FBI, police go high-tech to fight crime[ Sat, 30 Jul 2011 17:38:59 GMT ]In an age when the biggest cases can often hinge on the smallest pieces of evidence, some bits no bigger than a fingernail-sized microchip, the FBI's Regional Computer Forensics Laboratories are fast becoming crucial law enforcement tools.

Living with Lion: Confessions of a Mac switcher[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:01:50 GMT ]How do you swap your Windows brain for a Mac brain? As an experiment I tried ditching my ThinkPad for a week for a new 13-inch MacBook Air, and I was pleasantly surprised by some things and frustrated by others.

Predictions from world's top film visionary[ Sat, 30 Jul 2011 17:10:59 GMT ]Science fiction is where the future happens first, and that puts futurist Syd Mead at least two steps ahead of the rest of us. Here, Mead makes predictions for what we might one day see in film, in real life, or both.

Get 3-D views of NASA's past and future[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:13:00 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA's last space shuttle mission and its next Mars rover mission look twice as awesome in stereo ... and stay tuned for additional 3-D imagery.

Slideshow: Month in space: NASA's turning point[ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:33:58 GMT ]See the high points of the last space shuttle mission and other cosmic marvels from July 2011.

Time Warner CEO: Web porn eating our profits[ Sun, 31 Jul 2011 10:09:15 PDT ]The CEO of Time Warner moans that free Web porn is adversely affecting the profits the company makes from porn.

Notre Dame football tests smart mouthguards[ Sun, 31 Jul 2011 10:39:42 PDT ]Notre Dame's Fighting Irish will test the new X2IMPACT intelligent mouthguard this season. The device records impact data for concussion research while also protecting players during games.

Foxconn to replace workers with robots[ Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:40:47 PDT ]Hardware maker famous for a rash of factory worker suicides plans to install more than 1 million robots to improve efficiency and combat rising labor costs.

Computer conducts couple's wedding[ Sun, 31 Jul 2011 13:04:12 PDT ]As if more proof were needed that computers can do anything, a Texas bridegroom writes a computer program that acts as the minister at his and his bride's wedding. The virtual minister is called Rev. Bit.

HP or Apple for small business?[ Sun, 31 Jul 2011 13:55:56 PDT ]Hewlett-Packard is making a renewed push into the small business market. And so is Apple. Which is a better choice for a business that has dozens of employees, rather than thousands?

Tech Check: iPhone rumors, Nintendo 3DS[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:58:58 EDT ]This week, on the Tech Check podcast, Doug Gross, Brandon Griggs and Stephanie Goldberg break down and discuss the latest iPhone 5 rumor (as well as the Apple rumor phenomenon itself).

Are Internet Explorer users dumb?[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:55:10 EDT ]Are users of other Web browsers smarter than the people who use Microsoft's Internet Explorer?

Apple now has more cash than the U.S. government[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:03:44 EDT ]Maybe the cash-strapped U.S. government should start selling iPads.

New wave of location apps mark 'paradigm shift'[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:46:29 EDT ]As location-based apps go, Foursquare or Gowalla will work just fine if you're looking for the spot where all your buddies are having a beer.

FBI, police go high-tech to fight crime[ Sat, 30 Jul 2011 17:38:59 GMT ]In an age when the biggest cases can often hinge on the smallest pieces of evidence, some bits no bigger than a fingernail-sized microchip, the FBI's Regional Computer Forensics Laboratories are fast becoming crucial law enforcement tools.

Living with Lion: Confessions of a Mac switcher[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:01:50 GMT ]How do you swap your Windows brain for a Mac brain? As an experiment I tried ditching my ThinkPad for a week for a new 13-inch MacBook Air, and I was pleasantly surprised by some things and frustrated by others.

Predictions from world's top film visionary[ Sat, 30 Jul 2011 17:10:59 GMT ]Science fiction is where the future happens first, and that puts futurist Syd Mead at least two steps ahead of the rest of us. Here, Mead makes predictions for what we might one day see in film, in real life, or both.

Get 3-D views of NASA's past and future[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:13:00 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA's last space shuttle mission and its next Mars rover mission look twice as awesome in stereo ... and stay tuned for additional 3-D imagery.

Slideshow: Month in space: NASA's turning point[ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:33:58 GMT ]See the high points of the last space shuttle mission and other cosmic marvels from July 2011.

Dead British gamer's father warns of blood clot risks[ Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:02:36 PDT ]Chris Staniforth, 20, died in May of a pulmonary embolism brought on by marathon Xbox sessions. His family wants gamers to know the risks of prolonged sessions.

A beginner's guide to telecom jargon, part 3[ Sun, 31 Jul 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]This week, CNET tackles one of the hottest words in the industry, "spectrum," and explains the difference between selling a product and shipping one.

Porsche's Exclusive customization shop[ Sun, 31 Jul 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Road Trip 2011: Anyone who buys a Porsche can choose to have just about anything on the car customized--unless it's unsafe. CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman took a look at some of the ways new owners have their vehicles outfitted.

Outfitting Porsches for Arabian kings, American ostrich farmers[ Sun, 31 Jul 2011 04:01:00 PDT ]Road Trip 2011: For 25 years, Porsche has offered its customers a high degree of customization for their new cars. Buyers can choose from any number of unusual interior-leather color combinations, and can even have their ranch's brand embossed on the seats. For a price, of course.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/31: What is this?[ Sun, 31 Jul 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.

Are Internet Explorer users dumb?[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:55:10 EDT ]Are users of other Web browsers smarter than the people who use Microsoft's Internet Explorer?

Apple now has more cash than the U.S. government[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:03:44 EDT ]Maybe the cash-strapped U.S. government should start selling iPads.

Tech Check: iPhone rumors, Nintendo 3DS[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:58:58 EDT ]This week, on the Tech Check podcast, Doug Gross, Brandon Griggs and Stephanie Goldberg break down and discuss the latest iPhone 5 rumor (as well as the Apple rumor phenomenon itself).

New wave of location apps mark 'paradigm shift'[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:46:29 EDT ]As location-based apps go, Foursquare or Gowalla will work just fine if you're looking for the spot where all your buddies are having a beer.

FBI, police go high-tech to fight crime[ Sat, 30 Jul 2011 17:38:59 GMT ]In an age when the biggest cases can often hinge on the smallest pieces of evidence, some bits no bigger than a fingernail-sized microchip, the FBI's Regional Computer Forensics Laboratories are fast becoming crucial law enforcement tools.

Living with Lion: Confessions of a Mac switcher[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:01:50 GMT ]How do you swap your Windows brain for a Mac brain? As an experiment I tried ditching my ThinkPad for a week for a new 13-inch MacBook Air, and I was pleasantly surprised by some things and frustrated by others.

Predictions from world's top film visionary[ Sat, 30 Jul 2011 17:10:59 GMT ]Science fiction is where the future happens first, and that puts futurist Syd Mead at least two steps ahead of the rest of us. Here, Mead makes predictions for what we might one day see in film, in real life, or both.

Get 3-D views of NASA's past and future[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:13:00 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA's last space shuttle mission and its next Mars rover mission look twice as awesome in stereo ... and stay tuned for additional 3-D imagery.

Slideshow: Month in space: NASA's turning point[ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:33:58 GMT ]See the high points of the last space shuttle mission and other cosmic marvels from July 2011.

Dead British gamer's father warns of blood clot risks[ Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:02:36 PDT ]Chris Staniforth, 20, died in May of a pulmonary embolism brought on by marathon Xbox sessions. His family wants gamers to know the risks of prolonged sessions.

A beginner's guide to telecom jargon, part 3[ Sun, 31 Jul 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]This week, CNET tackles one of the hottest words in the industry, "spectrum," and explains the difference between selling a product and shipping one.

Porsche's Exclusive customization shop[ Sun, 31 Jul 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Road Trip 2011: Anyone who buys a Porsche can choose to have just about anything on the car customized--unless it's unsafe. CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman took a look at some of the ways new owners have their vehicles outfitted.

Outfitting Porsches for Arabian kings, American ostrich farmers[ Sun, 31 Jul 2011 04:01:00 PDT ]Road Trip 2011: For 25 years, Porsche has offered its customers a high degree of customization for their new cars. Buyers can choose from any number of unusual interior-leather color combinations, and can even have their ranch's brand embossed on the seats. For a price, of course.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/31: What is this?[ Sun, 31 Jul 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.

Tech Check: iPhone rumors, Nintendo 3DS[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:58:58 EDT ]This week, on the Tech Check podcast, Doug Gross, Brandon Griggs and Stephanie Goldberg break down and discuss the latest iPhone 5 rumor (as well as the Apple rumor phenomenon itself).

Are Internet Explorer users dumb?[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:55:10 EDT ]Are users of other Web browsers smarter than the people who use Microsoft's Internet Explorer?

Apple now has more cash than the U.S. government[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:03:44 EDT ]Maybe the cash-strapped U.S. government should start selling iPads.

New wave of location apps mark 'paradigm shift'[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:46:29 EDT ]As location-based apps go, Foursquare or Gowalla will work just fine if you're looking for the spot where all your buddies are having a beer.

FBI, police go high-tech to fight crime[ Sat, 30 Jul 2011 17:38:59 GMT ]In an age when the biggest cases can often hinge on the smallest pieces of evidence, some bits no bigger than a fingernail-sized microchip, the FBI's Regional Computer Forensics Laboratories are fast becoming crucial law enforcement tools.

Living with Lion: Confessions of a Mac switcher[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:01:50 GMT ]How do you swap your Windows brain for a Mac brain? As an experiment I tried ditching my ThinkPad for a week for a new 13-inch MacBook Air, and I was pleasantly surprised by some things and frustrated by others.

Predictions from world's top film visionary[ Sat, 30 Jul 2011 17:10:59 GMT ]Science fiction is where the future happens first, and that puts futurist Syd Mead at least two steps ahead of the rest of us. Here, Mead makes predictions for what we might one day see in film, in real life, or both.

Get 3-D views of NASA's past and future[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:13:00 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA's last space shuttle mission and its next Mars rover mission look twice as awesome in stereo ... and stay tuned for additional 3-D imagery.

Slideshow: Month in space: NASA's turning point[ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:33:58 GMT ]See the high points of the last space shuttle mission and other cosmic marvels from July 2011.

Apple approves new store-less iPad Nook app[ Sat, 30 Jul 2011 06:21:00 PDT ]Barnes & Noble has updated its Nook app for iPad to comply with Apple's new in-app subscription rules.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/30: What is this?[ Sat, 30 Jul 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.

Anonymous touts its own social network: 'Anon+'[ Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:01:59 PDT ]With the DefCon hacking conference set to begin in Las Vegas next week, hacking group/movement/"idea" Anonymous is touting its own "social network," a site with the Googly moniker Anon+.

World's first 'printed' plane snaps together and flies[ Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:07:00 PDT ]English engineers used 3D laser printers to build up the unmanned plane layer by layer.

Dead British gamer's father warns of blood clot risks[ Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:02:36 PDT ]Chris Staniforth, 20, died in May of a pulmonary embolism brought on by marathon Xbox sessions. His family wants gamers to know the risks of prolonged sessions.

Tech Check: iPhone rumors, Nintendo 3DS[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:58:58 EDT ]This week, on the Tech Check podcast, Doug Gross, Brandon Griggs and Stephanie Goldberg break down and discuss the latest iPhone 5 rumor (as well as the Apple rumor phenomenon itself).

Are Internet Explorer users dumb?[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:55:10 EDT ]Are users of other Web browsers smarter than the people who use Microsoft's Internet Explorer?

Apple now has more cash than the U.S. government[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:03:44 EDT ]Maybe the cash-strapped U.S. government should start selling iPads.

New wave of location apps mark 'paradigm shift'[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:46:29 EDT ]As location-based apps go, Foursquare or Gowalla will work just fine if you're looking for the spot where all your buddies are having a beer.

10 terrific apps to help out high school students[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:16:40 GMT ]It's almost August, which means a new school year is just around the corner. So we've assembled a motley collection of educational apps to give you a head start on the new school year.

Video: Top 5: Female video game characters[ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:38:53 GMT ]From alien worlds to ancient tombs; these are In-Game’s best and baddest female video game characters. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Apple now No. 1 smartphone vendor by volume[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:47:31 GMT ]Apple and Samsung Electronics ended struggling Nokia's 15-year reign at the top of the smartphone sales rankings in the second quarter, researchers said on Friday.

Get 3-D views of NASA's past and future[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:13:00 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA's last space shuttle mission and its next Mars rover mission look twice as awesome in stereo ... and stay tuned for additional 3-D imagery.

