China disabling US satellites with laser beams

China with secret laser beams sounds like a story out of some cheap sci-fi novel. But this one is true, China is using laser beams directed at US satellites which "blinds" the sensitive surveillance devices. While it doesn't destroy the satellites, it does render them useless while over Chinese territory. Guess they're tired of big brother too - Full Story

Mark Cuban finds a way to hit the limelight outside of basketball season by claiming, that only a "moron" would buy YouTube. Well Mark, what do you have to say about the company that bought your useless piece of software years ago (for WAY too much), putting you on the map? Full Story

Mars Rover exceeds it's original mission and finds a huge crater - a "geologist's dream come true." A hole this size could apparently tell us about environmental conditions on Mars long ago. And how does this help human life on Earth? A lot of money for a science experiment - Full Story

Speaking of space, you can join Richard Branson for a suborbital flight in just twelve months. Cost - $200,000 - and you even get your own space suite. I'll say, for a 2 1/2 hour flight, that must be quite the suite. Full Story

US imposes sanctions on Thailand in an effort to encourage a precipitated move towards democracy - although the US still continues its humanitarian aid. Full Story

A few too many people confusing "Air Marshall" for "Marshall Law on airplanes." A group of Germans force a "terrorist looking" individual off the plane. Luckily, the pilot was able to diffuse the situation - Full Story

Google Talk is open for anyone, not just Gmail users. This is excellent news, and as someone who uses Google Talk on a regular basis and has done a few comparisons, it's the best free VOIP out there - crystal clear Full Story