Religious groups vie for new Web domain names[ Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:12:30 GMT ]PARIS -- Centuries-old theological disputes have broken out in cyberspace as religions aim to influence the future presentation of faith on the Internet. The forum for the rivalry is not the pulpit or church bulletin, but the website of ICANN, the corporation that oversees the Internet address system and now wants to expand it beyond the usual .com, .org or .net domains.

Great apps to get your kindergartner ready for school[ Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:27:16 GMT ]Sending your child off to school for the first time? These educational apps geared toward kindergartners will help them get ready for the big time by helping them brush up on their letters, numbers and more.

Video: Can an ultra-thin laptop double as a kitchen knife?[ Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:07:15 GMT ]Laptops have become so slender lately that we've begun wondering if our beloved gadgets are at the point of being so thin that they can be used to slice, dice and chop. NBCNews.com's Rosa Golijan tests a theory. (NBCNews.com)

Which is the best carrier?[ Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:30:37 GMT ]If your wireless contract has expired and you're free to use any mobile carrier, which is the best one for you? Here's a look at the carriers as they're rated for reliable service, best value and features.

Here's how to honor Neil Armstrong[ Fri, 31 Aug 2012 01:25:37 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: First moonwalker Neil Armstrong's family has specified at least four ways you can pay tribute to the man who took a giant leap into the cosmos.

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5 texts you should never send[ Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:48:00 EDT ]We're texting more than ever, and, like society, the texts themselves are getting worse and worse.

Obama: Free Web in Dems' platform[ Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:20:52 EDT ]This week, Republicans made a free and open Internet part of their party's 2012 platform.

Police use social media as tool[ Thu, 30 Aug 2012 08:24:50 EDT ]We leave small clues about our lives all over the Internet like fingerprints.

'Ultima Forever' wants you to be good[ Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:21:48 EDT ]Making a video game espousing the virtues of compassion, sacrifice and spirituality doesn't sound like a winner in today's battle-happy gaming environment. But 27 years ago, it was exactly the type of game that caught the imagination and spurred excitement in gamers.

How Apple's story is like 'Breaking Bad'[ Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:15:49 EDT ]There's a reason why we tech writers are so endlessly fascinated by the story of Apple. The rise, fall and stunning rise again of the tech company has, over several decades, been like watching a really good, long-running cable TV drama -- in particular, a relentlessly tense and engrossing one called "Breaking Bad."

Amazon: Kindle Fire has 22 percent of US market, is sold out[ Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:16:54 GMT ]Amazon.com Inc said on Thursday that its Kindle Fire tablet accounts for 22 percent of U.S. tablet sales and that the device is sold out.

Oops! 101-year-old woman isn't actually Facebook's oldest user[ Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:55:36 GMT ]It's understandable that Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg thought that 101-year-old Florence Detlor is the social network's oldest user. After all, Lee Stern had mistakenly set her date of birth to Aug. 18, 1913. In reality, Stern was born on Aug. 24, 1910 — making her 102 years old.

Saturn changes color with the seasons[ Wed, 29 Aug 2012 23:57:00 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Saturn's shades of blue and butterscotch are changing along with the planet's seasons, as illustrated by true-color photos from the Cassini orbiter.

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Video: Can keyboard survive ketchup, mustard, syrup?[ Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:48:34 GMT ]The folks at Logitech say that the K310 keyboard is washable and can survive all sorts of office accidents. Naturally NBCNews.com's Rosa Golijan had to put this claim to the test. (NBCNews.com)

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Boy finds a bonanza in whale vomit[ Thu, 30 Aug 2012 02:45:20 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: An 8-year-old boy in England could be up to $63,000 richer, thanks to a piece of solidified whale vomit he picked up on the beach.

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5 texts you should never send[ Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:48:00 EDT ]We're texting more than ever, and, like society, the texts themselves are getting worse and worse.

Is Zuck to blame for Facebook's slump?[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:45:30 EDT ]Mark Zuckerberg is not in danger of losing his job, but that doesn't mean he can brush off recent criticism of his leadership.

Obama: Free Web is in Dems' platform[ Thu, 30 Aug 2012 08:25:28 EDT ]This week, Republicans made a free and open Internet part of their party's 2012 platform.

Police use social media as tool[ Thu, 30 Aug 2012 08:24:50 EDT ]We leave small clues about our lives all over the Internet like fingerprints.

Police embrace social media as crime-fighting tool[ Thu, 30 Aug 2012 08:22:17 EDT ]We leave small clues about our lives all over the Internet like fingerprints.

Second accused LulzSec hacker arrested in Sony Pictures breach[ Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:47:53 GMT ]A second suspected member of the clandestine hacking group LulzSec was arrested on Tuesday on charges he took part in an extensive computer breach of Sony Pictures Entertainment, the FBI said.

Google+ now has birthday reminders, too[ Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:38:32 GMT ]Many find Facebook's birthday reminders silly. Either they're overlooked entirely or lead to a post attack that clutters up someone's Wall (or Timeline). The folks behind Google+, on the other hand, might've just figured out how to make birthday reminders better (or less annoying, at least).

Uwingu's mystery crowdfunding campaign pledges support for SETI[ Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:17:47 GMT ]The mystery space venture known as Uwingu hasn't yet met its $75,000 goal to kick off what it promises will be an entertaining space-themed online project — but if it does, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence would be an early beneficiary.

Lawyers in WikiLeaks case argue over email access[ Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:04:26 GMT ]Lawyers for a young Army private accused of leaking a trove of classified information to the website WikiLeaks said Tuesday that military prosecutors have withheld hundreds of emails related to his pretrial detention at a Marine Corps brig.

Listen to the first song sent from Mars[ Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:40:15 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Hip-hop musician will.i.am's "Reach for the Stars" officially became the first song broadcast from Mars, thanks to a signal beamed from NASA's Curiosity rover.

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New app tells you when political ads lie[ Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:42:53 EDT ]What if every political ad came with a "truthiness" disclaimer?

Robot Hall of Fame seeks inductees[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:45:17 EDT ]The Robot Hall of Fame recognizes excellence in robotics technology, both real and fictional. So far, the hall has honored 21 robots, including such robo-stalwarts as NASA's Mars Sojourner, Honda's ASIMO and R2-D2 and C-3PO from "Star Wars." This year, the public gets to vote on who's inducted.

5 texts you should never send[ Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:48:00 EDT ]We're texting more than ever, and, like society, the texts themselves are getting worse and worse.

Is Zuck to blame for Facebook's slump?[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:45:30 EDT ]Mark Zuckerberg is not in danger of losing his job, but that doesn't mean he can brush off recent criticism of his leadership.

How rockers (and you) should promote online[ Wed, 29 Aug 2012 08:22:22 EDT ]We spoke with a bevy of music industry professionals about the biggest blunders bands make when attempting to promote themselves online. Check out their biggest screw-ups.

Apple lists 8 Samsung products it wants banned[ Mon, 27 Aug 2012 19:41:54 GMT ]Apple Inc. on Monday submitted a list of eight Samsung Electronics Co. products it wants banned from the U.S. market.

Reddit is getting a fundraising button[ Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:06:48 GMT ]Being "the front page of the Internet" comes with power, and Redditors have often, if not a bit spontaneously, channeled that power for fundraising. Now, for the first time, Reddit users will be able to execute some of these fundraisers within Reddit-branded pages.

Rover sends first human voice from Mars[ Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:25:09 GMT ]NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has beamed home the first human voice ever sent from another planet, as well as some spectacular new images of its Martian environs.

Motorola RAZR M 4G LTE details slip out before official announcement[ Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:21:17 GMT ]On Sept. 5, Motorola and Verizon are holding an event at which they're expected to announce the latest RAZR device. Thanks to an anonymous source, the cat's out of the bag about the new smartphone's details.

NASA gets set for yearlong stays in orbit[ Tue, 28 Aug 2012 02:04:33 GMT ]Sources say NASA will shortly announce plans to double the mission duration of some astronaut expeditions to the International Space Station.

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New app tells you when political ads lie[ Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:42:53 EDT ]What if every political ad came with a "truthiness" disclaimer?

Robot Hall of Fame seeks inductees[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:45:17 EDT ]The Robot Hall of Fame recognizes excellence in robotics technology, both real and fictional. So far, the hall has honored 21 robots, including such robo-stalwarts as NASA's Mars Sojourner, Honda's ASIMO and R2-D2 and C-3PO from "Star Wars." This year, the public gets to vote on who's inducted.

5 texts you should never send[ Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:48:00 EDT ]We're texting more than ever, and, like society, the texts themselves are getting worse and worse.

Is Zuck to blame for Facebook's slump?[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:45:30 EDT ]Mark Zuckerberg is not in danger of losing his job, but that doesn't mean he can brush off recent criticism of his leadership.

6 mobile apps for tracking Hurricane Isaac[ Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:58:12 EDT ]For those of us who live inland, hurricane-tracking seems more a curious indulgence, but if you live along the coastal regions in a hurricane zone, keeping tabs on these atmospheric leviathans is paramount.

Tricks aren't protecting you from today's hackers[ Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:04:15 GMT ]Even if you feel you've heard it all already, today's password-cracking tools are more advanced and cut through the clever password tricks many of us use. Here's what's changed and what you should do about it.

German consumer group sets Facebook privacy ultimatum[ Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:00:13 GMT ]FRANKFURT/BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's biggest consumer lobby group believes Facebook is violating privacy laws with its new app centre and has set a deadline for the social network operator to fix it, or potentially face legal action. The German federation of consumer organizations said on Monday the social network was giving away customer data via its new app centre without notifying users.

Don't let Facebook's design changes trick you into sharing more info[ Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:46:04 GMT ]While a smidgen of lipstick won't make a pig win any beauty pageants, some design changes may affect how easily you hand information and control over to Facebook apps.

President and VIPs hail Neil Armstrong[ Sun, 26 Aug 2012 01:57:17 GMT ]Astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, was remembered by friends, colleagues and admirers as a man who made his country believe anything was possible with ingenuity and dedication.

