Can 3-D glasses be sexy? Ask Calvin Klein[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:16:51 EST ]From the nausea to eye-popping prices, 3-D technology has its share of real problems in transitioning from the big screen to the living room. But there's a naggingly superficial issue, too:

7 internet sins that could make you go viral[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 07:20:23 EST ]When trapped within the confines of a particularly dreary workday, a carefully chosen GIF, cat video or gallery of terrible My Little Pony tattoos can act as a ray of luminous sunshine, breaking through the dark cloud structure of your mood and touching your black heart with the playful soul of levity.

Why non-smartphones still matter[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:41:18 EST ]People who write -- and read -- tech news often forget or dismiss the fact that the vast majority of mobile users in the United States (70 to 75%) and around the world (up to 95%) still don't use smartphones, tablets or other advanced mobile devices.

After hacks, Facebook unlocks new security[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:55:17 EST ]Facebook is adding new security features, which come after a pair of high-profile cracks in the site's defenses that surfaced this week.

Are video games scarier than movies?[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:04:15 GMT ]"Dead Space 2" launches this week and the people who made it are hoping to make you jump right out of your skin. The game has drawn inspiration from films like "Aliens" and "The Thing." But while game scares and movie scares have a lot in common, the two experiences can also be quite different. We take a look at what sets horror movies and horror games apart and ask: Which terrifies you more?

Wireless locators help you find your phone[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:03:44 GMT ]Tired of losing your phone? Lost keys, cell phones, wallets, TV remotes or whatever can be found quickly when you have a locator tag or service attached to them.

The scientific quest to print food[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:56:15 GMT ]Cosmic Log: 3-D printers are being used in the kitchen to decorate cakes and give foods like masa dough new textures. In the future, will you come home and press print for dinner?

Science shifting in 'Sputnik moment'[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 03:44:08 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The "Sputnik moment" of 1957 almost certainly won't be repeated, but political shifts may nevertheless bring changes to science and technology policy.

Pre-caffeine: Facebook hacks, life-saving apps[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Google, gizmos and Internet culture.

Report: Google 'not happy' with Android purchasing[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 08:01:02 PST ]Google's Group Manager for the Android platform, Eric Chu, says the company is frustrated by the number of purchases in its Android Market, according to a report from Forbes.

Data-retention plan[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 08:02:00 PST ]Verizon's $30 a month unlimited data plan is too good to be permanently true, Facebook will compete with Groupon via Buy With Friends, and the DOJ's proposed data retention plan is quite vague.

Facebook selling user content to advertisers[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 08:21:29 PST ]Company launches its Sponsored Stories service, which lets advertisers promote a user's mention of their brand on the social network.

Intel to invest $100 million in university research[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 08:53:47 PST ]Intel Labs' $100 million investment in U.S. university research will be centered on its new "Sandy Bridge" processor technology.

T-Mobile cuts price on Samsung Galaxy Tab[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 08:58:42 PST ]The carrier has lowered the price of Samsung's 7-inch tablet to $249 after a $50 rebate, though that locks in the customer to a two-year contract.

Can 3-D glasses be sexy? Ask Calvin Klein[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:16:51 EST ]From the nausea to eye-popping prices, 3-D technology has its share of real problems in transitioning from the big screen to the living room. But there's a naggingly superficial issue, too:

7 internet sins that could make you go viral[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 07:20:23 EST ]When trapped within the confines of a particularly dreary workday, a carefully chosen GIF, cat video or gallery of terrible My Little Pony tattoos can act as a ray of luminous sunshine, breaking through the dark cloud structure of your mood and touching your black heart with the playful soul of levity.

Zuckerberg's Facebook fan page hacked[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 07:58:11 EST ]Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook fan page seems to have been hacked, with the hacker posting a message calling on the company to transform into a "social business".

Why non-smartphones still matter[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:41:18 EST ]People who write -- and read -- tech news often forget or dismiss the fact that the vast majority of mobile users in the United States (70 to 75%) and around the world (up to 95%) still don't use smartphones, tablets or other advanced mobile devices.

Are video games scarier than movies?[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:04:15 GMT ]"Dead Space 2" launches this week and the people who made it are hoping to make you jump right out of your skin. The game has drawn inspiration from films like "Aliens" and "The Thing." But while game scares and movie scares have a lot in common, the two experiences can also be quite different. We take a look at what sets horror movies and horror games apart and ask: Which terrifies you more?

Wireless locators help you find your phone[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:03:44 GMT ]Tired of losing your phone? Lost keys, cell phones, wallets, TV remotes or whatever can be found quickly when you have a locator tag or service attached to them.

The scientific quest to print food[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:56:15 GMT ]Cosmic Log: 3-D printers are being used in the kitchen to decorate cakes and give foods like masa dough new textures. In the future, will you come home and press print for dinner?

Science shifting in 'Sputnik moment'[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 03:44:08 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The "Sputnik moment" of 1957 almost certainly won't be repeated, but political shifts may nevertheless bring changes to science and technology policy.

Pre-caffeine: Facebook hacks, life-saving apps[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Google, gizmos and Internet culture.

Obama sets 2035 clean electricity target[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 07:00:03 PST ]In his State of the Union speech, the president delivers a centrist message, saying nuclear power, clean coal, and natural gas are needed to meet a goal of 80 percent clean energy.

SAP earnings dinged by TomorrowNow trial[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 07:05:34 PST ]Legal battle with Oracle takes a financial toll, but otherwise results are solid in the fourth quarter, with revenue up 35 percent from a year ago.

