Dead Sea Scrolls come to life on the Web[ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:00:33 PDT ]In a project coordinated by Google, high-resolution photographs of five of the Dead Sea Scrolls can now be viewed and examined online.

Web-based Windows Phone Marketplace opens[ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:08:46 PDT ]Microsoft completely overhauls its previous joke of an online storefront to offer a robust, Web-based home for apps that can download over-the-air to your Windows Phone.

Apple holding iPhone 5 event on October 4[ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:20:08 PDT ]The company says it will hold the event at 10 a.m. PT next Tuesday where it will "talk iPhone."

Dazzling bike lights promote safer cycling[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:08:20 EDT ]Riding a bicycle around the city at night can be a perilous pastime with traditional bike lights providing a rather dim reminder of a cyclist's presence on the roads.

5 key features missing from Facebook Music[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:49:35 EDT ]As important as it is, Facebook's music initiative is missing five key ingredients, all of which are within its grasp.

Find the right college with these sites[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:12:50 GMT ]With more than 4,000 college and universities in the U.S. to choose from, there are many factors to consider, from location to housing to majors. These sites can help make the process a little easier.

Amazon's tablet called 'Kindle Fire,' says report[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:09:43 GMT ]First, TechCrunch's MG Siegler reported having a hands-on with Amazon's mystery tablet, a 7-inch Android tab. Now he's reporting Amazon's rollout plan, and the device's name: "Kindle Fire."

Video: The ‘Bioshock Infinite’ actors behind the heroes[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 23:54:11 GMT ]The actors Troy Baker, Courtnee Draper and director Ken Levine talk about the challenges of acting out the characters Elizabeth and Booker DeWitt. (In-Game)

'Terra Nova' offers new world for dino fans[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:43:59 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Fox TV's "Terra Nova" features a new world of Cretaceous dinosaurs, including some nasty ones that were invented for Hollywood's sake.

Apple to 'talk iPhone' on Oct. 4[ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:23:57 GMT ]Apple will indeed be holding an event on Oct. 4. The subject of the invite? "Let's talk iPhone."

iPhone 5 to offer 1GB RAM and voice control?[ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 06:24:17 PDT ]The latest rumors about the next-gen iPhone say it will come with 1GB of memory and feature a voice-control system dubbed the Assistant.

Mozilla works to fix Firefox add-on compatibility[ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 06:35:50 PDT ]As more and more versions of Firefox are released, the compatibility of add-ons is becoming an increasingly worrisome problem for Mozilla.

Delicious relaunches with mix of old and new[ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 07:36:08 PDT ]The social-bookmarking site that was facing possible closure at the hands of Yahoo is now poised to start its next chapter.

Dead Sea Scrolls come to life on the Web[ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:00:33 PDT ]In a project coordinated by Google, high-resolution photographs of five of the Dead Sea Scrolls can now be viewed and examined online.

Web-based Windows Phone Marketplace opens[ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:08:46 PDT ]Microsoft completely overhauls its previous joke of an online storefront to offer a robust, Web-based home for apps that can download over-the-air to your Windows Phone.

Dazzling bike lights promote safer cycling[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:08:20 EDT ]Riding a bicycle around the city at night can be a perilous pastime with traditional bike lights providing a rather dim reminder of a cyclist's presence on the roads.

5 key features missing from Facebook Music[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:49:35 EDT ]As important as it is, Facebook's music initiative is missing five key ingredients, all of which are within its grasp.

'Shadowgun' aims to be the iPhone's 'Gears of War'[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:24:22 GMT ]Inspired by the hit "Gears of War" franchise for the Xbox, the forthcoming "Shadowgun" game sets out to prove high-quality shooting games deserve a home on our smartphones and tablets.

Greek island protests video game stardom[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 23:31:19 GMT ]The Greek island of Limnos is none-too-happy about its starring role in the forthcoming military shooting game "Arma 3" — a game that finds various hostile forces taking over an island that prides itself on being "a place of peace and creation."

Amazon's tablet called 'Kindle Fire,' says report[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:09:43 GMT ]First, TechCrunch's MG Siegler reported having a hands-on with Amazon's mystery tablet, a 7-inch Android tab. Now he's reporting Amazon's rollout plan, and the device's name: "Kindle Fire."

'Terra Nova' offers new world for dino fans[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:43:59 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Fox TV's "Terra Nova" features a new world of Cretaceous dinosaurs, including some nasty ones that were invented for Hollywood's sake.

Video: Khan Academy sparks education reform debate[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 20:13:54 GMT ]When Sal Khan began posting free math lectures on YouTube, he became the darling of education reform advocates. But now that his Khan Academy is expanding into real classrooms, teachers are arguing over the value of the approach. (msnbc.com)

Apple denied trademark for 'Multi-Touch' in the U.S.[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:21:13 PDT ]Apple's efforts to trademark the term "Multi-Touch" in the U.S. have been thwarted, with the USPTO saying the term is merely descriptive.

