Pre-caffeine tech:BlackBerry news, R2D2 shoes![ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:29:17 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Chimps learn tool use by watching others[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:03:43 GMT ]Chimpanzees can learn to use tools more efficiently by watching how others use them, new research suggests. The findings help illuminate ways that culture could evolve in nonhuman animals.

Twitter still down for some[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:36:40 GMT ]"Something is technically wrong," says Twitter's home screen. "Thanks for noticing — we're going to fix it up and have things back to normal soon.

Tech to keep your love alive[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 02:00:25 GMT ]We all know that communication is the key to a good relationship. Technology can get a bad rap for keeping us apart with our noses buried in glowing screens, but there are great gadgets and apps that can actually help you to connect with your valentine… and even fan the flames. Here are some of my favorites.

What are you feeling? Watching? Eating? Facebook tests new icons for oversharing[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:57:02 GMT ]Facebook's looking to change how you share your emotions (and activities).

Get Cyberlink PhotoDirector 3 (Win) for free[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:51:42 GMT ]Designed for casual photographers but stocked with some Lightroom-style power, this photo-editing and -organization program normally runs $150. CNET exclusive! [Read more]

Twitter hit by overcapacity issues[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:59:13 GMT ]Access may be spotty this morning, with Twitter reporting that some people are unable to connect to its site. [Read more]

Vintage Mac in Lego looks good enough to use[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:00:00 GMT ]Chris McVeigh's Lego build celebrates the Macintosh 128K and follows incredible recreations of classic tech in plastic bricks. [Read more]

Facebook starts testing emoticons in status updates[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:17:57 GMT ]Some of its online and mobile users will be able to express how they're feeling or what they're doing from their status bar. [Read more]

iOS 6.1 wins over 22 percent of iOS users, says report[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:45:54 GMT ]Just 36 hours after its debut, iOS 6.1 had already been installed by almost a quarter of iOS users, says mobile Web site creator Onswipe. [Read more]

You may not need a 128GB iPad [ Wed, 30 Jan 2013 05:41:41 EST ]Apple is targeting the 128GB iPad at professional users such as architects, doctors or audio engineers, who often work with large files (and can afford pricey gadgets).

Introducing BlackBerry 10 [ Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:35:23 EST ]CEO Thorsten Heins unveils 2 new devices with the BlackBerry 10 software and announces the company's name change.

BlackBerry's future: No keyboards[ Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:16:42 EST ]If it doesn't sound off with that iconic click-clack keyboard sound, is it really a BlackBerry?

5 reasons BlackBerry 10 may be a hit[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:42:38 EST ]All BlackBerry did Wednesday was change its corporate name, introduce two new smartphones and launch a bold new mobile operating system, BlackBerry 10, that may be the struggling company's last stab at relevance.

5 things that could make BlackBerry 10 a hit[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:42:38 EST ]All BlackBerry did Wednesday was change its corporate name, introduce two new smartphones and launch a bold new mobile operating system, BlackBerry 10, that may be the struggling company's last stab at relevance.

From gulags to dusty donkeys, Google Maps reveals Earth's mysteries[ Tue, 29 Jan 2013 23:33:29 GMT ]Google officially updated North Korea on Google Maps. Thanks to crowd-sourced data, the area is no longer blank, but instead includes markings for just about everything — right down to the locations of prison camps. This isn't the first time Google Maps (and its 3-D counterpart, Google Earth) helped reveal previously obscured — or even unknown — geography.

South Korea launches first civilian rocket[ Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:29:59 GMT ]South Korea launched its first space rocket carrying a science satellite on Wednesday amid heightened regional tensions, caused in part, by North Korea's successful launch of its own rocket last month.

Teacher's naughty tweets may send career up in smoke[ Tue, 29 Jan 2013 23:58:02 GMT ]A 23-year-old high-school teacher in Aurora, Colo. is on administrative leave pending an investigation after a local news station exposed a half-naked pic and pot-smoking boasts posted from her Twitter account.

Hidden Antarctic lake shows signs of life[ Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:06:12 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The first signs of potentially exotic life have been spotted in a sample of water drawn from Lake Whillans, a body of water that's buried a half-mile beneath Antarctica's icy surface, according to reports from the scene.

RIM's last hope: BlackBerry 10 launches[ Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:23:46 GMT ]BlackBerry 10 will be available on the BlackBerry Z10 and Q10, two shiny new devices that the company says will offer one of the best multitasking and typing experiences on the market.　The announcement is being hailed as the company's last hope to properly challenge Apple's iOS and Google's Android.

Big-name BlackBerry 10 apps available now (or very soon)[ Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:01:00 GMT ]BlackBerry 10 is now officially out, and its list of available apps is not half-bad. Take a look at some of the titles that are available now on the revamped platform. [Read more]

BlackBerry Z10 smartphone spec battle[ Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:03:32 GMT ]The new BlackBerry Z10 takes on the iPhone 5, HTC Droid DNA, and Nokia Lumia 920. [Read more]

Office 2013 desktop suite pops up in Windows Store[ Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:19:55 GMT ]The newly-released desktop application can now be found in Microsoft's online store for Windows 8 users. [Read more]

BlackBerry goes glam, enlists Alicia Keys[ Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:45:27 GMT ]The smartphone maker named the singer as its global creative director. [Read more]

Apple demands Google hand over data for Motorola case[ Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:54:32 GMT ]The company has issued a Motion to Compel Compliance with a Subpoena against Google in its ongoing case with Motorola. [Read more]

Apple rolls out iOS 6.1 update[ Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:10:14 EST ]Apple issued on Monday its first major update to iOS 6, boasting new bells and whistles as well as bug fixes.

Google maps North Korea[ Tue, 29 Jan 2013 09:02:41 EST ]A recent update to Google Maps has filled in North Korea -- the big, largely blank space that previously lay north of the well-mapped South Korea

Social network sees you as a number[ Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:16:12 EST ]Online, you can project whatever identity you like. But for some people, it's easier to have no identity at all.

You may not need a 128GB iPad [ Wed, 30 Jan 2013 05:41:41 EST ]Apple is targeting the 128GB iPad at professional users such as architects, doctors or audio engineers, who often work with large files (and can afford pricey gadgets).

Can the BlackBerry 10 save RIM?[ Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:09:46 EST ]Will the BlackBerry 10 rekindle buyers' love affair with RIM or will it be a disappointment? CNN's Maggie Lake reports.

Apple makes 128GB iPad with Retina Display official[ Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:55:27 GMT ]We've heard plenty of rumors about Apple's intentions to start offering a higher capacity fourth-generation iPad, but now the new gadget is official: You can snag a 128GB iPad with Retina Display beginning on Feb. 5.

Google maps out North Korea with crowd-sourced data[ Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:20:04 GMT ]The cartography includes mass transit, monuments and parks, as well as North Korea's massive gulags, which are signified on Google Maps with a slightly different shading.

Forget buying software: You can now rent Microsoft Office (cheap!)[ Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:55:17 GMT ]Considering that we can have music, movies, TV shows, Photoshop — even underwear — via some sort of monthly or yearly subscription, it's about time we can finally rent Microsoft Office 365, too.

'Scary': Up to 50 million home network devices vulnerable to hack[ Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:38:10 GMT ]Bugs in widely used networking technology expose tens of millions of personal computers, printers and storage drives to attack by hackers over the regular Internet, researchers with a security software maker said.

NASA celebrates its fallen astronauts[ Sun, 27 Jan 2013 09:08:36 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA's chief says he looks upon this week's anniversaries of space tragedies as a time for celebrating the achievements of fallen astronauts, and not just mourning them.

Verizon clears Jetpack 4G mobile hotspot for take off[ Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:51:38 GMT ]Big red readies $19.99 Jetpack MiFi 510L for Jan 31 launch. [Read more]

YouTube to try out paid channel subscriptions, says AdAge[ Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:31:14 GMT ]The online video service will try to compete with traditional TV by debuting paid subscriptions for individual channels, according to AdAge. [Read more]

How CNET test tablets[ Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:40:52 GMT ]Tablet testing results influences our overall tablet score. See how it works here. [Read more]

Nooly weather app claims to-the-minute forecast accuracy[ Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:51:49 GMT ]Custom algorithms are designed to tell you when rain will start or turn into a thunderstorm. But don't get your hopes up for predicting the future. [Read more]

Ouya Game Jam yields nearly 200 title prototypes[ Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:56:40 GMT ]The Ouya Game Jam was designed to allow developers to build titles that they would bring to the open-source console. [Read more]

Steve Jobs movie gets mixed reviews[ Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:54:33 EST ]A movie about the early life of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs premiered Friday night at the Sundance Film Festival to mixed reviews, with some critics saying it presents a fawning, one-sided portrait of the late tech icon.

Does Vine have a porn problem?[ Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:54:43 EST ]Twitter's new video-sharing app, Vine, is under scrutiny after early adopters started using it to flash six-second porn clips to the app's users and to the larger Twitter community.

Apple rolls out iOS 6.1 update[ Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:10:14 EST ]Apple issued on Monday its first major update to iOS 6, boasting new bells and whistles as well as bug fixes.

Can the BlackBerry 10 save RIM?[ Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:09:46 EST ]Will the BlackBerry 10 rekindle buyers' love affair with RIM or will it be a disappointment? CNN's Maggie Lake reports.

The social network where no one knows your name[ Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:57:40 EST ]Online, you can project whatever identity you like. But for some people, it's easier to have no identity at all.

Asia's trend-setters feeling iPhone fatigue[ Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:54:04 GMT ]Apple's iconic iPhone is losing some of its luster among Asia's well-heeled consumers in Singapore and Hong Kong, a victim of changing mobile habits and its own runaway success.

Urban energy explains global warming mystery[ Sun, 27 Jan 2013 18:10:18 GMT ]Heat that escapes into the atmosphere from the energy used to warm homes, drive cars and run factories is altering the jet stream and causing wintertime temperatures to rise in remote, sparsely populated stretches of the Northern Hemisphere, according to a new study.

NASA celebrates its fallen astronauts[ Sun, 27 Jan 2013 09:08:36 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA's chief says he looks upon this week's anniversaries of space tragedies as a time for celebrating the achievements of fallen astronauts, and not just mourning them.

Twitter's Vine features porn video as 'Editor's Pick' thanks to 'human error'[ Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:35:17 GMT ]Since Vine, Twitter's video-sharing service, launched on Thursday, it's been plagued by all sorts of woes. We noticed that it lacks privacy settings and abuse prevention measures, Facebook prevented it from finding any friends through the social network, and now ...

Pre-caffeine tech: Tweet seats, Pee Wee Herman cycling suit![ Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:05:48 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Anonymous says it hijacked the website of the U.S.

Lenovo downplays RIM acquisition rumors[ Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:50:53 GMT ]The company says that it's not necessarily looking to acquire RIM, but acknowledged that it's planning on "growing its business" through possible mergers and acquisitions. [Read more]

Get your cheap Windows 8 upgrade now[ Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:08:59 GMT ]Microsoft's $39.99 Windows 8 upgrade special ends Thursday, so you may want to buy it now even if you don't plan to install it yet. [Read more]

Getting your settings right for the big game[ Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:55:00 GMT ]Make sure all your TV, audio, and cable/satellite settings are correct before the big game. [Read more]

Office 2013 to debut tomorrow[ Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:04:27 GMT ]Finally, an official confirmation. Microsoft is launching the new Office, aka Office 2013, on January 29. [Read more]

Google: Here's how we handle government requests about you[ Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:19:28 GMT ]The Internet know-it-all marks Data Privacy Day by answering Transparency Report questions you may have, such as "In what situations wouldn't you tell me about a request for my information?" [Read more]

Unlocking a new phone becomes harder[ Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:17:01 EST ]It's about to get more difficult to move between smartphone carriers and still keep your existing phone.

Facebook's mobile app takes top spot[ Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:54:37 EST ]Facebook and Google are battling it out to dominate your smartphone time and, for now, Facebook is winning.

10 ways to save money on tech [ Fri, 25 Jan 2013 08:07:05 EST ]From Airbnb to GasBuddy to shopkick, lots of apps and websites help consumers save money.

6 ways Vine may change Twitter[ Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:15:38 EST ]Call it the Twitterfication of social sharing. Twitter has rolled out Vine, a video-sharing app that limits your videos to just six seconds.

Hacktivist group threatens Justice Department[ Sun, 27 Jan 2013 12:48:39 EST ]Hackers claiming to be from the group "Anonymous" threatened early Saturday to release sensitive information pertaining to the U.S. Department of Justice.

It's time to howl at the Full Wolf Moon[ Sat, 26 Jan 2013 22:09:12 GMT ]This weekend's full moon is known as the Full Wolf Moon — in accordance with a tradition that goes back to the Native Americans. So what are the year's other full moons called?

