FAA approves iPads for pilots' electronic charts[ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:05:17 EST ]From the earliest days of aviation, pilots have relied upon paper maps to help find their way. Even in an era of GPS and advanced avionics, you still see pilots lugging around 20 pounds or more of charts.

Study: 1 in 3 mobile owners is regular gamer[ Tue, 01 Mar 2011 07:37:05 EST ]A new survey from casual gaming company PopCap shows that an incredibly high percentage of adults in the UK and U.S. is into mobile gaming.

Jelli lets radio listeners play DJ online[ Tue, 01 Mar 2011 07:02:08 EST ]Do you think radio would be better if you could see the next 100 or so songs scheduled to play and rocket the ones you like from the bottom to the top of the list in real time?

How did Google lose, and find, all those e-mails?[ Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:01:08 EST ]Tens of thousands of Google e-mail users got a shock early this week: All of their e-mails and contacts disappeared.

Will we see Windows 8 tablet in June?[ Tue, 1 Mar 2011 16:58:01 GMT ]Microsoft may introduce its Windows 8 tablet in June, if an inside source proves reliable, and not only may it be more "Apple-like," it may also be available in January.

Black history odyssey comes full circle[ Tue, 1 Mar 2011 01:48:09 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: One man's quest to find his African roots through genetic testing is turning into a history project stretching from America to Cameroon and Ghana.

Nintendo 3DS is coming. Should you get in line now?[ Tue, 1 Mar 2011 12:55:22 GMT ]The Nintendo 3DS has just launched in Japan and stores have already sold out of their initial supply. As Nintendo gears up to release the gadget in North America, the question is: Will the same thing happen here? Will western consumers think that playing 3-D games without 3-D glasses is worth $250? Should we begin lining up for this device starting now?

Do WikiLeaks imitators put your e-mail at risk?[ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 23:28:55 GMT ]Imagine having every e-mail you've written published by hackers for the entire world to see. You don't have to stretch your imagination very far — it's already happening to some folks.

Pre-caffeine: Angry Birds, Tardis toilets![ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on iPhones, games, Internet culture and more.

Chu calls for comeback in U.S. energy tech[ Tue, 01 Mar 2011 06:35:42 PST ]Energy Secretary Steven Chu says the U.S. can recapture leadership position in clean-energy technologies with an investment in R&D and long-term policies.

Samsung readying 8.9-inch Galaxy Tab?[ Tue, 01 Mar 2011 07:07:02 PST ]Company may have hinted at the launch of an 8.9-inch Galaxy Tab tablet on its Facebook profile yesterday, saying it will unveil "more surprises" soon.

Report: Steve Jobs came close to knighthood[ Tue, 01 Mar 2011 07:46:54 PST ]The U.K.'s Telegraph reports that Apple's white knight had the chance to officially add a new title to his name: sir. But in 2009, he apparently lanced his chances.

Steamy Window virus hits Android[ Tue, 01 Mar 2011 08:29:15 PST ]Google blames recent Gmail problems on a software update, AT&T launches location-based deal notifications, and an Android virus called Steamy Window runs up your text message bill.

Ex-Apple manager pleads guilty in kickback case[ Tue, 01 Mar 2011 08:36:30 PST ]Former Apple manager Paul Devine admits his guilt in a money laundering scheme and agrees to forfeit more than $2.28 million in money and property.

Facebook Like button takes over Share button[ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:49:21 EST ]Say goodbye to the Share button because the Like button is taking over.

FAA approves iPads for pilots' electronic charts[ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:05:17 EST ]From the earliest days of aviation, pilots have relied upon paper maps to help find their way. Even in an era of GPS and advanced avionics, you still see pilots lugging around 20 pounds or more of charts.

Jelli lets radio listeners play DJ online[ Tue, 01 Mar 2011 07:02:08 EST ]Do you think radio would be better if you could see the next 100 or so songs scheduled to play and rocket the ones you like from the bottom to the top of the list in real time?

Study: 1 in 3 mobile owners is regular gamer[ Tue, 01 Mar 2011 07:37:05 EST ]A new survey from casual gaming company PopCap shows that an incredibly high percentage of adults in the UK and U.S. is into mobile gaming.

40 percent of 'Angry Birds' players cheat...kind of[ Tue, 1 Mar 2011 16:56:59 GMT ]Sometimes, no matter how many angry birds you hurl through the air, you just can't get that last elusive pig. Sometimes, when you're playing "Angry Birds" you simply have to cheat.

Black history odyssey comes full circle[ Tue, 1 Mar 2011 01:48:09 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: One man's quest to find his African roots through genetic testing is turning into a history project stretching from America to Cameroon and Ghana.

Nintendo 3DS is coming. Should you get in line now?[ Tue, 1 Mar 2011 12:55:22 GMT ]The Nintendo 3DS has just launched in Japan and stores have already sold out of their initial supply. As Nintendo gears up to release the gadget in North America, the question is: Will the same thing happen here? Will western consumers think that playing 3-D games without 3-D glasses is worth $250? Should we begin lining up for this device starting now?

Do WikiLeaks imitators put your e-mail at risk?[ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 23:28:55 GMT ]Imagine having every e-mail you've written published by hackers for the entire world to see. You don't have to stretch your imagination very far — it's already happening to some folks.

Pre-caffeine: Angry Birds, Tardis toilets![ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on iPhones, games, Internet culture and more.

Chu calls for comeback in U.S. energy tech[ Tue, 01 Mar 2011 06:35:42 PST ]Energy Secretary Steven Chu says the U.S. can recapture leadership position in clean-energy technologies with an investment in R&D and long-term policies.

