Future tech of 'Call of Duty: Black Ops II'[ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:59:09 EST ]The future in video games is usually depicted in one of two ways.

5 big tech issues awaiting Obama [ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:58:52 EST ]Technology policy didn't get much air time in the 2012 presidential election, but the Obama administration will face serious issues over the next four years.

People 'unliking' Romney on Facebook[ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:28:35 EST ]Nobody "likes" a loser.

Google: 'Surveillance is on the rise'[ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:58:38 EST ]The tangled David Petraeus scandal highlights how easily the U.S. government can access citizens' private e-mails.

Skype e-mail security hole discovered[ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:41:23 EST ]Skype has disabled its password-reset feature after hackers discovered a security hole in the video-chat service that allows anyone to change a user's password and take control of their account.

Pre-caffeine tech: 'GIF' is a word, dogs in baskets![ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:46:27 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Here's how emails on "coming and goings" of CIA Director David Petraeus and other military officials escalated FBI concerns.

'GIF' is Oxford dictionary's word of the year[ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:22:18 GMT ]The Oxford American Dictionaries said Monday that its 2012 word of the year is "GIF," an image format which just celebrated its 25th anniversary, but has entered a new vogue as a verb following its adoption by social networks.

'Menacing' emails detailed military brass' travels[ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 01:39:17 GMT ]“Menacing” anonymous emails that launched the FBI investigation which ultimately brought down CIA Director David Petraeus contained references to the “comings and goings” of high-level U.S. military officials, raising concerns that someone had improperly gained access to sensitive and classified information, a source close to the recipient tells NBC News.

Microsoft Surface sales only 'modest,' says CEO Ballmer[ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:21:32 GMT ]Surface, the company’s ambitious tablet-laptop combo. But perhaps it’s not clicking as much with consumers as the company hoped.

Total solar eclipse: Today is last until 2015[ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:25:41 GMT ]The skies over a slice of northern Australia will darken for a few minutes today as the planet experiences its first total solar eclipse in more than two years.

Bank of America eyes Square with new mobile payment service[ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:59:32 GMT ]The major bank lets vendors swipe customer transactions, while paying the company 2.7 percent per purchase. [Read more]

Security risk at the root of a rooted Samsung Galaxy S3[ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:10:23 GMT ]Thinking of rooting your Android phone? Read this cautionary tale first. [Read more]

Verizon, HTC launch new Droid DNA smartphone[ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:15:13 GMT ]The companies unveil the device during a New York event. DNA features a 5-inch screen and other high-end specs and goes on sale November 21 for $200 with a two-year contract. [Read more]

Apple releases second beta of iOS 6.1 to developers[ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:25:26 GMT ]Out yesterday the second beta of the new OS adds new features and fixes some bugs over the first beta. [Read more]

Visa digital wallet V.me exits beta with help from over 50 banks[ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:55:28 GMT ]According to the company, over 50 financial institutions have adopted the payment service. [Read more]

Trending: Standing room on planes?[ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:52:07 EST ]About nine years ago I flew Ryanair from London to a town called Maastricht in the southernmost, dangly, uvula-looking part of The Netherlands. I don't remember how much my flight actually cost, but I promise you I've spent more this week alone in the candy machine at work.

Why console gaming is dying[ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:01:47 EST ]If console gaming were a first-person shooter, it would be taking heavy fire right now. A red hue would envelop the viewable screen from all sides, an ominous sign of spilled blood.

Users quick to ditch slow Web video[ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:53:04 EST ]Two seconds.

Apple tops list of innovative cos.[ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:52:26 EST ]For the third year in a row, Apple was named number one in management consulting firm Booz & Company's annual survey of the top 10 most innovative companies.

Some irked by Facebook's new pages for couples[ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:35:19 EST ]Are you "in a relationship" on Facebook? If so, you might wish to go to this link: Facebook.com/us.

For troops, relief arrives in a package of video games[ Fri, 9 Nov 2012 23:30:36 GMT ]In the early months of 2012, a soldier stationed in Afghanistan sent a note asking for help. "My unit and I just suffered a HORRIFIC loss … so I was hoping that a care package from you guys would help ease the pain a little." The video game-filled shipment that eventually arrived came from a non-profit started by a former Army Airborne Ranger.

The science behind strange dreams[ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:48:45 GMT ]The realm of sleep and dreams has long been associated with strangeness: omens or symbols, unconscious impulses and fears.

Disappear from the Internet forever[ Sat, 10 Nov 2012 19:07:08 GMT ]For mildly famous (or infamous) individuals, disappearing is essentially impossible, but for the average person it's surprisingly easy. It just depends on much info is already out there.

BlackBerry 10 launches Jan. 30 with two new phones[ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:32:26 GMT ]Mark your calendars, BlackBerry fans. RIM’s long-awaited (and delayed) BlackBerry 10 operating system will finally launch January 30th.

Microsoft Surface sales only 'modest,' says CEO Ballmer[ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:21:32 GMT ]Surface, the company’s ambitious tablet-laptop combo. But perhaps it’s not clicking as much with consumers as the company hoped.

