Computers that can cry[ Mon, 18 Apr 2011 07:56:06 PDT ]Phillips will scale back its TV business while Samsung may be selling off its hard drive business, and Google invests in research that will attempt to teach computers to feel regret.

Survey shows DVD dominates home video[ Mon, 18 Apr 2011 07:58:18 PDT ]NPD Group says 78 percent of home-video budgets were spent on the purchase and rental of DVD and Blu-ray discs.

Rare-earth miner Molycorp acquires magnet maker[ Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:17:30 PDT ]Molycorp, which plans to officially open its rare-earth mine in California this week, buys a company which can manufacture neodymium-based permanent magnets from the minerals it mines.

Google Videos to nix your flix[ Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:32:41 PDT ]On May 13, all that you've uploaded to the video-sharing site will disappear as the service turns into a video search index.

Volkswagen unveils third-generation Beetle[ Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:46:38 PDT ]The car features a new design and is the most fuel-efficient model ever released. It's scheduled to launch in the fall.

Tech Check: Adver-Kindle, the Webbys, a Winklevii fail[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:00:40 EDT ]In this week'sTech Check podcast, Doug Gross, John Sutter and Stephanie Goldberg break down Amazon's plan to offer a cheaper Kindle with advertisements.

Twitter more robust than it may seem[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:57:41 EDT ]In the beginning was a word, sketched on a legal pad. And the word was Status.

Microsoft co-founder talks Bill Gates, chemo[ Mon, 18 Apr 2011 07:36:04 EDT ]The United States must do a better job of educating its young people in science and technology if we're going to compete with China and India over the next century, according to Paul Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft and an American computer pioneer.

'Royal wedding' dance video goes viral[ Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:02:03 EDT ]If the real royal wedding looks anything like this one, it'll more than live up to all the hype.

Match.com to begin screening for sex offenders[ Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:40:27 EDT ]Match.com says it will begin cross-referencing members against the National Sex Offender Registry after a lawsuit filed last week in California, in which a woman claims she was raped by a convicted offender she met on the dating website.

10 deadly do-it-yourself gadgets[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:20:55 GMT ]If you ever took the "don't try this at home" disclaimer seriously, it certainly must apply to the following do-it-yourself gadgets, from the machete-shooting crossbow to the mini-fridge beer cannon.

Google's next mission: Fighting violent extremism[ Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:02:25 GMT ]Neo-Nazi groups and al-Qaeda might not seem to have much in common, but they do in one key respect: their recruits tend to be very young. Google’s new think tank is setting out to explore what draws young people to these groups — and what can be done to redirect them.

Virtual makeovers give you star looks with a click[ Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:32:19 GMT ]Trying new makeup and hairstyles never gets old. But I rarely have the time to go to a favorite makeup counter or salon for a consultation. Fortunately, sites provide virtual makeovers with the latest colors and styles, that I can do from my home.

One year after the spill, where's the oil?[ Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:48:39 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A year after the catastrophic Deepwater Horizon oil spill began, the whereabouts of all that oil is a complex and contentious scientific issue.

Pre-caffeine: Internet security, news anchor's hair[ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on space taxes, Internet scams, Apple, Facebook and more.

Computers that can cry[ Mon, 18 Apr 2011 07:56:06 PDT ]Phillips will scale back its TV business while Samsung may be selling off its hard drive business, and Google invests in research that will attempt to teach computers to feel regret.

Survey shows DVD dominates home video[ Mon, 18 Apr 2011 07:58:18 PDT ]NPD Group says 78 percent of home-video budgets were spent on the purchase and rental of DVD and Blu-ray discs.

Rare-earth miner Molycorp acquires magnet maker[ Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:17:30 PDT ]Molycorp, which plans to officially open its rare-earth mine in California this week, buys a company which can manufacture neodymium-based permanent magnets from the minerals it mines.

Google Videos to nix your flix[ Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:32:41 PDT ]On May 13, all that you've uploaded to the video-sharing site will disappear as the service turns into a video search index.

