Facebook: Cthulhu hat a bold choice for royal wedding[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:35:32 GMT ]There are at least 14 Facebook pages dedicated to Beatrice's hat, with "Princess Beatrice's ridiculous Royal Wedding hat" closing in on 10,000 fans.

NASA to know Sunday if shuttle can fly Monday[ Sat, 30 Apr 2011 22:55:06 GMT ]Engineers made their way into the guts of the space shuttle Endeavour to track down the cause of its puzzling heater problem, and expect to know by Sunday whether it can be fixed in time for a launch on Monday.

Sony exec to brief media Sunday on data theft[ Sat, 30 Apr 2011 19:41:29 GMT ]Sony's No. 2 exec, Kazuo Hirai, will brief media on Sunday about a huge security breach of its PlayStation Network, the first time an executive of the Japanese electronics giant will publicly address the case, which could prompt global legal actions.

Scientists investigate twisters like detectives[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 22:41:27 GMT ]Weather scientists are retracing the footprints of this week's monstrous tornadoes the way detectives would investigate a crime scene: talking to witnesses, watching surveillance video and even taking the measurements of the trees ripped from the ground.

So why were tornadoes in South so deadly?[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 22:25:08 GMT ]Tornado-related deaths have declined dramatically over the past few decades because of improved forecasts and better warnings, but the massive outbreak on April 27 killed more than 300 people across the Deep South. What happened?

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 30 Apr 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite gadgets from the past week, including the Logitech Keyboard Case for iPad 2, the Samsung UN55D8000, and the Maingear Vybe Super Stock.

The sexy little software that spots smutty jokes[ Sat, 30 Apr 2011 12:04:03 PDT ]Two University of Washington computer scientists develop a software system that, they say, can recognize dirty little double entendres in sentences.

'Clippy' alive? Sighting raises questions, fears[ Sat, 30 Apr 2011 17:51:33 PDT ]In a mysterious turn of events, everyone's least favorite talking paper clip cum animated software assistant appears to be the star of a new Microsoft initiative--despite the fact that he's supposedly dead.

Why doesn't my laptop have USB 3.0?[ Sat, 30 Apr 2011 18:59:25 PDT ]USB 3.0 is so long overdue that it almost seems like a conspiracy. But it's past the point of trying to figure out what took everyone so long. USB 2.0 is just not practical anymore for many devices.

Obama wants you to watch his funny YouTube vid[ Sat, 30 Apr 2011 20:30:00 PDT ]White House, which normally plays along with White House Correspondent's Dinner even though chief occupant gets ribbed, goes all in, posting parody trailer based on "The King's Speech" on YouTube.

iPhone flap is privacy wake-up call[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:35:19 EDT ]Over the past week, we have seen a tremendous uproar over Apple's storing of historical location information on user phones.

Hackers may have gamers' credit card info[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:55:03 EDT ]In addition to usernames, e-mail addresses and passwords, the hacker or hackers who cracked into Sony's PlayStation network also may have nabbed credit card numbers.

Will + Kate = sixth-biggest Web event ever[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:31:01 EDT ]A record number of people may have watched live video of the royal wedding online.

Microsoft's talking paper clip is back[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:56:45 EDT ]If you remember "Clippy" -- that googly-eyed paper clip that once hopped out of the corner of the computer screen to "help" with Microsoft Office tasks -- chances are you don't remember him fondly.

NASA may try Monday for shuttle launch[ Sat, 30 Apr 2011 00:37:54 GMT ]NASA hopes to try again Monday for one of the highest-profile space shuttle launches, after delaying the mission Friday due to a problem with a heater in one of Endeavour's auxiliary power units.

Facebook: Cthulhu hat a bold choice for royal wedding[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:35:32 GMT ]There are at least 14 Facebook pages dedicated to Beatrice's hat, with "Princess Beatrice's ridiculous Royal Wedding hat" closing in on 10,000 fans.

Sony exec to brief media Sunday on data theft[ Sat, 30 Apr 2011 15:07:26 GMT ]Sony's No. 2 exec, Kazuo Hirai, will brief media on Sunday about a huge security breach of its PlayStation Network, the first time an executive of the Japanese electronics giant will publicly address the case, which could prompt global legal actions.

Scientists investigate twisters like detectives[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 22:41:27 GMT ]Weather scientists are retracing the footprints of this week's monstrous tornadoes the way detectives would investigate a crime scene: talking to witnesses, watching surveillance video and even taking the measurements of the trees ripped from the ground.

So why were tornadoes in South so deadly?[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 22:25:08 GMT ]Tornado-related deaths have declined dramatically over the past few decades because of improved forecasts and better warnings, but the massive outbreak on April 27 killed more than 300 people across the Deep South. What happened?

GPS bracelet ups the ante for person surveillance[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:57:34 PDT ]Adiant Solutions' new Laipac S-911 bracelet is part watch, part emergency phone, and part GPS-tracker that features geo-fencing, over-speed alerts, and more.

Shuttle Endeavour grounded by electrical glitch[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:56:33 PDT ]An electrical glitch forces NASA to postpone the shuttle Endeavour's launch, disappointing President Obama and his family, and Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, wife of commander Mark Kelly.

How to get Speed Dial in Firefox[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:57:26 PDT ]It's in Opera, Chrome, Safari, and Internet Explorer. Firefox doesn't have the new tab Speed Dial feature by default, but add-ons can help you out. Here's four that will give you Speed Dial powers.

Anonymous to target Iran with DoS attack[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:47:08 PDT ]Hacker group aiming to cripple official Iranian sites with attacks starting on Sunday, International Worker's Day.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 30 Apr 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite gadgets from the past week, including the Logitech Keyboard Case for iPad 2, the Samsung UN55D8000, and the Maingear Vybe Super Stock.

iPhone flap is privacy wake-up call[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:35:19 EDT ]Over the past week, we have seen a tremendous uproar over Apple's storing of historical location information on user phones.

Hackers may have gamers' credit card info[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:55:03 EDT ]In addition to usernames, e-mail addresses and passwords, the hacker or hackers who cracked into Sony's PlayStation network also may have nabbed credit card numbers.

Will + Kate = sixth-biggest Web event ever[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:31:01 EDT ]A record number of people may have watched live video of the royal wedding online.

Microsoft's talking paper clip is back[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:56:45 EDT ]If you remember "Clippy" -- that googly-eyed paper clip that once hopped out of the corner of the computer screen to "help" with Microsoft Office tasks -- chances are you don't remember him fondly.

NASA may try Monday for shuttle launch[ Sat, 30 Apr 2011 00:37:54 GMT ]NASA hopes to try again Monday for one of the highest-profile space shuttle launches, after delaying the mission Friday due to a problem with a heater in one of Endeavour's auxiliary power units.

Facebook: Cthulhu hat a bold choice for royal wedding[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:35:32 GMT ]There are at least 14 Facebook pages dedicated to Beatrice's hat, with "Princess Beatrice's ridiculous Royal Wedding hat" closing in on 10,000 fans.

Sony exec to brief media Sunday on data theft[ Sat, 30 Apr 2011 15:07:26 GMT ]Sony's No. 2 exec, Kazuo Hirai, will brief media on Sunday about a huge security breach of its PlayStation Network, the first time an executive of the Japanese electronics giant will publicly address the case, which could prompt global legal actions.

Scientists investigate twisters like detectives[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 22:41:27 GMT ]Weather scientists are retracing the footprints of this week's monstrous tornadoes the way detectives would investigate a crime scene: talking to witnesses, watching surveillance video and even taking the measurements of the trees ripped from the ground.

So why were tornadoes in South so deadly?[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 22:25:08 GMT ]Tornado-related deaths have declined dramatically over the past few decades because of improved forecasts and better warnings, but the massive outbreak on April 27 killed more than 300 people across the Deep South. What happened?

GPS bracelet ups the ante for person surveillance[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:57:34 PDT ]Adiant Solutions' new Laipac S-911 bracelet is part watch, part emergency phone, and part GPS-tracker that features geo-fencing, over-speed alerts, and more.

Shuttle Endeavour grounded by electrical glitch[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:56:33 PDT ]An electrical glitch forces NASA to postpone the shuttle Endeavour's launch, disappointing President Obama and his family, and Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, wife of commander Mark Kelly.

How to get Speed Dial in Firefox[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:57:26 PDT ]It's in Opera, Chrome, Safari, and Internet Explorer. Firefox doesn't have the new tab Speed Dial feature by default, but add-ons can help you out. Here's four that will give you Speed Dial powers.

Anonymous to target Iran with DoS attack[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:47:08 PDT ]Hacker group aiming to cripple official Iranian sites with attacks starting on Sunday, International Worker's Day.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 30 Apr 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite gadgets from the past week, including the Logitech Keyboard Case for iPad 2, the Samsung UN55D8000, and the Maingear Vybe Super Stock.

iPhone flap is privacy wake-up call[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:35:19 EDT ]Over the past week, we have seen a tremendous uproar over Apple's storing of historical location information on user phones.

Hackers may have gamers' credit card info[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:55:03 EDT ]In addition to usernames, e-mail addresses and passwords, the hacker or hackers who cracked into Sony's PlayStation network also may have nabbed credit card numbers.

Will + Kate = sixth-biggest Web event ever[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:31:01 EDT ]A record number of people may have watched live video of the royal wedding online.

Microsoft's talking paper clip is back[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:56:45 EDT ]If you remember "Clippy" -- that googly-eyed paper clip that once hopped out of the corner of the computer screen to "help" with Microsoft Office tasks -- chances are you don't remember him fondly.

How will Sony make amends to gamers?[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:13:03 GMT ]As Sony continues to try to restore its PlayStation Network, it is trying to appease gamers through updates and the promise of ways to "show appreciation" for those who have been hardest hit by the almost-10-day outage that compromised their personal information and eroded their trust in the company.

Video: 'Unpleasant Horse' is pony grinding done right[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 21:25:01 GMT ]The controversial game was rejected by iPhone's app store, which people suspected was because of its depiction of violence again flying ponies with hearts on their bums. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reviews the game. (In-Game)

Royal wedding rules Twitter[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:44:47 GMT ]The entire world is glued to televisions, computers, and whatever other devices can provide news about the royal wedding right now — or at least that's the impression we get if we look at Twitter's current trending topics. It seems that Will and Kate are ruling all ten of the worldwide trend spots.

President visits Giffords at NASA spaceport[ Sat, 30 Apr 2011 00:08:22 GMT ]Even though they missed seeing a shuttle launch on Friday, President Barack Obama and the wounded congresswoman whose husband is an astronaut saw each other during a brief private meeting, NASA said.

NASA may try Monday for shuttle launch[ Sat, 30 Apr 2011 00:37:54 GMT ]NASA hopes to try again Monday for one of the highest-profile space shuttle launches, after delaying the mission Friday due to a problem with a heater in one of Endeavour's auxiliary power units.

Friday Poll: What's your favorite app store?[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:15:00 PDT ]Market research shows that the Android Market is gaining on Apple's App Store. Which app store do you favor? Are there too many to choose from?

GPS bracelet ups the ante for person surveillance[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:57:34 PDT ]Adiant Solutions' new Laipac S-911 bracelet is part watch, part emergency phone, and part GPS-tracker that features geo-fencing, over-speed alerts, and more.

Shuttle Endeavour grounded by electrical glitch[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:56:33 PDT ]An electrical glitch forces NASA to postpone the shuttle Endeavour's launch, disappointing President Obama and his family, and Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, wife of commander Mark Kelly.

How to get Speed Dial in Firefox[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:57:26 PDT ]It's in Opera, Chrome, Safari, and Internet Explorer. Firefox doesn't have the new tab Speed Dial feature by default, but add-ons can help you out. Here's four that will give you Speed Dial powers.

Anonymous to target Iran with DoS attack[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:47:08 PDT ]Hacker group aiming to cripple official Iranian sites with attacks starting on Sunday, International Worker's Day.

iPhone flap is privacy wake-up call[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:35:19 EDT ]Over the past week, we have seen a tremendous uproar over Apple's storing of historical location information on user phones.

Hackers may have gamers' credit card info[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:55:03 EDT ]In addition to usernames, e-mail addresses and passwords, the hacker or hackers who cracked into Sony's PlayStation network also may have nabbed credit card numbers.

Will + Kate = sixth-biggest Web event ever[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:31:01 EDT ]A record number of people may have watched live video of the royal wedding online.

Microsoft's talking paper clip is back[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:56:45 EDT ]If you remember "Clippy" -- that googly-eyed paper clip that once hopped out of the corner of the computer screen to "help" with Microsoft Office tasks -- chances are you don't remember him fondly.

Video: Games to play while PlayStation's network is down[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:11:57 GMT ]The PlayStation network might be down, but you don’t have to be. We have the top 3 single player games you can play while you wait to get back online. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

We're all being tracked: What do we do about it?[ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:15:36 GMT ]When Sony's PlayStation disaster pushed the Apple's geolocation fiasco out of the headlines, we lost much more than 77 million accounts' worth of data. We lost a tremendous learning opportunity, a chance to focus on the greatest privacy question of our time, or perhaps any time: Should we let corporations and governments know where we are all the time?