New Droid DNA accidentally confirmed by Verizon[ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:21:52 GMT ]Verizon momentarily uncovers Droid DNA as its newest Android superphone. [Read more]

Microsoft won't bring DirectX 11.1 to Windows 7[ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:28:17 GMT ]The latest flavor of the API suite that enables 3D animation and other multimedia effects remains exclusive to Windows 8 as Microsoft has no plans to port it over to Windows 7. [Read more]

IE10 preview for Windows 7 arriving tomorrow, report says[ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:32:57 GMT ]Microsoft said last month that a preview of its Web browser would be released in mid-November. [Read more]

Get a $90 Mac app bundle for free[ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:00:00 GMT ]The only "price" is your e-mail address and a willingness to subscribe to a newsletter. [Read more]

Google makes more money from ads than print media combined[ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:00:36 GMT ]The search giant generated $10.9 billion in ad revenue in the first six months of 2012, while newspapers and magazines in the U.S. made $10.5 billion, according to Statista. [Read more]

Galaxy S III sales beat iPhone [ Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:56:11 EST ]For years tech pundits have been searching for an "iPhone" killer -- a mythical new device that would dethrone Apple's mighty handset as the most admired or popular smartphone.

'Angry Birds' meets 'Star Wars' [ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:37:10 EST ]May be the Feathers be with you.

Watch ping-pong-playing robot[ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:37:21 EST ]One robot shows off his ping pong skills and a another makes computer mice at the China International Industry Fair.

Trending: Standing room on planes?[ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:52:07 EST ]About nine years ago I flew Ryanair from London to a town called Maastricht in the southernmost, dangly, uvula-looking part of The Netherlands. I don't remember how much my flight actually cost, but I promise you I've spent more this week alone in the candy machine at work.

Why console gaming is dying[ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:01:47 EST ]If console gaming were a first-person shooter, it would be taking heavy fire right now. A red hue would envelop the viewable screen from all sides, an ominous sign of spilled blood.

Disappear from the Internet forever[ Sat, 10 Nov 2012 19:07:08 GMT ]For mildly famous (or infamous) individuals, disappearing is essentially impossible, but for the average person it's surprisingly easy. It just depends on much info is already out there.

The Internet isn't a good excuse to be a bad friend[ Sun, 11 Nov 2012 15:49:50 GMT ]We're beyond over-sharing — we're perma-sharing. Between texts, Twitter, and Facebook, we have more vessels for venting than we have thoughts worth sharing. So you might assume, with all these ways to communicate, that a friend in trouble will make it obvious to everyone.

How to zap photos from Facebook's new couples pages[ Sat, 10 Nov 2012 17:11:45 GMT ]Facebook has just launched relationship and friendship pages in the Timeline layout. For some, these pages may seem like sweet pictorials of time spent together, but others may feel the pages cross the privacy line.

Walmart on iPad-throwing video: 'Made us wince'[ Sat, 10 Nov 2012 00:46:02 GMT ]"Hi! This is why you don't buy an iPad from Walmart," a young man explains at the beginning of a YouTube video before turning the camera to his fellow Walmart associates, who are throwing — and occasionally dropping — some boxes.

For troops, relief arrives in a package of video games[ Fri, 9 Nov 2012 23:30:36 GMT ]In the early months of 2012, a soldier stationed in Afghanistan sent a note asking for help. "My unit and I just suffered a HORRIFIC loss … so I was hoping that a care package from you guys would help ease the pain a little." The video game-filled shipment that eventually arrived came from a non-profit started by a former Army Airborne Ranger.

The iPad Mini design explained[ Sat, 10 Nov 2012 22:54:48 GMT ]An analyst offers her reasons for the iPad Mini's design. Apple was aiming at an eminently portable, light tablet, not a product with the latest and greatest display technology. [Read more]

Time is money: Apple pays $21M for clock design, says report[ Sat, 10 Nov 2012 23:30:42 GMT ]Apple shells out many millions of dollars to license the iconic Swiss clock-face design it apparently adapted for use in iOS 6, says a news agency report. [Read more]

Apple, HTC announce global settlement of patent disputes[ Sun, 11 Nov 2012 02:56:10 GMT ]The smartphone competitors agree to 10-year licensing deal on all current and future patents held by both companies. [Read more]

Nexus 7 explodes, lands user free Google Glass[ Sun, 11 Nov 2012 04:06:10 GMT ]One tablet user's bad luck turned out to be fortunate in the long run, according to a post on a Chinese forum. [Read more]

Ultimate Ears' new ultimate: The Personal Reference Monitor[ Sun, 11 Nov 2012 16:06:00 GMT ]The Logitech UE Personal Reference Monitor in-ear headphones are the first of their kind, with a design that's custom-molded to your ears and a custom-tuned sound! [Read more]

'Angry Birds' meets 'Star Wars' [ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:37:10 EST ]May be the Feathers be with you.

Watch ping-pong-playing robot[ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:37:21 EST ]One robot shows off his ping pong skills and a another makes computer mice at the China International Industry Fair.

Trending: Standing room on planes?[ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:52:07 EST ]About nine years ago I flew Ryanair from London to a town called Maastricht in the southernmost, dangly, uvula-looking part of The Netherlands. I don't remember how much my flight actually cost, but I promise you I've spent more this week alone in the candy machine at work.

Why console gaming is dying[ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:01:47 EST ]If console gaming were a first-person shooter, it would be taking heavy fire right now. A red hue would envelop the viewable screen from all sides, an ominous sign of spilled blood.

Why console gaming is dying[ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:01:47 EST ]If console gaming were a first-person shooter, it would be taking heavy fire right now. A red hue would envelop the viewable screen from all sides, an ominous sign of spilled blood.