Bill Gates talks Steve Jobs, health, tech on Reddit[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:10:40 GMT ]Bill Gates appeared on social news site Reddit this morning for an "ask me anything" or AMA post, in which he responded to unfiltered questions from a horde of anonymous users. Here are some of the more interesting answers.

You can now buy things with just two tweets[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:48:55 GMT ]Thanks to a partnership between American Express and Twitter, you can now connect your credit card to your social media account and make purchases by tweeting special hashtags. What could possibly go wrong with this arrangement?

Pre-caffeine tech: Bill Gates Reddit, rude otters![ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:55:21 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

How you can pick names for Pluto's moons[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:06:00 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The discoverers of Pluto's fourth and fifth moons are letting Internet users have a say in what they should be named.

Apple has paid $8B to developers, Cook says[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:12:52 GMT ]CEO Tim Cook, speaking during a Goldman Sachs conference, says the company has "enormous momentum" in the market because of its strong app ecosystem. [Read more]

Apple 'unrivaled' in innovation, 'elegant experience,' Cook says[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:38:59 GMT ]Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, says he has never been more bullish about the company's ability to innovate. [Read more]

Go Daddy acquires M.dot for 'mobile first' strategy[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:49:10 GMT ]The company plans to make it easier for its 11 million customers to develop mobile Web sites from their smartphones. [Read more]

Cell phone subsidies claimed by many who can't prove eligibility[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:54:24 GMT ]A government program offering cheap wireless service to low-income households has benefited millions who may not be eligible, says the Wall Street Journal. [Read more]

SlideShare targets marketers with presentation-tracking tool[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:00:00 GMT ]Send Tracker, a new product from LinkedIn, tells salespeople how and when people view their online slides. [Read more]

8 apps to help you survive a storm[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:40:05 EST ]Mobile devices have changed how we handle severe weather. Instead of being isolated in our homes, reading books printed on paper by candle light, we share constant updates and photos in real time on social networks. We keep ourselves entertained with ebooks, games and videos on smartphones and tablets.

Report: Apple working on an 'iWatch'[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:24:55 EST ]Having conquered the desktops, music libraries and phones of millions, Apple reportedly wants to adorn one more spot in the life of the gadget-obsessed -- their wrists.

Twitter to let you pay with a hashtag[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:56:17 EST ]Twitter is getting into e-commerce. It's now possible to buy goods online in two steps by tweeting a special hashtag.

How technology has changed romance[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:36:00 EST ]When it comes to romance, texting is often seen as a bare-minimum form of communication. It's fine for firming up Wednesday night dinner plans, but for expressing heartfelt sentiments? Not so much.

How technology has changed romance[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:36:00 EST ]When it comes to romance, texting is often seen as a bare-minimum form of communication. It's fine for firming up Wednesday night dinner plans, but for expressing heartfelt sentiments? Not so much.

Women beat men at Valentine's Day gift giving, at least on Google[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:55:12 GMT ]While the cliché would have it that Valentine's Day is when boyfriends descend on jewelry, candy and flower shops, Google has a different take: Searches for "gifts for boyfriend" outpaced "gifts for girlfriend" by over 240 percent in the last 30 days.

Russia launches supply ship to space station[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:41:37 GMT ]A Russian Soyuz rocket launched an unmanned cargo freighter to the International Space Station Monday to deliver nearly 3 tons of fresh food, water and equipment to the six men aboard.

Curiosity drills into Mars rock, collects samples[ Sat, 9 Feb 2013 20:23:02 GMT ]NASA's Curiosity rover has drilled into a Martian rock and collected samples, marking the first time any robot has ever performed this complicated maneuver on the surface of another planet.

Pre-caffeine tech: Apple iWatch, unexpected bunnies![ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:36:09 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

How you can pick names for Pluto's moons[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:06:00 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The discoverers of Pluto's fourth and fifth moons are letting Internet users have a say in what they should be named.