Royal wedding rules Twitter[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:44:47 GMT ]The entire world is glued to televisions, computers, and whatever other devices can provide news about the royal wedding right now — or at least that's the impression we get if we look at Twitter's current trending topics. It seems that Will and Kate are ruling all ten of the worldwide trend spots.

Thousands gather for space shuttle's swan song[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:02:23 GMT ]After a dark and stormy night, the space shuttle Endeavour got its final fill-up for a Friday launch that's due to be watched by hundreds of thousands of spectators, including the First Family.

Pre-caffeine tech: Royal memes, space launch![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Endeavor, Wills & Kate, Facebook and more.

More bad news for Google TV[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 07:25:56 PDT ]Logitech's Revue with Google TV set-top box was supposed to generate $18 million in sales during the past quarter. Revenue came in at $5 million.

Free phones and farewell[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:12:55 PDT ]Hulu Plus comes to the Xbox Live, Best Buy gives away free phones, and Natali signs off as your host of Loaded.

Apple's privacy headache (week in review)[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:40:00 PDT ]Apple says it's not stalking iPhone users, while Sony reports a massive security breach. Also: streaming deals.

HTC posts healthy profit on soaring sales[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:40:36 PDT ]Profit rises nearly 200 percent during the first quarter. The maker of the Thunderbolt and other gadgets credits its success to huge growth in its smartphone business.

Redbox readies $2 game rentals[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:58:21 PDT ]After testing game rentals through its kiosks in 5,000 locations, the company will expand the offering to 21,000 of its more than 27,000 sites around the U.S.

Forget iPhone 4 and 5. What about iPhone 6?![ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:13:20 EDT ]If you're a mainstream Apple fan, you probably got all hot and bothered on Thursday when an e-mail hit your inbox saying the "amazing iPhone 4" is now available in white. Previously the phone only came in black, and tech blogs have been drooling over the possibility of this white whale of a phone for months.

The royal wedding in the land of Twitter[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:08:52 EDT ]The world of social media burst with excitement Friday as millions took to Twitter, Facebook and other sites to join a virtual wedding party for Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Facebook page gathers found tornado items[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:43:46 EDT ]A group on Facebook has created a page to try to link victims of Thursday's tornadoes with photos, documents and other personal effects blown away in the storm.

Will + Kate = sixth-biggest Web event ever[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:09:17 EDT ]A record number of people may have watched live video of the royal wedding online.

Royal wedding rules Twitter[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:44:47 GMT ]The entire world is glued to televisions, computers, and whatever other devices can provide news about the royal wedding right now — or at least that's the impression we get if we look at Twitter's current trending topics. It seems that Will and Kate are ruling all ten of the worldwide trend spots.

Thousands gather for space shuttle's swan song[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:02:23 GMT ]After a dark and stormy night, the space shuttle Endeavour got its final fill-up for a Friday launch that's due to be watched by hundreds of thousands of spectators, including the First Family.

Pre-caffeine tech: Royal memes, space launch![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Endeavor, Wills & Kate, Facebook and more.

More bad news for Google TV[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 07:25:56 PDT ]Logitech's Revue with Google TV set-top box was supposed to generate $18 million in sales during the past quarter. Revenue came in at $5 million.

Free phones and farewell[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:12:55 PDT ]Hulu Plus comes to the Xbox Live, Best Buy gives away free phones, and Natali signs off as your host of Loaded.

Apple's privacy headache (week in review)[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:40:00 PDT ]Apple says it's not stalking iPhone users, while Sony reports a massive security breach. Also: streaming deals.

HTC posts healthy profit on soaring sales[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:40:36 PDT ]Profit rises nearly 200 percent during the first quarter. The maker of the Thunderbolt and other gadgets credits its success to huge growth in its smartphone business.

Redbox readies $2 game rentals[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:58:21 PDT ]After testing game rentals through its kiosks in 5,000 locations, the company will expand the offering to 21,000 of its more than 27,000 sites around the U.S.

Forget iPhone 4 and 5. What about iPhone 6?![ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:13:20 EDT ]If you're a mainstream Apple fan, you probably got all hot and bothered on Thursday when an e-mail hit your inbox saying the "amazing iPhone 4" is now available in white. Previously the phone only came in black, and tech blogs have been drooling over the possibility of this white whale of a phone for months.

The royal wedding in the land of Twitter[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:08:52 EDT ]The world of social media burst with excitement Friday as millions took to Twitter, Facebook and other sites to join a virtual wedding party for Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Facebook page gathers found tornado items[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:43:46 EDT ]A group on Facebook has created a page to try to link victims of Thursday's tornadoes with photos, documents and other personal effects blown away in the storm.

Will + Kate = sixth-biggest Web event ever[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:09:17 EDT ]A record number of people may have watched live video of the royal wedding online.

After 17 years, it's showtime for antimatter hunt[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:35:42 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A nightmare is ending for antimatter-hunting physicists with the launch of the $2 million Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer — but a controversy may continue.

A rare sideways tornado is captured on video[ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:00:10 GMT ]A rare sideways tornado was captured on video as it spun off of a massive twister that roared through downtown Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Thursday.

Hacker blames Sony arrogance for breach[ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:02:14 GMT ]The man who went online and posted code to jailbreak Sony's PlayStation 3 consoles, and was subsequently sued by the company, says Sony's "arrogance and misunderstanding of ownership" led to the current problem with the hacking of Sony's PlayStation Network.

Giffords: A poignant presence, but out of view[ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:13:04 GMT ]It's a sight many Americans would surely love to see: a recovering Rep. Gabrielle Giffords watching as her astronaut husband blasts off into space. But Giffords will watch in private, and her staff says there are no plans to release photos of her.

Shuttle launch outlook gets slightly cloudier[ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:42:19 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The weather outlook for the shuttle Endeavour's final launch has dimmed a bit, from 80 to 70 percent, but the enthusiasm at the Cape is brightening.

Share your electricity with EV drivers using PlugShare[ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:16:17 PDT ]The PlugShare app presents you with a Google Map filled with icons indicating user-submitted locations where EV drivers can plug in.

Fill 'er up at an interstellar gas station[ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:40:46 PDT ]NASA is asking the science world for help solving some of the fundamental challenges to creating a gas station in space.

Reports: White iPhone 4 thicker than black version[ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:54:06 PDT ]After a long wait, the white version of the iPhone 4 is out and on sale. Multiple reports now say the new device is thicker than the black version, though not enough to make a big difference.

Google sued over Android data location collection[ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:31:54 PDT ]Class-action lawsuit seeking $50 million alleges privacy violations in Android phones collecting location information.

Yankees' error leaks personal data on 21,000 fans[ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:53:14 PDT ]Unlike other recent data leaks that involved hacking, this one at the Major League Baseball team was due to human error.

PlayStation network hack: Who did it?[ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:16:12 EDT ]It's one of the biggest data breaches in history. Now that Sony has come clean -- sort of -- on a computer intrusion this month that exposed personal information on 77 million PlayStation Network users, one obvious question remains: Who pulled off the hack?

How to follow the royal wedding online[ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:24:12 EDT ]Can't get to a television set for the royal wedding on Friday?

Forget iPhone 4 and 5. What about iPhone 6?![ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:13:20 EDT ]If you're a mainstream Apple fan, you probably got all hot and bothered on Thursday when an e-mail hit your inbox saying the "amazing iPhone 4" is now available in white. Previously the phone only came in black, and tech blogs have been drooling over the possibility of this white whale of a phone for months.

Will the royal wedding break the Internet?[ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:58:27 EDT ]When Kate Middleton and Prince William kiss on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on Friday afternoon, all bloody hell could break loose online.

Verizon's 4G network is down[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:02:51 GMT ]For the past day or two, I've noticed poor network performance on my Verizon Wireless 4G phones and modems, and last night the service was altogether missing. Now I know why: The carrier announced today that its 4G network was down.

Video: Sidekick is back in the pink[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:43:12 GMT ]After T-Mobile discotinued the original Sidekick, they asked Samsung to build a new one, powered by Google's Android operating system. Msnbc.com's Wilson Rothman takes it for a test drive. (msnbc.com)

It's a 'go' for Endeavour's final launch on Friday[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:28:37 GMT ]The space shuttle Endeavour is officially "go" to launch on its 25th and last spaceflight this Friday, with NASA expecting record crowds and a visit from President Barack Obama to watch the spectacle.

Live Chat at 12 noon PT - Is 4G for me?[ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:32:41 GMT ]You can't shop for a phone these days without running into this mysterious term. What does it mean, and is it for me? Bring your questions to our live chat.

Pre-caffeine tech: Glitches for all![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Apple, Sony, Facebook, Internet culture and more.

Attachmate finalizes Novell takeover[ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:28:52 PDT ]With regulators giving the green light to the $2.2 billion deal, Novell will operate as two separate businesses--Novell and Suse--alongside the Attachmate and NetIQ brands.

Do you drive like a jerk? There's an app for that[ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:54:27 PDT ]The white iPhone 4 launches at long last, Yahoo sells Delicious to the founders of YouTube, and a new app by State Farm Insurance can tell you if you're a terrible driver.

Report: Apple floats $4.5 million for iCloud domain[ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:06:27 PDT ]A report claims Apple bought the iCloud.com domain from Sweden-based Xcerion. However, neither company has confirmed it.

Mozilla overhauling Firefox graphics, JavaScript[ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:35:20 PDT ]Firefox's graphics and JavaScript performance should improve with new Mozilla projects. Don't expect results by Firefox 5's June release, though.

Panasonic outlines plans for reorg[ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:48:36 PDT ]Company will now be comprised of three divisions--in hopes of boosting revenue--rather than the five business units that currently make up its corporate structure.

Verizon promises fix for 4G data outage[ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:09:17 EDT ]Verizon's LTE network has been having some major issues in the past 24 hours, and the company has issued an official statement about the problem, promising a fix as soon as possible.

PlayStation network hack: Who did it?[ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:16:12 EDT ]It's one of the biggest data breaches in history. Now that Sony has come clean -- sort of -- on a computer intrusion this month that exposed personal information on 77 million PlayStation Network users, one obvious question remains: Who pulled off the hack?

The British royals' wary dance with technology[ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:03:42 EDT ]Friday's nuptials between Prince Harry and Kate Middleton won't be the first royal wedding to captivate Anglophiles from around the world. But it will be the first with its own Twitter hashtag.

Will the royal wedding break the Internet?[ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:35:07 EDT ]When Kate Middleton and Prince William kiss on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on Friday afternoon, all bloody hell could break loose online.

Verizon's 4G network is down[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:02:51 GMT ]For the past day or two, I've noticed poor network performance on my Verizon Wireless 4G phones and modems, and last night the service was altogether missing. Now I know why: The carrier announced today that its 4G network was down.

Video: Sidekick is back in the pink[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:43:12 GMT ]After T-Mobile discotinued the original Sidekick, they asked Samsung to build a new one, powered by Google's Android operating system. Msnbc.com's Wilson Rothman takes it for a test drive. (msnbc.com)

Live Chat at 12 noon PT - Is 4G for me?[ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:32:41 GMT ]You can't shop for a phone these days without running into this mysterious term. What does it mean, and is it for me? Bring your questions to our live chat.

It's a 'go' for Endeavour's final launch on Friday[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:28:37 GMT ]The space shuttle Endeavour is officially "go" to launch on its 25th and last spaceflight this Friday, with NASA expecting record crowds and a visit from President Barack Obama to watch the spectacle.

Pre-caffeine tech: Glitches for all![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Apple, Sony, Facebook, Internet culture and more.

Attachmate finalizes Novell takeover[ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:28:52 PDT ]With regulators giving the green light to the $2.2 billion deal, Novell will operate as two separate businesses--Novell and Suse--alongside the Attachmate and NetIQ brands.

Do you drive like a jerk? There's an app for that[ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:54:27 PDT ]The white iPhone 4 launches at long last, Yahoo sells Delicious to the founders of YouTube, and a new app by State Farm Insurance can tell you if you're a terrible driver.

Report: Apple floats $4.5 million for iCloud domain[ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:06:27 PDT ]A report claims Apple bought the iCloud.com domain from Sweden-based Xcerion. However, neither company has confirmed it.

Mozilla overhauling Firefox graphics, JavaScript[ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:35:20 PDT ]Firefox's graphics and JavaScript performance should improve with new Mozilla projects. Don't expect results by Firefox 5's June release, though.

Panasonic outlines plans for reorg[ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:48:36 PDT ]Company will now be comprised of three divisions--in hopes of boosting revenue--rather than the five business units that currently make up its corporate structure.

PlayStation network hack: Who did it?[ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:16:12 EDT ]It's one of the biggest data breaches in history. Now that Sony has come clean -- sort of -- on a computer intrusion this month that exposed personal information on 77 million PlayStation Network users, one obvious question remains: Who pulled off the hack?

Verizon promises fix for 4G data outage[ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:09:17 EDT ]Verizon's LTE network has been having some major issues in the past 24 hours, and the company has issued an official statement about the problem, promising a fix as soon as possible.

The British royals' wary dance with technology[ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:03:42 EDT ]Friday's nuptials between Prince Harry and Kate Middleton won't be the first royal wedding to captivate Anglophiles from around the world. But it will be the first with its own Twitter hashtag.

