Twitter to Major Tom: NASA lets public tweet astronauts
Ever wanted to ask an orbiting astronaut what it's really like up there? Is the food any good? Can you sleep well in zero-g? And, of course, is that urine recycler still acting up?
Stories by Jeff Bertolucci
More than 9 of 10 e-reader owners satisfied — study
E-reader users are a very happy lot, according to a new survey by market researcher NPD Group. Nearly all e-reader owners--93 percent, to be exact--say they're "very satisfied" or "somewhat satisfied" with their devices, and only 2 percent of owners are dissatisfied, the report, "e-Reader Owners: Attitudes and Usage," finds.
Apple iPhone, iPod Touch security patch: What's fixed
Apple on Tuesday released an updated version of its iPhone OS software for the iPhone and iPod touch.
Apple iPad vs Kindle DX: Which is better for education?
If the iPad doesn't succeed as a consumer electronics device--its initial target market--it may find a successful second career as an electronic textbook reader.
Mobile phone bans don't work? Try duct tape
A new study by the Highway Loss Data Institute indicates that laws preventing motorists from texting or using handheld cell phones while driving haven't led to a large drop in the number of vehicle crashes.
Um, Apple — about that 'iPad' name...
Apple's chosen name for its new tablet device -- iPad -- is drawing sneers and jeers from the blogosphere, mostly from female pundits. Is this a Venus vs. Mars issue? Perhaps in the male mind, "iPad" conjures up images of a sleek, slate-like device. Women, however, may focus on feminine hygiene products.
Maybe Google won't quit China after all
Despite its recent threats to possibly shut down its China-based operations, Google may in fact keep some of its businesses open there.
Tetris: 100 million mobile downloads and counting
Who among us hasn't played Tetris?
Google Docs: Not the only free cloud storage in the sky
In the coming weeks, Google Docs users will be able to store more of their important files online, where they can access them easily and share them with others, according to a Tuesday post on The Official Google Blog.
Could a tablet replace your notebook?
Hardware vendors at last week's Consumer Electronics Show showed off numerous new tablet and notebook designs.
Offbeat tech: The misfits of CES
A rechargeable tote back, a smartphone bracelet, snow goggles with an integrated digital camera to record your triumphs and tragedies, and more
Android madness at CES: Fad or future?
It appears Android-equipped devices are enjoying a coming-out party at this week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Major hardware manufacturers, including Dell, HTC, MIPS Technologies, and Motorola, have announced plans to launch consumer products, including smartphones and TV set-top boxes, which feature the Android mobile operating system.
Why aren't GPS navigation systems more reliable?
We've been down this road before: A trusting soul gets bum directions from a GPS navigation system, winds up in the middle of nowhere, and may or may not survive the ordeal.
How the Amazon Kindle may evolve in 2010
It appears the holiday season was a very, very good one for e-reader sales. According to Amazon, the Kindle was the "most-gifted product" in the company's history. And for the first time ever, the online retailer's customers bought more Kindle e-books than physical books on Christmas day.
The secret to Apple iPod touch's success: kids
Apple's get-'em-while-they're-young strategy appears to be paying off. The iPod touch, which some tech analysts are calling an iPhone on training wheels, has proven wildly popular with gift-givers this holiday season.