Geek 13: Tech News

Geekersation: 'Much Ado About' Joss Whedon's Worlds

He's as witty in conversation as his dialogue is on screen, and with USA TODAY Joss Whedon talks about his adaptation of "Much Ado About Nothing," doing superhero films, the one guy he most would like to work with and his first time feeling fandom.

Microsoft Office Coming to iPhone

It will offer the ability to read and edit text documents, spreadsheets and slide presentations at the doctor's office or at a soccer game.

Rare Superman Comic Book Sells for $175,000

A rare copy of the comic book featuring Superman's first appearance that went undiscovered for over 70 years in the insulation of a Minnesota house has been sold for $175,000.

Nintendo Focuses on Games at E3 With New 'Mario'

The Japanese gaming giant opted to showcase five games for its Wii U system at a brief Monday presentation at its booth instead of host a flashy presentation at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, the gaming industry's annual trade show.

E3 Audience Offended by 'Rape Joke' at Microsoft Xbox One Event

Microsoft had a splashy showing of next-generation Xbox One hardware and games at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) on Monday that included Bill Gates, Steven Spielberg and ...a rape joke?

First Take: Games Lineup Strong Enough for $499 Xbox One?

While entertainment options will continue to play a major role, Microsoft made it clear with its press briefing at the Electronic Entertainment Expo: the Xbox One is heavily focused on video games.

Microsoft Launching Redesigned Xbox 360

Microsoft Corp. kicked off its Electronic Entertainment Expo presentation Monday by unveiling a new Xbox 360 with a design inspired by its upcoming next-generation Xbox One console.

Microsoft Says Used Games Will Work on Xbox One

Microsoft says its upcoming Xbox One gaming console will be able to play used games, clearing up a worry among gamers and video game retailers such as GameStop, which trade in used games.

NASA's Veteran Mars Rover Driving to New Spot

The space agency said Friday the six-wheel, solar-powered rover is driving to a new spot in Endeavour Crater after spending 20 months at a site brimming with evidence of water-altered rocks.

Is Star Trek's 'Tricorder' Ready to Become Reality?

Scanadu has developed a real-life 'Tricorder' to connect with your smartphone.

Studio to Comb Landfill for Atari Games

Solar Plane Lands Successfully in St. Louis

A solar-powered plane attempting to fly across the United States has landed at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.

Five Signs Your Computer is Infected

Learn how to get rid of unwanted popups and to see what is actually running in the background on your computer.

Rounded Pebbles on Mars Reveal Past Flowing Water

A fresh analysis by NASA's Curiosity rover confirms a stream once ran through Gale Crater on Mars.

DC Marks Superman's 75th Anniversary With Logo

The company, part of Warner Bros. Entertainment, unveiled the new logo in honor of Superman's 75th anniversary. It ties in the iconic character's familiar red and blue colors, along with his ever-present cape.

New Study Restores Famed Fossil to "Bird" Branch

Scientists say a recent fossil find restores a raven-sized creature that lived about 150 million years ago back to its perch.

Rare Superman Comic Found in House Insulation

It's considered the Holy Grail of comic books: Action Comics No. 1 from 1938, featuring the debut of Superman. And David Gonzales found one mixed in with old newspapers insulating a wall in a house he was renovating in a small town in Minnesota.

NASA Head Views Progress on Asteroid Lasso Mission

The head of NASA is visiting the Jet Propulsion Laboratory where engineers are working on a proposed mission to lasso a small asteroid and drag it closer to Earth for astronauts to explore.

Twitter Adds Security Measure to Logins

Twitter is adding an extra security measure to users' accounts in an effort to prevent unauthorized logins.

Microsoft Reveals Xbox One

The company revealed the Xbox One, its next-generation entertainment console, during a presentation Tuesday at its headquarters in Redmond, Wash.

Yahoo Leaps with $1.1 Billion Deal for Tumblr

Yahoo acquired Tumblr, a blogging platform that a younger crowd enjoys.

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra to Play 'Final Fantasy' Game Music

"Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy" is set to return to Atlanta June 7 and 8 in Atlanta Symphony Hall at the Woodruff Arts Center. It will feature selections from Final Fantasy by Japanese composer Nobuo Uematsu.

YouTube Launches Paid Subscription Plan

YouTube says they'll start rolling out more paid channels in the coming weeks.

Don't Let Your Facebook Status Get You Fired

Joe Lobato says he was fired for a Facebook post.

Rhapsody to Offer Digital Liner Notes

Subscription music service Rhapsody has signed on to assist The Recording Academy's push for the availability of digital liner notes.