The top gaming stories of 2011[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:25:53 EST ]It was the year of hacking, the year of breaking records and the year of flinging birds at pigs and that only scratches this surface of this year's biggest gaming stories.

Maker to unveil world's largest OLED TV[ Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:59:26 EST ]Korean electronics company LG caused a worldwide stir when it announced its 55-inch OLED panel last week, and now the company has rolled out two more pictures that show you what kind of remarkable TV set this is going to be.

Five Web behaviors to drop in 2012[ Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:45:14 EST ]Here are a few suggestions for digital behaviors you might want to resolve to drop in 2012. You can feel better about yourself while making the Web a happier place.

How the candidates compare online[ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:39:09 EST ]In 2012, a strong Web presence must be part of every political hopeful's strategy.

Could Chrome overtake IE in the browser wars?[ Wed, 04 Jan 2012 07:31:17 EST ]A month ago, Google's three-year effort to push its Web browser, Chrome, took a major step when it passed Mozilla's Firefox.

Windows XP finally giving way to Windows 7?[ Tue, 3 Jan 2012 20:31:31 GMT ]Is it finally out with the old (Windows XP) and in with the new(er) Windows 7 — especially with Windows 8 on the way?

NASA rover mission marks 8 years on Mars[ Tue, 3 Jan 2012 22:43:32 GMT ]While people on Earth have just finished celebrating the arrival of a new year, two NASA robots a world away are marking a big milestone of their own: eight years on the surface of Mars.

7 signs we're living in the post-privacy era[ Tue, 3 Jan 2012 20:33:41 GMT ]Whether by corporate subterfuge, government decree, hacker invasion and our own ambivalence, our digital rights have never faced more peril than they will in 2012.

Apocalypse not now: 2012 doomsday debunked[ Sun, 1 Jan 2012 18:21:20 GMT ]On Dec. 21, 2012, many doomsday believers fear the apocalypse — anything from a rogue planet smashing into us to our world spinning end over end. However, the world should expect nothing more next year than the winter solstice, NASA says.

Political markets get their first 2012 test[ Wed, 4 Jan 2012 02:40:33 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The Iowa caucuses provide the first real-world test of strength — for GOP presidential candidates as well as for political predictors.

Man says he popped into U.S. with iPad passport[ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:45:18 PST ]A Canadian man forgets his passport. However, he remembers that he scanned it. So he uses his iPad to show the scan to a border control officer. After some delay, he says he is admitted to the U.S.

Finally, HP announces a 27-inch Windows all-in-one[ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:00:00 PST ]HP announces the Omni 27, the first Windows-based all-in-one with a 27-inch display

HP's Phoenix gaming desktop rises in the U.S.[ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:00:00 PST ]HP brings its Phoenix gaming desktop to the U.S. this month.

The HP L2311c is business all over[ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:01:00 PST ]HP announces a laptop-docking monitor that charges your PC while you do the dishes...and other things, I'm sure.

It's strictly business with HP's new monitors[ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:01:00 PST ]HP's new monitors don't take any personal.

Doh! The top 10 tech 'fails' of 2011[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:49:34 EST ]Can't win 'em all, can you?

The top gaming stories of 2011[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:25:53 EST ]It was the year of hacking, the year of breaking records and the year of flinging birds at pigs and that only scratches this surface of this year's biggest gaming stories.

Maker to unveil world's largest OLED TV[ Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:59:26 EST ]Korean electronics company LG caused a worldwide stir when it announced its 55-inch OLED panel last week, and now the company has rolled out two more pictures that show you what kind of remarkable TV set this is going to be.

Five Web behaviors to drop in 2012[ Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:45:14 EST ]Here are a few suggestions for digital behaviors you might want to resolve to drop in 2012. You can feel better about yourself while making the Web a happier place.

Scorecard: How the candidates compare online[ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:04:21 EST ]In 2012, a strong Web presence must be part of every political hopeful's strategy.

Report: Apple holding N.Y. press event in Jan.[ Tue, 3 Jan 2012 16:05:41 GMT ]It wouldn't feel like the start of a new year without a fresh batch of Apple gossip. So to kick things off, let's talk about a recent report which claims that Apple's holding a media-related event in January — in New York City.

Quadrantid meteor shower peaks Wednesday[ Tue, 3 Jan 2012 16:12:45 GMT ]If you enjoy the sight of "shooting stars" then make plans to be out looking skyward during the predawn hours on Wednesday (Jan. 4) when a strong display of Quadrantid meteors may appear. This first meteor shower of the year may end up being one of the best of 2012.

Fighting Somali pirates with science[ Mon, 2 Jan 2012 14:10:00 GMT ]Piracy is a serious problem. While NATO, Russian, Iranian and Chinese ships all escort merchant vessels, foreign militaries can't be everywhere at once. Ships traveling through dangerous waters often need to create their own improvised anti-pirate defenses ... and the market for these products is booming.

Pre-caffeine tech: Apple intrigue, sad Xmas trees![ Tue, 3 Jan 2012 15:44:10 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Apocalypse not now: 2012 doomsday debunked[ Sun, 1 Jan 2012 18:21:20 GMT ]On Dec. 21, 2012, many doomsday believers fear the apocalypse — anything from a rogue planet smashing into us to our world spinning end over end. However, the world should expect nothing more next year than the winter solstice, NASA says.

