Subway rats may flood NYC streets[ Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:55:22 GMT ]New Yorkers may see an unwanted group of refugees in the wake of Hurricane Sandy — the rats that live in the city's subway tunnels.

Russian craft makes Halloween delivery to orbit[ Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:16:17 GMT ]A robotic Russian cargo spacecraft made a Halloween delivery to the International Space Station on Wednesday.

Political forecasting stirs up a storm[ Wed, 31 Oct 2012 04:05:14 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Nationwide polls may portray the presidential campaign as a neck-and-neck race, but less conventional data-crunching methods spit out a different picture.

News sites knocked out as data center floods[ Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:35:55 GMT ]When you see a website go down, the blame usually falls on hackers or, more often, software bugs. We don't often think of the Web as having a physical existence, but sure enough, Sandy has shown that nature can impact websites with greater force than any team of malicious code wizards can summon up.

Mobile service still not fully restored for many[ Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:55:28 GMT ]Wireless carriers worked diligently Tuesday to get their networks back up and running after Sandy struck, but despite that, outages continued for many mobile customers. About 25 percent of cell towers were knocked out in states hit by the storm, according to the Federal Communications Commission.

Get a Powerocks Magicstick mobile charger for $21 shipped[ Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:30:00 GMT ]Priced at $37.99 just about everywhere else, this cool tube-shaped portable power supply comes in your choice of colors. CNET exclusive! [Read more]

Former Zappos CEO creates Threadlife to share video instantly[ Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:41:51 GMT ]Another contender in the social-video space, this iPhone app aims to make capturing and sharing video as easy as tweeting or Instagram. [Read more]

Samsung outs the Galaxy Premier, launches in Russia first[ Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:59:58 GMT ]The device is a watered down Galaxy S3 that will likely never make its way to the U.S. [Read more]

U.S. Cellular expands LTE to more than 30 new markets[ Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:06:43 GMT ]The carrier's 4G LTE network will cover 58 percent of its customers by the end of the year. [Read more]

Win8 StartButton latest in lineup of Start menu replacements[ Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:10:26 GMT ]Win8 StartButton offers Windows 8 users yet another shot at the traditional Start menu. [Read more]

Twitter accounts for Sandy updates[ Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:05:38 EDT ]As Hurricane Sandy converges with other storms and threatens to wreak havoc on the mid-Atlantic coast, power outages could make it difficult for residents to get up-to-date information.

5 ways to keep your phone charged[ Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:28:31 EDT ]In our increasingly digital world, a mobile phone or other portable device is often a one-stop communication device. Phone calls, text messages, social media and even radio and television can all come from the same gadget.

Google maps Sandy's destruction[ Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:49:36 EDT ]Google has used its wealth of data to compile an interactive crisis map for massive storm Sandy, giving users up-to-date information about storm surges, power outages, shelters and evacuation routes.

Sandy is year's No. 2 Facebook topic[ Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:09:07 EDT ]Superstorm Sandy has been the year's second most-talked-about topic on Facebook, after the Super Bowl, according to data provided to CNN by the social network.

Instagram photos show Sandy's drenching path [ Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:06:27 EDT ]Superstorm Sandy smashed the East Coast on Monday night, triggering floods, fires and devastation. Some residents affected by the storm used the Instagram photo app to quickly post square-shaped photos showing flooding, darkened cityscapes, fallen trees and damaged structures.

Windows 8 demand higher than 7's, says CEO Ballmer[ Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:03:59 GMT ]Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has a rosy outlook for their new Windows 8 operating system, saying Monday that "we're seeing preliminary demand well above where we were with Windows 7." But other measures indicate that this statement may be somewhat misleading.

Text, don't call, once Sandy hits, say carriers[ Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:28:44 GMT ]Wireless carriers have made extensive preparations to deal with the impact of Hurricane Sandy, and are asking customers to do the same. Among the best things you can do to help keep your phone battery going and to ease network congestion is to limit your voice calls — keep them short — and to send text messages instead.

Google reveals Nexus 4, Nexus 10 ... and more Nexus 7[ Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:25:14 GMT ]Google may have canceled the Android event which was scheduled for 10 a.m. ET on Monday morning because of Hurricane Sandy, but that doesn't mean we're being deprived of gadget news.

Fake Sandy photos fool some, amuse others[ Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:21:55 GMT ]Many Sandy photos — on Instagram, Facebook and elsewhere — are totally fake. Some — like the legendary street shark of Puerto Rico back in August 2011 — seem to be straight-up trying to trick people, but for the most part, they seem to be coming from East Coasters like me who are so tired of stressing out over this that we've turned to the best coping mechanism of all, making fun of stuff.

Apple's fourth-generation iPad sells out of initial supply[ Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:20:58 GMT ]The company's tablet is now showing a ship date of one week for the Wi-Fi-only model. [Read more]

How Sandy turned into a superstorm[ Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:41:29 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Hurricane Sandy is posing a monster challenge for meteorologists, due to an amazing combination of factors, but what's just as amazing is how well they've been able to predict what seemed to be an unpredictable disaster.

Three TV improvements more worthwhile than Ultra HD 4K[ Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:55:00 GMT ]4K Ultra HD is four times the resolution of 1080p. Here are three improvements far more worthwhile. [Read more]

Verizon's Windows Phone 8X will get wireless charging[ Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:54:46 GMT ]The feature will be exclusive to Verizon's version of the HTC smartphone, Verizon confirmed to CNET. [Read more]

Google's voter information page goes live[ Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:47:50 GMT ]The company's new tool lets users see who is on their ballot before they place their votes next week. [Read more]

Analysts on Apple's executive shakeup: Change is good[ Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:09:07 GMT ]Wall Street analysts are weighing in on yesterday's Apple's management shuffle. The consensus? Don't panic. [Read more]

Steve Jobs' yacht revealed[ Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:48:20 EDT ]Steve Jobs' yacht was unveiled in a Dutch shipyard on Sunday, where the unusual boat designed by Jobs and famed minimalist designer Philippe Starck was christened "Venus," after the Roman goddess of love, beauty, sex, fertility, prosperity and victory.

Twitter accounts for Sandy updates[ Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:05:38 EDT ]As Hurricane Sandy converges with other storms and threatens to wreak havoc on the mid-Atlantic coast, power outages could make it difficult for residents to get up-to-date information.

Sandy pleas on Facebook: 'Stay safe'[ Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:05:06 EDT ]With Hurricane Sandy bearing down on the Eastern Seaboard, friends and family are looking out for of people in its path -- on Facebook.

5 ways to keep your phone charged[ Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:28:31 EDT ]In our increasingly digital world, a mobile phone or other portable device is often a one-stop communication device. Phone calls, text messages, social media and even radio and television can all come from the same gadget.

Forstall out at Apple in major shakeup[ Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:22:15 EDT ]Scott Forstall, one of the most visible faces of Apple in the wake of Steve Jobs' death, is leaving the company in a surprise shakeup at the head of Apple' ranks.

Sandy may unleash historic floods in NYC[ Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:10:10 GMT ]As Hurricane Sandy heads toward the East Coast, storm crews are placing hundreds of sensors to predict the toll of flooding in the region.

New iPad Mini pre-orders may take extra two weeks to ship[ Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:01:00 GMT ]If you haven't already pre-ordered an iPad Mini, odds are that you'll have to jump through some hoops in order to snag one on Nov. 2. It seems that new pre-orders are taking an extra two weeks to ship.

Google's Oct. 29 Android event canceled due to Hurricane Sandy[ Sat, 27 Oct 2012 18:18:12 GMT ]"We are canceling our Monday morning event in New York due to Hurricane Sandy," a note from Google's Android team explains. "We will let you know our plans as soon as we know more. Stay safe and dry."

Live updates on Hurricane Sandy[ Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:16:19 GMT ]See the latest news on Hurricane Sandy as NBC News live blogs what could be the largest storm to ever hit the U.S.

How Sandy turned into a superstorm[ Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:41:29 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Hurricane Sandy is posing a monster challenge for meteorologists, due to an amazing combination of factors, but what's just as amazing is how well they've been able to predict what seemed to be an unpredictable disaster.

Roku cross-platform search supports Netflix, Amazon Instant, HBO GO, Vudu, Crackle[ Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:00:00 GMT ]Roku Search's cross-platform capability is Roku's latest feature in the back-and-forth battle against the Apple TV. [Read more]

Windows 8 is like a bad blind date, Google search suggests[ Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:00:32 GMT ]Typing the phrase "Windows 8 is" at Google's search engine triggers an array of autocomplete suggestions, most of them not very complimentary. [Read more]

Pearson, Bertelsmann team up with eye on digital books[ Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:00:38 GMT ]Joint venture will pool resources of Penguin and Random House to create a new publishing house and propel the firms into a digital age. [Read more]

Get a Nyrius wireless audio transmitter for $59.99[ Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:05:35 GMT ]Cheapskate exclusive! Normally $79.99, this poor-man's Sonos system plugs into your iDevice and wirelessly beams compression-free audio to your stereo. [Read more]

For the modern Tarzan, a cocoon bed in the trees[ Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:05:49 GMT ]It might be a hassle to set up, but this suspended treehouse is the latest in arboreal luxury. Just don't try this in a hurricane. [Read more]

The 25 worst passwords of 2012[ Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:19:23 EDT ]If any of your passwords are on this list, then shame on you -- and go change them now.

Should you upgrade to Windows 8?[ Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:19:20 EDT ]Upgrading to the new Windows 8 operating system is not nearly as complicated as it looks, despite Microsoft's sometimes muddled marketing.

Rejoice, bloggers: Tumblr is back up[ Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:42:59 EDT ]In a blow to hipster bloggers, budding photographers and oversharers everywhere, popular blogging platform Tumblr was down Friday morning.

Apple on the state of the Mac[ Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:32:53 EDT ]With Tuesday's unveiling of the iPad Mini and a fourth-generation full-sized iPad, this has been a major week for the iPad. On Friday, Windows 8 went on sale — making it an even bigger week for Windows PCs.

There's more to Twitter than groupthink[ Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:04:13 EDT ]Howard Kurtz says Twitter lets journalists express their views, which offer more variety than some people think

Could 'Cloud Atlas' clones be in our future?[ Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:35:28 GMT ]A dystopian society supported by genetically modified clone workers stands out among the six stories that make up the sprawling film "Cloud Atlas." The idea may seem far-fetched because of political opposition to human cloning and genetic modification in today's world, but the science is closer than many people may think.

Blood and astronaut pee: Creepy cargo returns to Earth[ Sun, 28 Oct 2012 13:05:28 GMT ]A privately built spacecraft will carry some extra creepy cargo back to Earth from the International Space Station on Sunday: Astronaut blood and urine.

How to recover data from a dead or erased hard drive[ Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:29:37 GMT ]I have a hard drive with valuable information on it, but I can't seem to access it — the drive is either damaged or erased. Is there any way I can see what's on the drive and get it off? Alan Henry of Lifehacker has the answers.

Google's Oct. 29 Android event canceled due to Hurricane Sandy[ Sat, 27 Oct 2012 18:18:12 GMT ]"We are canceling our Monday morning event in New York due to Hurricane Sandy," a note from Google's Android team explains. "We will let you know our plans as soon as we know more. Stay safe and dry."

Owoo! Why werewolves give us the willies[ Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:43:34 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Although researchers are deeply skeptical of purported wolfman sightings, they say we may be programmed to see wolvish threats in the shadows.

At the moment, Microsoft Surface is hot[ Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:48:42 GMT ]Microsoft's new Surface tablet is generating enough interest to grow lines and pack stores. [Read more]

SpaceX's Dragon capsule prepares to head home[ Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:13:06 GMT ]The commercial craft will undock from the International Space Station tomorrow morning, as it looks to complete the first of at least 12 regularly scheduled supply missions. [Read more]

Is Spotify unfair to musicians?[ Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:06:00 GMT ]Spotify may offer a spectacular selection of tunes, but producer/engineer Allen Farmelo thinks Spotify's music for almost nothing model devalues music. [Read more]

SpaceX cargo ship heads back to Earth after station visit[ Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:06:44 GMT ]In the final phase of its first operational flight, the commercial cargo ship this morning sets a return course for Earth, carrying nearly a ton of supplies and experiment samples. [Read more]

The sleek lines of Steve Jobs' yacht[ Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:01:10 GMT ]The Venus, a yacht commissioned by the Apple co-founder, appears in the Netherlands. It is said to be, well, minimalist. [Read more]

The 25 worst passwords of 2012[ Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:19:23 EDT ]If any of your passwords are on this list, then shame on you -- and go change them now.

Should you upgrade to Windows 8?[ Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:19:20 EDT ]Upgrading to the new Windows 8 operating system is not nearly as complicated as it looks, despite Microsoft's sometimes muddled marketing.

Rejoice, bloggers: Tumblr is back up[ Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:42:59 EDT ]In a blow to hipster bloggers, budding photographers and oversharers everywhere, popular blogging platform Tumblr was down Friday morning.

Apple on the state of the Mac[ Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:32:53 EDT ]With Tuesday's unveiling of the iPad Mini and a fourth-generation full-sized iPad, this has been a major week for the iPad. On Friday, Windows 8 went on sale — making it an even bigger week for Windows PCs.

Windows 8 is here. Should you upgrade?[ Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:11:52 EDT ]Upgrading to the new Windows 8 operating system is not nearly as complicated as it looks, despite Microsoft's sometimes muddled marketing.

Where do I click again? A Windows 8 guide[ Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:16:06 GMT ]With the launch of Windows 8, buyers are about to discover a computing experience unlike anything they've seen before. Here's a guide to getting past some of the hurdles.

