Do it! Make Google 'do a barrel roll'[ Thu, 3 Nov 2011 19:08:38 GMT ]Then, once your mind is blown by this new Google gag (based on a relatively old Internet meme) that actually causes the text on your browser to "do a barrel roll," email everyone and demand that they do the same.

Siri giving silent treatment to many[ Thu, 3 Nov 2011 20:55:24 GMT ]Siri, the new iPhone's voice-activated assistant, appeared to be having server troubles Thursday afternoon. In our office, successful connections were few and far between.

Failed Facebook party leads to unfriending, arson[ Thu, 3 Nov 2011 16:56:34 GMT ]A Facebook party invite may have led to a burned-down garage — and a bitter Facebook unfriending — not because too many people showed up. Rather, hardly anybody RSVP'd at all.

Amazon creates Kindle double standard[ Thu, 3 Nov 2011 19:04:22 GMT ]By giving Kindle device owners the right to borrow books that Kindle app users can't, Amazon is suggesting a new double-standard. Simply put, people who own Amazon hardware will get more stuff.

Experts plan more trips to make-believe Mars[ Fri, 4 Nov 2011 00:45:28 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The end of a 520-day simulated space mission marks one more step in a succession of make-believe trips to Mars, leading up to the real thing.

Apple's newly rennovated NYC 'cube' to reopen tomorrow[ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:48:21 PDT ]After more than four months being boarded up and worked on, Apple plans to reopen one of its most famous and popular stores.

Zuckerberg voted 9th most powerful in the world[ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:10:32 PDT ]Facebook's CEO is, according to Forbes, slightly more powerful than British Prime Minster David Cameron, infinitely more powerful than Sergey Brin, but still somewhat behind Bill Gates.

Autodesk bringing 3D modeling to the masses[ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:19:07 PDT ]On Monday, the design software giant will unveil 123D Catch and 123D Make, new tools that are intended to give almost any user the ability to create digital 3D models and schematics.

Google mulling plan to offer pay TV services?[ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:04:49 PDT ]The Web giant is considering adding TV services to a high-speed network it is building in the Midwest, sources tell the Wall Street Journal.

Anonymous threat on Mexican cartel going forward, source says[ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:27:17 PDT ]After a cancellation, plans for operation against drug cartel are back on, unofficial Anonymous spokesman says.

'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.

IE's share of Web traffic drops below 50%[ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:51:15 EDT ]Internet Explorer can no longer claim more than half of the web's traffic, as of October, ending more than a decade of the default Microsoft browser's reign.

The week Google really 'messed up'[ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:32:30 EDT ]Love or hate Google, you probably don't expect this sort of message from one of the largest and most innovative Internet and technology companies in the world:

iPhone battery fix coming 'in a few weeks'[ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:19:10 EDT ]Apple has acknowledged a problem with battery life on the iPhone 4S and other devices running its new operating system. The company says a software update coming "in a few weeks" will address the problem.

How not to become a victim of 'sextortion'[ Wed, 2 Nov 2011 22:15:53 GMT ]Earlier this year, naked photos of Hollywood starlet Scarlett Johansson made their way onto the Web. The photos, which Johansson had taken herself with her smartphone, were posted on a variety of different sites, and then went viral. It's called "sextortion," and it's exactly what it sounds like: sexual extortion. It all begins when someone gets their hands on a racy photo of you. So how do you protect yourself from sextortion? Well, there are a lot of little things you can do.

Essential travel items for your laptop bag[ Thu, 3 Nov 2011 05:22:46 GMT ]When I pack my laptop bag for a day of meetings around town or a trip across the country, there are essential items to keep on hand. These tools will keep your gear charged, get you connected to the Internet and let you work effectively, even in sub-optimal conditions.

'Grand Theft Auto V' goes to sunny, sordid California[ Wed, 2 Nov 2011 16:49:52 GMT ]The ground-breaking and controversial "Grand Theft Auto" franchise is getting a new game. Rockstar Games has unveiled the first trailer for the highly anticipated "Grand Theft Auto V." In it players find themselves in a fictional version of California living the life of a man trying ... and apparently failing ... to escape his past.

Dreaming of starships? Time for a reality check[ Thu, 3 Nov 2011 00:22:29 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Even the Pentagon has been talking about a "100-Year Starship" plan — but how realistic is the idea of traveling to faraway star systems?

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

Gamestop now selling Android tablets for gamers[ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:14:27 PDT ]The retail gaming outlet is now selling Android tablets spruced up with several digital games and the option of a wireless game controller for the full gaming effect.

Nest Labs burns through thermostat orders[ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:42:15 PDT ]Those Nest Labs thermostats, from "father of the iPod" Tony Fadell, are a hot seller--they're sold out, even, the company says.

Motorola Xoom 2: Second time's the charm?[ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:26:16 PDT ]The new Motorola Xoom and Xoom 2 Media Edition tablets are now available to consumers in both the U.K. and Ireland.

