Robots evolve to learn cooperation, hunting[ Sat, 30 Jan 2010 07:00:00 PST ]Scientists in Europe have described experiments in which robots evolve through natural selection, learning to cooperate, hunt, and even be altruistic.

Novozymes to launch ethanol product[ Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:41:06 PST ]CEO says new enzyme will be available in the first quarter, and that the company could show the product would be competitive with corn-based ethanol and gasoline.

How to make the iPad a better music device[ Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:31:51 PST ]Here are five things Apple could do to make the iPad more appealing for music fans and musicians.

Report: Jobs calls BS on Google's 'Don't be evil' mantra[ Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:59:00 PST ]In a town hall meeting at Apple, CEO Steve Jobs reportedly questions Google's famous mantra and calls Adobe "lazy."

Obama seeks to boost nuclear power in new budget[ Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:06:12 PST ]President's budget proposal will call for tripling government loan guarantees for new nuclear reactors, an administration official said on Friday.

PBS documentary questions tech and our future[ Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:33:00 PST ]Frontline's "Digital Nation," which airs on Tuesday, raises some troubling questions about technology addiction, yet provides some optimism about the positive implications of a tech-immersed world.

Amazon agrees to higher prices in e-book dispute[ Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:04:00 PST ]Online retailer says that, while it deems $14.99 e-books unreasonable, it will have to capitulate to Macmillan's demand to sell books at higher rates.

Amazon: Get out of the e-book pricing business[ Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:16:00 PST ]In the Macmillan-Amazon battle, one thing has become clear: it's time Amazon got out of the way of e-book pricing and let the market do its thing.

Google censors 'Lolita,' but not 'bestiality'[ Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:19:00 PST ]Following revelations that cell phones running on Android replace rude words with hash marks, it appears that works such as "Lolita" and "Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" are also censored.

Colbert starts iPad campaign at the Grammys[ Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:13:54 PST ]The Comedy Central star pulls an iPad out of his pocket and claims he got it in his gift bag.

Cashmore: Why Twitter is shunning celebrities[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:22:17 EST ]Microblogging service Twitter made two major changes in the past week, betting that users are more interested in following their friends, interests and local chatter than in keeping track of celebrities and mainstream news.

Feds to invest $8 billion in high-speed trains[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:58:07 EST ]President Obama announced Thursday that the federal government will spend $8 billion developing a nationwide high-speed train system -- an investment the White House says is needed to help spur long-term economic growth.

Study: Cell phone bans don't reduce accidents[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:57:46 EST ]A new study suggests laws banning the use of hand-held devices while driving have not reduced the rate of accidents in three states and the District of Columbia.

Samsung takes top spot from HP[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:33:28 EST ]Read full story for latest details.

Muslim inventions that shaped the modern world[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:53:56 EST ]Think of the origins of that staple of modern life, the cup of coffee, and Italy often springs to mind.

'Mass Effect 2' picks up where first left off[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:38:04 EST ]When you finish one video game in a series and begin the next, you're basically forced to start from scratch without carrying over any of your accomplishments from the previous game.

Gates Foundation makes $10 billion vaccine pledge[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:05:35 EST ]Bill and Melinda Gates announced plans Friday to invest $10 billion in the fight against a number of illnesses including AIDS, the largest financial commitment their charitable foundation has made.

Feathery dinosaurs get scientists into a flap[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:47:41 EST ]Scientists have uncovered startling new evidence which definitively show what color feathers certain dinosaurs had.

Google searches getting more social[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:19:08 EST ]Google's move to include social networking information in its searches has gotten personal.

AT&T to invest $2B in mobile network[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:13:47 EST ]AT&T said it will invest an additional $2 billion in its network in 2010 to make sure it keeps up with the growing demand from new smartphones and other 3G data devices such as the Apple iPad.

AT&T for the iPad? Yup, it handles Kindle, too[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:15:30 GMT ]Some were surprised to hear that Apple's newest product, the iPad, will run on AT&T's network, which has drawn complaints from Apple iPhone users. But the iPad's impact on the network is not estimated to be what it was for the iPhone.

Nintendo chief unimpressed with Apple's iPad[ Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:05:30 GMT ]Nintendo's president shrugged off the just unveiled iPad tablet computer from Apple as delivering "no surprises," and displayed as little enthusiasm for 3-D technology and high-definition upgrades for games.

NASA's space change: Renting the Right Stuff[ Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:26:30 GMT ]Getting to space is about to be outsourced. NASA's budget calls for spending billions of dollars to support the development of private-sector space taxis.

Doctors in Haiti posed with patients, condoms[ Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:32:14 GMT ]Puerto Rican doctors who appeared on Facebook posing with guns and Haitian earthquake victims are under investigation for possible ethics violations.

Google's digital book settlement still under fire[ Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:53:21 GMT ]Google Inc.'s bid to secure the digital rights to millions of books remains under attack from rivals and other critics trying to block a revised legal settlement that would unlock a vast electronic library.

Iranians celebrate ancient Persian fire fest[ Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:41:56 GMT ]Thousands of Iranians gathered at dusk against a snowy mountain backdrop to light giant bonfires in an ancient mid-winter festival dating back to Iran's pre-Islamic past that is drawing new interest from Muslims.

Slide show: Month in space[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:15:03 GMT ]Enjoy a cool view of the moon, planets and other celestial highlights for January 2010.

‘Ransomware’ can hold your PC hostage[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:16:29 GMT ]Turning hijacked computers into cash is hard work for most computer criminals. It's much easier to just demand cash directly from infected users — a crime that's the Internet's equivalent of kidnapping.Â

Cosmic Log: Space on your phone[ Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:30:35 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Mobile devices such as Apple's iPad are providing new platforms for enjoying the crown jewels of space imagery. Check out some of the brightest gems.

Supercomputer shares universe simulations[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:53:57 GMT ]Supercomputing has helped astrophysicists create massive models of the universe, but such simulations remain out of reach for many in the United States and around the world.

Robots evolve to learn cooperation, hunting[ Sat, 30 Jan 2010 07:00:00 PST ]Scientists in Europe have described experiments in which robots evolve through natural selection, learning to cooperate, hunt, and even be altruistic.

Novozymes to launch ethanol product[ Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:41:06 PST ]CEO says new enzyme will be available in the first quarter, and that the company could show the product would be competitive with corn-based ethanol and gasoline.

How to make the iPad a better music device[ Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:31:51 PST ]Here are five things Apple could do to make the iPad more appealing for music fans and musicians.

Report: Jobs calls BS on Google's 'Don't be evil' mantra[ Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:59:00 PST ]In a town hall meeting at Apple, CEO Steve Jobs reportedly questions Google's famous mantra and calls Adobe "lazy."

Obama seeks to boost nuclear power in new budget[ Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:06:12 PST ]President's budget proposal will call for tripling government loan guarantees for new nuclear reactors, an administration official said on Friday.

PBS documentary questions tech and our future[ Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:33:00 PST ]Frontline's "Digital Nation," which airs on Tuesday, raises some troubling questions about technology addiction, yet provides some optimism about the positive implications of a tech-immersed world.

Amazon agrees to higher prices in e-book dispute[ Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:04:00 PST ]Online retailer says that, while it deems $14.99 e-books unreasonable, it will have to capitulate to Macmillan's demand to sell books at higher rates.

Amazon: Get out of the e-book pricing business[ Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:16:00 PST ]In the Macmillan-Amazon battle, one thing has become clear: it's time Amazon got out of the way of e-book pricing and let the market do its thing.

Google censors 'Lolita,' but not 'bestiality'[ Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:19:00 PST ]Following revelations that cell phones running on Android replace rude words with hash marks, it appears that works such as "Lolita" and "Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" are also censored.

Colbert starts iPad campaign at the Grammys[ Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:13:54 PST ]The Comedy Central star pulls an iPad out of his pocket and claims he got it in his gift bag.

Cashmore: Why Twitter is shunning celebrities[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:22:17 EST ]Microblogging service Twitter made two major changes in the past week, betting that users are more interested in following their friends, interests and local chatter than in keeping track of celebrities and mainstream news.

Feds to invest $8 billion in high-speed trains[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:58:07 EST ]President Obama announced Thursday that the federal government will spend $8 billion developing a nationwide high-speed train system -- an investment the White House says is needed to help spur long-term economic growth.

Study: Cell phone bans don't reduce accidents[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:57:46 EST ]A new study suggests laws banning the use of hand-held devices while driving have not reduced the rate of accidents in three states and the District of Columbia.

Samsung takes top spot from HP[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:33:28 EST ]Read full story for latest details.

Muslim inventions that shaped the modern world[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:53:56 EST ]Think of the origins of that staple of modern life, the cup of coffee, and Italy often springs to mind.

'Mass Effect 2' picks up where first left off[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:38:04 EST ]When you finish one video game in a series and begin the next, you're basically forced to start from scratch without carrying over any of your accomplishments from the previous game.

Gates Foundation makes $10 billion vaccine pledge[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:05:35 EST ]Bill and Melinda Gates announced plans Friday to invest $10 billion in the fight against a number of illnesses including AIDS, the largest financial commitment their charitable foundation has made.

Feathery dinosaurs get scientists into a flap[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:47:41 EST ]Scientists have uncovered startling new evidence which definitively show what color feathers certain dinosaurs had.

Google searches getting more social[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:19:08 EST ]Google's move to include social networking information in its searches has gotten personal.

AT&T to invest $2B in mobile network[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:13:47 EST ]AT&T said it will invest an additional $2 billion in its network in 2010 to make sure it keeps up with the growing demand from new smartphones and other 3G data devices such as the Apple iPad.

DNA helps link Obama and Senator-elect Brown[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:49:50 PST ]In 2008, Obama was linked to seven former U.S. presidents, including both Bushes. Now he's linked to the very man who removed his filibuster-proof majority in the Senate.

Sync with Weave still imperfect[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:18:00 PST ]Mozilla's Weave leaves beta behind, but it's not yet the problem-free syncing solution for Firefox that it's intended to be.

Study: Distractions, not phones, cause car crashes[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:19:00 PST ]Laws banning the use of handheld cell phones or texting while driving may not decrease crashes, a study finds. Addressing distracted drivers may be a better solution.

Reporters' Roundtable Podcast: What the iPad means for Apple[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:27:00 PST ]The iPad. Perhaps you've heard of it. On this week's Roundtable, we talk about what the iPad means to Apple as a company and the tech industry at large.

Chrome 5 debuts more settings options[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:23:00 PST ]Google updated its Chrome browser's developer's builds to version 5 for Windows and Mac today, the first time any version of Chrome has reached that milestone.

Appeals court lets Google Street View suit continue[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:56:00 PST ]But Third Circuit tosses out all of a Pennsylvania couple's privacy claims, and hints that they may be only able to collect $1 in nominal damages for trespass.

Mozilla releases its first mobile Firefox browser[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:15:55 PST ]Just two days ago Mozilla pushed out the third release candidate for its first mobile Firefox browser. On Friday, Firefox 1.0 for Nokia's Maemo arrived.

Multitasking: The mandatory feature iPad lacks?[ Sat, 30 Jan 2010 06:00:00 PST ]The LG smartphone based on Intel's upcoming "Moorestown" chip does multitasking, a feature Apple's forthcoming iPad tablet lacks. A leg up for the Intel camp?

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 30 Jan 2010 06:00:00 PST ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Panasonic TC-P54Z1, Nokia E72, and Sony Vaio Eco VPC-W212AX.

Robots evolve to learn cooperation, hunting[ Sat, 30 Jan 2010 07:00:00 PST ]Scientists in Europe have described experiments in which robots evolve through natural selection, learning to cooperate, hunt, and even be altruistic.

Cashmore: Why Twitter is shunning celebrities[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:22:17 EST ]Microblogging service Twitter made two major changes in the past week, betting that users are more interested in following their friends, interests and local chatter than in keeping track of celebrities and mainstream news.

Feds to invest $8 billion in high-speed trains[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:58:07 EST ]President Obama announced Thursday that the federal government will spend $8 billion developing a nationwide high-speed train system -- an investment the White House says is needed to help spur long-term economic growth.

