Cell Phones Warn of Elephant Stampede

New tools with GSM technology address old issues for Kenyans who can now easily warn of marauding elephants and other hazards.

‘Mind-Reading’ Computer Debuts

Carnegie Mellon University scientists are mapping brain scans to learn and predict how the brain stores information.

Windows 7: The Story So Far

After a week of hints, disclosures and dancing around by Microsoft officials, here's what we know for sure about the successor to Vista.

EUROPEANS PRACTICE COURTESY WHEN USING THEIR CELL PHONES (Dear Abby)

Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: On a recent trip to Europe I learned firsthand the meaning of the term "ugly American," which stems partly from the loud, obnoxious voices we sometimes use in public.

Canada launches privacy probe into Facebook (AP)

AP - Canada's federal privacy commissioner has launched an investigation into Facebook after four students complained that the popular Web site violates Canadian law by disclosing personal information to advertisers without proper consent.

Hitachi Shows New CinemaStar Hard Drive

The 500GB 3.5-inch CinemaStar hard drive features green "CoolSpin" design and is suited for personal video recording.

Internet Explorer 8 Beta Due in October

Microsoft tells Web developers to get ready for a a second beta of IE8 next quarter.

Konami ‘Metal Gear’ Creator Chats about Update

This Q&A with Hideo Kojima shows no worries on the eve of the much anticipated release of Metal Gear Solid 4.

Students skip slime, stink with virtual dissection (AP)

AP - It's not just concern for the squeamish biology students who wince at the feel and smell of cutting into a formaldehyde-soaked animal.

Google Ad Traffic Jumps

A ComScore report shows steady growth in Google's "paid clicks" in the past quarter, reassuring analysts.

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