Videos from Jerusalem stir UFO buzz[ Tue, 1 Feb 2011 00:18:09 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Videos purporting to show flashing lights over Jerusalem's Dome of the Rock have sparked a fresh UFO debate.

Big bang machine to keep running in 2012[ Tue, 1 Feb 2011 02:55:48 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The managers of the world's biggest particle collider say they'll keep the machine running in 2012 rather than shutting it down as previously planned.

Your smart phone is a car navigation system[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:59:14 GMT ]The latest crop of GPS navigation apps for smart phones work just as well as stand-alone dashboard units, and the cost is much lower than the price of a new device.

Slideshow: Month in Space[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:20:15 GMT ]See a blazing launch, glittering galaxies and other cosmic highlights from January 2011.

Android topples Symbian as top smart phone[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:44:38 GMT ]Google's Android dethroned Nokia's Symbian as the most popular smart phone platform worldwide in the last quarter of 2010, ending a reign that began with the birth of the industry 10 years ago.

Five bargain TVs worth taking a chance on[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:47:36 PST ]Sure, CNET users love to check out our top products lists. But heading into Superbowl weekend, here's a look at some popular TVs that readers have their eyes on that we didn't review.

Lawsuit claims AT&T overbills for iPhone data use[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:47:43 PST ]A class action suit alleges that AT&T's bills incorrectly and "systematically" charge for too much data consumption among iPhone users.

Report: Yahoo tied to Windows Phone 7 data slurp[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:51:35 PST ]That mysterious phantom data problem affecting some Windows Phone 7 users is now being tied to Yahoo's mail servers sending chubby code over the air.

Blame me: Mozy scraps unlimited backups[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:00:00 PST ]EMC's online backup subsidiary concludes it can't afford subscriptions for unlimited data backup. CNET News' Stephen Shankland concludes it's his fault.

eBay snags Bing's development manager, Facebook scientist[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:06:23 PST ]As part of an effort to beef up its search tools, eBay reportedly hires Bing's development manager and a scientist from Facebook.

How video games can make you smarter[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:03:30 EST ]Critics often accuse video games of making players lazy, inept and socially awkward. Contrary to popular belief, though, many build, not burn brain cells by requiring extensive problem solving, teamwork and dynamic decision-making skills.

The bad metaphors are real; the students aren't[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:09:42 EST ]It's an internet hit as classic as that book by a British guy you were supposed to read in eighth grade but didn't.

Making sense of the internet and Egypt[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:54:30 EST ]Are we in the age of internet revolutions -- where Facebook, Twitter and text messages are essential ingredients in democratic change?

Tut's treasures damaged but rescued[ Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:21:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Despite the efforts of security forces and a "human chain" of Cairo's citizens, looters damaged some of the Egyptian Museum's priceless treasures.

Your smart phone is a car navigation system[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:59:14 GMT ]The latest crop of GPS navigation apps for smart phones work just as well as stand-alone dashboard units, and the cost is much lower than the price of a new device.

Slideshow: Month in Space[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:20:15 GMT ]See a blazing launch, glittering galaxies and other cosmic highlights from January 2011.

Android topples Symbian as top smart phone[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:44:38 GMT ]Google's Android dethroned Nokia's Symbian as the most popular smart phone platform worldwide in the last quarter of 2010, ending a reign that began with the birth of the industry 10 years ago.

Pre-caffeine: Egypt, WikiLeaks and the Internet[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Egypt's Internet blackout, WikiLeaks, Facebook, mobile phones and more.

Android tops global smartphone ranks[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 06:59:54 PST ]Overtaking Symbian for the No. 1 spot among smartphone platforms worldwide, Android-based phones reached 32.9 million shipments for the fourth quarter of 2010, according to a new report from Canalys.

iPad loses significant share to Android tablets[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:03:11 PST ]The iPad's market share declined significantly between the third and fourth quarters. At the same time, Android picked up share.

Angry Birds of love[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:40:13 PST ]Amazon may launch a streaming service to compete with Netflix, Android takes top spot as most popular mobile OS, and a new version of Angry Birds will be based on V-Day.

Intel reveals design flaw in Sandy Bridge[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:49:36 PST ]Chipmaker's revelation of design flaw in its new architecture forces Intel to cut its first-quarter revenue forecast and led to a temporary halt in trading of Intel's stock.

Intel seals purchase of Infineon wireless unit[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 08:01:00 PST ]Chip giant says Infineon's former wireless solutions business--now a standalone unit called Intel Mobile Communications--will bolster its Wi-Fi and 4G WiMax products.

Egypt Web shutdown is coordinated, extensive[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:16:08 EST ]For the rocks and other projectiles that protestors are hurling in the streets of Cairo, Egypt's riot police have shields.

How video games can make you smarter[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:03:30 EST ]Critics often accuse video games of making players lazy, inept and socially awkward. Contrary to popular belief, though, many build, not burn brain cells by requiring extensive problem solving, teamwork and dynamic decision-making skills.

Making sense of the internet and Egypt[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:54:30 EST ]Are we in the age of internet revolutions -- where Facebook, Twitter and text messages are essential ingredients in democratic change?

Tut's treasures damaged but rescued[ Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:21:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Despite the efforts of security forces and a "human chain" of Cairo's citizens, looters damaged some of the Egyptian Museum's priceless treasures.

Your smart phone is a car navigation system[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:59:14 GMT ]The latest crop of GPS navigation apps for smart phones work just as well as stand-alone dashboard units, and the cost is much lower than the price of a new device.

Slideshow: Month in Space[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:20:15 GMT ]See a blazing launch, glittering galaxies and other cosmic highlights from January 2011.

Android topples Symbian as top smart phone[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:44:38 GMT ]Google's Android dethroned Nokia's Symbian as the most popular smart phone platform worldwide in the last quarter of 2010, ending a reign that began with the birth of the industry 10 years ago.

Pre-caffeine: Egypt, WikiLeaks and the Internet[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Egypt's Internet blackout, WikiLeaks, Facebook, mobile phones and more.

Android tops global smartphone ranks[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 06:59:54 PST ]Overtaking Symbian for the No. 1 spot among smartphone platforms worldwide, Android-based phones reached 32.9 million shipments for the fourth quarter of 2010, according to a new report from Canalys.

iPad loses significant share to Android tablets[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:03:11 PST ]The iPad's market share declined significantly between the third and fourth quarters. At the same time, Android picked up share.

Angry Birds of love[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:40:13 PST ]Amazon may launch a streaming service to compete with Netflix, Android takes top spot as most popular mobile OS, and a new version of Angry Birds will be based on V-Day.

Intel reveals design flaw in Sandy Bridge[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:49:36 PST ]Chipmaker's revelation of design flaw in its new architecture forces Intel to cut its first-quarter revenue forecast and led to a temporary halt in trading of Intel's stock.

Intel seals purchase of Infineon wireless unit[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 08:01:00 PST ]Chip giant says Infineon's former wireless solutions business--now a standalone unit called Intel Mobile Communications--will bolster its Wi-Fi and 4G WiMax products.

Egypt Web shutdown is coordinated, extensive[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:16:08 EST ]For the rocks and other projectiles that protestors are hurling in the streets of Cairo, Egypt's riot police have shields.

How video games can make you smarter[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:03:30 EST ]Critics often accuse video games of making players lazy, inept and socially awkward. Contrary to popular belief, though, many build, not burn brain cells by requiring extensive problem solving, teamwork and dynamic decision-making skills.

Making sense of the internet and Egypt[ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:54:30 EST ]Are we in the age of internet revolutions -- where Facebook, Twitter and text messages are essential ingredients in democratic change?

Egyptian bloggers brave police intimidation[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:00:48 GMT ]Their voices may not be the ones heard on the streets of Egypt, but what the nation's bloggers are saying is coming through loud and clear over the Internet, via websites and social networking sites, like Facebook and Twitter.

Giffords' husband to decide soon on space trip[ Sun, 30 Jan 2011 14:55:56 GMT ]The astronaut husband of a U.S. congresswoman seriously wounded when she was shot in head will decide by mid-February whether to join the last NASA shuttle launch as scheduled, the space agency said Sunday.

Egypt shows how easily Internet can be silenced[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:28:10 GMT ]The move by Egyptian authorities to seal off the country almost entirely from the Internet shows how easily a state can isolate its people when telecoms providers are few and compliant.

Friends? Zuckerberg, Eisenberg face off on 'SNL'[ Sun, 30 Jan 2011 18:04:54 GMT ]Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg and his "The Social Network" doppelganger Jesse Eisenberg made friends on "Saturday Night Live."

Tut's treasures damaged but rescued[ Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:21:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Despite the efforts of security forces and a "human chain" of Cairo's citizens, looters damaged some of the Egyptian Museum's priceless treasures.

Zuckerberg yucks it up with Eisenberg on SNL[ Sun, 30 Jan 2011 09:59:48 PST ]The appearance of Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg on Saturday Night Live was everything one might have imagined. Painfully staged.

T-Pain gets Facebook tattoo[ Sun, 30 Jan 2011 10:08:40 PST ]The rapper T-Pain, he who advertises Toshiba laptops, goes to Hawaii and decides to get a tattoo featuring the Facebook "like" button.

The 260 mpg car that might actually be cool[ Sun, 30 Jan 2011 15:34:40 PST ]The VW Formula XL1 not only gets 260 mpg, it also looks quite fetching. Stranger still, you might actually be able to buy one.

WikiLeaks founder Assange talks to '60 Minutes'[ Sun, 30 Jan 2011 17:24:23 PST ]Julian Assange discusses his relationship with sources, WikiLeaks' vulnerability to government shut down, and rumors of an upcoming document dump.

And the iPad 2 display rumor of the week is...[ Sun, 30 Jan 2011 20:11:23 PST ]iPad 2 rumors are coming fast and furious lately. A report today focuses on the display--or, rather, the lack of a super-high-resolution Retina display.

'Like' it or not, online ads are getting personal[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:37:40 EST ]Is the future of online advertising one of incredibly targeted advertising based on your interests, online activities and Facebook "likes," or is it one dictated by robust privacy controls that keep those details out of the hands of marketers?

Smartphone apps that tell you what to say[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:38:13 EST ]Smartphones are perpetually blamed, ironically, for our lack of communication. Incessant text messaging, constant "Words with Friends" games and endless Facebook updates often distract us from face-to-face conversation.

How long will unlimited iPhone data last?[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:03:38 EST ]Lately, Verizon and AT&T have been sending confusing signals to current and would-be iPhone users about how much data service for this trendy device will cost.

Egypt Web shutdown is coordinated, extensive[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:16:08 EST ]For the rocks and other projectiles that protestors are hurling in the streets of Cairo, Egypt's riot police have shields.

Egyptian bloggers brave police intimidation[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:00:48 GMT ]Their voices may not be the ones heard on the streets of Egypt, but what the nation's bloggers are saying is coming through loud and clear over the Internet, via websites and social networking sites, like Facebook and Twitter.

Giffords husband to decide soon on space trip[ Sun, 30 Jan 2011 14:55:56 GMT ]The astronaut husband of a U.S. congresswoman seriously wounded when she was shot in head will decide by mid-February whether to join the last NASA shuttle launch as scheduled, the space agency said Sunday.

Egypt shows how easily Internet can be silenced[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:28:10 GMT ]The move by Egyptian authorities to seal off the country almost entirely from the Internet shows how easily a state can isolate its people when telecoms providers are few and compliant.

Friends? Zuckerberg, Eisenberg face off on 'SNL'[ Sun, 30 Jan 2011 04:53:53 GMT ]Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg and his "The Social Network" doppelganger Jesse Eisenberg made friends on "Saturday Night Live."

Looters damage ancient treasures in Cairo[ Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:21:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Despite the efforts of security forces and a "human chain" of Cairo's citizens, looters damaged some of the Egyptian Museum's priceless treasures.

Would you buy a Motorola Xoom tablet?[ Sat, 29 Jan 2011 18:18:35 PST ]The triumvirate of Google, Motorola, and Nvidia will ensure that the first "Honeycomb" Android tablet hits the market big. But big enough to drive droves to buy it?

A sneak peek at Legoland's 'Star Wars' models[ Sun, 30 Jan 2011 04:00:00 PST ]road trip at home Before the March opening of the new Legoland Miniland, CNET got a sneak peek at the best of the new "Star Wars" Lego models.

Legoland 'Star Wars' models invading California[ Sun, 30 Jan 2011 04:00:00 PST ]Road Trip at Home: On March 31, Legoland California will unveil its new Star Wars Miniland. But CNET got a preview of some models.

Android Honeycomb 'preview' ported to Nook Color[ Sun, 30 Jan 2011 06:45:57 PST ]Barnes & Noble's Nook Color has been hacked to run an early version of Android 3.0 operating system for tablets, code-named Honeycomb. The hack is still a work in progress, but it bodes well for the possibility of Honeycomb coming to the Nook someday, in some form (probably a non-authorized one).