Study: Cell phone bans don't reduce accidents[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:57:46 EST ]A new study suggests laws banning the use of hand-held devices while driving have not reduced the rate of accidents in three states and the District of Columbia.

Samsung takes top spot from HP[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:33:28 EST ]Read full story for latest details.

Muslim inventions that shaped the modern world[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:53:56 EST ]Think of the origins of that staple of modern life, the cup of coffee, and Italy often springs to mind.

'Mass Effect 2' picks up where first left off[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:38:04 EST ]When you finish one video game in a series and begin the next, you're basically forced to start from scratch without carrying over any of your accomplishments from the previous game.

Gates Foundation makes $10 billion vaccine pledge[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:05:35 EST ]Bill and Melinda Gates announced plans Friday to invest $10 billion in the fight against a number of illnesses including AIDS, the largest financial commitment their charitable foundation has made.

Feathery dinosaurs get scientists into a flap[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:47:41 EST ]Scientists have uncovered startling new evidence which definitively show what color feathers certain dinosaurs had.

Google searches getting more social[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:19:08 EST ]Google's move to include social networking information in its searches has gotten personal.

AT&T to invest $2B in mobile network[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:13:47 EST ]AT&T said it will invest an additional $2 billion in its network in 2010 to make sure it keeps up with the growing demand from new smartphones and other 3G data devices such as the Apple iPad.

Video: Video games of February[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:17:19 GMT ]Klingons, Aliens, and short angry generals, these are the games of February. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)

Study: Cell phone bans don't stop car crashes[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:25:57 GMT ]A new study from the insurance industry finds that state laws banning wireless calling or texting while driving have not resulted in fewer vehicle crashes.

Could white roofs reduce urban heating?[ Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:02:57 GMT ]A new modeling study simulated the effects of painting roofs white to reflect incoming solar rays and found that it could help cool cities and reduce the effects of global warming.

Newsweek: How Google vs. China may change the Web[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:51:25 GMT ]A cybersecurity expert who has advised Google on censorship talks about how the result of the standoff between Google and China could potentially change the structure of the Internet.

Supercomputer shares universe simulations[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:53:57 GMT ]Supercomputing has helped astrophysicists create massive models of the universe, but such simulations remain out of reach for many in the United States and around the world.

Apollo 11 moon site given historic status[ Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:09:53 GMT ]A California preservation panel votes to put Tranquility Base on a register of historical resources, even though it's 221,000 miles away.

Is the iPad the future of portable gaming?[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:15:50 GMT ]How well gamers embrace  the device could define whether the iPad will prompt another gold rush for developers poised to shower enthusiasts with gaming riches, or if we’re still years off the mark.

AT&T for the iPad? Yup, it handles Kindle, too[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:15:30 GMT ]Some were surprised to hear that Apple's newest product, the iPad, will run on AT&T's network, which has drawn complaints from Apple iPhone users. But the iPad's impact on the network is not estimated to be what it was for the iPhone.

‘Ransomware’ can hold your PC hostage[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:16:29 GMT ]Turning hijacked computers into cash is hard work for most computer criminals. It's much easier to just demand cash directly from infected users — a crime that's the Internet's equivalent of kidnapping.Â

Cosmic Log: Space on your phone[ Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:30:35 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Mobile devices such as Apple's iPad are providing new platforms for enjoying the crown jewels of space imagery. Check out some of the brightest gems.

Which e-readers will the iPad crush?[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:08:00 PST ]When Apple releases the iPad in March, several new e-readers may be rendered obsolete. Check out our list of e-readers in jeopardy.

Google phasing out support for IE6[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:39:00 PST ]Starting March 1st, Internet Explorer users must be running at least version 7 of the browser in order to properly use Google Docs and Google Sites.

Tesla Motors files for $100 million IPO[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:46:00 PST ]The high-profile electric carmaker files papers to go public, betting that the environment is right to raise money in the burgeoning electric-vehicle business.

DNA helps link Obama and Senator-elect Brown[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:49:50 PST ]In 2008, Obama was linked to seven former U.S. presidents, including both Bushes. Now he's linked to the very man who removed his filibuster-proof majority in the Senate.

Sync with Weave still imperfect[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:18:00 PST ]Mozilla's Weave leaves beta behind, but it's not yet the problem-free syncing solution for Firefox that it's intended to be.

Study: Distractions, not phones, cause car crashes[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:19:00 PST ]Laws banning the use of handheld cell phones or texting while driving may not decrease crashes, a study finds. Addressing distracted drivers may be a better solution.

Reporters' Roundtable Podcast: What the iPad means for Apple[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:27:00 PST ]The iPad. Perhaps you've heard of it. On this week's Roundtable, we talk about what the iPad means to Apple as a company and the tech industry at large.

Chrome 5 debuts more settings options[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:23:00 PST ]Google updated its Chrome browser's developer's builds to version 5 for Windows and Mac today, the first time any version of Chrome has reached that milestone.

Appeals court lets Google Street View suit continue[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:56:00 PST ]But Third Circuit tosses out all of a Pennsylvania couple's privacy claims, and hints that they may be only able to collect $1 in nominal damages for trespass.

Mozilla releases its first mobile Firefox browser[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:15:55 PST ]Just two days ago Mozilla pushed out the third release candidate for its first mobile Firefox browser. On Friday, Firefox 1.0 for Nokia's Maemo arrived.

Cashmore: Why Twitter is shunning celebrities[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:22:17 EST ]Microblogging service Twitter made two major changes in the past week, betting that users are more interested in following their friends, interests and local chatter than in keeping track of celebrities and mainstream news.

Feds to invest $8 billion in high-speed trains[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:58:07 EST ]President Obama announced Thursday that the federal government will spend $8 billion developing a nationwide high-speed train system -- an investment the White House says is needed to help spur long-term economic growth.

Study: Cell phone bans don't reduce accidents[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:57:46 EST ]A new study suggests laws banning the use of hand-held devices while driving have not reduced the rate of accidents in three states and the District of Columbia.

Samsung takes top spot from HP[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:33:28 EST ]Read full story for latest details.

Muslim inventions that shaped the modern world[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:53:56 EST ]Think of the origins of that staple of modern life, the cup of coffee, and Italy often springs to mind.

'Mass Effect 2' picks up where first left off[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:38:04 EST ]When you finish one video game in a series and begin the next, you're basically forced to start from scratch without carrying over any of your accomplishments from the previous game.

Gates Foundation makes $10 billion vaccine pledge[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:05:35 EST ]Bill and Melinda Gates announced plans Friday to invest $10 billion in the fight against a number of illnesses including AIDS, the largest financial commitment their charitable foundation has made.

Feathery dinosaurs get scientists into a flap[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:47:41 EST ]Scientists have uncovered startling new evidence which definitively show what color feathers certain dinosaurs had.

Google searches getting more social[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:19:08 EST ]Google's move to include social networking information in its searches has gotten personal.

AT&T to invest $2B in mobile network[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:13:47 EST ]AT&T said it will invest an additional $2 billion in its network in 2010 to make sure it keeps up with the growing demand from new smartphones and other 3G data devices such as the Apple iPad.

Gates promises $10 billion for vaccines[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:27:00 PST ]The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will donate billions over the next 10 years to research and develop new vaccines for poor countries.

CA names new CEO[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:43:53 PST ]IT management software maker picks its chairman to replace the former chief executive who retired last fall.

Novell: Virtualization not for all servers[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:30:28 PST ]Virtualization is not the best choice in cases, Novell exec says, when there is a need to ensure as little latency as possible--for example, in a stock exchange environment.

Energy-harvesting rubber could power phones[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:53:00 PST ]Researchers from Princeton and Caltech come up with a piezoelectric material that could harness body movements to charge consumer electronics--even pacemakers.

Week in review: Tablet time for Apple[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:12:00 PST ]Steve Jobs unveils the iPad to mixed results, while the sun sets on Sun Microsystems. Also: Google Voice comes to iPhone.

T-Mobile data issues hit Nexus One owners[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:20:00 PST ]Complaints are mounting about a problem with T-Mobile's data network that is affecting Nexus One owners, but details are scant.

Photos: Boeing's 787 high in the sky[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:32:48 PST ]It's been just over a month since Boeing's 787 Dreamliner had its first flight. These images show the plane in all its airborne glory.

Spinning straw into snow (photos)[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:41:57 PST ]With snow at one of its Olympic venues running low, Vancouver organizers have taken to using stacks of straw to augment the powdery stuff.

At Vancouver Olympics, straw battles sun, rain[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:42:00 PST ]With the Winter Games taking place so close to sea level, event organizers at Cypress Mountain are using bales of straw to lessen the amount of snow they need.

Oracle climbs up the food chain[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:56:00 PST ]Oracle has long been seen as a software company. With the acquisition of Sun, it's now an integrated IT player with a scope of operations akin to that of HP and IBM.

Endeavour set to blast off in February[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:34:40 EST ]NASA will launch Space Shuttle Endeavour on February 7, which will be the first of five launches this year before the shuttle fleet is retired.

Feds to invest $8 billion in high-speed trains[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:58:07 EST ]President Obama announced Thursday that the federal government will spend $8 billion developing a nationwide high-speed train system -- an investment the White House says is needed to help spur long-term economic growth.

Study: Cell phone bans don't reduce accidents[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:57:46 EST ]A new study suggests laws banning the use of hand-held devices while driving have not reduced the rate of accidents in three states and the District of Columbia.

Samsung takes top spot from HP[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:33:28 EST ]Read full story for latest details.

Muslim inventions that shaped the modern world[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:53:56 EST ]Think of the origins of that staple of modern life, the cup of coffee, and Italy often springs to mind.

'Mass Effect 2' picks up where first left off[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:12:34 EST ]When you finish one video game in a series and begin the next, you're basically forced to start from scratch without carrying over any of your accomplishments from the previous game.

Gates Foundation makes $10 billion vaccine pledge[ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:05:35 EST ]Bill and Melinda Gates announced plans Friday to invest $10 billion in the fight against a number of illnesses including AIDS, the largest financial commitment their charitable foundation has made.

iPad name draws jokes online[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:52:19 EST ]Punch lines about hygiene products flooded the blogosphere on Wednesday only moments after Apple Inc. announced it would call its new touch-screen computer the "iPad."

Your reactions to the 'oversized iPhone'[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:07:36 EST ]Kyle Aevermann is a tech-savvy, Apple-loving kind of guy. Despite his love of his iPhone, though, the iReporter says he won't pick up Apple's iPad.

Print media hail iPad's potential[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:10:10 EST ]Now that they've gotten a peek at it, publishers of books, newspapers and magazines are hoping Apple's forthcoming iPad tablet device will breathe new life into their struggling industry.

Power plants, other infrastructure face hackers[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:00:24 GMT ]More than half of the operators of U.S. power plants and other "critical infrastructure" say in a new study that their computer networks have been infiltrated by sophisticated adversaries. In many cases, foreign governments are suspected.

India plans first manned space flight in 2016[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:39:34 GMT ]India's space agency is planning the nation's first manned space flight for 2016, if it gets government approval of the project budget, an official said Thursday.

First U.S. commercial spaceport is taking shape[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:48:37 GMT ]The initial phase of building the rambling complex within remote desert scenery in New Mexico is quickening as loads of asphalt and concrete are being spread.

Mayan tomb may explain culture’s collapse[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:01:52 GMT ]Mexican archaeologists have found an 1,100-year-old tomb from the twilight of the Maya civilization that they hope may shed light on what happened to the once-glorious culture.

Why can’t ostriches fly[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:17:25 GMT ]As the Age of Dinosaurs came to an end, some flying birds swooped in and took up the newly available niches, foraging on the ground, eventually losing the ability to fly suggests new research.

Levitating magnet coaxes nuclear fusion[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:34:35 GMT ]Physicists may be one step closer to achieving a form of clean energy known as nuclear fusion, which is what happens deep inside the cores of stars.

Hacker cracks 49 House sites, insults Obama[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:00:12 GMT ]A hacker broke into 49 House Web sites of both political parties overnight to post a crude attack on President Barack Obama.

