Hot spots mapped on Saturnian moon[ Wed, 1 Dec 2010 01:45:19 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Temperature readings from the Cassini spacecraft support the view that warmth is welling up through cracks in the icy surface of Enceladus.

WikiLeaks says it's under powerful cyberattack[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:24:45 GMT ]The WikiLeaks website says it's under a forceful Internet-based attack, and the site is inaccessible to users in U.S. and Europe.

Kinect sex — what's the hold up?[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:14:31 GMT ]Go on. Admit it. If you own a Kinect, you've been wondering this very thing: How long until someone makes a sex game with Microsoft's body-tracking gadget?

Cosmic Log: Will space tourists fly next year?[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:52:10 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Virgin Galactic's billionaire founder says "we're about 12 months away" from flying paying passengers to the edge of outer space. But there are huge hurdles between now and then,

Phone buyer beware: 4G may not be for you[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:58:33 GMT ]One day, we'll all have phones that pull data from networks that are labeled "4G." But right now, there are plenty of reasons you may want to avoid it.

Understanding the Level 3-Comcast spat (FAQ)[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:28:58 PST ]Level 3 says Comcast is violating Net neutrality principles. Comcast says Level 3 is looking for free a ride. Let's try to understand what's really happening.

Gawker shakes up blog format, sales department[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:39:52 PST ]Gawker Media is moving to a new format for its blogs that turns the reading experience into something resembling more of an RSS reader. Will readers bite?

Spread Christmas cheer with Angry Birds[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:47:50 PST ]The holidays will be hopping for the popular avian title, with a Christmas edition on the way, as well as an official Angry Birds Day on the calendar.

Mac lands a Flock, gets Chromium bump[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:07:47 PST ]A Chromium 7-based Flock lands on the Mac as Windows users also receive the update to the social networking browser.

Google expects to launch e-book sales soon[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:55:32 PST ]Long-awaited Google Editions expected to launch by the end of the year with a "buy anywhere, read anywhere" approach.

Is 'Gran Turismo 5' too real?[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 07:16:35 EST ]There was an old cassette commercial that asked the question, "Is it live or is it Memorex?"

Xbox Kinect sells 2.5M units, looks like a hit[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:02:50 EST ]Microsoft has now sold 2.5 million units of the Xbox Kinect in less than a month.

Comcast-Netflix feud fans free-internet debate[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:54:06 EST ]A virtual slugfest over online movies between Comcast and a Netflix partner has movie fans and net-neutrality advocates up in arms.

Facebook co-founder launches new social network[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 07:41:15 EST ]Today, users can start connecting with all their favorite social causes in one online sphere, as Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes has launched his much-buzzed-about social network, Jumo.

Usefulness of robotic X-37B space plane questioned[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:00:49 GMT ]New observations of the Air Force's secretive unmanned X-37B space plane have put the spacecraft's classified mission back in the limelight. Some experts have already gone on record questioning whether a robotic space plane is even needed.

Game away those holiday pounds[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:00:15 GMT ]Feeling the weight of those holiday pounds? If pumping iron at the gym isn't exactly your speed, consider turning on a video game console to burn away the calories instead.

WikiLeaks says it's under powerful cyberattack[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:24:45 GMT ]The WikiLeaks website says it's under a forceful Internet-based attack, and the site is inaccessible to users in U.S. and Europe.

Phone buyer beware: 4G may not be for you[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:58:33 GMT ]One day, we'll all have phones that pull data from networks that are labeled "4G." But right now, there are plenty of reasons you may want to avoid it.

Pre-caffeine: Cyberstalkers and Death Star ornaments[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:46:05 GMT ]The latest news on Internet trolls, Google vs. Facebook and Sci Fi for the holidays.

A do-not-track-me browser[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:07:31 PST ]Panasonic is in testing stages for its Jungle portable gaming system, News Corp. is considering selling off MySpace, and Mozilla is working on a do-not-track feature for Firefox.

Can an iPad replace a laptop on a business trip?[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:10:56 PST ]A recent trip to Asia offered a good opportunity to explore whether I could realistically leave my laptop at home. The results were mixed.

Google still pitching Google TV to networks[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:44:16 PST ]A Disney exec says talks with Google about the software platform continue but she's careful to say that they are not negotiations.

Report: Panasonic testing gaming handheld in U.S.[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:44:28 PST ]Panasonic's upcoming Jungle gaming handheld apparently has started testing with consumers in the United States, Bloomberg reports.

NRG, SunPower plan 250-megawatt solar plant[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:53:45 PST ]Because of good sun and a state mandate around renewable energy, California is driving the market for large-scale solar plants.

Website kickstarts fantasy film[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:16:15 EST ]Christopher Salmon just wanted to make an animated film from a short story he loved.

Is 'Gran Turismo 5' too real?[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 07:16:35 EST ]There was an old cassette commercial that asked the question, "Is it live or is it Memorex?"

Xbox Kinect sells 2.5M units, looks like a hit[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:02:50 EST ]Microsoft has now sold 2.5 million units of the Xbox Kinect in less than a month.

Facebook co-founder launches social network Jumo[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 07:41:15 EST ]Today, users can start connecting with all their favorite social causes in one online sphere, as Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes has launched his much-buzzed-about social network, Jumo.

Usefulness of robotic X-37B space plane questioned[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:00:49 GMT ]New observations of the Air Force's secretive unmanned X-37B space plane have put the spacecraft's classified mission back in the limelight. Some experts have already gone on record questioning whether a robotic space plane is even needed.

Game away those holiday pounds[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:00:15 GMT ]Feeling the weight of those holiday pounds? If pumping iron at the gym isn't exactly your speed, consider turning on a video game console to burn away the calories instead.

WikiLeaks says it's under powerful cyberattack[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:24:45 GMT ]The WikiLeaks website says it's under a forceful Internet-based attack, and the site is inaccessible to users in U.S. and Europe.

Phone buyer beware: 4G may not be for you[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:58:33 GMT ]One day, we'll all have phones that pull data from networks that are labeled "4G." But right now, there are plenty of reasons you may want to avoid it.

Pre-caffeine: Cyberstalkers and Death Star ornaments[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:46:05 GMT ]The latest news on Internet trolls, Google vs. Facebook and Sci Fi for the holidays.

Mobile game revenue to top $11 billion by 2015[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 07:41:55 PST ]Mobile games are becoming an important revenue source for companies. By 2015, Juniper predicts, they will be even bigger with $11 billion in annual revenue.

A do-not-track-me browser[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:07:31 PST ]Panasonic is in testing stages for its Jungle portable gaming system, News Corp. is considering selling off MySpace, and Mozilla is working on a do-not-track feature for Firefox.

Can an iPad replace a laptop on a business trip?[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:10:56 PST ]A recent trip to Asia offered a good opportunity to explore whether I could realistically leave my laptop at home. The results were mixed.

Google still pitching Google TV to networks[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:44:16 PST ]A Disney exec says talks with Google about the software platform continue but she's careful to say that they are not negotiations.

Report: Panasonic testing gaming handheld in U.S.[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:44:28 PST ]Panasonic's upcoming Jungle gaming handheld apparently has started testing with consumers in the United States, Bloomberg reports.

Website kickstarts fantasy film[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:16:15 EST ]Christopher Salmon just wanted to make an animated film from a short story he loved.

Is 'Gran Turismo 5' too real?[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 07:16:35 EST ]There was an old cassette commercial that asked the question, "Is it live or is it Memorex?"

Xbox Kinect sells 2.5M units, looks like a hit[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:02:50 EST ]Microsoft has now sold 2.5 million units of the Xbox Kinect in less than a month.

Facebook co-founder launches social network Jumo[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 07:41:15 EST ]Today, users can start connecting with all their favorite social causes in one online sphere, as Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes has launched his much-buzzed-about social network, Jumo.

Helen Mirren given a king's ransom to get (Wii) fit[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:48:35 GMT ]Oscar-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren has been paid a king's ransom to appear in a new advertisement for Nintendo's "Wii Fit Plus" game.

'Patriotic' hacker claims credit for WikiLeaks attack[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:12:10 GMT ]Yesterday, WikiLeaks blamed "unknown hackers" for the DDoS. "Jester," in fact, is well known within the IT security community.

Vote for your favorite geeky gift[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:27:12 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: How about a digital spoon, or a fractal construction set? Pick out your favorite gewgaw with a geeky angle and help someone win a holiday goodie bag.

Cosmic Log: Virtual actor takes over in 'Tron'[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 20:35:46 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Actor Jeff Bridges goes digital as his younger self in "Tron: Legacy" — and the computerized performance worked so well that Bridges might let virtual actors do all his acting.

Great tech gifts under $50[ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:32:30 GMT ]Looking for great tech gifts that won't cost you a bundle? With these innovative options for under $50, from iPhone-friendly gloves to tiny travel speakers, you'll be all set.

'Fit-to-Flow' fluid connector: Medicine's USB[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:09:44 PST ]Biomedical engineers at UC Davis unveil a plug-in interface they compare to USB to connect microfluidics to electronic devices for biological and chemical testing on the go.

Level 3 takes spat with Comcast public[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:10:00 PST ]Level 3 has accused Comcast of forcing it into a deal that violates the FCC's Net neutrality principles as the companies renegotiate a network peering relationship.

Seagate to remain a public company after all[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:37:42 PST ]After announcing its intentions to seek a sale to a private equity firm in October, Seagate decides against it. Instead the hard-drive maker will buy back $2 billion worth of its stock.

Nissan Leaf named 2011 European Car of the Year[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:20:36 PST ]Nissan today announced the all-electric Nissan Leaf has been named 2011 European Car of the Year.

Now playing in iOS Game Center: Your real name[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:48:31 PST ]A quiet change to the terms of service to Apple's iOS feature that links up iPhone game players means that when adding or accepting friends, they get to see the real you.

WikiLeaks under attack, it says, as new leak looms[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:23:12 EST ]The whistleblower website WikiLeaks is under cyber attack, but even if it goes down, a new cache of leaked U.S. diplomatic cables will still be published Sunday night, it said via Twitter Sunday.

5 tips for holiday electronics shopping[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:57:20 EST ]Prices on consumer electronics products can be pretty recession-blind. The iPad -- a hot tablet computer on the wish lists of 6- to 12-year-olds -- starts at $500 and climbs to $830. Microsoft's no-controller gaming system, Kinect, another hot item, runs $300 to $400 when you include the Xbox 360.

Why 'Cyber Monday' is mostly myth[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:22:40 EST ]Five years ago, Shop.org published a press release:

Website kickstarts fantasy film, iPod wristwatch[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:39:06 EST ]Christopher Salmon just wanted to make an animated film from a short story he loved.

Comcast Internet outage hits eastern U.S.[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 07:04:13 GMT ]A failure of Comcast's Internet services hit a wide swath of the eastern U.S. on Sunday, and the company said the issue was a problem with its DNS servers.

Happy about getting laid off? Don't tell Facebook[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:16:40 GMT ]Sometimes, oversharing on Facebook can lead to some serious consequences — like getting fired. UK bank worker Kate Furlong found out firsthand after bragging about the severance check she was going to get for being laid off.

Slideshow: The Month in Space[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:13:59 GMT ]See the turning stars, glorious galaxies and other outer-space highlights from November 2010.

Great green tech gifts for everyone[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:48:25 GMT ]Gadgets that create no waste and are powered by entirely good intentions may remain wishful thinking, but innovative electronics makers are exploring renewable energy, recycled materials. and energy-saving features. Whether your budget is high or low, these eco-savvy tech toys are made to please tech enthusiasts who want cleaner, greener gadgets.

Pre-caffeine tech: Everybody's shopping online![ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:46:05 GMT ]The latest news on Cyber Monday, online shopping, gift lists and more.

Wikileaks removed from Aussie blacklist[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 07:37:38 PST ]Australian Communications and Media Authority says probe into specific complaints failed to turn up prohibited content on the controversial Wikileaks site.

Clearwire extends 4G rollout to five more markets[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 08:00:03 PST ]Company has added 4G service to additional markets, including Los Angeles, Miami, and Cincinnati. It now provides high-speed service to 68 markets.

George Bush to field questions on Facebook Live[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 08:21:22 PST ]Former President George W. Bush will be on Facebook Live this afternoon to talk about his new book and answer questions from Facebook users. The event starts at 2 p.m. PT.

With Groupon, Google could go beyond engineers[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 08:34:08 PST ]Google is said to be seriously interested in buying e-commerce site Groupon, or has already bought it depending on who you believe. Groupon is already making money on its own--but it may want to sell because it can't keep that up indefinitely.

Is Microsoft preparing to compete with Netflix[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 08:50:30 PST ]A wire service reported that Microsoft is in early talks to license network TV content.

WikiLeaks under attack, it says, as new leak looms[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:23:12 EST ]The whistleblower website WikiLeaks is under cyber attack, but even if it goes down, a new cache of leaked U.S. diplomatic cables will still be published Sunday night, it said via Twitter Sunday.

The 'Facebook killer' won't look like Facebook[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 09:28:43 EST ]In the spring of this year, the "Facebook alternative" Diaspora achieved extensive media coverage -- including an article in the New York Times -- and raised tens of thousands of dollars in funding from online donors.