Inside DARPA's 'Plan X' for cyberwar[ Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:47:18 GMT ]On Sept. 27, DARPA will hold a workshop to flesh out the government cyberwar strategy called “Plan X.” The one-day workshop consists of a general access session for government employees and contractors, along with a Secret-clearance and above closed session to draw a roadmap for the future of America's cyberwar forces.

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<a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19736_7-57500872-251/htc-proto-doubling-as-the-desire-x-retailers-suggest/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/uPRC9Vik3Eg" height="1" width="1"/>
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Twitter won't play nice with Tumblr[ Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:16:26 EDT ]Perhaps the blog VentureBeat put it best: "Twitter appears to have a problem sharing friends."

New app tells you when political ads lie[ Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:42:53 EDT ]What if every political ad came with a "truthiness" disclaimer?

Robot Hall of Fame seeks inductees[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:45:17 EDT ]The Robot Hall of Fame recognizes excellence in robotics technology, both real and fictional. So far, the hall has honored 21 robots, including such robo-stalwarts as NASA's Mars Sojourner, Honda's ASIMO and R2-D2 and C-3PO from "Star Wars." This year, the public gets to vote on who's inducted.

5 texts you should never send[ Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:48:00 EDT ]We're texting more than ever, and, like society, the texts themselves are getting worse and worse.

Is Zuck to blame for Facebook's slump?[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:45:30 EDT ]Mark Zuckerberg is not in danger of losing his job, but that doesn't mean he can brush off recent criticism of his leadership.

Armstrong family request: Wink at the moon[ Sun, 26 Aug 2012 02:00:15 GMT ]There are just a couple of things that Neil Armstrong's family wants you to do to pay tribute to the first moonwalker's life and legacy: Honor his example, and wink at the moon.

President and VIPs hail Neil Armstrong[ Sun, 26 Aug 2012 01:57:17 GMT ]Astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, was remembered by friends, colleagues and admirers as a man who made his country believe anything was possible with ingenuity and dedication.

Date much? You'll want these tech tools[ Sun, 26 Aug 2012 14:41:23 GMT ]Dating can be a minefield.There are apps and even flameless candles that can help.

Track the online tributes to first moonwalker[ Sat, 25 Aug 2012 19:50:39 GMT ]Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, died Saturday, weeks after heart surgery and days after his 82nd birthday. Shortly after his death was confirmed, tributes began pouring in online.

Neil Armstrong, first man to walk on moon, dies[ Sat, 25 Aug 2012 19:57:17 GMT ]First moonwalker Neil Armstrong's death at the age of 82 marks the passing of a "reluctant American hero," as well as the dimming of the Space Age's brightest moment.

<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/EA7GVCwxA_Q/" target="_blank">Samsung teases next Windows 8 thing?</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 25 Aug 2012 16:12:49 PDT ]</i><BR>Samsung this week was teasing what appears to be a newfangled laptop-tablet hybrid.

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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/S3JVWrLQ3bc/" target="_blank">Luxury watchmaker turns hand toward retro games</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 25 Aug 2012 17:16:54 PDT ]</i><BR>Shooting stars with some cash to burn should check out this set of ridiculously expensive Pac-Man and Space Invaders timepieces featuring authentic moon dust and fragments of Apollo 11.

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57500396-1/luxury-watchmaker-turns-hand-toward-retro-games/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/S3JVWrLQ3bc" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57500490-37/apple-v-samsung-juror-says-both-sides-lawyers-were-persuasive/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/1qFLgqs3DN4" 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/~3/3w2ls_H1aFg/" target="_blank">Mixing it up on the set of 'Copper'</a><BR><i>[ Sun, 26 Aug 2012 08:06:00 PDT ]</i><BR>The Audiophiliac talks with Frank Morrone about mixing sound for BBC America's new show "Copper."

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-57499887-47/mixing-it-up-on-the-set-of-copper/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/3w2ls_H1aFg" height="1" width="1"/>
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New app tells you when political ads lie[ Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:42:53 EDT ]What if every political ad came with a "truthiness" disclaimer?

Robot Hall of Fame seeks inductees[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:45:17 EDT ]The Robot Hall of Fame recognizes excellence in robotics technology, both real and fictional. So far, the hall has honored 21 robots, including such robo-stalwarts as NASA's Mars Sojourner, Honda's ASIMO and R2-D2 and C-3PO from "Star Wars." This year, the public gets to vote on who's inducted.

5 texts you should never send[ Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:48:00 EDT ]We're texting more than ever, and, like society, the texts themselves are getting worse and worse.

Is Zuck to blame for Facebook's slump?[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:45:30 EDT ]Mark Zuckerberg is not in danger of losing his job, but that doesn't mean he can brush off recent criticism of his leadership.

Samsung to fight ruling in Apple patent dispute [ Sat, 25 Aug 2012 15:46:45 EDT ]Samsung plans to challenge a court ruling on a patent dispute following a U.S. jury's recommendation that it pays more than $ 1 billion in damages to Apple.

Video: Apple awarded $1 billion in Samsung patent battle[ Sat, 25 Aug 2012 14:12:59 GMT ]Digital lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong explains the jury’s decision that Samsung was violating Apple’s patents with their Android smartphone, the impact on innovation, and what this verdict will mean for consumers. (TODAY)

In with new back-to-school PC, out with the old[ Sat, 25 Aug 2012 14:24:05 GMT ]Have an old computer lying around the house now that you've gotten a new one for the kids for back-to-school? Don't just dump it. Here are some ways to dispose of it properly.

Most annoying things you do on your cellphone[ Sat, 25 Aug 2012 14:47:51 GMT ]It's impossible to make hard rules about phone etiquette, since you might find annoying what I find perfectly acceptable, but at the very least, it's worthwhile to know that some people might be annoyed by your behavior.

Video: Video sunglasses: Worth it?[ Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:24:12 GMT ]Sunglasses with hidden videocameras aren't simply a spy-movie relic, instead they could be your next purchase. But should they be? NBCNews.com's Rosa Golijan finds out. (NBCNews.com)

Space elevator visions are on the rise again[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 22:47:12 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The space elevator concept has had its ups and downs — but this year, it’s looks as if its proponents are definitely trying to push the “up” button again.

<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/~3/2LHqcim9hEs/" target="_blank">Apple's Cook says verdict marks big day for innovators</a><BR><i>[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 22:26:53 PDT ]</i><BR>After a jury ruled overwhelmingly in Apple's favor in its patent case against Samsung, Apple CEO Tim Cook tells staffers, in a memo, that Apple "chose legal action very reluctantly."

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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57500298-93/zynga-loses-mobile-vp-report-says/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/lq42X9sX6jk" 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/n8UU64qcqYg/" target="_blank">This week in Crave: The patented edition</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 25 Aug 2012 06:00:00 PDT ]</i><BR>This week, we reached a verdict on our favorites robots, thumbed through Curiosity's vacation photo album, and took a ride on a donkey hot spot.

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57500278-1/this-week-in-crave-the-patented-edition/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/n8UU64qcqYg" 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/~3/7QAu4uV8c1Y/" target="_blank">Who wants perfectly accurate sound?</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 25 Aug 2012 07:36:00 PDT ]</i><BR>Most headphone and speaker buyers prefer less, not more accurate-sounding products.

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-57499840-47/who-wants-perfectly-accurate-sound/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/7QAu4uV8c1Y" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57500285-94/samsung-and-androids-loss-could-be-microsofts-gain/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/bOP9fyY74OM" height="1" width="1"/>
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Twitter won't play nice with Tumblr[ Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:16:26 EDT ]Perhaps the blog VentureBeat put it best: "Twitter appears to have a problem sharing friends."

New app tells you when political ads lie[ Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:42:53 EDT ]What if every political ad came with a "truthiness" disclaimer?

Robot Hall of Fame seeks inductees[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:45:17 EDT ]The Robot Hall of Fame recognizes excellence in robotics technology, both real and fictional. So far, the hall has honored 21 robots, including such robo-stalwarts as NASA's Mars Sojourner, Honda's ASIMO and R2-D2 and C-3PO from "Star Wars." This year, the public gets to vote on who's inducted.

5 texts you should never send[ Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:48:00 EDT ]We're texting more than ever, and, like society, the texts themselves are getting worse and worse.

Is Zuck to blame for Facebook's slump?[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:45:30 EDT ]Mark Zuckerberg is not in danger of losing his job, but that doesn't mean he can brush off recent criticism of his leadership.

Feeling hungry? Trendy? Wonderful? Google wants to know[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:16:44 GMT ]The Google homepage is fairly simple. It has two main buttons — "Google Search" and "I'm Feeling lucky — and a text entry field. Now it has a little secret though: The "I'm Feeling Lucky" button can change to reflect various emotions.

8 worst Windows 8 annoyances; how to fix them[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:03:14 GMT ]All new operating systems have a learning curve, but due to its unique blend of new and old interfaces, Windows 8′s is particularly steep. Whether it’s a menu system that forces you change screens to launch an app or a pair of dueling control panels that each contain different settings, you often have to work harder to perform the same tasks as in Windows 7.

Rumor: Apple will wait until October to announce smaller iPad[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:32:19 GMT ]Rumor is that Apple will hold a very special event on Sept. 12. The general assumption is that Apple will announce the next-generation iPhone and a smaller iPad, but now some are suggesting that the Cupertino-based company will wait until October to talk about what's being dubbed the "iPad Mini" or "iPad Air."

Video: Video sunglasses: Worth it?[ Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:24:12 GMT ]Sunglasses with hidden videocameras aren't simply a spy-movie relic, instead they could be your next purchase. But should they be? NBCNews.com's Rosa Golijan finds out. (NBCNews.com)

Amateurs show off Hubble's hidden gems[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 01:20:17 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Amateur photo wizards get their reward for bringing some of the Hubble Space Telescope's hidden treasures into the spotlight.

