Via optimizes online streaming with new media processor

Via has introduced a new media system processor designed to optimize HD online streaming without the use of third-party decoders.

Mozilla axes Firefox for Windows Mobile

Mozilla has axed its Firefox for Windows Mobile project in response to Microsoft's decision to "close off" development for native applications.

Is Palm ditching WebOS for Android?

Has Palm reached a strategic decision to replace WebOS with Android? Could such a move help save the company's flagging smartphone line from an inglorious end?

Opera asks Apple to approve iPhone browser

Opera has officially asked Apple to approve its Mini browser for the iPhone. But what are the chances of Club Cupertino giving a thumbs up to a competing application?

Bill Gates building nuclear reactor (but it's only a little one)

Bill Gates (yes, really) and Toshiba are reported to be building a next-generation nuclear reactor.

Want to avoid cybercrime? Live in Detroit

They're a tech-savvy bunch in Seattle, but they're still more at risk of cybercrime than anywhere else in the US, according to a report from Symantec.

Portable mind-reader lets users write with their thoughts

European scientists have developed the first portable device that allows users to type merely by thinking.

Hypersonic rocket makes successful Mach 5.5 flight

US and Australian defence scientists have made a second test flight of a hypersonic rocket, with the aim of gathering data to commercialize the technology.

China says it doesn't blame US for Google's actions

The Chinese government has indicated that relations with the US won't be damaged by Google's decision to stop censoring search results in the country.

Nintendo plans glasses-free 3D DS

3D is everywhere these days - even in the Nintendo DS. The company says it's planning a 3D version of its handheld console within a year.

Helium falls like rain on Jupiter

New research suggests that it's raining helium in the interior of Jupiter. UC Berkeley scientists reckon this is the best way to explain why there's so much less neon in the outer layers of the planet than predicted.

Gesture controller for phones on the way

A German team has developed printable sensors that could allow electronic devices such as phones to be controlled just by pointing a finger.

Apple bites away at video game share

Just a couple years ago, mobile phone games hardly made a blip on the radar, but the amount of the video game pie that the iPhone is getting has increased five-fold in the span of just one year.

Immunet: anti-virus in the clouds

Free is always a good price. How about free anti-virus software? How about free anti-virus software that works in the cloud?!

Apple iPad is most wanted e-reader, but it's not a runaway

More people are seriously considering buying an iPad within the next 3 months than any other e-reader device, but not by much. While 15% are planning on buying an iPad, 14% say they want a Kindle.

Virgin Galactic takes flight

"Now boarding Virgin Galactic flight 1 with nonstop service to outer space"

Sandisk Ships 32 GB MicroSD Card

Bigger is always better when it comes to flash media cards, and Sandisk has begun shipping the highest-capacity microSD cards ever. 32 GB can now fit on your fingertip.  

Kylo optimizes television web browsing

Hillcrest Labs has introduced a new web browser specifically designed for TV Internet surfing.

Bannco debuts cross-platform Scorch 360 controller

Bannco has debuted a cross-platform wireless controller for the Xbox 360 and Windows-based PCs.

LucidLogix clinches additional funding for multi-GPU gaming

LucidLogix has received an additional $8 million in VC funding to advance multi-GPU gaming with its Hydra 200 parallel processor.