Megaupload settles copyright suit with porn studio[ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:34:49 PDT ]One of the world's largest Internet-file storage services has ended its fight with Perfect 10, a litigious porn studio. But Megaupload's copyright troubles may not be over.

What needs fixing with Google Reader redesign[ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:02:44 PDT ]Google need not reverse its new Google+ mechanism for sharing Reader items, but the redesigned site needs other repairs.

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.

iPhone battery fix coming 'in a few weeks'[ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:05:35 EDT ]Apple has acknowledged a problem with battery life on the iPhone 4S and other devices running its new operating system. The company says a software update coming "in a few weeks" will address the problem.

Under 45 most likely to own smartphones[ Thu, 3 Nov 2011 15:24:55 GMT ]If you're under the age of 45, you and your peers seem to be gravitating toward more smartphones, a trend that Nielsen says is most prominent for mobile subscribers ages 25 to 34.

How not to become a victim of 'sextortion'[ Wed, 2 Nov 2011 22:15:53 GMT ]Earlier this year, naked photos of Hollywood starlet Scarlett Johansson made their way onto the Web. The photos, which Johansson had taken herself with her smartphone, were posted on a variety of different sites, and then went viral. It's called "sextortion," and it's exactly what it sounds like: sexual extortion. It all begins when someone gets their hands on a racy photo of you. So how do you protect yourself from sextortion? Well, there are a lot of little things you can do.

'Grand Theft Auto V' goes to sunny, sordid California[ Wed, 2 Nov 2011 16:49:52 GMT ]The ground-breaking and controversial "Grand Theft Auto" franchise is getting a new game. Rockstar Games has unveiled the first trailer for the highly anticipated "Grand Theft Auto V." In it players find themselves in a fictional version of California living the life of a man trying ... and apparently failing ... to escape his past.

Dreaming of starships? Time for a reality check[ Thu, 3 Nov 2011 00:22:29 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Even the Pentagon has been talking about a "100-Year Starship" plan — but how realistic is the idea of traveling to faraway star systems?

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

Gamestop now selling Android tablets for gamers[ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:14:27 PDT ]The retail gaming outlet is now selling Android tablets spruced up with several digital games and the option of a wireless game controller for the full gaming effect.

Nest Labs burns through thermostat orders[ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:42:15 PDT ]Those Nest Labs thermostats, from "father of the iPod" Tony Fadell, are a hot seller--they're sold out, even, the company says.

Motorola Xoom 2: Second time's the charm?[ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:26:16 PDT ]The new Motorola Xoom and Xoom 2 Media Edition tablets are now available to consumers in both the U.K. and Ireland.

Megaupload settles copyright suit with porn studio[ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:34:49 PDT ]One of the world's largest Internet-file storage services has ended its fight with Perfect 10, a litigious porn studio. But Megaupload's copyright troubles may not be over.

What needs fixing with Google Reader redesign[ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:02:44 PDT ]Google need not reverse its new Google+ mechanism for sharing Reader items, but the redesigned site needs other repairs.

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.

iPhone battery fix coming 'in a few weeks'[ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:05:35 EDT ]Apple has acknowledged a problem with battery life on the iPhone 4S and other devices running its new operating system. The company says a software update coming "in a few weeks" will address the problem.

Will Japan build a backup Tokyo?[ Wed, 2 Nov 2011 22:08:15 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: It may sound like a joke, but some Japanese lawmakers really do want to build a "backup city" that would take over the functions of Tokyo in the event of a catastrophe.

Apple: Battery life fix coming for new iPhone[ Wed, 2 Nov 2011 23:00:49 GMT ]Apple says there is a problem with its latest mobile operating system that is shortening the battery life of iPhones, iPads and iPods that use the software. A fix is coming, says the company, in the next few weeks.

How not to become a victim of 'sextortion'[ Wed, 2 Nov 2011 22:15:53 GMT ]Earlier this year, naked photos of Hollywood starlet Scarlett Johansson made their way onto the Web. The photos, which Johansson had taken herself with her smartphone, were posted on a variety of different sites, and then went viral. It's called "sextortion," and it's exactly what it sounds like: sexual extortion. It all begins when someone gets their hands on a racy photo of you. So how do you protect yourself from sextortion? Well, there are a lot of little things you can do.

'Grand Theft Auto V' goes to sunny, sordid California[ Wed, 2 Nov 2011 16:49:52 GMT ]The ground-breaking and controversial "Grand Theft Auto" franchise is getting a new game. Rockstar Games has unveiled the first trailer for the highly anticipated "Grand Theft Auto V." In it players find themselves in a fictional version of California living the life of a man trying ... and apparently failing ... to escape his past.

Dreaming of starships? Time for a reality check[ Thu, 3 Nov 2011 00:22:29 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Even the Pentagon has been talking about a "100-Year Starship" plan — but how realistic is the idea of traveling to faraway star systems?

Judge lets Sprint, C Spire pursue suit against AT&T[ Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:53:04 PDT ]The decision will further complicate AT&T's attempt to complete its acquisition of T-Mobile USA. AT&T had sought to dismiss both lawsuits.

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.