Amazon set to give Prime members unlimited, Netflix-style video streaming?[ Sun, 30 Jan 2011 08:36:24 PST ]Engadget has posted screenshots from a tipster suggesting that Amazon is on the verge of bundling in an unlimited video streaming option with its $79.99 Amazon Prime membership.

'Like' it or not, online ads are getting personal[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:37:40 EST ]Is the future of online advertising one of incredibly targeted advertising based on your interests, online activities and Facebook "likes," or is it one dictated by robust privacy controls that keep those details out of the hands of marketers?

Smartphone apps that tell you what to say[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:38:13 EST ]Smartphones are perpetually blamed, ironically, for our lack of communication. Incessant text messaging, constant "Words with Friends" games and endless Facebook updates often distract us from face-to-face conversation.

How long will unlimited iPhone data last?[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:03:38 EST ]Lately, Verizon and AT&T have been sending confusing signals to current and would-be iPhone users about how much data service for this trendy device will cost.

Egypt Web shutdown is coordinated, extensive[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:13:12 EST ]For the rocks and other projectiles that protestors are hurling in the streets of Cairo, Egypt's riot police have shields.

Egyptian bloggers brave police intimidation[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:00:48 GMT ]Their voices may not be the ones heard on the streets of Egypt, but what the nation's bloggers are saying is coming through loud and clear over the Internet, via websites and social networking sites, like Facebook and Twitter.

Giffords husband to decide soon on space trip[ Sun, 30 Jan 2011 14:55:56 GMT ]The astronaut husband of a U.S. congresswoman seriously wounded when she was shot in head will decide by mid-February whether to join the last NASA shuttle launch as scheduled, the space agency said Sunday.

Egypt shows how easily Internet can be silenced[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:28:10 GMT ]The move by Egyptian authorities to seal off the country almost entirely from the Internet shows how easily a state can isolate its people when telecoms providers are few and compliant.

Friends? Zuckerberg, Eisenberg face off on 'SNL'[ Sun, 30 Jan 2011 04:53:53 GMT ]Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg and his "The Social Network" doppelganger Jesse Eisenberg made friends on "Saturday Night Live."

Looters damage ancient treasures in Cairo[ Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:21:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Despite the efforts of security forces and a "human chain" of Cairo's citizens, looters damaged some of the Egyptian Museum's priceless treasures.

Would you buy a Motorola Xoom tablet?[ Sat, 29 Jan 2011 18:18:35 PST ]The triumvirate of Google, Motorola, and Nvidia will ensure that the first "Honeycomb" Android tablet hits the market big. But big enough to drive droves to buy it?

A sneak peek at Legoland's 'Star Wars' models[ Sun, 30 Jan 2011 04:00:00 PST ]road trip at home Before the March opening of the new Legoland Miniland, CNET got a sneak peek at the best of the new "Star Wars" Lego models.

Legoland 'Star Wars' models invading California[ Sun, 30 Jan 2011 04:00:00 PST ]Road Trip at Home: On March 31, Legoland California will unveil its new Star Wars Miniland. But CNET got a preview of some models.

Android Honeycomb 'preview' ported to Nook Color[ Sun, 30 Jan 2011 06:45:57 PST ]Barnes & Noble's Nook Color has been hacked to run an early version of Android 3.0 operating system for tablets, code-named Honeycomb. The hack is still a work in progress, but it bodes well for the possibility of Honeycomb coming to the Nook someday, in some form (probably a non-authorized one).

Amazon set to give Prime members unlimited, Netflix-style video streaming?[ Sun, 30 Jan 2011 08:36:24 PST ]Engadget has posted screenshots from a tipster suggesting that Amazon is on the verge of bundling in an unlimited video streaming option with its $79.99 Amazon Prime membership.

'Like' it or not, online ads are getting personal[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:37:40 EST ]Is the future of online advertising one of incredibly targeted advertising based on your interests, online activities and Facebook "likes," or is it one dictated by robust privacy controls that keep those details out of the hands of marketers?

Smartphone apps that tell you what to say[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:38:13 EST ]Smartphones are perpetually blamed, ironically, for our lack of communication. Incessant text messaging, constant "Words with Friends" games and endless Facebook updates often distract us from face-to-face conversation.

How long will unlimited iPhone data last?[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:03:38 EST ]Lately, Verizon and AT&T have been sending confusing signals to current and would-be iPhone users about how much data service for this trendy device will cost.

Egypt Web shutdown is coordinated, extensive[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:13:12 EST ]For the rocks and other projectiles that protestors are hurling in the streets of Cairo, Egypt's riot police have shields.

Net-less Egypt may face economic doom Monday[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:15:06 GMT ]Egypt's government must return Internet access to the country by Monday or perhaps suffer massive economic damage, as banks and other economic institutions return to work without the ability to conduct commerce.

Is Internet access a human right?[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 19:48:50 GMT ]While most people, including most Egyptians, took Internet access for granted as a constant, the suddenness of Egypt's Internet shutdown raises the question: Is access to the Internet a human right? Most Egyptians say yes.

Egyptian bloggers brave police intimidation[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:00:48 GMT ]Their voices may not be the ones heard on the streets of Egypt, but what the nation's bloggers are saying is coming through loud and clear over the Internet, via websites and social networking sites, like Facebook and Twitter.

Egypt shows how easily Internet can be silenced[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:28:10 GMT ]The move by Egyptian authorities to seal off the country almost entirely from the Internet shows how easily a state can isolate its people when telecoms providers are few and compliant.

Looters damage ancient treasures in Cairo[ Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:21:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Despite the efforts of security forces and a "human chain" of Cairo's citizens, looters damaged some of the Egyptian Museum's priceless treasures.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 29 Jan 2011 04:00:00 PST ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Falcon Northwest Mach V desktop, the Sony XNV-770BT nav system, the unlocked HTC Trophy phone, and more.

Angry Birds planning trip to Rio[ Sat, 29 Jan 2011 12:21:21 PST ]Rovio, maker of the popular mobile game, is teaming with Twentieth Century Fox to create a version of the game centered on the upcoming animated movie "Rio."

Google algorithm change tackles content copying[ Sat, 29 Jan 2011 12:38:35 PST ]Company says that with tweak, search results are more likely to show sites that produced original content, rather than sites that scraped or copied that content.

Mixology: The science of cocktails (photos)[ Sat, 29 Jan 2011 13:07:57 PST ]At a fund-raiser for The Exploratorium, San Francisco's storied hands-on science museum, lucky guests learn about the chemistry in their cosmos, while consuming one or two.

Would you buy a Motorola Xoom tablet?[ Sat, 29 Jan 2011 18:18:35 PST ]The triumvirate of Google, Motorola, and Nvidia will ensure that the first "Honeycomb" Android tablet hits the market big. But big enough to drive droves to buy it?

'Like' it or not, online ads are getting personal[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:37:40 EST ]Is the future of online advertising one of incredibly targeted advertising based on your interests, online activities and Facebook "likes," or is it one dictated by robust privacy controls that keep those details out of the hands of marketers?

Smartphone apps that tell you what to say[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:38:13 EST ]Smartphones are perpetually blamed, ironically, for our lack of communication. Incessant text messaging, constant "Words with Friends" games and endless Facebook updates often distract us from face-to-face conversation.

How long will unlimited iPhone data last?[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:03:38 EST ]Lately, Verizon and AT&T have been sending confusing signals to current and would-be iPhone users about how much data service for this trendy device will cost.

Egypt Web shutdown is coordinated, extensive[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:13:12 EST ]For the rocks and other projectiles that protestors are hurling in the streets of Cairo, Egypt's riot police have shields.

Egyptians rush to save Tut's treasures[ Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:21:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Cairo's residents as well as the Egyptian army reportedly rushed to protect the Egyptian Museum and Tutankhamun's treasures from harm.

Social networks 'beyond the reach of Mubarak'[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 19:38:02 GMT ]Professor Philip N. Howard says, "Most of the folks who are tweeting are kind of the digital elite who can set up proxy servers and Twitter clients and get their message out."

Egyptian bloggers brave police intimidation[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:00:48 GMT ]Their voices may not be the ones heard on the streets of Egypt, but what the nation's bloggers are saying is coming through loud and clear over the Internet, via websites and social networking sites, like Facebook and Twitter.

Egypt shows how easily Internet can be silenced[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:28:10 GMT ]The move by Egyptian authorities to seal off the country almost entirely from the Internet shows how easily a state can isolate its people when telecoms providers are few and compliant.

So how do you shut off whole nation's Internet?[ Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:28:29 GMT ]To silence dissidents, the Egyptian government made a move Thursday that has no precedent: It turned off the Internet nationwide. How did they do it — and could the same thing happen here?

Scenes from Macworld 2011 (photos)[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:10:05 PST ]See all the flashy iPhone and iPad accessories on display at Macworld 2011--a show that is decidedly less flashy without Apple's participation.

Mozilla Dash clears the board[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:35:21 PST ]Google's solution to getting the browser out of the way was to turn it into an OS. Mozilla, conversely, wipes the browser interface entirely in a new add-on for Firefox called Home Dash.

Wal-Mart DRM reminder: The nightmare returns[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:54:48 PST ]In blast from the past, we receive an e-mail from Wal-Mart reminding us how to use those old DRM music files purchased prior to February 2008.

Is Apotheker's 'coolness' quest what HP needs?[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:00:00 PST ]Can Hewlett-Packard--an old school tech company right up there with IBM--score some coolness points to drive its popularity among consumers? New CEO Leo Apotheker thinks it can with WebOS.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 29 Jan 2011 04:00:00 PST ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Falcon Northwest Mach V desktop, the Sony XNV-770BT nav system, the unlocked HTC Trophy phone, and more.

'Like' it or not, online ads are getting personal[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:37:40 EST ]Is the future of online advertising one of incredibly targeted advertising based on your interests, online activities and Facebook "likes," or is it one dictated by robust privacy controls that keep those details out of the hands of marketers?

Smartphone apps that tell you what to say[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:38:13 EST ]Smartphones are perpetually blamed, ironically, for our lack of communication. Incessant text messaging, constant "Words with Friends" games and endless Facebook updates often distract us from face-to-face conversation.

How long will unlimited iPhone data last?[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:03:38 EST ]Lately, Verizon and AT&T have been sending confusing signals to current and would-be iPhone users about how much data service for this trendy device will cost.

Egypt Web shutdown is coordinated, extensive[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:13:12 EST ]For the rocks and other projectiles that protestors are hurling in the streets of Cairo, Egypt's riot police have shields.

Egyptians rush to save Tut's treasures[ Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:21:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Cairo's residents as well as the Egyptian army reportedly rushed to protect the Egyptian Museum and Tutankhamun's treasures from harm.

Social networks 'beyond the reach of Mubarak'[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 19:38:02 GMT ]Professor Philip N. Howard says, "Most of the folks who are tweeting are kind of the digital elite who can set up proxy servers and Twitter clients and get their message out."

Egyptian bloggers brave police intimidation[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:00:48 GMT ]Their voices may not be the ones heard on the streets of Egypt, but what the nation's bloggers are saying is coming through loud and clear over the Internet, via websites and social networking sites, like Facebook and Twitter.

Egypt shows how easily Internet can be silenced[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:28:10 GMT ]The move by Egyptian authorities to seal off the country almost entirely from the Internet shows how easily a state can isolate its people when telecoms providers are few and compliant.

So how do you shut off whole nation's Internet?[ Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:28:29 GMT ]To silence dissidents, the Egyptian government made a move Thursday that has no precedent: It turned off the Internet nationwide. How did they do it — and could the same thing happen here?

Scenes from Macworld 2011 (photos)[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:10:05 PST ]See all the flashy iPhone and iPad accessories on display at Macworld 2011--a show that is decidedly less flashy without Apple's participation.

Mozilla Dash clears the board[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:35:21 PST ]Google's solution to getting the browser out of the way was to turn it into an OS. Mozilla, conversely, wipes the browser interface entirely in a new add-on for Firefox called Home Dash.

Wal-Mart DRM reminder: The nightmare returns[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:54:48 PST ]In blast from the past, we receive an e-mail from Wal-Mart reminding us how to use those old DRM music files purchased prior to February 2008.

Is Apotheker's 'coolness' quest what HP needs?[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:00:00 PST ]Can Hewlett-Packard--an old school tech company right up there with IBM--score some coolness points to drive its popularity among consumers? New CEO Leo Apotheker thinks it can with WebOS.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 29 Jan 2011 04:00:00 PST ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Falcon Northwest Mach V desktop, the Sony XNV-770BT nav system, the unlocked HTC Trophy phone, and more.

'Like' it or not, online ads are getting personal[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:37:40 EST ]Is the future of online advertising one of incredibly targeted advertising based on your interests, online activities and Facebook "likes," or is it one dictated by robust privacy controls that keep those details out of the hands of marketers?

Smartphone apps that tell you what to say[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:38:13 EST ]Smartphones are perpetually blamed, ironically, for our lack of communication. Incessant text messaging, constant "Words with Friends" games and endless Facebook updates often distract us from face-to-face conversation.

