How Tim Cook's changed Apple[ Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:12:35 EDT ]In the year since Steve Jobs' death, Apple has undergone a gradual and subtle brand makeover, shaking off some of the more unpleasant characteristics associated with Jobs and taking on bits of the personality of its new leader, Tim Cook.

10 great quotes from Steve Jobs[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:58:59 EDT ]Many of Steve Jobs' most inspiring and quotable lines come from his famous 2005 commencement speech at Stanford, when he told assembled graduates, "Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."

Diaries of 3 smartphone addicts[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:26:32 EDT ]If you're like Derek Smith, you spend a lot of time on your smartphone. Then again, maybe nobody is quite like Derek Smith.

How Steve Jobs' legacy has changed[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:58:20 EDT ]When Apple co-founder Steve Jobs succumbed to cancer in his California home a year ago today, the world rushed to eulogize him in glowing terms: Genius. Visionary. A modern-day Thomas Edison.

How Steve Jobs' legacy has changed[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:56:36 EDT ]When Apple co-founder Steve Jobs succumbed to cancer in his California home a year ago today, the world rushed to eulogize him in glowing terms: Genius. Visionary. A modern-day Thomas Edison.

Tests show military drones could refuel themselves mid-air[ Sun, 7 Oct 2012 11:36:56 GMT ]U.S. military flight tests have shown how drones could handle midair refueling by themselves, without human pilots.

Foxconn denies China iPhone plant hit by strike[ Sun, 7 Oct 2012 16:18:11 GMT ]Foxconn, the Taiwanese made-to-order electronics giant that assembles Apple's products, denied reports that a plant in China was crippled by a strike, saying on Saturday that its production is on schedule at an important time for Apple.

How can I help a friend who's spreading malware?[ Sun, 7 Oct 2012 11:46:00 GMT ]One of my friends recently sent some pretty suspicious links to his entire address book and his friends on Facebook. How can I help him get his computer straight, and make sure notes I get from him are safe to click?

The 12 top terrific technologies you didn't buy[ Sat, 6 Oct 2012 14:28:11 GMT ]Unfortunately, in this universe, the best products don’t always win when you vote with your wallets -- for the wrong candidates. Thanks a lot everyone, you've ruined it for . . . everyone.

Commercial spaceship set for ice cream delivery[ Sun, 7 Oct 2012 06:14:29 GMT ]SpaceX is due to launch its Dragon capsule into orbit on Sunday, carrying freezers, treats and other cargo to the International Space Station.

Web porn for peace (and other good causes)[ Sat, 06 Oct 2012 21:16:48 GMT ]The masterminds behind Come4.org would like to make online-porn viewing a moneymaker for social causes. [Read more]

In role reversal, Chinese PC firm to manufacture in U.S.[ Sat, 06 Oct 2012 22:19:39 GMT ]Wait, a Chinese company making computers in the U.S.? Yeah, you heard that right. [Read more]

Four lessons from a single successful tweet[ Sat, 06 Oct 2012 22:42:04 GMT ]What I learned from a single tweet about Facebook's one-billion-users announcement [Read more]

A better-sounding $5 alternative to Bluetooth or AirPlay streaming[ Sun, 07 Oct 2012 15:06:00 GMT ]Why buy a new Bluetooth or AirPlay speaker if you already have a decent set of speakers? [Read more]

Facebook's user numbers still growing, but how high can it go?[ Sun, 07 Oct 2012 15:42:08 GMT ]Social network may already have a billion users, but that doesn't mean its growth is slowing down. [Read more]

How Tim Cook's changed Apple[ Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:12:35 EDT ]In the year since Steve Jobs' death, Apple has undergone a gradual and subtle brand makeover, shaking off some of the more unpleasant characteristics associated with Jobs and taking on bits of the personality of its new leader, Tim Cook.

10 great quotes from Steve Jobs[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:58:59 EDT ]Many of Steve Jobs' most inspiring and quotable lines come from his famous 2005 commencement speech at Stanford, when he told assembled graduates, "Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."

