10 essentials for nerds hitting the beach[ Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:27:15 GMT ]Granted, beaches, pools, lakes — the outdoors in general — are not typically regarded as the domain of the nerd. However, there are plenty of products out there designed to help us make the most of the summer.

Battle plan: Apple vs. Microsoft vs. Google[ Sat, 30 Jun 2012 15:12:35 GMT ]In the last few weeks, the tech industry's biggest players have shown off their newest software and hardware, all aiming to make big moves before the end of the year. Apple has iOS 6 and the new MacBook Pros, Microsoft unveiled the new Surface and is preparing Windows 8 for launch, and Google has shown off the new version of Android and entered the tablet game.

Stupid things you do with a smartphone -- and how to fix them[ Sat, 30 Jun 2012 15:23:46 GMT ]Your smartphone can be your second brain, but it can also turn you into a person with no sense of direction, poor social skills and next to no privacy. Fixing these problems is easy, but first you need to know about them. Here are all stupid things you're doing with your smartphone.

Buzz over Higgs boson hits new heights[ Sat, 30 Jun 2012 03:40:08 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Has the Higgs boson finally been detected? It's almost gotten to the point that if a discovery of some sort doesn't come out of next week's update on the multibillion-dollar subatomic search, it'll be a big surprise.

<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/Dr5XE9CkqJg/" target="_blank">Raspberry Pi to cross Atlantic in solar-powered dinghy</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 30 Jun 2012 09:00:00 PDT ]</i><BR>One of the super-cheap Linux systems is going on a journey worthy of a Hollywood movie, or at least a blog.

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Storm knocks Netflix, Instagram, Pinterest offline[ Sat, 30 Jun 2012 06:12:46 GMT ]A storm that hit the DC area knocked out power to some of Amazon's Cloud services in Northern Virginia; Netflix, Pinterest.com and Instagram all went offline as a result.

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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-57463765-47/hand-crafted-audio-artistry-from-nyc/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/4fivUrAGYH0" height="1" width="1"/>
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What's really up with Facebook?[ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:13:12 EDT ]Every week, there's a new Facebook thing to gripe about. This week, there have been two -- and it's only Tuesday.

Dueling online over 'Call Me Maybe'[ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:07:07 EDT ]You have burning questions, and we have burning answers (we really need to stop writing these columns by candlelight). That's why, this week, we decided to take a passel of queries from our friends, followers and readers. We received these queries via e-mail, Facebook and in-person conversations. We spunked up the wording a bit to keep you healthily entertained.

Google unveils media-player 'globe'[ Thu, 28 Jun 2012 06:19:16 EDT ]Google unveiled a new home server called Nexus Q on its Google Play store in the minutes before the company's Google I/O conference in San Francisco began.

Google's Nexus Q: Made in the U.S.[ Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:26:08 EDT ]Forget the applications like video and audio streaming, or the built-in speakers. The most noteworthy feature of Google's new Nexus Q device may be this: It's made in the United States.

BlackBerry's slide: From CrackBerry to 'depressing'[ Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:13:06 EDT ]Remember the CrackBerry? Five years ago, the buzzing gadget was all the rage.

Pre-caffeine tech: Google hits and misses, babies who drink[ Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:34:45 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Here's everything that you need to know before taking that first sip of coffee.

Enjoy the long weekend, if only for second[ Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:28:31 GMT ]The world is about to get a well-earned long weekend but don't make big plans because it will only last an extra second.

10 essentials for nerds hitting the beach[ Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:27:15 GMT ]Granted, beaches, pools, lakes — the outdoors in general — are not typically regarded as the domain of the nerd. However, there are plenty of products out there designed to help us make the most of the summer.

Family tragedy becomes public when death video hits Twitter[ Thu, 28 Jun 2012 22:57:35 GMT ]By the time police asked Internet users to remove graphic photos of a man decapitated after he jumped in front of a train, it was too late for the dead man's son. He had already seen the grisly images — recorded by teenagers just after the incident occurred — when they went viral on Twitter.

Slideshow: Month in Space: From Earth to the heavens[ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:13:24 GMT ]Feast your eyes on the outer-space missions and marvels that made news in June 2012.

<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/WqNLkyoeR74/" target="_blank">Two new Kindle Fires on Amazon's front burner?</a><BR><i>[ Fri, 29 Jun 2012 07:47:54 PDT ]</i><BR>The retail giant is reportedly readying a 10-inch version of its tablet alongside a new 7-inch version.

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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/mEERh02zVh0/" target="_blank">Splashtop for iPad updated to support Retina Display</a><BR><i>[ Fri, 29 Jun 2012 08:23:48 PDT ]</i><BR>The Splashtop 2 remote desktop app now taps into the Retina Display of the new iPad and also offers a simpler process for getting connected.

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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/3qdRU7EXB_4/" target="_blank">Virgin Mobile starts selling Apple's iPhone 4, iPhone 4S</a><BR><i>[ Fri, 29 Jun 2012 08:43:52 PDT ]</i><BR>The smartphones are available with no contract and no fees for activation. But that means customers will need to pay $550 or $650 to get them.

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What's really up with Facebook?[ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:13:12 EDT ]Every week, there's a new Facebook thing to gripe about. This week, there have been two -- and it's only Tuesday.

Dueling online over 'Call Me Maybe'[ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:07:07 EDT ]You have burning questions, and we have burning answers (we really need to stop writing these columns by candlelight). That's why, this week, we decided to take a passel of queries from our friends, followers and readers. We received these queries via e-mail, Facebook and in-person conversations. We spunked up the wording a bit to keep you healthily entertained.

Google unveils media-player 'globe'[ Thu, 28 Jun 2012 06:19:16 EDT ]Google unveiled a new home server called Nexus Q on its Google Play store in the minutes before the company's Google I/O conference in San Francisco began.

Google's Nexus Q: Made in the U.S.[ Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:26:08 EDT ]Forget the applications like video and audio streaming, or the built-in speakers. The most noteworthy feature of Google's new Nexus Q device may be this: It's made in the United States.

In 5 years, 5 ways the iPhone changed our lives[ Thu, 28 Jun 2012 18:33:30 EDT ]On June 28, 2007, Nokia was the top selling mobile-phone company in the world, people stopped working when they left their computers, Android phones didn't exist, and high-powered executives were addicted to thumbing on their BlackBerrys. But five years later, the phone's dramatic impact can be seen in our daily lives, schools, factories and boardrooms.

Google unveils Nexus 7 tablet, Android 4.1 and more[ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:54:17 GMT ]Google I/O, the search engine giant's annual developer conference, kicked off today in San Francisco with a keynote event that introduced new software and hardware, and even included a live skydiving demonstration of futuristic eyewear.

Pre-caffeine tech: Google glut, pug hats for babies! [ Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:58:22 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Here's everything that you need to know before taking that first sip of coffee.

Chinese space crew making homeward journey[ Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:02:49 GMT ]Three Chinese astronauts undocked their spacecraft from an orbiting robotic module Wednesday (June 27) and began preparing to return to Earth Thursday night.

Campaign launched for asteroid-hunting telescope[ Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:33:53 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The B612 Foundation kicked off a campaign to raise hundreds of millions of dollars for the launch of its asteroid-hunting Sentinel Space Telescope.

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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/m-f9DKKJntc/" target="_blank">Get a Planar 27-inch desktop monitor for $209.99</a><BR><i>[ Thu, 28 Jun 2012 08:40:36 PDT ]</i><BR>Need more screen estate? Here's your chance to go big -- really big -- for a very small price. The PX2710MW features HDMI, speakers, and a 3-year warranty.

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Video: Device turns sci-fi dreams into reality for $70[ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:49:44 GMT ]Tony Stark, "Minority Report," and the like tend to come up in discussions of 3-D motion control technology — and once you see msnbc.com's Rosa Golijan test out a device called the Leap, you'll understand why. (msnbc.com)

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Judge halts U.S. sales of Samsung tablet[ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:57:43 EDT ]U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh has approved Apple's request for a preliminary injunction in the U.S. against Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1.

Google unveils media-player 'globe'[ Thu, 28 Jun 2012 06:19:16 EDT ]Google unveiled a new home server called Nexus Q on its Google Play store in the minutes before the company's Google I/O conference in San Francisco began.

Facebook just switched your e-mail[ Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:38:02 EDT ]Whether you've noticed or not, you have a new primary e-mail address listed as your Facebook contact and most likely, it's an address you've never used.

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What's really up with Facebook?[ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:13:12 EDT ]Every week, there's a new Facebook thing to gripe about. This week, there have been two -- and it's only Tuesday.

Dueling online over 'Call Me Maybe'[ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:07:07 EDT ]You have burning questions, and we have burning answers (we really need to stop writing these columns by candlelight). That's why, this week, we decided to take a passel of queries from our friends, followers and readers. We received these queries via e-mail, Facebook and in-person conversations. We spunked up the wording a bit to keep you healthily entertained.

New site tells what you — and everyone else — is doing[ Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:02:18 GMT ]Hate your boss? Are you hungover? Did you smoke some weed? If you share info on Facebook, you could be featured on a new website that posts publicly available comments from the social network.

Air Force Reserve wants an app for basic training[ Tue, 26 Jun 2012 15:27:03 GMT ]Military recruits have marched off to boot camp with nothing more than their families' well-wishes in the past, but today's warriors could get a little help from their smartphones.

Pre-caffeine tech: Google news, Nora Ephron quotes[ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:23:52 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Sirius XM Radio, Howard Stern coming to Google TV[ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:46:42 GMT ]Google Inc is getting help from shock jock Howard Stern to revive its Internet TV software, which has languished since its debut 19 months ago. Satellite radio provider Sirius XM will make all of its programming available on Google TV, including Stern's shows and live sports through a new app that will let listeners pause live programs and play back up to five hours of content, the company told Reuters.

What we're expecting from Google today[ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:40:57 GMT ]Google I/O, the search engine giant's annual developer conference kicks off today, with a keynote event. We're there to report live on all Google will unveil, including its latest and greatest mobile operating system, a new tablet and more.

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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/_-CNY1nPVf8/" target="_blank">Boost Mobile to launch unlimited BlackBerry Messenger plan</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 08:09:04 PDT ]</i><BR>The new plan will give users of the new BlackBerry Curve 9310 unlimited access to BlackBerry Messenger with talk and text for $45 a month initially and $30 a month down the road.

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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/A-YdFLplJ-o/" target="_blank">Microsoft says slate sales to trump desktops in 2013</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 08:58:15 PDT ]</i><BR>Microsoft's vice president of Windows Web Services Antoine LeBlond said earlier today that tablet sales will outpace desktops next year. But will they?