Full moon could make Sandy's impact worse[ Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:01:45 GMT ]Heaven and Earth may be aligning to turn Hurricane Sandy into a real monster, just in time for Halloween. When the moon waxes to its full phase Monday afternoon, high tides along the Eastern Seaboard will rise about 20 percent higher than normal, even without the help of Sandy's storm surge, says a meteorologist.

Gadgets and apps that'll help you deal with Hurricane Sandy[ Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:25:14 GMT ]Family safety planning is always at the back of our minds as we try to meet any weather challenges that might arise, like Hurricane Sandy barreling down on the East coast. Here are useful items to add to your home and family safety apps for your devices.

Could 'Cloud Atlas' clones be in our future?[ Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:35:28 GMT ]A dystopian society supported by genetically modified clone workers stands out among the six stories that make up the sprawling film "Cloud Atlas." The idea may seem far-fetched because of political opposition to human cloning and genetic modification in today's world, but the science is closer than many people may think.

Sleuth finds the truth behind ghost stories[ Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:44:39 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Paranormal investigator Joe Nickell has busted a lot of ghostly myths over the past 40 years — but the spookiest part of his job comes when he actually catches a ghost red-handed.

Modern platform games for iOS[ Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:26:12 GMT ]Run, jump, and collect items in these modern platform titles that are a far cry from the classic Mario games. [Read more]

Report: Twitter hits half a billion tweets a day[ Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:51:57 GMT ]In London, CEO Dick Costolo tells the audience at IAB Engage that the service now sees 500 million daily tweets, and confirms it's experimenting with a "like" button, says V3. [Read more]

Using a tablet SIM to turn a smartphone into a data-only device[ Sat, 27 Oct 2012 07:41:52 GMT ]In this Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon advises a reader looking to use a SIM card from a tablet to get data-only wireless service on his smartphone. [Read more]

This week in Crave: The puzzling edition[ Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:00:00 GMT ]This week, we looked at the world through an Iron Man window and pondered a Windows 8 upgrade. Also, robots on tightropes! [Read more]

The Audiophiliac's favorite budget headphones[ Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:36:00 GMT ]We're talking about sound quality, not Bluetooth or Android compatibility. Here are the best of the best under-$100 headphones, and many are under $50! [Read more]

The 25 worst passwords of 2012[ Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:19:23 EDT ]If any of your passwords are on this list, then shame on you -- and go change them now.

Should you upgrade to Windows 8?[ Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:19:20 EDT ]Upgrading to the new Windows 8 operating system is not nearly as complicated as it looks, despite Microsoft's sometimes muddled marketing.

Rejoice, bloggers: Tumblr is back up[ Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:42:59 EDT ]In a blow to hipster bloggers, budding photographers and oversharers everywhere, popular blogging platform Tumblr was down Friday morning.

Apple on the state of the Mac[ Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:32:53 EDT ]With Tuesday's unveiling of the iPad Mini and a fourth-generation full-sized iPad, this has been a major week for the iPad. On Friday, Windows 8 went on sale — making it an even bigger week for Windows PCs.

Windows 8 is here. Should you upgrade?[ Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:11:52 EDT ]Upgrading to the new Windows 8 operating system is not nearly as complicated as it looks, despite Microsoft's sometimes muddled marketing.

Microsoft officially launches Windows 8[ Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:16:06 GMT ]Microsoft Thursday launched Windows 8, the latest version of its operating system, a version it hopes will be modern enough to keep existing users and draw new ones to it.

Microsoft's biggest gamble yet: risking the name 'Windows'[ Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:40:54 GMT ]How PC users respond to the radically redesigned Windows 8 operating system may greatly affect the future of Microsoft. But Microsoft's made a big mistake: they've stretched the Windows brand so thin that it's going to confuse customers -- and maybe even drive them away.

Tumblr is down[ Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:51:58 GMT ]Be careful about approaching your friends and colleagues this Friday morning. They might be a bit irritable due to their inability to get a dose of GIFs and Ryan Gosling memes on Tumblr.

Pre-caffeine tech: Apple updates, Elder Scrolls![ Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:20:14 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Be careful about approaching your friends and colleagues this Friday morning.

Sleuth finds the truth behind ghost stories[ Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:44:39 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Paranormal investigator Joe Nickell has busted a lot of ghostly myths over the past 40 years — but the spookiest part of his job comes when he actually catches a ghost red-handed.

Google adds terrain, vegetation imagery to Maps[ Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:43:31 GMT ]The company makes the latest of several improvements to Maps this month. [Read more]

iPad Mini with LTE arrives on November 23, reports say[ Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:53:50 GMT ]Some Apple customers report that with standard shipping, they won't get their LTE-ready iPad until Thanksgiving weekend. [Read more]

Get Spotify Premium free for 60 days[ Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:15:01 GMT ]What's better than a 30-day trial? A 60-day trial, of course. Here's your chance to take this mega-popular music service for twice the test drive. [Read more]

New York Times blocked in China over prime minister report[ Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:47:56 GMT ]The Times wrote a story detailing Wen Jiabao's wealth, and China did not respond favorably. [Read more]

Photos taken with Nexus 10 show up on Google exec's site[ Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:01:47 GMT ]Google's SVP of engineering uploaded photos with resolution of 2048 X 1536 to his Google+ page. [Read more]

Windows 8 review: Bold but shaky[ Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:18:15 EDT ]The new version of Windows, which is available Friday, sees Microsoft tucking the old, desktop-focused Windows skin into its back pocket, and instead donning a colorful, touch-friendly suit of tiles. It's such a grand departure from Redmond's legacy Windows software that most users won't recognize it as Windows at all. And that's a beautiful thing.

The 25 worst passwords of 2012[ Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:19:23 EDT ]If any of your passwords are on this list, then shame on you -- and go change them now.

Should you upgrade to Windows 8?[ Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:19:20 EDT ]Upgrading to the new Windows 8 operating system is not nearly as complicated as it looks, despite Microsoft's sometimes muddled marketing.

Tumblr outage zaps millions of blogs[ Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:18:56 EDT ]In a blow to hipster bloggers, budding photographers and oversharers everywhere, popular blogging platform Tumblr was down Friday morning.

Windows 8 is here. Should you upgrade?[ Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:11:52 EDT ]Upgrading to the new Windows 8 operating system is not nearly as complicated as it looks, despite Microsoft's sometimes muddled marketing.

You don't own Kindle books, Amazon reminds customer[ Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:56:25 GMT ]When you buy a book from Amazon, or when you buy an app, do you really own it? Amazon’s deletion of a woman’s Kindle account, without recourse, calls into question who really owns e-books and apps.

Pre-caffeine tech: Freaky animals, 007's phone![ Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:50:21 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Today's the big launch day for Microsoft Windows 8!

Microsoft officially launches Windows 8[ Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:16:06 GMT ]Microsoft is holding an event in New York City on this gorgeous Thursday morning to officially launch Windows 8, the latest version of its highly popular operating system. We are here to bring you the details live, as they're announced.

Microsoft's biggest gamble yet: risking the name 'Windows'[ Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:40:54 GMT ]How PC users respond to the radically redesigned Windows 8 operating system may greatly affect the future of Microsoft. But Microsoft's made a big mistake: they've stretched the Windows brand so thin that it's going to confuse customers -- and maybe even drive them away.

US-Russian trio hooks up with space station[ Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:00:33 GMT ]A Russian Soyuz space capsule linked up with the International Space Station on Thursday, delivering three new residents to the orbiting laboratory.

LG at work on WebOS-based HDTV, report says[ Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:00:30 GMT ]It's a bit of a surprise that LG is considering building a television platform on an operating system that was meant for mobile products. The process has not been without pitfalls. [Read more]

Purported Samsung Nexus 10 tablet manual leaks online[ Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:29:01 GMT ]The manual emerged just a few days before Google is expected to unveil several new devices at an event next Monday, including a new tablet with a screen to rival the iPad. [Read more]

Udacity snags $15M to continue its assault on higher education[ Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:00:00 GMT ]Andreessen Horowitz is leading a new investment in this change-the-world kind of company, which is run by a man who's already done world-changing things. [Read more]

New Samsung Galaxy S3 ad: It's good for sharing sex tapes![ Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:03:33 GMT ]A wonderful new Galaxy S3 ad shows that sauciness between married people is not dead by any means at all. [Read more]

Huawei caught up in legal mess over sale of cell equipment to Iran[ Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:09:46 GMT ]The company's partner reportedly acquired some tower antenna equipment from a U.S.-based firm and then tried to sell it to an Iranian carrier. [Read more]

Review: Microsoft's Surface tablet[ Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:32:50 EDT ]When Microsoft first demoed Windows 8 at the Wall Street Journal's D Conference in June 2011, it was instantly obvious that it wasn't a Windows upgrade in the conventional sense. Instead, with its radically new, touch-centric interface, it was an attempt to reimagine the PC for the post-PC era. A wildly ambitious attempt — maybe even a visionary one.

Do people really want a small iPad?[ Thu, 25 Oct 2012 03:08:43 EDT ]OK, so you probably own a smartphone. If you're a student or someone who travels a lot for work, you almost certainly have a laptop. You may also have a tablet computer, which is great for consulting recipes in the kitchen or watching reruns of "The Office" in bed.

Spotify study: Music is arousing[ Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:43:45 EDT ]Digital music service Spotify commissioned a study to examine the relationship between music, romance and seduction. People said the No. 1 most arousing music to play during sex is the soundtrack to the hit '80s movie "Dirty Dancing."

Best places to sell your used iPad[ Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:04:13 EDT ]Sure, your third-generation iPad is great and all, but after Tuesday's announcement of Apple's iPad Mini and iPad 4, perhaps you wish you could trade-up. Or maybe you feel like you don't have a choice if you want it to retain any value. Well, you're in luck if you want to trade it in.

Windows 8 review: Bold but slightly shaky[ Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:06:17 EDT ]The new version of Windows, which is available Friday, sees Microsoft tucking the old, desktop-focused Windows skin into its back pocket, and instead donning a colorful, touch-friendly suit of tiles. It's such a grand departure from Redmond's legacy Windows software that most users won't recognize it as Windows at all. And that's a beautiful thing.

Why Apple priced the iPad Mini at $329[ Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:07:07 GMT ]If Apple had popped a $249 iPad Mini, the thing would have swept down from Mount Cupertino and set fire to every competitor with its fiery breath. But it didn't. So why did Apple price it so high?

Pre-caffeine tech: Cassette tape hard drives, historical monsters![ Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:37:37 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. So Apple unveiled the iPad Mini, new iPad, new iMac, 13-inch MacBook Pro and a bunch of other stuff yesterday.

ThrowMeApp: The most fun you'll have destroying your Android[ Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:03:03 GMT ]ThrowMeApp, according to its developer's description, allows you to "explore a new aspect of photography" by "throw[ing] your phone into the air to take aerial pictures of you and your friends." What could possibly go wrong?

Surface RT review: Microsoft tablet mixed blessing[ Wed, 24 Oct 2012 01:06:14 GMT ]Surface RT, Microsoft's first foray into personal computing, is a hardware success, and the company should be proud. Windows RT, the operating system that runs on it, is less of a reason for self-back-patting, however.

You don't own Kindle books, Amazon reminds customer[ Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:56:25 GMT ]When you buy a book from Amazon, or when you buy an app, do you really own it? Amazon’s deletion of a woman’s Kindle account, without recourse, calls into question who really owns e-books and apps.

Nintendo posts another huge loss, but the blood loss is slowing[ Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:51:49 GMT ]The company's sales were down just seven percent during its latest half-year period, and although it lost money, that was less than the same period last year. [Read more]

Asus shows off Windows 8 and RT lines[ Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:01:04 GMT ]A collection of inventive systems, from dual-screen laptops to high-powered tablets. [Read more]

Apple: No, really, you'll want to spend $329 for an iPad Mini[ Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:06:19 GMT ]Rival 7-inch tablets cost as little as $199, but Apple's Phil Schiller insists that customers will pay a premium for a better quality product. [Read more]

Muse brainwave-reading headband: Mind control for all[ Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:11:45 GMT ]Your own personal "Minority Report" is a little closer to reality, thanks to the Muse brainwave-sensing headband. [Read more]

Skype 6.0, Facebook integration and all, makes way to Mac, Windows[ Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:17:43 GMT ]The company's updated software also includes Microsoft sign-in integration. [Read more]

Apple debuts iPad Mini[ Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:29:38 EDT ]Apple is expected to announce a smaller 7.85-inch version of its iPad at a press conference in San Jose, California, Tuesday morning. Rumors and leaks have been plentiful ahead of the announcement, as they were for last month's iPhone 5 unveiling, but there's still the potential for a few surprises.

Hands-on with the iPad Mini[ Tue, 23 Oct 2012 21:48:02 EDT ]The full-sized iPad is like a hardback book. The new iPad Mini is the paperback version many tablet users have been waiting for.

Review: Microsoft's Surface tablet[ Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:32:50 EDT ]When Microsoft first demoed Windows 8 at the Wall Street Journal's D Conference in June 2011, it was instantly obvious that it wasn't a Windows upgrade in the conventional sense. Instead, with its radically new, touch-centric interface, it was an attempt to reimagine the PC for the post-PC era. A wildly ambitious attempt — maybe even a visionary one.

Do people really want a small iPad?[ Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:01:56 EDT ]OK, so you probably own a smartphone. If you're a student or someone who travels a lot for work, you almost certainly have a laptop. You may also have a tablet computer, which is great for consulting recipes in the kitchen or watching reruns of "The Office" in bed.

