Twitter: Bronx Zoo Cobra found, Banff Squirrel MIA![ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:12:20 GMT ]The infamous @BronxZoosCobra amassed more than 200,000 followers before her capture, and seriously spooked anotherTwitter tourism mascot.

Smart recipe finders can clear out your fridge[ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:59:32 GMT ]Recipe sites require ingredients I don’t have, especially in a hurry. That’s where sites like SuperCook and others come in handy. I just enter in the ingredients I have on hand, and they give me a matching list of recipes.

Video: 'Portal 2' brings double the trouble[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:42:09 GMT ]Some old enemies, new friends, and a brand new dynamic with cooperative play are just a few of the things you can expect from "Portal 2." In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

FBI can't crack murder code — can you?[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:31:37 GMT ]Are you good at solving puzzles and cracking codes? If so, the Federal Bureau of Investigation needs your help in cracking a code connected to a homicide in Missouri.

Sci-fi untangled in 'Source Code'[ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:29:25 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: "Source Code" director Duncan Jones talks about his twisty science-fiction movies and about getting out of the shadow of his famous father, David Bowie.

Why Microsoft is taking on Google in Europe[ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:01:23 PDT ]Two American companies battling across the pond may seem odd, until you look at the European record of enforcing its competition laws.

Report: Amazon exploring mobile payments via NFC[ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:02:08 PDT ]A report says the online retailer is weighing whether to build a mobile payments and marketing service for smartphones.

Time Warner Cable scales back iPad app channels[ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:57:15 PDT ]Citing legal pressures from cable networks, Time Warner Cable has cut the programming available on its recently launched iPad application. The communications company says it plans to fight back.

Digital comics come to life on tablets[ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:58:31 PDT ]CNET takes a brief look at digital comics on smartphones and tablets, and chats with Comixology CEO David Steinberger.

Teacher accused of mocking 7-year-old on Facebook[ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:58:39 PDT ]A computer teacher in Chicago allegedly takes a picture of a 7-year-old's hair, which had Jolly Ranchers candy hanging from the braids. She then allegedly posts it on Facebook for her friends' amusement.

Why cloud storage is the future of music[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:54:51 EDT ]Amazon this week became the first big internet company to offer something called "cloud music." To the unfamiliar, that term may seem off-putting, like a new soft-rock genre that leans heavily on harp solos. But it's possible many of us will be using cloud music systems in the not-far-off future.

Will you commute via 'personal rapid transit?'[ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:58:41 EDT ]Imagine stepping onto a cold, windy platform at 2 in the morning and waiting just a few seconds for the transit car to show up.

With +1, Google really wants to be your friend[ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:40:52 EDT ]Google is pretty good with robots. Not so much with people.

Planned Google app would identify faces[ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:28:30 EDT ]Google plans to introduce a mobile application that would allow users to snap pictures of people's faces in order to access their personal information, a director for the project said this week.

Facebook problems? You may be a guinea pig[ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:39:49 GMT ]The next time Facebook acts up on you, it may not be a change slipped in under the radar, but an experiment to test how you react to different Facebook features.

'Sword & Sworcery' for iPad is magical[ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:22:32 GMT ]With its gorgeous blend of music, art and adventure, the award-winning new app called "Sword & Sworcery" will make you appreciate just how magical playing a game on the iPad can be.

Video: 'Portal 2' brings double the trouble[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:42:09 GMT ]Some old enemies, new friends, and a brand new dynamic with cooperative play are just a few of the things you can expect from "Portal 2." In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

FBI can't crack murder code — can you?[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:31:37 GMT ]Are you good at solving puzzles and cracking codes? If so, the Federal Bureau of Investigation needs your help in cracking a code connected to a homicide in Missouri.

Pre-caffeine: Google pranks, gnarly wonders[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Google, Internet culture and more.

Google plus, Natali minus[ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:10:10 PDT ]Google launches +1 and Talk Guru, a 19-year-old becomes the Angry Birds champion of the world, and Natali announces her resignation.

Nuclear crisis highlights prospects for renewables[ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:25:42 PDT ]Countries around the globe, unsettled by the troubles at Japan's earthquake-struck reactors, are taking stock of the best ways to meet their energy needs.

Phishing scam masquerades as Adobe upgrade[ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:35:17 PDT ]Security provider Cloudmark continues to see more spam e-mails with fake notices promising an upgrade for Adobe Reader but instead trying to get users to provide their credit card info.

Acer CEO forced out[ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:41:05 PDT ]Acer CEO Gianfranco Lanci has resigned from the company over a disagreement with the company's board over future direction.

Web 2.0 heads for the cloud (photos)[ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:53:59 PDT ]Outlining what's next for the Web, designers and engineers talk about taking data to the cloud at this week's Web 2.0 conference in San Francisco.

Why cloud storage is the future of music[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:54:51 EDT ]Amazon this week became the first big internet company to offer something called "cloud music." To the unfamiliar, that term may seem off-putting, like a new soft-rock genre that leans heavily on harp solos. But it's possible many of us will be using cloud music systems in the not-far-off future.

Google snubs city that named itself Google[ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:36:53 EDT ]What more could a city do?

Will you commute via 'personal rapid transit?'[ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:58:41 EDT ]Imagine stepping onto a cold, windy platform at 2 in the morning and waiting just a few seconds for the transit car to show up.

Planned Google app would identify faces[ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:53:11 EDT ]Google plans to introduce a mobile application that would allow users to snap pictures of people's faces in order to access their personal information, a director for the project said this week.

Facebook problems? You may be a guinea pig[ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:39:49 GMT ]The next time Facebook acts up on you, it may not be a change slipped in under the radar, but an experiment to test how you react to different Facebook features.

'Sword & Sworcery' for iPad is magical[ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:22:32 GMT ]With its gorgeous blend of music, art and adventure, the award-winning new app called "Sword & Sworcery" will make you appreciate just how magical playing a game on the iPad can be.

Video: 'Portal 2' brings double the trouble[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:42:09 GMT ]Some old enemies, new friends, and a brand new dynamic with cooperative play are just a few of the things you can expect from "Portal 2." In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

FBI can't crack murder code — can you?[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:31:37 GMT ]Are you good at solving puzzles and cracking codes? If so, the Federal Bureau of Investigation needs your help in cracking a code connected to a homicide in Missouri.

Pre-caffeine: Google pranks, gnarly wonders[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Google, Internet culture and more.

Google plus, Natali minus[ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:10:10 PDT ]Google launches +1 and Talk Guru, a 19-year-old becomes the Angry Birds champion of the world, and Natali announces her resignation.

Nuclear crisis highlights prospects for renewables[ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:25:42 PDT ]Countries around the globe, unsettled by the troubles at Japan's earthquake-struck reactors, are taking stock of the best ways to meet their energy needs.

Phishing scam masquerades as Adobe upgrade[ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:35:17 PDT ]Security provider Cloudmark continues to see more spam e-mails with fake notices promising an upgrade for Adobe Reader but instead trying to get users to provide their credit card info.

Acer CEO forced out[ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:41:05 PDT ]Acer CEO Gianfranco Lanci has resigned from the company over a disagreement with the company's board over future direction.

Web 2.0 heads for the cloud (photos)[ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:53:59 PDT ]Outlining what's next for the Web, designers and engineers talk about taking data to the cloud at this week's Web 2.0 conference in San Francisco.

Why cloud storage is the future of music[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:54:51 EDT ]Amazon this week became the first big internet company to offer something called "cloud music." To the unfamiliar, that term may seem off-putting, like a new soft-rock genre that leans heavily on harp solos. But it's possible many of us will be using cloud music systems in the not-far-off future.

Google snubs city that named itself Google[ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:36:53 EDT ]What more could a city do?

Will you commute via 'personal rapid transit?'[ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:58:41 EDT ]Imagine stepping onto a cold, windy platform at 2 in the morning and waiting just a few seconds for the transit car to show up.

Planned Google app would identify faces[ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:53:11 EDT ]Google plans to introduce a mobile application that would allow users to snap pictures of people's faces in order to access their personal information, a director for the project said this week.

Cosmic Log: How radiation affects the fish[ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 02:54:53 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Experts say that fish and other marine species shouldn't be as affected by Japan's nuclear crisis as species on land, in part because of the different dispersion patterns.

Homeless man builds his own car — out of junk[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:15:32 GMT ]This is Orismar de Souza, a homeless man in Brazil, who decided to build the car he couldn't buy using junk, spare parts and a hammer and chisel. Four years later, the "shrimpmobile" has him back on his feet.

Is the Nintendo 3DS right for your child?[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:54:50 GMT ]I’m sure your child has been eagerly awaiting the Nintendo 3DS, but with a $250 price tag, does it have enough new features to justify an upgrading from an older model? If you are a first-time DS buyer, should you get an older, cheaper system or wait until the winter holidays to buy this shiny, new model?

$50K race car steering wheel even pours drinks[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:15:52 GMT ]It wouldn't be Formula 1 without some kind of constant friction between racers, team owners and organizers, and this year's kerfuffle involves steering wheels that force drivers to push more buttons than a 747 pilot having a seizure.

Robot overlords win with Kinect-controlled 'copter [ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:49:42 GMT ]Looks like researchers at MIT and the University of Washington are busy signing over humanity's future to our robot overlords ... with a little help from Kinect.

Free iPhone app improves docs' emergency response[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:09:57 PDT ]A trial finds that doctors using an app called iResus perform significantly better during a simulated emergency than doctors who don't.

Legoland trains Web cam on 'Star Wars' Miniland[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:10:28 PDT ]Fans who can't be on hand for Thursday's grand opening of the new "Star Wars" Miniland will be able to see the teams put the finishing touches on the models, as well as see what's going on even after the ceremonies.

Report: NSA joins Nasdaq hack probe[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:04:45 PDT ]The top U.S. electronic intelligence agency will focus on the source and severity of the intrusion into the computer network of the company that runs the tech-heavy stock exchange, Bloomberg reports.

Gaming sites game Reddit, get caught[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:33:09 PDT ]Three popular gaming sites have been caught trying, and in many cases successfully gaming social news site Reddit using power users to submit, vote, and comment on their content.

Fake Android app steals data, takes shot at pirates[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:37:42 PDT ]Malicious Android app that masquerades as free version of legitimate app steals data and chastises user for trying to get around paying for the actual app.

Make a clean online break with pests[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:21:51 EDT ]Fact: In this crazy game called life, you will encounter people with whom you won't want to engage.

Why cloud storage is the future of music[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:54:51 EDT ]Amazon this week became the first big internet company to offer something called "cloud music." To the unfamiliar, that term may seem off-putting, like a new soft-rock genre that leans heavily on harp solos. But it's possible many of us will be using cloud music systems in the not-far-off future.

Syria tests internet freedom theory[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:36:04 EDT ]In the wake of Egypt's "Facebook revolution," which was fueled in part by online social networks, much has been made about the role of technology in encouraging or even creating democracy.

Survey: Frenemies fester on Facebook[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:24:00 GMT ]A recent survey shows that many women are probably annoyed by their Facebook friends because they're sick of hearing those friends whine and complain, overshare their politics and bragging about perfect lives.

New site helps students arrange casual sex 'hookups'[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:34:20 GMT ]College is a place where casual sex and arranged "hookups" are the primary objective — or at least that's the impression someone would get after browsing through a new site called eduHookups.

Homeless man builds his own car — out of junk[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:15:32 GMT ]This is Orismar de Souza, a homeless man in Brazil, who decided to build the car he couldn't buy using junk, spare parts and a hammer and chisel. Four years later, the "shrimpmobile" has him back on his feet.

$50K race car steering wheel even pours drinks[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:15:52 GMT ]It wouldn't be Formula 1 without some kind of constant friction between racers, team owners and organizers, and this year's kerfuffle involves steering wheels that force drivers to push more buttons than a 747 pilot having a seizure.

Pre-caffeine: Volume control ... for dogs![ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Amazon, Facebook, Internet culture and more.

Verizon to install 100 gigabit network in U.S.[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:35:27 PDT ]Following an upgrade in Europe, Verizon is looking to deploy 100G Ethernet to certain sections of its U.S. Internet backbone by the end of the second quarter.

'Star Wars' Blu-ray launch upped to September 16[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:42:19 PDT ]Lucasfilm announces that "Star Wars: The Complete Saga" will launch a bit earlier than its original date of September 27.

Final vote for the Madden Curse[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:06:34 PDT ]Google announces a system to serve better ads in Gmail, Verizon launches a portable 4G Mi-Fi, and the final round of voting is now live to decide who will face the famous Madden Curse.

Google settles FTC charges over Buzz[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:18:28 PDT ]As part of its agreement to end Federal Trade Commission investigation, Google agrees to establish a "comprehensive privacy program" after Buzz privacy flap.