How long will unlimited iPhone data last?[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:03:38 EST ]Lately, Verizon and AT&T have been sending confusing signals to current and would-be iPhone users about how much data service for this trendy device will cost.

Egypt Web shutdown is coordinated, extensive[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:13:12 EST ]For the rocks and other projectiles that protestors are hurling in the streets of Cairo, Egypt's riot police have shields.

Egyptians rush to save Tut's treasures[ Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:21:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Cairo's residents as well as the Egyptian army reportedly rushed to protect the Egyptian Museum and Tutankhamun's treasures from harm.

Social networks 'beyond the reach of Mubarak'[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 19:38:02 GMT ]Professor Philip N. Howard says, "Most of the folks who are tweeting are kind of the digital elite who can set up proxy servers and Twitter clients and get their message out."

Egyptian bloggers brave police intimidation[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:00:48 GMT ]Their voices may not be the ones heard on the streets of Egypt, but what the nation's bloggers are saying is coming through loud and clear over the Internet, via websites and social networking sites, like Facebook and Twitter.

Egypt shows how easily Internet can be silenced[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:28:10 GMT ]The move by Egyptian authorities to seal off the country almost entirely from the Internet shows how easily a state can isolate its people when telecoms providers are few and compliant.

So how do you shut off whole nation's Internet?[ Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:28:29 GMT ]To silence dissidents, the Egyptian government made a move Thursday that has no precedent: It turned off the Internet nationwide. How did they do it — and could the same thing happen here?

Conn., Google reach agreement over Wi-Fi data[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:35:28 PST ]Google won't have to turn over data gathered by its Street View cars to a coalition of state attorneys general, but it's not free and clear yet.

Scenes from Macworld 2011 (photos)[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:10:05 PST ]See all the flashy iPhone and iPad accessories on display at Macworld 2011--a show that is decidedly less flashy without Apple's participation.

Mozilla Dash clears the board[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:35:21 PST ]Google's solution to getting the browser out of the way was to turn it into an OS. Mozilla, conversely, wipes the browser interface entirely in a new add-on for Firefox called Home Dash.

Wal-Mart DRM reminder: The nightmare returns[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:54:48 PST ]In blast from the past, we receive an e-mail from Wal-Mart reminding us how to use those old DRM music files purchased prior to February 2008.

Is Apotheker's 'coolness' quest what HP needs?[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:00:00 PST ]Can Hewlett-Packard--an old school tech company right up there with IBM--score some coolness points to drive its popularity among consumers? New CEO Leo Apotheker thinks it can with WebOS.

'Like' it or not, online ads are getting personal[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:37:40 EST ]Is the future of online advertising one of incredibly targeted advertising based on your interests, online activities and Facebook "likes," or is it one dictated by robust privacy controls that keep those details out of the hands of marketers?

Smartphone apps that tell you what to say[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:38:13 EST ]Smartphones are perpetually blamed, ironically, for our lack of communication. Incessant text messaging, constant "Words with Friends" games and endless Facebook updates often distract us from face-to-face conversation.

How long will unlimited iPhone data last?[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:03:38 EST ]Lately, Verizon and AT&T have been sending confusing signals to current and would-be iPhone users about how much data service for this trendy device will cost.

Egypt Web shutdown is coordinated, extensive[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:13:12 EST ]For the rocks and other projectiles that protestors are hurling in the streets of Cairo, Egypt's riot police have shields.

10 essentials for surviving Doomsday 2012[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:18:12 GMT ]Doomsday's right around the corner. Well, actually it's slated for Dec. 21, 2012, if you believe the believers. But now's the time to get prepared. If you don't have an 87-tool Swiss Army knife, a $400,000 survival vehicle or a wearable sleeping bag, what are you waiting for? Get the essentials today!

New spaceships should be safer than shuttle[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 05:56:10 GMT ]NASA says private-sector spaceships will have to satisfy safety standards that the space shuttle can’t meet — and the companies building those spaceships say they'll rise to the challenge.

Egyptian bloggers brave police intimidation[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:00:48 GMT ]Their voices may not be the ones heard on the streets of Egypt, but what the nation's bloggers are saying is coming through loud and clear over the Internet, via websites and social networking sites, like Facebook and Twitter.

Pre-caffeine: Man vs. the Internet![ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Kindle, gadgets and Internet culture.

Egypt shows how easily Internet can be silenced[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:28:10 GMT ]The move by Egyptian authorities to seal off the country almost entirely from the Internet shows how easily a state can isolate its people when telecoms providers are few and compliant.

Spotify exec eyes Apple with suspicion[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:52:44 PST ]Just as Spotify finally appears headed to the U.S., one of its execs suggests that Apple had something to do with the Web music company's licensing troubles.

U.K. mobile-payment system due this summer[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:55:08 PST ]Barclaycard and two U.K. carriers set a launch date of early summer for a system to make wireless purchases with mobile phones.

Back to pop-ups[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:06:53 PST ]News Corp gets ready to launch its iPad-only newspaper, nearly the entire Internet is shut down in Egypt, and Gmail wants to interrupt you with a pop up every time you get an email or instant message.

Pioneer Elite TVs to re-emerge, courtesy of Sharp[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:26:00 PST ]Pioneer has licensed its Elite branding to Sharp for the latter's upcoming, high-end LCD televisions. The sets will launch later this year.

FBI issues warrants over pro-Wikileaks attacks[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:41:11 PST ]More than 40 search warrants have been issued across the U.S. as part of an FBI investigation into the source of the recent cyberattacks orchestrated by pro-WikiLeaks activists.

How Facebook killed (most) spam[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:20:32 EST ]Do you "like" receiving Facebook messages about, say, your buddy Rich's new row of corn in FarmVille?

Obama tongue-tied on YouTube[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:06:23 EST ]President Barack Obama experienced a rare speaking stumble Thursday, mixing up Iraq and Afghanistan when responding in a YouTube interview to questions challenging the wars in those countries.

Female tech influencers and their ... hairstyles?[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:01:39 EST ]The most notable women in technology probably don't spend all day thinking about hairstyles and dinner parties. But according to a bright pink infographic making its way around the web, you can tell a lot about some of the world's most tech-savvy woman based on her 'dos and their extracurriculars.

Smartphone apps that tell you what to say[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:38:13 EST ]Smartphones are perpetually blamed, ironically, for our lack of communication. Incessant text messaging, constant "Words with Friends" games and endless Facebook updates often distract us from face-to-face conversation.

New spaceships should be safer than shuttle[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 05:56:10 GMT ]NASA says private-sector spaceships will have to satisfy safety standards that the space shuttle can’t meet — and the companies building those spaceships say they'll rise to the challenge.

10 essentials for surviving Doomsday 2012[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:18:12 GMT ]Doomsday's right around the corner. Well, actually it's slated for Dec. 21, 2012, if you believe the believers. But now's the time to get prepared. If you don't have an 87-tool Swiss Army knife, a $400,000 survival vehicle or a wearable sleeping bag, what are you waiting for? Get the essentials today!

Egyptian bloggers brave police intimidation[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:00:48 GMT ]Their voices may not be the ones heard on the streets of Egypt, but what the nation's bloggers are saying is coming through loud and clear over the Internet, via websites and social networking sites, like Facebook and Twitter.

Pre-caffeine: Man vs. the Internet![ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Kindle, gadgets and Internet culture.

Egypt shows how easily Internet can be silenced[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:28:10 GMT ]The move by Egyptian authorities to seal off the country almost entirely from the Internet shows how easily a state can isolate its people when telecoms providers are few and compliant.

Pioneer Elite TVs to re-emerge, courtesy of Sharp[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:26:00 PST ]Pioneer has licensed its Elite branding to Sharp for the latter's upcoming, high-end LCD televisions. The sets will launch later this year.

Spotify exec eyes Apple with suspicion[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:52:44 PST ]Just as Spotify finally appears headed to the U.S., one of its execs suggests that Apple had something to do with the Web music company's licensing troubles.

Back to pop-ups[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:06:53 PST ]News Corp gets ready to launch its iPad-only newspaper, nearly the entire Internet is shut down in Egypt, and Gmail wants to interrupt you with a pop up every time you get an email or instant message.

U.K. mobile-payment system due this summer[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:55:08 PST ]Barclaycard and two U.K. carriers set a launch date of early summer for a system to make wireless purchases with mobile phones.

FBI issues warrants over pro-Wikileaks attacks[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:41:11 PST ]More than 40 search warrants have been issued across the U.S. as part of an FBI investigation into the source of the recent cyberattacks orchestrated by pro-WikiLeaks activists.

Obama tongue-tied on YouTube[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:06:23 EST ]President Barack Obama experienced a rare speaking stumble Thursday, mixing up Iraq and Afghanistan when responding in a YouTube interview to questions challenging the wars in those countries.

How Facebook killed (most) spam[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:20:32 EST ]Do you "like" receiving Facebook messages about, say, your buddy Rich's new row of corn in FarmVille?

Smartphone apps that tell you what to say[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:38:13 EST ]Smartphones are perpetually blamed, ironically, for our lack of communication. Incessant text messaging, constant "Words with Friends" games and endless Facebook updates often distract us from face-to-face conversation.

Female tech influencers and their ... hairstyles?[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:01:39 EST ]The most notable women in technology probably don't spend all day thinking about hairstyles and dinner parties. But according to a bright pink infographic making its way around the web, you can tell a lot about some of the world's most tech-savvy woman based on her 'dos and their extracurriculars.

Humans may have left Africa earlier than thought[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:06:54 GMT ]Modern humans may have left Africa thousands of years earlier than previously thought, turning right and heading across the Red Sea into Arabia rather than following the Nile to a northern exit, an international team of researchers says.

Scientists want to probe Egypt's Great Pyramid[ Fri, 28 Jan 2011 03:33:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Scientists from Quebec want to test an unorthodox claim that the Great Pyramid was built inside-out and contains two hidden chambers.

Sony reveals PSP successor: code name NGP[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 06:51:46 GMT ]After months of intense speculation, Sony has finally revealed the successor to the PSP and PSPgo game devices it currently offers. It's code named NGP or Next Generation Portable and will be available this coming holiday.

Mysterious 'Roy Castillo' haunts Facebook[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:03:54 GMT ]Unblockable ghost friend pops up in the newsfeeds all over the world just as Facebook launches two huge security features.

Challenger: 25 years later, the wound still aches[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 18:32:49 GMT ]A quarter-century later, images of the exploding space shuttle still signify all that can go wrong with technology and the sharpest minds.

Amazon: Kindle books outselling paperbacks[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:06:48 PST ]For the first time, Amazon.com reports that it is selling more Kindle e-books than paperbacks. Since January 1, for every 100 paperback books Amazon sold, the company sold 115 Kindle books.

World desires Apple more than animals, Microsoft[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:51:59 PST ]In a survey claiming to quantify brand desire, it seems people desire iPhones more than they desire the salvation of animals or people. Or Microsoft.

A new (old) way to protect privacy: Disclose less[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:00:00 PST ]Microsoft and IBM pilot project uses encryption to deliver a high-tech twist on a common sense observation: allowing you to divulge less information about yourself protects your privacy.

Otterbox now has Kindle and Nook covered[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:46:52 PST ]Otterbox has moved into the e-reader arena with its new Commuter series case for the Kindle, Kindle DX, Nook, and Sony Reader Touch Edition.

Reports: Internet disruptions hit Egypt[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:06:07 PST ]It's unclear how widespread the service disruptions are and what is causing them.

Obama to take YouTube questions on SOTU[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:46:37 EST ]As part of a White House offensive in support of this week's State of the Union speech, President Barack Obama will hold a YouTube interview Thursday to answer questions submitted by viewers.

New Android tablets, apps on the way[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:48:43 EST ]The launch of the first Google-backed Android tablets is drawing near.

Sony unveils new PlayStation portable[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:28:54 EST ]Sony Computer Entertainment is making a big play in internet-connected hand-held gaming with a 3G-enabled PlayStation portable system and smartphone game platform unveiled Thursday.

Female tech influencers and their ... hairstyles?[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:34:39 EST ]The most notable women in technology probably don't spend all day thinking about hairstyles and dinner parties. But according to a bright pink infographic making its way around the web, you can tell a lot about some of the world's most tech-savvy woman based on her 'dos and their extracurriculars.

Walk like a man: Gorilla strolls on hind legs[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:30:45 GMT ]A gorilla has achieved fame for walking upright on his hind legs like a human at a British animal park.

Hubble spots the farthest galaxy ... again?[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:00:15 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The Hubble Space Telescope has outdone itself by catching sight of what may be the most distant galaxy ever seen, about 13.2 billion light-years from Earth.

Sony reveals PSP successor: code name NGP[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 06:51:46 GMT ]After months of intense speculation, Sony has finally revealed the successor to the PSP and PSPgo game devices it currently offers. It's code named NGP or Next Generation Portable and will be available this coming holiday.