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<a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19736_7-57499825-251/htc-proto-if-real-wont-help-htc-regain-the-android-crown/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/YyDj89PH8a4" 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/xKvUazAU1wo/" target="_blank">Get 50GB of free cloud storage from MediaFire</a><BR><i>[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 08:29:37 PDT ]</i><BR>It's not quite Dropbox, but it's still a whole lotta space for a zero-dollar investment.

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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/XBh4uqI7eNg/" target="_blank">Apple's smartphone share in China plunges</a><BR><i>[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 08:55:22 PDT ]</i><BR>The iPhone's share of the Chinese market has dropped by almost half, while Lenovo has seen its share rise. Is China still a tough nut for Apple to crack?

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New app tells you when political ads lie[ Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:42:53 EDT ]What if every political ad came with a "truthiness" disclaimer?

Robot Hall of Fame seeks inductees[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:45:17 EDT ]The Robot Hall of Fame recognizes excellence in robotics technology, both real and fictional. So far, the hall has honored 21 robots, including such robo-stalwarts as NASA's Mars Sojourner, Honda's ASIMO and R2-D2 and C-3PO from "Star Wars." This year, the public gets to vote on who's inducted.

5 texts you should never send[ Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:48:00 EDT ]We're texting more than ever, and, like society, the texts themselves are getting worse and worse.

Is Zuck to blame for Facebook's slump?[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:45:30 EDT ]Mark Zuckerberg is not in danger of losing his job, but that doesn't mean he can brush off recent criticism of his leadership.

Is Zuckerberg to blame for Facebook's slump?[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:41:05 EDT ]Mark Zuckerberg is not in danger of losing his job, but that doesn't mean he can brush off recent criticism of his leadership.

iPhone 4S discounted to $148 at Walmart[ Thu, 23 Aug 2012 12:58:25 GMT ]Given that Apple is expected to announce the next-generation iPhone on Sept. 12, it's no surprise that retailers are slashing prices on the current model. You can now snag a 16 GB iPhone 4S for just $148 at Walmart.

'Lolz,' 'tweeps' and 'photobomb' make it into the dictionary[ Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:16:28 GMT ]Authorities on the English language — the folks behind the Oxford Dictionaries Online, to be specific — have once again acknowledged the significance of words we'd invented during late night online chat sessions.

Watch Curiosity fall to Mars ... in HD![ Wed, 22 Aug 2012 23:20:47 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: A visual-effects specialist has assembled the high-resolution imagery showing the Curiosity rover's descent to Mars into a video that's as slick as his highlights reel.

Pre-caffeine tech: Oxford updates, iPhone deals! [ Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:29:54 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Authorities on the English language — the folks behind the Oxford Dictionaries Online, to be specific — have once again acknowledged the significance of words we'd invented during late night online chat sessions.

Mars rover on the move at Bradbury Landing[ Wed, 22 Aug 2012 21:08:12 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA's Curiosity rover has successfully made its first drive on Mars, at a spot that's been named Bradbury Landing in honor of the late sci-fi great.

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Watching 3-D movies without glasses?[ Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:02:18 EDT ]Watching 3-D movies generally means suffering through two things: crappy plotlines that favor spectacle over substance and the need to wear some annoying, dorky glasses. Scientists may have solved one of these frustrations. (You might be able to guess which.)

Backers raise cash for Tesla museum[ Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:01:32 EDT ]At the dawn of the 20th century, Nicola Tesla wanted to save the world from fuel dependency. Now, an Internet cartoonist wants to save Tesla's last remaining laboratory as a tribute to the futurist inventor.

New app tells you when political ads lie[ Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:42:53 EDT ]What if every political ad came with a "truthiness" disclaimer?

5 texts you should never send[ Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:48:00 EDT ]We're texting more than ever, and, like society, the texts themselves are getting worse and worse.

Twitter won't play nice with Tumblr[ Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:16:26 EDT ]Perhaps the blog VentureBeat put it best: "Twitter appears to have a problem sharing friends."

Where's Curiosity going? Arm points the way[ Tue, 21 Aug 2012 23:40:25 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The robotic arm on NASA's Curiosity rover appears to point to its destination on Mars in a new mosaic assembled from navigation-camera imagery.

Pre-caffeine tech: Apple rumors, Facebook flops! [ Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:33:17 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.

T-mobile gets throttle-free unlimited data plans Sept. 5[ Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:31:10 GMT ]"Unlimited" data plans always seem to have a catch, be it hidden limits, speed throttling or a combination of the two. But T-Mobile's offering what appear to be a truly unlimited data plan to its customers, starting on Sept. 5. So what is the catch?

Martian mega-rover wiggles its wheels[ Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:49:19 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA's Curiosity rover has wiggled its wheels to warm up for its first honest-to-goodness drive, just hours from now.

Next space tourist: Singer Sarah Brightman?[ Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:16:42 GMT ]British singer Sarah Brightman may be the next paying passenger to ride a Russian rocket to the International Space Station, sources familiar with the negotiations said Wednesday.

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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/MUAgrqdNOmo/" target="_blank">Archos announces Gen10 XS tablet line</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:15:00 PDT ]</i><BR>The 101 XS is the first in a new line of Archos Android tablets. It'll be followed by two others later in 2012.

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Watching 3-D movies without glasses?[ Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:02:18 EDT ]Watching 3-D movies generally means suffering through two things: crappy plotlines that favor spectacle over substance and the need to wear some annoying, dorky glasses. Scientists may have solved one of these frustrations. (You might be able to guess which.)

Backers raise cash for Tesla museum[ Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:01:32 EDT ]At the dawn of the 20th century, Nicola Tesla wanted to save the world from fuel dependency. Now, an Internet cartoonist wants to save Tesla's last remaining laboratory as a tribute to the futurist inventor.

New app tells you when political ads lie[ Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:42:53 EDT ]What if every political ad came with a "truthiness" disclaimer?

5 texts you should never send[ Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:48:00 EDT ]We're texting more than ever, and, like society, the texts themselves are getting worse and worse.

New app tells you when political ads lie[ Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:42:53 EDT ]What if every political ad came with a "truthiness" disclaimer?

AT&T OKs FaceTime over cellular with share plan[ Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:00:21 GMT ]AT&T will let its iPhone customers use FaceTime over its cellular network, but there's a catch: Customers will have to sign up for one of the carrier's new mobile share data plans, which could wind up costing more.

'iPhone 5' parody video mocks users' biggest obsession[ Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:34:01 GMT ]iPhone users and foodies are both well accustomed to being the butts of parody videos. Now there's a clip for both, one that'll tickle fanboys, haters and anyone who's ever snapped a photo of their food — or rolled their eyes at someone who did.

Mars Curiosity rover flexes arm for first time[ Tue, 21 Aug 2012 02:10:40 GMT ]NASA's Mars rover Curiosity flexed its long robotic arm for the first time on the Red Planet on Monday, passing a critical health check with flying colors, mission managers say.

Pre-caffeine tech: Facebook meat, "Avengers" bloopers! [ Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:46:30 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.v Mark Zuckerberg’s year-long personal challenge — to eat only the meat that he kills — is over, the world was casually reminded via the Facebook CEO’s iGrill app.

Cast a vote for your favorite robots[ Tue, 21 Aug 2012 01:13:33 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: For the past nine years, the Robot Hall of Fame has relied solely on expert judges to dole out its honors — but this time, the people will get their say.

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5 games to watch from Gamescom[ Fri, 17 Aug 2012 18:06:37 EDT ]Hundreds of videogames are being unveiled during the annual Gamescon festival in Cologne, Germany, but we take a look at five in particular that should be popular with diehard players.

What's next for Rich Kids of Instagram?[ Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:38:46 EDT ]They have money, youth, ample amounts of free time and now a bit of fame. So what's next for the much maligned people featured on the hit site Rich Kids of Instagram? Some are grounded from over-sharing on the Internet, others embarrassed by the attention and some might be heading for TV.

Republicans becoming more tech-savvy[ Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:42:37 EDT ]Everyday Americans now have the power to advise congressmen and influence legislation through Project Madison, a new online platform that implements public suggestions on pending laws.

McDonald's testing mobile payment app[ Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:38:25 EDT ]McDonald's customers in Paris can now pay for their food using their smartphones or tablets -- a concept that could spread to the company's 33,500 locations worldwide if the fast-food leader likes the results.

Backers raise cash online for Tesla museum[ Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:25:39 EDT ]At the dawn of the 20th century, Nicola Tesla wanted to save the world from fuel dependency. Now, an Internet cartoonist wants to save Tesla's last remaining laboratory as a tribute to the futurist inventor.

How your phone's screen shatters[ Sun, 19 Aug 2012 17:34:56 GMT ]You’ll know when it’s over. Upon impact, a small amount of elastic energy is converted into acoustic energy — that resounding indication of breaking glass. But the majority of the elastic energy stored in the glass will be converted into two — or more — surface energies. A crack. You've just smashed your phone's screen.

Spacewalkers take on fix-up tasks after delay[ Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:13:50 GMT ]A suspected leaky valve on the International Space Station stalled the start of a spacewalk by Russian cosmonauts for nearly an hour on Monday, forcing them to wait in bulky spacesuits until it was deemed safe to venture outside.

iPhone app tries to rid world of cheesy photo filters[ Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:18:40 GMT ]Many of us have a love-hate affair with apps like Instagram. A couple of photo filters can make a lousy image look interesting — but do we really want all our digital memories to be saved in shades of sepia?

Pre-caffeine tech: Tossing phones, shaming dogs![ Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:46:20 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.v A U.S.

Curiosity shoots Martian rock with laser[ Sun, 19 Aug 2012 22:21:37 GMT ]NASA's Curiosity rover has zapped its first Martian rock, aiming its laser for the sake of science.

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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57496328-1/double-robotics-builds-body-for-ipad-videoconferencing/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/jc56-ruPI1I" height="1" width="1"/>
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Creepy viral 'Lollipop' getting a sequel[ Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:49:10 EDT ]For actor Bill Oberst Jr., it was an unpaid gig starring in a Web-only video that's just two minutes long.