Apple iPad could write new chapter for e-books[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:45:18 GMT ]The company whose CEO proclaimed in 2008 that people don't read anymore may now be poised to sweep in and school the electronic book reader market.

iPad reactions: Nothing could have met hype[ Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:05:56 GMT ]The expectations — and hype — were wildly high for Apple's "iPad" tablet device, which had been rumored for months. The reality, say some analysts, is still pretty impressive.

Apple announces ‘iPad’ touchscreen tablet[ Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:58:50 GMT ]Apple Wednesday announced a touchscreen tablet computer, the "iPad." Pricing starts at $499, and it should be available in 60 to 90 days.

Adobe speaks out about iPad Flash omission[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:59:00 PST ]Adobe finds out Apple's new iPad doesn't support Flash and it isn't too happy about it. A group manager mentions that frustration in a blog post.

Efficiency start-up bets on greener colleges[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:01:00 PST ]With colleges and universities feeling the heat to act on the environment, Energy Climate Solutions launches with energy efficiency and sustainability services.

$1 million for first perfecto in MLB 2K10[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:13:00 PST ]Almost any major league pitcher who threw a perfect game would be a millionaire. Now 2K Sports is offering a million dollars to the first gamer to toss one in its hit baseball video game.

Breakthrough made in nuclear-waste sequestration[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:13:12 PST ]A Venus flytrap-like response at the molecular level captures and sequesters radioactive waste in liquid while letting water pass through.

New objections in Google Books case due[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:27:00 PST ]Once again, deadline looms in the Google Book Search settlement process, as a new round of objections to the revised settlement must be filed by the end of Thursday.

It's been 10 years: Why won't people pay for privacy?[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:55:00 PST ]On Data Privacy Day and well into the Internet era, a look at a decade of failed business models that had hoped to make billions protecting customers' personal information.

Hello Oracle stack. Bye-bye best of breed?[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:23:13 PST ]The Oracle stack says that the era of buying and integrating best of breed computing infrastructure has ended.

Debating the merits of Apple's iPad[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:42:00 PST ]CNET editors Ina Fried and Josh Lowensohn hash out some of the pressing issues about the iPad: its merits, its faults, and what to look forward to in future iterations.

Kayak.com lets you book the 'Lost' flight[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:54:14 PST ]The final season of the hit sci-fi series premieres next week, and travel site Kayak has what appears to be an unofficial tie-in. Or is it?

Could open source abandon the Google train?[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:10:00 PST ]Google has long been a friend and partner to a variety of open-source communities, but its growing power and patent policies may fracture the amity.

Flying radio station broadcasts help to Haiti[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:37:39 EST ]Sixty miles west of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, an Air Force C-130 makes slow and lazy ovals over the Golfe de la Gonzave, a 264-foot weighted wire dangling from its belly like a plumb line.

New rule for truckers: No texting[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:29:22 EST ]Drivers of commercial trucks and buses will be prohibited from texting under federal guidelines that U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced today.

Google Voice finally on iPhone, in the browser[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:37:37 EST ]Google's end run around Apple's App Store is complete: Google Voice is ready as a Web application.

Facebook 'unnamed app' bug is fixed[ Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:33:39 EST ]Word of a Facebook bug spread on the social networking site Wednesday before the "unnamed app," which officials say wasn't harmful, was fixed.

Twitter, Facebook abuzz with Obama reaction[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:17:00 EST ]The tone of tweets on Twitter and posts on Facebook in reaction to President Obama's State of the Union speech Wednesday night were in contrast to the optimistic comments on his speeches to Congress in September and during his inauguration.

Apple unveils its ... iPad[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:29:01 EST ]Apple CEO Steve Jobs lifts the veil on the iPad, a "magical" tablet-like device that starts at $499 and will begin shipping in two months. For more updates, follow @cnntech on Twitter or read complete coverage on CNNMoney.

Your reactions to the 'oversized iPhone'[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:07:36 EST ]Kyle Aevermann is a tech-savvy, Apple-loving kind of guy. Despite his love of his iPhone, though, the iReporter says he won't pick up Apple's iPad.

10 things missing from the iPad[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:20:56 EST ]The iPad was supposed to change the face of computing, to be a completely new form of digital experience.

'Magical' or worthless? Blogs react to iPad[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:34:33 EST ]Within hours of Apple CEO Steve Jobs's breathless iPad presentation -- he called the device "extraordinary," "unbelievable" and "a dream" -- the independent reviews from techie types began rolling in.

iPad name draws jokes online[ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:10:20 EST ]Punch lines about hygiene products flooded the blogosphere on Wednesday only moments after Apple Inc. announced it would call its new touch-screen computer the "iPad."

Caltech cosmologist Andrew Lange dead at 52[ Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:48:25 GMT ]The California Institute of Technology says physicist Andrew Lange, who conducted award-winning research into the remnants of the Big Bang, is dead at age 52.

NASA flights check Haiti for more quake signs[ Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:09:22 GMT ]The U.S. space agency NASA will send surveillance flights over Haiti and the Dominican Republic to look for signs that more earthquakes may hit the area after a giant quake that killed as many as 200,000 people two weeks ago.

FCC seeks wireless termination fee explanation[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:02:08 GMT ]Federal regulators are asking the nation's largest wireless companies whether they give customers adequate notice about early termination fees for breaking a service contract before it expires.

Feds bar commercial drivers from texting[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:06:59 GMT ]The Transportation Department said Tuesday it is prohibiting truck and bus drivers from sending text messages on hand-held devices while operating commercial vehicles.

Apple tablet could stir up video game business[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:29:04 GMT ]When Apple introduced the iPhone, it shook up the cell phone business but it also changed the way people play video games. About a quarter of the 100,000 applications that you can download to the iPhone are games, ranging from the simple "Doodle Jump" to a version of "Grand Theft Auto."

Did McGraw-Hill chief spill Apple's secret?[ Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:22:46 GMT ]McGraw-Hill's CEO spoke on CNBC Tuesday and appeared to confirm speculation that Apple will indeed unveil a tablet computer running on iPhone software during a highly anticipated media event Wednesday.

Video: ‘Mass Effect 2’ will blow you away[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:01:33 GMT ]"Mass Effect 2" is an exceptionally written 30-plus hour love note to the science fiction genre. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives it 10 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

Cosmic Log: Mars rover will rove no more[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:33:19 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Nine months after the Spirit rover sank into a Martian sand trap, NASA mission managers say they don't expect the troubled traveler to rove any farther.

10 overhyped tech products[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:03:49 GMT ]As gadget geeks get ready for an expected Apple reveal of its tablet, lets look at several other overyhyped tech products.

Apple tablet may be announced Wednesday [ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:04:22 GMT ]Yes, there is a lot of buzz — maybe too much for some and not enough for others — about Apple's expected tablet. The reasons it's generating excitement vary, and it's not even clear whether everyone will want or need one — despite its Apple nameplate.

Microsoft eyes clean break with Windows Mobile 7[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:22:00 PST ]Long-delayed Windows Mobile 7 to debut at Barcelona event and arrive on phones before year's end, sources tell CNET. Plus: Here comes a Microsoft-designed consumer phone.

McNealy's bittersweet memo bids good-bye to Sun[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:22:00 PST ]Signing off after 28 years leading the company he helped found, Scott McNealy says he's come to grips with Sun becoming part of Oracle.

Intel Core i3, i5 laptops make inroads at retailers[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:26:00 PST ]Laptops based on the new mobile Intel Core i3 and i5 processors from Dell and Acer continue to roll into retailers at sub-$700 price points.

A migraine treatment for needle-phobes[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:30:00 PST ]The Sumavel DosePro sumatriptan delivery system comes to market this month to treat migraines subcutaneously. Instead of using a needle, it blasts the drug through skin using high air pressure--to mixed reviews.

Yahoo grounds the 'hover' on its home page[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:15:00 PST ]A rollover-activated pop-up window within Yahoo's home page redesign from last year covered up too many prominent ads on its actual home page, and that can't be.

PS3 has landed at Hong Kong airport[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:25:00 PST ]You can't play your own games, but you can play Sony's for free.

Twitter adds local trends to Web site[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:27:00 PST ]New feature shows you what's hot on Twitter near you.

Mars rover no more, but Spirit lives on[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:12:00 PST ]The Mars rover Spirit is still operational, but NASA scientists will stop trying to free it from a sandtrap and focus on the rover's survival and ability to conduct experiments where it's stuck.

FeedDemon update takes cues from Google[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:19:48 PST ]The new FeedDemon 3.1 is a good effort to move beyond the controversy that came with version 3, introducing new multiple new features that mostly bring it into parity with Google Reader.

Report: Apple seeks books pricing plan for tablet[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:30:00 PST ]The company is in secret negotiations with book publishers over a new e-books pricing scheme for Apple's highly anticipated tablet computer, the Wall Street Journal reports.

Phone app helps save man in Haiti[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:33:41 EST ]Alone in the darkness beneath layers of rubble following the earthquake in Haiti, Dan Woolley felt blood streaming from his head and leg. Then he remembered -- he had an app for that.

Opinion: U.S. enables Chinese hacks[ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:20:31 EST ]Author says the U.S. government inadvertently aided the Chinese hackers who allegedly attacked Google.

Top 5 sexiest video games[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:27:05 GMT ]Video games can be sexy. No, I don’t mean the curvaceous female characters that perform feats of heroism while wearing … very little. I’m talking about believable chemistry between characters, flirtatious banter and sexy attitude that has more to do with butt-kicking than butt-baring.Â

Internet companies voice alarm over Italian law[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:19:56 GMT ]Internet companies and civil liberty groups have voiced alarm over a proposed Italian law which would make online service providers responsible for their audiovisual content and copyright infringements by users.

Study: How to catch a fly ball? Keep an eye on it[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:29:11 GMT ]A new study finds the way that baseball outfielders catch fly balls is simple: by keeping their eyes on the ball.

Bill Gates says Internet needs to thrive in China[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:10:46 GMT ]Microsoft Corp Chairman Bill Gates on Monday said the Internet needs to thrive in China as an engine of free speech and described official online censorship by Beijing as "very limited."

Are we alone? We may soon find out[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:49:42 GMT ]Rapid technological leaps forward in the last 10 years mean mankind is closer than ever before to knowing whether extra-terrestrial life exists in our galaxy, one of Britain's leading scientists said on Tuesday.

Video: ‘Mass Effect 2’ will blow you away[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:01:33 GMT ]"Mass Effect 2" is an exceptionally written 30-plus hour love note to the science fiction genre. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives it 10 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

10 overhyped tech products[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:03:49 GMT ]As gadget geeks get ready for an expected Apple reveal of its tablet, lets look at several other overyhyped tech products.

Apple tablet could be ‘new category,’ some say[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:04:22 GMT ]Yes, there is a lot of buzz — maybe too much for some and not enough for others — about Apple's expected tablet. The reasons it's generating excitement vary, and it's not even clear whether everyone will want or need one — despite its Apple nameplate.

Google prepares 3G fix for Nexus One[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:56:00 PST ]An over-the-air update to Google's Android phone could help with 3G network connections and may arrive in about a week.

What we'll pay for on the Web[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:05:00 PST ]Digitization makes content completely free, which most of us actually don't want, at least not most of the time. Instead, we'll happily pay for filters to make digital abundance manageable.

No news except Apple news[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:14:17 PST ]Apple rumors engulf technology news, Nintendo releases a new Wii controller, and the PlayStation 3 finally gets hacked.

Justin.tv makes it easier to start streaming[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:00:00 PST ]Justin.tv on Tuesday is rolling out a tweaked version of its broadcasting tools that the company says is bringing in a 700 percent increase in the number of people who begin a live stream.

EMC reports better-than-expected earnings, outlook[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:04:00 PST ]Storage giant reports strong fourth quarter as both earnings and revenue come in ahead of expectations.The company also raises its outlook for this year.

Google beefing up new 'Social Web Team'[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:06:00 PST ]Will Norris, an open-standards advocate, joins new Google hires Chris Messina and Joseph Smarr on a new squad to tackle a niche of the Web that's completely dominated by Facebook.