Space disasters still have lessons to teach[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 02:57:35 GMT ]Even though the space shuttle era is winding down, a new generation of spaceship builders would do well to reflect on the lessons gleaned from NASA's Apollo 1, Challenger and Columbia disasters.

Pre-caffeine: Security cracks, Internet nerds[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, video games, gadgets and Internet culture.

WikiLeaks, Assange feel the heat (roundup)[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 07:48:00 PST ]Whistle-blower site continues to face heavy criticism and repercussions for publishing extensive details of U.S. military and diplomatic activity.

U.K. police nab 5 Anonymous DDoS suspects[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 07:48:51 PST ]Five men, aged 15 to 26, are taken into custody in England in connection with a probe into Web attacks on companies seen as hindering the activities of Wikileaks.

Sony NGP a 'serious threat' to Nintendo 3DS?[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:23:21 PST ]A gaming analyst says the Next Generation Portable has placed "the future of portable entertainment...in the hands of Sony."

Netflix shares see new 52-week high[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:24:24 PST ]Wall Street began rewarding Netflix for a big fourth quarter. The company's shares jumped 15 percent in morning trading to top $211.

Verizon offers trade-in credit for AT&T iPhones[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:54:50 PST ]To entice customers to switch carriers and possibly break their contract with AT&T early, Verizon is reportedly offering new iPhone customers up to $360 credit to trade-in an old AT&T iPhone. Plus details for pre-ordering are announced.

'Dead Space 2' is scary, limb-slicing fun[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:46:35 EST ]I'm nervous. As I peer into a slightly darkened room with its hidden corners and unknown sounds, I'm sure big baddies are lurking.

After hacks, Facebook unlocks new security[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:33:12 EST ]Facebook is adding new security features, which come after a pair of high-profile cracks in the site's defenses that surfaced this week.

Obama to take YouTube questions on SOTU[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:31:26 EST ]As part of a White House offensive in support of this week's State of the Union speech, President Barack Obama will hold a YouTube interview Thursday to answer questions submitted by viewers.

New Android tablets, apps on the way[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:37:12 EST ]The launch of the first Google-backed Android tablets is drawing near.

Hubble spots the farthest galaxy ... again?[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:00:15 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The Hubble Space Telescope has outdone itself by catching sight of what may be the most distant galaxy ever seen, about 13.2 billion light-years from Earth.

Walk like a man: Gorilla strolls on hind legs[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:30:45 GMT ]A gorilla has achieved fame for walking upright on his hind legs like a human at a British animal park.

Sony reveals PSP successor: code name NGP[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 06:51:46 GMT ]After months of intense speculation, Sony has finally revealed the successor to the PSP and PSPgo game devices it currently offers. It's code named NGP or Next Generation Portable and will be available this coming holiday.

Space disasters still have lessons to teach[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 02:57:35 GMT ]Even though the space shuttle era is winding down, a new generation of spaceship builders would do well to reflect on the lessons gleaned from NASA's Apollo 1, Challenger and Columbia disasters.

Pre-caffeine: Security cracks, Internet nerds[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, video games, gadgets and Internet culture.

Report: Hulu in danger of losing more content[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 07:03:12 PST ]Hulu's owners may pull some of their TV content from the company's free service and may offer more to its competitors, according to The Wall Street Journal.

WikiLeaks, Assange feel the heat (roundup)[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 07:48:00 PST ]Whistle-blower site continues to face heavy criticism and repercussions for publishing extensive details of U.S. military and diplomatic activity.

U.K. police nab 5 Anonymous DDoS suspects[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 07:48:51 PST ]Five men, aged 15 to 26, are taken into custody in England in connection with a probe into Web attacks on companies seen as hindering the activities of Wikileaks.

Sony NGP a 'serious threat' to Nintendo 3DS?[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:23:21 PST ]A gaming analyst says the Next Generation Portable has placed "the future of portable entertainment...in the hands of Sony."

Netflix shares see new 52-week high[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:24:24 PST ]Wall Street began rewarding Netflix for a big fourth quarter. The company's shares jumped 15 percent in morning trading to top $211.

After hacks, Facebook unlocks new security[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:33:12 EST ]Facebook is adding new security features, which come after a pair of high-profile cracks in the site's defenses that surfaced this week.

'Dead Space 2' is scary, limb-slicing fun[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:46:35 EST ]I'm nervous. As I peer into a slightly darkened room with its hidden corners and unknown sounds, I'm sure big baddies are lurking.

Obama to take YouTube questions on SOTU[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:31:26 EST ]As part of a White House offensive in support of this week's State of the Union speech, President Barack Obama will hold a YouTube interview Thursday to answer questions submitted by viewers.

New Android tablets, apps on the way[ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:37:12 EST ]The launch of the first Google-backed Android tablets is drawing near.

Egypt may be blocking Twitter, Facebook[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 21:07:02 GMT ]Egypt appears to be blocking Facebook Wednesday, a day after the government may have done the same with Twitter, as protests and violence escalated against the rule of President Hosni Mubarak.

Oil spill dispersants don't disappear[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:14:50 GMT ]Cosmic Log: The first study on the fate of the dispersants used to break up the oil gushing into the deep ocean during the Deepwater Horizon disaster shows that they are sticking around.

Locked out of Facebook? Happy 'Data Privacy Day!'[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:49:40 GMT ]If you've spent any time on Facebook today, no doubt you've seen more than a few of your Facebook friends describing the hoops they had to jump through just to log on — that is, if you've managed to log on yourself.

Rumor: Facebook phones are coming!!![ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:17:42 GMT ]HTC is slated to unveil not one but two Facebook phones in February, according to City AM, a UK news site. They will be "high-end smart phones," running Android with Facebook "branding and colors." Their purpose will be to make life easier for Facebook addicts by featuring Facebook messages on the home screen, and integrating calling and e-mailing using Facebook friend info. Wait, don't most smart phones do that?

Hubble spots the farthest galaxy ... again?[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:00:15 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The Hubble Space Telescope has outdone itself by catching sight of what may be the most distant galaxy ever seen, about 13.2 billion light-years from Earth.

Is Netflix trying to embarrass certain ISPs?[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:23:59 PST ]Netflix says ISPs don't want to share the costs of delivering streaming video, so the company will publish a list of ISPs best at delivering Netflix content. Which ISPs will be at the bottom?

Dig it! Grateful Dead game truckin' toward release[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:26:02 PST ]A social game that immerses players in Dead music, visuals, and culture is scheduled for a summer appearance. Until then, we will get by.

Microsoft offers up tips, stats on location privacy[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:20:06 PST ]Sharing your location has always carried some risk, but a recent survey conducted by Microsoft shows that less than half of the sample group had ever used it.

Site of AT&T-iPad hackers is hacked[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:30:30 PST ]The Goatse Security site has been compromised by an unidentified individual who claimed he did it to "give them a taste of their own medicine."

Report: Porn stars cuddling up to Twitter[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:26:59 PST ]According to a Daily Beast story, hundreds of professional adult actresses are turning to the microblogging service as a way to reach out directly to fans. But not all see the benefits.

Can 3-D glasses be sexy? Ask Calvin Klein[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:16:51 EST ]From the nausea to eye-popping prices, 3-D technology has its share of real problems in transitioning from the big screen to the living room. But there's a naggingly superficial issue, too:

7 internet sins that could make you go viral[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 07:20:23 EST ]When trapped within the confines of a particularly dreary workday, a carefully chosen GIF, cat video or gallery of terrible My Little Pony tattoos can act as a ray of luminous sunshine, breaking through the dark cloud structure of your mood and touching your black heart with the playful soul of levity.

Why non-smartphones still matter[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:41:18 EST ]People who write -- and read -- tech news often forget or dismiss the fact that the vast majority of mobile users in the United States (70 to 75%) and around the world (up to 95%) still don't use smartphones, tablets or other advanced mobile devices.

After hacks, Facebook unlocks new security[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:55:17 EST ]Facebook is adding new security features, which come after a pair of high-profile cracks in the site's defenses that surfaced this week.

Are video games scarier than movies?[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:04:15 GMT ]"Dead Space 2" launches this week and the people who made it are hoping to make you jump right out of your skin. The game has drawn inspiration from films like "Aliens" and "The Thing." But while game scares and movie scares have a lot in common, the two experiences can also be quite different. We take a look at what sets horror movies and horror games apart and ask: Which terrifies you more?

Wireless locators help you find your phone[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:03:44 GMT ]Tired of losing your phone? Lost keys, cell phones, wallets, TV remotes or whatever can be found quickly when you have a locator tag or service attached to them.

The scientific quest to print food[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:56:15 GMT ]Cosmic Log: 3-D printers are being used in the kitchen to decorate cakes and give foods like masa dough new textures. In the future, will you come home and press print for dinner?

Science shifting in 'Sputnik moment'[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 03:44:08 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The "Sputnik moment" of 1957 almost certainly won't be repeated, but political shifts may nevertheless bring changes to science and technology policy.

Pre-caffeine: Facebook hacks, life-saving apps[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Google, gizmos and Internet culture.

Report: Google 'not happy' with Android purchasing[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 08:01:02 PST ]Google's Group Manager for the Android platform, Eric Chu, says the company is frustrated by the number of purchases in its Android Market, according to a report from Forbes.

Data-retention plan[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 08:02:00 PST ]Verizon's $30 a month unlimited data plan is too good to be permanently true, Facebook will compete with Groupon via Buy With Friends, and the DOJ's proposed data retention plan is quite vague.

Facebook selling user content to advertisers[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 08:21:29 PST ]Company launches its Sponsored Stories service, which lets advertisers promote a user's mention of their brand on the social network.

Intel to invest $100 million in university research[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 08:53:47 PST ]Intel Labs' $100 million investment in U.S. university research will be centered on its new "Sandy Bridge" processor technology.

T-Mobile cuts price on Samsung Galaxy Tab[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 08:58:42 PST ]The carrier has lowered the price of Samsung's 7-inch tablet to $249 after a $50 rebate, though that locks in the customer to a two-year contract.

Can 3-D glasses be sexy? Ask Calvin Klein[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:16:51 EST ]From the nausea to eye-popping prices, 3-D technology has its share of real problems in transitioning from the big screen to the living room. But there's a naggingly superficial issue, too:

7 internet sins that could make you go viral[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 07:20:23 EST ]When trapped within the confines of a particularly dreary workday, a carefully chosen GIF, cat video or gallery of terrible My Little Pony tattoos can act as a ray of luminous sunshine, breaking through the dark cloud structure of your mood and touching your black heart with the playful soul of levity.

Zuckerberg's Facebook fan page hacked[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 07:58:11 EST ]Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook fan page seems to have been hacked, with the hacker posting a message calling on the company to transform into a "social business".

Why non-smartphones still matter[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:41:18 EST ]People who write -- and read -- tech news often forget or dismiss the fact that the vast majority of mobile users in the United States (70 to 75%) and around the world (up to 95%) still don't use smartphones, tablets or other advanced mobile devices.

Are video games scarier than movies?[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:04:15 GMT ]"Dead Space 2" launches this week and the people who made it are hoping to make you jump right out of your skin. The game has drawn inspiration from films like "Aliens" and "The Thing." But while game scares and movie scares have a lot in common, the two experiences can also be quite different. We take a look at what sets horror movies and horror games apart and ask: Which terrifies you more?

Wireless locators help you find your phone[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:03:44 GMT ]Tired of losing your phone? Lost keys, cell phones, wallets, TV remotes or whatever can be found quickly when you have a locator tag or service attached to them.

The scientific quest to print food[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:56:15 GMT ]Cosmic Log: 3-D printers are being used in the kitchen to decorate cakes and give foods like masa dough new textures. In the future, will you come home and press print for dinner?

Science shifting in 'Sputnik moment'[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 03:44:08 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The "Sputnik moment" of 1957 almost certainly won't be repeated, but political shifts may nevertheless bring changes to science and technology policy.

Pre-caffeine: Facebook hacks, life-saving apps[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Google, gizmos and Internet culture.

Obama sets 2035 clean electricity target[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 07:00:03 PST ]In his State of the Union speech, the president delivers a centrist message, saying nuclear power, clean coal, and natural gas are needed to meet a goal of 80 percent clean energy.

SAP earnings dinged by TomorrowNow trial[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 07:05:34 PST ]Legal battle with Oracle takes a financial toll, but otherwise results are solid in the fourth quarter, with revenue up 35 percent from a year ago.

Report: Google 'not happy' with Android purchasing[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 08:01:02 PST ]Google's Group Manager for the Android platform, Eric Chu, says the company is frustrated by the number of purchases in its Android Market, according to a report from Forbes.

Data-retention plan[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 08:02:00 PST ]Verizon's $30 a month unlimited data plan is too good to be permanently true, Facebook will compete with Groupon via Buy With Friends, and the DOJ's proposed data retention plan is quite vague.

Facebook selling user content to advertisers[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 08:21:29 PST ]Company launches its Sponsored Stories service, which lets advertisers promote a user's mention of their brand on the social network.