Another Google service facing uncertainty in China[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:29:36 PDT ]The future of Google Maps in China could be in jeopardy as the search giant reportedly has yet to apply for a license to keep the service running.

Video site Vimeo debuts iPhone app[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:44:49 EDT ]Vimeo set an ambitious goal for its premiere iPhone application.

Play ball! We review baseball video games[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:13:59 EDT ]Greetings, everyone! It's a great day for baseball.

Missing cobra sinks fangs into Twitter[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:21:03 EDT ]An escaped Egyptian cobra has slithered its way out of a New York City zoo and onto the internet, where the reptile is winning tens of thousands of fans.

Syria tests internet freedom theory[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:57:10 EDT ]In the wake of Egypt's "Facebook revolution," which was fueled in part by online social networks, much has been made about the role of technology in encouraging or even creating democracy.

Survey: Frenemies fester on Facebook[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:24:00 GMT ]A recent survey shows that many women are probably annoyed by their Facebook friends because they're sick of hearing those friends whine and complain, overshare their politics and bragging about perfect lives.

New site helps students arrange casual sex 'hookups'[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:34:20 GMT ]College is a place where casual sex and arranged "hookups" are the primary objective — or at least that's the impression someone would get after browsing through a new site called eduHookups.

Homeless man builds his own car — out of junk[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:15:32 GMT ]This is Orismar de Souza, a homeless man in Brazil, who decided to build the car he couldn't buy using junk, spare parts and a hammer and chisel. Four years later, the "shrimpmobile" has him back on his feet.

$50K race car steering wheel even pours drinks[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:15:52 GMT ]It wouldn't be Formula 1 without some kind of constant friction between racers, team owners and organizers, and this year's kerfuffle involves steering wheels that force drivers to push more buttons than a 747 pilot having a seizure.

Pre-caffeine: Volume control ... for dogs![ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Amazon, Facebook, Internet culture and more.

Verizon to install 100 gigabit network in U.S.[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:35:27 PDT ]Following an upgrade in Europe, Verizon is looking to deploy 100G Ethernet to certain sections of its U.S. Internet backbone by the end of the second quarter.

'Star Wars' Blu-ray launch upped to September 16[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:42:19 PDT ]Lucasfilm announces that "Star Wars: The Complete Saga" will launch a bit earlier than its original date of September 27.

Final vote for the Madden Curse[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:06:34 PDT ]Google announces a system to serve better ads in Gmail, Verizon launches a portable 4G Mi-Fi, and the final round of voting is now live to decide who will face the famous Madden Curse.

Google settles FTC charges over Buzz[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:18:28 PDT ]As part of its agreement to end Federal Trade Commission investigation, Google agrees to establish a "comprehensive privacy program" after Buzz privacy flap.

Another Google service facing uncertainty in China[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:29:36 PDT ]The future of Google Maps in China could be in jeopardy as the search giant reportedly has yet to apply for a license to keep the service running.

Video site Vimeo debuts iPhone app[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:44:49 EDT ]Vimeo set an ambitious goal for its premiere iPhone application.

Play ball! We review baseball video games[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:13:59 EDT ]Greetings, everyone! It's a great day for baseball.

Missing cobra sinks fangs into Twitter[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:21:03 EDT ]An escaped Egyptian cobra has slithered its way out of a New York City zoo and onto the internet, where the reptile is winning tens of thousands of fans.

Syria tests internet freedom theory[ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:57:10 EDT ]In the wake of Egypt's "Facebook revolution," which was fueled in part by online social networks, much has been made about the role of technology in encouraging or even creating democracy.

Video: 'Duke Nukem Forever' is 15 years in the making[ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 00:53:49 GMT ]Duke Nukem seems to have it all with aliens, women, explosions, delays... We take a closer look at the classic shooter's return this June. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Someday, your pulse could power your iPod[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:55:14 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Researchers develop a nanotech-based electric generator that could make it possible for your pulse to power your iPod Nano.

Video: Amazon takes your music to the cloud[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:26:04 GMT ]Amazon launched Cloud Player, which allows users to upload their music to the cloud, and then access it from computers and Android phones anywhere. Msnbc.com's Wilson Rothman explains why that's a big deal. (msnbc.com)

Cosmic Log: First look at Mercury from orbit[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:01:38 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA's Messenger mission unveils the first picture of the planet Mercury ever taken by an orbiting spacecraft.

Exoplanets pose for family portraits[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:56:12 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: More than 1,200 potential planets are gathered together for one big family portrait, courtesy of NASA's Kepler mission team.

Amazon Cloud Drive and Cloud Player (review)[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:20:03 PDT ]CNET reviews Amazon.com's cloud-based storage for media and files, including music, videos, photos, and documents.

Report: Next Windows Phone OS to tap mobile payments[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:20:16 PDT ]Software giant is expected to include technology in its next mobile operating system that will turn phones into an electronic wallet.

With cloud move, Amazon has Apple in its sights[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:32:36 PDT ]With Amazon launching a cloud storage and music streaming service, it's managed to make Apple look like a slowpoke. But it's not the first time the two companies have traded jabs.

Rebecca Black passes Bieber as YouTube's most hated video[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:03:19 PDT ]Just as it was about to become the most hated YouTube video of all time, Rebecca Black's "Friday" disappeared from YouTube. Then it returned, revealing that it is now the most hated YouTube video ever.

MacBook Air too pricey? Thin HP laptop hits $399[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:19:26 PDT ]Hewlett-Packard's Pavilion dm1z doesn't have the elegance of the MacBook Air but offers a similar 11-inch form factor for $399--hundreds of dollars less.

No iPhone 5 coming this June?[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 06:47:34 EDT ]Apple has traditionally debuted new iPhones at its annual software developers conference, but this year's event in June will be 100 percent software news, according to a report.

Play ball! We review baseball video games[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:13:59 EDT ]Greetings, everyone! It's a great day for baseball.

Video site Vimeo debuts iPhone app[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:44:49 EDT ]Vimeo set an ambitious goal for its premiere iPhone application.

Amazon launches streaming music service[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:55:44 EDT ]Amazon has just entered the streaming music business with the launch of Cloud Player, a music player that lets anyone upload their music to Amazon's servers and play them via the web or Android.

Now on iPad 2: 'Will you marry me?'[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:20:40 GMT ]Nowadays, the promise of happily ever after comes with not only the traditional engagement ring, but also sometimes a hot, ultracool, must-have device that may survive longer than most marriages: an iPad 2.

Strange twists in a DNA message[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:43:39 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The pioneer who produced the first organism programmed with synthetic DNA admits that the creature's genetically coded message should be corrected.

Health app downloads soar, but do they work?[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:58:40 GMT ]Despite the popularity of health and fitness apps for smartphones, there has been little research on how well apps work, or even if any comply with known public health guidelines on how to change people's behaviors.

What to know when GPS or car tech shopping[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:56:43 GMT ]Getting ready to go shopping for the latest tech gadget for your car? Perhaps it's one of those hands-free phone kits, or maybe a GPS unit. But where do you start? What information is the most important when you're buying car tech?

Pre-caffeine: Tiger cub loves chimp![ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Amazon, Firefox, Internet culture and more.

IDC: Android, Windows Phone to rule mobile[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:06:14 PDT ]Market researcher predicts that Google's Android will easily outpace all rivals by 2015--and that Windows Phone 7 will be No. 2, thanks to its recent deal with Nokia.

Are you America's Next Top Energy Innovator?[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:57:09 PDT ]Department of Energy launches a program for companies to take advantage of the 15,000 patents owned by the national laboratories. Licensing will cost a mere $1,000 a pop.

More than 8 million iPads sold so far this year?[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:20:08 PDT ]A collection of analysts polled by Fortune magazine peg unit sales of both the original iPad and the iPad 2 at anywhere from 5 to 8.8 million for 2011 up through last Saturday.

Amazon party in the cloud[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:20:27 PDT ]Sprint moves to block the AT&T/T-Mobile merger, Facebook adds new movies to its rental service, and Amazon.com launches a digital music locker called Amazon Cloud Drive.

Firefox for Android reaches 'full' status[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:41:33 PDT ]Mozilla drops the "RC" and "beta" qualifications to bring you the first complete version of Firefox for Android (it's available for Maemo, too.)

No iPhone 5 coming this June?[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 06:47:34 EDT ]Apple has traditionally debuted new iPhones at its annual software developers conference, but this year's event in June will be 100 percent software news, according to a report.

Play ball! We review baseball video games[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:13:59 EDT ]Greetings, everyone! It's a great day for baseball.

Video site Vimeo debuts iPhone app[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:44:49 EDT ]Vimeo set an ambitious goal for its premiere iPhone application.

Amazon launches streaming music service[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:55:44 EDT ]Amazon has just entered the streaming music business with the launch of Cloud Player, a music player that lets anyone upload their music to Amazon's servers and play them via the web or Android.

Now on iPad 2: 'Will you marry me?'[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:20:40 GMT ]Nowadays, the promise of happily ever after comes with not only the traditional engagement ring, but also sometimes a hot, ultracool, must-have device that may survive longer than most marriages: an iPad 2.

Health app downloads soar, but do they work?[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:58:40 GMT ]Despite the popularity of health and fitness apps for smartphones, there has been little research on how well apps work, or even if any comply with known public health guidelines on how to change people's behaviors.

What to know when GPS or car tech shopping[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:56:43 GMT ]Getting ready to go shopping for the latest tech gadget for your car? Perhaps it's one of those hands-free phone kits, or maybe a GPS unit. But where do you start? What information is the most important when you're buying car tech?

Pre-caffeine: Tiger cub loves chimp![ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Amazon, Firefox, Internet culture and more.

Strange twists in a DNA message[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:43:39 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The pioneer who produced the first organism programmed with synthetic DNA admits that the creature's genetically coded message should be corrected.

IDC: Android, Windows Phone to rule mobile[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:06:14 PDT ]Market researcher predicts that Google's Android will easily outpace all rivals by 2015--and that Windows Phone 7 will be No. 2, thanks to its recent deal with Nokia.

More than 8 million iPads sold so far this year?[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:20:08 PDT ]A collection of analysts polled by Fortune magazine peg unit sales of both the original iPad and the iPad 2 at anywhere from 5 to 8.8 million for 2011 up through last Saturday.

Amazon party in the cloud[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:20:27 PDT ]Sprint moves to block the AT&T/T-Mobile merger, Facebook adds new movies to its rental service, and Amazon.com launches a digital music locker called Amazon Cloud Drive.

Firefox for Android reaches 'full' status[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:41:33 PDT ]Mozilla drops the "RC" and "beta" qualifications to bring you the first complete version of Firefox for Android (it's available for Maemo, too.)

Are you America's Next Top Energy Innovator?[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:57:09 PDT ]Department of Energy launches a program for companies to take advantage of the 15,000 patents owned by the national laboratories. Licensing will cost a mere $1,000 a pop.

No iPhone 5 coming this June?[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 06:47:34 EDT ]Apple has traditionally debuted new iPhones at its annual software developers conference, but this year's event in June will be 100 percent software news, according to a report.

Play ball! We review baseball video games[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:13:59 EDT ]Greetings, everyone! It's a great day for baseball.

Video site Vimeo debuts iPhone app[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:44:49 EDT ]Vimeo set an ambitious goal for its premiere iPhone application.

Amazon launches streaming music service[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:55:44 EDT ]Amazon has just entered the streaming music business with the launch of Cloud Player, a music player that lets anyone upload their music to Amazon's servers and play them via the web or Android.

Nintendo 3DS owners report 'black screen of death'[ Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:16:52 GMT ]The new Nintendo 3DS launched in North America on Sunday and now some early adopters are reporting that the 3-D gaming device locks up and displays a "black screen of death."

Black to beat Bieber for YouTube's most hated[ Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:53:05 GMT ]It's an exciting, yet unexpected development for the 13-year-old sensation whose Auto-Tuned masterpiece of mediocrity became the cool thing to hate on the Internet weeks earlier.

Six things to love (and hate) about the Nintendo 3DS[ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 21:52:52 GMT ]Nintendo's new 3DS is a really solid gadget that delivers a truly innovative new 3-D gaming experience. But it’s not a perfect device and there’s plenty to consider when trying to decide whether you should make room for it in your budget.

Strange twists in a DNA message[ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:43:39 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The pioneer who produced the first organism programmed with synthetic DNA admits that the creature's genetically coded message should be corrected.

Fight fire with ... an electric magic wand?[ Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:07:21 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Researchers say they've found a new way to douse flames using an electric field-generating "magic wand."

