A final thought from The Wisdom of Clouds[ Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:57:52 PDT ]As the cloud market matures, James Urquhart changes companies and changes his focus from infrastructure to applications. It's time to say goodbye to one of his great passions, he says.

McAfee 2012 fails to impress[ Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:17:47 PDT ]Despite a strong release in 2010, the latest update to McAfee's high-end consumer suite slips up on the steep slope of competition.

A9's Flow app: Augmented consumerism[ Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:29:54 PDT ]Saunter into a store, wave your iPhone in the general direction of a product, get a price. Cool.

Facebook claimant accuses Zuckerberg of destroying e-mails[ Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:52:58 PDT ]Paul Ceglia claims the Facebook co-founder deleted e-mails that describe a partnership he says entitle him to half ownership of the social network.

Google rolls out new look for Gmail[ Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:06:40 EDT ]The new-look Gmail that Google accidentally told us about last week is now rolling out to all users.

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.

'Twitter Stories' tells tales behind the tweets[ Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:08:14 EDT ]Lives have been saved, small businesses have avoided shutting their doors and average folks have met their political leaders, sports heroes and other celebrities. All because of Twitter.

Switch to Gmail's new look?[ Wed, 2 Nov 2011 15:24:10 GMT ]While Gmail's new design has been leaked for months, it's now official, and you can switch to a new look for more streamlined conversations, HD themes and better navigation and search.

Russian freighter delivers iPads to space station[ Wed, 2 Nov 2011 15:34:23 GMT ]An unmanned Russian cargo ship pulled up to the International Space Station on Wednesday to deliver tons of fresh supplies, including the first iPads in orbit.

WikiLeaks' Assange loses extradition appeal[ Wed, 2 Nov 2011 11:47:51 GMT ]WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange lost his appeal on Wednesday against extradition to Sweden to answer sex crime allegations.

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?

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

Square introduces hands-free payments[ Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:00:00 PDT ]Regulars rejoice! Leave your phone in your pocket when you pay with Square's latest version of Card Case. A look at the Card Case carrier's face is all a business needs to transact.

AOL loses less than expected[ Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:24:15 PDT ]Company's results were better than Wall Street expectations. Meanwhile, AOL continues to invest in its Patch local-news effort.

Yahoo moving ahead with new products, despite its own turmoil[ Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:25:09 PDT ]The Web giant will debut several new products, reportedly including a Flipboard competitor, at its Product Runway event.

New Apple Store app: Buy online, pick up in-store, check yourself out[ Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:49:52 PDT ]Updates to the Apple Store app could let customers order online, pick up at a local store, and even pay via their iPhone.

Sales tax for Amazon?[ Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:41:31 PDT ]Be on the lookout for Facebook frauds and counterfeit tablets, plus lawmakers are pushing for sales taxes on Amazon and other online retailers.

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.

Switch to Gmail's new look?[ Wed, 2 Nov 2011 15:24:10 GMT ]While Gmail's new design has been leaked for months, it's now official, and you can switch to a new look for more streamlined conversations, HD themes and better navigation and search.

Russian freighter delivers iPads to space station[ Wed, 2 Nov 2011 15:34:23 GMT ]An unmanned Russian cargo ship pulled up to the International Space Station on Wednesday to deliver tons of fresh supplies, including the first iPads in orbit.

WikiLeaks' Assange loses extradition appeal[ Wed, 2 Nov 2011 11:47:51 GMT ]WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange lost his appeal on Wednesday against extradition to Sweden to answer sex crime allegations.

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?

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

Gmail's spiffy redesign: A quick primer[ Wed, 02 Nov 2011 06:18:59 PDT ]A revamp of Google's e-mail service offers several new features, including streamlined conversations, smarter search, and the ability to customize the overall layout.

Time Warner's home-video revenue plunges[ Wed, 02 Nov 2011 06:38:24 PDT ]Time Warner's revenue in home entertainment for theatrical fell 21 percent while the same category for TV shows fell 25 percent.

Square introduces hands-free payments[ Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:00:00 PDT ]Regulars rejoice! Leave your phone in your pocket when you pay with Square's latest version of Card Case. There's no finger tapping or device clicking necessary. A look a the Card Case carrier's face is all a business needs to transact.

AOL loses less than expected[ Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:24:15 PDT ]Company's results were better than Wall Street estimates, but investments in Patch local-news effort continue to hurt the bottom line.

Amid turmoil, Yahoo set to unveil upcoming products[ Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:25:09 PDT ]The Web giant will debut several new product, reportedly including a Flipboard-competitor, at its Product Runway event this morning at its Sunnyvale headquarters.

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.