Stars come out for telescope inauguration[ Thu, 6 Dec 2012 16:43:48 GMT ]A gorgeous photo of a star-forming region of space called the Carina Nebula marks the inauguration of a new telescope — the largest instrument in the world devoted to surveying the sky in visible light.

Why you should buy a new smartphone every two years[ Thu, 6 Dec 2012 14:54:05 GMT ]Will you get a new phone when your wireless contract ends? If not, you might want to reconsider.

Google exec:Google+ is fastest-growing 'network thingy' ever[ Thu, 6 Dec 2012 16:09:45 GMT ]While announcing the addition of Communities — a feature vaguely similar to Facebook's Groups — to Google+, Google senior vice president Vic Gundotra also revealed the latest statistics for the Internet giant's ... "network thingy."

Pre-caffeine tech: A very Daleks Xmas! [ Thu, 6 Dec 2012 15:17:44 GMT ]Our roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. In an exclusive interview with NBC's "Rock Center with Brian Williams," Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that one of the existing Mac lines will be manufactured exclusively in the United States next year.

EXCLUSIVE: Apple to manufacture Mac line in US[ Thu, 6 Dec 2012 12:05:58 GMT ]In an exclusive interview with NBC's "Rock Center with Brian Williams," Apple CEO Tim Cook announces one of the existing Mac lines will be manufactured exclusively in the United States next year.

Samsung Galaxy Admire 4G arrives at MetroPCS[ Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:44:33 GMT ]The small, $170 handset is LTE-ready, but lags behind the times with Android 2.3 Gingerbread. [Read more]

Get $5 off your next $25 Amazon purchase[ Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:05:59 GMT ]And what will this virtual Abe Lincoln cost you? A quick bit of Facebook love. [Read more]

Intel's Otellini: No outsider CEOs for us, thank you very much[ Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:13:04 GMT ]Speaking yesterday at the Sanford C. Bernstein Conference, CEO Paul Otellini said looking outside the company for his successor would be a bad idea. [Read more]

Made in America? Foxconn mulls U.S. expansion[ Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:45:20 GMT ]Foxconn, the manufacturer of Apple products, is looking at growing its operations in North America as customers ask for more products to be made in the U.S., a report from Bloomberg says. [Read more]

Apple, China Mobile face hurdles in effort to offer the iPhone[ Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:57:20 GMT ]The two companies have been chatting about a deal to sell the iPhone to China Mobile subscribers since 2009, but apparently with little progress. [Read more]

How devices make us superhuman[ Wed, 05 Dec 2012 13:07:48 EST ]What exactly is cyborg anthropology?

'Gangnam' to 'Kony': 2012's top videos[ Wed, 05 Dec 2012 09:58:03 EST ]With a K-pop sensation, a campaign film about an African warlord and a homegrown marriage proposal featuring 60 synchronized dancers among them, 2012's viral sensations are as varied as they are compelling.

Microsoft opens a social network[ Wed, 05 Dec 2012 13:07:36 EST ]After a long period of closed beta testing, Microsoft made the beta version of its social network, Socl, available to everyone on Tuesday.

New Orleans startups take flight[ Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:44:01 EST ]When Kenneth Purcell emerged from his New Orleans home after Hurricane Isaac churned through the city in August, he couldn't believe what he saw. Nearly all of his neighbors had poured out into the streets to help each other clean up.

Tim Cook: Apple will make computers in the U.S. next year[ Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:57:08 EST ]Apple will begin manufacturing a computer in the United States next year, says CEO Tim Cook, marking a shift in perhaps the most-criticized element of the company's beloved gadget empire.

Curiosity's mission on Mars extended[ Wed, 5 Dec 2012 16:34:33 GMT ]When NASA's next Mars rover touches down in 2021, its six-wheeled sister, Curiosity, may still be chugging around the Red Planet.

