Architecture in Motion: RTKL and iPhone

In its offices from Baltimore to Shanghai, international architecture firm RTKL uses iPhone to stay in touch, access apps that enable creative collaboration, and travel with ease.

Apple Launches iPad

Apple today introduced iPad, a revolutionary device for browsing the web, reading and sending email, enjoying photos, watching videos, playing games, reading e-books, and much more. Its high-resolution Multi-Touch display lets you interact with content — including 12 innovative new apps designed especially for iPad and almost all of the 140,000 apps available on the App Store. At just 0.5 inches thick and 1.5 pounds, iPad is thinner and lighter than any laptop or notebook. iPad will be available in March starting at the breakthrough price of just $499.

Apple Reports All-Time Highest Revenue and Profit

Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2010 first quarter. The company reported its highest quarterly revenue and profit to date and outlined new accounting standards.

Logic Pro 64-bit the talk of the NAMM music show

Last week’s update of Logic Pro to include 64-bit support is getting rave reviews at the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) trade show, according to The Loop. Music industry professionals like audio engineer CJ Vanston tout Logic Pro 9.1 as “a game changer,” noting that “the 64-bit gauntlet has been thrown down by Apple with Logic.”

The Apple App Store Economy: Infographic from gigaom.com

A clever new infographic from gigaom.com shows how the App Store puts more than 100,000 apps at your fingertips — and generates millions of dollars for app developers worldwide.

A Guided Tour in the Palm of Your Hand: iPod touch at the Cooper-Hewitt

“Design USA: Contemporary Innovation” at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in New York offers visitors an iPod touch on which to access exclusive exhibition content. The iPod touch supplements the physical exhibition with “a wealth of interviews, slide shows and snippets of performances, all related to the 78 architects and designers represented in the show. Available free, this device sends the traditional audio guide the way of the one-horse buggy.”

Apple Releases New MobileMe Gallery App

Today, MobileMe introduced a new Gallery app for iPhone and iPod touch. The app features iPhone- and iPod touch-optimized controls and beautiful gallery displays that make browsing photos and videos easier and more interactive than ever before. The Gallery app is free for MobileMe members and available now on the App Store in iTunes.

Introducing Bento 3 Contact and Customer Manager

Now available for download, FileMaker Bento 3 Contact and Customer Manager is the fast, free, and easy way to get instant access to contact and customer details. View call history, notes from meetings and conversations, upcoming to-do items, related documents and files, important emails, sales opportunities, receipts, and more. This download includes a free trial of new Bento 3 for Mac.

iPod touch + Edu Apps = Happy Students

Julio Ojeda-Zapata (twincities.com) reports that the iPod touch “has taken classrooms by storm” in several Minnesota K-12 schools, increasing student enthusiasm and engagement and offering new ways to teach children with special needs.

Camera Pro Preaches iPhone Photography

Thomas Houston (switched.com) reports that Pro photographer Chase Jarvis has created Best Camera, an iPhone app “that lets you shoot, apply multiple filters and effects, and share via Facebook, Twitter, e-mail, and the Best Camera photography community.” In an accompanying video, Jarvis discusses mobile photography, shooting, and his new app.

Global Mobile U

As one of the largest research universities in the United States, the University of Washington brings together 65,000 students, faculty members, and administrative staff. From the laboratory to the dormitory, this thriving academic community stays connected with iPhone and the university’s proprietary m.UW app, which gives students and staff mobile access to campus maps, news, directories, course schedules, and lectures.

How the iPhone Could Reboot Education

Brian X. Chen (wired.com) reports that Abilene Christian University has just finished the first year of a pilot program in which 1,000 freshman students each received a free iPhone or iPod touch to explore how the always-connected devices ”might revolutionize the classroom experience with a dash of digital interactivity.” Says Bill Rankin, a professor who helped plan the initiative: “I think this is the next platform for education.”

30 Must-Have Games for iPhone and iPod touch

Reviewer Peter Cohen (loopinsight.com) writes that “iPhone and iPod touch both make great handheld gaming systems” and offers thirty reasons why in a select roundup of racing, action, and strategy games available in the App Store.

iPhone Improves Legal Services

DLA Phillips Fox, founded 145 years ago, is one of Australia’s largest legal firms, providing services in 29 countries around the world. With iPhone in the hands of almost every partner in the 1,300-person firm, they can offer faster, more flexible responses to their clients’ legal needs. John Dockett, General Manager of IT, says choosing iPhone was “one of the smarter things we ever did.”

Snow Leopard Server “a tremendous value”

In an in-depth review of Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server, Ryan Faas (computerworld.com) cites “performance gains, improvements to several collaboration tools introduced in Leopard Server, enhanced simple administration for non-technical users and new features designed for mobile access and for supporting the iPhone.” Adds Fass: “Snow Leopard Server is a tremendous value.”

iPhone and iPod touch: How to restart the Apple Mobile Device Service (AMDS) on Windows

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iTunes Store: Where can I download and sync my purchases?

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iPhone and iPod touch: Understanding Location Services

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China: Understanding iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS features

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iPhone: Using custom APN and unable to use Cellular Data Network services after upgrading to iPhone OS 3.0

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About the security content of iPhone OS 3.1.3 and iPhone OS 3.1.3 for iPod touch

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SHOW (Korea): About iPhone Location Services

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Removing SIM card prior to iPhone repair

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How to enable Entourage syncing to iPhone and iPod touch

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Google Reduces Its Nexus One Termination Fee

Google reduced its $350 early termination fee for the Nexus One to $150.

McSweeney's for IPhone

Plenty of apps let you stay connected with all the news and Twitter and Facebook updates you could ever need. McSweeney's allows you to fill that time with small...

App Offers 'spatially Aware' Picture Resizing on IPhone

A newly-released iPhone app allows you to perform a "smart" resize of images, eliminating unimportant elements and preserving significant ones without the use of...

