'Revolutionary War' app is July 4th tribute[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:05:27 GMT ]If you're finding your family too focused on fireworks and food this weekend, there's a good way to throw some education into the mix with a new app, "Revolutionary War," timed just right for July 4th celebrations.

Take sparkling photos on the Fourth of July[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:05:54 GMT ]Heading out with the family for July 4th fireworks celebrations is a time-honored tradition. And, if you're like me, you enjoy capturing those memories in pictures. But photographing fireworks with no camera shake and proper exposure is difficult, unless you know these simple tricks.

NASA gives sneak preview of shuttle finale[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:13:02 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA lays out its plan for the final space shuttle mission —and the dramatic twists that are due to play out after the finale.

Did Twitter, Facebook build a revolution?[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:54:00 GMT ]Christian Science Monitor: Can a simple text message, sent by enough people, depose dictators everywhere? It depends on who's getting the message, analysts say.

When Lucky died: A grief observed, on social media[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:03:19 GMT ]Losing a dog is a sadness so profound that it's useless to explain to anyone who hasn't been through it. But a devoted skeptic of social media finds it to be a great source of comfort during his time of need.

Google shows off its new Gmail inbox[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:43:45 PDT ]Gmail is going to be getting a big visual shake-up, starting with two variations on a cleaner, more modern theme. Soon, you may get your choice of a dark theme and illustrations.

Thunderbird joins Firefox with rapid release[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:02:14 PDT ]Firefox's open-source e-mail sibling and Outlook alternative Thunderbird gets bumped to version 5, incorporating nearly 400 fixes and skipping "version 4" entirely.

Yahoo relaunches Clues trending tool[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:10:11 PDT ]New page allows users to filter data on Web searches by time periods, age, gender, place, and search category.

Intel maps out tablet plans through 2014[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:58:40 PDT ]Intel's tablet plans are becoming clear, as the chip giant rolls out new Atom processors over the next 12 months and releases a redesign in 2013.

NASA sues astronaut over Apollo 14 camera[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:16:29 PDT ]Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell tries to auction a lunar camera from his mission. NASA insists it is not his property and sues to get the camera back.

5 tips on how to manage online anger[ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:48:09 EDT ]Anger is coursing through your veins like hot, cliched lava. It feels like your head's fixing to uncap itself, a cartoon mushroom cloud bursting from your cranium and firecrackers erupting from your ears.

Video games and kids: How young is too young?[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:43:10 EDT ]I was visiting my nephews, again. Within seconds of seeing me fiddle with my iPhone, my older nephew, Jack, who is 8, asked me, again, if my iPhone had any videogames on it.

Why online profile pictures really do matter[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:55:28 EDT ]After scavenging through thousands of strangers' Facebook photo albums, you learn a thing or two about how to represent yourself online.

Nielsen: US consumers buying more smartphones[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:22:32 GMT ]A recent Nielsen survey shows 55 percent of U.S. consumers who purchased a new handset in the past three months reported chose a smartphone over a feature phone.

Video: What's so smart about HTC smartphones?[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:11:14 GMT ]HTC phones are known for quality bodies and cutting-edge features, but which ones are actually good buys? Msnbc.com's Wilson Rothman looks at the four hottest HTC models from the four biggest carriers. (msnbc.com)

Live chat: Choosing an Android phone[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:05:59 GMT ]Even after you have made the decision to buy an Android phone, the hard work of picking a model is far from over. Bring your questions at 12 noon PT/3 p.m. ET, and we'll help point you in the right direction.

HP TouchPad review: Slick but sluggish[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 05:57:35 GMT ]There's a lot riding on the HP TouchPad. But is it fit to compete with Apple's industry leading iPad and Samsung's Google-powered Galaxy Tab 10.1?

Pre-caffeine: Google plussing, floating officials![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Google, Apple, Internet culture and more.

Microsoft's Ballmer responds to calls for his ouster[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:56:25 PDT ]Software giant's CEO offers a loud and direct response to reports of people calling for his dismissal, according to Geekwire.

Army tests 'microgrids' to get smarter about energy[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:06:45 PDT ]Microgrids, where power generators coordinate to use fuel efficiently, will be deployed in Afghanistan with solar and storage to see whether smart grid technology can save on fuel costs.

Samsung, magazine publishers demo new tablet editions[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:06:52 PDT ]Hearst, Time Inc., and Conde Nast, with help from Samsung's Galaxy 10.1 tablet, have rolled out an upgrade of Next Issue, a digital newsstand designed for tablet computers.

TDL-4: The 'indestructible' botnet?[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:15:06 PDT ]Researchers at Kaspersky say the TDL-4 is extremely sophisticated and has already infected 4.5 million computers around the globe.

Justin Timberlake and co. buy MySpace[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:57:58 PDT ]Skype releases an updated app for Android that supports video chatting, hackers shut down al-Qaeda's online distribution of videos and statements, and Justin Timberlake takes an ownership stake in Specific Media as it buys MySpace from News Corp.

How Google+ compares to Facebook[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:22:27 EDT ]With Tuesday's debut of Google+, a new social network, comparisons to Facebook are inevitable, and immediate.

5 tips on how to manage online anger[ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:48:09 EDT ]Anger is coursing through your veins like hot, cliched lava. It feels like your head's fixing to uncap itself, a cartoon mushroom cloud bursting from your cranium and firecrackers erupting from your ears.

Video games and kids: How young is too young?[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:43:10 EDT ]I was visiting my nephews, again. Within seconds of seeing me fiddle with my iPhone, my older nephew, Jack, who is 8, asked me, again, if my iPhone had any videogames on it.

Why online profile pictures really do matter[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:51:44 EDT ]After scavenging through thousands of strangers' Facebook photo albums, you learn a thing or two about how to represent yourself online.

Nielsen: US consumers buying more smartphones[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:22:32 GMT ]A recent Nielsen survey shows 55 percent of U.S. consumers who purchased a new handset in the past three months reported chose a smartphone over a feature phone.

Video: What's so smart about HTC smartphones?[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:11:14 GMT ]HTC phones are known for quality bodies and cutting-edge features, but which ones are actually good buys? Msnbc.com's Wilson Rothman looks at the four hottest HTC models from the four biggest carriers. (msnbc.com)

Live chat: Choosing an Android phone[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:05:59 GMT ]Even after you have made the decision to buy an Android phone, the hard work of picking a model is far from over. Bring your questions at 12 noon PT/3 p.m. ET, and we'll help point you in the right direction.

Pre-caffeine: Google plussing, floating officials![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Google, Apple, Internet culture and more.

HP TouchPad review: Slick but sluggish[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 05:57:35 GMT ]There's a lot riding on the HP TouchPad. But is it fit to compete with Apple's industry leading iPad and Samsung's Google-powered Galaxy Tab 10.1?

Microsoft's Ballmer responds to calls for his ouster[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:56:25 PDT ]Software giant's CEO offers a loud and direct response to reports of people calling for his dismissal, according to Geekwire.

Army tests 'microgrids' to get smarter about energy[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:06:45 PDT ]Microgrids, where power generators coordinate to use fuel efficiently, will be deployed in Afghanistan with solar and storage to see whether smart grid technology can save on fuel costs.

Samsung, magazine publishers demo new tablet editions[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:06:52 PDT ]Hearst, Time Inc., and Conde Nast, with help from Samsung's Galaxy 10.1 tablet, have rolled out an upgrade of Next Issue, a digital newsstand designed for tablet computers.

TDL-4: The 'indestructible' botnet?[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:15:06 PDT ]Researchers at Kaspersky say the TDL-4 is extremely sophisticated and has already infected 4.5 million computers around the globe.

Justin Timberlake and co. buy MySpace[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:57:58 PDT ]Skype releases an updated app for Android that supports video chatting, hackers shut down al-Qaeda's online distribution of videos and statements, and Justin Timberlake takes an ownership stake in Specific Media as it buys MySpace from News Corp.

How Google+ compares to Facebook[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:22:27 EDT ]With Tuesday's debut of Google+, a new social network, comparisons to Facebook are inevitable, and immediate.

5 tips on how to manage online anger[ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:48:09 EDT ]Anger is coursing through your veins like hot, cliched lava. It feels like your head's fixing to uncap itself, a cartoon mushroom cloud bursting from your cranium and firecrackers erupting from your ears.

Video games and kids: How young is too young?[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:43:10 EDT ]I was visiting my nephews, again. Within seconds of seeing me fiddle with my iPhone, my older nephew, Jack, who is 8, asked me, again, if my iPhone had any videogames on it.

Why online profile pictures really do matter[ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:51:44 EDT ]After scavenging through thousands of strangers' Facebook photo albums, you learn a thing or two about how to represent yourself online.

'L.A. Noire' accusations inspire real investigation[ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:37:58 GMT ]The investigative crime game "L.A. Noire" has sparked a real-world investigation of its own. The IGDA has said it is launching an investigation into claims that employees who worked on the hit game faced abusive working conditions.

NASA: Last shuttle mission will launch July 8[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:49:00 GMT ]It's official: NASA's last space shuttle launch in history is set to blast off from Florida on July 8.

Sony CEO asked to step down after hacking fiasco[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:10:41 GMT ]It hasn't been a good day for Sony CEO Howard Stringer. At a shareholders meeting Tuesday, the executive found himself in the hot seat over the PlayStation Network hacking fiasco and he found himself taking a pay cut as well.

Anonymous hacks Universal Music, Viacom[ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:17:56 GMT ]Hacking group Anonymous promised it would target two U.S. companies and share data from them "soon." The group followed through on that pledge within a day, releasing data files and user passwords obtained from Universal Music and Viacom.

Ariz. cops' personal emails hacked by AntiSec[ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:14:24 GMT ]Arizona state police have once again been targeted in a hacking attack, but this time their personal emails have been breached, an official confirmed Wednesday.

Sprint VP on machines talking to machines (podcast)[ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:35:30 PDT ]Sprint Vice President Wayne Ward tells Larry Magid about his company's efforts to use its cellular data networks to let machines exchange data with other machines.

The next big thing: Co-opting hackers[ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 18:03:46 PDT ]Facebook has hired iPhone and Sony PS3 hacker "Geohot," but it's not the only company to bring a well-known hacker into the corporate fold.

Sergey Brin fans test Google+ limits[ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 18:16:25 PDT ]Brin jumps on a Google+ Hangout video conference, triggering a rush of members of the social network to try to join in. Most failed.

iFixit teardown confirms active Thunderbolt cable[ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:12:04 PDT ]iFixit takes apart Apple's new Thunderbolt cable and confirms it does include active circuits to work with the high-bandwidth Thunderbolt technology.

IBM leaps two hurdles for next-gen memory[ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:00:00 PDT ]Big Blue finds a way to double the data that a cell of phase-change memory can store for a long time. It expects the new memory technology in servers in 2016.

How Google+ compares to Facebook[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:22:27 EDT ]With Tuesday's debut of Google+, a new social network, comparisons to Facebook are inevitable, and immediate.

5 tips on how to manage online anger[ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:48:09 EDT ]Anger is coursing through your veins like hot, cliched lava. It feels like your head's fixing to uncap itself, a cartoon mushroom cloud bursting from your cranium and firecrackers erupting from your ears.

The 10 biggest violent video-game controversies[ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:06:42 EDT ]This week's ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that a California law banning the sale of violent video games to kids went too far is just the latest in a long string of headline-grabbing moments in gaming history.

Next MacBook Air could ship July 19: report[ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:19:16 GMT ]Apple's lightest laptop may come with Intel's Sandy Bridge processors, which are more powerful while using less power than the MacBook Air's current Core 2 Duo processors.

Foursquare users: Beware of badge spam[ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:34:23 GMT ]Some site maintenance on Foursquare might have resulted in some Twitter spam getting in, as users report deleted badges and random tweets about previously earned badges.

NASA: Last shuttle mission will launch July 8[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:49:00 GMT ]It's official: NASA's last space shuttle launch in history is set to blast off from Florida on July 8.

Sony CEO asked to step down after hacking fiasco[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:10:41 GMT ]It hasn't been a good day for Sony CEO Howard Stringer. At a shareholders meeting Tuesday, the executive found himself in the hot seat over the PlayStation Network hacking fiasco and he found himself taking a pay cut as well.

Pre-caffeine: Facebook killer? Happy Dog photo bombs![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Google, Twitter, Apple, Internet culture and more.

Google+ takes on Facebook[ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:56:18 PDT ]Microsoft unveils its cloud-based Office 365 service, News Corp. may sell MySpace at a substantial loss for just $30 million, and Google hopes to rival Facebook with a social network called Google+.

A reality check on nuclear fusion at MIT[ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:04:11 PDT ]Despite skepticism, research on nuclear fusion--long considered the ultimate clean energy source--quietly continues in labs around the world, including one at MIT.