5 tips for holiday electronics shopping[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:57:20 EST ]Prices on consumer electronics products can be pretty recession-blind. The iPad -- a hot tablet computer on the wish lists of 6- to 12-year-olds -- starts at $500 and climbs to $830. Microsoft's no-controller gaming system, Kinect, another hot item, runs $300 to $400 when you include the Xbox 360.

George W. Bush to be on Facebook Live[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 07:40:57 EST ]Former U.S. President George W. Bush's book tour will stop at Facebook's headquarters in Palo Alto, California, on Monday, with the social networking site announcing a "Facebook Live" event for 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT.

Why 'Cyber Monday' is mostly myth[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 09:30:36 EST ]Five years ago, Shop.org published a press release:

Comcast Internet outage hits eastern U.S.[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 07:04:13 GMT ]A failure of Comcast's Internet services hit a wide swath of the eastern U.S. on Sunday, and the company said the issue was a problem with its DNS servers.

Happy about getting laid off? Don't tell Facebook[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:16:40 GMT ]Sometimes, oversharing on Facebook can lead to some serious consequences — like getting fired. UK bank worker Kate Furlong found out firsthand after bragging about the severance check she was going to get for being laid off.

Slideshow: The Month in Space[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:13:59 GMT ]See the turning stars, glorious galaxies and other outer-space highlights from November 2010.

Great green tech gifts for everyone[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:48:25 GMT ]Gadgets that create no waste and are powered by entirely good intentions may remain wishful thinking, but innovative electronics makers are exploring renewable energy, recycled materials. and energy-saving features. Whether your budget is high or low, these eco-savvy tech toys are made to please tech enthusiasts who want cleaner, greener gadgets.

Pre-caffeine tech: Everybody's shopping online![ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:46:05 GMT ]The latest news on Cyber Monday, online shopping, gift lists and more.

Cyber Monday, a massive marketing scam[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 07:37:38 PST ]Angry Birds will soon unwrap a Christmas theme, a French channel launches 3D pornography on demand, and why Cyber Monday is just another chance for marketers to push deals up your nose.

Wikileaks removed from Aussie blacklist[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 07:37:38 PST ]Australian Communications and Media Authority says probe into specific complaints failed to turn up prohibited content on the controversial Wikileaks site.

Clearwire extends 4G rollout to five more markets[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 08:00:03 PST ]Company has added 4G service to additional markets, including Los Angeles, Miami, and Cincinnati. It now provides high-speed service to 68 markets.

George Bush to field questions on Facebook Live[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 08:21:22 PST ]Former President George W. Bush will be on Facebook Live this afternoon to talk about his new book and answer questions from Facebook users. The event starts at 2 p.m. PT.

With Groupon, Google could go beyond engineers[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 08:34:08 PST ]Google is said to be seriously interested in buying e-commerce site Groupon, or has already bought it depending on who you believe. Groupon is already making money on its own--but it may want to sell because it can't keep that up indefinitely.

WikiLeaks under attack, it says, as new leak looms[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:23:12 EST ]The whistleblower website WikiLeaks is under cyber attack, but even if it goes down, a new cache of leaked U.S. diplomatic cables will still be published Sunday night, it said via Twitter Sunday.

The 'Facebook killer' won't look like Facebook[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 09:28:43 EST ]In the spring of this year, the "Facebook alternative" Diaspora achieved extensive media coverage -- including an article in the New York Times -- and raised tens of thousands of dollars in funding from online donors.

5 tips for holiday electronics shopping[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:57:20 EST ]Prices on consumer electronics products can be pretty recession-blind. The iPad -- a hot tablet computer on the wish lists of 6- to 12-year-olds -- starts at $500 and climbs to $830. Microsoft's no-controller gaming system, Kinect, another hot item, runs $300 to $400 when you include the Xbox 360.

George W. Bush to be on Facebook Live[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 07:40:57 EST ]Former U.S. President George W. Bush's book tour will stop at Facebook's headquarters in Palo Alto, California, on Monday, with the social networking site announcing a "Facebook Live" event for 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT.

Why 'Cyber Monday' is mostly myth[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 09:30:36 EST ]Five years ago, Shop.org published a press release:

Scientist sets out to recreate Ice Age park[ Sat, 27 Nov 2010 23:48:10 GMT ]Wild horses have returned to northern Siberia. So have musk oxen, hairy beasts that once shared this icy land with woolly mammoths and saber-toothed cats. Moose and reindeer are here, and may one day be joined by Canadian bison and deer.

Five great laptops that fit your budget[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:23:10 GMT ]Whether you're looking for the gamer in your life, or to get a laptop that's easy to travel with, has great sound or design, here are some great picks for every budget.

Buy these smart phones[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:21:24 GMT ]It used to be, there were a few smart phones per carrier, and they were all expensive and lousy. Now every carrier has 20 smart phones, and they all look hot. Which one should you buy? We identify two very different models per carrier. Pick one, and be done.

Comcast Internet out in parts of eastern U.S.[ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 04:49:01 GMT ]A failure of Comcast's Internet services hit a wide swath of the eastern U.S. on Sunday, and the company said the issue was a problem with its DNS servers.

Slideshow: The Month in Space[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:13:59 GMT ]See the turning stars, glorious galaxies and other outer-space highlights from November 2010.

$89 Kindles gone in a flash[ Sun, 28 Nov 2010 06:37:41 PST ]When Amazon put word out that it would have some second-generation Kindles on sale for $89 on Black Friday, we had a feeling the deal wouldn't last long. In fact, it was over almost the second it started.

WikiLeaks: We are under denial of service attack[ Sun, 28 Nov 2010 10:38:28 PST ]Whistleblower site says it has been targeted by a massive computer attack, just hours before an expected release of classified U.S. documents.

Lady Gaga quits Facebook, Twitter for charity[ Sun, 28 Nov 2010 11:01:22 PST ]In order to raise money for Alicia Keys' Keep a Child Alive charity, Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake and other celebrities will quit their social media accounts. The quitting will last until a certain amount of money has been raised.

WikiLeaks files detail U.S. electronic surveillance[ Sun, 28 Nov 2010 13:27:17 PST ]Included in today's leak of more than 250,000 diplomatic cables: U.S. ordered surveillance of U.N. leaders, and China's Politburo ordered penetration of Google's network.

Dell Adamo--a MacBook Air alternative with 3G[ Sun, 28 Nov 2010 19:19:50 PST ]The aluminum-clad Dell Adamo 13 is more than a MacBook Air wannabe. And it's worth another look, considering the high-quality construction and, most importantly, its integrated 3G option.

WikiLeaks under attack, it says, as new leak looms[ Sun, 28 Nov 2010 15:01:51 EST ]The whistleblower website WikiLeaks is under cyber attack, but even if it goes down, a new cache of leaked U.S. diplomatic cables will still be published Sunday night, it said via Twitter Sunday.

Holiday shopping goes mobile, social[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:38:14 EST ]One of our Twitter followers put it best:

The 'Facebook killer' won't look like Facebook[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 09:28:43 EST ]In the spring of this year, the "Facebook alternative" Diaspora achieved extensive media coverage -- including an article in the New York Times -- and raised tens of thousands of dollars in funding from online donors.

5 tips for holiday electronics shopping[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:57:20 EST ]Prices on consumer electronics products can be pretty recession-blind. The iPad -- a hot tablet computer on the wish lists of 6- to 12-year-olds -- starts at $500 and climbs to $830. Microsoft's no-controller gaming system, Kinect, another hot item, runs $300 to $400 when you include the Xbox 360.

'Europe's first broadband satellite' now in orbit[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 20:52:04 GMT ]An Ariane rocket launches two satellites targeting telecommunications for 100 million households.

In class, texting is the new doodling[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:31:37 GMT ]It's no surprise that high school and college students are obsessive texters. What alarms Wilkes psychology professors Deborah Tindell and Robert Bohlander is how rampant the practice has become during class: Their recent study shows that texting at the school has surpassed doodling, daydreaming and note-passing to become the top classroom distraction.

Scientist sets out to recreate Ice Age park[ Sat, 27 Nov 2010 23:48:10 GMT ]Wild horses have returned to northern Siberia. So have musk oxen, hairy beasts that once shared this icy land with woolly mammoths and saber-toothed cats. Moose and reindeer are here, and may one day be joined by Canadian bison and deer.

Five great laptops that fit your budget[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:23:10 GMT ]Whether you're looking for the gamer in your life, or to get a laptop that's easy to travel with, has great sound or design, here are some great picks for every budget.

Buy these smart phones[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:21:24 GMT ]It used to be, there were a few smart phones per carrier, and they were all expensive and lousy. Now every carrier has 20 smart phones, and they all look hot. Which one should you buy? We identify two very different models per carrier. Pick one, and be done.

New ways for small businesses to advertise online[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 17:16:12 PST ]Many small-business owners have been disappointed in the return on their investment in Web ad programs, but Google Boost and other new services might help them attract new customers.

U.S. seizes sites linked to copyright infringement[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 18:54:13 PST ]Department of Homeland Security launches major crackdown on online copyright infringement, seizing dozens of Web site domains linked to illegal file sharing and counterfeit goods.

Black Friday sees online spending rise[ Sat, 27 Nov 2010 11:03:30 PST ]Online spending grows nearly 16 percent year over year, with social networking sites and mobile devices playing an increasingly important role.

Futuristic touch screen puts the desk in desktop[ Sat, 27 Nov 2010 17:45:55 PST ]Clever German students produce a multiuser touch screen the size of a desk, which curves up to create a, well, desktop--like the metaphorical one you may be staring at now.

$89 Kindles gone in a flash[ Sun, 28 Nov 2010 06:37:41 PST ]When Amazon put word out that it would have some second-generation Kindles on sale for $89 on Black Friday, we had a feeling the deal wouldn't last long. In fact, it was over almost the second it started.

Great gobblin' gadgets! Our top 10 tech turkeys[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:54:33 EST ]Ahh, Thanksgiving -- a time to reflect on all that is good in our lives and express our gratitude for it. And, of course, for snarky journalists to take seasonal advantage of the word "turkey."

Holiday shopping goes mobile, social[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:38:14 EST ]One of our Twitter followers put it best:

The 'Facebook killer' won't look like Facebook[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 09:28:43 EST ]In the spring of this year, the "Facebook alternative" Diaspora achieved extensive media coverage -- including an article in the New York Times -- and raised tens of thousands of dollars in funding from online donors.

5 tips for holiday electronics shopping[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:57:20 EST ]Prices on consumer electronics products can be pretty recession-blind. The iPad -- a hot tablet computer on the wish lists of 6- to 12-year-olds -- starts at $500 and climbs to $830. Microsoft's no-controller gaming system, Kinect, another hot item, runs $300 to $400 when you include the Xbox 360.

'Europe's first broadband satellite' now in orbit[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 20:52:04 GMT ]An Ariane rocket launches two satellites targeting telecommunications for 100 million households.

In class, texting is the new doodling[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:31:37 GMT ]It's no surprise that high school and college students are obsessive texters. What alarms Wilkes psychology professors Deborah Tindell and Robert Bohlander is how rampant the practice has become during class: Their recent study shows that texting at the school has surpassed doodling, daydreaming and note-passing to become the top classroom distraction.

Scientist sets out to recreate Ice Age park[ Sat, 27 Nov 2010 23:48:10 GMT ]Wild horses have returned to northern Siberia. So have musk oxen, hairy beasts that once shared this icy land with woolly mammoths and saber-toothed cats. Moose and reindeer are here, and may one day be joined by Canadian bison and deer.

Five great laptops that fit your budget[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:23:10 GMT ]Whether you're looking for the gamer in your life, or to get a laptop that's easy to travel with, has great sound or design, here are some great picks for every budget.

Buy these smart phones[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:21:24 GMT ]It used to be, there were a few smart phones per carrier, and they were all expensive and lousy. Now every carrier has 20 smart phones, and they all look hot. Which one should you buy? We identify two very different models per carrier. Pick one, and be done.

U.S. seizes sites linked to copyright infringement[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 18:54:13 PST ]Department of Homeland Security launches major crackdown on online copyright infringement, seizing dozens of Web site domains linked to illegal file sharing and counterfeit goods.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 27 Nov 2010 04:00:00 PST ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Bose AE2 headphones, Motorola Droid Pro, and Nintendo Wii Hardware Bundle.

Black Friday sees online spending rise[ Sat, 27 Nov 2010 11:03:30 PST ]Online spending grows nearly 16 percent year over year, with social networking sites and mobile devices playing an increasingly important role.

Futuristic touch screen puts the desk in desktop[ Sat, 27 Nov 2010 17:45:55 PST ]Clever German students produce a multiuser touch screen the size of a desk, which curves up to create a, well, desktop--like the metaphorical one you may be staring at now.

$89 Kindles gone in a flash[ Sun, 28 Nov 2010 06:37:41 PST ]When Amazon put word out that it would have some second-generation Kindles on sale for $89 on Black Friday, we had a feeling the deal wouldn't last long. In fact, it was over almost the second it started.

