Sunday, December 25, 2011

AT&T's 4G network is faster than Verizon's
[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:53:39 EST ]
AT&T joins the LTE market and challenges Verizon by providing significantly improved download speeds over 3G.

Behind the 'Star Wars: Old Republic' game saga
[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:44:43 EST ]
This week, Bioware released "Star Wars: The Old Republic," the latest and most ambitious product of a so-far decade-long partnership with LucasArts. In this sprawling, much-anticipated computer game, millions of Jedi Knights, bounty hunters and other familiar warriors can roam and battle on their home planets, and then hop in spaceships to travel the galaxy.

'Zelda' games to focus on realistic sword fighting
[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:34:06 EST ]
Video gamers who want to train for the next "Legend of Zelda" may want to enroll in fencing classes.

Keepers of the Internet face greatest challenge
[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:28:06 EST ]
The Internet doesn't have a flag or a national anthem, but it does have a government.

Top 10 video games of 2011
[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:36:12 EST ]
"Portal 2" ranked No. 2 on the list of top 10 video games this year -- check out which other games joined the list.

Saturday, December 24, 2011

Cal chooses Google Apps over Microsoft Office 365
[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:19:56 GMT ]
By John Cook, GeekWire Organizations everywhere are debating the best way to migrate systems to the cloud. And one of the biggest decisions they face is the best cloud provider for their needs.

Rudolph's red nose has nothing on his eyes
[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 17:52:06 GMT ]
The reindeer of Christmas myth must meet high expectations this time of year -- not just hauling heavy loads of gifts over long distances -- but also helping navigate from the tundra to the rest of the world.

How astronauts celebrate Christmas in space
[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:56:12 GMT ]

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, commander of Expedition 26 aboard the International Space Station, poses for a holiday photo near the station's miniature Christmas tree in 2010.The six astronauts aboard the International Space Station can't come home for the holidays, but they're doing their best to make the season bright hundreds of miles above Earth's surface.


Comet takes its place as 'Star of Wonder'
[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:13:39 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: If anyone questioned whether Comet Lovejoy would become the star of the season — and many did — the pictures of the past few days have removed any doubt.Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: If anyone questioned whether Comet Lovejoy would become the star of the season — and many did — the pictures of the past few days have removed any doubt.


Holiday calendar: Take a sleigh ride in space
[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:29:51 GMT ]

One of the best parts of Santa's job must be to see the world from on high on Christmas Eve — but thanks to the International Space Station, we can get a similar view on video.One of the best parts of Santa's job must be to see the world from on high on Christmas Eve — but thanks to the International Space Station, we can get a similar view on video.


Show us yours--your hi-fi that is
[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:46:48 PST ]
Audiophiles are proud of their systems and like to show off their gear. Send us pictures of your hi-fi.

About to be taken off life support, man wakes
[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:11:17 PST ]
The young man has been in a coma since being critically injured in a five-car crash in October that killed his friend and roommate.

Memories of a 'Star Wars' Christmas
[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:02:41 PST ]
Darren Hayes, half of the duo that made up the late '90s band Savage Garden, offers up a video Christmas card for fans. It's a simple story of a poor mother's efforts to buy her son the toys he dreamed of having.

Electronic diaper for men siphons away pee
[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:18:50 PST ]
Just in time for the holidays, this electronic diaper from Japan allows you to let loose in bed if you can't get to the bathroom.

21,000 domains transfer out of Go Daddy in 1 day
[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:25:25 PST ]
It could be a coincidence or it could a collective cold shoulder for Go Daddy for its SOPA support--though the company actually reversed course yesterday.

AT&T's 4G network is faster than Verizon's
[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:53:39 EST ]
AT&T joins the LTE market and challenges Verizon by providing significantly improved download speeds over 3G.

Behind the 'Star Wars: Old Republic' game saga
[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:44:43 EST ]
This week, Bioware released "Star Wars: The Old Republic," the latest and most ambitious product of a so-far decade-long partnership with LucasArts. In this sprawling, much-anticipated computer game, millions of Jedi Knights, bounty hunters and other familiar warriors can roam and battle on their home planets, and then hop in spaceships to travel the galaxy.

