Instagram backtracks after user revolt[ Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:01:22 EST ]Users of Instagram, the popular photo-sharing app owned by Facebook, were up in arms Tuesday over language that appears to give the company ownership of their images.

Twitter launches archive tool[ Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:01:29 EST ]Having trouble remembering how you worded that awesomely clever late-night Twitter post from last New Year's Eve?

Thinking twice about violent games[ Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:01:37 EST ]For many families this holiday season, video games will come wrapped in colorful paper, ribbons and bows -- and lots of questions.

Fake eagle video goes viral[ Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:59:13 EST ]Two very different images captivated Internet viewers on Wednesday.

From Robert Bork to Instagram in 7 steps[ Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:27:53 EST ]Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork's video rentals affected this week's Instagram controversy. We connect the dots.

Apple's iOS 6.0.2 software update fixes Wi-Fi bug[ Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:10:40 GMT ]Apple has released a minor software update for the iPhone 5 and iPad Mini to fix a Wi-Fi issue affecting some users.

Yearlong space missions pose risks[ Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:53:43 GMT ]NASA is getting ready to send astronauts on yearlong missions to the International Space Station, doubling the duration of a typical orbital stay. These long-term missions will be sending spaceflyers into largely uncharted territory, and some of the biggest unknowns are how the human mind and body will react to that much time in space.

International trio lifts off for space station[ Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:37:40 GMT ]An American astronaut, a Russian cosmonaut, and the man who will become Canada's first space station commander lift off for a trip to the International Space Station.

Season's readings ... with a scientific twist[ Wed, 19 Dec 2012 04:17:45 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Take your pick of science books for the coffee table, the library table or the kids' table — for holiday giving, or your own year-round enjoyment.

Potentially habitable planet detected[ Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:46:18 GMT ]A sun-like star in our solar system's backyard may host five planets, including one perhaps capable of supporting life as we know it, a new study reports.

Nintendo TVii comes to the Wii U, finally[ Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:05:07 GMT ]The service, which allows access via the GamePad to TV and other entertainment content, had been conspicuously absent from the Wii U's launch last month. It arrives tomorrow. [Read more]

FTC, EU to postpone Google antitrust decisions, report says[ Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:32:37 GMT ]The U.S. Federal Trade Commission will apparently delay its decision over Google's antitrust probe until 2013, and the search giant could settle with EU authorities as soon as January. [Read more]

It's official: Your Twitter archive is here and now, sort of[ Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:02:48 GMT ]Well, first you have to do some downloading. And the archive feature is coming first to just a "small percentage" of those who tweet in English. But still. [Read more]

Nokia in talks to produce 10-inch Windows RT slate -- report[ Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:17:59 GMT ]The company's tablet could come with Qualcomm's S4 processor and would be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona early next year. [Read more]

Windows 8 $14.99 upgrade now requires Windows 7 product key[ Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:29:58 GMT ]Microsoft now asks you to enter your Windows 7 key during the upgrade process in order to qualify for the offer. [Read more]

7 tips for safer online shopping[ Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:59:00 EST ]Doing your holiday shopping online is generally preferable to braving the season's frantic mall crowds, slow moving checkout lines and tiresome holiday background music. But don't get too relaxed. There are still some security precautions everyone should take before sharing payment information online.

Facebook to overhaul privacy controls[ Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:11:49 EST ]Facebook announced a major overhaul to its privacy controls Wednesday, adding a handful of features while simplifying and clarifying the ways users can already tweak their accounts.

When is social media use a crime? [ Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:54:57 EST ]Newtown school shooting raises the question of whether someone can be prosecuted for posting false information online.

After Newtown, NRA goes silent [ Tue, 18 Dec 2012 05:46:36 EST ]Despite an escalating nationwide debate on gun control in the wake of Friday's mass shooting at a Connecticut elementary school, the National Rifle Association has remained conspicuously silent.

Instagram backtracks after user privacy revolt[ Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:35:09 EST ]Users of Instagram, the popular photo-sharing app owned by Facebook, were up in arms Tuesday over language that appears to give the company ownership of their images.

Moon probes' crash site named for Sally Ride[ Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:36:10 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA's twin Grail spacecraft crashed as planned, in a safe "corner of the moon" that will be named after space pioneer Sally Ride.

How Arctic cyclones help warm up Europe[ Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:43:10 GMT ]Santa better have hurricane insurance. Every year, there are thousands of cyclones in the Arctic, some with hurricane-force winds. Before satellites spotted these storms, sailors would return from the North with tales of massive squalls appearing out of nowhere, creating waves up to 36-feet (11-meters) high.

Pre-caffeine tech: Google Maps, Star Trek mysteries! [ Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:41:16 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. The Newtown effect: As the nation grieves, parents everywhere find new patience.

Perfect tech gifts for the women on your list[ Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:54:30 GMT ]You don’t need to be tech-savvy to give gadget-y gifts, and neither do the folks on your list! If you’re still looking for great gift ideas, consider some of these tech-centric items that anyone can figure out.

Cops to trolls: Sharing misinformation about school shooting is a crime[ Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:52:00 GMT ]Even before the full story surrounding Friday's horrific shooting in Newtown, Conn., reached the public, Internet lowlifes had inserted themselves into the narrative.

