Cars

Computers

GeekedAbout

Hardware

Apple

Internet

Spam

Programming

SQL

Security

Software

Entertainment

Books

Movies

Music

Television

Video Games

Odd Things

Technology

Gadgets

Science

PCR-online.biz

How To Get Windows on the iPad (With Microsoft's Blessing) Wired News By Cade Metz Microsoft has sicced its lawyers on the OnLive Desktop — an internet service that streams Windows onto the iPad — but this won't stop another free-thinking startup from sending Microsoft's flagship operating system onto Apple's tablet by ... Microsoft shutting down Marketplace for Windows Mobile in MayLos Angeles Times Microsoft : OnLive, cloud provider of Windows and Office, is improperly licensedComputerworld How to customize your Windows 8 desktopCNET TechCrunch -ZDNet all 63 news articles »

The Guardian

Hands-on with Angry Birds Space at SXSW (video) Engadget By Zachary Lutz posted Mar 9th 2012 8:45PM All work and no play makes even the hottest smartphone downright dull. It's with this in mind that Samsung is showcasing Rovio's latest creation, Angry Birds Space, running on the Galaxy Note at SXSW in Austin ... SXSW: Angry Birds Space hands-on videoIntoMobile “Angry Birds Space” Q&A: Your Guide to the Angry UniverseNational Geographic Angry Birds Launched into Space… LiterallyABC News (blog) Joystiq -Afterdawn.com -Tom's Guide all 50 news articles »

ABC News

Google exec: We won't break users' trust CNN By Doug Gross, CNN Austin, Texas (CNN) -- After concerns over a revamped Google privacy policy surfaced last month, some questioned whether the Web giant is still living up to its longstanding motto: "Don't be evil." Absolutely, says Vic Gundotra, ... Google+ chief dishes at SXSWCNET Google+ Aiming to More Than Double Its User Base This Year, Gundotra SaysBloomberg Why Google Calls Its Awesome Video Chat Feature 'Hangouts' (GOOG)San Francisco Chronicle Mashable -TechCrunch -The Verge all 23 news articles »

Audubon Magazine

Tiny four-winged dinosaur had sexy iridescent plumage: Study The State Column Microraptors, tiny four-winged dinosaurs that flourished approximately 120 million years ago in northeastern China, allured mates with sexy feathers, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Science. The article, “Reconstruction of ... Earliest Fossil of Iridescent Dinosaur Feathers Reveals New Behavior CluesVoice of America Feathers Worth a 2nd Look Found on a Tiny DinosaurNew York Times The dinosaur that dressed like Anna WintourChristian Science Monitor msnbc.com -Register -AFP all 36 news articles »

msnbc.com

Alleged Best Buy inventory leak shows mysterious Sprint iPad listings Apple Insider By Josh Ong Purported leaked images of Best Buy's internal inventory system contain mysterious references to a Sprint iPad with what seem to be two-year contract options. Sprint was noticeably absent from this week's third-generation iPad announcement, ... 'Hack' allows first-gen iPad owners to install iPhoto (hands-on video)The Verge Apple Configurator Sets A Free Baseline For MDMInformationWeek Get Web-based iPhone tethering for just $30 yearlyCNET Washington Post -Computerworld New Zealand -msnbc.com all 129 news articles »

Telegraph.co.uk

Sun sends another cosmic burst in our direction msnbc.com The sun is continuing its active streak this week, firing off another solar flare late Thursday from the same region that produced this week's strong solar storm. An M6.3-class solar flare — a mid-range eruption — spewed from the surface of the sun at ... A strong backhand slap from end of solar stormThe Associated Press Sun continues to spewChristian Science Monitor Huge Solar Flare's Magnetic Storm May Disrupt Satellites, Power GridsSpace.com Reuters all 3,460 news articles »

MiamiHerald.com

Apple IPad Shipments Pushed Back for New Pre-Orders Wall Street Journal By IAN SHERR SAN FRANCISCO—Customers hoping to pre-order the new iPad from Apple Inc. may have to wait a little longer to get one. Apple's US website said new pre-orders for iPads would not ship until March 19, three days after the official launch day. Apple Ran Out of Launch Day Preorder iPads OnlineTom's Guide Want to buy a new iPad online? There's a wait for thatCNET Apple sells through its entire online stock of new iPadsVentureBeat eWeek -Macworld -SlashGear all 301 news articles »

Get Web-based iPhone tethering for just $30 yearly CNET by Joe Aimonetti March 9, 2012 3:33 PM PST If you've been holding off on tethering your Mac or PC to your iPhone because of the cost, Tether's $30 per year service may be the right fit. Despite the overwhelming appeal of being able to tether your ... iTether for iOS is back with HTML5 version, no App Store neededThe Verge Tether for iPhone returns as an HTML5-powered subscription service (video)Engadget Tether Webapp Shares Your iPhone's Data Connection with Your Mac or Windows PC ...Lifehacker Gotta Be Mobile -Mac Rumors -The Next Web (blog) all 9 news articles »

ABC News

Google+ chief dishes at SXSW CNET by Blake Robinson March 9, 2012 3:59 PM PST Follow @blake At SXSW today, Google+ Senior VP of Engineering Vic Gundotra sought to dispel rumors that the social network is a ghost town. Google+ is growing quickly, says Vic Gundotra, the engineering chief ... Google+ Aiming to More Than Double Its User Base This Year, Gundotra SaysBloomberg Why Google Calls Its Awesome Video Chat Feature 'Hangouts' (GOOG)San Francisco Chronicle Google+ Executive to Critic: 'Make Sure You're Using It Correctly'Mashable TechCrunch -The Verge -ABC News (blog) all 16 news articles »

Scientific Computing

Tiny dinosaur had sexy iridescent plumage: Study The State Column Microraptors, tiny four-winged dinosaurs that flourished approximately 120 million years ago in northeastern China, allured mates with sexy feathers, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Science. The article, “Reconstruction of ... Earliest Fossil of Iridescent Dinosaur Feathers Reveals New Behavior CluesVoice of America Feathers Worth a 2nd Look Found on a Tiny DinosaurNew York Times 4-winged dinosaur sported iridescent feathersmsnbc.com Christian Science Monitor -Register -AFP all 25 news articles »

One of the world's top adult-entertainment companies appears to have had one of the world's least secure websites. Hackers using the previously unknown moniker "The Consortium" claim to have broken into the servers of DigitalPlayground.com last weekend and stolen 72,000 usernames and passwords and 40,000 credit-card numbers.

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Satellite images tracked the catastrophic impact of Japan's earthquake and tsunami on the Fukushima nuclear complex and other sites, and now they're tracking the reconstruction.

