Facebook hides 'Poke' button ahead of rumored redesign[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:19:04 PDT ]The social network's most curious and confusing feature has quietly been given a much lower profile on your friends' profiles.

Layoffs begin at HP's WebOS hardware unit--report[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:23:31 PDT ]Hewlett-Packard is laying off more than 100 employees in connection with its plans to ax its WebOS hardware business, according to a report.

Look out, Netflix: Dish set to unveil Blockbuster streaming details on Friday[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:21:44 PDT ]Dish Network will unveil what it calls "the most comprehensive home entertainment package ever" on Friday.

Talk of 'major' redesign of Facebook profiles as F8 nears[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:11:25 PDT ]As social network's F8 confab edges nearer, more snippets emerge about what might go down at event, including talk of the unveiling of a "major" redesign of site's iconic profile pages.

AT&T to activate faster 4G network on Sunday[ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:42:38 EDT ]AT&T Mobility is saddling up for the initial launch of its faster fourth-generation data services.

What's up with that Google orange?[ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:02:17 EDT ]Friday's Google "doodle" on the search engine's main page might be one of its most random. But if you don't have scurvy (and we're going to go ahead and assume you do not), you should probably take a moment to say thanks.

Twitter movement aims to mimic Egypt[ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 11:19:26 EDT ]It worked in Tahrir Square. Now, taking their cue from social-media fueled uprisings in places like Egypt and Iran, a band of online activists are hoping it will work on Wall Street.

Netflix DVD mail service renamed Qwikster[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:30:51 EDT ]The ubiquitous red envelopes will endure, but they will carry a new name. The Web-streaming portion will continue to be called Netflix.

Top 10 secret agent security tips[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:06:26 GMT ]Security is pretty important, but you might not be aware of how cool it can be. If you're looking to upgrade to secret agent mode, here are 10 great ways to do it.

Video: Does the iPad help in class? Students speak out[ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:46:59 GMT ]Archbishop Mitty High School students say the iPad brings diverse subject materials — but no more excuse for missed homework. (msnbc.com)

Can you use tech without risking your privacy?[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:06:18 GMT ]Never before has your privacy been more at risk. But there are certain things you can do to help minimize the spread of your personal info.

Video: Inside the wired classroom: Learning with iPads[ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 22:35:39 GMT ]From tablets in high school to electronic whiteboards and rotating walls in college, we look at how technology is remaking the classroom. (msnbc.com)

Pre-caffeine: Netflix confusion, spy satellites![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Verizon adds affordable 4G smartphone to lineup[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:26:00 PDT ]The carrier will sell the Pantech Breakout, a 4G LTE smartphone, for $99.99, starting later this week.

Solyndra says needs more time to find buyers[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:43:48 PDT ]The bankrupt solar-panel maker told a bankruptcy court that it will accept bids until October 25, although it does not have an initial bidder.

Bit.ly back up and running following outage[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:45:22 PDT ]The link-shortening service was down for a while last night, but is now operating normally.

Opera acquires Handster to tap into app stores[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:07:26 PDT ]Handster's services include white-label app stores and developer tools. Opera's acquisition shows a business plan broadening beyond browsers.

AT&T talking to rivals about divestitures, report says[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:42:32 PDT ]AT&T is looking to unload spectrum and customers as it tries to salvage its planned acquisition of T-Mobile USA.

What's up with that Google orange?[ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:02:17 EDT ]Friday's Google "doodle" on the search engine's main page might be one of its most random. But if you don't have scurvy (and we're going to go ahead and assume you do not), you should probably take a moment to say thanks.

AT&T to activate faster 4G network on Sunday[ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:42:38 EDT ]AT&T Mobility is saddling up for the initial launch of its faster fourth-generation data services.

Twitter movement aims to mimic Egypt[ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 11:19:26 EDT ]It worked in Tahrir Square. Now, taking their cue from social-media fueled uprisings in places like Egypt and Iran, a band of online activists are hoping it will work on Wall Street.

Netflix DVD mail service renamed Qwikster[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:30:51 EDT ]The ubiquitous red envelopes will endure, but they will carry a new name. The Web-streaming portion will continue to be called Netflix.

Top 10 secret agent security tips[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:06:26 GMT ]Security is pretty important, but you might not be aware of how cool it can be. If you're looking to upgrade to secret agent mode, here are 10 great ways to do it.

Video: Does the iPad help in class? Students speak out[ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:46:59 GMT ]Archbishop Mitty High School students say the iPad brings diverse subject materials — but no more excuse for missed homework. (msnbc.com)

Can you use tech without risking your privacy?[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:06:18 GMT ]Never before has your privacy been more at risk. But there are certain things you can do to help minimize the spread of your personal info.

