Software released for attacking Android phones[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:31:16 GMT ]Two security experts said on Friday they released a tool for attacking smart phones that use Google's Android operating system to persuade manufacturers to fix a bug that lets hackers read a victim's e-mail and text messages.

Cosmic Log: Space showdown sidetracked[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:39:59 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The showdown over America's space policy will have to wait until September at the earliest, thanks to a decision by House leaders to delay consideration of a controversial NASA authorization bill.

Area on Mars could hold fossilized remains of life[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:34:34 GMT ]A spot on Mars called Nili Fossae that is rich in clay mineral-rich rocks could be a prime spot to search for the fossilized remains of Martian life that may have existed 4 billion years ago, a new study suggests.

Another ugly reminder to check your Facebook settings — NOW![ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:59:41 GMT ]If we take any lesson from this latest Facebook privacy brouhaha, it's one we should have already learned: Facebook isn't for people who don't wish to be known. Because here's the deal: Facebook has not now, nor will it ever, protect your information.

Hacker builds $1,500 cell-phone tapping device[ Sun, 1 Aug 2010 00:53:26 GMT ]A computer security researcher has built a device for just $1,500 that can intercept some kinds of cell phone calls and record everything that's said.

Will Apple's 'Spinning Wheel of Doom' become chic?[ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:28:20 PDT ]An enterprising marketer is attempting to persuade geeks that the new geek chic consists of wearing Apple's Spinning Wheel of Doom on their chests. Will it work?

In IPO-signaling move, Zynga adds fancy CFO[ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:42:53 PDT ]The fast-growing social-gaming site says it has hired Allen & Co. investment banker David Wehner as its new chief financial officer.

Hedge your bets in cloud computing[ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:56:42 PDT ]The future role of cloud computing is in many ways unpredictable and ever changing. What balance of traditional infrastructure, private clouds, and public cloud services will your IT department consume in the next three years? Five years? The trick is to hedge your bets wherever you can.

Detergent uses GPS to stalk customers[ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:54:52 PDT ]A Brazilian promotion for Omo detergent involves 50 boxes that have GPS inside. Customers lucky enough to buy one of these boxes will be followed home in order to be given a very technological prize.

Researcher detained at U.S. border, questioned about Wikileaks[ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:16:42 PDT ]Jacob Appelbaum, who volunteers with Wikileaks, is questioned for three hours and has mobile phones confiscated on his way back to the U.S. for hacker show.

YouTube wants your 15 minutes of fame[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:01:20 EDT ]Good news for everyone out there who's ever thought to themselves: "A 10-minute video of my cat eating ribs on the kitchen floor is just too short."

Is this high-tech bridge the safest in America?[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:01:51 EDT ]Just about everyone who worked to build the new Interstate Highway 35W bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota, knew that their project would never be "just a bridge." It would never occupy the same category as thousands of other concrete and steel behemoths that millions of American drivers thoughtlessly cross every day.

5 sequel games to look forward to[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:14:50 EDT ]When a series of video games is beloved by fans, it's risky for makers to put a new game in the series out for testing.

Meet your talking robot co-worker of the future[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:14:56 EDT ]When Trevor Blackwell, CEO of a company called Anybots, wants to know what his employees are up to, he sends a robot to their cubicles.

Tiny footprints are oldest evidence of reptiles[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:24:18 GMT ]A tiny reptile scampering along an Outback-like environment snagging insects some 318 million years ago left behind footprints that are now the oldest evidence of reptiles to date.

Tiny footprints are oldest evidence of reptiles[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:24:18 GMT ]A tiny reptile scampering along an Outback-like environment snagging insects some 318 million years ago left behind footprints that are now the oldest evidence of reptiles to date.

Software released for attacking Android phones[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:31:16 GMT ]Two security experts said on Friday they released a tool for attacking smart phones that use Google's Android operating system to persuade manufacturers to fix a bug that lets hackers read a victim's e-mail and text messages.

Software released for attacking Android phones[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:31:16 GMT ]Two security experts said on Friday they released a tool for attacking smart phones that use Google's Android operating system to persuade manufacturers to fix a bug that lets hackers read a victim's e-mail and text messages.

Cosmic Log: Space showdown sidetracked[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:39:59 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The showdown over America's space policy will have to wait until September at the earliest, thanks to a decision by House leaders to delay consideration of a controversial NASA authorization bill.

Cosmic Log: Space showdown sidetracked[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:39:59 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The showdown over America's space policy will have to wait until September at the earliest, thanks to a decision by House leaders to delay consideration of a controversial NASA authorization bill.

Area on Mars could hold fossilized remains of life[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:34:34 GMT ]A spot on Mars called Nili Fossae that is rich in clay mineral-rich rocks could be a prime spot to search for the fossilized remains of Martian life that may have existed 4 billion years ago, a new study suggests.

Area on Mars could hold fossilized remains of life[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:34:34 GMT ]A spot on Mars called Nili Fossae that is rich in clay mineral-rich rocks could be a prime spot to search for the fossilized remains of Martian life that may have existed 4 billion years ago, a new study suggests.

Baseball Hall of Fame plaques (photos)[ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Road Trip 2010: CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman calls out his selections as the best cross-sections of players in history.

Another ugly reminder to check your Facebook settings — NOW![ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:59:41 GMT ]If we take any lesson from this latest Facebook privacy brouhaha, it's one we should have already learned: Facebook isn't for people who don't wish to be known. Because here's the deal: Facebook has not now, nor will it ever, protect your information.

Another ugly reminder to check your Facebook settings — NOW![ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:59:41 GMT ]If we take any lesson from this latest Facebook privacy brouhaha, it's one we should have already learned: Facebook isn't for people who don't wish to be known. Because here's the deal: Facebook has not now, nor will it ever, protect your information.

Gazing at a DIY Dobsonian telescope (photos)[ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Amateur astronomer Douglas Smith made his own stargazing telescope, and it can see details on the moon. Have a look.

Gazing at a DIY Dobsonian telescope (photos)[ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Amateur astronomer Douglas Smith made his own stargazing telescope, and it can see details on the moon. Have a look.

Baseball's best shine in the Hall of Fame (photos)[ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Road Trip 2010: After a lifetime as a fan, CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman finally makes it to Cooperstown.

Baseball's best shine in the Hall of Fame (photos)[ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Road Trip 2010: After a lifetime as a fan, CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman finally makes it to Cooperstown.

Baseball Hall of Fame plaques (photos)[ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Road Trip 2010: CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman calls out his selections as the best cross-sections of players in history.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the 2011 BMW 535i, the Sony BDV-E770W home theater system, and the Apple Magic Trackpad.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the 2011 BMW 535i, the Sony BDV-E770W home theater system, and the Apple Magic Trackpad.

Is this high-tech bridge the safest in America?[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:01:51 EDT ]Just about everyone who worked to build the new Interstate Highway 35W bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota, knew that their project would never be "just a bridge." It would never occupy the same category as thousands of other concrete and steel behemoths that millions of American drivers thoughtlessly cross every day.

Picture of the Day 7/31: What is this?[ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 08:00:00 PDT ]If you know what this is and where it's located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day challenge.

Picture of the Day 7/31: What is this?[ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 08:00:00 PDT ]If you know what this is and where it's located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day challenge.

YouTube wants your 15 minutes of fame[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:01:20 EDT ]Good news for everyone out there who's ever thought to themselves: "A 10-minute video of my cat eating ribs on the kitchen floor is just too short."

YouTube wants your 15 minutes of fame[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:01:20 EDT ]Good news for everyone out there who's ever thought to themselves: "A 10-minute video of my cat eating ribs on the kitchen floor is just too short."

Is this high-tech bridge the safest in America?[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:01:51 EDT ]Just about everyone who worked to build the new Interstate Highway 35W bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota, knew that their project would never be "just a bridge." It would never occupy the same category as thousands of other concrete and steel behemoths that millions of American drivers thoughtlessly cross every day.

5 sequel games to look forward to[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:14:50 EDT ]When a series of video games is beloved by fans, it's risky for makers to put a new game in the series out for testing.

5 sequel games to look forward to[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:14:50 EDT ]When a series of video games is beloved by fans, it's risky for makers to put a new game in the series out for testing.

Meet your talking robot co-worker of the future[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:14:56 EDT ]When Trevor Blackwell, CEO of a company called Anybots, wants to know what his employees are up to, he sends a robot to their cubicles.

Meet your talking robot co-worker of the future[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:14:56 EDT ]When Trevor Blackwell, CEO of a company called Anybots, wants to know what his employees are up to, he sends a robot to their cubicles.

Tiny footprints are oldest evidence of reptiles[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:24:18 GMT ]A tiny reptile scampering along an Outback-like environment snagging insects some 318 million years ago left behind footprints that are now the oldest evidence of reptiles to date.

Software released for attacking Android phones[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:31:16 GMT ]Two security experts said on Friday they released a tool for attacking smart phones that use Google's Android operating system to persuade manufacturers to fix a bug that lets hackers read a victim's e-mail and text messages.

Cosmic Log: Space showdown sidetracked[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:39:59 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The showdown over America's space policy will have to wait until September at the earliest, thanks to a decision by House leaders to delay consideration of a controversial NASA authorization bill.

Area on Mars could hold fossilized remains of life[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:34:34 GMT ]A spot on Mars called Nili Fossae that is rich in clay mineral-rich rocks could be a prime spot to search for the fossilized remains of Martian life that may have existed 4 billion years ago, a new study suggests.

Another ugly reminder to check your Facebook settings — NOW![ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:59:41 GMT ]If we take any lesson from this latest Facebook privacy brouhaha, it's one we should have already learned: Facebook isn't for people who don't wish to be known. Because here's the deal: Facebook has not now, nor will it ever, protect your information.

Reporters' Roundtable: How to start a tech business today[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:00:00 PDT ]Got a great idea for your own tech company? Today we're talking about how to make it a business, with two great guests: XMarks CEO James Joaquin, and Mahalo CEO (and This Week in Startups host) Jason Calacanis

Microsoft rushes fix for Windows shortcut hole[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:01:12 PDT ]Attackers exploiting a hole involving how Windows handles shortcut, or .lnk, files prompt Microsoft to rush out an emergency patch, well before its next scheduled Patch Tuesday.

We get a charge out of driving Nissan Leaf[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:35:40 PDT ]CNET Car Tech gets to take the Nissan Leaf electric car for a preview drive.

Rare ruling favors Intel pricing policy[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:39:05 PDT ]A preliminary ruling rejected a claim that Intel's pricing practices hurt consumers.

Judge to RIAA: No LimeWire asset freeze[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:52:34 PDT ]RIAA wants to make sure nothing happens to Lime Wire' assets before courts decide how much the file-sharing service must pay in damages. Judge says assets aren't going anywhere.

YouTube wants your 15 minutes of fame[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:01:20 EDT ]Good news for everyone out there who's ever thought to themselves: "A 10-minute video of my cat eating ribs on the kitchen floor is just too short."

Is this high-tech bridge the safest in America?[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:01:51 EDT ]Just about everyone who worked to build the new Interstate Highway 35W bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota, knew that their project would never be "just a bridge." It would never occupy the same category as thousands of other concrete and steel behemoths that millions of American drivers thoughtlessly cross every day.

5 sequel games to look forward to[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:14:50 EDT ]When a series of video games is beloved by fans, it's risky for makers to put a new game in the series out for testing.

Meet your talking robot co-worker of the future[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:14:56 EDT ]When Trevor Blackwell, CEO of a company called Anybots, wants to know what his employees are up to, he sends a robot to their cubicles.

Cell phone shipments up 14.5 percent worldwide[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:32:14 GMT ]The number of cell phones shipped worldwide rose 14.5 percent in the second quarter compared with a year earlier, with much of the growth coming from smaller challengers like the iPhone and BlackBerry, according to research firm IDC.

Mars rover finally sees Martian dust devil[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:08:24 GMT ]After more than six years roaming the surface of Mars, NASA's Mars rover Opportunity has spotted its first dust devil on the red planet.

Virtual cookie monster controls flavor[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:25:51 GMT ]At the SIGGRAPH computer animation and interactive technology conference, a research team unveiled a Meta Cookie system, which uses virtual reality to try to control the flavor of a cookie.

Virtual cookie monster controls flavor[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:25:51 GMT ]At the SIGGRAPH computer animation and interactive technology conference, a research team unveiled a Meta Cookie system, which uses virtual reality to try to control the flavor of a cookie.