Will the royal wedding break the Internet?[ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:35:07 EDT ]When Kate Middleton and Prince William kiss on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on Friday afternoon, all bloody hell could break loose online.

Microsoft issues security alert after PSN hack[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:42:10 GMT ]As Sony struggles to deal with a massive security breach to its PlayStation Network, rival Microsoft has issued a warning of its own, telling gamers to beware of a scam that's struck the Xbox Live online game matchmaking service.

Sony sued, could bleed billions following breach[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 21:09:33 GMT ]While Sony struggles to recover from a PlayStation Network security breach that exposed personal information from millions of gamers, one player has filed a lawsuit and analysts estimate the hammered company could lose billions of dollars from the debacle.

Bacon fat keyboard makes Twitter for the birds[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:13:09 GMT ]Unsalted fat screwed to keyboard that is hooked up to Twitter invites local birds to a winter-long tweet n' eat.

Apple's Steve Jobs responds to iPhone tracking questions[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:50:28 GMT ]There are a lot of concerns floating around regarding the the recent discovery that iPhones are secretly tracking and recording their owners' locations. Apple and its CEO Steve Jobs finally responded.

Hackers stole personal data from PlayStation Network[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:52:08 GMT ]Sony has admitted that hackers have likely stolen the personal information — names, addresses, email addresses, birthdates and passwords — from some some 77 million accounts on the company's online PlayStation Network. Though unlikely, credit card info may have been stolen too.

Google: Renewable energy is long-term effort[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:49:40 PDT ]Company sees a lot of opportunities in renewable energy but says it will take time to make an impact.

Are fraud reports related to Sony breach?[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:55:12 PDT ]Sony PlayStation Network customers report fraud, but it's unclear if cases are related to the Sony data breach.

PSN breach exposes records for millions (roundup)[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:57:39 PDT ]A week after taking PlayStation Network offline, Sony finally explains it did so because of security breach that exposed personal information for potentially more than 75 million of its users.

Study: Google to take Apple's app crown by July[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:46:30 PDT ]Google's Android Market is destined to be bigger than Apple's App Store in just a few months, according to new research from Distimo. Google has already beaten Apple in terms of the number of free apps it offers in its store.

Report: News Corp. taking bids for MySpace[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:46:49 PDT ]Media giant entertaining offers this week, with a minimum asking price of $100 million, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

How, and why, to do a Facebook detox[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:27:09 EDT ]Easter has passed, and you've finally finished cleaning the last of that weird basket-lining "grass" from the carpet. Beginning Sunday, millions of Americans can also celebrate the resurrection of their foregone vices -- whatever treat or habit they gave up for 40 long days of Lent.

Gamers fuming over PlayStation hack[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:19:48 EDT ]It's been seven days since Louis Pietig's PlayStation gaming system worked -- and he's pretty mad about that.

Apple blames iPhone tracking file on 'bug'[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:28:17 EDT ]After a week of silence, Apple on Wednesday responded to widespread complaints about iPhones and iPads tracking their users' whereabouts by saying "the iPhone is not logging your location" and announcing an upcoming mobile software update.

The British royals' wary dance with technology[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:27:02 EDT ]Friday's nuptials between Prince Harry and Kate Middleton won't be the first royal wedding to captivate Anglophiles from around the world. But it will be the first with its own Twitter hashtag.

Survey: Kids download third of parents' apps[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:33:51 GMT ]Got a cellphone full of mobile apps? Odds are you aren't responsible for all the downloaded software. In fact, if you've been letting your kids download anything, they're probably to blame for about a third of all the apps on your device.

Sleeved iPad survives 500 foot drop[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:26:15 GMT ]Just because one iPhone 4 survives an accidental thousand-foot drop from an airplane without a scratch doesn't mean people should be throwing Apple devices out of flying vehicles just to test how durable they can be in different covers, but that's exactly what one company decided to do with an iPad.

Apple responds to iPhone tracking questions[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:05:14 GMT ]There are a lot of concerns floating around regarding the the recent discovery that iPhones are secretly tracking and recording their owners' locations . Apple finally responds.

Hackers stole personal data from PlayStation Network[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:52:08 GMT ]Sony has admitted that hackers have likely stolen the personal information — names, addresses, email addresses, birthdates and passwords — from some some 77 million accounts on the company's online PlayStation Network. Though unlikely, credit card info may have been stolen too.

Pre-caffeine: Who has your personal info?[ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Sony, Apple, Internet culture and more.

Delayed by quake, iPad 2 coming to Japan[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:07:40 PDT ]Apple's tablet will be available in Japan tomorrow, followed by a launch in Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, and eight other countries on Friday.

Your iPhone's watching you. Should you care? (FAQ)[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:43:00 PDT ]Apple has been found to be keeping a log of information on user whereabouts that is freely available for others who get their hands on the data. CNET finds out what data is stored, what devices are impacted, and whether you can turn it off.

PlayStation breach[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:11:10 PDT ]YouTube may be poised to take on Netflix in the streaming movie business, the Nexus S 4G will launch on May 8 on Sprint, and Sony admits to a major security breach in the PlayStation Network.

ARM profits ride smartphone, tablet surge[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:24:16 PDT ]A 35 percent rise in profits coincides with a big increase in ARM-processor-based shipments "driven by growth in smartphones, tablets, digital TVs, and microcontrollers."

DirecTV working on Netflix-like streaming service?[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:49:12 PDT ]Satellite provider is surveying customers, according to a report, asking about their interest in a streaming service and specifically about their Netflix habits.

Explaining Facebook's new online coupons[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:00:42 EDT ]The online coupon market has been exploding in the last year or so. Just look at some of the startups offering this service: Groupon, LivingSocial, Scoutmob, OpenTable, zozi, SCVNGR LevelUp, viagogo, Google Offers and many others.

Sony: Hacker stole PlayStation users data[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:16:52 EDT ]A hacker has obtained the personal information of PlayStation Network account holders and subscribers of the Qriocity streaming service, Sony said in a message to customers Tuesday.

Apple blames iPhone tracking file on 'bug'[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:28:17 EDT ]After a week of silence, Apple on Wednesday responded to widespread complaints about iPhones and iPads tracking their users' whereabouts by saying "the iPhone is not logging your location" and announcing an upcoming mobile software update.

Survey: Kids download third of parents' apps[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:33:51 GMT ]Got a cellphone full of mobile apps? Odds are you aren't responsible for all the downloaded software. In fact, if you've been letting your kids download anything, they're probably to blame for about a third of all the apps on your device.

Sleeved iPad survives 500 foot drop[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:26:15 GMT ]Just because one iPhone 4 survives an accidental thousand-foot drop from an airplane without a scratch doesn't mean people should be throwing Apple devices out of flying vehicles just to test how durable they can be in different covers, but that's exactly what one company decided to do with an iPad.

Apple responds to iPhone tracking questions[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:05:14 GMT ]There are a lot of concerns floating around regarding the the recent discovery that iPhones are secretly tracking and recording their owners' locations . Apple finally responds.

Hackers stole personal data from PlayStation Network[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:52:08 GMT ]Sony has admitted that hackers have likely stolen the personal information — names, addresses, email addresses, birthdates and passwords — from some some 77 million accounts on the company's online PlayStation Network. Though unlikely, credit card info may have been stolen too.

Pre-caffeine: Who has your personal info?[ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Sony, Apple, Internet culture and more.

Delayed by quake, iPad 2 coming to Japan[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:07:40 PDT ]Apple's tablet will be available in Japan tomorrow, followed by a launch in Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, and eight other countries on Friday.

Your iPhone's watching you. Should you care? (FAQ)[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:43:00 PDT ]Apple has been found to be keeping a log of information on user whereabouts that is freely available for others who get their hands on the data. CNET finds out what data is stored, what devices are impacted, and whether you can turn it off.

PlayStation breach[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:11:10 PDT ]YouTube may be poised to take on Netflix in the streaming movie business, the Nexus S 4G will launch on May 8 on Sprint, and Sony admits to a major security breach in the PlayStation Network.

ARM profits ride smartphone, tablet surge[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:24:16 PDT ]A 35 percent rise in profits coincides with a big increase in ARM-processor-based shipments "driven by growth in smartphones, tablets, digital TVs, and microcontrollers."

DirecTV working on Netflix-like streaming service?[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:49:12 PDT ]Satellite provider is surveying customers, according to a report, asking about their interest in a streaming service and specifically about their Netflix habits.

Sony: Hacker stole PlayStation users data[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:16:52 EDT ]A hacker has obtained the personal information of PlayStation Network account holders and subscribers of the Qriocity streaming service, Sony said in a message to customers Tuesday.

Explaining Facebook's new online coupons[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:00:42 EDT ]The online coupon market has been exploding in the last year or so. Just look at some of the startups offering this service: Groupon, LivingSocial, Scoutmob, OpenTable, zozi, SCVNGR LevelUp, viagogo, Google Offers and many others.

Apple blames iPhone tracking file on 'bug'[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:28:17 EDT ]After a week of silence, Apple on Wednesday responded to widespread complaints about iPhones and iPads tracking their users' whereabouts by saying "the iPhone is not logging your location" and announcing an upcoming mobile software update.

Even Michael Vick wants Google to dump dog-fighting app[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:23:16 GMT ]"Dog Wars," an Android-only app in which a players feed, train and fight virtual dogs, is too close to the inhumane blood sport, protesters contend, and encourage animal lovers to petition google to remove it from the Android Market.

Video: New superpowers will make you 'inFamous'[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:23:39 GMT ]"inFamous 2" let’s you not just control electricity, but fire, ice, and many more powers as well. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Plug-in electric cars meet the real world[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 02:49:12 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Real-world data indicate that electric vehicles can go the distance ... if an energy-savvy driver is behind the wheel.

Why the PlayStation Network breach is scary[ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:35:06 GMT ]The PlayStation Network breach may prove to be the biggest data snatch ever seen, even worse than the Epsilon hack that leaked the email addresses of 250 million people.

Hackers stole personal data from PlayStation Network[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 21:36:07 GMT ]Sony has admitted that hackers have likely stolen the personal information — names, addresses, email addresses, birthdates and passwords — of some 77 million people who have accounts on the company's online PlayStation Network. Though unlikely, credit card info may have been stolen too.

Amazon misses earnings estimate[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:53:27 PDT ]Sales were way up at the e-commerce giant, but not enough to make up for significant spending. Analysts were expecting earnings of $0.61 per share; Amazon posted $0.44 per share.

CNET lets you jump the line for the Glitch beta[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:07:19 PDT ]The new online game from Flickr co-founder Stewart Butterfield has just gone into beta, but there are thousands of people waiting to play. If you're one of the first 111 people to follow the link in this story, you could jump ahead of all of them.

Seized Web sites won't end up like drug dealers' cars[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:52:26 PDT ]U.S. law enforcement plan to use domain names that once belonged to alleged counterfeiters and pirates to spread their message to the public.

SETI silences alien-seeking telescope array[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:54:07 PDT ]Because of a lack of funds, the SETI Institute decides to take offline its 42 telescopes that have been on the lookout for alien life.

Calif. highways could be source of green energy[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:27:57 PDT ]It's a little ironic, but automotive traffic could be the next source of green energy. AB 306, a bill for a pilot program that will harness road vibration and convert it to energy, passed the Natural Resources Committee yesterday.

Can technology fix the FAA's air traffic troubles?[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:28:41 EDT ]New technology to modernize America's aging air traffic system promises to help air traffic controllers, and may have prevented a recent tarmac collision between two aircraft at a New York airport, say experts.

Explaining Facebook's new online coupons[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:00:42 EDT ]The online coupon market has been exploding in the last year or so. Just look at some of the startups offering this service: Groupon, LivingSocial, Scoutmob, OpenTable, zozi, SCVNGR LevelUp, viagogo, Google Offers and many others.

Sony: Hacker stole PlayStation users' personal info[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:53:44 EDT ]A hacker has obtained the personal information of PlayStation Network account holders and subscribers of the Qriocity streaming service, Sony said in a message to customers Tuesday.

Sony guns for iPad with two PlayStation-ready tablets[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:35:56 GMT ]Sony has announced that it will try to carve out a spot in the iPad-dominated tablet competition by launching not one, but two PlayStation-themed tablets of its own this fall. And one of those tablets comes with a unique two-screen design.

Even Michael Vick wants Google to dump dog-fighting app[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:23:16 GMT ]"Dog Wars," an Android-only app in which a players feed, train and fight virtual dogs, is too close to the inhumane blood sport, protesters contend, and encourage animal lovers to petition google to remove it from the Android Market.

Video: New superpowers will make you 'inFamous'[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:23:39 GMT ]"inFamous 2" let’s you not just control electricity, but fire, ice, and many more powers as well. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Plug-in electric cars meet the real world[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 02:49:12 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Real-world data indicate that electric vehicles can go the distance ... if an energy-savvy driver is behind the wheel.

Pre-caffeine: Hipster dads, Facebook faux pas[ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, YouTube, Apple, Internet culture and more.

Software alerts parents of Facebook users (podcast)[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:00:26 PDT ]ZoneAlarm SocialGuard is a new Windows program that allows parents to scan their children's Facebook profiles to look for suspicious posts and contact with strangers.