Best Buy offers $100 iTunes gift card for $85[ Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:58:18 GMT ]The retailer says that the deal is only good for today, and will only be available online. [Read more]

Gangnam Style, Barack vs Mitt among YouTube top 2012 videos[ Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:55:18 GMT ]The top trending videos of the year took us around the world with Gangnam style and a rap of Barack vs Mitt and up into space with Felix Baumgartner's supersonic freefall. [Read more]

Samsung displaces Nokia has overall cellphone king[ Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:59:08 GMT ]Thanks to an erosion in Nokia's smartphone business, the company saw its 14-year reign end. [Read more]

Great QWERTY smartphones you can have right now (roundup)[ Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:00:00 GMT ]You want a phone with a keyboard? You got it! Here's a roundup of some of the best and most interesting phones with QWERTYs you can feel beneath your fingertips. [Read more]

Nvidia's Tegra 4 leaks, could have 72 graphics cores[ Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:01:15 GMT ]The CPU technology is being called the 4-Plus-1 "Quad Core Eagle," according to a leak on a China-based forum. [Read more]

Facebook to overhaul privacy controls[ Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:11:49 EST ]Facebook announced a major overhaul to its privacy controls Wednesday, adding a handful of features while simplifying and clarifying the ways users can already tweak their accounts.

7 tips for safer online shopping[ Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:59:00 EST ]Doing your holiday shopping online is generally preferable to braving the season's frantic mall crowds, slow moving checkout lines and tiresome holiday background music. But don't get too relaxed. There are still some security precautions everyone should take before sharing payment information online.

When is social media use a crime? [ Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:54:57 EST ]Newtown school shooting raises the question of whether someone can be prosecuted for posting false information online.

After Newtown, NRA goes silent [ Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:04:46 EST ]Despite an escalating nationwide debate on gun control in the wake of Friday's mass shooting at a Connecticut elementary school, the National Rifle Association has remained conspicuously silent.

After Newtown, the NRA goes silent online[ Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:05:53 EST ]Despite an escalating nationwide debate on gun control in the wake of Friday's mass shooting at a Connecticut elementary school, the National Rifle Association has remained conspicuously silent.

Mexico's Maya face Dec. 21 with ancestral calm[ Sun, 16 Dec 2012 17:50:09 GMT ]Amid a worldwide frenzy of advertisers and new-agers preparing for a Maya apocalypse, one group is approaching Dec. 21 with calm and equanimity — the people whose ancestors supposedly made the prediction in the first place.

Watch online as world doesn't come to end[ Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:07:52 GMT ]Anyone worried that the world will come to an end Friday can scan the heavens online this week for any signs of death from above.

Facebook may launch self-destructing message app[ Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:51:22 GMT ]Sometimes you really need a message to self-destruct after its intended recipient has seen it — just ask Ethan Hunt ... or anyone who's ever been embarrassed by a love note or racy photo. Facebook may be at work on an app that makes your "Mission Impossible" fantasies come true, according to a report.

'Fragmented Internet' could result from failed treaty talks[ Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:23:24 GMT ]The world's major Internet companies, backed by U.S. policymakers, got much of what they wanted last week when many nations refused to sign a global telecommunications treaty that opponents feared could lead to greater government control over online content and communications.

Microscopic beauty found in a slimeball[ Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:51:05 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: You might not think something wonderful can be found in a ball of slime — but a prize-winning video of the microscopic creatures in a slimeball proves it's possible.

U.S. Cellular serves up Android 4.1 this Friday[ Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:15:34 GMT ]In a few days, owners of Samsung's Galaxy S3 flagship phone can manually update the Android OS. [Read more]

Sprint to buy out Clearwire: Why it matters (FAQ)[ Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:46:33 GMT ]CNET gives you the skinny on what this deal means for you and the broader wireless industry. [Read more]

Amazon Kindle store hit by regulatory trouble in China[ Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:47:19 GMT ]The company's new Kindle store in China may not have the proper authorization to sell e-books in the country. [Read more]

Poll: Did you like the smoother, HFR Hobbit?[ Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:50:20 GMT ]Select theaters showed The Hobbit in 48 frames-per-second, a.k.a. HFR, double that of traditional films. If you saw it, what did you think? [Read more]

The 404 Holiday 2012: Year in games (podcast)[ Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:00:00 GMT ]In this 404 Yuletide episode, Jeff and Russ Frushtick from Polygon recap the year in video games: the winners, the losers, and everything in between. [Read more]

Twitter adds its own photo filters[ Tue, 11 Dec 2012 09:33:33 EST ]A day after confirming it had lost the ability to display Instagram images, Twitter has rolled out its own library of retro filters for its Android and iPhone apps.

Great gadgets for holiday giving[ Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:53:57 EST ]Gadgets aren't just for the tech-savvy people in your life.

Facebook to overhaul privacy controls[ Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:11:49 EST ]Facebook announced a major overhaul to its privacy controls Wednesday, adding a handful of features while simplifying and clarifying the ways users can already tweak their accounts.

7 tips for safer online shopping[ Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:59:00 EST ]Doing your holiday shopping online is generally preferable to braving the season's frantic mall crowds, slow moving checkout lines and tiresome holiday background music. But don't get too relaxed. There are still some security precautions everyone should take before sharing payment information online.

Newtown tragedy draws new voices to social media[ Mon, 17 Dec 2012 07:17:38 EST ]Social media is boiling with talk about Friday's massacre at a school in Newtown, Connecticut. That's no surprise.