Final Cut Pro X gets first big update, and a free trial[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:00:00 PDT ]Apple is adding a handful of features to its professional video editing software, along with a way for users to try it free for a month.

Apple customer experience second to none, study finds[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:01:00 PDT ]The iPhone maker bested Amazon and Zappos to take the title of "most admired customer experience," as judged by customer experience executives and experts.

YouTube: Perry, debt on voter minds in next debate[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:24:44 PDT ]At the Google/FoxNews debate being held this week, YouTube users said that they want to hear from Texas governor Rick Perry, and have questions posed to candidates about the debt.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 priced at $469 and $569[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:26:34 PDT ]Promising that its new 8.9-inch Tab is coming soon, Samsung has revealed that the 16GB version will sell in the U.S. for $469, while the 32GB model will cost $569.

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.

Smoking Elmo tweets from @Qwikster[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:05:10 EDT ]Netflix changed the name of its DVD mailing service to "Qwikster" over the weekend.

Customers fume (again) over Netflix changes[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:00:52 EDT ]It's been a rough couple of months for Netflix. The groundbreaking company that virtually defined online movie rentals was swamped by an unprecedented wave of customer ire two months ago, when it raised prices for both its DVD-mailing and online streaming services.

Kapow! 'DC Universe Online' goes free to play[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:09:28 GMT ]After only nine months of caped crusading, the massively-multiplayer online game "DC Universe Online" will be going from pay to free-to-play starting in October.

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.

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.

Curacao takes next step to space tourism[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:30:10 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: XCOR Aerospace and a tourist venture in Curacao flesh out a deal worth more than $10 million to offer rocket plane rides on the Caribbean island.

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)

Samsung taps ex-Sprint exec for product innovation[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:10:20 PDT ]Samsung's U.S. mobile arm hired Kevin Packingham as its new head of product innovation.

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.