Do people really want a smaller iPad?[ Wed, 24 Oct 2012 05:35:08 EDT ]OK, so you probably own a smartphone. If you're a student or someone who travels a lot for work, you almost certainly have a laptop. You may also have a tablet computer, which is great for consulting recipes in the kitchen or watching reruns of "The Office" in bed.

Twitter tests 'star' and 'like' buttons in place of 'favorite'[ Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:20:49 GMT ]Star, +1, favorite, like, reblog, retweet, repost, share ... there are so many ways to express your enjoyment of a social media post that it's hard to keep track of which implies what and which belongs to which social media network. And now, Twitter's testing out some new buttons to add to the confusion.

Video: Hey, political junkies! Grab your iPad for even more coverage[ Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:11:21 GMT ]The first social-media election is upon us and you know what that means: The TV alone ain't gonna cut it. NBCNews.com's Rosa Golijan walks you through the essentials of politics, iPad-style. (NBCNews.com)

Almost half of Gen X can't identify home galaxy[ Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:07:46 GMT ]Identifying your home or street from a Google Earth image may be tough enough, but what about your cosmic address? Turns out, fewer than 50 percent of adults ages 37 to 40 know that humans live in the spiral Milky Way galaxy.

Hackers use next-gen 'botnets' against US banks[ Mon, 22 Oct 2012 23:20:50 GMT ]If you have critical online banking to do, you might want to plan them for a Monday or Friday. Malicious hackers have been having their way with online banks lately, seemingly knocking sites offline at will from Tuesday through Thursday.

Micro close-ups are creepy — and cool![ Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:09:56 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Small wonders can be icky as well as clicky, as this year's top images in the Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition demonstrate.

Twitter tests 'star,' 'like' to replace 'favorite'[ Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:17:30 GMT ]The new features are apparently only available to a select group of users, so it's not clear if the change will be permanent. [Read more]

To satisfy Wall Street, Netflix's streaming service must grow[ Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:20:05 GMT ]It's earnings day. Investors will judge the health of Netflix's business largely by how many U.S. subscribers the company added during the third quarter. [Read more]

iPad Mini to double 7-inch tablet market[ Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:36:47 GMT ]IHS iSuppli expects Apple to dominate the market for smaller tablets like it has done with the larger device size. [Read more]

Canon 5D Mark III update to unlock high-end HDMI video[ Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:04:59 GMT ]Videographers will get better color from Canon's high-end SLR with an update coming in 2013. Also: an autofocus improvement for supertelephoto fans. [Read more]

Giant wind-blown ball rolls around and detonates landmines[ Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:19:12 GMT ]A childhood toy inspires a wind-powered minesweeper that could help clear the millions of active landmines buried around the globe. [Read more]

Amazon outage takes down Reddit[ Tue, 23 Oct 2012 08:45:17 EDT ]An outage of one of Amazon's cloud computing data centers knocked out popular sites like Reddit, Foursquare Pinterest and TMZ for some users on Monday.

The funniest debate tweets[ Tue, 23 Oct 2012 08:45:10 EDT ]Tonight's third and final presidential debate was a bittersweet occasion for the Twittersphere. The previous two presidential debates, and one equally entertaining vice presidential debate, have provided rich material for the wits of Twitter. Their rapid-fire commentary turned what could have been dry television into deeply entertaining multi-screen experiences. As many pointed out on Twitter, the micro-blogging service is like Mystery Science Theater for live television.

What to expect at the Apple event[ Tue, 23 Oct 2012 08:44:59 EDT ]Apple is expected to announce a smaller 7.85-inch version of its iPad at a press conference in San Jose, California, Tuesday morning. Rumors and leaks have been plentiful ahead of the announcement, as they were for last month's iPhone 5 unveiling, but there's still the potential for a few surprises.

Tweaking #FirstWorldProblems[ Tue, 23 Oct 2012 08:47:12 EDT ]A group fighting for access to clean water in developing nations has created a fundraising video that takes such first world gripes and casts them in the stark light of third world poverty.

What to expect at today's Apple event[ Tue, 23 Oct 2012 08:15:34 EDT ]Apple is expected to announce a smaller 7.85-inch version of its iPad at a press conference in San Jose, California, Tuesday morning. Rumors and leaks have been plentiful ahead of the announcement, as they were for last month's iPhone 5 unveiling, but there's still the potential for a few surprises.

Apple's Oct. 23 'iPad Mini' event: What to expect[ Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:31:39 GMT ]The rumors surrounding Apple's press event, scheduled for Oct. 23, are deafening. Will the Cupertino-based company announce a smaller iPad? (It had better.) Will the company offer up a 13-inch MacBook Pro with a Retina display? (Very likely!) How about an Apple-branded coffee maker? (No.)

US astronaut sees science breakthrough in space[ Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:29:29 GMT ]A U.S. astronaut departing this week for the International Space Station said Monday that the bulk of the scientific benefits from the orbiting laboratory will be seen over the coming decade, amid questions on whether the estimated $100 billion spent in last 12 years is worth the effort.

2 months to go? Mayan apocalypse set for Dec. 21[ Sun, 21 Oct 2012 15:21:00 GMT ]If you believe in that sort of thing, humanity can expect a mere two months left of existence before the Mayan apocalypse hits Dec. 21.

Scientists convicted of manslaughter over earthquake warning[ Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:00:08 GMT ]An Italian court convicted six scientists and a government official of manslaughter on Monday and sentenced them to six years in prison for failing to give adequate warning of a deadly earthquake which destroyed the central city of L'Aquila and killed more than 300 people in 2009.

Hear the whale that talked like a human[ Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:03:51 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The noise sounds like someone singing a "dum-diddy-dah" tune — but it's actually the voice of a white beluga whale, mimicking human conversation by blurping air through its blowhole.

Tokyo court finds Apple doesn't infringe Samsung patents[ Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:35:15 GMT ]The court decided on two occasions that the iPhone maker didn't violate patents related to app downloads and airplane mode. [Read more]

Office 2013 now free to new buyers of Office 2010 and 2011[ Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:03:53 GMT ]Microsoft is tempting Windows and Mac users to buy the current versions of Office by offering a free copy of Office 2013 when it is released. [Read more]

Big surprise: Bill Gates thinks Windows 8 is great[ Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:07:59 GMT ]The Microsoft co-founder says the newest OS is "key to where personal computing is going." [Read more]

Big surprise: Bill Gates thinks Windows 8 is great[ Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:07:59 GMT ]The Microsoft co-founder says the newest OS is "key to where personal computing is going." [Read more]

Sprint expands LTE to new markets, now up to 32 cities[ Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:53:57 GMT ]Sprint's LTE now covers the communities of Chicagoland and towns in Texas, Massachusetts, and Kansas, as the company races to catch up to the competition. [Read more]

5 e-mail habits you should avoid[ Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:27:42 EDT ]Unless you are a shiftless layabout, you're probably going to have to e-mail someone more important than you during the course of your lifetime: a boss, a professor, President Barack Obama (if you're a confused elderly person and you think those campaign e-mails he and Beyoncé are always sending are actually addressed to you).

Apple vs. Samsung: A peace treaty[ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 10:11:19 EDT ]On an historic autumn day in 2012, online warriors from both sides of the epic Apple-Samsung feud agreed to set aside their powerful smartphones and resolve their tensions, which had grown intolerable. What follows is the HTML version of their agreement, the Cupertino-Seoul Apple-Samsung Fanboy Treaty.

CNN Trends: A broad look at top stories[ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:53:05 EDT ]CNN's Web and mobile users can use a new tool to follow the day's top stories as they're developing, even when that means going to other news sources for a broader perspective.

ISPs now warning illegal downloaders[ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:54:27 EDT ]It is about to get a bit more difficult to illegally download TV shows, movies or music online.

Cameras for adrenaline junkies go mainstream[ Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:38:20 EDT ]The dizzying variety of places GoPro cameras have gone shows how the product has grown from a niche tool for surfers into to the rugged video camera of choice for recording physical, outdoor, dangerous or first-person footage.

Orionid meteor show reaches its climax[ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 18:11:27 GMT ]It has been 26 years since Halley's Comet last passed through the inner solar system — but this weekend, skywatchers have a chance to see leftover bits of the comet light up the night sky in the Orionid meteor shower.

Soyuz craft readied for space station mission[ Sun, 21 Oct 2012 15:38:51 GMT ]A Russian-made Soyuz rocket was erected into place Sunday, ahead of the start of a mission to take a three-man crew to the International Space Station.

How to kill time without staring at your phone[ Sun, 21 Oct 2012 16:14:33 GMT ]Once upon a time, standing around and waiting involved exactly that: Standing around, waiting, and not doing much else. Today, any free moment is spent facedown in a phone.

Galaxies still evolving in present universe[ Sun, 21 Oct 2012 00:00:25 GMT ]Graceful in their turnings, spiral galaxies were thought to have reached their current state billions of years ago. A study of hundreds of galaxies, however, upsets that notion revealing that spiral galaxies, like the Andromeda Galaxy and our own Milky Way, have continued to change.

2 months to live? Mayan apocalypse set for Dec. 21[ Sun, 21 Oct 2012 15:21:00 GMT ]If you believe in that sort of thing, humanity can expect a mere two months left of existence before the Mayan apocalypse hits Dec. 21.

Orionid meteor shower promises a weekend treat[ Sat, 20 Oct 2012 20:43:26 GMT ]Looking for something stellar to do this weekend? Wander outside of the city early Sunday morning and observe the Orionid meteor shower. [Read more]

Microsoft Surface tablet back-ordered as new iPad looms[ Sat, 20 Oct 2012 21:57:40 GMT ]Do we have a Microsoft-Apple rumble on our hands? Looks that way with the Surface tablet on back order a few days before the expected iPad Mini arrives. [Read more]

Ben Horowitz: Every breakthrough idea looks stupid[ Sat, 20 Oct 2012 23:58:35 GMT ]Starting a company, the venture capitalist says, requires intense courage, determination, and the willingness to come across as crazy. [Read more]

Making sense of the confusing world of Windows 8[ Sun, 21 Oct 2012 00:24:33 GMT ]Ready to jump into Windows 8? As if the switch from the Windows 7 interface to the Windows 8 way of doing things wasn't bad enough, deciding what type of Windows 8 or Windows RT device to purchase is another challenge. [Read more]

The greatest audio and video products of the 20th century[ Sun, 21 Oct 2012 15:00:00 GMT ]The Audiophiliac takes a stroll down memory lane and recalls some of the most important gear of decades past. [Read more]

5 e-mail habits you should avoid[ Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:27:42 EDT ]Unless you are a shiftless layabout, you're probably going to have to e-mail someone more important than you during the course of your lifetime: a boss, a professor, President Barack Obama (if you're a confused elderly person and you think those campaign e-mails he and Beyoncé are always sending are actually addressed to you).

Apple vs. Samsung: A peace treaty[ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 10:11:19 EDT ]On an historic autumn day in 2012, online warriors from both sides of the epic Apple-Samsung feud agreed to set aside their powerful smartphones and resolve their tensions, which had grown intolerable. What follows is the HTML version of their agreement, the Cupertino-Seoul Apple-Samsung Fanboy Treaty.

CNN Trends: A broad look at top stories[ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:53:05 EDT ]CNN's Web and mobile users can use a new tool to follow the day's top stories as they're developing, even when that means going to other news sources for a broader perspective.

ISPs now warning illegal downloaders[ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:54:27 EDT ]It is about to get a bit more difficult to illegally download TV shows, movies or music online.

Apple vs. Samsung: A peace treaty[ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:27:26 EDT ]On an historic autumn day in 2012, online warriors from both sides of the epic Apple-Samsung feud agreed to set aside their powerful smartphones and resolve their tensions, which had grown intolerable. What follows is the HTML version of their agreement, the Cupertino-Seoul Apple-Samsung Fanboy Treaty.

Sun unleashes huge solar plasma wave[ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 23:34:27 GMT ]A giant wave of super-hot solar plasma larger than the Earth erupted from the sun on Friday in a spectacular display captured by a NASA spacecraft.

'Gospel of Jesus' Wife' faces authenticity tests[ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 22:36:44 GMT ]The "Gospel of Jesus' Wife" papyrus, which may or may not be a forgery, seems to be in limbo, as the Harvard Theological Review has pulled the scientific article describing the discovery from their January 2013 issue.

'Topless teacher' on iPad? District denies it[ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 22:05:56 GMT ]When middle-schoolers in Indiana say they spotted a topless photo of their teacher on a school-issued iPad — and then were suspended as a result of "unauthorized" use of the device — the case got national attention. However, the school district says it's not true.

First human ancestor looked like a squirrel[ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 22:40:47 GMT ]Newly discovered fossilized bones for the world's oldest and most primitive known primate, Purgatorius, reveal a tiny, agile animal that spent much of its time eating fruit and climbing trees, according to a study.

Watch the launch of the penguins[ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 22:29:57 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: You thought "The March of the Penguins" was cool? Check out the launch of the penguins — an aerodynamic phenomenon that helps these flightless birds take flight.

