Can you hear him now? Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales gets into the cellphone game[ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 15:24:41 GMT ]Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales has a new personal appeal for your money. This time, however, it's not for donations. Wales wants you to sign up for cellphone service.

Google yanks two Chrome extensions for invasive ads[ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 18:23:14 GMT ]Google has reportedly removed two Chrome Web browser add-ons from its store after the extensions were found to be serving adware to users.

Behavior-tracking Nest won't share your info with Google, CEO says [ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 19:55:15 GMT ]Privacy buffs sounded the alarm when Google bought smart-thermostat maker Nest for $3.2 billion last week. The app-connected appliance tracks schedules to regulate home temperature, but Nest’s CEO swears his company won’t simply hand over users’ data to its new overlords.

In-store screen repair comes to iPhone 5C (but not 5S)[ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 21:10:54 GMT ]Apple will now repair your iPhone 5C's cracked screen right in the store for as little as $149, confirming rumors last week suggesting an expansion of in-store repair capabilities. But if you've got a broken 5S, you'll still have to send it in (and pay more).

HP brings back Windows 7 'by popular demand'[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 01:01:53 GMT ]Apparently Windows 8 hasn't been selling well enough that HP can afford to leave behind its predecessor completely. The computer manufacturer is prominently promoting that Windows 7 is available on its new laptops and desktops — "by popular demand.

Yahoo tops the most-trafficked Web site list for desktop in US[ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 23:38:19 GMT ]Yahoo edges out Google, Microsoft, and Facebook in ComScore's latest top 50 US desktop Web properties. [Read more]

iPhone 6 said to be unveiled in June in two large-screen sizes[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 01:10:38 GMT ]The rumor mill on Apple's newest smartphone and purported iWatch is starting to heat up with hints at possible manufacturing partners and release dates. [Read more]

TV subscriptions drop as video streaming services rise[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 02:28:12 GMT ]Streaming services, like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu, have grown 4 percent over the last two years, while TV channel subscriptions have declined by 6 percent. [Read more]

eBay UK to allow Bitcoin sales in 'virtual currency' category[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 03:56:02 GMT ]After PayPal President David Marcus tweeted "We're believers in BTC," eBay's UK branch says it will let people sell digital currencies in its classified ads section starting on February 10. [Read more]

Verizon to buy Intel's TV business for undisclosed sum[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 11:16:14 GMT ]The telecom giant will work quickly to release the service that delivers live TV and video on demand over the Internet. [Read more]

The coolest tech of 2014[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 18:43:35 EST ]From wearable technology to space tourism, 2014 will be a year of huge technological leaps. We take a look through some of the most ground-breaking developments of the year ahead.

Smart TVs, fridge launch cyberattack[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:55:25 EST ]It's bad enough that we have to fear identity thieves who are trying to scam us with malicious messages sent from PCs.

Mystery rock spotted on Mars[ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 13:13:01 EST ]Did Mars rover Opportunity order a jelly doughnut? Not quite, but scientists are baffled by a doughnut-like rock.

The sci-fi future of cycling[ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 15:49:46 EST ]Bikes that hover above the ground, shield you from traffic, and even clean the air while you ride. This is the future of cycling.

She's a beauty and a geek: Supermodel is a coder[ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 13:13:53 EST ]The term "software engineer" conjures images of pasty-faced young men with poor posture and limited social skills. And people think fashion models are all beauty and no brains.

Obama: NFL players know the injury risks 'they're buying into'[ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 21:06:49 GMT ]Professional football players “know what they’re buying into” when they play the sport and risk concussions and brain damage, President Barack Obama said in a lengthy profile in the current issue of the New Yorker magazine.

Fmr. NFL player: You don't know where to turn[ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 21:12:21 GMT ]

New video claims responsibility for Volgograd attacks — and threatens Sochi Olympics[ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 21:12:23 GMT ]SOCHI, Russia — A video of two men claiming responsibility for the back-to-back deadly suicide bombings in Volgograd in early January emerged Sunday — warning that more attacks should be expected during the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi.

'Hannibal' boss copes with disturbing show by watching 'dog videos all day' [ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 21:17:40 GMT ]If "Hannibal" gives you nightmares, you're not alone. Executive producer Bryan Fuller, the man responsible for bringing the psychological crime thriller to the small screen, is pretty disturbed himself.

Hammer-wielding thieves grab $700K in Rolexes at Memphis mall[ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 22:15:45 GMT ]Armed thieves who rushed into a crowded Memphis mall and swiped $700,000 worth of Rolex watches used hammers to pull off the heist, police said Sunday.

DNA solves one of the Titanic's oldest mysteries[ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 00:44:04 GMT ]More than 100 years after Loraine Allison disappeared with the sinking ship, genetic testing uncovers a massive hoax and brings to light who this girl really was. [Read more]

Slow Wii U sales send Nintendo shares into a downward spiral[ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 02:47:54 GMT ]After announcing a 69 percent estimated drop in its console sales, the gaming company's share prices also appear to be declining. [Read more]

JJ Abrams falls out of love with IMAX as Star Wars Episode VII to be shot on film[ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 11:09:43 GMT ]Star Wars and Star Trek director JJ Abrams has finished the script for the next adventure in a galaxy far, far away, but has ruled out shooting in IMAX and digital. [Read more]

Samsung puts Galaxy tablets in Illy coffee shops[ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 11:17:44 GMT ]The "digitalised by Samsung" deal will also see Illy coffee in Samsung showrooms. [Read more]

Jimmy Wales joins The People's Operator, looks to US launch[ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 12:01:46 GMT ]The Wikipedia co-founder becomes co-chair of UK-based TPO, which raises money for charity and is looking to launch internationally. [Read more]

The coolest tech of 2014[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 18:43:35 EST ]From wearable technology to space tourism, 2014 will be a year of huge technological leaps. We take a look through some of the most ground-breaking developments of the year ahead.

