This hands-free texting app is easy to use, accurate[ Fri, 9 Mar 2012 16:23:04 GMT ]Despite the warnings and cautionary tales of accidents and deaths that come from texting while driving, some people will continue to do it. The latest app to allow for hands-free texting while driving stands out for its ease of use and accuracy.

Animals vs. machines: Epic battles on video[ Thu, 8 Mar 2012 21:31:07 GMT ]Whether it's a seagull trying to swallow a camera or a Roomba terrorizing a gaggle of kittens, the rivalry between animals and gadgets runs deep, as these videos show.

Solar storm lights up northern skies[ Thu, 8 Mar 2012 23:09:24 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The disruption caused by this week's solar storm seems to be minimal, but skywatchers maximized their opportunity to see auroral fireworks.

How the 30-minute Kony 2012 video went viral[ Fri, 9 Mar 2012 01:19:32 GMT ]There's no planking or other pranks in it — no cats walking on iPads, no babies riding on Roombas. And instead of being 30 seconds, this video is 30 minutes long. Nevertheless, a short film about a campaign to capture a Ugandan warlord has gone uber-viral in a matter of three days, reaching more than 40 million views on YouTube as of Thursday.

Tsunami scientists get set for the next wave[ Fri, 9 Mar 2012 01:44:40 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Scientists succeeded in predicting the long-range course of last year's catastrophic Japan tsunami, but providing faster alerts will require new kinds of networks.

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Review: New iPad neither dud nor 'revolution'[ Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:48:49 EST ]The guts of the new iPad -- don't you dare call it iPad 3 -- are what make this tablet computer a step forward from the iPad 2.

A first-timers' guide to SXSW[ Fri, 09 Mar 2012 07:50:46 EST ]South by Southwest Interactive, the Austin technology festival that last year swelled to nearly 20,000 participants, can be a little intimidating if you're a first-time attendee. Here are some ideas on what to equip yourself with and what to ditch before you come.

The changing culture of SXSW Interactive[ Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:21:40 EST ]If 2011 was the year that South by Southwest Interactive grew up, 2012 may be when it decides it wants to don a suit and enter the corporate world -- or run off and join the Peace Corps.

Police break up global online pedophile network[ Thu, 8 Mar 2012 14:44:33 GMT ]Italian police have broken up a paedophile network spanning at least 28 countries that used social media websites to swap pornographic images and videos of child abuse.

1 in 2 US smartphone users carry an Android[ Thu, 8 Mar 2012 16:01:36 GMT ]A new report reveals Google's Android is on nearly half of the handsets carried by the U.S.'s 101 million smartphone subscribers, while about another third use iPhones.

When the Internet and school violence fears collide[ Thu, 8 Mar 2012 10:06:55 GMT ]"He'd be the type to bring a gun to school." These words – or something close – were allegedly uttered by a female student in a high school last Friday in Girard, Pa., about one hour's drive from Chardon, Ohio, where a shooting killed three students.

The iPad: Ready for the masses[ Wed, 7 Mar 2012 23:39:12 GMT ]When the iPhone launched in 2007, it was celebrated as a vision but derided as a luxury. Two years later, everybody and their mom had one. With the "new iPad," Apple makes a dual proposition that consumers will find harder than ever to resist.

Solar storm hits Earth: So far, no problem[ Thu, 8 Mar 2012 16:52:53 GMT ]This year's most closely watched solar storm is sweeping over our planet right now, and so far the impact is not as severe as some had feared. However, experts caution that the storm could intensify as the day goes on.

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Review: 'Mass Effect 3' makes for a fitting end[ Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:18:20 EST ]"Mass Effect 3" brings the tale of Commander Shepard and his fight to save the universe to a resounding crescendo with tight combat, excellent storytelling and majestic visuals.

Online missteps spread faster than ever[ Tue, 06 Mar 2012 07:14:56 EST ]Misinformation has long been a part of the Internet -- but, thanks to social networks, it moves out there faster than ever, and is hard to correct.

New iPad has sharper screen, better camera, 4G[ Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:11:32 EST ]If, as expected, Apple unveils the newest in its line of hugely popular iPads on Wednesday, it will be the first look at how the company plans to maintain a stranglehold on a tablet computer market it essentially created two years ago.

