How much is Facebook really worth?[ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:09:53 EST ]Depending on who you talk to, Facebook is valued at more than $50 billion -- maybe even as much as $65 billion.

Home theaters becoming more Apple-friendly[ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 10:54:37 EST ]Audio equipment manufacturers are increasingly dancing to Apple's tune.

Buying an iPad 2: What you need to know[ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 07:35:48 EST ]On Friday March 11, Apple's iPad 2 will become available for purchase online and in retail stores. Early trade-in activity surrounding the original iPad suggests that that the iPad 2 will be in high demand.

What's behind Android's race to No. 1?[ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:25:35 EST ]It's no longer the era of the BlackBerry -- or the iPhone. According to a market research report released this week, Google's Android operating system now is the most popular smartphone platform in the United States.

Phone your taxes in with mobile apps[ Tue, 8 Mar 2011 03:38:26 GMT ]Make tax drudgery less so with a slew of mobile apps that can help you make the process faster and less painful.

Facebook movies will change entertainment[ Tue, 8 Mar 2011 15:42:40 GMT ]Facebook is now offering the Batman film "The Dark Knight" as an experimental video-on-demand movie rental, via an app created by Warner Bros. It's a small move — one little film, already available everywhere else, for about the same $3 rental fee — but it has big ramifications.

Video: 'Dragon Age 2' a decade of destruction[ Mon, 7 Mar 2011 23:49:42 GMT ]Producer Dan Lazin talks about the big changes we can expect to the popular role-playing game. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Say 'so long' to the credit card swipe[ Mon, 7 Mar 2011 23:47:07 GMT ]We've already bade farewell to the Sony Walkman and floppy drive disks. Now it’s time to prepare a eulogy to a gadget that's been an even bigger part of the American landscape for a much longer time -- the magnetic stripe credit card.

Pre-caffeine: iPhone rumors, creepy memes[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on smartphones, Facebook, Internet culture and more.

Spotify hits 1 million subscribers; U.S. still out[ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 06:37:09 PST ]Music service reaches an important milestone. However, it's still unavailable in the U.S., and its latest statement says nothing about an eventual launch here.

Microsoft job posting hints at Xbox 360 successor[ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 07:19:45 PST ]Company is seeking a hardware engineer for what could be the next Xbox. However, Microsoft said in the not-too-distant past it has no plans to release a new console anytime soon.

Report: Angry Birds coming to Facebook in May[ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 08:33:24 PST ]Angry Birds, one of the most popular mobile titles in the world, is on its way to Facebook. But a new report claims the title won't be available to users until May.

Jolicloud changes name and direction[ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 08:48:51 PST ]The Jolicloud operating system--touted for its HTML 5 and cloud sync capabilities--will be known as Joli OS and Jolicloud will be used to refer to the online desktop.

Can 'energy storage as a service' beef up the grid?[ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 08:51:58 PST ]Battery technology is developing rapidly but the business models for providing power to utilities from storage needs to develop as well, say two companies offering grid services.

YouTube stars unite for movie project[ Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:30:59 EST ]They've already conquered YouTube. Now, a dream team of viral video superstars is hoping to hit the big screen.

How much is Facebook really worth?[ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:09:53 EST ]Depending on who you talk to, Facebook is valued at more than $50 billion -- maybe even as much as $65 billion.

Home theaters becoming more Apple-friendly[ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 10:54:37 EST ]Audio equipment manufacturers are increasingly dancing to Apple's tune.

Buying an iPad 2: What you need to know[ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 07:35:48 EST ]On Friday March 11, Apple's iPad 2 will become available for purchase online and in retail stores. Early trade-in activity surrounding the original iPad suggests that that the iPad 2 will be in high demand.

Phone your taxes in with mobile apps[ Tue, 8 Mar 2011 03:38:26 GMT ]Make tax drudgery less so with a slew of mobile apps that can help you make the process faster and less painful.

Facebook movies will change entertainment[ Tue, 8 Mar 2011 15:42:40 GMT ]Facebook is now offering the Batman film "The Dark Knight" as an experimental video-on-demand movie rental, via an app created by Warner Bros. It's a small move — one little film, already available everywhere else, for about the same $3 rental fee — but it has big ramifications.

Video: 'Dragon Age 2' a decade of destruction[ Mon, 7 Mar 2011 23:49:42 GMT ]Producer Dan Lazin talks about the big changes we can expect to the popular role-playing game. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Say 'so long' to the credit card swipe[ Mon, 7 Mar 2011 23:47:07 GMT ]We've already bade farewell to the Sony Walkman and floppy drive disks. Now it’s time to prepare a eulogy to a gadget that's been an even bigger part of the American landscape for a much longer time -- the magnetic stripe credit card.

Pre-caffeine: iPhone rumors, creepy memes[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on smartphones, Facebook, Internet culture and more.

A new logo coming for Chrome?[ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 06:03:46 PST ]Chromium, the open-source foundation of Chrome, just got a new logo. It seems likely Chrome itself will follow suit.

VMware launches VCenter Operations[ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 06:18:00 PST ]The new offering is intended to integrate computing assets, capacity, and configurations. Analytics will help automate virtualized data center infrastructure.

Spotify hits 1 million subscribers; U.S. still out[ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 06:37:09 PST ]Music service reaches an important milestone. However, it's still unavailable in the U.S., and its latest statement says nothing about an eventual launch here.

