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American Innovation: 13 Born-in-the-USA inventions

There is a long history of innovation in America's relatively short existence; from lone inventors experimenting in garages to collaborating and competing with international scientists. Many of the following 13 inventions have become fixtures in daily life.

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Samsung unveils the Galaxy S III

Samsung unveiled its latest flagship Android phone at a "Mobile Unpacked" event in London on Thursday. The handset features an 8-megapixel camera and some nifty "natural interaction" features, all running on "Ice Cream Sandwich," the latest Android operating system.
Sarkozy asks Al Jazeera not to broadcast Toulouse video

Al Jazeera has a video of the three deadly shootings in France filmed by the gunman, Mohamed Merah. Police say the shooter may have had an accomplice.
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CES 2012: IdeaTab 'transformer' turns tablet into a laptop

The IdeaTab S2 and IdeaTab K2, a pair of tablets showcased at CES 2012, are both set for 2012 release. 
Laptops: Seagate boosts speed with hybrid drive

Laptops get up to three times speedier access to data with next-generation Seagate flash memory/hard drive. Seven manufacturers will ship new laptops with the Momentus XT drive.
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Droid Bionic review roundup

The Droid Bionic reviews have begun to trickle in. Let's take a look at the score cards.
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Droid Bionic release date set as reviews roll in

The Droid Bionic is a go. And judging by the early reviews, the latest handset in the popular Droid line could be a winner.
How authorities tracked the Australia collar-bomb suspect to Kentucky (video)

A string of clues has led to the arrest Tuesday of the man suspected of locking a hoax collar bomb around a teenage girl's neck in Australia two weeks ago.
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Acer Iconia tablet undercuts Apple iPad 2 on price

The Acer Iconia A500 gets Flash support, the Android 3.0 Honeycomb OS, and all sorts of other niceties.
South Korean tech companies pick up slack left by Japan

The global high-tech industry is suffering significant production losses as Japan's dominant semiconductor manufacturers struggle to resume operations. South Korean firms are moving to fill the void.
iPad 2 released abroad despite struggling to meet US demand

iPad 2: While the disaster in Japan may cause delays in production, the iPad 2 was rolled out overseas, Friday to much fanfare. Will Apple be able to meet the demand?
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iPad 2 rollout could be affected by Japan quake

iPad 2 parts could be in short supply in wake of Japan disaster, analysts warned today.
Japanese electronics manufacturers uncertain about future

Japan is a leading producer of electronics components for the global market. Since the earthquake, many factories have been shut down indefinitely and others say they haven't been affected yet at all.
American Innovation: 13 Born-in-the-USA inventions

There is a long history of innovation in America's relatively short existence; from lone inventors experimenting in garages to collaborating and competing with international scientists. Many of the following 13 inventions have become fixtures in daily life.
Scarred by Sri Lanka's war with Tamil Tigers, female ex-fighters build new lives

Many women fought for the Tamil Tigers in Sri Lanka's 26-year war. Critical gaps in education, psychological problems, and physical injuries make job opportunities tough to come by.
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HP Slate 500 brings professional spin to the tablet wars

HP Slate 500 is a business machine, not a toy – and therein, says HP, lies the difference.
Apple: Lion OS draws inspiration from iPad

Apple: Lion OS X will borrow many of the lessons that the company learned from its massively successful iPhone and iPad.
Tablet computers: what's here, and what's coming

Tablet computers: Here's a list of all the tablets being talked about right now.
Stuxnet spyware targets industrial facilities, via USB memory stick

Beware the USB memory stick. Infected sticks are the means by which a mystery spyware, dubbed Stuxnet, is penetrating control systems of industrial facilities and utilities around the globe, say cybersecurity experts.
Are all these initials really necessary?

Actual words are better than initials, the Monitor's language columnist argues – almost always.
FBI arrests two Chicago men for Danish terror plot

Two Chicago men are being charged over a plot to attack a Danish newspaper that published a controversial cartoon of the prophet Muhammed in 2005.
Interpol: Colombia did not doctor FARC files

Colombia says the files show Venezuela supports the leftist rebels, a claim Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez calls 'ridiculous.'