Federal website hijacked to avenge activist[ Sat, 26 Jan 2013 17:43:07 GMT ]The hacker-activist group Anonymous says it hijacked the website of the U.S. Sentencing Commission to avenge the death of Aaron Swartz, an Internet activist who committed suicide.

Japan launches two intelligence satellites[ Sun, 27 Jan 2013 09:49:49 GMT ]Japan launched two intelligence satellites into orbit on Sunday amid growing concerns that North Korea is planning to test more rockets of its own and possibly conduct a nuclear test.

How to make your iPhone password stronger[ Sun, 27 Jan 2013 16:51:42 GMT ]To add yet another level of security to your iOS password, add in accented characters. It's a little more complex, but isn't that the point?

NASA celebrates its fallen astronauts[ Sun, 27 Jan 2013 09:08:36 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA's chief says he looks upon this week's anniversaries of space tragedies as a time for celebrating the achievements of fallen astronauts, and not just mourning them.

'Vinepeek' site taps Twitter's Vine to put humanity on parade[ Sun, 27 Jan 2013 00:07:46 GMT ]A new Web site strings together one 6-second Vine clip after another and serves up a mesmerizingly endless stream of human experiences. [Read more]

Man who says 'Glee' ripped him off rips off 'Glee' rip-off[ Sun, 27 Jan 2013 00:37:50 GMT ]Jonathan Coulton believes the only way to avenge "Glee"'s alleged theft of his cover of "Baby Got Back" is to get back at Glee by covering its version. For charity. [Read more]

Eating your own, Microsoft style[ Sun, 27 Jan 2013 00:51:34 GMT ]Microsoft's version of Apple's "cannibalization" isn't pretty, but it's probably necessary. [Read more]

The ultimate gall of a heartless iPhone thief[ Sun, 27 Jan 2013 01:12:12 GMT ]A Brooklyn thief steals an iPhone from a girl. In turn, a smarter person steals the phone from him. So the first thief reports this theft to the police. Um? [Read more]

DTS headphone surround-sound technology[ Sun, 27 Jan 2013 16:06:00 GMT ]Bona fide surround sound over conventional headphones has been touted before; will DTS Headphone:X deliver the goods? [Read more]

Facebook's mobile app takes top spot[ Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:54:37 EST ]Facebook and Google are battling it out to dominate your smartphone time and, for now, Facebook is winning.

10 ways to save money on tech [ Fri, 25 Jan 2013 08:07:05 EST ]From Airbnb to GasBuddy to shopkick, lots of apps and websites help consumers save money.

Unlocking a new phone becomes harder[ Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:17:01 EST ]It's about to get more difficult to move between smartphone carriers and still keep your existing phone.

6 ways Vine may change Twitter[ Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:15:38 EST ]Call it the Twitterfication of social sharing. Twitter has rolled out Vine, a video-sharing app that limits your videos to just six seconds.

Seconds of pleasure: A few cool Vine videos[ Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:39:38 EST ]For some people, it's been an open question: Is six seconds, the limit before a Vine video starts looping over and over again, enough time for real creativity?

Spam hits five-year low[ Sat, 26 Jan 2013 02:01:34 GMT ]A new report from Kaspersky Lab indicates that the amount of spam in the world continues to decline, although it's nowhere near disappearing. It's also being replaced with other, more substantial threats.

Video: How 'League of Legends' spawns their champions[ Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:53:56 GMT ]We speak with Paul Bellezza about the process of creating a legion of champions for "League of Legends." NBCNews.com's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Woman sues Match.com for $10M after attack[ Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:35:03 GMT ]A Las Vegas woman who was severely beaten by a man she met through Match.com is suing the online dating site for $10 million two years and multiple surgeries after the attack that left her hospitalized for months.

Texting while walking bad idea, soggy newscaster learns[ Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:35:14 GMT ]Generally speaking, those who report the news try to avoid being ... well, the news. But sometimes accidents happen — like in the case of a radio newscaster who walked directly into a canal while texting her boyfriend.

Asteroids vs. comets: Expert sizes up perils[ Sat, 26 Jan 2013 03:17:43 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA's top expert on near-Earth objects says that new telescope systems are gradually getting a handle on potentially threatening asteroids. But comets? That's a completely different story.

CEA backs Dish in Hopper copyright lawsuit[ Sat, 26 Jan 2013 04:21:04 GMT ]The Consumer Electronics Association says "AutoHop" technology is "clearly protected" under a Supreme Court ruling over Betamax recordings. [Read more]

Disney confirms J.J. Abrams to direct next 'Star Wars'[ Sat, 26 Jan 2013 05:06:49 GMT ]After speculation leaked out of Hollywood yesterday, it's official: One man will be in charge of both 'Star Trek' and 'Star Wars' at the same time. [Read more]

Review: While "jOBS" fawns over subject, film falls flat[ Sat, 26 Jan 2013 06:29:24 GMT ]The eagerly awaited biopic of the Apple founder aims to capture a legend, but neglects the world he lived in. [Read more]

Bask in the glow of Zelda: Wind Waker in HD[ Sat, 26 Jan 2013 13:59:00 GMT ]Nintendo adds a slew of effects to the 10-year-old Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. Do you approve of the new look? [Read more]

Oppo BDP-105: Not your average Blu-ray player[ Sat, 26 Jan 2013 15:36:00 GMT ]Oppo's new player not only sounds great; for some buyers it eliminates the need for an AV receiver. [Read more]

Facebook's mobile app takes top spot[ Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:54:37 EST ]Facebook and Google are battling it out to dominate your smartphone time and, for now, Facebook is winning.

10 ways to save money on tech [ Fri, 25 Jan 2013 08:07:05 EST ]From Airbnb to GasBuddy to shopkick, lots of apps and websites help consumers save money.

Unlocking a new phone becomes harder[ Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:17:01 EST ]It's about to get more difficult to move between smartphone carriers and still keep your existing phone.

6 ways Vine may change Twitter[ Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:15:38 EST ]Call it the Twitterfication of social sharing. Twitter has rolled out Vine, a video-sharing app that limits your videos to just six seconds.

Seconds of pleasure: A few cool Vine videos[ Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:39:38 EST ]For some people, it's been an open question: Is six seconds, the limit before a Vine video starts looping over and over again, enough time for real creativity?

Skype prodded by privacy groups over transparency[ Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:32:30 GMT ]Privacy advocates around the world have asked Skype and Microsoft to come clean on how, when and why the widely used video chatting program complies with wiretap laws and government requests for information.

Texting boyfriend while walking a bad idea, soggy newscaster discovers[ Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:35:14 GMT ]Generally speaking, those who report the news try to avoid being ... well, the news. But sometimes accidents happen — like in the case of a radio newscaster who walked directly into a canal while texting her boyfriend.

Oops! Twitter's new video-sharing service lacks privacy settings[ Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:44:35 GMT ]Twitter's new video-sharing service Vine feels a lot like Instagram for videos. It's neat, easy to use, and can produce fun clips. Just one problem: There are no privacy settings whatsoever.

Pre-caffeine tech: Cellphone bills, pony sweaters![ Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:43:49 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Dung beetles use the Milky Way as compass[ Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:01:30 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: When dung beetles roll their tiny balls of poop across the sands of South Africa on a moonless night, they look to the glow of our Milky Way galaxy as a navigational aid, researchers report.

Corporations bring a 'knife to a gun fight' amid cyberattacks[ Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:45:31 GMT ]According to a new report, denial-of-service attacks rose by a staggering 170 percent last year, and corporations need to learn how to better defend themselves. [Read more]

Verizon sells spectrum to AT&T for $1.9B[ Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:04:17 GMT ]As part of the deal, Verizon will get some spectrum back from AT&T. Verizon is also selling off another smaller swath of spectrum to a private equity firm. [Read more]

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer talks mobile strategy and more[ Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:27:52 GMT ]In her first TV interview since taking over as Yahoo CEO, Mayer shares her thoughts about the company and the future of technology. [Read more]

Acer shows off Liquid E1 handset in China; MWC bound?[ Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:57:19 GMT ]The device comes with a 4.5-inch display and will run Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). [Read more]

Ito: Think twice about immortality and the singularity[ Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:32:33 GMT ]The director of the MIT Media Lab said sci-fi visions of computers and humans emphasize the wrong priorities for development. Technological progress should aim for resilience, not efficiency. [Read more]

Here comes BlackBerry 10[ Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:42:46 EST ]The makers of BlackBerry devices, Research in Motion, are gearing up for a fight they can't afford to lose.

Facebook's mobile app takes top spot[ Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:54:37 EST ]Facebook and Google are battling it out to dominate your smartphone time and, for now, Facebook is winning.

AT&T says U-verse outage is over[ Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:54:54 EST ]Service was gradually returning Thursday for tens of thousands of AT&T's U-verse TV, Internet and phone customers after an outage that lasted several days.

10 ways to save money on tech [ Fri, 25 Jan 2013 08:07:05 EST ]From Airbnb to GasBuddy to shopkick, lots of apps and websites help consumers save money.

10 ways to save money on tech in 2013[ Fri, 25 Jan 2013 08:04:24 EST ]From Airbnb to GasBuddy to shopkick, lots of apps and websites help consumers save money.

Neanderthal baby spawns viral video[ Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:15:16 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The gang at Taiwan's Next Media Animation is having a little fun with a Harvard geneticist's recent comments about the prospects for cloning a Neanderthal baby.

Wolfram Alpha's new Facebook analysis tool feeds your self-obsession[ Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:06:04 GMT ]As uncomfortable as it can be to admit, odds are that you occasionally really enjoy poring over information about ... yourself. It's OK, most of us secretly obsess over social media analytics and statistics — and tools like one offered by Wolfram Alpha don't exactly discourage those moments of narcissism.

Dung beetles use the Milky Way as compass[ Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:01:30 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: When dung beetles roll their tiny balls of poop across the sands of South Africa on a moonless night, they look to the glow of our Milky Way galaxy as a navigational aid, researchers report.

Pre-caffeine tech: Latin tweets, inauguration photobombs![ Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:52:56 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. 2-for-2!

How much time do you waste on Facebook? Less than you think, study suggests[ Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:21:53 GMT ]Generally speaking, we try to believe that we do something significantly less than we actually do it ... except when it comes to Facebook.

Temple Run 2 swings onto Android devices[ Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:36:18 GMT ]The popular game has landed in Google's Play store for Android phone and tablet users. [Read more]

Low Latency No. 49: Keep your distance[ Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:08:58 GMT ]Kim Dotcom's new service, Mega, sounds awesome, but we're absolutely terrified to go anywhere near it. [Read more]

Wolfram Alpha's Facebook analytics just got smarter[ Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:43:50 GMT ]The organization's new tool helps users arrange their friends and gain better insight into their Facebook network. [Read more]

U.S. is home to greatest number of botnet servers, says McAfee[ Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:33:55 GMT ]With 631 active command and control servers, the U.S. far surpasses any other country, says the antivirus vendor. [Read more]

Twitter unveils Vine, its six-second Instagram for video[ Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:53:38 GMT ]Twitter acquired Vine last fall, and today it unveiled the stand-alone iOS app. It offers short looping videos that can be embedded anywhere. [Read more]

Bieber dethrones Gaga on Twitter[ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:38:24 EST ]In a perfect world, our most popular Twitterer might be a brilliant scientist, writer, philosopher or spiritual leader. In this world, he is an 18-year-old pop star with famous hair.

Man to build home using 3-D printer[ Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:41:50 EST ]A Dutch architect is thinking a little bigger about 3-D printing than the tiny-to-midsize trinkets we've seen so far.

Apple bans app over nude photos[ Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:25:10 EST ]The removal of 500px from Apple's App Store raises questions over review equity, fairness and API functionality.

Here comes BlackBerry 10[ Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:42:46 EST ]The makers of BlackBerry devices, Research in Motion, are gearing up for a fight they can't afford to lose.

With BlackBerry 10, phone maker plots a comeback[ Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:08:11 EST ]The makers of BlackBerry devices, Research in Motion, are gearing up for a fight they can't afford to lose.

False reports of Fidel Castro's death spread on Twitter[ Tue, 3 Jan 2012 18:33:47 GMT ]Judging by Twitter gossip, Fidel Castro must have more lives than your average housecat.

Google: 'Gangnam Style' generated over $8 million in advertising deals[ Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:25:14 GMT ]"I get tired or I get sick of it," Psy said of "Gangnam Style" during a news conference in Singapore in December. However the South Korean sensation feels about his infectious song and dance, there's certainly one thing that he can't complain about: Cold, hard cash.

Your iPhone warranty won't cover the damage this soup bowl stand may cause[ Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:41:38 GMT ]Look, we've all thoughtlessly put our iPhones into dangerous situations — on the edge of a sink, right next to a kleptomaniac monkey, on the roof of a moving car, and so on —  and had the little gadgets live to tell their tales. But these strokes of luck are no reason to suddenly start using a modified soup bowl as an iPhone stand.