Cell phone shipments up 14.5 percent worldwide[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:32:14 GMT ]The number of cell phones shipped worldwide rose 14.5 percent in the second quarter compared with a year earlier, with much of the growth coming from smaller challengers like the iPhone and BlackBerry, according to research firm IDC.

Attacking the edges of secure Internet traffic[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:32:31 GMT ]Researchers have uncovered new ways that criminals can spy on Internet users even if they're using secure connections to banks, online retailers or other sensitive Web sites.

Attacking the edges of secure Internet traffic[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:32:31 GMT ]Researchers have uncovered new ways that criminals can spy on Internet users even if they're using secure connections to banks, online retailers or other sensitive Web sites.

Mars rover finally sees Martian dust devil[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:08:24 GMT ]After more than six years roaming the surface of Mars, NASA's Mars rover Opportunity has spotted its first dust devil on the red planet.

Another ugly reminder to check your Facebook settings — NOW![ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:56:12 GMT ]If we take any lesson from this latest Facebook privacy brouhaha, it's one we should have already learned: Facebook isn't for people who don't wish to be known. Because here's the deal: Facebook has not now, nor will it ever, protect your information.

Samsung profit, sales up on TV and chip demand[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:05:32 PDT ]Second-quarter earnings shoot up 83 percent to record levels while sales rise 21 percent as the company sees surging demand for computer chips and TVs.

Big data in context[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:17:01 PDT ]A whole realm of new vendors aim to make it easier to process vast amounts of information. It's a field that's as interesting as it is complicated.

Another ugly reminder to check your Facebook settings — NOW![ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:56:12 GMT ]If we take any lesson from this latest Facebook privacy brouhaha, it's one we should have already learned: Facebook isn't for people who don't wish to be known. Because here's the deal: Facebook has not now, nor will it ever, protect your information.

Justice Department sues Oracle, alleging fraud[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:00:26 PDT ]Lawsuit claims government agencies, under a contract that involved "hundreds of millions of dollars in sales," got deals "far inferior" to those Oracle gave its commercial clients.

Justice Department sues Oracle, alleging fraud[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:00:26 PDT ]Lawsuit claims government agencies, under a contract that involved "hundreds of millions of dollars in sales," got deals "far inferior" to those Oracle gave its commercial clients.

Home efficiency pros cross fingers Home Star will pass[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:04:10 PDT ]The Home Star progam has a shot at passage in an oil spill-focused energy bill, paving the way for services and goods to improve home energy and water efficiency.

Home efficiency pros cross fingers Home Star will pass[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:04:10 PDT ]The Home Star progam has a shot at passage in an oil spill-focused energy bill, paving the way for services and goods to improve home energy and water efficiency.

Samsung profit, sales up on TV and chip demand[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:05:32 PDT ]Second-quarter earnings shoot up 83 percent to record levels while sales rise 21 percent as the company sees surging demand for computer chips and TVs.

Big data in context[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:17:01 PDT ]A whole realm of new vendors aim to make it easier to process vast amounts of information. It's a field that's as interesting as it is complicated.

T-Mobile cares[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:29:59 PDT ]Google releases location-aware mobile advertising, Research In Motion could launch its iPhone killer by next week, and T-Mobile ranks first in wireless customer service.

T-Mobile cares[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:29:59 PDT ]Google releases location-aware mobile advertising, Research In Motion could launch its iPhone killer by next week, and T-Mobile ranks first in wireless customer service.

At $139, is the new Kindle 'cheap?'[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:23:53 EDT ]Prices in consumer electronics tend to fluctuate wildly.

At $139, is the new Kindle 'cheap?'[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:23:53 EDT ]Prices in consumer electronics tend to fluctuate wildly.

The KIN phone is dead -- 'buy now!'[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:24:00 EDT ]At the end of June, after much hype and a major mass-media ad campaign, Microsoft pulled the plug on KIN, its family of semi-smartphones.

The KIN phone is dead -- 'buy now!'[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:24:00 EDT ]At the end of June, after much hype and a major mass-media ad campaign, Microsoft pulled the plug on KIN, its family of semi-smartphones.

Is this high-tech bridge the safest in America?[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:45:13 EDT ]Just about everyone who worked to build the new Interstate Highway 35W bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota, knew that their project would never be "just a bridge." It would never occupy the same category as thousands of other concrete and steel behemoths that millions of American drivers thoughtlessly cross every day.

Is this high-tech bridge the safest in America?[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:45:13 EDT ]Just about everyone who worked to build the new Interstate Highway 35W bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota, knew that their project would never be "just a bridge." It would never occupy the same category as thousands of other concrete and steel behemoths that millions of American drivers thoughtlessly cross every day.

The robot that visits your cubicle[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:14:56 EDT ]When Trevor Blackwell, CEO of a company called Anybots, wants to know what his employees are up to, he sends a robot to their cubicles.

The robot that visits your cubicle[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:14:56 EDT ]When Trevor Blackwell, CEO of a company called Anybots, wants to know what his employees are up to, he sends a robot to their cubicles.

BlackBerry may be berry good with new OS[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:08:18 GMT ]A new BlackBerry, but more importantly, a new BlackBerry operating system upgrade, is coming. "Yawn," you say? Don't be too quick to dismiss Research In Motion and its sturdy line of smart phones.

100 million Facebook users' details published online[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:59:38 GMT ]The personal details of 100 million Facebook users have been collected and published online in a downloadable file, meaning they will no longer be able to make the information private.

Google: China blockage report likely just a glitch[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:47:45 GMT ]Google says its search engine and several other services are working normally in mainland China after previously reporting the service had been completely blocked.

Cosmic Log: $1.4 million for oil cleanup ideas[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:05:53 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Kevin Costner, here's your chance. Sparked by the disaster in the Gulf, a well-connected environmental activist is offering $1.4 million for new methods to clean up oil spills.

Another ugly reminder to check your Facebook settings — NOW![ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:56:12 GMT ]If we take any lesson from this latest Facebook privacy brouhaha, it's one we should have already learned: Facebook isn't for people who don't wish to be known. Because here's the deal: Facebook has not now, nor will it ever, protect your information for you.

Firefox Home for iPhone, Firefox Sync see fixes[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:55:41 PDT ]Updates to the Firefox cloud-based syncing tools for iPhone and for the Firefox browser correct three of users' top complaints, according to Mozilla.

Black Hat shines light on security (roundup)[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:11:00 PDT ]Las Vegas is the setting this week for two of the most popular annual security events. First comes Black Hat for the professional crowd, followed by the more antic Defcon gathering.

Do unto others--Jasmine's Tech Dos & Don'ts[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:29:47 PDT ]Get schooled by CNET editor Jasmine France. This week she gives tips on how you can use technology to do good things for fellow humans.

Mitsubishi i-Miev in the city[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:33:01 PDT ]CNET Car Tech spent some time with the Mitsubishi i-Miev in San Francisco.

Laying the grid for the electric car (photos)[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:33:23 PDT ]Hoping to energize the electric car industry and make the Bay Area the electric car capital of the United States, San Jose, Calif., installs the first of hundreds of electric vehicle charging stations.

Facebook wants you to ask Questions[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:45:18 EDT ]Facebook has begun the rollout of a new feature, Facebook Questions, which will allow users to get answers to their queries from the entire Facebook community.

At $139, is the new Kindle 'cheap?'[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:23:53 EDT ]Prices in consumer electronics tend to fluctuate wildly.

The KIN phone is dead -- 'buy now!'[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:02:33 EDT ]At the end of June, after much hype and a major mass-media ad campaign, Microsoft pulled the plug on KIN, its family of semi-smartphones.

New phones are too big for pockets[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:17:11 EDT ]Something weird is happening to mobile phones: After shrinking from enormous Zack Morris proportions in the '80s and '90s, they're getting bigger again.

Cosmic Log: Bright stars burn out fast[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:40:54 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: "Live fast, die young" may sound like a life lesson, but it’s actually an astronomical observation, borne out by a spectacular image of a hot young star.

Cosmic Log: Bright stars burn out fast[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:40:54 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: "Live fast, die young" may sound like a life lesson, but it’s actually an astronomical observation, borne out by a spectacular image of a hot young star.

Android users gobble more data than iPhone users[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:45:12 GMT ]Verizon's new Android owners are using far more data than AT&T's iPhone users, says a new study. But both populations look like megabyte junkies compared to BlackBerry owners.

Android users gobble more data than iPhone users[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:45:12 GMT ]Verizon's new Android owners are using far more data than AT&T's iPhone users, says a new study. But both populations look like megabyte junkies compared to BlackBerry owners.

Adult industry sees iPorn potential in iPhone 4[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:04:03 GMT ]When Apple launched the iPhone 4 and its FaceTime videoconference feature, it didn't take long for adult-entertainment companies to develop video-sex chat services and start hiring workers through Craigslist.

Adult industry sees iPorn potential in iPhone 4[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:04:03 GMT ]When Apple launched the iPhone 4 and its FaceTime videoconference feature, it didn't take long for adult-entertainment companies to develop video-sex chat services and start hiring workers through Craigslist.

Microsoft makes its case to Wall Street[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:32:09 PDT ]The software maker is kicking off a daylong analyst meeting in Redmond, Wash. CNET's Ina Fried will have live coverage of the meeting throughout the day.

Amazon unveils new Kindle, starting at $139[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:33:18 GMT ]Just weeks after lowering the price of the Kindle e-book reader from $259 to $189, Amazon unveiled a fully revamped Kindle on Wednesday. It's sleeker, better looking, easier on the eyes — and starts at $139.

Amazon unveils new Kindle, starting at $139[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:33:18 GMT ]Just weeks after lowering the price of the Kindle e-book reader from $259 to $189, Amazon unveiled a fully revamped Kindle on Wednesday. It's sleeker, better looking, easier on the eyes — and starts at $139.

100 million Facebook users' details published online[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:59:38 GMT ]The personal details of 100 million Facebook users have been collected and published online in a downloadable file, meaning they will no longer be able to make the information private.

100 million Facebook users' details published online[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:59:38 GMT ]The personal details of 100 million Facebook users have been collected and published online in a downloadable file, meaning they will no longer be able to make the information private.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/29: What is this?[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:00:00 PDT ]If you know what this is and where it's located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day challenge.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/29: What is this?[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:00:00 PDT ]If you know what this is and where it's located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day challenge.

Solar thermal seeks U.S. breakthrough[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:06:11 PDT ]The new technology could move the United States away from its dependence on fossil fuels--if it can overcome the high price tag for the massive plants needed.

Solar thermal seeks U.S. breakthrough[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:06:11 PDT ]The new technology could move the United States away from its dependence on fossil fuels--if it can overcome the high price tag for the massive plants needed.

The new Amazon Kindle[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:08:22 PDT ]The Nintendo 3DS will have a price and release date in two months, YouTube may change user video uploads to 15 minutes, and Amazon releases a new version of its Kindle e-reader.

The new Amazon Kindle[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:08:22 PDT ]The Nintendo 3DS will have a price and release date in two months, YouTube may change user video uploads to 15 minutes, and Amazon releases a new version of its Kindle e-reader.

Microsoft makes its case to Wall Street[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:32:09 PDT ]The software maker is kicking off a daylong analyst meeting in Redmond, Wash. CNET's Ina Fried will have live coverage of the meeting throughout the day.

Facebook wants you to ask Questions[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:45:18 EDT ]Facebook has begun the rollout of a new feature, Facebook Questions, which will allow users to get answers to their queries from the entire Facebook community.

IBM picks up data compression company Storwize[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:41:41 PDT ]Big Blue acquires privately held company and its technology for compressing data in real-time and making it available to analytics apps.

IBM picks up data compression company Storwize[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:41:41 PDT ]Big Blue acquires privately held company and its technology for compressing data in real-time and making it available to analytics apps.

People sue Apple over 'overheating' iPads[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:47:21 EDT ]Three iPad users claim that because the iPad will shut itself off after remaining in direct sunlight for long enough, it fails to meet the promises Apple made about using the device as an e-book reader.

People sue Apple over 'overheating' iPads[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:47:21 EDT ]Three iPad users claim that because the iPad will shut itself off after remaining in direct sunlight for long enough, it fails to meet the promises Apple made about using the device as an e-book reader.

Facebook wants you to ask Questions[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:45:18 EDT ]Facebook has begun the rollout of a new feature, Facebook Questions, which will allow users to get answers to their queries from the entire Facebook community.