'The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia' now a NYT best seller[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:37:54 GMT ]The title stands atop the "Hardcover Advice & Misc." category on The New York Times' Best Seller list. [Read more]

Get an HTC Droid DNA smartphone for $49.99[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:03:43 GMT ]Verizon charges $199.99 for this 5-inch knockout, which CNET called "the most awesome Droid ever." But you have to be a new Verizon customer to get that price. [Read more]

BMW taps Apple's Genius model to educate customers[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:59:11 GMT ]Dealerships will have young employees on the showroom floor answering questions possible customers might have about cars -- without the sales pressure. [Read more]

Here's how governments might stalk you via social media[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:17:27 GMT ]Defense contractor Raytheon shows off RIOT, its very clever way of knowing when to nab your laptop -- say, during your daily trip to the gym. [Read more]

Amazon to stream CBS show based on Stephen King novel[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:32:19 GMT ]The retailer's Amazon Prime members will be able to watch episodes of the new series just four days after they air on CBS. [Read more]

iPhone app vows to fix e-mail clutter[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:40:38 EST ]When the United States Postal Service announced it would no longer deliver mail on Saturdays, those of us with e-mail anxiety had a moment of jealousy. What would it be like to have two whole days when the Internet just didn't deliver to anyone's inbox?

A tiny Roomba for your tablet[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:40:29 EST ]One of the drawbacks of Roombas, the robotic floor cleaning devices that automatically scoot around and suck up dirt, is that they are too big to clean what really matters. They fall off of pets, are miserable at dishes and they do very little for tablet and smartphone maintenance.

Report: Apple working on an 'iWatch'[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:24:55 EST ]Having conquered the desktops, music libraries and phones of millions, Apple reportedly wants to adorn one more spot in the life of the gadget-obsessed -- their wrists.

8 apps to help you survive a storm[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:40:05 EST ]Mobile devices have changed how we handle severe weather. Instead of being isolated in our homes, reading books printed on paper by candle light, we share constant updates and photos in real time on social networks. We keep ourselves entertained with ebooks, games and videos on smartphones and tablets.

Report: Apple working on an 'iWatch'[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:29:51 EST ]Having conquered the desktops, music libraries and phones of millions, Apple reportedly wants to adorn one more spot in the life of the gadget-obsessed -- their wrists.

Wireless weather alerts don't go to all users yet[ Sat, 9 Feb 2013 01:16:39 GMT ]The Wireless Emergency Alerts system, which was set up by the FCC, FEMA and most wireless providers in April, 2012. It includes three kinds of alerts — messages from the President, warnings about "severe man-made or natural disasters" and AMBER Alerts about missing children. But not everyone is getting the alerts just yet.

How to stay productive during the Snowpocalypse[ Fri, 8 Feb 2013 18:25:06 GMT ]The Eastern half of the U.S. is gearing up for a massive winter storm this evening, and we're preparing for the worst. Here's what to do if you wake up tomorrow without power or Internet.

Surface Pro sells out at Microsoft online US site[ Sat, 9 Feb 2013 19:19:31 GMT ]Microsoft's new Surface Pro sold out online Saturday at Microsoft's website in the U.S., hours after becoming available. The first version of the hybrid tablet-PC to sell out was the 128 GB model, for $999, followed by the smaller version, with 64 GB for $899.

Birth of monster blizzard seen from space[ Sun, 10 Feb 2013 01:42:13 GMT ]A satellite in orbit captured the birth of the mega-snowstorm Saturday as the blizzard dumped feet of snow on New England and other parts of the Northeast.

Curiosity drills into Mars rock, collects samples[ Sat, 9 Feb 2013 20:23:02 GMT ]NASA's Curiosity rover has drilled into a Martian rock and collected samples, marking the first time any robot has ever performed this complicated maneuver on the surface of another planet.

