Pre-caffeine: Robots will steal your jobs![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

iPhone 4S service plans: Dirty secrets, sweet deals[ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:13:55 GMT ]Never trust a carrier when it comes to monthly plan pricing. That's pretty much the attitude you have to go in with when you buy your iPhone 4S — or any other smartphone.

Great iPhone apps for toddlers[ Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:17:18 GMT ]The iPhone's touchscreen interface is a perfect, simple introduction to interactivity for little hands. So if you have a toddler here are some safe, smart and fun apps to try.

Balloons built for future frontiers[ Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:02:27 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA is working with a little-known Oregon company on a variety of trial balloons, ranging from suborbital near-spacecraft to a probe that would float through the smoggy atmosphere of Saturn's biggest moon.

Video: Lord of the Rings game looks gripping[ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 23:16:32 GMT ]We chopped Orcs, shot Trolls, and explored Middle-earth in "Lord of the Rings: War In The North" and these are our impressions. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

U.K. ISPs to make customers opt-in for pornography[ Tue, 11 Oct 2011 07:27:18 PDT ]The measure is designed to protect children from accessing pornography on the Internet, and will be unveiled by Prime Minister David Cameron.

Opera proposal brings a book look to the Web[ Tue, 11 Oct 2011 07:47:24 PDT ]Changes with the CSS formatting standard could bring a more book-like look to Web pages. But Opera's proposal will have to be reconciled with Adobe's CSS Regions plan.

iPhone 4S to woo customers from 4G Droids, says analyst[ Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:16:04 PDT ]The lower upfront cost of the iPhone 4S will help Apple grab more customers than those opting for a 4G Android device, according to a Deutsche Bank analyst.

Kwaga addresses Gmail shortcoming, again (scoop)[ Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:23:50 PDT ]Previously, WriteThat.Name just extracted contact info from Gmail messages. Now the service takes a step toward consolidating multiple accounts' contact lists, too.

Apple iPhone 4S gets benchmarked; slower than iPad 2[ Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:29:46 PDT ]The smartphone performs quite well against Android-based devices, but can't quite match the iPad 2 in recently released benchmarks.

Phones may replace cards, cash, IDs[ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:25:14 EDT ]Our phones have replaced many other once-common tools, from GPS devices (remember those?) to handheld gaming consoles, point-and-shoot cameras, calendars, notebooks, newspapers and portable music players. Now they're conquering new territory, most notably the wallet.

Web savvy Africans fuel growth in online shopping[ Tue, 11 Oct 2011 06:45:59 EDT ]Armed with her mobile phone, Temiloluwa Akinremi embarks on her daily online routine, scouring the internet to keep up-to-date with what's happening in her city of Lagos, Nigeria.

Steve Jobs died of respiratory arrest[ Tue, 11 Oct 2011 05:55:25 EDT ]Steve Jobs died of respiratory arrest brought on by a pancreatic tumor, Amy Cornell with the Santa Clara County Public Health Department in San Jose, California, said Monday.

Netflix whiplash stirs angry mobs -- again[ Tue, 11 Oct 2011 05:49:09 EDT ]Angry Netflix mobs aren't putting away the pitchforks yet.

Video: Will next-gen nuclear power be safe enough?[ Wed, 5 Oct 2011 22:53:58 GMT ]Next-gen nuclear plants could provide carbon-free energy, but the painfully slow process of approving better, safer reactors — not to mention real anxiety over meltdowns and waste — threaten to derail projects before they can be built. (msnbc.com)

Network that mistook game for terrorism investigated[ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 23:08:54 GMT ]A British regulation organization has launched an investigation into a TV network that aired a documentary program that claimed to show footage of terrorists blowing up a helicopter — but actually showed footage from a video game.

Report: Steve Jobs died of respiratory arrest[ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:36:48 GMT ]The death certificate of the Apple co-founder said he was at his Palo Alto home when he died at about 3 p.m. Oct. 5.

iPhone 4S service plans: Dirty secrets, sweet deals[ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:13:55 GMT ]Never trust a carrier when it comes to monthly plan pricing. That's pretty much the attitude you have to go in with when you buy your iPhone 4S — or any other smartphone.

Balloons built for future frontiers[ Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:02:27 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA is working with a little-known Oregon company on a variety of trial balloons, ranging from suborbital near-spacecraft to a probe that would float through the smoggy atmosphere of Saturn's biggest moon.

Identity, remote management light up Norton 360 beta[ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:21:42 PDT ]Symantec begins to migrate northward the latest features from Norton 2012 into the next version of Norton 360. These include cloud-based identity protection, remote security management, and stability ratings, but nothing exclusive to 360 just yet.

Amazon to offer preorders of digital PC games[ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:42:20 PDT ]Internet retailer is dipping its toes in yet another crucial content marketplace.

Windows $899 Ultrabook arrives: Acer Aspire S3[ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:40:39 PDT ]Acer's Ultrabook debuted at $899, proving that an extremely thin Windows laptop built with high-quality materials can be priced at under $1,000.

Twitter secures trademark for 'tweet,' report says[ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:17:16 PDT ]Microblogging site agrees to drop lawsuit challenging Twittad's trademark and restore its Twitter account in exchange for the trademark, The Wall Street Journal reports.

HP near decision on WebOS group, report says[ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:42:41 PDT ]Company plans all-hands meeting that may reveal whether it will sell or spinoff the group, sources tell AppleInsider.

Phones may replace cards, cash, IDs[ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:25:14 EDT ]Our phones have replaced many other once-common tools, from GPS devices (remember those?) to handheld gaming consoles, point-and-shoot cameras, calendars, notebooks, newspapers and portable music players. Now they're conquering new territory, most notably the wallet.