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Surprise! Most teens hide Web behavior[ Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:58:24 EDT ]Here's a real shocker: Teens are better than their parents at using the Internet, and are likely to hide some of their online behaviors from them.

What's wrong with Google's CEO?[ Tue, 26 Jun 2012 05:38:36 EDT ]Google will kick off its annual I/O developers' conference Wednesday in San Francisco, but CEO Larry Page won't be speaking there. He also was a no-show at Thursday's annual stockholders meeting and is expected to miss the company's quarterly earnings call next month.

Facebook quietly unveils 'stalking app'[ Tue, 26 Jun 2012 05:41:33 EDT ]Facebook appears to have quietly unveiled a new feature designed to let people see which Facebook users are nearby at any given time.

Facebook just switched your e-mail[ Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:38:02 EDT ]Whether you've noticed or not, you have a new primary e-mail address listed as your Facebook contact and most likely, it's an address you've never used.

What's really, truly going on with Facebook?[ Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:48:30 EDT ]Every week, there's a new Facebook thing to gripe about. This week, there have been two -- and it's only Tuesday.

In London, smartphone app to help catch criminals[ Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:06:55 GMT ]Britain's largest police force has unveiled a smartphone application which lets London residents identify suspects at the tap of a touchscreen.

Astronaut shows off stellar camera collection on ISS[ Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:47:51 GMT ]While parts of the ISS have been in space for years, one thing it is never short on is cameras. Scientific instruments and imaging satellites are all well and good, but there's no replacement for a skilled photographer with a highly expensive DSLR. Or ten.

Air Force Reserve wants an app for basic training[ Tue, 26 Jun 2012 15:27:03 GMT ]Military recruits have marched off to boot camp with nothing more than their families' well-wishes in the past, but today's warriors could get a little help from their smartphones.

Judge upholds Indiana Facebook ban for sex offenders[ Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:57:35 GMT ]A national civil rights group said Sunday it would appeal a federal judge's decision to uphold an Indiana law that bans registered sex offenders from accessing Facebook and other social networking sites used by children.

Scientists to reveal Stephen Hawking's 'brain hack'[ Mon, 25 Jun 2012 19:50:09 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: After months of tweaking, researchers are finally ready to show off a high-tech headband that can translate Stephen Hawking's brain waves into speech.

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<a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33199_7-57460388-221/vizio-co-star-player-marries-google-tv-onlive-cloud-gaming/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/PHOVUNyKg30" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57460421-75/eu-general-court-ready-to-decide-fate-of-microsofts-antitrust-fine/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/jN-Y_t7gQCY" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57460488-93/sidecar-mobile-app-lets-you-grab-a-car-ride-with-local-drivers/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/8Yq6m94LEE4" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33199_7-57457534-221/can-i-use-an-indoor-tv-outside/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/lqUGHXUO5gQ" height="1" width="1"/>
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Surprise! Most teens hide Web behavior[ Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:58:24 EDT ]Here's a real shocker: Teens are better than their parents at using the Internet, and are likely to hide some of their online behaviors from them.

Facebook just switched your e-mail[ Tue, 26 Jun 2012 08:10:13 EDT ]Whether you've noticed or not, you have a new primary e-mail address listed as your Facebook contact and most likely, it's an address you've never used.

What's wrong with Google's CEO?[ Tue, 26 Jun 2012 05:38:36 EDT ]Google will kick off its annual I/O developers' conference Wednesday in San Francisco, but CEO Larry Page won't be speaking there. He also was a no-show at Thursday's annual stockholders meeting and is expected to miss the company's quarterly earnings call next month.

Facebook quietly unveils 'stalking app'[ Tue, 26 Jun 2012 05:41:33 EDT ]Facebook appears to have quietly unveiled a new feature designed to let people see which Facebook users are nearby at any given time.

Facebook pulls location-tracking feature[ Tue, 26 Jun 2012 10:23:47 EDT ]Following a period of freak-out on the Internet on Monday, Facebook appears to have pulled a controversial feature that let the social network's users get a digital list of other Facebookers nearby.

Sony, Panasonic tying up in advanced TV displays[ Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:30:36 GMT ]Long-time Japanese rivals Sony Corp. and Panasonic Corp. are working together to develop next-generation TV panels called OLEDs in a reversal of decades of rivalry as they try to catch up with South Korea's Samsung Electronics.

Beyond primates: What do dolphins and dogs know?[ Sun, 24 Jun 2012 22:09:13 GMT ]It's not just man's closer primate relatives that exhibit brain power. Dolphins, dogs and elephants are teaching us a few lessons, too.

Samsung: Galaxy S III sales to hit 10M in July[ Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:09:17 GMT ]Samsung Electronics Co., the world's top mobile phone maker, said Monday it expects global sales of the latest Galaxy smartphone to surpass 10 million in July even as it struggles to keep up with demand because of component shortages.

Watch the movie trailer for a Mars thriller[ Sat, 23 Jun 2012 20:12:40 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: "The Dark Knight Rises"? Bah! The biggest thriller of the summer could well be the $2.5 billion Mars Science Laboratory landing. Catch the latest movie trailer for the mission.

<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/QHBABcCUQkM/" target="_blank">Analyst sees RIM losing 90 percent of workers</a><BR><i>[ Mon, 25 Jun 2012 07:53:48 PDT ]</i><BR>RIM is set up for a triple whammy that may require the company to shed most of its employees just to survive as a niche security device maker.

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57459748-94/analyst-sees-rim-losing-90-percent-of-workers/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/QHBABcCUQkM" height="1" width="1"/>
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Judge upholds Indiana Facebook ban for sex offenders[ Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:57:35 GMT ]A national civil rights group said Sunday it would appeal a federal judge's decision to uphold an Indiana law that bans registered sex offenders from accessing Facebook and other social networking sites used by children.

<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/k8RFYNDc8Qo/" target="_blank">AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S2 gets its Android 4.0 update tomorrow</a><BR><i>[ Mon, 25 Jun 2012 08:50:32 PDT ]</i><BR>The Samsung Galaxy S3 may be in stores, but thanks to AT&T's Android 4.0 update, its older brother can also enjoy the taste of Ice Cream Sandwich.

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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57459728-94/verizon-t-mobile-swap-spectrum-for-mutual-lte-growth/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/PIb_MbQOrV8" height="1" width="1"/>
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Bigger screens on Nintendo 3DS XL[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:12:58 EDT ]Having already gone 3-D, Nintendo now wants to go big, announcing a new version of its handheld gaming console with screens nearly twice as large.

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Paging Dr. Mario[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:13:08 EDT ]This week I was sent on a three-day work trip to New York because, for some unfathomable reason, these people trust me outside the confines of my cube. Generally speaking, I don't mind being there. I like my cube. It has Tiki torches.

Pinterest not manly enough for you?[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:12:26 EDT ]Manliness, metaphorically embodied these days by facial hair, grilling meat and building domestic "man caves," is now carving its own space online.

Facebook now lets you edit comments[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:29:09 EDT ]If your friend uploads a picture of their new puppy to Facebook, and you somehow manage to leave a comment congratulating them instead on their "new pappy," Facebook's got your back.

70% of teens hide online behavior from parents[ Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:00:29 EDT ]Here's a real shocker: Teens are better than their parents at using the Internet, and are likely to hide some of their online behaviors from them.

Space Station Live! NASA app puts orbiting lab at your fingertips[ Sun, 24 Jun 2012 13:51:08 GMT ]Ever wonder what the crew on board the International Space Station is doing right now? Or what is the temperature of each of the orbiting outpost's modules? Or how much power is being generated at this very instant by the space station's solar array wings?

Zynga.com to show Facebook ads[ Sat, 23 Jun 2012 15:45:45 GMT ]Zynga is starting to show ads from Facebook on Zynga.com, its stand-alone website that lets people play its online games away from Facebook.

Laser-scanning bot builds 3-D map of ancient Roman sewers[ Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:22:42 GMT ]Roman archaeologists deployed a remotely controlled rover armed with a 3-D laser scanning system to help map and study one of the ancient city's little-appreciated features: Its sewers.

Cyborg system stifles your need to drink water[ Sun, 24 Jun 2012 13:43:41 GMT ]If the world runs low on water, we all may be forced to make our bodies consume less water. How would that work? A Japanese company has the answer.

Watch the movie trailer for a Mars thriller[ Sat, 23 Jun 2012 20:12:40 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: "The Dark Knight Rises"? Bah! The biggest thriller of the summer could well be the $2.5 billion Mars Science Laboratory landing. Catch the latest movie trailer for the mission.

<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/c71_VayYJg4/" target="_blank">Apple Stores get their turn under NY Times' investigative spotlight</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 23 Jun 2012 16:30:58 PDT ]</i><BR>A just-published Times report on pay and conditions at Apple Stores has at least one news outlet wondering if recent Apple activity around salary increases was meant as a kind of preemptive strike.

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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-57459268-92/again-apple-gets-all-the-attention/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/rE0af0m6_LQ" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-57459393-92/want-to-try-surface-find-a-microsoft-store-if-you-can/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/I8gq2IoDf9I" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13576_3-57459366-315/road-trip-pic-of-the-day-6-24-what-is-this/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/ptQ4e0Kzq5c" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-57458878-47/three-awesome-sounding-on-ear-headphones/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/bUyloHjS9c4" height="1" width="1"/>
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Pinterest not manly enough for you?[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:12:26 EDT ]Manliness, metaphorically embodied these days by facial hair, grilling meat and building domestic "man caves," is now carving its own space online.

Paging Dr. Mario[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:13:08 EDT ]This week I was sent on a three-day work trip to New York because, for some unfathomable reason, these people trust me outside the confines of my cube. Generally speaking, I don't mind being there. I like my cube. It has Tiki torches.

Bigger screens on Nintendo 3DS XL[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:12:58 EDT ]Having already gone 3-D, Nintendo now wants to go big, announcing a new version of its handheld gaming console with screens nearly twice as large.

Facebook now lets you edit comments[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:29:09 EDT ]If your friend uploads a picture of their new puppy to Facebook, and you somehow manage to leave a comment congratulating them instead on their "new pappy," Facebook's got your back.

Pinterest not manly enough? Try these sites[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:38:37 EDT ]Manliness, metaphorically embodied these days by facial hair, grilling meat and building domestic "man caves," is now carving its own space online.

Chinese tech giant calls for cyber cooperation[ Sat, 23 Jun 2012 14:21:37 GMT ]The founder of Chinese telecom equipment giant Huawei, which has faced security concerns in the U.S. and Australia, is calling for global cooperation to improve data protection.

