Dish faces challenges ramping up its LTE network[ Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:44:48 GMT ]The FCC has imposed some strict requirements on Dish's rollout of its recently-granted 4G LTE network. [Read more]

Google touts 10 tips on how to use its iPhone Maps app[ Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:08:15 GMT ]With its Maps program now back in the App Store, the search giant provides suggestions on how to use certain features. [Read more]

Facebook quietly tests new Timeline design[ Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:26:48 GMT ]The company's new design brings back a tabbed design and streamlined display of Timeline updates. [Read more]

Holiday 2012: What's on your gadget wish-list?[ Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:58:15 GMT ]If you could get Santa to bring you anything at all, what would it be? Find out my picks, then share yours! [Read more]

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

How eagle-baby video was made[ Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:16:34 EST ]Fake stunt produced by students studying 3-D animation design goes viral on YouTube with over 10 million views.

From Bork to Instagram in 7 steps[ Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:16:12 EST ]Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork's video rentals affected this week's Instagram controversy. We connect the dots.

Is the pay phone making a comeback?[ Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:23:12 EST ]As a symbol of communication, refuge or romantic longing, the pay phone is an enduring cultural icon.

Instagram backtracks on terms of service [ Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:20:55 EST ]After days of intense backlash from users over changes to its terms of service and privacy policy, photo-sharing service Instagram has backtracked. On Thursday, Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom said the company was switching one section of its updated terms of service back to its original text.

Demon bat among 126 new Mekong species[ Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:38:17 GMT ]Beelzebub's bat, a walking catfish and a frog that sounds like a bird are among 126 species introduced to science in just a year in the incredibly diverse Greater Mekong region of Southeast Asia, according to a report released this week by the conservation group World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

Connecticut shooter's smashed hard drive poses challenge for investigators[ Wed, 19 Dec 2012 22:05:26 GMT ]Investigators hoped to learn something from a computer found in the home shared by Adam Lanza — the gunman who killed 26 people at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. — and his late mother, but the computer and the hard drive were heavily damaged, say authorities.

Angry with Instagram? These 'invisible' data brokers sell your privacy every day[ Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:47:48 GMT ]The FTC this week joined a series of other agencies, groups, and elected officials now banging on the door of the nation's largest data collection firms, demanding to know just how much of U.S. consumers' lives are tracked by these firms.

That kid-snatching eagle video? Fake![ Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:10:53 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Canadian whiz kids pulled the wool, or the feathers, over the eyes of millions of Internet users with a fake video showing an golden eagle trying to snatch up a child.

Year in Space: Hello, Mars ... farewell, Neil[ Thu, 20 Dec 2012 03:43:53 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: 2012 was the year we cheered the Curiosity rover's landing on Mars — and "winked at the moon" to mark moonwalker Neil Armstrong's passing.

Online holiday shoppers spend $35B so far this season[ Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:57:48 GMT ]This season's online spending marks a 13 percent increase over that of last year, says ComScore. But that's still below expectations. [Read more]

RockMelt for iPhone gracefully goes all thumbs[ Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:00:00 GMT ]A few months after their first iPad app, RockMelt releases an iPhone version designed for the smaller screen. [Read more]

Google promised to safeguard Arris in Moto-TiVo spat[ Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:17:00 GMT ]The search giant will only require Arris to pay a small sum if Motorola is found to have infringed a TiVo patent on DVR technology. [Read more]

Unmanned X-47B aircraft completes sea trial[ Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:24:34 GMT ]The pilotless prototype shows that it can fit into the crowd on an aircraft carrier flight deck and get the job done "in the most hostile electromagnetic environment on earth." [Read more]

Start-Ups: Silicon Valley Ep. 8 -- the grand delusion[ Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:48:45 GMT ]In what could be the last episode ever, one startup is sold. One member of the cast is delusional. And the rest drift into a gray, gray matter-of-factness. [Read more]

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.