Slideshow: Month in space: NASA's turning point[ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:33:58 GMT ]See the high points of the last space shuttle mission and other cosmic marvels from July 2011.

'Talk to Me': In conversation with objects (photos)[ Sat, 30 Jul 2011 06:00:00 PDT ]Muttering hats, talking trees, and robots that rely on strangers to get where they're going. An eclectic new MoMA exhibit in New York provokes viewers to ponder the ways we communicate with objects.

The science of ocean rescue and rehab (photos)[ Sat, 30 Jul 2011 06:00:00 PDT ]In a decommissioned Nike missile site just outside San Francisco, the Marine Mammal Center conducts research, treats animals, and dispenses biological info.

Muttering hat, murmuring tree at MoMA 'Talk' show[ Sat, 30 Jul 2011 06:02:00 PDT ]Objects don't just sit there being useful anymore. As a new MoMA exhibit highlights, they talk to us in myriad ways--and get us talking to each other and the world.

Apple approves new store-less iPad Nook app[ Sat, 30 Jul 2011 06:21:00 PDT ]Barnes & Noble has updated its Nook app for iPad to comply with Apple's new in-app subscription rules.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/30: What is this?[ Sat, 30 Jul 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.

Tech Check: iPhone rumors, Nintendo 3DS[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:58:58 EDT ]This week, on the Tech Check podcast, Doug Gross, Brandon Griggs and Stephanie Goldberg break down and discuss the latest iPhone 5 rumor (as well as the Apple rumor phenomenon itself).

Are Internet Explorer users dumb?[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:55:10 EDT ]Are users of other Web browsers smarter than the people who use Microsoft's Internet Explorer?

Apple now has more cash than the U.S. government[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:03:44 EDT ]Maybe the cash-strapped U.S. government should start selling iPads.

New wave of location apps mark 'paradigm shift'[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:46:29 EDT ]As location-based apps go, Foursquare or Gowalla will work just fine if you're looking for the spot where all your buddies are having a beer.

10 terrific apps to help out high school students[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:16:40 GMT ]It's almost August, which means a new school year is just around the corner. So we've assembled a motley collection of educational apps to give you a head start on the new school year.

Video: Top 5: Female video game characters[ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:38:53 GMT ]From alien worlds to ancient tombs; these are In-Game’s best and baddest female video game characters. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Apple now No. 1 smartphone vendor by volume[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:47:31 GMT ]Apple and Samsung Electronics ended struggling Nokia's 15-year reign at the top of the smartphone sales rankings in the second quarter, researchers said on Friday.

Get 3-D views of NASA's past and future[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:13:00 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA's last space shuttle mission and its next Mars rover mission look twice as awesome in stereo ... and stay tuned for additional 3-D imagery.

Slideshow: Month in space: NASA's turning point[ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:33:58 GMT ]See the high points of the last space shuttle mission and other cosmic marvels from July 2011.

'Talk to Me': In conversation with objects (photos)[ Sat, 30 Jul 2011 06:00:00 PDT ]Muttering hats, talking trees, and robots that rely on strangers to get where they're going. An eclectic new MoMA exhibit in New York provokes viewers to ponder the ways we communicate with objects.

The science of ocean rescue and rehab (photos)[ Sat, 30 Jul 2011 06:00:00 PDT ]In a decommissioned Nike missile site just outside San Francisco, the Marine Mammal Center conducts research, treats animals, and dispenses biological info.

Muttering hat, murmuring tree at MoMA 'Talk' show[ Sat, 30 Jul 2011 06:02:00 PDT ]Objects don't just sit there being useful anymore. As a new MoMA exhibit highlights, they talk to us in myriad ways--and get us talking to each other and the world.

Apple approves new store-less iPad Nook app[ Sat, 30 Jul 2011 06:21:00 PDT ]Barnes & Noble has updated its Nook app for iPad to comply with Apple's new in-app subscription rules.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/30: What is this?[ Sat, 30 Jul 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.

Tech Check: iPhone rumors, Nintendo 3DS[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:58:58 EDT ]This week, on the Tech Check podcast, Doug Gross, Brandon Griggs and Stephanie Goldberg break down and discuss the latest iPhone 5 rumor (as well as the Apple rumor phenomenon itself).

Are Internet Explorer users dumb?[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:55:10 EDT ]Are users of other Web browsers smarter than the people who use Microsoft's Internet Explorer?

Apple now has more cash than the U.S. government[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:03:44 EDT ]Maybe the cash-strapped U.S. government should start selling iPads.

New wave of location apps mark 'paradigm shift'[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:46:29 EDT ]As location-based apps go, Foursquare or Gowalla will work just fine if you're looking for the spot where all your buddies are having a beer.

Get 3-D views of NASA's past and future[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:13:00 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA's last space shuttle mission and its next Mars rover mission look twice as awesome in stereo ... and stay tuned for additional 3-D imagery.

10 terrific apps to help out high school students[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:16:40 GMT ]It's almost August, which means a new school year is just around the corner. So we've assembled a motley collection of educational apps to give you a head start on the new school year.

Video: Top 5: Female video game characters[ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:38:53 GMT ]From alien worlds to ancient tombs; these are In-Game’s best and baddest female video game characters. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Apple now No. 1 smartphone vendor by volume[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:47:31 GMT ]Apple and Samsung Electronics ended struggling Nokia's 15-year reign at the top of the smartphone sales rankings in the second quarter, researchers said on Friday.

Hackers strike government cybersecurity contractor[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:41:57 PDT ]Hackers who say they are part of the AntiSec alliance have released data they claim comes from ManTech, a cybersecurity contractor that counts the FBI among its clients.

Slideshow: Month in space: NASA's turning point[ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:33:58 GMT ]See the high points of the last space shuttle mission and other cosmic marvels from July 2011.

Viagra patch gets lift from nanotech[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:26:33 PDT ]Nanotech fosters another big medical breakthrough: a Viagra patch. The high-tech drug delivery system promises faster acting, longer-lasting doses.

Intel describes three phases of the 'Ultrabook'[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 17:25:47 PDT ]Intel has provided an Ultrabook release schedule, which points to the inclusion of technologies like USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt inside "insanely sleek" systems.

iTunes 11 to get visual revamp, beefier iCloud ties?[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 18:09:23 PDT ]With Apple's annual music event on the horizon, the company is rumored to be cooking up an overhauled version of its iTunes software that will sport a new look.

SF police arrest suspect in trashing of Airbnb rental[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 18:23:49 PDT ]While leaving the Web site's name out, police confirm they arrested a woman in connection to an incident that went viral this week in which an apartment rented through an online service was thieved and vandalized.

Tech Check: iPhone rumors, Nintendo 3DS[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:58:58 EDT ]This week, on the Tech Check podcast, Doug Gross, Brandon Griggs and Stephanie Goldberg break down and discuss the latest iPhone 5 rumor (as well as the Apple rumor phenomenon itself).

Are Internet Explorer users dumb?[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:55:10 EDT ]Are users of other Web browsers smarter than the people who use Microsoft's Internet Explorer?

Apple now has more cash than the U.S. government[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:03:44 EDT ]Maybe the cash-strapped U.S. government should start selling iPads.

New wave of location apps mark 'paradigm shift'[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:46:29 EDT ]As location-based apps go, Foursquare or Gowalla will work just fine if you're looking for the spot where all your buddies are having a beer.

Nintendo abruptly slashes 3DS price to $170[ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:22:11 GMT ]In a surprise move, Nintendo has announced that it is cutting the price of its almost-brand-new Nintendo 3DS game machine by $80. The device — which plays video games in 3-D — has only been on the market five months. Nintendo announced the fire sale after reporting large quarterly financial losses.

Search engines outrank porn for malware[ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:03:58 GMT ]Avoiding porn sites won't keep you safe from malware, as infections are most likely to begin with image search results, according to one Web security company.

Holocaust survivors to Facebook: Ban deniers[ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:34:36 GMT ]Social networking site being asked to get rid of pages that deny the Holocaust, or contend the tragic event was a hoax.

Video: Could a "Mass Effect" MMO work?[ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:16:44 GMT ]With a "Star Wars" online game already on its way; is there room enough for two massively sci-fi online games. In-Game’s Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Help scientists decipher a 'lost' gospel[ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:52:42 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Scientists are recruiting thousands of armchair archaeologists to help them decipher a "lost" gospel and other fragments of ancient texts.

Tweets in space! Astronaut shares photos from space station (photos)[ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:41:58 PDT ]Using NASA's Nikon D3S, astronauts post images of newly retired shuttle Atlantis, Earth, and mission spacewalks via Twitter.

Latest LED bulbs plug in (photos)[ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:57:09 PDT ]The latest LED bulbs are brighter and give off a more even light than their predecessors, making energy-efficient LEDs more versatile.

3DS price drop[ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:32:46 PDT ]RIM releases the "more social" BlackBerry Messenger 6 service to share apps, the BBC launches a paid version of its iPlayer service for the iPad, and Nintendo dramatically drops the price of its 3DS handheld game device after lackluster sales.

Alex Trebek, porcupine at Google for National Geographic contest (photos)[ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:58:48 PDT ]Russia takes top prize at the National Geographic World Championship competition today at Google's headquarters in Mountain View, Calif.

McNamee's 'Beyond Social' talk (photos)[ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:16:17 PDT ]At the Always On Silicon Valley Innovation Summit, investor Roger McNamee spells out how mobile wins--and Google loses.

Do you obsessively check your smartphone?[ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:11:39 EDT ]There I was at a long-awaited dinner with friends Saturday night, when in the midst of our chatting, I watched my right hand sneaking away from my side to grab my phone sitting on the table to check my e-mail.

Future of computing looks thinner, disk-free[ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:11:37 EDT ]Our notebooks, ultrabooks and desktop PCs are all getting thinner -- thin enough that Kate Moss in her heroin-chic heyday could have sported something like the 13-inch MacBook Air down the runway and it wouldn't have overwhelmed her almost nonexistent frame.

Summer tech toys to keep kids' minds active[ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:42:40 GMT ]Summer is a time for kids to relax and get some time outside, but that doesn’t mean their minds have to vegetate, especially with right school around the corner. Thankfully, there are some great tech toys out there.

Nintendo abruptly slashes 3DS price to $170[ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:22:11 GMT ]In a surprise move, Nintendo has announced that it is cutting the price of its almost-brand-new Nintendo 3DS game machine by $80. The device — which plays video games in 3-D — has only been on the market five months. Nintendo announced the fire sale after reporting large quarterly financial losses.

Holocaust survivors to Facebook: Ban deniers[ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:34:36 GMT ]Social networking site being asked to get rid of pages that deny the Holocaust, or contend the tragic event was a hoax.

Video: Could a "Mass Effect" MMO work?[ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:16:44 GMT ]With a "Star Wars" online game already on its way; is there room enough for two massively sci-fi online games. In-Game’s Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Pre-caffeine tech: Spock is not impressed[ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on iPad, Google+, Internet culture and more.

TW Cable loses 4 percent of home-video subscribers[ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:25:15 PDT ]The temptation is to call the people who dropped TWC cord cutters, but are they really unhappy with cable or have they just lost the ability to pay?

#f***youwashington: Hashtag of faith or despair?[ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:50:31 PDT ]Started by blogger Jeff Jarvis, the political hashtag goes viral. But as it upsets touchy residents in Washington, is it anything more than a cry in the wilderness?

Latest LED bulbs plug in (photos)[ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:57:09 PDT ]The latest LED bulbs are brighter and give off a more even light than their predecessors, making energy-efficient LEDs more versatile.

Amazon reportedly ramping up 7- and 10-inch tablets[ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:59:31 PDT ]The online retailer is reportedly busy lining up suppliers in time to launch both a 7-inch and 10-inch tablet sometime in the third quarter.

Study: Cell phones don't increase brain tumor risk in children[ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:52:20 PDT ]New research out of Europe suggests that children who use cell phones are at no increased risk of developing brain tumors. But researchers still caution more studies are needed.

Survey shows pent-up demand for new iPhone[ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:56:13 EDT ]It's a testament to your brand when consumers are willing to buy your product without trying it.

Do you obsessively check your smartphone?[ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:11:39 EDT ]There I was at a long-awaited dinner with friends Saturday night, when in the midst of our chatting, I watched my right hand sneaking away from my side to grab my phone sitting on the table to check my e-mail.

Future of computing looks thinner, disk-free[ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:11:37 EDT ]Our notebooks, ultrabooks and desktop PCs are all getting thinner -- thin enough that Kate Moss in her heroin-chic heyday could have sported something like the 13-inch MacBook Air down the runway and it wouldn't have overwhelmed her almost nonexistent frame.