At $139, is the new Kindle 'cheap?'[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:23:53 EDT ]Prices in consumer electronics tend to fluctuate wildly.

At $139, is the new Kindle 'cheap?'[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:23:53 EDT ]Prices in consumer electronics tend to fluctuate wildly.

New phones are too big for pockets[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:17:11 EDT ]Something weird is happening to mobile phones: After shrinking from enormous Zack Morris proportions in the '80s and '90s, they're getting bigger again.

New phones are too big for pockets[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:17:11 EDT ]Something weird is happening to mobile phones: After shrinking from enormous Zack Morris proportions in the '80s and '90s, they're getting bigger again.

'StarCraft' phenomenon gets new life[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:41:56 GMT ]"StarCraft" isn't just a game ... it's a worldwide phenomenon. But will the long-awaited sequel — "StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty" — be able to live up to its predecessor?

Tales for your summer science odysseys[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:11:47 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Books about scientific subjects let you travel through space and time … which is the perfect prescription for summer reading.

Cosmic Log: Bright stars burn out fast[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:40:54 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: "Live fast, die young" may sound like a life lesson, but it’s actually an astronomical observation, borne out by a spectacular image of a hot young star.

Android users gobble more data than iPhone users[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:45:12 GMT ]Verizon's new Android owners are using far more data than AT&T's iPhone users, says a new study. But both populations look like megabyte junkies compared to BlackBerry owners.

Amazon unveils new Kindle, starting at $139[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:33:18 GMT ]Just weeks after lowering the price of the Kindle e-book reader from $259 to $189, Amazon unveiled a fully revamped Kindle on Wednesday. It's sleeker, better looking, easier on the eyes — and starts at $139.

Nvidia warns of second-quarter revenue shortfall[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:13:14 PDT ]Graphics chip supplier pares back revenue predictions, blaming increased memory costs and economic weakness in Europe and China.

Amazon unveils new generation of Kindles[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:04:10 PDT ]The online retailer will ship a smaller, lighter $189 Kindle with new features on August 27. A Wi-Fi-only version will cost only $139.

Security researcher demonstrates ATM hacking[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:04:35 PDT ]IOActive's Barnaby Jack reveals at Black Hat how he found ways to remotely log into ATMs without a password and force them to spit out cash.

Black Hat shines light on security (roundup)[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:42:00 PDT ]Las Vegas is the setting this week for two of the most popular annual security events. First comes Black Hat for the professional crowd, followed by the more antic Defcon gathering.

Expert: Critical system flaws a 'ticking time bomb'[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:46:37 PDT ]Combining legacy SCADA systems that have their own weaknesses with Internet technologies is a dangerous mix for protecting systems that provide energy, water and other basic needs, Black Hat presenter says.

Hey, news media: Video games aren't bad for kids[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:54:36 EDT ]History has a funny way of repeating itself, especially when it comes to concerns over the cultural and psychological impact of video games on children.

'World's oldest Twitter user' dead at 104[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:42:46 EDT ]From the two-story care home where she lived in the northern English city of Bradford, 104-year-old Ivy Bean would tell her nearly 57,000 Twitter followers around the world what she got up to each day -- from eating fish and chips to sitting in the garden.

Angry 'Winnebago Man' a hit on web, in film[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:04:58 EDT ]It's hard to remember, but viral videos actually existed before YouTube.

'StarCraft II' lives up to 11 years of hype[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:48:02 EDT ]Few games live up to 11 years of anticipation, but "StarCraft II's" slick upgrades mean the sequel's got a shot.

People sue Apple over 'overheating' iPads[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:47:21 EDT ]Three iPad users claim that because the iPad will shut itself off after remaining in direct sunlight for long enough, it fails to meet the promises Apple made about using the device as an e-book reader.

The best back-to-school laptops at every price[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:33:18 GMT ]The perfect school notebook should have strong specs that won't render it obsolete by sophomore year, as well as a body that can stand up to those daily dashes across campus. Here are the five best bets.

The best back-to-school laptops at every price[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:33:18 GMT ]The perfect school notebook should have strong specs that won't render it obsolete by sophomore year, as well as a body that can stand up to those daily dashes across campus. Here are the five best bets.

Why Apple's Magic Trackpad won't kill the mouse[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:53:13 GMT ]Four reasons why Apple's new multi-touch Magic Trackpad won't take the place of the mouse for everyone just yet.

Why Apple's Magic Trackpad won't kill the mouse[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:53:13 GMT ]Four reasons why Apple's new multi-touch Magic Trackpad won't take the place of the mouse for everyone just yet.

FBI says mastermind of botnet nabbed[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:08:07 GMT ]The FBI says international law enforcement authorities have arrested the computer hacker responsible for creating the malicious computer code that infected about 12 million computers and invaded major corporations worldwide.

FBI says mastermind of botnet nabbed[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:08:07 GMT ]The FBI says international law enforcement authorities have arrested the computer hacker responsible for creating the malicious computer code that infected about 12 million computers and invaded major corporations worldwide.

'StarCraft' phenomenon gets new life[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:41:56 GMT ]"StarCraft" isn't just a game ... it's a worldwide phenomenon. But will the long-awaited sequel — "StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty" — be able to live up to its predecessor?

'StarCraft' phenomenon gets new life[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:41:56 GMT ]"StarCraft" isn't just a game ... it's a worldwide phenomenon. But will the long-awaited sequel — "StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty" — be able to live up to its predecessor?

Cosmic Log: Ancient legal code uncovered[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:42:13 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Israeli archaeologists say they’ve found a 3,700-year-old clay tablet that appears to bear laws likened to the Code of Hammurabi as well as the biblical “tooth for a tooth” rule.

Cosmic Log: Ancient legal code uncovered[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:42:13 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Israeli archaeologists say they’ve found a 3,700-year-old clay tablet that appears to bear laws likened to the Code of Hammurabi as well as the biblical “tooth for a tooth” rule.

U.K.: Privacy abuse unlikely in Google Street View flap[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:21:00 PDT ]Information Commissioner's Office finds no "meaningful personal details" in the data collected in the Street View snapshots of Wi-Fi networks.

Apple releases Safari Extensions Gallery[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:19:12 PDT ]The company updates its Safari Web browser, offering users a gallery with extensions from the likes of Amazon, Bing, MLB.com, and Twitter.

Apple releases Safari Extensions Gallery[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:19:12 PDT ]The company updates its Safari Web browser, offering users a gallery with extensions from the likes of Amazon, Bing, MLB.com, and Twitter.

Sprint sees sales slip as subscribers rise[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:52:45 PDT ]Wireless carrier continues to struggle financially but sees welcome improvement in subscriber growth, thanks in part to demand for the new HTC Evo 4G smartphone.

U.K.: Privacy abuse unlikely in Google Street View flap[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:21:00 PDT ]Information Commissioner's Office finds no "meaningful personal details" in the data collected in the Street View snapshots of Wi-Fi networks.

Sprint sees sales slip as subscribers rise[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:52:45 PDT ]Wireless carrier continues to struggle financially but sees welcome improvement in subscriber growth, thanks in part to demand for the new HTC Evo 4G smartphone.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/28: What is this?[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:00:00 PDT ]If you know what this is and where it's located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day challenge.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/28: What is this?[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:00:00 PDT ]If you know what this is and where it's located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day challenge.

Google and gaming[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:36:07 PDT ]GameStop acquires the social-gaming site Kongregate, Amazon can suggest gift ideas for your Facebook friends, and Google may be working on a social network for gaming.

Google and gaming[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:36:07 PDT ]GameStop acquires the social-gaming site Kongregate, Amazon can suggest gift ideas for your Facebook friends, and Google may be working on a social network for gaming.

'World's oldest Twitter user' dead at 104[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:42:46 EDT ]From the two-story care home where she lived in the northern English city of Bradford, 104-year-old Ivy Bean would tell her nearly 57,000 Twitter followers around the world what she got up to each day -- from eating fish and chips to sitting in the garden.

Cell phones save babies in Rwanda[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:46:46 EDT ]The Rwandan government is giving out hundreds of cell phones in an attempt to save pregnant women and babies.

Cell phones save babies in Rwanda[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:46:46 EDT ]The Rwandan government is giving out hundreds of cell phones in an attempt to save pregnant women and babies.

Three e-mail blunders to avoid[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:47:11 EDT ]Composing an e-mail is kind of like making out: Everyone assumes they know what they're doing, but in reality plenty of people could use some pointers.

Three e-mail blunders to avoid[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:47:11 EDT ]Composing an e-mail is kind of like making out: Everyone assumes they know what they're doing, but in reality plenty of people could use some pointers.

'World's oldest Twitter user' dead at 104[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:42:46 EDT ]From the two-story care home where she lived in the northern English city of Bradford, 104-year-old Ivy Bean would tell her nearly 57,000 Twitter followers around the world what she got up to each day -- from eating fish and chips to sitting in the garden.

Why some people 'jailbreak' their iPhones[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:03:32 EDT ]Despite how shady and against the rules it sounds, "jailbreaking" mobile phones is now legal in the United States, according to a new government ruling.

Why some people 'jailbreak' their iPhones[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:03:32 EDT ]Despite how shady and against the rules it sounds, "jailbreaking" mobile phones is now legal in the United States, according to a new government ruling.

Vengeful online sex ads take growing toll[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:14:06 GMT ]When personal spats end up with one party posting sexually provocative ads on such services as Craigslist, it can be difficult to get protection or justice.

FBI says mastermind of botnet nabbed[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:08:07 GMT ]The FBI says international law enforcement authorities have arrested the computer hacker responsible for creating the malicious computer code that infected about 12 million computers and invaded major corporations worldwide.

Titanic expedition will create 3-D map of wreck[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:12:47 GMT ]Scientists will launch an expedition to the Titanic next month to assess the deteriorating condition of the world's most famous shipwreck and create a detailed 3-D map that will "virtually raise the Titanic" for the public.

'StarCraft' phenomenon gets new life[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:41:56 GMT ]"StarCraft" isn't just a game ... it's a worldwide phenomenon. But will the long-awaited sequel — "StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty" — be able to live up to its predecessor?

Michael Jackson's estate upset by moonwalking zombie[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:11:47 GMT ]Bye bye Michael Jackson zombie. Hello … disco zombie? After a protest from the singer's estate, PopCap games has removed a zombie that resembles the King of Pop from its hit game 'Plants vs Zombies.'

Tabs get tweaked in Firefox 4 beta 2[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:34:00 PDT ]Firefox 4 beta 2 continues Mozilla's push to release new features and under-the-hood improvements to beta testers faster.

Store music in Google Docs, play it on your iPhone[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:44:12 PDT ]A new app called Cloud Music uses Google Docs to offer a quick-and-dirty music locker service, but it can't compare with full-fledged music lockers like MP3Tunes.

Sniff-activated system drives wheelchairs[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:27:29 PDT ]A system out of Israel lets the severely disabled navigate wheelchairs, surf the Net, or communicate with others via a pattern of inhalations and exhalations.

Amazon sells out of Kindle[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:35:16 PDT ]E-tailer is now pushing the Kindle DX on its home page after listing the base device as "temporarily out of stock."

Apple sued over iPad overheating in sunlight[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:01:55 PDT ]A federal suit is seeking class-action status because Apple's touch-screen tablet turns off when left in sunlight.

What the iPhone jailbreaking ruling means[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:36:46 EDT ]To help answer some questions about this week's Copyright Office announcement regarding the legality of so-called cell phone jailbreaking, or the modification of the software that comes with iPhones and other handsets that is designed not to be changed, we've compiled the following list of Frequently Asked Questions:

Apple launches Magic Trackpad[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:30:57 EDT ]Fans of multitouch-screen smartphones that let you scroll or zoom by flicking or pinching your fingers now will be able to interact with their desktops in the same way.

'Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker' is a fun ride[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:24:23 EDT ]"Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker" returns Snake, the grizzled-stealthy-super-bad hero, back to action in an exciting, drama-filled, and well-planned game for the Sony PSP handheld console.

Why some people 'jailbreak' their iPhones[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:03:32 EDT ]Despite how shady and against the rules it sounds, "jailbreaking" mobile phones is now legal in the United States, according to a new government ruling.

The best back-to-school laptops at every price[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:33:18 GMT ]The perfect school notebook should have strong specs that won't render it obsolete by sophomore year, as well as a body that can stand up to those daily dashes across campus. Here are the five best bets.