Obama's got an iPad, and he tethers too[ Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:16:50 PDT ]The tech-savvy president admits to being an iPad owner during an interview, despite condemning the device as a distraction less than a year ago.

PS3 hacker's lawyers fire back at Sony[ Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:26:56 PDT ]The jailbreaker's lawyers take aim at Sony Computer Entertainment of America, saying the U.S. subsidiary has no proof their client violated Sony's EULA--or even that it has any claim to the PS3.

Kimball steps down as RealNetworks CEO[ Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:35:45 PDT ]Departure comes after a little more than a year at the helm of the media software company.

New Intel solid-state drive hits 600GB[ Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:56:07 PDT ]Chip giant is now offering a massive 600GB solid-state drive. That's just about as big as these ultra-fast storage devices get these days. As always, the extra speed comes at a price.

Researchers point out holes in McAfee's Web site[ Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:28:17 PDT ]McAfee says it is working to fix three holes researchers found in its Web site.

Which sci-fi technology will become real?[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:18:03 EDT ]Growing up, physicist Michio Kaku had two heroes. The first, predictably enough, was Albert Einstein. The second? Flash Gordon.

New tablets go where iPad won't[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:47:17 EDT ]Electronics manufacturers have all the pieces they need to create a great competitor to the iPad.

3-D smartphones ditch the glasses[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:19:15 EDT ]After a lukewarm reception from television buyers, 3-D technology is pushing its way onto small screens.

Marketers embracing QR codes, for better or worse[ Mon, 28 Mar 2011 07:14:52 EDT ]A confused crossword puzzle. A psychedelic postage stamp. A bar code on drugs.

Amazon may be creating a digital locker service[ Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:28:24 GMT ]E-commerce giant Amazon may have a digital locker service — one place in the cloud to store music, movies, e-books and access it from anywhere, anytime — in the works.

Video: Nintendo 3DS: seeing is believing[ Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:36:28 GMT ]Watching 3-D without glasses is finally a reality thanks to the Nintendo 3DS, but that is just one of the things the new handheld does well. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Cosmic Log: Science thrives in virtual worlds[ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 03:15:24 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Does the virtual-reality world known as Second Life have anything to offer for real-world scientists? Absolutely, according to a pioneer in the field.

Six things to love (and hate) about the Nintendo 3DS[ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 21:52:52 GMT ]Nintendo's new 3DS is a really solid gadget that delivers a truly innovative new 3-D gaming experience. But it’s not a perfect device and there’s plenty to consider when trying to decide whether you should make room for it in your budget.

Pre-caffeine: Pugs are LOLCats for Spring![ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Apple, Facebook, tablets, Internet culture and more.

'Artificial leaf' makes hydrogen from solar cell[ Mon, 28 Mar 2011 06:41:51 PDT ]MIT professor behind Sun Catalytix shows off research that taps a solar cell to split hydrogen from water--a system that could be used for cheap, clean, distributed energy systems.

eBay to buy GSI Commerce for $2.4 billion[ Mon, 28 Mar 2011 07:30:48 PDT ]The price tag for the e-commerce services company is more than eBay paid for PayPal and almost as much as it paid for Skype.

Java founder James Gosling joins Google[ Mon, 28 Mar 2011 07:54:41 PDT ]A notable figure in the world of programming has joined the search and Internet giant, but it's not yet clear what he'll do at Google.

Apple releases iOS 4.3.1, but iOS 5 is a question[ Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:04:10 PDT ]The update resolves some issues when connecting to cell networks and throws in a couple of minor changes. Meanwhile, iOS 5 may not debut until fall, according to TechCrunch.

Google learns to Disco[ Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:31:40 PDT ]Wal-Mart offers a $100 credit for your Nintendo DS if you go 3D, YouTube Create will help you with video editing, and Google launches a group-texting service called Disco.

Which sci-fi technology will become real?[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:18:03 EDT ]Growing up, physicist Michio Kaku had two heroes. The first, predictably enough, was Albert Einstein. The second? Flash Gordon.

New tablets go where iPad won't[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:47:17 EDT ]Electronics manufacturers have all the pieces they need to create a great competitor to the iPad.

3-D smartphones ditch the glasses[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:19:15 EDT ]After a lukewarm reception from television buyers, 3-D technology is pushing its way onto small screens.

Nintendo sees a world ready for 3-D[ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 06:46:09 EDT ]Sunday's debut of the Nintendo 3DS, a hand-held game system with a 3-D display that doesn't require special glasses, isn't just the culmination of several years of research and development for one product.

Amazon may be creating a digital locker service[ Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:28:24 GMT ]E-commerce giant Amazon may have a digital locker service — one place in the cloud to store music, movies, e-books and access it from anywhere, anytime — in the works.

Video: Nintendo 3DS: seeing is believing[ Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:36:28 GMT ]Watching 3-D without glasses is finally a reality thanks to the Nintendo 3DS, but that is just one of the things the new handheld does well. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Cosmic Log: Science thrives in virtual worlds[ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 03:15:24 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Does the virtual-reality world known as Second Life have anything to offer for real-world scientists? Absolutely, according to a pioneer in the field.

Six things to love (and hate) about the Nintendo 3DS[ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 21:52:52 GMT ]Nintendo's new 3DS is a really solid gadget that delivers a truly innovative new 3-D gaming experience. But it’s not a perfect device and there’s plenty to consider when trying to decide whether you should make room for it in your budget.

Pre-caffeine: Pugs are LOLCats for Spring![ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Apple, Facebook, tablets, Internet culture and more.

'Artificial leaf' makes hydrogen from solar cell[ Mon, 28 Mar 2011 06:41:51 PDT ]MIT professor behind Sun Catalytix shows off research that taps a solar cell to split hydrogen from water--a system that could be used for cheap, clean, distributed energy systems.

eBay to buy GSI Commerce for $2.4 billion[ Mon, 28 Mar 2011 07:30:48 PDT ]The price tag for the e-commerce services company is more than eBay paid for PayPal and almost as much as it paid for Skype.

Java founder James Gosling joins Google[ Mon, 28 Mar 2011 07:54:41 PDT ]A notable figure in the world of programming has joined the search and Internet giant, but it's not yet clear what he'll do at Google.

Apple releases iOS 4.3.1, but iOS 5 is a question[ Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:04:10 PDT ]The update resolves some issues when connecting to cell networks and throws in a couple of minor changes. Meanwhile, iOS 5 may not debut until fall, according to TechCrunch.

Google learns to Disco[ Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:31:40 PDT ]Wal-Mart offers a $100 credit for your Nintendo DS if you go 3D, YouTube Create will help you with video editing, and Google launches a group-texting service called Disco.

Which sci-fi technology will become real?[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:18:03 EDT ]Growing up, physicist Michio Kaku had two heroes. The first, predictably enough, was Albert Einstein. The second? Flash Gordon.

New tablets go where iPad won't[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:47:17 EDT ]Electronics manufacturers have all the pieces they need to create a great competitor to the iPad.

3-D smartphones ditch the glasses[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:19:15 EDT ]After a lukewarm reception from television buyers, 3-D technology is pushing its way onto small screens.

Nintendo sees a world ready for 3-D[ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 06:46:09 EDT ]Sunday's debut of the Nintendo 3DS, a hand-held game system with a 3-D display that doesn't require special glasses, isn't just the culmination of several years of research and development for one product.

Calm down! Facebook isn't sharing your profile pic[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:44:52 GMT ]An outdated Account Setting on the social network is the focus of the latest Facebook freakout making the rounds.

Japan's radiation battle gets rougher[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 22:30:06 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The battle to stabilize Japan's stricken nuclear complex just got tougher, due to the radioactive water that is apparently leaking from the reactors.

Video: Control your own alien 'Swarm'[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:54:40 GMT ]"Swarm" this little action platformer feels like a racing game as you move swiftly collecting DNA for the mother alien. In-Game's Todd Kenreck gives it a 9 out of 10. (In-Game)

Six things to love (and hate) about the Nintendo 3DS[ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 21:52:52 GMT ]Nintendo's new 3DS is a really solid gadget that delivers a truly innovative new 3-D gaming experience. But it’s not a perfect device and there’s plenty to consider when trying to decide whether you should make room for it in your budget.

It's a death mobile powered by ... screwdrivers[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:40:07 GMT ]It's like something straight out of the mind of Tim "The Toolman" Taylor ... but German. This is hands-down the craziest road vehicle we've seen in a long, long time.

Lego builders show off their skills at Bricks by the Bay (photos)[ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 12:07:19 PDT ]Grown-up Lego fans in Northern California come out of their basements and workshops to show off their building skills.

Moveable feast: iPad 2 or MacBook Air?[ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 17:04:38 PDT ]Is the 2010 MacBook Air or an iPad 2 a better value? That's not an easy question to answer and is a topic that goes right to the heart of the definition of personal computing in 2011.

HSN 'previewing' Nook Color's app store and Flash capabilities[ Sun, 27 Mar 2011 06:23:55 PDT ]The Home Shopping Network has begun selling the Nook Color on TV and online, with sales presenters talking up a major firmware update coming to the device in mid-April that includes Flash support.

Radio Shack: Free gun with your Dish Network[ Sun, 27 Mar 2011 10:38:22 PDT ]A Radio Shack in Montana is helping its customers protect themselves by offering a free gun with every purchase of Dish Network.

Buffett cautions social-networking investors[ Sun, 27 Mar 2011 11:20:32 PDT ]Berkshire Hathaway CEO predicts that most offerings in the red-hot sector will be overpriced but that there will be "huge winners."

Facebook unveils new version of questions tool[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:33:28 EDT ]Facebook released a new version of its Questions feature on Thursday, the result of nearly a year of beta testing.

To take on Apple, new tablets go where iPad won't[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:47:17 EDT ]Electronics manufacturers have all the pieces they need to create a great competitor to the iPad.

Which sci-fi technology will become real?[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:18:03 EDT ]Growing up, physicist Michio Kaku had two heroes. The first, predictably enough, was Albert Einstein. The second? Flash Gordon.

Calm down! Facebook isn't sharing your profile pic[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:44:52 GMT ]An outdated Account Setting on the social network is the focus of the latest Facebook freakout making the rounds.

Japan's radiation battle gets rougher[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 22:30:06 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The battle to stabilize Japan's stricken nuclear complex just got tougher, due to the radioactive water that is apparently leaking from the reactors.

Video: Control your own alien 'Swarm'[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:54:40 GMT ]"Swarm" this little action platformer feels like a racing game as you move swiftly collecting DNA for the mother alien. In-Game's Todd Kenreck gives it a 9 out of 10. (In-Game)

Six things to love (and hate) about the Nintendo 3DS[ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 21:52:52 GMT ]Nintendo's new 3DS is a really solid gadget that delivers a truly innovative new 3-D gaming experience. But it’s not a perfect device and there’s plenty to consider when trying to decide whether you should make room for it in your budget.

It's a death mobile powered by ... screwdrivers[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:40:07 GMT ]It's like something straight out of the mind of Tim "The Toolman" Taylor ... but German. This is hands-down the craziest road vehicle we've seen in a long, long time.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite gadgets from the past week, including the 2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7, the HTC Thunderbolt, and the Canon EOS Rebel T3i.

Serena Williams' sexy video game ad 'unauthorized'[ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 11:29:34 PDT ]Can one truly believe that a sexually suggestive ad for 2K Sports' "Top Spin 4" was released without the company's knowledge and that it accidentally became a viral success?

Lego builders show off their skills at Bricks by the Bay (photos)[ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 12:07:19 PDT ]Grown-up Lego fans in Northern California come out of their basements and workshops to show off their building skills.

Moveable feast: iPad 2 or MacBook Air?[ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 17:04:38 PDT ]Is the 2010 MacBook Air or an iPad 2 a better value? That's not an easy question to answer and is a topic that goes right to the heart of the definition of personal computing in 2011.

HSN 'previewing' Nook Color's app store and Flash capabilities[ Sun, 27 Mar 2011 06:23:55 PDT ]The Home Shopping Network has begun selling the Nook Color on TV and online, with sales presenters talking up a major firmware update coming to the device in mid-April that includes Flash support.

Facebook unveils new version of questions tool[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:33:28 EDT ]Facebook released a new version of its Questions feature on Thursday, the result of nearly a year of beta testing.

To take on Apple, new tablets go where iPad won't[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:47:17 EDT ]Electronics manufacturers have all the pieces they need to create a great competitor to the iPad.

Which sci-fi technology will become real?[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:18:03 EDT ]Growing up, physicist Michio Kaku had two heroes. The first, predictably enough, was Albert Einstein. The second? Flash Gordon.

Calm down! Facebook isn't sharing your profile pic[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:44:52 GMT ]An outdated Account Setting on the social network is the focus of the latest Facebook freakout making the rounds.

