PC-friendly version of Android released[ Thu, 1 Dec 2011 20:30:41 GMT ]Android developers have released a version of 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich that can run on chips found in most personal computers, from netbooks and laptops to desktop towers.

Holiday calendar: An ornament in outer space[ Thu, 1 Dec 2011 22:46:43 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: This year's Space Advent Calendar kicks off with a picture of the moon hanging above Earth like a Christmas tree ornament.

Video: Transformer Prime is a quad-core stunner[ Thu, 1 Dec 2011 06:06:08 GMT ]The world's first quad-core tablet has more than meets the eye. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile use key-logging software[ Fri, 2 Dec 2011 02:32:38 GMT ]Three of the nation's four largest wireless carriers say they use Carrier IQ's controversial key-logging software, say they do not use it to monitor subscribers' activities. The program is an analytical tool, strictly to "improve wireless network and service performance," not to track users' personal data, said AT&T.

Is this the world's biggest bug? That depends...[ Fri, 2 Dec 2011 01:33:05 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The sight of a New Zealand giant weta chomping down on a carrot is sure to give you the creeps, no matter how the insect actually measures up.

Android Beam in action: Ice Cream Sandwich's flashy NFC feature[ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:00:17 PST ]NFC isn't just for mobile payments. Google uses it in its latest operating system to beam information like maps, videos, and contact information from one phone to another.

EC reportedly prepping 400+ page finding against Google[ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:01:11 PST ]The European Commission is said to be readying a lengthy Statement of Objections against Google for abusing its market dominance in Web search.

Crack a code to get hired by U.K. spy agency[ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:41:56 PST ]Looking for a job? Britain's Government Communications Headquarters launches an online code-cracking challenge to recruit candidates for posts dealing with cyberthreats.

SF subway sets rules for cell service shutdowns[ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:11:21 PST ]BART can shut down cell service only in the face of unlawful activity that threatens safety of people, property damage or subway service disruption.

How many Kindle Fire tablets has Amazon sold?[ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:27:33 PST ]Amazon is likely selling millions of Kindle Fire tablets. The question is, how many million?

How to handle unwanted friend requests[ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 07:23:25 EST ]Netiquette experts Brenna Ehrlich and Andrea Bartz give you the lowdown on turning down potential Facebook buddies in The Ultimate Guide to the Unwanted Friend Request.

What Facebook IPO could mean for you[ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:29:16 EST ]If Facebook and Wall Street become friends, will you like it?

ACLU raps Apple over Siri abortion-clinic issue[ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:52:27 EST ]Siri can help you find drugstores and bars, but the iPhone 4S digital assistant is clueless when it comes to the locations of abortion clinics, according to the American Civil Liberties Union.

iPhone tops celebs, news as most searched on Web[ Thu, 1 Dec 2011 16:41:29 GMT ]Apple's iPhone edged past major news events, celebrities and pop stars as the top searched term on the Web in 2011, according to Yahoo.

FTC settlement aside, Facebook still owns your privacy[ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:25:54 GMT ]Facebook's fresh FTC settlement — and a spin-mea culpa from CEO Mark Zuckerberg — doesn't fix the fact everything about the social network is designed to make you overshare.

Video: Transformer Prime is a quad-core stunner[ Thu, 1 Dec 2011 06:06:08 GMT ]The world's first quad-core tablet has more than meets the eye. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Researcher: Secret software tracks phone users[ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:52:10 GMT ]A security researcher says a company's software is secretly logging the keystrokes of Android phone users, as well as those on some BlackBerrys and Nokia devices, although the company that makes the software denies the claims.

Can physicists crack their biggest puzzle?[ Thu, 1 Dec 2011 03:03:27 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: In his new book, "The Infinity Puzzle," physicist Frank Close reviews decades' worth of brain-teasing theories and looks ahead to puzzles yet to be solved.

Apple TV sets will be mighty pricey, analyst says[ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:49:26 PST ]Piper Jaffray's Gene Munster says Apple's TV set will come in a range of sizes for broadest consumer appeal--but it'll come with a hefty premium.

Eco cars take spotlight at Tokyo Motor Show[ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:13:16 PST ]Japanese carmakers push fuel-efficient vehicles, following the energy shortages caused by the March 11 quake and tsunami disaster.

Bit-size Kilobots robots ready to swarm[ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:24:19 PST ]Harvard University designs a system to manage hundreds of miniature, communicating Kilobots at once, letting researchers and hobbyists test ways that the minibots can move and work collectively.

Amazon favors online sales tax--so long as smaller rivals also have to pay[ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:37:27 PST ]The retail giant has come out in favor of states collecting sales tax from online vendors, but only if the rules apply to virtually all businesses.

Galaxy Nexus heading to Best Buy on December 11?[ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:08:51 PST ]Several rumors suggest the Galaxy Nexus will be launching on Verizon in December, and it might just happen on December 11.

How to handle unwanted friend requests[ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 07:23:25 EST ]Netiquette experts Brenna Ehrlich and Andrea Bartz give you the lowdown on turning down potential Facebook buddies in The Ultimate Guide to the Unwanted Friend Request.