Telegraph.co.uk

Filmmaker Cameron plans record 7-mile ocean dive Quad City Times AP | Posted: Thursday, March 8, 2012 6:54 pm | Loading… FILE - In this April 11, 2011 file photo, director James Cameron speaks at the National Association of Broadcasters convention in Las Vegas. Cameron said Thursday, March 8, 2012, he plans to take ... Filmmaker James Cameron plans record 7-mile ocean diveSILive.com Who Wouldn't Want To Go Someplace Called "the Challenger Deep"?Science 2.0 Miles Under the Pacific, a Director Will Take On His Riskiest ProjectNew York Times National Geographic -Los Angeles Times -Reuters all 29 news articles »

The Associated Press

A strong backhand slap from end of solar storm The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The solar storm that seemed to be more fizzle than fury got much stronger early Friday before fading again. At its peak, it was the most potent solar storm since 2004, space weather forecasters said. No power outages or other ... Sun continues to spewChristian Science Monitor After settling down somewhat, solar storm picks up againmsnbc.com Solar Flare Geomagnetic Storm Not So Bad, Yet…TPM Reuters all 3,471 news articles »

SlashGear

Tech Guy : A Closer Look at the New iPad; Android Changes WAAY It isn't an iPad 3, or an iPad HD, so what's the big difference in 'the new iPad' and the iPad 2? First, the picture quality looks to be unreal... Apple doesn't give us much more than these tv commercials, but they're really making a big deal out of ... You've got bad mail: Android needs a better e-mail appCNET Google May Be Developing Motion Interface for AndroidTom's Hardware Guide Google working on motion interface for AndroidCBS News Forbes -Wired News -SlashGear all 21 news articles »

VentureBeat

Apple sells through its entire online stock of new iPads VentureBeat If you're planning on getting the next generation of Apple's iPad and haven't already pre-ordered, prepare to wait a little bit longer. The company's website has changed the expected shipping date for the new iPads from March 16 to March 19 in the US ... Apple`s New iPad: 5 Features to Love, 5 to HateeWeek Apple clearing out original iPad inventory starting at $299Apple Insider New iPad pre-order ship dates slip to March 19SlashGear TabTimes -Northwest Herald -Macworld all 281 news articles »

ABC News

Google+ Executive to Critic: 'Make Sure You're Using It Correctly' Mashable Google+ has more than 100 million active users, as long as you count them correctly. In a fireside chat at SXSW, Google+ Lead Vic Gundotra said Google's social network enjoys 50 million users who sign in once a day and 100 million who sign in once a ... Google+ Won't Let 3rd-Party Apps Post As “Your Stream Could Easily Be ...TechCrunch Google+'s Vic Gundotra: The new version of Google knows your nameThe Verge Google+ Is Not a Ghost Town, Maybe You're Using It WrongAdweek ABC News (blog) -Business Insider all 13 news articles »

Daily Mail

Microraptor's true blue colors Science News By Devin Powell Fossilized Microraptor remains have revealed the color of the birdlike dinosaur's plumage: black with a touch of iridescent blue. M. Ellison The birdlike dinosaur Microraptor wore black — with a hint of blue. That means the dinosaur, ... Feathers Worth a 2nd Look Found on a Tiny DinosaurNew York Times Microraptors allured mates with iridescent plumage: StudyThe State Column MICRORAPTOR dino-pigeon lured mates with glowing feathersRegister AFP -RedOrbit -LiveScience.com all 10 news articles »

Exclusive: Sprint iPad shows up in Best Buy's database Engadget By Brad Molen posted Mar 9th 2012 5:57PM If you were keeping score during Apple's iPad keynote on Wednesday, you noticed AT&T and Verizon listed amongst the carriers that will get the new iPad, but what about Sprint? It's going to be rockin' LTE in the ... Sprint wants all your wireless connections, from phones to dog collarsCNET Entner: iPhone overshadows everything else in Q4FierceWireless Sprint iPad shows up in Best Buy's databaseUbergizmo Computerworld Australia -Forbes -PhoneDog (blog) all 9 news articles »

Wired News

How the iPad Retina Display Went From No-Go to Sure Thing Wired News By Christina Bonnington Successfully implementing a Retina Display on a 9.7-inch iPad has its challenges. Photo: Jon Phillips/Wired.com When reports of Apple's third iPad first started emerging, the prospect of the tablet including a 9.7-inch Retina ... New iPad & Apple TV: Precognition PaloozaThe Mac Observer How Apple got a Retina display on new iPadUSA TODAY Here's How Apple Put a Retina Display in the iPadMashable BusinessWeek -CNET -InformationWeek all 8,968 news articles »

The two brightest planets in the sky, Venus and Jupiter, will likely draw attention to the western sky as darkness falls next week.

Highlight — an iPhone app which notifies you when friends (or strangers with mutual interests) are nearby — is the darling of this year's South by Southwest tech and media conference. But there's just one problem: The app is a nightmare for anyone concerned about privacy.

On Sunday, most Americans will wake up only to realize they've lost an hour of their weekend to daylight saving time — the price we pay for eight months of well-lit evenings.

Humans have gotten pretty good at monitoring Arctic sea ice with from afar. Since the end of the Reagan era, watchful satellites have measured the reach of the ice cover that marches across Arctic seas each winter and recedes each spring.

Hackers have published the blueprints to a 2006 version of Symantec's widely used Norton Antivirus software on the Internet, according to the software maker. Symantec spokesman Cris Paden said on Friday that the release of the source code, during the last 24 hours, posed no risk to millions of Norton customers around the world whose PCs are protected by its security software.

The sun is continuing its active streak this week, firing off another solar flare from the same region that produced this week's strong solar storm.

Who's got the world's "cleanest" computers? According to a Norwegian security company, it's Finland.

It’s that time of year again, when most Americans lose an hour’s sleep setting their clocks ahead. Here are answers to your questions about the time switch - and about sleep.

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Satellite images tracked the catastrophic impact of Japan's earthquake and tsunami on the Fukushima nuclear complex and other sites, and now they're tracking the reconstruction.

Thyra McKelvie uses an iPad provided by a Nordstrom sales representative in Seattle to research the shoes she has tried on.

Christian Science Monitor

Sun continues to spew Christian Science Monitor The sun continues its active streak this week, spitting out yet another solar flare from the same region that produced two powerful eruptions this week. By Denise Chow, SPACE.com / March 9, 2012 Skywatcher Kenneth Farmer took this photo of the sun ... Solar storm strengthens Friday before it wanes; new flare heading to Earth on ...Washington Post A strong backhand slap from end of solar stormSeattle Post Intelligencer Solar Storm Delivers 'Pretty Good Shock' to EarthSci-Tech Today all 3,523 news articles »

Telegraph.co.uk

'Titanic' director James Cameron attempting real-life deep-sea adventure KVUE by Jason Caroll, CNN ON THE SOLOMON SEA, OFF THE COAST OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA -- Movie director James Cameron earned fame with his ambitious movies. Now, the "Titanic" director is turning that ambition in a different direction: to real-life deep sea ... James Cameron Headed to Ocean's Deepest Point Within WeeksNational Geographic Miles Under the Pacific, a Director Will Take On His Riskiest ProjectNew York Times Titanic Director Plans Record Seven-Mile Ocean DiveSci-Tech Today Vancouver Sun -BBC News -msnbc.com all 532 news articles »

BBC News

Antisec hackers hit US police store after FBI arrests BBC News Hackers identifying themselves with the Antisec movement have attacked the site of a company that sells equipment to US law enforcers such as the police. A message posted over New York Ironwork's homepage said it was a "tribute to Jeremy Hammond". Anonymous Leaks Symantec Norton Antivirus Source CodeValueWalk Anonymous Attacks Symantec, New York Police Supplier to Protest LulzSec ArrestsPC Magazine Anonymous defaces police equipment supplier site, releases Symantec codeComputerworld SlashGear -RedOrbit -V3.co.uk all 35 news articles »

Sky News

What made 30 dolphins come ashore in Brazil? New Scientist It was just another day on the beach for holidaymakers off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, when a pod of about 30 dolphins swam ashore on Monday. Beachgoers quickly came to the rescue, rushing into the sea and dragging the dolphins by their fins ... Brazil beachgoers rescue 30 beached dolphins [VIDEO]Daily Caller Video: Beachgoers Drag Dolphins to RescueFox News Mass dolphin rescue witnessed off coast of Rio de Janeiro state, video goes viralWashington Post BBC News -Telegraph.co.uk all 213 news articles »

