The best Election Night tweets[ Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:28:42 EST ]Election day was filled with genuine emotions on Twitter, following months of sharp exchanges, too many jokes to count and memes. So many memes. Tuesday had its tense moments and also bursts of joy and disappointment.

Obama pic a shared sensation[ Thu, 08 Nov 2012 06:11:47 EST ]It may already be social media's most-shared image ever.

Election year's top topic on Facebook[ Thu, 08 Nov 2012 09:08:49 EST ]Facebook, where people love to discuss politics and complain about other people discussing politics, saw a huge surge in Election Day chatter on Tuesday.

How Obama's data team built a win[ Thu, 08 Nov 2012 09:47:40 EST ]In late spring, the backroom number crunchers who powered Barack Obama's campaign to victory noticed that George Clooney had an almost gravitational tug on West Coast females ages 40 to 49. The women were far and away the single demographic group most likely to hand over cash, for a chance to dine in Hollywood with Clooney — and Obama.

How Obama's data crunchers helped him win[ Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:34:48 EST ]In late spring, the backroom number crunchers who powered Barack Obama's campaign to victory noticed that George Clooney had an almost gravitational tug on West Coast females ages 40 to 49. The women were far and away the single demographic group most likely to hand over cash, for a chance to dine in Hollywood with Clooney — and Obama.

Obama campaign makes a final stop on Reddit[ Wed, 7 Nov 2012 02:45:36 GMT ]"Reddit, this is important," the caption on a link to the Obama campaign's website declared on Tuesday. "I'm checking in because polls will start closing in this election in just a few hours, and I need you to vote," a comment made using President Obama's account elaborated.

Move over, Obama; Twitter had a big night too[ Wed, 7 Nov 2012 15:04:34 GMT ]There were more than 31 million election-related tweets on Tuesday night, making Election Night "the most tweeted about event in U.S. political history."

New Jersey's email voting suffers major glitches[ Tue, 6 Nov 2012 21:29:05 GMT ]New Jersey's emergency experiment with email voting hasn't fared well. One election official described it as a "catastrophe" and voters are complaining that computer glitches are blocking their last-minute efforts to obtain electronic ballots.

Voting booth hoax spreads on Facebook[ Tue, 6 Nov 2012 18:38:01 GMT ]A hoax telling voters what to do while in the voting booth is spreading on Facebook; the best thing you can do is ignore it and whatever you do, don't pass it on.

Posting photo of ballot online? It could be a crime[ Tue, 6 Nov 2012 22:01:52 GMT ]No matter how enthusiastic you are about your candidate or your right to vote, before you put a photo of your ballot online, check to make sure what you're doing is not illegal. That's right; illegal.

Xbox Smartglass app arrives for iPhone, iPad[ Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:43:48 GMT ]Users of iOS devices can control their Xbox 360 consoles via the SmartGlass app now in the App Store. [Read more]

Pixar names main building after Steve Jobs[ Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:52:06 GMT ]The facility is now called "The Steve Jobs Building," commemorating the company's former chief executive and arguably one of the most important figures in its history. [Read more]

Google's U.K. search share dips below 90 percent[ Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:13:22 GMT ]While Google still massively dominates the the U.K. search engine market share, it's beginning to slip the tiniest bit. [Read more]

Windows 8 users now getting 'how-to' e-mails from Microsoft[ Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:43:36 GMT ]People who set up a Windows 8 PC or tablet using a Microsoft account will now receive two e-mails with tips and tricks on using the new OS. [Read more]

DC's e-comics expand to a multiverse of devices[ Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:00:00 GMT ]You no longer need a cosmic treadmill of devices to get your DC Comics fix, as the publisher becomes the first to load the shelves of the Kindle, Nook, and iBookstores with its weekly releases. [Read more]

Review: iPad Mini a whole new product[ Tue, 06 Nov 2012 10:31:53 EST ]Apple's latest tablet comes in a smaller, pocketable, gripable, adorable new travel size. But the iPad Mini is more than just a smaller face -- it's a whole new product with its own killer features and disappointments.

10 smartphone habits to avoid[ Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:03:52 EST ]How annoying and rude and antisocial have we all become with our smartphones? We're embarrassing ourselves all over the place. Please stop.

Review: 'Halo 4' is franchise's best[ Tue, 06 Nov 2012 13:26:46 EST ]For all of its expected action and drama, the new "Halo 4" boils down to an essential question: Are its central characters humans, machines or something in between?

Android, iOS6 or Windows: Which is best?[ Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:19:29 EST ]A dizzying number of smartphones is now available in the United States. Picking one is a big commitment, especially when you're signing up for a two-year wireless contract.

The best Election Night tweets[ Wed, 07 Nov 2012 08:14:36 EST ]Election day was filled with genuine emotions on Twitter, following months of sharp exchanges, too many jokes to count and memes. So many memes. Tuesday had its tense moments and also bursts of joy and disappointment.

The stars are born, and Hubble is there[ Tue, 6 Nov 2012 17:04:21 GMT ]A stunning new image from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope shows countless stars being born in a nearby dwarf galaxy.

Election may not affect NASA much[ Tue, 6 Nov 2012 16:41:56 GMT ]The outcome of Tuesday's presidential election is unlikely to have a profound impact on the future direction of American spaceflight and exploration, experts say.

From Sudan to cyber, secret war with Iran heats up[ Tue, 6 Nov 2012 14:23:18 GMT ]From a suspected Israeli airstrike in Sudan to cyber warfare in the Gulf and a drone shot down over Israel, the largely hidden war between Iran and its foes seems heating up and spreading.

On social media, fakery muddies political discussion[ Mon, 5 Nov 2012 21:04:54 GMT ]Dawn Berkley appears to be a passionate, young female Mitt Romney supporter from La Crosse, Wis., a key battleground state. But why is her profile picture on Twitter and Facebook that of a Korean pop singer?

