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Google tops paid search ad rankings

Google continued to outpace Yahoo-Bing alliance in capturing dollars spend on search advertising, according to the latest report from SearchIgnite.

What is ARkStorm?

ARkStorm is a hypothetical winter storm scenario created by USGS's Multi-Hazards Demonstration Project for Southern California (MHDP) where experts have tried to forecast and assess the scientifically plausible physical event of a disastrous storm and the consequential secondary hazards as well as physical, social, and economic consequences.

Plastic Logic Gets $700 Mln Funding From Rusnano

Rusnano will invest $700 million in British Plastic technology firm Plastic Logic to produce basic plastic computer components in Russia.

What are atmospheric rivers? Do they threaten California?

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) issued a statement over the weekend saying a phenomenon called atmospheric river (AR) caused disastrous high winds and rains in northern California in October, but the information inadvertently touched a sensitive chord among anxious residents, triggering a flare-up of fears about massive natural calamities waiting in the wings.

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Ford tops Google's list of top ten auto searches in US

Ford has topped the list of search queries in the entire automotive brand category in the U.S. over the last 30 days, followed by BMW, Audi and Nissan, according to a report by Google's North American auto team.

Steve Jobs Takes Medical Leave

Steve Jobs, the CEO of Apple Inc. (AAPL), has taken medical leave to focus on his health. In his absence, Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook will be responsible for day to day operations.

Golden Globe Awards: 'Social Network,' 'Glee,' Jim Parsons Hog Limelight

The Social Network, Glee, and actors Natalie Portman and Colin Firth won big at this year's Golden Globe awards, while Jim Parsons and Laura Linney also stole the limelight.

WiLAN says deal reached to end Intel litigation

Technology licensing company WiLAN Inc said on Friday that chipmaker Intel had agreed to pay it to use patented technology, ending all litigation between the two companies.

Update: Sony Must Show It Can Sue PS3 Hacker

A California court today asked that Sony show it has jurisdiction over the hacker who publicized a jailbreak for the Playstation 3 console.

Intel shares weak despite strong quarterly report

Intel Corp's strong quarterly report failed to lift its shares on Friday, as some investors, remembering the company's reversal of a bullish outlook a year ago, questioned its forecast.

Dimon warns of more municipal bankruptcies

Echoing some of the recent warnings from famed analyst Meredith Whitney, the chief executive of J.P. Morgan (NYSE: JPM) Jamie Dimon said he thinks more municipalities will face bankruptcies this year.

PS3 Hacker Fights Sony Court Order

The hacker who published a jailbreak for the Sony PS3 is fighting back with his own lawyer's objections to the restraining order Sony is seeking.

American Austerity: the Budget Crisis of State and Local Governments

Austerity has come to America through state and local governments.

Justice Dept. deals blow to Gambino Family as 14 members, associates plead guilty to various criminal charges

The U.S. Department of Justice has struck a severe blow on the members and associates of the Gambino Organized Crime Family of La Cosa Nostra (the Gambino Family) by securing a guilty pleas from the final two of the 14 defendants, all of whom were charged with crimes that included racketeering, murder, sex trafficking, extortion, and wire fraud in April 2010.

Nevada governor's general counsel yet to pass state bar

Nevada's new governor-elect and former federal judge Brian Sandoval has named his former clerk Lucas Foletta as his general counsel even though the latter has not passed the Nevada state bar exam.

Chip sector jumps on strong Intel report and outlook

Shares in semiconductor companies jumped on Friday in Europe and Japan after strong earnings report from sector bellwether Intel, the world's largest chipmaker, defied a slowdown in PC sales.

Hacker used information on Facebook to steal nude pics from women's email accounts

Computer hacker George Samuel Bronk, 23, of Citrus heights California pleaded guilty for seven felony charges which included hacking into e-mail accounts and Facebook accounts of worn in 17 states and in England.

Home foreclosures in 2010 top 1 million for first time

Banks seized more than a million U.S. homes in one year for the first time last year, despite a slowdown in the last few months as questions around foreclosure processing arose, a leading firm said on Thursday.

California Electric Rates Could Hurt Electric Car Sales

A number of states are altering electricity prices to make people use less, but that may have the effect of discouraging people from buying plug-in vehicles, according to a study from Purdue University.

Opinion: Sarah Palin doomed by lack of Ivy League pedigree

Sarah Palin will probably never become President of the U.S. because she does not have an Ivy League education.

Google Buys eBook Technologies; Is 'Google e-Reader' Coming?

Search giant Google has acquired start-up firm eBook Technologies Inc. for an undisclosed sum, a move that is likely to boost its recently launched eBook store.

Facebook Fights $100 Million Friend Finder Lawsuit

Facebook has moved to dismiss a class action suit that charges the company is advertising its Friend Finder service with users' likenesses without their consent.

2011 could be worst year for foreclosures: RealtyTrac

After repossessing more than a record 1 million homes in the U.S., banks are now poised to foreclosure on even more properties in 2011, according to Realty Trac Inc.

Tech for social good: School of Information students at Berkeley show the way

An innovative course at the School of Information at UC Berkeley help students turn social entrepreneurs and make a real difference

Google organizes first online science fair for young scientists

In partnership with CERN, the LEGO Group, National Geographic, and Scientific American, Google is trying to seek out some of the best young scientists from across the globe.

Housing prices to hit bottom this spring: economist

U.S. housing prices overall are expected to hit bottom by spring 2011 and begin a gradual rise in 2012, Frank Nothaft, chief economist and vice president of housing lender Freddie Mac said on Wednesday.