Why Facebook wants your phone number[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:43:55 EST ]Facebook wants your address and mobile phone number.

Starbucks accepting mobile payments[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 07:40:13 EST ]Nearly 6,800 company-operated Starbucks stores in the U.S. will begin accepting mobile payments Wednesday.

1.78 million Facebook users may die in 2011[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 08:03:06 EST ]Does Facebook really have more than 500 million "active" users?

Solar-powered 'smart' roads could zap snow, ice[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:59:29 EST ]The mayors of New York and Atlanta, Georgia, suffered stinging criticism for their handling of recent winter storms, but in the near future, technology could clear city streets of ice and snow -- by simply melting it away.

Facebook won't share phone numbers & addresses[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:34:33 GMT ]Facing an onslaught of backlash, Facebook quickly rescinded an option that allowed third party applications to request mobile phone numbers and addresses of its users.

Video: 'LittleBigPlanet' a tooth decaying level of cute[ Fri, 14 Jan 2011 23:51:40 GMT ]"LittleBigPlanet 2" is exactly where 2D platformers should be. The story levels are fun, the new gadgets useful, and the new tools for building your own personal levels are better than ever. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives it an 8 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

Your tweets are free advertising for 'Dead Space 2'[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:35:15 GMT ]Gamers moms may hate the "Your Mom Hates Dead Space 2" advertising campaign but Twitter users are eating it up — and shilling the game for free — on Twitter's promoted hashtag game.

Your mama plays 'Dead Space 2'[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:51:33 GMT ]I've got my mom jeans in a pinch thanks to the new "Your Mom Hates This" advertising campaign EA is using to promote their forthcoming "Dead Space 2" game. That’s because this gamer and mom is tired of seeing video game marketing campaigns treat those of us who’ve given birth or adopted a child like gaming numbskulls.

Mammoth resurrection on the way?[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:53:52 GMT ]Cosmic Log: An advance in cloning technology could give rise to a resurrected woolly mammoth within the next five years, according to a Japanese-led research team.

Sony Ericsson sues Clearwire over logo[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:00:00 PST ]Sony Ericsson filed a lawsuit against Clearwire on Friday for infringing on its trademark and copyright.

Tesla Model S Alpha shows off for the camera[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:35:00 PST ]Tesla releases video footage featuring an Alpha mule of its upcoming Model S electric sedan.

As claims against Nvidia begin, what settlement means[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:49:43 PST ]Claims can now be filed against Nvidia for defective graphics processors. This follows more than two years of payouts by Nvidia to PC makers, who have been separately repairing laptops with defective Nvidia graphics chips.

Apple COO: We're 'very confident' in Apple's future[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:21:01 PST ]A day after Apple announced Steve Jobs' medical leave, on an earnings call to report the company's best financial performance ever, Tim Cook assures analysts and investors that Jobs' "culture of innovation" will continue at the company.

Microsoft's new home page goes 'Metro'[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 18:01:20 PST ]Microsoft is testing a new version of its site that may look familiar to Windows Phone 7 users.

Weekends, holidays ripe for bad tech news[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 09:33:25 EST ]Happy holiday! Now, here's some bad news.

Street artist Banksy to be unmasked via eBay?[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 09:07:15 EST ]UK artist Banksy, he of the guerilla techniques and ever-increasing popularity, is about to be unceremoniously identified to the highest bidder in an eBay auction, which ends about 36 hours from now.

Why Facebook wants your phone number[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:43:55 EST ]Facebook wants your address and mobile phone number.

Will Steve Jobs' absence hurt Apple's products?[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:38:55 EST ]It may seem cynical to hear news about Apple CEO Steve Jobs' poor health, which caused him on Monday to announce an indefinite leave of absence, and jump straight to this question:

8th grader's iPhone game plucks Angry Birds' feathers[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:47:59 GMT ]A 14-year-old boy has created an iPhone game that's taken over the No. 1 spot on Apple's top free apps chart. You know who used to be sitting in that spot? Unstoppable app store behemoth "Angry Birds," that's who. In other words — a game made by a bunch of grown-ups was just taken out by a game made by a kid.

Two charged with stealing 100,000-plus iPad users' info[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:01:57 GMT ]Federal prosecutors on Tuesday announced the arrests of two men who are accused of stealing e-mail addresses and other information from more than 100,000 Apple iPad users — a security vulnerability that AT&T revealed months ago.

Sprint to raise smart phone data fees[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:18:38 GMT ]Sprint is applying an additional $10 per month data fee on new smart phones, starting Jan. 30.

Video: 'LittleBigPlanet' a tooth decaying level of cute[ Fri, 14 Jan 2011 23:51:40 GMT ]"LittleBigPlanet 2" is exactly where 2D platformers should be. The story levels are fun, the new gadgets useful, and the new tools for building your own personal levels are better than ever. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives it an 8 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

Pre-caffeine: Facebook scams, stolen Androids[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Apple, Facebook, Internet scams and geek culture.

Steve Jobs takes health leave[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 08:06:58 PST ]Nokia ends its Comes with Music service in 27 countries, GoDaddy pushes .co domain names, and Apple CEO's takes another medical leave.

Boeing resets Dreamliner delivery to 3rd quarter[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 08:12:04 PST ]New date for the 787 Dreamliner factors in the time Boeing needs to produce, install, and test updated software and new electrical power distribution panels following an onboard fire.