SlashGear

VEVO redesigned with Facebook login required SlashGear VEVO, a music video site co-owned by Sony Music and Universal Music, launched a revamped website today along with new iOS and Android apps, all with greater social elements through integration with Facebook. The redesigned VEVO site features a larger ... Vevo redesigns to become MTV for the online generationGigaOm VEVO launches redesign with Facebook in mindnwitimes.com all 184 news articles »

Telegraph.co.uk

Pew: Google Dominates Search, Despite Privacy Concerns PC Magazine By Leslie Horn Despite mounting concerns about privacy following the recent consolidation of about 70 or so policies, Google is far and away the dominant search engine. As a part of its Internet and American Life Project, Pew on Friday released a ... Users: 'Personalized internet? Fuggedaboutit!'Register Pew Study: All Search Engines Being Equally Intrusive, Google's the BestTechNewsWorld Search engine users disapprove of data collection: surveyReuters ITworld.com -PhysOrg.com all 363 news articles »

Boston.com

Microraptors allured mates with iridescent plumage: Study The State Column Microraptors, tiny four-winged dinosaurs that flourished approximately 120 million years ago in northeastern China, allured mates with iridescent plumage, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Science. The article, “Reconstruction of ... Feathers Worth a 2nd Look Found on a Tiny DinosaurNew York Times Birdlike Dinos Wore Basic BlackSci-Tech Today Birdlike dinos wore basic black with glossy touchSault Ste. Marie Evening News Washington Post -msnbc.com all 217 news articles »

Globe and Mail

'Anonymous' Hacker Sabu Won't Face Prosecution for Offenses Including Gun BusinessWeek By Patricia Hurtado and Bob Van Voris on March 09, 2012 Hector Xavier Monsegur, a hacker with the group Anonymous cooperating in a US probe, won't face prosecution on charges including attempted drug- dealing and illegal gun possesion, according to a ... "Great personal danger": Inside hacker Sabu's guilty plea hearingArs Technica Hacker combined online attacks with petty crimeReuters Hacker Being Evicted From NYC Public HousingABC News Wall Street Journal all 840 news articles »

CTV.ca

You've got bad mail: Android needs a better e-mail app CNET by Danny Sullivan March 9, 2012 11:07 AM PST Follow @dannysullivan Given how many people do e-mail on their phones, shouldn't Android have a consistent, native app that rivals the iPhone? One of the most popular apps for smartphones and tablets won't ... Apple Ahead Of Google With 25B App DownloadsInformationWeek Apple's App Store Hits 25 Billion Downloads: How Many Per iPhone?PC Magazine Apple Reaches 25 Billion Downloads From Its App StorePCWorld USA TODAY -Fox News -Los Angeles Times all 840 news articles »

The Hindu

Verizon Wireless Seen Getting More Benefit Than AT&T From Apple's New IPad BusinessWeek By Olga Kharif on March 09, 2012 Verizon Wireless is poised to get a bigger boost from Apple Inc. (AAPL)'s new iPad than competing wireless- service provider AT&T Inc. (T), even though both carriers will be the first in the US to sell the tablet, ... New iPad on Verizon Offers Best Mobile Hotspot ValueThe Mac Observer Apple Profits Less To Maintain iPad PriceInformationWeek Analyst: Apple's New iPad Retina Display Slices Its ProfitsPC Magazine Washington Post -Apple Insider -SlashGear all 9,037 news articles »

Facebook users have been able to create Lists in order to organize their friends for awhile, but now they've got a way to keep track of everything else as well. The feature used for that task is called an "Interest List," and it could help you turn Facebook into a personalized newspaper.

A year after the Fukushima nuclear disaster, questions remain just what happens when you mix seawater with nuclear fuel.

Say hello to "Kara," introduced at The Game Developers Conference, by Quantic Dream, which demonstrated the motion-capture technology that they're currently developing.

A Seattle-area corrections officer has been charged with bigamy after his two wives learned about each other on Facebook, prosecutors say.

"Minecraft," indie gaming's sandbox sensation about building a shelter before a monster comes, has many fans, especially women. So why are you given only one default character, a male?

If Anonymous is able to blackout the Web on March 31, as the buzz goes, then one likely way they'll do it is to disable the Internet's "phone book" — its Domain Name System, which converts domain names into IP addresses.

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The solar storm that sparked so much debate this week got its second wind, rewarding aurora aficionados from the Arctic to the Lower 48 to Australia.

South by Southwest, the tech-music-movie conference getting under way here Friday, isn't typically a place for big newsy announcements. The indie ethos of SXSW is more about discovering the hot emerging thing -- a new mobile app, a bold filmmaker, a brilliant set by an undiscovered band.

The Guardian

Search engine users disapprove of data collection: survey Reuters | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Search engines users disapprove of personal data being collected for search results or for targeted advertising, according to a Pew survey released on Friday that underscored the public's growing concern with web privacy. Pew survey ranks Google high despite privacy concernsLos Angeles Times Survey: Google's search engine becomes more popular despite perceived ...Washington Post Survey ranks Google highly despite privacy fearsKPVI News 6 USA TODAY -Investor's Business Daily all 338 news articles »

Brisbane Times

Microsoft shuttering Windows Mobile 6.x Marketplace Register Microsoft has announced that it will close the application marketplace for Windows Mobile 6.x users on May 9, and is warning people to get their last updates in now. "Applications and games acquired from the Windows Mobile 6.x Marketplace service ... Microsoft Shutting Down Windows Mobile 6.x MarketplaceeWeek Microsoft: It's time to move on from Windows MobileCNET Windows Mobile 6.x Hits the End of the RoadPCWorld Inquirer -ZDNet -InformationWeek all 371 news articles »

SlashGear

Samsung: never mind, no Android 4.0 ICS for GSII SlashGear Less than 24 hours after the first siren sound coming from blogs across the mobile bloggersphere (including SlashGear) that the Galaxy S II would be getting an Android upgrade this week, Samsung has redacted. Not so much saying they've had a change of ... Ice Cream Sandwich For Samsung Galaxy S II: Not Coming On March 10, Despite RumorsHuffington Post Galaxy S2 to Get ICS Update on March 10: A Threat to iPhone 4S?International Business Times Android 4.0 Headed for Verizon 4G LTE DeviceseWeek CNET -TG Daily -Engadget all 187 news articles »

Christian Science Monitor

Lower e-book prices ahead as government threatens Apple, publishers? Christian Science Monitor The Justice Department has told Apple and five major publishers that it's planning to sue them for fixing e-book prices. By Husna Haq / March 9, 2012 The government's concern is that the fixed pricing model introduced by Apple – and adopted by five of ... Apple denies e-book price fixing to beat AmazonCBS News Apple Says There Is No e-Book Pricing 'Conspiracy'AppAdvice US Warns Apple, PublishersWall Street Journal KSBW The Central Coast -BusinessWeek -Geekosystem all 391 news articles »

ABC News

Feds: NYC Hacker Also Involved With Drug Dealing ABC News The American computer hacker who shook the Internet underground by becoming an FBI informant didn't just break the law on the Web: He also carried a gun and was involved in drug dealing. Court documents unsealed this week show that in exchange for his ... Hacker Sabu Worked Nonstop As Government InformerInformationWeek The secret life of LulzSec's SabuTG Daily 'Anonymous' Hacker Won't Face Prosecution for Gun, MarijuanaSan Francisco Chronicle Wall Street Journal all 807 news articles »