The ultimate guide to talking to any human[ Sat, 23 Jun 2012 14:07:33 GMT ]here are a bajillion different ways you can talk to somebody. But which one is the best if you're trying to set up a date? Or talk to your boss? Or…? Stop asking question and consult this flow chart.

Zynga.com to show Facebook ads[ Sat, 23 Jun 2012 15:45:45 GMT ]Zynga is starting to show ads from Facebook on Zynga.com, its stand-alone website that lets people play its online games away from Facebook.

Laser-scanning bot builds 3-D map of ancient Roman sewers[ Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:22:42 GMT ]Roman archaeologists deployed a remotely controlled rover armed with a 3-D laser scanning system to help map and study one of the ancient city's little-appreciated features: Its sewers.

Super-social spaceman shares his story[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 23:27:25 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA astronaut Ron Garan has built his outer-space experience into a social-media success story. So what's his secret?

<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/DgigChN4v9c/" target="_blank">Behind the scenes at the Monterey Bay Aquarium</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 23 Jun 2012 06:44:57 PDT ]</i><BR>Otters, jellyfish, seahorses, sea tortoises, and much more are the chief attractions at arguably the world's most famous aquarium. CNET Road Trip 2012 stopped by to check it out.

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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13576_3-57458535-315/road-trip-pic-of-the-day-6-23-what-is-this/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/SJkKJwkCIGA" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-57458772-47/is-the-record-business-headed-for-oblivion/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/AL11zH7zkbs" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57459321-93/twitter-quietly-grows-up-handles-its-scandal/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/PPfeDOQae3I" height="1" width="1"/>
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Pinterest not manly enough for you?[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:12:26 EDT ]Manliness, metaphorically embodied these days by facial hair, grilling meat and building domestic "man caves," is now carving its own space online.

Paging Dr. Mario[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:13:08 EDT ]This week I was sent on a three-day work trip to New York because, for some unfathomable reason, these people trust me outside the confines of my cube. Generally speaking, I don't mind being there. I like my cube. It has Tiki torches.

Bigger screens on Nintendo 3DS XL[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:12:58 EDT ]Having already gone 3-D, Nintendo now wants to go big, announcing a new version of its handheld gaming console with screens nearly twice as large.

Facebook now lets you edit comments[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:29:09 EDT ]If your friend uploads a picture of their new puppy to Facebook, and you somehow manage to leave a comment congratulating them instead on their "new pappy," Facebook's got your back.

Pinterest not manly enough? Try these sites[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:38:37 EDT ]Manliness, metaphorically embodied these days by facial hair, grilling meat and building domestic "man caves," is now carving its own space online.

You can now edit Facebook comments as much as you want[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:27:53 GMT ]If you're a Facebook user with a tendency to make typos or regrettable comments, I've got good news: The social network is now allowing us to edit our Facebook comments as much as we want.

A battle for Internet freedom as UN meeting nears[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:01:39 GMT ]Secret negotiations among dozens of countries preparing for a United Nations summit could lead to changes in a global treaty that would diminish the Internet's role in economic growth and restrict the free flow of information.

Higgs boson buzz goes through ups and downs[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:40:05 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Rumors about the Higgs boson, the target of a multibillion-dollar subatomic search, are all over the place in advance of a highly anticipated physics conference.

How to survive a zombie apocalypse[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 12:39:59 GMT ]Odds are that the undead won't attack anytime soon, but it never hurts to be prepared. Msnbc.com's Rosa Golijan takes a look at the gear you'll need to fend off zombie hordes.

That big asteroid was even bigger[ Thu, 21 Jun 2012 22:17:48 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Radar readings indicate that the asteroid 2012 LZ1, which zipped past Earth a week ago, is twice as big as previously thought but won't pose a threat for at least the next 750 years.

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Law would ID sex offenders online[ Thu, 21 Jun 2012 13:06:22 EDT ]A new Louisiana law requires sex offenders and child predators to state their criminal status on their Facebook or other social networking page, with the law's author saying the bill is the first of its kind in the nation.

iPhone rumors: New dock and cord?[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 09:16:27 EDT ]The tiniest iPhone rumors can cause a big uproar.

Pinterest not manly enough? Try these[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 07:51:55 EDT ]Manliness, metaphorically embodied these days by facial hair, grilling meat and building domestic "man caves," is now carving its own space online.

Apparently Dr. Mario matters[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 07:22:45 EDT ]This week I was sent on a three-day work trip to New York because, for some unfathomable reason, these people trust me outside the confines of my cube. Generally speaking, I don't mind being there. I like my cube. It has Tiki torches.

Pinterest not manly enough? Try these sites, bro[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 07:51:55 EDT ]Manliness, metaphorically embodied these days by facial hair, grilling meat and building domestic "man caves," is now carving its own space online.

Undersea mock asteroid mission 'incredibly realistic'[ Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:56:27 GMT ]The ocean floor may seem a bit close to home for astronauts on a mission, but the underwater world provides a great dress rehearsal for a trek to an asteroid in deep space, two spaceflyers told NASA chief Charles Bolden Wednesday.

Next iPhone's connector to make current cables, docks useless?[ Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:33:53 GMT ]Most folks have accepted that they'll buy new cases almost every time they upgrade their iPhones, thanks to subtle — and occasionally rather bold — design changes. But repurchasing all their accessories, including charger cables and speaker docks? That is a tougher, pricier pill to swallow.

Syria activists using US tech to beat curbs[ Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:12:33 GMT ]U.S. technologies that may include a mobile phone "panic button" and an "internet suitcase" are being used by activists in Syria and other authoritarian countries to override government communications controls, a U.S. official said on Thursday.

Happy 100th birthday, Alan Turing[ Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:37:09 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The centennial of computer pioneer Alan Turing's birth is providing an opportunity to look back at his brilliant life and his tragic end.

Asteroid venture looks for a few good ideas[ Thu, 21 Jun 2012 03:16:27 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Planetary Resources, the billionaire-backed venture that plans to hunt for asteroids, is asking its fans to come up with ideas for Kickstarter crowdfunding.

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5 ways Surface may beat an iPad[ Wed, 20 Jun 2012 07:26:54 EDT ]It's sacrilege to some Apple fanboys. It's also something none of Apple's competitors have been able to claim since that "magical" day in early 2010.

Sharp unveils massive LED TV[ Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:42:15 EDT ]How's this for a superlative? The biggest TV in the world.

Review: Samsung Galaxy S III[ Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:33:23 EDT ]The world has high hopes for Samsung's Galaxy S III, but does the smartphone live up to the hype?

Getting caught on Google maps [ Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:05:46 EDT ]Google and Apple's race to develop new mapping techniques sparks new concerns over privacy issues.

iPhone rumors: New Apple dock and cord?[ Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:52:42 EDT ]The tiniest iPhone rumors can cause a big uproar.

Facebook to let developers charge subscriptions[ Wed, 20 Jun 2012 13:51:00 GMT ]Facebook is letting app developers charge subscription fees, in addition to existing one-time payments, for games and other applications on its site.

Samsung Galaxy S III review: Good -- but not perfect[ Wed, 20 Jun 2012 13:19:22 GMT ]The Galaxy S III is a solid phone. It has all the basics covered well, but it disappoints when it comes to the features which should push it over the top. It's a sleek rocket ship adorned with rusty bells and whistles.

Bridging the digital divide in America's rural schools[ Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:31:12 GMT ]Rural schools have long been leaders in distance-learning and online education, but when it comes to technology inside traditional classrooms, the small sizes — and budgets — of rural schools present unique hurdles.

Why Microsoft has to build its own tablet[ Tue, 19 Jun 2012 23:22:07 GMT ]In order to carry Windows desktop users into the post-desktop age, and maybe convert people from Apple and Google products, Microsoft needed a tablet over which it has complete design control. Still, there's no guarantee it will be a hit.

How Easter Island's statues walked[ Wed, 20 Jun 2012 01:59:48 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: A modern-day experiment shows that Easter Island's massive monuments could have "walked" to their places, as suggested by native folklore.

<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/GTTsw4bv5oA/" target="_blank">Secret military satellite heads into space</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 20 Jun 2012 07:34:41 PDT ]</i><BR>Running two days late, a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket blasts off on a classified military mission -- the second of four planned this year by the secretive National Reconnaissance Office.

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Instagram wants to surface old pics[ Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:42:40 EDT ]Instagram is hoping to extract more value from photos uploaded in the past, co-founder Kevin Systrom said Tuesday.

Why faces matter to Facebook[ Wed, 20 Jun 2012 07:09:57 EDT ]Facebook really wants to know what you look like.

5 ways Surface may beat an iPad[ Wed, 20 Jun 2012 07:26:54 EDT ]It's sacrilege to some Apple fanboys. It's also something none of Apple's competitors have been able to claim since that "magical" day in early 2010.

Sharp unveils massive LED TV[ Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:42:15 EDT ]How's this for a superlative? The biggest TV in the world.

Samsung Galaxy S III aims high, falls short[ Wed, 20 Jun 2012 11:45:04 EDT ]The world has high hopes for Samsung's Galaxy S III, but does the smartphone live up to the hype?

Privacy concern raised over new Google Maps[ Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:59:51 GMT ]U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer is asking Google Maps to blur out images of people in its newest data collection, which includes photographs from planes.

A dozen years of Microsoft's hits and misses[ Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:10:33 GMT ]With the big mystery announcement from Microsoft pending Monday afternoon, let's cast our eyes back to the last few years of big Microsoft presentations. It's been more than a decade since their first tablet; what else did they announce that might relate to their latest?

Aurora makes the sky sing the blues[ Tue, 19 Jun 2012 02:53:31 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: A double-burst of solar particles sparked auroral lights over the weekend, as expected — but in some parts of the world, the colors were not what you'd expect.

Feds sue to force return of million-dollar dino[ Mon, 18 Jun 2012 23:34:39 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Federal attorneys file a civil lawsuit that seeks to take a $1.05 million tyrannosaur skeleton away from its sellers and send it back to Mongolia.

Microsoft announces Surface tablet[ Mon, 18 Jun 2012 22:42:15 GMT ]The Surface won't just be on the Nvidia ARM processor, like the iPad. There will also be a Surface that runs on Intel-based processors, to run a full-blown version of Windows 8 Pro.

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Could mobile apps save local news?[ Mon, 18 Jun 2012 08:52:38 EDT ]On mobile devices, social media may be hot, but news still captures people's attention. And the news business, troubled though it has been, is all about attention. But can mobile news apps help save news about your community?