Summer tech toys to keep kids' minds active[ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:42:40 GMT ]Summer is a time for kids to relax and get some time outside, but that doesn’t mean their minds have to vegetate, especially with right school around the corner. Thankfully, there are some great tech toys out there.

Nintendo abruptly slashes 3DS price to $170[ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:22:11 GMT ]In a surprise move, Nintendo has announced that it is cutting the price of its almost-brand-new Nintendo 3DS game machine by $80. The device — which plays video games in 3-D — has only been on the market five months. Nintendo announced the fire sale after reporting large quarterly financial losses.

Holocaust survivors to Facebook: Ban deniers[ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:34:36 GMT ]Social networking site being asked to get rid of pages that deny the Holocaust, or contend the tragic event was a hoax.

Video: Could a "Mass Effect" MMO work?[ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:16:44 GMT ]With a "Star Wars" online game already on its way; is there room enough for two massively sci-fi online games. In-Game’s Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Pre-caffeine tech: Spock is not impressed[ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on iPad, Google+, Internet culture and more.

GM buys into solar EV charging through Sunlogics[ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:16:40 PDT ]GM Ventures invests in solar panel maker and project developer Sunlogics for solar canopies and large solar arrays at GM facilities.

TW Cable loses 4 percent of home-video subscribers[ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:25:15 PDT ]The temptation is to call the people who dropped TWC cord cutters, but are they really unhappy with cable or have they just lost the ability to pay?

#f***youwashington: Hashtag of faith or despair?[ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:50:31 PDT ]Started by blogger Jeff Jarvis, the political hashtag goes viral. But as it upsets touchy residents in Washington, is it anything more than a cry in the wilderness?

Latest LED bulbs plug in (photos)[ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:57:09 PDT ]The latest LED bulbs are brighter and give off a more even light than their predecessors, making energy-efficient LEDs more versatile.

Amazon reportedly ramping up 7- and 10-inch tablets[ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:59:31 PDT ]The online retailer is reportedly busy lining up suppliers in time to launch both a 7-inch and 10-inch tablet sometime in the third quarter.

Survey shows pent-up demand for new iPhone[ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:56:13 EDT ]It's a testament to your brand when consumers are willing to buy your product without trying it.

Do you obsessively check your smartphone?[ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:11:39 EDT ]There I was at a long-awaited dinner with friends Saturday night, when in the midst of our chatting, I watched my right hand sneaking away from my side to grab my phone sitting on the table to check my e-mail.

Future of computing looks thinner, disk-free[ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:11:37 EDT ]Our notebooks, ultrabooks and desktop PCs are all getting thinner -- thin enough that Kate Moss in her heroin-chic heyday could have sported something like the 13-inch MacBook Air down the runway and it wouldn't have overwhelmed her almost nonexistent frame.

How to breathe new life into your old iPhone[ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:03:47 GMT ]The good news is you've got several options for speeding up that old iPhone of yours. Here's a look at a few of those choices.

The lighter side of lab life[ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 06:16:50 GMT ]Even if you've never put on a pair of Latex lab gloves or felt the familiar burn of lab goggles leaving pressure prints on your face, you're about to get a sneak peek into grad life, courtesy of a new movie.

Behaving badly? Blame the brain[ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 22:44:56 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Neuroscientist David Eagleman raises provocative questions about crime, punishment and the brain in his latest book, "Incognito."

Children and robots dancing to video games![ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 23:36:28 GMT ]Dancing video games are all the rage these days. Just ask these kids and this robot right here. They'll show you what we mean.

Pre-caffeine: Apple vs. Facebook! Chemistry cat![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on tech wars, Internet culture and more.

SolarCity to offer solar-powered EV chargers[ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:02:24 PDT ]Targeting drivers of electric vehicles, the company will install ClipperCreek Level II chargers with solar option starting at $1,500.

Vonage extends cheap international calling to mobile[ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:04:37 PDT ]Vonage today introduced Extensions, a service that allows customers to make cheap international calls from their cell phones.

Anonymous urges PayPal boycott, condemns FBI[ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:20:02 PDT ]Hactivist group expresses outrage at the FBI following recent arrests and exhorts PayPal users to drop the "corrupt and greedy" service for its actions against WikiLeaks.

IBM celebrates 50 years with the Selectric typewriter[ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:39:41 PDT ]The Selectric is still considered one of the most dramatic improvements in the typewriter space, thanks to its "golf ball" head.

Windows Phone Mango RTM[ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:57:11 PDT ]Fox delays streaming TV shows on the Web, Mad Men hits Netflix streaming, and Microsoft releases the first major update to Windows Phone codenamed Mango.

'College Humor' joins Nintendo 3DS video[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:13:51 EDT ]Nintendo 3DS users now have access to 3-D video. And they can launch it with a laugh.

Survey shows pent-up demand for new iPhone[ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 07:51:07 EDT ]It's a testament to your brand when consumers are willing to buy your product without trying it.

Behaving badly? Blame the brain[ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 22:44:56 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Neuroscientist David Eagleman raises provocative questions about crime, punishment and the brain in his latest book, "Incognito."

How to breathe new life into your old iPhone[ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:03:47 GMT ]The good news is you've got several options for speeding up that old iPhone of yours. Here's a look at a few of those choices.

The lighter side of lab life[ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 06:16:50 GMT ]Even if you've never put on a pair of Latex lab gloves or felt the familiar burn of lab goggles leaving pressure prints on your face, you're about to get a sneak peek into grad life, courtesy of a new movie.

Children and robots dancing to video games![ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 23:36:28 GMT ]Dancing video games are all the rage these days. Just ask these kids and this robot right here. They'll show you what we mean.

Pre-caffeine: Apple vs. Facebook! Chemistry cat![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on tech wars, Internet culture and more.

SolarCity to offer solar-powered EV chargers[ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:02:24 PDT ]Targeting drivers of electric vehicles, the company will install ClipperCreek Level II chargers with solar option starting at $1,500.

Vonage extends cheap international calling to mobile[ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:04:37 PDT ]Vonage today introduced Extensions, a service that allows customers to make cheap international calls from their cell phones.

Anonymous urges PayPal boycott, condemns FBI[ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:20:02 PDT ]In its latest message, the hactivist group expresses its usual outrage at the FBI but is also urging people to drop PayPal over the site's continued restrictions against WikiLeaks.

IBM celebrates 50 years with the Selectric typewriter[ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:39:41 PDT ]The Selectric is still considered one of the most dramatic improvements in the typewriter space, thanks to its "golf ball" head.

Windows Phone Mango RTM[ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:57:11 PDT ]Fox delays streaming TV shows on the Web, Mad Men hits Netflix streaming, and Microsoft releases the first major update to Windows Phone codenamed Mango.

'College Humor' joins Nintendo 3DS video[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:13:51 EDT ]Nintendo 3DS users now have access to 3-D video. And they can launch it with a laugh.

Survey shows pent-up demand for new iPhone[ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 07:51:07 EDT ]It's a testament to your brand when consumers are willing to buy your product without trying it.

Will 3-D video service boost Nintendo 3DS sales?[ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:41:43 GMT ]As the Nintendo 3DS struggles to live up to sales expectations, the video game giant launches a new service that brings 3-D videos to the handheld game gadget.

Miis save the day in stolen Nintendo Wii caper[ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:15:34 GMT ]Police say a family of virtual Mii avatars helped them return a stolen Wii to its rightful owner.

Free apps help manage diabetes[ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:01:07 GMT ]Chances are you or someone you know lives with diabetes. There are several free apps are available that can help manage diabetes by tracking things like blood glucose levels, insulin dosages, weight, carbohydrate intake, exercise and more.

Video: Put yourself in the game with 'Kinect: Avatar'[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:42:25 GMT ]We look at some of the features for "Kinect: Avatar" and see if this is the future of chatting with your friends. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reviews the Kinect gadget. (In-Game)

Behaving badly? Blame the brain[ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 22:44:56 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Neuroscientist David Eagleman raises provocative questions about crime, punishment and the brain in his latest book, "Incognito."

Stanford researchers invent transparent li ion battery[ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:48:12 PDT ]New battery technology that drops visible materials like copper and aluminum could bring see-through gadgets a step closer, scientists say.

Expert hacks car system, says problems reach to SCADA systems[ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:18:57 PDT ]Embedded systems that rely on cellular networks and lack authentication and encryption have holes that attackers can easily exploit, researcher says.

Fox Network to limit Web access to its shows[ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:34:42 PDT ]Hulu users used to seeing their favorite TV shows on the online video site the day after they air on the network will soon have to wait eight days.

EA first-quarter earnings beat expectations[ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:48:22 PDT ]Game publisher gets boost from first-person puzzler Portal 2 in delivering nearly $1 billion in sales for the quarter.

Intel's Bryant set to become chairman[ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:15:06 PDT ]Intel says Andy Bryant has become vice chairman and will become its new chairman in May of next year.

Why 3-D gaming hasn't caught on[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:51:50 EDT ]You say you want a revolution? Despite TV and console makers' best efforts, it just doesn't appear to be happening in 3-D for video game fans.

Users with fake names get boot from Google+[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:15:26 EDT ]Google+ has been a hit in the tech community, with early adopters praising its clean design and features like Circles and group video chat.

'College Humor' joins Nintendo 3DS video[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:13:51 EDT ]Nintendo 3DS users now have access to 3-D video. And they can launch it with a laugh.

Revolt?: Big companies rethink Apple apps[ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:07:07 EDT ]We all knew that once Apple starting enforcing new rules for in-app purchases, it would change how media companies do business on the iPhone and iPad.

Hackers want you to rewrite gunman's words[ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:43:54 GMT ]Hacking group Anonymous wants Internet users to find online copies of the 1,500-page manifesto of the Norwegian man who admitted killing at least 76 people, and then "change it, add stupid stuff, remove parts."

Miis save the day in stolen Nintendo Wii caper[ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:15:34 GMT ]Police say a family of virtual Mii avatars helped them return a stolen Wii to its rightful owner.

Video: Put yourself in the game with 'Kinect: Avatar'[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:42:25 GMT ]We look at some of the features for "Kinect: Avatar" and see if this is the future of chatting with your friends. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reviews the Kinect gadget. (In-Game)

Free apps help manage diabetes[ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:01:07 GMT ]Chances are you or someone you know lives with diabetes. There are several free apps are available that can help manage diabetes by tracking things like blood glucose levels, insulin dosages, weight, carbohydrate intake, exercise and more.

Pre-caffeine: More hack attacks! Even more nerds![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on cyber-security, gadgets, Internet culture and more!

Smart TVs in high demand, research finds[ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:43:00 PDT ]In-Stat finds in its study that more than 60 percent of homes with smart televisions use TV-based apps at least once per week.

Jumio turns cameras into credit card readers[ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:00:00 PDT ]New video technology can tell a forged card from a real one.

AT&T offers more data to FCC for T-Mobile deal[ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:09:32 PDT ]AT&T has filed additional data with the FCC to support its claims that its proposed $39 billion takeover of T-Mobile will benefit consumers.

Google+ name policy 'frustrating,' Google confesses[ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:18:44 PDT ]The search giant's Google+ product VP unveils changes designed to help users irked by the requirement that use only their real names in their profiles.

Compostable swimsuits make a splash in Miami[ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:58:01 PDT ]Bikini models and gardeners can agree that Linda Loudermilk's new Luxury Eco compostable swimsuits are both fashionable and practical. The plant starch bikinis break down underground in 180 days.

Why 3-D gaming hasn't caught on[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:51:50 EDT ]You say you want a revolution? Despite TV and console makers' best efforts, it just doesn't appear to be happening in 3-D for video game fans.

Users with fake names get boot from Google+[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:15:26 EDT ]Google+ has been a hit in the tech community, with early adopters praising its clean design and features like Circles and group video chat.

'College Humor' joins Nintendo 3DS video[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:13:51 EDT ]Nintendo 3DS users now have access to 3-D video. And they can launch it with a laugh.

Revolt?: Big companies rethink Apple apps[ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:07:07 EDT ]We all knew that once Apple starting enforcing new rules for in-app purchases, it would change how media companies do business on the iPhone and iPad.

Hackers want you to rewrite gunman's words[ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:43:54 GMT ]Hacking group Anonymous wants Internet users to find online copies of the 1,500-page manifesto of the Norwegian man who admitted killing at least 76 people, and then "change it, add stupid stuff, remove parts."

Miis save the day in stolen Nintendo Wii caper[ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:15:34 GMT ]Police say a family of virtual Mii avatars helped them return a stolen Wii to its rightful owner.

Free apps help manage diabetes[ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:01:07 GMT ]Chances are you or someone you know lives with diabetes. There are several free apps are available that can help manage diabetes by tracking things like blood glucose levels, insulin dosages, weight, carbohydrate intake, exercise and more.

