Rutgers student gets 30 days for spying on gay roommate with Webcam

Mon, 21 May 2012 11:43:07 PDT

Judge chastises plaintiff for showing no remorse after roommate apparently kills himself following the spying. [Read more]

Tim Cook tops 2011 executive compensation study

Mon, 21 May 2012 11:37:46 PDT

Apple CEO Tim Cook's massive stock grant last year continues to put him on the top of executive compensation lists. [Read more]

Microsoft creates a social network for students

Mon, 21 May 2012 11:31:00 PDT

Microsoft launches a social network with an awkward name, Hulu adds original programming, Facebook buys another app, and will 3G be in the future for FaceTime? [Read more]

Brad Garlinghouse updates Yahoo 'Peanut Butter Manifesto'

Mon, 21 May 2012 11:22:15 PDT

Yahoo should spend its capital acquiring companies with dynamic leadership, such as Flipboard and Gravity, said Brad Garlinghouse. [Read more]

Nokia Lumia 900 is tough as nails -- literally

Mon, 21 May 2012 11:21:31 PDT

Nokia sets out to prove the toughness of the Lumia 900's screen with a hammer, a two-by-four, and some nails. [Read more]

How to rebuild a user account in OS X

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:48:36 PDT

If a problem with an user account is in the local directory instead of the user account's settings, then rebuilding the account may be the easiest fix. [Read more]

'Heckerty' stories come to life on tablets, phones (podcast)

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:44:54 PDT

Larry Magid speaks with Jan Ziff, the co-creator and voice of Meet Heckerty, an iOS and Android app based on a popular British children's story. [Read more]

Stein of Science: Liquid nitrogen-grade booze container

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:27:42 PDT

Drink up, science geeks. Funranium Labs offers high-octane coffee (to be taken in small doses) and beer steins tough enough for liquid nitrogen. [Read more]

ITC once again sides with Apple, RIM in Kodak patent spat

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:27:02 PDT

In a new ruling, the U.S. International Trade Commission says Apple and Research In Motion are not violating one of Kodak's patents. [Read more]

SpaceX replaces engine valve, clears rocket for Tuesday launch

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:24:07 PDT

The company's Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon cargo ship are ready for a second launch try to kick off NASA's first commercial flight to the International Space Station. [Read more]