Digital camera sales set to rebound in 2010[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:18:00 PST ]Digital camera shipments plunged 16 percent in 2009 but are expected to turn around this year, a camera trade group says. Digital SLRs still outpace the overall market.

YouTube to host Q&A with President Obama[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:19:00 PST ]Those who watch the State of the Union address on YouTube can pose questions that President Obama will answer next week.

U.S. wind power capacity up in 2009[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:45:00 PST ]Industry group says power-generating capacity rose 39 percent, but the number of U.S. jobs associated with wind energy was flat last year, thanks in part to the recession.

A view from Microsoft's disaster central[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:00:00 PST ]From a standard conference room on Microsoft's headquarters, the software maker coordinates its emergency response, such as the effort still underway in Haiti.

Scanner may detect PTSD[ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:43:08 EST ]Post-traumatic stress is estimated to afflict more than 300,000 veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, but until now, it's been labeled a "soft disorder" -- one without an objective biological path to diagnosis.

Is the end nigh for soccer's Twitterati?[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:09:38 EST ]Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo may be the latest high-profile star to sign up to Twitter but it seems the days of savvy, social-networking soccer players could soon be numbered.

Haitian radio station becomes post-quake lifeline[ Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:57:45 EST ]In the aftermath of Haiti's devastating earthquake, a small radio station became an informational lifeline for people in Port-au-Prince and beyond.

Phone app helps save man in Haiti[ Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:15:32 EST ]Alone in the darkness beneath layers of rubble following the earthquake in Haiti, Dan Woolley felt blood streaming from his head and leg. Then he remembered -- he had an app for that.

Opinion: U.S. enables Chinese hacks[ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:20:31 EST ]Author says the U.S. government inadvertently aided the Chinese hackers who allegedly attacked Google.

China denies role in alleged cyber attacks[ Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:44:59 EST ]China's information technology ministry called accusations of government involvement in cyber attacks alleged by Google "groundless" in an interview with state-run media on Sunday.

Scientists debut tongue-controlled wheelchair[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:27:19 EST ]Cruise Bogle, 18, was skimboarding with friends in Delray Beach, Florida, when he took a wave that whipped his board out from under him. Bogle was thrown backward, and his head hit the ocean floor. When friends saw him lying still in the surf, they knew something was wrong and rushed him to the hospital.

China's super-rich look for love online[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:50:18 EST ]In China it can be hard for millionaires to find love. Just ask Xu Tianli.

Flying radio station broadcasts help to Haiti[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:05:07 EST ]Sixty miles west of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, an Air Force C-130 makes slow and lazy ovals over the Golfe de la Gonzave, a 264-foot weighted wire dangling from its belly like a plumb line.

Has Twitter peaked?[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:13:10 EST ]It was the upstart rock star of the Internet in early 2009. But for the past six months, Twitter's number of visitors has flatlined.

NASA crew to provide coin for Super Bowl toss[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:48:05 GMT ]The crew of space shuttle Atlantis plans to deliver to the Pro Football Hall of Fame a coin that traveled into space for use in the official coin toss at Super Bowl XLIV.

Scientists find smallest known Pluto sibling[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:54:47 GMT ]The Kuiper Belt region is filled with objects believed to be left over from the solar system's formation. The discovery links solar system formation to planet-forming debris disk around other stars.

Despite threats, Google tries to stay in China[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:06:08 GMT ]Even if its stand against censorship leads it to close its search engine in China, Google Inc. still hopes to maintain other key operations in the world's most populous Internet market.

China denies involvement in Google hackings[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:22:19 GMT ]The Chinese government denied involvement in Internet attacks and defended its online censorship Monday after the United States urged Beijing to investigate complaints of cyber intrusions in a dispute that has added tension to bilateral relations.

Facebook's FarmVille attracting millions[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:20:56 GMT ]Even while calling Chicago home, Laura Hawkins Grimes is a country bumpkin. Her scenic rural spread has three dairy farms, two ponds and a log cabin, all skirted by a white picket fence as scarecrows stand sentry over her blackberries.

10 mind-bending dinosaur discoveries[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:54:50 GMT ]Dinosaur discoveries aren't just about finding fossils, recent evidence has also revealed a ‘Mini Me’ version of the T. rex and links to dino-bird connection, among other surprises.

Sources: NASA won’t get $1 billion budget boost[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:00:23 GMT ]NASA's budget, just over $18.7 billion this year, is still expected to rise again in 2011, though by much less than the $1 billion increase NASA and its contractors have been privately anticipating since mid-December

6 digital SLR cameras for under $1,000[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:23:14 GMT ]These cameras continue to drop in price and now offer video, swivel screens and other extra features.

8 gadgets that will be huge in 2010[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:22:17 GMT ]Yes, 2010 has only just started, but these devices are the ones we think everyone will be ga ga over this year and will rack up big sales by the next holiday season.

Cosmic Log: Daredevil plans one giant leap[ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:17:06 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Skyjumper Felix Baumgartner says he's gearing up to break the 50-year-old record for the highest parachute jump this year. And he's not the only one.

18 most anticipated tech products of 2010[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:12:00 PST ]What gadgets are going to be hot in 2010? Here's our list of the most high-profile products we're eager to get our hands on this year.

Analysts predict bold growth for Google Android[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:18:00 PST ]Google Android is expected to be the fastest growing mobile smartphone operating system in the world over the next few years, according to an IDC report.

CNET News Daily Podcast: Bill Gates tackles world health with tech[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:53:08 PST ]In an exclusive CNET interview, Bill Gates discusses the challenges his foundation faces in improving health and education in Africa and other developing countries.

Google Voice gets a Chrome boost[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:42:00 PST ]The latest update to the Google Voice Notifier for Google Chrome makes it a must-have, assuming you've got Google Voice in the first place.

Report: Companies unprepared for cybercrime[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:49:58 PST ]Hackers rated biggest threat by respondents, but nation-states and organized crime should not be disregarded, Deloitte study says.

Apple event countdown brings new rumors[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:59:00 PST ]As the company's Wednesday press event draws nearer, speculation over what it will announce continues to mount.

Apple event preparations under way in SF (photos)[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:42:11 PST ]Outside the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, preparations are under way for Apple's Wednesday event, where the company is expected to launch a new tablet device.

Report: Attackers sent Google workers IMs from 'friends'[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:50:00 PST ]Attackers used social networks to research friends of employees with access to data and then posed as those friends, sending workers links to malware in instant messages, according to the Financial Times.

AMD gains as PC chip shipments hit record[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:55:00 PST ]Processor shipments hit a record in the fourth quarter as Apple sales jump.

GM to build electric motors for next-gen hybrid[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:01:00 PST ]Rather than rely on outsiders, GM says it will build more powerful, smaller electric motors for a hybrid powertrain due in 2013 because the technology, like batteries, is strategic in the long term.

Is it 'High Noon' for Google, China?[ Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:19:27 EST ]Now that the big guns have waded into the Google vs. China standoff, who will be first to blink?

Should Blackberry owners power down?[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:18:49 EST ]We've all seen them on the train or the bus. Chins glued to their chest, thumbs hovering and their eyes locked in a digitally-induced trance.

Better transit design through ... slime mold?[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:12:42 GMT ]Since the best city planners around the world have not been able to end traffic jams, scientists are looking to a new group of experts: slime mold.

Bill Gates says innovation can leverage change[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:34:17 GMT ]The needs of the poor are greater than the money available to help them, but that's not enough to discourage Bill Gates in his work as co-chair of the world's largest charitable foundation.

Breeding made dogs' heads incredibly diverse[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:24:08 GMT ]To get a sense of the not-so-subtle ways humans have influenced the course evolution, one wouldn't need to look further than Fido.

In Haiti, cell phones and radios help save lives[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:55:57 GMT ]Tim Large, editor of the Thomson Reuters Foundation's Emergency Information Service and of AlertNet, sent in this report from Port-au-Prince.

Facebook's FarmVille attracting millions[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:20:56 GMT ]Even while calling Chicago home, Laura Hawkins Grimes is a country bumpkin. Her scenic rural spread has three dairy farms, two ponds and a log cabin, all skirted by a white picket fence as scarecrows stand sentry over her blackberries.

10 mind-bending dinosaur discoveries[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:54:50 GMT ]Dinosaur discoveries aren't just about finding fossils, recent evidence has also revealed a ‘Mini Me’ version of the T. rex and links to dino-bird connection, among other surprises.

8 gadgets that will be huge in 2010[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:22:17 GMT ]Yes, 2010 has only just started, but these devices are the ones we think everyone will be ga ga over this year and will rack up big sales by the bext holiday season.

Chinese human rights Web sites suffer attacks[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:07:00 PST ]The attack brought down the Chinese Human Rights Defenders' site and targeted four others amid a time when China's Web censorship is a hot issue.

Better Place raises $350 million, first projects on track[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:16:00 PST ]Start-up gets a giant round of funding to build its network of electric-car-charging and battery-swapping stations with Europe and Asia its preferred locations.

Chip equipment market set to rebound[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:48:00 PST ]Global spending on semiconductor manufacturing equipment will recover this year, rising 46.8 percent over 2009, iSuppli predicts.

StopBadware goes nonprofit with funding from Google, others[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:00:00 PST ]Four-year-old anti-malware effort leaves Harvard's Berkman Center to become standalone nonprofit.

Ericsson to trim 1,500 jobs[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:32:57 PST ]After huge drop in fourth-quarter and full-year earnings, Ericsson is slashing more jobs from the ranks of its 80,000 workers worldwide.

Sorry, Facebook friends: Our brains can't keep up[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:04:07 PST ]A concept called Dunbar's Number contends that people can only manage relationships with 150 friends at a time. But does that also apply to social networks?

Harvest Power lands cash for compost, biogas[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:11:00 PST ]Hauler Waste Management and venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins boost investment in Harvest Power, which is pursuing different technologies around food and yard waste.

Google, Cisco top Fortune's best-employer list[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:49:00 PST ]Among the tech firms showing up on the publisher's newly released list of 100 best companies to work for are also Microsoft, Adobe, and Intel.

Mozilla takes on YouTube video choice[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:50:23 PST ]Google offers one Web-based video encoding technology, but Mozilla strongly prefers another. Could a third way cut the Gordian knot?

Motorola seeks BlackBerry ban in U.S.[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:57:09 PST ]Company files a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission, alleging that Research In Motion is infringing on five Motorola patents.

Opinion: We lean too much on Twitter, Google[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:22:26 EST ]Decades ago, when the Department of Defense was creating the predecessor to today's Internet, one of the main goals was to create a communications system that could endure catastrophic disasters.

Charities fight for $5M Facebook prize[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:15:16 EST ]This week, 100 charities are battling for votes on Facebook to win $1 million.

Should Blackberry owners power down?[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:18:49 EST ]We've all seen them on the train or the bus. Chins glued to their chest, thumbs hovering and their eyes locked in a digitally-induced trance.

Is the end nigh for soccer's Twitterati?[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:09:38 EST ]Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo may be the latest high-profile star to sign up to Twitter but it seems the days of savvy, social-networking soccer players could soon be numbered.

Haitian radio station becomes post-quake lifeline[ Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:57:45 EST ]In the aftermath of Haiti's devastating earthquake, a small radio station became an informational lifeline for people in Port-au-Prince and beyond.

Scientists debut tongue-controlled wheelchair[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:27:19 EST ]Cruise Bogle, 18, was skimboarding with friends in Delray Beach, Florida, when he took a wave that whipped his board out from under him. Bogle was thrown backward, and his head hit the ocean floor. When friends saw him lying still in the surf, they knew something was wrong and rushed him to the hospital.

Opinion: U.S. enables Chinese hacks[ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:20:31 EST ]Author says the U.S. government inadvertently aided the Chinese hackers who allegedly attacked Google.

Scanner may detect PTSD[ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:43:08 EST ]Post-traumatic stress is estimated to afflict more than 300,000 veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, but until now, it's been labeled a "soft disorder" -- one without an objective biological path to diagnosis.