Man plays video game for 10 years[ Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:24:51 EDT ]Can you imagine playing a single video game for 10 years? One man did. And it helped him imagine something else: a bleak, war-ravaged future version of Earth.

Leaked docs reveal 'Xbox 720' plans[ Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:24:31 EDT ]A 56-page document from Microsoft, dating back to mid-2010, reveals company plans for an "Xbox 720" gaming console. The recently leaked document has been removed since its discovery.

Google sees rise in censorship[ Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:14:30 EDT ]Western governments, including the United States, appear to be stepping up efforts to censor Internet search results and YouTube videos, according to a "transparency report" released by Google.

Hands-on: Apple's New MacBook Pro[ Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:51:13 EDT ]The new MacBook Pro with Retina display has the sharpest screen on the market, but its price may be too high for many.

Stephen Hawking keeps his eyes on the prize[ Sun, 17 Jun 2012 20:17:53 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: At the ripe old age of 70, British physicist Stephen Hawking is still waiting for the experimental evidence that will launch him toward a Nobel Prize.

Vanilla Ice death hoax spreads on Facebook[ Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:04:14 GMT ]His music career has been in the grave for 20 years, but rapper Vanilla Ice, despite what you see on Facebook today, is still very much alive. Like plenty of celebrities before him (Lady Gaga, Adam Ant, Chuck Norris), Vanilla Ice has become the subject of a quickly spreading Facebook death hoax.

Archaeologist finds oldest rock art in Australia[ Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:29:14 GMT ]An archaeologist says he found the oldest piece of rock art in Australia and one of the oldest in the world: an Aboriginal work created 28,000 years ago in an Outback cave.

Google: government requests to censor content 'alarming'[ Mon, 18 Jun 2012 14:41:34 GMT ]Google has received more than 1,000 requests from authorities to take down content from its search results or YouTube video in the last six months of 2011, the company said on Monday, denouncing what it said was an alarming trend.

Chinese astronauts enter space module[ Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:58:01 GMT ]Chinese astronauts docked two spaceships in orbit for the first time Monday, marking a vital milestone in the country's quest to build a manned space station in Earth orbit.

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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57455039-93/unity-4-gives-game-coders-animation-flash-linux-support/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/LK0d10iHiTs" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57455200-37/apple-places-higher-restrictions-on-supply-chain-under-cook/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/Xw5GeE8irC4" height="1" width="1"/>
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/LDnkXrf5vHE/" target="_blank">Apple's profits to be highest ever for public company, analyst says</a><BR><i>[ Mon, 18 Jun 2012 08:10:13 PDT ]</i><BR>The irrepressible Brian White (Apple to hit $1,111 a share!) also says investors should think of Apple's market cap potential in terms of trillions, not billions.

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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/JkX8kHQ8zV4/" target="_blank">Chinese crew docks with prototype lab module</a><BR><i>[ Mon, 18 Jun 2012 08:53:05 PDT ]</i><BR>In another step toward learning how to build a space station, Chinese astronauts successfully docked with a prototype lab module after an automated approach.

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57455098-76/chinese-crew-docks-with-prototype-lab-module/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/JkX8kHQ8zV4" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57455242-94/google-picks-up-magnolia-broadbands-mtd-patent-portfolio/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/gBM-mtC9Mas" height="1" width="1"/>
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Apple to kill social network Ping[ Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:02:36 EDT ]Apple's social network Ping will be gone in the next release of iTunes, reports All Things Digital, citing sources close to the company.

Hands-on impressions of iOS 6[ Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:02:28 EDT ]At WWDC 2012, Apple unveiled the next generation of iOS, its mobile operating system. iOS 6 sports more than 200 new features and upgrades — including the new Apple Maps, deep Facebook integration and improvements to Siri.

Tiny island has huge Web presence[ Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:02:17 EDT ]If you're just an average Joe building your own website or blog, there are cheap options out there. One of the most popular is .tk. It's a country code top-level domain, similar to .ca for Canada or .fr for France. But .tk stands for a country you've probably never heard of. It's called Tokelau.

Trending: Morning people[ Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:52:40 EDT ]It was Tuesday afternoon when I found a trending article through Digg that seemed to explain why I'm not reaching my full potential for joy. And mind you, it had nothing to do with Pippa Middleton not returning my calls. Because that would be a very strange article for somebody to write.

Listeners streaming, not buying, music[ Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:52:32 EDT ]For Camille Kim, music is life.

China sends its first woman into outer space[ Sat, 16 Jun 2012 14:43:19 GMT ]China launched its most ambitious space mission yet on Saturday, carrying its first female astronaut and two male colleagues in an attempt to dock with an orbiting module and work on board for more than a week.

See China's capsule and lab module in night sky[ Sun, 17 Jun 2012 15:12:27 GMT ]The launch of China's fourth human spaceflight this weekend kicked off a major docking test flight, and there's a chance you can see the two spaceships involved in the orbital rendezvous in tonight's night sky.

Hacked firms fight back with controversial steps[ Sun, 17 Jun 2012 15:16:11 GMT ]Frustrated by their inability to stop sophisticated hacking attacks or use the law to punish their assailants, an increasing number of U.S. companies are taking retaliatory action.

Review: New MacBook Pro is revolution for eyeballs, raid on wallet[ Sat, 16 Jun 2012 20:19:57 GMT ]Whether you're seriously considering buying in or just curious about the new gold standard in laptops, you have to understand what's revolutionary about the MacBook Pro with Retina display and why that will sooner or later become standard, at least in Apple's lineup.

Air Force video reveals X-37B space plane landing[ Sun, 17 Jun 2012 15:02:04 GMT ]The U.S. Air Force's robotic X-37B space plane came back to Earth today (June 16) after 15 months in orbit on a mystery mission, and its much-anticipated landing was caught on video.

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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-57454451-47/the-top-10-reasons-why-music-is-compressed/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/G629VUqIYWM" height="1" width="1"/>
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/pG0F3PgpAJs/" target="_blank">Google doodles a nerdy Dad for Father's Day</a><BR><i>[ Sun, 17 Jun 2012 08:46:23 PDT ]</i><BR>To celebrate Father's Day, Google creates a doodle in which a robot delivers a mug to Dad. Well, sort of.

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-57454720-71/google-doodles-a-nerdy-dad-for-fathers-day/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/pG0F3PgpAJs" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57454701-1/steve-jobs-and-bill-gates-in-epic-rap-battle/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/dppl6IDbVuo" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57454722-1/why-we-believe-most-of-the-massive-xbox-roadmap-rumor/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/yGVrJAopZ6c" height="1" width="1"/>
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Apple to kill social network Ping[ Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:02:36 EDT ]Apple's social network Ping will be gone in the next release of iTunes, reports All Things Digital, citing sources close to the company.

Hands-on impressions of iOS 6[ Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:02:28 EDT ]At WWDC 2012, Apple unveiled the next generation of iOS, its mobile operating system. iOS 6 sports more than 200 new features and upgrades — including the new Apple Maps, deep Facebook integration and improvements to Siri.

Tiny island has huge Web presence[ Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:02:17 EDT ]If you're just an average Joe building your own website or blog, there are cheap options out there. One of the most popular is .tk. It's a country code top-level domain, similar to .ca for Canada or .fr for France. But .tk stands for a country you've probably never heard of. It's called Tokelau.

Trending: Morning people[ Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:52:40 EDT ]It was Tuesday afternoon when I found a trending article through Digg that seemed to explain why I'm not reaching my full potential for joy. And mind you, it had nothing to do with Pippa Middleton not returning my calls. Because that would be a very strange article for somebody to write.

Listeners streaming, not buying, music[ Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:52:32 EDT ]For Camille Kim, music is life.

Does Microsoft have a tablet up its sleeve?[ Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:44:27 GMT ]The big question for the past day on the Microsoft beat: What in the heck is the major, can’t-miss news that the company is promising to deliver on Monday? Microsoft isn’t saying a word — but it just might be an iPad competitor.

Hey, kids! Get your stuff sent into orbit[ Sat, 16 Jun 2012 02:58:05 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Wanna do some space science? You no longer have to be a professional researcher, or even a grown-up, to get your experiment into orbit.

Video: Next-gen MacBook Pro is feast for eyes and ears[ Sat, 16 Jun 2012 00:15:30 GMT ]Apple's new MacBook Pro has a slim body and flash memory, but as msnbc.com's Wilson Rothman shows, the pricey laptop's real talents are great sound and a Retina display with invisible-to-the-eye pixels. (msnbc.com)

China space flight a test of docking precision[ Sat, 16 Jun 2012 14:32:48 GMT ]China's first woman in space, Liu Yang, will be conducting space medical experiments on a 10-day mission, but experts are deeply interested in the mechanics of the mission.

China sends its first woman into outer space[ Sat, 16 Jun 2012 14:43:19 GMT ]China launched its most ambitious space mission yet on Saturday, carrying its first female astronaut and two male colleagues in an attempt to dock with an orbiting module and work on board for more than a week.

<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/hEXk8t0hw0g/" target="_blank">This week in Crave: The catch-a-wave edition</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 16 Jun 2012 06:00:00 PDT ]</i><BR>This week, we gazed through a transparent Retina Display, paid Groupon to name our baby, and took to the seas on a crazy flying bike-amajig.

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57454430-1/this-week-in-crave-the-catch-a-wave-edition/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/hEXk8t0hw0g" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13576_3-57454326/road-trip-pic-of-the-day-6-16-what-is-this/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/WPGv4bzsoNo" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57454615-76/china-launches-first-woman-first-manned-docking-mission/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/ByOBY9A0KFg" height="1" width="1"/>
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/m6lNOkikLFM/" target="_blank">Are headphones that are custom-molded to your ears worth it?</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 16 Jun 2012 07:36:00 PDT ]</i><BR>Do custom-molded headphones sound better than universal-fit earphones? We compared Ultimate Ears custom UE-4 with the universal UE 700 to find out.

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-57454025-47/are-headphones-that-are-custom-molded-to-your-ears-worth-it/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/m6lNOkikLFM" height="1" width="1"/>
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/mL7s1JcKxG8/" target="_blank">Forget Retina, look how much the new MacBook Pro displays!</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 16 Jun 2012 08:58:08 PDT ]</i><BR>The sharpness of the Retina display on the new MacBook Pro is great, but the ability to see more all at once is wonderful, too.

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-33620_3-57454551-278/forget-retina-look-how-much-the-new-macbook-pro-displays/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/mL7s1JcKxG8" height="1" width="1"/>
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Apple to kill social network Ping[ Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:02:36 EDT ]Apple's social network Ping will be gone in the next release of iTunes, reports All Things Digital, citing sources close to the company.