Parents appalled that school principal is sexy YouTube rapper[ Sat, 09 Feb 2013 20:52:47 GMT ]A Bronx junior high school principal is reportedly also El Siki, an Internet rapper who, well, parties. [Read more]

The Audiophiliac wants to see your audio system[ Sat, 09 Feb 2013 22:11:00 GMT ]Audiophiles are proud of their gear and like to show it off. Send us pictures of your hi-fi. [Read more]

Venture capitalists give Snapchat a $13.5M poke[ Sun, 10 Feb 2013 00:23:37 GMT ]App that spawned a Facebook knockoff nails down a nice chunk of change, as VC's daughter chatters on about it. [Read more]

LA Microsoft Store not mobbed, but Surface has a following[ Sun, 10 Feb 2013 00:43:05 GMT ]Surface Pro didn't generate the level of excitement that the RT tablet did. But the product sold out immediately. [Read more]

AktiMate Micro speakers, better than Bluetooth[ Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:06:00 GMT ]Bluetooth speakers, even the best of them, can't compete with first-rate wired desktop or stereo iPod speakers, like the AktiMate Micros. [Read more]

Apparently This Matters: Face tattoos[ Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:52:41 EST ]This week, Jarrett Bellini considers a woman whose finance tattooed his name on her face.

How Facebook (briefly) killed the Internet[ Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:30:46 EST ]For a few minutes Thursday evening, Facebook was redirecting users visiting dozens of websites -- including Mashable and CNN -- to cryptic error pages.

New iPhone app vows to fix e-mail clutter[ Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:13:20 EST ]When the United States Postal Service announced it would no longer deliver mail on Saturdays, those of us with e-mail anxiety had a moment of jealousy. What would it be like to have two whole days when the Internet just didn't deliver to anyone's inbox?

A tiny Roomba for your phone and tablet[ Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:49:14 EST ]One of the drawbacks of Roombas, the robotic floor cleaning devices that automatically scoot around and suck up dirt, is that they are too big to clean what really matters. They fall off of pets, are miserable at dishes and they do very little for tablet and smartphone maintenance.

5 ways to stay charged in a power outage[ Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:12:04 EST ]In our increasingly digital world, a mobile phone or other portable device is often a one-stop communication device. Phone calls, text messages, social media and even radio and television can all come from the same gadget.

That's the spot! Massage neurons found[ Fri, 8 Feb 2013 23:37:29 GMT ]Scientists have discovered neurons in mice that fire in response to gentle, stroking touch. The neurons may explain why animals, from rats to cats to humans, enjoy grooming each other and being stroked.

Three-quarters reach for iPads after being intimate[ Fri, 8 Feb 2013 22:09:00 GMT ]According to a survey, 74 percent of people find it acceptable to reach for their iPads right after, ahem, being intimate with someone. Have our gadget addictions really gotten to this point?

A son of Africa returns long-lost treasures[ Fri, 8 Feb 2013 22:30:17 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Decades after they were taken away, African ceremonial masks have been returned to the communities that venerated them, thanks to an African-American family researcher who bought them through eBay.

Wireless weather alerts don't go to all users yet[ Sat, 9 Feb 2013 01:16:39 GMT ]The Wireless Emergency Alerts system, which was set up by the FCC, FEMA and most wireless providers in April, 2012. It includes three kinds of alerts — messages from the President, warnings about "severe man-made or natural disasters" and AMBER Alerts about missing children. But not everyone is getting the alerts just yet.

How to stay productive during the Snowpocalypse[ Fri, 8 Feb 2013 18:25:06 GMT ]The Eastern half of the U.S. is gearing up for a massive winter storm this evening, and we're preparing for the worst. Here's what to do if you wake up tomorrow without power or Internet.

Cyberattacks reanimate CISPA, spark move by Obama -- reports[ Sat, 09 Feb 2013 02:34:01 GMT ]With recent news of cyberspying and hacks, legislators plan to bring back the controversial Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, and the president plans to issue an executive order on cybersecurity, say reports. [Read more]