Samsung readying 8.9-inch Galaxy Tab?[ Tue, 01 Mar 2011 07:07:02 PST ]Company may have hinted at the launch of an 8.9-inch Galaxy Tab tablet on its Facebook profile yesterday, saying it will unveil "more surprises" soon.

Report: Steve Jobs came close to knighthood[ Tue, 01 Mar 2011 07:46:54 PST ]The U.K.'s Telegraph reports that Apple's white knight had the chance to officially add a new title to his name: sir. But in 2009, he apparently lanced his chances.

Steamy Window virus hits Android[ Tue, 01 Mar 2011 08:29:15 PST ]Google blames recent Gmail problems on a software update, AT&T launches location-based deal notifications, and an Android virus called Steamy Window runs up your text message bill.

Ex-Apple manager pleads guilty in kickback case[ Tue, 01 Mar 2011 08:36:30 PST ]Former Apple manager Paul Devine admits his guilt in a money laundering scheme and agrees to forfeit more than $2.28 million in money and property.

Facebook Like button takes over Share button[ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:49:21 EST ]Say goodbye to the Share button because the Like button is taking over.

FAA approves iPads for pilots' electronic charts[ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:05:17 EST ]From the earliest days of aviation, pilots have relied upon paper maps to help find their way. Even in an era of GPS and advanced avionics, you still see pilots lugging around 20 pounds or more of charts.

Jelli lets radio listeners play DJ online[ Tue, 01 Mar 2011 07:02:08 EST ]Do you think radio would be better if you could see the next 100 or so songs scheduled to play and rocket the ones you like from the bottom to the top of the list in real time?

Study: 1 in 3 mobile owners is regular gamer[ Tue, 01 Mar 2011 07:37:05 EST ]A new survey from casual gaming company PopCap shows that an incredibly high percentage of adults in the UK and U.S. is into mobile gaming.

Black history odyssey comes full circle[ Tue, 1 Mar 2011 01:48:09 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: One man's quest to find his African roots through genetic testing is turning into a history project stretching from America to Cameroon and Ghana.

On wings of technology: Hummingbird drones[ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 23:06:45 GMT ]The Pentagon is pouring millions of dollars into the development of tiny drones inspired by biology — such as the hummingbird — each equipped with video and audio equipment that can record sights and sounds.

Video: Catwoman has a new mission for you[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:45:54 GMT ]"D.C. Universe Online" gets its first big expansion with a new Catwoman mission, race, duo vs. Bane, and more. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reviews the game. (In-Game)

A double scoop of Saturn's moons[ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:05:06 GMT ]Cosmic Log: A new image from the Cassini orbiter offers up a delicious view looking past the south polar area of Saturn's moon Rhea to the icy moon Dione in the distance, seemingly balanced on Saturn's rings.

Scientists purchase suborbital space trips[ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:58:43 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Researchers have struck million-dollar deals for as many as 17 flights aboard two kinds of private-sector suborbital spaceships.

Atlantic Records wants to redefine music-label sites[ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:51:00 PST ]AtlanticRecords.com is now a place where visitors can tap into memorabilia, learn what its like to discover a music artist, and become another touch point with their favorite artists.

States in CO2 pact invest $404 million in efficiency[ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:22:15 PST ]Most of the proceeds from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative have gone to programs that aim to cut energy demand, foster the growth of alternative energy, and help the poor pay energy bills.

Penthouse rolls out first all-3D porn channel[ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:26:44 PST ]We interrupt your watching of cute cat videos to report that Penthouse is launching an all-3D TV satellite service in Europe tomorrow. No word on what kind of technology it will use.

Google surprises GDC attendees with free notebooks[ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:09:11 PST ]Some lucky Game Developer Conference attendees who sat through an hour of Google's presentations walked away with free laptops running Chrome OS.

Google blames software update for lost Gmail data[ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:33:20 PST ]Internet giant says a bug introduced during a storage software update caused some users to lose access to their e-mail account, but the company says it is working to restore the data.

How 'open' is Google, really?[ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:50:41 EST ]Google loves to talk about how "open" it is. But the reality is that it's actually not always open; only when it's convenient to Google.

Facebook Like button takes over Share button[ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:49:21 EST ]Say goodbye to the Share button because the Like button is taking over.

Astronauts begin first of two spacewalks[ Sun, 27 Feb 2011 21:20:40 GMT ]Two astronauts are taking a spacewalk at the International Space Station in order to install an extension cable and move a broken ammonia pump to a better storage location. .

For astronauts in space, no time for the Oscars[ Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:11:27 GMT ]It looks like the glitz and glamour of the Academy Awards won't quite make it into space this year. On Saturday, the six astronauts on NASA's shuttle Discovery joined up with the crew of the International Space Station for a week of work installing spare parts, a storage room and a humanoid robot. And, unfortunately, the Oscars can't be broadcast live to the crew.

Learn how to use Facebook's Messages program[ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:40:39 GMT ]Facebook Messages combines e-mail, chat, and text messaging, allowing you to view one unified inbox. This upgrade is slowly rolling out to all 500 million Facebook users. Here are some tips to help you get started.

Video: Catwoman has a new mission for you[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:45:54 GMT ]"D.C. Universe Online" gets its first big expansion with a new Catwoman mission, race, duo vs. Bane, and more. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reviews the game. (In-Game)

Pre-caffeine: Vintage kitties, Facebook scams![ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on NASA, iPad 2, Facebook, Internet culture and more.

Hacking Whac-A-Mole[ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:34:25 PST ]Facebook asks for user opinion on privacy policy, Skype lets you make international calls for the price of local ones, and a man is arrested for allegedly planting viruses in arcade games.