Hands-on impressions of iOS 6[ Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:02:28 EDT ]At WWDC 2012, Apple unveiled the next generation of iOS, its mobile operating system. iOS 6 sports more than 200 new features and upgrades — including the new Apple Maps, deep Facebook integration and improvements to Siri.

Tiny island has huge Web presence[ Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:02:17 EDT ]If you're just an average Joe building your own website or blog, there are cheap options out there. One of the most popular is .tk. It's a country code top-level domain, similar to .ca for Canada or .fr for France. But .tk stands for a country you've probably never heard of. It's called Tokelau.

Trending: Morning people[ Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:52:40 EDT ]It was Tuesday afternoon when I found a trending article through Digg that seemed to explain why I'm not reaching my full potential for joy. And mind you, it had nothing to do with Pippa Middleton not returning my calls. Because that would be a very strange article for somebody to write.

Listeners streaming, not buying, music[ Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:52:32 EDT ]For Camille Kim, music is life.

Pre-caffeine tech: Celebrating Father's Day, .gif birthday! [ Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:09:12 GMT ]In honor of Father's Day, we bring you a list of incredibly masculine tools that any dad would be proud to have in his toolbox.Yep! Father's Day is nearly here and you're completely unprepared?

Incoming! Solar storms are heading our way[ Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:39:39 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: A double shot of solar particles is due to hit Earth's magnetic field on Saturday, but not to worry — the most noticeable effect is likely to be heightened auroral displays.

Does Microsoft have a tablet up its sleeve?[ Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:44:27 GMT ]The big question for the past day on the Microsoft beat: What in the heck is the major, can’t-miss news that the company is promising to deliver on Monday? Microsoft isn’t saying a word — but it just might be an iPad competitor.

Liu Yang draws cheers as first Chinese woman set for space voyage[ Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:36:39 GMT ]China will send its first woman into outer space this week, prompting a surge of national pride as the rising power takes its latest step towards putting a space station in orbit within the decade.

Cave art sparks a Neanderthal mystery[ Thu, 14 Jun 2012 18:01:32 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: A new dating technique reveals that some Paleolithic cave paintings are thousands of years older than previously thought, raising the possibility that they were created by Neanderthals.

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Hands-on impressions of iOS 6[ Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:02:28 EDT ]At WWDC 2012, Apple unveiled the next generation of iOS, its mobile operating system. iOS 6 sports more than 200 new features and upgrades — including the new Apple Maps, deep Facebook integration and improvements to Siri.

Tiny island has huge Web presence[ Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:02:17 EDT ]If you're just an average Joe building your own website or blog, there are cheap options out there. One of the most popular is .tk. It's a country code top-level domain, similar to .ca for Canada or .fr for France. But .tk stands for a country you've probably never heard of. It's called Tokelau.

Apparently This Matters: Morning people[ Fri, 15 Jun 2012 10:56:33 EDT ]It was Tuesday afternoon when I found a trending article through Digg that seemed to explain why I'm not reaching my full potential for joy. And mind you, it had nothing to do with Pippa Middleton not returning my calls. Because that would be a very strange article for somebody to write.

Young listeners opting to stream, not own music[ Fri, 15 Jun 2012 08:37:03 EDT ]For Camille Kim, music is life.

Young listeners opting to stream, not own music[ Fri, 15 Jun 2012 08:37:03 EDT ]For Camille Kim, music is life.

Michelle Obama joins Pinterest[ Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:47:52 GMT ]Ever wonder what the first family gets up to behind the scenes, or which have been Michelle Obama’s favorite moments of the last few years? Head on over to her newly minted Pinterest page to find out.

Most common -- and crazy -- possible Web domains[ Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:38:06 GMT ]The international group that handles "top level" domains like .com, .xxx and .jp is now taking applications from anyone with $185,000 to burn. We've combed the list to see what we can learn about the Worldwide Web in which we live.

Future brain implants could run on brain fuel[ Wed, 13 Jun 2012 23:41:38 GMT ]Research at MIT has produced a fuel cell that could power small neural implants with the same source of energy as the brain itself: glucose. This sugar-processing fuel cell could enable a new generation of self-sustaining medical devices.

'Hippie chimp' DNA may shed light on our dark side[ Wed, 13 Jun 2012 18:10:02 GMT ]Scientists have mapped the genetic code for the bonobo, and some researchers say the gentle ape's genome may eventually reveal secrets about how the darker side of our nature evolved.

NASA's chief visits the Dragon's lair[ Wed, 13 Jun 2012 23:47:20 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: SpaceX's billionaire founder travels to his Texas rocket facility for a meet-up with NASA's administrator, a close look at the company's history-making Dragon space capsule ... and a little Texas-style politicking.

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7 tech faults that aren't a big deal[ Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:02:48 EDT ]There's too much going on online and off to be the perfect digital gentleman or woman.

Apple to kill social network Ping[ Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:02:36 EDT ]Apple's social network Ping will be gone in the next release of iTunes, reports All Things Digital, citing sources close to the company.

Hands-on impressions of iOS 6[ Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:02:28 EDT ]At WWDC 2012, Apple unveiled the next generation of iOS, its mobile operating system. iOS 6 sports more than 200 new features and upgrades — including the new Apple Maps, deep Facebook integration and improvements to Siri.

Tiny island has huge Web presence[ Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:02:17 EDT ]If you're just an average Joe building your own website or blog, there are cheap options out there. One of the most popular is .tk. It's a country code top-level domain, similar to .ca for Canada or .fr for France. But .tk stands for a country you've probably never heard of. It's called Tokelau.

U.S. tech czar: Let's unleash the power of data[ Thu, 14 Jun 2012 07:41:17 EDT ]With his frequent use of Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest and Instagram, Barack Obama has often been called the most tech-savvy of U.S. presidents.

Sweden's Twitter experiment goes haywire[ Tue, 12 Jun 2012 21:32:45 GMT ]Sweden's experiment to let an ordinary citizen tweet as the country for a week veered off course with offensive comments about Jews posted by this week's tweeter.

New MacBook Pro makes DIY upgrades and repairs tough[ Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:13:49 GMT ]The new MacBook Pro is one absolutely amazing laptop. It's sleek, fast, and has an impressive Retina display. But such a tight design meant locking out tinkerers and third-party repair people. Non-Apple personnel will find the laptop difficult to repair or upgrade.

Male spider ditches penis, gains fighting power[ Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:04:39 GMT ]After leaving its detachable penis to finish inseminating the female, the male orb-web spider fights to the death to protect the impregnated gal. Without the extra weight of its sexual organs, this spider can outlast its competition, new research has found.

Pre-caffeine tech: Web scandals, Jordan Catalano![ Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:04:56 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Here's everything that you need to know before taking that first sip of coffee today.

Scientists create 'Facebook for birds'[ Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:16:09 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Researchers organize millions of observations of birds known as great tits into a "Facebook for animals" — and see similarities to the human social network.

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Google to offer 3-D, offline maps[ Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:46:51 EDT ]Google unveiled some upgrades to its mapping software on Wednesday ahead of Apple's expected announcement that it will ditch Google Maps on iPhones and iPads in favor of its own technology.

How to protect your passwords[ Sun, 10 Jun 2012 13:45:02 EDT ]The constant battle for Internet security saw another brazen attack this week as Russian hackers published millions of passwords they collected after hacking the professional-networking site LinkedIn.

My 5 favorite highlights from E3[ Fri, 08 Jun 2012 10:31:45 EDT ]If the demonstrations on the E3 show floor this week were any indication, the next 12 months will be a great time to be a gamer.

Gladwell: People will forget Jobs[ Sun, 10 Jun 2012 13:44:44 EDT ]Best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell, no stranger to provocative opinions, is at it again.

Apple: high-res laptops, smarter Siri[ Tue, 12 Jun 2012 07:35:58 EDT ]Apple on Monday announced a new laptop with a high-resolution display it says will contain 3 million more pixels than a high-def television.

Pre-caffeine: Apple review, Bonnaroo fashion![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Amazon Cloud Player finally available on the iPhone[ Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:50:31 GMT ]Amazon Cloud Player has been around for quite some time, but there wasn't an iPhone app for the cloud-based music streaming service service ... until now.

Verizon to ditch phone plans, go with shared plans[ Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:27:05 GMT ]The new plans will let individuals add non-phone devices like tablets and laptops to their plans, as well as the phones of family members.

A Chinese, Russian plot to control the Internet?[ Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:24:44 GMT ]Could the flame virus fallout be a move by countries including Russia and China to use a U.N. agency to wrest control of the Internet from the U.S.-dominated organization, ICANN?

AT&T launches mobile safety site for families[ Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:17:00 GMT ]It's difficult for many parents to talk with their kids about sex. But what about the "don't ride in a car with a driver who's texting" chat? It's time for that discussion if you haven't had it yet: 53 percent of children ages 8 to 17 say they've been exactly in that situation, according to a new survey. A new AT&T website aims to help with such issues.

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How to protect your passwords[ Sun, 10 Jun 2012 13:45:02 EDT ]The constant battle for Internet security saw another brazen attack this week as Russian hackers published millions of passwords they collected after hacking the professional-networking site LinkedIn.

My 5 favorite highlights from E3[ Fri, 08 Jun 2012 10:31:45 EDT ]If the demonstrations on the E3 show floor this week were any indication, the next 12 months will be a great time to be a gamer.

Gladwell: People will forget Jobs[ Sun, 10 Jun 2012 13:44:44 EDT ]Best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell, no stranger to provocative opinions, is at it again.

Apple: high-res laptops, smarter Siri[ Tue, 12 Jun 2012 07:35:58 EDT ]Apple on Monday announced a new laptop with a high-resolution display it says will contain 3 million more pixels than a high-def television.

Apple's new operating system snubs Google[ Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:42:40 EDT ]Apple's updates to its mobile operating system may make the biggest impact on users in the months, and years, to come.

Hey Apple, it's time to tie it all together[ Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:55:27 GMT ]Though Apple has made it further than any rival in bringing a serious mobile-desktop hardware-software ecosystem together, there are plenty of holes in it. What I'm most eager to hear about when Apple execs take the stage today is what steps the company will take to glue it all together.

The 5 top phone scams — and how to avoid them[ Sun, 10 Jun 2012 18:05:54 GMT ]A look at the five worst phone scams that are still making the rounds, and some solid tips to help you avoid being violated. Essentially, don't trust that person on the other end.

No elegant technical fixes for distracted driving[ Sun, 10 Jun 2012 18:49:08 GMT ]When does a smartphone make you dumb? When you're driving. Dialing or texting on a phone is a proven distraction when you're behind the wheel. And as "smart" as today's phones are, they can't compensate for human folly. Phone makers and software developers are making a valiant effort to create elegant technical solutions, but, try as they might, they've yet to solve the problem of distracted driving.