Cisco readies app store for enterprise tablet[ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:09:45 PDT ]Cisco Systems has launched an app store and development environment for companies to develop, test and manage apps for its Google Android tablet, Cius.

RIM to ramp up courting European developers[ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:12:54 PDT ]BlackBerry-maker RIM announces dates and a location for its first-ever BlackBerry Developer's Conference aimed at European programmers. We read a little deeper into what that may mean.

How to browse securely on public Wi-Fi[ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:13:05 PDT ]Whether at a coffee shop or airport, public Wi-Fi is often available to connect your laptop, smartphone, or tablet to the Internet. But those connections are rarely secure, and hackers have found easy ways to sneak into your account. CNET's Kara Tsuboi reports.

How Google+ compares to Facebook[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:22:27 EDT ]With Tuesday's debut of Google+, a new social network, comparisons to Facebook are inevitable, and immediate.

The 10 biggest violent video-game controversies[ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:29:34 EDT ]This week's ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that a California law banning the sale of violent video games to kids went too far is just the latest in a long string of headline-grabbing moments in gaming history.

Next MacBook Air could ship July 19: report[ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:19:16 GMT ]Apple's lightest laptop may come with Intel's Sandy Bridge processors, which are more powerful while using less power than the MacBook Air's current Core 2 Duo processors.

Foursquare users: Beware of badge spam[ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:34:23 GMT ]Some site maintenance on Foursquare might have resulted in some Twitter spam getting in, as users report deleted badges and random tweets about previously earned badges.

NASA: Last shuttle mission will launch July 8[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:49:00 GMT ]It's official: NASA's last space shuttle launch in history is set to blast off from Florida on July 8.

Sony CEO asked to step down after hacking fiasco[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:10:41 GMT ]It hasn't been a good day for Sony CEO Howard Stringer. At a shareholders meeting Tuesday, the executive found himself in the hot seat over the PlayStation Network hacking fiasco and he found himself taking a pay cut as well.

Pre-caffeine: Facebook killer? Happy Dog photo bombs![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Google, Twitter, Apple, Internet culture and more.

Ohio teen may be linked to LulzSec attacks[ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:15:26 PDT ]A teen from Saint Clair Township in Ohio is under investigation for possible involvement in recent hacking attacks launched against governments Web sites in the U.S. and U.K., say Ohio news sources.

Samsung launches ITC complaint against Apple[ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:18:01 PDT ]The complaint, which cites mobile devices including smartphones and tablets, is the latest volley in a continuing patent skirmish between the two companies.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G now up for preorder[ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:35:02 PDT ]The tablet is available to preorder on Verizon's Web site for $529.99 and $629.99 for the 16GB and 32GB models, respectively.

Inside MIT's plasma and nuclear fusion labs (photos)[ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:42:34 PDT ]Researchers at MIT's Plasma Science and Research Center work on a test nuclear fusion reactor in the pursuit of what many considered the ultimate clean energy source.

Google+ takes on Facebook[ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:56:18 PDT ]Microsoft unveils its cloud-based Office 365 service, News Corp. may sell MySpace at a substantial loss for just $30 million, and Google hopes to rival Facebook with a social network called Google+.

How Google+ compares to Facebook[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:22:27 EDT ]With Tuesday's debut of Google+, a new social network, comparisons to Facebook are inevitable, and immediate.

The 10 biggest violent video-game controversies[ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:29:34 EDT ]This week's ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that a California law banning the sale of violent video games to kids went too far is just the latest in a long string of headline-grabbing moments in gaming history.

Tumblr users beware: Phishing afoot[ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:52:46 GMT ]Two fake Tumblr accounts, posing as a Tumblr IQ test and a porn site portal, are part of a phishing scam that has compromised thousands of Tumblr accounts.

Sony CEO asked to step down after hacking fiasco[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:10:41 GMT ]It hasn't been a good day for Sony CEO Howard Stringer. At a shareholders meeting Tuesday, the executive found himself in the hot seat over the PlayStation Network hacking fiasco and he found himself taking a pay cut as well.

Google+ faces uphill climb vs. Facebook[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:11:08 GMT ]To win our time and attention away from Facebook, this Google+ thing is going to have to be pretty great. And all our friends are going to have to think so, too.

Hacktivists claim credit for Mastercard.com outage[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:20:08 GMT ]The website for Mastercard.com was down on Tuesday amid talk on the Internet that so-called "hacktivists" had taken down the credit card processor's site in retaliation for blocking payments to WikiLeaks last September.

NASA: Last shuttle mission will launch July 8[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:49:00 GMT ]It's official: NASA's last space shuttle launch in history is set to blast off from Florida on July 8.

CNET Road Trip tours Europe[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:46:19 PDT ]CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman travels to Europe for his annual Road Trip adventure. This year, he'll check out the coolest technology, aviation, and cyber-sights the Old World has to offer.

Man suing for half of Facebook loses lawyer[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:00:44 PDT ]Paul Ceglia, who claims he is entitled to 50 percent ownership in Facebook, loses his high-power legal representation at a critical juncture in the case.

Hackers: Here's Zimbabwe, Brazil, UMG, Viacom data[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:44:33 PDT ]Anonymous-LulzSec AntiSec campaign issues first official release.

Getty museum gets Google-Goggled[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:56:43 PDT ]The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles gets Google Goggle-enabled. Now, visitors can use the visual-search feature to snap photos of paintings for more details and commentary on the spot.

Facebook song: 'I delete them, but they add me again'[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:47:45 PDT ]Singing an original song about Facebook's annoyances helps one Australian teen singer become an instant YouTube sensation.

Supreme Court sees video games as art[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:33:46 EDT ]Maybe it helps for the nation's highest court to say it, too?

Why I'm raising my son to be a nerd[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:41:36 EDT ]You know the kind of dad who registers his son for soccer almost as soon as he takes his first step?

In case Pi Day wasn't enough, here's 'Tau Day'[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:51:00 EDT ]On the Internet, anything can be the basis for a holiday -- even a number.

LulzSec download carried Trojan[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:14:01 GMT ]Hackers LulzSec left behind a Trojan horse in one of the files it made available for download as part of its 50-day hacking spree. Some security researchers believe the Trojan is not harmful. But its existence has caused some confusion.

Black Eyed Peas dance their way to Xbox and Wii[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:38:35 GMT ]will.i.am and crew are jumping on the dance video game craze and bringing their music and their dance moves to the Xbox 360 and to the Wii.

'Anonymous' hackers declare war on Orlando[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:50:49 GMT ]The hacker group Anonymous on Monday declared war against the city of Orlando, Florida, over the arrest of people handing out food to homeless people.

Shrimp eyes inspire optical tech[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:29:30 GMT ]Cosmic Log: The future of CD and DVD technology may be found in the eyes of peacock mantis shrimp, an international team of engineers recently reported. The shrimp are one of the few animals in the world that can see cirularly polarized light.

Hacktivists claim credit for Mastercard.com outage[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:20:08 GMT ]The website for Mastercard.com was down on Tuesday amid talk on the Internet that so-called "hacktivists" had taken down the credit card processor's site in retaliation for blocking payments to WikiLeaks last September.

Google: Clean-energy innovation pays off[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 07:33:51 PDT ]A Google analysis argues for rapid development of clean-energy innovations for economic and environmental reasons.

Supreme Court protects games[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 07:38:58 PDT ]Sony announces its sleek, new Vaio Z laptop along with a Thunderbolt-connected Power Media Dock, Verizon's 4G is the fastest wireless service in the U.S., and the Supreme Court rules that video games--even violent ones--are protected free speech.

Windows 8 to be released to manufacturing in April?[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 07:54:04 PDT ]Calling it a "not so crazy" Microsoft rumor, ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley cites a source who claims that Microsoft is on track to release Windows 8 to manufacturing in April.

Geohot now a Facebook employee[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:22:43 PDT ]The well-known hacker is working at the world's largest social network, though what he's doing there is unknown at this point.

Netflix now lets you change your video quality[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:57:19 PDT ]Aimed at mobile users concerned about chewing up the bandwidth on their data plans, Netflix has rolled out a feature that lets users change their video quality from Good to Better to Best.

Good will online comes in pizza form[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:09:59 EDT ]Arranging to have pizzas delivered to a stranger's door is a classic prank.

Supreme Court sees video games as art[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:33:46 EDT ]Maybe it helps for the nation's highest court to say it, too?

Why I'm raising my son to be a nerd[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:17:14 EDT ]You know the kind of dad who registers his son for soccer almost as soon as he takes his first step?

In case Pi Day wasn't enough, here's 'Tau Day'[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:04:16 EDT ]On the Internet, anything can be the basis for a holiday -- even a number.

1st Amendment beats ban in video game battle[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:54:55 GMT ]The Supreme Court has sided with the video game industry, declaring a victor in the six-year legal match between the industry and the California lawmakers.

Black Eyed Peas dance their way to Xbox and Wii[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:38:35 GMT ]will.i.am and crew are jumping on the dance video game craze and bringing their music and their dance moves to the Xbox 360 and to the Wii.

'Anonymous' hackers declare war on Orlando[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:50:49 GMT ]The hacker group Anonymous on Monday declared war against the city of Orlando, Florida, over the arrest of people handing out food to homeless people.

Shrimp eyes inspire optical tech[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:29:30 GMT ]Cosmic Log: The future of CD and DVD technology may be found in the eyes of peacock mantis shrimp, an international team of engineers recently reported. The shrimp are one of the few animals in the world that can see cirularly polarized light.

Mastercard.com site attacked; hacktivists claim credit[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:20:08 GMT ]The website for Mastercard.com was down on Tuesday amid talk on the Internet that so-called "hacktivists" had taken down the credit card processor's site in retaliation for blocking payments to WikiLeaks last September.

Google: Clean-energy innovation pays off[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 07:33:51 PDT ]A Google analysis argues for rapid development of clean-energy innovations for economic and environmental reasons.

HP TouchPad gets Facebook app[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 07:38:58 PDT ]Sony announces its sleek, new Vaio Z laptop along with a Thunderbolt-connected Power Media Dock, Verizon's 4G is the fastest wireless service in the U.S., and the Supreme Court rules that video games--even violent ones--are protected free speech.

Windows 8 to be released to manufacturing in April?[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 07:54:04 PDT ]Calling it a "not so crazy" Microsoft rumor, ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley cites a source who claims that Microsoft is on track to release Windows 8 to manufacturing in April.

Geohot now a Facebook employee[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:22:43 PDT ]The well-known hacker is working at the world's largest social network, though what he's doing there is unknown at this point.

Netflix now lets you change your video quality[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:57:19 PDT ]Aimed at mobile users concerned about chewing up the bandwidth on their data plans, Netflix has rolled out a feature that lets users change their video quality from Good to Better to Best.

Good will online comes in pizza form[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:09:59 EDT ]Arranging to have pizzas delivered to a stranger's door is a classic prank.

Supreme Court sees video games as art[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:33:46 EDT ]Maybe it helps for the nation's highest court to say it, too?

Why I'm raising my son to be a nerd[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:17:14 EDT ]You know the kind of dad who registers his son for soccer almost as soon as he takes his first step?

In case Pi Day wasn't enough, here's 'Tau Day'[ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:04:16 EDT ]On the Internet, anything can be the basis for a holiday -- even a number.

Facebook's spam attack incurs collateral damage[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:25:43 GMT ]Facebook's mission to control the spammy apps junking up our profile walls turns into a scorched earth campain.

1st Amendment beats ban in video game battle[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:54:55 GMT ]The Supreme Court has sided with the video game industry, declaring a victor in the six-year legal match between the industry and the California lawmakers.

Video: Why we love Batman[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 20:59:58 GMT ]Of all the comic book characters out there the Dark Knight seems to stick with us the most, but why? We look at Batman, Catwoman, and the Joker in “Batman: Arkham City.” In-Game’s Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Video: The Dark Night returns in ‘Batman Arkham City’[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:56:59 GMT ]The inmates are now running the new asylum in ‘Batman Arkham City.’ In-Game’s Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

High court strikes down California video game law[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:38:58 GMT ]The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Monday a California law banning sales or rentals of violent video games to minors for violating free-speech rights, its first ruling in a video game case.

HP tablet to get Facebook app before iPad?[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:09:35 PDT ]Screenshots obtained by TechCrunch purportedly show an app for the social network running on a WebOS tablet.

Los Alamos wildfire reaches lab, forces evacuation[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:41:29 PDT ]A 49,000-acre wildfire reaches the national lab's southern boundary and triggers the mandatory evacuation of about two-thirds of the county's residents.

