Cool tech gifts under $50[ Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:38:49 GMT ]From the purple Roku LT for streaming movies to your TV, to earbuds you can wear when you run in the rain, you'll find some nifty picks in the under-$50 category this holiday season.

New RIM software a sign BlackBerry is over?[ Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:09:24 GMT ]RIM just announced a security platform that covers BlackBerry devices — but also devices running Android and iOS. While it may be a great system, it also indicates that RIM is giving up on competing with its functionally superior rivals.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus review: The one to beat[ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:31:42 GMT ]The Samsung Galaxy Nexus has impressive hardware — a 720p Super AMOLED screen, dual-core processor, and lightning-fast camera — but Google is out to prove that it can deliver lots of power without being intimidating.

Slideshow: Science meets art[ Thu, 3 Jun 2010 23:36:11 GMT ]Images from Princeton's 2011 Art of Science exhibition focus on scientific subjects ranging from nanodevices to black-hole dynamics.

Researchers: Millions of printers open to hack attack[ Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:29:22 GMT ]Red Tape: A newly discovered security flaw in some Hewlett-Packard printers could offer hackers a backdoor into computer networks, potentially impacting millions of businesses, consumers, and even government agencies.

Cyber Monday sales rise 33 percent[ Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:10:29 PST ]Consumers also spend a little more per order shopping online compared with last year, according to the latest data from IBM.

Little Printer chews your feeds into a bite-size newspaper[ Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:23:52 PST ]It's not pareidolia, you're actually looking at the face of the Little Printer, a tiny output device coming in 2012 that curates your online subscriptions and spits them out into a bite-size newspaper.

Oil company warms to concentrating solar startup[ Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:24:35 PST ]Morgan Solar secures a $9.8 million investment from Canadian oil and gas distributor Enbridge to commercialize its low-profile, lightweight concentrating photovoltaic solar collector.

WordPress to let bloggers earn money through ads[ Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:41:03 PST ]The popular blogging platform is introducing a new feature called WordAds that will allow users to make money by allowing ads to appear on their blogs.

Verizon FiOS TV launching with 26 channels for Xbox Live[ Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:50:09 PST ]The company says that the application to run on the Xbox 360 to watch live programming will be made available next month.

Big sales jump for 'Cyber Monday'[ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:18:27 EST ]After years of being more hype than highlight, Cyber Monday appears on its way to its biggest outing ever.

Original Apple contract up for auction[ Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:05:07 EST ]Forgive the pun: Want a slice of early Apple history?

Why is Facebook making a phone nobody wants?[ Tue, 29 Nov 2011 07:41:30 EST ]Reports have surfaced again in the past week that Facebook is working on a phone.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus review: The one to beat[ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:31:42 GMT ]The Samsung Galaxy Nexus has impressive hardware — a 720p Super AMOLED screen, dual-core processor, and lightning-fast camera — but Google is out to prove that it can deliver lots of power without being intimidating.

Bieber fever dominates Bing search in 2011[ Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:37:24 GMT ]Teen singing sensation Justin Bieber was named the most searched person this year on Internet search engine Bing on Monday, edging out reality TV star Kim Kardashian and "Friends" actress Jennifer Aniston.

The best tech deals this Cyber Monday[ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:50:45 GMT ]Black Friday may be over, but that doesn't mean that you have to stop shopping. After all, Cyber Monday's here and as are we — with some handpicked tech deals to help guide you through the chaos.

Get into geeky gifts that glow[ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:55:24 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Glow-in-the-dark uranium marbles have emerged as the top Science Geek Gift of 2011, but you don't have to go radioactive to get that geeky glow.

Slideshow: Science meets art[ Thu, 3 Jun 2010 23:36:11 GMT ]Images from Princeton's 2011 Art of Science exhibition focus on scientific subjects ranging from nanodevices to black-hole dynamics.

Cell-phone tracking mall operator has second thoughts[ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:48:12 PST ]A Cleveland mall owner that started to track shoppers' cell phones in California and Virginia decides that perhaps it wasn't such a good idea.

A Microsoft bid for Yahoo might put Andreessen in top role[ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:53:55 PST ]Proposals for a minority piece of Yahoo are expected today, and one offer from Microsoft, Silver Lake, and Andreessen Horowitz could make Marc Andreessen the company's executive chairman, according to reports.

Philips Bio-light creates mood lighting with bacteria[ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:26:15 PST ]As part of its Microbial Home project, Philips dreams up an energy-efficient lighting system powered by bioluminescent bacteria.

Opt-out of Facebook permissions via new add-on[ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:38:33 PST ]A new, rough extension for Google Chrome allows you to toggle Facebook app permissions during installation, providing tighter security when playing with potentially risky apps.

Seagate Momentus XT hybrid drive gets quicker, more storage[ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:00:00 PST ]Seagate announces that it's now shipping the second generation of the hybrid Momentus XT drive, which offers 750GB of storage and faster performance.