Five fake political types on Twitter we wish were real[ Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:30:22 GMT ]As we saw during the presidential campaign when Mitt Romney's official Twitter account gained more than 100,000 followers in the span of a few days, the accusation of fake followers can cast a shadow on a politician's social media street cred, if not his career. But a satirical Twitter account portraying a fake version of a real politician, however vexing to the impersonated person, can be a whole lot of fun to everyone else.

Almost all in Congress use Twitter; if only bills could be as short as tweets[ Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:50:33 GMT ]All 100 members of the U.S. Senate now tweet, and 90 percent of the members of the House of Representatives send out 140-word bits and bites. (Why can't bill-writing be done with such brevity? The Affordable Care Act would have looked a lot different if it had said: "Everybody. Gets. Covered. The End.")  A look at the top members of Congress — according to Twitter.

Orangutans monkey around with iPads at zoo[ Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:00:58 GMT ]A program called Apps for Apes has swung its way into the Smithsonian's National Zoo in the U.S. capital. [Read more]

Zelda, Mario Kart, and other hits coming to Nintendo's Wii U[ Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:02:34 GMT ]After a fallow post-launch period, new games and remakes are coming to the Nintendo's new console. [Read more]

Verizon pops color into Lumia, Droid Razr lineup[ Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:02:52 GMT ]Big Red embraces rosier shades with the Nokia Lumia 822 and Motorola Droid Razr M. [Read more]

Surface RT tablet to get update glitch fix -- in February[ Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:05:16 GMT ]Microsoft expects to deliver early next month a fix for Windows RT devices hit by app-updating problems caused by, well, fixes introduced with the latest set of Patch Tuesday updates. [Read more]

Nearly half of iPhone users use YouTube's app, report says[ Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:00:00 GMT ]Mobile data company Onavo says the video app is by far Google's most popular offering on iOS. [Read more]

Here comes the new king of Twitter[ Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:11:37 EST ]Sometime on Sunday, the world will lurch a little on its axis. There'll be a thunderclap heard around the globe, a blinding flash of light, and the people of the Internet will fall to their knees in reverence.

D.C. wireless networks beefed up[ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:08:37 EST ]What happens when 900,000 people gather in one place and try to make cell phone calls, or post photos to Facebook? Busy signals, dropped calls, and photo and video messages that never go through.

The best Inauguration Day tweets[ Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:46:33 EST ]From politicos to comedians to ordinary citizens, some tweets on the inauguration offered heartfelt thoughts on the historical importance of the day, while others jockeyed for a cheap laugh and a few retweets. Here are some of our favorites.

Bieber dethrones Gaga on Twitter[ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:38:24 EST ]In a perfect world, our most popular Twitterer might be a brilliant scientist, writer, philosopher or spiritual leader. In this world, he is an 18-year-old pop star with famous hair.

Architect to build home using 3-D printer[ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:04:17 EST ]A Dutch architect is thinking a little bigger about 3-D printing than the tiny-to-midsize trinkets we've seen so far.

Sex of ancient bird fossils determined[ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:00:20 GMT ]An ancient, beaked bird that lived in what is today northeastern China was ovulating when she, yes "she," perished some 125 million years ago, suggests new research that can reveal the gender of bird fossils.

Toothy tumor found in Roman corpse[ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:33:20 GMT ]In a necropolis in Spain, archaeologists have found the remains of a Roman woman who died in her 30s with a calcified tumor in her pelvis, a bone and four deformed teeth embedded within it.

'FaceWash' app finds all the filth on your Facebook Timeline[ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:20:27 GMT ]Many of us live in a perpetual state of Facebook-induced fear. What if a tagged photo comes back to haunt us? What if someone says something terrible in a comment? What if that new Graph Search feature unearths details we tried to forget?

'Elder Scrolls Online' invites gamers to test new Tamriel[ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:00:18 GMT ]The highly anticipated fantasy game “The Elder Scrolls Online” is about to open its door to the public for the first time. And so the game’s developers are asking players to help them test out their new online world, which has been six years in the making.

Wanted: Woman to give birth to Neanderthal[ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 01:03:19 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Pioneering Harvard geneticist George Church suggests that someday soon, the only thing that will be needed to produce a Neanderthal baby is an "extremely adventurous" woman.

Amazon launches in-app buying for computer and online games[ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:35:32 GMT ]Developers can now offer in-app purchases for people playing a PC, Mac, or Web-based game via Amazon. [Read more]

Apple eyes retail revival in Indonesia[ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:36:18 GMT ]The iPhone and iPad maker reportedly will invest $2 million to $3 million in a new retail store in the country, signaling its interest in emerging markets. [Read more]

Apple's Chinese New Year sale hits Jan. 25 -- but only in Asia[ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:37:12 GMT ]The Cupertino, Calif., giant will offer discounts to buyers in certain countries, including China and Malaysia. [Read more]

Best video tech for Web chat? Showdown set for March[ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:37:24 GMT ]Internet Engineering Task Force members could pick a winner in the competition between Google's free VP8 and the industry-standard H.264 for Web-based chat technology. [Read more]

Microsoft Surface Pro hits U.S. and Canada on Feb. 9[ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:00:00 GMT ]Surface's other shoe is about to drop: the full Windows 8, Intel Core-driven Surface is headed to stores in just a few weeks. [Read more]

Here comes the new king of Twitter[ Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:11:37 EST ]Sometime on Sunday, the world will lurch a little on its axis. There'll be a thunderclap heard around the globe, a blinding flash of light, and the people of the Internet will fall to their knees in reverence.

D.C. wireless networks beefed up[ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:08:37 EST ]What happens when 900,000 people gather in one place and try to make cell phone calls, or post photos to Facebook? Busy signals, dropped calls, and photo and video messages that never go through.

The best Inauguration Day tweets[ Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:46:33 EST ]From politicos to comedians to ordinary citizens, some tweets on the inauguration offered heartfelt thoughts on the historical importance of the day, while others jockeyed for a cheap laugh and a few retweets. Here are some of our favorites.

Bieber dethrones Gaga on Twitter[ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:38:24 EST ]In a perfect world, our most popular Twitterer might be a brilliant scientist, writer, philosopher or spiritual leader. In this world, he is an 18-year-old pop star with famous hair.

What Instagram taught us about the inauguration[ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:37:37 EST ]Washington was a sea of smartphones snapping photos on Monday throughout the pomp and circumstance of Inauguration Day. Between the glamorous gowns, the presidential oath, and the parade of marching bands, it was a day meant to be documented.

Giant Mars crater shows evidence of ancient lake[ Mon, 21 Jan 2013 02:45:19 GMT ]New photos of a huge crater on Mars suggest water may lurk in crevices under the planet's surface, hinting that life might have once lived there, and raising the possibility that it may live there still, researchers say.

See Jupiter and moon shine close together[ Mon, 21 Jan 2013 02:50:19 GMT ]Stargazers looking up as darkness falls on Monday will notice an eye catching pairing-off between two of the brightest objects in the nighttime sky, weather permitting.

Hoping to revive an ancient tongue, Pope tweets in Latin[ Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:27:34 GMT ]Pope Benedict tweeted in Latin for the first time on Sunday, taking his mission to revive the Catholic Church's official language to a very 21st-century medium.

Explorer's rare Scotch returned to Antarctic stash[ Sat, 19 Jan 2013 14:58:23 GMT ]Talk about whisky on ice: Three bottles of rare, 19th century Scotch found beneath the floor boards of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackelton's abandoned expedition base were returned to the polar continent Saturday after a distiller flew them to Scotland to recreate the long-lost recipe.

Northern lights get a boost from 'The Blob'[ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 22:14:07 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: "The Blob" from the sun has come and gone, sparking nothing more than beautiful views of the northern lights — and there could be more blobs to come.

Where to watch Obama's inauguration online[ Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:19:27 GMT ]Numerous Web sites will be bringing you live coverage of the official swearing-in ceremony and accompanying festivities. Here's where to tune in. [Read more]

NFC: Not just for mobile payments anymore[ Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMT ]More companies embraced the close-range connectivity technology at the Consumer Electronics Show. How they're using NFC may surprise you. [Read more]

Apple's first 2013 earnings to be closely watched[ Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]The company's earnings on Wednesday are expected to set new sales records for iPhones, iPads, and maybe even Macs. But Wall Street is still concerned. [Read more]

Get a 50-inch Sceptre HDTV for $399[ Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:02:48 GMT ]That's your after-rebate price, and you're on the hook for shipping, but it's still a solid deal on a great big TV. [Read more]

Freebook Sifter finds Kindle freebies[ Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:00:00 GMT ]This handy site catalogs some 35,000 free e-books for your Kindle app or e-reader. [Read more]

Facebook's new search is incomplete[ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:54:17 EST ]According to Facebook's new search feature, only two of my 526 friends like cats. Judging by the number of cat photos filling my feed every day, this is obviously not accurate.

Apparently This Matters: iPotty[ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:27:48 EST ]I have a dog. A dog who, as I write this, is curled up quietly on the sofa, probably dreaming about dog things: Chasing squirrels. Riding in the car. His fake doggy girlfriend in California whom he's never actually met.

Here comes the new king of Twitter[ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:08:00 EST ]Sometime on Sunday, the world will lurch a little on its axis. There'll be a thunderclap heard around the globe, a blinding flash of light, and the people of the Internet will fall to their knees in reverence.

D.C. wireless networks beefed up[ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:08:37 EST ]What happens when 900,000 people gather in one place and try to make cell phone calls, or post photos to Facebook? Busy signals, dropped calls, and photo and video messages that never go through.

Wireless carriers beef up networks for inauguration[ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:06:50 EST ]What happens when 900,000 people gather in one place and try to make cell phone calls, or post photos to Facebook? Busy signals, dropped calls, and photo and video messages that never go through.

ACLU to Justice Dept.: Tell us how cops use GPS to track Americans[ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:12:30 GMT ]After the Supreme Court ruled that GPS monitoring constituted a "search" under the Fourth Amendment, the Department of Justice drew up two memos outlining guidance for law enforcement. The American Civil Liberties Union filed a request to see the memos, yet received versions that were heavily redacted. So how will Americans be tracked? asks the advocacy group.

Hundreds attend NYC memorial for Internet activist Aaron Swartz[ Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:10:49 GMT ]Supporters of Aaron Swartz, the 26-year-old Internet activist who committed suicide last week, gathered in New York to remember the computer prodigy on Saturday, with some calling for changes in the criminal justice system they blame for his death.

Hoping to revive an ancient tongue, Pope tweets in Latin[ Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:27:34 GMT ]Pope Benedict tweeted in Latin for the first time on Sunday, taking his mission to revive the Catholic Church's official language to a very 21st-century medium.

Explorer's rare Scotch returned to Antarctic stash[ Sat, 19 Jan 2013 14:58:23 GMT ]Talk about whisky on ice: Three bottles of rare, 19th century Scotch found beneath the floor boards of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackelton's abandoned expedition base were returned to the polar continent Saturday after a distiller flew them to Scotland to recreate the long-lost recipe.

Northern lights get a boost from 'The Blob'[ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 22:14:07 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: "The Blob" from the sun has come and gone, sparking nothing more than beautiful views of the northern lights — and there could be more blobs to come.

Microsoft blazes trail to next PC[ Sat, 19 Jan 2013 21:25:25 GMT ]commentary With its serious processor, and its guts-behind-the-glass design, Microsoft's Surface Pro may well be the template for the new PC. And device makers should pay attention. [Read more]

Memorial service honors Swartz as activist, individual[ Sun, 20 Jan 2013 01:56:47 GMT ]At a memorial gathering for Aaron Swartz in New York City, the tech activist's death prompts tender recollections and fierce resolve. [Read more]

'Glee' accused of ripping off indy YouTube singer[ Sun, 20 Jan 2013 02:55:22 GMT ]Jonathan Coulton is a little stunned that the teeny show seems to have created a version of "Baby Got Back" that comes back identically to his own version. [Read more]

WikiLeaks says Aaron Swartz may have been a 'source'[ Sun, 20 Jan 2013 06:43:38 GMT ]Group says the late tech activist talked with editor Julian Assange and may have been a WikiLeaks source. But it doesn't offer any details or corroborating evidence. [Read more]

How to buy a hi-fi[ Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:06:00 GMT ]Shopping for a home music system can be a daunting task, mostly because there are so many choices. [Read more]

Facebook's new search is incomplete[ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:54:17 EST ]According to Facebook's new search feature, only two of my 526 friends like cats. Judging by the number of cat photos filling my feed every day, this is obviously not accurate.

Apparently This Matters: iPotty[ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:27:48 EST ]I have a dog. A dog who, as I write this, is curled up quietly on the sofa, probably dreaming about dog things: Chasing squirrels. Riding in the car. His fake doggy girlfriend in California whom he's never actually met.

Here comes the new king of Twitter[ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:08:00 EST ]Sometime on Sunday, the world will lurch a little on its axis. There'll be a thunderclap heard around the globe, a blinding flash of light, and the people of the Internet will fall to their knees in reverence.