Superman's home planet Krypton 'found'[ Mon, 5 Nov 2012 19:08:19 GMT ]A prominent astrophysicist has pinned down a real location for Superman's fictional home planet of Krypton.

Microsoft job posting hints at 'new Cloud-based TV platform'[ Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:55:15 GMT ]The job posting offers candidates the chance to "get in on the ground floor of an ambitious new project." [Read more]

Google's doodle tells users where to vote[ Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:01:08 GMT ]The doodle may not be very interactive, but clicking on it gives users details about Election Day. [Read more]

Xbox Surface gaming tablet reportedly in the works[ Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:03:53 GMT ]The tablet would have a smaller 7-inch display and focus largely on gaming, according to The Verge. [Read more]

Former Blockbuster CEO to Netflix: 'Don't let Icahn get to you' (Q&A)[ Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:28:15 GMT ]That's the advice from John Antioco to Reed Hastings. After Carl Icahn got control of three seats on Blockbuster's board, Antioco had to put up with badgering from the billionaire. [Read more]

Microsoft's Surface a balloting device in one precinct in Virginia[ Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:53:51 GMT ]The tablet is being used by a Washington-based company named Democracy Live that delivers electronic ballots to certain states. [Read more]

Instagram launches Web profiles[ Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:03:43 EST ]Photo-sharing app Instagram has attracted more than 100 million users by encouraging people to snap pictures with their smartphones, dress them up with filters and share them with friends.

Web series builds frenzy for 'Halo 4'[ Tue, 06 Nov 2012 10:29:38 EST ]After announcing that 343 Industries was taking over the blockbuster "Halo" franchise, Microsoft has faced plenty of speculation about what the new developer would do with one of the most popular video games.

Which phone OS is right for you?[ Mon, 05 Nov 2012 17:01:22 EST ]A dizzying number of smartphones is now available in the United States. Picking one is a big commitment, especially when you're signing up for a two-year wireless contract.

Review: iPad Mini a whole new product[ Tue, 06 Nov 2012 10:31:53 EST ]Apple's latest tablet comes in a smaller, pocketable, gripable, adorable new travel size. But the iPad Mini is more than just a smaller face -- it's a whole new product with its own killer features and disappointments.

Which smartphone system is right for you?[ Mon, 05 Nov 2012 18:54:04 EST ]A dizzying number of smartphones is now available in the United States. Picking one is a big commitment, especially when you're signing up for a two-year wireless contract.

Nexus 4 review: Amazing phone with a deal-breaker flaw[ Sat, 3 Nov 2012 03:36:21 GMT ]

How astronauts cast ballots from space[ Mon, 5 Nov 2012 16:40:35 GMT ]Call it the ultimate absentee ballot. NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station have the option of voting in Tuesday's presidential election from orbit, hundreds of miles above their nearest polling location.

Quantum mystery of light revealed[ Mon, 5 Nov 2012 15:40:16 GMT ]Is light made of waves, or particles? This fundamental question has dogged scientists for decades, because light seems to be both. However, until now, experiments have revealed light to act either like a particle, or a wave, but never the two at once.

Apple sells 3 million iPads in 3 days[ Mon, 5 Nov 2012 16:06:02 GMT ]The iPad Mini and fourth-generation iPad became available on Friday morning, in the three-day period since then, Apple says it has sold three million new tablets.

iPad Mini is fun but you may want to wait[ Sat, 3 Nov 2012 00:12:21 GMT ]I think the best way to review the iPad Mini is to pit it against competitors in a series of death matches. After all, come holiday time, you'll likely put your money down on just one tablet — or none.

Uber gives free ride to voters[ Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:39:29 GMT ]But there are a few catches to the offer. Passengers have to be first-time users of the car-service app, and they have to be going to or from polling stations. And fares have to be less than $20.12. [Read more]

Microsoft posts Build Conference videos online[ Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:56:20 GMT ]The videos show everything from Steve Ballmer's keynote to information on building games for Windows 8. [Read more]

Apple unlikely to approve Google Maps app for iOS, report says[ Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:00:24 GMT ]People at Google that are working on the dedicated application say that they are "not optimistic" that Apple will approve the software for iOS. [Read more]

iPad Mini eating into iPad sales?[ Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:09:55 GMT ]Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster estimates the bulk of first-weekend iPad sales -- 2 million to 2.5 million out of a total 3 million -- were for the smaller tablet. [Read more]

Torture testing the Nexus 7, iPad, and iPad Mini[ Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:43:17 GMT ]While the Google tablet freaks out and shuts down when submerged in water, it holds up better in drop tests done by warranty company SquareTrade. [Read more]

Report: Facebook tweaking Timeline[ Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:38:04 EDT ]Be prepared for another change to your Facebook profile: Timeline could soon be getting a makeover.

Fewer fans line up for iPad Mini[ Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:37:33 EDT ]The iPad Mini made its global sales debut in several Asian markets Friday, but the lines of fans were much smaller than previous Apple debuts.

Sizing up Google's Nexus 10 tablet[ Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:08:23 EDT ]While Apple is busy pushing a smaller tablet to take on Google and Amazon's 7-inch offerings, Google is thinking big.

Bye bye, Buckyballs[ Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:05:50 EDT ]There's a man defecating on my desk. He's Spanish. But, sadly, it's not Rafa Nadal. For surely that might count, then, as an oddly spectacular life moment worth Instagramming.

New Jersey lets Sandy victims vote via e-mail[ Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:48:10 EST ]New Jersey residents displaced by Superstorm Sandy will be allowed to vote in Tuesday's elections via e-mail or fax, the first time civilians in the state have been allowed to vote remotely.