Future travel could be on 'moving platforms'[ Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:10:46 EST ]The 'Moving Platforms' concept would see travelers served by a non-stop carousel of trams and high-speed trains taking passengers from their homes to their destinations without them ever having to use a bus, car or taxi.

Big sales jump for 'Cyber Monday'[ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:18:27 EST ]After years of being more hype than highlight, Cyber Monday appears on its way to its biggest outing ever.

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.

Get into geeky gifts that glow[ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:55:24 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Glow-in-the-dark uranium marbles have emerged as the top Science Geek Gift of 2011, but you don't have to go radioactive to get that geeky glow.

Video: Zelda falls short of modern games[ Fri, 25 Nov 2011 23:25:38 GMT ]"Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword" tries to update the series with more modern game mechanics but fails to compete with recent games. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Pre-caffeine: Cyber Monday, food coma pugs![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Video: Your next TV? It better be 3-D[ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:37:40 GMT ]These days it's hard not to buy a 3-D TV, especially since they have the best 2-D picture. Msnbc.com's Wilson Rothman and Todd Kenreck share what you really need to know. (msnbc.com)

'Graphene foam' sensor sniffs out bombs[ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:42:48 PST ]This porous material is far more sensitive than the current sensors used by bomb squads to identify gases from nitrogen-based explosives. It also detects leaks of dangerous industrial gases.

Apple readying 15-inch MacBook Air for Q1, report says[ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 07:10:20 PST ]The company will reportedly offer its current 11.6- and 13.3-inch MacBook Air models alongside a new 15-inch option by the end of the first quarter.

Acer Iconia Tab A200 promo video leaks onto Web[ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 07:42:22 PST ]The upcoming Android tablet has been given an online promo that reveals a few facts and specs about it.

Huh? Galaxy Nexus still listed in Best Buy ads as 'Nexus Prime'[ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 07:43:20 PST ]All the confusion over the release of the first Ice Cream Sandwich Android phone does make one thing clear--it's coming very soon.

EU to make final call on Google's Motorola buy in January[ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:04:18 PST ]Google has asked the EU to consider its deal and hopes to have the go-ahead by January 10, according to the European Union's Web site.

Future travel could be on 'moving platforms'[ Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:10:46 EST ]The 'Moving Platforms' concept would see travelers served by a non-stop carousel of trams and high-speed trains taking passengers from their homes to their destinations without them ever having to use a bus, car or taxi.

Cyber Monday outlook: Big deals, record sales[ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:49:32 EST ]Did you skip the lines on Black Friday? There's still Cyber Monday -- and analysts are expecting an abundance of deals to bring in record online sales this year.

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.

Get into geeky gifts that glow[ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:55:24 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Glow-in-the-dark uranium marbles have emerged as the top Science Geek Gift of 2011, but you don't have to go radioactive to get that geeky glow.

Video: Zelda falls short of modern games[ Fri, 25 Nov 2011 23:25:38 GMT ]"Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword" tries to update the series with more modern game mechanics but fails to compete with recent games. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Pre-caffeine: Cyber Monday, food coma pugs![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Video: Your next TV? It better be 3-D[ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:37:40 GMT ]These days it's hard not to buy a 3-D TV, especially since they have the best 2-D picture. Msnbc.com's Wilson Rothman and Todd Kenreck share what you really need to know. (msnbc.com)

'Graphene foam' sensor sniffs out bombs[ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:42:48 PST ]This porous material is far more sensitive than the current sensors used by bomb squads to identify gases from nitrogen-based explosives. It also detects leaks of dangerous industrial gases.

Apple readying 15-inch MacBook Air for Q1, report says[ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 07:10:20 PST ]The company will reportedly offer its current 11.6- and 13.3-inch MacBook Air models alongside a new 15-inch option by the end of the first quarter.

Acer Iconia Tab A200 promo video leaks onto Web[ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 07:42:22 PST ]The upcoming Android tablet has been given an online promo that reveals a few facts and specs about it.

Huh? Galaxy Nexus still listed in Best Buy ads as 'Nexus Prime'[ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 07:43:20 PST ]All the confusion over the release of the first Ice Cream Sandwich Android phone does make one thing clear--it's coming very soon.

EU to make final call on Google's Motorola buy in January[ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:04:18 PST ]Google asked the EU to consider its deal on Friday, and hopes to have the go-ahead by January 10, according to information on the EU Web site.

Future travel could be on 'moving platforms'[ Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:10:46 EST ]The 'Moving Platforms' concept would see travelers served by a non-stop carousel of trams and high-speed trains taking passengers from their homes to their destinations without them ever having to use a bus, car or taxi.

Cyber Monday outlook: Big deals, record sales[ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:49:32 EST ]Did you skip the lines on Black Friday? There's still Cyber Monday -- and analysts are expecting an abundance of deals to bring in record online sales this year.

Black Friday: What they're saying on Twitter[ Fri, 25 Nov 2011 19:25:21 GMT ]While millions flocked to U.S. retailers for Black Friday deals, others preferred to take potshots from the sidelines on Twitter.