Apple's OS X 10.9 said to sport Siri, homegrown maps[ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:18:50 GMT ]A new report claims Apple's next OS X release will include built-in Siri -- Apple's voice assistant -- along with the company's own maps solution. [Read more]

Correction: Google anti-trust[ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:30:56 GMT ]The story incorrectly stated AsktheBuilder.com's daily revenue before it was hurt by a drop in Google search rankings. The daily revenue was $1,400. [Read more]

Apple a bit less 'green' this year than last, Greenpeace finds[ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:42:41 GMT ]The organization said Apple was in sixth place this year in its study on "greener electronics." [Read more]

122 hours of playing Black Ops II -- new world record[ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:52:02 GMT ]Australian Okan Kaya spent a week playing the new first-person shooter to set a new mark for the Guinness Book of Records. [Read more]

Will Twitter war become the new norm?[ Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:16:30 EST ]War is not just about bombs and rockets. It's about words.

This Matters? 'It's Thanksgiving'[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:41:06 EST ]Before we begin, I need mom and dad to go to YouTube and watch Rebecca Black's music video for "Friday." Otherwise, the rest of this column will lack context. So go have a look, and then, if you two actually manage to stomach the whole thing without jumping off a bridge, please, dear parents, continue reading.

Review: 'Call of Duty: Black Ops II'[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:40:31 EST ]Forget the distracting cameo by David Petraeus. Despite its disjointed narrative, "Call of Duty: Black Ops II" twisted me around so many times with its compelling story that I really enjoyed myself.

When war is pre-packaged for sharing[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:26:09 EST ]As rockets fly in Gaza and Israel, a shareable and ready-to-retweet version of the violence is playing out online.

Nintendo Wii U review: A tale of two screens[ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:22:33 EST ]There's a theory about Nintendo that goes something like this: Nintendo has the best IP in video gaming, the characters with the highest Q score. Mario, Wario, Zelda, Kirby, Metroid, Donkey Kong, Pokémon, you name it. Add up all the Mario-themed games alone and you've got the bestselling video game franchise of all time.

Is your spouse cheating? Tech clues can reveal the truth[ Sat, 17 Nov 2012 21:57:59 GMT ]If you suspect your spouse is cheating on you, you probably can't ask the FBI for help, but there are many clues cheaters leave behind on their cellphones, computers and other electronic gadgets that you can look for on your own.

The 5 best name-brand HDTVs under $800[ Sat, 17 Nov 2012 21:36:33 GMT ]Just a few years ago, $800 couldn’t buy you a screen much larger than a postage stamp. Now, they can get you 50 inches or more — and from a reputable brand, no less. Here's what we'd choose if we couldn't spend more than $800 on a set.

Video: The 'Nintendo Wii U' is awesome, but not for long[ Sun, 18 Nov 2012 07:59:46 GMT ]The 'Nintendo Wii U' is a great device now, but it might not hold up over time. NBCNews.com's Todd Kenreck reviews the device. (In-Game)

How Israel's 'Iron Dome' intercepts incoming rockets in Gaza conflict[ Sat, 17 Nov 2012 01:58:18 GMT ]As the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians continues along the Gaza border, Israelis have been putting to use an anti-rocket defense system, called "Iron Dome," meant to intercept Palestinian rockets that are headed for major population centers.

Leonid meteor shower captured by stargazers[ Sat, 17 Nov 2012 18:46:45 GMT ]The Leonid meteor shower peaked early Saturday, and some night sky watchers caught a great view.

