Why your next phone might be bendable[ Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:49:40 EDT ]What I'm most excited about is something audacious: flexible screens. Expecting this much-anticipated technology to become widely available in 2012 is optimistic but not unthinkable.

Sega returns to its roots with 'Sonic Generations'[ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:28:57 EDT ]Age has slowed Sonic, the beloved blue hero from an earlier generation of video games, but Sega may have finally rehabilitated the venerable hedgehog.

Silicon Valley is no meritocracy for minorities[ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:37:48 EDT ]Last Wednesday, a Twitter fight erupted between technology experts Michael Arrington, founder and former editor of TechCrunch, and Vivek Wadhwa, a technology researcher and writer, after a screening of CNN's documentary, "The New Promised Land: Silicon Valley."

Users griping about iPhone 4S battery life[ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:19:56 EDT ]It all sounds eerily familiar. A new iPhone. Massive sales. Then, an apparent glitch that, while it doesn't affect everyone, is prevalent enough to irk customers and catch the eyes of tech journalists everywhere.

Microsoft software bug linked to 'Duqu' virus[ Tue, 1 Nov 2011 21:47:19 GMT ]Microsoft said hackers exploited a previously unknown bug in its Windows operating system to infect computers with the Duqu virus, which some security experts say could be the next big cyber threat. "We are working diligently to address this issue and will release a security update for customers," Microsoft said on Tuesday in a short statement.

Ancient saber-toothed cat was 'cookie cutter' cat[ Tue, 1 Nov 2011 21:39:45 GMT ]A new type of saber-toothed cat has just been revealed: the "cookie-cutter cat," whose name comes from how it chomped large, clean chunks of flesh from its prey.

2,250-year-old mummy had cancer[ Tue, 1 Nov 2011 23:34:28 GMT ]Prostate cancer,‭ ‬one of the most common types of modern malignancies,‭ ‬did affect the ancient Egyptians,‭ ‬according to a radiological investigation of a‭ 2,250‭ ‬year old-mummy.

Just how strange can space-time get?[ Wed, 2 Nov 2011 00:49:07 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A new TV documentary series called "The Fabric of the Cosmos" describes a reality totally unlike everyday experience. So how do we know it's real?

City lights could point to alien civilizations[ Tue, 1 Nov 2011 21:10:26 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Astronomers suggest that artificial illumination creates a signature that could point to the existence of civilizations on other worlds — and they suggest we get started on the search.

Apple CEO Tim Cook: Early clues to his leadership[ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:39:00 PDT ]What has Tim Cook done to Apple since taking over as CEO? A new report chronicles the changes over the past two months.

Rovio slingshots first Angry Birds store into China[ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:47:52 PDT ]Shortly after confronting a Chinese theme park over an unauthorized Angry Birds attraction, Rovio announces its first retail stores in China.

Apple reportedly fires employee for negative Facebook post[ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:10:26 PDT ]An employment tribunal in the U.K. upholds Apple's right to fire an employee who posted a negative comment about the company on Facebook.

VeriFone acquires Global Bay[ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:00:39 PDT ]Deal for apps maker expected to strengthen VeriFone's position in the mobile payments market.

Twitter spotlights tweets that have helped people[ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:55:09 PDT ]Twitter Stories highlights the way single tweets have had a positive impact on users' lives.

Why your next phone might be bendable[ Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:49:40 EDT ]What I'm most excited about is something audacious: flexible screens. Expecting this much-anticipated technology to become widely available in 2012 is optimistic but not unthinkable.

Sega returns to its roots with 'Sonic Generations'[ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:28:57 EDT ]Age has slowed Sonic, the beloved blue hero from an earlier generation of video games, but Sega may have finally rehabilitated the venerable hedgehog.

Silicon Valley is no meritocracy for minorities[ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:37:48 EDT ]Last Wednesday, a Twitter fight erupted between technology experts Michael Arrington, founder and former editor of TechCrunch, and Vivek Wadhwa, a technology researcher and writer, after a screening of CNN's documentary, "The New Promised Land: Silicon Valley."

Users griping about iPhone 4S battery life[ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:19:56 EDT ]It all sounds eerily familiar. A new iPhone. Massive sales. Then, an apparent glitch that, while it doesn't affect everyone, is prevalent enough to irk customers and catch the eyes of tech journalists everywhere.

Why the 'paranormal' is merely normal[ Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:38:08 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Halloween is a season when people are hyper-sensitive to ghosts, premonitions and other "paranormal activities" — but despite the label, such phenomena are totally normal.

Video: Reporting inside the video game 'Uncharted 3'[ Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:41:11 GMT ]We go inside the video game "Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception" to show the new features, multiplayer, and the story. In-Game's Todd Kenreck gives it a 9 out of 10. (In-Game)

CERN juggles subatomic mysteries[ Tue, 1 Nov 2011 02:05:56 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Europe's Large Hadron Collider has been turned off for a scheduled switchover, but physicists are continuing their quest to unravel two of the world's top scientific mysteries.

IBM sees energy, money in motion of the ocean[ Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:30:59 GMT ]Future of Tech: The computer giant IBM sees a profitable future in high-tech analytical tools that could expedite and enhance the roll out of machines to turn the motion of the ocean into electricity.

