Pre-caffeine: Time to put down the iPad?[ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

The five best HDTV deals for under $1,000[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:09:15 GMT ]Picking the right HDTV is always a challenge, but prices have never been better. This year’s under-$1,000 list is full of top name brands and screen sizes ranging from 47 to 55 inches.

Video: Assassins and genetic memories collide[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:37:46 GMT ]"Assassin's Creed: Revelations" explores a mind collapsing under the weight of genetic memories and a plot to control the future by exploring our past. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Fine print might ground your 4G cell phone service[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:08:21 GMT ]Mark Rasch is dying to get in on the super-fast 4G cell phone networks he keeps hearing so much about. But when he read AT&T's terms of service, he grew concerned about restrictions that he fears might prevent him from doing anything he can't already do with his 3G phone.

Kindle Fire review: Yes, it's that good[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:18:46 GMT ]If you're wondering if Amazon's Kindle Fire is up to snuff, well, it is. Turn it on and you know what to do, like with an Apple product. So much like an Apple product that Apple should be scared.

Gates-backed Liquid Metal Battery hires CEO[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:40:57 PST ]Liquid Metal Battery, which aims to build a cheap battery for bulk storage of wind and solar power, hires its first chief executive and plans to raise more money.

Boom mobile money service helps spread the wealth[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:58:43 PST ]The service, set up by m-Via, allows migrant workers in the U.S. to set up a mobile bank account and more cheaply send funds back to people in their home country.

Kids have 'adult' tech skills; parents don't know it[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:28:35 PST ]The average 11-year-old child has adult-like technology skills, but the vast majority of parents still think they know more than their kids when it comes to that subject, according to a survey by security firm AVG.

Free Android antivirus apps fail to cut it[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:36:32 PST ]A variety of free antivirus apps for Android devices proved unreliable, according to a recent test conducted by AV-Test.

Sony Ericsson Xperia phones out in US, if you can find them[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:55:05 PST ]The handset manufacturer said the Xperia arc S and the Xperia neo V are available in the U.S. through the Sony Store.

Technology is reorganizing protests[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:30:59 EST ]A column by New York Times Public Editor Arthur Brisbane on Sunday raised a plaintive question: "Who is Occupy Wall Street?"

'Halo Anniversary' remake tries to stay true[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:18:53 EST ]Executing a successful remake of a video game can be like shooting blindfolded, and that's especially true when you're dealing with the fervent following behind Microsoft's "Halo" series.

Porn, violent images appear on Facebook[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:18:16 EST ]Porn, violent images and other graphic pieces of content are spreading across Facebook in what appears to be a widespread and ugly spam attack.

Pre-caffeine: Time to put down the iPad?[ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

The five best HDTV deals for under $1,000[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:09:15 GMT ]Picking the right HDTV is always a challenge, but prices have never been better. This year’s under-$1,000 list is full of top name brands and screen sizes ranging from 47 to 55 inches.

Video: Assassins and genetic memories collide[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:37:46 GMT ]"Assassin's Creed: Revelations" explores a mind collapsing under the weight of genetic memories and a plot to control the future by exploring our past. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Fine print might ground your 4G cell phone service[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:08:21 GMT ]Mark Rasch is dying to get in on the super-fast 4G cell phone networks he keeps hearing so much about. But when he read AT&T's terms of service, he grew concerned about restrictions that he fears might prevent him from doing anything he can't already do with his 3G phone.

Kindle Fire review: Yes, it's that good[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:18:46 GMT ]If you're wondering if Amazon's Kindle Fire is up to snuff, well, it is. Turn it on and you know what to do, like with an Apple product. So much like an Apple product that Apple should be scared.

Windows 8 promises fewer 'annoying' restarts after an update[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:27:24 PST ]The software giant says that Windows 8 will require fewer reboots after a new update is installed.

Gates-backed Liquid Metal Battery hires CEO[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:40:57 PST ]Liquid Metal Battery, which aims to build a cheap battery for bulk storage of wind and solar power, hires its first chief executive and plans to raise more money.

Boom mobile money service helps spread the wealth[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:58:43 PST ]The service, set up by m-Via, allows migrant workers in the U.S. to set up a mobile bank account and more cheaply send funds back to people in their home country.

Kids have 'adult' tech skills; parents don't know it[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:28:35 PST ]The average 11-year-old child has adult-like technology skills, but the vast majority of parents still think they know more than their kids.

Free Android antivirus apps fail to cut it[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:36:32 PST ]A variety of free antivirus apps for Android devices proved unreliable, according to a recent test conducted by AV-Test.

Technology is reorganizing protests[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:30:59 EST ]A column by New York Times Public Editor Arthur Brisbane on Sunday raised a plaintive question: "Who is Occupy Wall Street?"

'Halo Anniversary' remake tries to stay true[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:18:53 EST ]Executing a successful remake of a video game can be like shooting blindfolded, and that's especially true when you're dealing with the fervent following behind Microsoft's "Halo" series.

Porn, violent images appear on Facebook[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:18:16 EST ]Porn, violent images and other graphic pieces of content are spreading across Facebook in what appears to be a widespread and ugly spam attack.