Can 3-D glasses be sexy? Ask Calvin Klein[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:16:51 EST ]From the nausea to eye-popping prices, 3-D technology has its share of real problems in transitioning from the big screen to the living room. But there's a naggingly superficial issue, too:

7 internet sins that could make you go viral[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 07:20:23 EST ]When trapped within the confines of a particularly dreary workday, a carefully chosen GIF, cat video or gallery of terrible My Little Pony tattoos can act as a ray of luminous sunshine, breaking through the dark cloud structure of your mood and touching your black heart with the playful soul of levity.

Zuckerberg's Facebook fan page hacked[ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 07:58:11 EST ]Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook fan page seems to have been hacked, with the hacker posting a message calling on the company to transform into a "social business".

Why non-smartphones still matter[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:41:18 EST ]People who write -- and read -- tech news often forget or dismiss the fact that the vast majority of mobile users in the United States (70 to 75%) and around the world (up to 95%) still don't use smartphones, tablets or other advanced mobile devices.

Your Facebook 'Likes' are now paid ads[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 18:06:33 GMT ]Continuing to fulfill its unspoken agreement with users to regularly provide them with new things to protest, Facebook is testing a new advertising program in which the things you "Like" into advertisements in your friends' feeds. Same goes for locations where you check in.

Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook fan page hacked[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 22:30:03 GMT ]Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's fan page was the source of a bizarre message earlier today, reports TechCrunch. In a post that starts with "Let the hacking begin," fake Zuck made a plea to forget about banks and instead let "users invest in Facebook in a social way."

Video: 'Dead Space 2' — play it with the lights on[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 01:03:22 GMT ]The story is again a descent into what feels like madness. It is a psychological thriller as much as it is a horror story. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives it a 8 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

Are video games scarier than movies?[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:04:15 GMT ]"Dead Space 2" launches this week and the people who made it are hoping to make you jump right out of your skin. The game has drawn inspiration from films like "Aliens" and "The Thing." But while game scares and movie scares have a lot in common, the two experiences can also be quite different. We take a look at what sets horror movies and horror games apart and ask: Which terrifies you more?

Cosmic Log: Molecular movies go Hollywood[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:18:26 GMT ]Biologists are using the kind of animation technology you might see in a multimillion-dollar "Toy Story" movie to show the general public how molecules inside a cell work.

New mode helps disabled gamers play MLB 11[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:40:00 PST ]Option will let players control on-screen action by pressing a single button rather than interacting with several different buttons at the same time.

Kindle forces budget e-reader price chops[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:02:47 PST ]It's pretty hard to compete against the Kindle these days, which is why many second-tier e-reader makers have been forced to lower the prices of their devices.

Verizon's iPhone hot spot to cost $20 a month[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:21:58 PST ]Personal hot spot feature comes with a 2GB data allowance, with each gigabyte after that costing $20.

NASA's push to quiet sonic booms[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:46:45 PST ]To create cross-country faster-than-sound travel, NASA is aiming to dampen sonic booms generated when planes go supersonic.

Obama calls for more federal spending on clean energy, IT[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 18:22:03 PST ]"This is our generation's Sputnik moment," Obama will say, according to a copy of the State of the Union speech he's scheduled to deliver this evening.

Website challenges visitors to 'do nothing'[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:44:49 EST ]How long is two minutes?

Can 3-D glasses be sexy? Ask Calvin Klein[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:16:51 EST ]From the nausea to eye-popping prices, 3-D technology has its share of real problems in transitioning from the big screen to the living room. But there's a naggingly superficial issue, too:

Verizon iPhone cases in short supply?[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:18:03 EST ]Visit any Apple Store, or one of those phone-accessory kiosks in the mall, and you'll find a wide selection of iPhone 4 cases.

Want to buy a pink cow? Facebook Credits required[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:54:33 GMT ]Facebook has declared that its own virtual currency — called Facebook Credits — will be the mandatory currency that must be used in all games played on the social network. While the move may upset some game developers, it could make gaming on Facebook easier for players.

Video: 'Dead Space 2' — play it with the lights on[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 01:03:22 GMT ]The story is again a descent into what feels like madness. It is a psychological thriller as much as it is a horror story. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives it a 8 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

Are video games scarier than movies?[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:04:15 GMT ]"Dead Space 2" launches this week and the people who made it are hoping to make you jump right out of your skin. The game has drawn inspiration from films like "Aliens" and "The Thing." But while game scares and movie scares have a lot in common, the two experiences can also be quite different. We take a look at what sets horror movies and horror games apart and ask: Which terrifies you more?

Cosmic Log: Molecular movies go Hollywood[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:18:26 GMT ]Biologists are using the kind of animation technology you might see in a multimillion-dollar "Toy Story" movie to show the general public how molecules inside a cell work.

Pre-caffeine: Virtual money, Facebook taxidermy[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Apple, the Internet and geek culture.

Report: Apple readies iPhone, iPad for mobile payments[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:18:27 PST ]The next versions of the popular phone and tablet could well be outfitted with near-field communication chips, which would let them be used to make purchases on the go.

Amazon Web Services unwraps e-mail[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:46:30 PST ]Simple Email Service, which integrates with AWS tools and focuses on "marketing and transactional messages," is free at low usage.

Another sharing service piggybacks on Kindle lending[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:48:04 PST ]eBookFling helps users swap digital books via the lending features available on the Nook and Kindle. Will anybody care about this kind of service when we have file-sharing services and libraries?

Verizon keeps unlimited data plan for iPhone[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:02:03 PST ]Verizon Wireless will offer an unlimited data plan for $30. The carrier also provided more detailed guidance on how many iPhones it expects to sell in 2011.

Nissan pushing Leaf to full production[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:46:32 PST ]The automaker expects to build 10,000 of its all-electric cars by the end of March, though it will still take months longer to fill all the preorders in the U.S.

8 potential replacements for Steve Jobs[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:20:14 EST ]The tech world's getting used to the idea Steve Jobs is absent from Apple again, for medical reasons. We think he'll be back soon. But one day he won't come back, and who might fill the big chair then?

Website challenges visitors to 'do nothing'[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:44:49 EST ]How long is two minutes?

Can 3-D glasses be sexy? Ask Calvin Klein[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:16:51 EST ]From the nausea to eye-popping prices, 3-D technology has its share of real problems in transitioning from the big screen to the living room. But there's a naggingly superficial issue, too:

Verizon iPhone cases in short supply?[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:18:03 EST ]Visit any Apple Store, or one of those phone-accessory kiosks in the mall, and you'll find a wide selection of iPhone 4 cases.

Want to buy a pink cow? Facebook Credits required[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:54:33 GMT ]Facebook has declared that its own virtual currency — called Facebook Credits — will be the mandatory currency that must be used in all games played on the social network. While the move may upset some game developers, it could make gaming on Facebook easier for players.

Video: 'Dead Space 2' — play it with the lights on[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 01:03:22 GMT ]The story is again a descent into what feels like madness. It is a psychological thriller as much as it is a horror story. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck gives it a 8 out of 10. (msnbc.com)

Are video games scarier than movies?[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:04:15 GMT ]"Dead Space 2" launches this week and the people who made it are hoping to make you jump right out of your skin. The game has drawn inspiration from films like "Aliens" and "The Thing." But while game scares and movie scares have a lot in common, the two experiences can also be quite different. We take a look at what sets horror movies and horror games apart and ask: Which terrifies you more?

Cosmic Log: Molecular movies go Hollywood[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:18:26 GMT ]Biologists are using the kind of animation technology you might see in a multimillion-dollar "Toy Story" movie to show the general public how molecules inside a cell work.

Pre-caffeine: Virtual money, Facebook taxidermy[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Apple, the Internet and geek culture.

Report: Disney lays off half its game staff[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:17:51 PST ]The purported lay-offs come as the company transitions from console content to casual games with the help of recently acquired Playdom, according to CNBC.

Report: Apple readies iPhone, iPad for mobile payments[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:18:27 PST ]The next versions of the popular phone and tablet could well be outfitted with near-field communication chips, which would let them be used to make purchases on the go.

Amazon Web Services unwraps e-mail[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:46:30 PST ]Simple Email Service, which integrates with AWS tools and focuses on "marketing and transactional messages," is free at low usage.

Another sharing service piggybacks on Kindle lending[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:48:04 PST ]eBookFling helps users swap digital books via the lending features available on the Nook and Kindle. Will anybody care about this kind of service when we have file-sharing services and libraries?

Verizon keeps unlimited data for iPhone and other iPhone news[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:02:03 PST ]Verizon Wireless said it will keep its unlimited data plan for iPhone users and also provided more detailed guidance on how many iPhones it expects to sell in 2011.

8 potential replacements for Steve Jobs[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:20:14 EST ]The tech world's getting used to the idea Steve Jobs is absent from Apple again, for medical reasons. We think he'll be back soon. But one day he won't come back, and who might fill the big chair then?

Website challenges visitors to 'do nothing'[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:44:49 EST ]How long is two minutes?

Can 3-D glasses be sexy? Ask Calvin Klein[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:16:51 EST ]From the nausea to eye-popping prices, 3-D technology has its share of real problems in transitioning from the big screen to the living room. But there's a naggingly superficial issue, too:

Verizon iPhone cases in short supply?[ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:18:03 EST ]Visit any Apple Store, or one of those phone-accessory kiosks in the mall, and you'll find a wide selection of iPhone 4 cases.

Orbiter gets fresh 3-D look at Phobos[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 22:42:30 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The European Space Agency’s Mars Express orbiter snaps a fresh round of high-resolution images of the Martian moon Phobos, including 3-D pictures and a look at a yet-to-be-launched probe’s once and future landing site.

Skype video chat goes beyond the computer[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:44:05 GMT ]Skype video chat works between any two devices that are using the Skype video chat app. Today that means TVs with Internet connections, the iPhone, iPod Touch, PCs and Macs.

Fine Bros. change YouTube, spoil the world![ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 20:49:25 GMT ]This rapid-fire wrecking of Saturday afternoon cable fare is a departure for the comedy duo All 50 movies spoiled — from the "Austin Powers" trilogy to "Yes Men" (Ugh. I know, right ?) — were suggested by viewers.

Astronaut teacher still mourned in N.H. hometown[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 04:19:42 GMT ]A quarter-century after teacher Christa McAuliffe and six other astronauts died in the Challenger shuttle explosion, her former students are making sure that people who weren't even born then know about McAuliffe and her dream of going into space.

Mars rover rolls into eighth year of operation[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 22:42:19 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: While NASA's Spirit rover is frozen in place on Mars and potentially dead to the world, the twin Opportunity rover is hale and hearty as it begins its eighth year of operation on the Red Planet.

Study: Americans sitting on $30 billion in unused gift cards[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:44:34 PST ]According to a start-up called Plastic Jungle, as much as 7 percent of all the cards go unredeemed, and on average, American households are sitting on $300 worth of the retailer-specific gifts.

Judge says Apple, RIM not violating Kodak patent[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:49:37 PST ]International Trade Commission judge rules Apple and RIM are not violating a Kodak patent related to image previews on cameras.

'Compostmodern' fertilizes the creative mind[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:52:18 PST ]editor's notebook S.F. confab devoted to sustainable design attempts to get the good ideas growing.

Barnes & Noble discontinuing 3G Nook?[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:45:08 PST ]Engadget claims that Barnes & Noble is phasing out the 3G Nook. Does that mean a new Nook is coming?

Android 'smartphone satellite' aims for space[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:56:57 PST ]With smartphones gaining power while shedding size, British researchers say it's time to use them as primary computers for satellites.

TiVo refocusing on Web and on-demand[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 07:16:03 EST ]TiVo, the pioneering digital video recorder, is beloved by couch potatoes for offering a simple way to record television shows for watching later.

Apple reaches 10 billion app-store downloads[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:26:22 EST ]Apple's countdown to 10 billion downloads in its App Store hit its long-awaited milestone this weekend.

The stormy intrigue of hit app 'Strange Rain'[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 10:34:19 EST ]It's become a top-selling entertainment app for the iPad and iPhone and has been featured by Apple in its online store.

8 potential replacements for Steve Jobs[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 07:42:29 EST ]The tech world's getting used to the idea Steve Jobs is absent from Apple again, for medical reasons. We think he'll be back soon. But one day he won't come back, and who might fill the big chair then?

Apple calls to award woman $10K, she hangs up[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:25:05 GMT ]Conditioned to politely hang up on telemarketers, Gail Davis followed form recently, only to find out she had hung up on a legit Apple giveaway of a $10,000 iTunes gift card for downloading Apple's App Store's 10 billionth app early Saturday morning,

Apple exceeds 10 billion apps downloaded[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 20:19:58 GMT ]Apple's App Store hit the 10 billion mark Saturday, a little more than 2-1/2 years after it started the app craze for mobile devices, beginning with its iPhone.

