Honey badger sells out -- to pistachios![ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:01:30 GMT ]Think the honey badger is sacrificing personal and artistic integrity by joining Keyboard Cat , Angry Birds and the Winklevii, to shill Wonderful® Pistachios? Well, guess what?

10 examples of iPhone mania run amok[ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:07:27 GMT ]The same iPhone fever that leads to pandemonium, jealousy and camping on iPhone launch days also produces ridiculous iPhone-related products, from iPhone-shaped soap to hats designed to keep your eyes on your iPhone ... and nothing else.

'Artificial leaf' makes real fuel[ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:25:35 GMT ]Future of Tech: Artificial leaf technology has taken a notable step towards the goal of producing storable and clean energy to power everything from factories to tablet computers.

Visionaries gather to ponder 100-year starship[ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:17:36 GMT ]Warp drives. Artificial gravity. Terraforming planets. These concepts might sound as if they're ripped from the pages of science fiction, but they're the focus of a serious symposium sponsored by DARPA and NASA.

Slideshow: Month in Space: Wonders in the dark[ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:35:45 GMT ]See a satellite's "eclipse" of the sun, night views of our home planet and other space highlights from September 2011.

Google launches beer[ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:28:14 PDT ]Google teams up with brewer Dogfish Head to create a beer called URKontinent. Would this be in contrast to URInkontinent?

Take a chance on ABBA dance video game[ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:31:01 PDT ]Ubisoft to trot out a Wii game based on the Swedish supergroup's music in November. Knowing me, knowing you, we are going to like this one.

Facebook sued over tracking users after logout[ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:31:07 PDT ]Irish regulators also reportedly plan to investigate the social network's so-called "frictionless sharing."

Facebook time is tops abroad, with Singapore No. 1[ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:35:54 PDT ]New study shows social-networking usage is heaviest overseas, with Singapore leading in the amount of time spent on Facebook.

Firefox Aurora for Android likes big buttons and cannot lie[ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:01:20 PDT ]The latest version of Firefox Aurora brings most of its attention to the Android version of the browser, with support for native camera apps, interface changes for tablet users, and introduces Firefox's signature large back button to Android users.

Amazon's 'cloud' browser raises privacy concerns[ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:01:00 EDT ]Silk filters everything through Amazon's own cloud-computing servers, a move the company claims will vastly speed up the mobile Web experience -- perhaps doubling the speed at which websites load. But privacy advocates say there may be other consequences.

Selling an old iPhone? Do it now[ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:57:41 EDT ]If you're looking to unload your current iPhone or other smartphone, now's the time. Beating the potentially millions of folks who will be buying a new iPhone and selling their old one could put more money in your pocket.

Nokia paying developers to build mobile apps[ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:04:02 EDT ]As Nokia prepares for its next crucial venture into the U.S. and high-end smartphones, the Finnish cell-phone maker is missing a crucial piece: an abundant catalog of applications.

Mobile apps' prime time? All the time[ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:51:11 GMT ]Not only do Americans use apps on their smartphones constantly throughout the day, they're on mobile apps more than the traditional Internet.

Catch up on cable TV shows with these apps[ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:07:18 GMT ]Though most of what's new for fall is airing on the big five networks, the cable channels shouldn't be forgotten. Here are some apps that will keep you up to date or help you catch up on shows you've missed in the higher-numbered channels.

Pre-caffeine: Hemingway in Etsy sweaters![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Soldier comes out on YouTube again, to mom[ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:01:29 GMT ]The day the U.S. military repealed don't ask don't tell, Randy Phillips called his father told him he was gay in a video he posted live on YouTube. The conversation with his mother didn't go nearly as well.

10 examples of iPhone mania run amok[ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:07:27 GMT ]The same iPhone fever that leads to pandemonium, jealousy and camping on iPhone launch days also produces ridiculous iPhone-related products, from iPhone-shaped soap to hats designed to keep your eyes on your iPhone ... and nothing else.

New iPhone reportedly spotted in Apple's inventory[ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 07:13:49 PDT ]The next-generation iPhone, codenamed N94, has surfaced in Apple's inventory list, according to 9to5Mac and other sources.

Microsoft market value slips below IBM's, rebounds[ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 07:29:44 PDT ]Redmond and Big Blue are flip-flopping for the second-place position in market capitalization among tech firms. Apple's still the top dog.

Amazon riles readers with e-book's 'missing content'[ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:33:16 PDT ]With a notification suited to the digital age, readers wouldn't have worried what they missed when Neal Stephenson's "Reamde" e-book changed underneath them.

Amazon fires on Apple, Netflix (week in review)[ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:43:47 PDT ]Amazon unveils 7-inch Android-based tablet for $199, while Apple schedules an iPhone event. Also: Facebook privacy worries.

Dragon Go iPhone app expands its search options[ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:44:25 PDT ]The voice recognition app can now tap into such services as Netflix, Spotify, Wolfram|Alpha, and Ask.com to help you find specific information or content.

Kindle Fire vs. iPad: Which is right for you?[ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:43:55 EDT ]With Amazon unveiling its much-anticipated Kindle Fire tablet computer Wednesday, we may finally have a real tablet war on our hands.

Facebook rumors: Fact vs. fiction[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:23:11 EDT ]The recent deluge of Facebook changes -- both those that have already happened and those that are on the way -- have people talking.

Amazon's 'cloud' browser raises privacy concerns[ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:01:00 EDT ]Silk filters everything through Amazon's own cloud-computing servers, a move the company claims will vastly speed up the mobile Web experience -- perhaps doubling the speed at which websites load. But privacy advocates say there may be other consequences.

Mobile apps' prime time? All the time[ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:51:11 GMT ]Not only do Americans use apps on their smartphones constantly throughout the day, they're on mobile apps more than the traditional Internet.

Catch up on cable TV shows with these apps[ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:07:18 GMT ]Though most of what's new for fall is airing on the big five networks, the cable channels shouldn't be forgotten. Here are some apps that will keep you up to date or help you catch up on shows you've missed in the higher-numbered channels.

Pre-caffeine: Hemingway in Etsy sweaters![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Soldier comes out on YouTube again, to mom[ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:01:29 GMT ]The day the U.S. military repealed don't ask don't tell, Randy Phillips called his father told him he was gay in a video he posted live on YouTube. The conversation with his mother didn't go nearly as well.

10 examples of iPhone mania run amok[ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:07:27 GMT ]The same iPhone fever that leads to pandemonium, jealousy and camping on iPhone launch days also produces ridiculous iPhone-related products, from iPhone-shaped soap to hats designed to keep your eyes on your iPhone ... and nothing else.

Solar dish maker Stirling files for bankruptcy[ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 05:49:33 PDT ]Stirling Energy Systems, which once had giant utility contracts, heads to bankruptcy amid a price war and technology shift away from solar thermal and toward photovoltaics.

Palm on Amazon's own wish list, report says[ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 05:55:30 PDT ]A source tells VentureBeat that the retail giant is in "serious negotiations" to pick up what's left of Palm from HP.

Samsung extends olive branch to Apple in Australia[ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 06:34:18 PDT ]Galaxy Tab 10.1 maker is looking to come to an agreement on litigation in which Apple would allow Samsung to sell the device Down Under.

New iPhone reportedly spotted in Apple's inventory[ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 07:13:49 PDT ]The next-generation iPhone, codenamed N94, has surfaced in Apple's inventory list, according to 9to5Mac and other sources.

Microsoft market value slips below IBM's, rebounds[ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 07:29:44 PDT ]Redmond and Big Blue are flip-flopping for the second-place position in market capitalization among tech firms. Apple's still the top dog.

Kindle Fire vs. iPad: Which is right for you?[ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:43:55 EDT ]With Amazon unveiling its much-anticipated Kindle Fire tablet computer Wednesday, we may finally have a real tablet war on our hands.

Facebook rumors: Fact vs. fiction[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:23:11 EDT ]The recent deluge of Facebook changes -- both those that have already happened and those that are on the way -- have people talking.

Amazon's 'cloud' browser raises privacy concerns[ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:01:00 EDT ]Silk filters everything through Amazon's own cloud-computing servers, a move the company claims will vastly speed up the mobile Web experience -- perhaps doubling the speed at which websites load. But privacy advocates say there may be other consequences.

For a fun time (and a fake girlfriend), text this number[ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:35:37 GMT ]Maybe you're lonely, maybe you're tired of being teased over your single status, or maybe you're just a bit odd — there are plenty of almost reasonable sounding excuses to get a fake girlfriend. And thanks to a new service, it's now easier than ever.

China launches its first space lab module[ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:44:02 GMT ]China launched an experimental module to lay the groundwork for a future space station, underscoring its ambitions to become a major space power over the coming decade.

How long do wireless carriers keep your data?[ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:07:19 GMT ]Have you wondered how long your wireless carrier keeps text messages, call logs and your phone's Web surfing records around? There are some surprising answers to that.

Bottle lust? Pee pressure? It's silly science time![ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:21:25 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Beetles who boink beer bottles? Research on the painful urge to pee? The 2011 Ig Nobel Prizes honor these silly science projects and many more.

Future cars will read our minds[ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:35:52 GMT ]Future of Tech: What's on your mind as drive down the road? Cars of the future may tap into those thoughts in order to keep you and our roads safer.

Has RIM halted production of the PlayBook?[ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:08:50 PDT ]RIM insists that it is not getting out of the tablet business, but there are signs that PlayBook production may have stopped. And retailers are beginning to offer the device at deep discounts.

Whitman to draw $1 salary as HP's CEO[ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:10:30 PDT ]Former eBay CEO and gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman joins a legion of Silicon Valley execs who have opted for the symbolic salary.

Your old iPhone could be worth a guaranteed $250[ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:15:13 PDT ]One buyback site is offering a nice premium on unwanted iPhone 4s, plus a 21-day price lock. Of course, there is one way to make that old phone even more valuable...

Dell unveils thin 14-inch XPS z laptop[ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:37:59 PDT ]Dell is announcing its latest 14-inch XPS z series laptop in China. This follows an earlier XPS 15z model. Both offer an optical drive in a thin design.

Anonymous starts activism via corporate securities research[ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:33:23 PDT ]Anonymous online activist collective adds research arm to expose corporate fraud and scandals.

Kindle Fire vs. iPad: Which is right for you?[ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:43:55 EDT ]With Amazon unveiling its much-anticipated Kindle Fire tablet computer Wednesday, we may finally have a real tablet war on our hands.

Facebook rumors: Fact vs. fiction[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:23:11 EDT ]The recent deluge of Facebook changes -- both those that have already happened and those that are on the way -- have people talking.

Amazon's 'cloud' browser raises privacy concerns[ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:01:00 EDT ]Silk filters everything through Amazon's own cloud-computing servers, a move the company claims will vastly speed up the mobile Web experience -- perhaps doubling the speed at which websites load. But privacy advocates say there may be other consequences.

Kindle Touch is e-ink touch-screen reader[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:22:34 GMT ]In addition to the Kindle Fire tablet, Amazon's Jeff Bezos introduced the Kindle Touch. It's a long-needed update to the original Kindle, the fourth real redesign. Barnes & Noble already had a touch-based Nook reader, so Kindle was lagging.

Yes, Amazon's Kindle Fire is a $199 Android tablet[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:45:42 GMT ]Before Amazon's press event even started, the big news slipped out of the bag: The Amazon Kindle Fire will be a 7-inch Android tablet with a $199 price tag.

Amazon's Kindle Fire tablet vs. the iPad[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:14:33 GMT ]Once the news of the Amazon Kindle Fire tablet settled in, the top question on everyone's mind seemed to be, "How does this compete with the iPad?"

Pre-caffeine: Handsome movie stars are handsome![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

China launches its first space lab module[ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:20:43 GMT ]China launched its first prototype space laboratory on Thursday, opening a new chapter in an increasingly international space effort.

Google invests $28 million in affordable housing[ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 07:05:03 PDT ]The search giant will build 240 units in Allston, a section of Boston, that has one of the largest low-income housing developments in the U.S.

HP CEO change spurred by Oracle worries, report says[ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 07:51:06 PDT ]The board's decision to replace Leo Apotheker with Meg Whitman stemmed in part from a desire to prevent a possible buyout offer from Oracle, a new report claims.

GetJar: We've given away $1 million worth of premium apps[ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:02:58 PDT ]The company's Gold program, which started earlier this month, allows customers who sign up free downloads of pay apps.

Ice Cream Sandwich video leaked by eBay buyer[ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:13:08 PDT ]An eBay Nexus S buyer who reportedly found a copy of Android Ice Cream Sandwich on his phone shot a two-minute video of the new OS, which can now be seen on the Web courtesy of Engadget.

Are Netflix cancellations slowing down?[ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:24:16 PDT ]Piper Jaffray, a financial services company, says study shows number of Netflix subscribers cancelling is slowing. Investors don't see rainbows. Netflix's stock is down nearly 10 percent.