Watch Out, Nexus One: Here's HTC's Incredible Phone

Details and images are seeping out about HTC's forthcoming high-end Android phone.

QuickVoice2Text Email for IPhone

Among other things, the iPhone and the iPod touch make for half-decent digital recorders. Most note applications don't take full advantage of that particular...

Google's Next Venture: Universal Translator

It's not quite Star Trek, but Google is working on instant translation over Android phones.

Nokia Targeted in US Class Action Suit

A class action complaint against Nokia alleges the company committed securities fraud when describing its operations in 2008.

IPhone Apps for the Super Bowl

Fans of the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints will obviously be pulling for their teams in this weekend's Super Bowl XLIV contest in Miami, hoping that...

50 Smartphone Blogs to Watch

Here's a whirlwind tour of iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, Palm, and Windows Mobile sites that track phone apps and action.

Smartphone Sales Score Record

Smartphones are shipping at record levels -- 39% over last year's fourth quarter, results reveal.

Apple Will Reject Apps Using GPS for Location-Aware Ads

The boycott of GPS-inspired ads coupled with acquisition of an mobile ad service hints of Apple's own plans.

Apple vs Flash and E-Book Overload on PCWorld Podcast 64

Will Apple's war on Flash change the Web? Are tablets about to kill e-readers? Join the editors of PCWorld for a lively roundtable discussion of this week's top tech stories.

Oracle Patches Flaw, Asustek to Take on IPad

This week brought a mix of IT news. Oracle was forced to issue an emergency patch for buggy software after details of the flaw became public. Yahoo continued to...

Apple Bans the Word 'Android' From App Store

Apple has apparently forbidden a developer from using the word "Android" in his App Store description. Has the company's notorious need for control gone too far?

Neon Wallpaper/Backgrounds Creator for IPhone

Neon Wallpaper/Backgrounds Creator from CreateNetworks lets you quickly and easily create wallpapers for your iPhone and iPod touch, placing neon text over them...

E63 Red Smartphone - Lowest Price: $171.49

The slim and elegant Nokia E63 gives you the tools and interface needed to keep abreast of your world, handling work e-mail and multimedia on the go. Integrated 802.11b/g WiFi gives you access to open networks at work, home or on the road. The included 2.0MP camera/camcorder provides your own media recorders, and Bluetooth connectivity and stereo music streaming will keep you entertained if no one else is bending your ear. Getting a SIM card from your service provider will complete your connectivity wherever you stay.

N900 Black Smartphone - Lowest Price: $530.00

Nokia N900 mobile computer enjoy fast application processing and multitasking on a live Dashboard.Experience the full web with the Maemo browser and high speed wireless broadband connection.Personalize your own panorama desktop on the touch screen.

5800 XpressMusic Black Smartphone - Lowest Price: $279.95

The Nokia 5800 Xpress Music Mobile Phone is more than just a phone. It?s a mobile disco, a photo studio. With music playback time up to 35 hours and side volume keys to tailor the audio level to the situation, this phone includes seamless music experience providing connectivity options to link up the music player to home and car stereos. Additionally, it features true 16:9 high-definition wide screen optimized to provide great mobility for your music and 3.2-megapixel AF camera with dual LED ensures detailed images that you can share. Apart from all these, you can explore the Internet and upload your pictures as well as videos to web with integrated online sharing. So just experience the improved user interface on touch with this Nokia phone.

Touch Dual Smartphone - Lowest Price: $235.99

The Touch Dual from the HTC combines an intuitive touchscreen and slide-out keypad within a stunning design. With the push of your thumb, the front panel of the device slides up to reveal a handy smart-sized keyboard. If you prefer using touch, then the TouchFLO interface lets you quickly browse through e-mails, messages, music and images by using finger gestures, making navigation a breeze. It features high speed, always on connectivity that provides you with the ultimate internet experience. You can make the most of your free time ? surf the Web, enjoy music and video clips, or chat to your friends on MSN. You can use the innovative 3-D interface for quick and easy navigation. It also helps you to take photos with the inbuilt 2.0 mega-pixel camera, zoom in, edit, create slideshows and pan through your favourites at the touch of your finger. It also includes features such as Windows Mobile 6 Professional, Direct Push Outlook email, Worldwide 3G, HSDPA with GPRS/EDGE making a whole sensation.

iPhone 3G S 16GB Black Smartphone - Lowest Price: $689.00

Apple iPhone 3G S features video recording, Voice Control, up to 16GB of storage, and more. The first thing you?ll notice about iPhone 3G S is how quickly you can launch applications. Web pages render in a fraction of the time, and you can view email attachments faster. The 3-megapixel camera takes great still photos. Now you can shoot video, edit it, and share it ? all on your iPhone 3G S. Voice Control recognizes the names in your Contacts and knows the music on your iPod.

iPhone 3G S Black Smartphone - Lowest Price: $849.00

Apple iPhone 3G S features video recording, Voice Control, up to 32GB of storage, and more. You?ll notice about iPhone 3G S is how quickly you can launch applications. Web pages render in a fraction of the time, and you can view email attachments faster. The 3-megapixel camera takes great still photos. Now you can shoot video, edit it, and share it all on your iPhone 3G S.

Treo Pro Smartphone - Black - Lowest Price: $179.99

Some meetings take place in boardrooms. Others happen in parks or cafés. That?s why there?s the Treo Pro smartphone by Palm, thoughtfully designed for people who define their workday the way they see fit.

E72 Black Smartphone - Lowest Price: $349.99

The Nokia E72 is optimized for messaging and e-mail with a full messaging keyboard and support for EGPRS, WCDMA, HSDPA/HSUPA (3.5G) and WLAN. The device features two customizable Home Screen modes, active noise cancellation and a 5 Megapixel autofocus camera. Write messages with intelligent text input, enjoy videos, music and graphics on the 2.36" QVGA display. Additional features include GPS and Nokia Maps 3.0, UPnP, Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR and USB 2.0 High-Speed.