The best back-to-school laptops at every price[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:33:18 GMT ]The perfect school notebook should have strong specs that won't render it obsolete by sophomore year, as well as a body that can stand up to those daily dashes across campus. Here are the five best bets.

New iMacs, 'Magic Trackpad' introduced[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:34:16 GMT ]Apple today introduced new and faster iMacs, with the option of using the company's new Magic Trackpad for the same multi-touch gestures on the computer as the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad have.

New iMacs, 'Magic Trackpad' introduced[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:34:16 GMT ]Apple today introduced new and faster iMacs, with the option of using the company's new Magic Trackpad for the same multi-touch gestures on the computer as the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad have.

Despite losing tools, cosmonauts complete spacewalk[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:16:10 GMT ]Two Russian cosmonauts on Tuesday completed a nearly 7-hour-long spacewalk to replace a video camera and improve cable connections to the orbiting laboratory's newest module.

Despite losing tools, cosmonauts complete spacewalk[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:16:10 GMT ]Two Russian cosmonauts on Tuesday completed a nearly 7-hour-long spacewalk to replace a video camera and improve cable connections to the orbiting laboratory's newest module.

Vengeful online sex ads take growing toll[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:04:53 GMT ]"Looking to please and to be pleased," said the ad posted on Craigslist's Oklahoma area website in the “casual encounters” category on June 25. It detailed various sex acts the poster would voluntarily engage in, much of the explicit language unpublishable here. But the woman had no interest in cavorting with strangers. The ad was posted by an imposter.

Vengeful online sex ads take growing toll[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:04:53 GMT ]"Looking to please and to be pleased," said the ad posted on Craigslist's Oklahoma area website in the “casual encounters” category on June 25. It detailed various sex acts the poster would voluntarily engage in, much of the explicit language unpublishable here. But the woman had no interest in cavorting with strangers. The ad was posted by an imposter.

New Magical Apple products[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:23:41 PDT ]The Library of Congress says you can jailbreak your iPhone, Google releases secure apps for the U.S. government, and Apple releases new iMacs, Mac Pros, LED Cinema Displays and a surprise Magic Trackpad.

New Titanic expedition will create 3D map of wreck[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:12:47 GMT ]A team of scientists will launch an expedition to the Titanic next month to assess the deteriorating condition of the world's most famous shipwreck and create a detailed three-dimensional map that will "virtually raise the Titanic" for the public.

New Titanic expedition will create 3D map of wreck[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:12:47 GMT ]A team of scientists will launch an expedition to the Titanic next month to assess the deteriorating condition of the world's most famous shipwreck and create a detailed three-dimensional map that will "virtually raise the Titanic" for the public.

Apple unveils 27-inch LED display, nixes 30-inch model[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:41:01 PDT ]The new 27-inch Cinema Display, priced at $999, replaces the currently available 24-inch and 30-inch models.

Apple unveils 27-inch LED display, nixes 30-inch model[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:41:01 PDT ]The new 27-inch Cinema Display, priced at $999, replaces the currently available 24-inch and 30-inch models.

Pic of the Day, 7/27: What is this?[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:22:00 PDT ]If you know what this is and where it's located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day challenge.

Pic of the Day, 7/27: What is this?[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:22:00 PDT ]If you know what this is and where it's located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day challenge.

New Magical Apple products[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:23:41 PDT ]The Library of Congress says you can jailbreak your iPhone, Google releases secure apps for the U.S. government, and Apple releases new iMacs, Mac Pros, LED Cinema Displays and a surprise Magic Trackpad.

X Prize group eyes oil spill cleanup[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:39:19 PDT ]It's challenged entrepreneurs to fly into space. Now the X Prize Foundation says it will award millions of dollars in a new Oil Cleanup X Challenge.

X Prize group eyes oil spill cleanup[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:39:19 PDT ]It's challenged entrepreneurs to fly into space. Now the X Prize Foundation says it will award millions of dollars in a new Oil Cleanup X Challenge.

App Genome Project eyes iPhone, Android security[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:54:57 PDT ]Researchers at mobile security firm Lookout say many security issues with Android and iPhone apps result from innocent coding mistakes in third-party software.

App Genome Project eyes iPhone, Android security[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:54:57 PDT ]Researchers at mobile security firm Lookout say many security issues with Android and iPhone apps result from innocent coding mistakes in third-party software.

The iPad goes to college this fall[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:06:26 EDT ]The iPad is about to have its academic chops put to the test this fall in a number of programs around the country.

The iPad goes to college this fall[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:06:26 EDT ]The iPad is about to have its academic chops put to the test this fall in a number of programs around the country.

Chatroulette tries to ditch the flashers[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:33:08 EDT ]It all comes down to the flasher problem.

Chatroulette tries to ditch the flashers[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:33:08 EDT ]It all comes down to the flasher problem.

The technical muscle behind WikiLeaks[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:22:29 EDT ]WikiLeaks isn't much to look at.

The technical muscle behind WikiLeaks[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:22:29 EDT ]WikiLeaks isn't much to look at.

What the iPhone jailbreaking ruling means[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:36:46 EDT ]To help answer some questions about this week's Copyright Office announcement regarding the legality of so-called cell phone jailbreaking, or the modification of the software that comes with iPhones and other handsets that is designed not to be changed, we've compiled the following list of Frequently Asked Questions:

What the iPhone jailbreaking ruling means[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:36:46 EDT ]To help answer some questions about this week's Copyright Office announcement regarding the legality of so-called cell phone jailbreaking, or the modification of the software that comes with iPhones and other handsets that is designed not to be changed, we've compiled the following list of Frequently Asked Questions:

Video: 'Tron' has evolved[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:46:50 GMT ]"Tron Evolution" is a new video game spanning the events between the 1982 and 2010 films. Msnbc.com's Game Editor Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)

More shoppers turn to Facebook, Twitter for buying advice[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:55:31 GMT ]Just as more of us are turning to sites like Facebook and Twitter for the news of the day, we're also looking to social networking sites for guidance on what to buy, according to a research firm study.

App showdown: Android vs. iPhone[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:56:30 GMT ]In 10 of the most important app categories, iPhone and Android duke it out. Surprisingly, it's not a total rout, not on either side. Each platform takes its fair share of victories.

WikiLeaks founder sees himself as 'information activist'[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:05:17 GMT ]The man behind WikiLeaks, the website that published more than 91,000 secret U.S. military documents on the Afghanistan war, doesn't much care whether government agencies are enraged by his actions

Millions of Earths? Talk causes a stir[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:13:04 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: One of the leaders of the Kepler planet-hunting team sparks a scientific stir by suggesting there could be 100 million alien Earths in our galaxy.

AT&T to issue fix for slow iPhone upload speeds[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:35:50 PDT ]After a software glitch in some Alcatel-Lucent equipment slowed upload data speeds for some iPhone users, AT&T should issue a fix in the next three weeks.

Wikileaks' war files disclosure roils Washington[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:49:09 PDT ]Political circles respond angrily to the disclosure of thousands of confidential military reports from Afghanistan, and the Pentagon says an investigation is under way.

Is Yahoo Japan poised to switch to Google Search?[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:13:01 PDT ]In a potential blow to the massive search alliance between Microsoft and Yahoo, Google is apparently zeroing in on a deal to grab search business for Yahoo Japan.

Automation, partnerships drive Webroot revamp[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:36:46 PDT ]Best known for Spy Sweeper, Webroot introduces the new Internet Security Complete 2011 in an attempt to offer comprehensive security that includes password management, file synchronization, and identity protection along with modern threat protection.

Webroot adds functions to security software (podcast)[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:33:18 PDT ]A new version of Webroot Internet Security Complete has backup, PC synchronization and password management along with the usual security features

Why can't you give Kindle books as gifts?[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:12:49 EDT ]Amazon recently has been touting the growing popularity of its Kindle e-reader and mobile apps.

Apple's iPad goes to college this fall[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:47:10 EDT ]The iPad is about to have its academic chops put to the test this fall in a number of programs around the country.

Chatroulette tries to ditch the flashers[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:33:08 EDT ]It all comes down to the flasher problem.

The technical muscle behind WikiLeaks[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:47:25 EDT ]WikiLeaks isn't much to look at.

Discovered: The Biggest Rat That Ever Lived[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:45:28 GMT ]Watch out Heathcliff, there's a rat out there bigger than you. Or at least there was. Just a couple thousand years ago, the world's largest rat, weighing more than the average house cat, scuttled about what is now East Timor of Southeast Asia.

Discovered: The Biggest Rat That Ever Lived[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:45:28 GMT ]Watch out Heathcliff, there's a rat out there bigger than you. Or at least there was. Just a couple thousand years ago, the world's largest rat, weighing more than the average house cat, scuttled about what is now East Timor of Southeast Asia.

New gov't rules allow unapproved iPhone apps[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:09:25 GMT ]Owners of the iPhone will be able to break electronic locks on their devices in order to download applications that have not been approved by Apple. The government is making that legal under new rules announced Monday.

New gov't rules allow unapproved iPhone apps[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:09:25 GMT ]Owners of the iPhone will be able to break electronic locks on their devices in order to download applications that have not been approved by Apple. The government is making that legal under new rules announced Monday.

U.S.: Afghan war leaks put lives 'at risk'[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:03:47 GMT ]The release of some 91,000 secret U.S. military documents on the Afghanistan war is just the beginning, WikiLeaks' founder promised Monday.

U.S.: Afghan war leaks put lives 'at risk'[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:03:47 GMT ]The release of some 91,000 secret U.S. military documents on the Afghanistan war is just the beginning, WikiLeaks' founder promised Monday.

Video: 'Tron' has evolved[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:46:50 GMT ]"Tron Evolution" is a new video game spanning the events between the 1982 and 2010 films. Msnbc.com's Game Editor Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)

Video: 'Tron' has evolved[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:46:50 GMT ]"Tron Evolution" is a new video game spanning the events between the 1982 and 2010 films. Msnbc.com's Game Editor Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)

App showdown: Android vs. iPhone[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:56:30 GMT ]In 10 of the most important app categories, iPhone and Android duke it out. Surprisingly, it's not a total rout, not on either side. Each platform takes its fair share of victories.

App showdown: Android vs. iPhone[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:56:30 GMT ]In 10 of the most important app categories, iPhone and Android duke it out. Surprisingly, it's not a total rout, not on either side. Each platform takes its fair share of victories.

iPhone 4 hitting 17 more countries on Friday[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:51:06 PDT ]The newest flavor of Apple's smartphone will arrive in additional markets July 30, including Canada, Denmark, Ireland, Italy, and Singapore--but not South Korea.

iPhone 4 hitting 17 more countries on Friday[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:51:06 PDT ]The newest flavor of Apple's smartphone will arrive in additional markets July 30, including Canada, Denmark, Ireland, Italy, and Singapore--but not South Korea.

GE invests in SynapSense to cut data center energy[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:10:06 PDT ]As part of its smart grid and digital energy push, GE contributes to a $5 million investment in SynapSense, which uses sensors to manage data center energy.

GE invests in SynapSense to cut data center energy[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:10:06 PDT ]As part of its smart grid and digital energy push, GE contributes to a $5 million investment in SynapSense, which uses sensors to manage data center energy.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/26: What is this?[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:00:00 PDT ]If you know what this is and where it's located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day challenge.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/26: What is this?[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:00:00 PDT ]If you know what this is and where it's located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day challenge.

Street Fighter X Tekken, Tekken X Street Fighter[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:02:20 PDT ]The CTIA sues San Francisco over a cell phone radiation ordinance, more details emerge on Panasonic's 3D camera, and the ultimate fighting game mash-ups are announced at Comic-Con.

Street Fighter X Tekken, Tekken X Street Fighter[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:02:20 PDT ]The CTIA sues San Francisco over a cell phone radiation ordinance, more details emerge on Panasonic's 3D camera, and the ultimate fighting game mash-ups are announced at Comic-Con.

Web ad network: iOS 4 on half of iPhones[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:53:24 PDT ]Looking at a sampling of 9 million iPhones impressions across its ad network, Chitika finds the new mobile OS installed on 50 percent of them.

Web ad network: iOS 4 on half of iPhones[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:53:24 PDT ]Looking at a sampling of 9 million iPhones impressions across its ad network, Chitika finds the new mobile OS installed on 50 percent of them.