Tech gifts for little ones ages 3 to 6[ Wed, 5 Dec 2012 13:47:19 GMT ]Even kids as young as 3 to 6 are starting to become tech savvy. So if you're looking for a gift they'll love, check our favorite tech toys for that age group this holiday season.

Pre-caffeine tech: Free speech, GIF fest![ Wed, 5 Dec 2012 14:49:17 GMT ]Here's everything that you need to know before taking that first sip of coffee today.

Kids get endless videos, apps with Kindle FreeTime Unlimited[ Wed, 5 Dec 2012 15:39:00 GMT ]One of the most child-friendly tablets on the market is getting even child-friendlier with Amazon’s announcement of Kindle FreeTime Unlimited, a new monthly subscription service that dishes out unlimited access to kid’s shows, movies, books, apps and games to Kindle Fire owners.

NASA plans Mars rover remake for 2020[ Tue, 4 Dec 2012 23:06:20 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA plans to build another Mars rover based on the Curiosity rover's design for launch in 2020, with the potential to store samples that could eventually be brought back to Earth.

iPhone 5S already? Possible pics leak[ Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:04:49 GMT ]Pictures of the next-generation iPhone have already surfaced, but show few differences on the exterior of the device. [Read more]

U.S., EU form alliance to curb child sexual abuse on the Web[ Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:08:31 GMT ]Law enforcement agencies from nearly 50 countries will work together to identify instances of child victimization and bring people to justice. [Read more]

Facebook has 350 apps with 1M+ monthly active users each[ Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:29:58 GMT ]The social networking giant also says nearly 200,000 iPhone and Android apps are integrated with Facebook, including nine of the top 10 highest grossing iPhone apps. [Read more]

Tablet sales to stay sizzling, IDC says[ Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:54:19 GMT ]Demand for tablets is accelerating, the research firm says, as the market shifts toward smaller screen sizes and lower prices. [Read more]

Smartphones at CES 2013: Gotta have more quad-core[ Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:00:00 GMT ]Smartphones are always hot at CES, and this crop should bring faster processors with more Android oomph. [Read more]

Lottery 'winner' a Facebook hoax[ Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:33:47 EST ]No, some guy named Daniels on Facebook didn't win the Powerball lottery. And, no, he's not really giving anyone $1 million of his winnings.

How devices can make us superhuman[ Wed, 05 Dec 2012 09:59:44 EST ]What exactly is cyborg anthropology?

'Gangnam' to 'Kony': 2012's top videos[ Wed, 05 Dec 2012 09:58:03 EST ]With a K-pop sensation, a campaign film about an African warlord and a homegrown marriage proposal featuring 60 synchronized dancers among them, 2012's viral sensations are as varied as they are compelling.

Microsoft opens its own social network[ Wed, 05 Dec 2012 09:50:54 EST ]After a long period of closed beta testing, Microsoft made the beta version of its social network, Socl, available to everyone on Tuesday.

Why the Pope and Obama turn to Twitter[ Wed, 05 Dec 2012 07:59:35 EST ]Nilay Patel says Twitter is everything to everyone: a public broadcast platform, a private messaging tool, a way to share photos and more.

Students take Facebook to court over privacy policy[ Tue, 4 Dec 2012 16:28:47 GMT ]The move is one of a number of campaigns against the giants of the Internet, which are under pressure from investors to generate more revenue from their huge user bases but which also face criticism for storing and sharing personal information.

Space-flown spider dies in Smithsonian[ Tue, 4 Dec 2012 16:27:21 GMT ]The Smithsonian's exhibition of the first jumping spider to survive the trip to space has turned out to be short lived: The arachnid astronaut died just days after going on display.

Surprise! Facebook users vote against privacy policy changes[ Tue, 4 Dec 2012 16:57:56 GMT ]Facebook users have until 3 p.m. ET/noon PT on Dec. 10 to cast their votes on changes proposed to the social network's data use policy and statement of rights and responsibilities — among them, the very right of Facebook users to vote on policy. The voting has just barely begun, but so far it looks like there's a strong opposition to the changes.