Report: Google 'not happy' with Android purchasing[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 08:01:02 PST ]Google's Group Manager for the Android platform, Eric Chu, says the company is frustrated by the number of purchases in its Android Market, according to a report from Forbes.

Data-retention plan[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 08:02:00 PST ]Verizon's $30 a month unlimited data plan is too good to be permanently true, Facebook will compete with Groupon via Buy With Friends, and the DOJ's proposed data retention plan is quite vague.

Facebook selling user content to advertisers[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 08:21:29 PST ]Company launches its Sponsored Stories service, which lets advertisers promote a user's mention of their brand on the social network.

Can 3-D glasses be sexy? Ask Calvin Klein[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:16:51 EST ]From the nausea to eye-popping prices, 3-D technology has its share of real problems in transitioning from the big screen to the living room. But there's a naggingly superficial issue, too:

7 internet sins that could make you go viral[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 07:20:23 EST ]When trapped within the confines of a particularly dreary workday, a carefully chosen GIF, cat video or gallery of terrible My Little Pony tattoos can act as a ray of luminous sunshine, breaking through the dark cloud structure of your mood and touching your black heart with the playful soul of levity.

Zuckerberg's Facebook fan page hacked[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 07:58:11 EST ]Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook fan page seems to have been hacked, with the hacker posting a message calling on the company to transform into a "social business".

Why non-smartphones still matter[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:41:18 EST ]People who write -- and read -- tech news often forget or dismiss the fact that the vast majority of mobile users in the United States (70 to 75%) and around the world (up to 95%) still don't use smartphones, tablets or other advanced mobile devices.

Your Facebook 'Likes' are now paid ads[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 18:06:33 GMT ]Continuing to fulfill its unspoken agreement with users to regularly provide them with new things to protest, Facebook is testing a new advertising program in which the things you "Like" into advertisements in your friends' feeds. Same goes for locations where you check in.

Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook fan page hacked[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 22:30:03 GMT ]Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's fan page was the source of a bizarre message earlier today, reports TechCrunch. In a post that starts with "Let the hacking begin," fake Zuck made a plea to forget about banks and instead let "users invest in Facebook in a social way."

Video: 'Dead Space 2' — play it with the lights on[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 01:03:22 GMT ]The story is again a descent into what feels like madness. It is a psychological thriller as much as it is a horror story. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives it a 8 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

Are video games scarier than movies?[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:04:15 GMT ]"Dead Space 2" launches this week and the people who made it are hoping to make you jump right out of your skin. The game has drawn inspiration from films like "Aliens" and "The Thing." But while game scares and movie scares have a lot in common, the two experiences can also be quite different. We take a look at what sets horror movies and horror games apart and ask: Which terrifies you more?

Cosmic Log: Molecular movies go Hollywood[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:18:26 GMT ]Biologists are using the kind of animation technology you might see in a multimillion-dollar "Toy Story" movie to show the general public how molecules inside a cell work.

New mode helps disabled gamers play MLB 11[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:40:00 PST ]Option will let players control on-screen action by pressing a single button rather than interacting with several different buttons at the same time.

Kindle forces budget e-reader price chops[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:02:47 PST ]It's pretty hard to compete against the Kindle these days, which is why many second-tier e-reader makers have been forced to lower the prices of their devices.

Verizon's iPhone hot spot to cost $20 a month[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:21:58 PST ]Personal hot spot feature comes with a 2GB data allowance, with each gigabyte after that costing $20.

NASA's push to quiet sonic booms[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:46:45 PST ]To create cross-country faster-than-sound travel, NASA is aiming to dampen sonic booms generated when planes go supersonic.

Obama calls for more federal spending on clean energy, IT[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 18:22:03 PST ]"This is our generation's Sputnik moment," Obama will say, according to a copy of the State of the Union speech he's scheduled to deliver this evening.

Website challenges visitors to 'do nothing'[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:44:49 EST ]How long is two minutes?

Can 3-D glasses be sexy? Ask Calvin Klein[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:16:51 EST ]From the nausea to eye-popping prices, 3-D technology has its share of real problems in transitioning from the big screen to the living room. But there's a naggingly superficial issue, too:

Verizon iPhone cases in short supply?[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:18:03 EST ]Visit any Apple Store, or one of those phone-accessory kiosks in the mall, and you'll find a wide selection of iPhone 4 cases.

Want to buy a pink cow? Facebook Credits required[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:54:33 GMT ]Facebook has declared that its own virtual currency — called Facebook Credits — will be the mandatory currency that must be used in all games played on the social network. While the move may upset some game developers, it could make gaming on Facebook easier for players.

Video: 'Dead Space 2' — play it with the lights on[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 01:03:22 GMT ]The story is again a descent into what feels like madness. It is a psychological thriller as much as it is a horror story. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives it a 8 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

Are video games scarier than movies?[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:04:15 GMT ]"Dead Space 2" launches this week and the people who made it are hoping to make you jump right out of your skin. The game has drawn inspiration from films like "Aliens" and "The Thing." But while game scares and movie scares have a lot in common, the two experiences can also be quite different. We take a look at what sets horror movies and horror games apart and ask: Which terrifies you more?

Cosmic Log: Molecular movies go Hollywood[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:18:26 GMT ]Biologists are using the kind of animation technology you might see in a multimillion-dollar "Toy Story" movie to show the general public how molecules inside a cell work.

Pre-caffeine: Virtual money, Facebook taxidermy[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Apple, the Internet and geek culture.