Volcano gave off warning ahead of deep-sea eruption[ Sun, 10 Jun 2012 17:33:56 GMT ]An underwater volcano gave off clear signals well before its outburst last year that it would erupt, findings that could help forecast such eruptions in the future, researchers say.

Penguins' graphic sexual acts shocked researcher[ Mon, 11 Jun 2012 05:54:45 GMT ]Hidden for nearly 100 years for being too "graphic," a report of "hooligan" behaviors, including sexual coercion, by Adelie penguins observed during Captain Scott's 1910 polar expedition have been uncovered and interpreted.

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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57450292-83/shared-code-indicates-flame-stuxnet-creators-worked-together/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/Mf9xWmdvsaY" height="1" width="1"/>
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How to protect your passwords[ Sun, 10 Jun 2012 13:45:02 EDT ]The constant battle for Internet security saw another brazen attack this week as Russian hackers published millions of passwords they collected after hacking the professional-networking site LinkedIn.

My 5 favorite highlights from E3[ Fri, 08 Jun 2012 10:31:45 EDT ]If the demonstrations on the E3 show floor this week were any indication, the next 12 months will be a great time to be a gamer.

Gladwell: People will forget Jobs[ Sun, 10 Jun 2012 13:44:44 EDT ]Best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell, no stranger to provocative opinions, is at it again.

What to expect from Apple's event[ Sun, 10 Jun 2012 13:42:58 EDT ]

What to expect from Apple's event today[ Mon, 11 Jun 2012 09:20:51 EDT ]

Some Pinterest alternatives for the guys[ Sat, 9 Jun 2012 16:54:33 GMT ]The success of female-dominated Pinterest has inspired three macho alternatives, each an online man cave of cool with its own personality and slant toward a particular breed of modern-day dude.

Father's Day: How to choose second TV for dad[ Sat, 9 Jun 2012 17:09:48 GMT ]While many dads already have a big-screen, flat-panel TV 42 inches and up, it's usually in the family room. Get him his own smaller set this year; here's what to look for when you shop.

Middle East UFO linked to Russian missile test[ Fri, 8 Jun 2012 04:44:39 GMT ]A swirling spiral of light seen in the skies over Israel, Syria and other Middle East countries on Thursday night has been linked to a Russian intercontinental ballistic missile test.

LinkedIn: So far, no user accounts breached[ Sun, 10 Jun 2012 00:14:35 GMT ]LinkedIn said Saturday that none of the 6.5 million user passwords that were stolen and published on a website have been used to get into member accounts.

NASA video reveals asteroid Vesta's complex surface[ Sat, 9 Jun 2012 17:36:23 GMT ]A new video from a NASA spacecraft shows the huge asteroid Vesta's complex surface in dazzling and colorful detail.

<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/LZScsZXbWB0/" target="_blank">Apple's plan to dominate all the screens in your home</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 09 Jun 2012 15:57:19 PDT ]</i><BR>Apple wants to own every screen in your home, including the TV. If it succeeds, you may never buy a non-Apple device again.

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-33617_3-57450018-276/apples-plan-to-dominate-all-the-screens-in-your-home/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/LZScsZXbWB0" height="1" width="1"/>
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/Jpj0dcn5EAA/" target="_blank">LinkedIn posts update on password leaks</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 09 Jun 2012 16:15:56 PDT ]</i><BR>Blog post addresses what company is doing to protect members after millions of user passwords were discovered online.

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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/s83Hp1VlwR4/" target="_blank">Windows 8 tweeners take on Apple</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 09 Jun 2012 16:47:37 PDT ]</i><BR>Next Apple-Microsoft battle royale: tablets and tweeners.

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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/_lHM6OSCV1g/" target="_blank">Cute Pantech Swift messaging phone joins AT&T for $69.99</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 09 Jun 2012 21:58:14 PDT ]</i><BR>Purple and petite, the Pantech Swift is AT&T's latest QWERTY slider phone. CNET reviews the messaging phone here.

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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/hN8NqrD6oO8/" target="_blank">Two gizmos that could dramatically improve the sound of your iPhone</a><BR><i>[ Sun, 10 Jun 2012 07:56:00 PDT ]</i><BR>ALO's new Rx-3-B headphone amp and Cypher Labs' digital-to-analog converter can make iPhones sound like a bona fide high-end audio component system.

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Our hands-on demo with the Wii U[ Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:04:43 EDT ]Will Nintendo's forthcoming Wii U controller breathe new life into its aging Wii console?

Sean Parker: How Airtime works[ Wed, 06 Jun 2012 10:39:14 EDT ]Napster co-founders launch a new social media site. CNN's Laurie Segall reports.

Google to offer 3-D, offline maps[ Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:46:51 EDT ]Google unveiled some upgrades to its mapping software on Wednesday ahead of Apple's expected announcement that it will ditch Google Maps on iPhones and iPads in favor of its own technology.

After LinkedIn: How to protect yourself[ Fri, 08 Jun 2012 07:08:15 EDT ]The constant battle for Internet security saw another brazen attack this week as Russian hackers published millions of passwords they collected after hacking the professional-networking site LinkedIn.

What to expect from Apple's WWDC event[ Fri, 08 Jun 2012 20:07:29 EDT ]

With video games, it's the calm before the storm[ Fri, 8 Jun 2012 19:07:10 GMT ]The video game business is in transition. Never has that been more apparent than at this year's biggest video game show. With the Electronic Entertainment Expo missing that “Holy-Wow!” moment or three, the event seemed to reveal an industry playing its cards close ... and holding its breath. Why? The smart bet says it's because video game makers are quietly getting ready for the big storm to come.

Hubble and Venus get paired up in rare photo[ Fri, 8 Jun 2012 20:54:32 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: A one-of-a-kind photo shows the Hubble Space Telescope crossing the sun in the blink of an eye during the transit of Venus.

iOS 6 announcement confirmed by conference center banner[ Fri, 8 Jun 2012 19:41:37 GMT ]Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) kicks off Monday with a keynote presentation and — based  on some conference center decorations — it looks like the event will include an announcement related to iOS 6.

What will Apple announce on Monday?[ Fri, 8 Jun 2012 14:56:26 GMT ]Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) kicks off Monday with a keynote presentation, and there's plenty of speculation regarding what might be announced. Here's a rundown of what could be revealed.

Middle East UFO linked to Russian missile test[ Fri, 8 Jun 2012 04:44:39 GMT ]A swirling spiral of light seen in the skies over Israel, Syria and other Middle East countries on Thursday night has been linked to a Russian intercontinental ballistic missile test.

<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/hbZPoxAsEXU/" target="_blank">DASH robot learns cockroach escape trick</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 09 Jun 2012 07:00:00 PDT ]</i><BR>UC Berkeley mini-robot can run up to a ledge, grab it, and swing underneath, evading your swats.

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57449945-1/dash-robot-learns-cockroach-escape-trick/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/hbZPoxAsEXU" height="1" width="1"/>
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/ERr9-JM5ECU/" target="_blank">Get a new Kindle Fire and $5 Amazon Instant Video credit for $169</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 09 Jun 2012 07:51:07 PDT ]</i><BR>Just in time for Father's Day, AmazonLocal is offering a voucher that drops the Kindle Fire to a price normally reserved for refurbs.

<a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33153_7-57449994-10391733/get-a-new-kindle-fire-and-$5-amazon-instant-video-credit-for-$169/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/ERr9-JM5ECU" height="1" width="1"/>
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/dvlKFPOokH0/" target="_blank">Fancy a Samsung Galaxy Note imitation?</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 09 Jun 2012 08:10:00 PDT ]</i><BR>Wait, is that a Samsung Galaxy Note on display at the PC Show in Singapore? Nope, it's China-based Ainol's Android phone, appropriately called the Android.

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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/WYBQNjFO69k/" target="_blank">Headphone geekfest in Babylon, NY</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 09 Jun 2012 08:16:00 PDT ]</i><BR>The Audiophiliac explored the Head-Fi headphone club get-together in Babylon, N.Y.

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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/IPxCj-rdv-Y/" target="_blank">Building a better bladder for an H20-thirsty world</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 09 Jun 2012 09:00:00 PDT ]</i><BR>How do you design a water bottle for the apocalypse? For an art show, one design firm skipped the bottle and made artificial organs that help humans use water more efficiently.

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57449637-1/building-a-better-bladder-for-an-h20-thirsty-world/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/IPxCj-rdv-Y" height="1" width="1"/>
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Our hands-on demo with the Wii U[ Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:04:43 EDT ]Will Nintendo's forthcoming Wii U controller breathe new life into its aging Wii console?

Sean Parker: How Airtime works[ Wed, 06 Jun 2012 10:39:14 EDT ]Napster co-founders launch a new social media site. CNN's Laurie Segall reports.

Google to offer 3-D, offline maps[ Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:46:51 EDT ]Google unveiled some upgrades to its mapping software on Wednesday ahead of Apple's expected announcement that it will ditch Google Maps on iPhones and iPads in favor of its own technology.

After LinkedIn: How to protect yourself[ Fri, 08 Jun 2012 07:08:15 EDT ]The constant battle for Internet security saw another brazen attack this week as Russian hackers published millions of passwords they collected after hacking the professional-networking site LinkedIn.

What to expect from Apple's WWDC event[ Fri, 08 Jun 2012 20:07:29 EDT ]

Facebook launches App Center[ Fri, 8 Jun 2012 01:22:13 GMT ]Facebook launched its own App Center late Thursday, offering users of the social network more than 600 apps from which to choose, from games like "Words with Friends" and "Marvel: Avengers Alliance" to lifestyle, news, sports, travel, photo and video programs. Apps will be both free and paid.

Pre-caffeine tech: Dumb passwords, fat birds![ Fri, 8 Jun 2012 15:15:39 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Here's everything that you need to know before taking that first sip of coffee today.

What will Apple announce on Monday?[ Fri, 8 Jun 2012 14:56:26 GMT ]Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) kicks off Monday with a keynote presentation, and there's plenty of speculation regarding what might be announced. Here's a rundown of what could be revealed.

Are the aliens calling? Send in the robots![ Thu, 7 Jun 2012 23:41:31 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: If we ever come across traces of an advanced alien civilization like the one featured in "Prometheus," experts say we should send robots first. But what kind of space horror movie would that be?

