Breaking down Super Bowl's tech ads[ Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:27:03 EST ]Yeah, yeah. We know. You just watch the Super Bowl for the commercials.

Protecting data from a vengeful ex[ Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:30:35 EST ]When a relationship ends badly, every racy photo or text you shared with your ex becomes a potential security problem.

Porn tests app stores' inspectors[ Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:00:25 EST ]It's been framed as a debate between Web freedom and the freedom from stumbling upon potentially offensive content.

Survey finds fatigue with Facebook[ Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:43:04 EST ]Facebook follows you everywhere. It's on phones and computers, at work and home, and in the news. So it's understandable that people might need a little rest from the social network.

Survey: Most users take breaks from Facebook[ Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:38:48 EST ]Facebook follows you everywhere. It's on phones and computers, at work and home, and in the news. So it's understandable that people might need a little rest from the social network.

Iran's claims of monkey in space questioned[ Tue, 5 Feb 2013 16:22:31 GMT ]Soon after Iranian officials announced they'd sent a monkey to space, close observers started wondering if the Iranians had been, as the saying goes, just monkeying around.

King Richard III's face revealed after 500 years[ Tue, 5 Feb 2013 15:19:01 GMT ]The face of England's King Richard III was revealed for the first time in more than 500 years on Tuesday following a reconstruction based on a skull unearthed from a parking lot.

Facebook makes apps less annoying, blocks some oversharing[ Tue, 5 Feb 2013 15:11:14 GMT ]Bad news for folks who really love to know about every little thing their friends do using a Facebook app: The social network is finally making apps less annoying by preventing them from automatically posting about every single action taken by a user.

Canadian astronaut's artistry hits warp speed[ Tue, 5 Feb 2013 02:01:25 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield's creative side seems to be firing up the warp drive — thanks in part to Twitter, William Shatner and Barenaked Ladies.

Ex-sweeties threatening to post naked pics? Odds are, they'll do it[ Mon, 4 Feb 2013 20:57:23 GMT ]Just in time for Valentine's Day, McAfee's "Love, Relationships and Technology" survey reminds us, yet again, no matter what kind of digital data you’re sharing with that special someone, it could very well come back to bite you in a way you won’t enjoy.

Microsoft offers online help to Office 2013 users[ Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:36:42 GMT ]Online Quick Start Guides are brimming with tips and tricks for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other programs in the latest Office suite. [Read more]

Microsoft to open more retail stores this year[ Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:28:55 GMT ]The folks in Redmond now plan to launch five more stores this summer in addition to the six announced last month. [Read more]

NAND flash sales indicate Ultrabook disappointment[ Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:42:20 GMT ]According to new data from iSuppli, flash memory market revenue was down 7 percent in 2012. [Read more]

For Dell, lessons from Microsoft's Nokia deal[ Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:44:44 GMT ]If Microsoft's $2 billion loan to Dell plays out the same way its Nokia deal has, other PC makers may have less to fear than they initially might expect. [Read more]

Hidden 'radio' buttons discovered in Apple's iOS 6.1[ Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:51:59 GMT ]Code tucked away deep within Apple's latest version of iOS provide some of the first hints that a radio service is on the way. [Read more]

'The Oatmeal' and rise of Web comics[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:42:07 EST ]Matthew Inman's "The Oatmeal" is one of most popular comics on Web, which has made him lightning rod for criticism -- as well as model for others.

Funniest tweets of the #Blackout Bowl[ Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:26:49 EST ]Between the bad commercials, Beyonce's halftime gig, the Harbaugh brothers and the action on the field, the jokesters of Twitter had plenty to snicker about during Sunday's Super Bowl.

Breaking down Super Bowl's tech ads[ Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:27:03 EST ]Yeah, yeah. We know. You just watch the Super Bowl for the commercials.

Protecting data from a vengeful ex[ Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:30:35 EST ]When a relationship ends badly, every racy photo or text you shared with your ex becomes a potential security problem.

App stores: Mobile-web gatekeepers, or censors?[ Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:37:18 EST ]It's been framed as a debate between Web freedom and the freedom from stumbling upon potentially offensive content.

How 3-D printers could build a moon colony[ Sat, 2 Feb 2013 20:19:30 GMT ]The technology behind 3-D printing has allowed users to craft musical instruments and prosthetic limbs, and now European scientists are taking a serious look at printing their own moon base.

Wall Street Journal, Washington Post disclose Chinese attacks[ Sat, 2 Feb 2013 20:27:58 GMT ]Following the New York Times' revelation earlier this week of a massive Chinese attack upon its computer systems, a security analyst says that disclosing such attacks might become a "badge of honor" among media companies.

Astronomers solve 150-year-old star explosion mystery[ Sat, 2 Feb 2013 22:32:43 GMT ]After a stellar explosion was reported in 1866, British astronomer John Herschel announced he had seen a bright flare from the same location 24 years earlier.

Five reasons BlackBerry 10 bashers are wrong[ Sun, 3 Feb 2013 18:55:40 GMT ]BlackBerry 10 offers a number of unique advantages for all smartphone shoppers — not just longtime users.

DNA verdict on skeleton: It's King Richard III[ Mon, 4 Feb 2013 10:55:06 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: DNA analysis supports the claim that a skeleton dug up from beneath a parking lot in the English city of Leicester represents the mortal remains of King Richard III.