Phone app helps save man in Haiti[ Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:15:32 EST ]Alone in the darkness beneath layers of rubble following the earthquake in Haiti, Dan Woolley felt blood streaming from his head and leg. Then he remembered -- he had an app for that.

Apple fans drool over mystery product[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:19:56 EST ]Some fanatics say they will buy any new product Apple puts out -- no matter what it is, or what it costs. The company inspires others to visit its headquarters.

Video: High anticipation over Apple's tablet[ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 19:16:10 GMT ]Jan. 23: Msnbc's Alex Witt talks with CNET.com's Caroline McCarthy the buzz caused by Apple's new product. (Other)

Scientists model 'Frankenstorm' in Calif.[ Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:29:55 GMT ]Scientists at the California Institute of Technology are working on a "Frankenstorm" scenario — a mother lode wintry blast that could potentially sock the Golden State.

Pope to priests: For God's sake, blog![ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:27:05 GMT ]For God's sake, blog! Pope Benedict told priests on Saturday, saying they must learn to use new forms of communication to spread the gospel message.

6 digital SLRS for under $1,000[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:23:14 GMT ]These cameras continue to drop in price and now offer video, swivel screens and other extra features.

Cosmic Log: Darwin’s difficult ‘Creation’[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:20:50 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Charles Darwin's inner demons — and his inner angels — come to light in a film that traces the roots of his 150-year-old masterwork, "The Origin of Species."

China rejects claims of Internet hacking attacks[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:10:02 GMT ]The Chinese government denied involvement in Internet attacks and defended its online censorship Monday after the United States urged Beijing to investigate complaints of cyber intrusions in a dispute that has added tension to bilateral relations.

Rare dino skeleton turned over to researchers[ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:37:46 GMT ]A rare and nearly complete dinosaur skeleton stolen from private property in Montana and stored in an evidence locker for more than two years has been turned over to researchers.

Happy (hic) birthday, canned beer![ Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:52:45 GMT ]Be sure to crack open a cold one on Jan. 24, the day canned beer celebrates its 75th birthday.

Firms scramble to repair Haiti wireless service[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:19:54 GMT ]Cell phone operators and international relief organizations are working to get networks going again and to let those displaced by the quake contact loved ones in other countries.

Better transit design through ... slime mold?[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:12:42 GMT ]Since the best city planners around the world have not been able to end traffic jams, scientists are looking to a new group of experts: slime mold.

HP partners on music download service in Europe[ Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:50:00 PST ]The PC maker will distribute U.K. music provider Omnifone's MusicStation service on computers sold in 10 European countries.

School Web filters force Beaver into hibernation[ Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:23:33 PST ]The Beaver, a magazine about Canadian history, is forced to change its name because of its somewhat more modern, rather irreverent connotations.

Gates on the need for carbon-neutral energy source[ Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:01:00 PST ]In an interview, Bill Gates tells CNET's Ina Fried that the poor need a carbon-neutral energy source even more than the rich, as they are feeling the brunt of high energy prices and the effects of climate change.

Bill Gates tries his hand at tweeting, blogging[ Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:01:00 PST ]Microsoft's chairman tells CNET's Ina Fried he is excited to once again have a public online presence and plans to post new items to his Web site several times a week.

Bill Gates on taking online classes[ Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:01:00 PST ]No, Gates isn't working on his bachelor's degree, but, he tells CNET's Ina Fried, he is an avid viewer of online classes from MIT and elsewhere. Such classes have the potential to transform higher education, he says.

Bill Gates on why he's 'fired up'[ Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:01:00 PST ]In the first part of a wide-ranging interview with CNET's Ina Fried, the philanthropist and Microsoft chairman talks about innovation and how the future is bleak without it.

Bill Gates on the lessons of his travels[ Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:01:00 PST ]In an interview, Gates tells CNET that his travels to India and Africa have both reignited his passions and challenged some of his assumptions about things like vaccination and adult circumcision.

Gates, the philanthropist, on lessons learned (Q&A)[ Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:01:00 PST ]Microsoft's chairman discusses his philanthropic work over the past year, travels to Africa and India, and his entry into the Twitterverse.

Gates' new full-time job (images)[ Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:01:00 PST ]2009 marked Bill Gates' first year working full time as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Microsoft co-founder shares his insights and the highlights of that work.

The Bill Gates interview in video[ Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:02:00 PST ]Microsoft chairman tells CNET's Ina Fried what he's learned in the past year. We've broken the half-hour interview up into five video segments.

Charities fight for $5M Facebook prize[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:15:16 EST ]This week, 100 charities are battling for votes on Facebook to win $1 million.

Should Blackberry owners power down?[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:18:49 EST ]We've all seen them on the train or the bus. Chins glued to their chest, thumbs hovering and their eyes locked in a digitally-induced trance.

Is the end nigh for soccer's Twitterati?[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:09:38 EST ]Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo may be the latest high-profile star to sign up to Twitter but it seems the days of savvy, social-networking soccer players could soon be numbered.

Look in the sky as Mars moves closer to Earth[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:22:39 GMT ]If you head outside around 8 p.m. this week and face due east, you'll see a brilliant, fiery-colored, non-twinkling "star" that immediately will attract your attention. It's not a star, however, but the planet Mars.

Quake relief: Culture of now vs. the real world[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:01:37 GMT ]More than a week after an earthquake leveled swaths of the Haitian capital, the recriminations are circulating faster than clean water. From CNN's Anderson Cooper to blogs and social networks, questions echo: Why is help taking so long? Why can't the relief process be streamlined? Can't this thing go any faster?

China warns U.S. over Clinton’s criticism[ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:16:28 GMT ]China rejects a call by Hillary Rodham Clinton for the lifting of restrictions on the Internet in the communist country, denouncing her criticism as damaging to bilateral ties.

Pope to priests: For God's sake, blog![ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:27:05 GMT ]For God's sake, blog! Pope Benedict told priests on Saturday, saying they must learn to use new forms of communication to spread the gospel message.

6 digital SLRS for under $1,000[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:23:14 GMT ]These cameras continue to drop in price and now offer video, swivel screens and other extra features.

Cosmic Log: Darwin’s difficult ‘Creation’[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:20:50 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Charles Darwin's inner demons — and his inner angels — come to light in a film that traces the roots of his 150-year-old masterwork, "The Origin of Species."

Firms scramble to repair Haiti wireless service[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:19:54 GMT ]Cell phone operators and international relief organizations are working to get networks going again and to let those displaced by the quake contact loved ones in other countries.

Exploratorium serves up the science of cocktails (audio slideshow)[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:11:00 PST ]An event at the Exploratorium in San Francisco explores some of the scientific properties behind the bar.

Google founders to sell stock, cede majority control by 2014[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:39:00 PST ]Larry Page and Sergey Brin will still be in firm control of Google by the end of a five-year stock trading plan, but together, they will own less than half of the company voting rights.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 06:00:00 PST ]CNET's reviewers give the low-down on the Palm Pre Plus, HP Mini 5102, Aliph Jawbone Icon, and more.

Apple rumor check: The MacBook Air 'delay'[ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 10:21:00 PST ]A theory goes that a new MacBook Air has been delayed due to an Intel chip shipment snafu. So, what's going on?

Sun CEO's internal memo: Beat IBM[ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:06:00 PST ]Following the EU's approval of Oracle's acquisition of Sun this week, Sun chief Jonathan Schwartz sent a not-so-subliminal e-mail to employees.

How Google's Nexus One censors cuss words[ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:33:45 PST ]The built-in voice-to-text feature on Google's new Nexus One phone replaces rude utterances with hash marks.

HP workers in U.K. stage one-day strike[ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:41:00 PST ]More than 1,000 staff at Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Services in the U.K. took part in a one-day strike on Friday as the result of a dispute over pay and job losses.

Chinese firm to invest billions in solar battery plant[ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:20:37 PST ]BYD, which is 10 percent owned by U.S. billionaire Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, plans to spend $3.3 billion to build China's largest solar battery plant.

Chrome's Voice extension enables click and call[ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:02:36 PST ]Google's update lets people call phone numbers directly from the browser by turning them into clickable links.

Italy trying to clamp down on Internet videos[ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:37:25 PST ]A government decree, aimed at sites like YouTube, would require the vetting of videos with sexual or violent content.

2010 is a big year for gaming[ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:16:33 EST ]OK, so you've exhausted most of those video games you got for Christmas. And you've got a gift card or two burning a hole in your pocket.

Opinion: We lean too much on Twitter, Google[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:22:26 EST ]Decades ago, when the Department of Defense was creating the predecessor to today's Internet, one of the main goals was to create a communications system that could endure catastrophic disasters.

Charities fight for $5M Facebook prize[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:15:16 EST ]This week, 100 charities are battling for votes on Facebook to win $1 million.

Should Blackberry owners power down?[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:18:49 EST ]We've all seen them on the train or the bus. Chins glued to their chest, thumbs hovering and their eyes locked in a digitally-induced trance.

Is the end nigh for soccer's Twitterati?[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:09:38 EST ]Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo may be the latest high-profile star to sign up to Twitter but it seems the days of savvy, social-networking soccer players could soon be numbered.

Clinton: Cyber attack is an attack on all[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:04:38 EST ]Those who engage in cyber attacks or Web censorship should face international condemnation, Clinton said Thursday.

China fires back at cyber attack charges[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:45:11 EST ]China says the U.S. is damaging ties by highlighting the alleged cyber attacks on Google.

China Internet titans smoke the West[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:11:31 EST ]They are the biggest Internet names you've never heard of: Baidu, Alibaba, Youku and Sinu.

Is it 'High Noon' for Google, China?[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:36:11 EST ]Now that the big guns have waded into the Google vs. China standoff, who will be first to blink?

Scanner may be breakthrough for PTSD detection[ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:43:08 EST ]Post-traumatic stress is estimated to afflict more than 300,000 veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, but until now, it's been labeled a "soft disorder" -- one without an objective biological path to diagnosis.

Black bear on Internet gives birth to cub[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:26:52 GMT ]Biologist Lynn Rogers says it was difficult to see her giving birth Friday, so he based his conclusion on contortions the bear made, followed by her "sweet grunts" that show concern for a cub.

At last, space station crew gets live Internet[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:59:47 GMT ]Astronauts have used Twitter during space missions before. But those messages were relayed through Mission Control and posted by a third party.

Scientists propose new ‘electroweak’ star[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:14:03 GMT ]The "electroweak stars" are plausible because of the Standard Model of physics — though none have been detected yet — partly because they wouldn't shine very brightly in visible light.

Look in the sky as Mars moves closer to Earth[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:22:39 GMT ]If you head outside around 8 p.m. this week and face due east, you'll see a brilliant, fiery-colored, non-twinkling "star" that immediately will attract your attention. It's not a star, however, but the planet Mars.

Quake relief: Culture of now vs. the real world[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:01:37 GMT ]More than a week after an earthquake leveled swaths of the Haitian capital, the recriminations are circulating faster than clean water. From CNN's Anderson Cooper to blogs and social networks, questions echo: Why is help taking so long? Why can't the relief process be streamlined? Can't this thing go any faster?

China warns U.S. over Clinton’s criticism[ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:16:28 GMT ]China rejects a call by Hillary Rodham Clinton for the lifting of restrictions on the Internet in the communist country, denouncing her criticism as damaging to bilateral ties.

Pope to priests: For God's sake, blog![ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:27:05 GMT ]For God's sake, blog! Pope Benedict told priests on Saturday, saying they must learn to use new forms of communication to spread the gospel message.

6 digital SLRS for under $1,000[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:23:14 GMT ]These cameras continue to drop in price and now offer video, swivel screens and other extra features.

Cosmic Log: Darwin’s difficult ‘Creation’[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:20:50 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Charles Darwin's inner demons — and his inner angels — come to light in a film that traces the roots of his 150-year-old masterwork, "The Origin of Species."

Firms scramble to repair Haiti wireless service[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:19:54 GMT ]Cell phone operators and international relief organizations are working to get networks going again and to let those displaced by the quake contact loved ones in other countries.

Exploratorium serves up the science of cocktails (audio slideshow)[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:11:00 PST ]An event at the Exploratorium in San Francisco explores some of the scientific properties behind the bar.