Apple: Jury foreman comments were 'balanced, not biased'[ Sat, 20 Oct 2012 03:51:01 GMT ]In a new filing rebutting Samsung's efforts to get a re-trial, Apple talks up the character of the jury's foreman. [Read more]

This week in Crave: The great-heights edition[ Sat, 20 Oct 2012 13:00:00 GMT ]This week, we took a dive with Lego Felix -- and danced the high-throughput proteomics tango like no one was watching. [Read more]

The perfect-sound myth[ Sat, 20 Oct 2012 14:36:00 GMT ]If digital recordings were truly better than analog, they would sound more like real music, but digital just sounds different, not better. [Read more]

Watch: Time-lapse video of Endeavour's final mission[ Sat, 20 Oct 2012 15:00:00 GMT ]"Mission 26" is a heartfelt, and visually stunning, tribute to space shuttle Endeavour's recent trip through Los Angeles. [Read more]

Fanboi fruit: Real apples with Apple logos[ Sat, 20 Oct 2012 16:00:00 GMT ]"Tan-tooed" Japanese apples ripen with devotion for their corporate disciple. [Read more]

5 e-mail habits you should avoid[ Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:27:42 EDT ]Unless you are a shiftless layabout, you're probably going to have to e-mail someone more important than you during the course of your lifetime: a boss, a professor, President Barack Obama (if you're a confused elderly person and you think those campaign e-mails he and Beyoncé are always sending are actually addressed to you).

Apple vs. Samsung: A peace treaty[ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 10:11:19 EDT ]On an historic autumn day in 2012, online warriors from both sides of the epic Apple-Samsung feud agreed to set aside their powerful smartphones and resolve their tensions, which had grown intolerable. What follows is the HTML version of their agreement, the Cupertino-Seoul Apple-Samsung Fanboy Treaty.

CNN Trends: A broad look at top stories[ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:53:05 EDT ]CNN's Web and mobile users can use a new tool to follow the day's top stories as they're developing, even when that means going to other news sources for a broader perspective.

ISPs now warning illegal downloaders[ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:54:27 EDT ]It is about to get a bit more difficult to illegally download TV shows, movies or music online.

Apple vs. Samsung: A peace treaty[ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:27:26 EDT ]On an historic autumn day in 2012, online warriors from both sides of the epic Apple-Samsung feud agreed to set aside their powerful smartphones and resolve their tensions, which had grown intolerable. What follows is the HTML version of their agreement, the Cupertino-Seoul Apple-Samsung Fanboy Treaty.

How to see a space goat[ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:39:14 GMT ]At this time of the year, with the major league baseball playoffs in full swing and the World Series right around the corner, I occasionally find myself thinking about the legendary sports cartoonist, Bill Gallo.

Binders full of funny: Romney meme spurs joke Amazon reviews[ Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:15:31 GMT ]"There are some problems with this binder," complains Ruth from New Hampshire. "First, there are no women in it." A remark made by Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney during Tuesday's debate brought us a meme that just keeps on giving.

Prehistoric flamingo nest with eggs discovered[ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:50:49 GMT ]A fossil bird's nest has been discovered in Spain, cradling at least five eggs that scientists believe belonged to an ancient flamingo some 18 million years ago.

Sun's heavenly halo lights up the Arctic[ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 05:42:43 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Is this heaven? No, it's Greenland — lit up by a display of refracted sunlight. 'Tis the season for stunning atmospheric effects, and not just in the Arctic.

Social media sensation dies of cancer at age 13[ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:10:17 GMT ]Lane Goodwin, a small-town boy who won a huge Facebook following for his thumbs-up attitude about his cancer, died Wednesday night, eliciting an outpouring from his heartbroken followers.

A tempest brewing over tablets[ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:27:41 GMT ]week in review Apple, Microsoft, Google, and even Best Buy ready products to storm consumers, while Softbank snaps up Sprint. Also: Windows 8 anxiety. [Read more]

Anonymous: Anti-surveillance protest tomorrow[ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:39:44 GMT ]The hacktivist group says a worldwide anti-surveillance protest will take a stand against what the ACLU has called "the surveillance-industrial complex." [Read more]

Apple may phase out iPad 2 to make room for iPad Mini[ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:51:10 GMT ]The iPad 2 may be on the chopping block as Apple streamlines its iPad lineup, says an analyst with Evercore Partners. [Read more]

Fund this: Koo Dey Ta promises a la carte TV service[ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 16:00:00 GMT ]Watch your back, Comcast. An Indiegogo campaign wants to let customers pick and choose the TV channels they want -- and charge them accordingly. [Read more]

Verizon rolling out Google Play payments via phone bill[ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 16:13:28 GMT ]The carrier will be offering the service in the coming weeks, as confirmed by Google Play in a Tweet. [Read more]

5 e-mail habits you should avoid[ Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:27:42 EDT ]Unless you are a shiftless layabout, you're probably going to have to e-mail someone more important than you during the course of your lifetime: a boss, a professor, President Barack Obama (if you're a confused elderly person and you think those campaign e-mails he and Beyoncé are always sending are actually addressed to you).

Apple vs. Samsung: A peace treaty[ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:19:37 EDT ]On an historic autumn day in 2012, online warriors from both sides of the epic Apple-Samsung feud agreed to set aside their powerful smartphones and resolve their tensions, which had grown intolerable. What follows is the HTML version of their agreement, the Cupertino-Seoul Apple-Samsung Fanboy Treaty.

CNN Trends: A broad look at top stories[ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:53:05 EDT ]CNN's Web and mobile users can use a new tool to follow the day's top stories as they're developing, even when that means going to other news sources for a broader perspective.

ISPs now warning illegal downloaders[ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:54:27 EDT ]It is about to get a bit more difficult to illegally download TV shows, movies or music online.

Apple vs. Samsung: A peace treaty[ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:27:26 EDT ]On an historic autumn day in 2012, online warriors from both sides of the epic Apple-Samsung feud agreed to set aside their powerful smartphones and resolve their tensions, which had grown intolerable. What follows is the HTML version of their agreement, the Cupertino-Seoul Apple-Samsung Fanboy Treaty.

High-school girls invent life-preserver T-shirt for toddlers[ Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:54:32 GMT ]An all-girl team of high school students has invented a comfy and cozy T-shirt equipped with a mechanism that automatically inflates it into a life preserver when it gets soaking wet.

'Binders Full of Women,' other Internet memes trump voter issues[ Wed, 17 Oct 2012 23:07:52 GMT ]Like "Fired Big Bird, " "Women in Binders" is spreading another negative Romney message so simple and crafty, suspicious types might wonder if it came from inside the Obama campaign. Because hey, all the quickest, catchiest memes in this, our very first "social media election," favor the incumbent president.

Binders full of funny: Romney meme spurs joke Amazon reviews[ Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:15:31 GMT ]"There are some problems with this binder," complains Ruth from New Hampshire. "First, there are no women in it." A remark made by Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney during Tuesday's debate brought us a meme that just keeps on giving.

Pre-caffeine tech: Tweeting houseflies, women in binders![ Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:03:35 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Here's how "Binders Full of Women" and other Internet memes trump voter issues.

Vote-by-mail fail? Experts register concern[ Thu, 18 Oct 2012 04:18:19 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: A new report notes huge improvements in voting technology since 2000 — but warns that the rise of early voting by mail could erode those gains.

Low Latency No. 41: Heads up[ Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:06:09 GMT ]This week's Red Bull Stratos Jump was an amazing feat of human ingenuity -- and a lot of people watched it live on YouTube. [Read more]

Apple files for patents on AirPlay Mirroring, Siri[ Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:11:45 GMT ]The company's applications describe the basics on how the two crucial features work. [Read more]

Report: LG and Samsung to delay 55-inch OLED TVs until late 2013[ Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:38:41 GMT ]A report by industry analyst DisplaySearch says both Korean TV makers won't be releasing their much-anticipated big-screen OLEDs this year. [Read more]

Verizon subscribers give 'Share Everything' plans a boost[ Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:41:12 GMT ]Verizon Wireless reported strong uptake of its Shared Everything plans according to Fran Shammo, the company's CFO. [Read more]

Yelp clamps down on paid reviews with new 'consumer alert'[ Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:44:22 GMT ]The company says that if it finds that a company is artificially inflating its reviews, it will post a consumer alert telling users that for a period of 90 days. [Read more]

'iPad Mini' event set for October 23[ Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:21:49 EDT ]One of the worst-kept secrets in tech has been confirmed: Apple will hold an event October 23 in San Jose, California, at which the company is widely expected to unveil a smaller, cheaper version of its popular iPad.

Social world mocks Romney 'binders'[ Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:25:40 EDT ]Forget serious discussion about the future of America. On social media -- from the snark-centric world of Twitter to the picture's-worth-1,000-insults pages of Tumblr -- it's an ill-timed slip of the tongue that fires folks' political passions.

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5 e-mail habits you should avoid[ Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:27:42 EDT ]Unless you are a shiftless layabout, you're probably going to have to e-mail someone more important than you during the course of your lifetime: a boss, a professor, President Barack Obama (if you're a confused elderly person and you think those campaign e-mails he and Beyoncé are always sending are actually addressed to you).

Twitter blocks content of German neo-Nazi group[ Thu, 18 Oct 2012 07:47:50 EDT ]Twitter will withhold content from a neo-Nazi account at the request of German authorities, the first time it has put into action a policy of local censorship it adopted in January.

Sleuthing casts doubt on 'Gospel of Jesus' Wife'[ Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:12:59 GMT ]A copied error from an online translation of the Gospel of Thomas may be the "smoking gun" that strongly suggests the Gospel of Jesus' Wife, a controversial papyrus fragment that supposedly refers to Jesus being married, is a forgery, scholars say.

Over 1 billion smartphones are in use right now[ Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:15:03 GMT ]I'll skip the "A million isn't cool, you know what's cool?" joke and tell you the news: There are currently over one billion smartphones in use around the world.

'Next-door' alien planet still too far to visit[ Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:47:31 GMT ]Astronomers have discovered an alien planet right in our solar system's backyard, but residents of Earth shouldn't get their hopes up for an exploration mission anytime soon. The newfound world is much too far away for probes to visit using current technology, experts say.

Alien planet closest ever found to Earth[ Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:00:58 GMT ]The star system closest to our own sun hosts a planet with roughly Earth's mass and may harbor other alien worlds as well, a new study reports.

High-school girls invent life-preserver T-shirt for toddlers[ Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:54:32 GMT ]An all-girl team of high school students has invented a comfy and cozy T-shirt equipped with a mechanism that automatically inflates it into a life preserver when it gets soaking wet.

Fujitsu beams data from your television to a smartphone[ Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:29:41 GMT ]Potentially, you will be able to point your smartphone at a commercial and receive a coupon automatically. [Read more]

New iPod Nano not so easy to fix, finds iFixit[ Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:46:23 GMT ]A teardown of the 7th-generation iPod Nano by iFixit finds the battery and other components soldered to the logic board, making them difficult to replace. [Read more]

Kixeye chief: 'Zynga is burning to the ground'[ Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:50:36 GMT ]Zynga's competitor says that the games maker is relying on its legal department to help it make money. [Read more]

At Square, Jack Dorsey said to preach external code of silence[ Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:51:10 GMT ]A new Forbes profile of the Square and Twitter co-founder says his mobile payments startup is a tight ship where no leaks, even involving key news, plague the company. [Read more]

Isis mobile payments to launch trials on Oct. 22[ Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:11:41 GMT ]The venture, a partnership between Verizon Wireless, AT&T, and T-Mobile, said as many as 20 compatible handsets would be in the market by the end of the year. [Read more]

Here comes Xbox Music[ Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:44:30 EDT ]When Microsoft announced Xbox Music at this year's E3 gaming expo, it sounded like an effort to become the next iTunes.

The tech behind the space jump[ Tue, 16 Oct 2012 09:43:44 EDT ]As high-tech reality TV goes, it's hard to top Sunday's riveting leap from the stratosphere by Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner.

Surface tablet goes on sale for $499[ Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:07:46 EDT ]The Microsoft Surface tablet picture has abruptly come into focus. Tuesday morning this Redmond giant filled in the blanks on the new tablet's pricing, availability and specs.

'iPad Mini' event set for October 23[ Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:21:49 EDT ]One of the worst-kept secrets in tech has been confirmed: Apple will hold an event October 23 in San Jose, California, at which the company is widely expected to unveil a smaller, cheaper version of its popular iPad.

Funniest tweets on the second presidential debate[ Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:16:44 EDT ]Every debate seems destined to have a break-out meme. In the first round, it was Big Bird. This time it was Mitt Romney's binder full of women, which instantly became a trending hashtag, Twitter handle, a Facebook group and a Tumblr. (Talking about his effort to hire women for his cabinet, Romney said "And I brought us whole binders full of, of women.")

Russia wants reusable rocket boosters[ Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:44:56 GMT ]The first flight of a reusable Russian rocket booster that returns to the launch pad under its own power could occur by 2020, Russian space officials say.

Boxee TV combines Internet video, TV tuner and DVR for $99[ Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:59:10 GMT ]Boxee on Tuesday announced a $99 Boxee TV set-top device that combines Internet streaming video and audio apps, dual tuners for antenna-based and basic-cable TV reception and a $15-per-month unlimited online DVR service. The device goes on sale Nov. 1.

Surface tablet pre-ordering starts now at $499; ships Oct. 26[ Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:15:14 GMT ]Microsoft's Surface RT, the company's surprise entrance into the tablet world, will start at $499 when it ships on Oct. 26. Pre-ordering starts today at Surface.com.

Report: Apple to release 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display this month[ Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:04:36 GMT ]If rumors are to be believed, Apple will announce a smaller version of the iPad on Oct. 23. But that's not all the Cupertino-based company will show off at the end of the month, one report suggests. A 13-inch version of the MacBook Pro with Retina display may be on its way.

