Scientists working hard to build a better turkey[ Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:39:41 GMT ]Turkey researchers are investigating the big bird's genetic heritage and biology as part of an effort to improve several aspects of its cultivation.

The best tech deals this Black Friday[ Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:53:46 GMT ]Whether you're already in line for a Black Friday sale or still figuring out what you'll do with your leftover turkey, check out our handpicked favorite deals for Black Friday.

Russia's Mars probe starts making regular contact[ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:38:00 GMT ]The European Space Agency reported Wednesday that a ground station in Australia has made repeated contacts with Russia's Phobos-Grunt probe, two weeks after a mysterious post-launch glitch.

Meet the parents behind the best kid apps[ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:19:02 GMT ]Why was it that this dirt cheap kid's iPhone app was so rich with humor, language and music? The developers are parents, trying to keep their own kids entertained — and educated.

10 gifts your mobile device fanatic will love[ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:18:34 GMT ]Help your loved ones make the most of their mobile devices — and turn some heads, too —when you give them one of these stupendous accessories for their tablets or smartphones.

A high-res Earth from 512 miles (photos)[ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:22:54 PST ]The Visible Infrared Imager Radiometer Suite will monitor the planet's environment, exposing long-term patterns helpful in assessing the impact of climate change.

Police procedures leaked for getting into Facebook, other accounts[ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:35:40 PST ]Leaked confidential documents telling police under what circumstances they can gain access to Facebook, Microsoft, Blizzard, and AOL accounts appeared online this week.

How 3D TV is going to change the look of 2D shows[ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:52:24 PST ]As 3D sets proliferate, TV producers have to tailor the way they film shows -- which may mean subtle but significant changes to 2D versions.

Rafe Recommends: Apps for dumb gadget shoppers[ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:56:26 PST ]Get Amazon's Flow and the new Decide.com app to save yourself from spending too much.

Apple yanks 'first' subscription-based game app[ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:14:04 PST ]The iPad app that made waves yesterday after claiming to be the first to utilize a subscription-based service has been pulled by Apple.

Five Thanksgiving apps you should gobble up[ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:54:19 EST ]When someone says "Thanksgiving and apps," you probably think appetizers, not applications.

Retailers offering more online deals (and duds)[ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:39:52 EST ]If your post-Thanksgiving shopping plans don't involve leaving the house, you're in increasingly good company. And Web sellers are saying, "Step right in."

How to play it safe on Cyber Monday[ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:09:07 GMT ]Rather than risk life and limb on Black Friday, millions of us will opt to shop online on Cyber Monday, thinking it's safe. But there too, danger lurks.

The best tech deals this Black Friday[ Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:53:46 GMT ]Whether you're already in line for a Black Friday sale or still figuring out what you'll do with your leftover turkey, check out our handpicked favorite deals for Black Friday.

Europeans report contact with Russia's Mars probe[ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:11:59 GMT ]The European Space Agency says a ground station in Australia has re-established contact with Russia's Phobos-Grunt probe, two weeks after a mysterious post-launch glitch.

Meet the parents behind the best kid apps[ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:19:02 GMT ]Why was it that this dirt cheap kid's iPhone app was so rich with humor, language and music? The developers are parents, trying to keep their own kids entertained — and educated.

10 gifts your mobile device fanatic will love[ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:18:34 GMT ]Help your loved ones make the most of their mobile devices — and turn some heads, too —when you give them one of these stupendous accessories for their tablets or smartphones.

Nanoparticles promise bulk storage batteries[ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 07:43:44 PST ]For bulk storage on the grid, Stanford research develop a new chemistry that could lead to durable, fast-charging batteries for storing wind and solar energy.

Groupon falls well below IPO price[ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 07:50:07 PST ]Company has significant question marks as a business and competition from Amazon-backed Living Social will be tough.

How low can Netflix's stock go? Much lower, analysts say[ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:21:28 PST ]Netflix's stock hit a 2011 low on Tuesday and is trading lower today. Some analysts say that will only continue in the coming quarters.

Microsoft to beef up SkyDrive following user complaints[ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:49:25 PST ]Acknowledging the current constraints and concerns with SkyDrive, Microsoft is planning to further develop the cloud-based file storage service to closer match its own vision.

Spotify paying subscribers jumps to 2.5 million[ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:05:20 PST ]The company didn't say how many subscribers are in the U.S. and those that are international, but its growth is notable.

Five Thanksgiving apps you should gobble up[ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:54:19 EST ]When someone says "Thanksgiving and apps," you probably think appetizers, not applications.

Facebook: Now 4.74 degrees of separation[ Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:25:52 EST ]In the Facebook age -- when digital "friends" are just a click away -- the distance between people seems to be shrinking, according to data the social network released on Monday night.

Steve Jobs fielded customer requests[ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:51:28 EST ]Among chief executives, Steve Jobs was an outlier. Jobs was directly involved in Apple's customer service, fielding e-mails about broken laptops and intervening on support calls.