Google founders to sell stock, cede majority control by 2014[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:39:00 PST ]Larry Page and Sergey Brin will still be in firm control of Google by the end of a five-year stock trading plan, but together, they will own less than half of the company voting rights.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 06:00:00 PST ]CNET's reviewers give the low-down on the Palm Pre Plus, HP Mini 5102, Aliph Jawbone Icon, and more.

Apple rumor check: The MacBook Air 'delay'[ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 10:21:00 PST ]A theory goes that a new MacBook Air has been delayed due to an Intel chip shipment snafu. So, what's going on?

Sun CEO's internal memo: Beat IBM[ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:06:00 PST ]Following the EU's approval of Oracle's acquisition of Sun this week, Sun chief Jonathan Schwartz sent a not-so-subliminal e-mail to employees.

How Google's Nexus One censors cuss words[ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:33:45 PST ]The built-in voice-to-text feature on Google's new Nexus One phone replaces rude utterances with hash marks.

HP workers in U.K. stage one-day strike[ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:41:00 PST ]More than 1,000 staff at Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Services in the U.K. took part in a one-day strike on Friday as the result of a dispute over pay and job losses.

Chinese firm to invest billions in solar battery plant[ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:20:37 PST ]BYD, which is 10 percent owned by U.S. billionaire Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, plans to spend $3.3 billion to build China's largest solar battery plant.

Chrome's Voice extension enables click and call[ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:02:36 PST ]Google's update lets people call phone numbers directly from the browser by turning them into clickable links.

Italy trying to clamp down on Internet videos[ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:37:25 PST ]A government decree, aimed at sites like YouTube, would require the vetting of videos with sexual or violent content.

2010 is a big year for gaming[ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:16:33 EST ]OK, so you've exhausted most of those video games you got for Christmas. And you've got a gift card or two burning a hole in your pocket.

Opinion: We lean too much on Twitter, Google[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:22:26 EST ]Decades ago, when the Department of Defense was creating the predecessor to today's Internet, one of the main goals was to create a communications system that could endure catastrophic disasters.

Charities fight for $5M Facebook prize[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:15:16 EST ]This week, 100 charities are battling for votes on Facebook to win $1 million.

Quake relief: Culture of now vs. the real world[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:01:37 GMT ]More than a week after an earthquake leveled swaths of the Haitian capital, the recriminations are circulating faster than clean water. From CNN's Anderson Cooper to blogs and social networks, questions echo: Why is help taking so long? Why can't the relief process be streamlined? Can't this thing go any faster?

China warns U.S. over Clinton’s criticism[ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:16:28 GMT ]China rejects a call by Hillary Rodham Clinton for the lifting of restrictions on the Internet in the communist country, denouncing her criticism as damaging to bilateral ties.

Pope to priests: For God's sake, blog![ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:27:05 GMT ]For God's sake, blog! Pope Benedict told priests on Saturday, saying they must learn to use new forms of communication to spread the gospel message.

6 digital SLRS for under $1,000[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:23:14 GMT ]These cameras continue to drop in price and now offer video, swivel screens and other extra features.

Cosmic Log: Darwin’s difficult ‘Creation’[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:20:50 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Charles Darwin's inner demons — and his inner angels — come to light in a film that traces the roots of his 150-year-old masterwork, "The Origin of Species."

Firms scramble to repair Haiti wireless service[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:19:54 GMT ]Cell phone operators and international relief organizations are working to get networks going again and to let those displaced by the quake contact loved ones in other countries.

State Dept. presses China ambassador on Google[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:41:00 PST ]But even after closed-door meeting on Thursday evening, 10 days after Google's report of illegal hacking, the U.S. has not issued a formal protest.

Report: Apple tablet could earn $3 billion in a year[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:46:34 PST ]One analyst, Mike Abramsky of RBC Capital, predicts that Apple could earn almost $3 billion in the first year, if its expected tablet computer is priced right.

Judge: Nvidia infringed on three Rambus patents[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:57:00 PST ]A U.S. International Trade Commission judge rules that three of five Rambus patents being examined were violated by the graphics chipmaker.

Alleged car thief caught playing Grand Theft Auto[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:17:54 PST ]A man allegedly steals an SUV. He parks it outside his house and then sits down to play Grand Theft Auto. And that's how police find him.

Reporters' Roundtable: Charity 2.0 (podcast)[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:20:00 PST ]Through the text message giving program in Haiti, the Red Cross raised $26 million in just nine days. Was this a one-time outpouring of goodwill, or the beginning of a trend in global humanitarianism?

Time-lapse video depicts Flight 1549's days in icy Hudson[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:37:00 PST ]A video shot by artist David Martin depicts the fallen Airbus A320 submerged in the icy waters of the Hudson River for days before being lifted out and placed on a barge.

Microsoft shuffles Zune, Media Center units[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:50:00 PST ]The software maker says Enrique Rodriguez, who had been heading the Mediaroom, Zune, and Media Center efforts, is "pursuing other interests" inside and outside Redmond.

Exploratorium serves up the science of cocktails (audio slideshow)[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:11:00 PST ]An event at the Exploratorium in San Francisco explores some of the scientific properties behind the bar.

Google founders to sell stock, cede majority control by 2014[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:39:00 PST ]Larry Page and Sergey Brin will still be in firm control of Google by the end of a five-year stock trading plan, but together, they will own less than half of the company voting rights.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 06:00:00 PST ]CNET's reviewers give the low-down on the Palm Pre Plus, HP Mini 5102, Aliph Jawbone Icon, and more.

2010 is a big year for gaming[ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:16:33 EST ]OK, so you've exhausted most of those video games you got for Christmas. And you've got a gift card or two burning a hole in your pocket.

Opinion: We lean too much on Twitter, Google[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:22:26 EST ]Decades ago, when the Department of Defense was creating the predecessor to today's Internet, one of the main goals was to create a communications system that could endure catastrophic disasters.

Charities fight for $5M Facebook prize[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:15:16 EST ]This week, 100 charities are battling for votes on Facebook to win $1 million.

Should Blackberry owners power down?[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:18:49 EST ]We've all seen them on the train or the bus. Chins glued to their chest, thumbs hovering and their eyes locked in a digitally-induced trance.

Is the end nigh for soccer's Twitterati?[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:09:38 EST ]Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo may be the latest high-profile star to sign up to Twitter but it seems the days of savvy, social-networking soccer players could soon be numbered.

Clinton: Cyber attack is an attack on all[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:04:38 EST ]Those who engage in cyber attacks or Web censorship should face international condemnation, Clinton said Thursday.

China fires back at cyber attack charges[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:45:11 EST ]China says the U.S. is damaging ties by highlighting the alleged cyber attacks on Google.

China Internet titans smoke the West[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:11:31 EST ]They are the biggest Internet names you've never heard of: Baidu, Alibaba, Youku and Sinu.

Is it 'High Noon' for Google, China?[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:36:11 EST ]Now that the big guns have waded into the Google vs. China standoff, who will be first to blink?

Scanner may be breakthrough for PTSD detection[ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:43:08 EST ]Post-traumatic stress is estimated to afflict more than 300,000 veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, but until now, it's been labeled a "soft disorder" -- one without an objective biological path to diagnosis.

Dolphins: Second-smartest animals?[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:02:43 GMT ]When human measures for intelligence are applied to other species, dolphins come in just behind humans in brainpower, according to new research..

Black bear on Internet gives birth to cub[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:26:52 GMT ]Biologist Lynn Rogers says it was difficult to see her giving birth Friday, so he based his conclusion on contortions the bear made, followed by her "sweet grunts" that show concern for a cub.

At last, space station crew gets live Internet[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:59:47 GMT ]Astronauts have used Twitter during space missions before. But those messages were relayed through Mission Control and posted by a third party.

Scientists propose new ‘electroweak’ star[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:14:03 GMT ]The "electroweak stars" are plausible because of the Standard Model of physics — though none have been detected yet — partly because they wouldn't shine very brightly in visible light.

Look in the sky as Mars moves closer to Earth[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:22:39 GMT ]If you head outside around 8 p.m. this week and face due east, you'll see a brilliant, fiery-colored, non-twinkling "star" that immediately will attract your attention. It's not a star, however, but the planet Mars.

Quake relief: Culture of now vs. the real world[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:01:37 GMT ]More than a week after an earthquake leveled swaths of the Haitian capital, the recriminations are circulating faster than clean water. From CNN's Anderson Cooper to blogs and social networks, questions echo: Why is help taking so long? Why can't the relief process be streamlined? Can't this thing go any faster?

China warns U.S. over Clinton’s criticism[ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:16:28 GMT ]China rejects a call by Hillary Rodham Clinton for the lifting of restrictions on the Internet in the communist country, denouncing her criticism as damaging to bilateral ties.

6 digital SLRS for under $1,000[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:23:14 GMT ]These cameras continue to drop in price and now offer video, swivel screens and other extra features.

Cosmic Log: Darwin’s difficult ‘Creation’[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:20:50 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Charles Darwin's inner demons — and his inner angels — come to light in a film that traces the roots of his 150-year-old masterwork, "The Origin of Species."

Firms scramble to repair Haiti wireless service[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:19:54 GMT ]Cell phone operators and international relief organizations are working to get networks going again and to let those displaced by the quake contact loved ones in other countries.

Ballmer desecrates MacBook Pro[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:38:00 PST ]I thought this Ballmer autograph on a Macbook Pro was fake, but according to this video of the big man scribbling it, it's not.

State Dept. presses China ambassador on Google[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:41:00 PST ]But even after closed-door meeting on Thursday evening, 10 days after Google's report of illegal hacking, the U.S. has not issued a formal protest.

Report: Apple tablet could earn $3 billion in a year[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:46:34 PST ]One analyst, Mike Abramsky of RBC Capital, predicts that Apple could earn almost $3 billion in the first year, if its expected tablet computer is priced right.

Judge: Nvidia infringed on three Rambus patents[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:57:00 PST ]A U.S. International Trade Commission judge rules that three of five Rambus patents being examined were violated by the graphics chipmaker.

Alleged car thief caught playing Grand Theft Auto[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:17:54 PST ]A man allegedly steals an SUV. He parks it outside his house and then sits down to play Grand Theft Auto. And that's how police find him.

Reporters' Roundtable: Charity 2.0 (podcast)[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:20:00 PST ]Through the text message giving program in Haiti, the Red Cross raised $26 million in just nine days. Was this a one-time outpouring of goodwill, or the beginning of a trend in global humanitarianism?

Time-lapse video depicts Flight 1549's days in icy Hudson[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:37:00 PST ]A video shot by artist David Martin depicts the fallen Airbus A320 submerged in the icy waters of the Hudson River for days before being lifted out and placed on a barge.

Microsoft shuffles Zune, Media Center units[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:50:00 PST ]The software maker says Enrique Rodriguez, who had been heading the Mediaroom, Zune, and Media Center efforts, is "pursuing other interests" inside and outside Redmond.

Exploratorium serves up the science of cocktails (audio slideshow)[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:11:00 PST ]An event at the Exploratorium in San Francisco explores some of the scientific properties behind the bar.

Google founders to sell stock, cede majority control by 2014[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:39:00 PST ]Larry Page and Sergey Brin will still be in firm control of Google by the end of a five-year stock trading plan, but together, they will own less than half of the company voting rights.

Haiti efforts backed for Twitter Oscars[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:19:01 EST ]In the thick of awards season, there is at least one prize ceremony where the speeches are guaranteed not to over run -- the Twitter Oscars.

2010 is a big year for gaming[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:10:33 EST ]OK, so you've exhausted most of those video games you got for Christmas. And you've got a gift card or two burning a hole in your pocket.

Opinion: We lean too much on Twitter, Google[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:22:26 EST ]Decades ago, when the Department of Defense was creating the predecessor to today's Internet, one of the main goals was to create a communications system that could endure catastrophic disasters.

Charities fight for $5M Facebook prize[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:15:16 EST ]This week, 100 charities are battling for votes on Facebook to win $1 million.

