Thierry Cohen's artwork reveals the cosmic wonders hidden beneath the light pollution that masks the world's biggest cities.

Photographer's exploration of the beauty of man-made illumination around the world reflects humankind's dominance over the planet.

Take a stunning journey through the night skies over Monument Valley, Trona Pinnacles and Red Rock Canyon.

Turn off the lights. Light pollution impacts energy use, wildlife and health.

First new global map of Earth at night since 2012 shows the growing impact of light pollution across the globe.

There is no doubt, digital books are here to stay. The original Kindle, which started shipping in November 2007, was a wake up call to the publishing world.

The 'Quakebook' project, a gripping Twitter-sourced charity eBook filled with first-hand accounts of life after the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan

Amazon on Thursday said ebooks, or Kindle books, have begun outselling print books for the first time in the company’s history.

The online retailer's new 'Election Heat Map' uses book-sales data to reveal a widespread Republican streak among its American customers.

The Snapdish app for Apple devices and Kindle has a feature that enhances food photos well.

ames Beard Award winner Elissa Altman's book about her relationships with food and those she loves is a bargain right now for Kindle.

Phonebloks is a Lego-like approach to smartphone design, where each individual 'blok' is an isolated component that can be replaced.

Lost in the woods? Stuck in the wild? These 8 handy smartphone apps will help you survive in the wilderness.

The wireless camera attaches to your mobile device and provides a clear view — even through water and ink — for taking photos or recording video.

The Lune can identify that your phone is receiving a call, not from a Bluetooth signal but from the wavelength of the phone’s GSM signal.

A new study shows that using your phone while you're en route affects your posture.

Jet lag has long been thought of as an unavoidable malady, but a new app might help travelers get some much-needed relief.

On the occasion of the new mobile launch, we talked to the FarmVille animators about how the country critters come to (virtual) life.

The SmartGait innovation could help patients with compromised balance by analyzing how they walk.

The EveryDrop LA app makes it easier for ordinary Los Angelenos to identify and report sources of wasted water in their communities.

If you’re unfamiliar with grape varieties like Assyrtiko, this app will teach you the basics, including pronunciations.

Here's how to capture gorgeous close-up photos in any scenario, with nothing but your smartphone and an affordable lens attachment.

With the swipe of a finger, you could help advance medical research on diseases such as Parkinson's, breast cancer and diabetes.

Sherry Turkle says we are losing our capacity for empathy, and our ability to carry on a conversation.

Tracking Santa this year? There's an app for that. And a website, and a Facebook page, and a twitter profile, and more.

Everything from the way we tell time to the way we measure things and plug in our phones is screwed up.

Finnish startup aims to engage mobile users in an international competition to send someone to the International Space Station.

From toilets (which keep you healthy) to phone connections (that don't need wires), we've never had it so good.

The company will do the work for you.

Rob Schmitz, Marketplace Shanghai bureau chief, is only the second reporter to gain access to the factory floor at Apple's Chinese manufacturer. See highlights

A week after an Apple spokesman downplayed the lackluster Maps app in iOS 6 by saying, "We are just getting started," CEO Tim Cook has a few words of his own fo

Accessory manufacturers have confirmed rumors about Apple's new 7 inch iPad Mini, which is set to be unveiled on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at a press conference.

Having a hard time deciding on a tablet to give that special someone? A roundtable of tech experts can help you make an informed decision.

Apple has had its fiscal, competition and marketing ups and downs this year, so here's a few insights into what the company should do to be successful in the co

This all-article, no-recipe magazine about food and cooking packs a lot into its first free issue.

From magnifiers to medication trackers, these apps can help savvy seniors stay on track.

The debate continues about whether mobile technology is creating the most advanced generation ever or a society of uncultured automatons.

Complaints of illness and vertigo are zooming in to Apple.

A free app for Apple and Android devices scans your unwanted mail and puts in unsubscribe requests for you.

With a few clicks of a mouse, you can buy Christmas gifts for the home cook, vegetarian, paleo or recipe hoarder in your life.

Filmmaker Josh Seftel bought his mother an iPad last year and turned her into a YouTube sensation. In the process, he the two developed an even closer bond.

America for Animals looks to the crowd to fund The Humane Eating Project app, a database of restaurants doing the right thing.

To celebrate the 30th birthday of Macintosh, Apple filmed an ad entirely on an iPhone and aired it during the Super Bowl.

Microsoft is expected to unveil its flagship software suite for its competitor's tablet at the end of the month.

With the help of an iPad app, Billy Joel and Jimmy Fallon formed a 2-man doo-wop group and performed 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' on 'The Tonight Show.'

As we head into the kitchen with tablets and smartphones, we need creative ways to keep them food-free.

'I See Change' app taps the power of citizen scientists to gather data on nature and weather.

President Elect Obama could pick an actual scientist to head the Department of Energy.

Learn how telecommuting can work for you with some advice from people who do it.

It was supposed to be Carmageddon in L.A., but instead the two-day closure of the busiest freeway in Los Angeles reiterated a timeless lesson about cars: We los