Report: Wireless carriers rethink mobile payments[ Wed, 04 May 2011 08:11:33 PDT ]AT&T, Verizon Wireless, and T-Mobile USA are abandoning plans to build their own payment network as they rethink how to address the mobile payment market.

PC rental store sued for alleged Webcam spying[ Wed, 04 May 2011 08:54:35 PDT ]A Wyoming couple, customers of Aaron's, a PC rental company based in Atlanta, sues the company after alleging that Aaron's was using webcam spying software to monitor its renters without their knowledge.

French kissing over the Web[ Wed, 04 May 2011 08:59:17 PDT ]RIM and Microsoft partner up with Bing, the new iPhone probably won't launch mid-summer, and a study in Tokyo lets you share a cyberkiss with multiple people.

Capture memories with these photo apps[ Wed, 04 May 2011 09:07:34 EDT ]Ahh, summer -- a time of sun-drenched picnics where one partakes in three-legged races, whimsical games of croquet and copious pours of wine (the sweet nectar sucked from the recesses of paper bags so as to avoid the long arm of Johnny Law, of course).

Game developer braces for fight with Apple[ Wed, 04 May 2011 06:00:05 EDT ]When Christiaan Rendle first heard Apple promoting software called AirDrop, he was flying high -- and concerned about a crash landing.

Telescopes hook a prize galactic catch[ Wed, 4 May 2011 15:02:19 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Two complementary views of the so-called Meathook Galaxy show how astronomers are piecing together the history of this lopsided group of stars.

Sony declines to testify as $1 billion lawsuit filed[ Tue, 3 May 2011 19:30:31 GMT ]U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee is demanding answers from Sony and a Canadian law firm is filing a class-action lawsuit against the company after private information from some 102 million personal accounts was taken by hackers.

Sony hires cyber sleuths to catch hackers[ Tue, 3 May 2011 23:55:52 GMT ]Sony has hired outside investigators to help clean its networks and catch the people behind a massive breach that exposed the personal data of more than 100 million video game users.

Get Mom in gear with Mother's Day tech gifts[ Wed, 4 May 2011 12:06:23 GMT ]Technology can make a perfect Mother's Day gift, whether it's filling a need or pampering her. Here are seven great ways to show how much you care.

Pre-caffeine tech: May the Fourth be with you![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Sony and Osama Internet drama, Internet culture and more.

Thermoelectric generator powered by sun's heat[ Wed, 04 May 2011 07:55:57 PDT ]MIT researchers and collaborators announce progress on a solar thermoelectric generator, a solid-state device which can make electricity from the sun's heat.

Arrr! Micro-bot climbs ships to spy on pirates[ Wed, 04 May 2011 08:07:46 PDT ]This robot's magnetized wheels allow it to roll up a hull so it can find out what's going on aboard a seized ship.

Report: Wireless operators rethink mobile payment plans[ Wed, 04 May 2011 08:11:33 PDT ]AT&T, Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile USA are abandoning plans to build their own payment network as they rethink how to address the mobile payment market.

PC rental store sued for alleged Webcam spying[ Wed, 04 May 2011 08:54:35 PDT ]A Wyoming couple, customers of Aaron's, a PC rental company based in Atlanta, sues the company after alleging that Aaron's was using webcam spying software to monitor its renters without their knowledge.

French kissing over the Web[ Wed, 04 May 2011 08:59:17 PDT ]RIM and Microsoft partner up with Bing, the new iPhone probably won't launch mid-summer, and a study in Tokyo lets you share a cyberkiss with multiple people.

Apple updates its iMac lineup[ Tue, 03 May 2011 10:22:43 EDT ]After a brief period of downtime Tuesday, the Apple Store has returned with brand new iMacs, confirming recent rumors about an imminent refresh of the lineup.

Capture memories with these photo apps[ Wed, 04 May 2011 09:07:34 EDT ]Ahh, summer -- a time of sun-drenched picnics where one partakes in three-legged races, whimsical games of croquet and copious pours of wine (the sweet nectar sucked from the recesses of paper bags so as to avoid the long arm of Johnny Law, of course).