Haiti brings out the Internet's best[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:02:01 GMT ]The Internet: Just a whole bunch of banal, self-important jibber jabber … until something of actual substance occurs.

Sunflower DNA map could yield fuel[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:19:00 GMT ]A $10.5 million research project aimed at mapping the DNA sequence of sunflowers could one day yield a towering new variety for both food and fuel.

Quake relief: Culture of now vs. the real world[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:01:37 GMT ]More than a week after an earthquake leveled swaths of the Haitian capital, the recriminations are circulating faster than clean water. From CNN's Anderson Cooper to blogs and social networks, questions echo: Why is help taking so long? Why can't the relief process be streamlined? Can't this thing go any faster?

China warns U.S. over Clinton’s criticism[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:13:26 GMT ]China rejected a call by Hillary Rodham Clinton for the lifting of restrictions on the Internet in the communist country, denouncing her criticism as damaging to bilateral ties.

Cosmic Log: Darwin’s difficult ‘Creation’[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:20:50 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Charles Darwin's inner demons — and his inner angels — come to light in a film that traces the roots of his 150-year-old masterwork, "The Origin of Species."

Firms scramble to repair Haiti wireless service[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:19:54 GMT ]Cell phone operators and international relief organizations are working to get networks going again and to let those displaced by the quake contact loved ones in other countries.

China warns U.S. over Web censorship stance[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:30:00 PST ]A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman says the new U.S. position could hurt U.S.-China relations and doesn't reflect "the facts."

Google's challenge in China[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:30:00 PST ]roundup A blunt declaration by Google on censorship and surveillance underscores the troubled history--and uncertain future--for Internet companies doing business in China.

Google Street View welcomes me to the U.K.[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:04:00 PST ]Online explorers can see several historic British sites. But newly relocated to the U.K., Stephen Shankland would prefer more ordinary Street View coverage.

ComScore's gift to Web sites: (Almost) free traffic[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:10:44 PST ]Web's dominant traffic counter is overhauling its system, in response to years of complaints from publishers that insist their traffic has been undercounted.

VC investments sink to lowest levels in 12 years[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:41:27 PST ]The $17.7 billion invested by venture capitalists in 2009 marked the lowest point since 1997, though the fourth quarter showed some positive signs.

Fatal flaw in Amazon's Kindle developer program[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:19:00 PST ]Amazon wants to compete with Apple's App Store, but its burdened approach to developers is hopelessly flawed and needs to beat Apple in openness or it's DOA.

Apple eyes gadgets with built-in solar panels[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:46:00 PST ]Company buffs its green credentials with another patent application relating to solar cells integrated onto the surface of small devices, such as iPods.

Did MPAA's lackluster antipriacy efforts sink Glickman[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:22:00 PST ]In October, the MPAA fired three antipiracy leaders and Hollywood insiders said then Glickman was on his way out.

Astronaut sends first live tweets from space[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:23:00 PST ]Thanks to enhanced space station communications, NASA astronaut T.J. Creamer sends live Twitter message Friday rather than e-mailing it to ground operations first.

Sony Ericsson to launch its first Android phone[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:41:02 PST ]Handset maker will release the Xperia X10 smartphone in Japan in April. It will sport a 4-inch touchscreen, 8.1-megapixel camera, and social networking features.

Jackson tribute at Grammys to be in 3-D[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:27:40 EST ]A planned tribute to Michael Jackson at the upcoming 52nd Grammy Awards will feature the first-ever 3-D performance on an awards show.

Haiti efforts backed for Twitter Oscars[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:19:01 EST ]In the thick of awards season, there is at least one prize ceremony where the speeches are guaranteed not to over run -- the Twitter Oscars.

Charities fight for $5M Facebook prize[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:36:37 EST ]This week, 100 charities are battling for votes on Facebook to win $1 million.

2010 is a big year for gaming[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:10:33 EST ]OK, so you've exhausted most of those video games you got for Christmas. And you've got a gift card or two burning a hole in your pocket.

Opinion: We lean too much on Twitter, Google[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:22:26 EST ]Decades ago, when the Department of Defense was creating the predecessor to today's Internet, one of the main goals was to create a communications system that could endure catastrophic disasters.

Clinton: Cyber attack is an attack on all[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:04:38 EST ]Those who engage in cyber attacks or Web censorship should face international condemnation, Clinton said Thursday.

China fires back at cyber attack charges[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:45:11 EST ]China says the U.S. is damaging ties by highlighting the alleged cyber attacks on Google.

China Internet titans smoke the West[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:14:56 EST ]They are the biggest Internet names you've never heard of: Baidu, Alibaba, Youku and Sinu.

Is it 'High Noon' for Google, China?[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:36:11 EST ]Now that the big guns have waded into the Google vs. China standoff, who will be first to blink?

Is the end nigh for soccer's Twitterati?[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:58:07 EST ]Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo may be the latest high-profile star to sign up to Twitter but it seems the days of savvy, social-networking soccer players could soon be numbered.

Nobel-winning scientist Nirenberg dies at 82[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:35:51 GMT ]Marshall Nirenberg, a scientist whose groundbreaking work untangling fundamental genetic processes earned him a Nobel Prize, has died. He was 82.

Black bear about to bear cubs live on Internet[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:57:02 GMT ]A black bear named Lily may be about to give birth in the wild live on the Internet.

‘Iron snail’ inspires new armor[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:36:31 GMT ]Next generation armor could be modeled after the shell design of this iron-plated snail.

Big screen plasma TVs inspire tiny batteries[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 02:03:46 GMT ]By removing the gas from the tiny tubes that produce high-def pictures and replacing it with an electrical field, scientists think they can create a "digital quantum battery," a new type of energy storage device.

Meteorite strikes doctor's office in small town[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:57:26 GMT ]Doctors at a small U.S. medical practice got a big surprise when a tennis ball-sized meteorite punched a hole through their roof. No one was injured.

Mobile giving to help Haiti exceeds $30 million[ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 03:44:38 GMT ]In the past 10 days, Americans used their cell phones to send text messages pledging more than $30 million for Haitian relief efforts.

Better transit design through ... slime mold?[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:12:42 GMT ]Since the best city planners around the world have not been able to end traffic jams, scientists are looking to a new group of experts: slime mold.

Cosmic Log: Good moves on Mars[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:47:09 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: If you're a fan of NASA's Mars missions, there are a few things that appear to be heading in the right direction — including a rover that's been stuck in a sand trap for months.

Apple tablet wanted but price rules, surveys find[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:08:04 GMT ]Two new surveys about an Apple tablet find that while consumers are interested and intrigued by such a device, most would not be willing to pay more than $700 for it.

Haiti brings out the Internet's best[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:02:01 GMT ]The Internet: Just a whole bunch of banal, self-important jibber jabber … until something of actual substance occurs.

More on Verizon and its antipiracy efforts[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:19:00 PST ]A CNET story about termination notices caused quite a stir among readers and denials from the carrier. Here's a deeper look at our reporting and what the company now says it's willing to do with repeat copyright violators.

AMD posts profit on Intel settlement[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:23:00 PST ]Chipmaker's earnings, largely attributable to a massive settlement with its chief rival, beat analyst expectations.

Fist pump! All your 'Jersey Shore' finale tweets[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:43:00 PST ]The reality show sensation's finale is on Thursday night, and MTV is tapping into the hard-core Twitter buzz surrounding its success.

Diagnosing PTSD using brain imaging[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:55:59 PST ]University and Veterans Affairs researchers unveil new test that can identify distinct pattern of brain activity among people who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.

White House puts companies on notice in China[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:03:00 PST ]U.S. Internet companies in China are now on the defensive after the government declares they hold a shared responsibility for ensuring an open Internet.

Facebook plugs friends list mobile leak[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:31:09 PST ]Facebook fixes setting on Facebook's mobile site so strangers can't see other peoples' friends list.

Router glitch cripples California DMV network[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:43:00 PST ]California workers resort to pen and paper during two-hour network outage at the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Yelp serves up an alternative iPhone reality (video)[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:04:11 PST ]Augmented reality is fast becoming a reality for mobile search apps of all stripes. Get a taste of what's to come with Yelp's "Monocle" feature for iPhone in this First Look video.

Tour the new Firefox 3.6[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:20:26 PST ]In this First Look video, we cover what's new in Firefox 3.6. Most of it is under the hood, but that doesn't mean it's not important.

Video games blamed for return of rickets[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:21:01 PST ]Rickets, caused by a vitamin D deficiency, has returned to the UK and scientists worry it's because kids are spending time indoors on their consoles and computers.

Wednesday whales take down Twitter[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:07:03 EST ]The popular site Twitter crashed again on Wednesday morning.

Man to fly around the world in solar craft[ Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:56:33 EST ]When Bertrand Piccard came up with his audacious plan to fly around the world in an aircraft powered only by the sun, he found that airplane manufacturers were skeptical such a plane could be built.

Is this how we'll move in the future?[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:12:40 EST ]

Oprah: Stay off your phone while driving[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:57:20 EST ]Shelly and her husband, Daren Forney, were the happily married parents of three beautiful girls, 13-year-old Jessica, 9-year-old Erica and 4-year-old Valerie. "Erica is my little sunshine because she lit up the house," Shelly says. "She was making us laugh before she was a year old."

Hunt for Earth-like worlds looks in the mirror[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:35:53 GMT ]To find Earth-like worlds around other stars, scientists should take a page from our own planet, a new study found.

‘Iron snail’ inspires new armor[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:36:31 GMT ]Next generation armor could be modeled after the shell design of this iron-plated snail.

Meteorite strikes doctor's office in small town[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:57:26 GMT ]Doctors at a small U.S. medical practice got a big surprise when a tennis ball-sized meteorite punched a hole through their roof. No one was injured.

Cosmic Log: Good moves on Mars[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:47:09 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: If you're a fan of NASA's Mars missions, there are a few things that appear to be heading in the right direction — including a rover that's been stuck in a sand trap for months.

Haiti brings out the Internet's best[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:02:01 GMT ]The Internet: Just a whole bunch of banal, self-important jibber jabber … until something of actual substance occurs.

Seesmic makes Twitter pretty, with Look[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:00:00 PST ]Now you can consume Twitter without contributing, or even logging in.

Google's challenge in China[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:47:00 PST ]roundup A blunt declaration by Google on censorship and surveillance underscores the troubled history--and uncertain future--for Internet companies doing business in China.

Apps on the Kindle[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:03:43 PST ]Amazon opens up the Kindle for third-party applications, Nokia brings free turn-by-turn navigation to all its phones, and Bill Gates wants to share his feelings with you.

Nokia launches Ovi Maps[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:16:22 PST ]Nokia launches Ovi Maps, a free turn-by-turn navigation service available on all Nokia GPS-enabled devices.

New year, new policy push for universal broadband[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:25:00 PST ]Newly apparent D.C. focus centers on widespread and faster connectivity, seemingly at the expense of strict Net neutrality regulation, Stanford law fellow Larry Downes observes.

Bill Gates thinks big on energy and climate[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:33:00 PST ]His new Gates Notes site reveals how deeply he is researching the topics of energy and environment, areas he says are ripe for technology innovation.

Final Fantasy and FF II coming to iPhone[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:53:21 PST ]Major titles don't always make their way to the iPhone. But all that might change. Square-Enix has announced that Final Fantasy and Final Fantasy II are on their way to Apple's App Store.

Your local park: Bad for the planet?[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:20:00 PST ]Study finds that maintenance for grass lawns and athletic fields emits four times the amount of carbon stored by the lawn itself.

Apple, Nokia dominate worldwide mobile market[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:24:00 PST ]Apple's holds the top mobile market share in Western Europe and America, while Nokia takes the lead in Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe, says new report from AdMob.

Bankers warming up to offshore wind[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:52:47 PST ]Europe's offshore wind capacity is expected to see a big leap over the next several years thanks to increased investment from the banking industry, according to a report.

Journalists in China face e-mail hijacking[ Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:31:54 EST ]Foreign correspondents in at least two Beijing, China, bureaus of news organizations have had their Google e-mail accounts attacked, with e-mails forwarded to a mysterious address, according to the Foreign Correspondents' Club of China.

