Nissan Leaf named World Car of 2011[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:08:14 PDT ]At the 2011 New York auto show, the Nissan Leaf wins the award for World Car of the Year.

Report: Smart-grid apps to revolutionize electricity use[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:41:51 PDT ]Smart-grid applications in six key areas will change the way people use, buy, manage, and think about electricity, according to GigaOm Pro and Pike Research.

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Free books for your Kindle[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:53:46 PDT ]Toshiba releases launch details for its tablet, Google offers up Earth Builder to help small businesses avoid expensive mapping software, and Amazon announces a library lending program for e-books.

Amazon announces e-book loans[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:11:41 EDT ]Want to check out e-books from the library and read them on your Kindle? That will be possible later this year as Amazon announced Wednesday that it would join a library loan program for electronic books.

Obama pokes fun at Zuckerberg[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:49:27 EDT ]Barack Obama began his "town hall" event at Facebook's offices on Wednesday with an anecdote.

Software brings Johnny Cash back to life[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:43:13 EDT ]Other people see data as numbers on a page, columns of figures on a spreadsheet, even simple pie charts and graphics. Aaron Koblin sees patterns, stories and art, interpretations of data in constant motion that are intensely personal and can at the same time create a community that works together to understand and re-imagine the world.

iPhone tracking: What you need to know[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 11:44:27 EDT ]News that iPhones and iPad 3Gs apparently collect continuous information about the whereabouts of their users and store that data in a secret file has lots of Apple fans worried about their privacy.

Writer: Video games can keep the romance alive[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 22:32:19 GMT ]We interview writer Chet Feliszek inside the game "Portal 2" and talk about the role video games can play in keeping a romance going.

Arkansas, Mississippi rely on cellphones most[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:42:38 GMT ]America's abandonment of the landline phone in favor of the cellphone is accelerating, but nowhere has it gone further than in Arkansas and Mississippi. The states where the smallest proportion of people depend solely on wireless phones and no landlines: New Jersey and Rhode Island.

NASA's future depends on spaceflight neophytes[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:10:15 GMT ]NASA's post-shuttle strategy for spaceflight puts too much reliance on neophytes and overlooks the space program's veterans. Commentary by NBC News' Jay Barbree.

Video: Why waterproof cameras are more fun[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:14:43 GMT ]In his video review of the Panasonic Lumix TS3, msnbc.com's Wilson Rothman shows how much fun you can have with a shockproof, waterproof, GPS-equipped camera. (msnbc.com)

Did Jesus eat an early Last Supper?[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:55:28 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A Cambridge professor says biblical accounts of the Last Supper make more sense if the meal took place on Wednesday rather than on Holy Thursday.

Apple sees another big quarter[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:51:23 PDT ]Company once again beats expectations, pulling in $24.67 billion in revenue during its most recent quarter. It sold 18.65 million iPhones, 3.76 million Macs, and a less then expected 4.69 million iPads.

Netflix shareholders to vote on directors, exec pay[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:16:02 PDT ]Video-rental service schedules annual stakeholders meeting for June. Compensation for company's executives will be discussed.

Microsoft business suite wins federal certification[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:29:46 PDT ]The software giant, which alleged that Google's rival technology lacked the federal accreditation, gets FISMA-certification for its Business Productivity Online Services-Federal product.

Android in focus at Intel[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:23:13 PDT ]Intel made a few important and fairly unambiguous statements Tuesday about the importance of the Android operating system going forward.

Your iPhone's watching you. Should you care? (FAQ)[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:41:32 PDT ]Apple has been found to be keeping a log of information on user whereabouts that is freely available for others who get their hands on the data. CNET finds out what data is stored, what devices are impacted, and whether you can turn it off.

New iPhone on sale in September, report says[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:55:50 EDT ]After the rumor that Apple won't announce the next-generation of iPhone in June or July (which was the case with all previous iPhone announcements), comes a report that the new iPhone is actually coming in the fall.

Amazon announces e-book loans for the Kindle[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:11:41 EDT ]Want to check out e-books from the library and read them on your Kindle? That will be possible later this year as Amazon announced Wednesday that it would join a library loan program for electronic books.

Obama visits Facebook for online town hall[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:21:18 EDT ]President Barack Obama isn't just in the news Wednesday. He'll also be in your news feed.

Report: iPhones secretly track users' locations[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:36:04 EDT ]Apple devices appear to be tracking their owners' locations and storing data about people's whereabouts without their knowledge, according to a report posted Wednesday on a site called iPhone Tracker.

Video: Fastest Wi-Fi hotspot fits in your pocket[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:17:29 GMT ]Verizon's 4G LTE network now has the fastest data speeds — so fast that they're wasted on a phone. Better to get a portable hotspot, and tether your laptop. Msnbc.com's Wilson Rothman shows you how. (msnbc.com)

NASA's future depends on spaceflight neophytes[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:10:15 GMT ]NASA's post-shuttle strategy for spaceflight puts too much reliance on neophytes and overlooks the space program's veterans. Commentary by NBC News' Jay Barbree.