Review: Samsung Galaxy Note tablet[ Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:49:38 EDT ]When Samsung's Galaxy Note smartphone went on sale in the U.S. in February, two things made it, um, noteworthy. At 5.3″, its display was the largest one ever offered on a phone. And the Note came with Samsung's S Pen, a precision stylus which let you jot notes and sketch pictures without jabbing at the screen with your finger.

<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_technology/~3/v2_JScCkrSc/index.html" target="_blank">Tech's progress on 'blood phones'

</a><BR><i>[ Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:55:07 EDT ]</i><BR>They've been called "blood phones."<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/edition_technology/~4/v2_JScCkrSc" height="1" width="1"/>
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Man seeks to stage global blimp race[ Fri, 17 Aug 2012 18:07:02 EDT ]Don Hartsell knows his idea could be considered crazy.

5 games to watch from Gamescom[ Fri, 17 Aug 2012 18:06:37 EDT ]Hundreds of videogames are being unveiled during the annual Gamescon festival in Cologne, Germany, but we take a look at five in particular that should be popular with diehard players.

Teen driver? Tech tools can ease worried parents[ Sat, 18 Aug 2012 17:49:24 GMT ]Parents can't always to be riding shotgun to intervene when kids drive negligently, but technology can — and a broad range of high-tech parent stand-ins is available to do exactly that.

Judge rejects Facebook settlement over users appearing in ads[ Sat, 18 Aug 2012 18:30:02 GMT ]A U.S. judge rejected Facebook Inc's proposed legal settlement to resolve allegations that the social networking company violated its members' rights through the its 'Sponsored Stories' advertising feature.

How to deal with someone unfriending you[ Sat, 18 Aug 2012 18:14:14 GMT ]Facebook friendship is fleeting and borderline meaningless. But that doesn't mean rejection and betrayal don't sting. Here's how to handle that type of digital breakup.

Britney Spears to Mars rover: What's new?[ Sat, 18 Aug 2012 17:40:10 GMT ]Pop star Britney Spears is more than a music diva. She's also, apparently, a Mars rover fan.

Mars rover sets its sights on a summit[ Sat, 18 Aug 2012 22:58:08 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA's Curiosity rover has sent back its sharpest image of the 3-mile-high mountain it will climb on Mars.

<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/HsXFuSmfLHU/" target="_blank">Judge rejects Facebook's 'Sponsored Stories' settlement</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 18 Aug 2012 14:38:38 PDT ]</i><BR>Federal judge says settlement of class-action suit over ad feature that displays images of users doesn't explain how Facebook's payout fee was arrived at.

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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57495950-1/apple-responds-to-iphone-sms-security-vulnerability/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/WGBNiaoSw5Q" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57496012-38/assange-the-wikileaks-witch-hunt-must-end/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/PUYjJh-aPwc" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-57495463-47/with-av-receivers-is-sound-quality-more-important-than-features/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/H4s7frODfCg" height="1" width="1"/>
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Review: Samsung Galaxy Note tablet[ Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:49:38 EDT ]When Samsung's Galaxy Note smartphone went on sale in the U.S. in February, two things made it, um, noteworthy. At 5.3″, its display was the largest one ever offered on a phone. And the Note came with Samsung's S Pen, a precision stylus which let you jot notes and sketch pictures without jabbing at the screen with your finger.

<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_technology/~3/v2_JScCkrSc/index.html" target="_blank">Tech's progress on 'blood phones'

</a><BR><i>[ Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:55:07 EDT ]</i><BR>They've been called "blood phones."<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/edition_technology/~4/v2_JScCkrSc" height="1" width="1"/>
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Man seeks to stage global blimp race[ Fri, 17 Aug 2012 18:07:02 EDT ]Don Hartsell knows his idea could be considered crazy.

5 games to watch from Gamescom[ Fri, 17 Aug 2012 18:06:37 EDT ]Hundreds of videogames are being unveiled during the annual Gamescon festival in Cologne, Germany, but we take a look at five in particular that should be popular with diehard players.

Man seeks to stage around-the-world blimp race[ Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:33:21 EDT ]Don Hartsell knows his idea could be considered crazy.

Google maps ancient Mexican ruins[ Sat, 18 Aug 2012 00:34:45 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Google is expanding its Street View offerings to include dozens of 360-degree photo tours of ancient Mexican monuments such as Teotihuacan, Chichen Itza and Palenque.

Pieces of Amelia Earhart's plane located?[ Fri, 17 Aug 2012 21:38:47 GMT ]Pieces of Amelia Earhart's plane might have been located in the depths of the waters off Nikumaroro island in the southwestern Pacific republic of Kiribati, according to a preliminary review of high-definition video taken last month at the uninhabited coral atoll believed to be Earhart's final resting place.

As K-12 goes high-tech, colleges get more virtual[ Fri, 17 Aug 2012 19:52:14 GMT ]Technology and educational experts say new technology is shaking the foundations of educational institutions.

Britney Spears to Mars rover: What's new?[ Sat, 18 Aug 2012 02:02:28 GMT ]Pop star Britney Spears is more than a music diva. She's also, apparently, a Mars rover fan.

Mars rover gets ready for its first laser blasts[ Fri, 17 Aug 2012 21:38:09 GMT ]Scientists have selected the first target for the laser blaster on NASA's Mars Curiosity rover, as well as the itinerary for the rover's first extended trek on the Red Planet.

<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/dSNlu_C5DGc/" target="_blank">Verizon faces final regulatory hurdle in cable deal</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 18 Aug 2012 04:00:00 PDT ]</i><BR>What's left for Verizon Wireless to do in order to get its $3.9 billion cable deal signed, sealed, and delivered?

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57495826-38/verizon-faces-final-regulatory-hurdle-in-cable-deal/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/dSNlu_C5DGc" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57495688-1/this-week-in-crave-the-toil-and-trouble-edition/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/BXaSNXgmwm8" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57495899-93/real-estate-brokerage-site-redfin-suffers-outage/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/UoHMsSt_0MY" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57495834-1/crawling-bot-glows-camouflages-itself-with-dye/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/oZdzEEt_1-g" 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/rRgyhL2OMbg/" target="_blank">Developers slam Twitter's new restrictions on access</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 18 Aug 2012 08:56:16 PDT ]</i><BR>The relationship started well, but after six years it's soured, and social-media developers are crying foul after Twitter announced new restrictions this week.

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57495850-93/developers-slam-twitters-new-restrictions-on-access/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/rRgyhL2OMbg" height="1" width="1"/>
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Review: Samsung Galaxy Note tablet[ Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:49:38 EDT ]When Samsung's Galaxy Note smartphone went on sale in the U.S. in February, two things made it, um, noteworthy. At 5.3″, its display was the largest one ever offered on a phone. And the Note came with Samsung's S Pen, a precision stylus which let you jot notes and sketch pictures without jabbing at the screen with your finger.

<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_technology/~3/v2_JScCkrSc/index.html" target="_blank">Tech's progress on 'blood phones'

</a><BR><i>[ Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:55:07 EDT ]</i><BR>They've been called "blood phones."<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/edition_technology/~4/v2_JScCkrSc" height="1" width="1"/>
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Man seeks to stage global blimp race[ Fri, 17 Aug 2012 18:07:02 EDT ]Don Hartsell knows his idea could be considered crazy.

5 games to watch from Gamescom[ Fri, 17 Aug 2012 18:06:37 EDT ]Hundreds of videogames are being unveiled during the annual Gamescon festival in Cologne, Germany, but we take a look at five in particular that should be popular with diehard players.

Man seeks to stage around-the-world blimp race[ Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:33:21 EDT ]Don Hartsell knows his idea could be considered crazy.

Wreckage of polar explorer's ship found[ Thu, 16 Aug 2012 23:05:37 GMT ]A research vessel testing its underwater mapping equipment recently made a remarkable discovery: the wreck of the Terra Nova, the famed ship that took British explorer Robert Falcon Scott on his fateful voyage to Antarctica a century ago.

Kickstarter projects generate millions of dollars[ Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:28:33 GMT ]A funny thing happens on Kickstarter, the website where people ask for money to finance their projects. Sometimes, they get more money than they ask for.

Mars Curiosity rover team faces the masses[ Thu, 16 Aug 2012 21:19:46 GMT ]After facing the "seven minutes of terror" and landing a car-sized rover on Mars, some of the stars of the NASA's Curiosity mission team faced thousands of questioners on Reddit — and they definitely delivered the geeky goods.

Lessons from Twitter revolt against insurance co.[ Fri, 17 Aug 2012 10:31:10 GMT ]At the intersection of social media, consumer frustration, anxious lawyers and heavy-handed regulations you'll find a particularly tricky corner of the Web. Insurance firms, which have always been a magnet for complaints anyway, lie at precisely this crossroads.

As K-12 goes high-tech, colleges get more virtual[ Fri, 17 Aug 2012 13:23:27 GMT ]Technology and educational experts say new technology is shaking the foundations of educational institutions.

<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/RVYCiut774U/" target="_blank">Google, Apple to team up and buy Kodak patents, report says</a><BR><i>[ Fri, 17 Aug 2012 08:47:41 PDT ]</i><BR>The companies have reportedly formed a consortium, which includes Samsung and LG, to buy Kodak's patents and likely keep them out of any potential litigation.

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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/Xv-Y3C27c8s/" target="_blank">Anti-WikiLeaks group takes down Russian news site</a><BR><i>[ Fri, 17 Aug 2012 08:53:52 PDT ]</i><BR>Bear with us on this one: The group, which calls itself Anti Leaks, claims it took down RT.com while expressing support for the anti-Putin punk band Pussy Riot, whose members were arrested in March.