Video: Put yourself in the game with 'Kinect: Avatar'[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:42:25 GMT ]We look at some of the features for "Kinect: Avatar" and see if this is the future of chatting with your friends. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reviews the Kinect gadget. (In-Game)

Pre-caffeine: More hack attacks! Even more nerds![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on cyber-security, gadgets, Internet culture and more!

Smart TVs in high demand, research finds[ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:43:00 PDT ]In-Stat finds in its study that more than 60 percent of homes with smart televisions use TV-based apps at least once per week.

Jumio turns cameras into credit card readers[ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:00:00 PDT ]New video technology can tell a forged card from a real one.

AT&T offers more data to FCC for T-Mobile deal[ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:09:32 PDT ]AT&T has filed additional data with the FCC to support its claims that its proposed $39 billion takeover of T-Mobile will benefit consumers.

Google+ name policy 'frustrating,' Google confesses[ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:18:44 PDT ]The search giant's Google+ product VP unveils changes designed to help users irked by the requirement that use only their real names in their profiles.

Compostable swimsuits make a splash in Miami[ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:58:01 PDT ]Bikini models and gardeners can agree that Linda Loudermilk's new Luxury Eco compostable swimsuits are both fashionable and practical. The plant starch bikinis break down underground in 180 days.

Why 3-D gaming hasn't caught on[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:51:50 EDT ]You say you want a revolution? Despite TV and console makers' best efforts, it just doesn't appear to be happening in 3-D for video game fans.

Users with fake names get boot from Google+[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:15:26 EDT ]Google+ has been a hit in the tech community, with early adopters praising its clean design and features like Circles and group video chat.

'College Humor' joins Nintendo 3DS video[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:13:51 EDT ]Nintendo 3DS users now have access to 3-D video. And they can launch it with a laugh.

Revolt?: Big companies rethink Apple apps[ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:07:07 EDT ]We all knew that once Apple starting enforcing new rules for in-app purchases, it would change how media companies do business on the iPhone and iPad.

Report: 2 million+ subscribers will cancel Netflix[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:28:19 GMT ]Despite the outcry after Netflix announced a 60 percent price hike and separate DVD and streaming plans, most will stay with the service and change their plans, according to a recent survey.

Why iPad is stomping Android tabs 24 to 1[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 23:10:00 GMT ]The current buzz is that iPad sales may be 24 times as great as sales of Android tablets. Do Android tablets have the same fighting chance that Android phones had of coming back and beating Apple? At the moment, no.

How tech support for top laptops stacks up[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:57:40 GMT ]A good laptop is nothing without solid tech support to back it up when you run into problems, which is why we put the most popular brands' support to the test every year. Here's how they rank.

You shoot - now edit, share - with your phone[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:47:19 GMT ]Look around the next time you’re at a baseball game, playground or even a wedding. Chances are a lot of the photos are being taken with a phone. More and more, people are also editing their photos on their phones.

Why cute videos go viral - the aww-nest truth[ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:15:10 GMT ]The rise of kitty videos, baby pictures and other cuteness on the Internet is now explained by our hardwired instinct to share when we care.

Mozilla building mobile OS to battle Chrome[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:30:22 PDT ]Google's Chrome OS might be looking a bit tarnished to some after the makers of Firefox reveal plans to create an operating system based on the same engine that powers its browser.

Google pulls third-party reviews from Places[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:50:08 PDT ]Search giant ends practice of posting reviews snippets from other sites, which had complained they were not being compensated for the posts.

iSwifter's Flash workaround app coming to the Mac[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:07:57 PDT ]The company that developed a service to cure the lack of Adobe's Flash on Apple's iPad has come up with a similar tool for Mac OS X users it plans to debut later this year.

AOL reorgs again; sales boss Jeff Levick out[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:15:23 PDT ]In yet another shakeup, sales chief and two recent hires are out at the former Internet giant.

This Day in Tech: Street View grabbed location data from millions[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:29:51 PDT ]Too busy to keep up with the tech news? Here are some of the more interesting stories from CNET for Monday, July 25.

Spotify's goal: To offer every song in the world[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:37:24 EDT ]Spotify founder Daniel Ek said Thursday he has been "overwhelmed" by the response to the U.S. debut of his music-streaming service and hopes to attract 50 million users stateside within a year.

Apple to open huge store in NYC train station[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:26:24 EDT ]Apple Inc. has submitted plans to New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board to open a new store in Grand Central Terminal, potentially bringing in $5 million in revenue for the MTA, officials said.

Facebook iPad app hidden in iPhone app[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:49:37 EDT ]Facebook's iPad app could be a lot closer to launch than we thought. A full-sized, fully-functional version of the iPad app is hidden inside the current iPhone app.

Users with fake names get boot from Google Plus[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:19:33 EDT ]Google+ has been a hit in the tech community, with early adopters praising its clean design and features like Circles and group video chat.

Apple offers iMac hard drive replacement program[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:39:49 GMT ]In response to user complaints, Apple has initiated a replacement program for problematic 1 TB Seagate hard drives on its iMacs.

How tech support for top laptops stacks up[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:57:40 GMT ]A good laptop is nothing without solid tech support to back it up when you run into problems, which is why we put the most popular brands' support to the test every year. Here's how they rank.

You shoot - now edit, share - with your phone[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:47:19 GMT ]Look around the next time you’re at a baseball game, playground or even a wedding. Chances are a lot of the photos are being taken with a phone. More and more, people are also editing their photos on their phones.

Scientists see hope for the Higgs hunt[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 04:31:16 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Results from Europe's Large Hadron Collider raise hopes among physicists that the elusive Higgs boson, a.k.a. the "God Particle," may be coming to light at last.

Pre-caffeine: Winehouse tweets, Comic-Con geeks[ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook scams, Apple products, online scams, Internet culture and more.

Samsung smartphone sales may outshine Apple[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 07:24:32 PDT ]At an estimated 18 million to 21 million units, Samsung may have sold more smartphones than Apple in the second quarter, says Strategy Analytics analyst Neil Mawston.

Two fake Apple stores closed in China, report says[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 07:57:18 PDT ]Local authorities close two of the five pretenders in Kunming for lack of permits. Meanwhile, reports of other faux stores worldwide have been flowing in, from Croatia to Queens.

DuPont boosts solar with Innovalight acquisition[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:24:27 PDT ]The chemicals giant buys Innovalight's "silicon ink" technology, which is added to solar manufacturing lines to up the conversion efficiency of solar cells.

Cut the Rope goes to comics[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:39:35 PDT ]About 19 percent of respondents to a recent study say they have dropped their phones in the toilet, the Facebook for iPad app is hidden inside of the iPhone app version 3.4.4, and the popular iOS and Android game Cut the Rope makes its way to comic books.

With Apple enforcing new rules, Kindle, Nook, and Kobo apps shed stores[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:47:00 PDT ]Amazon and Kobo have complied with Apple's new rules and removed any links to their online e-bookstore from its iOS apps. Barnes & Noble's Nook iOS apps will likely follow suit shortly.

Spotify's goal: To offer every song in the world[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:37:24 EDT ]Spotify founder Daniel Ek said Thursday he has been "overwhelmed" by the response to the U.S. debut of his music-streaming service and hopes to attract 50 million users stateside within a year.

How social media amplifies outrage[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:16:19 EDT ]Chances are, last week wasn't a great time to be working at Netflix.

Facebook iPad app hidden inside iPhone app[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:49:37 EDT ]Facebook's iPad app could be a lot closer to launch than we thought. A full-sized, fully-functional version of the iPad app is hidden inside the current iPhone app.

Apple offers iMac hard drive replacement program[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:39:49 GMT ]In response to user complaints, Apple has initiated a replacement program for problematic 1 TB Seagate hard drives on its iMacs.

How tech support for top laptops stacks up[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:57:40 GMT ]A good laptop is nothing without solid tech support to back it up when you run into problems, which is why we put the most popular brands' support to the test every year. Here's how they rank.

You shoot - now edit, share - with your phone[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:47:19 GMT ]Look around the next time you’re at a baseball game, playground or even a wedding. Chances are a lot of the photos are being taken with a phone. More and more, people are also editing their photos on their phones.

Scientists see hope for the Higgs hunt[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 04:31:16 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Results from Europe's Large Hadron Collider raise hopes among physicists that the elusive Higgs boson, a.k.a. the "God Particle," may be coming to light at last.

Pre-caffeine: Winehouse tweets, Comic-Con geeks[ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook scams, Apple products, online scams, Internet culture and more.

Survey: 35 percent of consumers will pounce on iPhone 5[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 07:12:13 PDT ]PriceGrabber finds in its recent survey of U.S. consumers that there's a huge pent-up hunger for the next version of Apple's smartphone.

Samsung smartphone sales may outshine Apple[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 07:24:32 PDT ]At an estimated 18 million to 21 million units, Samsung may have sold more smartphones than Apple in the second quarter, says Strategy Analytics analyst Neil Mawston.

Two fake Apple stores closed in China, report says[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 07:57:18 PDT ]Local authorities close two of the five pretenders in Kunming for lack of permits. Meanwhile, reports of other faux stores worldwide have been flowing in, from Croatia to Queens.

DuPont boosts solar with Innovalight acquisition[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:24:27 PDT ]The chemicals giant buys Innovalight's "silicon ink" technology which is added to solar manufacturing lines to up the conversion efficiency of solar cells.

Cut the Rope goes to comics[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:39:35 PDT ]About 19 percent of respondents to a recent study say they have dropped their phones in the toilet, the Facebook for iPad app is hidden inside of the iPhone app version 3.4.4, and the popular iOS and Android game Cut the Rope makes its way to comic books.

Spotify's goal: To offer every song in the world[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:37:24 EDT ]Spotify founder Daniel Ek said Thursday he has been "overwhelmed" by the response to the U.S. debut of his music-streaming service and hopes to attract 50 million users stateside within a year.

How social media amplifies outrage[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:16:19 EDT ]Chances are, last week wasn't a great time to be working at Netflix.

Facebook iPad app hidden inside iPhone app[ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:49:37 EDT ]Facebook's iPad app could be a lot closer to launch than we thought. A full-sized, fully-functional version of the iPad app is hidden inside the current iPhone app.

Mac batteries could be hot tool for hackers[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:09:11 GMT ]We worry a lot about our computers' security vulnerabilities. But how could a laptop's battery be used for malware or other mischief? It might, at least in some Mac batteries, one researcher says.

Neanderthals had sex with humans, says DNA[ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 17:42:15 GMT ]Many modern-day humans may be carrying around a fragment of Neanderthal DNA on one of their sex chromosomes, a new study finds.

Quiet digital revolution under way in North Korea[ Sun, 24 Jul 2011 17:11:38 GMT ]North Korea is still among the most isolated of nations, with cyberspace policies considered among the most restrictive in the world. Yet inside Pyongyang, there's a small but growing digital world.

Hacker arrests: Some were on Facebook, blogs[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:16:54 GMT ]A disparate group of people were tied together by their arrests this week in connection with Anonymous hacking movement.

Nine stars who should have gone into orbit[ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 22:39:16 GMT ]Hundreds of astronauts went into orbit during the 30-year space shuttle program — and then there are those who should have but didn't. Commentary by NBC News space analyst James Oberg.

Joss Whedon and Adam West at Comic-Con (video)[ Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:12:12 PDT ]CNET TV's Brian Tong talks to Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator and Avengers director Joss Whedon about all things geek, while the 1960s television Batman Adam West discourses on tights, taffy, and Family Guy.

Join the nerd party at Comic-Con 2011 (roundup)[ Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:10:00 PDT ]CNET descends on San Diego for Comic-Con, the massive annual show that has become the epicenter of geek culture, bringing together sci-fi and fantasy movies, TV shows, games, toys, and--oh yeah--comic books.

Advertisements, awards, and yes, even more cosplay[ Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:10:08 PDT ]Good luck escaping the barrage of ads during the second day of Comic-Con, but there's more going on than the full-court press. A-list comics creators demonstrate how they work, and an awards ceremony acknowledges the best of them.

Did the iPad really lose a big chunk of share to Android?[ Sun, 24 Jul 2011 17:11:49 PDT ]Apple's iPad seems unstoppable. But there are some head-scratching market research numbers that pop up every quarter. So, are Android tablets actually taking market share from Apple?

Reports: China investigating Apple Store knockoffs[ Sun, 24 Jul 2011 19:44:11 PDT ]Counterfeit retail outlets exposed by a blogger are reportedly being investigated by government officials in the city of Kunming, according to several reports.