Skype video chat goes beyond the computer[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:44:05 GMT ]Skype video chat works between any two devices that are using the Skype video chat app. Today that means TVs with Internet connections, the iPhone, iPod Touch, PCs and Macs.

Astronaut teacher still mourned in N.H. hometown[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 04:19:42 GMT ]A quarter-century after teacher Christa McAuliffe and six other astronauts died in the Challenger shuttle explosion, her former students are making sure that people who weren't even born then know about McAuliffe and her dream of going into space.

Pre-caffeine: Facebook scams, Steampunk Palin[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Amazon, Google, Facebook, the Internet and geek culture.

Pure takes Kaspersky's security to the next level[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 06:00:00 PST ]Kaspersky enters the Total Security level of consumer protection with its new offering, Pure Total Security. It bolts on centralized home network security controls and a Time Machinesque backup system to the base of Kaspersky other security products.

Sony expands its iTunes rival across Europe[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 06:55:32 PST ]The cloud-centric "Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity" streaming service debuts in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. Word is that Sony will bring it to the U.S. soon.

Twitter ad revenue may reach $150 million in '11[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 07:56:40 PST ]Site's ad revenue is set to more than triple this year, according to a market research firm. But Twitter's figure will still trail far behind Facebook's.

WikiLeaks, the movie[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 08:28:26 PST ]BlackBerry software will shut your boss out of your personal life on your mobile device, McDonald's launches a touch-and-go payment system in the U.K., and movie execs are pursuing a film about WikiLeaks and its founder.

Report: PSP2 to sport 3G, OLED touch screen[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 08:29:51 PST ]Sony is expected to unveil its PSP2 later this week, and when it does, the handheld game player could feature 3G connectivity and an OLED touch screen, according to Nikkei.

Google to launch Groupon competitor[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:19:03 EST ]Google is preparing to launch Google Offers, the search giant's Groupon competitor, Mashable has learned.

Writer tracks down online haters[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:47:04 EST ]Matthew is a 23-year-old college student from a small suburban town in Missouri. He is engaged and works part time at Walmart. He loves the Kansas City Chiefs and spending Sundays in front of the TV watching football.

TiVo refocusing on Web and on-demand[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 07:16:03 EST ]TiVo, the pioneering digital video recorder, is beloved by couch potatoes for offering a simple way to record television shows for watching later.

8 potential replacements for Steve Jobs[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 07:42:29 EST ]The tech world's getting used to the idea Steve Jobs is absent from Apple again, for medical reasons. We think he'll be back soon. But one day he won't come back, and who might fill the big chair then?

Apple calls to award woman $10K, she hangs up[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:25:05 GMT ]Conditioned to politely hang up on telemarketers, Gail Davis followed form recently, only to find out she had hung up on a legit Apple giveaway of a $10,000 iTunes gift card for downloading Apple's App Store's 10 billionth app early Saturday morning,

Apple exceeds 10 billion apps downloaded[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 20:19:58 GMT ]Apple's App Store hit the 10 billion mark Saturday, a little more than 2-1/2 years after it started the app craze for mobile devices, beginning with its iPhone.

Skype video chat goes beyond the computer[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:44:05 GMT ]Skype video chat works between any two devices that are using the Skype video chat app. Today that means TVs with Internet connections, the iPhone, iPod Touch, PCs and Macs.

Astronaut teacher still mourned in N.H. hometown[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 04:19:42 GMT ]A quarter-century after teacher Christa McAuliffe and six other astronauts died in the Challenger shuttle explosion, her former students are making sure that people who weren't even born then know about McAuliffe and her dream of going into space.

Pre-caffeine: Facebook scams, Steampunk Palin[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Amazon, Google, Facebook, the Internet and geek culture.

Pure takes Kaspersky's security to the next level[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 06:00:00 PST ]Kaspersky enters the Total Security level of consumer protection with its new offering, Pure Total Security. It bolts on centralized home network security controls and a Time Machinesque backup system to the base of Kaspersky other security products.

Sony expands its iTunes rival across Europe[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 06:55:32 PST ]The cloud-centric "Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity" streaming service debuts in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. Word is that Sony will bring it to the U.S. soon.

Twitter ad revenue may reach $150 million in '11[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 07:56:40 PST ]Site's ad revenue is set to more than triple this year, according to a market research firm. But Twitter's figure will still trail far behind Facebook's.

WikiLeaks, the movie[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 08:28:26 PST ]BlackBerry software will shut your boss out of your personal life on your mobile device, McDonald's launches a touch-and-go payment system in the U.K., and movie execs are pursuing a film about WikiLeaks and its founder.

Report: PSP2 to sport 3G, OLED touch screen[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 08:29:51 PST ]Sony is expected to unveil its PSP2 later this week, and when it does, the handheld game player could feature 3G connectivity and an OLED touch screen, according to Nikkei.

Google to launch Groupon competitor[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:19:03 EST ]Google is preparing to launch Google Offers, the search giant's Groupon competitor, Mashable has learned.

Writer tracks down online haters[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:47:04 EST ]Matthew is a 23-year-old college student from a small suburban town in Missouri. He is engaged and works part time at Walmart. He loves the Kansas City Chiefs and spending Sundays in front of the TV watching football.

TiVo refocusing on Web and on-demand[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 07:16:03 EST ]TiVo, the pioneering digital video recorder, is beloved by couch potatoes for offering a simple way to record television shows for watching later.

8 potential replacements for Steve Jobs[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 07:42:29 EST ]The tech world's getting used to the idea Steve Jobs is absent from Apple again, for medical reasons. We think he'll be back soon. But one day he won't come back, and who might fill the big chair then?

Iran announces launch of new cyber police units[ Sun, 23 Jan 2011 22:58:33 GMT ]Iran's state TV says the country has launched its first cyber police unit in the latest attempt by authorities to gain an edge in the digital world.

Scientists close to new definition of the kilogram[ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:36:41 GMT ]Scientists say they are close to achieving a 200-year-old goal of creating a universal system of measurements based on stable quantities, as they progress toward changing how the kilogram is defined.

BlackBerry program may help RIM defend its turf[ Sun, 23 Jan 2011 23:09:47 GMT ]Research In Motion aims to keep its dominance of the corporate smart phone market by enabling the BlackBerry to segregate a user's personal data from work-related e-mails and other applications sponsored by employers.

Cosmic Log: Why we love mad scientists[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:43:19 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Mad scientists such as the interdimensional inventor on the TV series "Fringe" are inspired by the personalities of real-life geniuses.

Apple exceeds 10 billion apps downloaded[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 20:19:58 GMT ]Apple's App Store hit the 10 billion mark Saturday, a little more than 2-1/2 years after it started the app craze for mobile devices, beginning with its iPhone.

Natural history, down to the bone (photos)[ Sun, 23 Jan 2011 04:00:00 PST ]Closed to the public, the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology in Berkeley, Calif., offers biologists a good look at a century's worth of bat carcasses, bear jaws, and some hard-working, flesh-eating beetles.

Woman hangs up on $10,000 call from Apple[ Sun, 23 Jan 2011 10:28:13 PST ]A U.K. girl happens to download the 10 billionth app from the App Store. When Apple phones to offer a hefty gift card as reward, mum assumes it's a telemarketer and hangs up.

Midsize firms easing through economic downturn[ Sun, 23 Jan 2011 16:58:56 PST ]A new survey shows that midsize firms are taking better advantage of technology to stay competitive in the challenging economic environment.

Apple taps Navy techie for global security head[ Sun, 23 Jan 2011 17:44:13 PST ]With iPhones and iPads penetrating the enterprise, companies want to know they're secure. Apple brings David Rice aboard to reassure them.

Motorola Xoom to make February appearance?[ Sun, 23 Jan 2011 20:09:50 PST ]Motorola's highly anticipated entry into the tablet market will make an appearance at Best Buy on February 17, according to a report.

Is it really dangerous to use a phone on a plane?[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:07:00 EST ]You know who you are. You leave your phone on during flights, maybe do a little text messaging and otherwise break rules about cell phone use on planes once the doors close for departure.

Google to launch Groupon competitor[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:19:03 EST ]Google is preparing to launch Google Offers, the search giant's Groupon competitor, Mashable has learned.

Writer tracks down online haters[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:47:04 EST ]Matthew is a 23-year-old college student from a small suburban town in Missouri. He is engaged and works part time at Walmart. He loves the Kansas City Chiefs and spending Sundays in front of the TV watching football.

Why did Google's Eric Schmidt step down?[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:01:02 EST ]Apple isn't the only high-profile tech company that announced a major change in its executive ranks this week.

Why buying coffee with your iPhone matters[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:10:59 GMT ]For years, payment geeks have promised that cell phones would soon replace the jingle of pocket change, but the promise never materialized. All that may have changed this week, as Starbucks announced that it had begun accepting payments made with iPhones and Blackberries at most stores.

Skip the gym: 10 gadgets for getting fit at work[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:14:23 GMT ]Get in shape at the office with equipment that can, among other things,  turn your work chair into a punching bag — or a balance ball — or add some 'arms' to it so you can set up a resistance training regime.

Video: We have the 'Crysis 2' demo in our sights[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:10:46 GMT ]The demo for highly anticipated first person shooter "Crysis 2" comes out on Xbox Live January 25th. Game editor Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Cosmic Log: Why we love mad scientists[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:43:19 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Mad scientists such as the interdimensional inventor on the TV series "Fringe" are inspired by the personalities of real-life geniuses.

Apple exceeds 10 billion apps downloaded[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 20:19:58 GMT ]Apple's App Store hit the 10 billion mark Saturday, a little more than 2-1/2 years after it started the app craze for mobile devices, beginning with its iPhone.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 04:00:00 PST ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Canon EOS 60D, HTC Evo Shift 4G, and the Acer Aspire AS5742G-7200.

Apple App Store reaches 10 billion downloads[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 09:29:17 PST ]Apple reaches milestone download less than three years after launching store for mobile apps.

Toshiba to iPad: You're flashy, but you're lame[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 10:25:36 PST ]Warming customers up to its new Honeycomb-equipped tablet, Toshiba decides to attack the iPad on its Web site.

Apple: Disrupt or perish[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 17:12:32 PST ]Apple's tendency to cannibalize its own products is the driving force behind the secret to its success--and a strategy pretty much absent in the Windows-Intel world.

Natural history, down to the bone (photos)[ Sun, 23 Jan 2011 04:00:00 PST ]Closed to the public, the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology in Berkeley, Calif., offers biologists a good look at a century's worth of bat carcasses, bear jaws, and some hard-working, flesh-eating beetles.

Is it really dangerous to use a phone on a plane?[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:07:00 EST ]You know who you are. You leave your phone on during flights, maybe do a little text messaging and otherwise break rules about cell phone use on planes once the doors close for departure.

Google to launch Groupon competitor[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:19:03 EST ]Google is preparing to launch Google Offers, the search giant's Groupon competitor, Mashable has learned.

Writer tracks down online haters[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:47:04 EST ]Matthew is a 23-year-old college student from a small suburban town in Missouri. He is engaged and works part time at Walmart. He loves the Kansas City Chiefs and spending Sundays in front of the TV watching football.

Why did Google's Eric Schmidt step down?[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:01:02 EST ]Apple isn't the only high-profile tech company that announced a major change in its executive ranks this week.

Why buying coffee with your iPhone matters[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:10:59 GMT ]For years, payment geeks have promised that cell phones would soon replace the jingle of pocket change, but the promise never materialized. All that may have changed this week, as Starbucks announced that it had begun accepting payments made with iPhones and Blackberries at most stores.

Skip the gym: 10 gadgets for getting fit at work[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:14:23 GMT ]Get in shape at the office with equipment that can, among other things,  turn your work chair into a punching bag — or a balance ball — or add some 'arms' to it so you can set up a resistance training regime.

Video: We have the 'Crysis 2' demo in our sights[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:10:46 GMT ]The demo for highly anticipated first person shooter "Crysis 2" comes out on Xbox Live January 25th. Game editor Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Cosmic Log: Why we love mad scientists[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:43:19 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Mad scientists such as the interdimensional inventor on the TV series "Fringe" are inspired by the personalities of real-life geniuses.

Apple exceeds 10 billion apps downloaded[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 20:19:58 GMT ]Apple's App Store hit the 10 billion mark Saturday, a little more than 2-1/2 years after it started the app craze for mobile devices, beginning with its iPhone.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 04:00:00 PST ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Canon EOS 60D, HTC Evo Shift 4G, and the Acer Aspire AS5742G-7200.

Apple App Store reaches 10 billion downloads[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 09:29:17 PST ]Apple reaches milestone download less than three years after launching store for mobile apps.

Toshiba to iPad: You're flashy, but you're lame[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 10:25:36 PST ]Warming customers up to its new Honeycomb-equipped tablet, Toshiba decides to attack the iPad on its Web site.

Apple: Disrupt or perish[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 17:12:32 PST ]Apple's tendency to cannibalize its own products is the driving force behind the secret to its success--and a strategy pretty much absent in the Windows-Intel world.