Iceland's 'zero-emission' data center[ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:37:39 EDT ]A cloud-computing company is building what it calls "the world's first zero-emission data center" in Iceland.

Facebook rumors: Fact vs. fiction[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:23:11 EDT ]The recent deluge of Facebook changes -- both those that have already happened and those that are on the way -- have people talking.

Kindle Touch is e-ink touch-screen reader[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:22:34 GMT ]In addition to the Kindle Fire tablet, Amazon's Jeff Bezos introduced the Kindle Touch. It's a long-needed update to the original Kindle, the fourth real redesign. Barnes & Noble already had a touch-based Nook reader, so Kindle was lagging.

Yes, Amazon's Kindle Fire is a $199 Android tablet[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:45:42 GMT ]Before Amazon's press event even started, the big news slipped out of the bag: The Amazon Kindle Fire will be a 7-inch Android tablet with a $199 price tag.

Amazon's Kindle Fire tablet vs. the iPad[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:14:33 GMT ]Once the news of the Amazon Kindle Fire tablet settled in, the top question on everyone's mind seemed to be, "How does this compete with the iPad?"

Pre-caffeine: Handsome movie stars are handsome![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

China launches its first space lab module[ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:20:43 GMT ]China launched its first prototype space laboratory on Thursday, opening a new chapter in an increasingly international space effort.

Amazon to lose $50 on each Kindle Fire, says analyst[ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 07:04:16 PDT ]Amazon will lose $50 on each Kindle Fire it sells, but the company could see additional revenue from the digital content that it sells to each tablet buyer, says a Piper Jaffray analyst.

Google invests $28 million in affordable housing[ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 07:05:03 PDT ]The search giant will build 240 units in Allston, a section of Boston, that has one of the largest low-income housing developments in the U.S.

HP CEO change spurred by Oracle worries, report says[ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 07:51:06 PDT ]The board's decision to replace Leo Apotheker with Meg Whitman stemmed in part from a desire to prevent a possible buyout offer from Oracle, a new report claims.

GetJar: We've given away $1 million worth of premium apps[ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:02:58 PDT ]The company's Gold program, which started earlier this month, allows customers who sign up free downloads of pay apps.

Ice Cream Sandwich video leaked by eBay buyer[ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:13:08 PDT ]An eBay Nexus S buyer who reportedly found a copy of Android Ice Cream Sandwich on his phone shot a two-minute video of the new OS, which can now be seen on the Web courtesy of Engadget.

Iceland's 'zero-emission' data center[ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:37:39 EDT ]A cloud-computing company is building what it calls "the world's first zero-emission data center" in Iceland.

Facebook rumors: Fact vs. fiction[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:23:11 EDT ]The recent deluge of Facebook changes -- both those that have already happened and those that are on the way -- have people talking.

'Shadowgun' brings console gaming to the iPad, iPhone[ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:27:57 GMT ]While no smartphone or tablet game can yet match the depth of a top-tier Xbox 360 or PS3 game, a new app called "Shadowgun" does a superb job squeezing the top-notch console-style shooting into a touch-screen-sized package that's a blast to play.

Scientist puts his 'Magic' on a tablet[ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:25:30 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: In "The Magic of Reality," biologist Richard Dawkins enlists the magic of tablet technology to separate myth and religion from hard-headed science.

Amazon's Kindle Fire tablet vs. the iPad[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:14:33 GMT ]Once the news of the Amazon Kindle Fire tablet settled in, the top question on everyone's mind seemed to be, "How does this compete with the iPad?"

Kindle Touch is e-ink touch-screen reader[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:22:34 GMT ]In addition to the Kindle Fire tablet, Amazon's Jeff Bezos introduced the Kindle Touch. It's a long-needed update to the original Kindle, the fourth real redesign. Barnes & Noble already had a touch-based Nook reader, so Kindle was lagging.

Yes, Amazon's Kindle Fire is a $199 Android tablet[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:45:42 GMT ]Before Amazon's press event even started, the big news slipped out of the bag: The Amazon Kindle Fire will be a 7-inch Android tablet with a $199 price tag.

U.S. finalizes loan aid for two solar plants[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:53:03 PDT ]With funding for the government's loan program set to expire at the end of the week, investors have been watching to see what deals will be completed before time runs out.

Lawmakers seek FTC probe of Facebook post-log out tracking[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:27:28 PDT ]Facebook says it's not storing any data, but lawmakers say user browsing activities shouldn't be tracked at all without permission.

EA says improvements en route for Madden 12 iOS[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:35:32 PDT ]On the heels of our report that Madden 12 for iOS systems was flawed, EA reps respond with news of a coming update to fix the problems--and add a few new ways to play the game.

Groupon gets into direct e-commerce with Groupon Goods[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:41:59 PDT ]Top daily deal maker moves into online retailing, taking on the likes of Amazon, Wal-Mart, eBay, and Best Buy.

Airline pilot pushes wrong button, nearly flipping plane[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:57:10 PDT ]A co-pilot for All Nippon Airways mistakes the rudder trim button for the cockpit door lock switch. The plane goes almost belly up. Remarkably, no one is seriously hurt.

Iceland's 'zero-emission' data center[ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:37:39 EDT ]A cloud-computing company is building what it calls "the world's first zero-emission data center" in Iceland.

Facebook rumors: Fact vs. fiction[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:23:11 EDT ]The recent deluge of Facebook changes -- both those that have already happened and those that are on the way -- have people talking.

'Sister' cons woman out of $2,000 on Facebook[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:20:56 GMT ]When Edythe Schumacher's sister invited her to chat on Facebook and then touted her on a program that would help her qualify for a government grant, Schumacher decided to give it a go. Only after sending $2,000 to the program director did she realize she'd been scammed by someone who hacked her sister's Facebook account.

Pre-caffeine: Amazon Fire, Nerf steampunk![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

What about the nuclear option for spaceflight?[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:05:47 GMT ]As NASA contemplates future deep-space voyages, isn't it time to think more seriously about the nuclear option for rocket propulsion? Commentary by NBC News' Jay Barbree.

Kindle Touch is e-ink touch-screen reader[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:22:34 GMT ]In addition to the Kindle Fire tablet, Amazon's Jeff Bezos introduced the Kindle Touch. It's a long-needed update to the original Kindle, the fourth real redesign. Barnes & Noble already had a touch-based Nook reader, so Kindle was lagging.

Yes, Amazon's Kindle Fire is a $199 Android tablet[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:45:42 GMT ]Before Amazon's press event even started, the big news slipped out of the bag: The Amazon Kindle Fire will be a 7-inch Android tablet with a $199 price tag.

To beat Apple, Amazon's trying to be Apple[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:36:38 PDT ]Amazon's upcoming Fire tablet is a clear affront to Apple's iPad efforts, and Amazon's dipped into the same playbook to make that happen.

Amazon lights a Fire with its Kindle tablet (photos)[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:53:12 PDT ]Company unveils three new e-readers and the Kindle Fire, its first foray into tablets and suddenly Apple's biggest competitor.

Virtual lithium mine attaches to geothermal plant[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:56:49 PDT ]Simbol Materials opens an operation in California to extract lithium, zinc, and other metals for batteries from the discharge of geothermal plants.

Amazon unveils Kindle Touch and Kindle Fire tablet[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:57:48 PDT ]Amazon announced three new e-readers and its first ever tablet, the Kindle Fire at an event in New York City. And the good news is that they're all priced below $200.

Mango keeps Windows Phone moving (roundup)[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:59:16 PDT ]Microsoft kept the headlines coming with its Mango release for Windows Phone. Here are all the stories in one place.

Iceland's 'zero-emission' data center[ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:37:39 EDT ]A cloud-computing company is building what it calls "the world's first zero-emission data center" in Iceland.

Facebook rumors: Fact vs. fiction[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:23:11 EDT ]The recent deluge of Facebook changes -- both those that have already happened and those that are on the way -- have people talking.

'Sister' cons woman out of $2,000 on Facebook[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:20:56 GMT ]When Edythe Schumacher's sister invited her to chat on Facebook and then touted her on a program that would help her qualify for a government grant, Schumacher decided to give it a go. Only after sending $2,000 to the program director did she realize she'd been scammed by someone who hacked her sister's Facebook account.

Pre-caffeine: Amazon Fire, Nerf steampunk![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

What about the nuclear option for spaceflight?[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:05:47 GMT ]As NASA contemplates future deep-space voyages, isn't it time to think more seriously about the nuclear option for rocket propulsion? Commentary by NBC News' Jay Barbree.

Kindle Touch is e-ink touch-screen reader[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:22:34 GMT ]In addition to the Kindle Fire tablet, Amazon's Jeff Bezos introduced the Kindle Touch. It's a long-needed update to the original Kindle, the fourth real redesign. Barnes & Noble already had a touch-based Nook reader, so Kindle was lagging.

Yes, Amazon's Kindle Fire is a $199 Android tablet[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:45:42 GMT ]Before Amazon's press event even started, the big news slipped out of the bag: The Amazon Kindle Fire will be a 7-inch Android tablet with a $199 price tag.

In green tech, debate over singles versus home runs[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:00:36 PDT ]Green-tech start-ups are splitting between those which swing for the fences and others who just try to hit safely but there's a need for both types to foster innovation.

CNET readers react to the iPod's possible demise[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:01:20 PDT ]With speculation and reports suggesting the iPod Classic and iPod Shuffle could be on the chopping block, CNET readers are sounding off on what they think about such a decision.

iPad grabs 80 percent share, but here comes Amazon[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:05:48 PDT ]Apple's popular tablet won over 80 percent of the North American market during the second quarter of 2011, says a new report from Strategy Analytics, but could face a challenge from Amazon's new tablet.

Amazon unveils trio of Kindle e-ink readers[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:30:23 PDT ]Amazon unveils the Kindle Touch for $99. A 3G version will retail for $149, while a cheaper no-touch version will sell for $79.

Wheelz launches car sharing for college campuses[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:15:00 PDT ]Yet another way to send your car on its own adventures while you're not using it.

Iceland's 'zero-emission' data center[ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:37:39 EDT ]A cloud-computing company is building what it calls "the world's first zero-emission data center" in Iceland.

Facebook rumors: Fact vs. fiction[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:23:11 EDT ]The recent deluge of Facebook changes -- both those that have already happened and those that are on the way -- have people talking.

Find the right college with these sites[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:12:50 GMT ]With more than 4,000 college and universities in the U.S. to choose from, there are many factors to consider, from location to housing to majors. These sites can help make the process a little easier.

Amazon's tablet called 'Kindle Fire,' says report[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:09:43 GMT ]First, TechCrunch's MG Siegler reported having a hands-on with Amazon's mystery tablet, a 7-inch Android tab. Now he's reporting Amazon's rollout plan, and the device's name: "Kindle Fire."

Video: The ‘Bioshock Infinite’ actors behind the heroes[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 23:54:11 GMT ]The actors Troy Baker, Courtnee Draper and director Ken Levine talk about the challenges of acting out the characters Elizabeth and Booker DeWitt. (In-Game)

'Terra Nova' offers new world for dino fans[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:43:59 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Fox TV's "Terra Nova" features a new world of Cretaceous dinosaurs, including some nasty ones that were invented for Hollywood's sake.

Apple to 'talk iPhone' on Oct. 4[ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:23:57 GMT ]Apple will indeed be holding an event on Oct. 4. The subject of the invite? "Let's talk iPhone."

Mozilla works to fix Firefox add-on compatibility[ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 06:35:50 PDT ]As more and more versions of Firefox are released, the compatibility of add-ons is becoming an increasingly worrisome problem for Mozilla.

Delicious relaunches with mix of old and new[ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 07:36:08 PDT ]The social-bookmarking site that was facing possible closure at the hands of Yahoo is now poised to start its next chapter.

Dead Sea Scrolls come to life on the Web[ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:00:33 PDT ]In a project coordinated by Google, high-resolution photographs of five of the Dead Sea Scrolls can now be viewed and examined online.

Web-based Windows Phone Marketplace opens[ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:08:46 PDT ]Microsoft completely overhauls its previous joke of an online storefront to offer a robust, Web-based home for apps that can download over-the-air to your Windows Phone.

Apple holding iPhone 5 event on October 4[ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:20:08 PDT ]The company says it will hold the event at 10 a.m. PT next Tuesday where it will "talk iPhone."

Dazzling bike lights promote safer cycling[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:08:20 EDT ]Riding a bicycle around the city at night can be a perilous pastime with traditional bike lights providing a rather dim reminder of a cyclist's presence on the roads.

5 key features missing from Facebook Music[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:49:35 EDT ]As important as it is, Facebook's music initiative is missing five key ingredients, all of which are within its grasp.

