Tech Corner

Gang infected computers, demanded ransom, European police say

A gang that used "ransomware" to infect and paralyze millions of computers in 30 nations has been broken up, the European police agency said Wednesday.

Want to complain about text spam? There's an app for that

Text message spam is a growing annoyance, but -- until now -- you've had to jump through hoops to combat it.

How technology has changed romance

When it comes to romance, texting is often seen as a bare-minimum form of communication. It's fine for firming up Wednesday night dinner plans, but for expressing heartfelt sentiments? Not so much.

Facebook's Zuckerberg is nation's No. 2 charitable donor

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and his wife were the second-biggest charitable donors in the United States last year, appearing behind only billionaire Warren Buffett on a list of the nation's most generous philanthropists.

Report: Apple working on an 'iWatch'

Having conquered the desktops, music libraries and phones of millions, Apple reportedly wants to adorn one more spot in the life of the gadget-obsessed -- their wrists.

Five ways to keep your phone charged in a power outage

In our increasingly digital world, a mobile phone or other portable device is often a one-stop communication device. Phone calls, text messages, social media and even radio and television can all come from the same gadget.

Survey: Most Americans take breaks from Facebook

Facebook follows you everywhere. It's on phones and computers, at work and home, and in the news. So it's understandable that people might need a little rest from the social network.

Earnings with Friends: Zynga posts surprise profit

Zynga's fourth-quarter earnings and sales topped Wall Street estimates, but the FarmVille maker still faces many challenges.

Mars rover drill collects rock sample

A space-age jack of all trades, NASA's Curiosity rover recorded a first by using its drill to collect a sample from a Martian rock.

Google's Schmidt selling $2.5 billion in stock

Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt plans to sell a big chunk of his stake in the Web search company.

Aereo: Streaming TV startup at center of media storm

Cable subscribers are fed up with paying for channels they don't want. But solving the problem involves battling a powerful broadcast industry and murky legal issues.

New iPhone app vows to fix e-mail clutter

When the United States Postal Service announced it would no longer deliver mail on Saturdays, those of us with e-mail anxiety had a moment of jealousy.

Five fun facts about iTunes' 25 billionth song

On Wednesday, Apple announced a pretty mind-boggling stat: The 25 billionth song had been downloaded on iTunes. That's a billion.

Why Facebook may want to track your location

Facebook may be working on an app that will let your friends, or even complete strangers, know where you are at all times.

Sexist Super Bowl ads? #NotBuyingIt, some say

 While this year's Super Bowl commercials ran the gamut from sentimental to silly, some were downright offensive to viewers who used the Twitter hashtag #NotBuyingIt to flag what they considered the most sexist spots of the night.