Game developer braces for fight with Apple[ Wed, 04 May 2011 06:00:05 EDT ]When Christiaan Rendle first heard Apple promoting software called AirDrop, he was flying high -- and concerned about a crash landing.

Video: Games in May set sail[ Mon, 2 May 2011 21:11:41 GMT ]LEGO pirates, demons, and a god of thunder are just a few of the video games that make up the month of May. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Sony declines to testify as $1 billion lawsuit filed[ Tue, 3 May 2011 19:30:31 GMT ]U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee is demanding answers from Sony and a Canadian law firm is filing a class-action lawsuit against the company after private information from some 102 million personal accounts was taken by hackers.

Osama bin Laden malware goes viral on social networks[ Tue, 3 May 2011 19:16:08 GMT ]With interest still very high in news of Osama bin Laden's death, malware and spam are having a field day on social networks like Facebook and Twitter, say Web and software security companies.

When your friend is missing, all you can do is tweet[ Tue, 3 May 2011 06:56:14 GMT ]My friend, journalist Dorothy Parvaz, went missing five days ago covering the crisis in Syria. I want her back safe, so I sent a plea to the universe the only way I know how: I tweeted it. And the Twitterverse answered.

Global warming doesn't pass wind[ Tue, 3 May 2011 17:40:24 GMT ]Cosmic Log: As greenhouse gases continue to fill the atmosphere, the climate is expected to change. Except, it appears, one key component of the climate — wind patterns — won't all that much, at least for the next 50 years in North America where it matters most for wind energy production.

Tethering apps 'blocked' in Android Market[ Tue, 03 May 2011 15:11:20 PDT ]Android users on AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile no longer have access to some apps that allow consumers to use their smartphones as broadband modems for free access to the Internet.

Report: DOJ asks for more info on AT&T/T-Mobile deal[ Tue, 03 May 2011 15:56:35 PDT ]Justice Department has requested more information as it examines AT&T's plans to buy T-Mobile for $39 billion, Bloomberg reports. The request will likely delay the agency's findings.

EU official says Sony, Apple need to rebuild trust[ Tue, 03 May 2011 16:48:18 PDT ]Following user privacy snafus in recent weeks, a European Union official comes out saying that Apple and Sony have some work to do in restoring trust from their users.

Report: Mobile app stores a $3.8 billion biz in 2011[ Tue, 03 May 2011 18:05:39 PDT ]The revenues from inexpensive apps on various application stores really adds up. So much so, it's set to be a $3.8 billion business this year alone, and more than double that in 2014.

Using game mechanics to solve health care problems[ Tue, 03 May 2011 18:48:52 PDT ]The same tools video game designers use to guide players through games can be harnessed to improve healthcare delivery.

Bin Laden's death sets Twitter record[ Mon, 02 May 2011 17:31:10 EDT ]Online chatter about the death of Osama bin Laden was so intense on Sunday night that Twitter set a new record.

Sony: PC game network was also hacked[ Mon, 02 May 2011 22:21:35 EDT ]Sony said the Internet security breach targeting its networks was more extensive than originally thought.

Apple updates its iMac lineup[ Tue, 03 May 2011 10:22:43 EDT ]After a brief period of downtime Tuesday, the Apple Store has returned with brand new iMacs, confirming recent rumors about an imminent refresh of the lineup.

Game developer braces for fight with Apple[ Tue, 03 May 2011 12:00:31 EDT ]When Christiaan Rendle first heard Apple promoting software called AirDrop, he was flying high -- and concerned about a crash landing.

How satellites helped take down Osama[ Mon, 2 May 2011 21:36:09 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The climax of the Osama drama took place on the ground in Pakistan, but the gutsy military operation would have been impossible to pull off without a web of orbiting satellites.