India unveils $35 laptop prototype[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:18:14 EDT ]India has unveiled a $35 computer prototype as part of its program to provide connectivity to its students and teachers at affordable prices.

India unveils $35 laptop prototype[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:18:14 EDT ]India has unveiled a $35 computer prototype as part of its program to provide connectivity to its students and teachers at affordable prices.

U.S. wants drones to sense 'intent'[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:31:00 EDT ]Unmanned aircraft, for all their utility, are fairly simple beasts. They're good at taking direction, but they're not so good at processing information on their own. Now the Air Force figures it's time for drones to get a lot smarter, especially as they take off or land.

U.S. wants drones to sense 'intent'[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:31:00 EDT ]Unmanned aircraft, for all their utility, are fairly simple beasts. They're good at taking direction, but they're not so good at processing information on their own. Now the Air Force figures it's time for drones to get a lot smarter, especially as they take off or land.

Why can't you give Kindle books as gifts?[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:12:49 EDT ]Amazon recently has been touting the growing popularity of its Kindle e-reader and mobile apps.

Why can't you give Kindle books as gifts?[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:12:49 EDT ]Amazon recently has been touting the growing popularity of its Kindle e-reader and mobile apps.

90,000 alleged war docs posted on WikiLeaks[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:55:57 EDT ]A whistle-blower website has published what is says are more than 90,000 United States military and diplomatic reports about Afghanistan filed between 2004 and January of this year.

90,000 alleged war docs posted on WikiLeaks[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:55:57 EDT ]A whistle-blower website has published what is says are more than 90,000 United States military and diplomatic reports about Afghanistan filed between 2004 and January of this year.

Gadget makers must label parts from war-torn Congo[ Sun, 25 Jul 2010 04:28:52 GMT ]Does that smart phone in your pocket contribute to rape and murder in the depths of Africa? Soon, you'll know: A new U.S. law requires companies to certify whether their products contain minerals from rebel-controlled mines in Congo and surrounding countries.

Non-existent 'analyst' befriends security experts[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:59:24 GMT ]A researcher created an entirely fictional analyst, listed "her" on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other social networks, and gathered over 300 friends from the U.S. military, the intelligence community and security companies.

Apple offers free bumpers through App Store[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:02:14 GMT ]Customers who purchased the first wave of black iPhone 4s can apply for a free bumper or case starting now — via the Apple App store.

NASA's Twitter feed hacked[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:03:02 GMT ]NASA briefly broke with the standard space jibber jabber, jammed on the cap locks, and began alerting its followers with repeated messages about "BRAND NEW PLASMA FLAT SCREEN TV!!! WHOLESALE LIST!"

Super-cars go for million-dollar finish[ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 04:38:31 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Four racing teams have had to drop out, but the front-runners in a $10 million contest for super-efficient cars are still in the running.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/25: What is this?[ Sun, 25 Jul 2010 08:00:00 PDT ]If you know what this is and where it's located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day challenge.

At 3,000 miles, Road Trip 2010 hits New Hampshire[ Sun, 25 Jul 2010 09:00:00 PDT ]Road Trip 2010: On the east coast, the mileage comes slower, what with the density of the region, and longer stays in places like New York and Boston. Still, Road Trip 2010 has now gone far enough to cross the country.

Mimicking Apple an imperative for PC makers[ Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:33:48 PDT ]PC makers are imitating Apple as fast as they can--and for good reason.

Wikileaks releases massive set of Afghan war files[ Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:13:46 PDT ]Document-leaking group releases tens of thousands of classified files to newspapers including the U.K. Guardian, which calls it a "devastating portrait of the failing war in Afghanistan."

Plastic-bottle boat completes voyage across Pacific[ Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:40:14 PDT ]Plastiki, constructed of 12,000 discarded soft-drink bottles, arrives in Australia after an 11,000-mile journey.

Boat made of plastic bottles ends mammoth journey[ Sun, 25 Jul 2010 10:05:36 EDT ]Call it a "message in a bottle" or an epic eco-adventure -- but now after 8,000 nautical miles and nearly four months at sea, you can finally call it over.

India unveils $35 laptop prototype[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:18:14 EDT ]India has unveiled a $35 computer prototype as part of its program to provide connectivity to its students and teachers at affordable prices.

App required for free iPhone 4 case[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:38:51 EDT ]Want to get a free iPhone 4 case? Well -- and sorry for the hackneyed phrase -- there's an app for that.

We're running out of internet addresses[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:44:50 EDT ]Don't panic, but we're running out of internet addresses.

Woman charged in Facebook-feud fatal crash[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:09:29 GMT ]A Facebook feud between two women who claimed to love the same prison inmate led to a high-speed chase and a crash that critically injured one of the rivals, killed her friend and left the second rival facing murder charges.

Woman charged in Facebook-feud fatal crash[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:09:29 GMT ]A Facebook feud between two women who claimed to love the same prison inmate led to a high-speed chase and a crash that critically injured one of the rivals, killed her friend and left the second rival facing murder charges.

Non-existent 'analyst' befriends security experts[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:59:24 GMT ]A researcher created an entirely fictional analyst, listed "her" on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other social networks, and gathered over 300 friends from the U.S. military, the intelligence community and security companies.

Non-existent 'analyst' befriends security experts[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:59:24 GMT ]A researcher created an entirely fictional analyst, listed "her" on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other social networks, and gathered over 300 friends from the U.S. military, the intelligence community and security companies.

Queen's photos go online at Flickr[ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 23:07:21 GMT ]Buckingham Palace said on Sunday it has launched an account with online photo management site Flickr.

Queen's photos go online at Flickr[ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 23:07:21 GMT ]Buckingham Palace said on Sunday it has launched an account with online photo management site Flickr.

Phone group sues San Francisco over radiation law[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:56:29 GMT ]The wireless industry sued the city of San Francisco on Friday to stop a law that requires cell phone stores to post how much radio energy each model emits.

Phone group sues San Francisco over radiation law[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:56:29 GMT ]The wireless industry sued the city of San Francisco on Friday to stop a law that requires cell phone stores to post how much radio energy each model emits.

Top 10 new species of 2009 named[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:09:46 GMT ]The International Institute for Species Exploration's annual top 10 species list includes some weird and wild choices.

Top 10 new species of 2009 named[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:09:46 GMT ]The International Institute for Species Exploration's annual top 10 species list includes some weird and wild choices.

Apple attacks Droid X antenna[ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:23:48 PDT ]In a new video on its Web site, Apple shows what it says is the Droid X suffering from an antenna problem, with signal bars dropping in the throes of the so-called Death Grip.

Apple attacks Droid X antenna[ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:23:48 PDT ]In a new video on its Web site, Apple shows what it says is the Droid X suffering from an antenna problem, with signal bars dropping in the throes of the so-called Death Grip.

Survey: Most iPhone users happy with AT&T[ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:12:17 PDT ]A survey by The Yankee Group finds that 73 percent of iPhone users are "very happy" with the service they get from AT&T.

Survey: Most iPhone users happy with AT&T[ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:12:17 PDT ]A survey by The Yankee Group finds that 73 percent of iPhone users are "very happy" with the service they get from AT&T.

BP plagued by storm delay, claims concerns, Lockerbie query[ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:41:18 PDT ]Work to permanently seal BP's blown-out well may be pushed back a week. Meanwhile, some say BP is stalling on payments to economic victims, and Congress is examining whether company's Libyan oil interests influenced plane bomber's release.

BP plagued by storm delay, claims concerns, Lockerbie query[ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:41:18 PDT ]Work to permanently seal BP's blown-out well may be pushed back a week. Meanwhile, some say BP is stalling on payments to economic victims, and Congress is examining whether company's Libyan oil interests influenced plane bomber's release.

China questions review of controversial carbon program[ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:41:42 PDT ]Government fund tells U.N. it supports developers that have earned billions under carbon-offset program, as decision whether to review the program looms. Some say developers produce more greenhouse gas to win more credits.

China questions review of controversial carbon program[ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:41:42 PDT ]Government fund tells U.N. it supports developers that have earned billions under carbon-offset program, as decision whether to review the program looms. Some say developers produce more greenhouse gas to win more credits.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/25: What is this?[ Sun, 25 Jul 2010 08:00:00 PDT ]If you know what this is and where it's located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day challenge.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/25: What is this?[ Sun, 25 Jul 2010 08:00:00 PDT ]If you know what this is and where it's located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day challenge.

India unveils $35 laptop prototype[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:18:14 EDT ]India has unveiled a $35 computer prototype as part of its program to provide connectivity to its students and teachers at affordable prices.

India unveils $35 laptop prototype[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:18:14 EDT ]India has unveiled a $35 computer prototype as part of its program to provide connectivity to its students and teachers at affordable prices.

App required for free iPhone 4 case[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:38:51 EDT ]Want to get a free iPhone 4 case? Well -- and sorry for the hackneyed phrase -- there's an app for that.

App required for free iPhone 4 case[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:38:51 EDT ]Want to get a free iPhone 4 case? Well -- and sorry for the hackneyed phrase -- there's an app for that.

We're running out of internet addresses[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:44:50 EDT ]Don't panic, but we're running out of internet addresses.

We're running out of internet addresses[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:44:50 EDT ]Don't panic, but we're running out of internet addresses.

Woman charged in Facebook-feud fatal crash[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:09:29 GMT ]A Facebook feud between two women who claimed to love the same prison inmate led to a high-speed chase and a crash that critically injured one of the rivals, killed her friend and left the second rival facing murder charges.

Non-existent 'analyst' befriends security experts[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:59:24 GMT ]A researcher created an entirely fictional analyst, listed "her" on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other social networks, and gathered over 300 friends from the U.S. military, the intelligence community and security companies.

Queen's photos go online at Flickr[ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 23:07:21 GMT ]Buckingham Palace said on Sunday it has launched an account with online photo management site Flickr.

Phone group sues San Francisco over radiation law[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:56:29 GMT ]The wireless industry sued the city of San Francisco on Friday to stop a law that requires cell phone stores to post how much radio energy each model emits.

Top 10 new species of 2009 named[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:09:46 GMT ]The International Institute for Species Exploration's annual top 10 species list includes some weird and wild choices.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/24: What is this?[ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 08:00:00 PDT ]If you know what this is and where it's located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day challenge.

Apple attacks Droid X antenna[ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:23:48 PDT ]In a new video on its Web site, Apple shows what it says is the Droid X suffering from an antenna problem, with signal bars dropping in the throes of the so-called Death Grip.

Survey: Most iPhone users happy with AT&T[ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:12:17 PDT ]A survey by The Yankee Group finds that 73 percent of iPhone users are "very happy" with the service they get from AT&T.

BP plagued by storm delay, claims concerns, Lockerbie query[ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:41:18 PDT ]Work to permanently seal BP's blown-out well may be pushed back a week. Meanwhile, some say BP is stalling on payments to economic victims, and Congress is examining whether company's Libyan oil interests influenced plane bomber's release.

China questions review of controversial carbon program[ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:41:42 PDT ]Government fund tells U.N. it supports developers that have earned billions under carbon-offset program, as decision whether to review the program looms. Some say developers produce more greenhouse gas to win more credits.

India unveils $35 laptop prototype[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:18:14 EDT ]India has unveiled a $35 computer prototype as part of its program to provide connectivity to its students and teachers at affordable prices.

App required for free iPhone 4 case[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:38:51 EDT ]Want to get a free iPhone 4 case? Well -- and sorry for the hackneyed phrase -- there's an app for that.

We're running out of internet addresses[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:44:50 EDT ]Don't panic, but we're running out of internet addresses.

Super-cars go for million-dollar finish[ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 04:38:31 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Four racing teams have had to drop out, but the front-runners in a $10 million contest for super-efficient cars are still in the running.

Super-cars go for million-dollar finish[ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 04:38:31 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Four racing teams have had to drop out, but the front-runners in a $10 million contest for super-efficient cars are still in the running.

Woman charged in Facebook-feud fatal crash[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:09:29 GMT ]A Facebook feud between two women who claimed to love the same prison inmate led to a high-speed chase and a crash that critically injured one of the rivals, killed her friend and left the second rival facing murder charges.

Woman charged in Facebook-feud fatal crash[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:09:29 GMT ]A Facebook feud between two women who claimed to love the same prison inmate led to a high-speed chase and a crash that critically injured one of the rivals, killed her friend and left the second rival facing murder charges.

