Video: Tron like racing done right in 'Nitronic Rush'[ Tue, 6 Dec 2011 01:02:27 GMT ]Students at the DigiPen Institute of Technology has to build a game from scratch and what they came up with is a free slick retro racer with an awesome soundtrack. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Holiday calendar: Streaking for home[ Tue, 6 Dec 2011 22:28:09 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The International Space Station's commander shares a picture that shows his crewmates' spaceship streaking home for the holidays.

Video: December's best iPad apps for kids[ Tue, 6 Dec 2011 00:52:45 GMT ]An all-new roundup of smart fun iPad apps starring Charlie Brown, Vincent Van Gogh, a zoo of colorful animals and one very pesky pigeon. (msnbc.com)

Clone a woolly mammoth? Not so fast![ Wed, 7 Dec 2011 00:34:04 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Reports from Japan suggest that long-extinct woolly mammoths could be cloned back into existence within five years, but don't hold your breath.

PayPal says 'our bad' on Regretsy charity scandal[ Tue, 6 Dec 2011 19:40:26 GMT ]As the growing rift between the haves and have-nots casts a Dickensian atmosphere this holiday season, could it be that PayPal recently received visits by three ghosts, and maybe even its dead money-changing partner, Jacob Marley?

PS Vita's user interface pictured[ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:13:30 PST ]We explore some of the finer details of the PlayStation Vita's software experience.

Verizon fires 40 employees for strike actions[ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:30:30 PST ]Verizon Communications says employees were terminated for strike-related acts ranging from physical violence to making racial threats.

Crave 69: Candy for cuties (podcast)[ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:55:00 PST ]We're previewing the future one concept video at a time. We look at Samsung's future in which transparent tablets conjure holographic magic. Toyota's squeaky-clean future makes us feel dirty. And to even things out we revisit 1939's vision of the year 2000.

Microsoft works to lure devs by taking less for app sales[ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:27:25 PST ]The software giant, aiming to undercut rivals' online marketplace pricing, will take 30 percent of sales until an app hits $25,000 in revenue, then 20 percent after that.

Roomba makes game debut in terrifying fashion[ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:15:30 PST ]The message for unworthy players of this iOS game? "You don't suck enough."

Xbox upgrades aim to be 'future of TV'[ Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:22:11 EST ]An update rolling out Tuesday for the Xbox Live network aims to do what Microsoft has been teasing for a while -- turn a platform designed primarily for video games into one that will be the major hub for all television viewing.

On Tuesday, porn sites set to go .XXX[ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:21:32 EST ]It's either a new, safer era for adult content on the Web or the first step in creating a digital porn ghetto, depending upon who you ask.

Brief glitch let Facebook users see private photos[ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:27:06 EST ]What's been described as a bug in some new computer code briefly allowed Facebook users to snoop on the private pictures of other members.

Android app detects Carrier IQ[ Tue, 6 Dec 2011 15:47:59 GMT ]A new app can now detect Carrier IQ, an unwelcome hitchhiker on Android devices that may be recording personal information.

Video: Tron like racing done right in 'Nitronic Rush'[ Tue, 6 Dec 2011 01:02:27 GMT ]Students at the DigiPen Institute of Technology has to build a game from scratch and what they came up with is a free slick retro racer with an awesome soundtrack. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Video: December's best iPad apps for kids[ Tue, 6 Dec 2011 00:52:45 GMT ]An all-new roundup of smart fun iPad apps starring Charlie Brown, Vincent Van Gogh, a zoo of colorful animals and one very pesky pigeon. (msnbc.com)

Scientists put alien planets in pigeonholes[ Tue, 6 Dec 2011 03:12:38 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Researchers have set up an online "periodic table" for extrasolar planets ranging from Hot Mercurians to Cold Jovians, with Earthlike worlds right in the middle.

Pre-caffeine tech: XXX domains, 3-D printers![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Xbox 360's TV update faces delay[ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:48:05 PST ]Microsoft says in a tweet that the media-heavy expansion of its Xbox services will be "slightly delayed" and promises more information soon.

Facebook flaw lets you view someone's private photos[ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:10:30 PST ]There's apparently a way to peek at someone's private photos simply by reporting their profile image as objectionable.

Twitter looks back at the top topics of 2011[ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:54:44 PST ]The company is continuing its year in review with a look at some of the events and hashtags that shaped discussions on the service this year. Egypt and Apple's Mac App Store were just two of the popular topics.

Tablet owners cool with buying items through their devices[ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:03:49 PST ]Tablet users are more comfortable buying items through their devices than are smartphone or laptop owners, says a new study from JiWire.

Startup Secret #1: Good genes[ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:06:40 PST ]Number one in a series: Startup advice from people who've been there.

Tim Cook's first 100 days as Apple CEO[ Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:45:13 EST ]World leaders are often measured by what they do in their first 100 days in office. But what about business leaders?

Facebook and Gowalla: What it means to you[ Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:32:46 EST ]It looks probable that Facebook has snapped up Gowalla, or is in the process of doing so. So what does that mean to those of us who use Facebook or Gowalla?

