Egypt restores Internet access[ Wed, 2 Feb 2011 16:19:45 GMT ]The Internet returned to Egypt after five days of being cut off by the government.

iPad 2 screen revealed?[ Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:00:10 PST ]The site 9to5Mac claims to have acquired the actual display that will be part of the next-generation iPad.

Google shows off Web-based fractal explorer[ Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:35:56 PST ]Web Workers let the application do background processing--handy for churning through mathematical calculations such as the Mandelbrot set.

Microsoft tries undoing Chrome's H.264 omission[ Wed, 02 Feb 2011 07:22:22 PST ]A plug-in will let Windows 7 users watch H.264 video using Chrome even after Google removes support. Also: Microsoft's qualified pledge not to sue Google in the matter.

Amazon streaming to launch later this month?[ Wed, 02 Feb 2011 07:36:08 PST ]Company initially planned to launch its Netflix-like streaming service in early February but has been forced to push back the date, according to a new report.

Dropcam gets Android app[ Wed, 02 Feb 2011 07:42:21 PST ]The Dropcam, a WiFi-enabled Webcam, adds support for Android devices for remote video monitoring.

Report: Quarter of apps get used just once[ Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:25:38 EST ]OK ... so obviously not all mobile apps are Facebook, "Words With Friends" or "Angry Birds."

Google catches Bing in a sting[ Wed, 02 Feb 2011 04:46:10 EST ]Microsoft's search engine Bing is copying results from Google, the dominant search engine on the internet, has claimed.

Internet access returns in Egypt[ Wed, 02 Feb 2011 09:40:46 EST ]After several days of blackout, internet access was restored to parts of Egypt on Wednesday, according to CNN correspondents and internet traffic monitors.

Cosmic Log: Family roots get tangled up in Africa[ Wed, 2 Feb 2011 01:07:47 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: An African-American traces his royal roots in Cameroon and discovers that the deeper he looks, the more those roots become tangled.

Should I buy my kid a smart phone?[ Tue, 1 Feb 2011 12:54:58 GMT ]As more parents gravitate to smart phones themselves, many are considering whether their kids should have them, too. Make sure you've got good reasons — and the budget — if you go that route.

Did the Vikings navigate with a 'sunstone'?[ Tue, 1 Feb 2011 19:31:39 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Vikings could have navigated the oceans in inclement weather with the aid of a crystal that pinpointed the sun's location behind banks of clouds and fog, a new study suggests.

Planet hunters sift through piles of data[ Tue, 1 Feb 2011 20:03:11 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Months' worth of readings from more than 150,000 stars are being served up for planet hunters, and some newfound worlds are already set for the spotlight.

Future of food: Drinkable bagels and beyond[ Tue, 1 Feb 2011 12:55:40 GMT ]In a high-tech kitchen laboratory in Seattle, Nathan Myhrvold is putting the finishing touches on Modernist Cuisine, his obsessive 2,438-page cookbook documenting the future of food. I recently visited for a futuristic breakfast .

Cisco sees 26-fold wireless data increase in 5 years[ Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:19:57 PST ]Cisco Systems' latest networking forecast predicts that wireless data traffic is expected to grow to 6.3 exabytes by 2015 as networks and devices improve and more tablets come on the scene.

Analyst: All consoles to get price cuts in 2011[ Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:46:19 PST ]Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter believes Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo will make price cuts. He adds that a $50 cut across the board could help both the hardware and software markets.

Your ticket to takeout on Android, iPhone (video)[ Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:58:08 PST ]GrubHub and Seamless Web are two iPhone and Android apps that hook you up with dinner delivery. We take a look in this episode of Tap That App.

Microsoft's Windows Azure turns one[ Tue, 01 Feb 2011 18:30:08 PST ]Microsoft's Windows Azure cloud computing platform celebrates its first birthday today, though the idea and its availability to developers goes back to 2008.

How to secure your Facebook account[ Tue, 01 Feb 2011 18:40:53 PST ]With Facebook's new HTTPS feature, you can secure your account and browse Facebook without worrying about hackers or phishing scams.

How video games can make you smarter[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:03:30 EST ]Critics often accuse video games of making players lazy, inept and socially awkward. Contrary to popular belief, though, many build, not burn brain cells by requiring extensive problem solving, teamwork and dynamic decision-making skills.

The bad metaphors are real; the students aren't[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:09:42 EST ]It's an internet hit as classic as that book by a British guy you were supposed to read in eighth grade but didn't.

Making sense of the internet and Egypt[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:54:30 EST ]Are we in the age of internet revolutions -- where Facebook, Twitter and text messages are essential ingredients in democratic change?

White House seeks spectrum for public safety[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 22:56:30 GMT ]The Obama administration is throwing its support behind a plan to give a valuable chunk of radio waves to police officers, firefighters and emergency medical workers to build nationwide wireless broadband network for public safety.

Big bang machine to keep running in 2012[ Tue, 1 Feb 2011 02:55:48 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The managers of the world's biggest particle collider say they'll keep the machine running in 2012 rather than shutting it down as previously planned.

Should I buy my kid a smart phone?[ Tue, 1 Feb 2011 12:54:58 GMT ]As more parents gravitate to smart phones themselves, many are considering whether their kids should have them, too. Make sure you've got good reasons — and the budget — if you go that route.