Cree LED takes aim at office fluorescent lights[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:02:53 PDT ]The ubiquitous fluorescent tube lights in offices will get a run for the money with efficient, long-lasting LED light fixtures, says Cree.

Chevy Volt, Nissan Leaf ace their crash tests[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:09:42 PDT ]The cars are small, but the weight of their battery packs helps the Volt and the Leaf in the first-ever test of electric cars by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

HTC Droid Incredible 2 to launch Thursday[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:08:20 PDT ]The smartphone will be available via Verizon Wireless at $200 for consumers who sign a two-year contract with the carrier.

Sony to enter tablet market[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:24:59 PDT ]Facebook rolls out the Send button and Facebook Deals, Yahoo buys IntoNow, and the Sony Tablet will run Android 3.0 "Honeycomb" and have access to PlayStation content.

Can new tech improve 'fog harvesting'?[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:31:22 EDT ]Let's say you live in a really dry area and you don't have much drinking water. Meanwhile, you wake up every morning to the sight of fog floating by. Instead of walking miles and miles to get water from a faraway river, what if you could just extract drinking water from those low-hanging clouds?

Amazon seller lists book at $23,698,655.93[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:12:12 EDT ]Lots of normal people would pay $23 for a book.

Can technology fix the FAA's air traffic troubles?[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:40:24 EDT ]New technology to modernize America's aging air traffic system promises to help air traffic controllers, and may have prevented a recent tarmac collision between two aircraft at a New York airport, say experts.

Facebook launches new Deals product[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:29:12 EDT ]Facebook is finally launching local Deals -- a feature that will compete with Groupon's core product, not Foursquare's -- in five cities today.

Sony guns for iPad with two PlayStation tablets[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:35:56 GMT ]Sony has announced that it will try to carve out a spot in the iPad-dominated tablet competition by launching not one, but two PlayStation-themed tablets of its own this fall. And one of those tablets comes with a unique two-screen design.

Even Michael Vick wants Google to dump dog-fighting app[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:23:16 GMT ]"Dog Wars," an Android-only app in which a players feed, train and fight virtual dogs, is too close to the inhumane blood sport, protesters contend, and encourage animal lovers to petition google to remove it from the Android Market.

Video: New superpowers will make you 'inFamous'[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:23:39 GMT ]"inFamous 2" let’s you not just control electricity, but fire, ice, and many more powers as well. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Plug-in electric cars meet the real world[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 02:49:12 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Real-world data indicate that electric vehicles can go the distance ... if an energy-savvy driver is behind the wheel.

Pre-caffeine: Hipster dads, Facebook faux pas[ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, YouTube, Apple, Internet culture and more.

Software alerts parents of Facebook users (podcast)[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:00:26 PDT ]ZoneAlarm SocialGuard is a new Windows program that allows parents to scan their children's Facebook profiles to look for suspicious posts and contact with strangers.

Cree LED takes aim at office fluorescent lights[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:02:53 PDT ]The ubiquitous fluorescent tube lights in offices will get a run for the money with efficient, long-lasting LED light fixtures, says Cree.

Chevy Volt, Nissan Leaf ace their crash tests[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:09:42 PDT ]The cars are small, but the weight of their battery packs helps the Volt and the Leaf in the first-ever test of electric cars by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

HTC Droid Incredible 2 to launch Thursday[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:08:20 PDT ]The smartphone will be available via Verizon Wireless at $200 for consumers who sign a two-year contract with the carrier.

Sony to enter tablet market[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:24:59 PDT ]Facebook rolls out the Send button and Facebook Deals, Yahoo buys IntoNow, and the Sony Tablet will run Android 3.0 "Honeycomb" and have access to PlayStation content.

Can new tech improve 'fog harvesting'?[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:31:22 EDT ]Let's say you live in a really dry area and you don't have much drinking water. Meanwhile, you wake up every morning to the sight of fog floating by. Instead of walking miles and miles to get water from a faraway river, what if you could just extract drinking water from those low-hanging clouds?

Amazon seller lists book at $23,698,655.93[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:12:12 EDT ]Lots of normal people would pay $23 for a book.

Can technology fix the FAA's air traffic troubles?[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:40:24 EDT ]New technology to modernize America's aging air traffic system promises to help air traffic controllers, and may have prevented a recent tarmac collision between two aircraft at a New York airport, say experts.

Facebook launches new Deals product[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:29:12 EDT ]Facebook is finally launching local Deals -- a feature that will compete with Groupon's core product, not Foursquare's -- in five cities today.

Squid camouflage catches Pentagon's eye[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:45:07 GMT ]Cosmic Log: The ability of octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish to instantaneously change the color and pattern of their skin to blend in with their surroundings has caught the eye of the U.S. military. Its goal is a new generation of high-tech camouflage.

PlayStation outage causes credit card concerns[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:00:06 GMT ]Sony's online PlayStation Network has knocked offline for five days thanks to an "external intrusion." While officials say they don't know when the network will go back online gamers are growing increaingly concerned about whether their credit card and personal information has been compromised.

Plug-in electric cars meet the real world[ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 02:49:12 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Real-world data indicate that electric vehicles can go the distance ... if an energy-savvy driver is behind the wheel.

Nintendo says Wii successor is on the way[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:27:50 GMT ]Nintendo announced on Monday that it will launch a successor to its best-selling Wii game machine in 2012 and that it will "offer a new way of playing games."

iPhone tracks you after location feature disabled[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:48:48 GMT ]As previously reported, Apple's iPhone is tracking and recording users' locations without ever giving individuals the chance to opt-out. There were suggestions that turning off the device's location services feature would put an end to the tracking, but testing reveals otherwise.

Apple sued over location tracking in iOS[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:12:32 PDT ]Two people are suing Apple for tracking user information on its devices, saying the company should have done a better job at disclosing the fact, as well as offering a way to turn it off.

Mitsubishi i North American launch to begin on West Coast and in Hawaii[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:15:03 PDT ]The Mitsubishi i will come to West Coast and Hawaiian dealers in November. Hawaii will be the first state to receive the electric-powered Mitsubishi i.

Catz returns to CFO seat at Oracle[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:37:56 PDT ]Co-President Safra Catz takes over chief financial officer duties after resignation of Jeff Epstein.

Kibot the robot entertains kids, spies on them[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:20:44 PDT ]New monkey-faced robot playmate out of Korea will read stories, sing children's songs, teach words, and let parents watch their little ones from afar.

Analysts: Motorola Xoom sales still weak[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:45:53 PDT ]New estimates for sales of Motorola's Xoom tablet are out and even high-end forecasts point to a tepid reception for the Android 3.0 device.

Nintendo confirms Wii successor for 2012[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:16:59 EDT ]Nintendo has officially confirmed it will launch a successor to its vastly popular gaming console Wii in 2012.

Mac, PC users bash each other over survey[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:25:15 EDT ]Oh, you Mac and PC users. You sure don't like each other much.

Report: Jobs says 'We don't track anyone'[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:53:28 EDT ]Apple's founder reportedly sent a terse response to a customer who complained that the iPhone and iPad are being used to track gadget owners.

Why you should care about iPhone tracking[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:47:10 EDT ]You should care about Apple's collection of geodata on iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch devices, because the method is flawed.

Video: Tablet elimination: Only the best survive[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:44:56 GMT ]Msnbc.com's Wilson Rothman shows you all the hot tablets on the market, then mercilessly erases any not worth buying this minute. Three worthy competitors remain standing. (msnbc.com)

Nook Color gets apps, email, Flash and more[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:45:22 GMT ]Barnes & Noble's $250 Nook Color just became the best value in the tablet world, now that it has apps, email and a Web browser capable of Flash video.

Video: Mortal Kombat lands a fatal blow[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:59:00 GMT ]Fatalities, tournaments, and acting so bad it feels like you getting punched in the groin. Mortal Kombat is back, and it actually is better than ever. (In-Game)

Pre-caffeine tech: Tech spies, slow-mo dog slobber[ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Apple, Google, Internet culture and more.

Giffords cleared to attend shuttle launch, husband says[ Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:44:40 GMT ]NASA astronaut Mark Kelly says his injured wife, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, will attend his launch in Florida on Friday.

Nintendo disappoints as revenue, profit plummet[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:13:22 PDT ]Game company's earnings plummet over the last year with revenue down more than 29 percent and profits dropping by 66 percent. Nintendo did say it's sold 3.61 million 3DS units so far.

Solar upstart BrightSource Energy files to go public[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:58:02 PDT ]The utility-scale solar thermal company seek to raise $250 million from IPO, testing the investors' appetite for its technology and risks in developing projects.

Sony: We're 'rebuilding' PlayStation Network[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:38:02 PDT ]Company's efforts to get its PlayStation Network back online are proving time consuming. And for another day, the service is not available to gamers.

A whole new Wii[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:01:38 PDT ]Dish Online customers can now watch HBO, a new iPhone app tracks the latest from Charlie Sheen, and Nintendo announces a new Wii coming in 2012.

Dell: Android tablets will outshine iPad, eventually[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:34:19 PDT ]The founder and CEO of the PC giant doesn't see the shift in the tablet market from iPad dominance to an Android coup occurring particularly soon.

Learning from Amazon's cloud collapse[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:17:08 EDT ]Call it Cloudgate, Cloudpocalyse or whatever you'd like, but the extended collapse of Amazon Elastic Cloud Compute (EC2) is both a setback for cloud computing and an opportunity for us to figure out how to stop it from happening again.

Mac vs. PC: The stereotypes may be true[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:22:00 EDT ]Remember those Apple ads that cast the Mac as a 20-something, self-satisfied hipster while the PC was portrayed by an older, square-looking guy in a brown suit?

Nintendo confirms Wii successor for 2012[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:16:59 EDT ]Nintendo has officially confirmed it will launch a successor to its vastly popular gaming console Wii in 2012.

Why you should care about iPhone tracking[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:47:10 EDT ]You should care about Apple's collection of geodata on iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch devices, because the method is flawed.

Video: Tablet elimination: Only the best survive[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:44:56 GMT ]Msnbc.com's Wilson Rothman shows you all the hot tablets on the market, then mercilessly erases any not worth buying this minute. Three worthy competitors remain standing. (msnbc.com)

Nook Color gets apps, email, Flash and more[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:45:22 GMT ]Barnes & Noble's $250 Nook Color just became the best value in the tablet world, now that it has apps, email and a Web browser capable of Flash video.

Video: Mortal Kombat lands a fatal blow[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:59:00 GMT ]Fatalities, tournaments, and acting so bad it feels like you getting punched in the groin. Mortal Kombat is back, and it actually is better than ever. (In-Game)

Pre-caffeine tech: Tech spies, slow-mo dog slobber[ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Apple, Google, Internet culture and more.

Giffords cleared to attend shuttle launch, husband says[ Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:44:40 GMT ]NASA astronaut Mark Kelly says his injured wife, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, will attend his launch in Florida on Friday.

Nintendo disappoints as revenue, profit plummet[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:13:22 PDT ]Game company's earnings plummet over the last year with revenue down more than 29 percent and profits dropping by 66 percent. Nintendo did say it's sold 3.61 million 3DS units so far.

Solar upstart BrightSource Energy files to go public[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:58:02 PDT ]The utility-scale solar thermal company seek to raise $250 million from IPO, testing the investors' appetite for its technology and risks in developing projects.

Sony: We're 'rebuilding' PlayStation Network[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:38:02 PDT ]Company's efforts to get its PlayStation Network back online are proving time consuming. And for another day, the service is not available to gamers.

A whole new Wii[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:01:38 PDT ]Dish Online customers can now watch HBO, a new iPhone app tracks the latest from Charlie Sheen, and Nintendo announces a new Wii coming in 2012.

Dell: Android tablets will outshine iPad, eventually[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:34:19 PDT ]The founder and CEO of the PC giant doesn't see the shift in the tablet market from iPad dominance to an Android coup occurring particularly soon.

Learning from Amazon's cloud collapse[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:17:08 EDT ]Call it Cloudgate, Cloudpocalyse or whatever you'd like, but the extended collapse of Amazon Elastic Cloud Compute (EC2) is both a setback for cloud computing and an opportunity for us to figure out how to stop it from happening again.

Mac vs. PC: The stereotypes may be true[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:22:00 EDT ]Remember those Apple ads that cast the Mac as a 20-something, self-satisfied hipster while the PC was portrayed by an older, square-looking guy in a brown suit?

Nintendo confirms Wii successor for 2012[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:16:59 EDT ]Nintendo has officially confirmed it will launch a successor to its vastly popular gaming console Wii in 2012.

Why you should care about iPhone tracking[ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:47:10 EDT ]You should care about Apple's collection of geodata on iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch devices, because the method is flawed.

Video: Kyocera Echo phone has double vision[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:49:24 GMT ]The most peculiar Android phone coming from Sprint this spring, the Kyocera Echo has two screens. Msnbc.com's Wilson Rothman demonstrates what the second screen could be good for, and questions if the double-down is worth it. (msnbc.com)

Video: Acer laptop has two screens, no keys[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:55:12 GMT ]Acer made a cutting-edge design choice when it chucked the traditional keyboard for a second screen, but given the limited benefits that a heavy second piece of glass brings, the gamble might not pay off. (msnbc.com)

Why two screens are better than one[ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:46:54 GMT ]No matter how fancy processors get, dual-screen technology is the best way to speed up your gadget's slowest component — you.