Diaries of 3 smartphone addicts[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:26:32 EDT ]If you're like Derek Smith, you spend a lot of time on your smartphone. Then again, maybe nobody is quite like Derek Smith.

How Steve Jobs' legacy has changed[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:58:20 EDT ]When Apple co-founder Steve Jobs succumbed to cancer in his California home a year ago today, the world rushed to eulogize him in glowing terms: Genius. Visionary. A modern-day Thomas Edison.

How Steve Jobs' legacy has changed[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:56:36 EDT ]When Apple co-founder Steve Jobs succumbed to cancer in his California home a year ago today, the world rushed to eulogize him in glowing terms: Genius. Visionary. A modern-day Thomas Edison.

'World of Warcraft'-playing candidate: 'I'm a real person'[ Fri, 5 Oct 2012 20:13:30 GMT ]Despite the fact millions of people around the world play games these days, the term "gamer" in some circles is still a dirty word. The Republican Party of Maine has accused Democratic State Senate candidate Colleen Lachowicz of leading a "bizarre double life" and being unfit for office because she plays “World of Warcraft.” We interview Lachowicz about her sudden notoriety and about why being a gamer may, in fact, earn her MORE votes rather than less.

Highest free-fall jump postponed due to winds[ Sat, 6 Oct 2012 04:36:31 GMT ]Weather concerns have pushed back an Austrian daredevil's attempt to break the world record for highest-ever skydive by one day, to Tuesday.

The 12 top terrific technologies you didn't buy[ Sat, 6 Oct 2012 14:28:11 GMT ]Unfortunately, in this universe, the best products don’t always win when you vote with your wallets -- for the wrong candidates. Thanks a lot everyone, you've ruined it for . . . everyone.

A year after his passing, Steve Jobs remains larger than life[ Fri, 5 Oct 2012 14:00:21 GMT ]Our fascination with the "modern-day Thomas Edison" has not ebbed in the year since his death, all too soon, at age 56. If anything, it has grown larger.

Congressman scoffs at evolution, big bang[ Sat, 6 Oct 2012 03:04:40 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: U.S. Rep. Paul Broun, D-Ga., criticizes evolution and big bang theory as "lies straight from the pit of Hell" — and the video sets off a firestorm in some circles.

This week in Crave: The profitable edition[ Sat, 06 Oct 2012 13:00:00 GMT ]This week, we panned for gold in a laboratory, rode a horse made of keyboard keys, and marveled at the value of a multimillion dollar meme. [Read more]

Foxconn denies report of strike at Zhengzhou iPhone factory[ Sat, 06 Oct 2012 13:42:52 GMT ]Foxconn says that 3,000 to 4,000 workers building iPhones did not stop work yesterday. [Read more]

JDS Labs' overachieving headphone amplifiers[ Sat, 06 Oct 2012 14:36:00 GMT ]These are the best-sounding, budget-priced, made-in-the-USA headphone amplifiers the Audiophiliac has ever tested. [Read more]

Declassified: Air Force plans for a flying saucer[ Sat, 06 Oct 2012 15:30:00 GMT ]This mysterious saucer from the 1950s was meant to fly at speeds of up to Mach 4. Most mysteriously, it was designed by... Canadians. [Read more]

Dear iPad pedestrians, this has to stop[ Sat, 06 Oct 2012 16:17:56 GMT ]It seems that some pedestrians aren't content with staring into their iPhones. They now unwrap their iPads and merrily flounce down the street. [Read more]

How Tim Cook's changed Apple[ Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:12:35 EDT ]In the year since Steve Jobs' death, Apple has undergone a gradual and subtle brand makeover, shaking off some of the more unpleasant characteristics associated with Jobs and taking on bits of the personality of its new leader, Tim Cook.

10 great quotes from Steve Jobs[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:58:59 EDT ]Many of Steve Jobs' most inspiring and quotable lines come from his famous 2005 commencement speech at Stanford, when he told assembled graduates, "Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."

Diaries of 3 smartphone addicts[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:26:32 EDT ]If you're like Derek Smith, you spend a lot of time on your smartphone. Then again, maybe nobody is quite like Derek Smith.

