Android outshines Apple iOS on mobile ad network[ Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:36:24 PST ]For the first time, Android outscores Apple's iOS for ad impressions on Millennial Media's mobile ad network.

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.

AT&T bringing hotspot to Android[ Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:11:00 EST ]AT&T has been slow to adopt a feature that lets customers share a smartphone data signal wirelessly to other gadgets and computers.

Are we too obsessed with Facebook?[ Thu, 13 Jan 2011 07:48:10 EST ]Facebook profiles are like belly buttons: Everybody's got one.

Q&A: Jimmy Wales on 10 years of Wikipedia[ Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:41:49 EST ]Wikipedia turns 10 Saturday, a decade during which the globally crowdsourced online encyclopedia weathered fierce criticism about its reliability and banishment from academia.

Cross-eyed opossum is huge on Facebook[ Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:10:47 GMT ]Heidi, the cross-eyed opossum, is the latest creature to rocket from Germany's front pages to international recognition, capturing the world's imagination with her bright, black eyes turned toward her pointed pink nose.

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.

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)

Scientists size up monstrous black hole[ Thu, 13 Jan 2011 03:39:12 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The most massive black hole in our celestial neighborhood gets its most accurate measurement yet, and scientists say they hope to see it someday.

Pre-caffeine: Internet is big, hair bugs are small[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on iPad, Google, Facebook and nerd culture.

RIM releases WebWorks SDK beta[ Thu, 13 Jan 2011 06:44:21 PST ]WebWorks is intended to give Web and mobile developers skilled in HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS the tools to create apps for RIM's upcoming PlayBook tablet.

Microsoft 'ran out' of Xbox 360s in December[ Thu, 13 Jan 2011 07:24:55 PST ]Xbox Live's programming director says Microsoft ran out of consoles last month, which would likely put its unit sales figures behind those of Nintendo.

Adobe tackling 'Flash cookie' privacy issue[ Thu, 13 Jan 2011 07:28:01 PST ]With changes coming to Flash and browsers, it'll be easier to control when Web sites can store information that can be used to track people's identity online.

Space love[ Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:28:40 PST ]Shazam and Spotify partner up to help you discover and buy music, Google starts selling ads on mobile music videos, and a new report in the Journal of Cosmology discusses the specifics of reproducing in space.

Android outshines Apple iOS on mobile ad network[ Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:36:24 PST ]For the first time, Android outscores Apple's iOS for ad impressions on Millennial Media's mobile ad network.

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.

AT&T bringing hotspot to Android[ Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:11:00 EST ]AT&T has been slow to adopt a feature that lets customers share a smartphone data signal wirelessly to other gadgets and computers.

Are we too obsessed with Facebook?[ Thu, 13 Jan 2011 07:48:10 EST ]Facebook profiles are like belly buttons: Everybody's got one.

Q&A: Jimmy Wales on 10 years of Wikipedia[ Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:41:49 EST ]Wikipedia turns 10 Saturday, a decade during which the globally crowdsourced online encyclopedia weathered fierce criticism about its reliability and banishment from academia.

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)

Facebook, AMBER Alert join forces to find missing children[ Wed, 12 Jan 2011 21:46:14 GMT ]Six weeks ago, Col. W. Steven Flaherty, Virginia State Police Superintendent experienced firsthand how Facebook’s viral communication can help lead to the return an abducted child safely home.

Rediscovered frogs raise hopes for Haiti[ Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:59:22 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Conservationists say the rediscovery of six "lost" frog species in the wake of Haiti's earthquake is a cause for hope, but the nation's ecosystem is a cause for concern.

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.

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)

New King of Kong crowned, but battle not over[ Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:08:06 PST ]New York doctor Hank Chien has set the new Donkey Kong arcade record, but it could be beat at the Kong-Off competition in March.

Nvidia gains mobile-chip luster[ Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:21:33 PST ]Nvidia's settlement with Intel and its tablet-centric Tegra chip are making an impression on Wall Street. Is Nvidia becoming a mobile-chip leader?

News Corp. mulls sale, spinoff of MySpace[ Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:08:38 PST ]MySpace CEO tells employees the company is looking at possibilities for unloading the troubled social-networking site.

Computer History Museum gets a reboot (podcast)[ Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:13:38 PST ]Larry speaks with Alex Bochannek, curator of the Computer History Museum, which is launching a new look and feel, as well as a major new exhibit called Revolution.

Crunch Gym app lets you avoid check-in lines[ Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:45:02 PST ]Crunch Fitness unveils its first app, created with IdeaWork Studios, enabling iPhone and Android users to find locations, see class schedules, and check in.

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.

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.

Why there's no 4G in Verizon's iPhone 4[ Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:33:13 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.

Facebook to show AMBER Alerts[ Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:34:38 EST ]The child-abduction alert system used by law enforcement, broadcasters and transportation departments is now available on Facebook.

Q&A: Jimmy Wales on 10 years of Wikipedia[ Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:41:49 EST ]Wikipedia turns 10 Saturday, a decade during which the globally crowdsourced online encyclopedia weathered fierce criticism about its reliability and banishment from academia.

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.

Pre-caffeine: Twitter lawsuits, cross-eyed opossums![ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Twitter, iPhones and nerd culture.

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)

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.

Book Saver: A CD burner for books?[ 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.

German investigation of Novell patent sale halted[ Wed, 12 Jan 2011 08:59:37 PST ]A German antitrust investigation into the purchase of Novell patents ends, after the buyers withdraw their application.

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.

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)