Power cord lights up as electricity flows[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:11:05 EST ]Here's one of electricity's dirty little secrets: You can't see it moving, so it's hard to know when you're wasting a bunch of it.

Google to launch Groupon competitor[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 07:27:19 EST ]Google is preparing to launch Google Offers, the search giant's Groupon competitor, Mashable has learned.

Is it really dangerous to use a phone on a plane?[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:16:30 EST ]You know who you are. You leave your phone on during flights, maybe do a little text messaging and otherwise break rules about cell phone use on planes once the doors close for departure.

Why did Google's Eric Schmidt step down?[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:53:20 EST ]Apple isn't the only high-profile tech company that announced a major change in its executive ranks this week.

How your brain picks just the right move[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:08:27 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: If you have a knack for seeing instantly which move you should make — in a game or in other walks of life — it might be due to a special circuit in your brain.

After passing on Kinect, Sony makes hardcore Move[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:13:38 GMT ]A Sony executive says the game company passed on the technology behind Microsoft's successful new Kinect gaming device years ago. And he believes Sony's competing motion controller — the PlayStation Move — is now poised to offer something Kinect can't: motion-controlled gaming for hard core players.

Sony may reveal new PSP on Jan. 27[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:06:42 GMT ]HASH(0x8ad1028)

Pentagon sets up virtual haven for vets[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 04:38:13 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The Defense Department has created a simulated world in Second Life to help combat veterans cope with post-traumatic stress syndrome.

All about iPad 2: What we know, what we wish[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:12:59 GMT ]Now that the long wait for the Verizon iPhone is over in all but product itself, it's time to focus on that other elusive Apple product: the iPad 2. The second iPad is right around the corner, and the rumor mill is churning.

AMD more upbeat about chances in tablet market[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:43:38 PST ]AMD executives make more positive comments about tablets, stepping away from cautious statements made by former CEO Dirk Meyer.

Do iOS icons confirm iPad 2 front-facing cam?[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:43:53 PST ]You didn't hear it from me, but the latest beta for iOS 4.3 for iPad appears to shows icons that indicate a front-facing camera.

Paging Larry: Google's new CEO has lots to do[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:58:46 PST ]Larry Page last ran Google when it was a much smaller and simpler company. He's retaking control of it at a time when it's still strong, but surrounded by challenges.

More consolidation among major music labels?[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:54:55 PST ]Warner Music Group considers selling itself even while it continues to pursue an acquisition of EMI, moves made as music sales continue to fall.

Google readies Groupon competitor[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:22:10 PST ]After being rebuffed in a buyout offer for social-buying market leader Groupon, the Internet giant is working on a daily-deals competitor called Google Offers.

How to spend $1,000 on a Verizon iPhone[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:39:32 EST ]Now that Verizon is about to start selling the iPhone 4, there's a lot of buyer's remorse in the air.

Facebook launches app for feature phones[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:21:11 EST ]Facebook has just announced a new mobile application designed specifically for feature phones. The app will give feature phone users access to Facebook messages, events, pictures, news feeds, profiles and more.

To reduce wireless bills, some try an 'iPod phone'[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:14:09 EST ]Brennan Stehling's phone looks just like an iPhone, but his bill is nothing like the ones most smartphone customers get in the mail each month.

Virtual coach helps her get in step[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:13:51 GMT ]Adidas miCoach Pacer is a good pick, says writer, because the fitness plans are well-designed and scale to fit everyone.

After passing on Kinect, Sony makes hardcore Move[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:13:38 GMT ]A Sony executive says the game company passed on the technology behind Microsoft's successful new Kinect gaming device years ago. And he believes Sony's competing motion controller — the PlayStation Move — is now poised to offer something Kinect can't: motion-controlled gaming for hard core players.

Sony may reveal new PSP on Jan. 27[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:06:42 GMT ]HASH(0xa1a359c)

All about iPad 2: What we know, what we wish[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:12:59 GMT ]Now that the long wait for the Verizon iPhone is over in all but product itself, it's time to focus on that other elusive Apple product: the iPad 2. The second iPad is right around the corner, and the rumor mill is churning.

Pre-caffeine: Google Doodles, Sony Moves[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Google, Apple, Facebook, the Internet and geek culture.

Key for Spotify in the U.S. is Universal Music[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:56:57 PST ]The European music service cut its first licensing deal for a U.S. launch with one of the four top labels--Sony. Can signing Universal help speed up a launch?

Bloom Energy: You pay for the juice, not the box[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:58:37 PST ]Bloom Energy launches a service where customers buy the power from Bloom's fuel cells at a fixed price, rather than purchasing the hardware.

App downloads top 2 million on Samsung TVs[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:23:45 PST ]Downloading apps on Samsung TVs is gaining popularity. It took consumers nearly 270 days to download the first million--and less than 60 days to reach the next million.

