‘Gliding’ robots patrol Gulf oil spill[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:10:19 GMT ]As the Gulf oil spill approaches its third month, researchers are using a relatively new tool to track the plume: "glider" robots that use water power to zigzag through the ocean.

‘Gliding’ robots patrol Gulf oil spill[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:10:19 GMT ]As the Gulf oil spill approaches its third month, researchers are using a relatively new tool to track the plume: "glider" robots that use water power to zigzag through the ocean.

Did Smirnoff ice official site of idiot olympics?[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:36:41 GMT ]As of yesterday afternoon, the official video-sharing site of this dubious drinking prank, Bros Icing Bros, went dark, leaving this single message frozen on its homepage: "We had a good run Bros …"

Did Smirnoff ice official site of idiot olympics?[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:36:41 GMT ]As of yesterday afternoon, the official video-sharing site of this dubious drinking prank, Bros Icing Bros, went dark, leaving this single message frozen on its homepage: "We had a good run Bros …"

Twitter a hit in Japan as millions ‘mumble’ online[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:17:05 GMT ]Twitter is a hit in Japan, succeeding where other social networking imports like Facebook have foundered as millions "mumble" — the translation of tweet — and give mini-blogging a distinctly Japanese flavor.

Twitter a hit in Japan as millions ‘mumble’ online[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:17:05 GMT ]Twitter is a hit in Japan, succeeding where other social networking imports like Facebook have foundered as millions "mumble" — the translation of tweet — and give mini-blogging a distinctly Japanese flavor.

Cosmic Log: Supercomputer plays ‘Jeopardy’[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:30:37 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: This IBM question-answering supercomputer is almost ready for prime time on the "Jeopardy" TV game show. Answer: What is Watson?

Cosmic Log: Supercomputer plays ‘Jeopardy’[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:30:37 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: This IBM question-answering supercomputer is almost ready for prime time on the "Jeopardy" TV game show. Answer: What is Watson?

The best video games to come[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:49:36 GMT ]A flood of still-in-the-works video games were on display this week at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. From 3-D shooters to motion-sensing dancing games, these are the titles we can't wait to play.

The best video games to come[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:49:36 GMT ]A flood of still-in-the-works video games were on display this week at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. From 3-D shooters to motion-sensing dancing games, these are the titles we can't wait to play.

Verizon Wireless eyeing tiered data service[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:10:04 PDT ]Following on the heels of AT&T, the carrier may introduce tiered pricing for its data plans as smartphone use surges, Verizon CFO John Killian said in a BusinessWeek interview.

Solar upstart Solyndra mothballs IPO plans[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 06:19:35 PDT ]The California venture, which secured a federal loan to build a factory, is scrapping its public offering in favor of a $175 million private placement through existing investors.

Solar upstart Solyndra mothballs IPO plans[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 06:19:35 PDT ]The California venture, which secured a federal loan to build a factory, is scrapping its public offering in favor of a $175 million private placement through existing investors.

YouTube Direct gets San Francisco tryout[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 06:28:15 PDT ]Google's video site is working with a local TV station to a launch a new iteration of its YouTube Direct platform, which helps publishers tap video from amateur contributors.

YouTube Direct gets San Francisco tryout[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 06:28:15 PDT ]Google's video site is working with a local TV station to a launch a new iteration of its YouTube Direct platform, which helps publishers tap video from amateur contributors.

'Behavioral cloudonomics' cuts both ways[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 06:31:18 PDT ]An analysis of behavioral economics applied to cloud computing adoption triggered an enthusiastic response from some cloud enthusiasts. However, it might be prudent to remember that the analysis applies equally to adopting the cloud...and leaving it.

'Behavioral cloudonomics' cuts both ways[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 06:31:18 PDT ]An analysis of behavioral economics applied to cloud computing adoption triggered an enthusiastic response from some cloud enthusiasts. However, it might be prudent to remember that the analysis applies equally to adopting the cloud...and leaving it.

Verizon Wireless eyeing tiered data service[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:10:04 PDT ]Following on the heels of AT&T, the carrier may introduce tiered pricing for its data plans as smartphone use surges, Verizon CFO John Killian said in a BusinessWeek interview.

Free charging station with Volt purchase[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:05:38 PDT ]Wordpress 3.0 is out, Nintendo has its sights set on a 3D game console, and the first Chevy Volt buyers will get a free charging station installed in their home.

Free charging station with Volt purchase[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:05:38 PDT ]Wordpress 3.0 is out, Nintendo has its sights set on a 3D game console, and the first Chevy Volt buyers will get a free charging station installed in their home.

Videos, fake logos mock BP over oil disaster[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:28:46 EDT ]People can't laugh at the spreading oil in the Gulf, the soiled wildlife or the coastal residents whose livelihoods have been devastated.

Videos, fake logos mock BP over oil disaster[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:28:46 EDT ]People can't laugh at the spreading oil in the Gulf, the soiled wildlife or the coastal residents whose livelihoods have been devastated.

Is AT&T ready for the iPhone 4?[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:07:44 EDT ]With the launch of the iPhone 4 a week away, potential consumers are wondering if AT&T's wireless network is up to the task of handling what is expected to be another record-breaking launch for the latest version of the popular iPhone.