Nissan Leaf wins its division in Pike's Peak race[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:41:37 PDT ]Nissan put a stock Leaf into the new electric division for the Pike's Peak International Hill Climb, and won against one other competitor.

RIP LulzSec. Now what?[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:58:47 PDT ]commentary LulzSec may have called it quits, but they're just the latest to poke holes in the weak Web sites that litter the Internet.

Singapore army gets new weapon: iPad[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:34:47 PDT ]Singapore decides to equip its new recruits not merely with things that kill people, but with iPads. This will enable them, for example, to have group chats with their commanders. Yes, group chats.

LulzSec hackers say they're disbanding[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:42:51 EDT ]LulzSec, the gleeful and secretive band of hackers who appear to be responsible for a string of high-profile and sometimes embarrassing Internet attacks, said it was disbanding.

Good will online comes in pizza form[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:09:59 EDT ]Arranging to have pizzas delivered to a stranger's door is a classic prank.

California 'violent' video game ban rejected[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:40:11 EDT ]The Supreme Court has struck down a California law that would have banned selling "violent" video games to children, a case balancing free speech rights with consumer protection.

Supreme Court sees video games as art[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:09:06 EDT ]Maybe it helps for the nation's highest court to say it, too?

Alleged hacker Ryan Cleary out on bail[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:03:18 PDT ]The 19-year-old alleged hacker has been electronically tagged, according to reports, and can only leave his home when one of his parents is with him.

Supreme Court will set rules for warrantless GPS tracking[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:13:45 PDT ]U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear Obama administration's argument that cops have the right to track the whereabouts of Americans' automobiles without obtaining search warrants.

Apple gearing up iPhone production in August?[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:07:06 PDT ]After meeting with Taiwanese suppliers, Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty says Apple will start manufacturing the next iPhone in August with an eye toward a release late in the third quarter.

LulzSec calls it quits[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:13:41 PDT ]Google Health and Google PowerMeter are shut down, MacBook Air's low inventory suggests a new model is coming soon, and LulzSec apparently shuts itself down after 50 days of hacking.

Turntable.fm: The cool kids' Pandora?[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:38:17 EDT ]Everyone knows Pandora -- that popular music-streaming site where robots pick songs for you based on equations.

LulzSec hackers say they're disbanding[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:42:51 EDT ]LulzSec, the gleeful and secretive band of hackers who appear to be responsible for a string of high-profile and sometimes embarrassing Internet attacks, said it was disbanding.

Good will online comes in pizza form[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:08:02 EDT ]Arranging to have pizzas delivered to a stranger's door is a classic prank.

California 'violent' video game ban rejected[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:40:11 EDT ]The Supreme Court has struck down a California law that would have banned selling "violent" video games to children, a case balancing free speech rights with consumer protection.

Anonymous seizes Tunisian government site[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:49:26 GMT ]Hacking group Anonymous seized the Tunisian government website on Monday, and made clear that members of LulzSec, which said Saturday it was done with its "work," remain a part of Anonymous' efforts.

High court strikes down California video game law[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:38:58 GMT ]The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Monday a California law banning sales or rentals of violent video games to minors for violating free-speech rights, its first ruling in a video game case.

Video: Why we love Batman[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 20:59:58 GMT ]Of all the comic book characters out there the Dark Knight seems to stick with us the most, but why? We look at Batman, Catwoman, and the Joker in “Batman: Arkham City.” In-Game’s Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Video: The Dark Night returns in ‘Batman Arkham City’[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:56:59 GMT ]The inmates are now running the new asylum in ‘Batman Arkham City.’ In-Game’s Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Pre-caffeine: Hacking ends? Rainbows![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on LulzSec, Facebook, Twitter, Apple, Internet culture and more.

Put your DVR on an energy diet[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:15:48 PDT ]DVRs and set-top boxes consume, and waste, a lot of energy. Boosting energy efficiency requires changes in how electronics are designed and what consumers demand from service providers.

Google tallies government requests for user data[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:36:36 PDT ]The search giant received 14,201 requests from 25 countries for private user information in the second half of 2010.

Mozilla drafts Firefox vision statement[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:58:17 PDT ]Firefox is facing competitive challenges with a new rapid-release development program--and now with a new attempt to rally people to its cause.

U.S. Supreme Court strikes down violent video game law[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:10:45 PDT ]U.S. Supreme Court invalidates California law restricting sale or rental of certain video games to minors, saying they're exposed to violent material when they read Greek mythology or fairy tales.

Digital gamers nearing hard-core in time playing[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:14:14 PDT ]The NPD says hard-core gamers spend 18 hours per week playing video games, while those who play digital titles spend 16 hours per week gaming.

Turntable.fm: The cool kids' Pandora?[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:38:17 EDT ]Everyone knows Pandora -- that popular music-streaming site where robots pick songs for you based on equations.

LulzSec hackers say they're disbanding[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:42:51 EDT ]LulzSec, the gleeful and secretive band of hackers who appear to be responsible for a string of high-profile and sometimes embarrassing Internet attacks, said it was disbanding.

Good will online comes in pizza form[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:08:02 EDT ]Arranging to have pizzas delivered to a stranger's door is a classic prank.

California 'violent' video game ban rejected[ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:40:11 EDT ]The Supreme Court has struck down a California law that would have banned selling "violent" video games to children, a case balancing free speech rights with consumer protection.

Hacking group has its own hackers — and hubris[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:43:47 GMT ]The hackers of LulzSec are faced with the wrath of other hackers who are furious with LulzSec's activities — especially Thursday's unleashing of personal information, including email addresses and phone numbers, of Arizona law enforcement.

Whale's odyssey sheds light on climate change[ Sun, 26 Jun 2011 10:12:51 GMT ]A whale's odyssey and the appearance of plankton off of Israel indicate a migration of species through the Northwest Passage, a worrying sign of global warming's affect on the oceans.

Species hunters find gems in Philippines[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:11:26 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Researchers identify 300 species that they think are new to science during an expedition to the Philippines and its surrounding waters.

SpaceShipTwo keeps passing glide tests[ Sun, 26 Jun 2011 17:56:28 GMT ]SpaceShipTwo, a privately built rocket plane designed to take tourists on suborbital flights, continues to chalk up more flight time as it glides through the skies over the Mojave Air and Space Port in California.

Hacker group LulzSec: We quit[ Sun, 26 Jun 2011 02:34:15 GMT ]After 50 days of wreaking cyber-caper havoc, Lulz Security says it's done and will sail into the horizon.

NATO investigating possible data breach[ Sun, 26 Jun 2011 13:34:38 PDT ]Incident with NATO's e-Bookstore occurs after the global organization clashed publicly with online group Anonymous over the rising threat of "hacktivism."

Self-propelled gut camera swims in your colon[ Sun, 26 Jun 2011 13:36:48 PDT ]The Mermaid is a remote-controlled, self-propelled camera that can swim inside your guts to help doctors check for abnormalities.

Deconstructing Google's 'spray and pray' approach[ Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:57:18 PDT ]Venture capitalist Jean-Louis Gassée says Web giant's "Strategy of Everything" risks product quality and being perceived as a threat.

Microsoft to test white-space spectrum for wireless[ Sun, 26 Jun 2011 15:35:58 PDT ]Consortium test this week will investigate how unused TV spectrum could be tapped for new wireless broadband networks, according a Financial Times report.

Skype's executive compensation conundrum[ Sun, 26 Jun 2011 20:23:01 PDT ]Recent events at the Internet phone giant have some wondering if certain execs are getting shortchanged or if the ways of Silicon Valley are changing.

Hacker group targets Arizona law enforcement[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:40:55 EDT ]The hacker group LulzSec has alarmed police in Arizona this week after stealing sensitve information about officers and then releasing it.

Critics: Google hides Gay Pride 'doodle'[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:21:37 EDT ]Google creates "doodles" for all kinds of random occasions.

Turntable.fm: The cool kids' Pandora?[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:38:17 EDT ]Everyone knows Pandora -- that popular music-streaming site where robots pick songs for you based on equations.

That van Gogh self-portrait? It ain't him...[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:02:40 GMT ]Art historians believed that Vincent van Gogh had never painted a portrait of his close companion and brother Theo, but it turns out the two looked so similar the portrait was in the possession of the Vincent van Gogh museum all this time.

Hacking group has its own hackers — and hubris[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:43:47 GMT ]The hackers of LulzSec are faced with the wrath of other hackers who are furious with LulzSec's activities — especially Thursday's unleashing of personal information, including email addresses and phone numbers, of Arizona law enforcement.

Whale's odyssey sheds light on climate change[ Sun, 26 Jun 2011 10:12:51 GMT ]A whale's odyssey and the appearance of plankton off of Israel indicate a migration of species through the Northwest Passage, a worrying sign of global warming's affect on the oceans.

Species hunters find gems in Philippines[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:11:26 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Researchers identify 300 species that they think are new to science during an expedition to the Philippines and its surrounding waters.

Hacker group LulzSec: We quit[ Sun, 26 Jun 2011 02:34:15 GMT ]After 50 days of wreaking cyber-caper havoc, Lulz Security says it's done and will sail into the horizon.

Google good news: Nevada's yes to driverless cars[ Sat, 25 Jun 2011 10:46:20 PDT ]The state of Nevada passes a bill that requests its Department of Transportation to create rules and regulations that will allow driverless cars on Nevada's roads.

Hacking group LulzSec says it's calling it quits[ Sat, 25 Jun 2011 17:44:03 PDT ]Group releases statement declaring that its whirlwind run of headline-grabbing exploits, involving the likes of Sony, the CIA, the U.S. Senate, and FBI partner Infragard, is coming to an end.

Inside the Eiffel Tower's 'secret' bunker[ Sun, 26 Jun 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Road Trip 2011: Most people only go up the Eiffel Tower. But those in the know can arrange a visit to the military bunker located just adjacent and below the tower's south pillar. CNET got a look.

The Eiffel Tower, Behind the Scenes (photos)[ Sun, 26 Jun 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Road Trip 2011: A view of the 'secret' bunker under the Eiffel Tower, and of the rest of one of the world famous landmark.

Take that Netflix, HBO Go app sees big growth too[ Sun, 26 Jun 2011 08:20:32 PDT ]HBO Go has a hit on its hands with the company's iPhone, iPad, and Android app. Since the app debuted on May 2, it has won rave reviews and HBO expects to top the 3 million download mark this weekend.

Hacker group targets Arizona law enforcement[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:40:55 EDT ]The hacker group LulzSec has alarmed police in Arizona this week after stealing sensitve information about officers and then releasing it.

Critics: Google hides Gay Pride 'doodle'[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:21:37 EDT ]Google creates "doodles" for all kinds of random occasions.

Turntable.fm: The cool kids' Pandora?[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:38:17 EDT ]Everyone knows Pandora -- that popular music-streaming site where robots pick songs for you based on equations.

That van Gogh self-portrait? It ain't him...[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:02:40 GMT ]Art historians believed that Vincent van Gogh had never painted a portrait of his close companion and brother Theo, but it turns out the two looked so similar the portrait was in the possession of the Vincent van Gogh museum all this time.

Hacking group has its own hackers — and hubris[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:43:47 GMT ]The hackers of LulzSec are faced with the wrath of other hackers who are furious with LulzSec's activities — especially Thursday's unleashing of personal information, including email addresses and phone numbers, of Arizona law enforcement.

Whale's odyssey sheds light on climate change[ Sun, 26 Jun 2011 10:12:51 GMT ]A whale's odyssey and the appearance of plankton off of Israel indicate a migration of species through the Northwest Passage, a worrying sign of global warming's affect on the oceans.

Species hunters find gems in Philippines[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:11:26 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Researchers identify 300 species that they think are new to science during an expedition to the Philippines and its surrounding waters.

Hacker group LulzSec: We quit[ Sun, 26 Jun 2011 02:34:15 GMT ]After 50 days of wreaking cyber-caper havoc, Lulz Security says it's done and will sail into the horizon.

Google good news: Nevada's yes to driverless cars[ Sat, 25 Jun 2011 10:46:20 PDT ]The state of Nevada passes a bill that requests its Department of Transportation to create rules and regulations that will allow driverless cars on Nevada's roads.

Hacking group LulzSec says it's calling it quits[ Sat, 25 Jun 2011 17:44:03 PDT ]Group releases statement declaring that its whirlwind run of headline-grabbing exploits, involving the likes of Sony, the CIA, the U.S. Senate, and FBI partner Infragard, is coming to an end.

Inside the Eiffel Tower's 'secret' bunker[ Sun, 26 Jun 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Road Trip 2011: Most people only go up the Eiffel Tower. But those in the know can arrange a visit to the military bunker located just adjacent and below the tower's south pillar. CNET got a look.