Japan's radiation battle gets rougher[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 22:30:06 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The battle to stabilize Japan's stricken nuclear complex just got tougher, due to the radioactive water that is apparently leaking from the reactors.

Video: Control your own alien 'Swarm'[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:54:40 GMT ]"Swarm" this little action platformer feels like a racing game as you move swiftly collecting DNA for the mother alien. In-Game's Todd Kenreck gives it a 9 out of 10. (In-Game)

Six things to love (and hate) about the Nintendo 3DS[ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 21:52:52 GMT ]Nintendo's new 3DS is a really solid gadget that delivers a truly innovative new 3-D gaming experience. But it’s not a perfect device and there’s plenty to consider when trying to decide whether you should make room for it in your budget.

It's a death mobile powered by ... screwdrivers[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:40:07 GMT ]It's like something straight out of the mind of Tim "The Toolman" Taylor ... but German. This is hands-down the craziest road vehicle we've seen in a long, long time.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite gadgets from the past week, including the 2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7, the HTC Thunderbolt, and the Canon EOS Rebel T3i.

Serena Williams' sexy video game ad 'unauthorized'[ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 11:29:34 PDT ]Can one truly believe that a sexually suggestive ad for 2K Sports' "Top Spin 4" was released without the company's knowledge and that it accidentally became a viral success?

Lego builders show off their skills at Bricks by the Bay (photos)[ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 12:07:19 PDT ]Grown-up Lego fans in Northern California come out of their basements and workshops to show off their building skills.

Moveable feast: iPad 2 or MacBook Air?[ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 17:04:38 PDT ]Is the 2010 MacBook Air or an iPad 2 a better value? That's not an easy question to answer and is a topic that goes right to the heart of the definition of personal computing in 2011.

HSN 'previewing' Nook Color's app store and Flash capabilities[ Sun, 27 Mar 2011 06:23:55 PDT ]The Home Shopping Network has begun selling the Nook Color on TV and online, with sales presenters talking up a major firmware update coming to the device in mid-April that includes Flash support.

Facebook unveils new version of questions tool[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:33:28 EDT ]Facebook released a new version of its Questions feature on Thursday, the result of nearly a year of beta testing.

To take on Apple, new tablets go where iPad won't[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:47:17 EDT ]Electronics manufacturers have all the pieces they need to create a great competitor to the iPad.

Which sci-fi technology will become real?[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:18:03 EDT ]Growing up, physicist Michio Kaku had two heroes. The first, predictably enough, was Albert Einstein. The second? Flash Gordon.

Calm down! Facebook isn't sharing your profile pic[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:44:52 GMT ]An outdated Account Setting on the social network is the focus of the latest Facebook freakout making the rounds.

Japan's radiation battle gets rougher[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 22:30:06 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The battle to stabilize Japan's stricken nuclear complex just got tougher, due to the radioactive water that is apparently leaking from the reactors.

Video: Control your own alien 'Swarm'[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:54:40 GMT ]"Swarm" this little action platformer feels like a racing game as you move swiftly collecting DNA for the mother alien. In-Game's Todd Kenreck gives it a 9 out of 10. (In-Game)

Six things to love (and hate) about the Nintendo 3DS[ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 21:52:52 GMT ]Nintendo's new 3DS is a really solid gadget that delivers a truly innovative new 3-D gaming experience. But it’s not a perfect device and there’s plenty to consider when trying to decide whether you should make room for it in your budget.

It's a death mobile powered by ... screwdrivers[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:40:07 GMT ]It's like something straight out of the mind of Tim "The Toolman" Taylor ... but German. This is hands-down the craziest road vehicle we've seen in a long, long time.

PreVue: How to watch a baby in utero[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:55:35 PDT ]A design concept out of the University of New South Wales may never come to fruition, but the stretchable device has just won a design award in Australia.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite gadgets from the past week, including the 2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7, the HTC Thunderbolt, and the Canon EOS Rebel T3i.

Serena Williams' sexy video game ad 'unauthorized'[ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 11:29:34 PDT ]Can one truly believe that a sexually suggestive ad for 2K Sports' "Top Spin 4" was released without the company's knowledge and that it accidentally became a viral success?

Lego builders show off their skills at Bricks by the Bay (photos)[ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 12:07:19 PDT ]Grown-up Lego fans in Northern California come out of their basements and workshops to show off their building skills.

Moveable feast: iPad 2 or MacBook Air?[ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 17:04:38 PDT ]Is the 2010 MacBook Air or an iPad 2 a better value? That's not an easy question to answer and is a topic that goes right to the heart of the definition of personal computing in 2011.

Facebook unveils new version of questions tool[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:33:28 EDT ]Facebook released a new version of its Questions feature on Thursday, the result of nearly a year of beta testing.

To take on Apple, new tablets go where iPad won't[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:47:17 EDT ]Electronics manufacturers have all the pieces they need to create a great competitor to the iPad.

Which sci-fi technology will become real?[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:18:03 EDT ]Growing up, physicist Michio Kaku had two heroes. The first, predictably enough, was Albert Einstein. The second? Flash Gordon.

Craigslist sex trafficking scandal based on bogus stats[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:07:27 GMT ]A study on underage prostitution that caused Craigslist to shut down its adult services section was based on bad science, the Village Voice reports.

Japan's radiation battle gets rougher[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 22:30:06 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The battle to stabilize Japan's stricken nuclear complex just got tougher, due to the radioactive water that is apparently leaking from the reactors.

Calm down! Facebook isn't sharing your profile pic[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:44:52 GMT ]An outdated Account Setting on the social network is the focus of the latest Facebook freakout making the rounds.

Video: Control your own alien 'Swarm'[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:54:40 GMT ]"Swarm" this little action platformer feels like a racing game as you move swiftly collecting DNA for the mother alien. In-Game's Todd Kenreck gives it a 9 out of 10. (In-Game)

It's a death mobile powered by ... screwdrivers[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:40:07 GMT ]It's like something straight out of the mind of Tim "The Toolman" Taylor ... but German. This is hands-down the craziest road vehicle we've seen in a long, long time.

Everything you need to know about Firefox 4[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:33:39 PDT ]From App Tabs to Panorama to syncing Firefox with your Android, we round up a collection of videos on the Editor's Choice-winning Firefox 4 to help you get started with the revamped browser.

Report: Netflix, Miramax near streaming deal[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:13:43 PDT ]The Wall Street Journal reports that Miramax and Netflix are close to signing a $100 million deal to stream the studio's movies via the video rental service.

My first look at the Kyocera Echo[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:32:16 PDT ]CTIA 2011 offered CNET's Kent German his first hands-on with the Kyocera Echo for Sprint. Despite some initial misgivings, he wound up liking the dual-screen design.

PreVue: How to watch a baby in utero[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:55:35 PDT ]A design concept out of the University of New South Wales may never come to fruition, but the stretchable device has just won a design award in Australia.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite gadgets from the past week, including the 2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7, the HTC Thunderbolt, and the Canon EOS Rebel T3i.

Facebook unveils new version of questions tool[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:33:28 EDT ]Facebook released a new version of its Questions feature on Thursday, the result of nearly a year of beta testing.

To take on Apple, new tablets go where iPad won't[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:47:17 EDT ]Electronics manufacturers have all the pieces they need to create a great competitor to the iPad.

Which sci-fi technology will become real?[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:18:03 EDT ]Growing up, physicist Michio Kaku had two heroes. The first, predictably enough, was Albert Einstein. The second? Flash Gordon.

Craigslist sex trafficking scandal based on bogus stats[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:07:27 GMT ]A study on underage prostitution that caused Craigslist to shut down its adult services section was based on bad science, the Village Voice reports.

Calm down! Facebook isn't sharing your profile pic[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:44:52 GMT ]An outdated Account Setting on the social network is the focus of the latest Facebook freakout making the rounds.

Japan's radiation battle gets rougher[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 22:30:06 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The battle to stabilize Japan's stricken nuclear complex just got tougher, due to the radioactive water that is apparently leaking from the reactors.

Video: Control your own alien 'Swarm'[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:54:40 GMT ]"Swarm" this little action platformer feels like a racing game as you move swiftly collecting DNA for the mother alien. In-Game's Todd Kenreck gives it a 9 out of 10. (In-Game)

It's a death mobile powered by ... screwdrivers[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:40:07 GMT ]It's like something straight out of the mind of Tim "The Toolman" Taylor ... but German. This is hands-down the craziest road vehicle we've seen in a long, long time.

Everything you need to know about Firefox 4[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:33:39 PDT ]From App Tabs to Panorama to syncing Firefox with your Android, we round up a collection of videos on the Editor's Choice-winning Firefox 4 to help you get started with the revamped browser.

Report: Netflix, Miramax near streaming deal[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:13:43 PDT ]The Wall Street Journal reports that Miramax and Netflix are close to signing a $100 million deal to stream the studio's movies via the video rental service.

My first look at the Kyocera Echo[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:32:16 PDT ]CTIA 2011 offered CNET's Kent German his first hands-on with the Kyocera Echo for Sprint. Despite some initial misgivings, he wound up liking the dual-screen design.

PreVue: How to watch a baby in utero[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:55:35 PDT ]A design concept out of the University of New South Wales may never come to fruition, but the stretchable device has just won a design award in Australia.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite gadgets from the past week, including the 2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7, the HTC Thunderbolt, and the Canon EOS Rebel T3i.

Facebook unveils new version of questions tool[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:33:28 EDT ]Facebook released a new version of its Questions feature on Thursday, the result of nearly a year of beta testing.

To take on Apple, new tablets go where iPad won't[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:47:17 EDT ]Electronics manufacturers have all the pieces they need to create a great competitor to the iPad.

Which sci-fi technology will become real?[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:18:03 EDT ]Growing up, physicist Michio Kaku had two heroes. The first, predictably enough, was Albert Einstein. The second? Flash Gordon.

Craigslist sex trafficking scandal based on bogus stats[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:07:27 GMT ]A study on underage prostitution that caused Craigslist to shut down its adult services section was based on bad science, the Village Voice reports.

Calm down! Facebook isn't sharing your profile pic[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:44:52 GMT ]An outdated Account Setting on the social network is the focus of the latest Facebook freakout making the rounds.

Japan's radiation battle gets rougher[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 22:30:06 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The battle to stabilize Japan's stricken nuclear complex just got tougher, due to the radioactive water that is apparently leaking from the reactors.

Video: Control your own alien 'Swarm'[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:54:40 GMT ]"Swarm" this little action platformer feels like a racing game as you move swiftly collecting DNA for the mother alien. In-Game's Todd Kenreck gives it a 9 out of 10. (In-Game)

Tax per gallon, or per mile?[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:22:16 PDT ]The CBO looks into the feasibility of taxing drivers per mile driven rather than per gallon of gas.

My first look at the Kyocera Echo[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:32:16 PDT ]CTIA 2011 offered CNET's Kent German his first hands-on with the Kyocera Echo for Sprint. Despite some initial misgivings, he wound up liking the dual-screen design.

It's a death mobile powered by ... screwdrivers[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:40:07 GMT ]It's like something straight out of the mind of Tim "The Toolman" Taylor ... but German. This is hands-down the craziest road vehicle we've seen in a long, long time.

Everything you need to know about Firefox 4[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:33:39 PDT ]From App Tabs to Panorama to syncing Firefox with your Android, we round up a collection of videos on the Editor's Choice-winning Firefox 4 to help you get started with the revamped browser.

Report: Netflix, Miramax near streaming deal[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:13:43 PDT ]The Wall Street Journal reports that Miramax and Netflix are close to signing a $100 million deal to stream the studio's movies via the video rental service.

PreVue: How to watch a baby in utero[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:55:35 PDT ]A design concept out of the University of New South Wales may never come to fruition, but the stretchable device has just won a design award in Australia.

Facebook unveils new version of questions tool[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:33:28 EDT ]Facebook released a new version of its Questions feature on Thursday, the result of nearly a year of beta testing.

To take on Apple, new tablets go where iPad won't[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:47:17 EDT ]Electronics manufacturers have all the pieces they need to create a great competitor to the iPad.

Which sci-fi technology will become real?[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:18:03 EDT ]Growing up, physicist Michio Kaku had two heroes. The first, predictably enough, was Albert Einstein. The second? Flash Gordon.

Video: Control your own alien 'Swarm'[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:54:40 GMT ]"Swarm" this little action platformer feels like a racing game as you move swiftly collecting DNA for the mother alien. In-Game's Todd Kenreck gives it a 9 out of 10. (In-Game)

My, what big teeth that plant-eater had![ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:06:34 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The fossilized skull of an ancient plant-eater reveals ridiculously long rows of teeth, including saber-style fangs. Why did it need all those choppers?