D.C. wireless networks beefed up[ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:08:37 EST ]What happens when 900,000 people gather in one place and try to make cell phone calls, or post photos to Facebook? Busy signals, dropped calls, and photo and video messages that never go through.

Wireless carriers beef up networks for inauguration[ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:06:50 EST ]What happens when 900,000 people gather in one place and try to make cell phone calls, or post photos to Facebook? Busy signals, dropped calls, and photo and video messages that never go through.

Real Joe Biden crushes fake Joe Biden on Twitter[ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:39:55 GMT ]Today, the pranksters at the Onion offered up an "Ask Me Anything" meet-up on Reddit with a parody version of America's vice president, a pretender known as "Diamond" Joe Biden. But the veep did them one better.

America's national parks weigh solitude against cellular access[ Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:19:45 GMT ]As cell phones, iPods and laptops creep steadily into every corner of modern life, America's national parks have stayed largely off the digital grid, among the last remaining outposts of ringtone-free human solitude. For better or worse, that may soon change.

ACLU to Justice Dept.: Tell us how cops use GPS to track Americans[ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:12:30 GMT ]After the Supreme Court ruled that GPS monitoring constituted a "search" under the Fourth Amendment, the Department of Justice drew up two memos outlining guidance for law enforcement. The American Civil Liberties Union filed a request to see the memos, yet received versions that were heavily redacted. So how will Americans be tracked? asks the advocacy group.

Explorer's rare Scotch returned to Antarctic stash[ Sat, 19 Jan 2013 14:58:23 GMT ]Talk about whisky on ice: Three bottles of rare, 19th century Scotch found beneath the floor boards of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackelton's abandoned expedition base were returned to the polar continent Saturday after a distiller flew them to Scotland to recreate the long-lost recipe.

Northern lights get a boost from 'The Blob'[ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 22:14:07 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: "The Blob" from the sun has come and gone, sparking nothing more than beautiful views of the northern lights — and there could be more blobs to come.

Researcher: Apps meant to spot skin cancer are inaccurate[ Sat, 19 Jan 2013 00:49:44 GMT ]An assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine finds that three out of the four apps she tested incorrectly described cancers as harmless at least 30 percent of the time. [Read more]

Crave Ep. 105: How to clip your nails in space[ Sat, 19 Jan 2013 04:05:32 GMT ]This week on Crave, we're back with a look at all the Cravey stuff we spotted at CES 2013. Plus, Canadian astronaut Christopher Hadfield gives an important lesson on outer-space nail care. [Read more]

Despite setbacks, airlines and passengers still on board the Dreamliner[ Sat, 19 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]Although the FAA has grounded the entire U.S. fleet of Boeing's new plane, experts say that its technological advances are too advantageous to abandon. [Read more]

Go ahead and spill on this nanotech menswear[ Sat, 19 Jan 2013 14:00:00 GMT ]Indochino's new line of menswear comes with a protective coating that supposedly repels liquids and stains and helps keep you smelling good. [Read more]

Recalibrate your expectations of how good an in-ear headphone can sound[ Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:36:00 GMT ]Jerry Harvey Audio's newly revised JH13 might be the world's most accurate sounding in-ear headphone. [Read more]

Facebook's new search is incomplete[ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:54:17 EST ]According to Facebook's new search feature, only two of my 526 friends like cats. Judging by the number of cat photos filling my feed every day, this is obviously not accurate.

Apparently This Matters: iPotty[ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:27:48 EST ]I have a dog. A dog who, as I write this, is curled up quietly on the sofa, probably dreaming about dog things: Chasing squirrels. Riding in the car. His fake doggy girlfriend in California whom he's never actually met.

Here comes the new king of Twitter[ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:08:00 EST ]Sometime on Sunday, the world will lurch a little on its axis. There'll be a thunderclap heard around the globe, a blinding flash of light, and the people of the Internet will fall to their knees in reverence.

D.C. wireless networks beefed up[ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:08:37 EST ]What happens when 900,000 people gather in one place and try to make cell phone calls, or post photos to Facebook? Busy signals, dropped calls, and photo and video messages that never go through.

Wireless carriers beef up networks for inauguration[ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:06:50 EST ]What happens when 900,000 people gather in one place and try to make cell phone calls, or post photos to Facebook? Busy signals, dropped calls, and photo and video messages that never go through.

Some of the tech of tomorrow is here today[ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 01:53:39 GMT ]Having come off a recent nerd high at the annual Consumer Electronics Show, I witnessed things that even the Jetsons would envy. One of the things that impressed me most is that even though the gadgets seem so over-the-top, they are being used in real life. Here's some of them.

Pre-caffeine tech: Fake Twitter GFs, Mona Lisa moon![ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:14:17 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. In a world where, on any given day, someone is forwarding that email that says Bill Gates will share his Microsoft fortune with you, is it really that hard to believe Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o had no clue that dead "girlfriend" Lennay Kekua — whom he allegedly knew only from the Internet — didn't really exist?

Instagram: We've still got 90 million monthly active users[ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:18:08 GMT ]Despite users threatening to leave Instagram after the image-sharing service proposed changes to its terms of service, it appears overall user numbers haven't suffered much. In fact, that number may be growing ... slowly.

Mona Lisa rides laser beam to the moon[ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 01:15:40 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA has turned the Mona Lisa into the first digital image to be transmitted via laser beam from Earth to a spacecraft in lunar orbit, thanks to a technology that may soon become routine.

From fake dead girlfriends to Nigerian princes, the Internet loves a hoax[ Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:01:37 GMT ]In a world where, on any given day, someone is forwarding that email that says Bill Gates will share his Microsoft fortune with you, is it really that hard to believe Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o had no clue that dead "girlfriend" Lennay Kekua — whom he allegedly knew only from the Internet — didn't really exist?

Get PlayOn and PlayLater for life for $59.99[ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:25:33 GMT ]That's a $70 savings on two of the best cord-cutting tools on the planet. [Read more]

U.K. carrier O2 makes push for nixing phone chargers[ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:36:43 GMT ]The company argues that the reduction in chargers for smartphone boxes would help the environment. [Read more]

Al Gore scores $29 million with Apple stock options[ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:45:54 GMT ]The former VP and Apple board member exercised his Apple stock options to buy 59,000 shares of the company for just $7.475 a piece. [Read more]

IE10 for Windows 7 inches closer[ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:52:10 GMT ]Microsoft is continuing to test privately the last preview build of Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7 before releasing it to the Web. [Read more]

Unlimited Verizon data customers beware: Make sure your next phone is 4G[ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:52:29 GMT ]In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon explains why Verizon customers looking to keep their unlimited data plans will want to make sure the full-priced smartphone they buy is 4G and not 3G. [Read more]

Facebook introduces 'Graph Search'[ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:26:11 EST ]The search feature on Facebook has traditionally been pretty limited. You type in a name of a person or a business and it pulls up their Facebook page.

Who's real on the Internet?[ Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:15:03 EST ]How do you trust someone to be who they say they are on the Internet? We do our best to avoid being duped. But it's not always easy.

Prosecutor defends Swartz charges[ Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:04:52 EST ]A federal prosecutor pushed back Thursday against the claim by the grieving family of Internet activist Aaron Swartz that "prosecutorial overreach" was a factor in his suicide, saying her office acted "fairly and responsibly."

The Manti Te'o scandal, in 30 posts[ Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:00:59 EST ]Manti Te'o's Twitter bio reads: "Life is a storm.. You will bask in the sunlight one moment, be shattered on the rocks the next. What makes you a man is what you do when that storm comes."

New Facebook search is promising but incomplete[ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:31:54 EST ]According to Facebook's new search feature, only two of my 526 friends like cats. Judging by the number of cat photos filling my feed every day, this is obviously not accurate.

'Superomniphobic' material shrugs off oil, blood, acid and more[ Thu, 17 Jan 2013 01:02:36 GMT ]Even the nicest water-resistant materials, can be ruined by certain liquids that soak right in while rain and coffee roll off. Scientists at the University of Michigan have created a surface that repels not just everyday fluids but exotic and dangerous ones.

'Aaron's Law' proposed to honor Internet activist[ Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:48:32 GMT ]A California congresswoman says the federal law used to prosecute Internet activist Aaron Swartz should be changed to "prevent what happened to Aaron from happening to other Internet users." Zoe Lofgren, a Democrat whose district includes Silicon Valley, floated her proposal for what is being called "Aaron's Law" on Reddit.

30 percent of teen girls meet online 'friends' offline, study finds[ Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:36:13 GMT ]Nearly a third of teenage girls have met people offline after becoming online friends, according to a new study. In many cases the identity of that online character was not fully confirmed before the teens set up a real-life meet-up.

Pre-caffeine tech: Internet surprises, solar blobs![ Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:56:15 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Solar 'blob' powers up the northern lights[ Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:39:59 GMT ]Science editor: It might sound scary to hear that a giant blob of solar plasma is heading straight for us, but don't panic. Space weather forecasters say this solar outburst should deliver nothing more than a good show up north.

In iPhone vs. Galaxy battle, Apple still way on top[ Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:14:28 GMT ]As negative as the sentiment has turned on Apple, it's important to remember that the iPhone has substantially outsold the Galaxy franchise over the last few years. [Read more]

Microsoft challenges poor grade for Security Essentials[ Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:52:22 GMT ]The antivirus program didn't do so hot in a recent test, which isn't sitting well with the folks at Redmond. [Read more]

Low Latency No. 48: The truth about Graph Search[ Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:00:47 GMT ]Facebook's new graph search is certainly powerful, but what will most people use it for? [Read more]

Time Warner Cable, Netflix at odds over 'Super HD,' 3D[ Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:08:30 GMT ]In order to get higher-quality HD visuals and 3D content through Netflix, cable providers must sign up with Netflix's Open Connect. And Time Warner Cable doesn't like that. [Read more]

Bluetooth speaker made from 50,000-year-old wood[ Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:54:32 GMT ]The Petite Square Indiegogo project is looking to hook your MP3 player up with some ancient swamp wood from New Zealand. [Read more]

NRA draws heat for shooting game[ Wed, 16 Jan 2013 07:11:09 EST ]A month after the deadly school shootings in Newtown, Connecticut, the National Rifle Association is taking heat again -- this time for releasing a mobile video game that lets players learn how to shoot at targets.

Facebook introduces 'Graph Search'[ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:26:11 EST ]The search feature on Facebook has traditionally been pretty limited. You type in a name of a person or a business and it pulls up their Facebook page.

Facebook's new search, in tweets[ Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:04:08 EST ]Facebook's new "Graph Search" promises to let users sift through the network's vast trove of posts and photos to produce more helpful results.

Who's who on the Internet: Who knows?[ Thu, 17 Jan 2013 08:01:31 EST ]How do you trust someone to be who they say they are on the Internet? We do our best to avoid being duped. But it's not always easy.

Who's real on the Internet?[ Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:15:03 EST ]How do you trust someone to be who they say they are on the Internet? We do our best to avoid being duped. But it's not always easy.

Deepest glimpses of the universe yet[ Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:47:45 GMT ]The Hubble Space Telescope's iconic "Deep Field" photo wowed the world in 1996 by revealing a huge collection of galaxies hiding inside a patch of the sky that looked like nothing more than blank space. Now NASA plans to image six more "empty" bits of sky for a whole new set of deep fields that could revolutionize astronomy once again.

Google Doodle game celebrates Zamboni inventor[ Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:06:52 GMT ]A Google Doodle — a redesigned version of the Google homepage logo — often appears to mark a special occasion or celebrate a significant figure ... and Wednesday's Doodle is no exception. It's here in honor of what would've been Frank Zamboni's 112th birthday.

Shock in the dark: Flashlight app tracks location[ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 23:15:22 GMT ]A study of the 100 most popular Google Android apps finds that consumers feel most strongly that there privacy has been violated when they aren't aware of what data the apps are collecting.

Pre-caffeine tech: Facebook search, hiding corgi![ Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:42:14 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Lie about your identity on Facebook or delete files from your work laptop before you quit and you could run afoul of a 29-year-old U.S.

NASA's chief revisits make-believe shuttle[ Wed, 16 Jan 2013 04:02:05 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA Administrator Charles Bolden took a crawl through Memory Lane during a tour of the Museum of Flight's shuttle training mockup in Seattle.