The Associated Press

A backhand slap from end of solar storm The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The solar storm that seemed to be more fizzle than fury got much stronger early Friday before fading again. At its peak, it was the most potent solar storm since 2004, US space weather forecasters said. No power outages or other ... After settling down somewhat, solar storm picks up againmsnbc.com Solar Storm Fizzles, But BU Prof. Expects Worst Still To ComeCBS Local Solar storm strengthens overnight but no damage reported; new flare heading to ...Washington Post all 3,514 news articles »

New York Times

Microraptors bewitched mates with iridescent plumage: Study The State Column Microraptors, tiny four-winged dinosaurs that flourished approximately 120 million years ago in northeastern China, bewitched mates with iridescent plumage, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Science. The article, “Reconstruction of ... Birdlike dinos wore basic black with glossy touchSault Ste. Marie Evening News Feathers Worth a 2nd Look Found on a Tiny DinosaurNew York Times This dinosaur was ready for the NYC club scene, clad in glossy black to ...Washington Post msnbc.com all 215 news articles »

The Hindu

The new iPad: 5 reasons to buy, 5 reasons not to Washington Post Every device has its pros and cons. Here are five reasons to buy — and not to buy — the latest iPad. Reasons to buy: 1. The display: If you're really into photos or video, then the screen is probably the single-most compelling reason to upgrade. Analyst: Apple's New iPad Retina Display Slices Its ProfitsPC Magazine Apple sells out of launch-day iPads, new orders ship by March 19Apple Insider Poll Technica: are you buying a third-generation iPad?Ars Technica eWeek -TIME -GigaOm all 8,993 news articles »

Every time a giant solar storm -- like the one that blasted by Earth earlier this week -- rushes past NASA's Advanced Composition Explorer satellite, scientists at NOAA's space weather forecasting branch cringe.

Springtime in Concord, Mass., has changed since the town was home to Henry David Thoreau, and the writer himself has helped scientists figure out how.

An ancient armored fish was fossilized in the act of attacking and drowning a pterosaur in a toxic Jurassic lake, revealing that the winged reptiles were victims of a wide variety of carnivores, scientists find.

Internet Explorer 9 was hacked during day two of the annual Pwn2Own hacking contest held at the CanSecWest security conference here.

It's been almost a year since the disaster at Japan's Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear facility. And still the question remains: Is it safe?

Highlight — an iPhone app which notifies you when friends (or strangers with mutual interests) are nearby — is the darling of this year's South by Southwest tech and media conference. But there's just one problem: The app is a nightmare for anyone concerned about privacy.

The American computer hacker who shook the Internet underground by becoming an FBI informant didn't just break the law on the Web. Documents indicate he also carried a gun and was involved in drug dealing.

With TV screens and social networking in mind, the music video site VEVO has launched a significant redesign.

If Anonymous is able to blackout the Web on March 31, as the buzz goes, then one likely way they'll do it is to disable the Internet's "phone book" — its Domain Name System, which converts domain names into IP addresses.

Terrible things happen to bacon at South by Southwest. I'm here covering SXSW's Interactive panels, reporting on Internet trends and emerging technologies. Great things do come from SXSW, but I will avoid bacon bastardization, and will be on the lookout for other dreaded mainstays of the all-too-popular nerd fest.

SunHerald.com

Sprint announces $20 dollar smartphone, the ZTE Fury CNET by Lynn La March 9, 2012 9:12 AM PST Follow @lynnlaaa The ZTE Fury is an Android Gingerbread device running on Sprint's 3G network and is loaded with a Snapdragon processor. The new ZTE Fury by Sprint will be available March 11. Sprint Announces Family Friendly ZTE FuryPC Magazine Sprint to sell new Android-powered ZTE Fury aimed at children, parentsKansas City Star Sprint, ZTE Launch $19 Android PhoneTwice androidandme.com -FierceWireless -telecomlead.com all 22 news articles »

Globe and Mail

After settling down somewhat, solar storm picks up again msnbc.com WASHINGTON — A solar storm showed renewed signs of life on Friday, but scientists said they saw no reports of any problems with electrical systems. After indications on Thursday that the storm fizzling out, a surge of activity prompted space weather ... Strong Solar Flares Still Shooting Out from Active SunSpace.com Solar storm that seemed to fizzle gains new strengthLos Angeles Times A backhand slap from end of solar stormThe Associated Press Reuters all 3,366 news articles »

Sydney Morning Herald

Island nation Kiribati considers moving populace CBS News (AP) Fearing that climate change could wipe out their entire Pacific archipelago, the leaders of Kiribati are considering an unusual backup plan: moving the populace to Fiji. Kiribati President Anote Tong told The Associated Press on Friday that his ... Pacific Island Nation Considers Packing Up and MovingTIME Kiribati may move entire population to FijiWashington Post (blog) Kiribati may move its entire population 1400 miles southCollegeNews Telegraph.co.uk -USA TODAY -msnbc.com all 401 news articles »

Telegraph.co.uk

Hacker Sabu Worked Nonstop As Government Informer InformationWeek Fascinating details continue to emerge about Hector Xavier Monsegur, aka LulzSec and Anonymous leader Sabu. Court documents show he worked around the clock to help investigators. By Mathew J. Schwartz InformationWeek According to court transcripts ... Hacker Involved in Attacks Dating to 1999, Prosecutors SayWall Street Journal 'Anonymous' Hacker Sabu Helped U.S. 'Around the Clock'San Francisco Chronicle Feds: NYC Hacker Also Involved With Drug DealingABC News all 784 news articles »

ZDNet UK

Microsoft : OnLive, cloud provider of Windows and Office, is improperly licensed Computerworld By Juan Carlos Perez IDG News Service - OnLive, a company that recently began offering hosted Windows and Office software remotely from its servers to iPad and Android tablet users, is in violation of Microsoft licensing rules, according to a Microsoft ... Microsoft will allow Windows and Office on the iPad—but it won't be freeArs Technica Microsoft needs to clean up its licensing actInfoWorld Microsoft Raises Red Flag Over OnLive's Windows for the iPadWired News PC Magazine all 63 news articles »

New York Times

Kony: can a YouTube video stop an international killer? Reuters By Sharon Waxman LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - With "Kony 2012," social media has taken on its next mission impossible: stopping an international child-killer. To which we can only say: Why not? After fomenting revolution in Iran (a green one), ... How Kony 2012 campaign went viral and focused rare attention on AfricaChristian Science Monitor Should Kony 2012 Be Part of Your Retirement or Estate Plans?Forbes Maker of 'KONY 2012' video deflects critics, urges actionmsnbc.com ABC News -CBS News all 3,294 news articles »

UPI.com

Dino feathers about mating, not flying? UPI.com BEIJING, March 9 (UPI) -- The feathers of a winged dinosaur that lived about 130 million years ago may have been more about attracting a mate than flight, researchers say. Microraptors had an impressive pair of long, narrow tail feathers that may have ... Pictures: Dinosaur's Flashy Feathers RevealedNational Geographic Feathers Worth a 2nd Look Found on a Tiny DinosaurNew York Times Microraptors charmed mates with iridescent plumage: StudyThe State Column Register -Washington Post -msnbc.com all 209 news articles »

Stuff.co.nz

Does iOS 5.1 fix battery drain? Some say yes, some say no CNET by Lance Whitney March 9, 2012 9:15 AM PST Follow @lancewhit A review of online comments and communities finds many iOS users enjoying better battery life, though some say the problem persists. Apple's new iOS 5.1 seems to be getting better grades at ... New iOS update shows misleading 4G iconTG Daily Explaining the '4G' on the iPhone 4SWashington Post AT&T iPhone Gets New 4G Icon, but Speed Hasn't Actually IncreasedTIME Register -msnbc.com -ITProPortal all 138 news articles »

CTV.ca

iPad 2 Deals: Where to Buy it for Less PCWorld By Ian Paul, PCWorld Mar 9, 2012 8:55 AM An upgrade to a product line usually brings bargains for the older models, and some iPad shoppers are watching for the iPad 2 deals to break. But you don't have to wait until the third-generation iPad ships on ... New iPad vs. Top Android Tablets Available Today: Specs ComparedPC Magazine Apple's profit margin down on new iPadSlashGear PCs. tabletsCNET Apple Insider -The Atlantic Wire -The Mac Observer all 9,114 news articles »

A new analysis of the March 11, 2011, tsunami that devastated Japan's east coast could improve flooding forecasts and help prevent a similar disaster from occurring in the future.