Spotify's goal: To offer every song in the world[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:37:24 EDT ]Spotify founder Daniel Ek said Thursday he has been "overwhelmed" by the response to the U.S. debut of his music-streaming service and hopes to attract 50 million users stateside within a year.

How social media are amplifying customer outrage[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:16:19 EDT ]Chances are, last week wasn't a great time to be working at Netflix.

Moon and Jupiter team up in early Sunday sky[ Sun, 24 Jul 2011 00:12:51 GMT ]If you look up at the sky early on Sunday (July 24), you may be attracted to an interesting apparition above. Two of the brightest celestial objects, the brilliant planet Jupiter and the shining moon, will team up.

Mac batteries could be hot tool for hackers[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:09:11 GMT ]We worry a lot about our computers' security vulnerabilities. But how could a laptop's battery be used for malware or other mischief? It might, at least in some Mac batteries, one researcher says.

Neanderthals had sex with humans, says DNA[ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 17:42:15 GMT ]Many modern-day humans may be carrying around a fragment of Neanderthal DNA on one of their sex chromosomes, a new study finds.

Hacker arrests: Some were on Facebook, blogs[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:16:54 GMT ]A disparate group of people were tied together by their arrests this week in connection with Anonymous hacking movement.

Nine stars who should have gone into orbit[ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 22:39:16 GMT ]Hundreds of astronauts went into orbit during the 30-year space shuttle program — and then there are those who should have but didn't. Commentary by NBC News space analyst James Oberg.

Real-life heroes honored at Comic-Con[ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 13:32:05 PDT ]The U.S. Navy and Comic-Con--two worlds that don't normally collide. But in San Diego they did, when some members of the armed services were celebrated at the world's largest expo for pop culture. CNET's Kara Tsuboi reports.

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Cast-off Netbooks send home snapshots of 'afterlife' (photos)[ Sun, 24 Jul 2011 03:59:00 PDT ]MIT researchers set up cast-off Netbooks to send back pictures and location data from the computers’ new owners in developing countries. The images are random windows into the everyday lives of people in Africa, South Asia, and Indonesia.

Cast-off gadgets peek into new owners' lives[ Sun, 24 Jul 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]MIT researchers set up cast-off Netbooks to send back pictures and location data from the computers' new owners in developing countries. Images from the research are part of an upcoming exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/24: What is this?[ Sun, 24 Jul 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.

Spotify's goal: To offer every song in the world[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:37:24 EDT ]Spotify founder Daniel Ek said Thursday he has been "overwhelmed" by the response to the U.S. debut of his music-streaming service and hopes to attract 50 million users stateside within a year.

How social media are amplifying customer outrage[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:16:19 EDT ]Chances are, last week wasn't a great time to be working at Netflix.

Moon and Jupiter team up in early Sunday sky[ Sun, 24 Jul 2011 00:12:51 GMT ]If you look up at the sky early on Sunday (July 24), you may be attracted to an interesting apparition above. Two of the brightest celestial objects, the brilliant planet Jupiter and the shining moon, will team up.

Mac batteries could be hot tool for hackers[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:09:11 GMT ]We worry a lot about our computers' security vulnerabilities. But how could a laptop's battery be used for malware or other mischief? It might, at least in some Mac batteries, one researcher says.

Neanderthals had sex with humans, says DNA[ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 17:42:15 GMT ]Many modern-day humans may be carrying around a fragment of Neanderthal DNA on one of their sex chromosomes, a new study finds.

Hacker arrests: Some were on Facebook, blogs[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:16:54 GMT ]A disparate group of people were tied together by their arrests this week in connection with Anonymous hacking movement.

Nine stars who should have gone into orbit[ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 22:39:16 GMT ]Hundreds of astronauts went into orbit during the 30-year space shuttle program — and then there are those who should have but didn't. Commentary by NBC News space analyst James Oberg.

Real-life heroes honored at Comic-Con[ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 13:32:05 PDT ]The U.S. Navy and Comic-Con--two worlds that don't normally collide. But in San Diego they did, when some members of the armed services were celebrated at the world's largest expo for pop culture. CNET's Kara Tsuboi reports.

<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://news.cnet.com/1606-2_3-50108425.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20" target="_blank">"NCIS: LA" producer talks tech</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 14:06:58 PDT ]</i><BR>At the Comic-Con panel for CBS's hit show "NCIS: LA," Executive

Producer Shane Brennan explains the unique military technology you'll see in every episode.
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Cast-off Netbooks send home snapshots of 'afterlife' (photos)[ Sun, 24 Jul 2011 03:59:00 PDT ]MIT researchers set up cast-off Netbooks to send back pictures and location data from the computers’ new owners in developing countries. The images are random windows into the everyday lives of people in Africa, South Asia, and Indonesia.

Cast-off gadgets peek into new owners' lives[ Sun, 24 Jul 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]MIT researchers set up cast-off Netbooks to send back pictures and location data from the computers' new owners in developing countries. Images from the research are part of an upcoming exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/24: What is this?[ Sun, 24 Jul 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.

Spotify's goal: To offer every song in the world[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:37:24 EDT ]Spotify founder Daniel Ek said Thursday he has been "overwhelmed" by the response to the U.S. debut of his music-streaming service and hopes to attract 50 million users stateside within a year.

How social media are amplifying customer outrage[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:16:19 EDT ]Chances are, last week wasn't a great time to be working at Netflix.

Moon and Jupiter team up in early Sunday sky[ Sun, 24 Jul 2011 00:12:51 GMT ]If you look up at the sky early on Sunday (July 24), you may be attracted to an interesting apparition above. Two of the brightest celestial objects, the brilliant planet Jupiter and the shining moon, will team up.

Mac batteries could be hot tool for hackers[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:09:11 GMT ]We worry a lot about our computers' security vulnerabilities. But how could a laptop's battery be used for malware or other mischief? It might, at least in some Mac batteries, one researcher says.

Neanderthals had sex with humans, says DNA[ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 17:42:15 GMT ]Many modern-day humans may be carrying around a fragment of Neanderthal DNA on one of their sex chromosomes, a new study finds.

Hacker arrests: Some were on Facebook, blogs[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:16:54 GMT ]A disparate group of people were tied together by their arrests this week in connection with Anonymous hacking movement.

Nine stars who should have gone into orbit[ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 22:39:16 GMT ]Hundreds of astronauts went into orbit during the 30-year space shuttle program — and then there are those who should have but didn't. Commentary by NBC News space analyst James Oberg.

Join the nerd party at Comic-Con 2011 (roundup)[ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 11:55:00 PDT ]CNET descends on San Diego for Comic-Con, the massive annual show that has become the epicenter of geek culture, bringing together sci-fi and fantasy movies, TV shows, games, toys, and--oh yeah--comic books.

Facebook: Don't even think about putting Google+ ads here[ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 13:26:08 PDT ]Facebook confirms that it did remove Michael Lee Johnson's ad that mentioned Google+ and that it closed his account. However, it says it didn't close the account because of the Google+ ad.

New 2010 MacBook Air dips below $900, refurb $749[ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 13:31:11 PDT ]In the wake of the release of the 2011 MacBook Air equipped with Intel Core i5 processors, prices for the 2010 11.6-inch model have fallen quickly at Best Buy and Amazon. And Apple refurbs are a steal.

Real-life heroes honored at Comic-Con[ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 13:32:05 PDT ]The U.S. Navy and Comic-Con--two worlds that don't normally collide. But in San Diego they did, when some members of the armed services were celebrated at the world's largest expo for pop culture. CNET's Kara Tsuboi reports.

<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://news.cnet.com/1606-2_3-50108425.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20" target="_blank">"NCIS: LA" producer talks tech</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 14:06:58 PDT ]</i><BR>At the Comic-Con panel for CBS's hit show "NCIS: LA," Executive

Producer Shane Brennan explains the unique military technology you'll see in every episode.
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Spotify's goal: To offer every song in the world[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:37:24 EDT ]Spotify founder Daniel Ek said Thursday he has been "overwhelmed" by the response to the U.S. debut of his music-streaming service and hopes to attract 50 million users stateside within a year.

How social media are amplifying customer outrage[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:16:19 EDT ]Chances are, last week wasn't a great time to be working at Netflix.

Russians say 'it's our space age now'[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:38:27 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Russian space officials say the end of the space shuttle era marks the beginning of the "Soyuz epoch" in spaceflight.

And the next Mars rover goes to ...[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:25:11 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA sets a course for the next Mars rover, due for launch in November. Gale Crater, here we come!

What's the right age to give kids a cellphone?[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 23:54:21 GMT ]There are no easy answers to the question of when parents should give a kid a cellphone. But experts say there are some guidelines that you should consider before you do. Red Tape Chronicles runs down the current thinking as part of its Parenting Debates series.

Hacker arrests: Some were on Facebook, blogs[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:16:54 GMT ]A disparate group of people were tied together by their arrests this week in connection with Anonymous hacking movement.

10 completely useless homemade machines[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:16:49 GMT ]If you thought all of the world's most useless machines were found in the pages of SkyMall or on As Seen On TV infomercials, wait till you've seen these devices, guaranteed to set technological progress back decades or more.

Oracle gets its trial date with Google this Halloween[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:59:49 PDT ]Oracle is granted at least one of its wishes in its patent infringement suit with Google. The two will go to trial this October. However, Google is given a little room to wiggle.

iOS game Cut the Rope jumps to comics[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:51:04 PDT ]Nearly everybody has seen a movie adapted from a comic book or has played a game inspired by a comic book. Yet one company goes in the other direction, taking mobile games like Cut the Rope to print comics.

Costumes take the floor at Day 1 of Comic-Con[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 23:07:19 PDT ]Cosplay spilled out of the San Diego Convention Center and onto the streets of the Gaslamp District during the first day of Comic-Con 2011, with fans showing up in both store-bought and homemade costumes.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the 2012 Nissan GT-R, T-Mobile MyTouch 4G Slide, and the Nikon Coolpix L120.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/23: What is this?[ Sat, 23 Jul 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.

Spotify's goal: To offer every song in the world[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:37:24 EDT ]Spotify founder Daniel Ek said Thursday he has been "overwhelmed" by the response to the U.S. debut of his music-streaming service and hopes to attract 50 million users stateside within a year.

How social media are amplifying customer outrage[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:16:19 EDT ]Chances are, last week wasn't a great time to be working at Netflix.

Russians say 'it's our space age now'[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:38:27 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Russian space officials say the end of the space shuttle era marks the beginning of the "Soyuz epoch" in spaceflight.

And the next Mars rover goes to ...[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:25:11 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA sets a course for the next Mars rover, due for launch in November. Gale Crater, here we come!

What's the right age to give kids a cellphone?[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 23:54:21 GMT ]There are no easy answers to the question of when parents should give a kid a cellphone. But experts say there are some guidelines that you should consider before you do. Red Tape Chronicles runs down the current thinking as part of its Parenting Debates series.

Hacker arrests: Some were on Facebook, blogs[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:16:54 GMT ]A disparate group of people were tied together by their arrests this week in connection with Anonymous hacking movement.

10 completely useless homemade machines[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:16:49 GMT ]If you thought all of the world's most useless machines were found in the pages of SkyMall or on As Seen On TV infomercials, wait till you've seen these devices, guaranteed to set technological progress back decades or more.

Oracle gets its trial date with Google this Halloween[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:59:49 PDT ]Oracle is granted at least one of its wishes in its patent infringement suit with Google. The two will go to trial this October. However, Google is given a little room to wiggle.

iOS game Cut the Rope jumps to comics[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:51:04 PDT ]Nearly everybody has seen a movie adapted from a comic book or has played a game inspired by a comic book. Yet one company goes in the other direction, taking mobile games like Cut the Rope to print comics.

Costumes take the floor at Day 1 of Comic-Con[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 23:07:19 PDT ]Cosplay spilled out of the San Diego Convention Center and onto the streets of the Gaslamp District during the first day of Comic-Con 2011, with fans showing up in both store-bought and homemade costumes.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the 2012 Nissan GT-R, T-Mobile MyTouch 4G Slide, and the Nikon Coolpix L120.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/23: What is this?[ Sat, 23 Jul 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.

Spotify's goal: To offer every song in the world[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:37:24 EDT ]Spotify founder Daniel Ek said Thursday he has been "overwhelmed" by the response to the U.S. debut of his music-streaming service and hopes to attract 50 million users stateside within a year.

How social media are amplifying customer outrage[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:16:19 EDT ]Chances are, last week wasn't a great time to be working at Netflix.

Russians say 'it's our space age now'[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:38:27 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Russian space officials say the end of the space shuttle era marks the beginning of the "Soyuz epoch" in spaceflight.