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57495376-83/anti-wikileaks-group-takes-down-russian-news-site/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/Xv-Y3C27c8s" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-57495428-92/hp-reportedly-to-create-special-unit-to-focus-on-consumer-tablets/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/eA_jS6ZAwvE" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://www.cnet.com/8301-17918_1-57495412-85/t-mobile-renames-latest-android-to-samsung-galaxy-s-relay-4g/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/Y6jPHjnQnZ4" height="1" width="1"/>
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No cash, credit card? Pay by phone[ Fri, 17 Aug 2012 10:29:23 EDT ]Starbucks announced a partnership for mobile payments. CNN's Dan Simon reports on the future of wallet-less transactions.

Emily Post for the Internet age[ Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:54:49 EDT ]Shilling etiquette advice is an old and illustrious profession. As long as there's been a society, there's also been appropriate social behavior (and a goodly number of schmucks who do everything wrong).

Creepy viral 'Lollipop' getting a sequel[ Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:49:10 EDT ]For actor Bill Oberst Jr., it was an unpaid gig starring in a Web-only video that's just two minutes long.

Review: Samsung Galaxy Note tablet[ Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:49:38 EDT ]When Samsung's Galaxy Note smartphone went on sale in the U.S. in February, two things made it, um, noteworthy. At 5.3″, its display was the largest one ever offered on a phone. And the Note came with Samsung's S Pen, a precision stylus which let you jot notes and sketch pictures without jabbing at the screen with your finger.

<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_technology/~3/v2_JScCkrSc/index.html" target="_blank">Tech's progress on 'blood phones'

</a><BR><i>[ Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:55:07 EDT ]</i><BR>They've been called "blood phones."<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/edition_technology/~4/v2_JScCkrSc" height="1" width="1"/>
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Pinterest for iPad tops regular version[ Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:09:53 GMT ]After what seemed like an excruciating wait, Pinterest has finally released an iPad app that offers an even better pinning experience than the regular version. If you're an avid pinner, there are a few new tricks to know about using Pinterest on your iPad.

Hypersonic craft breaks apart during test[ Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:49:18 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The U.S. Air Force says its most ambitious test of its X-51 WaveRider hypersonic aircraft ended in failure less than a minute after launch on Tuesday, due to a flaw in one of the craft's control fins.

German official: Facebook must delete faces[ Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:42:38 GMT ]A German data protection official called Wednesday for social networking site Facebook to delete biometric profiles of people stored without their explicit consent, saying they breach European privacy rules.

Report: Apple is pitching a set-top box to cable providers[ Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:12:02 GMT ]Apple reportedly wants you to purchase one of its devices rather than renting a set-top box from a cable provider for $10 to $15 a month.

<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/-dKO7DqGdeM/" target="_blank">Regulators OK Verizon's $3.9B bid to buy cable spectrum</a><BR><i>[ Thu, 16 Aug 2012 07:43:22 PDT ]</i><BR>The Justice Department gave a greenlight to the deal between Verizon and a consortium of cable companies to move forward on swapping wireless spectrum. But there are conditions.

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Rap video celebrates Mars mission[ Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:08:12 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The latest space-based viral video, titled "We're NASA and We Know It," celebrates all the angles of NASA's $2.5 billion Curiosity rover. Who made it? Not NASA.

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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57491390-1/low-latency-no-33-real-life-in-hd/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/h7iYN052UvA" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57494500-94/lenovo-makes-$141-million-as-its-pcs-close-in-on-hp/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/kx1GWT9AOVI" height="1" width="1"/>
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Steve Jobs' home burglarized[ Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:04:03 EDT ]More than $60,000 worth of computers and personal items have been stolen from the Palo Alto, California, home of the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, according to news reports.

Pinterest releases iPad, Android apps[ Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:03:23 EDT ]A week after dropping its invite-only requirement and letting the masses sign up for accounts, social-bookmarking service Pinterest has made another expansion, this time to Android devices and the iPad.

'NBA 2K13' tackles Dream Team debate[ Wed, 15 Aug 2012 19:29:32 EDT ]It's been arguably the biggest sports-debate question of the past month: Who would win in a head-to-head matchup between the original 1992 Olympic basketball "Dream Team" and the 2012 edition that just won gold in London?

Teens' first choice for music? YouTube [ Wed, 15 Aug 2012 19:29:08 EDT ]iTunes? Old news. Radio? Ancient history. Buying a new CD? Maybe every now and then.

Creepy hit 'Take This Lollipop' getting a sequel[ Thu, 16 Aug 2012 08:14:08 EDT ]For actor Bill Oberst Jr., it was an unpaid gig starring in a Web-only video that's just two minutes long.

Create a digital will to manage your online accounts when you're gone[ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:44:38 GMT ]By Christina DesMarais, Techlicious.

Researchers crack retinal code to deliver artificial vision[ Wed, 15 Aug 2012 01:13:34 GMT ]Cornell University researchers have devised a new method for restoring human vision by looking into the way retinal cells communicate with the brain and each other. The result, they claim, is an enormous leap in quality over existing visual prosthetics.

Mars rover survives 'brain transplant'[ Wed, 15 Aug 2012 01:22:15 GMT ]NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has survived its four-day "brain transplant" in fine shape and is now gearing up for its first Red Planet drive, scientists say.

Samsung's Galaxy Note 10.1 is made for media creation[ Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:43:04 GMT ]Samsung executives and film director Baz Luhrmann stepped onto a stage in New York City to introduce the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, which will go on sale Thursday.

Mars orbiter gets a long look at Curiosity rover[ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:55:34 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Fresh imagery from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows the newly arrived Curiosity rover at its landing site, as well as the terrain the rover must pass through to conduct its $2.5 billion science mission.

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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/~3/6iNtTKf3duw/" target="_blank">Are letterboxed movies really 1080p?</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 15 Aug 2012 08:55:00 PDT ]</i><BR>A CNET reader wants to know if letterboxed Blu-ray movies are really "1080p." Geoff Morrison helps him out.

<a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33199_7-57492492-221/are-letterboxed-movies-really-1080p/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/6iNtTKf3duw" height="1" width="1"/>
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The Internet pokes fun at Paul Ryan[ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 05:39:07 EDT ]Hey girl ... Mr. Gosling isn't the only Ryan with his own stable of Internet memes any more.

Would you pay for an ad-free Twitter?[ Mon, 13 Aug 2012 17:30:34 EDT ]Sure, lots of folks might be excited about a Twitter-like social network with no ads or annoying "promoted tweets."

Paul Ryan: tech's friend or foe?[ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 11:48:24 EDT ]Technology issues might not be the most pressing topic facing Paul Ryan — Mitt Romney's running mate — as he campaigns for the White House.

No cash or credit card? Pay by phone[ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:45:46 EDT ]Starbucks announced a partnership for mobile payments. CNN's Dan Simon reports on the future of wallet-less transactions.

Pinterest releases new iPad and Android apps[ Wed, 15 Aug 2012 07:42:00 EDT ]A week after dropping its invite-only requirement and letting the masses sign up for accounts, social-bookmarking service Pinterest has made another expansion, this time to Android devices and the iPad.

Study: Japan nuke disaster caused mutated butterflies[ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:58:29 GMT ]Researchers in Japan have found signs of mutation in butterflies, signaling one of the first indications of change to the local ecosystem as a result of last year's nuclear accident in Fukushima, according to one of the first studies on the genetic effects of the incident.

Pre-caffeine tech: WikiLeaks, TrapWire, wasabi grilled cheese! [ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:06:50 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.

Tech for the college student's first apartment[ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:12:36 GMT ]If you're sending a child off to college or moving them into a new apartment, help them get things started off right. These tech products add convenience, comfort and a little fun to any apartment. And they're priced for student-sized budgets.

Aircraft shoots for 3,600 mph for 300 seconds[ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:51:45 GMT ]The Air Force plans a key test of an experimental aircraft designed to fly at six times the speed of sound, or about 3,600 mph.

Neanderthal sex debate heats up again[ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 03:45:13 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: One of the most titillating tales in the study of human origins — focusing on whether Neanderthals interbred with modern humans — is getting more tangled.

<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/~3/80nxxaFYR1g/" target="_blank">Why 4K TVs are stupid (still)</a><BR><i>[ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 08:55:00 PDT ]</i><BR>Some interesting comments still aren't convincing. 4K resolution in TVs is still a dumb idea.

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<a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57492721-263/optimize-and-address-flash-performance-in-os-x/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/hVPL-5E07lk" height="1" width="1"/>
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The Internet pokes fun at Paul Ryan[ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 05:39:07 EDT ]Hey girl ... Mr. Gosling isn't the only Ryan with his own stable of Internet memes any more.

Would you pay for an ad-free Twitter?[ Mon, 13 Aug 2012 17:30:34 EDT ]Sure, lots of folks might be excited about a Twitter-like social network with no ads or annoying "promoted tweets."

Paul Ryan: tech's friend or foe?[ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:42:28 EDT ]Technology issues might not be the most pressing topic facing Paul Ryan — Mitt Romney's running mate — as he campaigns for the White House.

No cash or credit card? Pay by phone[ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:45:46 EDT ]Starbucks announced a partnership for mobile payments. CNN's Dan Simon reports on the future of wallet-less transactions.

Paul Ryan: tech's friend or foe?[ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:42:28 EDT ]Technology issues might not be the most pressing topic facing Paul Ryan — Mitt Romney's running mate — as he campaigns for the White House.

Etsy bans body parts, poisons, drugs and more[ Mon, 13 Aug 2012 15:54:55 GMT ]Bad news for folks who were hoping to buy a bucket of bodily fluids, a handful of mercury-filled thermometers or some "herbal smoking blends" online: You can no longer do it on Etsy.

Pre-caffeine tech: Apple antennas, Internet love! [ Mon, 13 Aug 2012 14:19:06 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.

Does it pay to use online legal services?[ Mon, 13 Aug 2012 15:32:51 GMT ]In recent years, online legal sites like LegalZoom.com have emerged that give you the tools to act as your very own lawyer. The sites offer simple, tailored questionnaires that run you through a series of questions, dropdowns and checkboxes.