Middle East UFO linked to Russian missile test[ Fri, 8 Jun 2012 04:44:39 GMT ]A swirling spiral of light seen in the skies over Israel, Syria and other Middle East countries on Thursday night has been linked to a Russian intercontinental ballistic missile test.

<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/p9KSlwqsLvI/" target="_blank">Olympus confirms 7 percent reduction in workforce</a><BR><i>[ Fri, 08 Jun 2012 08:57:21 PDT ]</i><BR>The company says that it will cut its global workforce by about 2,700 employees by March 31, 2014 as part of a broader restructuring plan.

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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/6uHNvs8O85E/" target="_blank">Best headphones for under $50</a><BR><i>[ Fri, 08 Jun 2012 09:00:00 PDT ]</i><BR>Looking for inexpensive headphones that sound decent for the money? Here are CNET's top bargain picks.

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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/wMRxp72H26U/" target="_blank">Hefty book serves up printed version of Google search results</a><BR><i>[ Fri, 08 Jun 2012 09:00:00 PDT ]</i><BR>Who needs Wi-Fi and a laptop when you can search Google Images via this thumb-indexed dictionary?

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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/RflZe37I2IQ/" target="_blank">Prof gets patent for side mirror with no blind spot</a><BR><i>[ Fri, 08 Jun 2012 09:08:40 PDT ]</i><BR>A Drexel math professor invents a side mirror that offers a wider field of view. However, it is subtly curved, so it can't actually be put on any cars sold in the U.S.

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Our hands-on demo with the Wii U[ Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:04:43 EDT ]Will Nintendo's forthcoming Wii U controller breathe new life into its aging Wii console?

Sean Parker: How Airtime works[ Wed, 06 Jun 2012 10:39:14 EDT ]Napster co-founders launch a new social media site. CNN's Laurie Segall reports.

Google to offer 3-D, offline maps[ Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:46:51 EDT ]Google unveiled some upgrades to its mapping software on Wednesday ahead of Apple's expected announcement that it will ditch Google Maps on iPhones and iPads in favor of its own technology.

After LinkedIn: How to protect yourself[ Fri, 08 Jun 2012 07:08:15 EDT ]The constant battle for Internet security saw another brazen attack this week as Russian hackers published millions of passwords they collected after hacking the professional-networking site LinkedIn.

An Apple TV reboot could be a game-changer[ Fri, 08 Jun 2012 05:31:14 EDT ]

Twitter's 140 million users tweet over 400 million times per day[ Thu, 7 Jun 2012 14:40:57 GMT ]I currently follow 159 users on Twitter and I occasionally get overwhelmed by how much they tweet. It's intimidating to imagine that these tweets amount to only a tiny fraction of the 400 million or so tweets generated each day.

Twitter gave its bird, Larry, a makeover[ Thu, 7 Jun 2012 15:03:57 GMT ]The Twitter bird — who is actually named Larry — has changed. Gone is the chubby fella we've grown to know and love.

'Vampire' skeletons dug up in Bulgaria[ Thu, 7 Jun 2012 03:39:15 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Bulgarian archaeologists are showing off two centuries-old skeletons that they say were pinned down in their graves with iron rods to keep them from turning into vampires.

Pre-caffeine tech: Online insecurity, atomic bombs! [ Thu, 7 Jun 2012 13:59:19 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Here's everything that you need to know before taking that first sip of coffee today.

Foursquare now suggests your next check-in[ Thu, 7 Jun 2012 04:01:07 GMT ]Foursquare is getting a snazzy redesign. On Thursday, brand-new versions of the location-based social networking service's apps are being released. What's changing? Well ... a lot. The app's basically been torn apart and rebuilt from the ground up. It no longer simply helps you share your location, but now actually guides you to new places.

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How Xbox SmartGlass will work[ Tue, 05 Jun 2012 12:15:01 EDT ]Perhaps the biggest splash in the early going of this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles was made by Microsoft with its unveiling of Xbox SmartGlass.

Is Airtime video chat destined to fail?[ Tue, 05 Jun 2012 18:59:07 EDT ]It sounds like a name-dropping marketer's dream:

Our hands-on demo with the Wii U[ Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:04:43 EDT ]Will Nintendo's forthcoming Wii U controller breathe new life into its aging Wii console?

Sean Parker: How Airtime works[ Wed, 06 Jun 2012 10:39:14 EDT ]Napster co-founders launch a new social media site. CNN's Laurie Segall reports.

Google to offer 3-D, offline maps[ Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:46:51 EDT ]Google unveiled some upgrades to its mapping software on Wednesday ahead of Apple's expected announcement that it will ditch Google Maps on iPhones and iPads in favor of its own technology.

Video: 'Aliens: Colonial Marines' bursts with fun[ Wed, 6 Jun 2012 13:52:52 GMT ]The new game from Sega seeks to replicate the experience of the movies; and so far they've succeeded. (In-Game)

Video: 'Dishonored' is supernaturally action packed[ Wed, 6 Jun 2012 13:51:54 GMT ]The game play is fast and complex providing something for any style of play. In-Game's Todd Kenreck gives his impressions of the game. (In-Game)

Facebook friends rescue 'Miracle' the dog[ Wed, 6 Jun 2012 01:21:53 GMT ]"PLASTIC CONTAINER IS STUCK OVER THIS BABY'S HEAD !!!! NEEDS IMMEDIATE HELP !!!!!!" read a frantic Facebook posting last Friday by a Memphis woman. That container was only one part of the dog's miseries. And hundreds responded to the plea for help.

Did someone hack Mitt Romney's Hotmail account?[ Tue, 5 Jun 2012 22:34:40 GMT ]An anonymous tipster claims to have hacked into Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's private email account. The tipster told Gawker Tuesday that by guessing the answer to a security question — What is your favorite pet?

Catch amazing views of Venus crossing the sun[ Tue, 5 Jun 2012 22:35:15 GMT ]For the last time in 105 years, Earthlings and spacefliers watched the planet Venus creep across the surface of the sun during a nearly seven-hour transit.

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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57448182-93/will-we-get-a-.lol-or-.google-icanns-answer-due-june-13/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/0bNGTgaVpfI" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57448208-37/apple-files-yet-another-patent-complaint-against-htc/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/EEXDdO7etrU" height="1" width="1"/>
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Sony highlights new games at E3[ Tue, 05 Jun 2012 12:47:53 EDT ]With a nod to the future, Sony paid tribute to the gamer and revealed new, power-packed and very bloody titles at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles on Monday.

How Xbox SmartGlass will work[ Tue, 05 Jun 2012 12:15:01 EDT ]Perhaps the biggest splash in the early going of this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles was made by Microsoft with its unveiling of Xbox SmartGlass.

Is Airtime video chat destined to fail?[ Tue, 05 Jun 2012 18:59:07 EDT ]It sounds like a name-dropping marketer's dream:

Our hands-on demo with the Wii U[ Tue, 05 Jun 2012 17:14:13 EDT ]Will Nintendo's forthcoming Wii U controller breathe new life into its aging Wii console?

Sean Parker: How Airtime works[ Wed, 06 Jun 2012 10:39:14 EDT ]Napster co-founders launch a new social media site. CNN's Laurie Segall reports.

Live from Nintendo's E3 2012 press conference[ Tue, 5 Jun 2012 15:54:59 GMT ]The last of the big media briefings is about to get underway here at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. Follow our blow-by-blow coverage as Nintendo reveals what it has in store for gamers around the world.

Apple may ditch Google maps in next version of iOS[ Tue, 5 Jun 2012 15:02:32 GMT ]Apple and Google are known to fight on occasion, so we shouldn't be surprised that the two are having a little tiff over maps right now. But let's review what's going on.

Did our primate ancestors come from Asia?[ Mon, 4 Jun 2012 20:41:15 GMT ]The ancestors of monkeys, apes and humans may have originated in Asia and not Africa as often thought, new fossils suggest.

Pre-caffeine tech: Don't miss Venus in transit, more dogs on slides! [ Tue, 5 Jun 2012 13:57:52 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Here's everything that you need to know before taking that first sip of coffee today.

Top 10 tips for seeing the transit of Venus[ Tue, 5 Jun 2012 07:51:01 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Today's the last chance anyone alive will ever have to see the transit of Venus across the sun — so find out how to make the most of it.

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<a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19736_7-57447466-251/at-ts-samsung-galaxy-exhilarate-is-lte-budget-eco/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/xuLOwSNS9aU" height="1" width="1"/>
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Five games to watch at E3[ Mon, 04 Jun 2012 09:53:58 EDT ]The video game industry has had a slow start to the year, but that's about to change.

Defectors try to make next 'Angry Birds'[ Mon, 04 Jun 2012 17:42:58 EDT ]Tuomas Erikoinen, the man who drew the hit "Angry Birds" app, doesn't really resent his creation.

Should 11-year-olds join Facebook?[ Mon, 04 Jun 2012 16:33:11 EDT ]Should young children be able to use Facebook?

Viral Web's 'Mr. Trololo' dies at 77[ Mon, 04 Jun 2012 13:01:00 EDT ]Eduard Khil, a Soviet-era singing star who found renewed popularity as the viral Web's "Mr. Trololo," died Monday, Russian media reported.

Microsoft aims to enhance games, TV[ Mon, 04 Jun 2012 17:59:10 EDT ]What if your video-game console, TV, tablet and smartphone all worked together to enhance gaming, movies and TV shows for you?

Follow us into the trenches of E3[ Mon, 4 Jun 2012 15:36:46 GMT ]If you like video games, then you're going to love the coming week. The Electronic Entertainment Expo -- the biggest and possibly most important video game show of the year -- is about to get under way in LA. And we here at msnbc.com's In-Game blog invite you to join us as we bring you breaking news, hands-on impressions of games, developer interviews and everything in between.

Pre-caffeine tech: Venus crossing, zombie garden gnomes![ Mon, 4 Jun 2012 13:31:49 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Here's everything that you need to know before taking that first sip of coffee today.

Samsung Galaxy S III coming to all major U.S. carriers this month[ Mon, 4 Jun 2012 14:21:23 GMT ]Samsung's Galaxy S III — the highly anticipated follow-up to the top-selling Galaxy S II — will be coming to AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless and U.S. Cellular this month.

Kuwaiti gets 10 years for Twitter blasphemy[ Mon, 4 Jun 2012 13:45:50 GMT ]A Kuwaiti man was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Monday after he was convicted of endangering state security by insulting the Prophet Mohammad and the Sunni Muslim rulers of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain on social media.