And the next Mars rover goes to ...[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:25:11 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA sets a course for the next Mars rover, due for launch in November. Gale Crater, here we come!

What's the right age to give kids a cellphone?[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 23:54:21 GMT ]There are no easy answers to the question of when parents should give a kid a cellphone. But experts say there are some guidelines that you should consider before you do. Red Tape Chronicles runs down the current thinking as part of its Parenting Debates series.

Hacker arrests: Some were on Facebook, blogs[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:16:54 GMT ]A disparate group of people were tied together by their arrests this week in connection with Anonymous hacking movement.

10 completely useless homemade machines[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:16:49 GMT ]If you thought all of the world's most useless machines were found in the pages of SkyMall or on As Seen On TV infomercials, wait till you've seen these devices, guaranteed to set technological progress back decades or more.

Researcher: Mac notebook batteries can be hacked[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:43:03 PDT ]New findings from Accuvant security researcher Charlie Miller suggest that Apple's notebook computer batteries are susceptible to digital hackery that could cause permanent damage.

Apple recalls some iMac 1TB Hard Drives[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:23:16 PDT ]Apple has issued a recall for the Seagate 1TB hard drives made available as a CTO option for some iMac systems.

Norwegian national tragedy unfolds on Web[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:49:02 PDT ]What's being described as the most violent day in Norway since the Second World War unfolded today for so many via social media.

Oracle gets its trial date with Google this Halloween[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:59:49 PDT ]Oracle is granted at least one of its wishes in its patent infringement suit with Google. The two will go to trial this October. However, Google is given a little room to wiggle.

iOS game Cut the Rope jumps to comics[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:51:04 PDT ]Nearly everybody has seen a movie adapted from a comic book or has played a game inspired by a comic book. Yet one company goes in the other direction, taking mobile games like Cut the Rope to print comics.

Spotify's goal: To offer every song in the world[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:37:24 EDT ]Spotify founder Daniel Ek said Thursday he has been "overwhelmed" by the response to the U.S. debut of his music-streaming service and hopes to attract 50 million users stateside within a year.

How social media are amplifying customer outrage[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:16:19 EDT ]Chances are, last week wasn't a great time to be working at Netflix.

And the next Mars rover goes to ...[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:25:11 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA and the Smithsonian Institution set a course for the next Mars rover, due for launch in November. Gale Crater, here we come!

What's the right age to give kids a cellphone?[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 23:54:21 GMT ]There are no easy answers to the question of when parents should give a kid a cellphone. But experts say there are some guidelines that you should consider before you do. Red Tape Chronicles runs down the current thinking as part of its Parenting Debates series.

Hacker arrests: Some were on Facebook, blogs[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:16:54 GMT ]A disparate group of people were tied together by their arrests this week in connection with Anonymous hacking movement.

Pre-caffeine tech: Hulu! Hackers! Really stupid tattoos![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Hacker arrests, Google+, Internet culture and more.

10 completely useless homemade machines[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:16:49 GMT ]If you thought all of the world's most useless machines were found in the pages of SkyMall or on As Seen On TV infomercials, wait till you've seen these devices, guaranteed to set technological progress back decades or more.

Jammie Thomas judgment lowered from $1.5 million to $54,000[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 07:30:51 PDT ]The judge in the long-running copyright case has reduced a third verdict against Jammie Thomas from $1.5 million to $54,000.

Facebook iPhone app users irate over buggy update[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 07:50:27 PDT ]The latest update to Facebook's iPhone app has been crashing, freezing, and delivering errors to a portion of its users, triggering some backlash and news that FB is prepping a fix.

Aquion Energy takes plunge into bulk grid storage[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:00:18 PDT ]A Carnegie Mellon spin off seeks to raise $30 million in venture capital to pursue cheap storage for wind and solar power with sodium ion batteries.

802.11n support to grow 465 percent through 2015[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:23:27 PDT ]Research firm In-Stats says 53 million wireless-N-supported devices were available in 2010. That figure will jump to nearly 300 million in 2015.

Google Docs bumps maximum file size to 10GB[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:40:13 PDT ]The search giant has increased the size of files that can be uploaded and stored to its Google Docs to 10GB from 1GB previously.

Forget planking -- who's up for owling?[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:41:21 EDT ]The sad truth for ridiculous Web memes is that they have remarkably poor shelf lives. So, farewell planking.

Spotify's goal: To offer every song in the world[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:37:24 EDT ]Spotify founder Daniel Ek said Thursday he has been "overwhelmed" by the response to the U.S. debut of his music-streaming service and hopes to attract 50 million users stateside within a year.

And the next Mars rover goes to ...[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:25:11 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA and the Smithsonian Institution set a course for the next Mars rover, due for launch in November. Gale Crater, here we come!

What's the right age to give kids a cellphone?[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 23:54:21 GMT ]There are no easy answers to the question of when parents should give a kid a cellphone. But experts say there are some guidelines that you should consider before you do. Red Tape Chronicles runs down the current thinking as part of its Parenting Debates series.

Hacker arrests: Some were on Facebook, blogs[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:16:54 GMT ]A disparate group of people were tied together by their arrests this week in connection with Anonymous hacking movement.

10 completely useless homemade machines[ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:16:49 GMT ]If you thought all of the world's most useless machines were found in the pages of SkyMall or on As Seen On TV infomercials, wait till you've seen these devices, guaranteed to set technological progress back decades or more.

Pre-caffeine tech: Hulu! Hackers! Really stupid tattoos![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Hacker arrests, Google+, Internet culture and more.

Comic-Con 2011 kicks off with Preview Night (photos)[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]North America's largest comic book convention returns, and CNET editor Seth Rosenblatt provides a glimpse into Preview Night, originally for comics industry but now expanded to include some fans as well.

Shuttle Atlantis' final flight[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:59:15 PDT ]Google shuts down Google Labs for greater company focus, Darth Vader makes it to Garmin GPS devices, and the space shuttle Atlantis touches down, marking the end of NASA's shuttle program.

CNET Road Trip tours Europe[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:30:47 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.

Inside Sprint's cell phone testing labs (photos)[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:41:03 PDT ]CNET goes inside Sprint's testing labs in its Kansas headquarters to see how the carrier evaluates new cell phones before bringing them to market.

Space shuttle touches down for the final time (photos)[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:13:26 PDT ]As it touched down just before dawn this morning, Space Shuttle Atlantis sent NASA's shuttle program into the history books. Here are a few photos of the landing and from the shuttle's final mission.

Forget planking -- who's up for owling?[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:41:21 EDT ]The sad truth for ridiculous Web memes is that they have remarkably poor shelf lives. So, farewell planking.

Spotify's goal: To offer every song in the world[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:37:24 EDT ]Spotify founder Daniel Ek said Thursday he has been "overwhelmed" by the response to the U.S. debut of his music-streaming service and hopes to attract 50 million users stateside within a year.

Space shuttle Atlantis lands, ending an era[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:19:37 GMT ]The shuttle Atlantis touched down before dawn on Thursday, marking the sunset of NASA's 30-year space shuttle program.

More than 1 million bought new Mac software: Apple[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:18:53 GMT ]Apple said over 1 million people bought the latest version of its operating software for Mac computers on the first day.

NTY: Social media history becomes a new job hurdle[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:07:00 GMT ]Possible employers may look at everything you've said or done online in the past seven years.

Hackers to FBI: 'We are not scared anymore'[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:56:55 GMT ]Hacker groups Anonymous and LulzSec, which had 16 of their alleged members arrested this week in the U.S. by the FBI, tells the agency they're "not scared anymore" of law enforcement.

Slideshow: Final countdown for Atlantis[ Thu, 9 Jun 2011 16:26:51 GMT ]Click through highlights from the space shuttle Atlantis' quarter-century of spaceflight.

Stereo 3D devices can be such a headache--literally[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:44:33 PDT ]A study out of Berkeley finds that a phenomenon called vergence-accommodation--focusing on both the distance to a screen and the content in front of or behind that screen--can lead to discomfort, fatigue, and headaches.

Angry Birds maker targeted in Lodsys suit[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:12:55 PDT ]Lodsys, a group that's targeted companies big and small for infringing on its patents, is now going after Electronic Arts, Angry Birds maker Rovio, Atari, Square Enix, and Take-Two Interactive in a lawsuit it filed earlier this year.

Space shuttle touches down for the final time (photos)[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:13:26 PDT ]As it touched down just before dawn this morning, Space Shuttle Atlantis sent NASA's shuttle program into the history books. Here are a few photos of the landing and from the shuttle's final mission.

Apple mulling Hulu acquisition?[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:00:06 PDT ]Apple is in early talks for the online video service, according to a Bloomberg report, joining a growing list of possible suitors.

How Sprint tests its phones[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:07:12 PDT ]CNET has often wondered why it takes some phones to go on sale so long after a carrier announces them. A recent visit to Sprint's testing labs gave us the answer.

Young start-ups shaping Egypt's future[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:15:06 EDT ]Their country may be struggling to emerge from chaos, but a new generation of young Egyptian entrepreneurs are already forging a high-tech future.

Google lab closing, Gmail features will survive[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:06:37 EDT ]Google announced Wednesday it will be slowly shuttering Google Labs, its experimental site for projects that aren't quite products.

Forget planking -- who's up for owling?[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:41:21 EDT ]The sad truth for ridiculous Web memes is that they have remarkably poor shelf lives. So, farewell planking.

Spotify's goal: To offer every song in the world[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:37:24 EDT ]Spotify founder Daniel Ek said Thursday he has been "overwhelmed" by the response to the U.S. debut of his music-streaming service and hopes to attract 50 million users stateside within a year.

Hackers to FBI: 'We are not scared anymore'[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:56:55 GMT ]Hacker groups Anonymous and LulzSec, which had 16 of their alleged members arrested this week in the U.S. by the FBI, tells the agency they're "not scared anymore" of law enforcement.

Mac OS X Lion: Yes, it's worth the upgrade[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:49:54 GMT ]Mac OS X 10.7 Lion — the latest version of Apple's popular operating system — is now available. It's priced at $29.99 and — based on a guesstimate of average download speeds — will probably take about an hour to download. Is it worth the money and time? We think so.

Space shuttle Atlantis lands, ending an era[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:37:33 GMT ]The shuttle Atlantis touched down before dawn on Thursday, marking the sunset of NASA's 30-year space shuttle program.

No hoax: Moon landing stands as NASA's finest hour[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:29:06 GMT ]The end of the space shuttle era comes just as NASA marks the 42nd anniversary of its greatest triumph: the Apollo 11 moon landing. Commentary by NBC News' Jay Barbree.

Pre-caffeine: Comic-Con up! Shuttle, Apple down![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Apple, Google, Internet culture and more.

Anonymous claims to have breached NATO security[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 07:45:49 PDT ]The global organization is investigating claims posted on Twitter that the hacktivist group breached NATO security and has accessed confidential documents.

Acer to acquire cloud-service provider iGware[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:00:36 PDT ]The company says that it will acquire iGware for $320 million, plus another $75 million in possible performance-based earn-outs.

Mint launches Sneak Previews; starts with Bill Reminders[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:01:00 PDT ]The company, which is now owned by Intuit, helps users stay up-to-date on all the bills they have, and 300 CNET readers can check it out.

Make multiple phone calls using Gmail[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:28:45 PDT ]Gmail users can now make and switch between more than one phone call at a time thanks to an update to the service's voice calling feature.

Shuttle Atlantis' final flight[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:59:15 PDT ]Google shuts down Google Labs for greater company focus, Darth Vader makes it to Garmin GPS devices, and the space shuttle Atlantis touches down, marking the end of NASA's shuttle program.

50 new tech tools you may have missed[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:53:00 EDT ]Technology can make your life easier, but figuring out which tech tools to trust can be tiresome at the least and eye-poppingly stressful at worst.

Young start-ups shaping Egypt's future[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:15:06 EDT ]Their country may be struggling to emerge from chaos, but a new generation of young Egyptian entrepreneurs are already forging a high-tech future.

Forget planking -- who's up for owling?[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:41:21 EDT ]The sad truth for ridiculous Web memes is that they have remarkably poor shelf lives. So, farewell planking.

Hackers to FBI: 'We are not scared anymore'[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:56:55 GMT ]Hacker groups Anonymous and LulzSec, which had 16 of their alleged members arrested this week in the U.S. by the FBI, tells the agency they're "not scared anymore" of law enforcement.

Mac OS X Lion: Yes, it's worth the upgrade[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:49:54 GMT ]Mac OS X 10.7 Lion — the latest version of Apple's popular operating system — is now available. It's priced at $29.99 and — based on a guesstimate of average download speeds — will probably take about an hour to download. Is it worth the money and time? We think so.