Is AT&T ready for the iPhone 4?[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:07:44 EDT ]With the launch of the iPhone 4 a week away, potential consumers are wondering if AT&T's wireless network is up to the task of handling what is expected to be another record-breaking launch for the latest version of the popular iPhone.

A look at winners and losers from E3[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 05:25:53 EDT ]The Sony PlayStation and Microsoft's Xbox made moves on Nintendo's Wii at the Electronic Entertainment Expo -- the three days each year when all eyes are on the video-gaming world.

A look at winners and losers from E3[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 05:25:53 EDT ]The Sony PlayStation and Microsoft's Xbox made moves on Nintendo's Wii at the Electronic Entertainment Expo -- the three days each year when all eyes are on the video-gaming world.

New tech tries to kill the mouse, keyboard[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:58:20 EDT ]Goodbye computer mouse, keyboard and monitor.

New tech tries to kill the mouse, keyboard[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:58:20 EDT ]Goodbye computer mouse, keyboard and monitor.

Space arrival marks new milestone for women[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:02:35 GMT ]The International Space Station received three new residents with Thursday's arrival of a Russian capsule, doubling the size of its female contingent to an all-time high of two.

Cosmic Log: See the solar sail in space[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:28:10 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Japan's Ikaros solar sail has sent back stunning self-portraits that show the experimental craft fully deployed like a kite in outer space.

Did Smirnoff ice official site of idiot olympics?[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:36:41 GMT ]As of yesterday afternoon, the official video-sharing site of this dubious drinking prank, Bros Icing Bros, went dark, leaving this single message frozen on its homepage: "We had a good run Bros …"

Cosmic Log: Supercomputer plays ‘Jeopardy’[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:30:37 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: This IBM question-answering supercomputer is almost ready for prime time on the "Jeopardy" TV game show. Answer: What is Watson?

The best video games to come[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:49:36 GMT ]A flood of still-in-the-works video games were on display this week at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. From 3-D shooters to motion-sensing dancing games, these are the titles we can't wait to play.

Stion to build double-layered thin-film solar[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:46:29 PDT ]Solar start-up Scion raises $70 million to ramp up its production of thin-film solar modules and to build a panel with two layers of solar cells to improve efficiency.

Lawmakers accuse BP chief of evasion over oil spill[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:41:51 PDT ]BP CEO Tony Hayward mostly kept to well-rehearsed remarks and repeatedly declined to go into detail pending results of investigations into the spill.

Shaky extension sync debuts in Chrome[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:07:02 PDT ]A long-sought-after browser feature to synchronize extensions across multiple computers arrives--though it's neither enabled by default nor is it particularly stable.

Colbert skewers NY Times for banning 'tweet'[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:18:18 PDT ]After the New York Times decides that "tweet" isn't proper English and may fade into oblivion, Stephen Colbert offers his dissent. Twitter, he says, hasn't yet banned the word "newspaper."

Pet peeves with the vinyl resurgence[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:40:50 PDT ]Vinyl is hotter than ever. But as labels race to capitalize on the trend, they're making some odd packaging choices--like releasing full-length LPs at 45 rpm.

Why Twitter's new ads are ingenious[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:34:19 EDT ]Twitter this week began testing a new type of advertising: "Promoted Trends." Under the new system, brands can pay to appear below the "Trending Topics," the most talked-about terms on Twitter at any given moment.

Videos, fake logos mock BP over oil disaster[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:28:46 EDT ]People can't laugh at the spreading oil in the Gulf, the soiled wildlife or the coastal residents whose livelihoods have been devastated.

Is AT&T ready for the iPhone 4?[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:07:44 EDT ]With the launch of the iPhone 4 a week away, potential consumers are wondering if AT&T's wireless network is up to the task of handling what is expected to be another record-breaking launch for the latest version of the popular iPhone.

A look at winners and losers from E3[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:58:38 EDT ]The Sony PlayStation and Microsoft's Xbox made moves on Nintendo's Wii at the Electronic Entertainment Expo -- the three days each year when all eyes are on the video-gaming world.

Father's Day gift guide for techie dads[ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:23:10 GMT ]Don't settle on buying dad a tie — get him a geeky gift he'll appreciate.

Father's Day gift guide for techie dads[ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:23:10 GMT ]Don't settle on buying dad a tie — get him a geeky gift he'll appreciate.

Video: Taking a look at the future of games[ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 05:01:26 GMT ]E3 is usually about the latest new video games but this year it’s also about how you play them. Game editor Todd Kenreck reports from E3. (MSNBC)

Video: Taking a look at the future of games[ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 05:01:26 GMT ]E3 is usually about the latest new video games but this year it’s also about how you play them. Game editor Todd Kenreck reports from E3. (MSNBC)

Cosmic Log: The science of soccer stats[ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:49:15 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Researchers develop a rating system for soccer players that relies on network analysis of the passing game — but doesn't count goals at all.

Cosmic Log: The science of soccer stats[ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:49:15 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Researchers develop a rating system for soccer players that relies on network analysis of the passing game — but doesn't count goals at all.

Cosmic Log: Next stage ignites in the rocket biz[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:27:44 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The launch deals being announced in the wake of SpaceX's successful Falcon 9 launch could mark a dramatic turn in the rocket business.

Cosmic Log: Next stage ignites in the rocket biz[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:27:44 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The launch deals being announced in the wake of SpaceX's successful Falcon 9 launch could mark a dramatic turn in the rocket business.