Giant eyeball mystery solved in Florida[ Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:33:17 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The giant eyeball from Florida that captured the world's attention came from a swordfish, researchers report.

Facebook pushing malware security even harder[ Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:19:40 GMT ]The social network wants its users to trust the Internet, not fear it. So it's adding new antivirus partners and mobile offerings to the free downloads in its online marketplace. [Read more]

Government-funded battery maker A123 files for bankruptcy[ Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:34:16 GMT ]The publicly traded firm thus becomes the latest government-backed energy company to file for Chapter 11 amid strong competition and soft demand. [Read more]

Kaspersky builds its own antimalware OS -- but not for you[ Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:43:58 GMT ]The operating system is meant to protect industrial systems from cyberattack by preventing any third-party code from executing. [Read more]

Asus unveils wacky PadFone 2 hybrid device[ Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:59:35 GMT ]The PadFone 2 follows up the first Asus tablet, phone combo. [Read more]

iPad Mini, anyone? Apple sets Oct. 23 event[ Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:04:04 GMT ]As rumored, Apple has sent out invitations for a special event where the company is widely expected to debut a smaller iPad model. [Read more]

'Gangnam Style' should go away[ Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:07:12 EDT ]It was cute for a while. We had some fun. And a few Americans even learned to locate South Korea on a map. (I think it's near Pittsburgh.)

'SNL' mocks iPhone 5 gripes[ Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:44:47 EDT ]"Saturday Night Live" has added a little perspective to users' gripes about the new iPhone.

Here comes Xbox Music[ Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:44:30 EDT ]When Microsoft announced Xbox Music at this year's E3 gaming expo, it sounded like an effort to become the next iTunes.

The tech behind the space jump[ Tue, 16 Oct 2012 09:43:44 EDT ]As high-tech reality TV goes, it's hard to top Sunday's riveting leap from the stratosphere by Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner.

The tech behind the Stratos space jump[ Tue, 16 Oct 2012 08:03:56 EDT ]As high-tech reality TV goes, it's hard to top Sunday's riveting leap from the stratosphere by Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner.

Astronauts hail record-breaking supersonic jump[ Sun, 14 Oct 2012 22:48:22 GMT ]Astronauts in the United States and Europe sent congratulations to Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner today (Oct. 14), showering the daredevil with praise after he broke the world record for the highest skydive during a harrowing supersonic freefall.

Xbox Music to offer on-demand music free on tablet[ Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:51:29 GMT ]Buyers of tablets that run Microsoft's newest operating system, Windows 8, are in for a pleasant musical surprise: they'll be able to handpick from a selection of millions of songs and stream them for free as long as they put up with an audio ad every 15 minutes. The new feature, called Xbox Music, is not on offer anywhere else at the moment.

Skydiver breaks sound barrier[ Sun, 14 Oct 2012 21:23:47 GMT ]An Austrian daredevil leapt into the stratosphere from a balloon hovering near the edge of space 24 miles (38 km) above Earth on Sunday, breaking as many as three world records including the highest skydive ever, project sponsors said.

Report: Apple to release 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display this month[ Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:04:36 GMT ]If rumors are to be believed, Apple will announce a smaller version of the iPad on Oct. 23. But that's not all the Cupertino-based company will show off at the end of the month, one report suggests. A 13-inch version of the MacBook Pro with Retina display may be on its way.

Giant eyeball mystery solved in Florida[ Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:33:17 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The giant eyeball from Florida that captured the world's attention came from a swordfish, researchers report.

Sprint steers Samsung M400 toward seniors[ Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:27:20 GMT ]The free-with-contract handset emphasizes ease of use over complexity. [Read more]

Wikipedia now totally free to mobile users in the Middle East[ Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:28:02 GMT ]People in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait can access the online encyclopedia over a mobile network without triggering any data charges. [Read more]

iOS 6 jailbreak gets full built-in support for Cydia store[ Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:56:56 GMT ]The updated Redsn0w also includes support for re-restoring devices to previous versions of iOS 5. [Read more]

Get three iWonderSky video utilities for free[ Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:00:00 GMT ]This no-strings-attached Cheapskate exclusive includes a DVD ripper, video converter, and watermark applicator. Combined value: $105! [Read more]

Project wants entire Intellectual Ventures portfolio made public[ Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:03:29 GMT ]A new crowdsourced project aims to unearth the details of Intellectual Ventures' patent portfolio, something kept under wraps. [Read more]

Politics tests Facebook friendships[ Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:20:05 EDT ]Steve Reeder says it's no secret among his Facebook friends: He's a Republican.

25 funniest tweets about VP debate[ Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:33:20 EDT ]When he wasn't laughing, Joe Biden sounded a like a belligerent old man.

'Gangnam Style' should go away[ Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:07:12 EDT ]It was cute for a while. We had some fun. And a few Americans even learned to locate South Korea on a map. (I think it's near Pittsburgh.)

'SNL' mocks iPhone 5 gripes[ Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:44:47 EDT ]"Saturday Night Live" has added a little perspective to users' gripes about the new iPhone.

'Saturday Night Live' mocks iPhone 5 gripes[ Mon, 15 Oct 2012 08:06:05 EDT ]"Saturday Night Live" has added a little perspective to users' gripes about the new iPhone.

Taipei Assassins take out video game Goliath, win $1M[ Sun, 14 Oct 2012 06:13:19 GMT ]The world's most-played video game has a brand new world champion. The Taipei Assassins, a team from Taiwan, has won the "League of Legends" world finals and the $1 million prize that goes with it. The Taipei Assassins were the surprise victor, taking out the powerful Korean team many had expected to win as 10 thousand people watched the match-up live in Los Angeles and more than 900,000 people watched online around the world.

Top 10 ways to deal with the Internet's biggest morons[ Sun, 14 Oct 2012 15:04:14 GMT ]Anyone who's spent a few minutes on the internet can tell you its full of unsavory folk. Some are jerks that incite arguments and hate, while others could be our best friends that just don't know how to handle themselves on Facebook.

Reddit's Internet 2012 bus campaigns for Web freedom[ Sun, 14 Oct 2012 15:07:29 GMT ]Reddit, which hit 3.4 billion pageviews in August, has become a leader and rallying force in the fight for Internet rights. Now, it's co-founder is touring the United States to ensure you realize that the Internet is a political issue worth fighting for.

Endeavour crawls through LA to final home[ Sun, 14 Oct 2012 16:02:14 GMT ]The retired space shuttle Endeavour on Sunday entered the home stretch of its journey through the streets of Los Angeles to its retirement at a museum.

Skydiver gets set to break sound barrier[ Sun, 14 Oct 2012 16:09:39 GMT ]Extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner started preparations early Sunday for his attempt to be the first skydiver in history to break the sound barrier.

Felix Baumgartner tries again to go supersonic[ Sun, 14 Oct 2012 11:47:58 GMT ]The extreme skydiver will ascend today to the upper reaches of the atmosphere above Roswell, N.M., in a quest to come racing back down in a Mach 1 freefall. [Read more]

Lenovo: Making it in the U.S.A. (Q&A)[ Sun, 14 Oct 2012 14:52:36 GMT ]China's largest PC maker is flouting conventional wisdom by moving some of its production to the U.S. CNET spoke with Lenovo about the new facility and its overall manufacturing strategy. [Read more]

Campaigns chew on cookies to see if you watch porn[ Sun, 14 Oct 2012 15:07:29 GMT ]Both the Romney and Obama campaigns are reportedly going to be calling you, armed with a huge knowledge of what you do and where you go online. [Read more]

David Byrne on how music works (book review)[ Sun, 14 Oct 2012 15:36:00 GMT ]The Audiophiliac reviews former Talking Head David Byrne's entertaining new book, "How Music Works." [Read more]

Figuring out what kind of content works on Facebook[ Sun, 14 Oct 2012 15:47:17 GMT ]A look at attempts in the U.S. and Europe to get a handle of what works on Facebook and what doesn't. [Read more]

Netflix to subtitle all content by 2014[ Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:19:52 EDT ]In an agreement that the National Association for the Deaf (NAD) calls "a model for the streaming video industry," Netflix has agreed to caption all of its shows by the year 2014.

Politics tests Facebook friendships[ Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:20:05 EDT ]Steve Reeder says it's no secret among his Facebook friends: He's a Republican.

The 25 funniest tweets about the VP debate[ Fri, 12 Oct 2012 07:08:21 EDT ]When he wasn't laughing, Joe Biden sounded a like a belligerent old man.

'Gangnam Style' should go away[ Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:07:12 EDT ]It was cute for a while. We had some fun. And a few Americans even learned to locate South Korea on a map. (I think it's near Pittsburgh.)

How anxiety almost grounded supersonic skydiver[ Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:04:32 EDT ]"Fearless Felix" got a bit freaked out by the pressurized suit he'll wear during his ascent and, more importantly, his supersonic descent from 23 miles up on Sunday. Getting over his discomfort was a key hurdle to clear as the Austrian adventurer set out to make the highest skydive ever.

Windows 8 prices set, pre-orders begin[ Fri, 12 Oct 2012 22:57:10 GMT ]Microsoft opened its Windows 8 operating system for pre-orders on Friday, setting the price for an upgrade to the full version of the software at $70 for a DVD pack. Users can also wait for launch on Oct. 26 to download the system onto their computers for $40, an offer price that will expire at the end of January.

Daredevil's skydiving attempt to be Sunday[ Fri, 12 Oct 2012 21:43:49 GMT ]An Austrian daredevil aims to leap from the stratosphere Sunday in a supersonic plunge that would break the world record for the highest-ever skydive — a benchmark that has lasted more than half a century.

US: Hackers in Iran responsible for cyberattacks[ Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:09:00 GMT ]U.S. authorities believe that Iranian-based hackers were responsible for cyberattacks that devastated Persian Gulf oil and gas companies, as well as denial-of-service attacks on U.S. banks in recent months.

Giant eyeball found — but whose is it?[ Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:46:15 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: A giant eyeball that washed ashore and was found by a beachcomber in Pompano Beach, Fla., is mystifying wildlife officials — but probably not for long.

Space shuttle Endeavour to complete final journey[ Sat, 13 Oct 2012 12:24:37 GMT ]The space shuttle Endeavour was towed overnight Friday by a Toyota Tundra truck over the Los Angeles freeway to complete its first day on its trip to the California Science Center (CSC).

Facebook hackathon shows off the Zuckerbergs of tomorrow[ Sat, 13 Oct 2012 03:28:55 GMT ]Stanford University and U.C. Berkeley students are partying tonight at the social network's headquarters -- coder style. [Read more]

Inside Google's sci-fi search experiments[ Sat, 13 Oct 2012 11:00:00 GMT ]What Google's latest research tells us about where search is going. (Hint: it's more than just mobile.) [Read more]

This week in Crave: The quadrillion dollar edition[ Sat, 13 Oct 2012 13:00:00 GMT ]This week, we joined a "Gangnam Style" flash mob, repelled water with our bodies, and voted for a video game hero for president. [Read more]

Poll: Is stereo on its way out?[ Sat, 13 Oct 2012 14:36:00 GMT ]Sound bars, iPods, AirPlay, and Bluetooth speakers are essentially monophonic, not stereo sound sources. Does one speaker sound better than two? [Read more]

Microsoft Surface and its rivals: The first wave of Windows RT tablets[ Sat, 13 Oct 2012 15:15:45 GMT ]The Microsoft Surface RT isn't the only Windows RT tablet coming this year. Four others will debut over the next few months to challenge Microsoft's likely Windows tablet dominance. [Read more]

Netflix to subtitle all content by 2014[ Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:19:52 EDT ]In an agreement that the National Association for the Deaf (NAD) calls "a model for the streaming video industry," Netflix has agreed to caption all of its shows by the year 2014.

Politics tests Facebook friendships[ Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:20:05 EDT ]Steve Reeder says it's no secret among his Facebook friends: He's a Republican.

The 25 funniest tweets about the VP debate[ Fri, 12 Oct 2012 07:08:21 EDT ]When he wasn't laughing, Joe Biden sounded a like a belligerent old man.

'Gangnam Style' should go away[ Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:07:12 EDT ]It was cute for a while. We had some fun. And a few Americans even learned to locate South Korea on a map. (I think it's near Pittsburgh.)

How anxiety almost grounded supersonic skydiver[ Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:04:32 EDT ]"Fearless Felix" got a bit freaked out by the pressurized suit he'll wear during his ascent and, more importantly, his supersonic descent from 23 miles up on Sunday. Getting over his discomfort was a key hurdle to clear as the Austrian adventurer set out to make the highest skydive ever.

Apple pays up for Swiss railway clock design[ Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:46:05 GMT ]Apple, sensitive about protecting its own designs, has struck a deal to use Swiss railway operator SBB's trademark station clock design on iPads and iPhones, a design it had already implemented in iOS 6.

When you and employer split, sparks can fly over social media[ Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:05:57 GMT ]A controversial court ruling last week has shined a light on this made-in-the-digital age problem: Who owns Twitter followers, Facebook friends and LinkedIn connections when employers and employees part ways?

Report: Apple to announce 'iPad Mini' on Oct. 23[ Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:20:06 GMT ]The topic of a 7.85-inch iPad has been so hot in the rumor mill that we have been waiting eagerly for some idea of launch timing. Though we previously believed Apple would show the thing off on Oct. 17, a new, credible report says Apple will hold its event on Oct. 23.