Calm down! Facebook isn't sharing your profile pic[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:44:52 GMT ]An outdated Account Setting on the social network is the focus of the latest Facebook freakout making the rounds.

It's a death mobile powered by ... screwdrivers[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:40:07 GMT ]It's like something straight out of the mind of Tim "The Toolman" Taylor ... but German. This is hands-down the craziest road vehicle we've seen in a long, long time.

Pre-caffeine: Facebook for some, mini-giraffes for all![ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Apple, Facebook, Amazon, Android, Internet culture and more.

Apple uses stronger glass in iPad 2[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:48:37 PDT ]The folks over at iFixYouri have compared the glass screen components in the original iPad with the iPad 2's glass. Impressively, iPad 2's glass was noticeably stronger despite being thinner.

RIM shares take a hit on weak outlook[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:55:10 PDT ]BlackBerry maker reports solid fourth-quarter results but warns that the current quarter may suffer as it shifts to lower-end devices and spends on its PlayBook launch.

Facebook has answers[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 08:05:25 PDT ]Google is reportedly testing Google Music internally, The New York Times launches a high-end discount site, and Facebook revamps its question-and-answer product.

Best Buy reworking its Web strategy[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 08:27:06 PDT ]Retailer plans to expand its online presence to help it compete more effectively with Web-based rivals.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 to get Gingerbread[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:01:06 PDT ]Sony Ericsson says its Xperia X10 smartphone will be getting an upgrade to Android 2.3, even though the company had said it would stop at Android 2.1.

New Color app promotes mobile voyeurism[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:01:36 EDT ]The makers of a new and much-anticipated smartphone app called Color are operating on this principle: "We're all inherently voyeuristic," said Peter Pham, president and co-founder of the Palo Alto, California start-up.

Facebook unveils new version of questions tool[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:33:28 EDT ]Facebook released a new version of its Questions feature on Thursday, the result of nearly a year of beta testing.

3-D smartphones ditch the glasses[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 23:51:47 EDT ]After a lukewarm reception from television buyers, 3-D technology is pushing its way onto small screens.

My, what big teeth that plant-eater had![ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:06:34 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The fossilized skull of an ancient plant-eater reveals ridiculously long rows of teeth, including saber-style fangs. Why did it need all those choppers?

Calm down! Facebook isn't sharing your profile pic[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:44:52 GMT ]An outdated Account Setting on the social network is the focus of the latest Facebook freakout making the rounds.

Video: Control your own alien 'Swarm'[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:54:40 GMT ]"Swarm" this little action platformer feels like a racing game as you move swiftly collecting DNA for the mother alien. In-Game's Todd Kenreck gives it a 9 out of 10. (In-Game)

It's a death mobile powered by ... screwdrivers[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:40:07 GMT ]It's like something straight out of the mind of Tim "The Toolman" Taylor ... but German. This is hands-down the craziest road vehicle we've seen in a long, long time.

Pre-caffeine: Facebook for some, mini-giraffes for all![ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Apple, Facebook, Amazon, Android, Internet culture and more.

Nuclear safer than coal, China official says[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:19:33 PDT ]Pan Ziqiang of China National Nuclear Corp. says that the dangers have been exaggerated and that the country should push ahead with its ambitious plans for more nuclear power plants.

Apple uses stronger glass in iPad 2[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:48:37 PDT ]The folks over at iFixYouri have compared the glass screen components in the original iPad with the iPad 2's glass. Impressively, iPad 2's glass was noticeably stronger despite being thinner.

RIM shares take a hit on weak outlook[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:55:10 PDT ]BlackBerry maker reports solid fourth-quarter results but warns that the current quarter may suffer as it shifts to lower-end devices and spends on its PlayBook launch.

Facebook has answers[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 08:05:25 PDT ]Google is reportedly testing Google Music internally, The New York Times launches a high-end discount site, and Facebook revamps its question-and-answer product.

Best Buy reworking its Web strategy[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 08:27:06 PDT ]Retailer plans to expand its online presence to help it compete more effectively with Web-based rivals.

New Color app promotes mobile voyeurism[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:01:36 EDT ]The makers of a new and much-anticipated smartphone app called Color are operating on this principle: "We're all inherently voyeuristic," said Peter Pham, president and co-founder of the Palo Alto, California start-up.

Facebook unveils new version of questions tool[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:33:28 EDT ]Facebook released a new version of its Questions feature on Thursday, the result of nearly a year of beta testing.

3-D smartphones ditch the glasses[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 23:51:47 EDT ]After a lukewarm reception from television buyers, 3-D technology is pushing its way onto small screens.

Comet-hunting probe shuts down after 12 years[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 02:17:41 GMT ]NASA has ordered its comet-hunting Stardust probe to burn its remaining fuel, setting off a series of events that will shut down the spacecraft after a 12-year career.

Facebook criticized by Australian cops[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 19:57:33 GMT ]Australian police are frustrated by Facebook in trying to get help to crack child pornography rings that use the site.

'Angry Birds Rio' is worth squawking about[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:02:24 GMT ]When it comes to movie-related video games, you can almost always count on them sucking tail feathers. But lo and behold, an all-new "Angry Birds" game has alighted — one that's based on a movie property — and it's actually good.

Congresswoman coping with injury's implications[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:19:20 GMT ]Wounded Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is dealing with the implications of her injuries "as we speak," her astronaut husband says.

My, what big teeth that plant-eater had![ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:06:34 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The fossilized skull of an ancient plant-eater reveals ridiculously long rows of teeth, including saber-style fangs. Why did it need all those choppers?

How to sync Firefox 4 to Android[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:14:34 PDT ]Android users, Firefox is making a major play to be your go-to browser. You can now sync all kinds of settings, open tabs, bookmarks, and passwords between Firefox 4 on your PC and Firefox 4 on your Android. Here's how it's done.

Facebook detour through China: Accident or not?[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:10:10 PDT ]Expert says re-route was not an accident but rather a "route hijacking."

Infiniti M35h is a modern major hybrid[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:12:21 PDT ]CNET Car Tech reviews the 2012 Infiniti M35h hybrid.

Google not ready to share Honeycomb source code[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:27:25 PDT ]The source code for Google's Android 3.0, the tablet version of the OS known as Honeycomb, will only be shared with a specific few hardware partners, the company said.

Who is Apple's new Mac guy?[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:08:17 PDT ]Following the news that longtime Apple exec Bertrand Serlet was departing the company to pursue a career in science, CNET takes a look at Serlet's replacement, Craig Ferderighi.

Computing pioneer Jean Jennings Bartik dies[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:00:38 EDT ]Jean Jennings Bartik, the last of six women programmers who debugged and operated the earliest general-purpose computer, has died.

Say hello to Google's online magazine[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:43:30 EDT ]Google has quietly launched its own full-length online magazine, a quarterly publication whose aim is to create a "breathing space in a busy world."

New Color app promotes mobile voyeurism[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:01:36 EDT ]The makers of a new and much-anticipated smartphone app called Color are operating on this principle: "We're all inherently voyeuristic," said Peter Pham, president and co-founder of the Palo Alto, California start-up.

3-D smartphones ditch the glasses[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:39:01 EDT ]After a lukewarm reception from television buyers, 3-D technology is pushing its way onto small screens.

iPhone drops 1,000 feet and doesn't drop calls after[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:15:07 GMT ]Staff Sergeant Ron Walker was scouting out locations for a parachute drop when his glass-screen iPhone 4 fell out of his pocket about 1,000 feet in the air above North Carolina, and into a wooded area. He was not only able to retrieve the phone, but it was also intact, without a scratch on it, "not even dirty."

Brown dwarf as cool as coffee found[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:08:23 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Astronomers have found a star that's only as hot as a cup of coffee, making it a candidate for the coldest star known. That is, assuming it's a star.

Device may find Martians in us all[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:59:10 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Life as we know it has a common ancestor — somewhere. Is it a Martian? A new device under development to fly on a future mission to Mars to find and sequence bits of genetic material could provide an answer, according to MIT and Harvard scientists.

'Angry Birds Rio' is worth squawking about[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:02:24 GMT ]When it comes to movie-related video games, you can almost always count on them sucking tail feathers. But lo and behold, an all-new "Angry Birds" game has alighted — one that's based on a movie property — and it's actually good.

Pre-caffeine: Creepy 'Dating Site' meme is creepy[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Apple, Facebook, Internet culture and more.

App turns Google Nexus phone into payment tool[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 07:38:10 PDT ]Mobile payment app from Charge Anywhere can take advantage of the NFC technology in the Nexus S smartphone, letting it process credit cards and checks on the go.

Major sports teams form Green Sports Alliance[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 08:59:08 PDT ]The alliance--endorsed by six professional sports leagues--will focus on environmental sustainability at stadiums and training centers.

Google goes glossy[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 08:06:46 PDT ]Yahoo launches Search Direct to compete with Google Instant, Apple pulls app that offended many by claiming to "cure" homosexuality, and Google launches a quarterly online magazine for high-brows.

Best Buy revenue, earnings slip in 4th quarter[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 08:38:34 PDT ]During the three-month span that included the prime holiday sales period, the consumer electronics retailer took its biggest hit in entertainment hardware and software.

Utility CEO: Costs, not safety, block new nukes[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 08:46:51 PDT ]Exelon, which operates largest fleet of nuclear power plants in the U.S., expects to extensive safety reviews but economics are the real barrier for new plants.

Computing pioneer Jean Jennings Bartik dies[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:00:38 EDT ]Jean Jennings Bartik, the last of six women programmers who debugged and operated the earliest general-purpose computer, has died.

The internet vs. the NYT paywall[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:21:57 EDT ]The New York Times plans to add a paywall to its website on Monday in the United States. And the internet isn't too happy.

Say hello to Google's online magazine[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:43:30 EDT ]Google has quietly launched its own full-length online magazine, a quarterly publication whose aim is to create a "breathing space in a busy world."

New Color app promotes mobile voyeurism[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:26:37 EDT ]The makers of a new and much-anticipated smartphone app called Color are operating on this principle: "We're all inherently voyeuristic," said Peter Pham, president and co-founder of the Palo Alto, California start-up.

iPhone drops 1,000 feet and doesn't drop calls after[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:15:07 GMT ]Staff Sergeant Ron Walker was scouting out locations for a parachute drop when his glass-screen iPhone 4 fell out of his pocket about 1,000 feet in the air above North Carolina, and into a wooded area. He was not only able to retrieve the phone, but it was also intact, without a scratch on it, "not even dirty."

Brown dwarf as cool as coffee found[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:08:23 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Astronomers have found a star that's only as hot as a cup of coffee, making it a candidate for the coldest star known. That is, assuming it's a star.

Device may find Martians in us all[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:59:10 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Life as we know it has a common ancestor — somewhere. Is it a Martian? A new device under development to fly on a future mission to Mars to find and sequence bits of genetic material could provide an answer, according to MIT and Harvard scientists.

'Angry Birds Rio' is worth squawking about[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:02:24 GMT ]When it comes to movie-related video games, you can almost always count on them sucking tail feathers. But lo and behold, an all-new "Angry Birds" game has alighted — one that's based on a movie property — and it's actually good.

Pre-caffeine: Creepy 'Dating Site' meme is creepy[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Apple, Facebook, Internet culture and more.

Netflix gives 3 percent credit for outage[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 06:39:55 PDT ]The company formally apologizes to users for a modest interruption of its streaming service and offers to make up for it on their next bill.

App turns Google Nexus phone into payment tool[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 07:38:10 PDT ]Mobile payment app from Charge Anywhere can take advantage of the NFC technology in the Nexus S smartphone, letting it process credit cards and checks on the go.

Google goes glossy[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 08:06:46 PDT ]Yahoo launches Search Direct to compete with Google Instant, Apple pulls app that offended many by claiming to "cure" homosexuality, and Google launches a quarterly online magazine for high-brows.

Best Buy revenue, earnings slip in 4th quarter[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 08:38:34 PDT ]During the three-month span that included the prime holiday sales period, the consumer electronics retailer took its biggest hit in entertainment hardware and software.

Utility CEO: Costs, not safety, block new nukes[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 08:46:51 PDT ]Exelon, which operates largest fleet of nuclear power plants in the U.S., expects to extensive safety reviews but economics are the real barrier for new plants.

Computing pioneer Jean Jennings Bartik dies[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:00:38 EDT ]Jean Jennings Bartik, the last of six women programmers who debugged and operated the earliest general-purpose computer, has died.

The internet vs. the NYT paywall[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:21:57 EDT ]The New York Times plans to add a paywall to its website on Monday in the United States. And the internet isn't too happy.