Find the right college with these sites[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:12:50 GMT ]With more than 4,000 college and universities in the U.S. to choose from, there are many factors to consider, from location to housing to majors. These sites can help make the process a little easier.

Amazon's tablet called 'Kindle Fire,' says report[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:09:43 GMT ]First, TechCrunch's MG Siegler reported having a hands-on with Amazon's mystery tablet, a 7-inch Android tab. Now he's reporting Amazon's rollout plan, and the device's name: "Kindle Fire."

Video: The ‘Bioshock Infinite’ actors behind the heroes[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 23:54:11 GMT ]The actors Troy Baker, Courtnee Draper and director Ken Levine talk about the challenges of acting out the characters Elizabeth and Booker DeWitt. (In-Game)

'Terra Nova' offers new world for dino fans[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:43:59 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Fox TV's "Terra Nova" features a new world of Cretaceous dinosaurs, including some nasty ones that were invented for Hollywood's sake.

Apple to 'talk iPhone' on Oct. 4[ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:23:57 GMT ]Apple will indeed be holding an event on Oct. 4. The subject of the invite? "Let's talk iPhone."

iPhone 5 to offer 1GB RAM and voice control?[ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 06:24:17 PDT ]The latest rumors about the next-gen iPhone say it will come with 1GB of memory and feature a voice-control system dubbed the Assistant.

Mozilla works to fix Firefox add-on compatibility[ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 06:35:50 PDT ]As more and more versions of Firefox are released, the compatibility of add-ons is becoming an increasingly worrisome problem for Mozilla.

Delicious relaunches with mix of old and new[ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 07:36:08 PDT ]The social-bookmarking site that was facing possible closure at the hands of Yahoo is now poised to start its next chapter.

Dead Sea Scrolls come to life on the Web[ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:00:33 PDT ]In a project coordinated by Google, high-resolution photographs of five of the Dead Sea Scrolls can now be viewed and examined online.

Web-based Windows Phone Marketplace opens[ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:08:46 PDT ]Microsoft completely overhauls its previous joke of an online storefront to offer a robust, Web-based home for apps that can download over-the-air to your Windows Phone.

Dazzling bike lights promote safer cycling[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:08:20 EDT ]Riding a bicycle around the city at night can be a perilous pastime with traditional bike lights providing a rather dim reminder of a cyclist's presence on the roads.

5 key features missing from Facebook Music[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:49:35 EDT ]As important as it is, Facebook's music initiative is missing five key ingredients, all of which are within its grasp.

'Shadowgun' aims to be the iPhone's 'Gears of War'[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:24:22 GMT ]Inspired by the hit "Gears of War" franchise for the Xbox, the forthcoming "Shadowgun" game sets out to prove high-quality shooting games deserve a home on our smartphones and tablets.

Greek island protests video game stardom[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 23:31:19 GMT ]The Greek island of Limnos is none-too-happy about its starring role in the forthcoming military shooting game "Arma 3" — a game that finds various hostile forces taking over an island that prides itself on being "a place of peace and creation."

Amazon's tablet called 'Kindle Fire,' says report[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:09:43 GMT ]First, TechCrunch's MG Siegler reported having a hands-on with Amazon's mystery tablet, a 7-inch Android tab. Now he's reporting Amazon's rollout plan, and the device's name: "Kindle Fire."

'Terra Nova' offers new world for dino fans[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:43:59 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Fox TV's "Terra Nova" features a new world of Cretaceous dinosaurs, including some nasty ones that were invented for Hollywood's sake.

Video: Khan Academy sparks education reform debate[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 20:13:54 GMT ]When Sal Khan began posting free math lectures on YouTube, he became the darling of education reform advocates. But now that his Khan Academy is expanding into real classrooms, teachers are arguing over the value of the approach. (msnbc.com)

Apple denied trademark for 'Multi-Touch' in the U.S.[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:21:13 PDT ]Apple's efforts to trademark the term "Multi-Touch" in the U.S. have been thwarted, with the USPTO saying the term is merely descriptive.

Facebook: We do track logged-out users, but trust us[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:50:10 PDT ]In comments to the Wall Street Journal, a Facebook engineer says data from logged out users is collected but soon deleted.

Hacked MySQL.com used to serve Windows malware[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:10:27 PDT ]Open source software provider cleans up infection but back doors may remain, Armorize says.

Panasonic's Hospi-Rimo robot tends to patients[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:38:08 PDT ]Medical telepresence bot is designed to help patients communicate with distant loved ones. Panasonic also upgrades its robot bed and hair-washer.

Spotify users steamed over Facebook requirement[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:23:57 PDT ]New users to the music-streaming service are required to have an account with the social-networking giant, angering many.

Dazzling bike lights promote safer cycling[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:08:20 EDT ]Riding a bicycle around the city at night can be a perilous pastime with traditional bike lights providing a rather dim reminder of a cyclist's presence on the roads.

5 key features missing from Facebook Music[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:49:35 EDT ]As important as it is, Facebook's music initiative is missing five key ingredients, all of which are within its grasp.

Video: Teaching with technology: What works in class[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:19:15 GMT ]High school science teacher Frank Noschese explains the ways he'd like to see technology applied in the classroom. (msnbc.com)

'Star Wars: The Old Republic' launches Dec. 20[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 17:07:31 GMT ]The highly anticipated massively multiplayer game also comes to Europe Dec. 22.

Video: How a math expert teaches history[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:53:51 GMT ]Sal Khan, a math whiz with an encouragingly at-ease lecture style, explains how his online education classes will be able to branch out into subjects beyond his expertise. (msnbc.com)

Pre-caffeine:Facebook freakouts, kitty-cat scans![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Video: Khan Academy sparks education reform debate[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 20:13:54 GMT ]When Sal Khan began posting free math lectures on YouTube, he became the darling of education reform advocates. But now that his Khan Academy is expanding into real classrooms, teachers are arguing over the value of the approach. (msnbc.com)

Amazon adds Fox content to instant video streaming[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:51:21 PDT ]A new licensing deal allows Amazon Prime members to instantly stream for "free" a wide selection of 20th Century Fox movies and TV shows.

Google+ users up 30 percent since going public?[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:33:02 PDT ]In the two days after Google+ officially opened to the public last Tuesday, usage jumped 30 percent to 43 million users in total, says statistician Paul Allen.

Amazon announcement on Wednesday[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:41:46 PDT ]Google News adds tags for exclusive or investigative content, Amazon and Netflix add more streaming video content from Fox and DreamWorks, respectively, and Amazon is set to make a big product announcement in two days.

Apple: Samsung got 'caught' mimicking iPad[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:44:51 PDT ]In an Australian courtroom, Apple attorneys say Samsung intentionally designed the Galaxy Tab 10.1 to copy Apple's tablet.

Facebook unfriending 'bug' gets quick fix[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:45:39 PDT ]Users who were previously able to see who "unfriended" them in the new Timeline can no longer do so.

New Facebook is always watching you[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:23:33 EDT ]The "real-time sharing" updates Facebook announced Thursday aim to put your life online.

Google honors Jim Henson with doodle[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 22:23:27 EDT ]The man behind the Muppets, Fraggle Rock and many of Sesame Street's most beloved puppets got a 21st-century shout-out Friday, in the former of an interactive "doodle" atop Google's main search engine page.

With Facebook, streaming music lowers barriers[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:56:55 EDT ]When Spotify debuted in the U.S. two months ago, the streaming-music service was starkly different from its competitors.

Video: How a math expert teaches history[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:53:51 GMT ]Sal Khan, a math whiz with an encouragingly at-ease lecture style, explains how his online education classes will be able to branch out into subjects beyond his expertise. (msnbc.com)

'Star Wars: The Old Republic' launches Dec. 20[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 17:07:31 GMT ]The highly anticipated massively multiplayer game also comes to Europe Dec. 22.

Video: Teaching with technology: What works in class[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:19:15 GMT ]High school science teacher Frank Noschese explains the ways he'd like to see technology applied in the classroom. (msnbc.com)

Video: Khan Academy sparks education reform debate[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 20:13:54 GMT ]When Sal Khan began posting free math lectures on YouTube, he became the darling of education reform advocates. But now that his Khan Academy is expanding into real classrooms, teachers are arguing over the value of the approach. (msnbc.com)

Pre-caffeine:Facebook freakouts, kitty-cat scans![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Tumblr raises $85 million as growth continues[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 06:43:33 PDT ]Company's total investment is now over $125 million, and many major venture-capital firms, including Sequoia Capital have an interest in the company.

Missteps, market chaos weigh on Groupon IPO plans[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:23:57 PDT ]The daily-deals provider is facing difficult decisions as it tries to get back to the business of going public.

Android use surges on mobile ad network[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:25:02 PDT ]Ad impressions for Android devices jumped 48 percent last month from July, while those for Apple's iOS remained flat, according to Millennial Media's latest Mobile Mix report.

Amazon adds Fox content to instant video streaming[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:51:21 PDT ]A new licensing deal allows Amazon Prime members to instantly stream for "free" a wide selection of 20th Century Fox movies and TV shows.

Amazon announcement on Wednesday[ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:41:46 PDT ]Google News adds tags for exclusive or investigative content, Amazon and Netflix add more streaming video content from Fox and DreamWorks, respectively, and Amazon is set to make a big product announcement in two days.

With Facebook, streaming music lowers barriers[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:56:55 EDT ]When Spotify debuted in the U.S. two months ago, the streaming-music service was starkly different from its competitors.

New Facebook is always watching you[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:23:33 EDT ]The "real-time sharing" updates Facebook announced Thursday aim to put your life online.

Google honors Jim Henson with doodle[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 22:23:27 EDT ]The man behind the Muppets, Fraggle Rock and many of Sesame Street's most beloved puppets got a 21st-century shout-out Friday, in the former of an interactive "doodle" atop Google's main search engine page.

Embarrassed? Not with these 10 gadgets![ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:45:35 GMT ]Let technology prevent embarrassing situations: buy a toilet sound blocker, an air-conditioned shirt or a Slobstopper — or any of the other 10 items you'll find only here.

Senator accuses OnStar of invading privacy[ Sun, 25 Sep 2011 22:16:27 GMT ]The OnStar automobile communication service used by 6 million Americans maintains its two-way connection with a customer even after the service is discontinued, while reserving the right to sell data from that connection. U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer of New York says that's a blatant invasion of privacy and is calling on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate.

Vizio tells owners their sets are unrepairable[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 22:14:15 GMT ]Vizio, America's second-best selling LCD TV brand, is now telling some owners of broken sets that their televisions cannot be repaired. If the set is past the 12-month factory warranty, Vizio advises owners to buy a replacement set from the company.

How will space station fall to Earth?[ Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:55:22 GMT ]If a dead bus-size satellite's crash-landing can cause such a stir, global panic may well ensue when it's time for the enormous International Space Station to come down to Earth. Although the orbiting lab is far larger than the space agency's defunct satellite, which made an uncontrolled re-entry through Earth's atmosphere late Friday night, the station's eventual demise will pose little threat to folks on Earth.

Satellite likely in ocean, but may have hit US[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:26:41 GMT ]NASA space junk scientists believe that all — or nearly all — of the parts of their 20-year-old dead satellite safely plunged into the Pacific Ocean, likely missing land. But if their estimates are off, by only five minutes or so, fiery pieces could have fallen on parts of northwestern North America.

T-minus 1 day until Boeing hand-off of 787 Dreamliner[ Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:28:30 PDT ]The aviation giant first rolled out its much-anticipated composite airliner more than four years ago, and the event is three years behind schedule. But on Monday, Boeing expects to finally hand over its first Dreamliner to launch customer, All Nipon Airways.

Making Boeing's 787 Dreamliners (photos)[ Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:29:00 PDT ]A day before Boeing finally hands off the first of its long-anticipated jets to its launch partner, CNET got a up close and personal look at the production line.

Inside Boeing's 787 Dreamliner (photos)[ Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:29:23 PDT ]As the giant airplane maker prepares to finally hand over the first 787 to All Nippon Airways, CNET got a look at the interior of one of the much-anticipated jets.

USA Today's Twitter account falls victim to hackers[ Sun, 25 Sep 2011 20:02:11 PDT ]Same group that hacked NBC News' Twitter account earlier this month apparently grabs hold of USA Today's Twitter feed and fires off a clutch of messages.

LightSquared makes 4G case to the public[ Sun, 25 Sep 2011 20:16:34 PDT ]LightSquared's CEO plans to publish an open letter reiterating the need for another wholesale 4G network.

Pandora overhauls site amid Web music boom[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:35:40 EDT ]Pandora, the music-streaming service that's a soundtrack for many a desk-bound music lover, rolled out a slate of changes Wednesday, even as a host of up-and-comers are emerging in the online music space.