What Facebook IPO could mean for you[ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:29:16 EST ]If Facebook and Wall Street become friends, will you like it?

ACLU raps Apple over Siri abortion-clinic issue[ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:28:25 EST ]Siri can help you find drugstores and bars, but the iPhone 4S digital assistant is clueless when it comes to the locations of abortion clinics, according to the American Civil Liberties Union.

iPhone tops celebs, news as most searched on Web[ Thu, 1 Dec 2011 16:41:29 GMT ]Apple's iPhone edged past major news events, celebrities and pop stars as the top searched term on the Web in 2011, according to Yahoo.

FTC settlement aside, Facebook still owns your privacy[ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:25:54 GMT ]Facebook's fresh FTC settlement — and a spin-mea culpa from CEO Mark Zuckerberg — doesn't fix the fact everything about the social network is designed to make you overshare.

Video: Transformer Prime is a quad-core stunner[ Thu, 1 Dec 2011 06:06:08 GMT ]The world's first quad-core tablet has more than meets the eye. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Researcher: Secret software tracks phone users[ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:52:10 GMT ]A security researcher says a company's software is secretly logging the keystrokes of Android phone users, as well as those on some BlackBerrys and Nokia devices, although the company that makes the software denies the claims.

Can physicists crack their biggest puzzle?[ Thu, 1 Dec 2011 03:03:27 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: In his new book, "The Infinity Puzzle," physicist Frank Close reviews decades' worth of brain-teasing theories and looks ahead to puzzles yet to be solved.

How to handle unwanted friend requests[ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 07:23:25 EST ]Netiquette experts Brenna Ehrlich and Andrea Bartz give you the lowdown on turning down potential Facebook buddies in The Ultimate Guide to the Unwanted Friend Request.

What Facebook IPO could mean for you[ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:29:16 EST ]If Facebook and Wall Street become friends, will you like it?

ACLU raps Apple over Siri abortion-clinic issue[ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:28:25 EST ]Siri can help you find drugstores and bars, but the iPhone 4S digital assistant is clueless when it comes to the locations of abortion clinics, according to the American Civil Liberties Union.

Can physicists crack their biggest puzzle?[ Thu, 1 Dec 2011 03:03:27 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: In his new book, "The Infinity Puzzle," physicist Frank Close reviews decades' worth of brain-teasing theories and looks ahead to puzzles yet to be solved.

Apps are coming to Spotify[ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:16:40 GMT ]The folks behind Spotify held a press conference on Wednesday to announce that the popular music streaming service will be opening up its doors to developers and new partners. In other words? Apps — and an app store — are coming to Spotify.

Geeky gifts for gamers[ Thu, 1 Dec 2011 01:15:26 GMT ]From soaps made in the shape of video game controllers to a miniature arcade cabinet for your iPad, here's a look at some fun, funky and even downright goofy gift ideas for the gamer geek in your life.

Lenovo passes Dell as No. 2 PC brand worldwide[ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:07:16 GMT ]The Chinese PC maker is "capitalizing on strong demand for PCs in its home market," with HP still retaining the top spot, according to a research firm.

How to make an honest profit in politics[ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:15:17 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: If you made an "investment" in Newt Gingrich's political prospects six weeks ago, you'd have more than 200 times your money today.

AT&T and T-Mobile: Wireless megamerger (roundup)[ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:51:00 PST ]The No. 2 and No. 4 wireless carriers announce a $39 billion merger deal that would create a company with nearly 130 million subscribers, easily leapfrogging Verizon Wireless for the No. 1 spot.

Zynga to go public at $10 billion valuation, reports say[ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:00:13 PST ]Game developer expected to go public next month at a value below a resent estimated value of $14 billion.

Micron: Thailand causing demand pick-up for SSDs[ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:05:27 PST ]Demand for solid-state drives is increasing in the wake of the flooding in Thailand, which has caused a shortage of hard disk drives.

Samsung's 2GHz chip to drive new tablet displays[ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:10:45 PST ]Samsung's newest chip for tablets is built to drive the high-resolution displays coming on future tablets.

iPhone more searched than Kardashian on Yahoo in 2011[ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:00:00 PST ]The Web giant lists the most widely searched terms on its site this year, and Apple's iconic phone beat out tabloid celebrities and natural disasters to claim the top spot.

How to handle unwanted friend requests[ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 07:23:25 EST ]Netiquette experts Brenna Ehrlich and Andrea Bartz give you the lowdown on turning down potential Facebook buddies in The Ultimate Guide to the Unwanted Friend Request.

What Facebook IPO could mean for you[ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:29:16 EST ]If Facebook and Wall Street become friends, will you like it?

5 great games for people who love a good story[ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 06:52:59 GMT ]Whether it's the history-spanning tale of an assassin or an elaborate narrative about a medieval kingdom plagued by civil war and dragons, some of this year’s best video games feature enthralling stories deftly told. If the gamer in your life loves a good yarn, here are some games that would make great gifts this holiday.

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.

Pre-caffeine: Mark Twain doodles, Morrissey's job![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.