NASA’s MESSENGER spacecraft successfully entered orbit around Mercury on March 18, 2011, marking a significant milestone in planetary exploration.
NASA achieves milestone, first spacecraft to orbit Mercury Read More »
Construction signs in Houston were hacked to display “POOP” and “:) LOL” messages, prompting a search for the culprit.
[UPDATED] Caution: poop ahead Read More »
Kayla, a 16-year-old hacker, played a key role in the Anonymous hack of HBGary Federal, exposing the company’s questionable tactics.
Was one of the four hackers who exposed HBGary a 16 year old? Read More »
Google Chrome’s revamped logo in version 11.0.696.12 has sparked debate about its alignment with the browser’s name and brand perception.
Google Chrome and Chromium ditch Poké Ball logo, opt for pastels and 2D Read More »
Blaze Software’s study claiming Android’s browser is 52% faster than Safari may be inaccurate due to testing methodology issues.
Android vs iPhone browser speed test gets called out, Blaze backtracks Read More »
A look at Research In Motion’s (RIM) rise and fall in the smartphone market, highlighting their strengths in enterprise solutions and their challenges in adapting to consumer trends.
Reuters report says RIM thought iPhone would fizzle, includes hipster joke Read More »
Matthew Rothenberg, Flickr’s Head of Service, has announced his resignation. The future of Flickr is uncertain, but Yahoo! maintains that it is committed to the platform.
Matthew Rothenberg leaves Flickr, SS Bartz continues to sink Read More »
IE9 64-bit underperformed significantly compared to its 32-bit counterpart and other browsers in recent JavaScript benchmark tests. The results cast doubt on the readiness of 64-bit IE9 for widespread use.
IE9 benchmark shocker: 64-bit tanks Read More »
Motorola Mobility has secretly relocated its headquarters to San Diego, California, seeking to revitalize its Android development and strengthen ties with Google.
EXCLUSIVE: Motorola Mobility moves to California Read More »
Illinois is the fourth state to pass a law that taxes online purchases. The tax goes into effect immediately and applies to all online retailers that don’t have a brick-and-mortar store in Illinois. This means that Amazon.com, Overstock.com, and B&H Photo, among others, will now be required to collect sales tax from Illinois customers.
Amazon kills off 9,000 affiliates in Illinois due to internet sales tax, businesses flee Read More »
In an ironic twist, Napster co-founder Justin Timberlake is bidding for Warner Music Group, one of the major record labels that sued Napster for copyright infringement. The outcome of the bid is still uncertain, but it would be a major WTF moment in tech history if Timberlake’s consortium wins.
Napster co-founder to own a part of Warner Music Group? Read More »
After months of anticipation, Chrome OS devices are finally set to be released by the middle of this year. Get ready to experience the future of computing with Chrome OS!
Chrome OS laptops coming mid-year Read More »
The 8.9 magnitude earthquake that hit Japan has caused widespread devastation, not only in terms of human life but also to the global tech industry. Major tech companies such as Apple, Dell, and Sony rely on Japanese suppliers for parts and components, and the earthquake has disrupted their supply chains. This could lead to delays in production and shortages of products. The full extent of the damage is still unknown, but it is clear that the earthquake will have a significant impact on the tech industry.
Calm before the storm: Japan earthquake to have major impact on tech sector Read More »
Rumor has it that Nintendo will announce a new console at E3 this year. What will the new console bring to the table?
New Nintendo console expected to be announced at E3 Read More »
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Scheduled downtime tonight Read More »