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

Yahoo to acquire Interclick for $270 million[ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:49:33 PDT ]Employees of the ad software specialist will join Yahoo and get an interesting ride, to say the least.

Carriers, Apple face Samsung scrutiny[ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:50:53 PDT ]Samsung is seeking to obtain the agreements between Apple and Australia's three major mobile telecoms as it seeks to block the sale of Apple's newest smartphone.

Windows XP usage dips but it's still top OS[ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:51:29 PDT ]Windows XP has finally dipped below 50 percent of the desktop market but the 10-year-old operating system continues to be the most popular OS.

Has iTunes banned songs from Amazon's cloud?[ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:08:17 PDT ]An app that enables iPhone owners to listen to songs stored in Amazon's cloud is being blocked by iTunes because of legal issues raised by the music industry.

President Obama nominates new FCC commissioners[ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:09:47 PDT ]President Obama nominated a Democrat and a Republican to fill vacant slots on the Federal Communications Commission.

Steve Jobs' final words revealed[ Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:04:44 EDT ]The last minutes in the life of Steve Jobs were still filled by the epiphanies and moments of inspiration that fed his inventor's mind, according to an intimate portrait provided by Jobs' sister in a eulogy published Sunday in The New York Times.

Don't sleep with your smartphone[ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:06:48 EDT ]Bob Greene says one tech expert is advising people on ways to escape from an addiction to their digital devices.

'Uncharted' story adapts to big action scenes[ Sun, 30 Oct 2011 07:25:01 EDT ]When the developers of the "Uncharted" video games sat down to brainstorm their latest adventure, the first thing they decided was that they had to have a cargo plane and a cruise ship.

Is Mexican cartel the next 'Anonymous' target?[ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:02:19 EDT ]Could a Mexican drug cartel be the next target for a group of hackers known for online attacks against banks and government institutions?

Why your next phone might be bendable[ Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:49:40 EDT ]What I'm most excited about is something audacious: flexible screens. Expecting this much-anticipated technology to become widely available in 2012 is optimistic but not unthinkable.

Why the 'paranormal' is merely normal[ Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:38:08 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Halloween is a season when people are hyper-sensitive to ghosts, premonitions and other "paranormal activities" — but despite the label, such phenomena are totally normal.

Video: Reporting inside the video game 'Uncharted 3'[ Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:41:11 GMT ]We go inside the video game "Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception" to show the new features, multiplayer, and the story. In-Game's Todd Kenreck gives it a 9 out of 10. (In-Game)

CERN juggles subatomic mysteries[ Tue, 1 Nov 2011 02:05:56 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Europe's Large Hadron Collider has been turned off for a scheduled switchover, but physicists are continuing their quest to unravel two of the world's top scientific mysteries.

IBM sees energy, money in motion of the ocean[ Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:30:59 GMT ]Future of Tech: The computer giant IBM sees a profitable future in high-tech analytical tools that could expedite and enhance the roll out of machines to turn the motion of the ocean into electricity.

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

Yahoo to acquire Interclick for $270 million[ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:49:33 PDT ]Employees of the ad software specialist will join Yahoo and get an interesting ride, to say the least.

Carriers, Apple face Samsung scrutiny[ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:50:53 PDT ]Samsung is seeking to obtain the agreements between Apple and Australia's three major mobile telecoms as it seeks to block the sale of Apple's newest smartphone.

Windows XP usage dips but it's still top OS[ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:51:29 PDT ]Windows XP has finally dipped below 50 percent of the desktop market but the 10-year-old operating system continues to be the most popular OS.

Has iTunes banned songs from Amazon's cloud?[ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:08:17 PDT ]An app that enables iPhone owners to listen to songs stored in Amazon's cloud is being blocked by iTunes because of legal issues raised by the music industry.

President Obama nominates new FCC commissioners[ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:09:47 PDT ]President Obama nominated a Democrat and a Republican to fill vacant slots on the Federal Communications Commission.

Steve Jobs' final words revealed[ Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:04:44 EDT ]The last minutes in the life of Steve Jobs were still filled by the epiphanies and moments of inspiration that fed his inventor's mind, according to an intimate portrait provided by Jobs' sister in a eulogy published Sunday in The New York Times.

Don't sleep with your smartphone[ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:06:48 EDT ]Bob Greene says one tech expert is advising people on ways to escape from an addiction to their digital devices.

'Uncharted' story adapts to big action scenes[ Sun, 30 Oct 2011 07:25:01 EDT ]When the developers of the "Uncharted" video games sat down to brainstorm their latest adventure, the first thing they decided was that they had to have a cargo plane and a cruise ship.

Is Mexican cartel the next 'Anonymous' target?[ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:02:19 EDT ]Could a Mexican drug cartel be the next target for a group of hackers known for online attacks against banks and government institutions?

Why your next phone might be bendable[ Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:49:40 EDT ]What I'm most excited about is something audacious: flexible screens. Expecting this much-anticipated technology to become widely available in 2012 is optimistic but not unthinkable.

50 horror movies spoiled in four minutes[ Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:29:04 GMT ]Much like the unstoppable Michael Myers, the Fine Brothers are back to totally spoil your Halloween with "50 More Horror Spoilers in 4 minutes."

China launches its first space docking mission[ Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:01:37 GMT ]China successfully launched its first-ever docking mission on Monday, putting an unmanned vehicle in orbit to test technologies that could help the nation build a space station by 2020.