Get nine indie PC games for $5.91[ Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:47:07 GMT ]The Indie Gala Magicka bundle includes some compelling action and fantasy titles, two of which are a mystery (for now). [Read more]

AMD sues ex-managers for allegedly copying 100,000 files[ Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:52:36 GMT ]The chipmaker files a lawsuit, alleging that a former vice president and three managers handed trade secrets to Nvidia, after they jumped ship to join the company. [Read more]

Anonymous squashes Westboro plan to picket Aaron Swartz funeral[ Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:08:32 GMT ]The infamous "church" failed to carry through on its protest of the funeral yesterday following a call to action by Anonymous. [Read more]

The long road to a billion users[ Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:10:49 GMT ]Windows got there, and Facebook did it faster. Asymco analyst Horace Dediu handicaps the high-tech aspirants to the truly high-volume threshold. [Read more]

Apple offers installment payments to Chinese customers[ Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:15:05 GMT ]The company's move makes it easier for Chinese customers to pay for its products. [Read more]

6 trends we saw at CES 2013[ Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:15:05 EST ]After six days, 3,250 booths and 20,000 new products, a few interesting trends bubbled up at last week's Consumer Electronics Show.

Swartz's death sparks anger, tributes[ Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:53:59 EST ]To the people of the Internet who knew his work, he was an "enormous intellect," a "brilliant and determined spirit" and a "hero of the open net."

How Swartz helped build the Internet[ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:39:29 EST ]Aaron Swartz helped create the Internet: not only some of its programming, but also its open-minded philosophy. Programmer died Friday at 26.

NRA draws heat for shooting game[ Wed, 16 Jan 2013 07:11:09 EST ]A month after the deadly school shootings in Newtown, Connecticut, the National Rifle Association is taking heat again -- this time for releasing a mobile video game that lets players learn how to shoot at targets.

Facebook introduces 'Graph Search'[ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:26:11 EST ]The search feature on Facebook has traditionally been pretty limited. You type in a name of a person or a business and it pulls up their Facebook page.

Anonymous hacks MIT in honor of Aaron Swartz[ Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:28:50 GMT ]Anonymous added its tribute to the many online memorials honoring Aaron Swartz, hacking into and temporarily taking over the MIT website to eulogize the programmer and Internet activist and call for computer crime law reform.

Feds dismiss Internet case against Aaron Swartz[ Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:13:54 GMT ]The U.S. Attorney's office has quietly dismissed charges against Internet freedom activist Aaron Swartz, who reportedly took his own life Friday.

'Red October' is latest super cyberspy virus, firm says[ Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:15:55 GMT ]A Russian computer security firm says it has uncovered a new, far-ranging cyberspying campaign that targets government secrets. The firm malicious software behind the attack is nicknamed "Red October," a nod to the famous Tom Clancy novel.

What's Facebook's secret? Company tells all today[ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:19:17 GMT ]Facebook's mystery "press event" on Tuesday could reveal a more robust search feature that would intensify the competition between the social networking giant and its rival Google. Facebook is holding the event at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET.

Jump to hyperspace? Get a reality check[ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 02:57:08 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: In the "Star Wars" saga, the Millennium Falcon's jump to hyperspace is totally fictional — but if it could happen, some enterprising physics students say it wouldn't look anything like the stretched-out beams of light shown on the movie screen.

Apple slapped with Russian Railways trademark suit[ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:07:17 GMT ]The Russian company alleges trademark infringement in Apple's online store. [Read more]

1 in 3 people have gone online to diagnose a health problem[ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:11:53 GMT ]A full 35 percent of people polled say they've tried to figure out a medical issue by checking it out online, according to a new Pew study. [Read more]

The new MySpace launches with help from Justin Timberlake[ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:12:49 GMT ]Those who sign in or join the new MySpace will be able to stream Justin Timberlake's new track from the site. [Read more]

Zooming options for Safari in OS X[ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:50:31 GMT ]There are several approaches you can use to make images or text larger and smaller in Safari. [Read more]

Instagram sends reminder to users about policy changes[ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:54:32 GMT ]The photo-sharing site, owned by Facebook, sends an email to users to remind them the new terms of service and privacy policy go into effect Saturday. [Read more]

Facebook birthday app not malware[ Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:48:39 EST ]Relax. Those "My Birthday Calendar" requests on Facebook might be annoying, but they're not dangerous.

The future of home automation[ Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:30:08 EST ]The world of automated home gadgets is young and exciting, filled with an abundance of promising new products. It's also a bit of a mess.

6 trends we saw at CES 2013[ Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:15:05 EST ]After six days, 3,250 booths and 20,000 new products, a few interesting trends bubbled up at last week's Consumer Electronics Show.

Swartz's death sparks anger, tributes[ Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:53:59 EST ]To the people of the Internet who knew his work, he was an "enormous intellect," a "brilliant and determined spirit" and a "hero of the open net."

How Aaron Swartz helped build the Internet[ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:32:19 EST ]Aaron Swartz helped create the Internet: not only some of its programming, but also its open-minded philosophy. Programmer died Friday at 26.

Women pry open door to video game industry's boys' club[ Sun, 13 Jan 2013 19:27:34 GMT ]With women comprising just over 1 in 10 in the video game workforce, the industry has a reputation for being among the most testosterone-fueled of the traditionally male-dominated technology sector. But thanks to the mobile revolution, industry executives say that's changing.

Milky Way's mass may be much lower[ Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:48:34 GMT ]The Milky Way galaxy, home of Earth's solar system, may actually be only half as massive as currently thought, scientists say.

Aaron Swartz's family blasts government in death[ Sun, 13 Jan 2013 04:25:47 GMT ]In the 24 hours since Aaron Swartz, a prodigy programmer turned Internet folk hero, hanged himself, his family has expressed devastation – and anger.

White House: Thumbs down on Death Star[ Sat, 12 Jan 2013 01:58:29 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: In its official response to a popular online petition, the White House says building a Death Star would be an out-of-this-galaxy waste of money.

Pre-caffeine tech: Tommy Lee Jones is grumpy![ Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:16:01 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Get a refurbished Kindle Fire tablet for $95.96[ Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:13:05 GMT ]That's the lowest price to date on this first-gen Fire. So what's the catch? [Read more]

2014 Corvette Stingray debuts with rev-matching 7-speed[ Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:25:03 GMT ]Lighter, more powerful, and featuring higher tech, Chevrolet's newest 'Vette may just be the best ever. [Read more]

Only 1M Surface tablets sold last quarter -- analyst[ Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:41:33 GMT ]A UBS analyst cuts his fourth-quarter Surface sales estimate in half, saying the product faced tough competition from the iPad and a lack of general availability. [Read more]

NASA agrees to $17.8 million inflatable extension to ISS[ Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:46:58 GMT ]The agency will use the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module to determine the benefits of using such an extension for future exploration and commercial space efforts. [Read more]

Apple legal chief joins board of ski resort company[ Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:52:22 GMT ]Apple's general counsel and senior vice president is now on the board of a company that manages ski resorts around the U.S. [Read more]

App shows how alcohol ages you[ Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:01:16 EST ]If you're the kind of gal whose "me time" includes a glass or two of wine after work, you might want to consider how those drinks could affect your looks.

Apple still casts a shadow over CES[ Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:35:58 EST ]For a company that hasn't attended CES since 1992, Apple dominates the show.

Web access for the disabled[ Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:01:01 EST ]Melissa Earll owns stacks of classic comic books, baseball cards that include a young Hank Aaron and Whitey Ford and other collectibles she wants to sell.

Facebook birthday app not malware[ Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:48:39 EST ]Relax. Those "My Birthday Calendar" requests on Facebook might be annoying, but they're not dangerous.

Online activist Aaron Swartz commits suicide[ Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:04:14 EST ]Aaron Swartz, the Internet political activist who co-wrote the initial specification for RSS, has committed suicide, a relative told CNN Saturday. He was 26.

A few of our favorite things: The coming year's most thrilling technologies[ Fri, 11 Jan 2013 04:14:03 GMT ]Every January, reporters on the tech beat kiss their families goodbye and surrender a week of their lives to the concrete fauxtopia of Las Vegas, in exchange for knowledge of the things to come. This year, at that Consumer Electronics Show of which I speak, we saw forks that track what you eat, robots that cling to windows, chairs that block out unwanted noise, and other wonders.

Report: Climate shifts are changing life in US[ Sat, 12 Jan 2013 00:06:47 GMT ]A massive new federal scientific report says global warming is already changing America from sea to rising sea and how Americans live.

Inside the underweb: Home to pedophiles, hitmen, drug dealers — and free speech[ Sat, 12 Jan 2013 19:09:45 GMT ]Tor's networkv exists beneath the sanitized experiences of Facebook, Google, and Amazon. It exists way down deep, in a walled-off Web threaded with secure communication routes and populated with political dissidents, spies, and ne'er-do-wells.

Aaron Swartz's family blasts government in death[ Sun, 13 Jan 2013 04:25:47 GMT ]In the 24 hours since Aaron Swartz, a prodigy programmer turned Internet folk hero, hanged himself, his family has expressed devastation – and anger.

White House: Thumbs down on Death Star[ Sat, 12 Jan 2013 01:58:29 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: In its official response to a popular online petition, the White House says building a Death Star would be an out-of-this-galaxy waste of money.

CES postscript: The touch laptop, like it or not[ Sat, 12 Jan 2013 23:02:41 GMT ]Touch is coming in a big way to Windows 8 laptops. And if Intel has its druthers, pretty much everything coming down the pike will be touch-capable. [Read more]

CES postscript: The touch laptop, like it or not[ Sat, 12 Jan 2013 23:02:41 GMT ]Touch is coming in a big way to Windows 8 laptops. And if Intel has its druthers, pretty much everything coming down the pike will be touch-capable. [Read more]

Tech VIPs, family take to Web with sorrow, anger over Swartz[ Sun, 13 Jan 2013 01:20:09 GMT ]Tim Berners-Lee and Lawrence Lessig are among those who express sorrow and/or anger at Aaron Swartz's suicide. Swartz's family announces memorial Web site, and also points finger at federal prosecutors and MIT. [Read more]

JSTOR says it mourns `tragic loss' of Aaron Swartz[ Sun, 13 Jan 2013 04:32:51 GMT ]Digital archive issues statement reacting to uproar over Swartz suicide, saying it regretted' having been drawn to `this sad event.' [Read more]

New-to-vinyl converts talk about the joys of playing LPs[ Sun, 13 Jan 2013 16:06:00 GMT ]The Audiophiliac talks with a few music lovers who grew up in a mostly digital world and are just now starting to play LPs. [Read more]

Web access for the disabled[ Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:01:01 EST ]Melissa Earll owns stacks of classic comic books, baseball cards that include a young Hank Aaron and Whitey Ford and other collectibles she wants to sell.

App shows how alcohol ages you[ Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:01:16 EST ]If you're the kind of gal whose "me time" includes a glass or two of wine after work, you might want to consider how those drinks could affect your looks.

Apple still casts a shadow over CES[ Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:35:58 EST ]For a company that hasn't attended CES since 1992, Apple dominates the show.

Facebook birthday app not malware[ Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:48:39 EST ]Relax. Those "My Birthday Calendar" requests on Facebook might be annoying, but they're not dangerous.

The scattered, futuristic world of home automation[ Sat, 12 Jan 2013 06:16:22 EST ]The world of automated home gadgets is young and exciting, filled with an abundance of promising new products. It's also a bit of a mess.

Video shows parting shots from the moon[ Fri, 11 Jan 2013 22:36:04 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA's Grail mission bit the moondust last month — but images captured by the twin probes' cameras bring the yearlong lunar mission back to life in a two-minute video.

Video: Smartphones in the driver seat for new car tech[ Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:57:49 GMT ]Never before has the relationship between the car and the smartphone been so vital – and on display – as at the Consumer Electronics Show. NBCNews.com's Matt Rivera reports. (NBCNews.com)

A few of our favorite things: The coming year's most thrilling technologies[ Fri, 11 Jan 2013 04:14:03 GMT ]Every January, reporters on the tech beat kiss their families goodbye and surrender a week of their lives to the concrete fauxtopia of Las Vegas, in exchange for knowledge of the things to come. This year, at that Consumer Electronics Show of which I speak, we saw forks that track what you eat, robots that cling to windows, chairs that block out unwanted noise, and other wonders.

Report: Climate shifts are changing life in US[ Sat, 12 Jan 2013 00:06:47 GMT ]A massive new federal scientific report says global warming is already changing America from sea to rising sea and how Americans live.

White House: Thumbs down on Death Star[ Sat, 12 Jan 2013 01:58:29 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: In its official response to a popular online petition, the White House says building a Death Star would be an out-of-this-galaxy waste of money.

Will 2013 be the year of the smartwatch?[ Sat, 12 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMT ]In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon highlights some new devices in the smartwatch category and discusses why this may finally be the year the gadgets take off. [Read more]

ZTE readies itself for U.S. expansion in 2013[ Sat, 12 Jan 2013 08:19:41 GMT ]Lixin Cheng, the department head of ZTE's U.S. division, sits down with CNET during CES 2013 to detail the company's future goals. [Read more]

From iPad toilets to alien apps, CES brims with oddities[ Sat, 12 Jan 2013 15:00:00 GMT ]With 3,000 exhibitors, you're bound to bump into something from way outside the box. Crave scoped out some of the weirder finds at the show. [Read more]

Internet activist co-founder Aaron Swartz commits suicide[ Sat, 12 Jan 2013 15:13:52 GMT ]26-year-old hacker and information activist faced charges for alleged role in making MIT academic journal articles public. [Read more]

A headphone amp and USB digital-to-analog converter for just $99 each[ Sat, 12 Jan 2013 15:36:00 GMT ]Schiit Audio doesn't mess around. It offers U.S.-made high-performance audio products for super-affordable prices -- and here are two that are even cheaper. [Read more]

App shows how alcohol ages you[ Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:01:16 EST ]If you're the kind of gal whose "me time" includes a glass or two of wine after work, you might want to consider how those drinks could affect your looks.

