Google ready for action against content farms[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:00:00 PST ]Your search complaints have been heard: Google plans to take further action against "content farms," although it's not ready to detail specific methods.

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.

All about iPad 2: What we know, what we wish[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:57:29 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.

2 Russians go spacewalking outside space station[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:13:29 GMT ]Two of the space station's crew have stepped out on a spacewalk. Russian astronauts Dmitry Kondratyev and Oleg Skripochka floated outside Friday morning. Their job is to install a camera and an experimental radio system on the International Space Station, and retrieve a pair of old science experiments.

Why buying coffee with your iPhone matters[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:10:59 GMT ]For years, payment geeks have promised that cell phones would soon replace the jingle of pocket change, but the promise never materialized. All that may have changed this week, as Starbucks announced that it had begun accepting payments made with iPhones and Blackberries at most stores.

Skip the gym: 10 gadgets for getting fit at work[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:14:23 GMT ]Get in shape at the office with equipment that can, among other things,  turn your work chair into a punching bag — or a balance ball — or add some 'arms' to it so you can set up a resistance training regime.

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

What the Comcast-NBC deal means to you (FAQ)[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 07:13:16 PST ]Should one huge company be allowed to both create and deliver the content that consumers watch? We look how the union affects Hulu, cable rates, local programming, and more.

'Star Wars' on Blu-ray coming September 27[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 07:14:56 PST ]The excitement over the launch of "Star Wars: The Complete Saga" is palpable. You can start your official countdown calendar today: 248 days to go.

New York City invests in urban green tech[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 07:21:38 PST ]NYC Urban Technology Innovation Center will tap IBM smart building software to evaluate how different green building methods perform.

Analyst: 'Wii 2 will not sell well'[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:01:45 PST ]Nintendo hasn't announced plans to release a new console anytime soon, but Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter believes a Wii 2 wouldn't be a big hit.

A wireless mouse for your couch[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:01:47 PST ]Google's Eric Schmidt steps down as CEO, Verizon challenges the FCC's Net neutrality rules, and Logitech has a new wireless mouse to keep you on your couch--it is actually optimized to work there!

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.