British Airways lofts spectacular four-letter retweet[ Sat, 17 Nov 2012 23:38:48 GMT ]For reasons that seem entirely unclear, British Airways retweets an expletive-laden tweet that is critical of, well, British Airways. [Read more]

Big data gets its own book: 'The Human Face of Big Data'[ Sun, 18 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT ]Rick Smolan, the man behind the "Day in the Life" books, dispatches an army of photographers and researchers to capture how data is changing the world. [Read more]

Samsung reveals Black Friday camera deals[ Sun, 18 Nov 2012 13:08:35 GMT ]If a camera with Wi-Fi is in your future, there are some deals here worth considering. [Read more]

NYC crowds brave cold weather for the Nintendo Wii U launch[ Sun, 18 Nov 2012 13:11:48 GMT ]The new console went on sale at midnight tonight, with a launch event at the Manhattan Nintendo World store [Read more]

Shaken & stirred: The Hsu VTF-1 MK2 subwoofer[ Sun, 18 Nov 2012 16:06:00 GMT ]All subs make bass, but only the best ones make bass you can feel through the soles of your feet! [Read more]

Will Twitter war become the new norm?[ Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:16:30 EST ]War is not just about bombs and rockets. It's about words.

This Matters? 'It's Thanksgiving'[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:41:06 EST ]Before we begin, I need mom and dad to go to YouTube and watch Rebecca Black's music video for "Friday." Otherwise, the rest of this column will lack context. So go have a look, and then, if you two actually manage to stomach the whole thing without jumping off a bridge, please, dear parents, continue reading.

Review: 'Call of Duty: Black Ops II'[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:40:31 EST ]Forget the distracting cameo by David Petraeus. Despite its disjointed narrative, "Call of Duty: Black Ops II" twisted me around so many times with its compelling story that I really enjoyed myself.

When war is pre-packaged for sharing[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:26:09 EST ]As rockets fly in Gaza and Israel, a shareable and ready-to-retweet version of the violence is playing out online.

When war is pre-packaged for sharing[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:26:09 EST ]As rockets fly in Gaza and Israel, a shareable and ready-to-retweet version of the violence is playing out online.

J.K. Rowling's 'Book of Spells' puts magic in your hands[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:32:38 GMT ]Famed Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has a new book out ... of sorts. It's called the "Book of Spells" and it is the first augmented reality book for Sony's new Wonderbook peripheral. And good news Muggles: This book/game hybrid will teach you how to cast spells like a real Hogwarts wizard.

Facebook's 'couples' pages not off to happy start[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 18:21:23 GMT ]I didn't ask for a "couples" page on Facebook. The whole idea seems... saccharine and very 1950s. Besides, it's one thing for me to share photos of my beloved on my Facebook page, but another to have a page automatically generated of "us." That's creepy. Period.

Mayan doomsday 'safe zone' shut down[ Sat, 17 Nov 2012 01:33:58 GMT ]Citing fears that doomsday believers, curiosity seekers, and "above all" journalists, will flood a French mountaintop on Dec. 21, the supposed day of the Mayan apocalypse, local officials are banning access to the mountain.

How Israel's 'Iron Dome' intercepts incoming rockets in Gaza conflict[ Sat, 17 Nov 2012 01:58:18 GMT ]As the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians continues along the Gaza border, Israelis have been putting to use an anti-rocket defense system, called "Iron Dome," meant to intercept Palestinian rockets that are headed for major population centers.

iPad Mini with 4G comes to AT&T, Sprint and Verizon but ...[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 18:11:53 GMT ]How (and when) buyers will track down the 4G iPad Mini depends on whether they're an AT&T, Sprint or Verizon Wireless customer.

Windows 8 sales 'well below' projections, report claims[ Sat, 17 Nov 2012 01:38:54 GMT ]Windows 8 isn't flying off the shelves in the numbers Microsoft was hoping for, according to a report. [Read more]

GM extends EV drivability with apps[ Sat, 17 Nov 2012 01:45:44 GMT ]Ahead of its first new electric-vehicle launch, GM's OnStar division announces apps to help drivers plan trips and charge their vehicles. [Read more]

Russia demands broad UN role in Net governance, leak reveals[ Sat, 17 Nov 2012 04:48:14 GMT ]commentary Leaked document from upcoming treaty negotiations reveals Russia wants transfer of authority over Net to national governments. The U.N.'s increasingly shrill denials are ringing ever more hollow. [Read more]