Microsoft job posting hints at Xbox 360 successor[ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 07:19:45 PST ]Company is seeking a hardware engineer for what could be the next Xbox. However, Microsoft said in the not-too-distant past it has no plans to release a new console anytime soon.

Report: Angry Birds coming to Facebook in May[ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 08:33:24 PST ]Angry Birds, one of the most popular mobile titles in the world, is on its way to Facebook. But a new report claims the title won't be available to users until May.

YouTube stars unite for movie project[ Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:30:59 EST ]They've already conquered YouTube. Now, a dream team of viral video superstars is hoping to hit the big screen.

How much is Facebook really worth?[ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:09:53 EST ]Depending on who you talk to, Facebook is valued at more than $50 billion -- maybe even as much as $65 billion.

Home theaters becoming more Apple-friendly[ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 10:54:37 EST ]Audio equipment manufacturers are increasingly dancing to Apple's tune.

Buying an iPad 2: What you need to know[ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 07:35:48 EST ]On Friday March 11, Apple's iPad 2 will become available for purchase online and in retail stores. Early trade-in activity surrounding the original iPad suggests that that the iPad 2 will be in high demand.

Hungary constitution drafted on iPad[ Mon, 7 Mar 2011 22:36:49 GMT ]Need to write a new constitution for your country? There's an app for that. Or at least we must assume that there is an iPad app which can be used for the task, because Hungary's new constitution is most certainly being drafted on that particular Apple product.

Race for better biofuels heats up[ Mon, 7 Mar 2011 21:02:31 GMT ]Scientists who engineer microbes to efficiently produce biofuels from plants and algae are busy reporting breakthroughs that could wean us from fossil fuels — offering a glimmer of hope to consumers eyeing gas prices skyrocket.

'Angry Birds' to attack Facebook, your free time[ Mon, 7 Mar 2011 19:34:19 GMT ]Just when you thought the "Angry Birds" campaign for world domination was finally starting to subside, it appears that no, NO ... it has only just begun. "Angry Birds" and Facebook are about to join forces. Kiss what's left of your free time goodbye.

Outlook dims for interplanetary trips[ Mon, 7 Mar 2011 22:56:18 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Planetary scientists would love to have samples collected on Mars or take a closer look at mysterious Europa, but they may be stymied by money woes.

Catch a space shuttle’s parting shot[ Tue, 8 Mar 2011 03:43:07 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The Discovery shuttle farewell tour continues with more way cool images from space, including views you can see for yourself.

Why my friends hate Google Voice[ Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:53:28 PST ]Jessica Dolcourt's non-techy friends have made it clear that they're none too happy with confusing Google Voice.

Study: Interactive exercise games qualify as exercise[ Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:03:10 PST ]Researchers study middle-school children playing so-called exergames and find that energy expenditure during the games can be moderate or even vigorous in intensity.

YouTube makes Next New Networks buy official[ Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:39:26 PST ]Following several months of rumors that YouTube was on the brink of buying video production company Next New Networks, Google makes it official. The company also announced a new partner evangelism program called YouTube Next.

Balloons float real-life 'Up' house near LA[ Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:40:18 PST ]National Geographic Channel team successfully floats little house held aloft by 300 weather balloons. Why can't life always mimic a charming Pixar movie?

Groupon all shy about its new TV ad[ Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:01:32 PST ]Groupon runs a new TV ad to replace its controversial Super Bowl ads. However, the new ad is not on its blog, nor is it even on YouTube.

Why makers of Facebook games get no respect[ Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:23:28 EST ]In the world of gaming, money doesn't necessarily buy respect.

Pros, cons of Facebook commenting system[ Mon, 07 Mar 2011 07:45:48 EST ]Facebook unleashed a new commenting system last week that promises to help online publications clean up their commenting cesspools, while simultaneously extending Facebook's tentacles further into the web outside its walls.

YouTube stars unite for movie project[ Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:30:59 EST ]They've already conquered YouTube. Now, a dream team of viral video superstars is hoping to hit the big screen.

Facebook: Your next favorite grocery store?[ Mon, 7 Mar 2011 16:12:32 GMT ]Who needs grocery stores when you've got a Facebook account? It seems that companies with Facebook accounts are finally truly getting into the strange social media-based e-commerce game by offering up goods such as ketchup — yes, ketchup — to eager online shoppers.

Discovery leaves space station for the last time[ Mon, 7 Mar 2011 15:23:28 GMT ]Discovery, the world's most traveled spaceship, left the International Space Station on Monday for the last time, getting a dramatic send-off by the dozen orbiting astronauts as well as "Star Trek's" original Capt. Kirk.

Manage Facebook's privacy, security settings[ Mon, 7 Mar 2011 12:24:38 GMT ]Don't want all your Facebook "friends" to see your friends? Tired of getting messages about the latest FarmVille crops that have been planted by your pals? Here are some tips from Laptop Magazine about privacy and security on the popular social networking site

Cosmic Log: Meteorite mysteries go viral[ Mon, 7 Mar 2011 09:34:52 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The folks who published a controversial paper claiming that alien organisms were found inside meteorites have followed up with a fresh wave of commentaries.

Pre-caffeine: Malware zapped, Downey Jr. fashion[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on tech security, Facebook, Internet culture and more.