US: Hackers in Iran responsible for cyberattacks[ Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:09:00 GMT ]U.S. authorities believe that Iranian-based hackers were responsible for cyberattacks that devastated Persian Gulf oil and gas companies, a former U.S. government official said.

Giant eyeball found — but whose is it?[ Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:46:15 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: A giant eyeball that washed ashore and was found by a beachcomber in Pompano Beach, Fla., is mystifying wildlife officials — but probably not for long.

iPhone 5 traffic volume already surpasses Samsung's Galaxy S3[ Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:52:43 GMT ]According to Chitika, an advertising network, the iPhone 5 nabbed 56 percent of all traffic volume between it and the Samsung Galaxy S3. [Read more]

Whoops! BlackBerry rep shows off secret phone[ Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:53:48 GMT ]Mexican site Hola Telcel posts a video with a BlackBerry rep demoing the company's L-Series phone -- a device that is supposed to be a secret. [Read more]

Sprint LTE trudges ahead to San Francisco, 21 other markets[ Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:14:28 GMT ]The carrier, well off the pace set by Verizon and AT&T, says the deployment will happen "in the coming months." [Read more]

Low Latency No. 40: We've spared no expense[ Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:15:12 GMT ]A new study concludes that the magic from films like Jurassic Park are mostly impossible. [Read more]

Firefox Beta adds 'preliminary support' for Social API[ Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:28:46 GMT ]The company's application programming interface will let developers integrate social features directly into the browser. [Read more]

Google 'completely wrong' = Romney [ Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:19:42 EDT ]To the amusement of Mitt Romney's critics, a Google Image search for the phrase "completely wrong" on Wednesday returned a page nearly full of images of the Republican presidential candidate.

Netflix to subtitle all content by 2014[ Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:19:52 EDT ]In an agreement that the National Association for the Deaf (NAD) calls "a model for the streaming video industry," Netflix has agreed to caption all of its shows by the year 2014.

Politics tests Facebook friendships[ Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:20:05 EDT ]Steve Reeder says it's no secret among his Facebook friends: He's a Republican.

The 25 funniest tweets about the VP debate[ Fri, 12 Oct 2012 07:08:21 EDT ]When he wasn't laughing, Joe Biden sounded a like a belligerent old man.

The 25 funniest tweets about the VP debate[ Fri, 12 Oct 2012 07:08:21 EDT ]When he wasn't laughing, Joe Biden sounded a like a belligerent old man.

Firefox 16 retreats to foxhole due to security concern[ Thu, 11 Oct 2012 15:54:54 GMT ]A day after the latest version of Firefox was launched — it wasn't. A security problem sidelined Firefox 16, and prompted Mozilla to take it down until the issue can be fixed.

Pre-caffeine tech: Purple haze, baby tapir![ Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:58:58 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Google just updated more than 250K miles of road in Street View maps.

How will Nobel Prize handle Higgs hassle?[ Thu, 11 Oct 2012 03:02:26 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Next year, the committee behind the Nobel Prize for physics could have a huge Higgs hassle on its hands. And maybe that's a good thing.

LG's Google Nexus may launch on Oct. 29[ Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:41:40 GMT ]Some photos of what may be the next Google Nexus smartphone leaked this earlier week, but now a whole prototype may have slipped out. Rumor is that this LG-made device will be officially unveiled on Oct. 29.

Potty Mouth! Turtle dips head in puddles to pee[ Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:35:12 GMT ]Soft-shelled turtles from China can essentially expel pee from their mouths, researchers say.

Google+ mobile app now lets you access your Pages[ Thu, 11 Oct 2012 15:02:22 GMT ]The latest update to the iOS and Android versions of the app add support for Pages and a couple of other tricks. [Read more]

Birth of a Twitter handle: Paul Ryan's bicep[ Thu, 11 Oct 2012 15:34:00 GMT ]Time posted photos of the Republican vice presidential candidate lifting weights, spawning a humorous Twitter account @PaulRyansBicep. [Read more]

Appeals court nixes Galaxy Nexus ban in Apple patent war[ Thu, 11 Oct 2012 15:50:21 GMT ]The latest ruling from an appeals court reverses a decision made by a California district court to ban Nexus sales based on Apple's request. [Read more]

Galaxy S3 Mini: Samsung's big new move[ Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:01:06 GMT ]Samsung's newest smartphone with a smaller screen could give Apple's iPhone a run for its money. [Read more]

Nintendo performs Wii U teardown; talks HD, multicore chip[ Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:04:28 GMT ]The company's chief executive Satoru Iwata brought in several engineers to talk about their work on Wii U. [Read more]

Is an iPad Mini worth buying?[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:14:16 EDT ]The long-running rumor that Apple might release a smaller, less costly version of the iPad is building. There's widespread speculation that Apple might announce this device as early as October 17 -- just in time for the holiday-buying season.

YouTube adds new channels[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:13:34 EDT ]Part of the enduring appeal of YouTube is the sheer random nature of it all -- the way videos of a South Korean pop song or a doped-up kid after a dentist visit can go from obscure to internationally known in a matter of days.

Will Syria shut down the Internet?[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:11:05 EDT ]There are growing fears that the Syrian regime could shut down the Internet across the country, similar to what was done in Egypt.

'Purple haze' pics not unique to iPhone 5[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:25:12 EDT ]Maybe this iPhone 5 "purple haze" issue isn't such a big deal after all.

Presidential election tests Facebook friendships[ Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:04:12 EDT ]Steve Reeder says it's no secret among his Facebook friends: He's a Republican.

How Amazon is crowdsourcing movies and TV shows[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:19:45 GMT ]Amazon.com is producing its own movies and TV programming using the consumer tracking and data crunching skills it developed while becoming the world's largest Internet retailer.

Google brings history to life through multimedia lessons[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:44:17 GMT ]History can be seen as the sum of great stories, but it's through personal tales that we feel the impact of historic events. Google's latest project helps to give major world events such as the Holocaust, apartheid and D-Day more of an impact by incorporating real-life details into a multimedia history lesson.

US chemists win Nobel for study of receptors[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:16:18 GMT ]Americans Robert Lefkowitz and Brian Kobilka won the 2012 Nobel Prize in chemistry on Wednesday for studies of protein receptors that let body cells sense and respond to outside signals. Such studies are key for developing better drugs.

Space station pulls in SpaceX cargo ship[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:14:12 GMT ]A privately built robotic space capsule arrived at the International Space Station early Wednesday, making the first routine commercial cargo delivery to the orbiting lab.

Sarah Brightman will sing at the space station[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:32:45 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Soprano superstar Sarah Brightman has confirmed that she's planning a flight to the International Space Station and hopes to do a concert in orbit.

Microsoft to launch Office for iOS, Android next year, report says[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:36:10 GMT ]The company will reportedly make the platform available in March 2013. [Read more]

Singer Sarah Brightman books flight to space station[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:57:34 GMT ]Fulfilling a lifelong dream, singer Sarah Brightman has booked a seat on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft for a 10-day visit to the International Space Station. [Read more]

Name your own price for six science fiction and fantasy e-books[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:00:00 GMT ]And if you pay more than the average, you'll get two bonus books. That's a lot of good reading material for cheap. [Read more]

Stripe Connect gets the money train rolling for online shops[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:00:00 GMT ]Stripe enables any Web site to take credit card payments with no merchant account. Now it's extending that service to stores and groups that use platforms like Shopify, Reddit, or Skillshare. [Read more]

Angry Birds app infiltrated by Bad Piggies[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:10:11 GMT ]Not content with their own game, those Bad Piggies have taken over their own levels in the original Angry Birds game. [Read more]

Internet mocks Bravo's 'Silicon Valley' [ Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:33:19 EDT ]Stop us if you've heard this before: Tech geeks are the new rock stars. Silicon Valley is a "hotbed of innovation." And some people who work in tech aren't nerdy.

Is an iPad Mini worth buying?[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:14:16 EDT ]The long-running rumor that Apple might release a smaller, less costly version of the iPad is building. There's widespread speculation that Apple might announce this device as early as October 17 -- just in time for the holiday-buying season.

YouTube adds new channels[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:13:34 EDT ]Part of the enduring appeal of YouTube is the sheer random nature of it all -- the way videos of a South Korean pop song or a doped-up kid after a dentist visit can go from obscure to internationally known in a matter of days.

Will Syria shut down the Internet?[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:13:53 EDT ]There are growing fears that the Syrian regime could shut down the Internet across the country, similar to what was done in Egypt.

Fears grow that Syria may shut down Internet[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:08:32 EDT ]There are growing fears that the Syrian regime could shut down the Internet across the country, similar to what was done in Egypt.

Rumor: New Nexus tablet to have higher resolution display than iPad[ Tue, 9 Oct 2012 14:58:22 GMT ]Lately rumors are a penny a dozen when it comes to Google's Nexus phone and tablet lineup, but one in particular certainly caught our attention: An analyst claims that the next Nexus tablet will be a 10.1-inch beast with a higher resolution display than the current iPad model.

Video: 'Dishonored' is astonishingly smart and fun[ Mon, 8 Oct 2012 18:28:39 GMT ]Perfect new gameplay and a riveting story make "Dishonored" one of the best games to come out in year. NBCNews.com Todd Kenreck gives it a 10/10. (In-Game)

Ancient climate record kept in 11 miles of ice[ Tue, 9 Oct 2012 15:31:24 GMT ]Inside the National Ice Core Laboratory in Denver rests more than 11 miles (18 kilometers) of ice, drilled from Earth's glaciers, which are shedding new light on the dimly understood history of the planet's climate.

Skydiver gets set for supersonic jump[ Tue, 9 Oct 2012 15:39:31 GMT ]Plans for skydiver Felix Baumgartner to make a 23-mile free fall into the southeastern New Mexico desert are moving ahead, after hours of delay due to concerns about upper-level winds.

Nobel physics prize highlights quantum optics[ Tue, 9 Oct 2012 15:46:29 GMT ]Frenchman Serge Haroche and American David Wineland have won the 2012 Nobel Prize in physics for inventing and developing methods for observing tiny quantum particles without destroying them.

Twitter considers video-hosting service, report says[ Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:17:21 GMT ]The company has been bringing more features in house, including its recent move to restrict third-party photo services. [Read more]

The big squeeze: How to get the most out of your wireless plan[ Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:28:01 GMT ]Wireless subscribers are paying more for mobile data and getting less. In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon offers advice on getting the biggest bang for your buck when it comes to smartphone wireless service. [Read more]

U.S. court denies MegaUpload request for dismissal[ Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:30:25 GMT ]Federal district judge says just because MegaUpload doesn't have a U.S. address doesn't mean criminal charges against it must be dismissed. [Read more]

First images of LG Optimus G Nexus land online[ Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:39:13 GMT ]Nearly one dozen photos emerge showing the, sleek, sexy and fabled Optimus G Nexus. [Read more]

Twitter's Jack Dorsey disputes idea he's 'hard to work with'[ Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:43:22 GMT ]In a personal blog post this morning, the Twitter co-founder (and Square CEO) said he has no one reporting to him at Twitter because he completed all operational work there as planned. [Read more]

10 great quotes from Steve Jobs[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:58:59 EDT ]Many of Steve Jobs' most inspiring and quotable lines come from his famous 2005 commencement speech at Stanford, when he told assembled graduates, "Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."

Diaries of 3 smartphone addicts[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:26:32 EDT ]If you're like Derek Smith, you spend a lot of time on your smartphone. Then again, maybe nobody is quite like Derek Smith.

How Steve Jobs' legacy has changed[ Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:28:22 EDT ]When Apple co-founder Steve Jobs succumbed to cancer in his California home a year ago today, the world rushed to eulogize him in glowing terms: Genius. Visionary. A modern-day Thomas Edison.

Apple addresses iPhone 5 photo flare[ Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:56:05 EDT ]Apple has responded to complaints that some photos taken with the iPhone 5 show a purple flare, saying it happens to many smartphones when they're aimed near a light source like the sun.

How much do websites profit from your data?[ Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:08:40 EDT ]Savvy Internet users know that all the great stuff they get from the Internet us for "free"—the searches, the social networks, the games, even the news—isn't really free. It's an exchange, where companies are able to take user data, sell it to advertisers, and make money that allows them to give themselves a paycheck while keeping you afloat in free digital services.

Why it's finally time to ditch Windows XP[ Mon, 8 Oct 2012 16:18:01 GMT ]When Microsoft introduced Windows Vista in 2007, many people refused to make the switch from Windows XP, an operating system they liked a lot. Windows XP still has a legion of devoted users who've stuck with the old system, despite all the bells and whistles and improved security of Windows 7.

Nobel Prize awarded for stem cell breakthroughs[ Mon, 8 Oct 2012 13:12:14 GMT ]Scientists from Britain and Japan shared a Nobel Prize on Monday for the discovery that adult cells can be transformed back into embryo-like stem cells that may one day regrow tissue in damaged brains, hearts or other organs.

Report: Apple ordered over 10 million mini iPads[ Mon, 8 Oct 2012 14:28:10 GMT ]While it is expected that Apple will announce a smaller version of its popular iPad on Oct. 17, the company has yet to confirm that such a device is in the works. But there are outside reports that Apple has placed an order for more than 10 million of these mini iPads with its suppliers.

The 12 top terrific technologies you didn't buy[ Sat, 6 Oct 2012 14:28:11 GMT ]Unfortunately, in this universe, the best products don’t always win when you vote with your wallets -- for the wrong candidates. Thanks a lot everyone, you've ruined it for . . . everyone.

