Commerce Department creates new climate office

The US Commerce Department is to set up an office to provide data on climate change to businesses and communities.

Superbowl ads super-lame

The superbowl may be over, but perhaps even more brutal than the post-game analysis is the commentary over the ads which played almost as big a part as the whole ball-ing drama itself.

Gmail challenges Facebook with new social feed

Google is apparently planning to challenge Facebook by rolling out a new feature that will allow Gmail users to easily view and set detailed social status updates.

Linux Godfather endorses Nexus One smartphone

Linux Godfather Linus Torvalds has offered a ringing endorsement of Google's Nexus One smartphone.

Consumers snub Apple iPad in new poll

Would you buy a first-generation Apple iPad that refuses to offer support for either Flash or multitasking? No? Well, you are not alone.

Intel Itanium outsells AMD Opteron

Intel kicked off its Itanium presentation today by saying the Itanium's system revenue since the introduction of 2001 has crossed the $5 billion mark. That outsells total sales of AMD's Opterons.

Microsoft eliminates multitasking support in Windows Mobile 7

Microsoft has reportedly decided to emulate Apple and eliminate multitasking support in its upcoming Windows Mobile 7 operating system.

IBM takes Power7 to the limit

You'd think from the barrage of publicity that the only two microprocessor companies in the world were Intel and AMD.

It's official: Fable III expected to "piss" people off

The overhyped Fable II was a huge disappointment for many gamers, but Fable III may be even worse.

PayPal leaves Indian customers in the lurch

PayPal is blocking personal payments to and from India, in a sudden move which has left many without access to funds.

Extension planned for ISS

It's nearly spring, the traditional time for DIY, and the thoughts of many are turning to a nice little extension.

China closes school for hackers

China has shown just how much it hates hackers with the arrest of three people who were making hacking tools available online.

Beer is good for the bones

You can add a daily pint of beer to your health-giving glass of red wine. A new study has found that it's brilliant for increasing bone density and warding off osteoporosis, especially in women. Hic!

Google developing real-time translator phone

Google has confirmed that it is working on a technology to allow real-time language translation on the phone.

Scientists identify genetic causes of ageing

Next time somebody compliments you on your youthful good looks, don't  give your moisturizer the credit - it doesn't work, and you're really not worth it.

Google launches Street View for fish

Google has launched Ocean Showcase, a set of interactive underwater tours for Google Earth users.

IBM graphene chip outperforms silicon

IBM has developed the world's fastest graphene transistor, which outperforms traditional silicon.

Obama to Moon Base: Drop Dead!

Space is the final frontier. We haven't lived up to the promise of the 1950s and 60s, the heyday of the space race but we still carry with us dreams of the stars. Mike Honig, an avowed space exploration enthusiast, gives his take on the Administration's recent cost cutting impact on our integalactic future.

Chip spies arrested in South Korea

Just what we need in the boring old chip industry, a John LeCarre style tale of corporate espionage, intrigue and sex.

Claim: Online gaming puts children at risk

A recent TV report from Denver, Colorado station KDVR has gamers on the virtual rampage, as its hysterical sensationalism blocks out all common sense in a report which appears to deliver the message that gaming will lead to child molestation and death.