Great gobblin' gadgets! Our top 10 tech turkeys[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:54:33 EST ]Ahh, Thanksgiving -- a time to reflect on all that is good in our lives and express our gratitude for it. And, of course, for snarky journalists to take seasonal advantage of the word "turkey."

Holiday shopping goes mobile, social[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:38:14 EST ]One of our Twitter followers put it best:

The 'Facebook killer' won't look like Facebook[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 09:28:43 EST ]In the spring of this year, the "Facebook alternative" Diaspora achieved extensive media coverage -- including an article in the New York Times -- and raised tens of thousands of dollars in funding from online donors.

5 tips for holiday electronics shopping[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:57:20 EST ]Prices on consumer electronics products can be pretty recession-blind. The iPad -- a hot tablet computer on the wish lists of 6- to 12-year-olds -- starts at $500 and climbs to $830. Microsoft's no-controller gaming system, Kinect, another hot item, runs $300 to $400 when you include the Xbox 360.

Soyuz capsule lands safely with space station crew[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 05:27:00 GMT ]Two NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut safely returned to Earth tonight after a five-month-long stay at the International Space Station.

'Europe's first broadband satellite' now in orbit[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 20:52:04 GMT ]An Ariane rocket launches two satellites targeting telecommunications for 100 million households.

In class, texting is the new doodling[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:31:37 GMT ]It's no surprise that high school and college students are obsessive texters. What alarms Wilkes psychology professors Deborah Tindell and Robert Bohlander is how rampant the practice has become during class: Their recent study shows that texting at the school has surpassed doodling, daydreaming and note-passing to become the top classroom distraction.

Five great laptops that fit your budget[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:23:10 GMT ]Whether you're looking for the gamer in your life, or to get a laptop that's easy to travel with, has great sound or design, here are some great picks for every budget.

Buy these smart phones[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:21:24 GMT ]It used to be, there were a few smart phones per carrier, and they were all expensive and lousy. Now every carrier has 20 smart phones, and they all look hot. Which one should you buy? We identify two very different models per carrier. Pick one, and be done.

New ways for small businesses to advertise online[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 17:16:12 PST ]Many small-business owners have been disappointed in the return on their investment in Web ad programs, but Google Boost and other new services might help them attract new customers.

U.S. seizes sites linked to copyright infringement[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 18:54:13 PST ]Department of Homeland Security launches major crackdown on online copyright infringement, seizing dozens of Web site domains linked to illegal file sharing and counterfeit goods.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 27 Nov 2010 04:00:00 PST ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Bose AE2 headphones, Motorola Droid Pro, and Nintendo Wii Hardware Bundle.

Black Friday sees online spending rise[ Sat, 27 Nov 2010 11:03:30 PST ]Online spending grows nearly 16 percent year over year, with social networking sites and mobile devices playing an increasingly important role.

Futuristic touch screen puts the desk in desktop[ Sat, 27 Nov 2010 17:45:55 PST ]Clever German students produce a multiuser touch screen the size of a desk, which curves up to create a, well, desktop--like the metaphorical one you may be staring at now.

Great gobblin' gadgets! Our top 10 tech turkeys[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:54:33 EST ]Ahh, Thanksgiving -- a time to reflect on all that is good in our lives and express our gratitude for it. And, of course, for snarky journalists to take seasonal advantage of the word "turkey."

Holiday shopping goes mobile, social[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:38:14 EST ]One of our Twitter followers put it best:

The 'Facebook killer' won't look like Facebook[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 09:28:43 EST ]In the spring of this year, the "Facebook alternative" Diaspora achieved extensive media coverage -- including an article in the New York Times -- and raised tens of thousands of dollars in funding from online donors.

5 tips for holiday electronics shopping[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:57:20 EST ]Prices on consumer electronics products can be pretty recession-blind. The iPad -- a hot tablet computer on the wish lists of 6- to 12-year-olds -- starts at $500 and climbs to $830. Microsoft's no-controller gaming system, Kinect, another hot item, runs $300 to $400 when you include the Xbox 360.

Soyuz capsule lands safely with space station crew[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 05:27:00 GMT ]Two NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut safely returned to Earth tonight after a five-month-long stay at the International Space Station.

'Europe's first broadband satellite' now in orbit[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 20:52:04 GMT ]An Ariane rocket launches two satellites targeting telecommunications for 100 million households.

In class, texting is the new doodling[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:31:37 GMT ]It's no surprise that high school and college students are obsessive texters. What alarms Wilkes psychology professors Deborah Tindell and Robert Bohlander is how rampant the practice has become during class: Their recent study shows that texting at the school has surpassed doodling, daydreaming and note-passing to become the top classroom distraction.

Five great laptops that fit your budget[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:23:10 GMT ]Whether you're looking for the gamer in your life, or to get a laptop that's easy to travel with, has great sound or design, here are some great picks for every budget.

Buy these smart phones[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:21:24 GMT ]It used to be, there were a few smart phones per carrier, and they were all expensive and lousy. Now every carrier has 20 smart phones, and they all look hot. Which one should you buy? We identify two very different models per carrier. Pick one, and be done.

Keeping tabs on tablets (week in review)[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:43:12 PST ]As the holiday buying season kicks off, tablet devices are stealing headlines and making their way to wish lists, too. Also: TSA screening saga continues.

Pirate Bay appeal falls on deaf ears[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 14:23:13 PST ]A Swedish appeals court upholds the copyright convictions of three of the four founders of The Pirate Bay--perhaps the world's most notorious file-sharing Web site.

New ways for small businesses to advertise online[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 17:16:12 PST ]Many small-business owners have been disappointed in the return on their investment in Web ad programs, but Google Boost and other new services might help them attract new customers.

U.S. seizes sites linked to copyright infringement[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 18:54:13 PST ]Department of Homeland Security launches major crackdown on online copyright infringement, seizing dozens of Web site domains linked to illegal file sharing and counterfeit goods.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 27 Nov 2010 04:00:00 PST ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Bose AE2 headphones, Motorola Droid Pro, and Nintendo Wii Hardware Bundle.

Great gobblin' gadgets! Our top 10 tech turkeys[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:54:33 EST ]Ahh, Thanksgiving -- a time to reflect on all that is good in our lives and express our gratitude for it. And, of course, for snarky journalists to take seasonal advantage of the word "turkey."

Holiday shopping goes mobile, social[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:38:14 EST ]One of our Twitter followers put it best:

The 'Facebook killer' won't look like Facebook[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 09:28:43 EST ]In the spring of this year, the "Facebook alternative" Diaspora achieved extensive media coverage -- including an article in the New York Times -- and raised tens of thousands of dollars in funding from online donors.

5 tips for holiday electronics shopping[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:57:20 EST ]Prices on consumer electronics products can be pretty recession-blind. The iPad -- a hot tablet computer on the wish lists of 6- to 12-year-olds -- starts at $500 and climbs to $830. Microsoft's no-controller gaming system, Kinect, another hot item, runs $300 to $400 when you include the Xbox 360.

Soyuz capsule lands safely with space station crew[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 05:27:00 GMT ]Two NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut safely returned to Earth tonight after a five-month-long stay at the International Space Station.

'Europe's first broadband satellite' now in orbit[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 20:52:04 GMT ]An Ariane rocket launches two satellites targeting telecommunications for 100 million households.

In class, texting is the new doodling[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:31:37 GMT ]It's no surprise that high school and college students are obsessive texters. What alarms Wilkes psychology professors Deborah Tindell and Robert Bohlander is how rampant the practice has become during class: Their recent study shows that texting at the school has surpassed doodling, daydreaming and note-passing to become the top classroom distraction.

Buy these smart phones[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:21:24 GMT ]It used to be, there were a few smart phones per carrier, and they were all expensive and lousy. Now every carrier has 20 smart phones, and they all look hot. Which one should you buy? We identify two very different models per carrier. Pick one, and be done.

Five great laptops that fit your budget[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:23:10 GMT ]Whether you're looking for the gamer in your life, or to get a laptop that's easy to travel with, has great sound or design, here are some great picks for every budget.

Keeping tabs on tablets (week in review)[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:43:12 PST ]As the holiday buying season kicks off, tablet devices are stealing headlines and making their way to wish lists, too. Also: TSA screening saga continues.

Pirate Bay appeal falls on deaf ears[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 14:23:13 PST ]A Swedish appeals court upholds the copyright convictions of three of the four founders of The Pirate Bay--perhaps the world's most notorious file-sharing Web site.

New ways for small businesses to advertise online[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 17:16:12 PST ]Many small-business owners have been disappointed in the return on their investment in Web ad programs, but Google Boost and other new services might help them attract new customers.

U.S. seizes sites linked to copyright infringement[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 18:54:13 PST ]Department of Homeland Security launches major crackdown on online copyright infringement, seizing dozens of Web site domains linked to illegal file sharing and counterfeit goods.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 27 Nov 2010 04:00:00 PST ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Bose AE2 headphones, Motorola Droid Pro, and Nintendo Wii Hardware Bundle.

Great gobblin' gadgets! Our top 10 tech turkeys[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:54:33 EST ]Ahh, Thanksgiving -- a time to reflect on all that is good in our lives and express our gratitude for it. And, of course, for snarky journalists to take seasonal advantage of the word "turkey."

Holiday shopping goes mobile, social[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:38:14 EST ]One of our Twitter followers put it best:

The 'Facebook killer' won't look like Facebook[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 09:28:43 EST ]In the spring of this year, the "Facebook alternative" Diaspora achieved extensive media coverage -- including an article in the New York Times -- and raised tens of thousands of dollars in funding from online donors.

5 tips for holiday electronics shopping[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:57:20 EST ]Prices on consumer electronics products can be pretty recession-blind. The iPad -- a hot tablet computer on the wish lists of 6- to 12-year-olds -- starts at $500 and climbs to $830. Microsoft's no-controller gaming system, Kinect, another hot item, runs $300 to $400 when you include the Xbox 360.

Soyuz capsule lands safely with space station crew[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 05:27:00 GMT ]Two NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut safely returned to Earth tonight after a five-month-long stay at the International Space Station.

'Europe's first broadband satellite' now in orbit[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 20:52:04 GMT ]An Ariane rocket launches two satellites targeting telecommunications for 100 million households.

In class, texting is the new doodling[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:31:37 GMT ]It's no surprise that high school and college students are obsessive texters. What alarms Wilkes psychology professors Deborah Tindell and Robert Bohlander is how rampant the practice has become during class: Their recent study shows that texting at the school has surpassed doodling, daydreaming and note-passing to become the top classroom distraction.

Five great laptops that fit your budget[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:23:10 GMT ]Whether you're looking for the gamer in your life, or to get a laptop that's easy to travel with, has great sound or design, here are some great picks for every budget.

Buy these smart phones[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:21:24 GMT ]It used to be, there were a few smart phones per carrier, and they were all expensive and lousy. Now every carrier has 20 smart phones, and they all look hot. Which one should you buy? We identify two very different models per carrier. Pick one, and be done.

Apple MacBook gains are others' losses[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:02:38 PST ]Steve Jobs' self-proclaimed "future of notebooks" has arrived, as Apple's newest MacBooks are striking a chord with consumers, according to market researcher ChangeWave.

Keeping tabs on tablets (week in review)[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:43:12 PST ]As the holiday buying season kicks off, tablet devices are stealing headlines and making their way to wish lists, too. Also: TSA screening saga continues.

Pirate Bay appeal falls on deaf ears[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 14:23:13 PST ]A Swedish appeals court upholds the copyright convictions of three of the four founders of The Pirate Bay--perhaps the world's most notorious file-sharing Web site.

New ways for small businesses to advertise online[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 17:16:12 PST ]Many small-business owners have been disappointed in the return on their investment in Web ad programs, but Google Boost and other new services might help them attract new customers.

U.S. seizes sites linked to copyright infringement[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 18:54:13 PST ]Department of Homeland Security launches major crackdown on online copyright infringement, seizing dozens of Web site domains linked to illegal file sharing and counterfeit goods.

Great gobblin' gadgets! Our top 10 tech turkeys[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:54:33 EST ]Ahh, Thanksgiving -- a time to reflect on all that is good in our lives and express our gratitude for it. And, of course, for snarky journalists to take seasonal advantage of the word "turkey."

Holiday shopping goes mobile, social[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:38:14 EST ]One of our Twitter followers put it best:

The 'Facebook killer' won't look like Facebook[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 09:28:43 EST ]In the spring of this year, the "Facebook alternative" Diaspora achieved extensive media coverage -- including an article in the New York Times -- and raised tens of thousands of dollars in funding from online donors.

5 tips for holiday electronics shopping[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:57:20 EST ]Prices on consumer electronics products can be pretty recession-blind. The iPad -- a hot tablet computer on the wish lists of 6- to 12-year-olds -- starts at $500 and climbs to $830. Microsoft's no-controller gaming system, Kinect, another hot item, runs $300 to $400 when you include the Xbox 360.

Five great laptops that fit your budget[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:23:10 GMT ]Whether you're looking for the gamer in your life, or to get a laptop that's easy to travel with, has great sound or design, here are some great picks for every budget.

