New York Times Technology News

App Smart: Apps as Tour Guides Through New York Museums, Step by Step

September 9, 2010 - 10:15am
New museum apps for New York demonstrate the potential for technology to help people make the most of a museum visit.

Finding a Smartphone to Fit Your Needs, Under $100

September 9, 2010 - 4:00am
If you just want to send e-mail or get access to the Web from your phone, there are many entry-level devices to peruse.

Genentech Scientist to Lead Rockefeller University

September 9, 2010 - 2:00am
Marc Tessier-Lavigne will be the first to leave Genentech’s top scientific ranks since its acquisition by Roche in March 2009.

Scarborough and Kinsley Will Write for Politico

September 9, 2010 - 1:40am
Politico will run weekly opinion columns by Joe Scarborough, the MSNBC host, and Michael Kinsley, a columnist for The Atlantic, starting on Oct. 1.

Vodafone Is Liable for Tax on India Deal, Court Finds

September 9, 2010 - 1:20am
The decision could have a broad impact if it establishes that any deal involving Indian assets is subject to local taxes even when made overseas.

Data on Seattle Nonprofits Is Now Public

September 9, 2010 - 1:20am
The Seattle Foundation is trying to give potential donors more insight into how their money would be spent.

Advertising: Marketing Fanciful Items in the Lands of Make Believe

September 9, 2010 - 12:03am
Companies including Volvo, H&M and MTV are testing merchandise in virtual worlds to raise awareness of their brands.

Tech Talk Podcast: Empathetic Fabric

September 8, 2010 - 8:14pm
Fabrics that see and hear, why design can make the gadget and a look at the Nuforce uDAC U.S.B. amp are in this week's Tech Talk pod cast.

Rounding Up the iPod Reviews

September 8, 2010 - 8:02pm
The tech pundits weigh in on the latest lineup of Apple iPods, offering in-depth reviews, side-by-side comparisons and even a logo contest.

ZumoCast Offers a Personalized Cloud

September 8, 2010 - 7:56pm
A new application allows free access to content stored on desktop computers from Apple mobile devices.

H.P. Sues Its Ex-Chief in New Job

September 8, 2010 - 5:50pm
The lawsuit comes a day after the former Hewlett-Packard chief executive was hired by Oracle, the database software maker.

Your Very Own $400,000 Robot

September 8, 2010 - 3:47pm
Willow Garage, a California-based technology company, announced that its PR2 robot would go on sale to businesses and the general public.

Google Speeds Queries With ‘Instant’ Results

September 8, 2010 - 2:34pm
Google is introducing a feature called "Google Instant," which will display search results as people type their queries.

Second Thoughts on Online Education

September 8, 2010 - 12:48pm
The drive to online education threatens to widen the achievement gap between the best students and others, a new study says.

3-D Glasses Outside the Theater

September 8, 2010 - 12:26pm
3-D technology may soon be everywhere, including in the eyeglass stores.

Netflix Via the Wii: Improving Its Picture

September 8, 2010 - 12:13pm
Using a component cable, rather than the composite or RCA cable that comes with the Wii, will improve streaming movie quality.

Socializing With Firefox

September 8, 2010 - 10:27am
Installing a Firefox add-on could make managing your social networks easier.

Pay Full Price for a Meal? That's So Yesterday

September 8, 2010 - 10:23am
VillageVines, a daily deal site for restaurants in New York, is expanding to other cities.

Q.&A.: Giving an Error the Boot

September 8, 2010 - 7:00am
Dealing with an "unmountable boot volume" message.

Vodafone to Sell Its Stake in China Mobile for $6.6 Billion

September 8, 2010 - 1:40am
About 70 percent of the proceeds of the $6.6 billion sale will be returned to shareholders through a stock repurchase