Apple still casts a shadow over CES[ Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:35:58 EST ]For a company that hasn't attended CES since 1992, Apple dominates the show.

Web access for the disabled[ Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:01:01 EST ]Melissa Earll owns stacks of classic comic books, baseball cards that include a young Hank Aaron and Whitey Ford and other collectibles she wants to sell.

Facebook birthday app not malware[ Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:48:39 EST ]Relax. Those "My Birthday Calendar" requests on Facebook might be annoying, but they're not dangerous.

The scattered, futuristic world of home automation[ Sat, 12 Jan 2013 06:16:22 EST ]The world of automated home gadgets is young and exciting, filled with an abundance of promising new products. It's also a bit of a mess.

Simplest clock yet has but a single atom[ Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:41:13 GMT ]A clock based on just a single atom — the simplest clock yet — has now been devised, researchers say.

Holiday PC sales slide for first time in 5 years[ Fri, 11 Jan 2013 01:14:13 GMT ]Holiday season sales of personal computers fell for the first time in more than five years, according to industry tracker IDC, as Microsoft's Windows 8 failed to excite buyers and many opted for tablet devices and powerful smartphones instead.

Vodafone apologizes for BlackBerry lost emails[ Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:41:26 GMT ]Mobile operator Vodafone apologized on Friday after some customers using Research in Motion's BlackBerry handset lost emails in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Vodafone, the world's second-largest mobile operator with 407 million customers globally, said the problem was due to a router error and said services were now being restored.

No doomsday: Asteroid won't hit in 2036[ Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:12:56 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Radar observations made during this week's close encounter with the asteroid Apophis have ruled out the risk of a collision with Earth in 2036, NASA says.

A few of our favorite things: The coming year's most thrilling technologies[ Fri, 11 Jan 2013 04:14:03 GMT ]Every January, reporters on the tech beat kiss their families goodbye and surrender a week of their lives to the concrete fauxtopia of Las Vegas, in exchange for knowledge of the things to come. This year, at that Consumer Electronics Show of which I speak, we saw forks that track what you eat, robots that cling to windows, chairs that block out unwanted noise, and other wonders.

Car owners frustrated with onboard GPS[ Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:44:33 GMT ]Satisfaction with integrated auto navigation systems is down, according to a new J.D. Power study. [Read more]

Two amazing deals on PC games[ Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:48:49 GMT ]Get a whopping 17 Command & Conquer games for $17 and an indie-game bundle absolutely free. [Read more]

FCC, stakeholders align on communications policy -- for now[ Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:54:20 GMT ]Relative ease in relations among government and private interests in the Internet ecosystem are a welcome change of pace at CES. But it could be the calm before the storm. [Read more]

Xerox CFO heading to Apple to assume controller position[ Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:15:10 GMT ]Luca Maestri will be leaving Xerox at the end of February. [Read more]

New intrigue on trail of cheaper iPhone[ Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:26:16 GMT ]Reuters has cryptically withdrawn a story pegged to remarks purportedly made by Apple's Phil Schiller in China. [Read more]

App shows how alcohol ages you[ Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:01:16 EST ]If you're the kind of gal whose "me time" includes a glass or two of wine after work, you might want to consider how those drinks could affect your looks.

Apple still casts a shadow over CES[ Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:35:58 EST ]For a company that hasn't attended CES since 1992, Apple dominates the show.

Web access for the disabled[ Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:01:01 EST ]Melissa Earll owns stacks of classic comic books, baseball cards that include a young Hank Aaron and Whitey Ford and other collectibles she wants to sell.

Facebook birthday app not malware[ Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:48:39 EST ]Relax. Those "My Birthday Calendar" requests on Facebook might be annoying, but they're not dangerous.

Facebook app My Birthday Calendar is OK[ Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:41:49 EST ]Relax. Those "My Birthday Calendar" requests on Facebook might be annoying, but they're not dangerous.

Amazon now gives free MP3 copies to CD buyers[ Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:25:07 GMT ]Amazon Thursday unveiled a service that increases competition with Apple's dominant iTunes store, launching Amazon AutoRip, which gives customers free digital versions of music CDs they purchase from the world's largest Internet retailer.

2,000-year-old treasure discovered[ Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:39:35 GMT ]Residents of a town under siege by the Roman army about 2,000 years ago buried two hoards of treasure in the town's citadel — treasure recently excavated by archaeologists.

'Smart' potty or dumb idea? Wacky CES gadgets[ Thu, 10 Jan 2013 03:22:47 GMT ]From the iPotty for toddlers to the 1,600-pound mechanical spider and the host of glitch-ridden "smart" TVs, the International CES show is a forum for gadget makers to take big — and bizarre — chances.

Wanna see the best of CES 2013? Let's go![ Wed, 9 Jan 2013 21:47:38 GMT ]The 2013 Consumer Electronics Show is packed with the newest gadgets, devices and apps. NBCNews.com's Wilson Rothman literally runs through Las Vegas looking for the best.

US test pilots could go into orbit by 2015[ Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:55:30 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Americans could be flying into orbit on U.S.-built spaceships again as early as 2015 — but the first fliers won't be NASA astronauts or millionaire space tourists.

Google Play to let all developers respond to user comments[ Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:07:01 GMT ]Initially "top" developers were able to comment, but now Google is gradually allowing all developers of an app to respond. [Read more]

Apple's Cook talks 'cooperation' with iPhone-less China Mobile[ Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:08:03 GMT ]No surprise there: With over 700 million subscribers, China Mobile is the jewel of the country's wireless industry. And it doesn't yet offer the iPhone. [Read more]

Facebook rolls out Pages Manager Android app for U.S.[ Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:49:24 GMT ]Now available in the U.S. and U.K., the app lets Facebook Pages administrators manage their pages from their Android devices. [Read more]

Micron's new terabyte-class SSD is under $600[ Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:06:31 GMT ]The company is aggressively pricing its 1TB-class solid-state drives, due to arrive in the coming weeks. [Read more]

Microsoft: Yep, we bought R2 Studios[ Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:41:29 GMT ]Redmond says it has purchased R2 Studios, a startup working on home-automation applications, and is folding the new company into its Xbox division. [Read more]

Hardcore gamers get a tablet[ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:52:40 EST ]Mobile gaming has become a staple for casual gamers looking for fun with friends or just a quick match while killing some time. Now, one hardware company thinks hard-core gamers are ready to take their action on the move, too.

Gallery: Scenes from CES[ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:51:08 EST ]When 150,000 industry execs, entrepreneurs, salespeople, publicists, tech reporters and hangers-on gather here for the annual Consumer Electronics Show, it's a five-day carnival -- even by Las Vegas standards.

TVs driven by software, streaming[ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:29:53 EST ]Televisions are getting wider and thinner, their edges shrinking to make room for displays that pack in more and more pixels.

Coating makes phone waterproof[ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:57:55 EST ]Liquipel, a product to make your phone waterproof, impresses crowds at the Consumer Electronics Show. Dan Simon reports.

Suit highlights Web access issues for disabled[ Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:46:14 EST ]Melissa Earll owns stacks of classic comic books, baseball cards that include a young Hank Aaron and Whitey Ford and other collectibles she wants to sell.

Slideshow: CES 2013: From big tablets to small chips[ Tue, 8 Jan 2013 20:46:57 GMT ]CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 11 and is expected to feature 3,100 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees.

Even in 4-inch heels. she can ride electric skateboard[ Wed, 9 Jan 2013 04:31:33 GMT ]Skateboards can be tricky, but with the right design and a couple of motors — not to mention huge wheels — it was possible for the ZBoard team to turn a terrifying transportation device into a fun piece of gear even the most graceless among us can handle. Like, say, you're a tired reporter who's been running around the Consumer Electronics Show all day long and you've got a fear of skateboards.

Pre-caffeine tech: Speedy CES, science jokes! [ Wed, 9 Jan 2013 15:10:24 GMT ]Here's everything that you need to know before taking that first sip of coffee today: CES is packed with the newest gadgets, devices and apps. NBCNews.com's Wilson Rothman runs through Las Vegas looking for the best.

Petition calls for putting nuclear power in space[ Tue, 8 Jan 2013 16:05:50 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: First there was the Death Star petition, then there was the Starship Enterprise petition, and now there's a petition calling on the White House to build a nuclear rocket for fast interplanetary travel.

Video: Let's go: Best of CES[ Tue, 8 Jan 2013 23:35:55 GMT ]CES is packed with the newest gadgets, devices and apps. NBCNews.com's Wilson Rothman runs through Las Vegas looking for the best. (NBCNews.com)

How Samsung might actually get featuritis under control[ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:32:11 GMT ]Can you have too many capabilities in your TV or washing machine or smartphone? Samsung's guilty of cramming, but it's also seriously trying to simplify -- consider its new interface for smart TVs. [Read more]

Console sales set for rebound, courtesy of next-gen[ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:11:19 GMT ]Research firm IDC says that console sales slumped last year, but will hit new heights in 2013 and 2014 as next-generation consoles launch. [Read more]

Off-the-beaten-track at CES 2013[ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:50:39 GMT ]Forget the big brands and glitzy devices. There's a lot of interesting stuff on the periphery of the Consumer Electronics Show. [Read more]

With motion-controlled Gyro screwdriver, it's all in the wrist[ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:00:00 GMT ]Messing around with Black & Decker's intuitive, easy-to-use driver is a delight, especially since it looks like a sci-fi prop. [Read more]

Cheaper iPhone could cost as little as $99, says Bloomberg[ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:01:53 GMT ]Piling onto the latest rumors of a cheaper iPhone on the horizon, a source tells Bloomberg the device could sell for between $99 and $149. [Read more]

5 fun and odd gadgets from CES[ Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:59:49 EST ]At the Consumer Electronics Show, new sensors track everything from your pets and plants to how fast you eat.

Hardcore gamers get a tablet[ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:52:40 EST ]Mobile gaming has become a staple for casual gamers looking for fun with friends or just a quick match while killing some time. Now, one hardware company thinks hard-core gamers are ready to take their action on the move, too.

Gallery: Scenes from CES[ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:51:08 EST ]When 150,000 industry execs, entrepreneurs, salespeople, publicists, tech reporters and hangers-on gather here for the annual Consumer Electronics Show, it's a five-day carnival -- even by Las Vegas standards.

TVs driven by software, streaming[ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:29:53 EST ]Televisions are getting wider and thinner, their edges shrinking to make room for displays that pack in more and more pixels.

New TVs driven by software and streaming[ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 08:58:44 EST ]Televisions are getting wider and thinner, their edges shrinking to make room for displays that pack in more and more pixels.

10ft squid captured on film in natural habitat[ Tue, 8 Jan 2013 15:07:07 GMT ]The world's first moving images of a giant squid living in its natural habitat have been captured by a team of scientists more than half a mile below the surface of the Pacific Ocean.

Video: Best part of CES? Trying to break gadgets[ Tue, 8 Jan 2013 15:26:17 GMT ]ES is a cornucopia of the latest gadgets, many of them claiming high levels of durability. NBCNews.com's Rosa Golijan seeks out the most durable cases, devices and accessories to see if she can break any of them. (NBCNews.com)

Asus put Google TV in a cube … err, Qube[ Tue, 8 Jan 2013 14:47:41 GMT ]While it's not fair to directly compare Google's Nexus Q to Asus' new Google TV powered Qube, it is difficult to not giggle at the strange geometry involved with Google related products. Circles on Google+, a sphere-shaped Nexus Q and now the Qube — which is ...

Move over Halo: Beautiful, provocative indie games step into the spotlight[ Tue, 8 Jan 2013 14:47:58 GMT ]If you want to play some of the most unusual, beautiful and thought-provoking games being made today, you need to look beyond the big mainstream video games made by the big mainstream companies with the big marketing budgets into the wild, wonderful world of independent games.

Petition calls for putting nuclear power in space[ Tue, 8 Jan 2013 16:05:50 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: First there was the Death Star petition, then there was the Starship Enterprise petition, and now there's a petition calling on the White House to build a nuclear rocket for fast interplanetary travel.