Say hello to Google's online magazine[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:43:30 EDT ]Google has quietly launched its own full-length online magazine, a quarterly publication whose aim is to create a "breathing space in a busy world."

New Color app promotes mobile voyeurism[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:26:37 EDT ]The makers of a new and much-anticipated smartphone app called Color are operating on this principle: "We're all inherently voyeuristic," said Peter Pham, president and co-founder of the Palo Alto, California start-up.

Device may find Martians in us all[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:59:10 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Life as we know it has a common ancestor — somewhere. Is it a Martian? A new device under development to fly on a future mission to Mars to find and sequence bits of genetic material could provide an answer, according to MIT and Harvard scientists.

Serena Williams serves inner dominatrix for game ad[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:14:32 GMT ]A commercial for the new tennis video game "Top Spin 4" is drawing a lot of attention — and controversy — thanks to an appearance by real-world tennis star Serena Williams ... and her back side.

'Angry Birds Rio' is worth squawking about[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:02:24 GMT ]When it comes to movie-related video games, you can almost always count on them sucking tail feathers. But lo and behold, an all-new "Angry Birds" game has alighted — one that's based on a movie property — and it's actually good.

Video: 'Crysis 2' is pure gaming adrenaline[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 22:31:10 GMT ]"Crysis 2" gives you the aliens, weapons, armor, and upgrades that you want with fantastic gameplay, vivid graphics, and a visceral feeling of being in control. (In-Game)

Robot floor cleaner doesn't need toilet training[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:48:52 GMT ]The new iRobot Scooba 230 floor cleaner is a little robot that gets into tight and icky spaces around the base of the toilet and under sinks.

Sony: PS3 hacker GeoHot fled to South America[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:06:40 PDT ]Sony says PS3 hacker George Hotz has fled the country, but Hotz says he's only on vacation.

Does Apple's iBooks need to go Android?[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:19:35 PDT ]In the e-book store wars, CNET's David Carnoy argues Apple is at a big disadvantage because its iBooks app isn't on multiple platforms.

Xperia Play to land at Verizon by early May[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:29:41 PDT ]Verizon Wireless promises a release date of late April or early May for its Sony Ericsson Xperia Play. CNET gets a hands-on look at the gaming phone at CTIA 2011.

Feel free to toss around FirstLook spy bot[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:54:50 PDT ]Rugged spy bot can network, climb over obstacles, and carry explosives.

New photo app Color hopes to see the future[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:00:00 PDT ]Founded by the entrepreneur who sold Lala to Apple and backed by a shocking $41 million in venture capital, Color is the latest app to enter the crowded mobile photo-sharing space.

10 social media pet peeves from SXSW bands[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:07:42 EDT ]South by Southwest is a long, winding "spring break!" (yelled in frat-boy fashion) for tech nerds and music fans alike. The fest has since wrapped, leaving attendees with glowing memories, emotional and physical scars and suitcases bursting with ripe clothing.

Firefox 4 downloaded 5 million times in first day[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:17:34 EDT ]Firefox 4, the latest version of Mozilla's free, open-source Web browser, was downloaded around 5 million times in its first 24 hours.

The internet vs. the NYT paywall[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:21:57 EDT ]The New York Times plans to add a paywall to its website on Monday in the United States. And the internet isn't too happy.

Facebook booting '20,000' underage users per day[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:26:37 EDT ]According to a study by the Pew Internet & American Life Project, nearly half of all 12-year-olds in the U.S. are using social network sites, despite not meeting the minimum age requirements for sites like Facebook.

Amazon resurrects e-book swapper Lendle[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:33:39 GMT ]We don't know if Amazon caved to popular pressure or if the powers that be just had a sudden change of heart, but whatever the reason, the online mega-store has decided to give e-book swapping service Lendle its legs back, so now it's back up and running.

Is Microsoft working on new Kinect and Xbox?[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 21:09:40 GMT ]The Kinect game controller just launched in November and already rumors are making the rounds that Microsoft is working on the next version of the best-selling device.

Serena Williams serves inner dominatrix for game ad[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:14:32 GMT ]A commercial for the new tennis video game "Top Spin 4" is drawing a lot of attention — and controversy — thanks to an appearance by real-world tennis star Serena Williams ... and her back side.

Robot floor cleaner doesn't need toilet training[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:48:52 GMT ]The new iRobot Scooba 230 floor cleaner is a little robot that gets into tight and icky spaces around the base of the toilet and under sinks.

Pre-caffeine: Pizza pugs, obnoxious apps[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Internet culture and more.

EA free-to-play exec: $60 games are 'exploitative'[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 07:48:22 PDT ]The head of Electronic Arts' Easy Studios sees free titles with in-game upgrades as the way to go. He considers pay-$60-to-play a "harsh business model."

Nokia set to negotiate over job cuts[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 07:58:44 PDT ]Cuts at the handset maker stem from the company's plans to adopt Windows Phone 7 as its primary platform.

Microsoft launches new PC tool for small businesses[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:30:00 PDT ]The software giant debuts Intune, a Web-based service meant to help businesses manage their stable of Windows PCs.

FarmVille grooms English Countryside[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:30:21 PDT ]FarmVille fans can now travel to England to work the land. The new English Countryside option is available after gamers reach level 20.

Apple pulls 'gay cure' app following protests[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:40:12 PDT ]Following an online petition signed by more than 150,000 people, Apple has dumped an iPhone app by a ministry that encourages gays to "cure" themselves of homosexuality.

What to make of the Apple-Amazon feud[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:42:51 EDT ]The giants of the tech world have worked themselves into a tizzy over the term "app store."

AT&T exec: Problems without T-Mobile merger[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 22:37:17 EDT ]AT&T's wireless network will face major challenges "in the short term" unless the carrier is able to begin integrating T-Mobile USA's infrastructure, said AT&T Mobility CEO Ralph de la Vega.

10 social media pet peeves from SXSW bands[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:09:19 EDT ]South by Southwest is a long, winding "spring break!" (yelled in frat-boy fashion) for tech nerds and music fans alike. The fest has since wrapped, leaving attendees with glowing memories, emotional and physical scars and suitcases bursting with ripe clothing.

Facebook booting '20,000' underage users per day[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:02:33 EDT ]According to a study by the Pew Internet & American Life Project, nearly half of all 12-year-olds in the U.S. are using social network sites, despite not meeting the minimum age requirements for sites like Facebook.

Amazon resurrects e-book swapper Lendle[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:33:39 GMT ]We don't know if Amazon caved to popular pressure or if the powers that be just had a sudden change of heart, but whatever the reason, the online mega-store has decided to give e-book swapping service Lendle its legs back, so now it's back up and running.

Is Microsoft working on new Kinect and Xbox?[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 21:09:40 GMT ]The Kinect game controller just launched in November and already rumors are making the rounds that Microsoft is working on the next version of the best-selling device.

Serena Williams serves inner dominatrix for game ad[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:14:32 GMT ]A commercial for the new tennis video game "Top Spin 4" is drawing a lot of attention — and controversy — thanks to an appearance by real-world tennis star Serena Williams ... and her back side.

Robot floor cleaner doesn't need toilet training[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:48:52 GMT ]The new iRobot Scooba 230 floor cleaner is a little robot that gets into tight and icky spaces around the base of the toilet and under sinks.

Pre-caffeine: Pizza pugs, obnoxious apps[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Internet culture and more.

EA free-to-play exec: $60 games are 'exploitative'[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 07:48:22 PDT ]The head of Electronic Arts' Easy Studios sees free titles with in-game upgrades as the way to go. He considers pay-$60-to-play a "harsh business model."

Nokia set to negotiate over job cuts[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 07:58:44 PDT ]Cuts at the handset maker stem from the company's plans to adopt Windows Phone 7 as its primary platform.

Microsoft launches new PC tool for small businesses[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:30:00 PDT ]The software giant debuts Intune, a Web-based service meant to help businesses manage their stable of Windows PCs.

FarmVille grooms English Countryside[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:30:21 PDT ]FarmVille fans can now travel to England to work the land. The new English Countryside option is available after gamers reach level 20.

Apple pulls 'gay cure' app following protests[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:40:12 PDT ]Following an online petition signed by more than 150,000 people, Apple has dumped an iPhone app by a ministry that encourages gays to "cure" themselves of homosexuality.

What to make of the Apple-Amazon feud[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:42:51 EDT ]The giants of the tech world have worked themselves into a tizzy over the term "app store."

AT&T exec: Problems without T-Mobile merger[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 22:37:17 EDT ]AT&T's wireless network will face major challenges "in the short term" unless the carrier is able to begin integrating T-Mobile USA's infrastructure, said AT&T Mobility CEO Ralph de la Vega.

10 social media pet peeves from SXSW bands[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:09:19 EDT ]South by Southwest is a long, winding "spring break!" (yelled in frat-boy fashion) for tech nerds and music fans alike. The fest has since wrapped, leaving attendees with glowing memories, emotional and physical scars and suitcases bursting with ripe clothing.

Facebook booting '20,000' underage users per day[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:02:33 EDT ]According to a study by the Pew Internet & American Life Project, nearly half of all 12-year-olds in the U.S. are using social network sites, despite not meeting the minimum age requirements for sites like Facebook.

Facebook: We ban 20,000 children a day[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:03:56 GMT ]If you're under 13, you're "forbidden" from using Facebook. But of course, some kids 12 and younger do; Facebook says it removes 20,000 under-age visitors from the site daily.

Laptop thief caught by savvy victim[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:32:06 GMT ]Another addition to the list of wish-they-were-smarter-criminals-but-funnier-that-they're-not: a young man who preyed upon a Massachusetts college student, used his victim's MacBook Air to take a picture of himself and record a video, the latter accessed by the computer-savvy victim and posted online.

Zoo euthanizes one of country's oldest male lions[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 01:23:20 GMT ]A Pennsylvania zoo has euthanized one of the five oldest male lions in the United States due to age-related ailments, a zoo spokeswoman said on Tuesday.

Physics turns from fission to the future[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:57:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku says the problems with nuclear fission show why solar power and fusion reactors offer a far better path, as outlined in his new book, "The Physics of the Future."

Men more promiscuous in 'friending'[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 22:23:28 GMT ]What's the best way for a hacker to attack Facebook users? A new survey shows an old-fashioned method works pretty well. One out of every five male social network users admits they'll accept any friend request that comes from a woman — even if that woman is a complete stranger.

Netflix working to recover from outage[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:07:57 PDT ]Netflix engineers are busy trying to get the service operating tonight during an outage that's so far lasted at least two hours.

Groupon COO Rob Solomon steps down[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:13:16 PDT ]Sources say the chief operating officer at the social-buying site is stepping down.

CTIA day 1: Where's T-Mobile; talk of spectrum crunch[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:34:01 PDT ]After AT&T announced plan to acquire T-Mobile, latter is eerily missing from major discussions at industry's biggest showcase. And execs again highlight need for more wireless spectrum.

Netflix streaming loses current Showtime programs[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:50:02 PDT ]Gone from Netflix's streaming services this summer are first-run series currently appearing on the premium cable channel. Netflix will get to keep "The Tudors" and other series that have gone off the air.

Best Buy to sell Wi-Fi HTC Flyer[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:03:23 PDT ]The electronics retailer will bring a Wi-Fi-only version of the HTC Tablet to the U.S. market later this spring.

Only one in four mobile apps engages user[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:59:39 EDT ]What makes a good mobile app? In general, it's not whether you download it but whether you keep using it.

Apple sues Amazon over 'app store' name[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:08:54 EDT ]Amazon just revealed its own specially curated version of the Android Marketplace, but has chosen to label it the "Appstore."

Nintendo talks future 3DS upgrade possibilities[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:00:51 EDT ]The Kyoto gamemaker is gearing up to launch Nintendo 3DS, a portable game machine with a glasses-free 3-D display, in the United States on March 27.

What to make of the Apple-Amazon 'app store' feud[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:42:51 EDT ]The giants of the tech world have worked themselves into a tizzy over the term "app store."

Amazon shuts down Kindle e-book swapper Lendle[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:44:04 GMT ]Not even two months after Amazon introduced its Kindle users to Lendle, an e-book swapping service between Kindle-using friends and strangers, it has effectively pulled the plug on the third-party app. Other lending apps have also been shut down with Amazon's revocation of API access.

How to build a "magic" window[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:19:49 GMT ]Microsoft Research is working on the technologies necessary to create the ultimate 3-D display, one you gaze through to see and interact with people or locations on the other side of the planet that seem only just beyond your reach.