Five reasons to leap into 'Super Mario 3D Land'[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 03:19:30 GMT ]Ever since the beleaguered Nintendo 3DS launched back in March, gamers have been waiting for Nintendo to give them a Mario game that truly showed off the power of the new portable game machine. "Super Mario 3D Land" is finally here. Does it live up to expectations?

Orbital solar plants could meet energy needs[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:59:47 GMT ]The sun's abundant energy, if harvested in space, could provide a cost-effective way to meet global power needs in as little as 30 years with seed money from governments, according to a study by an international scientific group.

The iPad's price must come down[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:21:37 GMT ]While the Kindle Fire and Nook Tablet are no match for an iPad, pound for pound, their lower pricing means they provide as much of the value, dollar for dollar. Industry watchers say it's time for the iPad to get more affordable.

Kindle Fire review: Yes, it's that good[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:18:46 GMT ]If you're wondering if Amazon's Kindle Fire is up to snuff, well, it is. Turn it on and you know what to do, like with an Apple product. So much like an Apple product that Apple should be scared.

How a tiny animal became a big wheel[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:00:26 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Rotifers have been the big wheels of the microscopic world for 300 years, so it's fitting that a rotifer's wheel-like head gets its turn in the photographic spotlight.

Overstock retreats from O.co name change[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:52:19 PST ]Internet retailer resurrects old Overstock.com brand for Web site and ads "for now" following customer confusion, its president tells AdAge. But Overstock says switching to the O.co brand is still a goal.

How the world is learning to speak in tweets[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:08:14 PST ]A couple of stunning graphic representations illustrate the frequency of Twitter use around the globe.

FBI investigates grade change hacking at Santa Clara[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:18:26 PST ]Santa Clara University acknowledges that an electronic intruder boosted the grades of a "handful" of current undergraduate students and about 60 former ones.

Google releases source code for Ice Cream Sandwich[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:23:58 PST ]Release will allow modders and developers to create ports for other devices as well as custom firmware.

Salman Rushdie defeats Facebook banishment[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:56:28 PST ]Novelist runs afoul of Facebook name police who temporarily deactivate Rushdie for breaching its real-name policy.

Wi-Fi coming to international flights[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:06:46 EST ]When United recently announced that it would install inflight Internet on all its mainline aircraft beginning next year, it might not have seemed like a big deal.

Google and Kodak, speeding past each other[ Sun, 13 Nov 2011 07:47:39 EST ]Like two freight trains rumbling in opposite directions on parallel tracks, a pair of internationally famous U.S. companies sped past each other in the news in recent days, says Bob Greene.

Tablet computers are a game-changer in professional sports[ Sat, 12 Nov 2011 11:29:06 EST ]The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have traded in their three-ring binder playbook for iPads. They say it's revolutionized the way the team prepares for game day.

Video: Halo and Master Chief are back[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:07:13 GMT ]‘Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary’ holds up well to the test of time, the story is still great and the gameplay is as fun as it ever was. In-Game’s Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Orbital solar plants could meet energy needs[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:37:39 GMT ]The sun's abundant energy, if harvested in space, could provide a cost-effective way to meet global power needs in as little as 30 years with seed money from governments, according to a study by an international scientific group.

Kindle Fire success is Google Android failure[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:06:29 GMT ]Before even hitting the market, Amazon's Kindle Fire has captured the hearts of tech enthusiasts and the minds of software developers in a way that no Android tablet before it could. We were pretty sure this was the case, but a newly minted study confirms it.

Kindle Fire review: Yes, it's that good[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:18:46 GMT ]If you're wondering if Amazon's Kindle Fire is up to snuff, well, it is. Turn it on and you know what to do, like with an Apple product. So much like an Apple product that Apple should be scared.

How a tiny animal became a big wheel[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:00:26 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Rotifers have been the big wheels of the microscopic world for 300 years, so it's fitting that a rotifer's wheel-like head gets its turn in the photographic spotlight.

Twitter: A self-promotion tool for mainstream media[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:52:25 PST ]According to a new study conducted by Pew Research Center's Project for Excellence in Journalism, 93 percent of news outlets only tweet links to their own sites.

Apple Store's new self-checkout feature: useful or not?[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:57:31 PST ]Apple's self-checkout option is a relatively smooth process, though there are some limitations and potential stumbling blocks along the way.

Get a 4.3-inch GPS with lifetime maps and traffic for $99.99[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:00:00 PST ]Never be lost or late again! The TomTom VIA 1405TM has a list price of $179.95, so for a hundred bucks, this is hard to pass up.

Social gifting service unwraps $5.5 million in funding[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:28:13 PST ]Skype co-founder leads the round and joins the board at Wrapp.

Sprint unveils low-cast mobile broadband plans[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:53:56 PST ]The carrier introduced lower-priced options for 3G/4G mobile broadband that pack in more data bang for the buck. Its smartphones data plans still remain unlimited.

Wi-Fi coming to international flights[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:06:46 EST ]When United recently announced that it would install inflight Internet on all its mainline aircraft beginning next year, it might not have seemed like a big deal.