Samsung announces low-end Galaxy Ace Plus smartphone for global markets[ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:42:28 PST ]The Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus skips the U.S. and targets international regions with middling Android features.

Mobile browsing reaches all-time high[ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:58:01 PST ]Web publishing is getting more complicated as ever more people use tablets and phones. Also: Chrome rises and IE falls.

How to see the same view in all Windows 7 folders[ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:04:15 PST ]Whether you prefer details, lists, thumbnails, or icons, making sure Windows Explorer always displays your files and folders in the view of your choice is more difficult than it should be. Freeware alternatives to Explorer may be just the ticket.

Startup Secret No. 14: The class you need to take[ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:05:00 PST ]You can be an expert at your product, but you can't be an expert entrepreneur without knowing finance.

Asus could unveil new 7-inch tablet at CES next week[ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:08:53 PST ]The PC vendor will reportedly take the wraps off at least one 7-inch tablet at CES, with a few tidbits and an image revealed by Web site Notebook Italia.

Doh! The top 10 tech 'fails' of 2011[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:49:34 EST ]Can't win 'em all, can you?

The top gaming stories of 2011[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:25:53 EST ]It was the year of hacking, the year of breaking records and the year of flinging birds at pigs and that only scratches this surface of this year's biggest gaming stories.

Maker to unveil world's largest OLED TV[ Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:59:26 EST ]Korean electronics company LG caused a worldwide stir when it announced its 55-inch OLED panel last week, and now the company has rolled out two more pictures that show you what kind of remarkable TV set this is going to be.

Five Web behaviors to drop in 2012[ Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:45:14 EST ]Here are a few suggestions for digital behaviors you might want to resolve to drop in 2012. You can feel better about yourself while making the Web a happier place.

Scorecard: How the candidates compare online[ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:04:21 EST ]In 2012, a strong Web presence must be part of every political hopeful's strategy.

Report: Apple holding N.Y. press event in Jan.[ Tue, 3 Jan 2012 16:05:41 GMT ]It wouldn't feel like the start of a new year without a fresh batch of Apple gossip. So to kick things off, let's talk about a recent report which claims that Apple's holding a media-related event in January — in New York City.

Quadrantid meteor shower peaks Wednesday[ Tue, 3 Jan 2012 16:12:45 GMT ]If you enjoy the sight of "shooting stars" then make plans to be out looking skyward during the predawn hours on Wednesday (Jan. 4) when a strong display of Quadrantid meteors may appear. This first meteor shower of the year may end up being one of the best of 2012.

Fighting Somali pirates with science[ Mon, 2 Jan 2012 14:10:00 GMT ]Piracy is a serious problem. While NATO, Russian, Iranian and Chinese ships all escort merchant vessels, foreign militaries can't be everywhere at once. Ships traveling through dangerous waters often need to create their own improvised anti-pirate defenses ... and the market for these products is booming.

Pre-caffeine tech: Apple intrigue, sad Xmas trees![ Tue, 3 Jan 2012 15:44:10 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Apocalypse not now: 2012 doomsday debunked[ Sun, 1 Jan 2012 18:21:20 GMT ]On Dec. 21, 2012, many doomsday believers fear the apocalypse — anything from a rogue planet smashing into us to our world spinning end over end. However, the world should expect nothing more next year than the winter solstice, NASA says.

Samsung announces low-end Galaxy Ace Plus smartphone for global markets[ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:42:28 PST ]The Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus skips the U.S. and targets international regions with middling Android features.

Mobile browsing reaches all-time high[ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:58:01 PST ]Web publishing is getting more complicated as ever more people use tablets and phones. Also: Chrome rises and IE falls.

How to see the same view in all Windows 7 folders[ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:04:15 PST ]Whether you prefer details, lists, thumbnails, or icons, making sure Windows Explorer always displays your files and folders in the view of your choice is more difficult than it should be. Freeware alternatives to Explorer may be just the ticket.

Startup Secret No. 14: The class you need to take[ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:05:00 PST ]You can be an expert at your product, but you can't be an expert entrepreneur without knowing finance.

Asus could unveil new 7-inch tablet at CES next week[ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:08:53 PST ]The PC vendor will reportedly take the wraps off at least one 7-inch tablet at CES, with a few tidbits and an image revealed by Web site Notebook Italia.

Doh! The top 10 tech 'fails' of 2011[ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:49:34 EST ]Can't win 'em all, can you?

The top gaming stories of 2011[ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:25:53 EST ]It was the year of hacking, the year of breaking records and the year of flinging birds at pigs and that only scratches this surface of this year's biggest gaming stories.

Maker to unveil world's largest OLED TV[ Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:59:26 EST ]Korean electronics company LG caused a worldwide stir when it announced its 55-inch OLED panel last week, and now the company has rolled out two more pictures that show you what kind of remarkable TV set this is going to be.

Five Web behaviors to drop in 2012[ Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:45:14 EST ]Here are a few suggestions for digital behaviors you might want to resolve to drop in 2012. You can feel better about yourself while making the Web a happier place.

Scorecard: How the candidates compare online[ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:04:21 EST ]In 2012, a strong Web presence must be part of every political hopeful's strategy.