Non-existent 'analyst' befriends security experts[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:59:24 GMT ]A researcher created an entirely fictional analyst, listed "her" on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other social networks, and gathered over 300 friends from the U.S. military, the intelligence community and security companies.

Non-existent 'analyst' befriends security experts[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:59:24 GMT ]A researcher created an entirely fictional analyst, listed "her" on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other social networks, and gathered over 300 friends from the U.S. military, the intelligence community and security companies.

Phone group sues San Francisco over radiation law[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:56:29 GMT ]The wireless industry sued the city of San Francisco on Friday to stop a law that requires cell phone stores to post how much radio energy each model emits.

Phone group sues San Francisco over radiation law[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:56:29 GMT ]The wireless industry sued the city of San Francisco on Friday to stop a law that requires cell phone stores to post how much radio energy each model emits.

Top 10 new species of 2009 named[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:09:46 GMT ]The International Institute for Species Exploration's annual top 10 species list includes some weird and wild choices.

Top 10 new species of 2009 named[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:09:46 GMT ]The International Institute for Species Exploration's annual top 10 species list includes some weird and wild choices.

Google, LA hit speed bumps on move to cloud[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:56:17 PDT ]Google had a June 30 deadline to get all of Los Angeles' city employees up and running on Google Apps, but that didn't happen. Delay could cost Google more than $100,000.

Google, LA hit speed bumps on move to cloud[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:56:17 PDT ]Google had a June 30 deadline to get all of Los Angeles' city employees up and running on Google Apps, but that didn't happen. Delay could cost Google more than $100,000.

Backstage at the Red Sox's beloved ballpark[ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Road Trip 2010: For Red Sox Nation, there is nothing more sacred than Fenway Park in Boston. CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman pays a visit to see all the ballpark's most sacred spots.

Backstage at the Red Sox's beloved ballpark[ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Road Trip 2010: For Red Sox Nation, there is nothing more sacred than Fenway Park in Boston. CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman pays a visit to see all the ballpark's most sacred spots.

Behind the scenes at Fenway Park (photos)[ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Road Trip 2010: CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman went to all the places Red Sox Nation would want to go, but he's willing to share.

Behind the scenes at Fenway Park (photos)[ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Road Trip 2010: CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman went to all the places Red Sox Nation would want to go, but he's willing to share.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the 2011 Ford Shelby GT500, Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5, and the HP Pavilion dm4-1065dx laptop.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the 2011 Ford Shelby GT500, Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5, and the HP Pavilion dm4-1065dx laptop.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/24: What is this?[ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 08:00:00 PDT ]If you know what this is and where it's located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day challenge.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/24: What is this?[ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 08:00:00 PDT ]If you know what this is and where it's located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day challenge.

India unveils $35 laptop prototype[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:18:14 EDT ]India has unveiled a $35 computer prototype as part of its program to provide connectivity to its students and teachers at affordable prices.

India unveils $35 laptop prototype[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:18:14 EDT ]India has unveiled a $35 computer prototype as part of its program to provide connectivity to its students and teachers at affordable prices.

App required for free iPhone 4 case[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:38:51 EDT ]Want to get a free iPhone 4 case? Well -- and sorry for the hackneyed phrase -- there's an app for that.

App required for free iPhone 4 case[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:38:51 EDT ]Want to get a free iPhone 4 case? Well -- and sorry for the hackneyed phrase -- there's an app for that.

We're running out of internet addresses[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:44:50 EDT ]Don't panic, but we're running out of internet addresses.

We're running out of internet addresses[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:44:50 EDT ]Don't panic, but we're running out of internet addresses.

New Mars rover takes first drive ... on Earth[ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:18:11 GMT ]NASA's next-generation Mars rover took its first baby steps on Earth Friday a few short drives that herald its upcoming mission to the red planet.

Woman charged in Facebook-feud fatal crash[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:09:29 GMT ]A Facebook feud between two women who claimed to love the same prison inmate led to a high-speed chase and a crash that critically injured one of the rivals, killed her friend and left the second rival facing murder charges.

Non-existent 'analyst' befriends security experts[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:59:24 GMT ]A researcher created an entirely fictional analyst, listed "her" on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other social networks, and gathered over 300 friends from the U.S. military, the intelligence community and security companies.

Phone group sues San Francisco over radiation law[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:56:29 GMT ]The wireless industry sued the city of San Francisco on Friday to stop a law that requires cell phone stores to post how much radio energy each model emits.

Top 10 new species of 2009 named[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:09:46 GMT ]The International Institute for Species Exploration's annual top 10 species list includes some weird and wild choices.

Reporters' Roundtable: The state of blogging[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:55:00 PDT ]Blogs: What are they good for? Where are they going? We have three experienced guests today to discussing the current and future state of the blogosphere.

Android stencil kit makes your apps look sharp[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:58:32 PDT ]Developers can use the Design Commission stencil kit to very quickly put together a design mock-up of just about anything.

HP: WebOS phones only, no Win Phone 7[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:53:14 PDT ]Hewlett-Packard will use newly acquired mobile software from Palm to power all forthcoming smartphones. But it will build a Windows 7-based tablet.

CTIA sues SF over cell phone radiation law[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:55:28 PDT ]Lobbying arm hopes to block San Francisco ordinance requiring cell phone retailers to display cell phone radiation information.

Google, LA hit speed bumps on move to cloud[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:56:17 PDT ]Google had a June 30 deadline to get all of Los Angeles' city employees up and running on Google Apps, but that didn't happen. Delay could cost Google more than $100,000.

India unveils $35 laptop prototype[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:42:25 EDT ]India has unveiled a $35 computer prototype as part of its program to provide connectivity to its students and teachers at affordable prices.

App required for free iPhone 4 case[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:38:51 EDT ]Want to get a free iPhone 4 case? Well -- and sorry for the hackneyed phrase -- there's an app for that.

We're running out of internet addresses[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:44:50 EDT ]Don't panic, but we're running out of internet addresses.

Clawed dino caught in act of digging for prey[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:46:21 GMT ]A clawed, predatory dinosaur may have been caught in the act of digging for mammalian prey, scientists now reveal.

Clawed dino caught in act of digging for prey[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:46:21 GMT ]A clawed, predatory dinosaur may have been caught in the act of digging for mammalian prey, scientists now reveal.

India develops world's cheapest "laptop" at $35[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 06:07:51 GMT ]India has come up with the world's cheapest "laptop," a touch-screen computing device that costs $35.

India develops world's cheapest "laptop" at $35[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 06:07:51 GMT ]India has come up with the world's cheapest "laptop," a touch-screen computing device that costs $35.

Apple offers free bumpers through App Store[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:02:14 GMT ]Customers who purchased the first wave of black iPhone 4s can apply for a free bumper or case starting now — via the Apple App store.

Apple offers free bumpers through App Store[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:02:14 GMT ]Customers who purchased the first wave of black iPhone 4s can apply for a free bumper or case starting now — via the Apple App store.

Apple delays white iPhone 4 to 'later this year'[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:37:46 GMT ]Apple says the white version of the iPhone 4 will not be available until later this year.

Apple delays white iPhone 4 to 'later this year'[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:37:46 GMT ]Apple says the white version of the iPhone 4 will not be available until later this year.

Top 10 new species of 2009 named[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:09:46 GMT ]The International Institute for Species Exploration's annual top 10 species list includes some weird and wild choices.

Top 10 new species of 2009 named[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:09:46 GMT ]The International Institute for Species Exploration's annual top 10 species list includes some weird and wild choices.

Your own personal yellow submarine[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 06:59:52 PDT ]Amazon strikes an exclusive-to-Kindle deal with a gaggle of famous authors, YouTube revamps its music site, and a two-seat yellow submarine could be yours for just 2 million clams.

Your own personal yellow submarine[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 06:59:52 PDT ]Amazon strikes an exclusive-to-Kindle deal with a gaggle of famous authors, YouTube revamps its music site, and a two-seat yellow submarine could be yours for just 2 million clams.

Web host to return Blogetery's blogs[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:51:11 PDT ]Web hosting service Burst.net, which terminated Blogetery's service following an FBI terrorist investigation, says it will return data to the blogging platform.

What will inspire tomorrow's astronauts?[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:04:48 EDT ]Chris Ferguson remembers being 9 years old, watching astronaut Neil Armstrong take man's first steps on the moon on July 20, 1969.

Web host to return Blogetery's blogs[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:51:11 PDT ]Web hosting service Burst.net, which terminated Blogetery's service following an FBI terrorist investigation, says it will return data to the blogging platform.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/23: What is this?[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:00:00 PDT ]If you know what this is and where it's located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day challenge.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/23: What is this?[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:00:00 PDT ]If you know what this is and where it's located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day challenge.

Energy Dept. funds CO2 recycling, 'solar fuels'[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:27:40 PDT ]Part of a stimulus plan, the Energy Department creates a California-based "innovation hub" for artificial photosynthesis and funds tests to use waste CO2 in building materials and plastics.

Energy Dept. funds CO2 recycling, 'solar fuels'[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:27:40 PDT ]Part of a stimulus plan, the Energy Department creates a California-based "innovation hub" for artificial photosynthesis and funds tests to use waste CO2 in building materials and plastics.

Apple's free Bumpers: There's an app for that[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:37:24 PDT ]You won't have to wait in line at a store to get your free case. You will have to download an app and wait 3-5 weeks for delivery. All told, not bad.

Apple's free Bumpers: There's an app for that[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:37:24 PDT ]You won't have to wait in line at a store to get your free case. You will have to download an app and wait 3-5 weeks for delivery. All told, not bad.

What will inspire tomorrow's astronauts?[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:04:48 EDT ]Chris Ferguson remembers being 9 years old, watching astronaut Neil Armstrong take man's first steps on the moon on July 20, 1969.

Apple: White iPhone 4 delayed again[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:44:22 EDT ]If you're holding off on the iPhone 4 so you can get a white one, you'll have to wait a little longer.

Apple: White iPhone 4 delayed again[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:44:22 EDT ]If you're holding off on the iPhone 4 so you can get a white one, you'll have to wait a little longer.

For all its might, Google is no 'product-killer'[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:18:36 EDT ]Google has invested billions of dollars building dozens of different products across a wide swath of the technology industry, from productivity tools to mobile phones to e-commerce.

For all its might, Google is no 'product-killer'[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:18:36 EDT ]Google has invested billions of dollars building dozens of different products across a wide swath of the technology industry, from productivity tools to mobile phones to e-commerce.

New supersonic passenger jet set for takeoff[ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:21:31 GMT ]Supersonic passenger travel was grounded in 2003 because of falling revenues and rising maintenance costs. The Aerion Supersonic Business Jet promises to help travelers break the sound barrier again.

Peru archaeologists find hall for human sacrifice[ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:08:22 GMT ]An ancient ceremonial ground used by a Pre-Columbian civilization for human sacrifices has been uncovered on Peru's northern coast, archaeologists said on Thursday.

Mama wannabe monkey adopts baby of another species[ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:04:32 GMT ]A childless female monkey has found a way to satiate her maternal drive adopt a baby from another species, zookeepers report today.

Twitter building its own data servers — finally![ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:49:02 GMT ]Frequent availability issues caused by the blessing/curse of too many users may finally have a permanent solution: Twitter is building its own data center.

Top 10 new species of 2009 named[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:09:46 GMT ]The International Institute for Species Exploration's annual top 10 species list includes some weird and wild choices.

Stream your TV--Jasmine's Tech Dos & Don'ts[ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:46:31 PDT ]Get schooled by CNET editor Jasmine France. This week she gives tips on watching and downloading video on the Web.

Tech's results are in (earnings roundup)[ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:54:58 PDT ]And overall things are looking pretty good. See earnings results for Amazon, Microsoft, AT&T, Netflix, eBay, VMware, Yahoo, Apple, IBM, AMD, Google, and Intel.

Baidu hacking lawsuit allowed to proceed[ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:06:27 PDT ]U.S. district judge says China's leading Internet search company has a "plausible" case related to a hacking that disabled the company's site for hours.

ABC taps YouTube Direct for local video curation[ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:55:57 PDT ]YouTube and ABC's local Bay Area station have gone public with their new effort to curate local news clips. Rumors of the collaboration had surfaced late last month.

Twitter finds West Coast is happier than East[ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:14:00 PDT ]Researchers from Harvard and Northeastern quantify and visualize happiness by examining tweets. A happier West Coast is among their conclusions.