Get a Nest Learning Thermostat for $198[ Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:12:18 GMT ]It's the first-generation model, but it's still the most sophisticated (and sexy) home thermostat on the planet. [Read more]

Facebook: Ravens' win, Beyonce most mentioned for Super Bowl[ Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:25:07 GMT ]The social-networking giant says mentions of Beyonce during her halftime show soared nearly 49,000 percent. And guess which Harbaugh brother was talked about the most. [Read more]

Foxconn to employees: Hey, you should join the union[ Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:45:23 GMT ]The gadget manufacturer says that it wants to raise employee awareness of the union and "enhance" representation of junior workers. [Read more]

Nokia looking into tablets with eye on Windows 8[ Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:11:53 GMT ]CEO Stephen Elop confirmed that the company is considering a Windows tablet but won't rule out an Android device. [Read more]

BlackBerry Z10 off to 'solid start' in U.K., Canada -- analyst[ Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:45:42 GMT ]The handset, which was announced last week, is seeing "widespread sellouts" at Carphone Warehouse in the U.K. [Read more]

Wozniak: Jobs movie script 'atrocious'[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:09:55 EST ]Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak hasn't seen "jOBS," the biopic of his founding partner that premiered Friday at the Sundance Film Festival.

New York Times says it was hacked[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:59:42 EST ]The New York Times says that Chinese hackers have carried out sustained attacks on its computer systems, breaking in and stealing the passwords of high-profile reporters and other staff members.

'The Oatmeal' and rise of Web comics[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:42:07 EST ]Matthew Inman's "The Oatmeal" is one of most popular comics on Web, which has made him lightning rod for criticism -- as well as model for others.

Twitter hacked; 250,000 accounts affected [ Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:07:18 EST ]Twitter is coming forward as the latest site to be hacked. The social network said in a blog post Friday afternoon that approximately 250,000 user accounts were compromised, with attackers gaining access to information including user names and email addresses.

The funniest tweets of the #Blackout Bowl[ Mon, 04 Feb 2013 08:14:25 EST ]Between the bad commercials, Beyonce's halftime gig, the Harbaugh brothers and the action on the field, the jokesters of Twitter had plenty to snicker about during Sunday's Super Bowl.

How 3-D printers could build a moon colony[ Sat, 2 Feb 2013 20:19:30 GMT ]The technology behind 3-D printing has allowed users to craft musical instruments and prosthetic limbs, and now European scientists are taking a serious look at printing their own moon base.

Wall Street Journal, Washington Post disclose Chinese attacks[ Sat, 2 Feb 2013 20:27:58 GMT ]Following the New York Times' revelation earlier this week of a massive Chinese attack upon its computer systems, a security analyst says that disclosing such attacks might become a "badge of honor" among media companies.

Astronomers solve 150-year-old star explosion mystery[ Sat, 2 Feb 2013 22:32:43 GMT ]After a stellar explosion was reported in 1866, British astronomer John Herschel announced he had seen a bright flare from the same location 24 years earlier.

Astronauts will watch Super Bowl from space[ Sat, 2 Feb 2013 19:28:45 GMT ]Six astronauts living in space may not have gravity, fresh food or a shower, but there is one Earth necessity they won't miss Sunday: The Super Bowl.

Is your HDTV Super Bowl-ready? Set-up tips for the best picture[ Sat, 2 Feb 2013 18:45:34 GMT ]About 20 percent of HDTV owners don't watch TV in true high definition due to improper setup. Our step-by-step checklist will help you ensure that your HDTV is ready for Super Bowl viewing with the best, sharpest picture possible.

Apple updates Java for Snow Leopard following blockage[ Sun, 03 Feb 2013 00:18:19 GMT ]Following a recent addition of Java to its plug-in blacklist, Apple has issued an update to its supported Java versions. [Read more]

How Boeing's 777-300ER could help save American Airlines[ Sun, 03 Feb 2013 04:17:01 GMT ]American has gone through some very rough times. But now, it has an all-new livery and is the first U.S. carrier to fly Boeing's 777-300ER, the world's most successful two-engine plane. [Read more]

Peek at a Big Game IT 'war room' -- at Domino's Pizza[ Sun, 03 Feb 2013 14:00:00 GMT ]The company will deliver millions of pies in just a few hours during today's 49ers/Ravens faceoff, and an impromptu information systems brain center in Michigan will make it all possible. [Read more]

LeBron upstages Rogen, Rudd in Samsung's Super Bowl ad[ Sun, 03 Feb 2013 15:50:54 GMT ]Samsung releases the full 2-minute version of its Super Bowl ad. You do see some products. But you see a lot more of Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd and LeBron James. [Read more]

1964 Ears custom in-ear headphones beat their competition on price[ Sun, 03 Feb 2013 16:06:00 GMT ]1964 Ears offers a wide range of options for its headphones, custom-molded to your ears. [Read more]

5 reasons BlackBerry 10 may be a hit[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:42:38 EST ]All BlackBerry did Wednesday was change its corporate name, introduce two new smartphones and launch a bold new mobile operating system, BlackBerry 10, that may be the struggling company's last stab at relevance.

Wozniak: Jobs movie script 'atrocious'[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:09:55 EST ]Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak hasn't seen "jOBS," the biopic of his founding partner that premiered Friday at the Sundance Film Festival.

New York Times says it was hacked[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:59:42 EST ]The New York Times says that Chinese hackers have carried out sustained attacks on its computer systems, breaking in and stealing the passwords of high-profile reporters and other staff members.

'The Oatmeal' and rise of Web comics[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:42:07 EST ]Matthew Inman's "The Oatmeal" is one of most popular comics on Web, which has made him lightning rod for criticism -- as well as model for others.

Twitter hacked; 250,000 accounts affected [ Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:07:18 EST ]Twitter is coming forward as the latest site to be hacked. The social network said in a blog post Friday afternoon that approximately 250,000 user accounts were compromised, with attackers gaining access to information including user names and email addresses.