Opinion: Facebook doesn't care about you[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:03:15 EDT ]Douglas Rushkoff: Facebook users complaining about tweaks to interface should remember: Changes meant to serve company's paying customers, not free service users

Amazon and (hopefully) the end of late fees[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:04:29 EDT ]We've been nearing the end of the late-fees era for years -- and, thanks to technology, we're one step closer this week. Amazon just launched a no-fees library loan program for digital books.

The New Facebook is always watching you[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:23:33 EDT ]The "real-time sharing" updates Facebook announced Thursday aim to put your life online.

Cell phone troubles plague LA-area AT&T customers[ Sun, 25 Sep 2011 05:12:21 GMT ]It's been a day of missed, dropped and failed calls for AT&T wireless customers in Southern California, and the night is sounding very similar.

Huge ancient Roman shipyard unearthed[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:59:37 GMT ]A large Roman shipyard has been uncovered an ancient port in Rome called Portus, researchers reported. They found the remains of a massive building, dating to the second century, where ancient ships were likely built close to the distinctive hexagonal basin, or "harbor," at the center of the port complex.

Exotic pets turn invasive, threatening Florida[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:14:33 GMT ]Florida is now officially the world capital for invasive and potentially invasive reptiles and amphibians, according to a 20-year study verifying that 56 non-native species of these animals have become established in the sunshine state.

'Star Wars: The Old Republic' launches Dec. 20[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 17:07:31 GMT ]The highly anticipated massively multiplayer game also comes to Europe Dec. 22.

Satellite likely in ocean, but may have hit US[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:26:41 GMT ]NASA space junk scientists believe that all — or nearly all — of the parts of their 20-year-old dead satellite safely plunged into the Pacific Ocean, likely missing land. But if their estimates are off, by only five minutes or so, fiery pieces could have fallen on parts of northwestern North America.

Fresh iPhone/iOS 5 rumors cite Twitter events, vacay days[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:24:36 PDT ]Tired of speculation about when, exactly, the iPhone 5 and its iOS 5 operating system will appear? No? Well, we've got a couple more clues for you then, you incurable gadget freak.

iPhone 5 rumor roundup[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 23:00:00 PDT ]CNET tracks all the iPhone 5 rumors--from the likely to the crazy--that we've heard so far in 2011.

For lost iPhone, SFPD wants bar's surveillance video[ Sun, 25 Sep 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]San Francisco Police have asked owners of Cava 22, the bar where an Apple employee lost an unreleased iPhone in July, to see their surveillance video. Are there images of what happened to the missing device?

A hybrid approach for cleaner home energy[ Sun, 25 Sep 2011 06:00:00 PDT ]With the winter coming, CNET's Martin LaMonica gets a fresh load of home heating pellets and takes stock of the growing mix of home energy options.

Apple to hold iPhone 5 event on-campus, ATD says[ Sun, 25 Sep 2011 08:40:18 PDT ]Apple will unveil the next incarnation of the iPhone on its corporate campus in Cupertino, Calif., instead of in San Francisco, All Things Digital is reporting.

Pandora overhauls site amid Web music boom[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:35:40 EDT ]Pandora, the music-streaming service that's a soundtrack for many a desk-bound music lover, rolled out a slate of changes Wednesday, even as a host of up-and-comers are emerging in the online music space.

Opinion: Facebook doesn't care about you[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:03:15 EDT ]Douglas Rushkoff: Facebook users complaining about tweaks to interface should remember: Changes meant to serve company's paying customers, not free service users

Amazon and (hopefully) the end of late fees[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:04:29 EDT ]We've been nearing the end of the late-fees era for years -- and, thanks to technology, we're one step closer this week. Amazon just launched a no-fees library loan program for digital books.

The New Facebook is always watching you[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:23:33 EDT ]The "real-time sharing" updates Facebook announced Thursday aim to put your life online.

Cell phone troubles plague LA-area AT&T customers[ Sun, 25 Sep 2011 05:12:21 GMT ]It's been a day of missed, dropped and failed calls for AT&T wireless customers in Southern California, and the night is sounding very similar.

Huge ancient Roman shipyard unearthed[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:59:37 GMT ]A large Roman shipyard has been uncovered an ancient port in Rome called Portus, researchers reported. They found the remains of a massive building, dating to the second century, where ancient ships were likely built close to the distinctive hexagonal basin, or "harbor," at the center of the port complex.

Exotic pets turn invasive, threatening Florida[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:14:33 GMT ]Florida is now officially the world capital for invasive and potentially invasive reptiles and amphibians, according to a 20-year study verifying that 56 non-native species of these animals have become established in the sunshine state.

'Star Wars: The Old Republic' launches Dec. 20[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 17:07:31 GMT ]The highly anticipated massively multiplayer game also comes to Europe Dec. 22.

Satellite likely in ocean, but may have hit US[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:26:41 GMT ]NASA space junk scientists believe that all — or nearly all — of the parts of their 20-year-old dead satellite safely plunged into the Pacific Ocean, likely missing land. But if their estimates are off, by only five minutes or so, fiery pieces could have fallen on parts of northwestern North America.

Senate notes: Schmidt's Apple plug, Google piracy issues[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 17:29:44 PDT ]Eric Schmidt used a Senate hearing to show off his MacBook Air instead of a Chromebook and some in Washington are wondering whether Schmidt might return to Washington to testify on copyright or other issues facing the company.

Fresh iPhone/iOS 5 rumors cite Twitter events, vacay days[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:24:36 PDT ]Tired of speculation about when, exactly, the iPhone 5 and its iOS 5 operating system will appear? No? Well, we've got a couple more clues for you then, you incurable gadget freak.

iPhone 5 rumor roundup[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 23:00:00 PDT ]CNET tracks all the iPhone 5 rumors--from the likely to the crazy--that we've heard so far in 2011.

For lost iPhone, SFPD wants bar's surveillance video[ Sun, 25 Sep 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]San Francisco Police have asked owners of Cava 22, the bar where an Apple employee lost an unreleased iPhone in July, to see their surveillance video. Are there images of what happened to the missing device?

A hybrid approach for cleaner home energy[ Sun, 25 Sep 2011 06:00:00 PDT ]With the winter coming, CNET's Martin LaMonica gets a fresh load of home heating pellets and takes stock of the growing mix of home energy options.

Pandora overhauls site amid Web music boom[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:35:40 EDT ]Pandora, the music-streaming service that's a soundtrack for many a desk-bound music lover, rolled out a slate of changes Wednesday, even as a host of up-and-comers are emerging in the online music space.

Opinion: Facebook doesn't care about you[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:03:15 EDT ]Douglas Rushkoff: Facebook users complaining about tweaks to interface should remember: Changes meant to serve company's paying customers, not free service users

Amazon and (hopefully) the end of late fees[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:04:29 EDT ]We've been nearing the end of the late-fees era for years -- and, thanks to technology, we're one step closer this week. Amazon just launched a no-fees library loan program for digital books.

The New Facebook is always watching you[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:23:33 EDT ]The "real-time sharing" updates Facebook announced Thursday aim to put your life online.

Facebook Timelines: A brief walkthrough[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:34:53 GMT ]We've shown you how you can try Facebook's new profile page design (better known as the "Timeline") right now, but let's take a minute to talk about actually using it. Is it good, bad, ugly, or a twisted combination of all three?

Huge ancient Roman shipyard unearthed[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:59:37 GMT ]A large Roman shipyard has been uncovered an ancient port in Rome called Portus, researchers reported. They found the remains of a massive building, dating to the second century, where ancient ships were likely built close to the distinctive hexagonal basin, or "harbor," at the center of the port complex.

Exotic pets turn invasive, threatening Florida[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:14:33 GMT ]Florida is now officially the world capital for invasive and potentially invasive reptiles and amphibians, according to a 20-year study verifying that 56 non-native species of these animals have become established in the sunshine state.

'Star Wars: The Old Republic' launches Dec. 20[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 17:07:31 GMT ]The highly anticipated massively multiplayer game also comes to Europe Dec. 22.

Satellite likely in ocean, but may have hit US[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:26:41 GMT ]NASA space junk scientists believe that all — or nearly all — of the parts of their 20-year-old dead satellite safely plunged into the Pacific Ocean, likely missing land. But if their estimates are off, by only five minutes or so, fiery pieces could have fallen on parts of northwestern North America.

More Motorola Xoom 2 leaks: Two models?[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:45:27 PDT ]Motorola appears to have cooked up some pretty slick tablets for release in the near future that should give Apple's iPad more worthy competition.

NASA's falling satellite caught on video?[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 16:10:23 PDT ]Amateur video purports to show a few dozen pieces of the broken-up satellite on their way to a final resting place, perhaps somewhere in the Canadian wilderness?

Google News to add 'featured' labels to stories[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 16:55:02 PDT ]Google News has introduced a way for news agencies to designate specific stories as worthy of being called out with a "featured" label on the Google News U.S. home page and in search results, according to a report.

Senate notes: Schmidt's Apple plug, Google piracy issues[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 17:29:44 PDT ]Eric Schmidt used a Senate hearing to show off his MacBook Air instead of a Chromebook and some in Washington are wondering whether Schmidt might return to Washington to testify on copyright or other issues facing the company.

Fresh iPhone/iOS 5 rumors cite Twitter events, vacay days[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:24:36 PDT ]Tired of speculation about when, exactly, the iPhone 5 and its iOS 5 operating system will appear? No? Well, we've got a couple more clues for you then, you incurable gadget freak.

Pandora overhauls site amid Web music boom[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:35:40 EDT ]Pandora, the music-streaming service that's a soundtrack for many a desk-bound music lover, rolled out a slate of changes Wednesday, even as a host of up-and-comers are emerging in the online music space.

Opinion: Facebook doesn't care about you[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:03:15 EDT ]Douglas Rushkoff: Facebook users complaining about tweaks to interface should remember: Changes meant to serve company's paying customers, not free service users

Amazon and (hopefully) the end of late fees[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:04:29 EDT ]We've been nearing the end of the late-fees era for years -- and, thanks to technology, we're one step closer this week. Amazon just launched a no-fees library loan program for digital books.

The New Facebook is always watching you[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:23:33 EDT ]The "real-time sharing" updates Facebook announced Thursday aim to put your life online.

Video: Visually stunning kids' apps for iPad[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:16:14 GMT ]This weeks' Gadgetbox App Smashup looks at amazing kids' iPad apps, from an exploration of light with a robot named Bobo to a retelling of Cinderella that brings kids inside a magical world. (msnbc.com)

Embarrassed? Not with these 10 gadgets![ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:45:35 GMT ]Let technology prevent embarrassing situations: buy a toilet sound blocker, an air-conditioned shirt or a Slobstopper — or any of the other 10 items you'll find only here.

Facebook Timelines: A brief walkthrough[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:34:53 GMT ]We've shown you how you can try Facebook's new profile page design (better known as the "Timeline") right now, but let's take a minute to talk about actually using it. Is it good, bad, ugly, or a twisted combination of all three?

Your guide to spotting a falling satellite[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 01:44:52 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Find out whether it's possible to watch NASA's six-ton satellite pass over your neighborhood on its way to Friday's fall from the sky.

NASA satellite crashes back to Earth[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:56:01 GMT ]NASA's dead 6-ton satellite plunged to Earth, but several hours later on Saturday, U.S. space officials didn't know just where it hit. They thought the fiery fall was largely over water and the debris probably hurt no one.

Is the new iPhone wait nearly over? (Apple Talk Weekly)[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]All eyes are on Apple to announce the next iPhone, and a new report says that's happening on October 4. More on that, and the rest of this week's Apple news in this week's edition.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Samsung SyncMaster T27A950 monitor, Sony Tablet S, and the Samsung SH100 point-and-shoot camera.

Derelict NASA satellite falls back to Earth[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 04:45:43 PDT ]A 6.3-ton satellite re-enters the atmosphere, presumably showering debris across a 500-mile-long impact zone, though details are still sketchy.

A smart green home takes root in inner city[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 06:00:00 PDT ]A Boston couple turns a tech-friendly green-home building project into an educational undertaking for themselves, neighbors, and contractors.

Opening eyes with a green home (photos)[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 06:00:00 PDT ]A couple builds the first LEED Platinum-level green home in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood, to show that green, healthy, and high-tech are compatible and affordable.

Pandora overhauls site amid Web music boom[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:35:40 EDT ]Pandora, the music-streaming service that's a soundtrack for many a desk-bound music lover, rolled out a slate of changes Wednesday, even as a host of up-and-comers are emerging in the online music space.