Vote for the greatest Science Geek Gift[ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 07:19:45 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Dinosaur skulls? Uranium marbles? Cast your vote and help us crown the geekiest gift for the holiday season.

The best tech deals this Black Friday[ Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:53:46 GMT ]Whether you're already in line for a Black Friday sale or still figuring out what you'll do with your leftover turkey, check out our handpicked favorite deals for Black Friday.

Europeans report contact with Russia's Mars probe[ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:11:59 GMT ]The European Space Agency says a ground station in Australia has re-established contact with Russia's Phobos-Grunt probe, two weeks after a mysterious post-launch glitch.

Meet the parents behind the best kid apps[ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:19:02 GMT ]Why was it that this dirt cheap kid's iPhone app was so rich with humor, language and music? The developers are parents, trying to keep their own kids entertained — and educated.

10 gifts your mobile device fanatic will love[ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:18:34 GMT ]Help your loved ones make the most of their mobile devices — and turn some heads, too —when you give them one of these stupendous accessories for their tablets or smartphones.

Shaken and stirred by Bob Marley headphones[ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 07:40:00 PST ]Unlike most musician branded headphones, the new House of Marley headphones are the real deal.

Nanoparticles promise bulk storage batteries[ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 07:43:44 PST ]For bulk storage on the grid, Stanford research develop a new chemistry that could lead to durable, fast-charging batteries for storing wind and solar energy.

Groupon falls well below IPO price[ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 07:50:07 PST ]Company has significant question marks as a business and competition from Amazon-backed Living Social will be tough.

How low can Netflix's stock go? Much lower, analysts say[ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:21:28 PST ]Netflix's stock hit a 2011 low on Tuesday and is trading lower today. Some analysts say that will only continue in the coming quarters.

Microsoft to beef up SkyDrive following user complaints[ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:49:25 PST ]Acknowledging the current constraints and concerns with SkyDrive, Microsoft is planning to further develop the cloud-based file storage service to closer match its own vision.

Five Thanksgiving apps you should gobble up[ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:54:19 EST ]When someone says "Thanksgiving and apps," you probably think appetizers, not applications.

Facebook: Now 4.74 degrees of separation[ Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:25:52 EST ]In the Facebook age -- when digital "friends" are just a click away -- the distance between people seems to be shrinking, according to data the social network released on Monday night.

Steve Jobs fielded customer requests[ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:51:28 EST ]Among chief executives, Steve Jobs was an outlier. Jobs was directly involved in Apple's customer service, fielding e-mails about broken laptops and intervening on support calls.

Life and death in the galaxy next door[ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 02:40:07 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The latest picture from the Hubble Space Telescope reveals a glittering star cluster in the Large Magellanic Cloud — and a star system that's going poof.

Facebook: 6 degrees of separation? More like 4[ Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:30:12 GMT ]Facebook's shaking up the claim that any two individuals in the world are separated by no more than six degrees, by suggesting that there's an average of 4.74 "hops" — or lines — connecting every person to every other person.

Software alliance yanks support for piracy bill[ Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:16:40 GMT ]In a move that would seem to be against its own interests, the Business Software Alliance — which includes Microsoft, Apple, Intel and Adobe, and focuses heavily on anti-piracy efforts — is pulling its support of federal legislation aimed at stopping Internet piracy.

NASA rover to look deep into Mars' past[ Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:02:26 GMT ]NASA's Curiosity rover will launch on Saturday toward a frigid and dry Mars, but the robot will likely spend much of its time staring deep into the Red Planet's warmer, wetter past, scientists say.

The best tech deals this Black Friday[ Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:53:46 GMT ]Whether you're already in line for a Black Friday sale or still figuring out what you'll do with your leftover turkey, check out our handpicked favorite deals for Black Friday.

Apple cult mocked by Samsung in Galaxy S II ad[ Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:14:08 PST ]In a new ad for its large-screen phone, Samsung decides to deride the cult of Apple, in which fanboys stand in line for days on end in order to buy phones that really aren't that good, in order to preserve their image.

How long will AT&T fight for T-Mobile?[ Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:25:06 PST ]AT&T's $39 billion deal to buy T-Mobile looks like it's dead. So how long will AT&T hang on?

DHS denies report of water utility hack[ Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:32:09 PST ]Department of Homeland Security says Illinois utility was not hacked and investigates claims of hack on Texas water utility.

Big update lands for Battlefield 3[ Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:47:42 PST ]The PC version of Battlefield 3 gets a huge update ahead of the consoles, offering more than 50 fixes, enhancements, and gameplay-balancing measures.

Apple looking for a few good cloud execs?[ Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:50:06 PST ]Company is looking for senior-level executives with backgrounds in Web-based software, sources tell the Wall Street Journal.

Five Thanksgiving apps you should gobble up[ Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:17:18 EST ]When someone says "Thanksgiving and apps," you probably think appetizers, not applications.

Facebook: Now 4.74 degrees of separation[ Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:25:52 EST ]In the Facebook age -- when digital "friends" are just a click away -- the distance between people seems to be shrinking, according to data the social network released on Monday night.