Volkswagen unveils third-generation Beetle[ Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:46:38 PDT ]The car features a new design and is the most fuel-efficient model ever released. It's scheduled to launch in the fall.

Tech Check: Adver-Kindle, the Webbys, a Winklevii fail[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:00:40 EDT ]In this week'sTech Check podcast, Doug Gross, John Sutter and Stephanie Goldberg break down Amazon's plan to offer a cheaper Kindle with advertisements.

Site may help fund your 'aha!' moments[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:32:55 EDT ]Everyone has ideas. But only about 2% of us actually turn our "aha moments" into inventions, says Matt Crowe, founder of a new social website called Ahhha, which aims to fix that problem.

Twitter more robust than it may seem[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:57:41 EDT ]In the beginning was a word, sketched on a legal pad. And the word was Status.

Microsoft co-founder talks Bill Gates, chemo[ Mon, 18 Apr 2011 07:36:04 EDT ]The United States must do a better job of educating its young people in science and technology if we're going to compete with China and India over the next century, according to Paul Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft and an American computer pioneer.

Match.com to begin screening for sex offenders[ Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:40:27 EDT ]Match.com says it will begin cross-referencing members against the National Sex Offender Registry after a lawsuit filed last week in California, in which a woman claims she was raped by a convicted offender she met on the dating website.

BlackBerry maker: UAE policy would apply to others[ Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:17:04 GMT ]The maker of BlackBerry devices says tighter restrictions on the popular gadgets proposed by Emirati authorities would likely apply to other smartphones too, raising new questions about data freedom in the Gulf Arab nation.

'Creepy' new software is a stalker's dream[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:06:36 GMT ]A new software tool called “Creepy” makes it easy to gather all the location-based digital breadcrumbs that people leave online and plot them on a map. The map and associated time stamps make it easy to discern their routines — a tool of incalculable use to a would-be stalker.

Video: Inside 'Portal 2': Our guided tour[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 02:57:19 GMT ]Meeting with "Portal 2" co-writer Chet Faliszek, we ducked inside the game as robots. There, he showed In-Game's Todd Kenreck the ropes — and portals — that make up the cooperative mode. (In-Game)

10 deadly do-it-yourself gadgets[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:20:55 GMT ]If you ever took the "don't try this at home" disclaimer seriously, it certainly must apply to the following do-it-yourself gadgets, from the machete-shooting crossbow to the mini-fridge beer cannon.

Google's next mission: Fighting violent extremism[ Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:02:25 GMT ]Neo-Nazi groups and al-Qaeda might not seem to have much in common, but they do in one key respect: their recruits tend to be very young. Google’s new think tank is setting out to explore what draws young people to these groups — and what can be done to redirect them.

The Apple Store-dancing YouTube sensation (age 12)[ Sat, 16 Apr 2011 18:17:29 PDT ]Trevor Michael is a 12-year-old from Southern California who's now becoming something of a YouTube legend for his remarkably exuberant dance videos, all shot at Apple stores.

YouTube streaming live Coachella sets--with no bathroom line[ Sun, 17 Apr 2011 01:27:28 PDT ]Dozens of sets from artists like Arcade Fire, Nas, PJ Harvey, and many others are being made available for free. Sunday is your last chance to check out the action from the comfort of home--and with easy access to a bathroom.

Apple launches Apple Support Communities[ Sun, 17 Apr 2011 09:05:38 PDT ]After a brief announcement followed by months of no news about Apple's new social-based support site, Apple Support Communities finally makes its debut.

Toys R Us 'selling' iPad 2, but getting one is a different story[ Sun, 17 Apr 2011 10:45:59 PDT ]Select Toys R Us stores are selling the iPad 2 now, but that doesn't necessarily translate into in-store availability. Only select stores had the iPad, and they're selling out almost immediately.