Tragic romance overshadows shuttle flight[ Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:29:46 GMT ]The love story surrounding injured U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her astronaut husband, Mark Kelly, has overshadowed the shuttle Endeavour's final voyage and the looming end of the shuttle program.

Giffords cleared to attend shuttle launch, husband says[ Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:44:40 GMT ]NASA astronaut Mark Kelly says his injured wife, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, will attend his launch in Florida on Friday.

Enryu rescue robot gets Fukushima mission[ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:32:39 PDT ]A rescue robot called Enryu is being deployed to the Fukushima nuclear plant. It will be the first Japanese robot to help move rubble.

How the iPad changes PC design[ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 17:39:37 PDT ]It's not just the iPad's good looks. It's what's inside that's probably the bigger catalyst for a change in the design of laptops. A few major component trends make this pretty clear.

NASA's wondrous views of Earth (photos)[ Sun, 24 Apr 2011 03:13:34 PDT ]To celebrate Earth Day, NASA releases dozens of its best images of the planet. Here are some of the most beautiful.

Survey: Mac users more educated, less Harley-loving[ Sun, 24 Apr 2011 08:26:00 PDT ]A survey of more than 388,000 people conducted by Hunch suggests not only that those with Macs are more educated, but that they are younger and eat more hummus.

Russian police free kidnapped Kaspersky son[ Sun, 24 Apr 2011 09:15:41 PDT ]The 20-year-old son of the antivirus company's founder was abducted earlier this week and was being held for a reported $4.3 million ransom.

Greenpeace: Apple has the dirtiest data[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:40:20 EDT ]Sure, most of us consider the environmental impact our recycling habits or car's gas mileage may have.

Learning from Amazon's cloud collapse[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:17:08 EDT ]Call it Cloudgate, Cloudpocalyse or whatever you'd like, but the extended collapse of Amazon Elastic Cloud Compute (EC2) is both a setback for cloud computing and an opportunity for us to figure out how to stop it from happening again.

Mac vs. PC: The stereotypes may be true[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:15:06 EDT ]Remember those Apple ads that cast the Mac as a 20-something, self-satisfied hipster while the PC was portrayed by an older, square-looking guy in a brown suit?

Why Xbox Kinect won't be the future of TV[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:10:55 EDT ]While the picture quality on your TV has evolved over the years, the way you interact with your TV is still stuck in the Stone Age. That is, the remote control and channel guide still need some serious innovation.

10 slightly cracked ways to celebrate Easter[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:30:07 GMT ]A giant bunny breaking into your house to hide eggs not weird enough? How about a Peeps peep show, a mechanized egg painter and a really creepy Easter Bunny robot?

'Bed Intruder' viral-video star arrested[ Sun, 24 Apr 2011 06:10:43 GMT ]Kevin Antoine Dodson, star of a viral Internet song warning neighbors to watch out for a sexual predator, was arrested and charged with marijuana possession after being stopped for speeding, police said Saturday.

Video: Kyocera Echo phone has double vision[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:49:24 GMT ]The most peculiar Android phone coming from Sprint this spring, the Kyocera Echo has two screens. Msnbc.com's Wilson Rothman demonstrates what the second screen could be good for, and questions if the double-down is worth it. (msnbc.com)

Video: Acer laptop has two screens, no keys[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:55:12 GMT ]Acer made a cutting-edge design choice when it chucked the traditional keyboard for a second screen, but given the limited benefits that a heavy second piece of glass brings, the gamble might not pay off. (msnbc.com)

Why two screens are better than one[ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:46:54 GMT ]No matter how fancy processors get, dual-screen technology is the best way to speed up your gadget's slowest component — you.

Enryu rescue robot gets Fukushima mission[ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:32:39 PDT ]A rescue robot called Enryu is being deployed to the Fukushima nuclear plant. It will be the first Japanese robot to help move rubble.

How the iPad changes PC design[ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 17:39:37 PDT ]It's not just the iPad's good looks. It's what's inside that's probably the bigger catalyst for a change in the design of laptops. A few major component trends make this pretty clear.

NASA's wondrous views of Earth[ Sun, 24 Apr 2011 03:13:34 PDT ]To celebrate Earth Day, NASA releases dozens of its best images of the planet. Here are some of the most beautiful.

Survey: Mac users more educated, less Harley-loving[ Sun, 24 Apr 2011 08:26:00 PDT ]A survey of more than 388,000 people conducted by Hunch suggests not only that those with Macs are more educated, but that they are younger and eat more hummus.

At Mojave mine, rare earth metals are elemental (photos)[ Mon, 22 Apr 2244 04:00:44 PDT ]Molycorp breaks ground on a mining facility that taps some of the world's most prized elements, used in the production of everything from hybrid cars to cell phones to hard disk drives.

Greenpeace: Apple has the dirtiest data[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:40:20 EDT ]Sure, most of us consider the environmental impact our recycling habits or car's gas mileage may have.

Learning from Amazon's cloud collapse[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:17:08 EDT ]Call it Cloudgate, Cloudpocalyse or whatever you'd like, but the extended collapse of Amazon Elastic Cloud Compute (EC2) is both a setback for cloud computing and an opportunity for us to figure out how to stop it from happening again.

Mac vs. PC: The stereotypes may be true[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:15:06 EDT ]Remember those Apple ads that cast the Mac as a 20-something, self-satisfied hipster while the PC was portrayed by an older, square-looking guy in a brown suit?

Why Xbox Kinect won't be the future of TV[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:10:55 EDT ]While the picture quality on your TV has evolved over the years, the way you interact with your TV is still stuck in the Stone Age. That is, the remote control and channel guide still need some serious innovation.

10 slightly cracked ways to celebrate Easter[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:30:07 GMT ]A giant bunny breaking into your house to hide eggs not weird enough? How about a Peeps peep show, a mechanized egg painter and a really creepy Easter Bunny robot?

'Bed Intruder' viral-video star arrested[ Sun, 24 Apr 2011 06:10:43 GMT ]Kevin Antoine Dodson, star of a viral Internet song warning neighbors to watch out for a sexual predator, was arrested and charged with marijuana possession after being stopped for speeding, police said Saturday.

Video: Kyocera Echo phone has double vision[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:49:24 GMT ]The most peculiar Android phone coming from Sprint this spring, the Kyocera Echo has two screens. Msnbc.com's Wilson Rothman demonstrates what the second screen could be good for, and questions if the double-down is worth it. (msnbc.com)

Video: Acer laptop has two screens, no keys[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:55:12 GMT ]Acer made a cutting-edge design choice when it chucked the traditional keyboard for a second screen, but given the limited benefits that a heavy second piece of glass brings, the gamble might not pay off. (msnbc.com)

Why two screens are better than one[ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:46:54 GMT ]No matter how fancy processors get, dual-screen technology is the best way to speed up your gadget's slowest component — you.

Cure your hangover--smash a pinata on YouTube[ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:24:15 PDT ]In order to celebrate the excesses of Cinco de Mayo, Pepto-Bismol launches an app that lets you smash a variety of pinatas on YouTube in order to soothe your worried tummy.

Enryu rescue robot gets Fukushima mission[ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:32:39 PDT ]A rescue robot called Enryu is being deployed to the Fukushima nuclear plant. It will be the first Japanese robot to help move rubble.

How the iPad changes PC design[ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 17:39:37 PDT ]It's not just the iPad's good looks. It's what's inside that's probably the bigger catalyst for a change in the design of laptops. A few major component trends make this pretty clear.

NASA's wondrous views of Earth[ Sun, 24 Apr 2011 03:13:34 PDT ]To celebrate Earth Day, NASA releases dozens of its best images of the planet. Here are some of the most beautiful.

Survey: Mac users more educated, less Harley-loving[ Sun, 24 Apr 2011 08:26:00 PDT ]A survey of more than 388,000 people conducted by Hunch suggests not only that those with Macs are more educated, but that they are younger and eat more hummus.

Greenpeace: Apple has the dirtiest data[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:40:20 EDT ]Sure, most of us consider the environmental impact our recycling habits or car's gas mileage may have.

Learning from Amazon's cloud collapse[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:17:08 EDT ]Call it Cloudgate, Cloudpocalyse or whatever you'd like, but the extended collapse of Amazon Elastic Cloud Compute (EC2) is both a setback for cloud computing and an opportunity for us to figure out how to stop it from happening again.

Mac vs. PC: The stereotypes may be true[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:15:06 EDT ]Remember those Apple ads that cast the Mac as a 20-something, self-satisfied hipster while the PC was portrayed by an older, square-looking guy in a brown suit?

Why Xbox Kinect won't be the future of TV[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:10:55 EDT ]While the picture quality on your TV has evolved over the years, the way you interact with your TV is still stuck in the Stone Age. That is, the remote control and channel guide still need some serious innovation.

Russians say no sex in space ... yet[ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 19:13:58 GMT ]While humans have been a spacefaring species for more than 50 years, it's quite possible we have yet to perform that most basic of acts — sex — beyond terra firma. Yet.

10 slightly cracked ways to celebrate Easter[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:30:07 GMT ]A giant bunny breaking into your house to hide eggs not weird enough? How about a Peeps peep show, a mechanized egg painter and a really creepy Easter Bunny robot?

Video: Kyocera Echo phone has double vision[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:49:24 GMT ]The most peculiar Android phone coming from Sprint this spring, the Kyocera Echo has two screens. Msnbc.com's Wilson Rothman demonstrates what the second screen could be good for, and questions if the double-down is worth it. (msnbc.com)

Video: Acer laptop has two screens, no keys[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:55:12 GMT ]Acer made a cutting-edge design choice when it chucked the traditional keyboard for a second screen, but given the limited benefits that a heavy second piece of glass brings, the gamble might not pay off. (msnbc.com)

Why two screens are better than one[ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:46:54 GMT ]No matter how fancy processors get, dual-screen technology is the best way to speed up your gadget's slowest component — you.

Canadians who tweet election results face jail[ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:05:22 PDT ]Because of an old law that makes it illegal to transmit (rather than merely communicate) election results, any Canadian tweeting a result might end up in the klink.

Teen denies crime, but admits it on Facebook[ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:14:57 PDT ]A 16-year-old causes more than $200,000 worth of damage to a U.K. public library. He pleads not guilty--until the court produces a Facebook conversation in which he admitted to doing it.

Cure your hangover--smash a pinata on YouTube[ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:24:15 PDT ]In order to celebrate the excesses of Cinco de Mayo, Pepto-Bismol launches an app that lets you smash a variety of pinatas on YouTube in order to soothe your worried tummy.

Enryu rescue robot gets Fukushima mission[ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:32:39 PDT ]A rescue robot called Enryu is being deployed to the Fukushima nuclear plant. It will be the first Japanese robot to help move rubble.

How the iPad changes PC design[ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 17:39:37 PDT ]It's not just the iPad's good looks. It's what's inside that's probably the bigger catalyst for a change in the design of laptops. A few major component trends make this pretty clear.

Greenpeace: Apple has the dirtiest data[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:40:20 EDT ]Sure, most of us consider the environmental impact our recycling habits or car's gas mileage may have.

Learning from Amazon's cloud collapse[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:17:08 EDT ]Call it Cloudgate, Cloudpocalyse or whatever you'd like, but the extended collapse of Amazon Elastic Cloud Compute (EC2) is both a setback for cloud computing and an opportunity for us to figure out how to stop it from happening again.

Mac vs. PC: The stereotypes may be true[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:15:06 EDT ]Remember those Apple ads that cast the Mac as a 20-something, self-satisfied hipster while the PC was portrayed by an older, square-looking guy in a brown suit?

Why Xbox Kinect won't be the future of TV[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:10:55 EDT ]While the picture quality on your TV has evolved over the years, the way you interact with your TV is still stuck in the Stone Age. That is, the remote control and channel guide still need some serious innovation.

Sony's Ohga, credited with developing CD, dies[ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:15:22 GMT ]Former Sony president and chairman Norio Ohga, credited with expanding the company from electronics hardware to software and entertainment and developing the compact disc, died Saturday at age 81.

Survey: Mobile app users wary of sharing location[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:02:46 GMT ]Consumers will grow more comfortable with location-based mobile applications as marketers earn their trust, according to a Nielsen report. But should they?

Apple, Google tap phone location data: report[ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 00:17:29 GMT ]Apple's iPhones and Google's Android phones send back data about the locations of the users to the technology companies, the Wall Street Journal reported . And at least two members of Congress are pushing for more information about why it's happening.

How tycoons will fuel future spaceflight[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:42:03 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: With the shuttle program winding down, the future of American spaceflight may well depend on how starry-eyed tycoons spend their money, and some of NASA’s money as well.

10 slightly cracked ways to celebrate Easter[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:30:07 GMT ]A giant bunny breaking into your house to hide eggs not weird enough? How about a Peeps peep show, a mechanized egg painter and a really creepy Easter Bunny robot?

Android data tied to users? Some say yes[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:08:29 PDT ]Google says its collection of location information from Android devices isn't "traceable" to a particular individual, a narrow claim that's already attracting criticism.