Scientists have caught a rare type of exotic particle in the act of disappearing, and the vanishing trick appears to be more common than expected.

A dummy capsule that NASA used in the lead-up to the Apollo moon landings has been restored to its former glory to inspire a new generation of space explorers at a California learning center.

A solar storm showed renewed signs of life on Friday, but scientists said they saw no reports of any problems with electrical systems.

A computer virus campaign is targeting opponents of Russian president Vladimir Putin, according to anti-virus software maker Symantec.

Android Community

Google working on motion interface for Android CBS News (Credit: morgueFile user jppi) (MoneyWatch) Microsoft (MSFT) has had great success with the Kinect, its motion-detecting interface for the Xbox 360 game console -- so much so that Guinness World Records named it last year as the fastest-selling ... You've got bad mail: Android needs a better e-mail appCNET With Google Play, The Cloud Goes Prime TimeWired News Google & Apple Face Mobile Apps Privacy ConcernsForbes Tom's Hardware Guide -msnbc.com -SlashGear all 26 news articles »

Forbes

VEVO's New Website: 5 Lessons For Spotify, YouTube, Etc. Forbes Tech media have their darlings: Apple for many, Amazon for some, Spotify for entertainment. Music video website VEVO, the second largest online video property in the US according to comScore, is not going to be one any time soon. VEVO launches redesign with Facebook in mindSan Francisco Chronicle VEVO Upgrades With Facebook Interactivity & MoreFMQB all 141 news articles »

Telegraph.co.uk

Pacific nation may buy Fiji land as climate refuge The Daily Citizen AP Fearing that climate change could wipe out their entire Pacific archipelago, the leaders of Kiribati are considering an unusual backup plan: moving the populace to Fiji. Kiribati President Anote Tong told The Associated Press on Friday that his ... Pacific nation may move population to FijiTucson Citizen Pacific nation may move entire population to FijiUSA TODAY Entire nation of Kiribati to be relocated over rising sea level threatTelegraph.co.uk msnbc.com all 388 news articles »

ZDNet UK

Microsoft will allow Windows and Office on the iPad—but it won't be free Ars Technica By Jon Brodkin | Published March 9, 2012 10:00 AM There's a free iPad app that gives anyone access to a Windows 7 desktop and Microsoft Office 2010 from a tablet—but it's probably too good to be true. As we wrote on Thursday, Microsoft says the "OnLive ... Uh Oh: Microsoft Is Unhappy with OnLive DesktopTIME WinInfo Short Takes: March 9, 2012Windows IT Pro OnLive Dekstop Violates Microsoft's Licensing TermsIGN Wired News -PC Magazine -TG Daily all 54 news articles »

IBNLive.com

Apple to release 'new iPhone' this summer? Digital Spy Apple's next generation of its smartphone product is rumored to be called the "new iPhone" following the surprise branding of the latest iPad this week. On Wednesday, the California-based technology giant announced the "new iPad", rather than the "iPad ... Apple's new A5X chip may be for iPad only, analysts sayMacworld Report: A5X chip brings 1GB of RAM to new iPadITworld.com No dazzle in Apple's latest iPad launchgulfnews.com Gizmodo -CNET -CTV.ca all 195 news articles »

Boston.com

Microraptors charmed mates with iridescent plumage: Study The State Column Microraptors, tiny four-winged dinosaurs that flourished approximately 120 million years ago in northeastern China, charmed mates with iridescent plumage, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Science. The article, “Reconstruction of ... Black, iridescent feathers helped tiny dinosaur stand outMother Nature Network MICRORAPTOR dino-pigeon lured mates with glowing feathersRegister Feathers Worth a 2nd Look Found on a Tiny DinosaurNew York Times Kansas City infoZine -ABC News all 199 news articles »

Sydney Morning Herald

Feds: NYC hacker also involved with drug dealing Wall Street Journal AP NEW YORK — The American computer hacker who shook the Internet underground by becoming an FBI informant didn't just break the law on the Web: He also carried a gun and was involved in drug dealing. Court documents show that in exchange for his ... FBI nets cyber informants with hacktivist stingNextgov Hacker arrested in NYC cooperated from Day 1Glens Falls Post-Star Anonymous Reeling From Betrayal, Launches RetaliationDailyTech The Atlantic Wire -CNET all 676 news articles »

Telegraph.co.uk

Solar storm has minor impact on Earth Reuters By Susan Heavey | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A solar storm that shook the Earth's magnetic field on Thursday spared satellite and power systems as it delivered a glancing blow, although it could still intensify until early Friday, space weather experts ... Solar storm seems to fizzle and then -- surprise!Los Angeles Times Solar storm shakes Earth magnetic fieldThe Associated Press Solar Storm, One More Natural Disaster We're Not Ready ForBloomberg Discovery News -Sydney Morning Herald all 3,272 news articles »

Globe and Mail

DOJ Warning Means One Thing: E-Book Prices Are Coming Down BusinessWeek By Mathew Ingram on March 09, 2012 The rumblings about Apple (AAPL) and the possible anticompetitive nature of its deal with book publishers over “agency model” pricing have turned into an all-out roar, with the news that the Department of Justice has ... Apple wants ebook class action suit thrown outRegister Apple: Kindle is no 'threat' in e-book marketCNET Justice Department's Threat to Sue Apple Over E-book Pricing Could Benefit ...Salient News Wall Street Journal -mediabistro.com -CBC.ca all 373 news articles »

The Hindu

Components for 4G LTE iPad estimated to cost $310, netting Apple 51% margins Apple Insider By Katie Marsal Apple's third-generation iPad will have a slightly lower profit margin of about 51 percent, based on a new estimate of hardware costs. The analysis from UBM TechInsights suggests that a 16-gigabyte iPad with 4G LTE connectivity costs ... New iPad Ship Dates Slip in U.S., Other CountriesThe Mac Observer FAQ: Apple's new iPadWashington Post iPads Vs. Android: 3-Way Tablet ShootoutInformationWeek SlashGear -York Daily Record -TechRadar UK all 8,348 news articles »

Well, that didn't take long. The day after Google's Chrome browser was successfully hacked twice at this year's CanSecWest security conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, Google pushed out a patch to fix the flaw that made one of the hacks possible — the second Chrome update in three days.

Mormon leaders have put up a virtual firewall in their massive genealogical database to block out anyone who attempts to access the names of hundreds of thousands of Holocaust victims the church has agreed not to posthumously baptize.