Low-cost iPhone heading to emerging markets this year -- report[ Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:09:37 GMT ]Apple plans to launch a new iPhone version designed exclusively for China and emerging markets that could be available in the second half of 2013, according to Digitimes' sources. [Read more]

Kingston: Behold the 1-terabyte flash drive[ Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:17:14 GMT ]Available sometime this quarter, the DataTraveler HyperX Predator will offer a whopping terabyte of storage with USB 3.0. [Read more]

Samsung's video search tool for TVs will be coming to tablets too[ Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:17:42 GMT ]Exec TJ Kang tells CNET that certain tablets will be able to use the new feature that lets users search live TV and various streaming services through one app. [Read more]

Google brings Wi-Fi sprawl to NYC neighborhood[ Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:33:15 GMT ]The free public service, which is being unveiled today, is said to be the largest contiguous Wi-Fi network in all of the Big Apple. [Read more]

Amazon Prime lands in Canada[ Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:38:18 GMT ]Canadians will be able to take advantage of Prime's unlimited, two-day shipping but not the e-book lending or video streaming available in the U.S. [Read more]

Six gadget trends to look for at CES [ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 09:31:30 EST ]Smartphones inch closer to becoming remote controls for your life at next week's 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The annual event is the largest gadget conference in the world, where major technology companies and scrappy startups can show off their latest innovations.

Apparently This Matters: Ruzzle[ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 11:10:04 EST ]On Sunday morning, a strange word suddenly started trending for me on Twitter. The word was Ruzzle. I had no idea what it meant, so I did the smart thing and asked my dog.

Library of Congress has 170B tweets[ Mon, 07 Jan 2013 13:16:22 EST ]An effort by the Library of Congress to archive Twitter posts has amassed more than 170 billion tweets, which the library is now seeking to make available to researchers and other interested parties.

5 fun and odd gadgets from CES[ Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:59:49 EST ]At the Consumer Electronics Show, new sensors track everything from your pets and plants to how fast you eat.

CES keynote: Young people are 'born mobile'[ Tue, 08 Jan 2013 09:25:17 EST ]Mobile technology is no longer limited to laptops, smartphones and tablets. It's seeping into every corner of our lives, including television and movies, cars, the workplace, health care, education and eventually our bodies.

Nvidia unveils handheld gaming console[ Mon, 7 Jan 2013 08:17:20 GMT ]Chip giant Nvidia has announced a new mobile graphics system and, to the surprise of many, a handheld gaming console to go with it. "Project Shield" resembles some other experimental handhelds, but has a couple new tricks up its sleeve.

First table — no, not tablet — PC due out[ Mon, 7 Jan 2013 00:22:28 GMT ]Lenovo Sunday unveiled what it calls the first "table PC" — that's right, table PC, not tablet PC — which lets the computer lie flat on any surface so that two or more people can use the screen at the same time. This 27-inch, Windows 8 Pro machine is definitely one of the more unusual products to be announced at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Eye-tracking accessory connects to computer[ Mon, 7 Jan 2013 07:00:31 GMT ]Eye-tracking technology. It sounds somewhat creepy initially, but it has plenty of incredible applications. At CES, a company showed off an accessory, Tobii REX, that connects to a computer via USB and is attached to the bottom of a display. It gives your computer the ability to track and interpret your gaze after a quick one-time calibration.

LG bringing OLED TV to US in March for $12,000[ Mon, 7 Jan 2013 16:55:51 GMT ]At CES in Las Vegas, LG announced that it would launch the long-awaited OLED TV into the U.S. market this March, for a suggested retail price of $12,000.

This year's gadget spam: Bluetooth speakers[ Mon, 7 Jan 2013 00:40:46 GMT ]Every year at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, there's a product category so jammed with competitors, they all asphyxiate until one or two brands remain, and the rest quit the business. In the past, spam categories included MP3 players, e-readers, GPS navigators and digital picture frames. This year, the top prize goes to Bluetooth portable speakers.

LG's OLED TV to arrive in March for about $12K[ Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:41:02 GMT ]LG's 55-inch OLED HDTV will arrive in the U.S. this March for around $12,000 the company said today. [Read more]

Lenovo partners with BlueStacks[ Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:47:25 GMT ]Lenovo adds its name to the list of PC makers that will ship new computers with BlueStacks' Android app player. [Read more]

Cisco adds three more routers to its 802.11ac portfolio[ Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:50:02 GMT ]Cisco announces at CES 2013 three Smart Wi-Fi routers that all support the latest 802.11ac standards [Read more]

LG touts TV lineup, 'smart' devices at CES 2013[ Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:59:25 GMT ]LG finally priced and dated its 55-inch OLED TV for the U.S. market, and showed off a slew of appliances at its CES 2013 keynote. [Read more]

Sharp's 6 series LCDs feature smart TV[ Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:00:00 GMT ]Sharp has announced its 6-series televisions for 2013 which, while they include a mix of 3D and non-3D models, will all have smart TV. [Read more]

21st Century Renaissance man[ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:02:51 EST ]Jim McKelvey is an engineer, artist, community activist, and co-Founder of Square. See a profile of him on Sunday at 2 p.m. ET on CNN.

Have you heard of Snapchat?[ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:02:22 EST ]You may not have heard of Snapchat. But if there are teenagers or 20-somethings in your life, it's a safe bet that they have.

Six gadget trends to look for at CES [ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 09:31:30 EST ]Smartphones inch closer to becoming remote controls for your life at next week's 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The annual event is the largest gadget conference in the world, where major technology companies and scrappy startups can show off their latest innovations.

Apparently This Matters: Ruzzle[ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 11:10:04 EST ]On Sunday morning, a strange word suddenly started trending for me on Twitter. The word was Ruzzle. I had no idea what it meant, so I did the smart thing and asked my dog.

Five fun and odd gadgets from CES[ Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:20:31 EST ]At the Consumer Electronics Show, new sensors track everything from your pets and plants to how fast you eat.

Back to the gadget mecca: What CES 2013 will bring[ Fri, 4 Jan 2013 22:37:44 GMT ]It's January, which means it's time for the Consumer Electronics Show — that Super Bowl of gadgets better known by its initials, CES. As usual, the festivities are taking place in Las Vegas and NBC News will be there, bringing you the latest innovative, mesmerizing, and just plain crazy new gear.

iPhone owner tricks thief using dating app[ Sun, 6 Jan 2013 00:24:38 GMT ]A New York City musician used a combination of technology, seduction, a hammer and a bribe to reclaim his missing iPhone from a confused crook.

What Congress can learn from tribal elders[ Sat, 5 Jan 2013 00:56:52 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Researcher Jared Diamond, the author of "The World Until Yesterday," says Congress could learn a lesson from tribal societies: Listen to your elders.

Dead on Facebook: Pranksters kill accounts with fake death reports[ Sat, 5 Jan 2013 00:06:28 GMT ]It's surprisingly easy to get declared dead on Facebook, even as a prank. But once your profile is falsely "memorialized," you are locked out and must pursue an appeals process to regain access to your account.

Famed Roman shipwreck could be two[ Sat, 5 Jan 2013 19:54:07 GMT ]A dive to the undersea cliff where a famous Roman shipwreck rests has turned up either evidence that the wreck is enormous — or a suggestion that, not one, but two sunken ships are resting off the Greek island of Antikythera.

Windows laptop sales sink -- but that's just part of the problem[ Sun, 06 Jan 2013 01:21:54 GMT ]Windows 8 laptop sales are hardly on fire. Maybe the absence of the dirt-cheap netbook has something to do with that. [Read more]

Nvidia at 2013 CES: Join us Sunday, 8 p.m. PT (live blog)[ Sun, 06 Jan 2013 04:00:00 GMT ]Join CNET for live coverage of Nvidia's press conference, which starts at 8 p.m. PT Sunday. Our live blog will bring you live video, news updates, photos, and running commentary. [Read more]

Dropped call: Mobile biggies conspicuous by absence at CES[ Sun, 06 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]Many of the big names in wireless continue to shy away from the Consumer Electronics Show, or limit their presence. That leaves an opening for the second-tier players. [Read more]

Crafting spectacular high-end amplifiers in NYC[ Sun, 06 Jan 2013 16:06:00 GMT ]Alexus Audio isn't trying to compete with Bose or make a better phone. No, it's just elevating the craft of audio design to an art. [Read more]

Sharp at CES 2013: Join us Monday, 9 a.m. PT (live blog)[ Sun, 06 Jan 2013 17:00:00 GMT ]Join CNET for live coverage of Sharp's press conference, which starts at 9 a.m. PT Monday. Our live blog will bring you live video, news updates, photos, and running commentary. [Read more]

21st Century Renaissance man[ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:02:51 EST ]Jim McKelvey is an engineer, artist, community activist, and co-Founder of Square. See a profile of him on Sunday at 2 p.m. ET on CNN.

Have you heard of Snapchat?[ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:02:22 EST ]You may not have heard of Snapchat. But if there are teenagers or 20-somethings in your life, it's a safe bet that they have.

Six gadget trends to look for at CES [ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 09:31:30 EST ]Smartphones inch closer to becoming remote controls for your life at next week's 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The annual event is the largest gadget conference in the world, where major technology companies and scrappy startups can show off their latest innovations.

Apparently This Matters: Ruzzle[ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 11:10:04 EST ]On Sunday morning, a strange word suddenly started trending for me on Twitter. The word was Ruzzle. I had no idea what it meant, so I did the smart thing and asked my dog.

Six gadget trends to look for at CES [ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 09:31:30 EST ]Smartphones inch closer to becoming remote controls for your life at next week's 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The annual event is the largest gadget conference in the world, where major technology companies and scrappy startups can show off their latest innovations.

'Drivin drunk' Facebook post sends teen to jail[ Fri, 4 Jan 2013 21:58:19 GMT ]An 18-year-old in Oregon joked on Facebook about driving drunk and getting in a hit-and-run accident, then was arrested after "friends" saw the posting and reported it to police. No one was injured, thankfully, but two cars were damaged.

White House urged to build Starship Enterprise[ Fri, 4 Jan 2013 16:52:59 GMT ]An engineer is petitioning the White House to study the possibility of building a real-life starship Enterprise like the fictional vessel in television's "Star Trek."

Back to the gadget mecca: What CES 2013 will bring[ Fri, 4 Jan 2013 22:37:44 GMT ]It's January, which means it's time for the Consumer Electronics Show — that Super Bowl of gadgets better known by its initials, CES. As usual, the festivities are taking place in Las Vegas and NBC News will be there, bringing you the latest innovative, mesmerizing, and just plain crazy new gear.

What Congress can learn from tribal elders[ Sat, 5 Jan 2013 00:56:52 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Researcher Jared Diamond, the author of "The World Until Yesterday," says Congress could learn a lesson from tribal societies: Listen to your elders.

Dead on Facebook: Pranksters kill accounts with fake death reports[ Sat, 5 Jan 2013 00:06:28 GMT ]It's surprisingly easy to get declared dead on Facebook, even as a prank. But once your profile is falsely "memorialized," you are locked out and must pursue an appeals process to regain access to your account.

IonMonkey delivers a faster Firefox[ Sat, 05 Jan 2013 01:04:13 GMT ]Search suggestions and better malware protections hit Firefox on Android, while the desktop browser gets a faster JavaScript engine and some under-the-hood tweaks. [Read more]

Library of Congress digs in to full archive of 170 billion tweets[ Sat, 05 Jan 2013 02:05:05 GMT ]It took four years to hit 21 billion tweets. Now Twitter users generate nearly half a billion a day, and the Library of Congress will be archiving and indexing all of them. [Read more]

What does the International Space Station sound like?[ Sat, 05 Jan 2013 13:00:00 GMT ]Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield is beaming sounds from the ISS, including an original tune on guitar and the tones of a toilet starting. [Read more]

Bigger is better: Wharfedale Diamond 10.5 speakers[ Sat, 05 Jan 2013 15:36:00 GMT ]The Audiophiliac auditions an affordable tower speaker from a legendary British company. [Read more]

Google may need history lesson on blocking rivals' products[ Sat, 05 Jan 2013 16:49:34 GMT ]Is there any good reason Google is blocking Windows Phone users from accessing Google Maps via the Internet Explorer browser? [Read more]

21st Century Renaissance man[ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:02:51 EST ]Jim McKelvey is an engineer, artist, community activist, and co-Founder of Square. See a profile of him on Sunday at 2 p.m. ET on CNN.

Have you heard of Snapchat?[ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:02:22 EST ]You may not have heard of Snapchat. But if there are teenagers or 20-somethings in your life, it's a safe bet that they have.

Six gadget trends to look for at CES [ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 09:31:30 EST ]Smartphones inch closer to becoming remote controls for your life at next week's 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The annual event is the largest gadget conference in the world, where major technology companies and scrappy startups can show off their latest innovations.

Apparently This Matters: Ruzzle[ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 11:10:04 EST ]On Sunday morning, a strange word suddenly started trending for me on Twitter. The word was Ruzzle. I had no idea what it meant, so I did the smart thing and asked my dog.

