Monday, December 26, 2011

'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.

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.

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.

The 10 biggest tech stories of 2011
[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:56:52 EST ]
The technology industry often finds itself pontificating about the future, but the busy news cycle this year gave us plenty to discuss.

Sunday, December 25, 2011

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.


Take a sleigh ride on the space station
[ 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.


Holiday calendar: Peace over Earth
[ Sun, 25 Dec 2011 07:10:21 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Woes may weigh heavy on the world at ground level, but from 22,000 miles up, even the strongest storm is a mere swirl of white on our beautiful blue planet.Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Woes may weigh heavy on the world at ground level, but from 22,000 miles up, even the strongest storm is a mere swirl of white on our beautiful blue planet.


Anonymous claims hack on security think tank
[ Sun, 25 Dec 2011 10:44:05 PST ]
A series of tweets claim that Anonymous has hacked Stratfor's e-mail and client list, including snagging credit card numbers. Stratfor's site is "undergoing maintenance."

The joys of real-time data analysis for online retailers
[ Sun, 25 Dec 2011 12:53:07 PST ]
There is a huge market for services that add and find intelligence in customer data. What are you waiting for?

VW workers win off-hours BlackBerry block
[ Sun, 25 Dec 2011 14:58:33 PST ]
About 1,000 Volkswagen employees in Germany will stop receiving after-hours e-mails on their company-issued BlackBerrys. Is it a fluke or the dawn of a new day?

Netflix cuts CEO's stock options in half
[ Sun, 25 Dec 2011 16:21:17 PST ]
Reed Hastings caps a tumultuous year with the company's board deciding to drop his stock option allowance to $1.5 million for 2012.

Now UPS fires courier for tossing Zappos delivery
[ Sun, 25 Dec 2011 20:07:50 PST ]
A UPS courier loses his job after throwing a Zappos delivery onto a doorstep and offering his middle digit to a security camera.

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.

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.


Take a sleigh ride on the space station
[ 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.


Holiday calendar: Peace over Earth
[ Sun, 25 Dec 2011 07:10:21 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Woes may weigh heavy on the world at ground level, but from 22,000 miles up, even the strongest storm is a mere swirl of white on our beautiful blue planet.Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Woes may weigh heavy on the world at ground level, but from 22,000 miles up, even the strongest storm is a mere swirl of white on our beautiful blue planet.


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.

New book celebrates maker of Mac's iconic icons
[ Sun, 25 Dec 2011 06:00:00 PST ]
"Susan Kare Icons" takes a look back at the nearly 30 year career of the designer who brought us the "Happy Mac," and helped us learn to love the personal computer.

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.

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.


Take a sleigh ride on the space station
[ 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.


Holiday calendar: Peace over Earth
[ Sun, 25 Dec 2011 07:10:21 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Woes may weigh heavy on the world at ground level, but from 22,000 miles up, even the strongest storm is a mere swirl of white on our beautiful blue planet.Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Woes may weigh heavy on the world at ground level, but from 22,000 miles up, even the strongest storm is a mere swirl of white on our beautiful blue planet.


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.

New book celebrates maker of Mac's iconic icons
[ Sun, 25 Dec 2011 06:00:00 PST ]
"Susan Kare Icons" takes a look back at the nearly 30 year career of the designer who brought us the "Happy Mac," and helped us learn to love the personal computer.

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.