N97 Mini Black Smartphone - Lowest Price: $449.99

The sleek Nokia N97 mini integrates the web into your life and seamlessly connects you to your friends and favorite online services. Personalize your home screen and stay connected to the people, content, and services that matter most. Get live news feeds from social networks, and add shortcuts to your favorite websites and friends. The Nokia N97 mini feels as good as it looks with its widescreen multi-sensory display, full QWERTY keyboard, and sleek metal finish.

iPhone 3G Black Cell Phone - Lowest Price: $529.00

Apple iPhone 3G with fast 3G wireless technology, GPS mapping, support for enterprise features like Microsoft Exchange, and the App Store, iPhone 3G puts even more features at your fingertips. And like the original iPhone, it combines three products in one ? a phone, a widescreen iPod, and a Internet device with rich HTML email and a desktop-class web browser.

QuirksBlog: The iPhone obsession

Since my attempts at capturing web developers' hearts and minds by publishing fundamental research have failed miserably but my thirst for attention continues unabated, today I will once more shout at iPhone developers. ...

Purported pics of next-gen iPhone front face surface

iResQ, the iPhone/iPod repair site, has posted pics of what they claim is the front faceplate of the next-gen iPhone. Two things about this piece of hardware are particularly interesting. First, the part is approximately 1/4 of an inch ...

iPhone 4G Parts are Here…

iPhone problems – iResQ provides repair services for the entire line of iPods, iPhones, Portables Macs, Desktops, MacMinis, and Apple TV systems, including parts and accessories such as iPod parts.

BlackBerry Curve, iPhone, and Moto Droid lead smartphone sales in ...

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Read SD Cards on Your iPhone With ZoomIt - Zoomit - Gizmodo

Remember all those clever iPhone peripherals that we were supposed to see with firmware 3.0? Well ZoomIt is among the first. It's an SD card reader for the iPhone and iPod touch.

The iPhone is the new Internet Explorer 6, says mobile developer ...

On the flip side of the debate about whether Flash is ill, in rude health, or simply untroubled by Apple's wilful refusal to countenance it on the iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad, we have an analysis from Peter-Paul…

zoomIt brings SD card access to iPhone, iPod touch | iLounge News

ZoomMediaPlus has announced its new zoomIt application-enabled accessory for the iPhone and iPod touch. Working in conjunction with the company's free zoomIt app, the Works With iPhone- and Made For iPod-certified Dock-connecting ...

PwnageTool for iPhone OS 3.1.3 released for the version obsessed ...

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Best iPhone Games January 2010 | Touch Arcade

Broken Sword – The remake of this 1996 point and click adventure was wonderfully brought to the iPhone. The story and all around high-quality production values of Broken Sword sucked us in. Whether you're an old fan of the original game ...

Could iPad prices drop the way the iPhone did after launch?

This is a similar situation to the original iPhone launch in 2007, where the original price quickly dropped US $200 from the original $599 retail. Agitated early adopters got a $100 Apple store credit from Apple. ...

i-Phone 3GS und Nexus One im Vergleichstest: Karte anzeigen für Sebastianstrasse 16,52066 Aachen, Deutschland Kart... http://bit.ly/cz0eQy

i-Phone 3GS und Nexus One im Vergleichstest: Karte anzeigen für Sebastianstrasse 16,52066 Aachen, Deutschland Kart... http://bit.ly/cz0eQy

BlackBerry Beats Out The I-Phone Once Again! http://viigo.im/2mqF

BlackBerry Beats Out The I-Phone Once Again! http://viigo.im/2mqF

@djjohnmonreal No...i phone. my BB its difficult...only text and kol 

@djjohnmonreal No...i phone. my BB its difficult...only text and kol 

ORANGE COVER FOR IPHONE 3G 3GS CELL i PHONE ACCESSORIES: http://ping.fm/jDchm

ORANGE COVER FOR IPHONE 3G 3GS CELL i PHONE ACCESSORIES: http://ping.fm/jDchm

Getting excited for the new version 3.0 of the GotoAID I phone app, coming next week. Android version is 2 weeks away!

Getting excited for the new version 3.0 of the GotoAID I phone app, coming next week. Android version is 2 weeks away!

To have an I phone -- Benjamin in Nashville, TN #LiveHappy

To have an I phone -- Benjamin in Nashville, TN #LiveHappy

@MAVFAB I don't have an i-Phone so u must tell me what it does for Whitehouse. I have the Droid, But I think it's xeeku that's screwing...

@MAVFAB I don't have an i-Phone so u must tell me what it does for Whitehouse. I have the Droid, But I think it's xeeku that's screwing...

Look I'm just got my I phone what's a good Twitter app ?

Look I'm just got my I phone what's a good Twitter app ?

Discover How To Make Money With I-Phone Applications!: This Is How Fast It Is Growing. If You Want To Get In On Th... http://bit.ly/bwMbaQ

Discover How To Make Money With I-Phone Applications!: This Is How Fast It Is Growing. If You Want To Get In On Th... http://bit.ly/bwMbaQ

@LisaWeatherston nice I take douchey pics in the mirror/w my I-Phone & post on twitter & fb. Thats such a "surreal" FAIL!lol

@LisaWeatherston nice I take douchey pics in the mirror/w my I-Phone & post on twitter & fb. Thats such a "surreal" FAIL!lol

RT @funnyhumour: Tarrant asks Wayne Bridge,For £64,000,whats d colour of Perroncels pubic hair?A-Brwn,B-Red,C-Blnde D-Ginger.Wayne replies,Can I phone a frnd

RT @funnyhumour: Tarrant asks Wayne Bridge,For £64,000,whats d colour of Perroncels pubic hair?A-Brwn,B-Red,C-Blnde D-Ginger.Wayne replies,Can I phone a frnd