Natural history, down to the bone (photos)[ Sun, 23 Jan 2011 04:00:00 PST ]Closed to the public, the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology in Berkeley, Calif., offers biologists a good look at a century's worth of bat carcasses, bear jaws, and some hard-working, flesh-eating beetles.

Is it really dangerous to use a phone on a plane?[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:07:00 EST ]You know who you are. You leave your phone on during flights, maybe do a little text messaging and otherwise break rules about cell phone use on planes once the doors close for departure.

Google to launch Groupon competitor[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:19:03 EST ]Google is preparing to launch Google Offers, the search giant's Groupon competitor, Mashable has learned.

Writer tracks down online haters[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:47:04 EST ]Matthew is a 23-year-old college student from a small suburban town in Missouri. He is engaged and works part time at Walmart. He loves the Kansas City Chiefs and spending Sundays in front of the TV watching football.

Why did Google's Eric Schmidt step down?[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:01:02 EST ]Apple isn't the only high-profile tech company that announced a major change in its executive ranks this week.

Why buying coffee with your iPhone matters[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:10:59 GMT ]For years, payment geeks have promised that cell phones would soon replace the jingle of pocket change, but the promise never materialized. All that may have changed this week, as Starbucks announced that it had begun accepting payments made with iPhones and Blackberries at most stores.

Skip the gym: 10 gadgets for getting fit at work[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:14:23 GMT ]Get in shape at the office with equipment that can, among other things,  turn your work chair into a punching bag — or a balance ball — or add some 'arms' to it so you can set up a resistance training regime.

Video: We have the 'Crysis 2' demo in our sights[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:10:46 GMT ]The demo for highly anticipated first person shooter "Crysis 2" comes out on Xbox Live January 25th. Game editor Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Cosmic Log: Why we love mad scientists[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:43:19 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Mad scientists such as the interdimensional inventor on the TV series "Fringe" are inspired by the personalities of real-life geniuses.

Apple exceeds 10 billion apps downloaded[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 20:19:58 GMT ]Apple's App Store hit the 10 billion mark Saturday, a little more than 2-1/2 years after it started the app craze for mobile devices, beginning with its iPhone.

The robotics route to medical renewal[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 04:00:00 PST ]A demonstration day at Kaiser Permanente offers a look at robotic legs for those who can't walk, arms for those who can't lift, and forceps for surgeons who can't be in the operating room.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 04:00:00 PST ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Canon EOS 60D, HTC Evo Shift 4G, and the Acer Aspire AS5742G-7200.

Apple App Store reaches 10 billion downloads[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 09:29:17 PST ]Apple reaches milestone download less than three years after launching store for mobile apps.

Toshiba to iPad: You're flashy, but you're lame[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 10:25:36 PST ]Warming customers up to its new Honeycomb-equipped tablet, Toshiba decides to attack the iPad on its Web site.

Apple: Disrupt or perish[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 17:12:32 PST ]Apple's tendency to cannibalize its own products is the driving force behind the secret to its success--and a strategy pretty much absent in the Windows-Intel world.

Is it really dangerous to use a phone on a plane?[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:07:00 EST ]You know who you are. You leave your phone on during flights, maybe do a little text messaging and otherwise break rules about cell phone use on planes once the doors close for departure.

Google to launch Groupon competitor[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:19:03 EST ]Google is preparing to launch Google Offers, the search giant's Groupon competitor, Mashable has learned.

Writer tracks down online haters[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:47:04 EST ]Matthew is a 23-year-old college student from a small suburban town in Missouri. He is engaged and works part time at Walmart. He loves the Kansas City Chiefs and spending Sundays in front of the TV watching football.

Why did Google's Eric Schmidt step down?[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:01:02 EST ]Apple isn't the only high-profile tech company that announced a major change in its executive ranks this week.

Spacewalkers add gear to space station[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:12:29 GMT ]A pair of Russian spacewalkers breezed through a series of chores outside the International Space Station on Friday, installing a camera and an experimental radio system.

Japan cargo craft blasts off for space station[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 08:34:51 GMT ]A Japanese rocket carrying supplies for the International Space Station successfully lifted off from a remote island Saturday on a mission designed to help fill a hole left by the retirement of NASA's space shuttle program.

Why buying coffee with your iPhone matters[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:10:59 GMT ]For years, payment geeks have promised that cell phones would soon replace the jingle of pocket change, but the promise never materialized. All that may have changed this week, as Starbucks announced that it had begun accepting payments made with iPhones and Blackberries at most stores.

Skip the gym: 10 gadgets for getting fit at work[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:14:23 GMT ]Get in shape at the office with equipment that can, among other things,  turn your work chair into a punching bag — or a balance ball — or add some 'arms' to it so you can set up a resistance training regime.

Cosmic Log: Why we love mad scientists[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:43:19 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Mad scientists such as the interdimensional inventor on the TV series "Fringe" are inspired by the personalities of real-life geniuses.

Robotics help the paralyzed walk[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:05:42 PST ]A demonstration day at Kaiser Permanente has demos of robotic legs for those who can't walk, arms for those who can't lift, and forceps for surgeons who can't be in the operating room.

Does Facebook think Ebert's new jaw is abusive?[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:24:37 PST ]Film critic Roger Ebert says his latest blog post about his prosthetic jaw has been marked by Facebook as "abusive content." The company is reportedly investigating.

Medical robotics come to Kaiser (photos)[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 03:55:00 PST ]At Kaiser Permanente's Garfield Center for Innovation, the health care giant is testing new robotics technologies.

The robotics route to medical renewal[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 04:00:00 PST ]A demonstration day at Kaiser Permanente offers a look at robotic legs for those who can't walk, arms for those who can't lift, and forceps for surgeons who can't be in the operating room.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 04:00:00 PST ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Canon EOS 60D, HTC Evo Shift 4G, and the Acer Aspire AS5742G-7200.

Is it really dangerous to use a phone on a plane?[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:07:00 EST ]You know who you are. You leave your phone on during flights, maybe do a little text messaging and otherwise break rules about cell phone use on planes once the doors close for departure.

Google to launch Groupon competitor[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:19:03 EST ]Google is preparing to launch Google Offers, the search giant's Groupon competitor, Mashable has learned.

Writer tracks down online haters[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:47:04 EST ]Matthew is a 23-year-old college student from a small suburban town in Missouri. He is engaged and works part time at Walmart. He loves the Kansas City Chiefs and spending Sundays in front of the TV watching football.

Why did Google's Eric Schmidt step down?[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:01:02 EST ]Apple isn't the only high-profile tech company that announced a major change in its executive ranks this week.

Spacewalkers add gear to space station[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:12:29 GMT ]A pair of Russian spacewalkers breezed through a series of chores outside the International Space Station on Friday, installing a camera and an experimental radio system.

Japan cargo craft blasts off for space station[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 08:34:51 GMT ]A Japanese rocket carrying supplies for the International Space Station successfully lifted off from a remote island Saturday on a mission designed to help fill a hole left by the retirement of NASA's space shuttle program.

Why buying coffee with your iPhone matters[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:10:59 GMT ]For years, payment geeks have promised that cell phones would soon replace the jingle of pocket change, but the promise never materialized. All that may have changed this week, as Starbucks announced that it had begun accepting payments made with iPhones and Blackberries at most stores.

Cosmic Log: Why we love mad scientists[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:43:19 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Mad scientists such as the interdimensional inventor on the TV series "Fringe" are inspired by the personalities of real-life geniuses.

Skip the gym: 10 gadgets for getting fit at work[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:14:23 GMT ]Get in shape at the office with equipment that can, among other things,  turn your work chair into a punching bag — or a balance ball — or add some 'arms' to it so you can set up a resistance training regime.

Robotics help the paralyzed walk[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:05:42 PST ]A demonstration day at Kaiser Permanente has demos of robotic legs for those who can't walk, arms for those who can't lift, and forceps for surgeons who can't be in the operating room.

Does Facebook think Ebert's new jaw is abusive?[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:24:37 PST ]Film critic Roger Ebert says his latest blog post about his prosthetic jaw has been marked by Facebook as "abusive content." The company is reportedly investigating.

Medical robotics come to Kaiser (photos)[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 03:55:00 PST ]At Kaiser Permanente's Garfield Center for Innovation, the health care giant is testing new robotics technologies.

The robotics route to medical renewal[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 04:00:00 PST ]A demonstration day at Kaiser Permanente offers a look at robotic legs for those who can't walk, arms for those who can't lift, and forceps for surgeons who can't be in the operating room.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 04:00:00 PST ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Canon EOS 60D, HTC Evo Shift 4G, and the Acer Aspire AS5742G-7200.

Is it really dangerous to use a phone on a plane?[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:07:00 EST ]You know who you are. You leave your phone on during flights, maybe do a little text messaging and otherwise break rules about cell phone use on planes once the doors close for departure.

Google to launch Groupon competitor[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:19:03 EST ]Google is preparing to launch Google Offers, the search giant's Groupon competitor, Mashable has learned.

Writer tracks down online haters[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:47:04 EST ]Matthew is a 23-year-old college student from a small suburban town in Missouri. He is engaged and works part time at Walmart. He loves the Kansas City Chiefs and spending Sundays in front of the TV watching football.

Why did Google's Eric Schmidt step down?[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:01:02 EST ]Apple isn't the only high-profile tech company that announced a major change in its executive ranks this week.

2012 hype focuses on storms and stars[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 23:31:47 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: As if the Maya calendar wasn't enough to worry about, talk of a potential California superstorm or a catastrophic supernova have stoked 2012 paranoia.

Spacewalkers add gear to space station[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:12:29 GMT ]A pair of Russian spacewalkers breezed through a series of chores outside the International Space Station on Friday, installing a camera and an experimental radio system.

Why buying coffee with your iPhone matters[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:10:59 GMT ]For years, payment geeks have promised that cell phones would soon replace the jingle of pocket change, but the promise never materialized. All that may have changed this week, as Starbucks announced that it had begun accepting payments made with iPhones and Blackberries at most stores.

Skip the gym: 10 gadgets for getting fit at work[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:14:23 GMT ]Get in shape at the office with equipment that can, among other things,  turn your work chair into a punching bag — or a balance ball — or add some 'arms' to it so you can set up a resistance training regime.

Cosmic Log: Why we love mad scientists[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:43:19 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Mad scientists such as the interdimensional inventor on the TV series "Fringe" are inspired by the personalities of real-life geniuses.

Online word processors: Awesome and primitive[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:25:12 PST ]Web 2.0 is built on the idea of styles, so it's astounding when the best and brightest of online applications fails to support styles in user documents.

Access your media files anywhere with Libox[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:59:30 PST ]Libox is an innovative software solution that lets you access all of your music, photos, and videos from anywhere without having to store the files in the cloud--or charging you a cent.

Facebook coughs up information on Goldman deal[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:46:05 PST ]A press release issued by the company confirms what everybody else already knew: that it's raised $1.5 billion primarily from investment bank Goldman Sachs, which has opened up the round to its wealthy overseas clients.

Robotics help the paralyzed walk[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:05:42 PST ]A demonstration day at Kaiser Permanente has demos of robotic legs for those who can't walk, arms for those who can't lift, and forceps for surgeons who can't be in the operating room.

Does Facebook think Ebert's new jaw is abusive?[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:24:37 PST ]Film critic Roger Ebert says his latest blog post about his prosthetic jaw has been marked by Facebook as "abusive content." The company is reportedly investigating.

Is it really dangerous to use a phone on a plane?[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:07:00 EST ]You know who you are. You leave your phone on during flights, maybe do a little text messaging and otherwise break rules about cell phone use on planes once the doors close for departure.

Google to launch Groupon competitor[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:19:03 EST ]Google is preparing to launch Google Offers, the search giant's Groupon competitor, Mashable has learned.

Writer tracks down online haters[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:47:04 EST ]Matthew is a 23-year-old college student from a small suburban town in Missouri. He is engaged and works part time at Walmart. He loves the Kansas City Chiefs and spending Sundays in front of the TV watching football.

Why did Google's Eric Schmidt step down?[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:01:02 EST ]Apple isn't the only high-profile tech company that announced a major change in its executive ranks this week.

All about iPad 2: What we know, what we wish[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:57:29 GMT ]Now that the long wait for the Verizon iPhone is over in all but product itself, it's time to focus on that other elusive Apple product: the iPad 2. The second iPad is right around the corner, and the rumor mill is churning.

2 Russians go spacewalking outside space station[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:13:29 GMT ]Two of the space station's crew have stepped out on a spacewalk. Russian astronauts Dmitry Kondratyev and Oleg Skripochka floated outside Friday morning. Their job is to install a camera and an experimental radio system on the International Space Station, and retrieve a pair of old science experiments.

Why buying coffee with your iPhone matters[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:10:59 GMT ]For years, payment geeks have promised that cell phones would soon replace the jingle of pocket change, but the promise never materialized. All that may have changed this week, as Starbucks announced that it had begun accepting payments made with iPhones and Blackberries at most stores.