Paul Allen says Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer doesn't dispute facts in Idea Man[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:39:29 PDT ]The Microsoft cofounder says the company's current chief executive,in a conversation two weeks ago, confirmed his account of controversial events.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite gadgets from the past week, including the T-Mobile Sidekick 4G, Alienware M14x, and the Panasonic TC-P50GT30 TV.

Devil's Rope: Barbed wire snags Route 66 travelers[ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 06:02:00 PDT ]Don't fence me in! Unless you do it with the thousands of fascinating barbed wire samples on display at the Devil's Rope Museum in McLean, Texas.

Frida factory robot won't crush your fingers[ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 07:00:00 PDT ]Switzerland's ABB has a concept factory robot that's humanoid and agile, and it won't crush a stray human hand.

Greenpeace: Apple has the dirtiest data[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:40:20 EDT ]Sure, most of us consider the environmental impact our recycling habits or car's gas mileage may have.

Learning from Amazon's cloud collapse[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:17:08 EDT ]Call it Cloudgate, Cloudpocalyse or whatever you'd like, but the extended collapse of Amazon Elastic Cloud Compute (EC2) is both a setback for cloud computing and an opportunity for us to figure out how to stop it from happening again.

Mac vs. PC: The stereotypes may be true[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:15:06 EDT ]Remember those Apple ads that cast the Mac as a 20-something, self-satisfied hipster while the PC was portrayed by an older, square-looking guy in a brown suit?

Why Xbox Kinect won't be the future of TV[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:10:55 EDT ]While the picture quality on your TV has evolved over the years, the way you interact with your TV is still stuck in the Stone Age. That is, the remote control and channel guide still need some serious innovation.

Sony's Ohga, credited with developing CD, dies[ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:02:35 GMT ]Former Sony president and chairman Norio Ohga, credited with expanding the company from electronics hardware to software and entertainment and developing the compact disc, died Saturday, the company said. He was 81.

Survey: Mobile app users wary of sharing location[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:02:46 GMT ]Consumers will grow more comfortable with location-based mobile applications as marketers earn their trust, according to a Nielsen report. But should they?

Apple, Google tap phone location data: report[ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 00:17:29 GMT ]Apple's iPhones and Google's Android phones send back data about the locations of the users to the technology companies, the Wall Street Journal reported . And at least two members of Congress are pushing for more information about why it's happening.

How tycoons will fuel future spaceflight[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:42:03 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: With the shuttle program winding down, the future of American spaceflight may well depend on how starry-eyed tycoons spend their money, and some of NASA’s money as well.

10 slightly cracked ways to celebrate Easter[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:30:07 GMT ]A giant bunny breaking into your house to hide eggs not weird enough? How about a Peeps peep show, a mechanized egg painter and a really creepy Easter Bunny robot?

Android data tied to users? Some say yes[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:08:29 PDT ]Google says its collection of location information from Android devices isn't "traceable" to a particular individual, a narrow claim that's already attracting criticism.

Paul Allen says Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer doesn't dispute facts in Idea Man[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:39:29 PDT ]The Microsoft cofounder says the company's current chief executive,in a conversation two weeks ago, confirmed his account of controversial events.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite gadgets from the past week, including the T-Mobile Sidekick 4G, Alienware M14x, and the Panasonic TC-P50GT30 TV.

Devil's Rope: Barbed wire snags Route 66 travelers[ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 06:02:00 PDT ]Don't fence me in! Unless you do it with the thousands of fascinating barbed wire samples on display at the Devil's Rope Museum in McLean, Texas.

Frida factory robot won't crush your fingers[ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 07:00:00 PDT ]Switzerland's ABB has a concept factory robot that's humanoid and agile, and it won't crush a stray human hand.

Greenpeace: Apple has the dirtiest data[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:40:20 EDT ]Sure, most of us consider the environmental impact our recycling habits or car's gas mileage may have.

Learning from Amazon's cloud collapse[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:17:08 EDT ]Call it Cloudgate, Cloudpocalyse or whatever you'd like, but the extended collapse of Amazon Elastic Cloud Compute (EC2) is both a setback for cloud computing and an opportunity for us to figure out how to stop it from happening again.

Mac vs. PC: The stereotypes may be true[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:15:06 EDT ]Remember those Apple ads that cast the Mac as a 20-something, self-satisfied hipster while the PC was portrayed by an older, square-looking guy in a brown suit?

Why Xbox Kinect won't be the future of TV[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:10:55 EDT ]While the picture quality on your TV has evolved over the years, the way you interact with your TV is still stuck in the Stone Age. That is, the remote control and channel guide still need some serious innovation.

Government wants answers to iPhone tracking[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:40:55 GMT ]The open cache of very specific information opens the door for a jealous spouse, thief or trojan to take a detailed look at your whereabouts.

Survey: Mobile app users wary of sharing location[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:02:46 GMT ]Consumers will grow more comfortable with location-based mobile applications as marketers earn their trust, according to a Nielsen report. But should they?

Apple, Google tap phone location data: report[ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 00:17:29 GMT ]Apple's iPhones and Google's Android phones send back data about the locations of the users to the technology companies, the Wall Street Journal reported . And at least two members of Congress are pushing for more information about why it's happening.

How tycoons will fuel future spaceflight[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:42:03 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: With the shuttle program winding down, the future of American spaceflight may well depend on how starry-eyed tycoons spend their money, and some of NASA’s money as well.

10 slightly cracked ways to celebrate Easter[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:30:07 GMT ]A giant bunny breaking into your house to hide eggs not weird enough? How about a Peeps peep show, a mechanized egg painter and a really creepy Easter Bunny robot?

Google Toolbar for IE goes Instant[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:27:38 PDT ]Toolbars aren't for everybody, but the Google Toolbar provides a unified place in Internet Explorer for your favorite Google tools to hang out--including new support for Google Instant.

Thunderbolted, Sandy Bridged MacBook Airs in June?[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:44:36 PDT ]Analyst reports from Asia indicate Apple may start production on new MacBook Airs with Thunderbolt ports, Sandy Bridge processors, and Intel Graphics in May, with June ship dates.

From Clean Tech to CleanWeb[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:57:15 PDT ]Services that let people rent out their apartments and cars are at the forefront of the CleanWeb movement, but eBay is the granddaddy.

Two iPhone unlocking stores call it quits[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:17:26 PDT ]Two separate companies that made a business out of offering AT&T iPhone 4 owners a way to unlock their phones to work on other carriers have closed up shop within days of each other.

Android data tied to users? Some say yes[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:08:29 PDT ]Google says its collection of location information from Android devices isn't "traceable" to a particular individual, a narrow claim that's already attracting criticism.

Greenpeace: Apple has the dirtiest data[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:40:20 EDT ]Sure, most of us consider the environmental impact our recycling habits or car's gas mileage may have.

Learning from Amazon's cloud collapse[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:17:08 EDT ]Call it Cloudgate, Cloudpocalyse or whatever you'd like, but the extended collapse of Amazon Elastic Cloud Compute (EC2) is both a setback for cloud computing and an opportunity for us to figure out how to stop it from happening again.

Mac vs. PC: The stereotypes may be true[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:15:06 EDT ]Remember those Apple ads that cast the Mac as a 20-something, self-satisfied hipster while the PC was portrayed by an older, square-looking guy in a brown suit?

Why Xbox Kinect won't be the future of TV[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:10:55 EDT ]While the picture quality on your TV has evolved over the years, the way you interact with your TV is still stuck in the Stone Age. That is, the remote control and channel guide still need some serious innovation.

Government wants answers to iPhone tracking[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:40:55 GMT ]The open cache of very specific information opens the door for a jealous spouse, thief or trojan to take a detailed look at your whereabouts.

Apple, Google tap phone location data: report[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:07:25 GMT ]Apple's iPhones and Google's Android phones send back data about the locations of the users to the technology companies, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. And at least two members of Congress are pushing for more information about why it's happening.

10 slightly cracked ways to celebrate Easter[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:30:07 GMT ]A giant bunny breaking into your house to hide eggs not weird enough? How about a Peeps peep show, a mechanized egg painter and a really creepy Easter Bunny robot?

Take a virtual trip to ancient Earth[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 22:57:18 GMT ]Cosmic Log: A project called Visible Paleo-Earth reveals how continents and climates have shifted over the past 750 million years — and chances are you wouldn’t recognize the old planet.

Pre-caffeine tech: Salt & Pepper vs. treadmill[ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Apple, Internet culture and more.

New test helps diagnose 'sudden death syndrome'[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 06:50:55 PDT ]The Viskin Test, named after a Tel Aviv University cardiologist, is easier, faster, and far less expensive than other screenings, according to new research.

Dish needs more time on Blockbuster stores[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:24:55 PDT ]Blockbuster has requested the U.S. Bankruptcy Court grant Dish Network an additional 90 days to determine which of the rental chain's stores it wants to maintain leases on.

The Royal Viral Wedding[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:51:29 PDT ]The Unfollowed Me virus spreads over Twitter, Google Offers is launched in Portland, and the royal wedding has gone so incredibly viral that we figured we should talk about it, too.

Google talks to Spotify to power music service[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:53:36 PDT ]The Web titan is unhappy with the terms some record labels are asking to license music for a cloud service, so it's considering whether to partner with Europe's Spotify.

New, more powerful Nintendo console for $400?[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 08:06:17 PDT ]The combo of AMD's R700 GPU and a triple-core IBM PowerPC CPU could allow the Wii's successor to accommodate games that are visually superior to those for Xbox 360 and PS3, IGN reports.

Software brings Johnny Cash back to life[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:43:13 EDT ]Other people see data as numbers on a page, columns of figures on a spreadsheet, even simple pie charts and graphics. Aaron Koblin sees patterns, stories and art, interpretations of data in constant motion that are intensely personal and can at the same time create a community that works together to understand and re-imagine the world.

Greenpeace: Apple has the dirtiest data[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:40:20 EDT ]Sure, most of us consider the environmental impact our recycling habits or car's gas mileage may have.

Why Xbox Kinect won't be the future of TV[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:10:55 EDT ]While the picture quality on your TV has evolved over the years, the way you interact with your TV is still stuck in the Stone Age. That is, the remote control and channel guide still need some serious innovation.

Learning from Amazon's cloud collapse[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:17:08 EDT ]Call it Cloudgate, Cloudpocalyse or whatever you'd like, but the extended collapse of Amazon Elastic Cloud Compute (EC2) is both a setback for cloud computing and an opportunity for us to figure out how to stop it from happening again.

Government wants answers to iPhone tracking[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:40:55 GMT ]The open cache of very specific information opens the door for a jealous spouse, thief or trojan to take a detailed look at your whereabouts.

Apple, Google tap phone location data: report[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:07:25 GMT ]Apple's iPhones and Google's Android phones send back data about the locations of the users to the technology companies, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. And at least two members of Congress are pushing for more information about why it's happening.

10 slightly cracked ways to celebrate Easter[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:30:07 GMT ]A giant bunny breaking into your house to hide eggs not weird enough? How about a Peeps peep show, a mechanized egg painter and a really creepy Easter Bunny robot?

Take a virtual trip to ancient Earth[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 22:57:18 GMT ]Cosmic Log: A project called Visible Paleo-Earth reveals how continents and climates have shifted over the past 750 million years — and chances are you wouldn’t recognize the old planet.

Pre-caffeine tech: Salt & Pepper vs. treadmill[ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Apple, Internet culture and more.

New test helps diagnose 'sudden death syndrome'[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 06:50:55 PDT ]The Viskin Test, named after a Tel Aviv University cardiologist, is easier, faster, and far less expensive than other screenings, according to new research.

Dish needs more time on Blockbuster stores[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:24:55 PDT ]Blockbuster has requested the U.S. Bankruptcy Court grant Dish Network an additional 90 days to determine which of the rental chain's stores it wants to maintain leases on.

The Royal Viral Wedding[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:51:29 PDT ]The Unfollowed Me virus spreads over Twitter, Google Offers is launched in Portland, and the royal wedding has gone so incredibly viral that we figured we should talk about it, too.

Google talks to Spotify to power music service[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:53:36 PDT ]The Web titan is unhappy with the terms some record labels are asking to license music for a cloud service, so it's considering whether to partner with Europe's Spotify.

New, more powerful Nintendo console for $400?[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 08:06:17 PDT ]The combo of AMD's R700 GPU and a triple-core IBM PowerPC CPU could allow the Wii's successor to accommodate games that are visually superior to those for Xbox 360 and PS3, IGN reports.

Software brings Johnny Cash back to life[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:43:13 EDT ]Other people see data as numbers on a page, columns of figures on a spreadsheet, even simple pie charts and graphics. Aaron Koblin sees patterns, stories and art, interpretations of data in constant motion that are intensely personal and can at the same time create a community that works together to understand and re-imagine the world.

Greenpeace: Apple has the dirtiest data[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:40:20 EDT ]Sure, most of us consider the environmental impact our recycling habits or car's gas mileage may have.

Why Xbox Kinect won't be the future of TV[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:10:55 EDT ]While the picture quality on your TV has evolved over the years, the way you interact with your TV is still stuck in the Stone Age. That is, the remote control and channel guide still need some serious innovation.