T-Mobile gets aggressive in U.S. mobile market[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:38:31 PST ]Executives from T-Mobile USA and the company's parent company Deutsche Telekom say that 2011 is the year that T-Mobile makes a turnaround.

Apple criticized in Chinese environmental report[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:59:45 PST ]Scoring last among 29 tech firms in report by Chinese environmental groups, Apple is rebuked for lack of responsiveness to health and safety conditions at factories that make its components.

Nintendo releases details about its 3DS system[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:22:23 EST ]Gamers got some long-awaited answers about Nintendo's 3-D handheld gaming system on Wednesday.

How to spend $1,000 on a Verizon iPhone[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:39:32 EST ]Now that Verizon is about to start selling the iPhone 4, there's a lot of buyer's remorse in the air.

Facebook launches app for feature phones[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:21:11 EST ]Facebook has just announced a new mobile application designed specifically for feature phones. The app will give feature phone users access to Facebook messages, events, pictures, news feeds, profiles and more.

To reduce wireless bills, some try an 'iPod phone'[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:14:09 EST ]Brennan Stehling's phone looks just like an iPhone, but his bill is nothing like the ones most smartphone customers get in the mail each month.

Virtual coach helps her get in step[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:13:51 GMT ]Adidas miCoach Pacer is a good pick, says writer, because the fitness plans are well-designed and scale to fit everyone.

After passing on Kinect, Sony makes hardcore Move[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:13:38 GMT ]A Sony executive says the game company passed on the technology behind Microsoft's successful new Kinect gaming device years ago. And he believes Sony's competing motion controller — the PlayStation Move — is now poised to offer something Kinect can't: motion-controlled gaming for hard core players.

Sony may reveal new PSP on Jan. 27[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:06:42 GMT ]HASH(0x9cb85a8)

All about iPad 2: What we know, what we wish[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:12:59 GMT ]Now that the long wait for the Verizon iPhone is over in all but product itself, it's time to focus on that other elusive Apple product: the iPad 2. The second iPad is right around the corner, and the rumor mill is churning.

Pre-caffeine: Google Doodles, Sony Moves[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Google, Apple, Facebook, the Internet and geek culture.

Boxee Box firmware updated sans Netflix[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:51:24 PST ]Boxee has tweaked the firmware on its set-top box. The major addition is the inclusion of streaming service Vudu. However, Netflix is still missing.

Key for Spotify in the U.S. is Universal Music[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:56:57 PST ]The European music service cut its first licensing deal for a U.S. launch with one of the four top labels--Sony. Can signing Universal help speed up a launch?

Bloom Energy: You pay for the juice, not the box[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:58:37 PST ]Bloom Energy launches a service where customers buy the power from Bloom's fuel cells at a fixed price, rather than purchasing the hardware.

App downloads top 2 million on Samsung TVs[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:23:45 PST ]Downloading apps on Samsung TVs is gaining popularity. It took consumers nearly 270 days to download the first million--and less than 60 days to reach the next million.

T-Mobile gets aggressive in U.S. mobile market[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:38:31 PST ]Executives from T-Mobile USA and the company's parent company Deutsche Telekom say that 2011 is the year that T-Mobile makes a turnaround.

Nintendo releases details about its 3DS system[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:22:23 EST ]Gamers got some long-awaited answers about Nintendo's 3-D handheld gaming system on Wednesday.

How to spend $1,000 on a Verizon iPhone[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:39:32 EST ]Now that Verizon is about to start selling the iPhone 4, there's a lot of buyer's remorse in the air.

Facebook launches app for feature phones[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:21:11 EST ]Facebook has just announced a new mobile application designed specifically for feature phones. The app will give feature phone users access to Facebook messages, events, pictures, news feeds, profiles and more.

To reduce wireless bills, some try an 'iPod phone'[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:14:09 EST ]Brennan Stehling's phone looks just like an iPhone, but his bill is nothing like the ones most smartphone customers get in the mail each month.

Online group accused in iPad hacking denies crime[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:15:55 GMT ]An online group implicated in the theft of more than 100,000 e-mail addresses of Apple iPad users says two of its members who were arrested did nothing wrong.

Dog was American's best friend 9,400 years ago[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:29:54 GMT ]Nearly 10,000 years ago, man's best friend provided protection and companionship — and an occasional meal.

No Playboy for iPad, despite Hef's tweet[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 22:22:01 GMT ]Hugh Hefner may want to stick to magazine publishing and not Twitter. The Playboy founder mistakenly tweeted that Playboy would sooon be on the iPad, but it will not.

Nintendo 3DS launching on March 27 for $250[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:02:03 GMT ]Nintendo has announced that it will begin selling the new Nintendo 3DS handheld gaming device on March on 27th and that it will carry a price tag of $249.99.

How inventive is the next generation?[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 20:33:20 GMT ]Cosmic Log: A new survey suggests that young Americans see themselves as creative, but not inventive — a disconnect that threatens to hobble efforts to keep our society prosperous.