New I Phone 4G iPhone will have ..... http://goo.gl/fb/XCLs #iphone #4G #mac #rumors #news #mobile

New I Phone 4G iPhone will have ..... http://goo.gl/fb/XCLs #iphone #4G #mac #rumors #news #mobile

Iphone Developer (Objective C/X Code/Cocoa/I Phone) - Impact IT - Brighton http://twurl.nl/itc2fo

Iphone Developer (Objective C/X Code/Cocoa/I Phone) - Impact IT - Brighton http://twurl.nl/itc2fo

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@AlissaFlashTNA I just went and looked it up for my I-phone, totally gotta get that one! :)

@AlissaFlashTNA I just went and looked it up for my I-phone, totally gotta get that one! :)

Scoop: Ellen, Simon ‘have locked horns’ on ‘Idol’

Ellen DeGeneres and Simon Cowell reportedly got off on the wrong foot on their first day together behind the judges' table, and their relationship has not improved over time.

Tidbits: Lohan claims Ronson abused her

Just days after a report alleged the twosome had a public falling out that ended with Lohan throwing a drink in the DJ’s face, Radar Online revealed that it’s the actress who claims to have been abused throughout the relationship.

Michael Jackson’s doctor freed on bail

Prosecutors announced the charge Monday against Dr. Conrad Murray, a Houston cardiologist who was with Jackson when he died June 25.

Murray’s case ups stakes in world of celeb drugs

When Conrad Murray appeared before a judge on Monday to hear the criminal charge against him, an entire Hollywood culture of pliant doctors and needy celebrities stood accused, too.

Prosecutors file charges against Charlie Sheen

Prosecutors filed charges of felony menacing, third-degree assault and criminal mischief against Sheen stemming from his arrest Dec. 25 at his Aspen home.

Lawyer: Pitt and Jolie sue over split claim

A London law firm says Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are suing a British tabloid which reported that they were to split.

Super Bowl is most-watched program ever

The Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people, surpassing the 1983 finale of "M*A*S*H" to become the most-watched program in television history.

Leno wore disguise to Super Bowl spot taping

EW talked to “The Late Show” executive producer Rob Burnett about David Letterman’s surprising decision to include Jay Leno in a promotional spot during the Super Bowl.

Who dat? Pitt, Cruise and Demi, dat who

The cry of "Who Dat" wasn't all about the New Orleans Saints at the Super Bowl — it was also said by onlookers as cameras flashed at the sight of A-list celebrities at the big game, including Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise with kids in tow.

All eyes on Ellen in ‘American Idol’ judge debut

Ellen DeGeneres makes her much-anticipated debut on "American Idol" on Tuesday, shaking up the dynamics on the show's judging panel and auditioning her own talents for the biggest TV audience in the United States.

Andre Leon Talley replaces ‘Top Model’s’ Miss J

The over-the-top 60-year-old Vogue editor-at-large will join Tyra Banks, Nigel Barker and a weekly guest judge on the panel of the 14th season of the CW modeling competition.

Howard Stern confirms ‘American Idol’ talks

Howard Stern told his satellite radio listeners on Monday that he is considering leaving Sirius — and radio altogether — to become a judge on “American Idol.”

Jolie visits Haiti victims in Dominican Republic

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has met with hospitalized Haitian earthquake victims in the Dominican Republic.

Scoop: Why no actresses of color on VF cover?

Nine young actresses are featured on the latest cover of Vanity Fair. The magazine claims that they’re all part of the new wave of Hollywood, but  not one of them is a person of color.

Gary Coleman pleads guilty in Utah court

Former child television star Gary Coleman has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor criminal mischief charge related to a domestic violence incident last April in Utah.

Rosenthal: Saints win with aggressive ‘ambush’

Rosenthal: New Orleans is a city that understands what it means to live in the moment. On Sunday night, in the first Super Bowl appearance in the Saints’ 43-year history, they played in the moment. They coached in the moment. And they won it all as a result.

‘Did yesterday really happen?’ Brees asks wife

Drew Brees turned to his wife when he woke up and asked: "Did yesterday really happen?" The Saints and their fans awoke Monday to the realization that the once lovable losers from New Orleans were Super Bowl champions for the first time in the club's 43-year history after Sunday's 31-17 triumph over the Indianapolis Colts.

Top-ranked Kansas survives major test at Texas

Marcus Morris scored 18 points to lead No. 1 Kansas to an 80-68 victory over No. 14 Texas on Monday night and the Jayhawks easily handled an opponent that a few weeks ago was supposed to challenge them for the Big 12 title.

Carter’s 48 points help Magic beat Hornets

Vince Carter scored a season-high 48 points, leading the Orlando Magic back from a 17-point second-half deficit to beat the New Orleans Hornets 123-117 on Monday night.

No. 4 Villanova bounces back vs. No. 5 W.Va.

Scottie Reynolds scored 19 of his 21 points in the final 13 minutes and No. 4 Villanova held off No. 5 West Virginia 82-75 on Monday night.

Mariners' Lee has minor foot surgery

SEATTLE (AP) -The Seattle Mariners say left-hander Cliff Lee is recovering from minor left foot surgery and will be limited when pitchers and catchers report to spring training this month.

Trash Talk: Manning, Colts could become Braves of NFL

Trash Talk: Peyton Manning could become the Atlanta Braves of the NFL, loads of talent but only one title to show for it . In fact, when it’s all told, he might not even be the most successful quarterback in his own family.

Colts hope loss fuels another Super Bowl run

MIAMI (AP) -Reggie Wayne stared right through all those reporters.

Super Bowl is most-watched program ever

The Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people, surpassing the 1983 finale of "M*A*S*H" to become the most-watched program in television history.

Celizic: ‘Magnificent’ game cements Brees in NFL lore

Celizic: Peyton Manning’s the guy who’s seen as the prototypical quarterback and is perhaps the player every NFL general manager seeks when assembling a team. Perhaps that will start to change now that Drew Brees out-performed Manning on the NFL’s biggest stage.