Xbox upgrades aim to be 'future of TV'[ Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:22:11 EST ]An update rolling out Tuesday for the Xbox Live network aims to do what Microsoft has been teasing for a while -- turn a platform designed primarily for video games into one that will be the major hub for all television viewing.

On Tuesday, porn sites set to go .XXX[ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:21:32 EST ]It's either a new, safer era for adult content on the Web or the first step in creating a digital porn ghetto, depending upon who you ask.

Android app detects Carrier IQ[ Tue, 6 Dec 2011 15:47:59 GMT ]A new app can now detect Carrier IQ, an unwelcome hitchhiker on Android devices that may be recording personal information.

Video: Tron like racing done right in 'Nitronic Rush'[ Tue, 6 Dec 2011 01:02:27 GMT ]Students at the DigiPen Institute of Technology has to build a game from scratch and what they came up with is a free slick retro racer with an awesome soundtrack. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Video: December's best iPad apps for kids[ Tue, 6 Dec 2011 00:52:45 GMT ]An all-new roundup of smart fun iPad apps starring Charlie Brown, Vincent Van Gogh, a zoo of colorful animals and one very pesky pigeon. (msnbc.com)

Scientists put alien planets in pigeonholes[ Tue, 6 Dec 2011 03:12:38 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Researchers have set up an online "periodic table" for extrasolar planets ranging from Hot Mercurians to Cold Jovians, with Earthlike worlds right in the middle.

Pre-caffeine tech: XXX domains, 3-D printers![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Xbox 360's TV update faces delay[ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:48:05 PST ]Microsoft says in a tweet that the media-heavy expansion of its Xbox services will be "slightly delayed" and promises more information soon.

Facebook flaw lets you view someone's private photos[ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:10:30 PST ]There's apparently a way to peek at someone's private photos simply by reporting their profile image as objectionable.

Twitter looks back at the top topics of 2011[ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:54:44 PST ]The company is continuing its year in review with a look at some of the events and hashtags that shaped discussions on the service this year.

Tablet owners cool with buying items through their devices[ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:03:49 PST ]Tablet users are more comfortable buying items through their devices than are smartphone or laptop owners, says a new study from JiWire.

Startup Secret #1: Good genes[ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:06:40 PST ]Number one in a series: Startup advice from people who've been there.

Tim Cook's first 100 days as Apple CEO[ Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:45:13 EST ]World leaders are often measured by what they do in their first 100 days in office. But what about business leaders?

Facebook and Gowalla: What it means to you[ Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:32:46 EST ]It looks probable that Facebook has snapped up Gowalla, or is in the process of doing so. So what does that mean to those of us who use Facebook or Gowalla?

Xbox upgrades aim to be 'future of TV'[ Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:22:11 EST ]An update rolling out Tuesday for the Xbox Live network aims to do what Microsoft has been teasing for a while -- turn a platform designed primarily for video games into one that will be the major hub for all television viewing.

On Tuesday, porn sites set to go .XXX[ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:21:32 EST ]It's either a new, safer era for adult content on the Web or the first step in creating a digital porn ghetto, depending upon who you ask.

Scientists put alien planets in pigeonholes[ Tue, 6 Dec 2011 03:12:38 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Researchers have set up an online "periodic table" for extrasolar planets ranging from Hot Mercurians to Cold Jovians, with Earthlike worlds right in the middle.

Holiday calendar: Antarctica stripped naked[ Mon, 5 Dec 2011 23:37:34 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A British survey suggests what the Antarctic continent would look like if all of its ice were stripped away.

Tech stocking stuffers for kids[ Sat, 3 Dec 2011 00:29:30 GMT ]Looking for little gifts your kids will love but don't want to spend a bundle? Here are compact geeky goodies under $50 that will brighten the holidays of the kids on your list.

Gaming with young kids? Here's where to start[ Mon, 5 Dec 2011 07:04:56 GMT ]While some parents worry whether gaming is good for children, In-Game writer Winda Benedetti believes playing video games can be a wonderful activity not only for kids but for parents' relationship with their kids. With the help of her son, she hunts for the best new video games for parents to play with the youngest gamers.

Xbox update brings TV with voice, gesture control[ Mon, 5 Dec 2011 15:14:40 GMT ]Microsoft Corp. is rolling out a new interface for its Xbox game console users — one that allows you to navigate through music, movies, TV shows and games with the wave of your hand or the sound of your voice.

Global industry CO2 output rises even in weak economy[ Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:13:11 PST ]Annual report card on mankind's CO2 pollution says slowdown in emissions during the 2008-09 global financial crisis was a mere speed bump.

Man behind XXX domains says they'll help parents protect kids[ Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:29:34 PST ]Stuart Lawley, the CEO of ICM Registry--the company behind the XXX top level domains, says XXX sites should help empower parents to keep their kids away from adult content.

The sad self-obsession surrounding NASA's Kepler-22b discovery[ Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:35:30 PST ]Isn't there something faintly sad about the discovery of a planet whose temperature of 72 degrees automatically leading to the idea that it's "another Earth?"

Google adds graphing calculator to search[ Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:15:45 PST ]New tool renders an interactive graph when mathematical functions are entered in Web giant's search bar.