'Zelda' games to focus on realistic sword fighting
[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:34:06 EST ]
Video gamers who want to train for the next "Legend of Zelda" may want to enroll in fencing classes.

Keepers of the Internet face greatest challenge
[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:28:06 EST ]
The Internet doesn't have a flag or a national anthem, but it does have a government.

Top 10 video games of 2011
[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:36:12 EST ]
"Portal 2" ranked No. 2 on the list of top 10 video games this year -- check out which other games joined the list.

Samsung disappoints 10 million Android customers
[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:01:33 GMT ]
Today Samsung announced that its line of Galaxy S phones, one of the most popular Android phone models of 2010, will not get Google's latest version of Android, Ice Cream Sandwich.

Set up parental controls that won't annoy you
[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:23:55 GMT ]

There's a way to set up parental controls for everything you own that won't be annoying for you when you want to use them. Here's how...There's a way to set up parental controls for everything you own that won't be annoying for you when you want to use them. Here's how...


How astronauts celebrate Christmas in space
[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:56:12 GMT ]

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, commander of Expedition 26 aboard the International Space Station, poses for a holiday photo near the station's miniature Christmas tree.The six astronauts aboard the International Space Station can't come home for the holidays, but they're doing their best to make the season bright hundreds of miles above Earth's surface.


Holiday calendar: North Pole revealed
[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:42:50 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Thoughts are turning to Santa Claus and his North Pole operation, and a picture from NASA's Terra satellite puts the pole front and center.Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Thoughts are turning to Santa Claus and his North Pole operation, and a picture from NASA's Terra satellite puts the pole front and center.


Holiday calendar: Take a sleigh ride in space
[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:29:51 GMT ]

One of the best parts of Santa's job must be to see the world from on high on Christmas Eve — but thanks to the International Space Station, we can get a similar view on video.One of the best parts of Santa's job must be to see the world from on high on Christmas Eve — but thanks to the International Space Station, we can get a similar view on video.


A place for everything: How to manage your photos
[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:59:58 PST ]
It really doesn't take a lot of work to keep your photos organized, just a little commitment.

'Star Trek' mailbox glows at night
[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:06:22 PST ]
A DIY "Star Trek" mailbox boldly sits near the street and collects deliveries. The NCC-USPS includes a solar panel for potential journeys through the dark of space.

Google's holiday doodle serenades with 'Jingle Bells'
[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:12:13 PST ]
The latest holiday-themed doodle ditches last year's abstraction in favor of simple iconography including snowflakes and Santa, putting together a familiar jingle with glowing lights.

Apple picks up legal win, a chip company, and a Grammy
[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 04:00:00 PST ]
Slow news week with the holidays in full swing? Not so fast. It's been a busy week for Apple, with a notable legal victory, a reported half-billion-dollar acquisition, and a Grammy honor for late co-founder Steve Jobs.

This week in Crave: The gift-wrapped edition
[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 05:00:00 PST ]
This week, we wrapped our presents in photographs, sent tweets via snail mail, and took the PlayStation Vita (and a new robotic ball) for a spin.

AT&T's 4G network is faster than Verizon's
[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:53:39 EST ]
AT&T joins the LTE market and challenges Verizon by providing significantly improved download speeds over 3G.

Behind the 'Star Wars: Old Republic' game saga
[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:44:43 EST ]
This week, Bioware released "Star Wars: The Old Republic," the latest and most ambitious product of a so-far decade-long partnership with LucasArts. In this sprawling, much-anticipated computer game, millions of Jedi Knights, bounty hunters and other familiar warriors can roam and battle on their home planets, and then hop in spaceships to travel the galaxy.

'Zelda' games to focus on realistic sword fighting
[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:34:06 EST ]
Video gamers who want to train for the next "Legend of Zelda" may want to enroll in fencing classes.

