Netflix drops in customer satisfaction[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:08:04 GMT ]As Netflix execs ring in the new year, they'll probably pray that things get better in 2012.

Crafty caterpillars mimic each other to avoid predators[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:46:31 GMT ]Scientists have long documented mimicry in adult butterflies, but new research shows that caterpillars also use this defense mechanism to deter predators.

Dino-chicken: Wacky but serious science idea of 2011[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:16:18 GMT ]Paleontologist Jack Horner has always been a bit of an iconoclast. In the 1970s, Horner, the curator of paleontology at the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Mont., and his friend Bob Makela discovered a Maiasaura nesting site, painting the first picture of dinosaurs as doting moms and dads. He's also been at the forefront of research suggesting that dinosaurs were fast growing and warm-blooded.

Video: Best game cinematics of 2011[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:38:18 GMT ]Cutscenes help define the story and feel of a video game. These are the nominees for the best video game cinematics of 2011. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

The top 11 scientific twists from 2011[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 02:16:26 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Faster-than-light neutrinos? The heaviest antimatter on Earth? The computer that beat those puny humans on "Jeopardy"? Which scientific twist from the past year was most intriguing?

These eco-friendly 'green' ear buds deliver oodles of detail[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:35:00 PST ]The Thinksound ms01's tiny real wood headphones sound sweet.

Windows Phone upgrade plans: First Tango, then cash[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:51:51 PST ]Leaked plans suggest Microsoft will first target low-end smartphones with an OS release called Tango, with more advanced features to follow by year-end 2012.

Android Market still selling half a million albums for $4.99[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:52:44 PST ]Google extends its holiday discount for Android Market customers--more than 500,000 albums for $4.99 and over 10M tracks for 49 cents.

Zvox drops price, dimensions of Z-Base sound bars[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:17:03 PST ]Zvox introduces three new Z-Base sound bars with lower prices, smaller dimensions.

Dropbox testing automatic import of photos, videos[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:57:07 PST ]The online file sharing service has added a new option to its latest test build that would automatically import images and videos for your PC to your cloud-based Dropbox storage.

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.

Top 10 most bizarre tech stories of 2011[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:25:02 EST ]2011 brought the release of game-changing gadgets, and it delivered news to the tech world that brought some of the good, bad and bizarre.

Twitter suit may redefine social-media law[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:51:14 EST ]Who, exactly, owns your Twitter account? It's a potentially complicated question when an account is used both professionally and personally. Now a case regarding whether a Twitter account belongs to a company or its former employee has raised questions about the use of the social media phenomenon.

Did Columbus' crew bring syphilis to Europe?[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:53:16 GMT ]In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue, but when he returned from 'cross the seas, did he bring with him a new disease?

Where will Russian probe fall? Too early to say[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:53:47 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Will Russia's doomed Phobos-Grunt spacecraft fall in Afghanistan? Experts say it's way too early to be that precise about a prediction.

Kardashian, Jobs among most 'stumbled upon'[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:16:34 GMT ]Never thought you'd see Kim Kardashian and Steve Jobs linked in any way? The two, along with the Occupy movement, the royal wedding and Japan's tsunami tragedy, are among the most "stumbled upon" searches and links of 2011 — that is, those performed by StumbleUpon users.

Video: Best multiplayer game for 2011[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:02:53 GMT ]Clashing lightsabers, exploding shells and multiple portals made up only a few of the best multiplayer experiences in 2011. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

The top 11 scientific twists from 2011[ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 02:16:26 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Faster-than-light neutrinos? The heaviest antimatter on Earth? The computer that beat those puny humans on "Jeopardy"? Which scientific twist from the past year was most intriguing?

Samsung said to be rethinking Android 4.0 upgrade for Galaxy S[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:18:15 PST ]Though Samsung said last week that its Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab devices would not get the Android 4.0 update, the company may be reconsidering its plans.

Metal-backed iPhone 5 rumor rides again[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:13:22 PST ]That old metal-backed iPhone rumor just won't die, apparently. A new report says Apple is planning to bring more metal and a new case construction to its next iPhone.

LG promises Ice Cream Sandwich for swanky new Prada 3[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:14:03 PST ]LG's new Prada 3 has a slim design, a dual-core processor, and a path to Android 4.0. It's available now for South Korean carrier SK Telecom.

'YouTube Slam' creates battle of the viral videos[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:22:58 PST ]A new feature on the video site pits one clip against another in five different categories: Comedy, Cute, Music, Bizarre, and Dance. Viewers decide which video is tops in each area.