25 million more Sony accounts hacked[ Tue, 3 May 2011 15:23:35 GMT ]Sony has announced that, in addition to the PlayStation Network breach, hackers have entered the company’s Sony Online Entertainment servers. Intruders not only gained access to the personal data of millions of customers — among them players of the long-running online PC game "EverQuest" — but have also likely stolen more than 23,000 credit card numbers and bank account numbers.

Video: Games in May set sail[ Mon, 2 May 2011 21:11:41 GMT ]LEGO pirates, demons, and a god of thunder are just a few of the video games that make up the month of May. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Bye bye BlackBerry, last of the dumbphones[ Tue, 3 May 2011 11:48:10 GMT ]RIM's comeback strategy announcement was drowned out by news of Osama bin Laden's death, but it doesn't matter. BlackBerry is dead in the water, and here's why.

Nasdaq rebalance doesn't ding Apple stock[ Tue, 03 May 2011 08:26:21 PDT ]Despite a recent tweak of the Nasdaq 100 that lightened Apple's share of the index and led to fears of a sell-off and price drop, the stock is still a hot commodity.

When your friend is missing, all you can do is tweet[ Tue, 3 May 2011 06:56:14 GMT ]My friend, journalist Dorothy Parvaz, went missing five days ago covering the crisis in Syria. I want her back safe, so I sent a plea to the universe the only way I know how: I tweeted it. And the Twitterverse answered.

For ARPA-E research, questions over what next[ Tue, 03 May 2011 08:28:00 PDT ]The DOE's ARPA-E is funding energy research and development but the agency is seeking to engage large industrial companies to bridge the gap from lab to market.

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Amazon may go tablet[ Tue, 03 May 2011 08:57:35 PDT ]News on Sony's PlayStation Network breach gets worse, AT&T is working to launch a daily deals service, and Amazon may be entering the tablet market.

Amazon tablet to hit market later this year?[ Tue, 03 May 2011 09:03:49 PDT ]A DigiTimes report says Taiwan-based manufacturer Quanta Computer has already received orders from Amazon for a tablet PC and that a launch could come in the second half of the year.

Bin Laden's death sets Twitter record[ Mon, 02 May 2011 17:31:10 EDT ]Online chatter about the death of Osama bin Laden was so intense on Sunday night that Twitter set a new record.

Apple updates its iMac lineup[ Tue, 03 May 2011 10:22:43 EDT ]After a brief period of downtime Tuesday, the Apple Store has returned with brand new iMacs, confirming recent rumors about an imminent refresh of the lineup.

Sony: PC game network was also hacked[ Mon, 02 May 2011 22:21:35 EDT ]Sony said the Internet security breach targeting its networks was more extensive than originally thought.

How satellites helped take down Osama[ Mon, 2 May 2011 21:36:09 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The climax of the Osama drama took place on the ground in Pakistan, but the gutsy military operation would have been impossible to pull off without a web of orbiting satellites.

25 million more Sony accounts hacked[ Tue, 3 May 2011 15:23:35 GMT ]Sony has announced that, in addition to the PlayStation Network breach, hackers have entered the company’s Sony Online Entertainment servers. Intruders not only gained access to the personal data of millions of customers — among them players of the long-running online PC game "EverQuest" — but have also likely stolen more than 23,000 credit card numbers and bank account numbers.

Video: Games in May set sail[ Mon, 2 May 2011 21:11:41 GMT ]LEGO pirates, demons, and a god of thunder are just a few of the video games that make up the month of May. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Bye bye BlackBerry, last of the dumbphones[ Tue, 3 May 2011 11:48:10 GMT ]RIM's comeback strategy announcement was drowned out by news of Osama bin Laden's death, but it doesn't matter. BlackBerry is dead in the water, and here's why.

When your friend is missing, all you can do is tweet[ Tue, 3 May 2011 06:56:14 GMT ]My friend, journalist Dorothy Parvaz, went missing five days ago covering the crisis in Syria. I want her back safe, so I sent a plea to the universe the only way I know how: I tweeted it. And the Twitterverse answered.