Learning from Amazon's cloud collapse[ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:17:08 EDT ]Call it Cloudgate, Cloudpocalyse or whatever you'd like, but the extended collapse of Amazon Elastic Cloud Compute (EC2) is both a setback for cloud computing and an opportunity for us to figure out how to stop it from happening again.

Cosmic Log: Satellites shed light on Earth Day[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:56:12 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The planet celebrates its 42nd annual Earth Day on Friday, and some of the coolest gifts to mark the occasion are coming from places that are out of this world: the dozens of satellites that are keeping watch from orbit.

Hop onto these Easter apps for iPhone, Android[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:05:59 GMT ]From Easter baking ideas to a children’s version of the Easter story to following the Easter Bunny as he travels the globe, your Apple iOS or Android phone will get you hopping toward a happier holiday.

Did social network make kidnap victim vulnerable?[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:42:13 GMT ]Like many of us these days, Ivan Kaspersky has a presence on a social networking site. And some think that that may have made the 20-year-old son of a Russian software mogul more vulnerable to kidnapping, particularly in Russia, where crime — and computer-related crimes — are significant problems.

Cameras capture underwater wonders[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 23:26:13 GMT ]This year's award-winning underwater photographs focus on see-through fish, bunches of barracudas and other alien-looking denizens of the deep.

Government wants answers to iPhone tracking[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:40:55 GMT ]The open cache of very specific information opens the door for a jealous spouse, thief or trojan to take a detailed look at your whereabouts.

AT&T files merger papers with FCC[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:24:19 PDT ]AT&T filed official paperwork with the Federal Communications Commission that announces its intention to acquire T-Mobile and its spectrum licenses.

Software firm says e-mails stolen in server breach[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:51:34 PDT ]Ashampoo warns customers about potential for malware hiding in e-mails using the company name.

Microsoft names new ad chief, reorganizes division[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:02:15 PDT ]The hiring of Frank Holland comes a day after Yahoo rips the performance of Microsoft's adCenter technology.

Apple jumps ahead of Nokia in phone revenue[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:40:52 PDT ]Despite Apple shipping fewer handsets, new numbers from both companies' recent quarterly earnings point to Apple jumping well ahead of Nokia in terms of revenue in their phone businesses.

Why the iPhone 5 won't have Verizon 4G (Q&A)[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:44:55 PDT ]The iPhone 5 isn't likely to get LTE 4G capability because the technology just isn't there yet, according to an analyst who follows the 4G market.

Amazon announces e-book loans[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:11:41 EDT ]Want to check out e-books from the library and read them on your Kindle? That will be possible later this year as Amazon announced Wednesday that it would join a library loan program for electronic books.

Obama pokes fun at Zuckerberg[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:49:27 EDT ]Barack Obama began his "town hall" event at Facebook's offices on Wednesday with an anecdote.

Software brings Johnny Cash back to life[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:43:13 EDT ]Other people see data as numbers on a page, columns of figures on a spreadsheet, even simple pie charts and graphics. Aaron Koblin sees patterns, stories and art, interpretations of data in constant motion that are intensely personal and can at the same time create a community that works together to understand and re-imagine the world.

iPhone tracking: What you need to know[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 11:44:27 EDT ]News that iPhones and iPad 3Gs apparently collect continuous information about the whereabouts of their users and store that data in a secret file has lots of Apple fans worried about their privacy.

The world's most complex Rube Goldberg machine[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:05:40 GMT ]This record-smashing Rube Goldberg developed by engineering students at Purdue University takes you on a journey from the big bang to the apocalypse in 244 easy steps.

Hop onto these Easter apps for iPhone, Android[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:05:59 GMT ]From Easter baking ideas to a children’s version of the Easter story to following the Easter Bunny as he travels the globe, your Apple iOS or Android phone will get you hopping toward a happier holiday.

Live chat: Let's talk tablets[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:05:51 GMT ]Join us at 12 noon PT/3pm ET, to hit us up with questions about the thinnest, touchiest computers on earth.

Video: Cheap Android tablets face off: Acer vs. Asus[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:09:55 GMT ]The lowest price of an Android Honeycomb tablet is now $400, $100 less than an iPad 2. The question is, what are you getting for this "low" price? (msnbc.com)

Pre-caffeine: Technology is totally stalking you![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Apple, Match.com, Internet culture and more.

Nissan Leaf named World Car of 2011[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:08:14 PDT ]At the 2011 New York auto show, the Nissan Leaf wins the award for World Car of the Year.

Report: Smart-grid apps to revolutionize electricity use[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:41:51 PDT ]Smart-grid applications in six key areas will change the way people use, buy, manage, and think about electricity, according to GigaOm Pro and Pike Research.

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To bring electric cars to market, an entire industry of battery manufacturers and charging station providers is ramping up.
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Free books for your Kindle[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:53:46 PDT ]Toshiba releases launch details for its tablet, Google offers up Earth Builder to help small businesses avoid expensive mapping software, and Amazon announces a library lending program for e-books.

New Cyberbike lets you go Wii while pedaling[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:13:20 PDT ]The Cyberbike Magnetic Edition combines a stationary bike with an "exergame" that features virtual worlds. Already available in Europe, it's coming to the U.S. this summer.

Amazon announces e-book loans[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:11:41 EDT ]Want to check out e-books from the library and read them on your Kindle? That will be possible later this year as Amazon announced Wednesday that it would join a library loan program for electronic books.

Obama pokes fun at Zuckerberg[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:49:27 EDT ]Barack Obama began his "town hall" event at Facebook's offices on Wednesday with an anecdote.

Software brings Johnny Cash back to life[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:43:13 EDT ]Other people see data as numbers on a page, columns of figures on a spreadsheet, even simple pie charts and graphics. Aaron Koblin sees patterns, stories and art, interpretations of data in constant motion that are intensely personal and can at the same time create a community that works together to understand and re-imagine the world.

iPhone tracking: What you need to know[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 11:44:27 EDT ]News that iPhones and iPad 3Gs apparently collect continuous information about the whereabouts of their users and store that data in a secret file has lots of Apple fans worried about their privacy.

The world's most complex Rube Goldberg machine[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:05:40 GMT ]This record-smashing Rube Goldberg developed by engineering students at Purdue University takes you on a journey from the big bang to the apocalypse in 244 easy steps.

Hop onto these Easter apps for iPhone, Android[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:05:59 GMT ]From Easter baking ideas to a children’s version of the Easter story to following the Easter Bunny as he travels the globe, your Apple iOS or Android phone will get you hopping toward a happier holiday.

Live chat: Let's talk tablets[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:05:51 GMT ]Join us at 12 noon PT/3pm ET, to hit us up with questions about the thinnest, touchiest computers on earth.

Video: Cheap Android tablets face off: Acer vs. Asus[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:09:55 GMT ]The lowest price of an Android Honeycomb tablet is now $400, $100 less than an iPad 2. The question is, what are you getting for this "low" price? (msnbc.com)

Pre-caffeine: Technology is totally stalking you![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Apple, Match.com, Internet culture and more.

Report: Next Xbox, PlayStation launching in 2014[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 07:38:51 PDT ]Meanwhile, Nintendo could be preparing to announce an update to the Wii later this year at the E3 gaming expo.

Nissan Leaf named World Car of 2011[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:08:14 PDT ]At the 2011 New York auto show, the Nissan Leaf wins the award for World Car of the Year.

Report: Smart-grid apps to revolutionize electricity use[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:41:51 PDT ]Smart-grid applications in six key areas will change the way people use, buy, manage, and think about electricity, according to GigaOm Pro and Pike Research.

<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://news.cnet.com/2300-11128_3-10007498.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20" target="_blank">Under the hood of EVs and hybrids (photos)</a><BR><i>[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:43:22 PDT ]</i><BR><p>

To bring electric cars to market, an entire industry of battery manufacturers and charging station providers is ramping up.
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Free books for your Kindle[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:53:46 PDT ]Toshiba releases launch details for its tablet, Google offers up Earth Builder to help small businesses avoid expensive mapping software, and Amazon announces a library lending program for e-books.

Amazon announces e-book loans[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:11:41 EDT ]Want to check out e-books from the library and read them on your Kindle? That will be possible later this year as Amazon announced Wednesday that it would join a library loan program for electronic books.

Obama pokes fun at Zuckerberg[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:49:27 EDT ]Barack Obama began his "town hall" event at Facebook's offices on Wednesday with an anecdote.

Software brings Johnny Cash back to life[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:43:13 EDT ]Other people see data as numbers on a page, columns of figures on a spreadsheet, even simple pie charts and graphics. Aaron Koblin sees patterns, stories and art, interpretations of data in constant motion that are intensely personal and can at the same time create a community that works together to understand and re-imagine the world.

iPhone tracking: What you need to know[ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 11:44:27 EDT ]News that iPhones and iPad 3Gs apparently collect continuous information about the whereabouts of their users and store that data in a secret file has lots of Apple fans worried about their privacy.

Writer: Video games can keep the romance alive[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 22:32:19 GMT ]We interview writer Chet Feliszek inside the game "Portal 2" and talk about the role video games can play in keeping a romance going.

Arkansas, Mississippi rely on cellphones most[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:42:38 GMT ]America's abandonment of the landline phone in favor of the cellphone is accelerating, but nowhere has it gone further than in Arkansas and Mississippi. The states where the smallest proportion of people depend solely on wireless phones and no landlines: New Jersey and Rhode Island.

NASA's future depends on spaceflight neophytes[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:10:15 GMT ]NASA's post-shuttle strategy for spaceflight puts too much reliance on neophytes and overlooks the space program's veterans. Commentary by NBC News' Jay Barbree.

Video: Why waterproof cameras are more fun[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:14:43 GMT ]In his video review of the Panasonic Lumix TS3, msnbc.com's Wilson Rothman shows how much fun you can have with a shockproof, waterproof, GPS-equipped camera. (msnbc.com)

Did Jesus eat an early Last Supper?[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:55:28 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A Cambridge professor says biblical accounts of the Last Supper make more sense if the meal took place on Wednesday rather than on Holy Thursday.

Apple sees another big quarter[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:51:23 PDT ]Company once again beats expectations, pulling in $24.67 billion in revenue during its most recent quarter. It sold 18.65 million iPhones, 3.76 million Macs, and a less then expected 4.69 million iPads.

Netflix shareholders to vote on directors, exec pay[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:16:02 PDT ]Video-rental service schedules annual stakeholders meeting for June. Compensation for company's executives will be discussed.

Microsoft business suite wins federal certification[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:29:46 PDT ]The software giant, which alleged that Google's rival technology lacked the federal accreditation, gets FISMA-certification for its Business Productivity Online Services-Federal product.

Android in focus at Intel[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:23:13 PDT ]Intel made a few important and fairly unambiguous statements Tuesday about the importance of the Android operating system going forward.

Your iPhone's watching you. Should you care? (FAQ)[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:41:32 PDT ]Apple has been found to be keeping a log of information on user whereabouts that is freely available for others who get their hands on the data. CNET finds out what data is stored, what devices are impacted, and whether you can turn it off.

New iPhone on sale in September, report says[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:55:50 EDT ]After the rumor that Apple won't announce the next-generation of iPhone in June or July (which was the case with all previous iPhone announcements), comes a report that the new iPhone is actually coming in the fall.

Amazon announces e-book loans for the Kindle[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:11:41 EDT ]Want to check out e-books from the library and read them on your Kindle? That will be possible later this year as Amazon announced Wednesday that it would join a library loan program for electronic books.

Obama visits Facebook for online town hall[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:21:18 EDT ]President Barack Obama isn't just in the news Wednesday. He'll also be in your news feed.

Report: iPhones secretly track users' locations[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:36:04 EDT ]Apple devices appear to be tracking their owners' locations and storing data about people's whereabouts without their knowledge, according to a report posted Wednesday on a site called iPhone Tracker.

Video: Fastest Wi-Fi hotspot fits in your pocket[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:17:29 GMT ]Verizon's 4G LTE network now has the fastest data speeds — so fast that they're wasted on a phone. Better to get a portable hotspot, and tether your laptop. Msnbc.com's Wilson Rothman shows you how. (msnbc.com)

NASA's future depends on spaceflight neophytes[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:10:15 GMT ]NASA's post-shuttle strategy for spaceflight puts too much reliance on neophytes and overlooks the space program's veterans. Commentary by NBC News' Jay Barbree.

Video: Why waterproof cameras are more fun[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:14:43 GMT ]In his video review of the Panasonic Lumix TS3, msnbc.com's Wilson Rothman shows how much fun you can have with a shockproof, waterproof, GPS-equipped camera. (msnbc.com)

Did Jesus eat an early Last Supper?[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:55:28 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A Cambridge professor says biblical accounts of the Last Supper make more sense if the meal took place on Wednesday rather than on Holy Thursday.

Pre-caffeine: Sad Eggsy Boyfriends Etsy-est thing ever![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Apple, Match.com, Internet culture and more.

Amazon unveils overdue Kindle Library Lending[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:04:33 PDT ]Playing catch-up with the Nook and the Sony Reader, Amazon says it will let customers borrow books from over 11,000 local libraries in the U.S. starting later this year.

