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Censored! Craigslist Adult Services Blocked in U.S.

Sat, 09/04/2010 - 04:32
The “Adult Services” listing on Craiglist was removed late Friday on its U.S.-based sites and replaced with the word 'censored.' The change comes as the service faces growing pressure in the U.S. over sex services advertised on its classifieds network, as well as allegations that it abets in human sex trafficking.


NASA Footage Sets Scene for <cite>Quantum Quest</cite> Movie

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 20:15
Footage from seven ongoing NASA space missions provide hyper-realistic scenery for the 3-D animated film, while the voices of multiple Captain Kirks and Darth Vaders play the parts of space explorers.


'Earth-like' Exoplanet Could Have a Comet's Tail

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 20:15
When the super-Earth COROT-7b was discovered in 2009, it was heralded as the rockiest, most truly Earth-like exoplanet yet. But a new study suggests it's more like a comet.


<cite>Duke Nukem Forever</cite> Lives Again at PAX

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 19:31
The presumed-dead videogame makes a splash appearance at Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle.


Hands-On With HDR Photos in the Next iPhone Update

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 19:13
A first look at iOS 4.1 Gold Master, the latest release of Apple's mobile operating system due out next week. A developer sent me a copy and I have it installed on my iPhone 4. Major new features are the HDR photo mode and Game Center.


Very Few Bones to Pick With Samsung's Big, Beautiful Phone

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 19:00
Just say "no" to be being an iClone. Get a device with an open OS, lightning-fast data connectivity and a network that won't drop calls every five minutes.


Smart Gear for the School Year

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 19:00
Don't hit the books without getting the right gear. We've got all the kit you need from taking scrupulous notes, to working off campus, to being the most popular kid in your dorm.


Hot Helping of Rapid Wi-Fi Anywhere You Go? Yes, Please

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 19:00
If you're even thinking of working off-campus without taking this Wi-Fi-spewing wonder card, you'll need to be fitted for a straight jacket.


Glint of Starlight Could Reveal Liquid Oceans on Exoplanets

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 19:00
The sparkle of starlight off water could be the clincher for finding oceans on extrasolar planets. And it could be observable with the tech that will be deployed in the next generation of space telescopes.


Digital Pen Gives Boring Note-Taking a Modern Kick

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 19:00
Don't you wish there was a way to take notes with a pen and upload them to your computer? And don't you wish that pen had an infrared camera, a built-in speaker and mic? There is such a thing, and it's called the Livescribe Echo Smartpen.


Cruising Across Campus? Get This Cozy Commuter

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 19:00
Unless you're majoring in spandex and minoring in too-cool-for-school at Steephill State, you may not need a road, fixed-gear or a mountain bike. Consider REI's Novara Fusion commuter. Sure this hybrid 8-speed won't get you anywhere in a mega-hurry, but you'll likely enjoy getting there.


Behind the Scenes at IndyCar

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 19:00
As we go backstage at the IndyCar Grand Prix of Sonoma, we ponder what's more important to fans -- the drivers' skill, or the cars' technology?


By Losing Weight, Tennis Pro Quickly Gains Ground

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 18:35
By losing 30 pounds in less than a year, tennis pro Mardy Fish has quickly become one of the top Americans to advance at this year’s US Open in New York. Fish opens up on how he pulled it off and revitalized his career.


Steve Jobs: iTunes 10 Icon Does Not 'Suck'

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 18:00
While winding down from Wednesday’s iPod announcements, Apple CEO Steve Jobs appears to have taken some time to respond to an e-mail criticizing the new look of the iTunes icon.


Video: Monster Truck Makes Monster Crash

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 17:30
Joe Sylvester wants to set a new record for longest jump by a monster truck. Clearly he's still got some work to do.


Travelling Around the World in a Gadget-Filled Ford Fiesta

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 17:30
Wired.com contributor Jeremy Hart is driving around the world in a Ford Fiesta. Along the way, he'll be testing gadgets from some of the most extreme — and amazing — locations.


NASA Flies First Drone Over Hurricane

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 17:30
In addition to the usual cadre of satellites, NASA is using a small fleet of unmanned aircraft into, over and around the hurricane as it tracks north from the Caribbean. While flying into a hurricane is nothing new, Earl is the first hurricane that NASA has observed using their unmanned Global Hawk observation aircraft.


EA Simulates 2010 NFL Season, Predicts Super Bowl Champs

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 17:06
EA Sports, publisher of the Madden NFL videogame franchise, has taken its latest game iteration, Madden NFL 11, and run through the upcoming 2010 NFL season, offering at least a simulated insight into who’ll be celebrating in Arlington, Texas, after Super Bowl XLV.


Six Apart Shuts Down Vox

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 17:01
Six Apart is shutting down its Vox blogging service. Users have until Sept. 30 to export their data to another free blog publishing service like Six Apart's TypePad. After that, Vox will be gone.


Gadget Lab Podcast: iPods, Apple TV and Samsung's Galaxy Tab

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 17:00
This week's episode of the Gadget Lab podcast is heavy on fruits. High on vitamin A, Dylan Tweney gushes over the pluot, a plum-apricot hybrid, while Brian X. Chen dishes out this week's announcements of brand new Apple gear. They also share our impressions of Samsung's iPad rival, the 7-inch Galaxy Tab.