Massive mammals came after dinosaurs[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 21:22:31 GMT ]They just needed some leg room: New research shows the great dinosaur die-off made way for mammals to explode in size — some more massive than several elephants put together.

Cosmic Log: Looking for a brainy gift?[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 04:13:29 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The ninth annual Science Geek Gift roundup features holiday presents for the science-minded types on your list. But we’ll need your help to make the smartest choice.

Soyuz capsule lands safely with space station crew[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 05:27:00 GMT ]Two NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut safely returned to Earth tonight after a five-month-long stay at the International Space Station.

Buy these smart phones[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:21:24 GMT ]It used to be, there were a few smart phones per carrier, and they were all expensive and lousy. Now every carrier has 20 smart phones, and they all look hot. Which one should you buy? We identify two very different models per carrier. Pick one, and be done.

Apple buys old HP campus[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 14:42:42 PST ]To house its growing workforce, the iPad maker buys a 98-acre parcel of land about five minutes' drive from its headquarters.

Browsing the Web with a wave of the hand[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 16:53:07 PST ]A group of MIT students hacks Microsoft's Kinect technology to let computer users control a browser with nothing more than gestures.

Sony returning to e-reader market in Japan[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 19:33:43 PST ]After leaving Japan's e-reader market in 2007, Sony is coming back to give it another go starting on December 10th.

Ask Maggie: Holiday smartphone deals and iPad-iMac choices[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 04:00:00 PST ]This week's Ask Maggie helps readers find the best smartphone deals of the season and advises one reader who can't decide between buying an iPad or an iMac.

Should you wait for Intel's Sandy Bridge laptops?[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 04:00:00 PST ]Systems based on Intel's 'Sandy Bridge' processors are coming soon. Should consumers sit tight until laptops arrive sometime in the first quarter?

Holiday shopping goes mobile, social[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:38:14 EST ]One of our Twitter followers put it best:

Great gobblin' gadgets! Our top 10 tech turkeys[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:54:33 EST ]Ahh, Thanksgiving -- a time to reflect on all that is good in our lives and express our gratitude for it. And, of course, for snarky journalists to take seasonal advantage of the word "turkey."

Apple cuts iPad price to $458[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:57:51 EST ]Apple's iPad tablet computer -- one of the hottest items of the holiday shopping season -- got a price cut on the company's website Friday.

5 tips for holiday electronics shopping[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:57:20 EST ]Prices on consumer electronics products can be pretty recession-blind. The iPad -- a hot tablet computer on the wish lists of 6- to 12-year-olds -- starts at $500 and climbs to $830. Microsoft's no-controller gaming system, Kinect, another hot item, runs $300 to $400 when you include the Xbox 360.

Five great laptops that fit your budget[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:23:10 GMT ]Whether you're looking for the gamer in your life, or to get a laptop that's easy to travel with, has great sound or design, here are some great picks for every budget.

Massive mammals came after dinosaurs[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 21:22:31 GMT ]They just needed some leg room: New research shows the great dinosaur die-off made way for mammals to explode in size — some more massive than several elephants put together.

Cosmic Log: Looking for a brainy gift?[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 04:13:29 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The ninth annual Science Geek Gift roundup features holiday presents for the science-minded types on your list. But we’ll need your help to make the smartest choice.

Soyuz capsule lands safely with space station crew[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 05:27:00 GMT ]Two NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut safely returned to Earth tonight after a five-month-long stay at the International Space Station.

Buy these smart phones[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:21:24 GMT ]It used to be, there were a few smart phones per carrier, and they were all expensive and lousy. Now every carrier has 20 smart phones, and they all look hot. Which one should you buy? We identify two very different models per carrier. Pick one, and be done.

Apple buys old HP campus[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 14:42:42 PST ]To house its growing workforce, the iPad maker buys a 98-acre parcel of land about five minutes' drive from its headquarters.

Browsing the Web with a wave of the hand[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 16:53:07 PST ]A group of MIT students hacks Microsoft's Kinect technology to let computer users control a browser with nothing more than gestures.

Sony returning to e-reader market in Japan[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 19:33:43 PST ]After leaving Japan's e-reader market in 2007, Sony is coming back to give it another go starting on December 10th.

Ask Maggie: Holiday smartphone deals and iPad-iMac choices[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 04:00:00 PST ]This week's Ask Maggie helps readers find the best smartphone deals of the season and advises one reader who can't decide between buying an iPad or an iMac.

Should you wait for Intel's Sandy Bridge laptops?[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 04:00:00 PST ]Systems based on Intel's 'Sandy Bridge' processors are coming soon. Should consumers sit tight until laptops arrive sometime in the first quarter?

Holiday shopping goes mobile, social[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:38:14 EST ]One of our Twitter followers put it best:

Great gobblin' gadgets! Our top 10 tech turkeys[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:54:33 EST ]Ahh, Thanksgiving -- a time to reflect on all that is good in our lives and express our gratitude for it. And, of course, for snarky journalists to take seasonal advantage of the word "turkey."

Apple cuts iPad price to $458[ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 10:57:13 EST ]Apple's iPad tablet computer -- one of the hottest items of the holiday shopping season -- got a price cut on the company's website Friday.

5 tips for holiday electronics shopping[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:57:20 EST ]Prices on consumer electronics products can be pretty recession-blind. The iPad -- a hot tablet computer on the wish lists of 6- to 12-year-olds -- starts at $500 and climbs to $830. Microsoft's no-controller gaming system, Kinect, another hot item, runs $300 to $400 when you include the Xbox 360.

Five great laptops that fit your budget[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:23:10 GMT ]Whether you're looking for the gamer in your life, or to get a laptop that's easy to travel with, has great sound or design, here are some great picks for every budget.

Massive mammals came after dinosaurs[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 21:22:31 GMT ]They just needed some leg room: New research shows the great dinosaur die-off made way for mammals to explode in size — some more massive than several elephants put together.

Cosmic Log: Looking for a brainy gift?[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 04:13:29 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The ninth annual Science Geek Gift roundup features holiday presents for the science-minded types on your list. But we’ll need your help to make the smartest choice.

Buy these smart phones[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:21:24 GMT ]It used to be, there were a few smart phones per carrier, and they were all expensive and lousy. Now every carrier has 20 smart phones, and they all look hot. Which one should you buy? We identify two very different models per carrier. Pick one, and be done.

Decoded turkey genome may mean better birds[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:32:09 GMT ]Much of the turkey's genome has been sequenced, and — turkey eaters take note — this work could lead to meatier, healthier birds, according to the researchers.

Road Trip Pic of the Week, 11/25: What is this?[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 06:00:00 PST ]If you know what this is and where it's located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Week challenge.

Researchers in motion--as they move to RIM rival[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 14:14:18 PST ]BlackBerry maker and PlayBook hopeful Research In Motion has recently seen at least five members of its enterprise sales force defect to Apple, a report says.

Apple buys old HP campus[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 14:42:42 PST ]To house its growing workforce, the iPad maker buys a 98-acre parcel of land about five minutes' drive from its headquarters.

Browsing the Web with a wave of the hand[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 16:53:07 PST ]A group of MIT students hacks Microsoft's Kinect technology to let computer users control a browser with nothing more than gestures.

Sony returning to e-reader market in Japan[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 19:33:43 PST ]After leaving Japan's e-reader market in 2007, Sony is coming back to give it another go starting on December 10th.

Tips on shooting video at a TSA checkpoint[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 11:19:49 EST ]Armed with just a video-enabled cell phone and a YouTube account, California resident John Tyner sparked a nationwide controversy over new TSA backscatter imaging machines and pat-down procedures during the busy holiday air travel season.

Holiday shopping goes mobile, social[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:38:14 EST ]One of our Twitter followers put it best:

Great gobblin' gadgets! Our top 10 tech turkeys[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:54:33 EST ]Ahh, Thanksgiving -- a time to reflect on all that is good in our lives and express our gratitude for it. And, of course, for snarky journalists to take seasonal advantage of the word "turkey."

5 tips for holiday electronics shopping[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:57:20 EST ]Prices on consumer electronics products can be pretty recession-blind. The iPad -- a hot tablet computer on the wish lists of 6- to 12-year-olds -- starts at $500 and climbs to $830. Microsoft's no-controller gaming system, Kinect, another hot item, runs $300 to $400 when you include the Xbox 360.

Saturn probe revived, three weeks after glitch[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:16:01 GMT ]NASA reawakened the Cassini spacecraft from a forced hibernation while in orbit around Saturn on Wednesday, after three weeks of stalled science work due to a computer glitch.

Five great laptops that fit your budget[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:23:10 GMT ]Whether you're looking for the gamer in your life, or to get a laptop that's easy to travel with, has great sound or design, here are some great picks for every budget.

Cosmic Log: Looking for a brainy gift?[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 04:13:29 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The ninth annual Science Geek Gift roundup features holiday presents for the science-minded types on your list. But we’ll need your help to make the smartest choice.

Buy these smart phones[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:21:24 GMT ]It used to be, there were a few smart phones per carrier, and they were all expensive and lousy. Now every carrier has 20 smart phones, and they all look hot. Which one should you buy? We identify two very different models per carrier. Pick one, and be done.

Decoded turkey genome may mean better birds[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:32:09 GMT ]Much of the turkey's genome has been sequenced, and — turkey eaters take note — this work could lead to meatier, healthier birds, according to the researchers.

Top tech turkeys of 2010 (photos)[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:48:53 PST ]We offer our unscientific list of the biggest mistakes and bad ideas of the last year, from the Kin to Mark Hurd to several flaps involving the iPhone.

Chevy Volt to pull combined 60 miles per gallon[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:52:05 PST ]GM details the EPA fuel economy label for the hybrid Chevy Volt, which will range from 94 miles per gallon equivalent on electric and 37 mpg for gas-only driving.

Unix copyrights to stay with Novell in merger[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:39:37 PST ]Novell says it will retain its hard-won copyrights to Unix, though the question of how that plays into Novell's acquisition by Attachmate is still up in the air.

Green-tech taxpayer Thanksgiving (photos)[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 04:00:00 PST ]Large recipients of DOE American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds may want to be thankful this year to U.S. taxpayers.

Road Trip Pic of the Week, 11/25: What is this?[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 06:00:00 PST ]If you know what this is and where it's located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Week challenge.

5 profile pics that make you look like a tool[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:11:25 EST ]If a Facebook picture is worth a thousand words, we're pretty sure there's one word in the lexicon you'd be loath to have associated with you: tool.

Forget Black Friday; deals are online now[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 08:21:42 EST ]Kenji Onozawa went to Best Buy at 4 a.m. on Black Friday last year searching for discounts on a Blu-ray player and a netbook.

5 tips for holiday electronics shopping[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:57:20 EST ]Prices on consumer electronics products can be pretty recession-blind. The iPad -- a hot tablet computer on the wish lists of 6- to 12-year-olds -- starts at $500 and climbs to $830. Microsoft's no-controller gaming system, Kinect, another hot item, runs $300 to $400 when you include the Xbox 360.

Great gobblin' gadgets! Our top 10 tech turkeys[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:54:33 EST ]Ahh, Thanksgiving -- a time to reflect on all that is good in our lives and express our gratitude for it. And, of course, for snarky journalists to take seasonal advantage of the word "turkey."

Saturn probe revived, three weeks after glitch[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:16:01 GMT ]NASA reawakened the Cassini spacecraft from a forced hibernation while in orbit around Saturn on Wednesday, after three weeks of stalled science work due to a computer glitch.

Five great laptops that fit your budget[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:23:10 GMT ]Whether you're looking for the gamer in your life, or to get a laptop that's easy to travel with, has great sound or design, here are some great picks for every budget.

Cosmic Log: Looking for a brainy gift?[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 04:13:29 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The ninth annual Science Geek Gift roundup features holiday presents for the science-minded types on your list. But we’ll need your help to make the smartest choice.

Buy these smart phones[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:21:24 GMT ]It used to be, there were a few smart phones per carrier, and they were all expensive and lousy. Now every carrier has 20 smart phones, and they all look hot. Which one should you buy? We identify two very different models per carrier. Pick one, and be done.

Decoded turkey genome may mean better birds[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:32:09 GMT ]Much of the turkey's genome has been sequenced, and — turkey eaters take note — this work could lead to meatier, healthier birds, according to the researchers.

Top tech turkeys of 2010 (photos)[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:48:53 PST ]We offer our unscientific list of the biggest mistakes and bad ideas of the last year, from the Kin to Mark Hurd to several flaps involving the iPhone.

Chevy Volt to pull combined 60 miles per gallon[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:52:05 PST ]GM details the EPA fuel economy label for the hybrid Chevy Volt, which will range from 94 miles per gallon equivalent on electric and 37 mpg for gas-only driving.

Unix copyrights to stay with Novell in merger[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:39:37 PST ]Novell says it will retain its hard-won copyrights to Unix, though the question of how that plays into Novell's acquisition by Attachmate is still up in the air.

Green-tech taxpayer Thanksgiving (photos)[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 04:00:00 PST ]Large recipients of DOE American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds may want to be thankful this year to U.S. taxpayers.

