Technology
Microsoft turns to cloud computing
Major software players like Microsoft are betting on computing that happens over the Internet rather than on desktops, or "Cloud computing."
Virtual murder in Japan
A woman has been arrested in Japan for deleting her virtual husband from an online video game. ...
Skype under fire in China
Internet communications tool Skype has come under fire -- its partner in China has been storing users' personal text messages....
iPhones in Japan
The Japanese need more features than what the iPhone can offer -- like an e-wallet....
Cyber crime bust
Federal prosecutors say they've cracked the largest cyber crime syndicate ever -- charging 11 people from 5 different countries with identity theft....
The legacy of Carl Sagan
The late Carl Sagan's legacy is continued by way of his son's new book about cutting-edge technologies and where science fiction has become reality....
The House is a-twitter, over Twitter
A tiny handful of lawmakers are using Twitter technology to post to thousands of people from committee rooms, even from the House floor....
Holy Viral Marketing, Batman!
Eric Molinsky, a recent target of viral marketing for the new "Batman" movie, decides to delve into the world of viral....
An expanded naming system on the Web
A decision at a Paris ICANN discussion could radically expand the number of top-level domain names available on the Web. ...
Global Online Freedom Act
'The World' reports on new legislation to prevent Internet companies from turning over information about their users....
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