Opinion: Facebook doesn't care about you[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:03:15 EDT ]Douglas Rushkoff: Facebook users complaining about tweaks to interface should remember: Changes meant to serve company's paying customers, not free service users

Amazon and (hopefully) the end of late fees[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:04:29 EDT ]We've been nearing the end of the late-fees era for years -- and, thanks to technology, we're one step closer this week. Amazon just launched a no-fees library loan program for digital books.

The New Facebook is always watching you[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:23:33 EDT ]The "real-time sharing" updates Facebook announced Thursday aim to put your life online.

Video: Visually stunning kids' apps for iPad[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:16:14 GMT ]This weeks' Gadgetbox App Smashup looks at amazing kids' iPad apps, from an exploration of light with a robot named Bobo to a retelling of Cinderella that brings kids inside a magical world. (msnbc.com)

Embarrassed? Not with these 10 gadgets![ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:45:35 GMT ]Let technology prevent embarrassing situations: buy a toilet sound blocker, an air-conditioned shirt or a Slobstopper — or any of the other 10 items you'll find only here.

Facebook Timelines: A brief walkthrough[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:34:53 GMT ]We've shown you how you can try Facebook's new profile page design (better known as the "Timeline") right now, but let's take a minute to talk about actually using it. Is it good, bad, ugly, or a twisted combination of all three?

Your guide to spotting a falling satellite[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 01:44:52 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Find out whether it's possible to watch NASA's six-ton satellite pass over your neighborhood on its way to Friday's fall from the sky.

NASA satellite crashes back to Earth[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:56:01 GMT ]NASA's dead 6-ton satellite plunged to Earth, but several hours later on Saturday, U.S. space officials didn't know just where it hit. They thought the fiery fall was largely over water and the debris probably hurt no one.

Is the new iPhone wait nearly over? (Apple Talk Weekly)[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]All eyes are on Apple to announce the next iPhone, and a new report says that's happening on October 4. More on that, and the rest of this week's Apple news in this week's edition.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Samsung SyncMaster T27A950 monitor, Sony Tablet S, and the Samsung SH100 point-and-shoot camera.

Derelict NASA satellite falls back to Earth[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 04:45:43 PDT ]A 6.3-ton satellite re-enters the atmosphere, presumably showering debris across a 500-mile-long impact zone, though details are still sketchy.

A smart green home takes root in inner city[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 06:00:00 PDT ]A Boston couple turns a tech-friendly green-home building project into an educational undertaking for themselves, neighbors, and contractors.

Opening eyes with a green home (photos)[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 06:00:00 PDT ]A couple builds the first LEED Platinum-level green home in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood, to show that green, healthy, and high-tech are compatible and affordable.

Pandora overhauls site amid Web music boom[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:35:40 EDT ]Pandora, the music-streaming service that's a soundtrack for many a desk-bound music lover, rolled out a slate of changes Wednesday, even as a host of up-and-comers are emerging in the online music space.

Opinion: Facebook doesn't care about you[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:03:15 EDT ]Douglas Rushkoff: Facebook users complaining about tweaks to interface should remember: Changes meant to serve company's paying customers, not free service users

Amazon and (hopefully) the end of late fees[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:04:29 EDT ]We've been nearing the end of the late-fees era for years -- and, thanks to technology, we're one step closer this week. Amazon just launched a no-fees library loan program for digital books.

The New Facebook is always watching you[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:23:33 EDT ]The "real-time sharing" updates Facebook announced Thursday aim to put your life online.

Video: Visually stunning kids' apps for iPad[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:16:14 GMT ]This weeks' Gadgetbox App Smashup looks at amazing kids' iPad apps, from an exploration of light with a robot named Bobo to a retelling of Cinderella that brings kids inside a magical world. (msnbc.com)

Embarrassed? Not with these 10 gadgets![ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:45:35 GMT ]Let technology prevent embarrassing situations: buy a toilet sound blocker, an air-conditioned shirt or a Slobstopper — or any of the other 10 items you'll find only here.

Facebook Timelines: A brief walkthrough[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:34:53 GMT ]We've shown you how you can try Facebook's new profile page design (better known as the "Timeline") right now, but let's take a minute to talk about actually using it. Is it good, bad, ugly, or a twisted combination of all three?

Your guide to spotting a falling satellite[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 01:44:52 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Find out whether it's possible to watch NASA's six-ton satellite pass over your neighborhood on its way to Friday's fall from the sky.

Satellite may fall over Canada and Africa[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 03:08:39 GMT ]A huge, dead satellite tumbling to Earth is falling slower than expected, and may plummet down somewhere over Canada or Africa late tonight or early Saturday, NASA officials now say.

This Day in Tech: Reactions to Facebook changes; Yahoo for sale?[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:53:53 PDT ]Too busy to keep up with today's tech news? Here are some of the more interesting stories from CNET News for Friday, September 23.

Google's Jim Henson doodle lets you be the puppeteer[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:00:53 PDT ]September 24 would have been Jim Henson's 75th birthday, so Google commemorates the day with another entertaining doodle. In this one, you can try digital puppetry by making six Muppets move and talk to your bidding.

Alleged 'Commander X' Anonymous hacker pleads not guilty[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:13:32 PDT ]Attorney says homeless client was arrested in Mountain View, Calif., coffeehouse and remains in police custody for now.

Apple logos in backdrop for Samsung in-store display[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:20:17 PDT ]Samsung is looking more like a stalker as it tries to fight claims from Apple that it has a copycat streak.

Groupon slashes reported revenue by half, COO exits after 5 months[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:26:59 PDT ]Chicago-based company is slashing its reported revenues by half--from $713.4 million in 2010 down to $312.9 million--in accordance with accounting revisions prompted by the SEC.

Pandora overhauls site amid Web music boom[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:35:40 EDT ]Pandora, the music-streaming service that's a soundtrack for many a desk-bound music lover, rolled out a slate of changes Wednesday, even as a host of up-and-comers are emerging in the online music space.

Opinion: Facebook doesn't care about you[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:03:15 EDT ]Douglas Rushkoff: Facebook users complaining about tweaks to interface should remember: Changes meant to serve company's paying customers, not free service users

Amazon and (hopefully) the end of late fees[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:04:29 EDT ]We've been nearing the end of the late-fees era for years -- and, thanks to technology, we're one step closer this week. Amazon just launched a no-fees library loan program for digital books.

The New Facebook is always watching you[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:23:33 EDT ]The "real-time sharing" updates Facebook announced Thursday aim to put your life online.

Facebook Timeline tells 'story of your life'[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:16:13 GMT ]Today at the Facebook F8 developer summit, Mark Zuckerberg introduced a new kind of profile view called "Timeline." Instead of a profile and wall, it's a more controlled view of your world.

Your guide to spotting a falling satellite[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 01:44:52 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Find out whether it's possible to watch NASA's six-ton satellite pass over your neighborhood on its way to Friday's fall from the sky.

NASA: Doomed satellite won't fall on N. America[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:34:28 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA says its derelict six-ton satellite won't be passing over North America when it makes its final fiery plunge on Friday afternoon.

Embarrassed? Not with these 10 gadgets![ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:45:35 GMT ]Let technology prevent embarrassing situations: buy a toilet sound blocker, an air-conditioned shirt or a Slobstopper — or any of the other 10 items you'll find only here.

Facebook shows off the new Facebook profiles[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:30:00 GMT ]Facebook gave its News Feed a makeover Wednesday and many users got angry. Well, we hope you saved some of your rage — because a lot more changes were announced at the Facebook's developer conference today.

Facebook unveils new look and feel (photos)[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:58:04 PDT ]CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicks off the company's F8 developers' conference today by introducing a revamped profile page called Timeline, as well as changes to the Open Graph apps platform that make it easier for users to share media. Here's a photo recap.

SNL's Andy Samberg kicks off F8 as Mark Zuckerberg[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:38:17 PDT ]"Saturday Night Live" comedian Andy Samberg pokes fun of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the company's annual F8 Developer Conference in San Francisco on Thursday.

Zuckerberg introduces Facebook's new look[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:39:19 PDT ]At the F8 developer conference in San Francisco, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduces a revamped profile page called Timeline, which gives people a chance to look back on everything they've ever published on the social network--along with new features that make it easier to share media content such as music, movies, news, and games.

Facebook launches new Timeline and media sharing[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:33:19 PDT ]At Facebook's F8 developer conference, the social-networking company rolled out a new historical home page for users called the Timeline, as well as functions that developers can use to fill the Timeline, and a new real-time ticker with activity information. Now users can watch videos and listen to music alongside their friends when they see content they like. Rafe Needleman talks to Facebook developers and entrepreneurs about the importance of these new features.

Solar Decathlon shines light on net zero-energy homes (photos)[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:45:15 PDT ]The Solar Decathlon 2011 highlights the latest green building technology while using energy-efficient design and solar panels to make net zero-energy homes.

Pandora overhauls site amid Web music boom[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:35:40 EDT ]Pandora, the music-streaming service that's a soundtrack for many a desk-bound music lover, rolled out a slate of changes Wednesday, even as a host of up-and-comers are emerging in the online music space.

Opinion: Facebook doesn't care about you[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:03:15 EDT ]Douglas Rushkoff: Facebook users complaining about tweaks to interface should remember: Changes meant to serve company's paying customers, not free service users

Amazon and (hopefully) the end of late fees[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:04:29 EDT ]We've been nearing the end of the late-fees era for years -- and, thanks to technology, we're one step closer this week. Amazon just launched a no-fees library loan program for digital books.

Facebook Timeline tells 'story of your life'[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:16:13 GMT ]Today at the Facebook F8 developer summit, Mark Zuckerberg introduced a new kind of profile view called "Timeline." Instead of a profile and wall, it's a more controlled view of your world.

Your guide to spotting a falling satellite[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 01:44:52 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Find out whether it's possible to watch NASA's six-ton satellite pass over your neighborhood on its way to Friday's fall from the sky.

NASA: Doomed satellite won't fall on N. America[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:34:28 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA says its derelict six-ton satellite won't be passing over North America when it makes its final fiery plunge on Friday afternoon.

Embarrassed? Not with these 10 gadgets![ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:45:35 GMT ]Let technology prevent embarrassing situations: buy a toilet sound blocker, an air-conditioned shirt or a Slobstopper — or any of the other 10 items you'll find only here.

Facebook shows off the new Facebook profiles[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:30:00 GMT ]Facebook gave its News Feed a makeover Wednesday and many users got angry. Well, we hope you saved some of your rage — because a lot more changes were announced at the Facebook's developer conference today.

Apple, Dropbox join Electronic Privacy Act fight[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:16:27 PDT ]The companies have signed on with the Electronic Frontier Foundation-sponsored Digital Due Process with other major firms, including Amazon.

Facebook's colonization of the Web gains steam[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:01:11 PDT ]With the new features announced yesterday at F8, Facebook is poised to cast a bigger shadow over the Internet of people and things.

Some iPhone 5 panels have defect, report says[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:04:34 PDT ]Taiwanese iPhone 5 panel producer Wintek is having some trouble with a "delayed bubble" defect in the upcoming smartphone's screen, a new report claims.

New OS X trojan horse sends screenshots, files to remote servers[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:39:41 PDT ]A new trojan horse for OS X has been identified, which attempts to send files and screenshots to remote servers.

Solar Decathlon shines light on net zero-energy homes (photos)[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:45:15 PDT ]The Solar Decathlon 2011 highlights the latest green building technology while using energy-efficient design and solar panels to make net zero-energy homes.

Pandora overhauls site amid Web music boom[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:35:40 EDT ]Pandora, the music-streaming service that's a soundtrack for many a desk-bound music lover, rolled out a slate of changes Wednesday, even as a host of up-and-comers are emerging in the online music space.

Opinion: Facebook doesn't care about you[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:03:15 EDT ]Douglas Rushkoff: Facebook users complaining about tweaks to interface should remember: Changes meant to serve company's paying customers, not free service users

Amazon and (hopefully) the end of late fees[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:04:29 EDT ]We've been nearing the end of the late-fees era for years -- and, thanks to technology, we're one step closer this week. Amazon just launched a no-fees library loan program for digital books.

Astronauts to Congress: Bring back shuttles[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:31:35 GMT ]The United States desperately needs a way to get its astronauts to space and back — and one solution could be taking NASA's space shuttle fleet out of retirement, famed moonwalkers Neil Armstrong and Gene Cernan told Congress Thursday.

Facebook Timeline tells 'story of your life'[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:16:13 GMT ]Today at the Facebook F8 developer summit, Mark Zuckerberg introduced a new kind of profile view called "Timeline." Instead of a profile and wall, it's a more controlled view of your world.

Your guide to spotting a falling satellite[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 01:44:52 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Find out whether it's possible to watch NASA's six-ton satellite pass over your neighborhood on its way to Friday's fall from the sky.