Facebook users have been able to create Lists in order to organize their friends for awhile, but now they've got a way to keep track of everything else as well. The feature used for that task is called an "Interest List," and it could help you turn Facebook into a personalized newspaper.

Internet Explorer 9 was hacked during day two of the annual Pwn2Own hacking contest held at the CanSecWest security conference here.

Search users say they view personalized Internet search results and targeted advertising as an invasion of privacy, according to a new survey.

Despite the warnings and cautionary tales of accidents and deaths that come from texting while driving, some people will continue to do it. The latest app to allow for hands-free texting while driving stands out for its ease of use and accuracy.

VEVO launches redesign with Facebook in mind San Francisco Chronicle (03-09) 06:32 PST Austin, Texas (AP) -- With TV screens and social networking in mind, the music video site VEVO has launched a significant redesign. The new VEVO features a bigger player, continuous playback of videos and personalized playlists synced ... and more »

CBC.ca

Full Titanic wreck site is mapped for first time Fox News A comprehensive map of the debris field surrounding the bow and stern of the Titanic on the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean was released for the first time, Friday. The luxury passenger liner sank about 375 miles south of Newfoundland, Canada, ... Researchers complete first comprehensive map of Titanic resting siteSlashGear Full Titanic wreck site is mapped for 1st timeWall Street Journal Digital 'map' of the Titanic to be released for 100-year anniversaryTelegraph.co.uk Washington Post all 467 news articles »

Globe and Mail

Google denies Android app payment crack-down SlashGear Google has denied penalizing developers for using third-party payment services, contesting claims that it told Android app makers they risked marketplace rejection for using PayPal or others instead of Google Wallet. Despite reports earlier this week ... Google to app devs: Use our pay system ... OR ELSERegister Google pushing Google Wallet on Android devsTG Daily Google Play update appears to fix broken Market links on Motorola devicesThe Verge Montreal Gazette -Reuters -CNET all 1,054 news articles »

DailyTech

Anonymous Reeling From Betrayal, Launches Retaliation DailyTech Shortly after learning Anonymous-affiliated LulzSec members were betrayed by their leader, Hector Xavier Monsegur, aka 'Sabu,' Anonymous retaliated by launching several fresh attacks. "Pandasecurity.com... has earned money working with law enforcement ... The Digital HomeCNET Hacker arrested in NYC cooperated from Day 1The Idaho Statesman EXCLUSIVE: Infamous international hacking group LulzSec brought down by own leaderFox News Vancouver Sun all 668 news articles »

Finextra

Before SXSW Sunk Its Valuation, Loopt Location App Sells To Green Dot For ... TechCrunch With a new class of passive location apps on the rise, failed geo-mobile apps of the past need to cut their losses, so Loopt today announced plans to sell to banking and payment solutions company Green Dot for $43.4 million. Location-based service Loopt bought for $43.4M by Green Dot CorpGigaOm Green Dot to Acquire LooptMarketWatch (press release) Green Dot Buys Loopt For $43.4MMediaPost Communications Wall Street Journal (blog) -American Banker -All Things Digital all 19 news articles »

BBC News

A solar storm that was worrying scientists has passed by Earth without causing ... BBC News Experts say the storm had little effect, with only some planes having to change route around polar regions. Some had been worried that the solar activity would cause big problems for power grids and satellites. But instead it did mean that certain ... Big solar storm doesn't deliver, but it's not over yetMother Nature Network Solar storm shakes Earth magnetic fieldSpartanburg Herald Journal NOAA Spaceweather Detects Another Solar Flare Headed To EarthBrevard Times Irish Central -Washington Post all 3,203 news articles »

CTV.ca

Filmmaker Cameron plans record 7-mile ocean dive CBS News WASHINGTON — A calm James Cameron has broken his own record with the world's deepest solo submarine dive, plunging 5.1 miles (8.2 kilometers) in the Pacific Ocean near Papua New Guinea, the filmmaker said Thursday. But that's nothing. James Cameron winning 'race to inner space' in a 'clown car'Telegraph.co.uk James Cameron Headed to Ocean's Deepest Point Within WeeksNational Geographic Miles Under the Pacific, a Director Will Take On His Riskiest ProjectNew York Times Huffington Post -Montreal Gazette -BBC News all 454 news articles »

New York Times

MICRORAPTOR dino-pigeon lured mates with glowing feathers Register By Anna Leach • Get more from this author It would have picked holes in your eyeballs if it got its little claws on your face, but it might have glowed prettily just before it did. Scientists from Beijing and the US have discovered that the ... An Iridescent, Feathered Dinosaur?Kansas City infoZine Feathers Worth a 2nd Look Found on a Tiny DinosaurNew York Times 4-winged dinosaur sported iridescent feathersmsnbc.com ABC News all 195 news articles »

BBC News

Justice Department threatening Apple, publishers over e-book pricing Appolicious Apple might have come to the rescue of publishers by opposing online retailer Amazon in the realm of e-books, but it seems not everyone is happy with the arrangement the iPad maker has made with the publishing industry. According to a story from the ... US Warns Apple, PublishersWall Street Journal 8 Classic Books That Still Aren't e-BooksTheStreet.com Justice Dept warns Apple, publishers over e-booksReuters CNET (blog) -Washington Post -eWeek all 362 news articles »

CTV.ca

FAQ: Apple's new iPad Washington Post The dust is settling following Apple's iPad announcement on Wednesday; here are some of the most frequently asked questions floating around about the tablet in one easy guide. Er...what should I call it?: There's been quite a bit of confusion over what ... iPads Vs. Android: 3-Way Tablet ShootoutInformationWeek iPad Retina Display features Super High Aperture pixels, double the LEDsApple Insider Tablet PC Shipments Might Leapfrog Desktops in 2013Maximum PC CNET -Tom's Guide -WTOP all 8,325 news articles »

Hatsune Miku —  a computer-generated singer — has a following that would make most Japanese pop stars green with envy.

One of the people accused by authorities of being at the core of hacking group LulzSec led a nonprofit group in Galway, Ireland, dedicated to making websites more secure.

Google has been pressuring applications and mobile game developers to use its costlier in-house payment service, Google Wallet, as the Internet search giant tries to emulate the financial success of Apple's iOS platform.

SlashGear

Raspberry Pi hit by manufacturing delay SlashGear Last week the $35 Raspberry Pi computer went on sale, seeing strong demand and a total buyout of stock in under two hours. Those hoping to see the Linux machine hitting their doorsteps in the near future could be in for some disappointment: the ... Raspberry Pi buyers face delayBBC News What Does One Serve With Raspberry Pi?LinuxInsider.com Can a $35 computer teach kids to code?Los Angeles Times Register -TechSpot -Telegraph.co.uk all 55 news articles »

ABC News

LYING iPhone 4S mobes claim 4G connection on 3G network Register By Anna Leach • Get more from this author Apple's iOS 5.1 upgrade has left iPhone 4S-owning American's baffled after their shiny smartphones claimed to have 4G connections, er, when they don't. Here in Blighty, we know we're not going to get 4G ... Has iOS 5.1 turned the iPhone 4S into a 4G device overnight?CNET 4G, or not 4G? That Is the Question with AT&T's Phony iPhone MarketingDailyFinance Understanding the Mysterious iPhone 4S 4G UpgradeThe Atlantic Wire Wall Street Journal (blog) -TechRadar UK -ABC News (blog) all 20 news articles »