Tech camp yields programs for Haiti[ Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:27:47 EST ]A weekend meeting of technology pros looking to help victims of the Haiti earthquake yielded some ready-to-roll projects and a few more nearing completion.

'Pants' becomes first viral video of 2010[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:30:41 EST ]A 62-year-old's rhythmic fashion review has become the Internet's first viral sensation of the new decade.

Wednesday whales take down Twitter[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:07:03 EST ]The popular site Twitter crashed again on Wednesday morning.

Man to fly around the world in solar craft[ Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:56:33 EST ]When Bertrand Piccard came up with his audacious plan to fly around the world in an aircraft powered only by the sun, he found that airplane manufacturers were skeptical such a plane could be built.

Is this how we'll move in the future?[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:12:40 EST ]

Oprah: Stay off your phone while driving[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:57:20 EST ]Shelly and her husband, Daren Forney, were the happily married parents of three beautiful girls, 13-year-old Jessica, 9-year-old Erica and 4-year-old Valerie. "Erica is my little sunshine because she lit up the house," Shelly says. "She was making us laugh before she was a year old."

Jackson tribute at Grammys to be in 3-D[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:27:40 EST ]A planned tribute to Michael Jackson at the upcoming 52nd Grammy Awards will feature the first-ever 3-D performance on an awards show.

Haiti efforts backed for Twitter Oscars[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:19:01 EST ]In the thick of awards season, there is at least one prize ceremony where the speeches are guaranteed not to over run -- the Twitter Oscars.

Clinton: Cyber attack is an attack on all[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:59:35 EST ]The Internet is critical to foreign policy, and those who engage in cyber attacks or Web censorship should face international condemnation, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in a major speech Thursday.

Experts: Haiti at risk for another big aftershock[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:59:27 GMT ]Haiti can expect more aftershocks in coming weeks, and while the usual pattern suggests they will become weaker and less frequent, another one as strong as Wednesday's jolt is certainly possible, scientists say.

Report: Bing may replace Google on iPhone[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:39:40 GMT ]Apple is talking with Microsoft about making it the default search engine provider for the iPhone, replacing Google, BusinessWeek reported on Wednesday.

Tetris reaches 100 million mobile milestone[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:42 GMT ]Tetris is the best-selling mobile game of all time, with more than 100 million paid downloads on cell phones around the world.

Newsweek: Google CEO talks China, Web monitoring[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:22:22 GMT ]Google CEO Eric Schmidt has long defended his company's decision to do business in China despite the restrictions that Beijing imposes on Internet freedom. He explains why the company threatened to pull out of the country after hacker attacks last week.

U.S. Army launches Facebook-like site[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:55:38 GMT ]A new Facebook-like social media site aimed at the U.S. Army tech community aims to make discussion of sensitive information easier and safer.

Joan of Arc 'relics' confirmed to be fake[ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:29:54 GMT ]The so-called "relics of Joan of Arc," overseen by the Archbishop of Tours in Chinon, France, do not contain the charred remains of the Catholic saint.

New royalty program for Kindle books[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:48:50 GMT ]Amazon.com Inc. said Wednesday it will begin offering do-it-yourself authors and publishers a bigger cut of book sales on its Kindle e-reader — but with strings attached aimed at keeping prices down for consumers.

Cosmic Log: Big brains for video games[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:40:30 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Psychologists say they can predict how well you'll learn a video game by looking at three little structures inside your brain. The bigger they are, the better you’ll do.

Facebook a preview of world without secrets[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:15:35 GMT ]Privacy experts continue to be amazed as hundreds of millions of adults around the globe do things online, and on Facebook in particular, that they would never do in person.

Cosmic Log: Solar salvation for Haiti?[ Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:49:30 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Donors are gearing up to send solar-powered cell phones, streetlights and even audio Bibles to earthquake-hit Haiti.

Clinton plans to stump for global Net freedom[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:06:00 PST ]CNET has learned that Secretary of State Clinton will elevate Internet freedom as a departmental priority in speech Thursday. She'll also address the Google-China flap.

Apple, labels talk music in the cloud[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:05:00 PST ]iTunes customers who dream of storing their music on someone else's servers could get their wish, according to several music industry sources.

Kids pack in nearly 11 hours of media use daily[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:12:06 PST ]A study from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows a "dramatic" rise in the amount of time children and teens spend using entertainment media. But is it all bad?

YouTube gets rentals, starting with Sundance films[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:15:00 PST ]The popular video provider gets into the rental business with a small selection of titles from the Sundance Film Festival.

Opera 10.50 preview crawls forward[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:44:00 PST ]The significantly faster public pre-alpha build doesn't introduce any major new features, but it does include several important bug fixes from the last pre-alpha.

Want to be a better gamer? Size matters[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:55:00 PST ]A multi-institutional research team finds that the volume of three specific structures in the human brain can predict video gaming performance in men and women.

YouTube begins HTML5 rollout[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:11:00 PST ]YouTube has begun rolling out support for HTML5 video, a spec that will let users view YouTube videos in most modern day browsers without Adobe's Flash.

View and manipulate your browser cache[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:13:00 PST ]Forget about exploring your Firefox or Google Chrome cache. When it comes to browser cache, the biggest problem that most users face is figuring out just which folder the elusive cache resides in.

Grounded teen tries Facebook to embarrass parents[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:26:18 PST ]A 15-year-old is grounded by her parents for breaking their rules. So she goes where all fine teens go to pout--Facebook--where she creates the group "1,000 to get Tess ungrounded."

Report: Apple tablet is a shared media device[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:34:00 PST ]New details emerge about Apple's upcoming device, expected to be unveiled next week.

Why I can't watch 3D TV[ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:25:13 EST ]When it comes to 3D TV, I don't see it. Literally. I and millions of others like me cannot see three-dimensional images on screens -- and we're being left behind by TV makers and Hollywood as they rush towards 3D.

Social Web's true impact on China, Haiti[ Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:39:23 EST ]Google's threat to pull out of China and the devastating Haiti earthquake are causing people to reassess the impact of social media on the world. But new media can't effect change by itself.

Apple invites press to see 'our latest creation'[ Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:09:23 EST ]It's official: Apple Inc. will host a much-anticipated press event January 27 in San Francisco, California.

Red Cross text donations pass $21 million[ Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:09:53 EST ]A campaign using text messages to raise money for the Red Cross has tallied more than $21 million for relief efforts in Haiti.

Journalists in China face e-mail hijacking[ Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:31:54 EST ]Foreign correspondents in at least two Beijing, China, bureaus of news organizations have had their Google e-mail accounts attacked, with e-mails forwarded to a mysterious address, according to the Foreign Correspondents' Club of China.

Video: 'Army of Two’ a bromance to remember[ Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:13:45 GMT ]You follow Tyson and Elliot, two ruthless yet oddly affectionate mercenary partners who must fight their way out of Shanghai, China as it is under siege in "Army of Two: The 40th Day". Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives it a 7 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

Cosmic Log: Big brains for video games[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:40:30 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Psychologists say they can predict how well you'll learn a video game by looking at three little structures inside your brain. The bigger they are, the better you’ll do.

Facebook a preview of world without secrets[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:15:35 GMT ]Privacy experts continue to be amazed as hundreds of millions of adults around the globe do things online, and on Facebook in particular, that they would never do in person.

Cosmic Log: Solar salvation for Haiti?[ Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:49:30 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Donors are gearing up to send solar-powered cell phones, streetlights and even audio Bibles to earthquake-hit Haiti.

Apple: The great market maker[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:10:00 PST ]Apple knows how to build great products, but it doesn't always benefit from its innovations because of its insistence on being a mass-market luxury brand.

Bill Gates, the Twitterati[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:25:01 PST ]The war between China and Google rages on, the PlayStation 3 Motion Controller gets delayed, and Bill Gates is the newest, most popular Twitterer.

New York Times eyes 2011 for online fees[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:32:25 PST ]Under the plan, users would have free access to a certain number of articles a month and then have to pay once they exceed a cap.

Amazon adds greener electronics ranking[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:39:00 PST ]EPEAT certification ranks computers on a variety of criteria, including energy efficiency, toxic materials, and recycling programs.

Beyond Binary named 'Lord of Catan'[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:00:00 PST ]CNET's Ina Fried proves herself an ungracious guest and a poor reporter, winning a "Settlers of Catan" board game tournament she showed up to cover.

Microsoft urges laws to boost trust in the cloud[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:45:00 PST ]Company's general counsel calls on business and government to work together to address privacy and security for cloud computing while the time is ripe.

Skyfire shoots off Symbian browser update[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:00:00 PST ]The latest Skyfire mobile browser gets a new look and smooth scrolling.

Using Twitter to help Haiti[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:12:06 PST ]Recently a vacation site, Haiti.com has been transformed, now allowing anyone to filter through Twitter reports from Haiti and send the information on to relief workers.

U.S. says wind could power 20 percent of eastern grid[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:38:52 PST ]Wind energy could meet the 20 percent threshold by 2024, but it would require up to $90 billion in investment, according to a new government report.

Utility PG&E to finance rooftop solar panels[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:44:26 PST ]In a deal with SolarCity, California's Pacific Gas & Electric will provide the money to fund solar panel installations that require little upfront investment.

Digital fundraising still pushing Haiti relief[ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:25:21 EST ]A 48-hour-old fundraising campaign to help Haiti earthquake victims, done solely through text messages, was already stunning Red Cross officials on Thursday when it hit $3 million. By Friday morning, the tally had more than doubled.

Why I can't watch 3D TV[ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:25:13 EST ]When it comes to 3D TV, I don't see it. Literally. I and millions of others like me cannot see three-dimensional images on screens -- and we're being left behind by TV makers and Hollywood as they rush towards 3D.

Social Web's true impact on China, Haiti[ Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:39:23 EST ]Google's threat to pull out of China and the devastating Haiti earthquake are causing people to reassess the impact of social media on the world. But new media can't effect change by itself.

Apple invites press to see 'our latest creation'[ Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:09:23 EST ]It's official: Apple Inc. will host a much-anticipated press event January 27 in San Francisco, California.

Red Cross text donations pass $21 million[ Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:09:53 EST ]A campaign using text messages to raise money for the Red Cross has tallied more than $21 million for relief efforts in Haiti.

Journalists in China face e-mail hijacking[ Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:31:54 EST ]Foreign correspondents in at least two Beijing, China, bureaus of news organizations have had their Google e-mail accounts attacked, with e-mails forwarded to a mysterious address, according to the Foreign Correspondents' Club of China.

Tech camp yields programs for Haiti[ Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:27:47 EST ]A weekend meeting of technology pros looking to help victims of the Haiti earthquake yielded some ready-to-roll projects and a few more nearing completion.

'Pants' becomes first viral video of 2010[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:30:41 EST ]A 62-year-old's rhythmic fashion review has become the Internet's first viral sensation of the new decade.

Wednesday whales take down Twitter[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:07:03 EST ]The popular site Twitter crashed again on Wednesday morning.

Low-tech radios connect some Haitians[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:27:46 EST ]In the brutal aftermath of Haiti's earthquake, Jean-Robert Gaillard turned to his low-tech radio for solace and for a lifeline.

Web-based relief tools emerging to help Haiti[ Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:32:25 GMT ]Hundreds of tech volunteers spurred to action by Haiti's killer quake are adding a new dimension to disaster relief, developing new tools and services for first responders and the public in an unprecedented effort.

Video: 'Mass Effect 2' is about choice[ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:18:33 GMT ]Commander Shepard is back to lead a new team on a suicide mission to save the human race. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)

Handwritten tale of Newton’s apple goes online[ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:53:47 GMT ]An 18th-century account of how Newton developed the theory of gravity has been posted to the Web, making the fragile paper manuscript widely available to the public for the first time.

What Internet? China region cut off 6 months[ Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:49:19 GMT ]They arrive at this gritty desert crossroads weary from a 13-hour train ride but determined. The promised land lies just across the railway station plaza: a large, white sign that says "Easy Connection Internet Cafe."