Vets warn traumatized soldiers to avoid war games[ Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:57:09 GMT ]Melissa Cramblett didn't like the way she felt after playing "Call of Duty: Black Ops." She was anxious, angry and distraught. Now the Iraq war vet and a non-profit group she works with, are warning soldiers and veterans who may suffer from post traumatic stress disorder to steer clear of the best-selling game and other war games like it.

Putting 4G to the speed test[ Wed, 9 Feb 2011 12:58:22 GMT ]We got the chance to test T-Mobile's newest, fastest phone, the Galaxy S 4G, and decided to see how fast some other top 4G-labeled phones were. It turns out, not all 4G is equal.

Verizon iPhone hits store, ends AT&T's lock[ Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:33:16 GMT ]Verizon Wireless began selling Apple's iPhone at long last, ending AT&T Inc's more than three-year stranglehold on the device in the United States.

What language do we use with E.T.?[ Wed, 9 Feb 2011 21:17:09 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Three alien-hunters suggest that we develop a protocol for sending effective, intelligible communications to E.T.

Pre-caffeine: iPhone mania, X-Men, Lego[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Apple products, hackers, Internet culture and more.

INQ unveils Facebook-focused Android phones[ Thu, 10 Feb 2011 08:07:49 PST ]The new Cloud Touch and Cloud Q offer heavy Facebook integration with home screen feeds, links to friends and messages, and a single sign-on to the popular social network.

E-waste recycler goes high-tech to boost volume[ Thu, 10 Feb 2011 08:14:03 PST ]An electronics waste recycling center in Ontario, Canada, invests in an automated system to handle a single stream of e-waste in anticipation of higher volume from the province's e-waste mandate.

E-waste outfit automates to ramp up (photos)[ Thu, 10 Feb 2011 08:19:08 PST ]An electronics waste center in Ontario uses a high level of automation to handle an expected higher rate of volume.

IE9 RC debuts with 'do not track'[ Thu, 10 Feb 2011 08:20:05 PST ]Microsoft takes a big step closer to releasing Internet Explorer 9 as the company promotes its next-generation browser beta to release candidate status. Look for big gains in JavaScript performance, along with a new ActiveX filter and new advertiser tracking protection.

SF yawns at Verizon iPhone launch (photos)[ Thu, 10 Feb 2011 08:37:28 PST ]The Verizon iPhone goes on sale in San Francisco without the fanfare of its previous AT&T counterparts.

Apple iPad 2 now in production[ Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:11:08 EST ]Apple's production partners are already hard at work on the new model of iPad.

Guitar Hero: What went wrong?[ Thu, 10 Feb 2011 08:34:31 EST ]The premiere plastic guitar game just flamed out. Activision, beset by falling sales, has decided to shutter the division that created "Guitar Hero" and its sequels.

Few lining up for the Verizon iPhone[ Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:34:54 EST ]If you've been dreaming of the wonders of an iPhone on Verizon's network, dream no more.

Fox News links Bulletstorm game, sex crimes[ Wed, 9 Feb 2011 23:51:52 GMT ]Fox News is once again trying to terrify a nation. And once again it's trying to make video games the fall guy. In its latest hysterics-filled report, Fox claims "Bulletstorm" and games like it have caused an increase in sex crimes.

'Guitar Hero' is silenced by Activision[ Wed, 9 Feb 2011 23:06:24 GMT ]Video game publisher Activision is killing the once-popular "Guitar Hero" because of "continued declines in the music genre."

HP Palm 'TouchPad' tablet unveiled[ Wed, 9 Feb 2011 18:43:25 GMT ]HP Palm unveiled a 9.7-inch tablet Wednesday called the TouchPad that could be a serious challenger to Apple's iPad.

Putting 4G to the speed test[ Wed, 9 Feb 2011 12:58:22 GMT ]We got the chance to test T-Mobile's newest, fastest phone, the Galaxy S 4G, and decided to see how fast some other top 4G-labeled phones were. It turns out, not all 4G is equal.

What language do we use with E.T.?[ Wed, 9 Feb 2011 21:17:09 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Three alien-hunters suggest that we develop a protocol for sending effective, intelligible communications to E.T.

Dear Stephen Elop: Suggestions for saving Nokia[ Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:33:31 PST ]Nokia spent years ignoring the U.S. Now, as Apple and Google eat its lunch, the new CEO wants a change. Here are a few ideas.

HP brings WebOS to phones, TouchPad (photos)[ Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:12:55 PST ]Hewlett-Packard today took the wraps off its long-anticipated tablet, a 9.7-inch device it's calling the TouchPad, and new phones.

HP debuts two WebOS handsets[ Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:17:44 PST ]During a press event in San Francisco today, HP shows off two new WebOS-based smartphones. The Pre 3 updates the previous model with improved display quality and HD video recording, whereas the Veer is the company's smallest WebOS phone to date.

HP TouchPad, first take: Some kudos, some cynicism[ Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:37:23 PST ]After a first look at HP's TouchPad, Eric Franklin and Donald Bell say it should be able to hold up as a tablet contender. But they've got some gripes.

HP unveils TouchPad tablet[ Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:07:39 PST ]At Hewlett-Packard's event in San Francisco today, Senior Vice President and GM Jon Rubinstein shows off the company's long-awaited tablet. Running WebOS, the TouchPad features a 9.7-inch screen and is designed to work in conjunction with the company's WebOS-based smartphones.

Apple iPad 2 now in production[ Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:11:08 EST ]Apple's production partners are already hard at work on the new model of iPad.