The Eiffel Tower, Behind the Scenes (photos)[ Sun, 26 Jun 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Road Trip 2011: A view of the 'secret' bunker under the Eiffel Tower, and of the rest of one of the world famous landmark.

Take that Netflix, HBO Go app sees big growth too[ Sun, 26 Jun 2011 08:20:32 PDT ]HBO Go has a hit on its hands with the company's iPhone, iPad and Android app. Since the app debuted on May 2, it has won rave reviews and HBO expects to top the 3 million-download mark this weekend.

Hacker group targets Arizona law enforcement[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:40:55 EDT ]The hacker group LulzSec has alarmed police in Arizona this week after stealing sensitve information about officers and then releasing it.

Critics: Google hides Gay Pride 'doodle'[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:21:37 EDT ]Google creates "doodles" for all kinds of random occasions.

Turntable.fm: The cool kids' Pandora?[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:38:17 EDT ]Everyone knows Pandora -- that popular music-streaming site where robots pick songs for you based on equations.

PBS website hacked again, some data taken[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 21:51:08 GMT ]PBS says its website has been hacked for at least the second time in a month — the latest in a string of intrusions into such sites as Sony, Lockheed Martin, Nintendo and others.

That van Gogh self-portrait? It ain't him...[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:02:40 GMT ]Art historians believed that Vincent van Gogh had never painted a portrait of his close companion and brother Theo, but it turns out the two looked so similar the portrait was in the possession of the Vincent van Gogh museum all this time.

Hacking group has its own hackers — and hubris[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:43:47 GMT ]The hackers of LulzSec are faced with the wrath of other hackers who are furious with LulzSec's activities — especially Thursday's unleashing of personal information, including email addresses and phone numbers, of Arizona law enforcement.

Species hunters find gems in Philippines[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:11:26 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Researchers identify 300 species that they think are new to science during an expedition to the Philippines and its surrounding waters.

Hacker group LulzSec: We quit[ Sun, 26 Jun 2011 02:34:15 GMT ]After 50 days of wreaking cyber-caper havoc, Lulz Security says it's done and will sail into the horizon.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 25 Jun 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite gadgets from the past week, including the Samsung Exhibit 4G, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V, and the 2011 Lexus CT 200h.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 6/25: What is this?[ Sat, 25 Jun 2011 07:00:00 PDT ]If you know what today's picture is, you could be eligible to win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day contest.

Ryan Cleary, alleged hacker, has Asperger's, lawyer says[ Sat, 25 Jun 2011 07:10:41 PDT ]The 19-year-old, said to be connected to the LulzSec hacking group, remains in custody after bail was granted. His lawyer says Cleary also has agoraphobia, the BBC reports.

Google good news: Nevada's yes to driverless cars[ Sat, 25 Jun 2011 10:46:20 PDT ]The state of Nevada passes a bill that requests its Department of Transportation to create rules and regulations that will allow driverless cars on Nevada's roads.

Hacking group LulzSec says it's calling it quits[ Sat, 25 Jun 2011 17:44:03 PDT ]Group releases statement declaring that its whirlwind run of headline-grabbing exploits, involving the likes of Sony, the CIA, the U.S. Senate, and FBI partner Infragard, is coming to an end.

Hacker group targets Arizona law enforcement[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:40:55 EDT ]The hacker group LulzSec has alarmed police in Arizona this week after stealing sensitve information about officers and then releasing it.

Critics: Google hides Gay Pride 'doodle'[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:21:37 EDT ]Google creates "doodles" for all kinds of random occasions.

Turntable.fm: The cool kids' Pandora?[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:38:17 EDT ]Everyone knows Pandora -- that popular music-streaming site where robots pick songs for you based on equations.

Facebook now over 750 million users?[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:52:40 GMT ]If Facebook continues to grow at a rate of about 100 million to 150 million users every six months, then it may achieve that magic billion user mark as soon as early 2012.

PBS website hacked again, some data taken[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 21:51:08 GMT ]PBS says its website has been hacked for at least the second time in a month — the latest in a string of intrusions into such sites as Sony, Lockheed Martin, Nintendo and others.

That van Gogh self-portrait? It ain't him...[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:02:40 GMT ]Art historians believed that Vincent van Gogh had never painted a portrait of his close companion and brother Theo, but it turns out the two looked so similar the portrait was in the possession of the Vincent van Gogh museum all this time.

Hacking group has its own hackers — and hubris[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:43:47 GMT ]The hackers of LulzSec are faced with the wrath of other hackers who are furious with LulzSec's activities — especially Thursday's unleashing of personal information, including email addresses and phone numbers, of Arizona law enforcement.

Species hunters find gems in Philippines[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:11:26 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Researchers identify 300 species that they think are new to science during an expedition to the Philippines and its surrounding waters.

Regulatory scrutiny alone is a test for Google[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:47:58 PDT ]As trustbusters ratchet up the pressure on Google, the Web giant may be challenged to pursue as aggressive a corporate strategy as it historically has.

Chatter picks up for Sandy Bridge MacBook Air[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:54:52 PDT ]New MacBook Air sporting a Sandy Bridge processor and a high-speed Thunderbolt connector is headed toward mass production, report says.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 25 Jun 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite gadgets from the past week, including the Samsung Exhibit 4G, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V, and the 2011 Lexus CT 200h.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 6/25: What is this?[ Sat, 25 Jun 2011 07:00:00 PDT ]If you know what today's picture is, you could be eligible to win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day contest.

Ryan Cleary, alleged hacker, has Asperger's, lawyer says[ Sat, 25 Jun 2011 07:10:41 PDT ]The 19-year-old, said to be connected to the LulzSec hacking group, remains in custody after bail was granted. His lawyer says Cleary also has agoraphobia, the BBC reports.

Hacker group targets Arizona law enforcement[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:40:55 EDT ]The hacker group LulzSec has alarmed police in Arizona this week after stealing sensitve information about officers and then releasing it.

Critics: Google hides Gay Pride 'doodle'[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:21:37 EDT ]Google creates "doodles" for all kinds of random occasions.

Turntable.fm: The cool kids' Pandora?[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:38:17 EDT ]Everyone knows Pandora -- that popular music-streaming site where robots pick songs for you based on equations.

PBS website hacked again, some data taken[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 21:51:08 GMT ]PBS says its website has been hacked for at least the second time in a month — the latest in a string of intrusions into such sites as Sony, Lockheed Martin, Nintendo and others.

Facebook now over 750 million users?[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:52:40 GMT ]If Facebook continues to grow at a rate of about 100 million to 150 million users every six months, then it may achieve that magic billion user mark as soon as early 2012.

That van Gogh self-portrait? It ain't him...[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:02:40 GMT ]Art historians believed that Vincent van Gogh had never painted a portrait of his close companion and brother Theo, but it turns out the two looked so similar the portrait was in the possession of the Vincent van Gogh museum all this time.

Hacking group has its own hackers — and hubris[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:43:47 GMT ]The hackers of LulzSec are faced with the wrath of other hackers who are furious with LulzSec's activities — especially Thursday's unleashing of personal information, including email addresses and phone numbers, of Arizona law enforcement.

Species hunters find gems in Philippines[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:11:26 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Researchers identify 300 species that they think are new to science during an expedition to the Philippines and its surrounding waters.

Regulatory scrutiny alone is a test for Google[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:47:58 PDT ]As trustbusters ratchet up the pressure on Google, the Web giant may be challenged to pursue as aggressive a corporate strategy as it historically has.

Chatter picks up for Sandy Bridge MacBook Air[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:54:52 PDT ]New MacBook Air sporting a Sandy Bridge processor and a high-speed Thunderbolt connector is headed toward mass production, report says.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 25 Jun 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite gadgets from the past week, including the Samsung Exhibit 4G, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V, and the 2011 Lexus CT 200h.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 6/25: What is this?[ Sat, 25 Jun 2011 07:00:00 PDT ]If you know what today's picture is, you could be eligible to win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day contest.

Ryan Cleary, alleged hacker, has Asperger's, lawyer says[ Sat, 25 Jun 2011 07:10:41 PDT ]The 19-year-old, said to be connected to the LulzSec hacking group, remains in custody after bail was granted. His lawyer says Cleary also has agoraphobia, the BBC reports.

Hacker group targets Arizona law enforcement[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:40:55 EDT ]The hacker group LulzSec has alarmed police in Arizona this week after stealing sensitve information about officers and then releasing it.

Critics: Google hides Gay Pride 'doodle'[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:21:37 EDT ]Google creates "doodles" for all kinds of random occasions.

Turntable.fm: The cool kids' Pandora?[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:38:17 EDT ]Everyone knows Pandora -- that popular music-streaming site where robots pick songs for you based on equations.

Facebook now over 750 million users?[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:52:40 GMT ]If Facebook continues to grow at a rate of about 100 million to 150 million users every six months, then it may achieve that magic billion user mark as soon as early 2012.

PBS website hacked again, some data taken[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 21:51:08 GMT ]PBS says its website has been hacked for at least the second time in a month — the latest in a string of intrusions into such sites as Sony, Lockheed Martin, Nintendo and others.

That van Gogh self-portrait? It ain't him...[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:02:40 GMT ]Art historians believed that Vincent van Gogh had never painted a portrait of his close companion and brother Theo, but it turns out the two looked so similar the portrait was in the possession of the Vincent van Gogh museum all this time.

Hacking group has its own hackers — and hubris[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:43:47 GMT ]The hackers of LulzSec are faced with the wrath of other hackers who are furious with LulzSec's activities — especially Thursday's unleashing of personal information, including email addresses and phone numbers, of Arizona law enforcement.

Species hunters find gems in Philippines[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:11:26 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Researchers identify 300 species that they think are new to science during an expedition to the Philippines and its surrounding waters.

'Games at Google' now hiring[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:12:48 PDT ]Job listing for a games product manager indicates the search giant is definitely planning to get into the games business.

Apple seeds second beta of iOS 5 to devs[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:06:48 PDT ]Apple gives developers a new beta version of its upcoming iOS 5 software, which brings with it Wi-Fi Sync, letting users transfer files back and forth between an iOS device and a Mac on the same wireless network.

Hackers leak Former British PM Tony Blair data[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:26:36 PDT ]Hacker group releases what looks like former British Prime Minister Tony Blair's electronic address book. It says it targeted Blair over his support for the Iraq war.

Regulatory scrutiny alone is a test for Google[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:47:58 PDT ]As trustbusters ratchet up the pressure on Google, the Web giant may be challenged to pursue as aggressive a corporate strategy as it historically has.

Chatter picks up for Sandy Bridge MacBook Air[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:54:52 PDT ]New MacBook Air sporting a Sandy Bridge processor and a high-speed Thunderbolt connector is headed toward mass production, report says.

Hacker group targets Arizona law enforcement[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:40:55 EDT ]The hacker group LulzSec has alarmed police in Arizona this week after stealing sensitve information about officers and then releasing it.

Critics: Google hides Gay Pride 'doodle'[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:21:37 EDT ]Google creates "doodles" for all kinds of random occasions.

Turntable.fm: The cool kids' Pandora?[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:38:17 EDT ]Everyone knows Pandora -- that popular music-streaming site where robots pick songs for you based on equations.

Paid tweets coming to Twitter streams[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:47:10 GMT ]Companies and organizations willing to shell out the big bucks will now be able to see their paid tweets appearing in the streams of millions of Twitter users.

Grow a new language in your head[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:08:51 GMT ]Cosmic Log: A memory expert and a neuroscientist teamed up to create an online software package that aims to make learning the vocabulary of a foreign language fast, fun, and rewarding. You do it by planting seeds and growing them in a virtual garden.

That van Gogh self-portrait? It ain't him...[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:02:40 GMT ]Art historians believed that Vincent van Gogh had never painted a portrait of his close companion and brother Theo, but it turns out the two looked so similar the portrait was in the possession of the Vincent van Gogh museum all this time.

Static cling? It's not what you think[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:36:21 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Scientists are shocked to discover that the standard explanation for static cling is wrong.

Pre-caffeine: The most annoying twins in the world![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Twitter, Apple, Internet culture and more.

How AVG keeps your computer safe[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:00:00 PDT ]The world's most downloaded free antivirus program is headquartered in Prague, but the heart of AVG pumps computer security from the Czech Republic's other major city, Brno. CNET editor Seth Rosenblatt tours the campus to see how AVG builds its antivirus protection.

Inside AVG's virus lab (photos)[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:00:00 PDT ]On a recent visit to the Czech Republic, CNET editor Seth Rosenblatt toured the AVG offices to see how antivirus protection gets made. See some of what he saw in this slideshow.