Hoarse Who Dat Nation savors Saints’ victory

People lined up by the hundreds to buy Monday’s Times-Picayune, which hollered “AMEN!” from its front page. The Saints’ Super Bowl victory was a prayer answered in this struggling city, and New Orleans itself seemed different for it.

Rosenthal: Manning makes Colts team to beat in 2011

Rosenthal: The NFL has also taught us that the league is always going to unpredictable and teams don’t usually progress in a linear fashion. Despite all that, we’ll still try to predict who will be the teams to beat in 2010.

NFL heads into great unknown in offseason

Pro football is headed into the great unknown. Barring a quick — and totally unexpected — agreement with the players' union on a new contract, 2010 will have no salary cap. After that, perhaps a work stoppage, something NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith puts at "14" on a scale of 1 to 10.

Colts are 7-1 favorites to win 2011 Super Bowl

One bad pass by Peyton Manning hasn't cost the Indianapolis Colts any cachet.

Browns release WR Stallworth

CLEVELAND (AP) -The Browns have released wide receiver Donte' Stallworth.

Toyota recalling Prius, other models in Japan

Toyota said Tuesday it is recalling 170,000 Prius hybrid cars in Japan for braking problems and will soon disclose details of its global plans for a fix.

Early Priuses may have braking issues

How far back do potential braking problems with the Toyota Prius go? The answer may be much further than believed, and could involve vehicles dating back to the 2005 model-year.

Dow industrials close below 10,000

Concern about mounting debt in Europe has pushed the Dow Jones industrials below 10,000.  The Dow closed below the psychological barrier for the first time in three months.

Doritos’ ‘House Rules’ ad is tops with users

For a second straight year Doritos let the public create its Super Bowl ads. And evidently the public knows what the public wants.

Toyota’s powerful friends in Washington

Toyota has friends in high places in Washington, including some of the very people now investigating the Japanese automaker.

McItaly burger controversial in home country

Italy's agriculture minister defended his sponsorship of McDonald's new all-Italian burger Monday amid criticism that he is selling out to a multinational corporation.

Interactive: Five famous tax cheats

Investopedia: These five famous tax evaders found ingenious (and illegal) ways to avoid paying up. Read to find out how much they owed, and how they were caught.

Rate & watch: Super Bowl ad showdown

Watch and rate all of the spots from Super Bowl XLIV. Find out which ad is so far our readers' favorite.

The best and worst of Super Bowl ads

Let the record show that 2010 was the year of older women being viciously tackled in Super Bowl commercials.

Toyota resale value, reputation take a fall

Recalls and a slow response to safety questions have put a dent in the market value of cars long seen as money in the bank for their owners.

Super Bowl spot unites Leno, Letterman

Super Bowl viewers were rubbing their eyes at the sight of a TV spot pairing CBS late-night host David Letterman with longtime NBC archrival Jay Leno, plus media magnate Oprah Winfrey.

Restructuring CIT taps ex-Merrill chief as CEO

Former Merrill Lynch CEO John Thain is taking over as chairman and CEO of CIT Group as the commercial lender continues to restructure following a time in bankruptcy protection.

China patents surge as U.S. filings plunge

China bucked an unprecedented decline in global patent filings last year, boosting its total by 29.7 percent, while the United States saw a fall of 11.4 percent.

Super Bowl goes into overtime, with the ads

Think Sunday night's Super Bowl seemed like it had a lot of ads? You're right. Commercials took up nearly 48 minutes of the game — the most for any Super Bowl.

Magazine circulation falls 9 percent in U.S.

Purchases of magazines at newsstands fell 9 percent in the second half of 2009, a slight improvement from the 12 percent year-over-year decline in the first half of the year.

Slide show: Earth as seen from the International Space Station

Amazing views of volcanic eruptions, city lights and coral atolls are just some of the more than 450,000 photographs taken by astronauts on the International Space Station.

Cosmic Log: Tour space, inside and out

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The night launch of a space shuttle is a wonderful sight, and one we may never see again. But the view gets even better when you get to space ... virtually.

The Internet will watch you FAIL!

Before you upload an embarrassing image  or write off last night’s drunken text, take a tour of the virtual locations where your foibles may be immortalized.

Video: What is ‘Dante’s Inferno’?

“The Divine Comedy” takes you on a horrific trip through the nine levels of hell. Msnbc.com’s Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)

Astronauts giving shuttle a post-launch scan

Astronauts aboard the space shuttle Endeavour will scan their spacecraft overnight to search for any signs of heat shield damage from their early Monday launch.

Different colors describe happiness, depression

Are you in a gray mood today? How about a blue funk? Maybe you're seeing red, because you're green with jealousy. The colors we use to describe emotions may be more useful than you think, according to new research.

MySpace Music experiments with audio ads

Hoping to boost revenue, MySpace Music has begun experimenting with audio advertisements that users must hear before listening to music for free online.

Security expert cracks PC encryption chip

Deep inside millions of computers is a digital Fort Knox, a special chip with the locks to highly guarded secrets, including classified government reports and confidential business plans. Now a former U.S. Army computer-security specialist has devised a way to break those locks.

Advertised broadband speeds lag behind reality

Slower-than-advertised connection speeds caused by growing network congestion and artificial restrictions by some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have left broadband consumers frustrated at times, and for good reason.

Electronic Arts shares dive on weak outlook

A disappointing outlook from Electronic Arts Inc. sent shares of the video game publisher sharply lower Monday, a sign that significant cost-cuts and layoffs have not ended the company's slump.

Internet prompts publishing itch in over-60s

The Internet is helping older British readers rekindle a love of books and writing, and an overwhelming majority of senior citizens see the medium as a positive development, according to a survey.

Microsoft: Pirated software still sold in Russia

One-quarter of Russian software outlets sell bootleg Microsoft programs, the company said Monday as it published the results of a survey intended to elbow authorities into taking more action.