Report details extent of Anonymous hack on Stratfor[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:05:09 PST ]Analysts find that the AntiSec hack reported Christmas Day against the security think tank affected some 50,000 people, and more files are expected to be released in the coming days.

'Anonymous' hackers hit security group[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:33:29 EST ]Hacker group Anonymous began its promised week of Christmas hacks, assaulting a long list of targets. The first Anonymous hack resulted in stolen emails and credit card data from Stratfor, an Austin-based think tank that concentrates on security issues.

Nice automation, but I want to speak to an agent[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 07:30:30 EST ]LZ Granderson's wish is that companies would make it easy to speak to a real human being rather than hide their agents behind a confusing automated system

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.

Alexander Graham Bell goes digital[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:50:42 EST ]Voices recorded by inventor Alexander Graham Bell more than 125 years ago are being heard now, thanks to digital imaging technology.

Top 10 most bizarre tech stories of 2011[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:25:02 EST ]2011 brought the release of game-changing gadgets, and it delivered news to the tech world that brought some of the good, bad and bizarre.

Report: 1 of 5 online minutes spent on social media[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:43:03 GMT ]As 2011 winds down, one thing seems destined for more connections in 2012: social networking, with sites that reach 1.2 billion users, 82 percent of the world’s online population.

Twin probes to circle moon to study gravity field[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 18:35:14 GMT ]Over the New Year's weekend, a pair of spacecraft the size of washing machines are set to enter orbit around it in the latest lunar mission. Their job is to measure the uneven gravity field and determine what lies beneath — straight down to the core.

Hackers target supporters of security firm[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:32:33 GMT ]Victims of a data breach at security think tank Stratfor apparently are being targeted a second time after speaking out.

How to adjust the settings on your HDTV[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:13:44 GMT ]If you haven't adjusted the controls on your new HDTV, you're not getting its full performance. Here's how to get the best picture possible.

Video: Best multiplayer game for 2011[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:02:53 GMT ]Clashing lightsabers, exploding shells and multiple portals made up only a few of the best multiplayer experiences in 2011. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

U.S. takes bite out of Oracle's Google lawsuit[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 07:24:43 PST ]The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office says several of the claims in one patent Oracle has brought against Google shouldn't have been accepted.

Get a 6-foot Rosewill HDMI cable for $2.99 shipped[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 07:44:03 PST ]Unknowing shoppers often pay 10 times as much for these cables. Don't make that mistake!

First Apple TVs to come this summer at 32 and 37 inches?[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:04:18 PST ]The initial Apple TVs to hit the market could be in the 32- and 37-inch range, according to DigiTimes. And they could hit the market starting at midyear.

Italy fines Apple $1.2 million over AppleCare practices[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:11:01 PST ]The country says that Apple misled customers by offering them AppleCare without telling them that they already had free assistance available to them.

Preening Facebook burglary suspect jailed[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:12:52 PST ]An 18-year-old Pittsburgh man lands in the slammer after allegedly robbing a market and then posting pictures of the loot on his Facebook page.

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.

'Anonymous' hackers hit security group[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:33:29 EST ]Hacker group Anonymous began its promised week of Christmas hacks, assaulting a long list of targets. The first Anonymous hack resulted in stolen emails and credit card data from Stratfor, an Austin-based think tank that concentrates on security issues.

Nice automation, but I want to speak to an agent[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 07:30:30 EST ]LZ Granderson's wish is that companies would make it easy to speak to a real human being rather than hide their agents behind a confusing automated system

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.

Top 10 most bizarre tech stories of 2011[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:25:02 EST ]2011 brought the release of game-changing gadgets, and it delivered news to the tech world that brought some of the good, bad and bizarre.

Report: 1 of 5 online minutes spent on social media[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:43:03 GMT ]As 2011 winds down, one thing seems destined for more connections in 2012: social networking, with sites that reach 1.2 billion users, 82 percent of the world’s online population.

Hackers target supporters of security firm[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:32:33 GMT ]Victims of a data breach at security think tank Stratfor apparently are being targeted a second time after speaking out.

How to adjust the settings on your HDTV[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:13:44 GMT ]If you haven't adjusted the controls on your new HDTV, you're not getting its full performance. Here's how to get the best picture possible.

Twin probes to circle moon to study gravity field[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 18:35:14 GMT ]Over the New Year's weekend, a pair of spacecraft the size of washing machines are set to enter orbit around it in the latest lunar mission. Their job is to measure the uneven gravity field and determine what lies beneath — straight down to the core.

Video: Best game animations of 2011[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 21:19:56 GMT ]We take a look at the best video animations to come out in 2011. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)