Scientists create 'Facebook for birds'[ Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:16:09 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Researchers organize millions of observations of birds known as great tits into a "Facebook for animals" — and see similarities to the human social network.

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Google to offer 3-D, offline maps[ Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:46:51 EDT ]Google unveiled some upgrades to its mapping software on Wednesday ahead of Apple's expected announcement that it will ditch Google Maps on iPhones and iPads in favor of its own technology.

How to protect your passwords[ Sun, 10 Jun 2012 13:45:02 EDT ]The constant battle for Internet security saw another brazen attack this week as Russian hackers published millions of passwords they collected after hacking the professional-networking site LinkedIn.

My 5 favorite highlights from E3[ Fri, 08 Jun 2012 10:31:45 EDT ]If the demonstrations on the E3 show floor this week were any indication, the next 12 months will be a great time to be a gamer.

Gladwell: People will forget Jobs[ Sun, 10 Jun 2012 13:44:44 EDT ]Best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell, no stranger to provocative opinions, is at it again.

Apple: high-res laptops, smarter Siri[ Tue, 12 Jun 2012 07:35:58 EDT ]Apple on Monday announced a new laptop with a high-resolution display it says will contain 3 million more pixels than a high-def television.

Pre-caffeine: Apple review, Bonnaroo fashion![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Amazon Cloud Player finally available on the iPhone[ Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:50:31 GMT ]Amazon Cloud Player has been around for quite some time, but there wasn't an iPhone app for the cloud-based music streaming service service ... until now.

Verizon to ditch phone plans, go with shared plans[ Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:27:05 GMT ]The new plans will let individuals add non-phone devices like tablets and laptops to their plans, as well as the phones of family members.

A Chinese, Russian plot to control the Internet?[ Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:24:44 GMT ]Could the flame virus fallout be a move by countries including Russia and China to use a U.N. agency to wrest control of the Internet from the U.S.-dominated organization, ICANN?

AT&T launches mobile safety site for families[ Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:17:00 GMT ]It's difficult for many parents to talk with their kids about sex. But what about the "don't ride in a car with a driver who's texting" chat? It's time for that discussion if you haven't had it yet: 53 percent of children ages 8 to 17 say they've been exactly in that situation, according to a new survey. A new AT&T website aims to help with such issues.

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How to protect your passwords[ Sun, 10 Jun 2012 13:45:02 EDT ]The constant battle for Internet security saw another brazen attack this week as Russian hackers published millions of passwords they collected after hacking the professional-networking site LinkedIn.

My 5 favorite highlights from E3[ Fri, 08 Jun 2012 10:31:45 EDT ]If the demonstrations on the E3 show floor this week were any indication, the next 12 months will be a great time to be a gamer.

Gladwell: People will forget Jobs[ Sun, 10 Jun 2012 13:44:44 EDT ]Best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell, no stranger to provocative opinions, is at it again.

Apple: high-res laptops, smarter Siri[ Tue, 12 Jun 2012 07:35:58 EDT ]Apple on Monday announced a new laptop with a high-resolution display it says will contain 3 million more pixels than a high-def television.

Apple's new operating system snubs Google[ Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:42:40 EDT ]Apple's updates to its mobile operating system may make the biggest impact on users in the months, and years, to come.

Hey Apple, it's time to tie it all together[ Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:55:27 GMT ]Though Apple has made it further than any rival in bringing a serious mobile-desktop hardware-software ecosystem together, there are plenty of holes in it. What I'm most eager to hear about when Apple execs take the stage today is what steps the company will take to glue it all together.

The 5 top phone scams — and how to avoid them[ Sun, 10 Jun 2012 18:05:54 GMT ]A look at the five worst phone scams that are still making the rounds, and some solid tips to help you avoid being violated. Essentially, don't trust that person on the other end.

No elegant technical fixes for distracted driving[ Sun, 10 Jun 2012 18:49:08 GMT ]When does a smartphone make you dumb? When you're driving. Dialing or texting on a phone is a proven distraction when you're behind the wheel. And as "smart" as today's phones are, they can't compensate for human folly. Phone makers and software developers are making a valiant effort to create elegant technical solutions, but, try as they might, they've yet to solve the problem of distracted driving.

Volcano gave off warning ahead of deep-sea eruption[ Sun, 10 Jun 2012 17:33:56 GMT ]An underwater volcano gave off clear signals well before its outburst last year that it would erupt, findings that could help forecast such eruptions in the future, researchers say.

Penguins' graphic sexual acts shocked researcher[ Mon, 11 Jun 2012 05:54:45 GMT ]Hidden for nearly 100 years for being too "graphic," a report of "hooligan" behaviors, including sexual coercion, by Adelie penguins observed during Captain Scott's 1910 polar expedition have been uncovered and interpreted.

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How to protect your passwords[ Sun, 10 Jun 2012 13:45:02 EDT ]The constant battle for Internet security saw another brazen attack this week as Russian hackers published millions of passwords they collected after hacking the professional-networking site LinkedIn.

My 5 favorite highlights from E3[ Fri, 08 Jun 2012 10:31:45 EDT ]If the demonstrations on the E3 show floor this week were any indication, the next 12 months will be a great time to be a gamer.

Gladwell: People will forget Jobs[ Sun, 10 Jun 2012 13:44:44 EDT ]Best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell, no stranger to provocative opinions, is at it again.

What to expect from Apple's event[ Sun, 10 Jun 2012 13:42:58 EDT ]

What to expect from Apple's event today[ Mon, 11 Jun 2012 09:20:51 EDT ]

Some Pinterest alternatives for the guys[ Sat, 9 Jun 2012 16:54:33 GMT ]The success of female-dominated Pinterest has inspired three macho alternatives, each an online man cave of cool with its own personality and slant toward a particular breed of modern-day dude.

Father's Day: How to choose second TV for dad[ Sat, 9 Jun 2012 17:09:48 GMT ]While many dads already have a big-screen, flat-panel TV 42 inches and up, it's usually in the family room. Get him his own smaller set this year; here's what to look for when you shop.

Middle East UFO linked to Russian missile test[ Fri, 8 Jun 2012 04:44:39 GMT ]A swirling spiral of light seen in the skies over Israel, Syria and other Middle East countries on Thursday night has been linked to a Russian intercontinental ballistic missile test.

LinkedIn: So far, no user accounts breached[ Sun, 10 Jun 2012 00:14:35 GMT ]LinkedIn said Saturday that none of the 6.5 million user passwords that were stolen and published on a website have been used to get into member accounts.

NASA video reveals asteroid Vesta's complex surface[ Sat, 9 Jun 2012 17:36:23 GMT ]A new video from a NASA spacecraft shows the huge asteroid Vesta's complex surface in dazzling and colorful detail.

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