iTunes 11 launch imminent, says music firm[ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 09:52:28 GMT ]A report suggests the next-generation iTunes software is only days away from release, according to a German music distribution service. [Read more]

My hunt for the perfect Windows 8 convertible laptop[ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT ]What device offers the best blend between being a tablet and a full-fledged laptop? Common Sense Tech explores the possibilities. [Read more]

Mozilla quietly ceases Firefox 64-bit development[ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:09:10 GMT ]Mozilla's engineering manager has requested that developers stop work on Windows 64-bit builds of Firefox. [Read more]

Irish regulators seek 'urgent' clarity of Facebook data changes[ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:11:08 GMT ]Following recently announced changes to Facebook's data-use policy, Irish privacy regulators are seeking "urgent" details on the proposals. [Read more]

Low Latency No. 44: Wii U the time machine[ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 16:05:50 GMT ]Nintendo's newest console packs in some new ideas but it's plagued with problems we've been seeing for years. [Read more]

Great gadgets for holiday giving[ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:03:39 EST ]Gadgets aren't just for the tech-savvy people in your life.

61-year-old computer comes to life[ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:34:04 EST ]The WITCH is back.

How Pinterest inspires gift ideas[ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:20:32 EST ]There are slews of apps and websites to help you make the most of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the two mondo-consumerist U.S. holidays.

The end of digital democracy? [ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:08:24 EST ]Unless Facebook users fight back, the days of the social network's experiment with democracy may soon come to an end.

Great gadgets for holiday giving[ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:12:47 EST ]Gadgets aren't just for the tech-savvy people in your life.

Water on Mars and Earth had similar origins[ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 01:11:42 GMT ]The Earth's oceans and the water that once flowed on Mars likely came from a similar source: meteorites that landed on the planets when they were first forming, new research suggests.

Astronauts to enjoy Thanksgiving feast[ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:47:15 GMT ]Turkey and all the trimmings are a staple for Americans on Thanksgiving, and that doesn't have to change for Americans in space. Astronaut food has come a long way from the early days of human spaceflight, and crew members on the International Space Station these days can enjoy many Turkey Day traditions.

Video: Don't forget your smartphone while holiday shopping[ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:52:00 GMT ]Your iPhone or Android is probably in your pocket no matter where you go, so why not take advantage of it during your shopping trips? NBCNews.com's Rosa Golijan shows you how. (NBCNews.com)

Man convicted of stealing 120,000 iPad user IDs[ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:36:03 GMT ]A federal jury convicted a New York man on Tuesday of hacking into AT&T Inc servers and stealing the email addresses and other personal data of about 120,000 Apple Inc iPad users, a U.S. attorney in New Jersey said.

Avoid early bird remorse: 10 Black Friday gadget do's and don'ts[ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:55:10 GMT ]With many stores opening Thanksgiving evening, this year you won’t even have to digest your turkey before you put on your elbow pads and line up outside your favorite big box store. But to make body checking your fellow shoppers worthwhile, you’ll need a plan.

FCC chair backs Dish Network as wireless carrier, but with a catch[ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:45:26 GMT ]Julius Genachowski favors Dish's plan to become a wireless provider but wants to impose power limits on the company's network. [Read more]

T-Mobile revs up network for better iPhone service[ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:59:50 GMT ]The carrier extends its faster HSPA+ network on the iPhone-compatible 1900 megahertz band to 10 new markets. [Read more]

News Corp. eyeing HarperCollins merger with Simon & Schuster?[ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:18:35 GMT ]That's the claim in a new report, which says News Corp. would like to have more leverage in negotiations with booksellers. [Read more]

B&N to sell Nook Simple Touch for $59 on Black Friday[ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:47:31 GMT ]Barnes & Noble's well-regarded entry-level e-reader gets a $40 price chop in stores -- while supplies last. [Read more]

FCC to hold hearings on post-Sandy wireless performance[ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:54:27 GMT ]The Federal Communications Commission said it will hold hearings to look at how to make the communications more resilient after disasters like Super Storm Sandy. [Read more]

Google error cancels December[ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:36:23 EST ]Is Google in a hurry to get 2012 over with?

Why Facebook's about to slow down[ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:40:07 EST ]Bad news: Your Facebook page is likely about to slow down. Good news: The change will help keep online thieves away.