Essential tech to throw in the kids' backpacks[ Mon, 13 Aug 2012 14:43:25 GMT ]Here are the tech items you should consider packing in your kids’ backpacks when they head back to school.Â

Perseid meteor shower wows stargazers[ Sun, 12 Aug 2012 16:18:30 GMT ]A weekend meteor shower lit up the night sky with a fiery shooting star display to delight of stargazers and space photographers around the world.

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Jack Dorsey on Twitter's impact[ Thu, 09 Aug 2012 11:08:22 EDT ]Twitter creator Jack Dorsey details how his company has had to quickly learn and adapt amidst changing times

How to protect data from hacks[ Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:56:25 EDT ]The cloud sounds amazing.

Behind Square's mobile payments [ Thu, 09 Aug 2012 11:06:08 EDT ]Square lets you accept credit cards with your smart phone. CNN's Piers Morgan has more.

Photobucket leaves users exposed [ Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:44:36 EDT ]What happens on social media doesn't always stay on social media.

Virginia man fights firing over a Facebook 'like'[ Mon, 13 Aug 2012 06:50:24 EDT ]A Virginia sheriff's deputy has been fired for liking his boss's political opponent -- on Facebook.

15 technologies of today we'll still use in 2030[ Sat, 11 Aug 2012 17:57:17 GMT ]Back when I was growing up in the 1970s, we fully expected that, by 2012, we’d all be driving flying cars to our condos on the moon where robotic butlers awaited, ready to bring us the cure for cancer from the bathroom first-aid kit. How’s all of that working out?

New robot crawls like an earthworm[ Sun, 12 Aug 2012 16:01:35 GMT ]Dubbed the "Meshworm," a new bio-inspired robot stretches and contracts to crawl across the ground like an earthworm. But unlike its living, breathing counterpart, this artificial creature is durable enough to survive being bludgeoned by a hammer.

How to do anything, according to eHow[ Sun, 12 Aug 2012 15:55:19 GMT ]Just follow these simple steps. The world's greatest website, ladies and gentlemen.

Uncertainty lingers about future Mars efforts[ Sat, 11 Aug 2012 18:28:48 GMT ]This week's arrival of NASA's Mars rover Curiosity set the stage for a potentially game-changing quest to learn whether the planet most like Earth ever had a shot at developing life, but follow-up missions exist only on drawing boards.

Mars rover getting reprogrammed for science[ Sat, 11 Aug 2012 02:18:19 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA's Curiosity rover is in the midst of a four-day brain transplant that will give it the smarts to drive around and do all the things it's expected to do over the months and years to come.

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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-57490890-47/mission-impossible-design-great-sounding-affordable-speakers/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/Yed9Is0bpHc" height="1" width="1"/>
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Behind Square's mobile payments [ Thu, 09 Aug 2012 11:06:08 EDT ]Square lets you accept credit cards with your smart phone. CNN's Piers Morgan has more.

Jack Dorsey on Twitter's impact[ Thu, 09 Aug 2012 11:08:22 EDT ]Twitter creator Jack Dorsey details how his company has had to quickly learn and adapt amidst changing times

How to protect data from hacks[ Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:56:25 EDT ]The cloud sounds amazing.

Photobucket leaves users exposed [ Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:44:36 EDT ]What happens on social media doesn't always stay on social media.

Virginia man fights firing over a Facebook 'like'[ Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:30:34 EDT ]A Virginia sheriff's deputy has been fired for liking his boss's political opponent -- on Facebook.

CIA declassifies deep-sea spy satellite saga[ Sat, 11 Aug 2012 03:56:01 GMT ]Newly declassified CIA documents detail how the U.S. Navy tried to recover spy satellite film that fell to the bottom of the Pacific in 1971.

WikiLeaks site down for days, victim of attacks[ Fri, 10 Aug 2012 20:21:51 GMT ]WikiLeaks' website has been down for days because of a massive Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. It's believed the attack was motivated by those who oppose WikiLeaks' tactics.

FTC approves final settlement with Facebook over privacy issues[ Fri, 10 Aug 2012 16:25:00 GMT ]The Federal Trade Commission on Friday gave the final approval to a settlement of federal charges reached last year over Facebook Inc deceiving consumers and forcing them to share more personal information than they had intended. The settlement requires Facebook to get user consent for some changes to privacy settings and subjects the social networking site to 20 years of independent audits.

8 gadgets that'll let you make fair food right at home[ Fri, 10 Aug 2012 16:10:11 GMT ]State fair season is in full swing, but if you want to avoid the crowds and rides, the following gadgets — like the pie pop maker, the zombie-head candy mold or the sushi bazooka — can help you make food with bonafide carny-level grease and sugar content in the comfort of your own home.

Mars rover getting reprogrammed for science[ Sat, 11 Aug 2012 02:18:19 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA's Curiosity rover is in the midst of a four-day brain transplant that will give it the smarts to drive around and do all the things it's expected to do over the months and years to come.

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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57491143-37/apple-hammers-copycat-theme-with-more-internal-docs/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/Y3zqC5YMHcQ" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57491369-1/this-week-in-crave-the-mars-struck-edition/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/O_kZ_taRsxU" 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/uMl6zpc1Dag/" target="_blank">Why do musicians have lousy hi-fis?</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 11 Aug 2012 07:36:00 PDT ]</i><BR>It's one of life's little mysteries, but most musicians have the crappiest stereo systems.

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-57490819-47/why-do-musicians-have-lousy-hi-fis/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/uMl6zpc1Dag" height="1" width="1"/>
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Jack Dorsey on Twitter's impact[ Thu, 09 Aug 2012 11:08:22 EDT ]Twitter creator Jack Dorsey details how his company has had to quickly learn and adapt amidst changing times

How to protect data from hacks[ Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:56:25 EDT ]The cloud sounds amazing.

Behind Square's mobile payments [ Thu, 09 Aug 2012 11:06:08 EDT ]Square lets you accept credit cards with your smart phone. CNN's Piers Morgan has more.

Photobucket leaves users exposed [ Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:44:36 EDT ]What happens on social media doesn't always stay on social media.

Virginia man fights firing over a Facebook 'like'[ Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:30:34 EDT ]A Virginia sheriff's deputy has been fired for liking his boss's political opponent -- on Facebook.

Blizzard's network hacked; gamers should change passwords[ Fri, 10 Aug 2012 02:47:38 GMT ]Some time this week Blizzard, the company behind the popular massively multiplayer online game "World of Warcraft," the role-playing game "Diablo III" and the real-time strategy game "Starcraft 2," was hacked. "At this time, we’ve found no evidence that financial information such as credit cards, billing addresses or real names were compromised," Blizzard Entertainment President Mike Morhaime said in a statement.

Video: Google fined for tracking Apple 'Safari' users[ Thu, 9 Aug 2012 21:48:42 GMT ]Search giant Google has agreed to pay $22.5 million for breaching privacy on the Safari Internet browser, used primarily on Apple's iPhone, iPad and Mac computers. NBC's Chris Clackum reports. (NBC News)

NASA lander blows up during free-flying test[ Thu, 9 Aug 2012 18:14:59 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: A prototype lander for future space missions went awry and blew up during its first free-flight test at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the space agency reported.

Panorama reveals a colorful Mars[ Thu, 9 Aug 2012 23:12:44 GMT ]Scientists say the first 360-degree color panorama photo sent from Mars by NASA's Curiosity rover reveals an unusual amount of variation. And they can hardly wait to check it out.

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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57490948-93/ftc-settles-privacy-complaint-with-facebook-sans-google-like-fine/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/CF--D55GXbY" 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/HKjKTpMaFpw/" target="_blank">Apple supplier Hon Hai renegotiating its deal for part of Sharp</a><BR><i>[ Fri, 10 Aug 2012 08:28:58 PDT ]</i><BR>The two companies are reworking their deal in light of Sharp's share-price decline, and won't issue an update until the end of August, Reuters reports.

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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/rxyXdJ-MCqo/" target="_blank">Motorola's mystery phone is a big letdown</a><BR><i>[ Fri, 10 Aug 2012 08:48:53 PDT ]</i><BR>The mysterious star of Motorola's Facebook game is the Atrix HD.

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8 gadgets that'll let you make fair food right at home[ Fri, 10 Aug 2012 16:10:11 GMT ]State fair season is in full swing, but if you want to avoid the crowds and rides, the following gadgets — like the pie pop maker, the zombie-head candy mold or the sushi bazooka — can help you make food with bonafide carny-level grease and sugar content in the comfort of your own home.

Photobucket leaves users exposed [ Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:44:36 EDT ]What happens on social media doesn't always stay on social media.

How to protect data from hacks[ Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:56:25 EDT ]The cloud sounds amazing.

Behind Square's mobile payments [ Thu, 09 Aug 2012 11:06:08 EDT ]Square lets you accept credit cards with your smart phone. CNN's Piers Morgan has more.

Jack Dorsey on Twitter's impact[ Thu, 09 Aug 2012 11:08:22 EDT ]Twitter creator Jack Dorsey details how his company has had to quickly learn and adapt amidst changing times

Virginia man fights firing over a Facebook 'like'[ Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:30:34 EDT ]A Virginia sheriff's deputy has been fired for liking his boss's political opponent -- on Facebook.

Facebook pressured to remove page deemed racist[ Thu, 9 Aug 2012 15:05:05 GMT ]Facebook is under pressure in Australia to take down a page that insults Aborigines with the government accusing the social networking company of using its U.S. base to avoid Australian anti-discrimination laws.

Latest Google Doodle mini-game lets you waste the day in a canoe[ Thu, 9 Aug 2012 14:08:01 GMT ]Google Doodles — redesigned versions of the Google homepage logo — are making every single day of the Olympics just a little bit more fun. The latest one is an addictive (and kinda challenging) mini-game.

9 educational iPhone, iPad apps for preschoolers[ Thu, 9 Aug 2012 14:07:22 GMT ]Understandably, not every parent is comfortable with the idea of very young children using apps on the iPhone or iPad. But if you're ready to take the leap, here are some solid, educational options for the 6-and-under club.