How Steve Jobs' legacy has changed[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:58:20 EDT ]When Apple co-founder Steve Jobs succumbed to cancer in his California home a year ago today, the world rushed to eulogize him in glowing terms: Genius. Visionary. A modern-day Thomas Edison.

How Steve Jobs' legacy has changed[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:56:36 EDT ]When Apple co-founder Steve Jobs succumbed to cancer in his California home a year ago today, the world rushed to eulogize him in glowing terms: Genius. Visionary. A modern-day Thomas Edison.

Consumer Reports recommends iPhone 5 (but says Galaxy S III is 'still king')[ Fri, 5 Oct 2012 14:27:30 GMT ]Consumer Reports, whose considered opinions on products tend to be taken seriously, has called the iPhone 5 "a winner" in its review, but said in a press release that the Android-powered Samsung Galaxy S III was "still king."

Millions invested in quantum weirdness[ Fri, 5 Oct 2012 01:34:27 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Researchers are trying to harness the weird properties of the quantum world, backed by millions of dollars from investors and government agencies.

Video: Furby makes comeback, now more annoying than ever[ Fri, 5 Oct 2012 15:23:51 GMT ]The Furby is back — with the latest tech upgrades and support for an app. This means that your kids will want the pesky toy more than ever. NBCNews.com's Rosa Golijan shows why. (NBCNews.com)

World's fastest radio telescope powers up[ Fri, 5 Oct 2012 14:45:46 GMT ]In the remote Australian outback, scientists have launched the world's fastest radio telescope, which will exponentially increase astronomers' ability to survey the universe, mapping black holes and shedding new light on the origins of galaxies.

A year later after his passing, Steve Jobs remains larger than life[ Fri, 5 Oct 2012 14:00:21 GMT ]Our fascination with the "modern-day Thomas Edison" has not ebbed in the year since his death, all too soon, at age 56. If anything, it has grown larger.

Intel shows off personal cloud for consumers, small business[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:43:00 GMT ]Intel is diving into the personal cloud storage space with a new Atom-based platform targeted towards both consumers and small businesses. [Read more]

Consoles bridge gender gap on TV time[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:04:24 GMT ]Although women are more likely to watch television, game consoles help close the gap for men and TV viewership. [Read more]

Big brouhaha over Big Bird[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:31:46 GMT ]week in review Mitt Romney hatches social network backlash while shakeup hits wireless sector. Also: Samsung appeals Apple verdict. [Read more]

Star Wars, Angry Birds mash-up? Yes, please[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:04:46 GMT ]Could an event next week in NYC mean we're getting a Star Wars version of Angry Birds? We sure hope so! [Read more]

Order free photo prints right from your iPhone or iPad[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:05:25 GMT ]The aptly named FreePrints app turns your digital snapshots into 4x6 glossies. Ah, but you pay for shipping, so the real deal here is convenience. [Read more]

Zuck: I wear same thing every day[ Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:18:54 EDT ]Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in an interview on "NBC's Today" set to air on Thursday that he lives a "simple" life and proudly wears the same thing every day.

Who is the next Steve Jobs?[ Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:18:38 EDT ]It's a loaded question, one with no clear answer. But in the year since Apple's co-founder and visionary CEO died, it's been asked in tech circles over and over:

25 funny tweets about the debate[ Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:12:49 EDT ]With its wonky arguments about taxes and health care, Wednesday's presidential debate may not have been the most riveting 90 minutes of the 2012 campaign.

How Tim Cook's changed Apple[ Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:12:35 EDT ]In the year since Steve Jobs' death, Apple has undergone a gradual and subtle brand makeover, shaking off some of the more unpleasant characteristics associated with Jobs and taking on bits of the personality of its new leader, Tim Cook.

How Steve Jobs' legacy has changed[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:56:36 EDT ]When Apple co-founder Steve Jobs succumbed to cancer in his California home a year ago today, the world rushed to eulogize him in glowing terms: Genius. Visionary. A modern-day Thomas Edison.