No hoax: Moon landing stands as NASA's finest hour[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:29:06 GMT ]The end of the space shuttle era comes just as NASA marks the 42nd anniversary of its greatest triumph: the Apollo 11 moon landing. Commentary by NBC News' Jay Barbree.

Space shuttle Atlantis lands, ending an era[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:37:33 GMT ]The shuttle Atlantis touched down before dawn on Thursday, marking the sunset of NASA's 30-year space shuttle program.

Pre-caffeine: Comic-Con up! Shuttle, Apple down![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Apple, Google, Internet culture and more.

Twitter poised to close $800M funding round[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 07:10:41 PDT ]The second part of the funding round will be used to cash out current investors and also employees, according to sources.

Anonymous claims to have breached NATO security[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 07:45:49 PDT ]The global organization is investigating claims posted on Twitter that the hacktivist group breached NATO security and has accessed confidential documents.

Acer to acquire cloud-service provider iGware[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:00:36 PDT ]The company says that it will acquire iGware for $320 million, plus another $75 million in possible performance-based earn-outs.

Mint launches Sneak Previews; starts with Bill Reminders[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:01:00 PDT ]The company, which is now owned by Intuit, helps users stay up-to-date on all the bills they have, and 300 CNET readers can check it out.

Make multiple phone calls using Gmail[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:28:45 PDT ]Gmail users can now make and switch between more than one phone call at a time thanks to an update to the service's voice calling feature.

50 new tech tools you may have missed[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:53:00 EDT ]Technology can make your life easier, but figuring out which tech tools to trust can be tiresome at the least and eye-poppingly stressful at worst.

Young start-ups shaping Egypt's future[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:15:06 EDT ]Their country may be struggling to emerge from chaos, but a new generation of young Egyptian entrepreneurs are already forging a high-tech future.

Forget planking -- who's up for owling?[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:41:21 EDT ]The sad truth for ridiculous Web memes is that they have remarkably poor shelf lives. So, farewell planking.

Everest pulled up for height check[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:02:52 GMT ]

Lord of the Rings games ease wait for 'The Hobbit'[ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:54:06 GMT ]Even though director Peter Jackson is busy working to bring more Lord of the Rings material to the silver screen, "The Hobbit" films are still a year or more away. But LOTR fans can take some comfort in knowing that game companies will be giving them some new Middle-earth material much sooner.

No hoax: Moon landing stands as NASA's finest hour[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:18:48 GMT ]The end of the space shuttle era comes just as NASA marks the 42nd anniversary of its greatest triumph: the Apollo 11 moon landing. Commentary by NBC News' Jay Barbree.

Emotions rise on last day of space shuttle era[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:06:27 GMT ]The astronauts and support team for NASA's final space shuttle flight say they're feeling a rush of emotions as they head toward Thursday's historic landing.

Mac OS X Lion: Yes, it's worth the upgrade[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:49:54 GMT ]Mac OS X 10.7 Lion — the latest version of Apple's popular operating system — is now available. It's priced at $29.99 and — based on a guesstimate of average download speeds — will probably take about an hour to download. Is it worth the money and time? We think so.

Zaarly: Not nearly as crazy as it appears[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:12:49 PDT ]It's not a crowdsourced Kozmo. It is a credible challenger to eBay and Craigslist.

Apple playlist patent suit winner hits replay for repay[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:19:31 PDT ]Personal Audio, the company that won $8 million in damages from Apple earlier this month, has gone back for seconds, saying Apple is infringing on one of its patents with a number of its portable products.

Looking back at Apollo's Lunar Modules (photos)[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:01:06 PDT ]Forty-two years after the first moon landing, we review some key Apollo missions and the vehicles that brought the astronauts to the surface of the moon.

Views from Atlantis' final docking with the ISS (photos)[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:50:36 PDT ]STS-135 astronauts dock with the International Space Station on the shuttle program's final flight.

Tracking Apple's other Intel transition[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:29:54 PDT ]Apple has put the speedier Thunderbolt port in all its computers but one. How does this stack up against other big technology transitions the company has made in years past?

Common courtesy at the coffeehouse[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:13:25 EDT ]Ah, cafes -- those coffee-scented cultural nerve centers where creative souls sip espresso and engage in existential thought.

50 new tech tools you may have missed[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:53:00 EDT ]Technology can make your life easier, but figuring out which tech tools to trust can be tiresome at the least and eye-poppingly stressful at worst.

Apple's Lion makes a move toward mobile[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:21:56 EDT ]Lion, the latest version of Apple's operating software for its Mac computers, was released to the public on Wednesday. It's an update that continues to blur the line between software on mobile devices and desktop computers.

Netflix makes you work for 3 percent credit[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:46:43 GMT ]Netflix, which has already angered customers with its recent price hike, is giving a 3 percent credit to customers for an outage of its streaming video service, but it's not an automatic credit.

Shuttle souvenirs headed for new frontiers[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 06:08:21 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Space shuttle memorabilia may never be as highly prized as a spacesuit patch sprinkled with moondust, but items from the 30-year space program are likely to rise in value as the shuttle era fades.

Porn pirates create copyright minefield[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:04:06 GMT ]Pornography studios are launching mass lawsuits seeking the identities of people behind IP addresses that have downloaded their films through torrent sites — sometimes hundreds at a time.

Emotions rise on last day of space shuttle era[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:06:27 GMT ]The astronauts and support team for NASA's final space shuttle flight say they're feeling a rush of emotions as they head toward Thursday's historic landing.

Mac OS X Lion: Yes, it's worth the upgrade[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:49:54 GMT ]Mac OS X 10.7 Lion — the latest version of Apple's popular operating system — is now available. It's priced at $29.99 and — based on a guesstimate of average download speeds — will probably take about an hour to download. Is it worth the money and time? We think so.

Netflix counters bad press with 'The Fighter,' 'Mad Men'[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:08:27 PDT ]Just when everyone is dumping on Netflix's streaming selection the besieged video service adds some white-hot material.

New Mac products galore[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:21:11 PDT ]Roku adds motion-sensing gaming to its streaming media box, Sonos offers a lower cost, wireless Hi-Fi speaker system called the Play 3, and Apple unleashes Mac OS X Lion, updates MacBook Air and Mac Mini, and releases a Thunderbolt Display.

Google brings in-app payments to any Web app[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:47:51 PDT ]The service was first made available in May for Chrome Web Store applications. Google says the API can now be employed on apps "wherever they're hosted."

Nokia's uphill battle to recovery[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:48:50 PDT ]Nokia's second quarter is expected to be ugly. But what's the future look for the Finnish handset giant?

Proust social network helps you tell your life's story[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:58:02 PDT ]A new social network dubbed Proust coaxes you to share details about your life by recounting certain memories and asking family and friends what they think about you.

'We need to reinvent the toilet'[ Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:05:10 EDT ]The toilet is broken -- and not because it won't flush.

Google+ iPhone app now available[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:26:08 EDT ]Update: Google has already released an update to the Google+ app. For those that are having problems, check the App Store and download the latest version.

50 new tech tools you may have missed[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:49:26 EDT ]Technology can make your life easier, but figuring out which tech tools to trust can be tiresome at the least and eye-poppingly stressful at worst.

Netflix makes you work for 3 percent credit[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:46:43 GMT ]Netflix, which has already angered customers with its recent price hike, is giving a 3 percent credit to customers for an outage of its streaming video service, but it's not an automatic credit.

Shuttle souvenirs headed for new frontiers[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 06:08:21 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Space shuttle memorabilia may never be as highly prized as a spacesuit patch sprinkled with moondust, but items from the 30-year space program are likely to rise in value as the shuttle era fades.

Mac OS X Lion: Yes, it's worth the upgrade[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:49:54 GMT ]Mac OS X 10.7 Lion — the latest version of Apple's popular operating system — is now available. It's priced at $29.99 and — based on a guesstimate of average download speeds — will probably take about an hour to download. Is it worth the money and time? We think so.

Emotions rise on last day of space shuttle era[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:29:56 GMT ]The astronauts and support team for NASA's final space shuttle flight say they're feeling a rush of emotions as they head toward Thursday's historic landing.

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

Yahoo would reportedly buy Hulu under right terms[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 07:47:30 PDT ]Report says Yahoo would pay $2 billion for Hulu if it could have several years of exclusive access to content, while Microsoft seems to have lost interest in the online video service.

Amazon gets streaming deal for 2,000 CBS TV episodes[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 07:59:33 PDT ]Full seasons of 18 TV series from the CBS catalog are being added to Amazon Prime instant video.

Baidu launches browser with Chrome-like design[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:00:45 PDT ]China's largest search engine comes with a single bar that can be used to input Web addresses or searches. It also has a marketplace to download thousands of applications.

Netflix counters bad press with 'The Fighter,' 'Mad Men'[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:08:27 PDT ]Just when everyone is dumping on Netflix's streaming selection the besieged video service adds some white-hot material.

New Mac products galore[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:21:11 PDT ]Roku adds motion-sensing gaming to its streaming media box, Sonos offers a lower cost, wireless Hi-Fi speaker system called the Play 3, and Apple unleashes Mac OS X Lion, updates MacBook Air and Mac Mini, and releases a Thunderbolt Display.

'We need to reinvent the toilet'[ Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:05:10 EDT ]The toilet is broken -- and not because it won't flush.

Google+ iPhone app now available[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:26:08 EDT ]Update: Google has already released an update to the Google+ app. For those that are having problems, check the App Store and download the latest version.

50 new tech tools you may have missed[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:49:26 EDT ]Technology can make your life easier, but figuring out which tech tools to trust can be tiresome at the least and eye-poppingly stressful at worst.

FBI arrests 16 in probe of Anonymous hackers[ Tue, 19 Jul 2011 23:37:41 GMT ]U.S. authorities Tuesday arrested 16 people on charges they were involved in major cyber attacks including attacks on eBay's PayPal website as retribution for dropping WikiLeaks' donation account.

Video: Where kitchen scientists get their gear[ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:10:38 GMT ]PolyScience might be best known for producing lab equipment, but their partnership with modernist chef Grant Achatz has encouraged them to branch out and invent new tools for the kitchen. (msnbc.com)

Rocket venture makes new deal with NASA[ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:09:48 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: United Launch Alliance, the venture that sends most of America's robotic spacecraft into orbit and beyond, has struck a deal with NASA to determine what it will take to make its Atlas rocket ready for astronauts.

Video: When science enters the kitchen[ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:06:02 GMT ]The modernist kitchens of Grant Achatz are known for using experimental equipment to produce unusual cuisine, thanks to an unusual partnership with PolyScience, a lab equipment. (msnbc.com)

Shuttle makes final departure from space station[ Tue, 19 Jul 2011 07:38:14 GMT ]A space shuttle left the International Space Station for the very last time Tuesday, heading home to end the 30-year run of a vessel that kept astronauts flying to and from orbit longer than any other U.S. rocket ship.

MultiMi wants to be TweetDeck killer[ Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:46:00 PDT ]A new personal content aggregator called MultiMi launches in beta, wrapping up e-mail, social networking, cloud documents, and photo-sharing under one big bow. But is one-stop content shopping really what people want?

Intel to acquire Fulcrum Microsystems[ Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:29:16 PDT ]The private fables semiconductor expected to beef up Intel's cloud computing resources.

Roku officially unveils new game-enabled video players[ Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:53:43 PDT ]The Roku 2 series of video streaming boxes are smaller and offer casual gaming with a Wii-like motion controller.

Google adds malware warning to search results[ Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:15:04 PDT ]Web giant says it's identified a strain of malware that causes infected computers to send traffic to Google through proxie servers.

CNET gets its Heine in gear at the 'Heineken Experience' (photos)[ Mon, 13 Apr 7029 04:00:00 PDT ]Road Trip 2011: There are plenty of things associated with Amsterdam, some wholesome and some not so much. But one thing most people know is that the Dutch capital is home to one of the world's most popular brands of beer.

Google+ has a 'celebrity acquisition plan'[ Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:56:40 EDT ]Google would like its new social network to be well-known in Hollywood circles.

Gates Foundation: 'We need to reinvent the toilet'[ Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:05:10 EDT ]The toilet is broken -- and not because it won't flush.

Texting while walking means $120 fine[ Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:09:21 GMT ]Texting while walking will get you scrapes, cuts, sprains, even YouTube fame if you happen to fall into a fountain at the mall ... and starting next month, if you do it in Philadelphia, a $120 fine.

Rocket venture makes new deal with NASA[ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:09:48 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: United Launch Alliance, the venture that sends most of America's robotic spacecraft into orbit and beyond, has struck a deal with NASA to determine what it will take to make its Atlas rocket ready for astronauts.

