Government wants answers to iPhone tracking[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:40:55 GMT ]The open cache of very specific information opens the door for a jealous spouse, thief or trojan to take a detailed look at your whereabouts.

Apple, Google tap phone location data: report[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:07:25 GMT ]Apple's iPhones and Google's Android phones send back data about the locations of the users to the technology companies, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. And at least two members of Congress are pushing for more information about why it's happening.

10 slightly cracked ways to celebrate Easter[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:30:07 GMT ]A giant bunny breaking into your house to hide eggs not weird enough? How about a Peeps peep show, a mechanized egg painter and a really creepy Easter Bunny robot?

Take a virtual trip to ancient Earth[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 22:57:18 GMT ]Cosmic Log: A project called Visible Paleo-Earth reveals how continents and climates have shifted over the past 750 million years — and chances are you wouldn’t recognize the old planet.

Pre-caffeine tech: Salt & Pepper vs. treadmill[ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Apple, Internet culture and more.

New test helps diagnose 'sudden death syndrome'[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 06:50:55 PDT ]The Viskin Test, named after a Tel Aviv University cardiologist, is easier, faster, and far less expensive than other screenings, according to new research.

Dish needs more time on Blockbuster stores[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:24:55 PDT ]Blockbuster has requested the U.S. Bankruptcy Court grant Dish Network an additional 90 days to determine which of the rental chain's stores it wants to maintain leases on.

The Royal Viral Wedding[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:51:29 PDT ]The Unfollowed Me virus spreads over Twitter, Google Offers is launched in Portland, and the royal wedding has gone so incredibly viral that we figured we should talk about it, too.

Google talks to Spotify to power music service[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:53:36 PDT ]The Web titan is unhappy with the terms some record labels are asking to license music for a cloud service, so it's considering whether to partner with Europe's Spotify.

New, more powerful Nintendo console for $400?[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 08:06:17 PDT ]The combo of AMD's R700 GPU and a triple-core IBM PowerPC CPU could allow the Wii's successor to accommodate games that are visually superior to those for Xbox 360 and PS3, IGN reports.

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.

Greenpeace: Apple has the dirtiest data[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:40:20 EDT ]Sure, most of us consider the environmental impact our recycling habits or car's gas mileage may have.

Why Xbox Kinect won't be the future of TV[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:10:55 EDT ]While the picture quality on your TV has evolved over the years, the way you interact with your TV is still stuck in the Stone Age. That is, the remote control and channel guide still need some serious innovation.

Learning from Amazon's cloud collapse[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:17:08 EDT ]Call it Cloudgate, Cloudpocalyse or whatever you'd like, but the extended collapse of Amazon Elastic Cloud Compute (EC2) is both a setback for cloud computing and an opportunity for us to figure out how to stop it from happening again.

Cosmic Log: Satellites shed light on Earth Day[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:56:12 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The planet celebrates its 42nd annual Earth Day on Friday, and some of the coolest gifts to mark the occasion are coming from places that are out of this world: the dozens of satellites that are keeping watch from orbit.

Hop onto these Easter apps for iPhone, Android[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:05:59 GMT ]From Easter baking ideas to a children’s version of the Easter story to following the Easter Bunny as he travels the globe, your Apple iOS or Android phone will get you hopping toward a happier holiday.

Did social network make kidnap victim vulnerable?[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:42:13 GMT ]Like many of us these days, Ivan Kaspersky has a presence on a social networking site. And some think that that may have made the 20-year-old son of a Russian software mogul more vulnerable to kidnapping, particularly in Russia, where crime — and computer-related crimes — are significant problems.

Cameras capture underwater wonders[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 23:26:13 GMT ]This year's award-winning underwater photographs focus on see-through fish, bunches of barracudas and other alien-looking denizens of the deep.

Government wants answers to iPhone tracking[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:40:55 GMT ]The open cache of very specific information opens the door for a jealous spouse, thief or trojan to take a detailed look at your whereabouts.

AT&T files merger papers with FCC[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:24:19 PDT ]AT&T filed official paperwork with the Federal Communications Commission that announces its intention to acquire T-Mobile and its spectrum licenses.

Software firm says e-mails stolen in server breach[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:51:34 PDT ]Ashampoo warns customers about potential for malware hiding in e-mails using the company name.

Microsoft names new ad chief, reorganizes division[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:02:15 PDT ]The hiring of Frank Holland comes a day after Yahoo rips the performance of Microsoft's adCenter technology.

Apple jumps ahead of Nokia in phone revenue[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:40:52 PDT ]Despite Apple shipping fewer handsets, new numbers from both companies' recent quarterly earnings point to Apple jumping well ahead of Nokia in terms of revenue in their phone businesses.

Why the iPhone 5 won't have Verizon 4G (Q&A)[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:44:55 PDT ]The iPhone 5 isn't likely to get LTE 4G capability because the technology just isn't there yet, according to an analyst who follows the 4G market.

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.

The world's most complex Rube Goldberg machine[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:05:40 GMT ]This record-smashing Rube Goldberg developed by engineering students at Purdue University takes you on a journey from the big bang to the apocalypse in 244 easy steps.

Hop onto these Easter apps for iPhone, Android[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:05:59 GMT ]From Easter baking ideas to a children’s version of the Easter story to following the Easter Bunny as he travels the globe, your Apple iOS or Android phone will get you hopping toward a happier holiday.

Live chat: Let's talk tablets[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:05:51 GMT ]Join us at 12 noon PT/3pm ET, to hit us up with questions about the thinnest, touchiest computers on earth.

Video: Cheap Android tablets face off: Acer vs. Asus[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:09:55 GMT ]The lowest price of an Android Honeycomb tablet is now $400, $100 less than an iPad 2. The question is, what are you getting for this "low" price? (msnbc.com)

Pre-caffeine: Technology is totally stalking you![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Apple, Match.com, Internet culture and more.

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.

New Cyberbike lets you go Wii while pedaling[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:13:20 PDT ]The Cyberbike Magnetic Edition combines a stationary bike with an "exergame" that features virtual worlds. Already available in Europe, it's coming to the U.S. this summer.

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.

The world's most complex Rube Goldberg machine[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:05:40 GMT ]This record-smashing Rube Goldberg developed by engineering students at Purdue University takes you on a journey from the big bang to the apocalypse in 244 easy steps.

Hop onto these Easter apps for iPhone, Android[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:05:59 GMT ]From Easter baking ideas to a children’s version of the Easter story to following the Easter Bunny as he travels the globe, your Apple iOS or Android phone will get you hopping toward a happier holiday.

Live chat: Let's talk tablets[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:05:51 GMT ]Join us at 12 noon PT/3pm ET, to hit us up with questions about the thinnest, touchiest computers on earth.

Video: Cheap Android tablets face off: Acer vs. Asus[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:09:55 GMT ]The lowest price of an Android Honeycomb tablet is now $400, $100 less than an iPad 2. The question is, what are you getting for this "low" price? (msnbc.com)

Pre-caffeine: Technology is totally stalking you![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Apple, Match.com, Internet culture and more.

Report: Next Xbox, PlayStation launching in 2014[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 07:38:51 PDT ]Meanwhile, Nintendo could be preparing to announce an update to the Wii later this year at the E3 gaming expo.

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.