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Big Brother, for Sons and Daughters:

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:31:42 GMT-08:00

As they head off to school, a growing number of students are being carefully tracked -- not only their classroom grades, but also their precise locations.

7.0 Quake Shakes New Zealand Awake

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:30:55 GMT-08:00

A strong 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck close to New Zealand's second-largest city of Christchurch early Saturday local time, wreaking havoc on buildings, roads and infrastructure.

What's in Your Water? Probably Tiny

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:01:02 GMT-08:00

Invisible shrimp could very well be living in every drop of water you drink -- but that's OK, they're nothing to worry about.

To Spend Real Money on Fake Money, Go

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:01:06 GMT-08:00

Target has begun selling gift cards for Facebook credits, letting consumers spend real money on fake money to buy gear in online apps and games such as Farmville.

Apple Shows Off New iPods and TV,

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:31:41 GMT-08:00

Apple fans Web-wide tuned in to an annual music-themed event Wednesday, where Steve Jobs unveiled an updated streaming TV device, funky new iPods -- and a social network that's all about music.

IBM Unveils World's Fastest

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:00:56 GMT-08:00

IBM unveiled details Wednesday about its new advanced chips that the company says can process information at record-breaking speeds.

The iPod Is Dead, Long Live the iPod

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:30:57 GMT-08:00

Nothing generates more rumors and speculation in the tech world than the anticipation of an Apple press conference. So tomorrow's annual Apple event in San Francisco is whipping up a whirlwind of gossip, ranging from buzz about changes to the iPod lineup to a new iPad to the possibility of a revamped Apple TV device.

Independent Audit Panel Slams U.N.'s

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:30:55 GMT-08:00

Acknowledging flaws in its reports and growing public skepticism toward the theory of man-made global warming, the United Nations hire an independent review panel in March to audit its climate-science arm. And the group found plenty of problems.