Tech gifts for your significant other[ Tue, 4 Dec 2012 14:09:33 GMT ]Surprise your significant other with a thoughtful tech gift that combines style and functionality. Need ideas?

Revealed: Secrets of a smartphone bill under $50[ Tue, 4 Dec 2012 09:58:45 GMT ]Roger Dluzak used survival skills to fight his way through the jungles of Vietnam in the 1960s. He says he uses those same skills now to navigate the jungle of being a U.S. consumer.

Privacy group to appeal Ireland's Facebook audit[ Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:46:49 GMT ]A Europe-based group campaigning for better privacy protection on Facebook says it will take the Irish government to court over what it considers a half-baked audit. [Read more]

HP printer can act as Wi-Fi hotspot[ Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:56:06 GMT ]A new HP LaserJet Pro does double duty as a multifunction printer and a wireless hotspot. [Read more]

Wireless street sensors enable realtime parking search via Parker smartphone app[ Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:00:00 GMT ]Have you ever wanted to be able to just look at your phone and know where all of the open parking spaces are in your area? [Read more]

Nexus 4 to be back in stock today in UK, Germany[ Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:45:31 GMT ]Google reportedly sent notices to users that the smartphone would be available again in the Google Play store today at 5 p.m. GMT. [Read more]

iPad shipments could hit 26 million this quarter, says analyst[ Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:45:38 GMT ]Holiday sales will surge with the addition of the new iPad Mini and 4th-gen iPad. [Read more]

iTunes11 finally available for download[ Fri, 30 Nov 2012 05:47:38 EST ]At long last, iTunes 11 is finally available for download.

U.N. makes big Twitter typo [ Thu, 29 Nov 2012 19:03:18 EST ]Hours before the United Nations General Assembly voted to recognize the Palestinian Authority as a non-member observer state, the official U.N. Twitter account made a very unfortunate one-character typo.

OMG ... the text message turns 20[ Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:29:20 EST ]It's been hailed for its succinctness and blamed for everything from sore thumbs to the decline of conversation. Love it or hate it, the text message is 20 years old.

Lottery 'winner' a Facebook hoax[ Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:33:47 EST ]No, some guy named Daniels on Facebook didn't win the Powerball lottery. And, no, he's not really giving anyone $1 million of his winnings.

What does it mean to be a digital native?[ Tue, 04 Dec 2012 09:24:28 EST ]The war between natives and immigrants is ending. The natives have won.

Vatican unveils Pope's Twitter handle: @pontifex[ Mon, 3 Dec 2012 14:36:46 GMT ]The secret's out. Pope Benedict's new handle on Twitter will be @pontifex, beating out other contenders that had been considered to showcase the thoughts of one of the world's most visible leaders.

Give the gift of better apps for Apple's iOS[ Sun, 2 Dec 2012 19:19:07 GMT ]Have a family member who loves their iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch? If so, you won't find a better gift for them than a few apps to make that experience better.

iPhone 5 beats Kate Upton and the Olympics in Yahoo searches[ Mon, 3 Dec 2012 15:44:48 GMT ]Step aside, Kate Upton. Quiet down, Kim Kardashian. Relax, Lindsay Lohan. Sit still, Kate Middleton. None of you gals are as important to Yahoo Search users this year as … the iPhone 5.

Pre-caffeine tech: Internet banhammer, Batmobile![ Mon, 3 Dec 2012 14:58:16 GMT ]Here's everything that you need to know before taking that first sip of coffee today. The Vatican unveiled the Pope's Twitter handle: @pontifex.

Has North Korea learned its launch lessons?[ Mon, 3 Dec 2012 09:36:17 GMT ]North Korea has two things to prove to the world when it tries to put a satellite in orbit later this month. But the prospects for proof look dim. Analysis by NBC News' James Oberg.