Telegraph.co.uk

'Sabu' worked tirelessly in efforts as FBI informant CNET by Don Reisinger March 9, 2012 5:17 AM PST According to court documents revealed yesterday, Hector Xavier Monsegur, who was known as "Sabu" in hacking circles, would stay up all night to help the government catch alleged hackers. EXCLUSIVE: Infamous international hacking group LulzSec brought down by own leaderFox News Elite hacker arrested in NY cooperated from Day 1Wall Street Journal Anonymous Hackers' Helper: IT Security NeglectInformationWeek Computerworld -New York Times all 658 news articles »

BBC News

Solar storm shakes Earth's magnetic field, could intensify today Chicago Tribune WASHINGTON— A solar storm that shook the Earth's magnetic field on Thursday spared satellite and power systems as it delivered a glancing blow, although it could still intensify until early Friday, space weather experts said. Solar storm shakes Earth magnetic fieldSydney Morning Herald Solar storm has a 'sting in its tail', warn space weathermenRegister all 3,194 news articles »

Kansas City Star

Feather cells tell of a tiny dinosaur's crowlike sheen Bend Bulletin This microraptor fossil was found in China. A new study, published online Thursday in the journal Science, shows that the four-winged, pigeon-size microraptor had an iridescent sheen of black and blue, perhaps to call attention to itself in courtship. Feathers Worth a 2nd Look Found on a Tiny DinosaurNew York Times Earliest record of feathers found in tiny dinosaurZee News 4-winged dinosaur sported iridescent feathersmsnbc.com ABC News all 192 news articles »

Globe and Mail

Go feds! E-books are way overpriced CNET by Charles Cooper March 9, 2012 4:00 AM PST Follow @coopeydoop For the last couple of years, electronic book buyers have paid a high price for one Apple CEO's ambition to make life miserable for Amazon. So Apple was conniving with the nation's big book ... 8 Classic Books That Still Aren't e-BooksTheStreet.com US Warns Apple, PublishersWall Street Journal E-book pricing battle rages on for publishersBend Bulletin CFOworld -Reuters -TechRadar UK all 363 news articles »

Globe and Mail

New iPad: Retina display is biggest improvement Washington Post On Wednesday, we learned that Apple's iPad has evolved into viewer's delight for video, gaming and content, thanks to the tablet's single greatest upgrade: the retina-display quality screen. The company took care to show off all the benefits of the new ... Friday Poll: Will iPad become generic for 'tablet?'CNET New iPad's 4G LTE Data Plans and Pricing RevealedTom's Guide Review: New iPad neither dud nor 'revolution'CNN ExtremeTech -Tucson Citizen -Computerworld (blog) all 8,344 news articles »

What to do when Windows gives you a message about an error in an Outlook file and tells you to use an "Inbox Repair Tool" to fix it.

South by Southwest Interactive, the Austin technology festival that last year swelled to nearly 20,000 participants, can be a little intimidating if you're a first-time attendee. Here are some ideas on what to equip yourself with and what to ditch before you come.

MobileWitch

Crave giveaway: Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 (16GB, Wi-Fi) CNET by Bonnie Cha March 9, 2012 12:00 AM PST Follow @bonnieCNET The new iPad debuted this week, but it's still pretty pricey. Here's your chance to win a free Samsung tablet worth $469. First, a big congrats to Felix C. of Parkville, Md., for winning a ... UK: Try Samsung Galaxy Note in a shopping center near youIntoMobile iPad Rivals Fire BackInformationWeek Samsung calls emergency hearing in Apple suitiT News Apple Insider -Rethink Wireless -Columbia Daily Tribune all 34 news articles »

Daily Mail

Chrome patches up after double dose of CanSecWest pwnage Register By John Leyden • Get more from this author CanSecWest Google has released a patch a day after Sergey Glazunov hacked its browser with a pair of zero-day flaws. The update covers Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and Chromium OS. Google's Chrome fell to two ... IE 9, on most secure Windows yet, next browser to fall at hacker contestArs Technica Google Chrome hacked in five minutesTimes of India Chrome succumbs to Pwn2Own contest hackComputerworld InformationWeek -PCWorld -PC Magazine all 179 news articles »

Telegraph.co.uk

James Cameron winning 'race to inner space' in a 'clown car' Telegraph.co.uk Film director James Cameron dives deeper than any other human has on a solo mission in a futuristic submersile. James Cameron emerges from the hatch of Deepsea Challenger during testing of the submersible in Jervis Bay, south of Sydney, Australia, ... Cameron plans record 7-mile ocean diveWLFI.com James Cameron Headed to Ocean's Deepest Point Within WeeksNational Geographic Miles Under the Pacific, a Director Will Take On His Riskiest ProjectNew York Times BBC News -Los Angeles Times -msnbc.com all 435 news articles »

Telegraph.co.uk

More solar flares to come, expert warns Telegraph.co.uk Britain could be facing another 18 months of potentially disrupted power grids, satellites and flights during a “few rough years of space weather”, according to a leading expert. By Hannah Furness Space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock said there could ... Solar storm has a 'sting in its tail', warn space weathermenRegister Solar storm passes without incident so farBBC News Solar Storm Shakes Earth Magnetic FieldNPR all 3,154 news articles »

Globe and Mail

New iPad to hit stores March 16 Washington Post With the latest version of its iPad tablet, Apple is taking aim at television sets. Cecilia Kang and JD Harrison report: Apple unveiled a new iPad on Wednesday with a display that the company said is sharper than the most sophisticated television sets, ... Review: New iPad neither dud nor 'revolution'CNN Apple's New iPad Should Be Google's Wake-Up CallTIME Apple makes a thing, world goes crazyTechRadar UK TG Daily -eWeek -CNET all 8,323 news articles »

Globe and Mail

Anonymous Sabu was a model informant Inquirer By Dave Neal UNSEALED COURT DOCUMENTS show that Anonymous hacktivist Sabu cooperated with the authorities from the moment he was arrested. Sabu, or Hector Xavier Monsegur, is the Anonymous/Lulzsec member that is widely credited with bringing down the ... EXCLUSIVE: Infamous international hacking group LulzSec brought down by own leaderFox News Elite hacker arrested in NY cooperated from Day 1Wall Street Journal Hacker 'Sabu' worked full nights online for FBIIBNLive.com San Francisco Chronicle all 640 news articles »

Independent Online

Angry Birds in spaaaaace beamed to fandroids by NASA Register By Brid-Aine Parnell • Get more from this author Finnish game-maker Rovio is unleashing the newest iteration of its world-dominating mobe game, Angry Birds Space, on March 22, according to the above video announcement from NASA astronaut Don Pettit ... “Angry Birds Space” Q&A: Your Guide to the Angry UniverseNational Geographic 'Angry Birds: Space' Demoed... from SpacePC Magazine ISS astronaut previews Angry Birds Space while in spaceCNET USA TODAY -AFP -Forbes all 179 news articles »

Boston.com

Solar storm not nearly as bad as could have been Boston.com This handout image provided by NASA shows a solar flare errupting at 7 pm EDT on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, and that is heading toward Earth. An impressive solar flare is heading toward Earth and could disrupt power grids, GPS and airplane flights. Biggest solar storm in years hits; impact minorHerald Times Reporter Solar Bursts Spray Earth, With More to ComeNew York Times The breakdown on solar stormsUSA TODAY Reuters all 3,018 news articles »