Pre-caffeine: iPhone leaks, McKayla is not impressed![ Thu, 9 Aug 2012 13:58:41 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.

Rover sends pictures of a Martian Mojave[ Thu, 9 Aug 2012 00:06:59 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The first pictures from the best cameras on NASA's Curiosity rover document a Martian landscape so Earthlike it reminds scientists of home.

<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/ag6cC4Fw6pk/" target="_blank">Low Latency No. 32: Rover Street View</a><BR><i>[ Thu, 09 Aug 2012 08:00:00 PDT ]</i><BR>What's the first thing Curiosity will spot on the Martian surface?

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<a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-10109_7-57489883/ouya-console-ends-kickstarter-campaign-$8.5-million-richer/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/E6L1ofXL4bY" height="1" width="1"/>
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Can Wikipedia predict Romney's VP?[ Thu, 09 Aug 2012 08:07:04 EDT ]Mitt Romney is expected to announce his vice presidential running mate any day, and the certain GOP nominee's campaign is asking supporters to download "Mitt's VP" app, which has the primary purpose of sending a push notification with the name of Romney's choice to users before the official announcement to the press.

Jack Dorsey on Twitter's impact[ Thu, 09 Aug 2012 11:08:22 EDT ]Twitter creator Jack Dorsey details how his company has had to quickly learn and adapt amidst changing times

Pitfalls of online self-diagnosis[ Thu, 09 Aug 2012 08:06:48 EDT ]According to a recent report from Pew Research Center, 80% of Internet users have looked up health information online. While that practice can be beneficial in some respects, the abundance of information online can turn us into e-hypochondriacs.

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How to protect data from hacks[ Thu, 09 Aug 2012 10:47:11 EDT ]The cloud sounds amazing.

Behind Square's mobile payments [ Thu, 09 Aug 2012 11:06:08 EDT ]Square lets you accept credit cards with your smart phone. CNN's Piers Morgan has more.

Facebook launches real-money gambling in Britain[ Tue, 7 Aug 2012 18:47:29 GMT ]Facebook will allow users in Britain to wager real money on its service, opening its doors to gambling for the first time as revenue growth slows at the world's No. 1 social network.

Mystery surrounds Romney's fake follower upsurge[ Wed, 8 Aug 2012 00:24:21 GMT ]A suspiciously large uptick in Mitt Romney's Twitter followers arrested the attention of the tech community recently. Some suspected the campaign of buying followers, but Romney's camp denied it. A new study suggests someone did in fact buy them — but who?

Apple and Amazon update security following hack[ Wed, 8 Aug 2012 15:40:07 GMT ]After hackers turned the life of Wired's Mat Honan upside down, he did what any good reporter would do — he investigated the incident and broke down just how things went wrong. As a result of Honan's research, we learned that Apple and Amazon each have some security holes.

Orbital photo shows Mars rover and its trash[ Tue, 7 Aug 2012 21:54:05 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: An amazing "crime scene photo" taken from Martian orbit shows all the pieces that splattered around NASA's Curiosity rover.

Flying saucer seen over Mars ... and it's ours![ Wed, 8 Aug 2012 06:39:43 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: This is no UFO hoax or sci-fi special effect. It's a high-resolution picture of a flying saucer falling to Mars, captured by a camera on NASA's Curiosity rover.

<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/_v3xZUi3KbI/" target="_blank">HP foresees $8B write-down for third quarter</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 08 Aug 2012 08:24:41 PDT ]</i><BR>The computer maker says it expects to take an $8 billion third-quarter charge to write down goodwill for its services unit. It also expects hefty charges tied to HP employees taking early retirement packages.

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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57489171-94/starbucks-aims-to-take-square-digital-payments-mainstream/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/H7BIm6qNNHQ" height="1" width="1"/>
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Apparently This Matters: Phelps, Phish[ Fri, 03 Aug 2012 19:50:49 EDT ]As the segment moved from Phelps's triumphs in Athens to his dominance in Beijing, the music changed to the song "Tweezer Reprise" from the band Phish. And that, my friends, is why we're here.

The best nonhuman Twitter feeds[ Mon, 06 Aug 2012 10:02:06 EDT ]Five years ago, telling a friend that you interact regularly with a verbose orange traffic cone might earn you a pitying hug and a quick trip to the sanatorium.

How to become a pro at 'StarCraft II'[ Mon, 06 Aug 2012 06:17:56 EDT ]Want to play "StarCraf II" like a pro? See tips compiled from interviews with three of South Korea's best "StarCraft II" players, including MVP, MarineKing and SuperNoVa, as well as their coaches.

Is 'gaming addiction' a real disorder?[ Mon, 06 Aug 2012 08:12:05 EDT ]Late last year, a video producer and I visited South Korea, which is said to be the global hub for gaming addiction, as well as gaming addiction treatment.

5 warning signs of gaming addiction[ Mon, 06 Aug 2012 08:13:18 EDT ]South Korea is perhaps the world's leader in terms of identifying and treating gaming and Internet addiction. After wiring the nation with the world's fastest broadband infrastructure, South Korea's government spends millions per year to identify and treat gaming and Internet addicts.

Curiosity lands on Mars, Internet throws a party[ Mon, 6 Aug 2012 23:02:01 GMT ]From Curiosity's Twitter account to Wil Wheaton's Google+ page to one mission flight director's sweet Mohawk, here's what we're obsessing about on this auspicious day.

Apple kicks YouTube app off new software[ Mon, 6 Aug 2012 19:36:38 GMT ]Apple's new version of its iPhone and iPad software will not include a pre-packaged app for Google's popular video website, YouTube, Apple said on Monday. "Our license to include the YouTube app in iOS has ended," Apple said in a statement on Monday.

Yes, the cloud is dangerous — here's how to stay safe[ Mon, 6 Aug 2012 23:37:26 GMT ]No matter where most of the blame lies for a security incident, the end result is the same: Someone's most precious digital asset, his or her data, was either lost or laid bare before someone who shouldn't ever see it, much less touch it. Thankfully there are ways to at least lower the odds of being the next victim.

Pre-caffeine tech: Mars Mohawk, iPhone updates![ Tue, 7 Aug 2012 13:53:39 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.

Rover video looks down on Mars during landing[ Tue, 7 Aug 2012 03:31:16 GMT ]NASA unveils a low-resolution, color video from its Curiosity rover that shows what travelers could see if they were riding along for the last couple of minutes of the craft's descent to Mars.

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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57488161-94/iphone-gives-virgin-mobile-serious-weight-sprint-exec-says/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/Bx1d74zETbk" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33642_7-57488149-292/windows-rt-tablets-to-launch-with-stripped-down-office-2013-rt-report/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/FlxDo7ReD88" height="1" width="1"/>
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Apparently This Matters: Phelps, Phish[ Fri, 03 Aug 2012 19:50:49 EDT ]As the segment moved from Phelps's triumphs in Athens to his dominance in Beijing, the music changed to the song "Tweezer Reprise" from the band Phish. And that, my friends, is why we're here.

The best nonhuman Twitter feeds[ Mon, 06 Aug 2012 10:02:06 EDT ]Five years ago, telling a friend that you interact regularly with a verbose orange traffic cone might earn you a pitying hug and a quick trip to the sanatorium.

How to become a pro at 'StarCraft II'[ Mon, 06 Aug 2012 06:17:56 EDT ]Want to play "StarCraf II" like a pro? See tips compiled from interviews with three of South Korea's best "StarCraft II" players, including MVP, MarineKing and SuperNoVa, as well as their coaches.

Is 'gaming addiction' a real disorder?[ Mon, 06 Aug 2012 08:12:05 EDT ]Late last year, a video producer and I visited South Korea, which is said to be the global hub for gaming addiction, as well as gaming addiction treatment.

5 warning signs of gaming addiction[ Mon, 06 Aug 2012 08:13:18 EDT ]South Korea is perhaps the world's leader in terms of identifying and treating gaming and Internet addiction. After wiring the nation with the world's fastest broadband infrastructure, South Korea's government spends millions per year to identify and treat gaming and Internet addicts.

Pre-caffeine tech: Cloud troubles, dogs in wigs![ Mon, 6 Aug 2012 14:09:30 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.

Scientists want to look for Martian life[ Mon, 6 Aug 2012 03:16:18 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Some researchers say NASA's Curiosity rover could come across signs of life in spite of itself — and still others are planning experiments to address the "life on Mars" question directly for the first time in decades.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 coming in August[ Mon, 6 Aug 2012 15:19:07 GMT ]Well, it's official. According to the folks at Samsung, the Galaxy Note 10.1, a tablet described as offering the "functionality and precision of a pen and paper," will be here by the end of the month.

Electronics Arts sues Zynga, says it copied 'Sims' game[ Mon, 6 Aug 2012 13:18:05 GMT ]SAN FRANCISCO -- Video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc sued Zynga Inc on Friday, accusing the social gaming company of copying key elements of EA's "The Sims Social" game for Zynga's own title, "The Ville." EA's lawsuit is the latest in a series of copycat accusations leveled against Zynga, a company that has shrugged off similar litigation in the past as it grew into the dominant publisher of games on Facebook.

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Curiosity rover scores touchdown on Mars[ Mon, 6 Aug 2012 11:58:30 GMT ]NASA's Mars Science Laboratory pulled off a $2.5 billion touchdown of Super Bowl proportions, all by itself. And it quickly sent snapshots after the high-stakes landing.

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Apparently This Matters: Phelps, Phish[ Fri, 03 Aug 2012 19:50:49 EDT ]As the segment moved from Phelps's triumphs in Athens to his dominance in Beijing, the music changed to the song "Tweezer Reprise" from the band Phish. And that, my friends, is why we're here.

The best nonhuman Twitter feeds[ Mon, 06 Aug 2012 10:02:06 EDT ]Five years ago, telling a friend that you interact regularly with a verbose orange traffic cone might earn you a pitying hug and a quick trip to the sanatorium.