Men more promiscuous in 'friending'[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 22:23:28 GMT ]What's the best way for a hacker to attack Facebook users? A new survey shows an old-fashioned method works pretty well. One out of every five male social network users admits they'll accept any friend request that comes from a woman — even if that woman is a complete stranger.

Physics turns from fission to the future[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:57:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku says the problems with nuclear fission show why solar power and fusion reactors offer a far better path, as outlined in his new book, "The Physics of the Future."

Pre-caffeine: Facebook hacks, Rebecca Black[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Apple, Internet culture and more.

Firefox 4 launches into a tougher, faster world[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 07:30:39 PDT ]Three years ago, Firefox 3 set the world on fire, burning up more than 8 million downloads in its first day. Debuting today, Firefox 4 steps foot into a vastly more competitive browser scene.

Google working to reverse Chrome bloat[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 07:57:37 PDT ]Google has worked hard to keep its browser fast. Now, with Chrome 10.0 nearly triple the size of Chrome 1.0, it's working to make it smaller, too.

Wireless CEOs spar onstage at CTIA[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:17:56 PDT ]Chief executives from AT&T, Verizon Wireless, and Sprint Nextel took the stage at the CTIA tradeshow Tuesday to discuss the changing landscape of the wireless industry.

Xbox 720[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:38:49 PDT ]Twitter celebrates its fifth birthday with a new site, Firefox 4 is out, and Microsoft begins planning for the next Xbox.

Steve Jobs ordered to testify in iPod antitrust case[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:09:23 PDT ]Apple's CEO will be called to testify in a deposition over an antitrust suit filed in 2005 over Apple's use of DRM software to prevent music from other companies from playing in the iPod.

Only one in four mobile apps engages user[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:59:39 EDT ]What makes a good mobile app? In general, it's not whether you download it but whether you keep using it.

Women fight for their place in tech industry[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 07:19:18 EDT ]Historically, the tech industry has not been especially hospitable to women.

Nintendo talks future 3DS upgrade possibilities[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:00:51 EDT ]The Kyoto gamemaker is gearing up to launch Nintendo 3DS, a portable game machine with a glasses-free 3-D display, in the United States on March 27.

Apple sues Amazon over 'app store' name[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:08:54 EDT ]Amazon just revealed its own specially curated version of the Android Marketplace, but has chosen to label it the "Appstore."

Amazon shuts down Kindle e-book swapper Lendle[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:44:04 GMT ]Not even two months after Amazon introduced its Kindle users to Lendle, an e-book swapping service between Kindle-using friends and strangers, it has effectively pulled the plug on the third-party app. Other lending apps have also been shut down with Amazon's revocation of API access.

How to build a "magic" window[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:19:49 GMT ]Microsoft Research is working on the technologies necessary to create the ultimate 3-D display, one you gaze through to see and interact with people or locations on the other side of the planet that seem only just beyond your reach.

Men more promiscuous in 'friending'[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 22:23:28 GMT ]What's the best way for a hacker to attack Facebook users? A new survey shows an old-fashioned method works pretty well. One out of every five male social network users admits they'll accept any friend request that comes from a woman — even if that woman is a complete stranger.

Physics turns from fission to the future[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:57:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku says the problems with nuclear fission show why solar power and fusion reactors offer a far better path, as outlined in his new book, "The Physics of the Future."

Pre-caffeine: Facebook hacks, Rebecca Black[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Apple, Internet culture and more.

IBM buys Tririga software in 'smart building' play[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 07:15:00 PDT ]The acquisition of Tririga gives IBM software for managing corporate buildings and improving the environmental impact from buildings.

Firefox 4 launches into a tougher, faster world[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 07:30:39 PDT ]Three years ago, Firefox 3 set the world on fire, burning up more than 8 million downloads in its first day. Debuting today, Firefox 4 steps foot into a vastly more competitive browser scene.

Google working to reverse Chrome bloat[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 07:57:37 PDT ]Google has worked hard to keep its browser fast. Now, with Chrome 10.0 nearly triple the size of Chrome 1.0, it's working to make it smaller, too.

Wireless CEOs spar onstage at CTIA[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:17:56 PDT ]Chief executives from AT&T, Verizon Wireless, and Sprint Nextel took the stage at the CTIA tradeshow Tuesday to discuss the changing landscape of the wireless industry.

Xbox 720[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:38:49 PDT ]Twitter celebrates its fifth birthday with a new site, Firefox 4 is out, and Microsoft begins planning for the next Xbox.

Only one in four mobile apps engages user[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:59:39 EDT ]What makes a good mobile app? In general, it's not whether you download it but whether you keep using it.

Women fight for their place in tech industry[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 07:19:18 EDT ]Historically, the tech industry has not been especially hospitable to women.

Nintendo talks future 3DS upgrade possibilities[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:00:51 EDT ]The Kyoto gamemaker is gearing up to launch Nintendo 3DS, a portable game machine with a glasses-free 3-D display, in the United States on March 27.

Apple sues Amazon over 'app store' name[ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:08:54 EDT ]Amazon just revealed its own specially curated version of the Android Marketplace, but has chosen to label it the "Appstore."

Kinect hacked to guide the blind[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:18:47 GMT ]Two university students have hacked Microsoft's Kinect game controller and turned it into a device to help guide the blind.

AT&T to buy T-Mobile from Deutsche Telekom[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:06:17 GMT ]AT&T Inc. said Sunday it will buy T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom AG in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $39 billion that would make it the largest cellphone company in the U.S.

AT&T's T-Mobile bid? There's a (Verizon) map for that[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:53:13 GMT ]Tracking huge corporate acquisitions can feel at times like stepping into the Twilight Zone, and it looks like AT&T’s $39 billion agreement to purchase T-Mobile USA will be no exception.

A Leaf of faith: Owners report getting stranded[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:20:52 GMT ]Now that electric-powered Nissan Leafs have been driven by the first owners for several weeks, Nissan's claimed 100-mile range is being tested in reality. The result? Reports of Leafs running out of juice and stranding drivers with little warning.

How to build a "magic" window[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:19:49 GMT ]Microsoft Research is working on the technologies necessary to create the ultimate 3-D display, one you gaze through to see and interact with people or locations on the other side of the planet that seem only just beyond your reach.

Hands on with Firefox 4 for Android (RC)[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:17:54 PDT ]Firefox for Android is almost here! CNET sat down with the Mozilla team for an up-close-and-personal look at the mobile browser.

Amazon stymies Lendle e-book lending service[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:39:45 PDT ]Lendle, one of several new e-book lending services, has had its API access revoked by Amazon, rendering its site mostly useless.

Convofy brings Facebook-like features to business[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:07:25 PDT ]Social networking in business can work, as this new Air app shows. It brings real-time messaging to workgroups in a fresh way.

Adobe fixes critical Flash Player bug affecting Reader[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:13:39 PDT ]Updates to Flash Player, Adobe Reader, and Adobe Acrobat plug hole that could allow an attacker to take over an affected system.

Hands on Opera Mobile 11, Opera Mini 6[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:40:00 PDT ]We tried out the new Opera Mobile and Opera Mini browsers on some Android handsets, and on the Motorola Xoom.

Using social media to spread compassion[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:59:58 EDT ]A pile of red, white and blue blankets on the cold, linoleum floor.

5 ways Twitter changed how we communicate[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:41:46 EDT ]Happy birthday, @twitter.

Where are the women in tech?[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 07:19:18 EDT ]Historically, the tech industry has not been especially hospitable to women.

Google says China blocking its email services[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 05:17:29 GMT ]Google said Monday the Chinese government is interfering with its email services in China, making it difficult for users to gain access to its Gmail program.

AT&T to buy T-Mobile from Deutsche Telekom[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:06:17 GMT ]AT&T Inc. said Sunday it will buy T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom AG in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $39 billion that would make it the largest cellphone company in the U.S.

AT&T's T-Mobile bid? There's a (Verizon) map for that[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:53:13 GMT ]Tracking huge corporate acquisitions can feel at times like stepping into the Twilight Zone, and it looks like AT&T’s $39 billion agreement to purchase T-Mobile USA will be no exception.

A Leaf of faith: Owners report getting stranded[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:20:52 GMT ]Now that electric-powered Nissan Leafs have been driven by the first owners for several weeks, Nissan's claimed 100-mile range is being tested in reality. The result? Reports of Leafs running out of juice and stranding drivers with little warning.

How to build a "magic" window[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:19:49 GMT ]Microsoft Research is working on the technologies necessary to create the ultimate 3-D display, one you gaze through to see and interact with people or locations on the other side of the planet that seem only just beyond your reach.

Sony to restart battery plant; six others still out[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 06:40:55 PDT ]Sony is restarting one of its closed factories, but six locations are still closed. Those closed plants produce everything from circuit cards to Blu-ray discs.

Two-year-old masters the iPad[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 06:41:42 PDT ]Videos of toddlers using the iPad are popping up on YouTube, with one popular one showing a particular adept two-year-old Bridger Wilson navigating Apple's slate with disconcerting ease.

Study: Verizon fastest among 4G networks[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 07:27:41 PDT ]Comparing so-called 4G performance among phones from AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, and Verizon, RootMetrics finds Verizon's LTE Thunderbolt to be fastest and most reliable.

Nintendo playing nice with 3DS developers[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:23:57 PDT ]Company says it's doing "everything" it can to help third-party developers get the most out of its 3DS portable-gaming device. But will third parties believe it?

AT&T to acquire T-Mobile USA[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:53:48 PDT ]Adult-only Web sites are getting their own domain, Sprint integrates with Google Voice, and AT&T announces deal to acquire T-Mobile USA.

Using social media to spread compassion[ Sun, 20 Mar 2011 08:35:50 EDT ]A pile of red, white and blue blankets on the cold, linoleum floor.

Happy 5th #Birthday @Twitter[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 07:04:54 EDT ]The message was cryptic. Two words. No context, no punctuation, just: "inviting coworkers"

Where are the women in tech?[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 07:19:18 EDT ]Historically, the tech industry has not been especially hospitable to women.

Why AT&T bought T-Mobile[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:26:34 EDT ]AT&T, criticized and even despised for its inability to keep up with growing mobile data usage, thinks it has found the solution to its network woes. And all it will cost the telecom giant is $39 billion and months (or even years) of regulatory hurdles.

Google says China blocking its email services[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 05:17:29 GMT ]Google said Monday the Chinese government is interfering with its email services in China, making it difficult for users to gain access to its Gmail program.

AT&T to buy T-Mobile from Deutsche Telekom[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:01:45 GMT ]AT&T Inc. said Sunday it will buy T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom AG in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $39 billion that would make it the largest cellphone company in the U.S.

AT&T's T-Mobile bid? There's a (Verizon) map for that[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:53:13 GMT ]Tracking huge corporate acquisitions can feel at times like stepping into the Twilight Zone, and it looks like AT&T’s $39 billion agreement to purchase T-Mobile USA will be no exception.

A Leaf of faith: Owners report getting stranded[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:20:52 GMT ]Now that electric-powered Nissan Leafs have been driven by the first owners for several weeks, Nissan's claimed 100-mile range is being tested in reality. The result? Reports of Leafs running out of juice and stranding drivers with little warning.

How to build a "magic" window[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:19:49 GMT ]Microsoft Research is working on the technologies necessary to create the ultimate 3-D display, one you gaze through to see and interact with people or locations on the other side of the planet that seem only just beyond your reach.

Sony to restart battery plant; six others still out[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 06:40:55 PDT ]Sony is restarting one of its closed factories, but six locations are still closed. Those closed plants produce everything from circuit cards to Blu-ray discs.

Two-year-old masters the iPad[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 06:41:42 PDT ]Videos of toddlers using the iPad are popping up on YouTube, with one popular one showing a particular adept two-year-old Bridger Wilson navigating Apple's slate with disconcerting ease.

Study: Verizon fastest among 4G networks[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 07:27:41 PDT ]Comparing so-called 4G performance among phones from AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, and Verizon, RootMetrics finds Verizon's LTE Thunderbolt to be fastest and most reliable.

Nintendo playing nice with 3DS developers[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:23:57 PDT ]Company says it's doing "everything" it can to help third-party developers get the most out of its 3DS portable-gaming device. But will third parties believe it?

AT&T to acquire T-Mobile USA[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:53:48 PDT ]Adult-only Web sites are getting their own domain, Sprint integrates with Google Voice, and AT&T announces deal to acquire T-Mobile USA.

Using social media to spread compassion[ Sun, 20 Mar 2011 08:35:50 EDT ]A pile of red, white and blue blankets on the cold, linoleum floor.

Where are the women in tech?[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 07:19:18 EDT ]Historically, the tech industry has not been especially hospitable to women.

