Using social media to screen jurors[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:24:41 EDT ]After approximately a week of poring over 145 jury questionnaires, prosecutors and defense attorneys for Dr. Conrad Murray are due in court tomorrow to discuss removing jurors whose answers they believe should immediately disqualify them from hearing the case.

8 Netflix alternatives compared[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:16:17 EDT ]The curtain hasn't even opened on Netflix's new DVD-by-mail spin-off company Qwikster, and many customers are already walking out.

Are celebs the newest targets for hackers?[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:28:34 EDT ]The naked celebrities seem to be everywhere lately.

Facebook commands: Read, Listened, Watched, Want?[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:06:35 GMT ]No Dislike button anytime soon, but you can look forward to a handful of new "Like" features rolling out at Facebook's f8 developer's conference this week, according to one source.

Bisexual squid species isn't picky about mate[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:50:44 GMT ]Meeting girls is tough if you're a male squid living in the deep, dark waters off the coast of California. You may run across your own species only rarely — and when you do, the deep-sea gloom makes it hard to tell whether your new pal is a guy or gal. But one squid species will go for either.

Zynga reveals 'most immersive' game: Mafia Wars 2[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 23:29:36 GMT ]Zynga — the king of social gaming — continues its seemingly nonstop rollout of new Facebook games. The company revealed Tuesday that it will launch "Mafia Wars 2," revamping a game that was an early Facebook hit … and making it more immersive and more brutal than ever.

Video: Video game business marches on[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:26:04 GMT ]Despite a lagging economy analyst Michael Pachter believes the video game industry is on verge of doing extremely well. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Watch the southern lights zoom past in space[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:56:59 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A time-lapse video from the International Space Station shows an auroral display rippling over Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.

Full Tilt Poker a Ponzi scheme? Like Groupon?[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:28:28 PDT ]The U.S. Justice Department accusing Full Tilt Poker of being a "global Ponzi scheme" is the latest example of large online concerns being accused of being mega-Madoffs. Does the Web make Ponzis easier to manage?

Microsoft employee's phone tweet leads to ouster[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:37:49 PDT ]Joe Marini, a principal program manager on the Windows Phone team, has stepped down after tweeting about an unreleased Nokia device in violation of company policy, reports say.

'Sandy Bridge' driver update boosts Windows game performance[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:17:45 PDT ]Intel's graphics driver update accelerates game performance on Windows systems with Sandy Bridge processors and Intel's HD graphics.

Al Jazeera news head resigns after WikiLeaks disclosures[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:49:52 PDT ]Leaked WikiLeaks cable suggests Wadah Khanfar had, under pressure from the United States, modified the network's coverage of the Iraq war.

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.

Adobe fights back with Flash 11[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:00:00 PDT ]The new version brings fast 3D graphics and a packaging technology to build Flash directly into apps. Also: Adobe adjusts to new Web technologies.

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.

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.

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)

Is Qwikster quicksand for Netflix?[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:21:42 GMT ]Oops, Netflix has done it again. If Netflix intended not to confuse people with their latest move to separate their DVD service and rename it Qwikster, then it's made another epic fail.

Video: Video game business marches on[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:26:04 GMT ]Despite a lagging economy analyst Michael Pachter believes the video game industry is on verge of doing extremely well. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Flying monsters resurrected in 3-D[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:27:27 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The reptiles who ruled the air during the dinosaur age make a virtual comeback in "Flying Monsters 3D," a movie narrated by naturalist David Attenborough.

Pre-caffeine: Giant lightsabers, Internet drama![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Netflix continues to receive market beat down[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 07:48:05 PDT ]Don't look now, Netflix investors, but the stock is getting a drubbing--again--following the Reed Hastings' apology and the services split.

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.

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)

Is Qwikster quicksand for Netflix?[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:21:42 GMT ]Oops, Netflix has done it again. If Netflix intended not to confuse people with their latest move to separate their DVD service and rename it Qwikster, then it's made another epic fail.

Video: Video game business marches on[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:26:04 GMT ]Despite a lagging economy analyst Michael Pachter believes the video game industry is on verge of doing extremely well. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Flying monsters resurrected in 3-D[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:27:27 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The reptiles who ruled the air during the dinosaur age make a virtual comeback in "Flying Monsters 3D," a movie narrated by naturalist David Attenborough.

Pre-caffeine: Giant lightsabers, Internet drama![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Netflix continues to receive market beat down[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 07:48:05 PDT ]Don't look now, Netflix investors, but the stock is getting a drubbing--again--following the Reed Hastings' apology and the services split.

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.