Technology

Technology Microsoft embraces a Google service for a change Microsoft embraces a Google service for a change
In a rare bit of cooperation, Microsoft's Outlook.com is giving users of its free email service the option of logging into Google Chat to exchange instant messages and engage in audio or video conversations.
Technology BlackBerry CEO unveils 'slim, sleek' new version BlackBerry CEO unveils 'slim, sleek' new version
BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. unveiled a lower-cost BlackBerry that is designed to entice consumers in emerging markets as the company stepped up efforts to regain market share lost to the iPhone and Android devices.
Technology Nokia unveils metallic smartphone, stock tumbles Nokia unveils metallic smartphone, stock tumbles
Nokia Corp. has unveiled its first Lumia smartphone with a metal cover, low-light camera features and new social network apps. But the new model failed to impress markets, sending the company's stock down.
Technology Big 4 cellphone carriers unite on anti-texting ads Big 4 cellphone carriers unite on anti-texting ads
The country's four biggest cellphone companies are set to launch their first joint advertising campaign against texting while driving, uniting behind AT&T's "It Can Wait" slogan to blanket TV and radio this summer.
Technology Gadgets help track big city carbon footprints Gadgets help track big city carbon footprints
It's part of a budding effort to track the carbon footprints of megacities, urban hubs with over 10 million people that are increasingly responsible for human-caused global warming.
Technology World grapples with rise in cyber crime World grapples with rise in cyber crime
International law enforcement agencies say the recent $45 million dollar ATM heist is just one of many scams they're fighting in an unprecedented wave of sophisticated cyberattacks.
Technology YouTube's new pay channels go from campy to kids YouTube's new pay channels go from campy to kids
Roger Corman's campy B movies, children's shows like "Sesame Street" and "Inspector Gadget," and inspirational monologues by celebrities - these are among the offerings on 30 channels that will soon require a paid monthly subscription on YouTube.
Technology AT&T launches prepaid cellphone business AT&T launches prepaid cellphone business
AT&T is launching a prepaid cellphone service — Aio Wireless. The new subsidiary will offer nationwide wireless service to value-conscious customers interested in unlimited talk, text and data plans without an annual contract.
Technology Wearable robots getting lighter, more portable Wearable robots getting lighter, more portable (Photo Gallery)
When Michael Gore stands, it's a triumph of science and engineering. Eleven years ago, Gore was paralyzed from the waist down in a workplace accident, yet he rises from his wheelchair to his full 6-foot-2-inches and walks across the room with help from a lightweight wearable robot.
Technology Appeals panel speaks well of Google book plans Appeals panel speaks well of Google book plans
Judges on a federal appeals court panel spoke excitedly Wednesday about Google Inc.'s plan to create the world's largest digital library, signaling that the court has a favorable opinion about the value of the project.
Technology T-Mobile sells 500,000 iPhones in a month T-Mobile sells 500,000 iPhones in a month
T-Mobile US, the No. 4 U.S. carrier, said it has sold half a million iPhones since it started on April 12. That puts its sales at roughly the same rate as Sprint Nextel Corp., the No. 3 carrier, which has far more customers.