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Web site recreates Apollo 11 mission in real time

Families crowded around black-and-white television sets in 1969 to watch Neil Armstrong take man's first steps on the moon.

Office 2010 test opens

Microsoft Corp. is giving a select group of technology-savvy testers an early peek at its Office 2010 software, but it's keeping a key development free Web-based versions of programs such as Word and Excel _ under wraps a little while longer. Monday's la

200m members ready for Facebook name grab

At 2pm on Saturday, Facebook will allow members to register their own user names to make it easier for others to find their pages.

Apple boosts iPhone line-up with new model

Apple is introducing a new, speedier version of its popular iPhone with a host of new features including video capabilities, a better camera and longer battery life.

Sony Ericsson announces new GreenHeart portfolio strategy

Sony Ericsson unveiled goals for reducing CO² emissions across the whole company by 20% by 2015 in absolute terms.

Acer to offer Google's Android in netbook PCs

Small new "netbook" computers from Acer Inc. will come with Google Inc.'s Android operating system if buyers desire, instead of Windows from Microsoft Corp. The move by Acer, the world's third-largest PC maker, could raise Android's chances of becoming...

Windows 7 confirmed for holiday season PCs

Microsoft Corp. said Tuesday that Windows 7, the next version of its computer operating software, will go on sale Oct. 22, in time to possibly give the slumping PC industry a lift in the holiday season. Windows 7, which will replace the much-complained...

Much riding on success or failure of Palm Pre

When Palm Inc.'s and Sprint Nextel Corp.'s latest bundle of smart phone joy, the Pre, arrives Saturday, it will be entering an increasingly crowded market backed by parents that have a lot riding on its success. The Pre _ which costs $200 with a two-ye...

Microsoft unveils motion control for Xbox 360

Gamers, get ready for your close-up. Microsoft introduced a prototype camera Monday that can be used as a controller for the Xbox 360. Codenamed "Project Natal," the camera eliminates the need for a handheld input device _ instead, the gizmo can track ...

Review: New headsets let you shoot the breeze

Bluetooth wireless headsets have become a lot better in the last few years at picking out the user's voice from noisy surroundings. But a key problem has persisted: If you're in a breezy place, it's been hard to make yourself heard above the sound of t...

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