Ticket for Google Glass driving dismissed[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:56:03 EST ]It may have been the most anticipated traffic court date ever.

Smart TVs, fridge launch cyberattack[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:55:25 EST ]It's bad enough that we have to fear identity thieves who are trying to scam us with malicious messages sent from PCs.

The sci-fi future of cycling[ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 15:49:46 EST ]Bikes that hover above the ground, shield you from traffic, and even clean the air while you ride. This is the future of cycling.

Connected TVs, fridge help launch cyberattack[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:56:41 EST ]It's bad enough that we have to fear identity thieves who are trying to scam us with malicious messages sent from PCs.

Blast kills 20 soldiers in Pakistan, military says[ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 06:22:15 GMT ]Twenty soldiers were killed when a bomb explosion hit a vehicle in North West Pakistan on Sunday, military officials told NBC News.A military official in Bannu, where the attack occurred about 8:45 a.m.

SOPA two years later: Fight over Internet legislation left a 'lasting legacy'[ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 09:07:12 GMT ]Two years after the anti-piracy bill SOPA sparked protests from activists concerned about Internet freedom, issues around what can be done to limit activity online continue to rage on.

One year after his death, Aaron Swartz remains a symbol for Internet activists[ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 09:12:46 GMT ]Two years ago, the Internet went on strike. Google, Wikipedia, Reddit, Tumblr and others staged virtual protests against the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), a law activists claimed would restrict freedom of speech online.The pressure was perhaps too much for lawmakers to handle.

'Downer Abbey' should spice up plots, stick to key characters[ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 09:39:23 GMT ]For all the love we have for "Downton Abbey," it's hard not to clutch our pearls at some of what passes for plot points and drama — upstairs and downstairs — on the hit PBS series.

Whycustomer service at the IRS is bad -- and could get worse [ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 09:50:11 GMT ]If you have a question about your taxes, here’s a tip: Be prepared to be very patient.The Internal Revenue Service answered a smaller share of taxpayer calls and kept taxpayers on hold longer last year than in other recent years, a new report finds.

Behind in tablets, Intel pays firms to use its chips[ Sat, 18 Jan 2014 18:52:32 GMT ]Why is Intel confident that 40 million tablets will ship in 2014 with its Bay Trail processors? Here's one good reason. [Read more]

Chocolate-activated coat a key to wearable tech's future[ Sat, 18 Jan 2014 19:23:42 GMT ]Soon, we'll want to use wearable tech to express everything. Famed chocolate maker Cadbury is ahead of the trend. [Read more]

Target's data breach: Yes, it gets worse[ Sat, 18 Jan 2014 20:09:51 GMT ]Target and Neiman Marcus weren't the only name-brand retailers to be stung by cybercriminals last holiday season. Plus: Was a teenager behind the malware? [Read more]

Fired Yahoo COO De Castro made more than Marissa[ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 00:16:38 GMT ]Henrique De Castro has sailed away from the company on one of the biggest golden parachute packages ever. And apart from that, his total compensation was reportedly larger than even Yahoo CEO Mayer's. [Read more]

Security camera captures decidedly low-tech Target 'hack'[ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 00:32:41 GMT ]Why bother with writing malware when you can ride a skateboard? That seems to have been the thinking of a Target shoplifter in Florida. [Read more]

The coolest tech of 2014[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 18:43:35 EST ]From wearable technology to space tourism, 2014 will be a year of huge technological leaps. We take a look through some of the most ground-breaking developments of the year ahead.

Ticket for Google Glass driving dismissed[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:56:03 EST ]It may have been the most anticipated traffic court date ever.

Smart TVs, fridge launch cyberattack[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:55:25 EST ]It's bad enough that we have to fear identity thieves who are trying to scam us with malicious messages sent from PCs.

The sci-fi future of cycling[ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 15:49:46 EST ]Bikes that hover above the ground, shield you from traffic, and even clean the air while you ride. This is the future of cycling.

Connected TVs, fridge help launch cyberattack[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:56:41 EST ]It's bad enough that we have to fear identity thieves who are trying to scam us with malicious messages sent from PCs.

Social media and sonograms: 3-D printed babies provide a new way to overshare[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 22:10:31 GMT ]It's perfect for the expectant parent whose friends have blocked them on Facebook for sharing too many ultrasounds.The latest development for the tech-crazy soon-to-be mom or dad takes the idea of preparing for the new baby to a whole other level: 3-D printed versions of the unborn progeny.

Supreme Court to weigh cellphone searches by police[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 23:04:18 GMT ]

'TV everywhere': Why aren't we there yet? [ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 23:36:29 GMT ]

Thieves tweaked 'off-the-shelf' malware in Target breach, security firm says[ Sat, 18 Jan 2014 00:08:44 GMT ]

Wood backs finally appear for Moto X - and they're cheap[ Sat, 18 Jan 2014 00:40:54 GMT ]When the Google-Motorola flagship Moto X Android phone launched, we were promised a slew of super-cool backplates, including various types of wood. And finally, nearly six months later, those coveted wood backs are finally available, and for a surprisingly low premium.