Oprah plugs Surface -- from her iPad[ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:05:33 EST ]Oh, Oprah.

Great gadgets for holiday giving[ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:03:39 EST ]Gadgets aren't just for the tech-savvy people in your life.

Great gadgets for holiday giving[ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:03:39 EST ]Gadgets aren't just for the tech-savvy people in your life.

Mission to find if dust levitates from moon[ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:57:29 GMT ]Did you hear about the new restaurant on the moon? Great food, but no atmosphere. While that wisecrack has been floating about in space circles for decades, a NASA lunar orbiter will gather detailed information about the moon's atmosphere next year, including conditions near its surface and environmental influences on lunar dust.

Pre-caffeine tech: Smart deer, dumb cats[ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:47:51 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Whoops!

Apple will hold a Black Friday sale this year[ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:44:03 GMT ]As they tend to do each year, the lovely guys and gals of Apple are teasing us with a reminder that the company is participating in the usual Black Friday festivities. There are no details about actual deals just yet, so we'll just have to use last year's deals as a reference point.

Is Windows 8 off to weaker start than Win 7?[ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:27:48 GMT ]Microsoft is spending big-time bucks to get the word out about Windows 8 (reportedly to the tune of $1.5 billion). But are folks buying it?

Oprah raves about Microsoft's Surface — from an iPad[ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 23:01:02 GMT ]Oprah was called out on a social media gaffe after she tweeted enthusiastically about Microsoft's Surface RT tablet — but the tweet showed that it was sent from an iPad.

Pew study: Parents of teens online worry about ads, strangers[ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:04:04 GMT ]Pew Internet Project surveys parents to find out what concerns them most about their children being online and using social networks. Advertisers top their list. [Read more]

Microsoft reveals early mockups of Windows 8 UI from 2010[ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:17:32 GMT ]A recent demo of Windows 8 by a Microsoft designer shows mockups for the OS as it was initially envisioned in 2010. [Read more]

Unlocked Galaxy S3 Mini arrives at Amazon[ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:18:54 GMT ]The recently announced Samsung smartphone quietly sneaks into the U.S. via the online retailer. [Read more]

Yahoo considers $20 million TVGuide.com buy, report says[ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:38:49 GMT ]The company isn't close to making a final offer, but is currently thinking about it. [Read more]

Obama may have discussed MegaUpload with New Zealand PM[ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:01:24 GMT ]There are conflicting reports about whether New Zealand's prime minister chatted privately with President Barack Obama about the MegaUpload case. [Read more]

Nintendo Wii U review[ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:44:13 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.

Anonymous declares 'cyberwar' [ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:45:13 EST ]In the digital age, war isn't contained to the ground.

Google error cancels December[ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:44:32 EST ]Is Google in a hurry to get 2012 over with?

Why Facebook's about to slow down[ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:44:41 EST ]Bad news: Your Facebook page is likely about to slow down. Good news: The change will help keep online thieves away.

Anonymous declares 'cyberwar' on Israel[ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:43:38 EST ]In the digital age, war isn't contained to the ground.

Profound or just profane? Site tracks Twitter's 'WTF Level'[ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:55:22 GMT ]The DEFCON system used by the United States monitors the cumulative severity of national security threats. In the social media world, the significantly less serious equivalent is the WTF Level meter.

Carbon lightens Earth's iron core[ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:35:18 GMT ]A tiny fraction of carbon helps account for the oddly light density of Earth's iron core, a new computer simulation finds.

Space station astronauts land in Kazakhstan[ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 06:01:38 GMT ]Three astronauts touched down in the dark, chilly expanses of central Kazakhstan onboard a Soyuz capsule Monday after a 125-day stay at the International Space Station.

Pre-caffeine: 'Fifth Element' dog play, more![ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:34:13 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Just as we share our personal thoughts about movies, politics, fashion and relationships on Facebook, when it comes to holiday times, we're all about the special day — and the food that comes with it.

The Nintendo Wii U is awesome, but not for long[ Sun, 18 Nov 2012 18:20:38 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.

Samsung launches Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE model[ Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:58:51 GMT ]Equipped with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, the new LTE-enabled tablet has made its debut in Korea. [Read more]

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]