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Technology

Broadband demands rise in Minnesota, but who'll pay the bill?

Broadband demands rise in Minnesota, but who'll pay the bill?

Sharp differences are emerging over how Minnesota leaders will spread high-speed Internet to more households and businesses around the state. The key question: How much of the budget surplus will they spend?
by Brian Bakst

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Firms wonder whether to bite bullet and buy .sucks

Firms wonder whether to bite bullet and buy .sucks

Some worry that online venting could reach unprecedented heights with the debut of a new Internet domain. Ralph Nader is featured in a promotional video for the .sucks domain.
by Martin Moylan

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How secure is your data?

How secure is your data?

We invited three technology and security experts to talk about the current state of data security.
by J. Brian Atwood, Bruce Schneier and Tracy Mumford

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Long-Lost European spacecraft spotted by NASA probe orbiting Mars

Long-Lost European spacecraft spotted by NASA probe orbiting Mars

The Beagle-2 Mars Lander was lost Christmas Day 2003. Today, British scientists confirmed their spacecraft was found partially deployed on the surface of the Red Planet.

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U.S. credit cards tackle fraud with embedded chips, but no PINs

U.S. credit cards tackle fraud with embedded chips, but no PINs

This year, more banks will issue cards with small computer chips -- but they're stopping short of another step that will make credit card usage even safer. Retailers aren't happy about it.
by Jim Zarroli

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With downloads in decline, can iTunes adapt?

With downloads in decline, can iTunes adapt?

The drop is attributed to the increasing popularity of streaming music services such as Spotify, Pandora and YouTube.
by Laura Sydell

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