Chinese police shut down hacker training op

Police in central China have shut down a hacker training operation that openly recruited thousands of members online and provided them with cyberattack lessons and malicious software, state media said Monday.

Chinese-born spy gets 15 years in prison

A Chinese-born engineer convicted of espionage and other federal charges in California is sentenced to more than 15 years in prison.

Newborn blood used in research angers parents

A critical safety net for babies — that heelprick of blood taken from every newborn in the U.S. — is facing an ethics attack.

Beer may be good for your bones

If you downed one too many while watching the Super Bowl, here's at least one reason to hold your head high: Drinking beer can be good for your health.

Study links sugary soda to pancreas cancer

People who drink two or more sweetened soft drinks a week have a much higher risk of pancreatic cancer, an unusual but deadly cancer, researchers reported on Monday.

Religious folks may not be healthier, after all

Attending religious services or having spiritual experiences may not protect against heart attacks and strokes, a new study suggests.

Different colors describe happiness, depression

Are you in a gray mood today? How about a blue funk? Maybe you're seeing red, because you're green with jealousy. The colors we use to describe emotions may be more useful than you think, according to new research.

Paxil interferes with cancer drug, study shows

The popular antidepressant drug Paxil may interfere with breast cancer treatments, making patients more likely to relapse and die, researchers in Canada reported on Monday.

170 more tons of tainted milk found in China

The discovery has punched a 170-ton hole in China's promises to overhaul its food safety system. Officials say they've found yet another case where large amounts of tainted milk powder from the country's 2008 scandal that should have been destroyed were instead repackaged.

Obama wants school vending machine changes

The Obama administration will ask Congress to improve childhood nutrition by ridding school vending machines of sugary snacks and drinks and giving school lunch and breakfast to more kids.

First lady is tackling childhood obesity

After laying the groundwork for nearly a year, first lady Michelle Obama launches a campaign on Tuesday against childhood obesity that she hopes will change the way millions of Americans eat, exercise, look and feel.

Newsweek: How Botox might keep you from feeling sad

According to a new study, by paralyzing the frown muscles that ordinarily are engaged when we feel sad or angry, Botox short-circuits the emotions themselves.

Autism risk in kids rises with mom’s age

A woman's chances of having a child with autism increase  substantially as she ages, but the risk may be less for older dads than previously suggested, a new study analyzing more than 5 million births found.

Are you destined to inherit your mother's body?

Peeking into your future isn't as simple as taking a look at your mom.  Studies suggest that while your genes may determine up to 80 percent of your weight and body shape, environment and personal choice still play a significant role.

Estrogen pills may increase asthma risk

Estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy may increase the risk of developing asthma after the menopause, scientists report.

Fact or fiction? Bill creates 150 new agencies

The Democrats' health insurance reform plan would create around 150 new federal agencies. Msnbc.com fact-checks this claim — and more.

Even if you're careful, drugs can end up in water

The federal government advises throwing most unused or expired medications into the trash instead of down the drain, but they can end up in the water anyway, a study from Maine suggests.

Chinese-born spy gets 15 years in prison

A Chinese-born engineer convicted of espionage and other federal charges in California is sentenced to more than 15 years in prison. Prison - California - Espionage - United States - Crime and Justice

Wounded, ‘unwavering’ al-Qaida shifts tactics

Al-Qaida's ability to wage mass-casualty terrorism has been undercut, but it has shifted tactics. Terrorism - Al-Qaeda - United States - Al-Qaida - Warfare and Conflict

Airport terminal evacuated after security breach

A portion of a terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Airport was evacuated Monday after a man without a boarding pass walked through a passenger screening checkpoint and refused to obey security officers, officials said. Airport terminal - Security - Aviation - Airports - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

NYC mayor: U.S. needs to pay for 9/11 trial

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says he is skeptical that the federal government would cover the cost of trying Sept. 11 suspects in Manhattan and he wants a guarantee from the Obama administration. Michael Bloomberg - Mayor of New York City - New York City - United States - Federal government of the United States

Obama: NYC not ruled out for terror trial

President Obama says he has not ruled out a New York federal court trial for Sept. 11 planner Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, but he was taking into account the objections of the city's mayor and police commissioner. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed - New York City - Barack Obama - New York - Politics

Obama adviser: Stop anti-terror criticism

President Obama's top counterterrorism adviser says lawmakers and others are using national security to score political points, defending the handling of the failed Christmas Day bombing of a U.S. airliner. United States - National security - Christmas - President of the United States - Barack Obama

Obama honors 7 slain CIA employees as patriots

President Barack Obama paid somber tribute Friday to the seven CIA employees killed in one of the worst attacks in the history of the U.S. intelligence agency, calling them patriots who "served in the shadows and took pride in it" before paying the highest cost for freedom. Barack Obama - United States - Central Intelligence Agency - Intelligence agency - President of the United States

Official: Jet bomb suspect turns on cleric

The Nigerian suspect in a failed airliner bombing is turning against the cleric who claims to be his teacher and has helped the U.S. hunt for the radical preacher, a law enforcement official says. United States - Teacher - Al-Qaeda - Anwar al-Awlaki - Yemen

Military seeks billions to battle terror abroad

The Obama administration seeks billions in budget increases to target terror threats from abroad, especially Pakistan and Yemen. Yemen - Presidency of Barack Obama - Pakistan - Middle East - Al-Qaeda

Google enlists NSA to fight off cyberattacks

The world's largest Internet search company and the world's most powerful electronic surveillance organization are teaming up in the name of cybersecurity. Google - Web search engine - National Security Agency - Searching - Search Engines

Doctors: Haitian may have survived 4 weeks in rubble

A man pulled alive from the rubble of a building in Haiti's capital may have been trapped since the January 12 quake that leveled much of the city, doctors said.