Keepers of the Internet face greatest challenge
[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:28:06 EST ]
The Internet doesn't have a flag or a national anthem, but it does have a government.

Top 10 video games of 2011
[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:36:12 EST ]
"Portal 2" ranked No. 2 on the list of top 10 video games this year -- check out which other games joined the list.

Samsung disappoints 10 million Android customers
[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:01:33 GMT ]
Today Samsung announced that its line of Galaxy S phones, one of the most popular Android phone models of 2010, will not get Google's latest version of Android, Ice Cream Sandwich.

Set up parental controls that won't annoy you
[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:23:55 GMT ]

There's a way to set up parental controls for everything you own that won't be annoying for you when you want to use them. Here's how...There's a way to set up parental controls for everything you own that won't be annoying for you when you want to use them. Here's how...


How astronauts celebrate Christmas in space
[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:56:12 GMT ]

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, commander of Expedition 26 aboard the International Space Station, poses for a holiday photo near the station's miniature Christmas tree.The six astronauts aboard the International Space Station can't come home for the holidays, but they're doing their best to make the season bright hundreds of miles above Earth's surface.


Holiday calendar: North Pole revealed
[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:42:50 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Thoughts are turning to Santa Claus and his North Pole operation, and a picture from NASA's Terra satellite puts the pole front and center.Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Thoughts are turning to Santa Claus and his North Pole operation, and a picture from NASA's Terra satellite puts the pole front and center.


Holiday calendar: Take a sleigh ride in space
[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:29:51 GMT ]

One of the best parts of Santa's job must be to see the world from on high on Christmas Eve — but thanks to the International Space Station, we can get a similar view on video.One of the best parts of Santa's job must be to see the world from on high on Christmas Eve — but thanks to the International Space Station, we can get a similar view on video.


A place for everything: How to manage your photos
[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:59:58 PST ]
It really doesn't take a lot of work to keep your photos organized, just a little commitment.

'Star Trek' mailbox glows at night
[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:06:22 PST ]
A DIY "Star Trek" mailbox boldly sits near the street and collects deliveries. The NCC-USPS includes a solar panel for potential journeys through the dark of space.

Google's holiday doodle serenades with 'Jingle Bells'
[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:12:13 PST ]
The latest holiday-themed doodle ditches last year's abstraction in favor of simple iconography including snowflakes and Santa, putting together a familiar jingle with glowing lights.

Apple picks up legal win, a chip company, and a Grammy
[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 04:00:00 PST ]
Slow news week with the holidays in full swing? Not so fast. It's been a busy week for Apple, with a notable legal victory, a reported half-billion-dollar acquisition, and a Grammy honor for late co-founder Steve Jobs.

This week in Crave: The gift-wrapped edition
[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 05:00:00 PST ]
This week, we wrapped our presents in photographs, sent tweets via snail mail, and took the PlayStation Vita (and a new robotic ball) for a spin.

AT&T's 4G network is faster than Verizon's
[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:53:39 EST ]
AT&T joins the LTE market and challenges Verizon by providing significantly improved download speeds over 3G.

Behind the 'Star Wars: Old Republic' game saga
[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:44:43 EST ]
This week, Bioware released "Star Wars: The Old Republic," the latest and most ambitious product of a so-far decade-long partnership with LucasArts. In this sprawling, much-anticipated computer game, millions of Jedi Knights, bounty hunters and other familiar warriors can roam and battle on their home planets, and then hop in spaceships to travel the galaxy.

'Zelda' games to focus on realistic sword fighting
[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:34:06 EST ]
Video gamers who want to train for the next "Legend of Zelda" may want to enroll in fencing classes.

Keepers of the Internet face greatest challenge
[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:28:06 EST ]
The Internet doesn't have a flag or a national anthem, but it does have a government.

Top 10 video games of 2011
[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:36:12 EST ]
"Portal 2" ranked No. 2 on the list of top 10 video games this year -- check out which other games joined the list.