Five things that could topple Facebook's empire[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:01:42 EDT ]Facebook is primed to announce this week that it's amassed a half billion active friends, a milestone reinforcing its status as the king of social networks -- a company to be regarded with the seriousness and power (if not revenue) of Google, Apple, Yahoo and Microsoft.

Video games hope to hit big at Comic-Con[ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:19:39 EDT ]Fresh off their E3 convention in June, video-game makers are setting their sights on new audiences as they arrive at the Comic-Con convention opening Thursday in San Diego, California.

Should Facebook add a dislike button?[ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:19:32 EDT ]Editor's note: Pete Cashmore is founder and CEO of Mashable, a popular blog about social media. He is writing a weekly column about social networking and tech for CNN.com.

Who in the world still isn't on Facebook?[ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:18:18 EDT ]Seriously ... at this point, who's not on Facebook?

Send up the signal! Batman-singing pug is missing[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:36:08 GMT ]Teddy Almond Turtle sounds like he's yelling "Batman" when he howls —so much so that since his YouTube video went viral, it's been repeatedly mashed up the theme from the 1960s "Batman" series.

Send up the signal! Batman-singing pug is missing[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:36:08 GMT ]Teddy Almond Turtle sounds like he's yelling "Batman" when he howls —so much so that since his YouTube video went viral, it's been repeatedly mashed up the theme from the 1960s "Batman" series.

Lenovo plans Android tablet[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:34:17 GMT ]Lenovo Group, the world's No.4 PC brand, said it will roll out its own tablet PC, becoming the latest technology company to jump on the bandwagon for computers styled after Apple's popular iPad.

Lenovo plans Android tablet[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:34:17 GMT ]Lenovo Group, the world's No.4 PC brand, said it will roll out its own tablet PC, becoming the latest technology company to jump on the bandwagon for computers styled after Apple's popular iPad.

Flipboard for iPad: Part revolution, part ridiculous[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:57:30 GMT ]On a platform filled with ways to consume media, Flipboard's iPad app fills the niche of making Twitter and Facebook status updates seem more important than they are.

Flipboard for iPad: Part revolution, part ridiculous[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:57:30 GMT ]On a platform filled with ways to consume media, Flipboard's iPad app fills the niche of making Twitter and Facebook status updates seem more important than they are.

Archaeologists find new structure at Stonehenge[ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:54:00 GMT ]Archaeologists have discovered a wooden version of British prehistoric monument Stonehenge at the same site, the

Archaeologists find new structure at Stonehenge[ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:54:00 GMT ]Archaeologists have discovered a wooden version of British prehistoric monument Stonehenge at the same site, the

Top 10 new species of 2009 named[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:09:46 GMT ]The International Institute for Species Exploration's annual top 10 species list includes some weird and wild choices.

Top 10 new species of 2009 named[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:09:46 GMT ]The International Institute for Species Exploration's annual top 10 species list includes some weird and wild choices.

3D camcorders for consumers[ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:26:11 PDT ]Lenovo confirms it is working on a LePad tablet to compete with you know what, Google Maps and Google Earth get updated boundaries, and Panasonic is ready to launch a 3D camcorder for the masses.

3D camcorders for consumers[ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:26:11 PDT ]Lenovo confirms it is working on a LePad tablet to compete with you know what, Google Maps and Google Earth get updated boundaries, and Panasonic is ready to launch a 3D camcorder for the masses.

Mark Zuckerberg on 'The Simpsons?' No, really[ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:30:59 PDT ]The Facebook CEO isn't known to elicit many laughs, but a rumor from a reliable entertainment blog suggests he'll voice a cartoon version of himself this fall.

Mark Zuckerberg on 'The Simpsons?' No, really[ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:30:59 PDT ]The Facebook CEO isn't known to elicit many laughs, but a rumor from a reliable entertainment blog suggests he'll voice a cartoon version of himself this fall.

Nokia profit plunges 40 percent[ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:41:36 PDT ]Struggling against rivals such as Apple and Samsung, Nokia sees its second-quarter earnings plummet while sales inch up 1 percent.

Nokia profit plunges 40 percent[ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:41:36 PDT ]Struggling against rivals such as Apple and Samsung, Nokia sees its second-quarter earnings plummet while sales inch up 1 percent.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/22: What is this?[ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:00:00 PDT ]If you know what this is and where it is located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day challenge.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/22: What is this?[ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:00:00 PDT ]If you know what this is and where it is located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day challenge.

Apple promotes Jeff Williams to senior VP[ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:51:40 PDT ]Like anything else at Apple, this promotion will probably result in rampant speculation about exactly what's going on internally.

Apple promotes Jeff Williams to senior VP[ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:51:40 PDT ]Like anything else at Apple, this promotion will probably result in rampant speculation about exactly what's going on internally.

Netiquette: How to handle a cyberstalker[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:31:31 EDT ]Unless you're one of those internet hermits still jammin' around with a Hotmail address (How's 1997? Can you bring me back a slap bracelet?), you likely have a few of what you might teasingly call "stalkers."

Netiquette: How to handle a cyberstalker[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:31:31 EDT ]Unless you're one of those internet hermits still jammin' around with a Hotmail address (How's 1997? Can you bring me back a slap bracelet?), you likely have a few of what you might teasingly call "stalkers."

1,000 images per page on new Google search[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:43:43 EDT ]Google took the wraps off a new look for Google Images Search on Tuesday, putting up to 1,000 images on the first results page and implementing a new image-based ad format.

1,000 images per page on new Google search[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:43:43 EDT ]Google took the wraps off a new look for Google Images Search on Tuesday, putting up to 1,000 images on the first results page and implementing a new image-based ad format.

Five things that could topple Facebook's empire[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:01:42 EDT ]Facebook is primed to announce this week that it's amassed a half billion active friends, a milestone reinforcing its status as the king of social networks -- a company to be regarded with the seriousness and power (if not revenue) of Google, Apple, Yahoo and Microsoft.

Five things that could topple Facebook's empire[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:01:42 EDT ]Facebook is primed to announce this week that it's amassed a half billion active friends, a milestone reinforcing its status as the king of social networks -- a company to be regarded with the seriousness and power (if not revenue) of Google, Apple, Yahoo and Microsoft.

Video games hope to hit big at Comic-Con[ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:44:06 EDT ]Fresh off their E3 convention in June, video-game makers are setting their sights on new audiences as they arrive at the Comic-Con convention opening Thursday in San Diego, California.

Video games hope to hit big at Comic-Con[ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:44:06 EDT ]Fresh off their E3 convention in June, video-game makers are setting their sights on new audiences as they arrive at the Comic-Con convention opening Thursday in San Diego, California.

Largest-ever tornado study ends[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:24:33 GMT ]Storm-chasing scientists have wrapped up the most dangerous stage of the largest-ever study on why some storms become tornadoes and others don't.

Want to call aliens? Keep it simple, scientists say[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:28:46 GMT ]If extraterrestrials ever phoned us, they would be more likely to send narrowly directed bursts than constantly blaring signals more text-messaging than novel-writing, some scientists now suggest.

Stone Age carving may be ancient sex toy[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:02:28 GMT ]Sex toys have come a long way since the Stone Age – but then again, perhaps not as much as we might think.

Send up the signal! Batman-singing pug is missing[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:36:08 GMT ]Teddy Almond Turtle sounds like he's yelling "Batman" when he howls —so much so that since his YouTube video went viral, it's been repeatedly mashed up the theme from the 1960s "Batman" series.

Lenovo plans Android tablet[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:34:17 GMT ]Lenovo Group, the world's No.4 PC brand, said it will roll out its own tablet PC, becoming the latest technology company to jump on the bandwagon for computers styled after Apple's popular iPad.

Holy crap! Scientists create pooping robot[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:58:34 PDT ]Bristol Robotics Laboratory boffins threaten to unleash their EcoBot-III pooping robot on the world. The Ig Nobel Prize is in the bag.

Analyst: Apple shifts chip balance of power[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:00:49 PDT ]Apple is set to become the world's second-largest chip buyer in 2011, according to market researcher iSuppli.

TrueCrypt levels up: Hardware acceleration, convenience improvements[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:03:27 PDT ]The freeware encryption program TrueCrypt updates to version 7, gaining hardware acceleration powers, auto-mounting, and the ability to encrypt hibernation and crash dump files.

The 70,000 Blogetery users could get blogs back[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:21:36 PDT ]Blog platform shut down following FBI investigation is in negotiations with Web host. EFF wants to know FBI's role in service's closure.

Fighting foot fungus one nano-sheet at a time[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:53:25 PDT ]Researchers in Shanghai have engineered super-thin sheets of graphene oxide paper that could be used as antibacterial material in shoes, bandages, and food packaging.

Playboy unveils 'safe for work' website[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:01:51 EDT ]The Smoking Jacket, Playboy's nudity-free, "safe-for-work" website, debuted Tuesday -- a bid by the iconic men's magazine to stay relevant in a cyberworld full of anything-goes competitors.

Netiquette: How to handle a cyberstalker[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:31:31 EDT ]Unless you're one of those internet hermits still jammin' around with a Hotmail address (How's 1997? Can you bring me back a slap bracelet?), you likely have a few of what you might teasingly call "stalkers."

1,000 images per page on new Google search[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:43:43 EDT ]Google took the wraps off a new look for Google Images Search on Tuesday, putting up to 1,000 images on the first results page and implementing a new image-based ad format.

Five things that could topple Facebook's empire[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:01:42 EDT ]Facebook is primed to announce this week that it's amassed a half billion active friends, a milestone reinforcing its status as the king of social networks -- a company to be regarded with the seriousness and power (if not revenue) of Google, Apple, Yahoo and Microsoft.

Walking robot breaks distance record[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:05:22 GMT ]While it looks more like a toaster with legs than Usain Bolt, Cornell University’s Ranger robot has set some track records all the same, including a world record for untethered robotic walking, traveling 14.3 miles in only 11 hours.

Walking robot breaks distance record[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:05:22 GMT ]While it looks more like a toaster with legs than Usain Bolt, Cornell University’s Ranger robot has set some track records all the same, including a world record for untethered robotic walking, traveling 14.3 miles in only 11 hours.

Stone Age carving may be ancient sex toy[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:02:28 GMT ]Sex toys have come a long way since the Stone Age – but then again, perhaps not as much as we might think.

Stone Age carving may be ancient sex toy[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:02:28 GMT ]Sex toys have come a long way since the Stone Age – but then again, perhaps not as much as we might think.

Casual games growing at a not-so-casual pace[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:15:16 GMT ]While the mainstream games industry continues to suffer sluggish sales, the casual games industry is booming. With mobile phone games and social games leading the way, what was a %300 million industry five years ago is now a $3 billion industry.

Casual games growing at a not-so-casual pace[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:15:16 GMT ]While the mainstream games industry continues to suffer sluggish sales, the casual games industry is booming. With mobile phone games and social games leading the way, what was a %300 million industry five years ago is now a $3 billion industry.

Inventor of the aircraft 'black box' dies at 85[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:32:15 GMT ]An Australian scientist who invented the flight data recorder famously known as the "black box" to help investigate aircraft accidents has died at the age of 85, defense officials said on Wednesday.

Inventor of the aircraft 'black box' dies at 85[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:32:15 GMT ]An Australian scientist who invented the flight data recorder famously known as the "black box" to help investigate aircraft accidents has died at the age of 85, defense officials said on Wednesday.

Yahoo Search starts testing listings from Microsoft[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:02:00 PDT ]Yahoo says Tuesday that it has started testing the use of Microsoft's listings in Yahoo search in the United States.

Verizon confirms Droid X screen glitch and fix[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:14:30 PDT ]Acknowledging display issues with some of its just-released Droid X smartphones, the carrier says Motorola is replacing defective devices.

N.J. solar panels on utility poles to use AT&T[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:19:03 PDT ]Agreement will allow solar panels on utility poles to communicate with Public Service Electric and Gas' smart grid via AT&T's wireless phone network.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/21: What is this?[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:25:00 PDT ]If you know what this is and where it is located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day challenge.

Attention smart phone buyers: Android is ready[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:47:11 GMT ]The latest Android phones, running the latest Android software, can do all of this and more — most of what an iPhone can do, in fact. In some cases, the Android phone does it better.

Attention smart phone buyers: Android is ready[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:47:11 GMT ]The latest Android phones, running the latest Android software, can do all of this and more — most of what an iPhone can do, in fact. In some cases, the Android phone does it better.