Murtha dies after surgery complications

Rep. John Murtha died as a result of recent gallbladder surgery complications that arose from doctors accidentally nicking Murtha's intestines, a source told CNN.

Experts: Recall may not fix pedal issue

In his hectic, noisy laboratory at the University of Maryland, Michael Pecht is wary when it comes to assessing whether Toyota's suggested repair of sticky gas pedals will have any real impact.

Jenny Sanford calls memoir 'cathartic'

South Carolina's first lady, Jenny Sanford, said Monday that writing her much-anticipated memoir of her husband's affair was a "cathartic" and "cleansing" experience.

Doctor charged in Jackson's death

Dr. Conrad Murray, personal physician to Michael Jackson, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the pop star's death last summer.

Ripples of Dubai killing spread

A man was murdered in his Dubai hotel room by a hit squad that operated with European passports, police say. Sounds like the plot of a novel, but this is reality and the hunt is on for the killers of top Hamas official Mahmoud al-Mabhouh.

Elizabeth Smart kidnapper pleads guilty

A woman convicted in the 2002 kidnapping of Utah teenager Elizabeth Smart pleaded guilty in the attempted kidnapping of Smart's cousin a month later, court officials said Monday.

3 shot during New Orleans celebration

Three people were shot amid celebrations surrounding the New Orleans Saints' Super Bowl win, police said Monday.

Up to 20 more inches of snow for D.C.

A second round of snow is heading toward Washington, D.C., and surrounding cities, where residents are still digging out after a record-setting blizzard.

1,000 get mumps in N.Y. and N.J.

More than 1,000 people in New Jersey and New York, many of them adolescent Orthodox Jews, have been sickened with mumps since August, health authorities said Monday.

Mediterranean diet may help prevent dementia, study says

Eating a diet rich in healthy fats and limiting dairy and meat could do more than keep your heart healthier. It could also help keep you thinking clearly.

How to fight childhood obesity in 3 steps

Worried about your child's weight? You can do more than just nag him or her about eating too much junk food. Implementing three healthy family habits--eating dinner together, making sure they get enough sleep, and limiting TV--may help.

Study: Older moms' kids have higher autism risk

A 10-year study examining 4.9 million births in the 1990s has found more evidence that there's a link between autism and the mother's age at conception.

In sickness and in health, couple's love endures

The 30 years that Tom and Vera Forkner have loved each other have been up and down, smooth and rocky, but a chronic illness presented a new challenge.

More than 1,000 get mumps in NY, NJ

More than 1,000 people in New Jersey and New York, many of them adolescent Orthodox Jews, have been sickened with mumps since August, health authorities said Monday.

Study: 'Electronic cigarettes' don't deliver

"Electronic cigarettes" that vaporize nicotine juice to inhale instead of smoke from burning tobacco do not deliver as promised, according to research at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Michelle Obama's war on childhood obesity

The convenience store near my house is where I first became aware of the problem.

Jackson doc charged with manslaughter

Michael Jackson's doctor was charged Monday with involuntary manslaghter in connection with the pop star's June 25 death at age 50.

Health care meeting to be televised Feb. 25

President Obama's bipartisan meeting on health care reform planned for February 25 will be broadcast live, a senior administration official said Monday.

H1N1 flu continues to kill, CDC warns

Federal health officials urged Friday that more Americans get vaccinated against the H1N1 flu virus, sometimes referred to as swine flu, which continues to kill.

Rep. John Murtha dies after surgery complications

Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania, a longtime fixture on the House subcommittee that oversees Pentagon spending, died after complications from gallbladder surgery, according to his office. He was 77.

Doctors: Haitian may have survived 4 weeks in rubble

A man pulled alive from the rubble of a building in Haiti's capital Monday may have been trapped since the January 12 quake that leveled much of the city, doctors reported.

Ripples of Dubai killing spread across region

A shadowy figure murdered in his Dubai hotel room by a hit squad that the police say operated with European passports. It sounds like the plot of a John Le Carré spy novel, but this is reality and the hunt is on for the killers of top Hamas official Mahmoud al-Mabhouh.

Snow-weary region expects second wallop

The mid-Atlantic region continued digging out Monday from the weekend's record blizzard, but snow-weary residents learned of a new winter storm due in the area on Tuesday.

3 shot during Super Bowl celebrations in New Orleans

Three people were shot amid celebrations surrounding the New Orleans Saints' Super Bowl win, police said Monday.

More than 1,000 get mumps in New York, New Jersey since August

More than 1,000 people in New Jersey and New York, many of them adolescent Orthodox Jews, have been sickened with mumps since August, health authorities said Monday.

World War II-era navigation system shut down

Good night, Loran.

Elizabeth Smart kidnapper pleads guilty to trying to abduct cousin

A woman convicted in the 2002 kidnapping of Utah teenager Elizabeth Smart pleaded guilty in the attempted kidnapping of Smart's cousin a month later, court officials said Monday.

Exonerated man, accuser forge rare bond

For 16 years, Loretta Zilinger loathed Dean Cage for what she believed he did to her when she was 15 years old.

Study: 'Electronic cigarettes' don't deliver

"Electronic cigarettes" that vaporize nicotine juice to inhale instead of smoke from burning tobacco do not deliver as promised, according to research at Virginia Commonwealth University.

The 401(k) match is back!

Employees who took a hit on their savings last year might finally be in for some welcome news: Companies are stepping up efforts to help them save more for retirement.

Toyota to announce Prius recall

Toyota will announce a global recall of its 2010 Prius hybrid vehicles, a source with knowledge of the plans told CNN.

John Thain's turnaround challenge

Not so long ago, John Thain's legacy was that of the Merrill Lynch CEO who redecorated his office for $1.2 million before selling the dying investment firm to Bank of America in a controversial deal that is now under criminal investigation.

Super Bowl ad breaks Google's TV silence

If you watched the Super Bowl Sunday night, you saw at least two unprecedented events: The New Orleans Saints won their first championship, and Google ran an ad for its search engine on television.