NASA: Doomed satellite won't fall on N. America[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:34:28 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA says its derelict six-ton satellite won't be passing over North America when it makes its final fiery plunge on Friday afternoon.

Facebook shows off the new Facebook profiles[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:30:00 GMT ]Facebook gave its News Feed a makeover Wednesday and many users got angry. Well, we hope you saved some of your rage — because a lot more changes were announced at the Facebook's developer conference today.

iPhone 5 rumor roundup[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:00:00 PDT ]CNET tracks all the iPhone 5 rumors--from the likely to the crazy--that we've heard so far in 2011.

This Day in Tech: Facebook adds Timeline, HP adds Whitman[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:19:59 PDT ]Too busy to keep up with today's tech news? Here are some of the more interesting stories from CNET News for Thursday, September 22.

Facebook launches new Timeline and media sharing[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:33:19 PDT ]At Facebook's F8 developer conference, the social-networking company rolled out a new historical home page for users called the Timeline, as well as functions that developers can use to fill the Timeline, and a new real-time ticker with activity information. Now users can watch videos and listen to music alongside their friends when they see content they like. Rafe Needleman talks to Facebook developers and entrepreneurs about the importance of these new features.

Net neutrality rules kick in November 20[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:37:08 PDT ]The Federal Communications Commission's Net neutrality rules will be published in the Federal Register on Friday and go into effect--barring legal challenges--November 20, according to a report.

In first e-mail, Whitman installs suggestion box[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:31:37 PDT ]In first e-mail to HP employees following Meg Whitman's appointment as new CEO, Whitman and Executive Chairman Ray Lane call on staffers to offer up their best work. They also ask for suggestions.

Pandora overhauls site amid Web music boom[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:35:40 EDT ]Pandora, the music-streaming service that's a soundtrack for many a desk-bound music lover, rolled out a slate of changes Wednesday, even as a host of up-and-comers are emerging in the online music space.

Opinion: Facebook doesn't care about you[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:30:17 EDT ]Douglas Rushkoff: Facebook users complaining about tweaks to interface should remember: Changes meant to serve company's paying customers, not free service users

Amazon and (hopefully) the end of late fees[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:04:29 EDT ]We've been nearing the end of the late-fees era for years -- and, thanks to technology, we're one step closer this week. Amazon just launched a no-fees library loan program for digital books.

Facebook augments profiles with 'Timeline'[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:42:29 EDT ]Facebook unveiled a new version of its website on Thursday that's based around the idea of a personal "timeline" rather than its standard profile pages.

Facebook changes News Feed, users get angry[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:45:40 GMT ]The Facebook News Feed now adjusts to show top and most recent posts based on when and how frequently you're checking the Social Network. There is also a real-time "ticker" that shows what's happening right this second.

Facebook: Design thrown 'into a blender?'[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:07:29 GMT ]You may not like, or even understand, the changes Facebook has made in recent days and is announcing today. Be reassured: You are so not alone.

How Facebook is about to change even more[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:30:00 GMT ]Many Facebook users got angry after the social network unveiled a redesigned News Feed Wednesday, but we hope they saved some of their rage — because a lot more changes are going to be announced at F8, Facebook's developer conference, today.

Your guide to spotting a falling satellite[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 01:44:52 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Find out whether it's possible to watch NASA's six-ton satellite pass over your neighborhood on its way to Friday's fall from the sky.

NASA: Doomed satellite won't fall on N. America[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:34:28 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA says its derelict six-ton satellite won't be passing over North America when it makes its final fiery plunge on Friday afternoon.

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Bing brings Action Buttons to search results[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:46:26 PDT ]The new Action Buttons can link you directly to pages where you can book a hotel room, schedule a flight, rent a car, or run other specific tasks.

AT&T antitrust case gets February trial date[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:46:43 PDT ]The big (and, eventually perhaps, bigger) carrier is going to have to wait considerably longer now for a decision on whether it can acquire T-Mobile.

Apple to sell 149 million iPads in 2015, researcher says[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:53:28 PDT ]The company will likely sell about 47 million iPads this year, and then see that jump to 69 million next year.

Ken Burns documentary to debut on iPhone, iPad[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:19:50 PDT ]The first episode of "Prohibition" will make its premiere tomorrow on the PBS app for the iPhone and iPad ahead of the series TV debut in early October.

8 Netflix alternatives compared[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:16:17 EDT ]The curtain hasn't even opened on Netflix's new DVD-by-mail spin-off company Qwikster, and many customers are already walking out.

Santorum asks Google to clean up search results[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:56:04 EDT ]Former U.S. Sen. and Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum has a well-known Google problem.

Pandora overhauls site amid Web music boom[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:35:40 EDT ]Pandora, the music-streaming service that's a soundtrack for many a desk-bound music lover, rolled out a slate of changes Wednesday, even as a host of up-and-comers are emerging in the online music space.

Why Facebook needs a hit[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:07:38 EDT ]As it prepares to host its annual conference Thursday, Facebook is in a funk.

Teen contributor to 'It Gets Better Project' too his own life[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:01:59 GMT ]Four months ago, Jamey Rodemeyer added his video to the It Gets Better Project, the Internet video site where adults share hope with LGBT teens at risk of suicide. On Monday, the 14-year-old Buffalo, New York teen was found dead outside his home, having apparently taken his own life.

Facebook changes News Feed, users get angry[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:45:40 GMT ]The Facebook News Feed now adjusts to show top and most recent posts based on when and how frequently you're checking the Social Network. There is also a real-time "ticker" that shows what's happening right this second.

How Facebook is about to change even more[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:30:00 GMT ]Many Facebook users got angry after the social network unveiled a redesigned News Feed Wednesday, but we hope they saved some of their rage — because a lot more changes are going to be announced at F8, Facebook's developer conference, today.

Your guide to spotting a falling satellite[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 01:44:52 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Find out whether it's possible to watch NASA's six-ton satellite pass over your neighborhood on its way to Friday's fall from the sky.

NASA: Doomed satellite won't fall on N. America[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:34:28 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA says its derelict six-ton satellite won't be passing over North America when it makes its final fiery plunge on Friday afternoon.

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Bing brings Action Buttons to search results[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:46:26 PDT ]The new Action Buttons can link you directly to pages where you can book a hotel room, schedule a flight, rent a car, or run other specific tasks.

AT&T antitrust case gets February trial date[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:46:43 PDT ]The big (and, eventually perhaps, bigger) carrier is going to have to wait considerably longer now for a decision on whether it can acquire T-Mobile.

Ken Burns documentary to debut on iPhone, iPad[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:19:50 PDT ]The first episode of "Prohibition" will make its premiere tomorrow on the PBS app for the iPhone and iPad ahead of the series TV debut in early October.

Apple to sell 149 million iPads in 2015, researcher says[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:53:28 PDT ]The company will likely sell about 47 million iPads this year, and then see that jump to 69 million next year.

8 Netflix alternatives compared[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:16:17 EDT ]The curtain hasn't even opened on Netflix's new DVD-by-mail spin-off company Qwikster, and many customers are already walking out.

Santorum asks Google to clean up search results[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:56:04 EDT ]Former U.S. Sen. and Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum has a well-known Google problem.

Pandora overhauls site amid Web music boom[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:35:40 EDT ]Pandora, the music-streaming service that's a soundtrack for many a desk-bound music lover, rolled out a slate of changes Wednesday, even as a host of up-and-comers are emerging in the online music space.

Why Facebook needs a hit[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:07:38 EDT ]As it prepares to host its annual conference Thursday, Facebook is in a funk.

YouTube adds Magisto automatic video editing tool[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:28:04 PDT ]Now anyone uploading videos to YouTube can automatically edit clips using the Magisto video editing tool, which just launched a publicly yesterday.

iPhone photography confab coming to S.F.[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:50:46 PDT ]On October 22, the 1197 event will bring enthusiasts and experts together to talk about how to best use Apple's smartphone as a camera. CNET will be on hand.

eBay launches virtual outlet mall for U.S.[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:03:29 PDT ]Take note digital mall rats. Fashion Outlet is eBay's latest attempt to get into the ever-growing digital fashion market.

HP board meets but makes no move on CEO ouster, WSJ says[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:32:18 PDT ]Hewlett-Packard's board met tonight to consider ousting CEO Leo Apotheker but no decisions were reached about a successor, according to a report that cites unnamed sources.

This Day in Tech: Schmidt testifies in Senate; Hate Facebook changes?[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:55:27 PDT ]Too busy to keep up with the tech news? Here are some of the more interesting stories from CNET for Wednesday, September 21.

Google's social network opens to everyone[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:04:40 EDT ]Google's answer to Facebook went public on Tuesday afternoon.

Using social media to screen jurors[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:24:41 EDT ]After approximately a week of poring over 145 jury questionnaires, prosecutors and defense attorneys for Dr. Conrad Murray are due in court tomorrow to discuss removing jurors whose answers they believe should immediately disqualify them from hearing the case.

8 Netflix alternatives compared[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:16:17 EDT ]The curtain hasn't even opened on Netflix's new DVD-by-mail spin-off company Qwikster, and many customers are already walking out.

Are celebs the newest targets for hackers?[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:28:34 EDT ]The naked celebrities seem to be everywhere lately.

Watch the southern lights zoom past in space[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:56:59 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A time-lapse video from the International Space Station shows an auroral display rippling over Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.

iPhone 5 to be announced on October 4?[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:45:52 GMT ]According to sources in the know, Apple may be announcing the next generation iPhone on October 4.

Facebook changes News Feed, users get angry[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:45:40 GMT ]The Facebook News Feed now adjusts to show top and most recent posts based on when and how frequently you're checking the Social Network. There is also a real-time "ticker" that shows what's happening right this second.

NASA says Friday will be satellite's doomsday[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:12:43 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: No more "plus or minus" ... NASA says its derelict, bus-sized satellite is definitely falling to Earth on Friday.

Pre-caffeine tech: iPhone! Facebook Google![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Facebook news feed revamp faces backlash[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:14:15 PDT ]Facebook's retooled news feed is eliciting a wave of criticism from some users. The new version is an effort by the social network to further emulate Twitter's real-time messages and updates.

Netflix inks two-year deal with Discovery[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:20:11 PDT ]The companies have signed a two-year deal that will bring shows from Discovery Communications, including "Man vs. Wild," among many others.

New OnStar privacy policy expands on data sharing[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:33:56 PDT ]An upcoming change in policy for OnStar subscribers includes some daring new freedoms that allow GM to share your data with more third parties.

Meg Whitman for HP CEO? Board eyes change[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:46:32 PDT ]New reports say former eBay CEO Meg Whitman could replace Leo Apotheker as HP CEO.

How Microsoft sped up the Windows 8 boot process[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:46:37 PDT ]In its latest blog on Building Windows 8, Microsoft explains how it tried to create a more seamless boot experience for its upcoming new operating system.

Google's social network opens to everyone[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:04:40 EDT ]Google's answer to Facebook went public on Tuesday afternoon.

Using social media to screen jurors[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:24:41 EDT ]After approximately a week of poring over 145 jury questionnaires, prosecutors and defense attorneys for Dr. Conrad Murray are due in court tomorrow to discuss removing jurors whose answers they believe should immediately disqualify them from hearing the case.

8 Netflix alternatives compared[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:16:17 EDT ]The curtain hasn't even opened on Netflix's new DVD-by-mail spin-off company Qwikster, and many customers are already walking out.

Are celebs the newest targets for hackers?[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:28:34 EDT ]The naked celebrities seem to be everywhere lately.

Watch the southern lights zoom past in space[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:56:59 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A time-lapse video from the International Space Station shows an auroral display rippling over Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.

iPhone 5 to be announced on October 4?[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:45:52 GMT ]According to sources in the know, Apple may be announcing the next generation iPhone on October 4.

Facebook changes News Feed, users get angry[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:45:40 GMT ]The Facebook News Feed now adjusts to show top and most recent posts based on when and how frequently you're checking the Social Network. There is also a real-time "ticker" that shows what's happening right this second.

China to put 'Heavenly Palace' in space next week[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:30:06 GMT ]China will launch an experimental craft next week to pave the way for its first space station, marking the next step in its effort to match the International Space Station.

Pre-caffeine tech: iPhone! Facebook Google![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Wal-Mart close to signing with UltraViolet[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 07:22:27 PDT ]Negotiations between the retailer and DECE, the consortium that created UltraViolet, have gone well enough that some at the studios and other DECE members believe a deal is in the offing.

Verizon CEO talks up spectrum, downplays Sprint iPhone[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 07:46:22 PDT ]Verizon's CEO Lowell McAdam said at an investor conference in New York City on Wednesday that if the government blocks the AT&T/T-Mobile merger is should free up more spectrum and he downplayed the threat from Sprint's upcoming iPhone.