Video: Where kitchen scientists get their gear[ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:10:38 GMT ]PolyScience might be best known for producing lab equipment, but their partnership with modernist chef Grant Achatz has encouraged them to branch out and invent new tools for the kitchen. (msnbc.com)

Video: When science enters the kitchen[ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:06:02 GMT ]The modernist kitchens of Grant Achatz are known for using experimental equipment to produce unusual cuisine, thanks to an unusual partnership with PolyScience, a lab equipment. (msnbc.com)

Shuttle makes final departure from space station[ Tue, 19 Jul 2011 07:38:14 GMT ]A space shuttle left the International Space Station for the very last time Tuesday, heading home to end the 30-year run of a vessel that kept astronauts flying to and from orbit longer than any other U.S. rocket ship.

Google hopes to lure celebs to Google+[ Tue, 19 Jul 2011 07:48:56 PDT ]Celebrities attract a crowd, so it's no shocker that Google apparently wants to attract celebrities to Google+. The sticky wicket: identity.

Adobe sued by RPost over EchoSign technology[ Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:00:00 PDT ]Adobe's the target of a new lawsuit after acquiring electronic signature company EchoSign earlier this week. California-based RPost says EchoSign's technology is infringing on five of its patents.

Samsung clears up iPad 2 Smart Cover controversy[ Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:31:59 PDT ]The company says that it's working with Galaxy Tab accessory maker Anymode to remove the company's Smart Cover-like Smart Case from its Web site.

Amazon lightens bookbags[ Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:42:51 PDT ]Apple will likely launch new products based on Mac OS X Lion tomorrow, the hacker group LulzSec comes out of retirement to attack News Corp., and Amazon unveils a e-textbook rental service for its Kindle e-readers.

Facebook, AmEx team up to offer cardmember deals[ Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:49:52 PDT ]American Express is promising its cardmembers special deals in return for giving the company access to their Facebook interests, likes, and friends.

Are social media creating the 'laziest generation?'[ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:14:13 EDT ]Thanks to Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube and a host of other social media platforms, all the world's now truly a stage, and we are all players in the reality show of life -- either as the "stars" or as the self-appointed pundits.

Androids line up to take a swing at the iPad[ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:17:45 EDT ]Google and its legion of hardware partners appear to be recreating the conditions that helped crown the Android OS king of the hill in smartphones.

Google+ has a 'celebrity acquisition plan'[ Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:56:40 EDT ]Google would like its new social network to be well-known in Hollywood circles.

Kinect helps sword-swinging robot attack humans[ Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:17:07 GMT ]A group of Stanford students have signed, sealed and delivered humanity's doom. Using Microsoft's Kinect video game sensor, they have taught a robot to sword fight. The end is nigh! Go on, see for yourself.

Rocket venture makes new deal with NASA[ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:09:48 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: United Launch Alliance, the venture that sends most of America's robotic spacecraft into orbit and beyond, has struck a deal with NASA to determine what it will take to make its Atlas rocket ready for astronauts.

Video: Where kitchen scientists get their gear[ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:10:38 GMT ]PolyScience might be best known for producing lab equipment, but their partnership with modernist chef Grant Achatz has encouraged them to branch out and invent new tools for the kitchen. (msnbc.com)

Video: When science enters the kitchen[ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:06:02 GMT ]The modernist kitchens of Grant Achatz are known for using experimental equipment to produce unusual cuisine, thanks to an unusual partnership with PolyScience, a lab equipment. (msnbc.com)

Shuttle makes final departure from space station[ Tue, 19 Jul 2011 07:38:14 GMT ]A space shuttle left the International Space Station for the very last time Tuesday, heading home to end the 30-year run of a vessel that kept astronauts flying to and from orbit longer than any other U.S. rocket ship.

Nook2Android turns Nook into full Android tablet[ Tue, 19 Jul 2011 07:39:26 PDT ]Offered by a company called Nook2Android, a microSD card preloaded with Android 2.3 Gingerbread can turn the Barnes & Noble Nook color e-reader into an actual Android tablet.

Google hopes to lure celebs to Google+[ Tue, 19 Jul 2011 07:48:56 PDT ]Celebrities attract a crowd, so it's no shocker that Google apparently wants to attract celebrities to Google+. The sticky wicket: identity.

Adobe sued by RPost over EchoSign technology[ Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:00:00 PDT ]Adobe's the target of a new lawsuit after acquiring electronic signature company EchoSign earlier this week. California-based RPost says EchoSign's technology is infringing on five of its patents.

Samsung clears up iPad 2 Smart Cover controversy[ Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:31:59 PDT ]The company says that it's working with Galaxy Tab accessory maker Anymode to remove the company's Smart Cover-like Smart Case from its Web site.

Amazon lightens bookbags[ Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:42:51 PDT ]Apple will likely launch new products based on Mac OS X Lion tomorrow, the hacker group LulzSec comes out of retirement to attack News Corp., and Amazon unveils a e-textbook rental service for its Kindle e-readers.

Are social media creating the 'laziest generation?'[ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:14:13 EDT ]Thanks to Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube and a host of other social media platforms, all the world's now truly a stage, and we are all players in the reality show of life -- either as the "stars" or as the self-appointed pundits.

Androids line up to take a swing at the iPad[ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:17:45 EDT ]Google and its legion of hardware partners appear to be recreating the conditions that helped crown the Android OS king of the hill in smartphones.

Google+ has a 'celebrity acquisition plan'[ Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:56:40 EDT ]Google would like its new social network to be well-known in Hollywood circles.

First views of Vesta from orbit[ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 21:53:55 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA unveils the first pictures of the asteroid Vesta captured by the Dawn spacecraft after entering orbit — including a bizarre 3-D view.

Red wine could benefit astronauts in orbit[ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:35:50 GMT ]While the astronauts on NASA's final shuttle mission right now don't have a sip of alcohol around, new research suggests it actually might be good for their health.

Rocket venture makes new deal with NASA[ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:09:48 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: United Launch Alliance, the venture that sends most of America's robotic spacecraft into orbit and beyond, has struck a deal with NASA to determine what it will take to make its Atlas rocket ready for astronauts.

Video: Where kitchen scientists get their gear[ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:10:38 GMT ]PolyScience might be best known for producing lab equipment, but their partnership with modernist chef Grant Achatz has encouraged them to branch out and invent new tools for the kitchen. (msnbc.com)

Video: When science enters the kitchen[ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:06:02 GMT ]The modernist kitchens of Grant Achatz are known for using experimental equipment to produce unusual cuisine, thanks to an unusual partnership with PolyScience, a lab equipment. (msnbc.com)

Reports: Lion being sent to Apple stores, AppleCare[ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:43:45 PDT ]The next major Mac OS is said to already be in Apple stores, ready to be installed on showroom floor computers, as well as the machines of AppleCare support staff. Apple has not yet set a specific day for the software's release.

Hackers target Murdoch newspaper Web site[ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:50:01 PDT ]Fake news story about Rupert Murdoch's death and hacking of media company comes out the same day a former Murdoch journalist-turned whistleblower is found dead.

Cisco to shed 14 percent of workforce[ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:45:28 PDT ]Networking equipment maker plans layoffs and sale of factory in Mexico in effort to save $1 billion annually.

Windows 8 to spawn new breed of low-cost laptops[ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:04:17 PDT ]Microsoft's new ARM-enabled operating system is expected to create a new kind of low-cost laptop based on ARM processors. Low-end Intel- and AMD-based laptops may see serious market erosion.

This Day in Tech: Hollywood's role in Netflix pricing; CNN live on the iPad[ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:17:58 PDT ]Too busy to keep up with the tech news? Here are some of the more interesting stories from CNET for Monday, July 18.

World Cup final sets two Twitter records[ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:32:11 EDT ]The FIFA Women's World Cup set two new records for number of tweets sent per second on Sunday.

Androids line up to take a swing at the iPad[ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:17:45 EDT ]Google and its legion of hardware partners appear to be recreating the conditions that helped crown the Android OS king of the hill in smartphones.

Are social media creating the 'laziest generation?'[ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:14:13 EDT ]Thanks to Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube and a host of other social media platforms, all the world's now truly a stage, and we are all players in the reality show of life -- either as the "stars" or as the self-appointed pundits.

Shoppers fume over Sears' $69 iPad ad mistake[ Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:50:28 GMT ]A online Sears ad that mistakenly advertised the 16-gigabyte, Wi-Fi-only iPad 2 for $69 — and got shoppers' hopes up and orders placed — was retracted by the retail giant, which blamed a third-party seller of the popular tablet for an advertising typo.

Consumers buying more tablets and smartphones[ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:50:10 GMT ]More customers than ever will buy tablet computers and smartphones this year, driving consumer electronics revenue to a record high of $190 billion in 2011, according to a new forecast from a leading industry trade group.

Radioactive decay fuels Earth's inner fires[ Sun, 17 Jul 2011 19:17:27 GMT ]Half of the extraordinary heat of the Earth that erupts on its surface volcanically and drives the titanic motions of the continents is due to radioactivity, scientists find.

It's official: Probe is orbiting giant asteroid[ Sun, 17 Jul 2011 16:38:26 GMT ]An unmanned NASA probe made history 117 million miles from Earth on Saturday when it arrived at the huge asteroid Vesta, making it the first spacecraft ever to orbit an object in the solar system's asteroid belt.

Invisibility gets a reality check[ Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:15:02 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Harry Potter's invisibility cloak comes in handy for the final installment of the boy wizard's movie saga, but real-life invisibility technologies might well be at least as useful.

Android 3.2[ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:24:18 PDT ]Hotmail blocks common passwords like 12345, iUsers gives jailbroken iPad owners multiple user profiles, and Android 3.2 gets confirmed for tablets.

Wireless jobs decline even as industry booms[ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:32:52 PDT ]Though wireless companies are enjoying a surge in business thanks to demand for mobile devices, the number of workers employed by the industry is actually dropping, says the Wall Street Journal.

Apple to sell contract-free $350 iPhone, report says[ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:37:06 PDT ]The $350 model is expected to be the iPhone 3GS, the report says, while adding to the chatter that the next iPhone will be unveiled in August.

SF tries again with cell phone radiaiton law[ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:00:00 PDT ]After an industry lawsuit forced them to shelve a sweeping cell phone radiation law passed last year, San Francisco is back with amended legislation.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 13 Aug 2011 13:02:36 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Sony Vaio Z, Ion Audio iCade, and the 2011 Audi A4.

World Cup final sets two Twitter records[ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:32:11 EDT ]The FIFA Women's World Cup set two new records for number of tweets sent per second on Sunday.

Androids line up to take a swing at the iPad[ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:17:45 EDT ]Google and its legion of hardware partners appear to be recreating the conditions that helped crown the Android OS king of the hill in smartphones.

Shoppers fume over Sears' $69 iPad ad mistake[ Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:50:28 GMT ]A online Sears ad that mistakenly advertised the 16-gigabyte, Wi-Fi-only iPad 2 for $69 — and got shoppers' hopes up and orders placed — was retracted by the retail giant, which blamed a third-party seller of the popular tablet for an advertising typo.

Consumers buying more tablets and smartphones[ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:50:10 GMT ]More customers than ever will buy tablet computers and smartphones this year, driving consumer electronics revenue to a record high of $190 billion in 2011, according to a new forecast from a leading industry trade group.

Radioactive decay fuels Earth's inner fires[ Sun, 17 Jul 2011 19:17:27 GMT ]Half of the extraordinary heat of the Earth that erupts on its surface volcanically and drives the titanic motions of the continents is due to radioactivity, scientists find.

It's official: Probe is orbiting giant asteroid[ Sun, 17 Jul 2011 16:38:26 GMT ]An unmanned NASA probe made history 117 million miles from Earth on Saturday when it arrived at the huge asteroid Vesta, making it the first spacecraft ever to orbit an object in the solar system's asteroid belt.

Invisibility gets a reality check[ Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:15:02 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Harry Potter's invisibility cloak comes in handy for the final installment of the boy wizard's movie saga, but real-life invisibility technologies might well be at least as useful.

Survey: iPhone leads Android among new buyers[ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:33:52 PDT ]Apple's iPhone is the top choice among 46 percent of impending new smartphone buyers, with Android in second place at 32 percent, according to a new survey from ChangeWave Research.

Women's World Cup helps Twitter reach milestone[ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:56:29 PDT ]Twitter's new tweets-per-second record is now 7,196, thanks to the Women's World Cup final between the U.S. and Japan.

Android 3.2[ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:24:18 PDT ]Hotmail blocks common passwords like 12345, iUsers gives jailbroken iPad owners multiple user profiles, and Android 3.2 gets confirmed for tablets.