Dodge's new tough-guy color: Furious Fuchsia

Furious Fuchsia, a pair of words not often seen together, is the name of a new special edition Dodge Challenger muscle car.

Money pit: When a cheap foreclosure costs much more

Dusan Tatomirovic found a steal when he bought a foreclosed condo just north of Monterey, Calif., last April for $130,000.

Dollar slips against the euro

The dollar weakened against the euro Monday, but held firm against other major currencies, as concerns about Greece's fiscal health eased slightly.

After the gold rush

It hasn't been a good year for the black and gold.

Treasurys mixed ahead of auctions

Treasurys were mixed Monday as investors prepare for a weekly offering of U.S. debt, worth $81 billion, amid ongoing concerns about struggling European economies.

VAT Trap: The inevitable fix for the deficit

The gigantic deficits the Administration is projecting are appalling, and they provide a chilling look at our future: America is hurtling towards a fiscal trap that is forcing us into the only option we'll have to restore budgetary sanity: A Value-Added Tax.

Don't be a financial burden on your kids

Every generation has its challenges. As boomers, one of our biggest is caring for our long-lived parents, providing both physical and sometimes monetary assistance, even as we're putting our children through college and grad school.

Debt fears drag Dow below 10,000

The Dow closed below 10,000 Monday for the first time in three months, with financial shares leading the way, as worries about the U.S. economy and European debt weighed on investor sentiment.

For L3C companies, profit isn't the point

When organic dairy farmer Vaughn Chase received a letter informing him that processor H. P. Hood would no longer be taking his milk, he feared he'd be forced out of business.

Oil rebounds on weaker dollar

Oil prices rose toward $72 a barrel Monday on a weaker dollar, recovering from last week's losses.

Stocks set for early pullback

U.S. stocks were headed for a weak start Monday, as investors remain nervous about the debt situation in Europe.

New Orleans: An Inspiration for America?

David Gergen | BIO AC360° Contributor CNN Senior Political Analyst The country took a well-deserved time out last night from bleak news about jobs, deficits, health care, Iran and the like. Even if you were pulling for Peyton Manning and the Colts, you had to agree that the epic upset victory by the New Orleans Saints was the best feel-good moment for the country in over a year.

Live Blog from the Anchor Desk 02/08/10

Tonight on 360°, a man is found alive in the rubble of a Port-au-Prince market four weeks after the earthquake. Anderson and Dr. Sanjay Gupta are in Haiti with the details. Plus, more snow in the forecast for the Washington area. A lot more snow.

Evening Buzz: Survived Four Weeks in the Rubble?

Maureen Miller AC360° Writer Anderson is back in Haiti tonight. He has a remarkable and unexpected story to report. A man was pulled out of the rubble today, nearly a month after the quake hit.

Why I'm back in Haiti

Anderson Cooper | BIO AC360° Anchor I was asked to write a blog about why I wanted to come back to Haiti. I'm not really sure how to answer that question. No one I've seen today in Port-au-Prince has asked me that. If anything, people here ask why I left, and why so many other reporters have left as well. I don't really know what to tell them.

Video: Palin’s cheat-sheet?

Don Lemon | BIO CNN Anchor Did Sarah Palin have notes written on her hand during a talk at the Tea Party convention? CNN's Don Lemon takes a look.

Where does the Tea Party go from here?

John Avalon CNN Contributor As the National Tea Party Convention concluded this weekend, it's clear that the Tea Partiers are propelled by two competing claims -- a principled commitment to fiscal conservatism and a serious case of Obama Derangement Syndrome.

Follow Anderson's tweets from Haiti

Anderson Cooper | BIO AC360° Anchor @andersoncooper: From ac: I've decided to go back to haiti. I'm going to catch a flight in a few hours to the dominican republic, then cross over. @andersoncooper: From ac: just got into port au prince

The Best and Worst Super Bowl Commercials 2010

James Poniewozik Time Every year, viewers look forward to watching the commercials during the Super Bowl just as much - if not more - than the big game. Companies shelled out $2.6 million for a 30-second slot, with some ads impressing TV critic James Poniewozik more than others. See how he grades the ads of Super Bowl XLIV.

What is involuntary manslaughter?

Beth Karas and Ann O'Neill CNN To prove involuntary manslaughter, prosecutors will have to convince jurors that Michael Jackson's doctor took risks he shouldn't have -- and that other doctors wouldn't have, legal experts say.

Congressman, combat veteran Murtha dead at 77

Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania, a longtime fixture on the House subcommittee that oversees Pentagon spending, died after complications from gallbladder surgery, according to his office. He was 77.

Beat 360° 2/8/10

Ready for today's Beat 360°? Everyday we post a picture you provide the caption and our staff will join in too. Tune in tonight at 10pm to see if you are our favorite! Here is the 'Beat 360°' pic: CNN Political Contributors James Carville and Mary Matalin celebrate with Saints fans after the Saints defeated the [...]

Tonight: Text 360°

AC360° Tonight we're reporting from Haiti, where a 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocked the country nearly a month ago. According to reports, private medical evacuations of injured children to the U.S. for treatment may have slowed because aid workers are worried of being accused of kidnapping if they transport the children. Do you have questions about this? Let us [...]

Statewide manhunt under way for three escaped inmates

Gabriel Falcon AC360° Writer A statewide manhunt is under way in Oklahoma for three escaped inmates. The fugitives have been missing from the William S. Key Correctional Center since Friday night.

Iran marks revolution anniversary amid ongoing dissent

Reza Sayah CNN Iran will this week celebrate the 31st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution -- a day that marked the end of the country's western-backed monarchy and the start of an Islamic republic.

The weirdest campaign ad ever?

David Frum CNN Contributor The weirdest campaign ad of this season -- maybe any season -- debuted on the Internet this past week. The ad is an opening salvo in what will could prove the most expensive Senate race in U.S. history.