Happy 5th #Birthday @Twitter[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 07:04:54 EDT ]The message was cryptic. Two words. No context, no punctuation, just: "inviting coworkers"

Why AT&T bought T-Mobile[ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:26:34 EDT ]AT&T, criticized and even despised for its inability to keep up with growing mobile data usage, thinks it has found the solution to its network woes. And all it will cost the telecom giant is $39 billion and months (or even years) of regulatory hurdles.

UCLA student's 'Asians' rant ignites YouTube[ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 18:01:35 GMT ]When UCLA poli-sci student Alexandra Wallace posted a YouTube rant about Asians in the library calling their families after the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, she probably had no idea it would create its own tsunami of YouTube responses from Asians and Asian Americans across the country.

Why batteries die[ Sat, 5 Mar 2011 00:45:45 GMT ]Inside almost every gadget lurks a ticking time bomb. In two years, or maybe three or four, it will die, rendering your gadget useless. Possibly permanently. So, what are these awful little buggers? They're called batteries.

Fear outweighs the fallout in America[ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 22:47:47 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Americans are getting a lot more radiation exposure than they used to ... but not because of fallout from nuclear accidents in Japan or elsewhere.

Robots en route to Japan[ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 20:10:42 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Four robots are en route to Japan with capabilities that could be used on search-and-rescue missions as well as in efforts to define the environment close to the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plants.

AT&T to buy T-Mobile from Deutsche Telekom[ Sun, 20 Mar 2011 22:38:37 GMT ]AT&T Inc. said Sunday it will buy T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom AG in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $39 billion that would make it the largest cellphone company in the U.S.

Boeing 747-8 completes first flight[ Sun, 20 Mar 2011 17:41:49 PDT ]After a first flight lasting more than two hours, the Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental touches down at Boeing Field in Seattle.

AT&T-T-Mobile USA deal may face regulatory hurdles[ Sun, 20 Mar 2011 18:02:45 PDT ]No. 2 AT&T's $39 billion proposed acquisition of No. 4 T-Mobile USA may make sense from a technology perspective, but the companies are likely to face scrutiny from regulators.

AT&T-T-Mobile: By the numbers[ Sun, 20 Mar 2011 18:16:25 PDT ]On the cusp of a historic mobile operator merger between AT&T and T-Mobile, a look at some key stats.

AT&T and T-Mobile--listen before you judge[ Sun, 20 Mar 2011 19:25:57 PDT ]Consumer advocates have already condemned the AT&T and T-Mobile USA as "unthinkable." But Larry Downes argues jumping to conclusions doesn't help anyone, especially consumers.

AT&T and T-Mobile: Good for whom?[ Sun, 20 Mar 2011 20:09:31 PDT ]AT&T announces it will acquire T-Mobile for $39 billion. Though the carrier is preaching nothing but upsides for T-Mobile customers, I'm not so sure.

How I became FarmVille's barn-raiser-in-chief[ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:45:31 EDT ]For my senior year at Stanford, my very last quarter, I took a computer science class just to fulfill a requirement. I thought I was going to go on to medical school, I had taken the MCAT. But in that class I actually fell in love. So I spent a year doing biotech work and programming at night and studying and reading. Then I got a job programming -- I went in and convinced them that I was pretty decent at writing code and I was pretty passionate about what I wanted to do.

Why you can probably skip 3G on iPad 2[ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:28:45 EDT ]When you're shopping for an iPad 2, you have a dozen configurations to choose from, and some recent discoveries will make this decision much easier for you.

'Lord of the Rings' alum creates 'Happy' app[ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:38:36 EDT ]It's an epic journey from Middle Earth to the app store. But Monica Singh Haley has done it.

Video: Verizon's super-fast ThunderBolt phone has downside[ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:02:02 GMT ]In our look at Verizon's first 4G phone, we marvel at its highest-in-class speeds, and then mourn the compromises in battery life and handling that come as a result. Yes, you can get a phone that gives you cable-modem-like speeds, but it will come at a cost. (msnbc.com)

UCLA student's 'Asians' rant ignites YouTube[ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 18:01:35 GMT ]When UCLA poli-sci student Alexandra Wallace posted a YouTube rant about Asians in the library calling their families after the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, she probably had no idea it would create its own tsunami of YouTube responses from Asians and Asian Americans across the country.

Why batteries die[ Sat, 5 Mar 2011 00:45:45 GMT ]Inside almost every gadget lurks a ticking time bomb. In two years, or maybe three or four, it will die, rendering your gadget useless. Possibly permanently. So, what are these awful little buggers? They're called batteries.

Fear outweighs the fallout in America[ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 22:47:47 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Americans are getting a lot more radiation exposure than they used to ... but not because of fallout from nuclear accidents in Japan or elsewhere.

Robots en route to Japan[ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 20:10:42 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Four robots are en route to Japan with capabilities that could be used on search-and-rescue missions as well as in efforts to define the environment close to the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plants.

U.S. military aids Japan in wake of disaster (photos)[ Sat, 19 Mar 2011 16:02:06 PDT ]As Japan struggles to manage the humanitarian aid effort following the earthquake and tsunami, the U.S. military assists, with Operation Tomodachi.

Where are the robots in Japan's nuclear crisis?[ Sat, 19 Mar 2011 16:28:54 PDT ]They're coming from America, not Japan. iRobot sends in PackBots and Warriors to the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant.

Borders sale: $60 Kobo Wireless e-reader[ Sat, 19 Mar 2011 17:04:37 PDT ]During a Borders liquidation sale at one store, the Kobo Wireless e-reader has been spotted with a close-out price of $59.99.

Five ways the iPad 2 works on the buyer's subconscious[ Sat, 19 Mar 2011 18:19:28 PDT ]The iPad 2 is always sold out. Is this an intentional Apple strategy? Whatever it is, it's working and can make people irrationally crave the device, says author who writes about consumer behavior.

Boeing's 747-8 Intercontinental set for first flight[ Sun, 20 Mar 2011 08:26:02 PDT ]With good weather in the Seattle area, the next generation of the aviation giant's most iconic plane is slated for a 10 a.m. PDT first flight this morning. CNET is on hand for full coverage.

How I became FarmVille's barn-raiser-in-chief[ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:45:31 EDT ]For my senior year at Stanford, my very last quarter, I took a computer science class just to fulfill a requirement. I thought I was going to go on to medical school, I had taken the MCAT. But in that class I actually fell in love. So I spent a year doing biotech work and programming at night and studying and reading. Then I got a job programming -- I went in and convinced them that I was pretty decent at writing code and I was pretty passionate about what I wanted to do.

Why you can probably skip 3G on iPad 2[ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:28:45 EDT ]When you're shopping for an iPad 2, you have a dozen configurations to choose from, and some recent discoveries will make this decision much easier for you.

'Lord of the Rings' alum creates 'Happy' app[ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:38:36 EDT ]It's an epic journey from Middle Earth to the app store. But Monica Singh Haley has done it.

Video: Verizon's super-fast ThunderBolt phone has downside[ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:02:02 GMT ]In our look at Verizon's first 4G phone, we marvel at its highest-in-class speeds, and then mourn the compromises in battery life and handling that come as a result. Yes, you can get a phone that gives you cable-modem-like speeds, but it will come at a cost. (msnbc.com)

UCLA student's 'Asians' rant ignites YouTube[ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 18:01:35 GMT ]When UCLA poli-sci student Alexandra Wallace posted a YouTube rant about Asians in the library calling their families after the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, she probably had no idea it would create its own tsunami of YouTube responses from Asians and Asian Americans across the country.

Why batteries die[ Sat, 5 Mar 2011 00:45:45 GMT ]Inside almost every gadget lurks a ticking time bomb. In two years, or maybe three or four, it will die, rendering your gadget useless. Possibly permanently. So, what are these awful little buggers? They're called batteries.

Fear outweighs the fallout in America[ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 22:47:47 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Americans are getting a lot more radiation exposure than they used to ... but not because of fallout from nuclear accidents in Japan or elsewhere.

Robots en route to Japan[ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 20:10:42 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Four robots are en route to Japan with capabilities that could be used on search-and-rescue missions as well as in efforts to define the environment close to the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plants.

U.S. military aids Japan in wake of disaster (photos)[ Sat, 19 Mar 2011 16:02:06 PDT ]As Japan struggles to manage the humanitarian aid effort following the earthquake and tsunami, the U.S. military assists, with Operation Tomodachi.

Where are the robots in Japan's nuclear crisis?[ Sat, 19 Mar 2011 16:28:54 PDT ]They're coming from America, not Japan. iRobot sends in PackBots and Warriors to the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant.

Borders sale: $60 Kobo Wireless e-reader[ Sat, 19 Mar 2011 17:04:37 PDT ]During a Borders liquidation sale at one store, the Kobo Wireless e-reader has been spotted with a close-out price of $59.99.

Five ways the iPad 2 works on the buyer's subconscious[ Sat, 19 Mar 2011 18:19:28 PDT ]The iPad 2 is always sold out. Is this an intentional Apple strategy? Whatever it is, it's working and can make people irrationally crave the device, says author who writes about consumer behavior.

Boeing's 747-8 Intercontinental set for first flight[ Sun, 20 Mar 2011 08:26:02 PDT ]With good weather in the Seattle area, the next generation of the aviation giant's most iconic plane is slated for a 10 a.m. PDT first flight this morning. CNET is on hand for full coverage.

How I became FarmVille's barn-raiser-in-chief[ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:45:31 EDT ]For my senior year at Stanford, my very last quarter, I took a computer science class just to fulfill a requirement. I thought I was going to go on to medical school, I had taken the MCAT. But in that class I actually fell in love. So I spent a year doing biotech work and programming at night and studying and reading. Then I got a job programming -- I went in and convinced them that I was pretty decent at writing code and I was pretty passionate about what I wanted to do.

Why you can probably skip 3G on iPad 2[ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:28:45 EDT ]When you're shopping for an iPad 2, you have a dozen configurations to choose from, and some recent discoveries will make this decision much easier for you.

'Lord of the Rings' alum creates 'Happy' app[ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:38:36 EDT ]It's an epic journey from Middle Earth to the app store. But Monica Singh Haley has done it.

Video: Verizon's super-fast ThunderBolt phone has downside[ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:02:02 GMT ]In our look at Verizon's first 4G phone, we marvel at its highest-in-class speeds, and then mourn the compromises in battery life and handling that come as a result. Yes, you can get a phone that gives you cable-modem-like speeds, but it will come at a cost. (msnbc.com)

UCLA student's 'Asians' rant ignites YouTube[ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 18:01:35 GMT ]When UCLA poli-sci student Alexandra Wallace posted a YouTube rant about Asians in the library calling their families after the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, she probably had no idea it would create its own tsunami of YouTube responses from Asians and Asian Americans across the country.

Why batteries die[ Sat, 5 Mar 2011 00:45:45 GMT ]Inside almost every gadget lurks a ticking time bomb. In two years, or maybe three or four, it will die, rendering your gadget useless. Possibly permanently. So, what are these awful little buggers? They're called batteries.

Fear outweighs the fallout in America[ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 22:47:47 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Americans are getting a lot more radiation exposure than they used to ... but not because of fallout from nuclear accidents in Japan or elsewhere.

Robots en route to Japan[ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 20:10:42 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Four robots are en route to Japan with capabilities that could be used on search-and-rescue missions as well as in efforts to define the environment close to the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plants.

Rebecca Black: iTunes hit, YouTube whipping girl[ Sat, 19 Mar 2011 12:52:21 PDT ]One of the most talked about phenomenons online this week is Rebecca Black, a 13-year-old who was dubbed on YouTube as the worst (Auto-Tuned) singer in the world and yet broke into the iTunes Top 100.

U.S. military aids Japan in wake of disaster (photos)[ Sat, 19 Mar 2011 16:02:06 PDT ]As Japan struggles to manage the humanitarian aid effort following the earthquake and tsunami, the U.S. military assists, with Operation Tomodachi.

Where are the robots in Japan's nuclear crisis?[ Sat, 19 Mar 2011 16:28:54 PDT ]They're coming from America, not Japan. iRobot sends in PackBots and Warriors to the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant.

Borders sale: $60 Kobo Wireless e-reader[ Sat, 19 Mar 2011 17:04:37 PDT ]During a Borders liquidation sale at one store, the Kobo Wireless e-reader has been spotted with a close-out price of $59.99.

Five ways the iPad 2 works on the buyer's subconscious[ Sat, 19 Mar 2011 18:19:28 PDT ]The iPad 2 is always sold out. Is this an intentional Apple strategy? Whatever it is, it's working and can make people irrationally crave the device, says author who writes about consumer behavior.