Web savvy Africans fuel growth in online shopping[ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:29:53 EDT ]Armed with her mobile phone, Temiloluwa Akinremi embarks on her daily online routine, scouring the internet to keep up-to-date with what's happening in her city of Lagos, Nigeria.

Jobs led the way in pop culture[ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:07:31 EDT ]From the invention of iTunes, which completely changed the business of music, to offering the world its first completely full-length computer-generated animated film with Pixar's "Toy Story" in 1995, Steve Jobs left his indelible fingerprints on the entertainment industry.

What's next for airline apps?[ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:14:50 EDT ]Airline passengers are already able to check in to flights, download boarding passes, select a seat on the go and keep an eye on the upgrades list thanks to recent evolutions in smartphone technology, and the options just keep growing.

Netflix whiplash stirs angry mobs -- again[ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:32:27 EDT ]Angry Netflix mobs aren't putting away the pitchforks yet.

Secret space plane could carry people someday[ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:03:08 GMT ]The maker of the X-37B robotic space plane has outlined new plans for the spacecraft and a scaled-up version to support space station cargo deliveries or even carry astronauts into orbit.

Video: Will next-gen nuclear power be safe enough?[ Wed, 5 Oct 2011 22:53:58 GMT ]Next-gen nuclear plants could provide carbon-free energy, but the painfully slow process of approving better, safer reactors — not to mention real anxiety over meltdowns and waste — threaten to derail projects before they can be built. (msnbc.com)

Ready for family medical records sites?[ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:13:41 GMT ]Electronic personal health records can be a way to give your family reminders about vaccinations and easy access to medical test results.

Pre-caffeine: iPhone 4S! Doggie AT-AT![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

iPhone 4S service plans: Dirty secrets, sweet deals[ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:13:55 GMT ]Never trust a carrier when it comes to monthly plan pricing. That's pretty much the attitude you have to go in with when you buy your iPhone 4S — or any other smartphone.

Alibaba looks to break away from Yahoo, report says[ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 07:12:39 PDT ]The stake Yahoo has in Alibaba Group is about $13 billion, according to a report.

A Moore's Law for computers and energy efficiency[ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 07:22:52 PDT ]A research paper finds the electrical efficiency of computers doubles roughly every year and a half which made laptops, smart phones, and tablets possible and opens up possibilities for networks of wireless sensors and the Internet of things.

Qwikster nixed, Netflix catches some flak[ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 07:28:22 PDT ]Wall Street has embraced Netflix's decision to cancel plans to spinoff its DVD-by-mail service but some subscribers are still critical. The company's moves have been too erratic for them. But Netflix's history shows company is unafraid to change its mind.

Windows Phone chief dumps on iPhone, Android[ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 07:40:06 PDT ]Calling Apple's new iPhone a missed opportunity and Android chaotic, Windows Phone chief Andy Lees points to the benefits of Microsoft's Mango in an interview with The Seattle Times.

Mozilla: Rising revenue, but rising challenges[ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 08:00:00 PDT ]Firefox maker's 2010 revenue increases 18 percent to $123 million, mostly from a Google search-ad partnership, but the organization faces strong competition.

Apple iPhone 4S goes on pre-sale[ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:19:07 EDT ]The iPhone 4S -- Apple's newest creation -- quietly went on pre-sale at 12 a.m. on Friday.

10 ways mobile gadgets have changed our lives[ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:13:17 EDT ]A look at 10 ways the omnipresence of mobile gadgets has already changed the way we live.

Jobs led the way in pop culture[ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:07:31 EDT ]From the invention of iTunes, which completely changed the business of music, to offering the world its first completely full-length computer-generated animated film with Pixar's "Toy Story" in 1995, Steve Jobs left his indelible fingerprints on the entertainment industry.

What's next for airline apps?[ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:14:50 EDT ]Airline passengers are already able to check in to flights, download boarding passes, select a seat on the go and keep an eye on the upgrades list thanks to recent evolutions in smartphone technology, and the options just keep growing.

The future: Empty pockets, except for phones[ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:25:14 EDT ]Our phones have replaced many other once-common tools, from GPS devices (remember those?) to handheld gaming consoles, point-and-shoot cameras, calendars, notebooks, newspapers and portable music players. Now they're conquering new territory, most notably the wallet.

Secret space plane could carry people someday[ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:03:08 GMT ]— The maker of the X-37B robotic space plane has outlined new plans for the spacecraft and a scaled-up version to support space station cargo deliveries or even carry astronauts into orbit.

Video: Will next-gen nuclear power be safe enough?[ Wed, 5 Oct 2011 22:53:58 GMT ]Next-gen nuclear plants could provide carbon-free energy, but the painfully slow process of approving better, safer reactors — not to mention real anxiety over meltdowns and waste — threaten to derail projects before they can be built. (msnbc.com)

Ready for family medical records sites?[ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:13:41 GMT ]Electronic personal health records can be a way to give your family reminders about vaccinations and easy access to medical test results.

Pre-caffeine: iPhone 4S! Doggie AT-AT![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

iPhone 4S service plans: Dirty secrets, sweet deals[ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:13:55 GMT ]Never trust a carrier when it comes to monthly plan pricing. That's pretty much the attitude you have to go in with when you buy your iPhone 4S — or any other smartphone.

Alibaba looks to break away from Yahoo, report says[ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 07:12:39 PDT ]The stake Yahoo has in Alibaba Group is about $13 billion, according to a report.