Road Trip Pic of the Week, 11/25: What is this?[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 06:00:00 PST ]If you know what this is and where it's located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Week challenge.

5 profile pics that make you look like a tool[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:11:25 EST ]If a Facebook picture is worth a thousand words, we're pretty sure there's one word in the lexicon you'd be loath to have associated with you: tool.

Forget Black Friday; deals are online now[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 08:21:42 EST ]Kenji Onozawa went to Best Buy at 4 a.m. on Black Friday last year searching for discounts on a Blu-ray player and a netbook.

5 tips for holiday electronics shopping[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:57:20 EST ]Prices on consumer electronics products can be pretty recession-blind. The iPad -- a hot tablet computer on the wish lists of 6- to 12-year-olds -- starts at $500 and climbs to $830. Microsoft's no-controller gaming system, Kinect, another hot item, runs $300 to $400 when you include the Xbox 360.

Great gobblin' gadgets! Our top 10 tech turkeys[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:54:33 EST ]Ahh, Thanksgiving -- a time to reflect on all that is good in our lives and express our gratitude for it. And, of course, for snarky journalists to take seasonal advantage of the word "turkey."

Saturn probe revived, three weeks after glitch[ Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:16:01 GMT ]NASA reawakened the Cassini spacecraft from a forced hibernation while in orbit around Saturn on Wednesday, after three weeks of stalled science work due to a computer glitch.

Five great laptops that fit your budget[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:23:10 GMT ]Whether you're looking for the gamer in your life, or to get a laptop that's easy to travel with, has great sound or design, here are some great picks for every budget.

Cosmic Log: Looking for a brainy gift?[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 04:13:29 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The ninth annual Science Geek Gift roundup features holiday presents for the science-minded types on your list. But we’ll need your help to make the smartest choice.

Buy these smart phones[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:21:24 GMT ]It used to be, there were a few smart phones per carrier, and they were all expensive and lousy. Now every carrier has 20 smart phones, and they all look hot. Which one should you buy? We identify two very different models per carrier. Pick one, and be done.

Decoded turkey genome may mean better birds[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:32:09 GMT ]Much of the turkey's genome has been sequenced, and — turkey eaters take note — this work could lead to meatier, healthier birds, according to the researchers.

Windows Home Server to lose drive pooling[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 11:01:24 PST ]The next major version of Windows Home Server will arrive without a popular feature that let users pool together storage drives. The company says the decision was consumer-driven.

IE9 beta patches bring stability, feedback fixes[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 11:59:29 PST ]New updates to Microsoft's beta of Internet Explorer promise to bring better stability, along with fixing a bug that left some users unable to offer their feedback.

Top tech turkeys of 2010 (photos)[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:48:53 PST ]We offer our unscientific list of the biggest mistakes and bad ideas of the last year, from the Kin to Mark Hurd to several flaps involving the iPhone.

Chevy Volt to pull combined 60 miles per gallon[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:52:05 PST ]GM details the EPA fuel economy label for the hybrid Chevy Volt, which will range from 94 miles per gallon equivalent on electric and 37 mpg for gas-only driving.

Unix copyrights to stay with Novell in merger[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:39:37 PST ]Novell says it will retain its hard-won copyrights to Unix, though the question of how that plays into Novell's acquisition by Attachmate is still up in the air.

Holiday gift guide: 10 hot video games[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 13:24:21 EST ]With hundreds of titles available in dozens of genres, choosing a holiday gift for the gamer on your list is never simple. It's even harder in 2010, with thousands of downloadable games, social games and iPhone apps competing for gamers' attention, as well.

5 profile pics that make you look like a tool[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:11:25 EST ]If a Facebook picture is worth a thousand words, we're pretty sure there's one word in the lexicon you'd be loath to have associated with you: tool.

Facebook exposes Israeli draft dodgers[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:49:28 EST ]Israel's military is using a new weapon to catch draft-dodgers: the social networking site Facebook.

Forget Black Friday; deals are online now[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:01:31 EST ]Kenji Onozawa went to Best Buy at 4 a.m. on Black Friday last year searching for discounts on a Blu-ray player and a netbook.

Cosmic Log: Looking for a brainy gift?[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 04:13:29 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The ninth annual Science Geek Gift roundup features holiday presents for the science-minded types on your list. But we’ll need your help to make the smartest choice.

Five great laptops that fit your budget[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:23:10 GMT ]Whether you're looking for the gamer in your life, or to get a laptop that's easy to travel with, has great sound or design, here are some great picks for every budget.

Buy these smart phones[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:21:24 GMT ]It used to be, there were a few smart phones per carrier, and they were all expensive and lousy. Now every carrier has 20 smart phones, and they all look hot. Which one should you buy? We identify two very different models per carrier. Pick one, and be done.

Decoded turkey genome may mean better birds[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:32:09 GMT ]Much of the turkey's genome has been sequenced, and — turkey eaters take note — this work could lead to meatier, healthier birds, according to the researchers.

Pre-caffeine: DeLorean comes with 500 jigabytes[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:30:14 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Twitter, e-Readers and more.

Activision: COD multiplayer never behind pay wall[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 07:41:31 PST ]Although one analyst says Activision might eventually charge for access to Call of Duty multiplayer, exec says in an interview that it will never do such a thing.

UberTwitter beta hits the iPhone[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 08:15:31 PST ]Following its splash on the BlackBerry, the popular mobile Twitter app is now available in the iTunes App Store with a beta for the iPhone.

At Cleantech Open, less is more[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 08:39:56 PST ]Biofuel interest wanes while efficiency in size and material, and cleaning the environment takes root as winning trends in the annual contest.

SpaceX scores first FAA license for re-entry[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 08:41:01 PST ]With the space shuttles set to retire, NASA is looking to private companies like SpaceX to transport cargo--and eventually crews--to and from the International Space Station.

Angry Birds fly to your game console[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 08:45:47 PST ]Acer unveils a two-touchscreen laptop called the Iconia, Facebook is close to getting a trademark on the word "face," and Angry Birds will soon migrate to a game console near you.

Holiday gift guide: 10 hot video games[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 13:24:21 EST ]With hundreds of titles available in dozens of genres, choosing a holiday gift for the gamer on your list is never simple. It's even harder in 2010, with thousands of downloadable games, social games and iPhone apps competing for gamers' attention, as well.

5 profile pics that make you look like a tool[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 07:14:18 EST ]If a Facebook picture is worth a thousand words, we're pretty sure there's one word in the lexicon you'd be loath to have associated with you: tool.

Facebook exposes Israeli draft dodgers[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:49:28 EST ]Israel's military is using a new weapon to catch draft-dodgers: the social networking site Facebook.

Forget Black Friday; deals are online now[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:01:31 EST ]Kenji Onozawa went to Best Buy at 4 a.m. on Black Friday last year searching for discounts on a Blu-ray player and a netbook.

Cosmic Log: Looking for a brainy gift?[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 04:13:29 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The ninth annual Science Geek Gift roundup features holiday presents for the science-minded types on your list. But we’ll need your help to make the smartest choice.

Five great laptops that fit your budget[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:23:10 GMT ]Whether you're looking for the gamer in your life, or to get a laptop that's easy to travel with, has great sound or design, here are some great picks for every budget.

Buy these smart phones[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:21:24 GMT ]It used to be, there were a few smart phones per carrier, and they were all expensive and lousy. Now every carrier has 20 smart phones, and they all look hot. Which one should you buy? We identify two very different models per carrier. Pick one, and be done.

Decoded turkey genome may mean better birds[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:32:09 GMT ]Much of the turkey's genome has been sequenced, and — turkey eaters take note — this work could lead to meatier, healthier birds, according to the researchers.

Pre-caffeine: DeLorean comes with 500 jigabytes[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:30:14 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Twitter, e-Readers and more.

Activision: COD multiplayer never behind pay wall[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 07:41:31 PST ]Although one analyst says Activision might eventually charge for access to Call of Duty multiplayer, exec says in an interview that it will never do such a thing.

UberTwitter beta hits the iPhone[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 08:15:31 PST ]Following its splash on the BlackBerry, the popular mobile Twitter app is now available in the iTunes App Store with a beta for the iPhone.

At Cleantech Open, less is more[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 08:39:56 PST ]Biofuel interest wanes while efficiency in size and material, and cleaning the environment takes root as winning trends in the annual contest.

SpaceX scores first FAA license for re-entry[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 08:41:01 PST ]With the space shuttles set to retire, NASA is looking to private companies like SpaceX to transport cargo--and eventually crews--to and from the International Space Station.

Angry Birds fly to your game console[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 08:45:47 PST ]Acer unveils a two-touchscreen laptop called the Iconia, Facebook is close to getting a trademark on the word "face," and Angry Birds will soon migrate to a game console near you.

Facebook exposes Israeli draft dodgers[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:49:28 EST ]Israel's military is using a new weapon to catch draft-dodgers: the social networking site Facebook.

Holiday gift guide: 10 hot video games[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 13:24:21 EST ]With hundreds of titles available in dozens of genres, choosing a holiday gift for the gamer on your list is never simple. It's even harder in 2010, with thousands of downloadable games, social games and iPhone apps competing for gamers' attention, as well.

iPad trails mouse on seniors' wish lists[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:04:44 EST ]Some technology prognosticators see the success of touch-screen tablets as an eventual death knell for the computer mouse.

5 profile pics that make you look like a tool[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 07:14:18 EST ]If a Facebook picture is worth a thousand words, we're pretty sure there's one word in the lexicon you'd be loath to have associated with you: tool.

Forget Black Friday; deals are online now[ Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:01:31 EST ]Kenji Onozawa went to Best Buy at 4 a.m. on Black Friday last year searching for discounts on a Blu-ray player and a netbook.

Kinect vs. Move vs. Wii: Fight![ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:13:50 GMT ]This holiday season, Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo are gripped in a three-way prize fight for your motion-controlled gaming hearts and dollars. Each of these companies is offering gadgetry that will read your body movements and translate those movements into your video games. The question is: Which one of these devices should win a place in your living room?

Why travelers hate new TSA screenings[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:31:15 GMT ]it's no coincidence that anger has boiled over in response to fully-body scans and full-contact pat-downs, psychologists say. Human beliefs about modesty and the sanctity of the body are influenced by culture, researchers told LiveScience, but their roots run deep.

Cosmic Log: Will searches catch terrorists?[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 23:36:26 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Doing highly publicized, invasive screening on a random basis will probably never catch a terrorist … but that’s not the point, security experts say.

'My TSA Horror Story' blogs your airport nightmares[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:01:35 GMT ]A new blog promises to enhance your airport dread and/or allow you to horrify others with your own story of the invasive screening by our nations' beleaguered security agents.

Cosmic Log: New blood test can determine age[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:17:58 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Crime scene investigators with little more to go on than a drop of blood have a new test that can help them determine the age of the person who was bleeding.

Acer unveils Iconia, new tablets[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 13:24:33 PST ]CNET's Dan Ackerman provides an in-depth look at Acer's dual-screen Iconia, and the company's upcoming line of 2011 tablets.

Amazon Black Friday deal: $89 Kindle 2[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:20:57 PST ]Amazon will be selling its "older" 3G-only Kindle for $89 on Black Friday. We don't know how long the sale will last, but it's an intriguing deal.

SAP owes Oracle $1.3 billion[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:23:25 PST ]Jury says SAP owes Oracle $1.3 billion for the theft of Oracle's intellectual property by its now shuttered TomorrowNow division.

Google fans egg-bomb blurred German homes[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:42:39 PST ]In a protest against blurring on Google Street View in Germany, supposed Google fans throw eggs at blurred buildings and leave notes that say "Google is cool" on mailboxes.

Rare Apple computer sells for $210,700[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:12:54 PST ]Auction of Apple-1 included an autographed letter from Steve Jobs to the computer's original owner.

FCC updating 911 for the texting generation[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 07:28:00 EST ]In a bid to bring the life-saving emergency service 911 into the 21st century, the FCC is looking at letting citizens report crimes through text messages and even stream video from their mobile phones to emergency centers.

Apple-1 computer sells for $213,000[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:37:11 EST ]One of Apple's first computers has sold for more than $200,000.

Holiday gift guide: 10 hot video games[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 13:24:21 EST ]With hundreds of titles available in dozens of genres, choosing a holiday gift for the gamer on your list is never simple. It's even harder in 2010, with thousands of downloadable games, social games and iPhone apps competing for gamers' attention, as well.

FarmVille no longer king of the Facebook hill[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:30:47 GMT ]After spending more than a year as the No. 1 Facebook application, "FarmVille" has been knocked from its perch. And just like that, the world as we know it has come to an end.

Video: It's on like Donkey Kong[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 22:32:47 GMT ]"Donkey Kong Country Returns" brings back one of our all time favorite video game characters, but it's nothing new. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives it a 7 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

10 deliciously insane cooking gadgets[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:53:36 GMT ]Sure, there are a lot of gadgets out there to help people prepare food faster and more efficiently, but as you will see in this list, not all of these gadgets make sense, especially as holiday gifts.