How to become a pro at 'StarCraft II'[ Mon, 06 Aug 2012 06:17:56 EDT ]Want to play "StarCraf II" like a pro? See tips compiled from interviews with three of South Korea's best "StarCraft II" players, including MVP, MarineKing and SuperNoVa, as well as their coaches.

Is 'gaming addiction' a real disorder?[ Mon, 06 Aug 2012 08:12:05 EDT ]Late last year, a video producer and I visited South Korea, which is said to be the global hub for gaming addiction, as well as gaming addiction treatment.

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5 warning signs of gaming addiction[ Mon, 06 Aug 2012 08:13:18 EDT ]South Korea is perhaps the world's leader in terms of identifying and treating gaming and Internet addiction. After wiring the nation with the world's fastest broadband infrastructure, South Korea's government spends millions per year to identify and treat gaming and Internet addicts.

Dinosaur boom linked to rise of Rocky Mountains[ Sun, 5 Aug 2012 14:41:15 GMT ]The evolution of new dinosaur species may have surged due to the rise of the Rocky Mountains and the emergence of a prehistoric inner sea in North America, researchers say.

Urine or soda? Taco Bell prank mystery plagues Internet[ Sat, 4 Aug 2012 00:01:12 GMT ]"Guess where I work," a young man tweeted recently. He included a photo of what appeared to be a stream of urine aimed at a Taco Bell order of nachos.

Last-minute guide to the Mars landing[ Sun, 5 Aug 2012 00:58:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: How can you keep track of the Curiosity rover's landing on Mars? Are there some cool clicky apps about it? And what the heck is an EDL? We have the answers.

How to defeat your enemies on the Internet[ Sun, 5 Aug 2012 14:29:07 GMT ]The Internet began as a pure place, free of malice and bad manners. Today, rudeness and horror abound.

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It's a do-or-die day for Mars Curiosity rover[ Sun, 5 Aug 2012 16:02:35 GMT ]After eight years of planning and eight months of interplanetary travel, NASA's Mars Science Laboratory is finally facing its seven minutes of terror, leading to a landing on the Red Planet. And there'll be nothing anyone on Earth can do but watch.

The best nonhuman Twitter feeds[ Fri, 03 Aug 2012 19:50:25 EDT ]Five years ago, telling a friend that you interact regularly with a verbose orange traffic cone might earn you a pitying hug and a quick trip to the sanatorium.

Apparently This Matters: Phelps, Phish[ Fri, 03 Aug 2012 19:50:49 EDT ]As the segment moved from Phelps's triumphs in Athens to his dominance in Beijing, the music changed to the song "Tweezer Reprise" from the band Phish. And that, my friends, is why we're here.

Smartphones yield more phone problems[ Fri, 03 Aug 2012 19:51:51 EDT ]Nearly nine out of 10 U.S. adults have a cell phone -- and they're having a lot of problems with them. New research from the Pew Internet and American Life Project found that almost three-fourths of phone users experience dropped calls at least occasionally.

83 million Facebook accounts are fakes[ Fri, 03 Aug 2012 19:51:25 EDT ]If you're using a fake name on your Facebook account, maintaining a page for your beloved pet or have a second profile you use just for logging in to other sites, you have one of the 83.09 million fake accounts Facebook wants to disable.

Cats, towels and fog: Great nonhuman Twitterers[ Fri, 03 Aug 2012 19:29:04 EDT ]Five years ago, telling a friend that you interact regularly with a verbose orange traffic cone might earn you a pitying hug and a quick trip to the sanatorium.

Why we're obsessed with Mars[ Sat, 4 Aug 2012 15:13:20 GMT ]Absent little green men, what drives our culture's fascination with Mars?

Apple executive: Steve Jobs was open to making a smaller iPad[ Sat, 4 Aug 2012 15:03:05 GMT ]Steve Jobs was receptive to Apple making a smaller tablet, a senior executive said in a 2011 email revealed on Friday, fanning speculation it plans to make a mini-iPad to take on cheaper gadgets from Google and Amazon.

A history of high-performance Olympic uniforms[ Sat, 4 Aug 2012 14:37:18 GMT ]When sprinters step the mark this week, they'll be outfitted in computer-modeled sneakers and wind-tunnel-tested polyurethane, some of the most advanced fabrics money can buy. But let's start at the beginning.

Urine or soda? Taco Bell prank mystery plagues Internet[ Sat, 4 Aug 2012 00:01:12 GMT ]"Guess where I work," a young man tweeted recently. He included a photo of what appeared to be a stream of urine aimed at a Taco Bell order of nachos.

Slideshow: Summer delights from outer space[ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:13:24 GMT ]Click through pictures of auroral displays, interplanetary views and other space highlights from July 2012.

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83 million Facebook accounts are fakes[ Fri, 03 Aug 2012 19:51:25 EDT ]If you're using a fake name on your Facebook account, maintaining a page for your beloved pet or have a second profile you use just for logging in to other sites, you have one of the 83.09 million fake accounts Facebook wants to disable.

Apparently This Matters: Phelps, Phish[ Fri, 03 Aug 2012 19:50:49 EDT ]As the segment moved from Phelps's triumphs in Athens to his dominance in Beijing, the music changed to the song "Tweezer Reprise" from the band Phish. And that, my friends, is why we're here.

Smartphones yield more phone problems[ Fri, 03 Aug 2012 19:51:51 EDT ]Nearly nine out of 10 U.S. adults have a cell phone -- and they're having a lot of problems with them. New research from the Pew Internet and American Life Project found that almost three-fourths of phone users experience dropped calls at least occasionally.

The best nonhuman Twitter feeds[ Fri, 03 Aug 2012 19:50:25 EDT ]Five years ago, telling a friend that you interact regularly with a verbose orange traffic cone might earn you a pitying hug and a quick trip to the sanatorium.

Cats, towels and fog: Great nonhuman Twitterers[ Fri, 03 Aug 2012 19:29:04 EDT ]Five years ago, telling a friend that you interact regularly with a verbose orange traffic cone might earn you a pitying hug and a quick trip to the sanatorium.

Rambo is getting a brand new video game[ Fri, 3 Aug 2012 15:52:01 GMT ]Thirty years after making his film debut, Rambo — yes, that Rambo — is getting his own modern video game. British game publisher Reef Entertainment has revealed the first screenshots for its forthcoming game for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. The game is called, well, "Rambo: The Video Game."

Facebook predator targeted my 6-year-old girl, says dad[ Thu, 2 Aug 2012 23:07:46 GMT ]Michael Marcinanis says he doesn’t care if you think he’s wrong for creating a Facebook profile for his 6-year-old daughter, despite the social network’s minimum age requirement of 13.

An Internet sales tax is all but inevitable[ Fri, 3 Aug 2012 10:10:57 GMT ]The days of tax-free shopping on the Internet are quickly drawing to a close, with a two-front assault on Web shoppers in full force which make an Internet sales tax all but inevitable.

Pre-caffeine: Cellphone headaches, Wikipedia weirdness[ Fri, 3 Aug 2012 14:14:13 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.

NASA pledges $1.1 billion in spaceship support[ Fri, 3 Aug 2012 13:28:13 GMT ]NASA says it will lay out up to $1.1 billion over the next 21 months to support spaceship development efforts by the Boeing Co., SpaceX and Sierra Nevada Corp., with the aim of having American astronauts flying once more on American spacecraft within five years.

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Apple exec: We nearly scrapped iPhone[ Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:52:14 EDT ]According to the company's head of design, the iPhone was very nearly scrapped before it ever made it to the shelves.

Photos: On Instagram with Team USA[ Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:51:50 EDT ]Photos: Behind the scenes on Instagram with Team USA mens' hoops

'Twindex' aims to read voters' moods [ Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:51:39 EDT ]Twitter launched a new service on Wednesday called the Twitter Political Index, or Twindex. By applying highly tuned algorithms to Twitter's fire hose of data, the service offers a real-time look at voters' moods, and scores which presidential candidate is trending up (and who is trending down) day to day.

iPad cover may get its own display[ Fri, 03 Aug 2012 08:32:58 EDT ]A patent application filed by Apple reveals an interesting possible development of iPad's Smart Cover, which may get a display of its own down the road.

83 million Facebook accounts are fakes and dupes[ Thu, 02 Aug 2012 19:05:34 EDT ]If you're using a fake name on your Facebook account, maintaining a page for your beloved pet or have a second profile you use just for logging in to other sites, you have one of the 83.09 million fake accounts Facebook wants to disable.

Why Olympic athletes become physics experts[ Wed, 1 Aug 2012 16:52:44 GMT ]With the 2012 Summer Olympics well under way in London, the eyes of the world are watching the extreme athleticism exhibited by the competitors. But in addition to sports skills, the Olympians competing this year can be considered practical physicists, as well.

Chris Rock: Ban cameras from comedy clubs, and I'll go back[ Thu, 2 Aug 2012 15:56:53 GMT ]Chris Rock gave a delightful interview in the New York Times, sounding off on the cameraphone epidemic plaguing clubs, and the oversensitivity of certain Twitter users.

Sharp to start shipping iPhone screens to Apple this month[ Thu, 2 Aug 2012 13:10:08 GMT ]Japan's Sharp said it will start shipping screens destined for a new Apple iPhone that is widely expected to be released in October ahead of the pre-Christmas shopping season.

Senate may go on recess without passing cyber bill[ Thu, 2 Aug 2012 13:14:38 GMT ]The Senate could leave town this week for a monthlong break without passing legislation to protect the U.S. electrical grid, water supplies and other critical industries from cyberattack and electronic espionage.

What we'll see from Mars, and when[ Thu, 2 Aug 2012 14:37:40 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The 17 cameras on NASA's Curiosity rover are capable of sending back unprecedented, jaw-dropping, full-color views of Mars — but don't expect to be wowed by the first images.

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