New ad zapper has TV networks worried about sales
The maker of a new DVR that lets consumers zap away broadcast TV commercials at the touch of a button suggested Tuesday that the networks are being short-sighted in opposing the technology.

Tesla's Model S Is Nearly Upon Us [VIDEO]
High-end electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla announced the upcoming launch of its Model S four-door sedan, which should be available almost any day now. If you are one of the lucky people who ordered the luxury EV, it could arrive in your driveway as soon as June 22.

Lyrid Meteor Shower of 2012
The Lyrid meteor shower peaks Saturday night and Sunday morning, April 21-22. It's a relatively small shower -- 20 shooting stars per hour -- but a new moon should mean darker skies and better seeing.

The numbers on the Facebook earnings revisions
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Four of Facebook's major underwriters -- Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and Bank of America -- reduced their financial estimates for the soon-to-be-public company following the release of a revised prospectus on May 9 that noted the negative impact of mobile users on Facebook's business. While Facebook did not provide any specifics in its amended S-1 filing, the four underwriters reduced their earnings and revenue estimates for both the second quarter of 2012 and the full year within the next two days, according to sources. ...

ION Air Pro Takes on the Action-Camera Competition
The mobile action cam market isn’t new; just look at companies such as GoPro and Contour HD. But Giovanni Tomaselli thinks it’s just about time for a new player. Founder and CEO of ION, Tomaselli is launching a new camera today: the ION Air Pro...

Microsoft sees 'rebirth' with new Windows 8 system

Microsoft's upcoming Windows 8 series -- featuring an upgraded cloud computing service -- marks a "rebirth" of its operating systems, chief executive Steve Ballmer said.