We can't stop checking e-mail, even at Thanksgiving[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:57:28 GMT ]According to a recent survey, we are a nation of workaholics who can't seem to wean ourselves from our smart phones and computers, being complicit in our ball-and-chain relationship with work e-mails, even during holidays.

Pre-caffeine: Voldemort vs. Vader vs. TSA[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:30:14 GMT ]The latest news on body scans, Kinect, Dark Lords and more.

What to expect for Chevy Volt mileage[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 07:42:04 PST ]The EPA fuel economy sticker for the gas-electric Volt, about to hit selected markets, is not yet official, but early drivers say your actual mileage will vary greatly.

Hertz adds more EV options[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 07:50:56 PST ]Rental car giant partners with Coda Automotive to augment its California rental fleet with 100 electric sedans that get up to 120 miles on a charge.

Texting 911[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 08:25:03 PST ]Netflix launches a streaming-only option, Yelp Check-In Offers gives you discounts and deals wherever you go, and the FCC plans to let you report emergencies over SMS and streaming video.

Oops! The Facebook-Lamebook mess gets uglier[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 08:27:33 PST ]Facebook says it was a "mistake" that it barred users from sending one another links from Lamebook, a site which it says infringes upon its trademark.

Nielsen: Kids want iPad for holidays[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 08:39:01 PST ]Survey shows that American kids between 6 and 12 want an iPad this year more than any other tech product. It's followed closely by a computer and the iPod Touch.

Gadget gifts for media junkies[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:07:03 EST ]

Lose your iPhone? There's a free app for that[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 18:58:05 EST ]Lose your iPhone? There's been an app for that since June, but now it's free for owners of newer Apple gadgets.

FCC updating 911 for the texting generation[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 07:28:00 EST ]In a bid to bring the life-saving emergency service 911 into the 21st century, the FCC is looking at letting citizens report crimes through text messages and even stream video from their mobile phones to emergency centers.

FarmVille no longer king of the Facebook hill[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:30:47 GMT ]After spending more than a year as the No. 1 Facebook application, "FarmVille" has been knocked from its perch. And just like that, the world as we know it has come to an end.

Video: It's on like Donkey Kong[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 22:32:47 GMT ]"Donkey Kong Country Returns" brings back one of our all time favorite video game characters, but it's nothing new. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives it a 7 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

10 deliciously insane cooking gadgets[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:53:36 GMT ]Sure, there are a lot of gadgets out there to help people prepare food faster and more efficiently, but as you will see in this list, not all of these gadgets make sense, especially as holiday gifts.

We can't stop checking e-mail, even at Thanksgiving[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:57:28 GMT ]According to a recent survey, we are a nation of workaholics who can't seem to wean ourselves from our smart phones and computers, being complicit in our ball-and-chain relationship with work e-mails, even during holidays.

Pre-caffeine: Voldemort vs. Vader vs. TSA[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:30:14 GMT ]The latest news on body scans, Kinect, Dark Lords and more.

What to expect for Chevy Volt mileage[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 07:42:04 PST ]The EPA fuel economy sticker for the gas-electric Volt, about to hit selected markets, is not yet official, but early drivers say your actual mileage will vary greatly.

Hertz adds more EV options[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 07:50:56 PST ]Rental car giant partners with Coda Automotive to augment its California rental fleet with 100 electric sedans that get up to 120 miles on a charge.

Texting 911[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 08:25:03 PST ]Netflix launches a streaming-only option, Yelp Check-In Offers gives you discounts and deals wherever you go, and the FCC plans to let you report emergencies over SMS and streaming video.

Oops! The Facebook-Lamebook mess gets uglier[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 08:27:33 PST ]Facebook says it was a "mistake" that it barred users from sending one another links from Lamebook, a site which it says infringes upon its trademark.

Nielsen: Kids want iPad for holidays[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 08:39:01 PST ]Survey shows that American kids between 6 and 12 want an iPad this year more than any other tech product. It's followed closely by a computer and the iPod Touch.

Gadget gifts for media junkies[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:07:03 EST ]

Lose your iPhone? There's a free app for that[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 18:58:05 EST ]Lose your iPhone? There's been an app for that since June, but now it's free for owners of newer Apple gadgets.

FCC updating 911 for the texting generation[ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 07:28:00 EST ]In a bid to bring the life-saving emergency service 911 into the 21st century, the FCC is looking at letting citizens report crimes through text messages and even stream video from their mobile phones to emergency centers.

'Rage' tops charts with mutant killing, killer graphics[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 20:20:33 GMT ]John Carmack knows a thing or two about making addictive shooting games. After all, he's the man behind ground breaking first-person gunners like "Doom," "Quake" and "Wolfenstein 3D." Now Carmack has delivered another ground-breaking title — "Rage," a game that is probably the best-looking title you'll play on your iDevice.

NYT: With Kinect controller, hackers take liberties[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:39:18 GMT ]Oliver Kreylos is part of a crowd of programmers, roboticists and tinkerers who are getting the Kinect to do things it was not really meant to do.

Controversial 'Black Ops' ad a 'dream role' for actress[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 23:50:08 GMT ]B.K. Cannon isn't too surprised to find herself at the heart of a video game controversy. The actress and gamer appeared in the recent 'Call of Duty' commercial that has kicked up an ongoing firestorm, thanks in part to her youthful appearance.

The five best TVs under $1,000[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:52:45 GMT ]Prospective HDTV buyers get bigger screens, more features and better HDTV performance than ever before, and for less money. We scoured the Internet and major retailers for the five best TVs in the land for under $1,000.

Cosmic Log: Will searches catch terrorists?[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 23:36:26 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Doing highly publicized, invasive screening on a random basis will probably never catch a terrorist … but that’s not the point, security experts say.

Kindle games start to proliferate[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:41:48 PST ]The number of games in the Kindle Store is growing, with eight titles now available--and all of them a pretty popular.

Bose AE2 headphones: A good NC alternative[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:45:00 PST ]If you can't afford Bose's noise-canceling models, the Bose AE2s--and their improved design and sound quality--make for a good alternative at half the price.

Bargain-hunt with Window Shopper browser add-on[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:48:05 PST ]This Firefox and IE add-on from Superfish lets users visually compare similar products while shopping for the best deal. It works better on some sites than others.

Microsoft job posting points to Silverlight on Xbox[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:07:23 PST ]New job postings that have since been given a good old fashioned edit pointed to Microsoft hiring engineers to build Silverlight into its Xbox game console.

Cloud security is dependent on the law[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:25:13 PST ]While many are proclaiming the victory of public cloud security over that of enterprise data centers, their evaluations often miss the elephant in the room: cloud and the law.

Exploring the anti-social side of social media[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 13:24:02 EST ]People walking by the floor-to-ceiling glass windows surrounding Cristin Norine could be excused for thinking that she is working in an office alone or lives in a ground-level apartment in dire need of drapes.

iPad-only newspaper coming from Murdoch?[ Sun, 21 Nov 2010 18:45:19 EST ]Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is developing a digital newspaper exclusively for the iPad and other electronic tablet devices, according to the Women's Wear Daily website.

Traveling with a machete - and other TSA app tips[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 13:03:26 EST ]Worried about an up-close-and-personal body scan or a particularly touchy pat-down during holiday travel this week?

Photo sites fight against Facebook, upstarts[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 07:15:32 EST ]There's a photo-sharing website that, by some measures, is more popular than Flickr, Picasa and Photobucket combined.

Apple makes Find My iPhone a free service[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:55:41 GMT ]Apple's Find My iPhone program is no longer only for those people sucker enough to pay $100 a year for MobileMe service. Everyone

Angry Birds fail to negotiate peace treaty[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:50:53 GMT ]Currently, there is no end in sight as an enraged flock continues to hurl its army via slingshot into the Pig bulwark where the bulk of the flock's stolen eggs are stored.

Cosmic Log: How the 'Dancing' vote was hacked[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 21:56:03 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Bristol Palin, the daughter of that hockey mom from Alaska, is benefiting from a politically inspired social-media campaign that encourages fans to vote early and often.

How the government killed safest car ever built[ Sun, 21 Nov 2010 19:30:01 GMT ]Thirty-five years ago, the U.S. government built a fleet of cars that were safer than anything on the road. Twenty-five years ago, the government shredded them in secret. Two escaped the crusher. This is their story.

The five best TVs under $1,000[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:52:45 GMT ]Prospective HDTV buyers get bigger screens, more features and better HDTV performance than ever before, and for less money. We scoured the Internet and major retailers for the five best TVs in the land for under $1,000.

Vudu coming to Panasonic Blu-ray players[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 07:00:00 PST ]Walmart's Vudu online video service is adding Panasonic Blu-ray players to its growing list of compatible devices.

Apple releasing iOS 4.2 today[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 07:02:43 PST ]The update brings features to the iPad that hit the iPhone and iPod Touch last summer and "makes the iPad a completely new product," says Apple CEO Steve Jobs.

Carbon Sciences claims progress in fuel from CO2[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 07:04:59 PST ]The company, one of many seeking to use CO2 as an ingredient, is developing a process to combine natural gas and carbon dioxide to make gasoline.

Does Wi-Fi hate trees?[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 08:08:19 PST ]Amazon lets you gift Kindle books, PayPal wants to be on your remote control, and a new study shows that Wi-Fi harms trees. If so, what's it doing to us?

Attachmate acquires Novell for $2.2 billion[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 08:34:45 PST ]Novell cedes its independence after years of struggle to find a new direction. A Microsoft-led group buying some intellectual property throws in nearly a quarter of the purchase price.

5 hot gadget trends for holiday shopping[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:47:16 EST ]Every holiday shopper has at least one uber-elitist gadget nerd on their list -- and this is perhaps the most stressful stereotype to shop for.

Exploring the anti-social side of social media[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 08:34:10 EST ]People walking by the floor-to-ceiling glass windows surrounding Cristin Norine could be excused for thinking that she is working in an office alone or lives in a ground-level apartment in dire need of drapes.

Photo sites fight against Facebook, upstarts[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 07:15:32 EST ]There's a photo-sharing website that, by some measures, is more popular than Flickr, Picasa and Photobucket combined.

Media magnate preps digital newspaper for iPad[ Sun, 21 Nov 2010 18:45:19 EST ]Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is developing a digital newspaper exclusively for the iPad and other electronic tablet devices, according to the Women's Wear Daily website.

Apple says no to Yes Men's fake iPhone site[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:51:51 GMT ]On Nov. 16, the same day that Apple released the Beatles on iTunes, the Yes Men — practical jokers with a streak of cyber-activism who target "leaders and big corporations" who they say "put profits ahead of everything else" — launched a website (www.apple-cf.com) purporting a new iPhone4CF that looked and felt so much like a real Apple site that Apple wasted barely any time in shutting them down.

Apple makes Find My iPhone a free service[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:55:41 GMT ]Apple's Find My iPhone program is no longer only for those people sucker enough to pay $100 a year for MobileMe service. Everyone

Cosmic Log: How the 'Dancing' vote was hacked[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 21:56:03 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Bristol Palin, the daughter of that hockey mom from Alaska, is benefiting from a politically inspired social-media campaign that encourages fans to vote early and often.

How the government killed safest car ever built[ Sun, 21 Nov 2010 19:30:01 GMT ]Thirty-five years ago, the U.S. government built a fleet of cars that were safer than anything on the road. Twenty-five years ago, the government shredded them in secret. Two escaped the crusher. This is their story.

The five best TVs under $1,000[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:52:45 GMT ]Prospective HDTV buyers get bigger screens, more features and better HDTV performance than ever before, and for less money. We scoured the Internet and major retailers for the five best TVs in the land for under $1,000.

Vudu coming to Panasonic Blu-ray players[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 07:00:00 PST ]Walmart's Vudu online video service is adding Panasonic Blu-ray players to its growing list of compatible devices.

Apple releasing iOS 4.2 today[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 07:02:43 PST ]The update brings features to the iPad that hit the iPhone and iPod Touch last summer and "makes the iPad a completely new product," says Apple CEO Steve Jobs.

Carbon Sciences claims progress in fuel from CO2[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 07:04:59 PST ]The company, one of many seeking to use CO2 as an ingredient, is developing a process to combine natural gas and carbon dioxide to make gasoline.

Does Wi-Fi hate trees?[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 08:08:19 PST ]Amazon lets you gift Kindle books, PayPal wants to be on your remote control, and a new study shows that Wi-Fi harms trees. If so, what's it doing to us?

Attachmate acquires Novell for $2.2 billion[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 08:34:45 PST ]Novell cedes its independence after years of struggle to find a new direction. A Microsoft-led group buying some intellectual property throws in nearly a quarter of the purchase price.

5 hot gadget trends for holiday shopping[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:47:16 EST ]Every holiday shopper has at least one uber-elitist gadget nerd on their list -- and this is perhaps the most stressful stereotype to shop for.

Exploring the anti-social side of social media[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 08:34:10 EST ]People walking by the floor-to-ceiling glass windows surrounding Cristin Norine could be excused for thinking that she is working in an office alone or lives in a ground-level apartment in dire need of drapes.