Facebook: We do track logged-out users, but trust us[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:50:10 PDT ]In comments to the Wall Street Journal, a Facebook engineer says data from logged out users is collected but soon deleted.

Hacked MySQL.com used to serve Windows malware[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:10:27 PDT ]Open source software provider cleans up infection but back doors may remain, Armorize says.

Panasonic's Hospi-Rimo robot tends to patients[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:38:08 PDT ]Medical telepresence bot is designed to help patients communicate with distant loved ones. Panasonic also upgrades its robot bed and hair-washer.

Spotify users steamed over Facebook requirement[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:23:57 PDT ]New users to the music-streaming service are required to have an account with the social-networking giant, angering many.

Dazzling bike lights promote safer cycling[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:08:20 EDT ]Riding a bicycle around the city at night can be a perilous pastime with traditional bike lights providing a rather dim reminder of a cyclist's presence on the roads.

5 key features missing from Facebook Music[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:49:35 EDT ]As important as it is, Facebook's music initiative is missing five key ingredients, all of which are within its grasp.

Video: Teaching with technology: What works in class[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:19:15 GMT ]High school science teacher Frank Noschese explains the ways he'd like to see technology applied in the classroom. (msnbc.com)

'Star Wars: The Old Republic' launches Dec. 20[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 17:07:31 GMT ]The highly anticipated massively multiplayer game also comes to Europe Dec. 22.

Video: How a math expert teaches history[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:53:51 GMT ]Sal Khan, a math whiz with an encouragingly at-ease lecture style, explains how his online education classes will be able to branch out into subjects beyond his expertise. (msnbc.com)

Pre-caffeine:Facebook freakouts, kitty-cat scans![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Video: Khan Academy sparks education reform debate[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 20:13:54 GMT ]When Sal Khan began posting free math lectures on YouTube, he became the darling of education reform advocates. But now that his Khan Academy is expanding into real classrooms, teachers are arguing over the value of the approach. (msnbc.com)

Amazon adds Fox content to instant video streaming[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:51:21 PDT ]A new licensing deal allows Amazon Prime members to instantly stream for "free" a wide selection of 20th Century Fox movies and TV shows.

Google+ users up 30 percent since going public?[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:33:02 PDT ]In the two days after Google+ officially opened to the public last Tuesday, usage jumped 30 percent to 43 million users in total, says statistician Paul Allen.

Amazon announcement on Wednesday[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:41:46 PDT ]Google News adds tags for exclusive or investigative content, Amazon and Netflix add more streaming video content from Fox and DreamWorks, respectively, and Amazon is set to make a big product announcement in two days.

Apple: Samsung got 'caught' mimicking iPad[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:44:51 PDT ]In an Australian courtroom, Apple attorneys say Samsung intentionally designed the Galaxy Tab 10.1 to copy Apple's tablet.

Facebook unfriending 'bug' gets quick fix[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:45:39 PDT ]Users who were previously able to see who "unfriended" them in the new Timeline can no longer do so.

New Facebook is always watching you[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:23:33 EDT ]The "real-time sharing" updates Facebook announced Thursday aim to put your life online.

Google honors Jim Henson with doodle[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 22:23:27 EDT ]The man behind the Muppets, Fraggle Rock and many of Sesame Street's most beloved puppets got a 21st-century shout-out Friday, in the former of an interactive "doodle" atop Google's main search engine page.

With Facebook, streaming music lowers barriers[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:56:55 EDT ]When Spotify debuted in the U.S. two months ago, the streaming-music service was starkly different from its competitors.

Video: How a math expert teaches history[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:53:51 GMT ]Sal Khan, a math whiz with an encouragingly at-ease lecture style, explains how his online education classes will be able to branch out into subjects beyond his expertise. (msnbc.com)

'Star Wars: The Old Republic' launches Dec. 20[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 17:07:31 GMT ]The highly anticipated massively multiplayer game also comes to Europe Dec. 22.

Video: Teaching with technology: What works in class[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:19:15 GMT ]High school science teacher Frank Noschese explains the ways he'd like to see technology applied in the classroom. (msnbc.com)

Video: Khan Academy sparks education reform debate[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 20:13:54 GMT ]When Sal Khan began posting free math lectures on YouTube, he became the darling of education reform advocates. But now that his Khan Academy is expanding into real classrooms, teachers are arguing over the value of the approach. (msnbc.com)

Pre-caffeine:Facebook freakouts, kitty-cat scans![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Tumblr raises $85 million as growth continues[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 06:43:33 PDT ]Company's total investment is now over $125 million, and many major venture-capital firms, including Sequoia Capital have an interest in the company.

Missteps, market chaos weigh on Groupon IPO plans[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:23:57 PDT ]The daily-deals provider is facing difficult decisions as it tries to get back to the business of going public.

Android use surges on mobile ad network[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:25:02 PDT ]Ad impressions for Android devices jumped 48 percent last month from July, while those for Apple's iOS remained flat, according to Millennial Media's latest Mobile Mix report.