Skip the gym: 10 gadgets for getting fit at work[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:14:23 GMT ]Get in shape at the office with equipment that can, among other things,  turn your work chair into a punching bag — or a balance ball — or add some 'arms' to it so you can set up a resistance training regime.

Pre-caffeine: Google freakouts, secret Apple icons[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Google, Apple, Facebook, the Internet and geek culture.

New York City invests in urban green tech[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 07:21:38 PST ]NYC Urban Technology Innovation Center will tap IBM smart building software to evaluate how different green building methods perform.

Analyst: 'Wii 2 will not sell well'[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:01:45 PST ]Nintendo hasn't announced plans to release a new console anytime soon, but Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter believes a Wii 2 wouldn't be a big hit.

A wireless mouse for your couch[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:01:47 PST ]Google's Eric Schmidt steps down as CEO, Verizon challenges the FCC's Net neutrality rules, and Logitech has a new wireless mouse to keep you on your couch--it is actually optimized to work there!

Xiph resumes work on Ghost audio codec[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:47:31 PST ]Google's interest in the royalty-free Vorbis audio codec raises new possibilities for successors CELT and, in the longer run, Ghost.

Google ready for action against content farms[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:00:00 PST ]Your search complaints have been heard: Google plans to take further action against "content farms," although it's not ready to detail specific methods.

Power cord lights up as electricity flows[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:11:05 EST ]Here's one of electricity's dirty little secrets: You can't see it moving, so it's hard to know when you're wasting a bunch of it.

Google to launch Groupon competitor[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 07:27:19 EST ]Google is preparing to launch Google Offers, the search giant's Groupon competitor, Mashable has learned.

Is it really dangerous to use a phone on a plane?[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:16:30 EST ]You know who you are. You leave your phone on during flights, maybe do a little text messaging and otherwise break rules about cell phone use on planes once the doors close for departure.

Why did Google's Eric Schmidt step down?[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:53:20 EST ]Apple isn't the only high-profile tech company that announced a major change in its executive ranks this week.

All about iPad 2: What we know, what we wish[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:57:29 GMT ]Now that the long wait for the Verizon iPhone is over in all but product itself, it's time to focus on that other elusive Apple product: the iPad 2. The second iPad is right around the corner, and the rumor mill is churning.

2 Russians go spacewalking outside space station[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:13:29 GMT ]Two of the space station's crew have stepped out on a spacewalk. Russian astronauts Dmitry Kondratyev and Oleg Skripochka floated outside Friday morning. Their job is to install a camera and an experimental radio system on the International Space Station, and retrieve a pair of old science experiments.

Why buying coffee with your iPhone matters[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:10:59 GMT ]For years, payment geeks have promised that cell phones would soon replace the jingle of pocket change, but the promise never materialized. All that may have changed this week, as Starbucks announced that it had begun accepting payments made with iPhones and Blackberries at most stores.

Skip the gym: 10 gadgets for getting fit at work[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:14:23 GMT ]Get in shape at the office with equipment that can, among other things,  turn your work chair into a punching bag — or a balance ball — or add some 'arms' to it so you can set up a resistance training regime.

Pre-caffeine: Google freakouts, secret Apple icons[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Google, Apple, Facebook, the Internet and geek culture.

What the Comcast-NBC deal means to you (FAQ)[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 07:13:16 PST ]Should one huge company be allowed to both create and deliver the content that consumers watch? We look how the union affects Hulu, cable rates, local programming, and more.

'Star Wars' on Blu-ray coming September 27[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 07:14:56 PST ]The excitement over the launch of "Star Wars: The Complete Saga" is palpable. You can start your official countdown calendar today: 248 days to go.

New York City invests in urban green tech[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 07:21:38 PST ]NYC Urban Technology Innovation Center will tap IBM smart building software to evaluate how different green building methods perform.

Analyst: 'Wii 2 will not sell well'[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:01:45 PST ]Nintendo hasn't announced plans to release a new console anytime soon, but Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter believes a Wii 2 wouldn't be a big hit.

A wireless mouse for your couch[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:01:47 PST ]Google's Eric Schmidt steps down as CEO, Verizon challenges the FCC's Net neutrality rules, and Logitech has a new wireless mouse to keep you on your couch--it is actually optimized to work there!

Power cord lights up as electricity flows[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:11:05 EST ]Here's one of electricity's dirty little secrets: You can't see it moving, so it's hard to know when you're wasting a bunch of it.

Google to launch Groupon competitor[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 07:27:19 EST ]Google is preparing to launch Google Offers, the search giant's Groupon competitor, Mashable has learned.

Is it really dangerous to use a phone on a plane?[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:16:30 EST ]You know who you are. You leave your phone on during flights, maybe do a little text messaging and otherwise break rules about cell phone use on planes once the doors close for departure.

Why did Google's Eric Schmidt step down?[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:53:20 EST ]Apple isn't the only high-profile tech company that announced a major change in its executive ranks this week.

How your brain picks just the right move[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:08:27 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: If you have a knack for seeing instantly which move you should make — in a game or in other walks of life — it might be due to a special circuit in your brain.

After passing on Kinect, Sony makes hardcore Move[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:13:38 GMT ]A Sony executive says the game company passed on the technology behind Microsoft's successful new Kinect gaming device years ago. And he believes Sony's competing motion controller — the PlayStation Move — is now poised to offer something Kinect can't: motion-controlled gaming for hard core players.

Sony may reveal new PSP on Jan. 27[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:06:42 GMT ]HASH(0x8ad1028)

Pentagon sets up virtual haven for vets[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 04:38:13 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The Defense Department has created a simulated world in Second Life to help combat veterans cope with post-traumatic stress syndrome.

All about iPad 2: What we know, what we wish[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:12:59 GMT ]Now that the long wait for the Verizon iPhone is over in all but product itself, it's time to focus on that other elusive Apple product: the iPad 2. The second iPad is right around the corner, and the rumor mill is churning.

AMD more upbeat about chances in tablet market[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:43:38 PST ]AMD executives make more positive comments about tablets, stepping away from cautious statements made by former CEO Dirk Meyer.

Do iOS icons confirm iPad 2 front-facing cam?[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:43:53 PST ]You didn't hear it from me, but the latest beta for iOS 4.3 for iPad appears to shows icons that indicate a front-facing camera.

Paging Larry: Google's new CEO has lots to do[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:58:46 PST ]Larry Page last ran Google when it was a much smaller and simpler company. He's retaking control of it at a time when it's still strong, but surrounded by challenges.

More consolidation among major music labels?[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:54:55 PST ]Warner Music Group considers selling itself even while it continues to pursue an acquisition of EMI, moves made as music sales continue to fall.

Google readies Groupon competitor[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:22:10 PST ]After being rebuffed in a buyout offer for social-buying market leader Groupon, the Internet giant is working on a daily-deals competitor called Google Offers.

How to spend $1,000 on a Verizon iPhone[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:39:32 EST ]Now that Verizon is about to start selling the iPhone 4, there's a lot of buyer's remorse in the air.

Facebook launches app for feature phones[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:21:11 EST ]Facebook has just announced a new mobile application designed specifically for feature phones. The app will give feature phone users access to Facebook messages, events, pictures, news feeds, profiles and more.

To reduce wireless bills, some try an 'iPod phone'[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:14:09 EST ]Brennan Stehling's phone looks just like an iPhone, but his bill is nothing like the ones most smartphone customers get in the mail each month.

Virtual coach helps her get in step[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:13:51 GMT ]Adidas miCoach Pacer is a good pick, says writer, because the fitness plans are well-designed and scale to fit everyone.

After passing on Kinect, Sony makes hardcore Move[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:13:38 GMT ]A Sony executive says the game company passed on the technology behind Microsoft's successful new Kinect gaming device years ago. And he believes Sony's competing motion controller — the PlayStation Move — is now poised to offer something Kinect can't: motion-controlled gaming for hard core players.

Sony may reveal new PSP on Jan. 27[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:06:42 GMT ]HASH(0xa1a359c)

All about iPad 2: What we know, what we wish[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:12:59 GMT ]Now that the long wait for the Verizon iPhone is over in all but product itself, it's time to focus on that other elusive Apple product: the iPad 2. The second iPad is right around the corner, and the rumor mill is churning.

Pre-caffeine: Google Doodles, Sony Moves[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Google, Apple, Facebook, the Internet and geek culture.

Key for Spotify in the U.S. is Universal Music[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:56:57 PST ]The European music service cut its first licensing deal for a U.S. launch with one of the four top labels--Sony. Can signing Universal help speed up a launch?

Bloom Energy: You pay for the juice, not the box[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:58:37 PST ]Bloom Energy launches a service where customers buy the power from Bloom's fuel cells at a fixed price, rather than purchasing the hardware.

App downloads top 2 million on Samsung TVs[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:23:45 PST ]Downloading apps on Samsung TVs is gaining popularity. It took consumers nearly 270 days to download the first million--and less than 60 days to reach the next million.

T-Mobile gets aggressive in U.S. mobile market[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:38:31 PST ]Executives from T-Mobile USA and the company's parent company Deutsche Telekom say that 2011 is the year that T-Mobile makes a turnaround.

Apple criticized in Chinese environmental report[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:59:45 PST ]Scoring last among 29 tech firms in report by Chinese environmental groups, Apple is rebuked for lack of responsiveness to health and safety conditions at factories that make its components.

Nintendo releases details about its 3DS system[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:22:23 EST ]Gamers got some long-awaited answers about Nintendo's 3-D handheld gaming system on Wednesday.

How to spend $1,000 on a Verizon iPhone[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:39:32 EST ]Now that Verizon is about to start selling the iPhone 4, there's a lot of buyer's remorse in the air.

Facebook launches app for feature phones[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:21:11 EST ]Facebook has just announced a new mobile application designed specifically for feature phones. The app will give feature phone users access to Facebook messages, events, pictures, news feeds, profiles and more.

To reduce wireless bills, some try an 'iPod phone'[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:14:09 EST ]Brennan Stehling's phone looks just like an iPhone, but his bill is nothing like the ones most smartphone customers get in the mail each month.

Virtual coach helps her get in step[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:13:51 GMT ]Adidas miCoach Pacer is a good pick, says writer, because the fitness plans are well-designed and scale to fit everyone.

After passing on Kinect, Sony makes hardcore Move[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:13:38 GMT ]A Sony executive says the game company passed on the technology behind Microsoft's successful new Kinect gaming device years ago. And he believes Sony's competing motion controller — the PlayStation Move — is now poised to offer something Kinect can't: motion-controlled gaming for hard core players.

Sony may reveal new PSP on Jan. 27[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:06:42 GMT ]HASH(0x9cb85a8)

All about iPad 2: What we know, what we wish[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:12:59 GMT ]Now that the long wait for the Verizon iPhone is over in all but product itself, it's time to focus on that other elusive Apple product: the iPad 2. The second iPad is right around the corner, and the rumor mill is churning.

Pre-caffeine: Google Doodles, Sony Moves[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Google, Apple, Facebook, the Internet and geek culture.

Boxee Box firmware updated sans Netflix[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:51:24 PST ]Boxee has tweaked the firmware on its set-top box. The major addition is the inclusion of streaming service Vudu. However, Netflix is still missing.

Key for Spotify in the U.S. is Universal Music[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:56:57 PST ]The European music service cut its first licensing deal for a U.S. launch with one of the four top labels--Sony. Can signing Universal help speed up a launch?

Bloom Energy: You pay for the juice, not the box[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:58:37 PST ]Bloom Energy launches a service where customers buy the power from Bloom's fuel cells at a fixed price, rather than purchasing the hardware.

App downloads top 2 million on Samsung TVs[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:23:45 PST ]Downloading apps on Samsung TVs is gaining popularity. It took consumers nearly 270 days to download the first million--and less than 60 days to reach the next million.

T-Mobile gets aggressive in U.S. mobile market[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:38:31 PST ]Executives from T-Mobile USA and the company's parent company Deutsche Telekom say that 2011 is the year that T-Mobile makes a turnaround.

Nintendo releases details about its 3DS system[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:22:23 EST ]Gamers got some long-awaited answers about Nintendo's 3-D handheld gaming system on Wednesday.

How to spend $1,000 on a Verizon iPhone[ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:39:32 EST ]Now that Verizon is about to start selling the iPhone 4, there's a lot of buyer's remorse in the air.

Facebook launches app for feature phones[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:21:11 EST ]Facebook has just announced a new mobile application designed specifically for feature phones. The app will give feature phone users access to Facebook messages, events, pictures, news feeds, profiles and more.

To reduce wireless bills, some try an 'iPod phone'[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:14:09 EST ]Brennan Stehling's phone looks just like an iPhone, but his bill is nothing like the ones most smartphone customers get in the mail each month.

Online group accused in iPad hacking denies crime[ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:15:55 GMT ]An online group implicated in the theft of more than 100,000 e-mail addresses of Apple iPad users says two of its members who were arrested did nothing wrong.