Review: New iPad neither dud nor 'revolution'[ Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:29:03 EST ]The guts of the new iPad -- don't you dare call it iPad 3 -- are what make this tablet computer a step forward from the iPad 2.

The changing culture of SXSW Interactive[ Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:43:01 EST ]If 2011 was the year that South by Southwest Interactive grew up, 2012 may be when it decides it wants to don a suit and enter the corporate world -- or run off and join the Peace Corps.

Video: 'Mass Effect 3' is a haunting sci-fi epic[ Tue, 6 Mar 2012 08:00:04 GMT ]There will be epic space battles, immense ground conflicts and hard hitting drama. In-Game's Todd Kenreck gives 'Mass Effect 3' a 10 out of 10. (In-Game)

US charges members of hacking group Anonymous[ Tue, 6 Mar 2012 23:38:47 GMT ]Six suspected leaders of the international hacking organization known as Anonymous were charged by U.S. authorities of computer crimes, dealing a major blow to the loose-knit group that has wreaked havoc on the websites of government agencies and major corporations.

Hacker "Sabu" was an FBI plant for months[ Wed, 7 Mar 2012 01:40:40 GMT ]Even as he urged tens of thousands of Twitter followers to rise up and attack government and law enforcement, the most wanted hacker on the planet was working for the FBI.

How the hunt for life on Mars has evolved[ Wed, 7 Mar 2012 04:25:03 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: After lowering their sights for the past century, scientists say they have the right strategy for addressing the mysteries surrounding Mars' potential for life.

The iPad at 2: 'Huge impact' on our lives[ Tue, 6 Mar 2012 22:20:37 GMT ]A little more than two years ago, a first-of-its kind consumer tablet with a strange name was unveiled by Steve Jobs. It had been one of his obsessions for years, even before the iPhone. And it is has upended the world of personal technology.

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Cell-phone jammers: What's the deal?[ Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:32:14 EST ]Fancy gadgets that can be used to jam cell phone signals are illegal and potentially dangerous, experts say.

Behind the making of 'Mass Effect 3'[ Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:29:40 EST ]How do you end a blockbuster trilogy, but still make it accessible and desirable for new players? That's the challenge that faced BioWare for "Mass Effect 3."

Review: 'Mass Effect 3' makes for a fitting end[ Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:18:20 EST ]"Mass Effect 3" brings the tale of Commander Shepard and his fight to save the universe to a resounding crescendo with tight combat, excellent storytelling and majestic visuals.

Online missteps spread faster than ever[ Tue, 06 Mar 2012 07:14:56 EST ]Misinformation has long been a part of the Internet -- but, thanks to social networks, it moves out there faster than ever, and is hard to correct.

Today's Apple event: Ready for a new iPad?[ Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:22:11 EST ]If, as expected, Apple unveils the newest in its line of hugely popular iPads on Wednesday, it will be the first look at how the company plans to maintain a stranglehold on a tablet computer market it essentially created two years ago.

Video: First touch: Here come the Windows 8 apps[ Tue, 6 Mar 2012 16:57:01 GMT ]Windows 8 may be many months from its consumer launch, but the first touch-friendly apps for the PC and tablet operating system are here. Msnbc.com's Wilson Rothman goes hands-on. (msnbc.com)

Report: Next-generation iPad named 'iPad HD'[ Tue, 6 Mar 2012 14:29:20 GMT ]On Wednesday, Apple is expected to announce the next-generation iPad. For the most part, it has been assumed that the device will be called the "iPad 3," but now reports of a different name — iPad HD —are resurfacing.

'John Carter' blends Martian fantasy and fact[ Tue, 6 Mar 2012 05:37:33 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's weblog: "John Carter" director Andrew Stanton says his big-screen version of Edgar Rice Burroughs' Red Planet fantasy was filmed against a truly Marslike backdrop.

Employers, colleges demand Facebook passwords[ Tue, 6 Mar 2012 11:20:27 GMT ]Employers and colleges are increasingly demanding full access to Facebook from applicants and student-athletes, raising privacy concerns.

Headless robo-cheetah sets speed record[ Mon, 5 Mar 2012 21:15:39 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: If there's anything scarier than a cheetah coming after you, it'd have to be a headless robo-cheetah coming after you at record speed.

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