This week in Crave: The red-hot edition[ Sat, 17 Nov 2012 14:00:00 GMT ]This week, we prepared for the possible return of Darth Vader, started packing for a trip to Mars, and stared into a stunning solar eclipse. [Read more]

Before you buy a sound bar speaker, read this[ Sat, 17 Nov 2012 15:36:00 GMT ]Sound bars are an attractive solution for lots of buyers, but are there better-sounding alternatives? [Read more]

Will Twitter war become the new norm?[ Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:16:30 EST ]War is not just about bombs and rockets. It's about words.

This Matters? 'It's Thanksgiving'[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:41:06 EST ]Before we begin, I need mom and dad to go to YouTube and watch Rebecca Black's music video for "Friday." Otherwise, the rest of this column will lack context. So go have a look, and then, if you two actually manage to stomach the whole thing without jumping off a bridge, please, dear parents, continue reading.

Review: 'Call of Duty: Black Ops II'[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:40:31 EST ]Forget the distracting cameo by David Petraeus. Despite its disjointed narrative, "Call of Duty: Black Ops II" twisted me around so many times with its compelling story that I really enjoyed myself.

When war is pre-packaged for sharing[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:26:09 EST ]As rockets fly in Gaza and Israel, a shareable and ready-to-retweet version of the violence is playing out online.

When war is pre-packaged for sharing[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:26:09 EST ]As rockets fly in Gaza and Israel, a shareable and ready-to-retweet version of the violence is playing out online.

8.9-inch Kindle Fire HD now shipping[ Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:41:10 GMT ]The Kindle Fire HD was announced back in September, but the impressively decked-out 8.9-inch version wasn't ready to ship until today. If you like Amazon but the Fire was too small, this might be the device for you.

Slideshow: Unseen Worlds[ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 20:09:56 GMT ]The 2012 FEI Image Contest gave scientists and researchers a chance to share their exploration of the sub-microscopic world. See if you can guess what is being photographed in these extreme close-ups.

Lonesome George's species may survive[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:36:23 GMT ]The death of Galápagos tortoise Lonesome George this summer was thought to mark the extinction of a subspecies, but a new study hints that the reptile may not have been the last of his kind after all.

Anonymous targets Israeli websites in response to Gaza conflict[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:46:02 GMT ]Hacker collective Anonymous has embarked on a campaign to harass and disable Israeli websites in response to the country's attacks on those tied to Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Government and Israeli-associated sites can be seen to have been taken down or defaced.

The new propaganda: Israel, Hamas take conflict to Twitter[ Thu, 15 Nov 2012 23:41:40 GMT ]As Israeli and Palestinian forces clash in Gaza this week, those same armies are engaging in a real-time battle of hashtags and twitpics, trying to win the hearts and minds of watchers around the globe.

Droid Razr free at Best Buy today with new contract[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:03:54 GMT ]The original Razr smartphone had a good run of a year before it became a giveaway in the eyes of retailers. [Read more]

Wii U to ship incomplete, missing Nintendo TVii service and more[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:06:59 GMT ]One of the most anticipated features of Nintendo's new Wii U system will no longer be available at launch. Nintendo TVii has been delayed until December. [Read more]

'Tailored tweets' make their debut on iOS, Android apps[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:26:48 GMT ]The refreshed Twitter app's Discover page now conjures up a list of stories based on what Twitter assumes are your interests. [Read more]

Get WinX DVD Ripper Platinum (Win/Mac) for free[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:00:00 GMT ]This powerful utility can turn your DVDs into digital files for viewing on smartphones, tablets, and optical drive-less laptops. Strings attached: zero. [Read more]

Jeff Bezos: We would love to open Amazon retail stores[ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:01:05 GMT ]Bezos: We want to do something that is uniquely Amazon, but we haven't found the idea yet. [Read more]

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.