Future of food: Drinkable bagels and beyond[ Tue, 1 Feb 2011 12:55:40 GMT ]In a high-tech kitchen laboratory in Seattle, Nathan Myhrvold is putting the finishing touches on Modernist Cuisine, his obsessive 2,438-page cookbook documenting the future of food. I recently visited for a futuristic breakfast .

Pre-caffeine: Egypt Internet, stuff for kids[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Egypt's Internet blackout, Internet culture and more.

Sony to bring PS Move functionality to PCs?[ Tue, 01 Feb 2011 07:47:55 PST ]Company may be working to bring the functionality of the PlayStation Move motion controller to PCs. The project is apparently dubbed Move Server.

Google claims Bing copies its search results[ Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:06:08 PST ]Microsoft's search engine bases some results on Google's, according to the accusation. Google apparently set up a "honeypot" specifically to catch Bing in the act.

Do we need the Internet for a revolution?[ Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:10:29 PST ]In today's episode of Loaded, Natali Morris questions the Internet as the force behind the Egyptian uprising.

India still wants BlackBerry access but ban unlikely[ Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:12:04 PST ]RIM didn't deliver access to secure BlackBerry e-mail by India's deadline. The government apparently won't ban the service as threatened but insists it still wants to monitor data.

Spotify wouldn't offer as much free music here[ Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:36:47 PST ]After failing to acquire music licenses in the U.S. for over a year, Spotify has offered major labels more money and agreed to limit its free-music offering.

How video games can make you smarter[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:03:30 EST ]Critics often accuse video games of making players lazy, inept and socially awkward. Contrary to popular belief, though, many build, not burn brain cells by requiring extensive problem solving, teamwork and dynamic decision-making skills.

The bad metaphors are real; the students aren't[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:09:42 EST ]It's an internet hit as classic as that book by a British guy you were supposed to read in eighth grade but didn't.

Making sense of the internet and Egypt[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:54:30 EST ]Are we in the age of internet revolutions -- where Facebook, Twitter and text messages are essential ingredients in democratic change?

White House seeks spectrum for public safety[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 22:56:30 GMT ]The Obama administration is throwing its support behind a plan to give a valuable chunk of radio waves to police officers, firefighters and emergency medical workers to build nationwide wireless broadband network for public safety.

Big bang machine to keep running in 2012[ Tue, 1 Feb 2011 02:55:48 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The managers of the world's biggest particle collider say they'll keep the machine running in 2012 rather than shutting it down as previously planned.

Should I buy my kid a smart phone?[ Tue, 1 Feb 2011 12:54:58 GMT ]As more parents gravitate to smart phones themselves, many are considering whether their kids should have them, too. Make sure you've got good reasons — and the budget — if you go that route.

Future of food: Drinkable bagels and beyond[ Tue, 1 Feb 2011 12:55:40 GMT ]In a high-tech kitchen laboratory in Seattle, Nathan Myhrvold is putting the finishing touches on Modernist Cuisine, his obsessive 2,438-page cookbook documenting the future of food. I recently visited for a futuristic breakfast .

Pre-caffeine: Egypt Internet, stuff for kids[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Egypt's Internet blackout, Internet culture and more.

Sony to bring PS Move functionality to PCs?[ Tue, 01 Feb 2011 07:47:55 PST ]Company may be working to bring the functionality of the PlayStation Move motion controller to PCs. The project is apparently dubbed Move Server.

Google claims Bing copies its search results[ Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:06:08 PST ]Microsoft's search engine bases some results on Google's, according to the accusation. Google apparently set up a "honeypot" specifically to catch Bing in the act.

Do we need the Internet for a revolution?[ Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:10:29 PST ]In today's episode of Loaded, Natali Morris questions the Internet as the force behind the Egyptian uprising.

India still wants BlackBerry access but ban unlikely[ Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:12:04 PST ]RIM didn't deliver access to secure BlackBerry e-mail by India's deadline. The government apparently won't ban the service as threatened but insists it still wants to monitor data.

Spotify wouldn't offer as much free music here[ Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:36:47 PST ]After failing to acquire music licenses in the U.S. for over a year, Spotify has offered major labels more money and agreed to limit its free-music offering.

How video games can make you smarter[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:03:30 EST ]Critics often accuse video games of making players lazy, inept and socially awkward. Contrary to popular belief, though, many build, not burn brain cells by requiring extensive problem solving, teamwork and dynamic decision-making skills.

The bad metaphors are real; the students aren't[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:09:42 EST ]It's an internet hit as classic as that book by a British guy you were supposed to read in eighth grade but didn't.

Making sense of the internet and Egypt[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:54:30 EST ]Are we in the age of internet revolutions -- where Facebook, Twitter and text messages are essential ingredients in democratic change?

Videos from Jerusalem stir UFO buzz[ Tue, 1 Feb 2011 00:18:09 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Videos purporting to show flashing lights over Jerusalem's Dome of the Rock have sparked a fresh UFO debate.

Big bang machine to keep running in 2012[ Tue, 1 Feb 2011 02:55:48 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The managers of the world's biggest particle collider say they'll keep the machine running in 2012 rather than shutting it down as previously planned.