleas.

Verizon and Apple Q&A[ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:39:34 PST ]At the iPhone 4 Verizon unveiling, Dan Mead, President of Verizon Wireless, and Tim Cook, COO of Apple, answer questions from the press.

NASA zeroes in on cause of cracks in shuttle fuel tank[ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:01:18 PST ]Engineers believe they know what caused cracks in the shuttle Discovery's external tank. A relatively simple modification should clear the way for another launch attempt Feb. 24.

Mindflex Duel telekinesis game for budding Jedi[ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:02:54 PST ]Mattel updates its telekinesis game with a competitive version for mental warriors. You can "prove" your brain is the most powerful. Or see how weak you are in the ways of the Force.

Kinect tinker brings motion controls to Adobe Flash[ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:21:43 PST ]The list of Kinect tweaks continues with a new one that takes user motions and applies them for use in existing Web applications like Adobe's Flash player.

Apple's CES absence doesn't blunt laptop presence[ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:24:21 PST ]Apple the company was absent from CES this year, but its products weren't. The new MacBook Airs were popular. The PC, meanwhile, was well represented by Netbooks.

Future of cars: Drivers not needed[ Mon, 10 Jan 2011 05:57:48 EST ]It's conventional wisdom in the auto industry, but the rest of us may be a bit shocked to find out that cars of the future likely will drive themselves.

Facebook pushes new profile to all users[ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:13:55 EST ]Back in December, Facebook introduced its new profiles to the world. For the first month, users could choose between the new profile and the old profile. Starting today, all accounts will be upgraded to the new profile.

Want to ditch AT&T for a Verizon iPhone? It'll cost you[ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 11:58:02 EST ]Fans of the iPhone are practically foaming at the mouth at the idea of being able to use the popular Apple device on Verizon's network, which many consider the nation's most reliable.

Probe finds 'planetary missing link'[ Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:20:04 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Astronomers say they have confirmed the existence of a rocky world that serves as a "planetary missing link," far beyond our solar system.

Video: The Joker needs some new minions[ Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:22:37 GMT ]"D.C. Universe Online" is a new massively multiplayer online game where you can make your own hero or villain and fight alongside your favorite character. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)

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Who 'wins' in Verizon announcement? You do[ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:26:01 GMT ]There's a lot of discussion out there about who wins, who loses with Verizon's long-awaited addition of the iPhone: But who really wins? You do. You, the consumer.

Verizon finally gets an iPhone[ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:01:53 GMT ]Today, Lowell McAdam, president and COO of Verizon, took to the stage at Lincoln Center in New York, to voice something sweet to many phone lovers' ears: Verizon Wireless would indeed be carrying the iPhone, after years of speculation, rumors and outright pleas.

At last, iPhone comes to Verizon[ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:07:15 PST ]Verizon has confirmed it will indeed sell Apple's iPhone 4 on its CDMA network. Apple COO Tim Cook makes an appearance at the event, saying it's the "beginning of a great relationship."

iPhone: Can you hear me now?[ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:22:00 PST ]The Donkey Kong champ reclaims his title, a new video of the PlayStation phone surfaces, and Verizon is set to announce its iPhone...or so we think.

Buffett-backed EV car maker set to enter U.S. in '12[ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:36:08 PST ]BYD, the Chinese car maker backed by investor Warren Buffett, plans to enter the mass U.S. auto market with its e6 electric model in about a year.

Android Market saw greatest surge in 2010[ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:40:26 PST ]The number of mobile apps in Apple's App Store doubled last year, but in terms of sheer percentage, Android apps were tops among mobile platforms, growing by more than 500 percent, according to a report.

MySpace CEO confirms heavy layoffs[ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:53:29 PST ]47 percent of the still-struggling News Corp.-owned social site will be laid off.

Future of cars: Drivers not needed[ Mon, 10 Jan 2011 05:57:48 EST ]It's conventional wisdom in the auto industry, but the rest of us may be a bit shocked to find out that cars of the future likely will drive themselves.

Facebook pushes new profile to all users[ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:13:55 EST ]Back in December, Facebook introduced its new profiles to the world. For the first month, users could choose between the new profile and the old profile. Starting today, all accounts will be upgraded to the new profile.

Want to ditch AT&T for a Verizon iPhone? It'll cost you[ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:41:09 EST ]Fans of the iPhone are practically foaming at the mouth at the idea of being able to use the popular Apple device on Verizon's network, which many consider the nation's most reliable.

Probe finds 'planetary missing link'[ Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:20:04 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Astronomers say they have confirmed the existence of a rocky world that serves as a "planetary missing link," far beyond our solar system.

Video: The Joker needs some new minions[ Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:22:37 GMT ]"D.C. Universe Online" is a new massively multiplayer online game where you can make your own hero or villain and fight alongside your favorite character. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)

Pre-caffeine: Big Apple news, Ghostbusters cake![ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Apple iPhones, Google, Facebook and nerd culture.

Who 'wins' in Verizon announcement? You do[ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:26:01 GMT ]There's a lot of discussion out there about who wins, who loses with Verizon's long-awaited addition of the iPhone: But who really wins? You do. You, the consumer.

Verizon finally gets an iPhone[ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:01:53 GMT ]Today, Lowell McAdam, president and COO of Verizon, took to the stage at Lincoln Center in New York, to voice something sweet to many phone lovers' ears: Verizon Wireless would indeed be carrying the iPhone, after years of speculation, rumors and outright pleas.

Analyst: Wii down, Xbox 360 way up in December[ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 07:16:32 PST ]Nintendo's game console likely took the top sales spot in December but saw a 32 percent declines year over year. Meanwhile, Xbox 360 sales were likely up 91 percent.

At last, iPhone comes to Verizon[ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:07:15 PST ]Moments ago Verizon confirmed that it will indeed be selling Apple's iPhone 4 on its CDMA network. Apple COO Tim Cook makes an appearance at the event, says it's the 'beginning of a great relationship.'

iPhone: Can you hear me now?[ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:22:00 PST ]The Donkey Kong champ reclaims his title, a new video of the PlayStation phone surfaces, and Verizon is set to announce its iPhone...or so we think.

Buffett-backed EV car maker set to enter U.S. in '12[ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:36:08 PST ]BYD, the Chinese car maker backed by investor Warren Buffett, plans to enter the mass U.S. auto market with its e6 electric model in about a year.