CNET Road Trip tours Europe[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:21:18 PDT ]CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman travels to Europe for his annual Road Trip adventure. This year, he'll check out the coolest technology, aviation, and cyber-sights the Old World has to offer.

Team Fortress 2 game to be free 'forever'[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:21:31 PDT ]The game's developer, Valve, will continue to make money off the title by selling virtual goods within the game.

GoDaddy nearing deal to be acquired for $2.5 billion?[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:31:04 PDT ]The domain registrar is said to be nearing a deal with private-equity firms KKR & Co. and Silver Lake Partners. Technology Crossover Ventures is also reportedly involved in the deal.

Hacker group targets Arizona law enforcement[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:40:55 EDT ]The hacker group LulzSec has alarmed police in Arizona this week after stealing sensitve information about officers and then releasing it.

Critics: Google hides Gay Pride 'doodle'[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:21:37 EDT ]Google creates "doodles" for all kinds of random occasions.

Turntable.fm: The cool kids' Pandora?[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:38:17 EDT ]Everyone knows Pandora -- that popular music-streaming site where robots pick songs for you based on equations.

Paid tweets coming to Twitter streams[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:47:10 GMT ]Companies and organizations willing to shell out the big bucks will now be able to see their paid tweets appearing in the streams of millions of Twitter users.

Grow a new language in your head[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:08:51 GMT ]Cosmic Log: A memory expert and a neuroscientist teamed up to create an online software package that aims to make learning the vocabulary of a foreign language fast, fun, and rewarding. You do it by planting seeds and growing them in a virtual garden.

That van Gogh self-portrait? It ain't him...[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:02:40 GMT ]Art historians believed that Vincent van Gogh had never painted a portrait of his close companion and brother Theo, but it turns out the two looked so similar the portrait was in the possession of the Vincent van Gogh museum all this time.

Static cling? It's not what you think[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:36:21 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Scientists are shocked to discover that the standard explanation for static cling is wrong.

Pre-caffeine: The most annoying twins in the world![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Twitter, Apple, Internet culture and more.

How AVG keeps your computer safe[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:00:00 PDT ]The world's most downloaded free antivirus program is headquartered in Prague, but the heart of AVG pumps computer security from the Czech Republic's other major city, Brno. CNET editor Seth Rosenblatt tours the campus to see how AVG builds its antivirus protection.

Inside AVG's virus lab (photos)[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:00:00 PDT ]On a recent visit to the Czech Republic, CNET editor Seth Rosenblatt toured the AVG offices to see how antivirus protection gets made. See some of what he saw in this slideshow.

CNET Road Trip tours Europe[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:21:18 PDT ]CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman travels to Europe for his annual Road Trip adventure. This year, he'll check out the coolest technology, aviation, and cyber-sights the Old World has to offer.

Team Fortress 2 free 'forever'[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:21:31 PDT ]The game's developer Valve will continue to make money off the game by selling virtual goods from within the title.

GoDaddy nearing deal to be acquired for $2.5 billion?[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:31:04 PDT ]The domain registrar is said to be nearing a deal with private-equity firms KKR & Co. and Silver Lake Partners. Technology Crossover Ventures is also reportedly involved in the deal.

Hacker group targets Arizona law enforcement[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:40:55 EDT ]The hacker group LulzSec has alarmed police in Arizona this week after stealing sensitve information about officers and then releasing it.

Critics: Google hides Gay Pride search feature[ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:21:37 EDT ]Google creates "doodles" for all kinds of random occasions.

Static cling? It's not what you think[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:36:21 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Scientists are shocked to discover that the standard explanation for static cling is wrong.

Sir-Mix-A-Lot likes Facebook games, he cannot lie[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:56:30 GMT ]Sir-Mix-A-Lot (he of "Baby Got Back" fame) has joined a growing number of celebrities jumping on the Facebook gaming wagon. Today the hip-hop star launched "Mix-N-Match" — a game in which players are asked to guess which Sir Mix prefers: the lap of luxury or a lap dance?

LulzSec hacks Arizona law enforcement info[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:50:46 GMT ]Hacking group LulzSec late Thursday afternoon took aim at law enforcement in the state of Arizona, releasing "hundreds of private intelligence bulletins, training manuals, personal email correspondence, names, phone numbers, addresses and passwords" belonging to those in law enforcement.

How dino proteins could survive[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:25:25 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Scientists have discovered how bits of the protein collagen from dinosaurs that died millions of years ago might have survived in fossilized bones.

Scientists take dinosaur's temperature[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:58:22 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: How warm was a dinosaur's blood? Researchers report that it was about as warm as ours, based on a chemical analysis of sauropod teeth, of all things.

Sega celebrates 20 years of Sonic the Hedgehog[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:55:24 PDT ]Sega's little rascal, Sonic the Hedgehog, arrived in North America two decades ago to jump-start sales of Sega's Genesis video game console.

Training materials and e-mails confirm Verizon's 'usage-based' data plans[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:16:41 PDT ]Leaked documents show that the carrier is indeed getting rid of the unlimited data plan.

This Day in Tech: Tesla says bye to Roadster; Google antitrust probes stepped up[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:25:36 PDT ]Too busy to keep up with the tech news? Here are some of the more interesting stories from CNET for Thursday, June 23.

LulzSec releases Arizona law enforcement data[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:46:57 PDT ]Hacker group says it's targeting the agency because of its "anti-immigrant" policies.

Microsoft sees a role for Kinect in health care[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:47:01 PDT ]The software giant imagines a future where its motion-sensing game controller can help patients get care and surgeons leaf through medical records.

Harry Potter adventures to be continued... online[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:43:17 EDT ]Harry Potter's final literary chapter may have come to an end, but millions of fans can now continue the boy wizard's adventures with the launch Thursday of a website that promises an "exciting online experience" around the Potter series.

Twins drop legal claim against Facebook[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:10:45 EDT ]Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, the former business partners and Harvard University classmates of Mark Zuckerberg, have dropped their court appeal of a settlement with the Facebook founder.

Despite horse and buggy, Amish aren't all 'low-tech'[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:09:51 EDT ]It's old world meets new.

New tools aim to plug Facebook leaks[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:38:45 EDT ]Your Facebook friends aren't the only ones reading those wall posts.

5 tech products that just won't die[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:01:01 GMT ]There's some technology that just won’t die because, no matter how inefficient or clunky it is, nothing else has come along that’s better (or at least better at a reasonable price). Here are five examples.

How do you steal virtual money? Bitcoin![ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:23:41 GMT ]Why should you — let alone anyone — care about Bitcoin? If censorship, illegal drugs and hacker heists pique your interest, here's what you need to know.

Sir-Mix-A-Lot likes Facebook games, he cannot lie[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:56:30 GMT ]Sir-Mix-A-Lot (he of "Baby Got Back" fame) has joined a growing number of celebrities jumping on the Facebook gaming wagon. Today the hip-hop star launched "Mix-N-Match" — a game in which players are asked to guess which Sir Mix prefers: the lap of luxury or a lap dance?

How dino proteins could survive[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:25:25 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Scientists have discovered how bits of the protein collagen from dinosaurs that died millions of years ago might have survived in fossilized bones.

Pre-caffeine: Harry Potter, Facebook, Bagleheads![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Apple, FBI, Internet culture and more.

Amazon adds free videos, pushing Prime[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:05:42 PDT ]In an effort to add more Prime membership subscribers, Amazon is bulking up its Prime Instant Video streaming service with a 1,000 more free movies and TV shows.

FourSquare rolls out AmEx deals nationwide[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:18:43 PDT ]Building on a small test that linked AmEx and FourSquare accounts, the location-based network is rolling out the new program nationwide.

HP appeals to WebOS devs with app spotlight Pivot[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:28:03 PDT ]Lacking a huge number of apps for its WebOS-based Touchpad coming out next week, HP will attempt to provide a highly curated way to discover WebOS apps and show developers that customers can find their apps.

Adobe Edge adds Flash-like animation to Web design[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:32:44 PDT ]The labs project lets designers use a timeline to set how elements move around a Web page, fade in and out, and transform.

FTC, Senate rachet up Google antitrust probes[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:34:19 PDT ]The Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Senate appear to be stepping up their antitrust investigations of Google, a development that follows more formal investigations already underway in Europe.

New Android phone is sweat-resistant[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:04:20 EDT ]Sony Ericsson's new smartphone was made for two kinds of people: sporty jogger types and those who sweat profusely.

Harry Potter adventures to be continued... online[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:37:36 EDT ]Harry Potter's final literary chapter may have come to an end, but millions of fans can now continue the boy wizard's adventures with the launch Thursday of a website that promises an "exciting online experience" around the Potter series.

Twins drop legal claim against Facebook[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:10:45 EDT ]Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, the former business partners and Harvard University classmates of Mark Zuckerberg, have dropped their court appeal of a settlement with the Facebook founder.

Cyberwarfare finds a captive audience[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:36:09 EDT ]From scanning news headlines over the last couple of months, you might think the walls around Internet strongholds are made of rotting wood.

5 tech products that just won't die[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:01:01 GMT ]There's some technology that just won’t die because, no matter how inefficient or clunky it is, nothing else has come along that’s better (or at least better at a reasonable price). Here are five examples.

How do you steal virtual money? Bitcoin![ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:23:41 GMT ]Why should you — let alone anyone — care about Bitcoin? If censorship, illegal drugs and hacker heists pique your interest, here's what you need to know.

Sir-Mix-A-Lot likes Facebook games, he cannot lie[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:56:30 GMT ]Sir-Mix-A-Lot (he of "Baby Got Back" fame) has joined a growing number of celebrities jumping on the Facebook gaming wagon. Today the hip-hop star launched "Mix-N-Match" — a game in which players are asked to guess which Sir Mix prefers: the lap of luxury or a lap dance?

How dino proteins could survive[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:25:25 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Scientists have discovered how bits of the protein collagen from dinosaurs that died millions of years ago might have survived in fossilized bones.

Pre-caffeine: Harry Potter, Facebook, Bagleheads![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Apple, FBI, Internet culture and more.

Amazon adds free videos, pushing Prime[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:05:42 PDT ]In an effort to add more Prime membership subscribers, Amazon is bulking up its Prime Instant Video streaming service with a 1,000 more free movies and TV shows.

FourSquare rolls out AmEx deals nationwide[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:18:43 PDT ]Building on a small test that linked AmEx and FourSquare accounts, the location-based network is rolling out the new program nationwide.

HP appeals to WebOS devs with app spotlight Pivot[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:28:03 PDT ]Lacking a huge number of apps for its WebOS-based Touchpad coming out next week, HP will attempt to provide a highly curated way to discover WebOS apps and show developers that customers can find their apps.

Adobe Edge adds Flash-like animation to Web design[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:32:44 PDT ]The labs project lets designers use a timeline to set how elements move around a Web page, fade in and out, and transform.

FTC, Senate rachet up Google antitrust probes[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:34:19 PDT ]The Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Senate appear to be stepping up their antitrust investigations of Google, a development that follows more formal investigations already underway in Europe.

New Android phone is sweat-resistant[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:04:20 EDT ]Sony Ericsson's new smartphone was made for two kinds of people: sporty jogger types and those who sweat profusely.

Harry Potter adventures to be continued... online[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:37:36 EDT ]Harry Potter's final literary chapter may have come to an end, but millions of fans can now continue the boy wizard's adventures with the launch Thursday of a website that promises an "exciting online experience" around the Potter series.

Twins drop legal claim against Facebook[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:10:45 EDT ]Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, the former business partners and Harvard University classmates of Mark Zuckerberg, have dropped their court appeal of a settlement with the Facebook founder.

Cyberwarfare finds a captive audience[ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:36:09 EDT ]From scanning news headlines over the last couple of months, you might think the walls around Internet strongholds are made of rotting wood.

Report: Faster, more powerful iPhone coming in September[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:25:01 GMT ]Summer's here and as is iPhone rumor season. As usual, the latest batch of gossip comes from an unnamed source and includes only little more than the obvious details — that the next generation iPhone will be a faster, better and more powerful device.

How do you steal virtual money? Bitcoin![ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:23:41 GMT ]Why should you — let alone anyone — care about Bitcoin? If censorship, illegal drugs and hacker heists pique your interest, here's what you need to know.

Will J.K. Rowling reveal online Harry Potter game?[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:20:59 GMT ]It's a mystery tailor-made for Harry Potter and his gang of wizard friends. J.K. Rowling — famed author of the "Harry Potter" books — is scheduled to make some kind of an announcement tomorrow. But now, a mysterious leaked memo has surfaced that suggests the writer's next project may be an online game.