Paul Allen talks Gates, guitars on '60 Minutes'[ Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:42:36 PDT ]Microsoft co-founder reflects on the early days at the software maker and offers a tour of his estate, including a yacht with its own submarine and musical mementos from Mick Jagger and Jimi Hendrix.

Tech Check: Adver-Kindle, the Webbys, a Winklevii fail[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:00:40 EDT ]In this week'sTech Check podcast, Doug Gross, John Sutter and Stephanie Goldberg break down Amazon's plan to offer a cheaper Kindle with advertisements.

Site may help fund your 'aha!' moments[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:32:55 EDT ]Everyone has ideas. But only about 2% of us actually turn our "aha moments" into inventions, says Matt Crowe, founder of a new social website called Ahhha, which aims to fix that problem.

Chaplin gets Google birthday 'doodle'[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:54:42 EDT ]He's a comedy and cinema legend, a man still cited as an inspiration decades after his death. Now, for his 122nd birthday, Charlie Chaplin has his own Google "doodle."

Twitter more robust than it may seem[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:57:41 EDT ]In the beginning was a word, sketched on a legal pad. And the word was Status.

Cybercriminals prey on Epsilon data breach victims[ Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:42:56 GMT ]People whose identities may have been compromised by last month’s massive Epsilon data breach are now facing a new threat to their security.

'Creepy' new software is a stalker's dream[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:06:36 GMT ]A new software tool called “Creepy” makes it easy to gather all the location-based digital breadcrumbs that people leave online and plot them on a map. The map and associated time stamps make it easy to discern their routines — a tool of incalculable use to a would-be stalker.

Video: Inside 'Portal 2': Our guided tour[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 02:57:19 GMT ]Meeting with "Portal 2" co-writer Chet Faliszek, we ducked inside the game as robots. There, he showed In-Game's Todd Kenreck the ropes — and portals — that make up the cooperative mode. (In-Game)

10 deadly do-it-yourself gadgets[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:20:55 GMT ]If you ever took the "don't try this at home" disclaimer seriously, it certainly must apply to the following do-it-yourself gadgets, from the machete-shooting crossbow to the mini-fridge beer cannon.

Google's next mission: Fighting violent extremism[ Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:02:25 GMT ]Neo-Nazi groups and al-Qaeda might not seem to have much in common, but they do in one key respect: their recruits tend to be very young. Google’s new think tank is setting out to explore what draws young people to these groups — and what can be done to redirect them.

Bucky Dome: Daddy of all geodesic dome homes[ Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:51:27 PDT ]The R. Buckminster Fuller dome home in Carbondale, Ill., is a lot less dangerous and a lot more sustainable than Mad Max's Thunderdome. It's the proud parent of all geodesic dome homes.

iPad 2 killer feature: The 2X factor[ Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:59:37 PDT ]The iPad 2 is a worthy upgrade from the groundbreaking original iPad. A couple of crucial hardware upgrades make a big difference.

The Apple Store-dancing YouTube sensation (age 12)[ Sat, 16 Apr 2011 18:17:29 PDT ]Trevor Michael is a 12-year-old from Southern California who's now becoming something of a YouTube legend for his remarkably exuberant dance videos, all shot at Apple stores.

YouTube streaming live Coachella sets--with no bathroom line[ Sun, 17 Apr 2011 01:27:28 PDT ]Dozens of sets from artists like Arcade Fire, Nas, PJ Harvey, and many others are being made available for free. Sunday is your last chance to check out the action from the comfort of home--and with easy access to a bathroom.

Apple launches Apple Support Communities[ Sun, 17 Apr 2011 09:05:38 PDT ]After a brief announcement followed by months of no news about Apple's new social-based support site, Apple Support Communities finally makes its debut.

Tech Check: Adver-Kindle, the Webbys, a Winklevii fail[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:00:40 EDT ]In this week'sTech Check podcast, Doug Gross, John Sutter and Stephanie Goldberg break down Amazon's plan to offer a cheaper Kindle with advertisements.