Inventor of plumbing on a chip wins $500,000 prize[ Mon, 4 Jun 2012 05:26:28 GMT ]Stephen Quake, a prolific inventor whose application of physics to biology has led to breakthroughs in drug discovery, genome analysis and personalized medicine, has won the $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize, a prestigious award for outstanding innovators.

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Behind 'Angry Birds'' success[ Mon, 04 Jun 2012 10:56:25 EDT ]First, in 2009, there was "Angry Birds." Then came "Angry Birds Seasons," which put the birds in Christmas and other holiday scenes. Next was "Angry Birds Rio," set in South America. Finally, "Angry Birds Space" -- set, well, in space.

Five games to watch at E3[ Mon, 04 Jun 2012 09:53:58 EDT ]The video game industry has had a slow start to the year, but that's about to change.

Defectors aim to make next 'Angry Birds'[ Mon, 04 Jun 2012 11:49:37 EDT ]Tuomas Erikoinen, the man who drew the hit "Angry Birds" app, doesn't really resent his creation.

Should 11-year-olds join Facebook?[ Mon, 04 Jun 2012 10:44:05 EDT ]Should young children be able to use Facebook?

Defectors aim to create next 'Angry Birds'[ Mon, 04 Jun 2012 10:04:00 EDT ]Tuomas Erikoinen, the man who drew the hit "Angry Birds" app, doesn't really resent his creation.

Stay or go? Communities are eyeing retreat from sea[ Sun, 3 Jun 2012 01:17:33 GMT ]Up and down the California coast, some communities are deciding it's not worth trying to wall off the encroaching ocean. Until recently, the thought of bowing to nature was almost unheard of.

Space shuttle hardware is on the move[ Sun, 3 Jun 2012 00:03:31 GMT ]A NASA space shuttle prototype and high-fidelity shuttle replica will make some big moves in New York and Houston on Sunday, and residents in both cities have a chance to spot the winged spacecraft — one by sea and the other by land.

Without a new Xbox or PlayStation will E3 be...boring?[ Sat, 2 Jun 2012 02:03:20 GMT ]Longtime video game analyst Michael Pachter — never one to mince words — has this to say about the world’s biggest video game show which is about to get under way next week: "It'll be one of the more boring ones." With Microsoft and Sony insisting they will not reveal their highly anticipated Xbox 720 and PlayStation 4 machines and much of the news that gamers spent previous months hoping to officially hear about now on hold, this year's E3 is shaping up to be less than sizzling.

What makes a troll tick? You can ask Dr. Troll[ Sat, 2 Jun 2012 16:54:41 GMT ]Whitney Phillips hunts trolls. For the past four years she's watched them on forums and Facebook, studied patterns in their behavior, chatted online with a few, and even met a small handful.

Cyber-battles raise fears of cyber-blowback[ Sat, 2 Jun 2012 16:40:18 GMT ]The Obama administration is warning American businesses about a potent computer virus that infected Iran's oil industry even amid suspicions that the United States is secretly creating and unleashing cyberweapons.

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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57446122-1/tokyo-subway-straps-beam-ads-to-your-smartphone/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/nmGk5EGju1A" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-57445385-47/whats-the-best-sounding-record-you-ever-heard/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/88b-HErX0KA" height="1" width="1"/>
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Romney app misspells 'America'[ Thu, 31 May 2012 11:46:40 EDT ]It's probably not the kind of thing voters will use to choose the leader of the free world.

Goodbye Google Places, hello Google+[ Wed, 30 May 2012 16:33:24 EDT ]Google Places is gone, replaced by a new feature that combines its Google Plus social site and renowned restaurant reviewers Zagat.

Cook's words hint at Apple's plans[ Thu, 31 May 2012 18:40:42 EDT ]When Apple CEO Tim Cook took the stage at the All Things Digital Conference Tuesday night, he wasn't just answering questions from Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher — he was also dropping hints about the future of Apple's product roadmap.

Is Twitter slowing down?[ Thu, 31 May 2012 19:44:11 EDT ]With all the Facebook news lately -- the flat IPO, the regulatory interest, the Chan-Zuckerberg wedding -- it's highly possibly you've forgotten all about Twitter.

What's so addictive about 'Angry Birds'?[ Sun, 03 Jun 2012 09:00:41 EDT ]First, in 2009, there was "Angry Birds." Then came "Angry Birds Seasons," which put the birds in Christmas and other holiday scenes. Next was "Angry Birds Rio," set in South America. Finally, "Angry Birds Space" -- set, well, in space.

AT&T: Data-only plans coming for phones in 2 years[ Fri, 1 Jun 2012 19:35:27 GMT ]The CEO of AT&T Inc. said Friday that cellphone plans that count only data usage are likely to come in the next two years. In such a scenario, phone calls and texts would be considered as just another form of data.

Without a new Xbox or PlayStation will E3 be...boring?[ Sat, 2 Jun 2012 02:03:20 GMT ]Longtime video game analyst Michael Pachter — never one to mince words — has this to say about the world’s biggest video game show which is about to get under way next week: "It'll be one of the more boring ones." With Microsoft and Sony insisting they will not reveal their highly anticipated Xbox 720 and PlayStation 4 machines and much of the news that gamers spent previous months hoping to officially hear about now on hold, this year's E3 is shaping up to be less than sizzling.

DNA-wrangling robot performs 200,000 experiments a week[ Fri, 1 Jun 2012 18:44:11 GMT ]When you think of robots in agriculture, you likely think of automatic threshers, fruit picking machines and corn huskers. But a recent addition at an agricultural research center is doing fiddly lab work all day long -- at 100 times the rate of a full-time researcher.

Spaceships will follow Dragon's trail[ Sat, 2 Jun 2012 04:11:15 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA and SpaceX recap the Dragon cargo capsule's historic return from orbit, while other ventures move ahead with their own spaceship projects.

Experts find credible calls from Amelia Earhart[ Fri, 1 Jun 2012 23:00:24 GMT ]Dozens of previously dismissed radio signals were actually credible transmissions from Amelia Earhart, according to a new study.

<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/jkhbJvv07X0/" target="_blank">Windows 8 Release Preview puts gadgets in the backseat</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 02 Jun 2012 00:02:00 PDT ]</i><BR>This week, software that's not even real yet dominated our reviews. CNET Reviews Editor in Chief Lindsey Turrentine tells you why, and which gear took a backseat to the operating system preview.

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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/70QPMYP711Y/" target="_blank">This week in Crave: The up-in-Flame edition</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 02 Jun 2012 06:00:00 PDT ]</i><BR>This week, we followed the progress of the Olympic Flame through Flickr photos and saw right through a transparent smartphone screen. Also, we surveyed the political leanings of America's Wi-Fi routers.

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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-32973_3-57445927-296/cool-or-creepy-alohar-tracks-your-location-always/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/E4NjJ1Hi_F4" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-57445372-47/bluetooth-audio-vs-wires/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/L0cmjTXNaUI" height="1" width="1"/>
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Romney app misspells 'America'[ Thu, 31 May 2012 11:46:40 EDT ]It's probably not the kind of thing voters will use to choose the leader of the free world.

Goodbye Google Places, hello Google+[ Wed, 30 May 2012 16:33:24 EDT ]Google Places is gone, replaced by a new feature that combines its Google Plus social site and renowned restaurant reviewers Zagat.

Cook's words hint at Apple's plans[ Thu, 31 May 2012 18:40:42 EDT ]When Apple CEO Tim Cook took the stage at the All Things Digital Conference Tuesday night, he wasn't just answering questions from Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher — he was also dropping hints about the future of Apple's product roadmap.

Is Twitter slowing down?[ Thu, 31 May 2012 19:44:11 EDT ]With all the Facebook news lately -- the flat IPO, the regulatory interest, the Chan-Zuckerberg wedding -- it's highly possibly you've forgotten all about Twitter.

Wii U, 'Halo 4' boost anticipation for E3[ Fri, 01 Jun 2012 08:25:56 EDT ]For a preview of the next big thing in video gaming, look no further than the Electronic Entertainment Expo, the splashy industry showcase that kicks off Monday in Los Angeles.

What happens to your online accounts when you die?[ Fri, 1 Jun 2012 14:58:11 GMT ]The Stassen family is one of a growing number of families battling online companies to gain access to a deceased loved one’s digital assets.

Pre-caffeine: Facebook flops, meme mashups![ Fri, 1 Jun 2012 15:02:45 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Here's everything that you need to know before taking that first sip of coffee today.

Facebook still down for some[ Fri, 1 Jun 2012 02:00:04 GMT ]Some Facebook users were still having trouble accessing the social network Friday morning, with the site either not loading or loading slowly.

Cop: 'First Amendment rights can be terminated'[ Fri, 1 Jun 2012 09:17:35 GMT ]The National Press Photographers Association claims it has documented 70 arrests since September of reporters, protestors and others for filming law enforcement officials during disputes.

Slideshow: A month of cosmic marvels[ Thu, 31 May 2012 15:15:46 GMT ]See out-of-this-world views of a solar eclipse, the high points of a milestone space mission and other stunning cosmic images from May 2012.

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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57445507-93/google-holding-next-dimension-of-maps-event-next-week/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/T91U1OtYdso" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57445514-93/spotify-suffers-login-issues-service-still-available-to-some/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/VwF0qM2dxWE" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57445114-93/facebook-users-have-a-week-to-vote-on-privacy-policy-changes/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/RBbo_zI5CgA" height="1" width="1"/>
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Romney app misspells 'America'[ Thu, 31 May 2012 11:46:40 EDT ]It's probably not the kind of thing voters will use to choose the leader of the free world.

Goodbye Google Places, hello Google+[ Wed, 30 May 2012 16:33:24 EDT ]Google Places is gone, replaced by a new feature that combines its Google Plus social site and renowned restaurant reviewers Zagat.

Cook's words hint at Apple's plans[ Thu, 31 May 2012 18:40:42 EDT ]When Apple CEO Tim Cook took the stage at the All Things Digital Conference Tuesday night, he wasn't just answering questions from Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher — he was also dropping hints about the future of Apple's product roadmap.

Is Twitter slowing down?[ Thu, 31 May 2012 19:44:11 EDT ]With all the Facebook news lately -- the flat IPO, the regulatory interest, the Chan-Zuckerberg wedding -- it's highly possibly you've forgotten all about Twitter.

Wii U, 'Halo 4' boost anticipation for E3[ Fri, 01 Jun 2012 08:25:56 EDT ]For a preview of the next big thing in video gaming, look no further than the Electronic Entertainment Expo, the splashy industry showcase that kicks off Monday in Los Angeles.