Sir-Mix-A-Lot likes Facebook games, he cannot lie[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:56:30 GMT ]Sir-Mix-A-Lot (he of "Baby Got Back" fame) has joined a growing number of celebrities jumping on the Facebook gaming wagon. Today the hip-hop star launched "Mix-N-Match" — a game in which players are asked to guess which Sir Mix prefers: the lap of luxury or a lap dance?

How dino proteins could survive[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:25:25 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Scientists have discovered how bits of the protein collagen from dinosaurs that died millions of years ago might have survived in fossilized bones.

This Day in Tech: Apple patents touch screens; Hulu acquisition rumors[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:45:44 PDT ]Too busy to keep up with the tech news? Here are some of the more interesting stories from CNET for Wednesday, June 22.

Canadian Staples in customer privacy hot water[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:46:18 PDT ]More than a third of storage devices tested by a government audit were found to retain customers' personal data, even after a "wipe and restore."

Judge likely to deny Apple's 'Appstore' complaint[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:07:18 PDT ]Apple's legal effort to keep Amazon from using the "Appstore" moniker could be short-lived. A U.S. District judge says Apple has not provided enough evidence of it confusing customers to keep Amazon from using it.

iPhone 5 rumor roundup[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:29:42 PDT ]CNET tracks all the iPhone 5 rumors--from the likely to the crazy--that we've heard so far in 2011.

Rep. Eshoo on truth in 4G advertising (podcast)[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:00:05 PDT ]Larry Magid speaks with Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) about her bill that would require cellular carriers to disclose minimum data speeds and network reliability on their 4G services.

Making it harder for ads to track you online[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:26:37 EDT ]What's the best way to let advertisers know you don't want to be tracked online?

The 6 commandments of online photo sharing[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:21:45 EDT ]Remember photo albums? Not those arbitrary online groupings of digital snaps with titles like "Big Pimpin' Up in NYC," but actual albums -- hulking books with noisy cellophane pinning prints to tacky white cardboard?

New camera lets you focus photos after you shoot[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:26:45 EDT ]An auto-focus camera? Not new. Not exciting.

iPhone 4 tops Flickr camera stats: A closer look[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:53:17 PDT ]To nobody's surprise, the iPhone 4 has topped Flickr's popularity charts. The phone fits into people's social lives the way today's ordinary cameras don't.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 6/22: What is this?[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:00:00 PDT ]If you know what today's picture is, you could be eligible to win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day contest.

Google hits record with 1 billion site visitors in May[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:19:11 PDT ]The 1 billion benchmark reported by ComScore marks the first time that a Web site has captured that many visitors in a single month.

Apple scores broad patent on touch screens[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:25:46 PDT ]Patent describes how a touch screen is used to interact with contents on a display. And given Apple's recent history with patent lawsuits, it could prove to be another tool in litigation.

A buyout offer for Hulu?[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:49:08 PDT ]Apple releases the long-awaited update to its pro video-editing software called Final Cut Pro X, the FBI seizes servers that allegedly have caused multiple Web sites to go down, and reports surface on an unsolicited buyout offer for Hulu.

Apple urged to yank 'anti-Israel' app[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:40:07 EDT ]The Israeli government is asking Apple Inc. to remove an application called the "The 3rd Intifada" from its popular "App Store" for Ipads and Iphones.

LulzSec downplays arrest, claims Brazil[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:47:11 EDT ]The computer hacking collective LulzSec denied that a teenager arrested this week was a key player in the group, and claimed Wednesday it brought down the Brazilian government's website.

Making it harder for ads to track you online[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:26:37 EDT ]What's the best way to let advertisers know you don't want to be tracked online?

Brazil government latest victim of hacker attack[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:26:39 GMT ]Hackers briefly disabled three websites belonging to the Brazilian government early on Wednesday in the latest of an international wave of cyber attacks on companies and organizations.

Used up your iCloud storage? No more emails for you![ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:07:09 GMT ]Apple's new iCloud storage service will conveniently house your iPhone backups, calendars, or other data, but what happens when you use up all your allotted space? You'll just not be able to upload more data, right? Not exactly.

Is the smart grid too smart for us?[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:49:55 GMT ]Cosmic Log: The Obama administration unveiled a string of new initiatives last week that will pump political muscle and federal dollars into the development of the smart grid. Did you miss the news? You're not alone. Most of us don't really know what the smart grid is or care that much about it.

Join the search for icy worlds[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:49:11 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The past decade has brought a whole new frontier of icy worlds to explore — and now you can get in on the exploration as well, through IceHunters.org.

Pre-caffeine tech: Apple gossip, smart pugs![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Apple, Google, hackers, Internet culture and more.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 6/22: What is this?[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:00:00 PDT ]If you know what today's picture is, you could be eligible to win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day contest.

Google hits record with 1 billion site visitors in May[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:19:11 PDT ]The 1 billion benchmark reported by ComScore marks the first time that a Web site has captured that many visitors in a single month.

Apple scores broad patent on touch screens[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:25:46 PDT ]Patent describes how a touch screen is used to interact with contents on a display. And given Apple's recent history with patent lawsuits, it could prove to be another tool in litigation.

iPhone 4 tops Flickr camera stats: A closer look[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:53:17 PDT ]To nobody's surprise, the iPhone 4 has topped Flickr's popularity charts. The phone fits into people's social lives the way today's ordinary cameras don't.

A buyout offer for Hulu?[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:49:08 PDT ]Apple releases the long-awaited update to its pro video-editing software called Final Cut Pro X, the FBI seizes servers that allegedly have caused multiple Web sites to go down, and reports surface on an unsolicited buyout offer for Hulu.

Apple urged to yank 'anti-Israel' app[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:40:07 EDT ]The Israeli government is asking Apple Inc. to remove an application called the "The 3rd Intifada" from its popular "App Store" for Ipads and Iphones.

LulzSec downplays arrest, claims Brazil[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:47:11 EDT ]The computer hacking collective LulzSec denied that a teenager arrested this week was a key player in the group, and claimed Wednesday it brought down the Brazilian government's website.

Making it harder for ads to track you online[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:26:37 EDT ]What's the best way to let advertisers know you don't want to be tracked online?

90-year-old weds beau met on Match.com[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:39:23 GMT ]Molly Holder fits Match.com's fastest-growing demographic, those who are 50 and older. And she's definitely one of the company's success stories: the 90-year-old woman walked down the aisle last Saturday with the man she met on the dating website.

Private-sector space age turns 7[ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:31:07 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: SpaceShipOne's designer says he's "disappointed that progress has been slow" since the first private-sector space journey, seven years ago.

Amish sexter busted for buggy sex invite to girl, 12[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:22:34 GMT ]Willard Yoder, 21, used to send 600 texts, as well as nude photos and explicit videos to the phone of a 12-year-old girl, which was blessedly apprehended by her parents before she became overly exposed.

Putting the fear in 'F.E.A.R. 3'[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:22:57 GMT ]When people sit down to play a game with a title like "F.E.A.R. 3," it’s safe to say they have certain expectations. Namely, they expect to be terrified … absolutely and utterly pants-pooping terrified. We chat with writer Steve Niles about how he and famed film director John Carpenter went about injecting this series with some new scares.

'Ultimate cloud' comes to the rescue[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:05:47 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Cloud computing isn't just for your music player anymore. Satellite communications can provide the "ultimate cloud" for data links from anywhere.

FBI seizes Web hosting company's servers[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:29:09 PDT ]Agents confiscate three racks of blade servers during raid on Maryland data center.

Microsoft's Mango praised but has much to prove[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:05:06 PDT ]The software giant's next version of its mobile phone operating system has much to overcome as it prepares to compete with Apple and Android in the holiday season.

LulzSec IDs 'snitches' in accused hacker's arrest[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:47:55 PDT ]The notorious hacker group posts the names and addresses of two men it says leaked information to law enforcement officials.

With Anonymous and LulzSec, is anyone believable?[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:05:05 PDT ]LulzSec outs alleged "snitches" who the group claims are responsible for U.K. arrest in latest episode of "As the Hacker World Turns."

After Apple, Samsung, Acer vie for No. 2 tablet spot[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:47:13 PDT ]Samsung and Acer are a distant second and third to Apple, which currently dominates the tablet market worldwide.

19-year-old arrested over Sony hack[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:13:25 EDT ]A teenager has been arrested near London in connection with the hacking of Sony, London's Metropolitan Police said Tuesday.

Apple urged to yank 'anti-Israel' app[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:40:07 EDT ]The Israeli government is asking Apple Inc. to remove an application called the "The 3rd Intifada" from its popular "App Store" for Ipads and Iphones.

Making it harder for ads to track you online[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:13:41 EDT ]What's the best way to let advertisers know you don't want to be tracked online?

Video: A look at the next Windows Phone[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 07:07:16 GMT ]This fall, Microsoft will update its Windows Phone with a whole new software version, currently codenamed "Mango," bringing multi-tasking, faster browsing and a bunch of tweaks that make the good mobile OS even better. But will buyers bite, when Android and iOS are also good choices? (msnbc.com)

Putting the fear in 'F.E.A.R. 3'[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:22:57 GMT ]When people sit down to play a game with a title like "F.E.A.R. 3," it’s safe to say they have certain expectations. Namely, they expect to be terrified … absolutely and utterly pants-pooping terrified. We chat with writer Steve Niles about how he and famed film director John Carpenter went about injecting this series with some new scares.

Top 5 other cheaters caught by tech[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:09:20 GMT ]In a world of text messages and email scandals, Anthony Weiner may earn the ignominious recognition as the first U.S. politician to be brought down by Twitter. But there are other notables who can share the spotlight with him for their unfaithful actions, trapped by technology.

Saturn's 'ice queen' captured[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:24:02 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA's Cassini orbiter captures a close-up view of the Saturnian moon Helene, clearing the way for a global map of the 20-mile-wide "ice queen."

Pre-caffeine tech: Security fails, dog smiles![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Foursquare, hackers, Internet culture and more.

In Paris, Raytheon selling high-tech situational awareness[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 07:43:55 PDT ]Road Trip 2011: At the Paris Air Show, the giant military contractor is showcasing a number of new technologies. One is intended to allow commanders to triangulate multiple sources of intelligence data to get high confidence in combat situations.

Aviation world jets into Paris Air Show (photos)[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 07:44:30 PDT ]Road Trip 2011: Walking around the largest air show in the world, you'll see generals, aviation enthusiasts, lots of planes, and everything in between.

Mozilla releases Firefox 5, first rapid-release version[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:12:45 PDT ]Mozilla follows in Chrome's footsteps with a browser that's updated more frequently. Also: the new Jetpack interface and CSS animations for Web developers.

New Facebook app designed to thwart hackers[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:33:08 PDT ]A new free app called MyPageKeeper designed by students at the University of California can monitor your Facebook account for viruses, spam, and other types of malware.

Nokia N9[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:47:05 PDT ]Verizon moves to drop unlimited data plans, HP's WebOS-based TouchPad tablets are available for preorder, and Nokia unveils its end-of-the-line Meego-powered N9 smartphone.

J.K. Rowling previews cryptic 'Pottermore' site[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:56:20 EDT ]Harry Potter fans, already an excitable bunch, are in a tizzy over a mysterious new website from series creator J.K. Rowling that hints at future Harry Potter-related content.

19 year old arrested over Sony hack[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:43:49 EDT ]A teenager has been arrested near London in connection with the hacking of Sony, London's Metropolitan Police said Tuesday.

What the Internet's new domain endings mean[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:34:56 EDT ]On Monday, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) voted to allow a new array of Internet domain endings.

Video: A look at the next Windows Phone[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 07:07:16 GMT ]This fall, Microsoft will update its Windows Phone with a whole new software version, currently codenamed "Mango," bringing multi-tasking, faster browsing and a bunch of tweaks that make the good mobile OS even better. But will buyers bite, when Android and iOS are also good choices? (msnbc.com)

Putting the fear in 'F.E.A.R. 3'[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:22:57 GMT ]When people sit down to play a game with a title like "F.E.A.R. 3," it’s safe to say they have certain expectations. Namely, they expect to be terrified … absolutely and utterly pants-pooping terrified. We chat with writer Steve Niles about how he and famed film director John Carpenter went about injecting this series with some new scares.

Top 5 other cheaters caught by tech[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:09:20 GMT ]In a world of text messages and email scandals, Anthony Weiner may earn the ignominious recognition as the first U.S. politician to be brought down by Twitter. But there are other notables who can share the spotlight with him for their unfaithful actions, trapped by technology.

Saturn's 'ice queen' captured[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:24:02 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA's Cassini orbiter captures a close-up view of the Saturnian moon Helene, clearing the way for a global map of the 20-mile-wide "ice queen."

Pre-caffeine tech: Security fails, dog smiles![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Foursquare, hackers, Internet culture and more.