HP unveils TouchPad tablet, two phones[ Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:41:35 EST ]Hewlett-Packard showed the fruits of its acquisition of Palm on Wednesday.

Twitter data privacy in dispute in WikiLeaks case[ Wed, 9 Feb 2011 16:25:55 GMT ]Three people associated with the website WikiLeaks are asking a federal judge not to force the social networking site Twitter to turn over data about whom they communicate with online.

Scientists to probe for life on Jupiter's moons?[ Mon, 7 Feb 2011 19:18:21 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Scientists may finally get a chance to probe Jupiter's moons Europa and Ganymede for signs of microbial life in what are thought to be liquid oceans beneath their frozen crusts. The mission is one three vying to be Europe's next big adventure in space.

Is it OK to send your valentine an e-card? Sometimes[ Wed, 9 Feb 2011 12:58:43 GMT ]For most of us, paper Valentine's Day cards are what we like to get from our romantic loved ones. But once the circle widens to include friends and family, the sentiment expressed in an e-card is just as good — sometimes even better.

Putting 4G to the speed test[ Wed, 9 Feb 2011 12:58:22 GMT ]We got the chance to test T-Mobile's newest, fastest phone, the Galaxy S 4G, and decided to see how fast some other top 4G-labeled phones were. It turns out, not all 4G is equal.

Pre-caffeine: Apple news, 'Star Wars' too[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Apple products, Google apps, Internet culture and more.

Nokia prepares for major shake-up[ Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:24:05 PST ]News agencies report that Nokia is considering ditching development of its high-end operating system, MeeGo, as well as a headquarters change to Silicon Valley.

EU plugs away on universal cell phone chargers[ Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:24:45 PST ]The European Union says it has received a sample of a charger that will be used by 14 handset makers across the continent sometime in the not too distant future.

Gartner: Android ranks 2nd in global smartphones[ Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:44:35 PST ]With a 22.7 percent share of the global smartphone market in 2010 compared with 3.9 percent in 2009, Google's OS catches up to Nokia Symbian, which lost share last year.

Microsoft fills top spot in Server and Tools business[ Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:48:38 PST ]Microsoft has announced its replacement for the spot at the head of its Server and Tools Business to replace the soon to depart Bob Muglia.

Zero Motorcycles offers public charging option[ Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:56:05 PST ]Quick-charge and plug-in accessory upgrades allow all-electric motorcycles to be recharged from public stations.

New app helps Catholics confess on the go[ Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:18:48 EST ]Bless me father for I have sinned. It has been 300 tweets since my last confession.

Court: Stay away from Facebook's CEO[ Wed, 09 Feb 2011 07:49:27 EST ]Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, has asked for protection from a man who apparently wanted to friend him a little too much.

Apple iPad 2 now in production[ Wed, 09 Feb 2011 09:03:52 EST ]Apple's production partners are already hard at work on the new model of iPad.

Twitter data privacy in dispute in WikiLeaks case[ Wed, 9 Feb 2011 16:25:55 GMT ]Three people associated with the website WikiLeaks are asking a federal judge not to force the social networking site Twitter to turn over data about whom they communicate with online.

Scientists to probe for life on Jupiter's moons?[ Mon, 7 Feb 2011 19:18:21 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Scientists may finally get a chance to probe Jupiter's moons Europa and Ganymede for signs of microbial life in what are thought to be liquid oceans beneath their frozen crusts. The mission is one three vying to be Europe's next big adventure in space.

Is it OK to send your valentine an e-card? Sometimes[ Wed, 9 Feb 2011 12:58:43 GMT ]For most of us, paper Valentine's Day cards are what we like to get from our romantic loved ones. But once the circle widens to include friends and family, the sentiment expressed in an e-card is just as good — sometimes even better.

Putting 4G to the speed test[ Wed, 9 Feb 2011 12:58:22 GMT ]We got the chance to test T-Mobile's newest, fastest phone, the Galaxy S 4G, and decided to see how fast some other top 4G-labeled phones were. It turns out, not all 4G is equal.

Pre-caffeine: Apple news, 'Star Wars' too[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Apple products, Google apps, Internet culture and more.

Alien Dalvik to extend Android apps reach[ Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:01:54 PST ]Mobile software maker Myriad is preparing software that lets non-Android-based smartphones run apps designed for Google's mobile OS.

Nokia's new CEO comes in guns blazin'[ Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:18:40 PST ]HP will show off the fruits of its acquisition of Palm at an event today, the iPhone 4 for Verizon goes on sale for shipping and pick up via Apple's online store, and new Nokia CEO Stephen Elop sends a strikingly blunt memo to his employees.

Nokia prepares for major shake-up[ Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:24:05 PST ]News agencies report that Nokia is considering ditching development of its high-end operating system, MeeGo, as well as a headquarters change to Silicon Valley.

EU plugs away on universal cell phone chargers[ Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:24:45 PST ]The European Union says it has received a sample of a charger that will be used by 14 handset makers across the continent sometime in the not too distant future.

Gartner: Android ranks 2nd in global smartphones[ Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:44:35 PST ]With a 22.7 percent share of the global smartphone market in 2010 compared with 3.9 percent in 2009, Google's OS catches up to Nokia Symbian, which lost share last year.

New app helps Catholics confess on the go[ Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:18:48 EST ]Bless me father for I have sinned. It has been 300 tweets since my last confession.

Court: Stay away from Facebook's CEO[ Wed, 09 Feb 2011 07:49:27 EST ]Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, has asked for protection from a man who apparently wanted to friend him a little too much.