Can cell phones cause tinnitus?[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:44:44 PDT ]Panasonic announces USB-rechargeable 3D glasses that come in a kiddie size too, Verizon may be prepping two new Droid phones for launch within the next month, and your cell phone may be causing that ringing in your ears.

Can cell phones cause tinnitus?[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:44:44 PDT ]Panasonic announces USB-rechargeable 3D glasses that come in a kiddie size too, Verizon may be prepping two new Droid phones for launch within the next month, and your cell phone may be causing that ringing in your ears.

Yahoo Search starts testing listings from Microsoft[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:02:00 PDT ]Yahoo says Tuesday that it has started testing the use of Microsoft's listings in Yahoo search in the United States.

Verizon confirms Droid X screen glitch and fix[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:14:30 PDT ]Acknowledging display issues with some of its just-released Droid X smartphones, the carrier says Motorola is replacing defective devices.

N.J. solar panels on utility poles to use AT&T[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:19:03 PDT ]Agreement will allow solar panels on utility poles to communicate with Public Service Electric and Gas' smart grid via AT&T's wireless phone network.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/21: What is this?[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:25:00 PDT ]If you know what this is and where it is located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day challenge.

Imitation breeds success for 'FrontierVille'[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:06:39 EDT ]These days, it's impossible to understate the popularity of games for social networks, with Facebook titles like "Pet Society," "Happy Aquarium" and "Zoo World" all boasting massive followings.

Playboy unveils 'safe for work' website[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:01:51 EDT ]The Smoking Jacket, Playboy's nudity-free, "safe-for-work" website, debuted Tuesday -- a bid by the iconic men's magazine to stay relevant in a cyberworld full of anything-goes competitors.

Imitation breeds success for 'FrontierVille'[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:06:39 EDT ]These days, it's impossible to understate the popularity of games for social networks, with Facebook titles like "Pet Society," "Happy Aquarium" and "Zoo World" all boasting massive followings.

Playboy unveils 'safe for work' website[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:01:51 EDT ]The Smoking Jacket, Playboy's nudity-free, "safe-for-work" website, debuted Tuesday -- a bid by the iconic men's magazine to stay relevant in a cyberworld full of anything-goes competitors.

1,000 images per page on new Google search[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:43:43 EDT ]Google took the wraps off a new look for Google Images Search on Tuesday, putting up to 1,000 images on the first results page and implementing a new image-based ad format.

Netiquette: How to handle a cyberstalker[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:31:31 EDT ]Unless you're one of those internet hermits still jammin' around with a Hotmail address (How's 1997? Can you bring me back a slap bracelet?), you likely have a few of what you might teasingly call "stalkers."

Netiquette: How to handle a cyberstalker[ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:31:31 EDT ]Unless you're one of those internet hermits still jammin' around with a Hotmail address (How's 1997? Can you bring me back a slap bracelet?), you likely have a few of what you might teasingly call "stalkers."

1,000 images per page on new Google search[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:43:43 EDT ]Google took the wraps off a new look for Google Images Search on Tuesday, putting up to 1,000 images on the first results page and implementing a new image-based ad format.

Video: Sith or Jedi, it’s your choice[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:12:46 GMT ]“Star Wars: The Old Republic” is a new massively multiplayer online game that lets you play Bounty Hunters, Jedi, Sith, Smugglers, Soldiers and more. Msnbc.com's Game Editor Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)

BP digitally alters press photo, confesses it's fake[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 23:05:44 GMT ]A blogger spotted a photo of BP's Houston command center that had quite visibly been Photoshopped to add in more on-screen camera action. BP confessed and shared the unaltered original.

4chan members attack Gawker website[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:37:10 GMT ]Puckish Internet presence 4chan and relentless media gossip blog Gawker are reportedly at odds. And today at least, 4chan appears to be winning.

We love Old Spice guy! Old Spice Body Wash — not so much[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:44:32 GMT ]Thanks to seamless scene changes, Harlequin romance scripting and Isaiah Mustafa's over-the-top bravado, "I'm on a horse" is ingrained in our pop culture consciousness. Unfortunately for Old Spice, that campy cache hasn't translated to increased sales.

Facebook hated as much as airlines, cable companies[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:00:03 GMT ]Facebook, the most visited site on the Internet, may also be the most despised: A new poll says the site scored 64 on a 100-point scale, which “puts Facebook in the bottom 5 percent” of private sector companies.

Countries pledge global support for clean energy[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:54:14 PDT ]At Washington, D.C., conference, delegations from 24 countries promise initiatives that would mean building fewer power plants and using more clean energy.

Firefox, Thunderbird security fixes released[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:04:48 PDT ]Mozilla releases multiple security repairs for Firefox and Thunderbird, including updates to the legacy versions of both programs.

Rocket-car aims for 1,050 mph in 42 seconds (photos)[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:15:03 PDT ]Bloodhound SSC, a project to build the ultimate land speed record car, gave the public its first view of a 1:1 scale model at the Farnborough International Airshow in Hampshire, England.

Wikileaks denies receiving classified State Dept. cables[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:08:32 PDT ]Wikileaks editor Julian Assange tells the TED Global conference that if he had received sensitive U.S. diplomatic cables, he would have not hesitated to publish them.

Apple ponders iPad cannibalization of PCs[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:43:00 PDT ]Apple COO Tim Cook says iPad market is 'very big' as market researchers raise their shipment forecasts.

Amazon: e-books outselling hardbacks[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:52:20 EDT ]Call them the new hardcovers -- without the covers.

Imitation breeds success for 'FrontierVille'[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:06:39 EDT ]These days, it's impossible to understate the popularity of games for social networks, with Facebook titles like "Pet Society," "Happy Aquarium" and "Zoo World" all boasting massive followings.

Playboy unveils 'safe for work' website[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:01:51 EDT ]The Smoking Jacket, Playboy's nudity-free, "safe-for-work" website, debuted Tuesday -- a bid by the iconic men's magazine to stay relevant in a cyberworld full of anything-goes competitors.

Smartphone rivals: Don't speak for us, Steve Jobs[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:34:36 EDT ]It may be true that no cell phone is perfect, but the handset world isn't taking too kindly to Apple CEO Steve Jobs' public assertion that other smartphones suffer from the same antenna and signal problems that have been widely reported regarding the iPhone 4.

Official: China satisfied with Google tweaks[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:49:04 GMT ]China is satisfied that U.S. Internet giant Google Inc is complying with Chinese laws after it tweaked the way it directs users to an unfiltered search page, a senior official said.

Official: China satisfied with Google tweaks[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:49:04 GMT ]China is satisfied that U.S. Internet giant Google Inc is complying with Chinese laws after it tweaked the way it directs users to an unfiltered search page, a senior official said.

'Star Wars' iPhone game: strong with Force it is[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:07:55 GMT ]If you love the 'Star Wars' movies and you love tower defense games then 'The Battle for Hoth' is the game for you.

'Star Wars' iPhone game: strong with Force it is[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:07:55 GMT ]If you love the 'Star Wars' movies and you love tower defense games then 'The Battle for Hoth' is the game for you.

Cosmic Log: Celebrate past and future Moondays[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:30:43 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: When will astronauts once again walk on the moon, as they did 41 years ago? Maybe sooner than the skeptics think.

Cosmic Log: Celebrate past and future Moondays[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:30:43 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: When will astronauts once again walk on the moon, as they did 41 years ago? Maybe sooner than the skeptics think.

Video: Sith or Jedi, it’s your choice[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:12:46 GMT ]“Star Wars: The Old Republic” is a new massively multiplayer online game that lets you play Bounty Hunters, Jedi, Sith, Smugglers, Soldiers and more. Msnbc.com's Game Editor Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)

Video: Sith or Jedi, it’s your choice[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:12:46 GMT ]“Star Wars: The Old Republic” is a new massively multiplayer online game that lets you play Bounty Hunters, Jedi, Sith, Smugglers, Soldiers and more. Msnbc.com's Game Editor Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)

Facebook hated as much as airlines, cable companies[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:00:03 GMT ]Facebook, the most visited site on the Internet, may also be the most despised: A new poll says the site scored 64 on a 100-point scale, which “puts Facebook in the bottom 5 percent” of private sector companies.

Adobe Reader to block attacks with sandbox tech[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:00:00 PDT ]Security experts say the additional layer of protection will make it much harder for attacks against Adobe Reader to do damage.

Facebook hated as much as airlines, cable companies[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:00:03 GMT ]Facebook, the most visited site on the Internet, may also be the most despised: A new poll says the site scored 64 on a 100-point scale, which “puts Facebook in the bottom 5 percent” of private sector companies.

Tweeting from the womb[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:37:49 PDT ]Google and China appear to be at peace for now, Motorola and Sprint announce the first push-to-talk Android phone for Nextel, and the Kickbee will let a baby send tweets in utero.

Tweeting from the womb[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:37:49 PDT ]Google and China appear to be at peace for now, Motorola and Sprint announce the first push-to-talk Android phone for Nextel, and the Kickbee will let a baby send tweets in utero.

Adobe Reader to block attacks with sandbox tech[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:00:00 PDT ]Security experts say the additional layer of protection will make it much harder for attacks against Adobe Reader to do damage.

Google Energy buys wind power in first deal[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:14:25 PDT ]Google's energy subsidiary buys wind energy from farm in Iowa, using a wholesale purchase model designed to encourage future clean-energy projects.

Google Energy buys wind power in first deal[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:14:25 PDT ]Google's energy subsidiary buys wind energy from farm in Iowa, using a wholesale purchase model designed to encourage future clean-energy projects.

Chinese official: Google's search fix is law-abiding[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:31:12 PDT ]A Chinese official says Google is complying with Chinese law, and what Google chooses to do in Hong Kong is its own affair.

Chinese official: Google's search fix is law-abiding[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:31:12 PDT ]A Chinese official says Google is complying with Chinese law, and what Google chooses to do in Hong Kong is its own affair.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/20: What is this?[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:45:00 PDT ]If you know what this is and where it is located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day challenge.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/20: What is this?[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:45:00 PDT ]If you know what this is and where it is located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day challenge.

News sites reining in nasty user comments[ Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:59:03 EDT ]User comments on news sites, while vital to interactive storytelling in the digital age, often read like scribblings on a bathroom stall: anonymous, offensive and full of hate.

Google quietly kills its Nexus One phone[ Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:03:28 EDT ]With the eyes of the technology world squarely on Apple's iPhone 4, Google quietly announced it will stop selling the Nexus One, its first and possibly only foray into the smartphone world.

Google quietly kills its Nexus One phone[ Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:03:28 EDT ]With the eyes of the technology world squarely on Apple's iPhone 4, Google quietly announced it will stop selling the Nexus One, its first and possibly only foray into the smartphone world.

Mobile mapping while driving: How risky?[ Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:46:05 EDT ]Texting while driving is not just dumb -- it's also an equal-opportunity mistake.

Mobile mapping while driving: How risky?[ Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:46:05 EDT ]Texting while driving is not just dumb -- it's also an equal-opportunity mistake.

News sites reining in nasty user comments[ Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:59:03 EDT ]User comments on news sites, while vital to interactive storytelling in the digital age, often read like scribblings on a bathroom stall: anonymous, offensive and full of hate.

Smartphone rivals: Don't speak for us, Steve Jobs[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:58:24 EDT ]It may be true that no cell phone is perfect, but the handset world isn't taking too kindly to Apple CEO Steve Jobs' public assertion that other smartphones suffer from the same antenna and signal problems that have been widely reported regarding the iPhone 4.

Smartphone rivals: Don't speak for us, Steve Jobs[ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:58:24 EDT ]It may be true that no cell phone is perfect, but the handset world isn't taking too kindly to Apple CEO Steve Jobs' public assertion that other smartphones suffer from the same antenna and signal problems that have been widely reported regarding the iPhone 4.

Netflix chooses Canada for international debut[ Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:36:31 GMT ]Netflix will make its international debut this fall when the rapidly growing movie subscription service offers video over the Internet in Canada.

Google: No new Nexus One phones after stock depleted[ Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:58:29 GMT ]Google's Nexus One phone, touted as a chief iPhone competitor when it launched in January, is now history in the United States. The search giant said it will no longer sell the phone via its website once existing stock is depleted.

Wired: Apple considered pulling iPhone from AT&T[ Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:52:10 GMT ]An exposé in Wired Magazine details the rocky relationship between AT&T, the lumbering telecom, and Apple, the ornery innovator, as both discovered the downsides to the iPhone's unprecedented success.