In Paris, Raytheon selling high-tech situational awareness[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 07:43:55 PDT ]Road Trip 2011: At the Paris Air Show, the giant military contractor is showcasing a number of new technologies. One is intended to allow commanders to triangulate multiple sources of intelligence data to get high confidence in combat situations.

Aviation world jets into Paris Air Show (photos)[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 07:44:30 PDT ]Road Trip 2011: Walking around the largest air show in the world, you'll see generals, aviation enthusiasts, lots of planes, and everything in between.

Mozilla releases Firefox 5, first rapid-release version[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:12:45 PDT ]Mozilla follows in Chrome's footsteps with a browser that's updated more frequently. Also: the new Jetpack interface and CSS animations for Web developers.

New Facebook app designed to thwart hackers[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:33:08 PDT ]A new free app called MyPageKeeper designed by students at the University of California can monitor your Facebook account for viruses, spam, and other types of malware.

Nokia N9[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:47:05 PDT ]Verizon moves to drop unlimited data plans, HP's WebOS-based TouchPad tablets are available for preorder, and Nokia unveils its end-of-the-line Meego-powered N9 smartphone.

J.K. Rowling previews cryptic 'Pottermore' site[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:56:20 EDT ]Harry Potter fans, already an excitable bunch, are in a tizzy over a mysterious new website from series creator J.K. Rowling that hints at future Harry Potter-related content.

19 year old arrested over Sony hack[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:43:49 EDT ]A teenager has been arrested near London in connection with the hacking of Sony, London's Metropolitan Police said Tuesday.

What the Internet's new domain endings mean[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:34:56 EDT ]On Monday, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) voted to allow a new array of Internet domain endings.

Video: Blurring the line between movies and games[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:03:36 GMT ]Blur Studio is responsible for some of the most epic cinematic trailers in video games from Jedi Knights to the Dark Knight. We talk Derron Ross and Philip Silvera about what it is like making small movies for big games. In-Game’s Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Zelda gets a facelift for 'Ocarina of Time 3D'[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:00:10 GMT ]Nintendo has just released a remastered/3D-ified version of "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" for its 3DS game machine. But how do you go about improving upon one of the most beloved video games of all time? We chat with the people who made "Ocarina of Time" the hit it is about giving Zelda a makeover.

iPhone accessory measures and tracks blood pressure[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:16:16 GMT ]Considering that frustrations caused by our gadgets are likely to get our blood boiling in the first place, an iPhone accessory which measures and tracks blood pressure seems like a clever idea.

'Ultimate cloud' comes to the rescue[ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:05:47 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Cloud computing isn't just for your music player anymore. Satellite communications can provide the "ultimate cloud" for data links from anywhere.

Saturn's 'ice queen' captured[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:24:02 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA's Cassini orbiter captures a close-up view of the Saturnian moon Helene, clearing the way for a global map of the 20-mile-wide "ice queen."

CNET Road Trip tours Europe[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:56:36 PDT ]CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman travels to Europe for his annual Road Trip adventure. This year, he'll check out the coolest technology, aviation, and cyber-sights the Old World has to offer.

A black MacBook Air or just a wish list?[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:27:26 PDT ]The MacBook rumor of the day is intriguing: a black MacBook as part of the upcoming Intel Sandy Bridge chip refresh.

Sprint counters AT&T's spectrum claims[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:39:58 PDT ]In another FCC filing, Sprint argues that AT&T's claims of an impending spectrum crisis are untrue and that its proposed takeover of T-Mobile is unnecessary.

LightSquared says it has fix to GPS interference problems[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:06:52 PDT ]LightSquared, which is building a nationwide 4G LTE network to compete with Verizon Wireless and AT&T says it has come up with a solution to its GPS interference issues.

FCC to fight 'mystery fees' on phone bills[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:16:08 PDT ]The addition of unauthorized fees to consumers' bills--a practice known as "cramming"--affects 15 million to 20 million U.S. households a year, according to a survey cited by the FCC.

J.K. Rowling previews cryptic 'Pottermore' site[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:56:20 EDT ]Harry Potter fans, already an excitable bunch, are in a tizzy over a mysterious new website from series creator J.K. Rowling that hints at future Harry Potter-related content.

What the Internet's new domain endings mean[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:20:39 EDT ]On Monday, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) voted to allow a new array of Internet domain endings.

Soon: Listen to music via Facebook[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:12:43 GMT ]Merging social networking and sharing music recommendations and listens might be the next big phase of Facebook's continuing expansion as it closes the gap to 700 million users.

Google rainbow honors gay, lesbian pride[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:12:06 GMT ]Type in the word "gay" "lesbian" or "transgender" in Google's search box and you'll get a rainbow along with results, at least for the next few weeks. It's part of Google's nod to Gay and Lesbian Pride Month, celebrated in June each year.

Site helps you decide best time to buy tech gear[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:03:17 GMT ]When's the best time to buy that new TV, laptop or camera? A new site can guide you as to the best timing and price of specific items.

Sega says 1.3 million users affected by cyber attack[ Sun, 19 Jun 2011 16:35:13 GMT ]Japanese video game developer Sega Corp said on Sunday that information belonging to 1.3 million customers has been stolen from its database, the latest in a rash of global cyber attacks against video game companies.

Pre-caffeine: Facebook gossip, Vancouver kissing![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Google, Internet culture and more.

Skype delivers deeper Facebook integration[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:37:23 PDT ]Those who download Skype 5.5 Beta for Windows will be able to instant message Facebook friends, as well as "like" and comment on a Facebook status.

New Windows 8 build reveals virtual keyboard, SMS[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:45:37 PDT ]The latest Windows 8 build 7989 uncovers a variety of new features, including a new virtual keyboard, support for SMS, and per-feature licensing that prompt users to buy new features as they needed them.

New Mac Pros, Mac Minis[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:01:34 PDT ]ICANN approves new top-level domains that may open the door for everything from .movie to .gay, the "I'm Feeling Lucky" button may get the ax from Google's home page, and CNET's Brian Tong says new Mac Pros and Mac Minis may arrive in late July or early August.

Offline Google Docs starts playing peek-a-boo[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:07:11 PDT ]The offline version of Google's productivity suite has been spotted outside Google's firewall. With Chromebooks now launched, time is of the essence.

CBS employees join the It Gets Better Project[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:14:06 PDT ]CBS employees contribute to the It Gets Better Project, a video series to bring awareness to the bullying of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth and help prevent teen suicide.

J.K. Rowling previews cryptic 'Pottermore' site[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:56:20 EDT ]Harry Potter fans, already an excitable bunch, are in a tizzy over a mysterious new website from series creator J.K. Rowling that hints at future Harry Potter-related content.

New web naming rules to change the Internet[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:13:49 EDT ]Coming soon to a website near you: dot-anything

Global Internet body to unleash domain names[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 06:06:19 GMT ]The regulatory body that oversees Internet domain names voted on Monday to revamp the domain naming system for websites, allowing them to end with words like "apple" and "orange" instead of suffixes such as ".com" or ".gov."

Google rainbow honors gay, lesbian pride[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:12:06 GMT ]Type in the word "gay" "lesbian" or "transgender" in Google's search box and you'll get a rainbow along with results, at least for the next few weeks. It's part of Google's nod to Gay and Lesbian Pride Month, celebrated in June each year.

Site helps you decide best time to buy tech gear[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:03:17 GMT ]When's the best time to buy that new TV, laptop or camera? A new site can guide you as to the best timing and price of specific items.

Sega says 1.3 million users affected by cyber attack[ Sun, 19 Jun 2011 16:35:13 GMT ]Japanese video game developer Sega Corp said on Sunday that information belonging to 1.3 million customers has been stolen from its database, the latest in a rash of global cyber attacks against video game companies.

Pre-caffeine: Facebook gossip, Vancouver kissing![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Google, Internet culture and more.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 6/20: What is this?[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:00:00 PDT ]If you know what today's picture is, you could be eligible to win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day contest.

NY Post blocks Web site for iPad users[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:07:28 PDT ]The New York newspaper is now stopping iPad users from accessing its Web site content via mobile Safari, directing them instead to go through its own iPad app.

Adobe adds iOS, PlayBook support to Flash Builder[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:28:17 PDT ]The support enables developers to create apps for a variety of popular devices and platforms without needing to recode large amounts of the software.

Skype delivers deeper Facebook integration[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:37:23 PDT ]Those who download Skype 5.5 Beta for Windows will be able to instant message Facebook friends, as well as "like" and comment on a Facebook status.

New Windows 8 build reveals virtual keyboard, SMS[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:45:37 PDT ]The latest Windows 8 build 7989 uncovers a variety of new features, including a new virtual keyboard, support for SMS, and per-feature licensing that prompt users to buy new features as they needed them.

J.K. Rowling previews cryptic 'Pottermore' site[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:56:20 EDT ]Harry Potter fans, already an excitable bunch, are in a tizzy over a mysterious new website from series creator J.K. Rowling that hints at future Harry Potter-related content.

New web naming rules to change the Internet[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:13:49 EDT ]Coming soon to a website near you: dot-anything

Video: Why iPad magazines finally matter[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:37:15 GMT ]Some smart publishers are finally giving digital reading rights to customers who already subscribe to print editions. Msnbc.com's Wilson rothman explains why this is important. (msnbc.com)

H2O Jet Pack man soars above the waters[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 22:55:48 GMT ]Bob Wilson, self-described "handyman, inventor, whatever," is inspiring awe by donning a water-powered jet pack and soaring high into the sky.

Video: Kids' iPad apps: Magic books, aliens and more[ Sun, 19 Jun 2011 17:35:32 GMT ]In this week's App Smashup, we look at Kung Fu Panda's cookbook, a new take on flash cards, an animal adventure in Africa and a must-have interactive book about a man named Morris Lessmore. (msnbc.com)

How fatherhood made us human[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:25:27 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Research into the roots of our species suggests that stronger bonds between fathers and their children played a role in shaping human society.

Father's Day in space: How dads cope in orbit[ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:40:59 GMT ]The six men flying on the International Space Station are all devoted dads and this Father's Day finds them stuck in orbit, far from home. Luckily, some modern technology keeps their family just a phone call away.

Google's deal for Admeld faces antitrust review[ Sun, 19 Jun 2011 13:57:10 PDT ]Justice Department to scrutinize $400 million deal for Internet advertising display company, according to published reports.

Scientists: We can now drug test whole cities[ Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:05:52 PDT ]Scientists in Norway believe they have a cost-effective method of examining sewage systems in order to test drug use in larger populations.

Naratte: Mobile payments using sound waves[ Sun, 19 Jun 2011 16:00:00 PDT ]Before NFC arrives on mobile devices, Naratte hopes to roll out payments-by-sound waves.

Google adds rainbow to search bar for gay pride month[ Sun, 19 Jun 2011 17:32:26 PDT ]To mark June as Gay and Lesbian Pride month, Google's search bar adds a rainbow to the end when users search for "gay" or related terms.

New Mac Pros, Minis due this summer[ Sun, 19 Jun 2011 20:43:44 PDT ]The offerings from Apple should arrive by early August and feature Intel's Sandy Bridge processor architecture and Thunderbolt data ports, sources say.

Today's gamer? It might not be who you think[ Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:29:07 EDT ]At 37, Lisa Sharp is comfortable calling herself a video-game junkie. But that wasn't always the case.

J.K. Rowling previews cryptic 'Pottermore' site[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:56:20 EDT ]Harry Potter fans, already an excitable bunch, are in a tizzy over a mysterious new website from series creator J.K. Rowling that hints at future Harry Potter-related content.

CIA, Senate hackers gleefully promise more[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:51:03 EDT ]They've breached or busted the websites of the CIA, PBS and the U.S. Senate, and launched at least part of an extended attack on Sony, whose PlayStation Network was brought to a grinding halt for the better part of a month.

Games company Sega is latest hacking victim[ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 18:07:37 GMT ]Video game developer Sega said that its online database has been hacked, making it the latest in a string of games companies to be attacked.

10 ridiculously over-the-top gifts for Dad[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:48:32 GMT ]If cost was immaterial, the Father's Day gift I'd get my dad might be a Mobile Beer Bar, the VirtualGT racing simulator or an OfficePod for peace and quiet. Then again, there's always that authentic original series Enterprise captain's chair for "under" $5,500.

H2O Jet Pack man soars above the waters[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 22:55:48 GMT ]Bob Wilson, self-described "handyman, inventor, whatever," is inspiring awe by donning a water-powered jet pack and soaring high into the sky.

How fatherhood made us human[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:25:27 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Research into the roots of our species suggests that stronger bonds between fathers and their children played a role in shaping human society.