TG Daily

Apple may risk iPad 3 display shortage TG Daily Apple could struggle to keep pace with demand for the iPad 3, thanks to a fragile supply of its new Retina display. The tablet's 2048 x 1536 diplay offers 3.1 million pixels — four times the number in the iPad 2 and a million more than an HDTV, ... New iPad 3: Apple fails to surpriseComputerworld (blog) iPad dominates due to Apple's supply dealsWTOP iSuppli: Apple will regain lost tablet market shareZDNet (blog) eWeek -Apple Insider -CNET all 8,554 news articles »

ABC News

Has iOS 5.1 turned the iPhone 4S into a 4G device overnight? CNET by Marguerite Reardon March 9, 2012 12:00 AM PST Follow @maggie_reardon If you're confused by the fact that your newly upgraded iPhone 4S now indicates its a 4G phone, you're not alone. Ask Maggie explains what's going on and what it means. 4G, or not 4G? That Is the Question with AT&T's Phony iPhone MarketingDailyFinance For Apple iPhone 4S Owners, 4G The Easy WayWall Street Journal (blog) Understanding the Mysterious iPhone 4S 4G UpgradeThe Atlantic Wire TechRadar UK -ABC News (blog) -Huffington Post all 17 news articles »

HispanicBusiness.com

PC sales forecast to grow despite iPad Tucson Citizen by Scott Martin on Mar. 08, 2012, under USA Today News The PC business might just brush itself off and stare down Apple's iPad next year. PC shipments worldwide — expected to grow 4.4% this year — will jump 10% in 2013, according to market researcher ... PC sales forecast to grow despite iPad competitionUSA TODAY Gartner Dials Back PC Market Forecast for 2012PC Magazine PC shipments expected to remain weak in 2012Computerworld eWeek -CNET -Washington Post all 170 news articles »

Sydney Morning Herald

Elite hacker arrested in NY cooperated from Day 1 Wall Street Journal AP NEW YORK — In his Twitter postings, the elite computer hacker known as "Sabu" urged followers to resist the US government and its agents. But court papers made public Thursday reveal that Hector Xavier Monsegur put up no such fight when FBI agents ... 'Anonymous' Hacker Sabu Worked 'Around the Clock' to Help U.S.San Francisco Chronicle EXCLUSIVE: Infamous international hacking group LulzSec brought down by own leaderFox News Hacker "Sabu" worked full nights online for FBITimes of India New York Times -InformationWeek all 630 news articles »

BBC News

Apple at center of e-book price-fixing allegations San Francisco Chronicle The Justice Department has threatened to sue Apple and major publishers in a high-profile case that could reshape the digital-books market, driving down prices but also potentially shifting market power from publishers to e-commerce giant Amazon. US Warns Apple, PublishersWall Street Journal US alleges e-book price-fixingVancouver Sun Justice Department threatens to sue Apple, publishers over e-book pricesWashington Post Apple Insider all 338 news articles »

New Yorker

Cameron sets sight on deepest solo sub dive Fort Wayne Journal Gazette LOS ANGELES – James Cameron has gone 2 1/2 miles underwater dozens of times to view the wreck of the Titanic. Now the “Avatar” and “Titanic” filmmaker aims to go nearly three times as deep. Cameron said Thursday he plans to take a submersible craft ... James Cameron Headed to Ocean's Deepest Point Within WeeksNational Geographic Miles Under the Pacific, a Director Will Take On His Riskiest ProjectNew York Times James Cameron close to diving to deepest oceanBBC News Los Angeles Times -The Associated Press -Reuters all 411 news articles »

The Associated Press

Solar storm not nearly as bad as could have been The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Our high-tech world seems to have weathered a solar storm that was still showing signs of life late Thursday. While some experts think the threat from the solar storm passed by earlier in the day, space weather forecasters said it's ... 'Salmon Fishing in the Yemen' infoLos Angeles Times Solar storm not as bad as it could have beenDaily Herald Scientists say solar flare-up is minorBoston Globe New York Times -USA TODAY -Reuters all 2,952 news articles »

Telegraph.co.uk

New Apple iPad causes eBay sell-off stampede Telegraph.co.uk More than 16000 iPads were listed on the auction site in the two weeks running up to the launch of the new iPad on Wednesday. By Matt Warman, Consumer Technology Editor eBay said that the average selling price of the iPad2 is currently £283. Apple's New iPad: 10 Reasons Some Consumers Will Balk at Buying iteWeek iPad's display is cutting edge--and a challenge for manufacturersCNET FAQ: What you need to know now about the 'new iPad'Computerworld PC Magazine -Bloomberg -Business Standard all 8,589 news articles »

GamersDailyNews

Vita NewsCan The Vita Effectively Handle Titles Like GTA, Assassin's Creed ... PSX Extreme After seeing the evidence for such titles coming to Sony's new portable, I think this is an important question. I've already been impressed by the PlayStation Vita's capabilities and let's face it, giant games like Grand Theft Auto and Assassin's Creed ... Sony shows off PlayStation Vita's augmented reality chops at GDC, leaves the ...Engadget Phantasy Star Online 2 Is Coming to the PS VitaKotaku Sony Music Unlimited makes way to PlayStation VitaSlashGear Gizmodo -Bernama -Computerandvideogames.com all 65 news articles »

Moneycontrol.com

Apple Quietly Rejects Google Maps in iPhoto for iPad Mashable When Apple unveiled iPhoto for iPad, it demonstrated the many departures from the desktop version, including the the multi-touch editing, visual brush palette and AirPlay slideshow streaming. What Apple didn't mention was that it wasn't using Google ... Why are companies defecting from Google Maps?Digitaltrends.com Non-Google maps pop up in iPhoto for iOSCNET Apple sneakily removes Google's location service in iPhoto for iPadMoneycontrol.com Wired News -PC Magazine -SlashGear all 102 news articles »

Ars Technica

IE 9, on most secure Windows yet, next browser to fall at hacker contest Ars Technica By Dan Goodin | Published March 8, 2012 9:45 PM A fully patched version of Internet Explorer running on the most secure version of Windows yet... was the second browser to fall at an annual hacker competition designed to test resistance of internet ... Google Chrome gets pwned (twice!) at Pwn2OwnDigitaltrends.com Chrome Hacked at Pwn2Own and Pwnium ContestseSecurity Planet Pwn2Own 2012: IE 9 hacked with two 0day vulnerabilitiesZDNet (blog) Daily Gossip -CBS News -UPI.com all 151 news articles »

Sydney Morning Herald

'Anonymous' Hacker Sabu Worked 'Around the Clock' to Help U.S. San Francisco Chronicle March 9 (Bloomberg) -- Immediately after his arrest, Hector Xavier Monsegur, a member of the Anonymous, Internet Feds and LulzSec hacker groups, began working "around the clock" to inform on his colleagues, prosecutors told a judge. Hacker, Informant and Party Boy of the ProjectsPittsburgh Post Gazette LulzSec hacker turned snitch immediately after arrestMyBroadband EXCLUSIVE: Infamous international hacking group LulzSec brought down by own leaderFox News Wall Street Journal -Washington Post all 617 news articles »

USA TODAY

'Angry Birds: Space' gameplay ... from space USA TODAY By Brett Molina, USA TODAY Need more proof that Angry Birds developer Rovio is a big deal? They convinced NASA to help promote their next game -- from space. The game publisher posted a video introducing the first footage of Angry Birds: Space. 'Angry Birds: Space' Demoed... from SpacePC Magazine “Angry Birds Space” Q&A: Your Guide to the Angry UniverseNational Geographic ISS astronaut previews Angry Birds Space while in spaceCNET iAfrica.com -Forbes -Inquirer all 167 news articles »