Rearden Commerce scores $133 million in funding[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 07:47:35 PDT ]Known for its Deem e-commerce platform, Rearden has picked up the new funding from its current investors and also acquired social buying service HomeRun.com.

Facebook news feed revamp faces backlash[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:14:15 PDT ]Facebook's retooled news feed is eliciting a fresh wave of criticism.

Netflix inks two-year deal with Discovery[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:20:11 PDT ]The companies have signed a two-year deal that will bring shows from Discovery Communications, including "Man vs. Wild," among many others.

Google's social network opens to everyone[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:04:40 EDT ]Google's answer to Facebook went public on Tuesday afternoon.

Using social media to screen jurors[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:24:41 EDT ]After approximately a week of poring over 145 jury questionnaires, prosecutors and defense attorneys for Dr. Conrad Murray are due in court tomorrow to discuss removing jurors whose answers they believe should immediately disqualify them from hearing the case.

8 Netflix alternatives compared[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:16:17 EDT ]The curtain hasn't even opened on Netflix's new DVD-by-mail spin-off company Qwikster, and many customers are already walking out.

Are celebs the newest targets for hackers?[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:28:34 EDT ]The naked celebrities seem to be everywhere lately.

Facebook commands: Read, Listened, Watched, Want?[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:06:35 GMT ]No Dislike button anytime soon, but you can look forward to a handful of new "Like" features rolling out at Facebook's f8 developer's conference this week, according to one source.

Bisexual squid species isn't picky about mate[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:50:44 GMT ]Meeting girls is tough if you're a male squid living in the deep, dark waters off the coast of California. You may run across your own species only rarely — and when you do, the deep-sea gloom makes it hard to tell whether your new pal is a guy or gal. But one squid species will go for either.

Zynga reveals 'most immersive' game: Mafia Wars 2[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 23:29:36 GMT ]Zynga — the king of social gaming — continues its seemingly nonstop rollout of new Facebook games. The company revealed Tuesday that it will launch "Mafia Wars 2," revamping a game that was an early Facebook hit … and making it more immersive and more brutal than ever.

Video: Video game business marches on[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:26:04 GMT ]Despite a lagging economy analyst Michael Pachter believes the video game industry is on verge of doing extremely well. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Watch the southern lights zoom past in space[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:56:59 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A time-lapse video from the International Space Station shows an auroral display rippling over Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.

Full Tilt Poker a Ponzi scheme? Like Groupon?[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:28:28 PDT ]The U.S. Justice Department accusing Full Tilt Poker of being a "global Ponzi scheme" is the latest example of large online concerns being accused of being mega-Madoffs. Does the Web make Ponzis easier to manage?

Microsoft employee's phone tweet leads to ouster[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:37:49 PDT ]Joe Marini, a principal program manager on the Windows Phone team, has stepped down after tweeting about an unreleased Nokia device in violation of company policy, reports say.

'Sandy Bridge' driver update boosts Windows game performance[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:17:45 PDT ]Intel's graphics driver update accelerates game performance on Windows systems with Sandy Bridge processors and Intel's HD graphics.

Al Jazeera news head resigns after WikiLeaks disclosures[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:49:52 PDT ]Leaked WikiLeaks cable suggests Wadah Khanfar had, under pressure from the United States, modified the network's coverage of the Iraq war.

Smoking Elmo tweets from @Qwikster[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:05:10 EDT ]Netflix changed the name of its DVD mailing service to "Qwikster" over the weekend.

Adobe fights back with Flash 11[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:00:00 PDT ]The new version brings fast 3D graphics and a packaging technology to build Flash directly into apps. Also: Adobe adjusts to new Web technologies.

Twitter movement aims to mimic Egypt[ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 11:19:26 EDT ]It worked in Tahrir Square. Now, taking their cue from social-media fueled uprisings in places like Egypt and Iran, a band of online activists are hoping it will work on Wall Street.

Customers fume (again) over Netflix changes[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:00:52 EDT ]It's been a rough couple of months for Netflix. The groundbreaking company that virtually defined online movie rentals was swamped by an unprecedented wave of customer ire two months ago, when it raised prices for both its DVD-mailing and online streaming services.

Video: Inside the wired classroom: Learning with iPads[ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 22:35:39 GMT ]From tablets in high school to electronic whiteboards and rotating walls in college, we look at how technology is remaking the classroom. (msnbc.com)

Is Qwikster quicksand for Netflix?[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:21:42 GMT ]Oops, Netflix has done it again. If Netflix intended not to confuse people with their latest move to separate their DVD service and rename it Qwikster, then it's made another epic fail.

Video: Video game business marches on[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:26:04 GMT ]Despite a lagging economy analyst Michael Pachter believes the video game industry is on verge of doing extremely well. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Flying monsters resurrected in 3-D[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:27:27 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The reptiles who ruled the air during the dinosaur age make a virtual comeback in "Flying Monsters 3D," a movie narrated by naturalist David Attenborough.

Pre-caffeine: Giant lightsabers, Internet drama![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Netflix continues to receive market beat down[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 07:48:05 PDT ]Don't look now, Netflix investors, but the stock is getting a drubbing--again--following the Reed Hastings' apology and the services split.

Final Cut Pro X gets first big update, and a free trial[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:00:00 PDT ]Apple is adding a handful of features to its professional video editing software, along with a way for users to try it free for a month.

Apple customer experience second to none, study finds[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:01:00 PDT ]The iPhone maker bested Amazon and Zappos to take the title of "most admired customer experience," as judged by customer experience executives and experts.

YouTube: Perry, debt on voter minds in next debate[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:24:44 PDT ]At the Google/FoxNews debate being held this week, YouTube users said that they want to hear from Texas governor Rick Perry, and have questions posed to candidates about the debt.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 priced at $469 and $569[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:26:34 PDT ]Promising that its new 8.9-inch Tab is coming soon, Samsung has revealed that the 16GB version will sell in the U.S. for $469, while the 32GB model will cost $569.

Twitter movement aims to mimic Egypt[ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 11:19:26 EDT ]It worked in Tahrir Square. Now, taking their cue from social-media fueled uprisings in places like Egypt and Iran, a band of online activists are hoping it will work on Wall Street.

Smoking Elmo tweets from @Qwikster[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:05:10 EDT ]Netflix changed the name of its DVD mailing service to "Qwikster" over the weekend.

Customers fume (again) over Netflix changes[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:00:52 EDT ]It's been a rough couple of months for Netflix. The groundbreaking company that virtually defined online movie rentals was swamped by an unprecedented wave of customer ire two months ago, when it raised prices for both its DVD-mailing and online streaming services.

Video: Inside the wired classroom: Learning with iPads[ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 22:35:39 GMT ]From tablets in high school to electronic whiteboards and rotating walls in college, we look at how technology is remaking the classroom. (msnbc.com)

Is Qwikster quicksand for Netflix?[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:21:42 GMT ]Oops, Netflix has done it again. If Netflix intended not to confuse people with their latest move to separate their DVD service and rename it Qwikster, then it's made another epic fail.

Video: Video game business marches on[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:26:04 GMT ]Despite a lagging economy analyst Michael Pachter believes the video game industry is on verge of doing extremely well. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Flying monsters resurrected in 3-D[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:27:27 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The reptiles who ruled the air during the dinosaur age make a virtual comeback in "Flying Monsters 3D," a movie narrated by naturalist David Attenborough.

Pre-caffeine: Giant lightsabers, Internet drama![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Netflix continues to receive market beat down[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 07:48:05 PDT ]Don't look now, Netflix investors, but the stock is getting a drubbing--again--following the Reed Hastings' apology and the services split.

Final Cut Pro X gets first big update, and a free trial[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:00:00 PDT ]Apple is adding a handful of features to its professional video editing software, along with a way for users to try it free for a month.

Apple customer experience second to none, study finds[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:01:00 PDT ]The iPhone maker bested Amazon and Zappos to take the title of "most admired customer experience," as judged by customer experience executives and experts.

YouTube: Perry, debt on voter minds in next debate[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:24:44 PDT ]At the Google/FoxNews debate being held this week, YouTube users said that they want to hear from Texas governor Rick Perry, and have questions posed to candidates about the debt.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 priced at $469 and $569[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:26:34 PDT ]Promising that its new 8.9-inch Tab is coming soon, Samsung has revealed that the 16GB version will sell in the U.S. for $469, while the 32GB model will cost $569.

Twitter movement aims to mimic Egypt[ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 11:19:26 EDT ]It worked in Tahrir Square. Now, taking their cue from social-media fueled uprisings in places like Egypt and Iran, a band of online activists are hoping it will work on Wall Street.

Smoking Elmo tweets from @Qwikster[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:05:10 EDT ]Netflix changed the name of its DVD mailing service to "Qwikster" over the weekend.

Customers fume (again) over Netflix changes[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:00:52 EDT ]It's been a rough couple of months for Netflix. The groundbreaking company that virtually defined online movie rentals was swamped by an unprecedented wave of customer ire two months ago, when it raised prices for both its DVD-mailing and online streaming services.

Kapow! 'DC Universe Online' goes free to play[ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:09:28 GMT ]After only nine months of caped crusading, the massively-multiplayer online game "DC Universe Online" will be going from pay to free-to-play starting in October.

Top 10 secret agent security tips[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:06:26 GMT ]Security is pretty important, but you might not be aware of how cool it can be. If you're looking to upgrade to secret agent mode, here are 10 great ways to do it.

Can you use tech without risking your privacy?[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:06:18 GMT ]Never before has your privacy been more at risk. But there are certain things you can do to help minimize the spread of your personal info.

Curacao takes next step to space tourism[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:30:10 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: XCOR Aerospace and a tourist venture in Curacao flesh out a deal worth more than $10 million to offer rocket plane rides on the Caribbean island.

Video: Inside the wired classroom: Learning with iPads[ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 22:35:39 GMT ]From tablets in high school to electronic whiteboards and rotating walls in college, we look at how technology is remaking the classroom. (msnbc.com)

Samsung taps ex-Sprint exec for product innovation[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:10:20 PDT ]Samsung's U.S. mobile arm hired Kevin Packingham as its new head of product innovation.

Facebook hides 'Poke' button ahead of rumored redesign[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:19:04 PDT ]The social network's most curious and confusing feature has quietly been given a much lower profile on your friends' profiles.

Layoffs begin at HP's WebOS hardware unit--report[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:23:31 PDT ]Hewlett-Packard is laying off more than 100 employees in connection with its plans to ax its WebOS hardware business, according to a report.

Look out, Netflix: Dish set to unveil Blockbuster streaming details on Friday[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:21:44 PDT ]Dish Network will unveil what it calls "the most comprehensive home entertainment package ever" on Friday.

Talk of 'major' redesign of Facebook profiles as F8 nears[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:11:25 PDT ]As social network's F8 confab edges nearer, more snippets emerge about what might go down at event, including talk of the unveiling of a "major" redesign of site's iconic profile pages.

AT&T to activate faster 4G network on Sunday[ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:42:38 EDT ]AT&T Mobility is saddling up for the initial launch of its faster fourth-generation data services.

What's up with that Google orange?[ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:02:17 EDT ]Friday's Google "doodle" on the search engine's main page might be one of its most random. But if you don't have scurvy (and we're going to go ahead and assume you do not), you should probably take a moment to say thanks.

Twitter movement aims to mimic Egypt[ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 11:19:26 EDT ]It worked in Tahrir Square. Now, taking their cue from social-media fueled uprisings in places like Egypt and Iran, a band of online activists are hoping it will work on Wall Street.

Netflix DVD mail service renamed Qwikster[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:30:51 EDT ]The ubiquitous red envelopes will endure, but they will carry a new name. The Web-streaming portion will continue to be called Netflix.

Top 10 secret agent security tips[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:06:26 GMT ]Security is pretty important, but you might not be aware of how cool it can be. If you're looking to upgrade to secret agent mode, here are 10 great ways to do it.

Video: Does the iPad help in class? Students speak out[ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:46:59 GMT ]Archbishop Mitty High School students say the iPad brings diverse subject materials — but no more excuse for missed homework. (msnbc.com)

Can you use tech without risking your privacy?[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:06:18 GMT ]Never before has your privacy been more at risk. But there are certain things you can do to help minimize the spread of your personal info.

Video: Inside the wired classroom: Learning with iPads[ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 22:35:39 GMT ]From tablets in high school to electronic whiteboards and rotating walls in college, we look at how technology is remaking the classroom. (msnbc.com)

Pre-caffeine: Netflix confusion, spy satellites![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Verizon adds affordable 4G smartphone to lineup[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:26:00 PDT ]The carrier will sell the Pantech Breakout, a 4G LTE smartphone, for $99.99, starting later this week.