Photo sites fight against Facebook, upstarts[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 07:15:32 EST ]There's a photo-sharing website that, by some measures, is more popular than Flickr, Picasa and Photobucket combined.

Media magnate preps digital newspaper for iPad[ Sun, 21 Nov 2010 18:45:19 EST ]Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is developing a digital newspaper exclusively for the iPad and other electronic tablet devices, according to the Women's Wear Daily website.

Egypt dissent yet to get from Facebook to the streets[ Sun, 21 Nov 2010 19:43:49 GMT ]Internet campaigns for political reform in Egypt are losing traction because opposition groups have failed to channel online voices into a grass-roots movement capable of challenging the authorities.

Automakers mix and match energy alternatives[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:52:00 GMT ]Future cars may well mix and match alternative-fuel options — biofuel and diesel, hybrid and plug-in electric — with the eventual goal of "electrifying" America's driving.

Huge rocket launches U.S. spy satellite[ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 04:26:42 GMT ]A huge rocket carrying a secret spy satellite for the United States roared into space Sunday, delivering what one official has touted as "the largest satellite in the world" into orbit.

Cosmic Log: How the 'Dancing' vote was hacked[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 21:56:03 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Bristol Palin, the daughter of that hockey mom from Alaska, is benefiting from a politically inspired social-media campaign that encourages fans to vote early and often.

How the government killed safest car ever built[ Sun, 21 Nov 2010 19:30:01 GMT ]Thirty-five years ago, the U.S. government built a fleet of cars that were safer than anything on the road. Twenty-five years ago, the government shredded them in secret. Two escaped the crusher. This is their story.

Mystery of Google Street View's naked guy in trunk[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 13:04:38 PST ]As Street View launches in Germany, image of naked man seemingly getting out of the trunk of his car temporarily disappears. Google says it's "under review."

SAP chief info officer: Apps in works for RIM tablet[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 13:19:50 PST ]Chief Information Officer Oliver Bussmann says SAP will have mobile versions of its business software ready to go by the time RIM releases the Playbook.

What's up, Zuck? Cartoon to feature Facebook CEO[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 17:05:12 PST ]He's already made a cameo appearance on The Simpsons, but this time Mark Zuckerberg gets his very own animated film.

Gawker yanks Palin excerpt after court order[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 17:50:50 PST ]Hope you've sated your curiosity about Sarah Palin's upcoming book: Gawker Media has pulled its excerpt following a HarperCollins suit and a federal court order.

Steve Jobs to launch iPad newspaper with Rupert Murdoch?[ Sun, 21 Nov 2010 09:18:43 PST ]Reports suggest that a new iPad-exclusive news publication called "The Daily" will be launched perhaps as early as next month, in a joint collaboration between Apple and Rupert Murdoch's News Corp.

When Big Brother beats a nursing home[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 07:39:45 EST ]The sensors know when Charlton Hall Jr. wakes up to go to the bathroom. They know how much time he spends in bed. They watch him do jigsaw puzzles in the den. They tattle when he opens the refrigerator.

Touched by the TSA? Win an iPod[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:36:38 EST ]Mobile-connected holiday travelers worried about being groped during airport security screenings can now at least hold out hope for a "Touch" of a more pleasant nature.

How Facebook functions in modern romance[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:41:53 EST ]There's no denying that Facebook has had an impact on the way the younger set flirt, fall in love and break up. Now, Seventeen magazine has released a study that depicts just what kind of repercussions the social networking site has had on modern courtship.

5 hot gadget trends for holiday shopping[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:47:16 EST ]Every holiday shopper has at least one uber-elitist gadget nerd on their list -- and this is perhaps the most stressful stereotype to shop for.

Cosmic Log: Mars shots pay tribute to moonshot[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 09:26:21 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Two of the latest craters encountered by NASA’s Opportunity rover have been named after the spaceships of Apollo 12.

Five great PS3 games for the holidays[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:02:27 GMT ]We've compiled a list of five of the best games for the PS3 released this year. Each one would make an excellent gift for the PS3 owner in your life.

E-readers and tablets: What should you buy?[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 22:56:30 GMT ]The gamut from Kindle to iPad is full of shiny objects, but which is right for you? Here's a list of gadgets that are big this holiday shopping season, which shows the advantages and tradeoffs at every key price point.

Automakers mix and match energy alternatives[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:52:00 GMT ]Future cars may well mix and match alternative-fuel options — biofuel and diesel, hybrid and plug-in electric — with the eventual goal of "electrifying" America's driving.

Cosmic Log: How the 'Dancing' vote was hacked[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 21:56:03 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Bristol Palin, the daughter of that hockey mom from Alaska, is benefiting from a politically inspired social-media campaign that encourages fans to vote early and often.

Samsung goes where Apple won't[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 12:42:24 PST ]Samsung is the first top-tier manufacturer to come out with a 7-inch Android tablet in the U.S. Is Steve Jobs missing a market opportunity?

Mystery of Google Street View's naked guy in trunk[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 13:04:38 PST ]As Street View launches in Germany, image of naked man seemingly getting out of the trunk of his car temporarily disappears. Google says it's "under review."

SAP chief info officer: Apps in works for RIM tablet[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 13:19:50 PST ]Chief Information Officer Oliver Bussmann says SAP will have mobile versions of its business software ready to go by the time RIM releases the Playbook.

What's up, Zuck? Cartoon to feature Facebook CEO[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 17:05:12 PST ]He's already made a cameo appearance on The Simpsons, but this time Mark Zuckerberg gets his very own animated film.

Gawker yanks Palin excerpt after court order[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 17:50:50 PST ]Hope you've sated your curiosity about Sarah Palin's upcoming book: Gawker Media has pulled its excerpt following a HarperCollins suit and a federal court order.

When Big Brother beats a nursing home[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 07:39:45 EST ]The sensors know when Charlton Hall Jr. wakes up to go to the bathroom. They know how much time he spends in bed. They watch him do jigsaw puzzles in the den. They tattle when he opens the refrigerator.

Touched by the TSA? Win an iPod[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:36:38 EST ]Mobile-connected holiday travelers worried about being groped during airport security screenings can now at least hold out hope for a "Touch" of a more pleasant nature.

How Facebook functions in modern romance[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:41:53 EST ]There's no denying that Facebook has had an impact on the way the younger set flirt, fall in love and break up. Now, Seventeen magazine has released a study that depicts just what kind of repercussions the social networking site has had on modern courtship.

5 hot gadget trends for holiday shopping[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:47:16 EST ]Every holiday shopper has at least one uber-elitist gadget nerd on their list -- and this is perhaps the most stressful stereotype to shop for.

Cosmic Log: Mars shots pay tribute to moonshot[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 09:26:21 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Two of the latest craters encountered by NASA’s Opportunity rover have been named after the spaceships of Apollo 12.

Five great PS3 games for the holidays[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:02:27 GMT ]We've compiled a list of five of the best games for the PS3 released this year. Each one would make an excellent gift for the PS3 owner in your life.

E-readers and tablets: What should you buy?[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 22:56:30 GMT ]The gamut from Kindle to iPad is full of shiny objects, but which is right for you? Here's a list of gadgets that are big this holiday shopping season, which shows the advantages and tradeoffs at every key price point.

Automakers mix and match energy alternatives[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:52:00 GMT ]Future cars may well mix and match alternative-fuel options — biofuel and diesel, hybrid and plug-in electric — with the eventual goal of "electrifying" America's driving.

Cosmic Log: How the 'Dancing' vote was hacked[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 21:56:03 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Bristol Palin, the daughter of that hockey mom from Alaska, is benefiting from a politically inspired social-media campaign that encourages fans to vote early and often.

Samsung goes where Apple won't[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 12:42:24 PST ]Samsung is the first top-tier manufacturer to come out with a 7-inch Android tablet in the U.S. Is Steve Jobs missing a market opportunity?

Mystery of Google Street View's naked guy in trunk[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 13:04:38 PST ]As Street View launches in Germany, image of naked man seemingly getting out of the trunk of his car temporarily disappears. Google says it's "under review."

SAP chief info officer: Apps in works for RIM tablet[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 13:19:50 PST ]Chief Information Officer Oliver Bussmann says SAP will have mobile versions of its business software ready to go by the time RIM releases the Playbook.

What's up, Zuck? Cartoon to feature Facebook CEO[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 17:05:12 PST ]He's already made a cameo appearance on The Simpsons, but this time Mark Zuckerberg gets his very own animated film.

Gawker yanks Palin excerpt after court order[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 17:50:50 PST ]Hope you've sated your curiosity about Sarah Palin's upcoming book: Gawker Media has pulled its excerpt following a HarperCollins suit and a federal court order.

When Big Brother beats a nursing home[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 07:39:45 EST ]The sensors know when Charlton Hall Jr. wakes up to go to the bathroom. They know how much time he spends in bed. They watch him do jigsaw puzzles in the den. They tattle when he opens the refrigerator.

Touched by the TSA? Win an iPod[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:36:38 EST ]Mobile-connected holiday travelers worried about being groped during airport security screenings can now at least hold out hope for a "Touch" of a more pleasant nature.

How Facebook functions in modern romance[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:41:53 EST ]There's no denying that Facebook has had an impact on the way the younger set flirt, fall in love and break up. Now, Seventeen magazine has released a study that depicts just what kind of repercussions the social networking site has had on modern courtship.

5 hot gadget trends for holiday shopping[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:47:16 EST ]Every holiday shopper has at least one uber-elitist gadget nerd on their list -- and this is perhaps the most stressful stereotype to shop for.

Cosmic Log: Mars shots pay tribute to moonshot[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 09:26:21 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Two of the latest craters encountered by NASA’s Opportunity rover have been named after the spaceships of Apollo 12.

Five great PS3 games for the holidays[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:02:27 GMT ]We've compiled a list of five of the best games for the PS3 released this year. Each one would make an excellent gift for the PS3 owner in your life.

E-readers and tablets: What should you buy?[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 22:56:30 GMT ]The gamut from Kindle to iPad is full of shiny objects, but which is right for you? Here's a list of gadgets that are big this holiday shopping season, which shows the advantages and tradeoffs at every key price point.

Automakers mix and match energy alternatives[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:52:00 GMT ]Future cars may well mix and match alternative-fuel options — biofuel and diesel, hybrid and plug-in electric — with the eventual goal of "electrifying" America's driving.

Cosmic Log: How the 'Dancing' vote was hacked[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 21:56:03 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Bristol Palin, the daughter of that hockey mom from Alaska, is benefiting from a politically inspired social-media campaign that encourages fans to vote early and often.

Samsung goes where Apple won't[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 12:42:24 PST ]Samsung is the first top-tier manufacturer to come out with a 7-inch Android tablet in the U.S. Is Steve Jobs missing a market opportunity?

Mystery of Google Street View's naked guy in trunk[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 13:04:38 PST ]As Street View launches in Germany, image of naked man seemingly getting out of the trunk of his car temporarily disappears. Google says it's "under review."

SAP chief info officer: Apps in works for RIM tablet[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 13:19:50 PST ]Chief Information Officer Oliver Bussmann says SAP will have mobile versions of its business software ready to go by the time RIM releases the Playbook.

What's up, Zuck? Cartoon to feature Facebook CEO[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 17:05:12 PST ]He's already made a cameo appearance on The Simpsons, but this time Mark Zuckerberg gets his very own animated film.

Gawker yanks Palin excerpt after court order[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 17:50:50 PST ]Hope you've sated your curiosity about Sarah Palin's upcoming book: Gawker Media has pulled its excerpt following a HarperCollins suit and a federal court order.

When Big Brother beats a nursing home[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 07:39:45 EST ]The sensors know when Charlton Hall Jr. wakes up to go to the bathroom. They know how much time he spends in bed. They watch him do jigsaw puzzles in the den. They tattle when he opens the refrigerator.

Touched by the TSA? Win an iPod[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:36:38 EST ]Mobile-connected holiday travelers worried about being groped during airport security screenings can now at least hold out hope for a "Touch" of a more pleasant nature.

How Facebook functions in modern romance[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:41:53 EST ]There's no denying that Facebook has had an impact on the way the younger set flirt, fall in love and break up. Now, Seventeen magazine has released a study that depicts just what kind of repercussions the social networking site has had on modern courtship.

5 hot gadget trends for holiday shopping[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:47:16 EST ]Every holiday shopper has at least one uber-elitist gadget nerd on their list -- and this is perhaps the most stressful stereotype to shop for.

Cosmic Log: Mars shots pay tribute to moonshot[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 09:26:21 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Two of the latest craters encountered by NASA’s Opportunity rover have been named after the spaceships of Apollo 12.

Five great PS3 games for the holidays[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:02:27 GMT ]We've compiled a list of five of the best games for the PS3 released this year. Each one would make an excellent gift for the PS3 owner in your life.

E-readers and tablets: What should you buy?[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 22:56:30 GMT ]The gamut from Kindle to iPad is full of shiny objects, but which is right for you? Here's a list of gadgets that are big this holiday shopping season, which shows the advantages and tradeoffs at every key price point.

Automakers mix and match energy alternatives[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:52:00 GMT ]Future cars may well mix and match alternative-fuel options — biofuel and diesel, hybrid and plug-in electric — with the eventual goal of "electrifying" America's driving.

