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The Wall Street Journal Verizon beats AT&T for making calls on the iPhone, Walt Mossberg finds in his latest column http://on.wsj.com/ieGxHX
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Walt Mossberg reviews the new Verizon service for the iPhone 4. Some major benefits include crisp, clear calls with relatively few drops. But AT&T offers faster data downloads.
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Charles Levinson has the latest from the Egyptian capital, where the supporters of President Mubarak charged antigovernment protesters Wednesday.
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This week, the last batch of existing Internet protocol addresses is set to run out. The solution to the dilemma? A new addressing scheme that tech companies like Facebook and Google are planning to test. WSJ's Ben Worthen reports.
The Wall Street Journal Live chat with ‘Dilbert’ creator Scott Adams: His provocative post on How to Tax the Rich sparked hundreds of ideas. Join the brainstorming session at 3 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 2. Ask your questions now: http://on.wsj.com/hXkVrp
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Now, 'Dilbert' creator Scott Adams will field your ideas on how to encourage rich people to pay more taxes to ease the government's fiscal dilemma. The live chat is set for 3 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 2. Ask your questions or send in your solutions now.
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Egypt's crackdown on protesters intensified Friday with access to most forms of mass communication, including the Internet, mobile and SMS down. Charles Levinson reports from Cairo, with additional perspective from Alan Murray and Spenc
The Wall Street Journal President Obama issued a challenge to Americans in his State of the Union address Tuesday night. What historical event did he reference to encourage innovation? Take this week's quiz at http://wsj.com/Newshound
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The Wall Street Journal Today is the 25th anniversary of the Challenger space-shuttle disaster. Where were you when it happened? http://on.wsj.com/f6Q5qc
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On Jan. 28, 1986, the Challenger space shuttle exploded on lift-off, killing seven crew members. The event is a defining one for several generations, akin to JFK's assassination, and the September 11th terrorist attacks. Does the day of the Challenger tragedy stand out in your mind?
The Wall Street Journal Astronomers may be close to finding the first Earth-like planets in outer space: http://on.wsj.com/hBPNvo
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Astronomers seeking new worlds capable of supporting life will next week unveil data on hundreds of possible planets circling other stars, quickening the pace of the quest for the first habitable world outside our own solar system.
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A new method appears to improve memory in rats, according to a study published in Nature Jan. 26. For the first time, scientists show that a naturally occurring molecule found in the brain is helping rats enhance some types of memories.
The Wall Street Journal The Girl Scouts are testing out a plan to sell just six different cookies this year. (Don't worry, Thin Mints and Samoas are sticking around.) http://on.wsj.com/fCzGUg What's your favorite Girl Scout cookie?
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The stale economy is teaching Girl Scouts a new lesson: the way the cookies crumble. To cut costs and increase revenue, a dozen Girl Scouts councils are testing out a plan to hawk just six different cookies.
The Wall Street Journal Hulu is considering whether to recast itself as online cable operator with live programming and on-demand content for paying subscribers: http://on.wsj.com/ew5D8x Do you think that would be a good move for the company?
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Just as the digital wave transforms the television industry, Hulu, a pioneer of Internet TV, is in internal discussions to dramatically transform itself.
The Wall Street Journal The U.S. budget deficit is expected to reach $1.5 trillion in the current fiscal year: http://on.wsj.com/fSOBGo
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The CBO painted a grim picture Wednesday, saying the federal budget deficit would jump to nearly $1.5 trillion in the current fiscal year and unemployment would remain high.
The Wall Street Journal The Chinese edition of Amy Chua's controversial new book "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother" is titled, "Being an American Mom." http://on.wsj.com/euo8nw
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In the U.S., Amy Chua's book on parenting markets her as an example of "Chinese" mothering. A new Chinese version of the book takes another tack.
The Wall Street Journal The Dow Jones Industrial Average just topped 12000 for the first time since June 2008 http://on.wsj.com/hMtUWV
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U.S. stocks opened flat as investors digested a mix of corporate earnings and President Barack Obama's call for corporate tax cuts and a spending freeze.