Solyndra says needs more time to find buyers[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:43:48 PDT ]The bankrupt solar-panel maker told a bankruptcy court that it will accept bids until October 25, although it does not have an initial bidder.

Bit.ly back up and running following outage[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:45:22 PDT ]The link-shortening service was down for a while last night, but is now operating normally.

Opera acquires Handster to tap into app stores[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:07:26 PDT ]Handster's services include white-label app stores and developer tools. Opera's acquisition shows a business plan broadening beyond browsers.

AT&T talking to rivals about divestitures, report says[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:42:32 PDT ]AT&T is looking to unload spectrum and customers as it tries to salvage its planned acquisition of T-Mobile USA.

What's up with that Google orange?[ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:02:17 EDT ]Friday's Google "doodle" on the search engine's main page might be one of its most random. But if you don't have scurvy (and we're going to go ahead and assume you do not), you should probably take a moment to say thanks.

AT&T to activate faster 4G network on Sunday[ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:42:38 EDT ]AT&T Mobility is saddling up for the initial launch of its faster fourth-generation data services.

Twitter movement aims to mimic Egypt[ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 11:19:26 EDT ]It worked in Tahrir Square. Now, taking their cue from social-media fueled uprisings in places like Egypt and Iran, a band of online activists are hoping it will work on Wall Street.

Netflix DVD mail service renamed Qwikster[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:30:51 EDT ]The ubiquitous red envelopes will endure, but they will carry a new name. The Web-streaming portion will continue to be called Netflix.

Top 10 secret agent security tips[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:06:26 GMT ]Security is pretty important, but you might not be aware of how cool it can be. If you're looking to upgrade to secret agent mode, here are 10 great ways to do it.

Video: Does the iPad help in class? Students speak out[ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:46:59 GMT ]Archbishop Mitty High School students say the iPad brings diverse subject materials — but no more excuse for missed homework. (msnbc.com)

Can you use tech without risking your privacy?[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:06:18 GMT ]Never before has your privacy been more at risk. But there are certain things you can do to help minimize the spread of your personal info.

Video: Inside the wired classroom: Learning with iPads[ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 22:35:39 GMT ]From tablets in high school to electronic whiteboards and rotating walls in college, we look at how technology is remaking the classroom. (msnbc.com)

Pre-caffeine: Netflix confusion, spy satellites![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Google Wallet launching today? Signs point to yes[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:30:52 PDT ]Numerous reports suggest the e-commerce service, which lets users pay for products using an NFC-equipped smartphone, will be announced today.

Verizon adds affordable 4G smartphone to lineup[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:26:00 PDT ]The carrier will sell the Pantech Breakout, a 4G LTE smartphone, for $99.99, starting later this week.

Solyndra says needs more time to find buyers[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:43:48 PDT ]The bankrupt solar-panel maker told a bankruptcy court that it will accept bids until October 25, although it does not have an initial bidder.

Bit.ly back up and running following outage[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:45:22 PDT ]The link-shortening service was down for a while last night, but is now operating normally.

Opera acquires Handster to tap into app stores[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:07:26 PDT ]Handster's services include white-label app stores and developer tools. Opera's acquisition shows a business plan broadening beyond browsers.

AT&T to activate faster 4G network on Sunday[ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:42:38 EDT ]AT&T Mobility is saddling up for the initial launch of its faster fourth-generation data services.

What's up with that Google orange?[ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:02:17 EDT ]Friday's Google "doodle" on the search engine's main page might be one of its most random. But if you don't have scurvy (and we're going to go ahead and assume you do not), you should probably take a moment to say thanks.

Twitter movement aims to mimic Egypt[ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 11:19:26 EDT ]It worked in Tahrir Square. Now, taking their cue from social-media fueled uprisings in places like Egypt and Iran, a band of online activists are hoping it will work on Wall Street.

Netflix DVD mail service renamed Qwikster[ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:30:51 EDT ]The ubiquitous red envelopes will endure, but they will carry a new name. The Web-streaming portion will continue to be called Netflix.

How to get iTunes-like experience on Android[ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 23:22:46 GMT ]There really is no reason to carry around an iPod Touch and your Android phone if all the iPod does is play music — there's nothing that the iPod Touch can do in that department that your Android can't do as well using one of these easy apps.

Scientists discover 12 new frog species in India[ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:45:19 GMT ]Years of combing tropical mountain forests, shining flashlights under rocks and listening for croaks in the night have paid off for a team of Indian scientists which has discovered 12 new frog species plus three others thought to have been extinct.

What's the shape of space to come?[ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 02:22:57 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The lines of debate over the future of human spaceflight are becoming clearer — and it doesn't necessarily add up to a pretty picture.

Gamers succeed where scientists failed[ Sun, 18 Sep 2011 17:01:28 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Teams of gamers use a software program called Foldit to solve a molecular puzzle that has confounded researchers studying an AIDS-like virus.

The DIY arsenal of Libyan rebels[ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:53:42 GMT ]Homemade rocket launchers? Backpack-mounted drones? Improvised tanks? The armies opposing Gadhafi were forced to exercise tremendous creativity building an array of weaponry.

Another pair of tech-unsavvy seniors dazzles YouTube[ Sun, 18 Sep 2011 17:38:03 PDT ]It's becoming a genre in its own right: Adorable senior couples charming the heck out of a Webcam as they seek to overcome anything-but-obvious software interfaces. Rita and Frank, meet Bruce and Esther.

Mars micro-rover Kapvik may tether to larger vehicles[ Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:28:25 PDT ]A Canadian prototype for Mars and moon micro-rovers could be tethered to larger vehicles to avoid getting trapped in sand.

Fox kills Alec Baldwin's Emmys phone-hacking joke[ Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:33:54 PDT ]The "30 Rock" actor asks for his taped introduction at the Emmys to be cut after Fox deletes a joke about the News of the World phone-hacking scandal. He suggests the joke would have made News Corp look better. A little.

Privacy at risk: Who's watching you? (roundup)[ Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:38:40 PDT ]Technology is fast catching up to notion of Big Brother. In this era of smartphones, face recognition, and the omnipresent Internet, the stakes are now much higher.

Facebook partners for easy song, film sharing--report[ Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:43:32 PDT ]Following yesterday's rumblings about media deals to be announced at Facebook's F8 confab this week, The New York Times says Spotify and Rhapsody have signed on, and that movies and TV shows will also be part of the mix.

Who are the Web's most dangerous celebrities?[ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:25:16 EDT ]Meet Heidi Klum: supermodel. Reality-show host. Danger to Web users everywhere.

Review: Droid Bionic[ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:47:07 EDT ]Like Optimus Prime or Al Gore, the Droid Bionic is a robot in disguise.

AT&T to activate faster 4G network on Sunday[ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:42:38 EDT ]AT&T Mobility is saddling up for the initial launch of its faster fourth-generation data services.

What's up with that Google orange?[ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:02:17 EDT ]Friday's Google "doodle" on the search engine's main page might be one of its most random. But if you don't have scurvy (and we're going to go ahead and assume you do not), you should probably take a moment to say thanks.

Twitter movement aims to mimic Egypt[ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:26:48 EDT ]It worked in Tahrir Square. Now, taking their cue from social-media fueled uprisings in places like Egypt and Iran, a band of online activists are hoping it will work on Wall Street.

How to stop pervs from stealing your naked pics[ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 21:07:57 GMT ]Don't be a ScarJo! If you're going to take naughty photos, have the good sense to do what your parents did with their Polaroids — hide 'em good!

How to get iTunes-like experience on Android[ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 23:22:46 GMT ]There really is no reason to carry around an iPod Touch and your Android phone if all the iPod does is play music — there's nothing that the iPod Touch can do in that department that your Android can't do as well using one of these easy apps.

Scientists discover 12 new frog species in India[ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:45:19 GMT ]Years of combing tropical mountain forests, shining flashlights under rocks and listening for croaks in the night have paid off for a team of Indian scientists which has discovered 12 new frog species plus three others thought to have been extinct.

What's the shape of space to come?[ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 02:22:57 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The lines of debate over the future of human spaceflight are becoming clearer — and it doesn't necessarily add up to a pretty picture.

The DIY arsenal of Libyan rebels[ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:53:42 GMT ]Homemade rocket launchers? Backpack-mounted drones? Improvised tanks? The armies opposing Gadhafi were forced to exercise tremendous creativity building an array of weaponry.

The America Invents Act and the individual inventor[ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 14:42:45 PDT ]commentary The newly signed patent reform law offers incentives to folks other than big corporations. The "micro entity" element encourages individual inventors to get back in the game.

Windows 8 on Intel will be tough to beat[ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 15:18:30 PDT ]Products based on Intel processors running Windows 8 should continue to claim the lion's share of Windows shipments in 2013 and beyond.

Facebook adding Spotify, MOG, Rdio, Rhapsody, and more?[ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 15:48:56 PDT ]Code in the sites of several music services indicates they could be preparing to integrate with Facebook, as the social network gets ready for its F8 developers conference set for next week.

Is Google's CEO nonplussed by Google+?[ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:13:45 PDT ]Larry Page doesn't seem to have used his own social network (at least publicly) for a month. Does this mean he's bored of it? Or does it mean that social networking isn't as important as some people think?

What's your dream smartphone?[ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 18:03:50 PDT ]CNET's Bonnie Cha has seen a lot of smartphones in her day, and they're all starting to blur together. Find out what she would like to see next and share your idea of your dream smartphone.

Who are the Web's most dangerous celebrities?[ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:25:16 EDT ]Meet Heidi Klum: supermodel. Reality-show host. Danger to Web users everywhere.

Review: Droid Bionic[ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:47:07 EDT ]Like Optimus Prime or Al Gore, the Droid Bionic is a robot in disguise.

AT&T to activate faster 4G network on Sunday[ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:42:38 EDT ]AT&T Mobility is saddling up for the initial launch of its faster fourth-generation data services.

What's up with that Google orange?[ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:02:17 EDT ]Friday's Google "doodle" on the search engine's main page might be one of its most random. But if you don't have scurvy (and we're going to go ahead and assume you do not), you should probably take a moment to say thanks.

Twitter movement aims to mimic Egypt[ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:26:48 EDT ]It worked in Tahrir Square. Now, taking their cue from social-media fueled uprisings in places like Egypt and Iran, a band of online activists are hoping it will work on Wall Street.

How to stop pervs from stealing your naked pics[ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 21:07:57 GMT ]Don't be a ScarJo! If you're going to take naughty photos, have the good sense to do what your parents did with their Polaroids — hide 'em good!

How to get iTunes-like experience on Android[ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 23:22:46 GMT ]There really is no reason to carry around an iPod Touch and your Android phone if all the iPod does is play music — there's nothing that the iPod Touch can do in that department that your Android can't do as well using one of these easy apps.

Scientists discover 12 new frog species in India[ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:45:19 GMT ]Years of combing tropical mountain forests, shining flashlights under rocks and listening for croaks in the night have paid off for a team of Indian scientists which has discovered 12 new frog species plus three others thought to have been extinct.

What's the shape of space to come?[ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 02:22:57 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The lines of debate over the future of human spaceflight are becoming clearer — and it doesn't necessarily add up to a pretty picture.

The DIY arsenal of Libyan rebels[ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:53:42 GMT ]Homemade rocket launchers? Backpack-mounted drones? Improvised tanks? The armies opposing Gadhafi were forced to exercise tremendous creativity building an array of weaponry.

The America Invents Act and the individual inventor[ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 14:42:45 PDT ]commentary The newly signed patent reform law offers incentives to folks other than big corporations. The "micro entity" element encourages individual inventors to get back in the game.

Windows 8 on Intel will be tough to beat[ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 15:18:30 PDT ]Products based on Intel processors running Windows 8 should continue to claim the lion's share of Windows shipments in 2013 and beyond.

Facebook adding Spotify, MOG, Rdio, Rhapsody, and more?[ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 15:48:56 PDT ]Code in the sites of several music services indicates they could be preparing to integrate with Facebook, as the social network gets ready for its F8 developers conference set for next week.

Is Google's CEO nonplussed by Google+?[ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:13:45 PDT ]Larry Page doesn't seem to have used his own social network (at least publicly) for a month. Does this mean he's bored of it? Or does it mean that social networking isn't as important as some people think?

What's your dream smartphone?[ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 18:03:50 PDT ]CNET's Bonnie Cha has seen a lot of smartphones in her day, and they're all starting to blur together. Find out what she would like to see next and share your idea of your dream smartphone.

Who are the Web's most dangerous celebrities?[ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:25:16 EDT ]Meet Heidi Klum: supermodel. Reality-show host. Danger to Web users everywhere.

Review: Droid Bionic[ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:47:07 EDT ]Like Optimus Prime or Al Gore, the Droid Bionic is a robot in disguise.