SpaceX liftoff begins the new normal for NASA[ Mon, 8 Oct 2012 06:41:52 GMT ]SpaceX's commercial Dragon cargo ship rocketed into orbit Sunday in pursuit of the International Space Station, the first of a dozen routine supply runs under a $1.6 billion contract with NASA.

Microsoft improves Kinect for Windows SDK, launches in China[ Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:30:02 GMT ]The company says the update includes more powerful sensor data tools and more flexibility for deployment. [Read more]

1080i and 1080p are the same resolution[ Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:55:00 GMT ]The 1080i your cable box sends out is the same number of pixels that your 1080p TV has. [Read more]

Hey, Web developers! Here's a one-stop shop for your app needs[ Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:55:34 GMT ]The W3C standards group will house a unified site for Web programming explanations and examples at the new Web Platform Docs project. [Read more]

What is refresh rate?[ Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:56:00 GMT ]What do 120Hz, 240Hz, 600Hz really mean for the picture quality of your new HDTV? [Read more]

ReadyCase combines iPhone case with multitool[ Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:05:41 GMT ]This already-funded Indiegogo project delivers seven handy tools in a single slimline case. And early buyers get bodies for iPhone 4/4S and iPhone 5. [Read more]

How Tim Cook's changed Apple[ Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:12:35 EDT ]In the year since Steve Jobs' death, Apple has undergone a gradual and subtle brand makeover, shaking off some of the more unpleasant characteristics associated with Jobs and taking on bits of the personality of its new leader, Tim Cook.

10 great quotes from Steve Jobs[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:58:59 EDT ]Many of Steve Jobs' most inspiring and quotable lines come from his famous 2005 commencement speech at Stanford, when he told assembled graduates, "Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."

Diaries of 3 smartphone addicts[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:26:32 EDT ]If you're like Derek Smith, you spend a lot of time on your smartphone. Then again, maybe nobody is quite like Derek Smith.

How Steve Jobs' legacy has changed[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:58:20 EDT ]When Apple co-founder Steve Jobs succumbed to cancer in his California home a year ago today, the world rushed to eulogize him in glowing terms: Genius. Visionary. A modern-day Thomas Edison.

How Steve Jobs' legacy has changed[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:56:36 EDT ]When Apple co-founder Steve Jobs succumbed to cancer in his California home a year ago today, the world rushed to eulogize him in glowing terms: Genius. Visionary. A modern-day Thomas Edison.

Tests show military drones could refuel themselves mid-air[ Sun, 7 Oct 2012 11:36:56 GMT ]U.S. military flight tests have shown how drones could handle midair refueling by themselves, without human pilots.

Foxconn denies China iPhone plant hit by strike[ Sun, 7 Oct 2012 16:18:11 GMT ]Foxconn, the Taiwanese made-to-order electronics giant that assembles Apple's products, denied reports that a plant in China was crippled by a strike, saying on Saturday that its production is on schedule at an important time for Apple.

How can I help a friend who's spreading malware?[ Sun, 7 Oct 2012 11:46:00 GMT ]One of my friends recently sent some pretty suspicious links to his entire address book and his friends on Facebook. How can I help him get his computer straight, and make sure notes I get from him are safe to click?

The 12 top terrific technologies you didn't buy[ Sat, 6 Oct 2012 14:28:11 GMT ]Unfortunately, in this universe, the best products don’t always win when you vote with your wallets -- for the wrong candidates. Thanks a lot everyone, you've ruined it for . . . everyone.

Commercial spaceship set for ice cream delivery[ Sun, 7 Oct 2012 06:14:29 GMT ]SpaceX is due to launch its Dragon capsule into orbit on Sunday, carrying freezers, treats and other cargo to the International Space Station.

Web porn for peace (and other good causes)[ Sat, 06 Oct 2012 21:16:48 GMT ]The masterminds behind Come4.org would like to make online-porn viewing a moneymaker for social causes. [Read more]

In role reversal, Chinese PC firm to manufacture in U.S.[ Sat, 06 Oct 2012 22:19:39 GMT ]Wait, a Chinese company making computers in the U.S.? Yeah, you heard that right. [Read more]

Four lessons from a single successful tweet[ Sat, 06 Oct 2012 22:42:04 GMT ]What I learned from a single tweet about Facebook's one-billion-users announcement [Read more]

A better-sounding $5 alternative to Bluetooth or AirPlay streaming[ Sun, 07 Oct 2012 15:06:00 GMT ]Why buy a new Bluetooth or AirPlay speaker if you already have a decent set of speakers? [Read more]

Facebook's user numbers still growing, but how high can it go?[ Sun, 07 Oct 2012 15:42:08 GMT ]Social network may already have a billion users, but that doesn't mean its growth is slowing down. [Read more]

How Tim Cook's changed Apple[ Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:12:35 EDT ]In the year since Steve Jobs' death, Apple has undergone a gradual and subtle brand makeover, shaking off some of the more unpleasant characteristics associated with Jobs and taking on bits of the personality of its new leader, Tim Cook.

10 great quotes from Steve Jobs[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:58:59 EDT ]Many of Steve Jobs' most inspiring and quotable lines come from his famous 2005 commencement speech at Stanford, when he told assembled graduates, "Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."

Diaries of 3 smartphone addicts[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:26:32 EDT ]If you're like Derek Smith, you spend a lot of time on your smartphone. Then again, maybe nobody is quite like Derek Smith.

How Steve Jobs' legacy has changed[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:58:20 EDT ]When Apple co-founder Steve Jobs succumbed to cancer in his California home a year ago today, the world rushed to eulogize him in glowing terms: Genius. Visionary. A modern-day Thomas Edison.

How Steve Jobs' legacy has changed[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:56:36 EDT ]When Apple co-founder Steve Jobs succumbed to cancer in his California home a year ago today, the world rushed to eulogize him in glowing terms: Genius. Visionary. A modern-day Thomas Edison.

'World of Warcraft'-playing candidate: 'I'm a real person'[ Fri, 5 Oct 2012 20:13:30 GMT ]Despite the fact millions of people around the world play games these days, the term "gamer" in some circles is still a dirty word. The Republican Party of Maine has accused Democratic State Senate candidate Colleen Lachowicz of leading a "bizarre double life" and being unfit for office because she plays “World of Warcraft.” We interview Lachowicz about her sudden notoriety and about why being a gamer may, in fact, earn her MORE votes rather than less.

Highest free-fall jump postponed due to winds[ Sat, 6 Oct 2012 04:36:31 GMT ]Weather concerns have pushed back an Austrian daredevil's attempt to break the world record for highest-ever skydive by one day, to Tuesday.

The 12 top terrific technologies you didn't buy[ Sat, 6 Oct 2012 14:28:11 GMT ]Unfortunately, in this universe, the best products don’t always win when you vote with your wallets -- for the wrong candidates. Thanks a lot everyone, you've ruined it for . . . everyone.

A year after his passing, Steve Jobs remains larger than life[ Fri, 5 Oct 2012 14:00:21 GMT ]Our fascination with the "modern-day Thomas Edison" has not ebbed in the year since his death, all too soon, at age 56. If anything, it has grown larger.

Congressman scoffs at evolution, big bang[ Sat, 6 Oct 2012 03:04:40 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: U.S. Rep. Paul Broun, D-Ga., criticizes evolution and big bang theory as "lies straight from the pit of Hell" — and the video sets off a firestorm in some circles.

This week in Crave: The profitable edition[ Sat, 06 Oct 2012 13:00:00 GMT ]This week, we panned for gold in a laboratory, rode a horse made of keyboard keys, and marveled at the value of a multimillion dollar meme. [Read more]

Foxconn denies report of strike at Zhengzhou iPhone factory[ Sat, 06 Oct 2012 13:42:52 GMT ]Foxconn says that 3,000 to 4,000 workers building iPhones did not stop work yesterday. [Read more]

JDS Labs' overachieving headphone amplifiers[ Sat, 06 Oct 2012 14:36:00 GMT ]These are the best-sounding, budget-priced, made-in-the-USA headphone amplifiers the Audiophiliac has ever tested. [Read more]

Declassified: Air Force plans for a flying saucer[ Sat, 06 Oct 2012 15:30:00 GMT ]This mysterious saucer from the 1950s was meant to fly at speeds of up to Mach 4. Most mysteriously, it was designed by... Canadians. [Read more]

Dear iPad pedestrians, this has to stop[ Sat, 06 Oct 2012 16:17:56 GMT ]It seems that some pedestrians aren't content with staring into their iPhones. They now unwrap their iPads and merrily flounce down the street. [Read more]

How Tim Cook's changed Apple[ Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:12:35 EDT ]In the year since Steve Jobs' death, Apple has undergone a gradual and subtle brand makeover, shaking off some of the more unpleasant characteristics associated with Jobs and taking on bits of the personality of its new leader, Tim Cook.

10 great quotes from Steve Jobs[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:58:59 EDT ]Many of Steve Jobs' most inspiring and quotable lines come from his famous 2005 commencement speech at Stanford, when he told assembled graduates, "Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."

Diaries of 3 smartphone addicts[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:26:32 EDT ]If you're like Derek Smith, you spend a lot of time on your smartphone. Then again, maybe nobody is quite like Derek Smith.

How Steve Jobs' legacy has changed[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:58:20 EDT ]When Apple co-founder Steve Jobs succumbed to cancer in his California home a year ago today, the world rushed to eulogize him in glowing terms: Genius. Visionary. A modern-day Thomas Edison.

How Steve Jobs' legacy has changed[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:56:36 EDT ]When Apple co-founder Steve Jobs succumbed to cancer in his California home a year ago today, the world rushed to eulogize him in glowing terms: Genius. Visionary. A modern-day Thomas Edison.

Consumer Reports recommends iPhone 5 (but says Galaxy S III is 'still king')[ Fri, 5 Oct 2012 14:27:30 GMT ]Consumer Reports, whose considered opinions on products tend to be taken seriously, has called the iPhone 5 "a winner" in its review, but said in a press release that the Android-powered Samsung Galaxy S III was "still king."

Millions invested in quantum weirdness[ Fri, 5 Oct 2012 01:34:27 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Researchers are trying to harness the weird properties of the quantum world, backed by millions of dollars from investors and government agencies.

Video: Furby makes comeback, now more annoying than ever[ Fri, 5 Oct 2012 15:23:51 GMT ]The Furby is back — with the latest tech upgrades and support for an app. This means that your kids will want the pesky toy more than ever. NBCNews.com's Rosa Golijan shows why. (NBCNews.com)

World's fastest radio telescope powers up[ Fri, 5 Oct 2012 14:45:46 GMT ]In the remote Australian outback, scientists have launched the world's fastest radio telescope, which will exponentially increase astronomers' ability to survey the universe, mapping black holes and shedding new light on the origins of galaxies.

A year later after his passing, Steve Jobs remains larger than life[ Fri, 5 Oct 2012 14:00:21 GMT ]Our fascination with the "modern-day Thomas Edison" has not ebbed in the year since his death, all too soon, at age 56. If anything, it has grown larger.

Intel shows off personal cloud for consumers, small business[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:43:00 GMT ]Intel is diving into the personal cloud storage space with a new Atom-based platform targeted towards both consumers and small businesses. [Read more]

Consoles bridge gender gap on TV time[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:04:24 GMT ]Although women are more likely to watch television, game consoles help close the gap for men and TV viewership. [Read more]

Big brouhaha over Big Bird[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:31:46 GMT ]week in review Mitt Romney hatches social network backlash while shakeup hits wireless sector. Also: Samsung appeals Apple verdict. [Read more]

Star Wars, Angry Birds mash-up? Yes, please[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:04:46 GMT ]Could an event next week in NYC mean we're getting a Star Wars version of Angry Birds? We sure hope so! [Read more]

Order free photo prints right from your iPhone or iPad[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:05:25 GMT ]The aptly named FreePrints app turns your digital snapshots into 4x6 glossies. Ah, but you pay for shipping, so the real deal here is convenience. [Read more]

Zuck: I wear same thing every day[ Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:18:54 EDT ]Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in an interview on "NBC's Today" set to air on Thursday that he lives a "simple" life and proudly wears the same thing every day.

Who is the next Steve Jobs?[ Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:18:38 EDT ]It's a loaded question, one with no clear answer. But in the year since Apple's co-founder and visionary CEO died, it's been asked in tech circles over and over:

25 funny tweets about the debate[ Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:12:49 EDT ]With its wonky arguments about taxes and health care, Wednesday's presidential debate may not have been the most riveting 90 minutes of the 2012 campaign.

How Tim Cook's changed Apple[ Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:12:35 EDT ]In the year since Steve Jobs' death, Apple has undergone a gradual and subtle brand makeover, shaking off some of the more unpleasant characteristics associated with Jobs and taking on bits of the personality of its new leader, Tim Cook.

How Steve Jobs' legacy has changed[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:56:36 EDT ]When Apple co-founder Steve Jobs succumbed to cancer in his California home a year ago today, the world rushed to eulogize him in glowing terms: Genius. Visionary. A modern-day Thomas Edison.

Apple Easter egg reveals what Siri really thinks about certain movies[ Thu, 4 Oct 2012 14:56:11 GMT ]I love virtual Easter eggs. They're little hidden messages or jokes which are lurking inside your favorite apps, websites, games, movies, and so on. Apple even slipped some into iOS 6, the latest version of its mobile operating system, by teaching Siri to say exactly what she thinks about some movies.

