Search neutrality? How Google became a "neutrality" target
Apr 30, 2010 Technology
Why draw the line at ISPs? If the FCC passes “neutrality” rules, ISPs and other say they should apply to “choke points” like Google, too. We dig into the history of “search neutrality.”
iPhone Finder ID-ed – Regrets His ‘Mistake’
Apr 30, 2010 Technology
The person who found and sold an Apple iPhone prototype says he regrets not doing more to return the device to its owner, according to a statement provided to Wired.com. Brian Hogan, a college-age man, says he is willing to cooperate with police.
Korean Robot Imitates People’s Movements in Real Time
Apr 30, 2010 Technology
In the future, you may be able to play Simon Says with a robot. The Korean Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) and Samsung Electronics have unveiled Mahru, a bipedal machine that uses motion-capture technology to mimic human movements in real time. When you wave your arms, he waves his arms.
Microsoft Cancels Innovative Courier Tablet Project
Apr 30, 2010 Technology
According to sources familiar with the matter, Microsoft has cancelled Courier, the folding, two-screen prototype tablet that was first uncovered by Gizmodo.
Skyfire 2.0 beta for Android video preview! — Engadget
Apr 30, 2010 Technology
“We just spent a few minutes playing with the beta version of Skyfire 2.0 for Android that was released today, and we’ll cut to the chase: this is easily the best browser we’ve used on the platform.”
Ubuntu 10.04 arrives with extended support (and less brown )
Apr 30, 2010 Technology
Ubuntu 10.04, codenamed Lucid Lynx, has officially been released. Ars goes hunting with the sly predator to see what it brings to the Linux desktop.
Who’s Afraid of the Uncanny Valley? [Creepy Robots Video]
Apr 30, 2010 Technology
Are you creeped out by humanlike robots? Many people say they find such imagery eerie, creepy, scary, freaky, frightening. To pay homage to the vast assortment of anthropomorphic automatons, lifelike mannequins, and CGI humans out there, Spectrum prepared a, dare we say it, beautiful slide show.
Cyberattacks: Can Google — or Uncle Sam — protect you?
Apr 30, 2010 Technology
US cybersecurity is weakened by our desire to keep government out of business.
Police: iPhone’s Gay "Cruising" App Leads to Murder of Man
Apr 30, 2010 Technology
iPhone’s Gay “Cruising” App Leads to Murder of Phoenix Man, Police Claim
Apple may charge $1 million to display mobile ads
Apr 30, 2010 Technology
Apple’s new advertising platform for the iPhone and iPad — dubbed iAd — marks Apple’s first foray into a small but growing market. Apple Inc may charge about $1 million for displaying advertisements on its mobile devices; the company indicated it could charge as much as $10 million to be part of a handful of marketers at the launch.