Instagram hit with lawsuit[ Mon, 24 Dec 2012 17:32:50 EST ]A class action lawsuit against Instagram has been filed in San Francisco federal court, following user outrage regarding the mobile photo sharing app's changed Terms of Service.

On Web, 'Time Has Come' for singer[ Wed, 26 Dec 2012 12:09:49 EST ]His song is one of the enduring anthems of the turbulent 1960s, a soulful call to action awash in a psychedelic wave of sound.

Tweets from Netflix's Xmas outage[ Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:30:33 EST ]Aah, Christmas Eve. A time for family and friends, eggnog and mistletoe, carols and cookies ... and catching up on "Downton Abbey"?

The 10 best video games of 2012[ Thu, 27 Dec 2012 09:24:57 EST ]With new installments of popular franchises such as "Halo" and "Call of Duty," expectations ran high for video games in 2012.

The top 12 tech stories of 2012[ Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:42:18 EST ]In the tech world, 2012 was the year of the reboot. Older, established tech companies such as Microsoft, Yahoo and Nintendo all tried to restart their brands with bold new products and fresh blood in the executive suites.

Peru's mysterious Nazca Lines form a labyrinth[ Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:57:03 GMT ]Some of the Nazca Lines, mysterious geoglyphs that span a vast swath of the rugged Peruvian desert, may have once been a labyrinth with a spiritual purpose, a new study suggests.

Survey finds increase in e-reading, drop in paper[ Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:11:23 GMT ]The tastes of the reading public are turning digital. The percentage of Americans aged 16 and older who read an e-book grew from 16 percent in 2011 to 23 percent this year.

Smart TV owners seemingly tuning out most apps[ Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:10:18 GMT ]They may be called smart TVs, but that doesn’t stop the vast majority of us from using them as basic boob tubes. A new NPD Group report claims that most people use their Internet-enabled televisions to stream video services like Netflix or Hulu Plus, and … actually, not much else.

2,750-year-old temple found near Jerusalem[ Thu, 27 Dec 2012 07:51:15 GMT ]Archaeologists say they have uncovered a 2,750-year-old temple near Jerusalem, along with pottery and clay figurines that suggest the site was the home base for a ritual cult.

Weird Science 2012: Sex, drugs and doomsday[ Wed, 26 Dec 2012 22:24:44 GMT ]Sex, drugs, rock 'n' roll and the Apocalypse: 2012 had it all. But only 10 stories about the past year's strangest scientific research can make it into our Weird Science hall of fame — so we're going to need your help.

Why are audiophiles afraid to admit they're audiophiles?[ Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:36:00 GMT ]You don't have to own an expensive hi-fi to be an audiophile. You just have to enjoy listening -- really listening -- to music. [Read more]

Internet on the TV? Meh, say consumers[ Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:54:49 GMT ]Facebook, Twitter, online shopping -- they're just a blip. The big draw by far on Internet-connected TVs is over-the-top video. [Read more]

Microsoft Windows Phone store adds 75,000 apps this year[ Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:59:59 GMT ]More than 75,000 new apps and 300,000 app updates wound up in the store this past year. [Read more]

Galaxy S4: Imagine it impossibly thin, with laser keyboard[ Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:26:50 GMT ]The expectations for the next Samsung flagship phone keep getting higher and higher. A new concept video shows some potentially iPhone-killing features. [Read more]

Apple rumored to be developing a smart watch[ Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:01:32 GMT ]New scuttlebut suggests that Apple is teaming up with Intel to fashion an iOS-based watch. [Read more]

Apparently This Matters: Meggings[ Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:52:19 EST ]GQ summed it up with one word: "No."

Steve Jobs' yacht impounded[ Sat, 22 Dec 2012 11:01:29 EST ]The megayacht that Steve Jobs commissioned in the final years of his life has been impounded in Amsterdam after a payment dispute involving the designer, Philippe Starck.

Instagram hit with lawsuit[ Mon, 24 Dec 2012 17:32:50 EST ]A class action lawsuit against Instagram has been filed in San Francisco federal court, following user outrage regarding the mobile photo sharing app's changed Terms of Service.

On Web, 'Time Has Come' for singer[ Wed, 26 Dec 2012 12:09:49 EST ]His song is one of the enduring anthems of the turbulent 1960s, a soulful call to action awash in a psychedelic wave of sound.

The 10 best video games of 2012[ Thu, 27 Dec 2012 09:24:57 EST ]With new installments of popular franchises such as "Halo" and "Call of Duty," expectations ran high for video games in 2012.

Iran says it fended off cyber attack on industrial sites[ Tue, 25 Dec 2012 20:14:34 GMT ]An Internet virus attacked computers at industrial sites in southern Iran, in an apparent extension of a covert cyber war that initially targeted the country's nuclear facilities, an Iranian official said.

LG’s latest projector system is powered by freaking lasers[ Wed, 26 Dec 2012 13:46:47 GMT ]Until now, all consumer front projector systems produced light using lamps or in rare cases LEDs. The new LG HECTO FP system, on the other hand, uses lasers for illumination instead.

Netflix suffers Christmas Eve outage, points to Amazon[ Tue, 25 Dec 2012 20:12:49 GMT ]An outage at one of Amazon's Web service centers hit users of Netflix Inc.'s streaming video service on Christmas Eve and was not fully resolved until Christmas day, a spokesman for the movie rental company said on Tuesday.

Sea whodunit: How scientists solve whale deaths[ Tue, 25 Dec 2012 20:45:38 GMT ]Sometimes the bodies show up floating in the ocean, other times they wash ashore. Then it's up to investigators to figure out what happened.