Zuckerberg defends Facebook as network reaches 1 billion users[ Thu, 4 Oct 2012 11:05:14 GMT ]Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Thursday that his company has reached an unprecedented milestone: one billion users

Pre-caffeine tech: Facebook billion, big debate![ Thu, 4 Oct 2012 14:51:32 GMT ]You know what's cooler than a million users? A billion users.

Tiny jar identifies mighty Maya queen[ Thu, 4 Oct 2012 03:42:10 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Glyphs carved into a jar lead archaeologists to conclude that the tomb in Guatemala where the jar was found belonged to one of the greatest Maya queens.

Facebook hits 1 billion users[ Thu, 4 Oct 2012 13:47:42 GMT ]You know what's cooler than a million users? A billion users. And now Facebook has just that.Yep, the social network birthed in a Harvard dorm grew in eight short years to a membership that accounts for one seventh of the world’s population. Just so we’re clear: As of Sept. 14, one in seven people on this planet have been classified as active Facebook users.

French privacy watchdog: Nope, no Facebook messaging bug[ Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:36:08 GMT ]Claims that older Facebook private messages were posted on users' walls are unfounded, according to the French data protection agency. [Read more]

TomTom Android app won't support Galaxy S3, Nexus 7 -- yet[ Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:39:48 GMT ]The application, which launched today, restricted to devices that come with 800x480 or 854x480 resolutions, meaning many flagship smartphones won't support it. [Read more]

Microsoft acquires security authentication provider[ Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:57:42 GMT ]Providing phone-based authentication for users in the business world, PhoneFactor is now part of Microsoft. [Read more]

How Nokia hobbled itself with an AT&T-exclusive Lumia 920[ Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:07:22 GMT ]Nokia opted for the traditional exclusivity agreement at a time when its biggest competitors have widened their distribution. [Read more]

Sprint mulls outbidding T-Mobile for MetroPCS[ Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:10:57 GMT ]Bloomberg News is reporting that Sprint is considering making a counter-offer to MetroPCS, which on Wednesday announced a deal with Deutsche Telekom that would merge the company with T-Mobile USA. [Read more]

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Your biggest smartphone tragedies[ Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:20:16 EDT ]There are many ways to lose or ruin your smartphone. Forgetfulness, crime, gravity, anger, intoxication, acts of God.

Did Apple fandom peak with Jobs?[ Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:19:59 EDT ]Apple Store employees, dressed in matching blue T-shirts, clapped and sang and made intermittent "woo!" cheers as they walked past John H., who was waiting in line to buy the iPhone 5 in Atlanta last month.

Zuck: I wear same thing every day[ Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:18:54 EDT ]Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in an interview on "NBC's Today" set to air on Thursday that he lives a "simple" life and proudly wears the same thing every day.

Who is the next Steve Jobs?[ Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:18:38 EDT ]It's a loaded question, one with no clear answer. But in the year since Apple's co-founder and visionary CEO died, it's been asked in tech circles over and over:

Mark Zuckerberg confirms: 'I wear the same thing every day'[ Tue, 2 Oct 2012 21:02:01 GMT ]Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg sat down last week with TODAY's Matt Lauer for his first television interview since the social network's IPO. The interview will air on Oct. 4 on TODAY and Rock Center with Brian Williams, but we already know exactly which moment will make you chuckle the most.

New Nexus smartphone due, but rumors are vague, contradictory[ Wed, 3 Oct 2012 15:38:35 GMT ]Nearly a year has passed since Samsung and Google unveiled the Galaxy Nexus (along with Android Ice Cream Sandwich), so it's natural to expect a shiny new Nexus-branded smartphone to be announced this month. But here's the problem: The rumor mill is churning out so many contradicting details that we're ready to cry.

Social media hones cynical edge in presidential politics[ Tue, 2 Oct 2012 10:35:26 GMT ]When you're watching the first presidential debate Wednesday night, don't believe what you see. Online, that is.

Pre-caffeine tech: Mark Zuckerberg's shirts, Darth Vader with a bunny! [ Wed, 3 Oct 2012 13:42:26 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirmed, "I wear the same thing every day," in an exclusive interview with Matt Lauer you can watch Thursday on TODAY and Rock Center with Brian Williams.

How synthetic biology will change us[ Wed, 3 Oct 2012 00:30:52 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: In the future, genetically modified organisms could be making our medicines, our fuel, our houses — and they could even help us remake ourselves.

RIM kicks BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1 into the field[ Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:15:34 GMT ]The software upgrade to RIM's BlackBerry tablet adds security and some minor fixes. [Read more]

Twitter teams with Nielsen on brand surveys[ Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:45:39 GMT ]The microblogging service says companies will be able to create surveys directly within Twitter to gauge their opinions and reactions to certain topics. [Read more]

Steve Jobs -- The untold tales[ Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:03:12 GMT ]Friends and colleagues shed a light on Jobs by revealing some of their most indelible moments with the late Apple leader via Forbes magazine. [Read more]

Apple's hardware boss shuffle ruffled feathers, report says[ Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:04:34 GMT ]According to a new report, a major change in Apple's hardware division angered some of the company's top employees. [Read more]

Kids post Facebook pics of themselves burglarizing house[ Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:09:52 GMT ]Some teens allegedly break into a house, have a party and then post the evidence on Facebook. Oh, and they tag themselves too. [Read more]

Your biggest smartphone tragedies[ Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:20:16 EDT ]There are many ways to lose or ruin your smartphone. Forgetfulness, crime, gravity, anger, intoxication, acts of God.

Did Apple fandom peak with Jobs?[ Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:19:59 EDT ]Apple Store employees, dressed in matching blue T-shirts, clapped and sang and made intermittent "woo!" cheers as they walked past John H., who was waiting in line to buy the iPhone 5 in Atlanta last month.

Zuck: I wear same thing every day[ Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:18:54 EDT ]Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in an interview on "NBC's Today" set to air on Thursday that he lives a "simple" life and proudly wears the same thing every day.

Who is the next Steve Jobs?[ Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:18:38 EDT ]It's a loaded question, one with no clear answer. But in the year since Apple's co-founder and visionary CEO died, it's been asked in tech circles over and over:

Who is the next Steve Jobs (and is there one)?[ Wed, 03 Oct 2012 08:09:18 EDT ]It's a loaded question, one with no clear answer. But in the year since Apple's co-founder and visionary CEO died, it's been asked in tech circles over and over:

Your finger swipe could become your password[ Tue, 2 Oct 2012 16:16:08 GMT ]Natural finger movements can be more secure, more memorable and more fun than standard passcodes and passwords, according to researchers at New York University.

Gmail now lets you search PDF and Word attachments[ Tue, 2 Oct 2012 14:59:26 GMT ]Given that it's from Google, it's not surprising that Gmail has a powerful search feature. But until now, if your email had a third-party attachment, say a PDF or Word doc, it couldn't index that text.

Pre-caffeine tech: Privacy wars, Baturday![ Tue, 2 Oct 2012 13:38:21 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Facebook wants the Obama administration to make "Like" exempt from child privacy laws -- you know, that button that helps deliver targeted advertisements.

Postage stamps celebrate the planet[ Tue, 2 Oct 2012 01:21:23 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: A new postage-stamp set celebrates America's landscapes, as seen from heights ranging from several hundred feet to several hundred miles.

Social media hones cynical edge in presidential politics[ Tue, 2 Oct 2012 10:35:26 GMT ]When you're watching the first presidential debate Wednesday night, don't believe what you see. Online, that is.

Who controls your digital assets post-mortem?[ Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:33:01 GMT ]A law professor says federal laws are needed to give people the right to control their digital afterlife. [Read more]

New York Times unveils Web app for iPad[ Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:08:38 GMT ]The new HTML5-based but "experimental" app is available for current subscribers of the paper's online edition. [Read more]

Paul Allen likes Windows 8 -- well, except for a few things[ Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:20:52 GMT ]The Microsoft co-founder says the new tablet features are "particularly bold and innovative," but he calls some aspects of the new operating system "puzzling." [Read more]

iOS 6 already on 60 percent of iPhones in North America[ Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:43:38 GMT ]More than half of iPhone users, and close to that on iPads and iPods, are running Apple's latest iOS, an advertising company says. [Read more]

Microsoft's holiday pop-up stores get Oct. 26 start date[ Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:49:07 GMT ]And that Friday, not surprisingly, is also the launch date for Windows 8. All told, there will be 30-plus holiday pop-up stores in the U.S. and Canada. [Read more]

Rock on! The compact disc turns 30[ Fri, 28 Sep 2012 19:26:55 EDT ]On October 1, 1982, the first commercial compact disc, Billy Joel's "52nd Street," was released in Japan. In the 30 years since, hundreds of billions of CDs have been sold, Joel has stopped recording pop music and the music industry has moved on to the next hot medium.

Review: Kindle Paperwhite e-reader[ Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:35:04 EDT ]The new Kindle Paperwhite isn't the perfect character. Just like the literary creations that live and die on its screen, it has flaws. It's wise, though it still suffers from memories of its past.

Water, theft, gravity: smartphone killers[ Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:01:49 EDT ]There are many ways to lose or ruin your smartphone. Forgetfulness, crime, gravity, anger, intoxication, acts of God.

Did fanboy fever peak with Steve Jobs?[ Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:01:58 EDT ]Apple Store employees, dressed in matching blue T-shirts, clapped and sang and made intermittent "woo!" cheers as they walked past John H., who was waiting in line to buy the iPhone 5 in Atlanta last month.

Did Apple's fanboy fever peak with Steve Jobs?[ Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:17:12 EDT ]Apple Store employees, dressed in matching blue T-shirts, clapped and sang and made intermittent "woo!" cheers as they walked past John H., who was waiting in line to buy the iPhone 5 in Atlanta last month.

How to make your smartphone's ringtones smarter[ Sun, 30 Sep 2012 17:53:02 GMT ]Find out how to tweak your smartphone's ringtones and alerts so they're actually informative and not just the same annoying sound.

Apple no longer calls Maps ‘the most beautiful, powerful mapping service ever’[ Mon, 1 Oct 2012 16:03:02 GMT ]Not only did Apple CEO Tim Cook recently apologize for the Apple Maps app and recommended competitors' mapping solutions as alternatives, but now Apple has changed some language related to Maps on its website as well.

Apple posts fix for Verizon iPhone 5 Wi-Fi bug[ Mon, 1 Oct 2012 14:13:17 GMT ]Apple has rolled out a fix for an annoying (and potentially costly) issue affecting some Verizon iPhone 5 owners.

White House says it thwarted cyberattack[ Mon, 1 Oct 2012 15:44:48 GMT ]The White House is acknowledging an attempt to infiltrate its computer system but says it thwarted the effort A White House official said the attack targeted an unclassified network. He said the attack was identified and that the system was isolated to prevent spread.

Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite is the new king of e-readers[ Mon, 1 Oct 2012 01:08:22 GMT ]Amazon's new e-reader solves two of e-ink's biggest problems — lousy contrast and lack of integrated lighting — while preserving the e-reader's core advantages: readability, affordability and insanely long battery life.

Yahoo chief Marissa Mayer gives birth to baby boy[ Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:35:07 GMT ]The Yahoo CEO and her husband Zachary Bogue are now the parents of a new boy. [Read more]

Facebook explains ad moves to try to prevent privacy freakout[ Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:38:32 GMT ]The social networking giant's privacy engineer says it has taken many steps to safeguard users' information, including substituting "hashes" for email addresses in its Custom Audiences feature. [Read more]

Apple fixes data usage snafu on Verizon iPhone 5[ Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:40:48 GMT ]Some Verizon iPhone 5 users were inadvertently being charged for data usage when they were actually on a Wi-Fi network. But Apple has come to the rescue with a software fix. [Read more]

Zuckerberg meets with Russia's PM Medvedev[ Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:59:31 GMT ]AP reports that Medvedev convinced Zuckerberg to open a research center in Moscow rather than seek to lure Russian programmers to the U.S. [Read more]

Facebook CEO: Search to harness the 'wisdom of friends'[ Mon, 01 Oct 2012 16:00:03 GMT ]The social network's Sheryl Sandberg talks search, e-commerce, ads and analytics with CNBC this morning. [Read more]

10 smartphone habits to avoid[ Mon, 01 Oct 2012 08:42:12 EDT ]These are things you literally could not do before the www went mobile; now we're embarrassing ourselves all over the place.

Facebook launches Gifts service[ Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:37:40 EDT ]Bad about forgetting peoples' birthdays until you see them pop up on Facebook?

Rock on! The compact disc turns 30[ Fri, 28 Sep 2012 19:26:55 EDT ]On October 1, 1982, the first commercial compact disc, Billy Joel's "52nd Street," was released in Japan. In the 30 years since, hundreds of billions of CDs have been sold, Joel has stopped recording pop music and the music industry has moved on to the next hot medium.

Review: Kindle Paperwhite e-reader[ Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:35:04 EDT ]The new Kindle Paperwhite isn't the perfect character. Just like the literary creations that live and die on its screen, it has flaws. It's wise, though it still suffers from memories of its past.

Review: Kindle Paperwhite is king of the e-readers[ Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:30:41 EDT ]The new Kindle Paperwhite isn't the perfect character. Just like the literary creations that live and die on its screen, it has flaws. It's wise, though it still suffers from memories of its past.