Apple shares slip on word of Jobs' leave[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 08:34:00 PST ]Investors respond cautiously to news that Apple CEO Steve Jobs will be taking a new medical leave of absence, driving shares down about 4 percent in morning trading.

Republican politico's Do-Not-Regulate Net manifesto[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 08:44:32 PST ]Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) says it's time to block Net neutrality regulations and rein in government: "Here is the first opportunity for conservatives to make a stand."

New Lenovo unit to focus on tablets, smart TV[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 08:48:39 PST ]The PC and LePhone maker starts up a business group to focus on the high-profile area of smartphones and tablets, along with technology for the digital home.

Internet users more likely to volunteer[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 01:32:53 EST ]The stigma that heavy internet usage creates lonely, reclusive people blogging in a dark room may require rethinking.

Weekends, holidays ripe for bad tech news[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 09:33:25 EST ]Happy holiday! Now, here's some bad news.

Street artist Banksy to be unmasked via eBay?[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 09:07:15 EST ]UK artist Banksy, he of the guerilla techniques and ever-increasing popularity, is about to be unceremoniously identified to the highest bidder in an eBay auction, which ends about 36 hours from now.

Will Steve Jobs' absence hurt Apple's products?[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 07:00:31 EST ]It may seem cynical to hear news about Apple CEO Steve Jobs' poor health, which caused him on Monday to announce an indefinite leave of absence, and jump straight to this question:

8th grader's iPhone game plucks Angry Birds' feathers[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:47:59 GMT ]A 14-year-old boy has created an iPhone game that's taken over the No. 1 spot on Apple's top free apps chart. You know who used to be sitting in that spot? Unstoppable app store behemoth "Angry Birds," that's who. In other words — a game made by a bunch of grown-ups was just taken out by a game made by a kid.

Two charged with stealing 100,000-plus iPad users' info[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:36:55 GMT ]Federal prosecutors in New Jersey are announcing the arrests of two men accused of stealing e-mail addresses and other information from more than 100,000 Apple iPad users.

Sprint to raise smart phone data fees[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:18:38 GMT ]Sprint is applying an additional $10 per month data fee on new smart phones, starting Jan. 30.

Video: 'LittleBigPlanet' a tooth decaying level of cute[ Fri, 14 Jan 2011 23:51:40 GMT ]"LittleBigPlanet 2" is exactly where 2D platformers should be. The story levels are fun, the new gadgets useful, and the new tools for building your own personal levels are better than ever. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives it an 8 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

Pre-caffeine: Facebook scams, stolen Androids[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Apple, Facebook, Internet scams and geek culture.

HBO: Netflix must charge more to use our content[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 07:17:29 PST ]HBO won't come to Netflix's streaming service until the latter charges customers $20 per month, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Steve Jobs takes health leave[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 08:06:58 PST ]Nokia ends its Comes with Music service in 27 countries, GoDaddy pushes .co domain names, and Apple CEO's takes another medical leave.

Boeing resets Dreamliner delivery to 3rd quarter[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 08:12:04 PST ]New date for the 787 Dreamliner factors in the time Boeing needs to produce, install, and test updated software and new electrical power distribution panels following an onboard fire.

Apple shares slip on word of Jobs' leave[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 08:34:00 PST ]Investors respond cautiously to news that Apple CEO Steve Jobs will be taking a new medical leave of absence, driving shares down about 4 percent in morning trading.

Republican politico's Do-Not-Regulate Net manifesto[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 08:44:32 PST ]Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) says it's time to block Net neutrality regulations and rein in government: "Here is the first opportunity for conservatives to make a stand."

Why Steve Jobs is so fascinating[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 06:23:21 EST ]To many tech fanatics, Apple chief executive Steve Jobs is a mythical hero -- a technological savior who has been compared to Jesus on several occasions.

Internet users more likely to volunteer[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 01:32:53 EST ]The stigma that heavy internet usage creates lonely, reclusive people blogging in a dark room may require rethinking.

Street artist Banksy to be unmasked via eBay?[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 09:07:15 EST ]UK artist Banksy, he of the guerilla techniques and ever-increasing popularity, is about to be unceremoniously identified to the highest bidder in an eBay auction, which ends about 36 hours from now.

Will Steve Jobs' absence hurt Apple's products?[ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 07:00:31 EST ]It may seem cynical to hear news about Apple CEO Steve Jobs' poor health, which caused him on Monday to announce an indefinite leave of absence, and jump straight to this question:

'Stoned to death' Facebook scam fuels anger[ Mon, 17 Jan 2011 19:20:57 GMT ]A new scam making its way around Facebook is hoping to lure victims by tapping into two of their more primal instincts — anger and lust.

Century-old scotch returned from Antarctic trip[ Mon, 17 Jan 2011 19:15:07 GMT ]Some people brag about serving scotch whisky that's 15 years old. But three bottles of Mackinlays scotch flown to Scotland by private jet Monday date back to the late 19th Century.

Timeline: Apple milestones, product introductions[ Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:44:01 GMT ]A day before Apple Inc is scheduled to report quarterly results, Chief Executive Steve Jobs said he would take a medical leave for the second time in two years.

Jobs' leave shouldn't affect Apple lineup[ Mon, 17 Jan 2011 19:07:03 GMT ]You'll have your iPhone 5, your iPad 2 and other Apple products that are on their way this year — still coming on time, and for next year, too, even with Steve Jobs' medical leave of absence, tech experts said Monday.