Video: Inside the wired classroom: Learning with iPads[ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 22:35:39 GMT ]From tablets in high school to electronic whiteboards and rotating walls in college, we look at how technology is remaking the classroom. (msnbc.com)

Pre-caffeine: Netflix confusion, spy satellites![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Google Wallet launching today? Signs point to yes[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:30:52 PDT ]Numerous reports suggest the e-commerce service, which lets users pay for products using an NFC-equipped smartphone, will be announced today.

Verizon adds affordable 4G smartphone to lineup[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:26:00 PDT ]The carrier will sell the Pantech Breakout, a 4G LTE smartphone, for $99.99, starting later this week.

Solyndra says needs more time to find buyers[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:43:48 PDT ]The bankrupt solar-panel maker told a bankruptcy court that it will accept bids until October 25, although it does not have an initial bidder.

Bit.ly back up and running following outage[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:45:22 PDT ]The link-shortening service was down for a while last night, but is now operating normally.

Opera acquires Handster to tap into app stores[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:07:26 PDT ]Handster's services include white-label app stores and developer tools. Opera's acquisition shows a business plan broadening beyond browsers.

AT&T to activate faster 4G network on Sunday[ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:42:38 EDT ]AT&T Mobility is saddling up for the initial launch of its faster fourth-generation data services.

What's up with that Google orange?[ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:02:17 EDT ]Friday's Google "doodle" on the search engine's main page might be one of its most random. But if you don't have scurvy (and we're going to go ahead and assume you do not), you should probably take a moment to say thanks.

Twitter movement aims to mimic Egypt[ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 11:19:26 EDT ]It worked in Tahrir Square. Now, taking their cue from social-media fueled uprisings in places like Egypt and Iran, a band of online activists are hoping it will work on Wall Street.

Netflix DVD mail service renamed Qwikster[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:30:51 EDT ]The ubiquitous red envelopes will endure, but they will carry a new name. The Web-streaming portion will continue to be called Netflix.

How to get iTunes-like experience on Android[ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 23:22:46 GMT ]There really is no reason to carry around an iPod Touch and your Android phone if all the iPod does is play music — there's nothing that the iPod Touch can do in that department that your Android can't do as well using one of these easy apps.

Scientists discover 12 new frog species in India[ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:45:19 GMT ]Years of combing tropical mountain forests, shining flashlights under rocks and listening for croaks in the night have paid off for a team of Indian scientists which has discovered 12 new frog species plus three others thought to have been extinct.

What's the shape of space to come?[ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 02:22:57 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The lines of debate over the future of human spaceflight are becoming clearer — and it doesn't necessarily add up to a pretty picture.

Gamers succeed where scientists failed[ Sun, 18 Sep 2011 17:01:28 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Teams of gamers use a software program called Foldit to solve a molecular puzzle that has confounded researchers studying an AIDS-like virus.

The DIY arsenal of Libyan rebels[ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:53:42 GMT ]Homemade rocket launchers? Backpack-mounted drones? Improvised tanks? The armies opposing Gadhafi were forced to exercise tremendous creativity building an array of weaponry.

Another pair of tech-unsavvy seniors dazzles YouTube[ Sun, 18 Sep 2011 17:38:03 PDT ]It's becoming a genre in its own right: Adorable senior couples charming the heck out of a Webcam as they seek to overcome anything-but-obvious software interfaces. Rita and Frank, meet Bruce and Esther.

Mars micro-rover Kapvik may tether to larger vehicles[ Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:28:25 PDT ]A Canadian prototype for Mars and moon micro-rovers could be tethered to larger vehicles to avoid getting trapped in sand.

Fox kills Alec Baldwin's Emmys phone-hacking joke[ Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:33:54 PDT ]The "30 Rock" actor asks for his taped introduction at the Emmys to be cut after Fox deletes a joke about the News of the World phone-hacking scandal. He suggests the joke would have made News Corp look better. A little.

Privacy at risk: Who's watching you? (roundup)[ Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:38:40 PDT ]Technology is fast catching up to notion of Big Brother. In this era of smartphones, face recognition, and the omnipresent Internet, the stakes are now much higher.

Facebook partners for easy song, film sharing--report[ Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:43:32 PDT ]Following yesterday's rumblings about media deals to be announced at Facebook's F8 confab this week, The New York Times says Spotify and Rhapsody have signed on, and that movies and TV shows will also be part of the mix.

Who are the Web's most dangerous celebrities?[ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:25:16 EDT ]Meet Heidi Klum: supermodel. Reality-show host. Danger to Web users everywhere.

Review: Droid Bionic[ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:47:07 EDT ]Like Optimus Prime or Al Gore, the Droid Bionic is a robot in disguise.

AT&T to activate faster 4G network on Sunday[ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:42:38 EDT ]AT&T Mobility is saddling up for the initial launch of its faster fourth-generation data services.

What's up with that Google orange?[ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:02:17 EDT ]Friday's Google "doodle" on the search engine's main page might be one of its most random. But if you don't have scurvy (and we're going to go ahead and assume you do not), you should probably take a moment to say thanks.