How to set up your new HDTV[ Tue, 25 Dec 2012 21:48:56 GMT ]It’s not possible for a TV to be set at the factory with the best settings possible for your home. Take 20 minutes or so on your end, and you can drastically improve the picture quality.

Amazon: The five biggest stories of 2012[ Wed, 26 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT ]The e-commerce giant spent the year stepping on its competitors' toes -- as usual. [Read more]

Apple wins critical SIM connector patent[ Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:23:56 GMT ]The company wins a patent that allows SIM cards to be easily swapped into a device like a smartphone or tablet. It's a handy patent given the recent battle for SIM card standards. [Read more]

HTC's global One S gets Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean[ Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:43:39 GMT ]Still no word on the U.S. version though. [Read more]

Steve Jobs' yacht freed in time for Christmas[ Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:04:34 GMT ]After being impounded, the Venus is heading home. The notoriously controlling Jobs forgot one thing while working on the mega yacht: A contract with the designer. [Read more]

Microsoft forges ahead with retail store expansion plans[ Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:45:37 GMT ]The company is continuing its transformation from a simple software company with the announcement of its first six stores planned for 2013. [Read more]

Apparently This Matters: Meggings[ Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:52:19 EST ]GQ summed it up with one word: "No."

Steve Jobs' yacht impounded[ Sat, 22 Dec 2012 11:01:29 EST ]The megayacht that Steve Jobs commissioned in the final years of his life has been impounded in Amsterdam after a payment dispute involving the designer, Philippe Starck.

Instagram hit with lawsuit[ Mon, 24 Dec 2012 17:32:50 EST ]A class action lawsuit against Instagram has been filed in San Francisco federal court, following user outrage regarding the mobile photo sharing app's changed Terms of Service.

On Web, 'Time Has Come' for singer[ Wed, 26 Dec 2012 10:19:26 EST ]His song is one of the enduring anthems of the turbulent 1960s, a soulful call to action awash in a psychedelic wave of sound.

How to sell or get rid of your old gadgets[ Wed, 26 Dec 2012 10:28:16 EST ]If you received shiny new gadgets for the holidays, you probably have some older device that is now unwanted or obsolete. If you can't regift your old computer, tablet or TV, make sure you get rid of it the smart way by selling, donating or recycling it.

Video: Play tablet dress-up with these iPad cases[ Mon, 24 Dec 2012 17:58:12 GMT ]Santa brought you an iPad? Time to dress it up to make it more fun — or safe — to use. NBCNews.com's Rosa Golijan looks at four of the more interesting case options. (NBCNews.com)

Scientists unravel secret of Rudolph's red nose[ Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:01:00 GMT ]Most people know Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer had a very shiny nose — but why? Medical researchers say they've now found the answer.

Last-second gifts that won't make you look desperate[ Mon, 24 Dec 2012 18:00:24 GMT ]The deadlines for online orders may have passed, and the stores may be closing, but it's not too late to buy a Christmas present that's better than the usual digital gift card.

'Star of Wonder' leaves lots to wonder about[ Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:56:20 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Astronomers and scriptural scholars have laid out a variety of scenarios to explain the "Star of Bethlehem" — with some unorthodox twists.

Google vs. Microsoft: Santa-trackers out of sync[ Mon, 24 Dec 2012 23:07:55 GMT ]Two online systems for tracking Santa Claus' travels on Christmas Eve — supported by Microsoft and Google — show dramatically different itineraries for the Jolly Old Elf.

Chrome prepares to ax silent extensions[ Mon, 24 Dec 2012 21:11:10 GMT ]A coming version of Google Chrome on Windows is going to prevent extensions that don't come from the official Chrome store from quietly installing without your say-so. [Read more]

Instagram hit with proposed class-action lawsuit[ Mon, 24 Dec 2012 22:19:32 GMT ]Suit claims that not only is Instagram making a "grab for customer property rights" with tweaks to its terms of service, it's also attempting to cover its tail by prohibiting users from seeking legal relief. [Read more]

Christmas surprise for Droid Razr, Razr Maxx[ Mon, 24 Dec 2012 22:47:31 GMT ]Jelly Bean starts finding its way into the Christmas stockings of Droid Razr and Droid Razr Maxx owners. [Read more]

Customer claims Sprint worker said his fingers 'too fat' for iPhone[ Mon, 24 Dec 2012 23:19:06 GMT ]A customer claims he went to a Sprint store to replace his damaged phone and the Sprint salesperson told him his digits were too porky for an iPhone 4. [Read more]

LG's 2013 home theater line doubles down on sound bars, Bluetooth speakers[ Tue, 25 Dec 2012 08:01:00 GMT ]LG has announced its entire 2013 home theater line in advance of CES, including modest updates to its sound bars, Blu-ray players, HTIBs, and Bluetooth speakers. [Read more]

Apparently This Matters: Meggings[ Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:52:19 EST ]GQ summed it up with one word: "No."

Steve Jobs' yacht impounded[ Sat, 22 Dec 2012 11:01:29 EST ]The megayacht that Steve Jobs commissioned in the final years of his life has been impounded in Amsterdam after a payment dispute involving the designer, Philippe Starck.

Instagram hit with lawsuit[ Mon, 24 Dec 2012 17:32:50 EST ]A class action lawsuit against Instagram has been filed in San Francisco federal court, following user outrage regarding the mobile photo sharing app's changed Terms of Service.

On Web, 'Time Has Come' for singer[ Mon, 24 Dec 2012 17:33:01 EST ]His song is one of the enduring anthems of the turbulent 1960s, a soulful call to action awash in a psychedelic wave of sound.

On Web, 'Time Has Come' for '60s singer[ Mon, 24 Dec 2012 17:16:41 EST ]His song is one of the enduring anthems of the turbulent 1960s, a soulful call to action awash in a psychedelic wave of sound.