Father's Day in space: How dads cope in orbit[ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:40:59 GMT ]The six men flying on the International Space Station are all devoted dads and this Father's Day finds them stuck in orbit, far from home. Luckily, some modern technology keeps their family just a phone call away.

Building a Boeing 777[ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:01:00 PDT ]In an immense factory in Everett, Wash., Boeing builds its 777 aircraft. CNET tours the facility to find out how.

After Sega gets hacked, LulzSec offers to seek revenge[ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:30:44 PDT ]The hacking free-for-all continues, as Sega apparently becomes the latest victim of a network breach and none other than hacking group LulzSec offers to help the game company by taking down the responsible parties.

The iPad is the tablet market, for now[ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:48:20 PDT ]For the foreseeable future, the iPad is the only serious player in the U.S. tablet market. At least until the buying experience for Android tablets vastly improves.

At Legoland, 'Star Wars' heats up summer (photos)[ Sun, 19 Jun 2011 05:32:52 PDT ]Road Trip 2011: Just in time for 'Star Wars' days at Legoland Billund, CNET stops by and gets a first-hand look.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 6/19: What is this?[ Sun, 19 Jun 2011 07:00:00 PDT ]If you know what today's picture is, you could be eligible to win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day contest.

Today's gamer? It might not be who you think[ Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:29:07 EDT ]At 37, Lisa Sharp is comfortable calling herself a video-game junkie. But that wasn't always the case.

J.K. Rowling previews cryptic 'Pottermore' site[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:56:20 EDT ]Harry Potter fans, already an excitable bunch, are in a tizzy over a mysterious new website from series creator J.K. Rowling that hints at future Harry Potter-related content.

CIA, Senate hackers gleefully promise more[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:51:03 EDT ]They've breached or busted the websites of the CIA, PBS and the U.S. Senate, and launched at least part of an extended attack on Sony, whose PlayStation Network was brought to a grinding halt for the better part of a month.

Games company Sega is latest hacking victim[ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 18:07:37 GMT ]Video game developer Sega said that its online database has been hacked, making it the latest in a string of games companies to be attacked.

10 ridiculously over-the-top gifts for Dad[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:48:32 GMT ]If cost was immaterial, the Father's Day gift I'd get my dad might be a Mobile Beer Bar, the VirtualGT racing simulator or an OfficePod for peace and quiet. Then again, there's always that authentic original series Enterprise captain's chair for "under" $5,500.

H2O Jet Pack man soars above the waters[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 22:55:48 GMT ]Bob Wilson, self-described "handyman, inventor, whatever," is inspiring awe by donning a water-powered jet pack and soaring high into the sky.

How fatherhood made us human[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:25:27 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Research into the roots of our species suggests that stronger bonds between fathers and their children played a role in shaping human society.

Father's Day in space: How dads cope in orbit[ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:40:59 GMT ]The six men flying on the International Space Station are all devoted dads and this Father's Day finds them stuck in orbit, far from home. Luckily, some modern technology keeps their family just a phone call away.

Building a Boeing 777[ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:01:00 PDT ]In an immense factory in Everett, Wash., Boeing builds its 777 aircraft. CNET tours the facility to find out how.

After Sega gets hacked, LulzSec offers to seek revenge[ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:30:44 PDT ]The hacking free-for-all continues, as Sega apparently becomes the latest victim of a network breach and none other than hacking group LulzSec offers to help the game company by taking down the responsible parties.

The iPad is the tablet market, for now[ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:48:20 PDT ]For the foreseeable future, the iPad is the only serious player in the U.S. tablet market. At least until the buying experience for Android tablets vastly improves.

At Legoland, 'Star Wars' heats up summer (photos)[ Sun, 19 Jun 2011 05:32:52 PDT ]Road Trip 2011: Just in time for 'Star Wars' days at Legoland Billund, CNET stops by and gets a first-hand look.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 6/19: What is this?[ Sun, 19 Jun 2011 07:00:00 PDT ]If you know what today's picture is, you could be eligible to win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day contest.

Today's gamer? It might not be who you think[ Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:29:07 EDT ]At 37, Lisa Sharp is comfortable calling herself a video-game junkie. But that wasn't always the case.

J.K. Rowling previews cryptic 'Pottermore' site[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:56:20 EDT ]Harry Potter fans, already an excitable bunch, are in a tizzy over a mysterious new website from series creator J.K. Rowling that hints at future Harry Potter-related content.

CIA, Senate hackers gleefully promise more[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:51:03 EDT ]They've breached or busted the websites of the CIA, PBS and the U.S. Senate, and launched at least part of an extended attack on Sony, whose PlayStation Network was brought to a grinding halt for the better part of a month.

Games company Sega is latest hacking victim[ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 18:07:37 GMT ]Video game developer Sega said that its online database has been hacked, making it the latest in a string of games companies to be attacked.

10 ridiculously over-the-top gifts for Dad[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:48:32 GMT ]If cost was immaterial, the Father's Day gift I'd get my dad might be a Mobile Beer Bar, the VirtualGT racing simulator or an OfficePod for peace and quiet. Then again, there's always that authentic original series Enterprise captain's chair for "under" $5,500.

H2O Jet Pack man soars above the waters[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 22:55:48 GMT ]Bob Wilson, self-described "handyman, inventor, whatever," is inspiring awe by donning a water-powered jet pack and soaring high into the sky.

How fatherhood made us human[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:25:27 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Research into the roots of our species suggests that stronger bonds between fathers and their children played a role in shaping human society.

Father's Day in space: How dads cope in orbit[ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:40:59 GMT ]The six men flying on the International Space Station are all devoted dads and this Father's Day finds them stuck in orbit, far from home. Luckily, some modern technology keeps their family just a phone call away.

A tour of Boeing's 737 factory[ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:01:00 PDT ]At one of Boeing's original facilities in Renton, Wash., CNET tours the company's 737 production line.

Inside the world's largest airplane factory[ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:01:00 PDT ]Boeing's aircraft factory in Everett, Wash., is one of the world's largest. CNET ventures inside, where the company builds 747, 767, 777, and 787 aircraft.

Building a Boeing 777[ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:01:00 PDT ]In an immense factory in Everett, Wash., Boeing builds its 777 aircraft. CNET tours the facility to find out how.

After Sega gets hacked, LulzSec offers to seek revenge[ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:30:44 PDT ]The hacking free-for-all continues, as Sega apparently becomes the latest victim of a network breach and none other than hacking group LulzSec offers to help the game company by taking down the responsible parties.

The iPad is the tablet market, for now[ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:48:20 PDT ]For the foreseeable future, the iPad is the only serious player in the U.S. tablet market. At least until the buying experience for Android tablets vastly improves.

Today's gamer? It might not be who you think[ Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:29:07 EDT ]At 37, Lisa Sharp is comfortable calling herself a video-game junkie. But that wasn't always the case.

J.K. Rowling previews cryptic 'Pottermore' site[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:56:20 EDT ]Harry Potter fans, already an excitable bunch, are in a tizzy over a mysterious new website from series creator J.K. Rowling that hints at future Harry Potter-related content.

CIA, Senate hackers gleefully promise more[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:51:03 EDT ]They've breached or busted the websites of the CIA, PBS and the U.S. Senate, and launched at least part of an extended attack on Sony, whose PlayStation Network was brought to a grinding halt for the better part of a month.

Video: Why iPad magazines finally matter[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:37:15 GMT ]Some smart publishers are finally giving digital reading rights to customers who already subscribe to print editions. Msnbc.com's Wilson rothman explains why this is important. (msnbc.com)

EVO 3D is no gimmick superphone[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:47:43 GMT ]Smartphones have officially entered the third dimension with the EVO 3D, the first handset in the U.S. with a glasses-free 3-D screen. While it's a bit of a stretch to call the EVO 3D a breakthrough, it does have the best combination of hardware and software for Sprint customers.

Your racy photos are on the Web: Now what?[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:47:49 GMT ]Anthony Weiner’s celebrity as a congressman lent a viral nature to his sext-messages and tweets. But that doesn’t mean what happened to Weiner couldn’t happen to you. What to do in case it does.

10 ridiculously over-the-top gifts for Dad[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:48:32 GMT ]If cost was immaterial, the Father's Day gift I'd get my dad might be a Mobile Beer Bar, the VirtualGT racing simulator or an OfficePod for peace and quiet. Then again, there's always that authentic original series Enterprise captain's chair for "under" $5,500.

How fatherhood made us human[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:25:27 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Research into the roots of our species suggests that stronger bonds between fathers and their children played a role in shaping human society.

Ask Maggie: The promise of an unlocked iPhone 4[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:31:16 PDT ]In this week's ask Maggie, I offer some advice on whether to buy an unlocked iPhone for T-Mobile's network as well as some advice about buying a feature phone for a reader's mom.

Your Dad wants to fight for the right to paaaarty![ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:32:07 PDT ]The Beastie Boys want you to get your dad their new album, "Hot Sauce Committee Part Two," on vinyl this Father's Day.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the latest Alienware M11X, the Vizio VHT510 sound bar, and the hot new HTC Evo 3D smartphone.

Tactus touch screen sprouts keys and buttons[ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 06:00:00 PDT ]Silicon Valley start-up's touch screen grows 3D buttons and knobs where and when you want them, promising the best of real and virtual controls.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 6/18: What is this?[ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 07:00:00 PDT ]If you know what today's picture is, you could be eligible to win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day contest.

Today's gamer? It might not be who you think[ Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:29:07 EDT ]At 37, Lisa Sharp is comfortable calling herself a video-game junkie. But that wasn't always the case.

J.K. Rowling previews cryptic 'Pottermore' site[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:56:20 EDT ]Harry Potter fans, already an excitable bunch, are in a tizzy over a mysterious new website from series creator J.K. Rowling that hints at future Harry Potter-related content.

CIA, Senate hackers gleefully promise more[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:51:03 EDT ]They've breached or busted the websites of the CIA, PBS and the U.S. Senate, and launched at least part of an extended attack on Sony, whose PlayStation Network was brought to a grinding halt for the better part of a month.

Video: Why iPad magazines finally matter[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:37:15 GMT ]Some smart publishers are finally giving digital reading rights to customers who already subscribe to print editions. Msnbc.com's Wilson rothman explains why this is important. (msnbc.com)

EVO 3D is no gimmick superphone[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:47:43 GMT ]Smartphones have officially entered the third dimension with the EVO 3D, the first handset in the U.S. with a glasses-free 3-D screen. While it's a bit of a stretch to call the EVO 3D a breakthrough, it does have the best combination of hardware and software for Sprint customers.

Your racy photos are on the Web: Now what?[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:47:49 GMT ]Anthony Weiner’s celebrity as a congressman lent a viral nature to his sext-messages and tweets. But that doesn’t mean what happened to Weiner couldn’t happen to you. What to do in case it does.

10 ridiculously over-the-top gifts for Dad[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:48:32 GMT ]If cost was immaterial, the Father's Day gift I'd get my dad might be a Mobile Beer Bar, the VirtualGT racing simulator or an OfficePod for peace and quiet. Then again, there's always that authentic original series Enterprise captain's chair for "under" $5,500.

How fatherhood made us human[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:25:27 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Research into the roots of our species suggests that stronger bonds between fathers and their children played a role in shaping human society.

Ask Maggie: The promise of an unlocked iPhone 4[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:31:16 PDT ]In this week's ask Maggie, I offer some advice on whether to buy an unlocked iPhone for T-Mobile's network as well as some advice about buying a feature phone for a reader's mom.

Your Dad wants to fight for the right to paaaarty![ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:32:07 PDT ]The Beastie Boys want you to get your dad their new album, "Hot Sauce Committee Part Two," on vinyl this Father's Day.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the latest Alienware M11X, the Vizio VHT510 sound bar, and the hot new HTC Evo 3D smartphone.

Tactus touch screen sprouts keys and buttons[ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 06:00:00 PDT ]Silicon Valley start-up's touch screen grows 3D buttons and knobs where and when you want them, promising the best of real and virtual controls.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 6/18: What is this?[ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 07:00:00 PDT ]If you know what today's picture is, you could be eligible to win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day contest.

Today's gamer? It might not be who you think[ Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:29:07 EDT ]At 37, Lisa Sharp is comfortable calling herself a video-game junkie. But that wasn't always the case.

J.K. Rowling previews cryptic 'Pottermore' site[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:56:20 EDT ]Harry Potter fans, already an excitable bunch, are in a tizzy over a mysterious new website from series creator J.K. Rowling that hints at future Harry Potter-related content.

CIA, Senate hackers gleefully promise more[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:51:03 EDT ]They've breached or busted the websites of the CIA, PBS and the U.S. Senate, and launched at least part of an extended attack on Sony, whose PlayStation Network was brought to a grinding halt for the better part of a month.