Cosmic Log: How the 'Dancing' vote was hacked[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 21:56:03 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Bristol Palin, the daughter of that hockey mom from Alaska, is benefiting from a politically inspired social-media campaign that encourages fans to vote early and often.

Atlas of Birth: Mapping maternal health online[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:03:03 PST ]Social scientists at the University of Southampton uncover telling trends in maternal health--during pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond--with online maps using UN and WHO figures.

iPhone beats RIM, others in satisfaction survey[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:03:20 PST ]All four iPhone models beat RIM, Motorola, HTC, and Samsung in a recent customer satisfaction survey.

Senior Democrats rebuke TSA over screening rules[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:05:59 PST ]Two committee chairmen ask TSA to "reconsider" new screening procedures, but the agency refuses, saying they're necessary to detect "hidden and dangerous items."

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 04:00:00 PST ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Barnes & Noble Nook Color, HP Envy 100, and the LG Optimus S.

Green-tech companies look overseas for foothold[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 06:00:00 PST ]To navigate uncertain policies in the U.S., clean-tech start-ups are trying to grow on the cheap and get first products online in China and other countries.

When Big Brother beats a nursing home[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 07:39:45 EST ]The sensors know when Charlton Hall Jr. wakes up to go to the bathroom. They know how much time he spends in bed. They watch him do jigsaw puzzles in the den. They tattle when he opens the refrigerator.

Touched by the TSA? Win an iPod[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:36:38 EST ]Mobile-connected holiday travelers worried about being groped during airport security screenings can now at least hold out hope for a "Touch" of a more pleasant nature.

How Facebook functions in modern romance[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:41:53 EST ]There's no denying that Facebook has had an impact on the way the younger set flirt, fall in love and break up. Now, Seventeen magazine has released a study that depicts just what kind of repercussions the social networking site has had on modern courtship.

5 hot gadget trends for holiday shopping[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:47:16 EST ]Every holiday shopper has at least one uber-elitist gadget nerd on their list -- and this is perhaps the most stressful stereotype to shop for.

Cosmic Log: Mars shots pay tribute to moonshot[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 09:26:21 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Two of the latest craters encountered by NASA’s Opportunity rover have been named after the spaceships of Apollo 12.

Five great PS3 games for the holidays[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:02:27 GMT ]We've compiled a list of five of the best games for the PS3 released this year. Each one would make an excellent gift for the PS3 owner in your life.

E-readers and tablets: What should you buy?[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 22:56:30 GMT ]The gamut from Kindle to iPad is full of shiny objects, but which is right for you? Here's a list of gadgets that are big this holiday shopping season, which shows the advantages and tradeoffs at every key price point.

Automakers mix and match energy alternatives[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:52:00 GMT ]Future cars may well mix and match alternative-fuel options — biofuel and diesel, hybrid and plug-in electric — with the eventual goal of "electrifying" America's driving.

Cosmic Log: How the 'Dancing' vote was hacked[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 21:56:03 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Bristol Palin, the daughter of that hockey mom from Alaska, is benefiting from a politically inspired social-media campaign that encourages fans to vote early and often.

Atlas of Birth: Mapping maternal health online[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:03:03 PST ]Social scientists at the University of Southampton uncover telling trends in maternal health--during pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond--with online maps using UN and WHO figures.

iPhone beats RIM, others in satisfaction survey[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:03:20 PST ]All four iPhone models beat RIM, Motorola, HTC, and Samsung in a recent customer satisfaction survey.

Senior Democrats rebuke TSA over screening rules[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:05:59 PST ]Two committee chairmen ask TSA to "reconsider" new screening procedures, but the agency refuses, saying they're necessary to detect "hidden and dangerous items."

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 04:00:00 PST ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Barnes & Noble Nook Color, HP Envy 100, and the LG Optimus S.

Green-tech companies look overseas for foothold[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 06:00:00 PST ]To navigate uncertain policies in the U.S., clean-tech start-ups are trying to grow on the cheap and get first products online in China and other countries.

When Big Brother beats a nursing home[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 07:39:45 EST ]The sensors know when Charlton Hall Jr. wakes up to go to the bathroom. They know how much time he spends in bed. They watch him do jigsaw puzzles in the den. They tattle when he opens the refrigerator.

Touched by the TSA? Win an iPod[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:36:38 EST ]Mobile-connected holiday travelers worried about being groped during airport security screenings can now at least hold out hope for a "Touch" of a more pleasant nature.

How Facebook functions in modern romance[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:41:53 EST ]There's no denying that Facebook has had an impact on the way the younger set flirt, fall in love and break up. Now, Seventeen magazine has released a study that depicts just what kind of repercussions the social networking site has had on modern courtship.

5 hot gadget trends for holiday shopping[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:47:16 EST ]Every holiday shopper has at least one uber-elitist gadget nerd on their list -- and this is perhaps the most stressful stereotype to shop for.

EcoRoamer: High-tech, zombie-proof survival RV[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:06:31 GMT ]With 46-inch tires and a biodiesel engine also used by construction equipment, the EcoRoamer looks and sounds terrifying. Its size belies its sophistication — it also uses a NASA-designed water-purifying system and broadcasts Wi-Fi a mile away.

Five great PS3 games for the holidays[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:02:27 GMT ]We've compiled a list of five of the best games for the PS3 released this year. Each one would make an excellent gift for the PS3 owner in your life.

E-readers and tablets: What should you buy?[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 22:56:30 GMT ]The gamut from Kindle to iPad is full of shiny objects, but which is right for you? Here's a list of gadgets that are big this holiday shopping season, which shows the advantages and tradeoffs at every key price point.

Automakers mix and match energy alternatives[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:52:00 GMT ]Future cars may well mix and match alternative-fuel options — biofuel and diesel, hybrid and plug-in electric — with the eventual goal of "electrifying" America's driving.

Cosmic Log: How the 'Dancing' vote was hacked[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 21:56:03 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Bristol Palin, the daughter of that hockey mom from Alaska, is benefiting from a politically inspired social-media campaign that encourages fans to vote early and often.

Microsoft reverses course, says Kinect left open by 'design'[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:19:02 PST ]Despite earlier protestations that it did not "condone" hacking of its Kinect motion-controller, Microsoft representatives tell NPR's "Science Friday" that the device was left open by "design."

Cybersecurity bill gives DHS power to punish tech firms[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:08:28 PST ]Democrat-backed bill hands Homeland Security FCC-like regulatory power over tech companies, including authority to levy $100,000-a-day fines for non-compliance with cybersecurity directives.

Atlas of Birth: Mapping maternal health online[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:03:03 PST ]Social scientists at the University of Southampton uncover telling trends in maternal health--during pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond--with online maps using UN and WHO figures.

iPhone beats RIM, others in satisfaction survey[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:03:20 PST ]All four iPhone models beat RIM, Motorola, HTC, and Samsung in a recent customer satisfaction survey.

Senior Democrats rebuke TSA over screening rules[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:05:59 PST ]Two committee chairmen ask TSA to "reconsider" new screening procedures, but the agency refuses, saying they're necessary to detect "hidden and dangerous items."

When Big Brother beats a nursing home[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 07:39:45 EST ]The sensors know when Charlton Hall Jr. wakes up to go to the bathroom. They know how much time he spends in bed. They watch him do jigsaw puzzles in the den. They tattle when he opens the refrigerator.

Touched by the TSA? Win an iPod[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:36:38 EST ]Mobile-connected holiday travelers worried about being groped during airport security screenings can now at least hold out hope for a "Touch" of a more pleasant nature.

How Facebook functions in modern romance[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:41:53 EST ]There's no denying that Facebook has had an impact on the way the younger set flirt, fall in love and break up. Now, Seventeen magazine has released a study that depicts just what kind of repercussions the social networking site has had on modern courtship.

5 hot gadget trends for holiday shopping[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:47:16 EST ]Every holiday shopper has at least one uber-elitist gadget nerd on their list -- and this is perhaps the most stressful stereotype to shop for.

Cosmic Log: Pilgrims and Indians in her family tree[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:25:22 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A Utah dance educator has reason to be doubly thankful, after finding out that she's related to the Pilgrims as well as the Native Americans who attended the first Thanksgiving in 1621.

Harry Potter and his hallowed high-tech[ Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:59:11 GMT ]Cosmic Log: From magic wands to invisibility cloaks to personal memory receptacles, the fantastical devices shown in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” are slowly being turned into real-life technologies.

Thinner, more global iPad in the works?[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:32:49 GMT ]Apple is reportedly working on a slimmer version for 2011, and one that would be able to run on any of the Big Four wireless carriers' network in the United States, as well as on other networks around the world.

Five great PS3 games for the holidays[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:02:27 GMT ]We've compiled a list of five of the best games for the PS3 released this year. Each one would make an excellent gift for the PS3 owner in your life.

EcoRoamer: High-tech, zombie-proof survival RV[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:06:31 GMT ]With 46-inch tires and a biodiesel engine also used by construction equipment, the EcoRoamer looks and sounds terrifying. Its size belies its sophistication — it also uses a NASA-designed water-purifying system and broadcasts Wi-Fi a mile away.

Spycams that can see around corners[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 07:48:58 PST ]You can now sign into MySpace with your Facebook account, a woman in China is sentenced to a year in a labor camp because of an unfortunate tweet, and scientists have invented a camera that can photograph around corners.

Amazon enables Kindle book gifting[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 07:56:08 PST ]In advance of the holiday season, Amazon says its the first major bookstore to offer e-book gifting.

GameStop: Kinect 'in short supply' for the holidays[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 08:01:29 PST ]GameStop President Tony Bartel says in its earnings call that Microsoft's motion-gaming peripheral Kinect will be elusive for consumers in the coming weeks.

Android catches up with Apple on ad network[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 08:56:01 PST ]Android and Apple are now tied for the largest percentage of ads served on the mobile ad network run by Millennial Media, according to the company's October report.

Amazon uses visual search for shoe shopping[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 08:58:36 PST ]Amazon is adding some of the algorithms subsidiary A9 has been working on in its own shopping tools. Now, when customers search for shoes, they can find what they're looking for based on pictures.

Gaming console for high-def TV[ Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:15:13 EST ]OnLive, the gaming-on-demand company, introduced a new game console on Thursday it says will offer "awesome quality and state-of-the-art specs" for high-definition televisions.

Twitter CEO chides China[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 03:52:38 EST ]"Dear Chinese Government," began a message sent late Thursday from Twitter CEO Dick Costolo.

When Big Brother is better than a nursing home[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 07:39:45 EST ]The sensors know when Charlton Hall Jr. wakes up to go to the bathroom. They know how much time he spends in bed. They watch him do jigsaw puzzles in the den. They tattle when he opens the refrigerator.

Cosmic Log: Pilgrims and Indians in her family tree[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:25:22 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A Utah dance educator has reason to be doubly thankful, after finding out that she's related to the Pilgrims as well as the Native Americans who attended the first Thanksgiving in 1621.

Harry Potter and his hallowed high-tech[ Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:59:11 GMT ]Cosmic Log: From magic wands to invisibility cloaks to personal memory receptacles, the fantastical devices shown in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” are slowly being turned into real-life technologies.

Thinner, more global iPad in the works?[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:32:49 GMT ]Apple is reportedly working on a slimmer version for 2011, and one that would be able to run on any of the Big Four wireless carriers' network in the United States, as well as on other networks around the world.

Five great PS3 games for the holidays[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:02:27 GMT ]We've compiled a list of five of the best games for the PS3 released this year. Each one would make an excellent gift for the PS3 owner in your life.

EcoRoamer: High-tech, zombie-proof survival RV[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:06:31 GMT ]With 46-inch tires and a biodiesel engine also used by construction equipment, the EcoRoamer looks and sounds terrifying. Its size belies its sophistication — it also uses a NASA-designed water-purifying system and broadcasts Wi-Fi a mile away.

A May-December tech marriage: iPhone plus fax machine[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 07:00:00 PST ]New eFax app shows that the iPhone's camera makes a good replacement for a scanner or fax machine.

Cox touts refunds in wireless launch[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 07:30:02 PST ]The new wireless service from the cable provider, part of a "quadruple play" bundle, includes a money-back offer for unused mobile minutes, up to $20 per month.

Spycams that can see around corners[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 07:48:58 PST ]You can now sign into MySpace with your Facebook account, a woman in China is sentenced to a year in a labor camp because of an unfortunate tweet, and scientists have invented a camera that can photograph around corners.

Amazon enables Kindle book gifting[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 07:56:08 PST ]In advance of the holiday season, Amazon says its the first major bookstore to offer e-book gifting.

GameStop: Kinect 'in short supply' for the holidays[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 08:01:29 PST ]GameStop President Tony Bartel says in its earnings call that Microsoft's motion-gaming peripheral Kinect will be elusive for consumers in the coming weeks.

Gaming console for high-def TV[ Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:15:13 EST ]OnLive, the gaming-on-demand company, introduced a new game console on Thursday it says will offer "awesome quality and state-of-the-art specs" for high-definition televisions.