Video: Why waterproof cameras are more fun[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:14:43 GMT ]In his video review of the Panasonic Lumix TS3, msnbc.com's Wilson Rothman shows how much fun you can have with a shockproof, waterproof, GPS-equipped camera. (msnbc.com)

Did Jesus eat an early Last Supper?[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:55:28 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A Cambridge professor says biblical accounts of the Last Supper make more sense if the meal took place on Wednesday rather than on Holy Thursday.

Pre-caffeine: Sad Eggsy Boyfriends Etsy-est thing ever![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Apple, Match.com, Internet culture and more.

Amazon unveils overdue Kindle Library Lending[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:04:33 PDT ]Playing catch-up with the Nook and the Sony Reader, Amazon says it will let customers borrow books from over 11,000 local libraries in the U.S. starting later this year.

PSP does not pass Go[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:08:40 PDT ]AT&T closes up shop on local listing site Buzz.com, Google lets you map your neighborhood, and Sony has made its last PSP Go and shall make no more.

Another game, another used-game penalty[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:08:58 PDT ]SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALS lets new buyers access free downloadable content via SOCOM Pro, but those who buy a used copy will need to dole out $15 for access to that content.

Apple still the hero in smartphone wars...for now[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:50:06 PDT ]New data from ComScore shows that iOS is still vanquishing its robotic foe after all.

Semiconductor sales rebound 24 percent in 2010[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:57:01 PDT ]Demand for chips in smartphones, tablets, notebooks, and other gadgets helped propel revenues for the semiconductor industry to $282 billion last year, according to data from IDC.

Microsoft's Office 365 open for public testing[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:55:54 EDT ]Office 365, Microsoft's set of business tools that includes an online-only option, opened up for a public round of beta testing on Tuesday.

Welcome to the era of 'extreme energy'[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:27:10 EDT ]Celina Harpe was 7 when her grandfather made a prediction that would forever change her life.

Oops! Facebook turns on e-mail notifications[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:30:50 EDT ]If you let it, Facebook will e-mail you with just about any trivial bit of news: You just got a friend request! A friend just tagged you in a photo! A friend commented on a photo album after you did! Someone changed the name of one of your groups!

Apple to start shipping next iPhone in September?[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:25:44 EDT ]After the rumor that Apple won't announce the next-generation of iPhone in June or July (which was the case with all previous iPhone announcements), comes a report that the new iPhone is actually coming in the fall.

Video: Fastest Wi-Fi hotspot fits in your pocket[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:17:29 GMT ]Verizon's 4G LTE network now has the fastest data speeds — so fast that they're wasted on a phone. Better to get a portable hotspot, and tether your laptop. Msnbc.com's Wilson Rothman shows you how. (msnbc.com)

NASA's future depends on spaceflight neophytes[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:10:15 GMT ]NASA's post-shuttle strategy for spaceflight puts too much reliance on neophytes and overlooks the space program's veterans. Commentary by NBC News' Jay Barbree.

Video: Why waterproof cameras are more fun[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:14:43 GMT ]In his video review of the Panasonic Lumix TS3, msnbc.com's Wilson Rothman shows how much fun you can have with a shockproof, waterproof, GPS-equipped camera. (msnbc.com)

Did Jesus eat an early Last Supper?[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:55:28 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A Cambridge professor says biblical accounts of the Last Supper make more sense if the meal took place on Wednesday rather than on Holy Thursday.

Pre-caffeine: Sad Eggsy Boyfriends Etsy-est thing ever![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Apple, Match.com, Internet culture and more.

Amazon unveils overdue Kindle Library Lending[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:04:33 PDT ]Playing catch-up with the Nook and the Sony Reader, Amazon says it will let customers borrow books from over 11,000 local libraries in the U.S. starting later this year.

PSP does not pass Go[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:08:40 PDT ]AT&T closes up shop on local listing site Buzz.com, Google lets you map your neighborhood, and Sony has made its last PSP Go and shall make no more.

Another game, another used-game penalty[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:08:58 PDT ]SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALS lets new buyers access free downloadable content via SOCOM Pro, but those who buy a used copy will need to dole out $15 for access to that content.

Apple still the hero in smartphone wars...for now[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:50:06 PDT ]New data from ComScore shows that iOS is still vanquishing its robotic foe after all.

Semiconductor sales rebound 24 percent in 2010[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:57:01 PDT ]Demand for chips in smartphones, tablets, notebooks, and other gadgets helped propel revenues for the semiconductor industry to $282 billion last year, according to data from IDC.

Microsoft's Office 365 open for public testing[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:55:54 EDT ]Office 365, Microsoft's set of business tools that includes an online-only option, opened up for a public round of beta testing on Tuesday.

Welcome to the era of 'extreme energy'[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:27:10 EDT ]Celina Harpe was 7 when her grandfather made a prediction that would forever change her life.

Oops! Facebook turns on e-mail notifications[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:30:50 EDT ]If you let it, Facebook will e-mail you with just about any trivial bit of news: You just got a friend request! A friend just tagged you in a photo! A friend commented on a photo album after you did! Someone changed the name of one of your groups!

Apple to start shipping next iPhone in September?[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:25:44 EDT ]After the rumor that Apple won't announce the next-generation of iPhone in June or July (which was the case with all previous iPhone announcements), comes a report that the new iPhone is actually coming in the fall.