PSP does not pass Go[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:08:40 PDT ]AT&T closes up shop on local listing site Buzz.com, Google lets you map your neighborhood, and Sony has made its last PSP Go and shall make no more.

Another game, another used-game penalty[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:08:58 PDT ]SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALS lets new buyers access free downloadable content via SOCOM Pro, but those who buy a used copy will need to dole out $15 for access to that content.

Apple still the hero in smartphone wars...for now[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:50:06 PDT ]New data from ComScore shows that iOS is still vanquishing its robotic foe after all.

Semiconductor sales rebound 24 percent in 2010[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:57:01 PDT ]Demand for chips in smartphones, tablets, notebooks, and other gadgets helped propel revenues for the semiconductor industry to $282 billion last year, according to data from IDC.

Microsoft's Office 365 open for public testing[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:55:54 EDT ]Office 365, Microsoft's set of business tools that includes an online-only option, opened up for a public round of beta testing on Tuesday.

Welcome to the era of 'extreme energy'[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:27:10 EDT ]Celina Harpe was 7 when her grandfather made a prediction that would forever change her life.

Oops! Facebook turns on e-mail notifications[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:30:50 EDT ]If you let it, Facebook will e-mail you with just about any trivial bit of news: You just got a friend request! A friend just tagged you in a photo! A friend commented on a photo album after you did! Someone changed the name of one of your groups!

Apple to start shipping next iPhone in September?[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:25:44 EDT ]After the rumor that Apple won't announce the next-generation of iPhone in June or July (which was the case with all previous iPhone announcements), comes a report that the new iPhone is actually coming in the fall.

Video: Fastest Wi-Fi hotspot fits in your pocket[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:17:29 GMT ]Verizon's 4G LTE network now has the fastest data speeds — so fast that they're wasted on a phone. Better to get a portable hotspot, and tether your laptop. Msnbc.com's Wilson Rothman shows you how. (msnbc.com)

NASA's future depends on spaceflight neophytes[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:10:15 GMT ]NASA's post-shuttle strategy for spaceflight puts too much reliance on neophytes and overlooks the space program's veterans. Commentary by NBC News' Jay Barbree.

Video: Why waterproof cameras are more fun[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:14:43 GMT ]In his video review of the Panasonic Lumix TS3, msnbc.com's Wilson Rothman shows how much fun you can have with a shockproof, waterproof, GPS-equipped camera. (msnbc.com)

Did Jesus eat an early Last Supper?[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:55:28 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A Cambridge professor says biblical accounts of the Last Supper make more sense if the meal took place on Wednesday rather than on Holy Thursday.

Pre-caffeine: Sad Eggsy Boyfriends Etsy-est thing ever![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Apple, Match.com, Internet culture and more.

Amazon unveils overdue Kindle Library Lending[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:04:33 PDT ]Playing catch-up with the Nook and the Sony Reader, Amazon says it will let customers borrow books from over 11,000 local libraries in the U.S. starting later this year.

PSP does not pass Go[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:08:40 PDT ]AT&T closes up shop on local listing site Buzz.com, Google lets you map your neighborhood, and Sony has made its last PSP Go and shall make no more.

Another game, another used-game penalty[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:08:58 PDT ]SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALS lets new buyers access free downloadable content via SOCOM Pro, but those who buy a used copy will need to dole out $15 for access to that content.

Apple still the hero in smartphone wars...for now[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:50:06 PDT ]New data from ComScore shows that iOS is still vanquishing its robotic foe after all.

Semiconductor sales rebound 24 percent in 2010[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:57:01 PDT ]Demand for chips in smartphones, tablets, notebooks, and other gadgets helped propel revenues for the semiconductor industry to $282 billion last year, according to data from IDC.

Microsoft's Office 365 open for public testing[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:55:54 EDT ]Office 365, Microsoft's set of business tools that includes an online-only option, opened up for a public round of beta testing on Tuesday.

Welcome to the era of 'extreme energy'[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:27:10 EDT ]Celina Harpe was 7 when her grandfather made a prediction that would forever change her life.

Oops! Facebook turns on e-mail notifications[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:30:50 EDT ]If you let it, Facebook will e-mail you with just about any trivial bit of news: You just got a friend request! A friend just tagged you in a photo! A friend commented on a photo album after you did! Someone changed the name of one of your groups!

Apple to start shipping next iPhone in September?[ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:25:44 EDT ]After the rumor that Apple won't announce the next-generation of iPhone in June or July (which was the case with all previous iPhone announcements), comes a report that the new iPhone is actually coming in the fall.

Did Jesus eat an early Last Supper?[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:55:28 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A Cambridge professor says biblical accounts of the Last Supper make more sense if the meal took place on Wednesday rather than on Holy Thursday.

Parents sue Apple over kids' in-app purchases[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:40:05 GMT ]Apple is facing a lawsuit from a Pennsylvania man whose 9-year-old daughter racked up $200 in charges buying "Zombie Toxin" and other game items on her iPod.

Unlisted number fee a 'privacy penalty'[ Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:07:00 GMT ]Who says people won’t pay to protect their privacy? Mark Swartz is one of millions of U.S. consumers who pay dearly every month for the simplest of privacy protections -- an unlisted home telephone number.

LG G-Slate review: 3-D gimmicks won't beat iPad[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:13:58 GMT ]LG and T-Mobile are launching the reasonably slim, sturdily built, 3-D-capable wide-screen Android-powered G-Slate to stores this Wednesday. But would you buy it?

NASA's future depends on spaceflight neophytes[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:10:15 GMT ]NASA's post-shuttle strategy for spaceflight puts too much reliance on neophytes and overlooks the space program's veterans. Commentary by NBC News' Jay Barbree.

New imaging technique could personalize cancer therapy[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:59:43 PDT ]Researchers devise an innovative imaging technique to study an enzyme called tubulin tyrosine ligase, which can indicate how aggressive are person's cancer is and therefore how it should be treated.

ACLU: Michigan cops stealing drivers' phone data[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:15:04 PDT ]ACLU claims Michigan State Police have been using handheld devices to download information from motorists they pull over, even if there's no evidence of wrongdoing.

App Store algorithm change said to be categorical[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:34:12 PDT ]New data suggests that recent changes made to Apple's App Store ranking algorithm were based not on how often users run applications, but how they are categorized within the directory.

Toyota to accept priority registration for Prius Plug-In preorders beginning Friday[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:52:44 PDT ]Toyota today announced a new online order system that will launch later this year for the all-new Prius Plug-in Hybrid.

RockMelt makes an iPhone grab[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 21:00:00 PDT ]RockMelt launches for the iPhone, making its particular mix of social networking and Web browsing mobile.

Apple to Samsung: Stop stealing our ideas[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:45:37 EDT ]Apple says it's sick and tired of Samsung ripping off the iPad and iPhone, and the Cupertino, California, company is filing papers.

'Portal 2' is a dark, humorous joy (no lie!)[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:33:09 EDT ]"Portal 2" is an absolute joy.

Welcome to the era of 'extreme energy'[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:44:28 EDT ]Celina Harpe was 7 when her grandfather made a prediction that would forever change her life.

Electricity to the skull can improve video game skills[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:59:40 GMT ]In one of the more unusual video game-related studies to emerge recently, a DARPA-funded experiment has found that running electricity through your scalp can help make you a better game player. The game-playing volunteers received an "electric tickle" from a 9-volt battery.

Keep your cell phone alive with portable charger[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:13:54 GMT ]"I might lose you. My cell phone is about to die." I can't count the number of times I've told people that. Or I go to make an important call only to find my phone is already dead. The solution? A pocket-size phone charger.

Unlisted number fee a 'privacy penalty'[ Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:07:00 GMT ]Who says people won’t pay to protect their privacy? Mark Swartz is one of millions of U.S. consumers who pay dearly every month for the simplest of privacy protections -- an unlisted home telephone number.

Alien trees just might look black[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:36:55 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A British researcher suggests that the vegetation on many alien planets might well look black to human eyes.

Pre-caffeine: Dating site safety, hipster animals[ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Match.com, YouTube, Apple, Internet culture and more.

Major retailers cut price of Wii to $169.99[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:19:24 PDT ]Nintendo has yet to confirm the cut, but several major stores have erased $30 from the Wii bundle, which includes the console, a MotionPlus Remote, a Wii nunchuk, Wii Sports, and Wii Sports Resort.

Sprint, Clearwire reach deal on wholesale pricing[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:30:58 PDT ]Agreement will help fund Clearwire's build out of its 4G WiMax network, as rumors emerge that Sprint may also be in talks to use LightSquared's soon-to-be-built 4G LTE network.

Sony Ericsson profits slump, but Android helps[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:46:05 PDT ]The company does stay in the black, beating predictions of a loss in part because of a shift toward Android smartphones. Still, its supply chain was staggered by the Japanese earthquake.

NASA ponies up $270 million for commercial spaceflight[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:07:08 PDT ]The space agency's Commercial Crew Development effort directs a big chunk of change to four private enterprises, including Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin and Elon Musk's SpaceX.

U.S. offers $2.1B in loan aid for world's biggest solar plant[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:22:40 PDT ]The plant near Blythe in far-southern California will generate electricity by using trough-shaped mirrors to heat a fluid to generate steam to turn a turbine.

'Royal wedding' dance video goes viral[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 05:36:25 EDT ]If the real royal wedding looks anything like this one, it'll more than live up to all the hype.

Google users become editors of U.S. map[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:59:34 EDT ]Nearly three years after first releasing Map Maker, Google is finally ready to let its users edit and add to the map of the United States.

Apple to Samsung: Stop stealing our ideas[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:45:37 EDT ]Apple says it's sick and tired of Samsung ripping off the iPad and iPhone, and the Cupertino, California, company is filing papers.

Welcome to the era of 'extreme energy'[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:29:59 EDT ]Celina Harpe was 7 when her grandfather made a prediction that would forever change her life.

Electricity to the skull can improve video game skills[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:59:40 GMT ]In one of the more unusual video game-related studies to emerge recently, a DARPA-funded experiment has found that running electricity through your scalp can help make you a better game player. The game-playing volunteers received an "electric tickle" from a 9-volt battery.

Keep your cell phone alive with portable charger[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:13:54 GMT ]"I might lose you. My cell phone is about to die." I can't count the number of times I've told people that. Or I go to make an important call only to find my phone is already dead. The solution? A pocket-size phone charger.

Unlisted number fee a 'privacy penalty'[ Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:07:00 GMT ]Who says people won’t pay to protect their privacy? Mark Swartz is one of millions of U.S. consumers who pay dearly every month for the simplest of privacy protections -- an unlisted home telephone number.

Alien trees just might look black[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:36:55 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A British researcher suggests that the vegetation on many alien planets might well look black to human eyes.

Pre-caffeine: Dating site safety, hipster animals[ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Match.com, YouTube, Apple, Internet culture and more.

Major retailers cut price of Wii to $169.99[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:19:24 PDT ]Nintendo has yet to confirm the cut, but several major stores have erased $30 from the Wii bundle, which includes the console, a MotionPlus Remote, a Wii nunchuk, Wii Sports, and Wii Sports Resort.

Sprint, Clearwire reach deal on wholesale pricing[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:30:58 PDT ]Agreement will help fund Clearwire's build out of its 4G WiMax network, as rumors emerge that Sprint may also be in talks to use LightSquared's soon-to-be-built 4G LTE network.

Sony Ericsson profits slump, but Android helps[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:46:05 PDT ]The company does stay in the black, beating predictions of a loss in part because of a shift toward Android smartphones. Still, its supply chain was staggered by the Japanese earthquake.

NASA ponies up $270 million for commercial spaceflight[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:07:08 PDT ]The space agency's Commercial Crew Development effort directs a big chunk of change to four private enterprises, including Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin and Elon Musk's SpaceX.

U.S. offers $2.1B in loan aid for world's biggest solar plant[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:22:40 PDT ]The plant near Blythe in far-southern California will generate electricity by using trough-shaped mirrors to heat a fluid to generate steam to turn a turbine.

'Royal wedding' dance video goes viral[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 05:36:25 EDT ]If the real royal wedding looks anything like this one, it'll more than live up to all the hype.

Google users become editors of U.S. map[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:59:34 EDT ]Nearly three years after first releasing Map Maker, Google is finally ready to let its users edit and add to the map of the United States.

Apple to Samsung: Stop stealing our ideas[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:45:37 EDT ]Apple says it's sick and tired of Samsung ripping off the iPad and iPhone, and the Cupertino, California, company is filing papers.

Welcome to the era of 'extreme energy'[ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:29:59 EDT ]Celina Harpe was 7 when her grandfather made a prediction that would forever change her life.

'Skyrim' inhabitants: spiders, tigers, orcs, oh my![ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:05:45 GMT ]Start preparing your eyeballs. It looks like "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim" might just be the game that makes them pop right out of their sockets.

'Portal 2' viral campaign is awesome...and annoying[ Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:03:45 GMT ]Depending on how you look at it, the makers of "Portal 2" are in the midst of pulling off a really nifty marketing campaign that delivers exposure to not only their highly anticipated game of teleportation but to a group of very deserving independent games as well ... or they're in the midst of pulling off a cheap publicity stunt that's doing nothing but irritating the f@#!ing hell out of a bunch of their loyal fans.