Six gadget trends to look for at CES [ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 09:31:30 EST ]Smartphones inch closer to becoming remote controls for your life at next week's 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The annual event is the largest gadget conference in the world, where major technology companies and scrappy startups can show off their latest innovations.

The Android mascot was not always a little green guy[ Fri, 4 Jan 2013 15:38:00 GMT ]Before Android ever publicly launched, before the little green fella we know and love came into existence ... there were the Dandroids.

White House urged to build real Enterprise[ Fri, 4 Jan 2013 16:52:59 GMT ]An engineer is petitioning the White House to study the possibility of building a real-life starship Enterprise like the fictional vessel in television's "Star Trek."

Office phones vulnerable to eavesdropping hack[ Thu, 3 Jan 2013 22:01:33 GMT ]High-tech telephones common on many workplace desks in the U.S. can be hacked and turned into eavesdropping devices, researchers at Columbia University have discovered. The only requirement, they say, is an Internet connection.

Meet four social networks bigger than Facebook (in some countries)[ Thu, 3 Jan 2013 20:49:52 GMT ]It seems Facebook's planetary ubiquity is inevitable ... until you take a look at the sheer size ofthose competitors: Total membership of the four major non-U.S. networks total 778 million.　Combine that with Twitter's 500 million active users around the globe, and you've got a social horde that eclipses Facebook's. Besides Twitter (whom you've no doubt met),　who are these plucky social networks standing firm outside the U.S.? Let's have a look.

Curiosity rover spots 'flower' on Mars[ Thu, 3 Jan 2013 21:31:00 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA's Curiosity rover captures a 360-degree panorama as well as a close-up picture of a "Martian flower" seemingly sprouting from the surface.

Spotify kills new download purchases in Europe[ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:20:03 GMT ]The company's downloading embargo is affecting U.K. users at the very least. Other European countries are affected as well, though it's unclear exactly which ones. [Read more]

AT&T unveils Unite, its second touch-screen LTE hot spot[ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:37:37 GMT ]Joining the carrier's ranks is a new hot spot we hope to see much more of at CES. [Read more]

Samsung, LG fined $35 million over alleged price fixing[ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:45:43 GMT ]Chinese government levies fines against both companies and four other display makers for reportedly rigging the prices of display panels. [Read more]

Schmidt's N. Korea junket 'not a Google trip," Richardson says[ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:17:09 GMT ]Former U.N. ambassador Bill Richardson defends his planned trip to North Korea accompanied by Google's Eric Schmidt, saying the State Department "shouldn't be that nervous." [Read more]

Apple to buck the trend in sour computer market, says analyst[ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:30:21 GMT ]Corporate computer buying will be sluggish again this year, says Forrester Research, though Apple will still see strong business. [Read more]

The top 12 tech stories of 2012[ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 05:45:49 EST ]In the tech world, 2012 was the year of the reboot. Older, established tech companies such as Microsoft, Yahoo and Nintendo all tried to restart their brands with bold new products and fresh blood in the executive suites.

Oops! The year's top 10 tech 'fails'[ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:56:52 EST ]Well, you can't win 'em all.

This matters? Lobster iPhone case[ Tue, 01 Jan 2013 14:37:53 EST ]This year, maybe you think you got everything you ever wanted for Christmas (so long as everything you ever wanted was socks and underwear).

Six tech resolutions for 2013[ Tue, 01 Jan 2013 13:09:27 EST ]Between your new regimen of daily workouts, volunteering, painting or whatever else you've resolved to do more of in the New Year, make time for a few tech-centric resolutions.

Six gadget trends to look for at CES [ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 09:31:30 EST ]Smartphones inch closer to becoming remote controls for your life at next week's 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The annual event is the largest gadget conference in the world, where major technology companies and scrappy startups can show off their latest innovations.

Spirit rover marks 9 years on Red Planet[ Thu, 3 Jan 2013 16:32:12 GMT ]As the world rang in the Near Year this this week, NASA was looking forward to a big milestone of its own — nine years and counting on the surface of Mars for an overachieving Red Planet rover mission.

Carving depicts stylishly plump princess[ Thu, 3 Jan 2013 17:02:31 GMT ]A 2,000-year-old relief carved with an image of what appears to be a, stylishly overweight, princess has been discovered in an "extremely fragile" palace in the ancient city of Meroë, in Sudan, archaeologists say.

Bazinga! 'Big Bang Theory' all abuzz over bee[ Thu, 3 Jan 2013 01:35:27 GMT ]"Big Bang Theory" physicist Sheldon Cooper has a buzzy new claim to fame. A new bee species has been named after the geeky TV character's favorite catch phrase: Bazinga!

Pre-caffeine tech: Doomsday awards, pug resolutions[ Thu, 3 Jan 2013 15:10:58 GMT ]Here's everything that you need to know before taking that first sip of coffee today: The hype over the supposed Maya doomsday won honors as the weirdest science story of the past year — even though there wasn't much science to it. Everyone freaked out about Instagram's privacy policy, but there isn't much fuss over Obama extending government wireless wiretapping another five years.

Non-apocalypse wins Weird Science honors[ Thu, 3 Jan 2013 00:26:39 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The hype over the supposed Maya doomsday wins honors as the weirdest science story of the past year — even though there wasn't much science to it.

Huawei Ascend P1 lands in U.S. for $450 at Amazon[ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:52:30 GMT ]The device comes with a super AMOLED 4.3-inch screen and at 7.69mm, is one of the thinnest smartphones available now. [Read more]

Gates, Ellison, other tech moguls got richer last year[ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:18:35 GMT ]A look at Bloomberg's Billionaires Index shows a bump in wealth last year for a number of the usual suspects among technology leaders. [Read more]

Epix films, programming to land on PS3 in first quarter[ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:29:19 GMT ]"Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol" and "The Hunger Games" are among the films that will be available on the PlayStation 3 and this Spring, the PlayStation Vita. [Read more]

More Sony Xperia Z, ZL details emerge[ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:38:22 GMT ]With only days to go before a presumed CES announcement, Sony's smartphone picture becomes a little clearer. [Read more]

Apple said to be eyeing new display tech for next iPhone[ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:39:40 GMT ]The iPhone 5 may just be a few months old but its display technology is already said to be old news with a new type of panel. [Read more]

The top 12 tech stories of 2012[ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 05:45:49 EST ]In the tech world, 2012 was the year of the reboot. Older, established tech companies such as Microsoft, Yahoo and Nintendo all tried to restart their brands with bold new products and fresh blood in the executive suites.

Oops! The year's top 10 tech 'fails'[ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:56:52 EST ]Well, you can't win 'em all.

This matters? Lobster iPhone case[ Tue, 01 Jan 2013 14:37:53 EST ]This year, maybe you think you got everything you ever wanted for Christmas (so long as everything you ever wanted was socks and underwear).

Six tech resolutions for 2013[ Tue, 01 Jan 2013 13:09:27 EST ]Between your new regimen of daily workouts, volunteering, painting or whatever else you've resolved to do more of in the New Year, make time for a few tech-centric resolutions.

Snapchat: Sexting tool, or the next Instagram?[ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 09:21:12 EST ]You may not have heard of Snapchat. But if there are teenagers or 20-somethings in your life, it's a safe bet that they have.

Windows Phone fans petition Square, Instagram, Google for apps[ Wed, 2 Jan 2013 15:55:53 GMT ]Are you using Windows Phone but missing a favorite app? Maybe an online petition will do the trick.

Google tracks the world's New Year's resolutions on an interactive map[ Tue, 1 Jan 2013 19:25:54 GMT ]Need help carrying out your New Year's resolution? There's a map for that: Google has created an interactive geographic resolution tracker, to remind you that you are not struggling alone.

Bright moon may dull meteor shower[ Wed, 2 Jan 2013 16:45:59 GMT ]One of the best displays of "shooting stars" will peak overnight Wednesday night and early Thursday morning, but unfortunately will run into some stiff competition this year from a bright moon.

See the heights of astronomy in 3-D[ Tue, 1 Jan 2013 22:00:07 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: What better way to start off the year than with a beautiful view of the heavens from one of the world's highest astronomical vantage points? Here's one way to make it better: Show it in 3-D!

Private space travel to make giant leaps in 2013[ Tue, 1 Jan 2013 18:55:34 GMT ]Private companies building new spaceships to soar through orbital and suborbital space are looking forward to an action-packed year in 2013, with new flight tests, launches, wind tunnel tests and rocket technology trials all planned during the new year.

Avis Budget swallows up Zipcar for $500 million[ Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:38:56 GMT ]The car rental company will officially own the car-sharing company in the spring of 2013, pending regulatory approval. [Read more]

Get free Google Voice home-phone service with $40 adapter[ Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:46:15 GMT ]The Obihai OBi100 is hugely popular with folks who want to use Google Voice in place of a landline. [Read more]

Google Maps drives to 2014 Kia Sorento, sets up shop[ Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:04:26 GMT ]The car will go on sale in the first quarter with mapping and points of interest information from Google. [Read more]

Are expensive speakers worth it?[ Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:06:00 GMT ]High-end speakers look and sound better than the more affordable alternatives, but no one needs them -- or an iPhone 5, BMW or the latest digital camera. [Read more]

Amazon Instant Video deal: 22 popular movies for $5 each[ Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:28:33 GMT ]Today only, you can buy (not rent) movies like "The Dark Knight," "The Blind Side," and "The Matrix" for just five bucks apiece. [Read more]

The top 12 tech stories of 2012[ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 05:45:49 EST ]In the tech world, 2012 was the year of the reboot. Older, established tech companies such as Microsoft, Yahoo and Nintendo all tried to restart their brands with bold new products and fresh blood in the executive suites.

Oops! The year's top 10 tech 'fails'[ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:56:52 EST ]Well, you can't win 'em all.

This matters? Lobster iPhone case[ Tue, 01 Jan 2013 14:37:53 EST ]This year, maybe you think you got everything you ever wanted for Christmas (so long as everything you ever wanted was socks and underwear).

Six tech resolutions for 2013[ Tue, 01 Jan 2013 13:09:27 EST ]Between your new regimen of daily workouts, volunteering, painting or whatever else you've resolved to do more of in the New Year, make time for a few tech-centric resolutions.

Our top tech wishes for 2013[ Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:12:51 EST ]What is tech but yesterday's dreams realized?

Video of iPhone-eating elephant smells like hoax[ Mon, 31 Dec 2012 23:38:10 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The latest "stupid animal tricks" video shows an iPhone being swallowed by an elephant, followed by its recovery from a pile of dung. Is it fake or real?

Facebook security glitch exposes users' New Year's Eve messages[ Mon, 31 Dec 2012 18:13:40 GMT ]Whew! Facebook saved countless users from New Year's Eve humiliation ... after initially exposing their private messages.

Heard about AAA 'Tipsy Tow' on Facebook? Wait![ Mon, 31 Dec 2012 21:59:33 GMT ]It's all over Facebook: If you're out celebrating too heavily New Year's Eve, you can call AAA's "Tipsy Tow" service for a ride to whisk you home. Well, you can call. But well-meaning folks posting the information have only part of the story: The service from the American Automobile Association is not available in all states, and not in all places.

Taste the bubbly science of Champagne[ Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:48:57 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: If you really want to impress your Champagne-sipping friends, serve your bubbly with a side dish of science.

Tech trends for 2013 that will change the way you live[ Tue, 1 Jan 2013 11:33:57 GMT ]Although we’re not yet time traveling or commuting via hoverboard, we’ve made some impressive technological advances: Robot vacuums, refrigerators with apps, holographic celebrities. The future has indeed arrived.

Crossfade preventing play count updates in iTunes 11[ Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:08:35 GMT ]If your iTunes 11 installation will not update play counts, then its crossfade feature may be to blame. [Read more]

Instagram kicks off New Year's Eve with worldwide photo stream[ Tue, 01 Jan 2013 01:17:24 GMT ]The photo-sharing social network creates a desktop-optimized stream that displays how users around the globe -- from Dakar to Dublin to Doha -- are ringing in the New Year. [Read more]

Pirated iOS app store Installous shutters[ Tue, 01 Jan 2013 01:34:10 GMT ]A major source for pirated versions of iOS apps went down for good today, but it's not the end of the world for those with jailbroken iDevices. [Read more]

Reddit's visitors skyrocket in 2012 with 37 billion page views[ Tue, 01 Jan 2013 02:35:30 GMT ]Upping its Web presence with high-level "ask me anything" sessions, the social news site racks in hundreds of millions of users and reveals its top 10 posts of 2012. [Read more]

Why I still love the Nexus 7[ Tue, 01 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMT ]Apple has the iPad Mini and there are also plenty of other smaller tablet options available, but CNET's Marguerite Reardon explains in this Ask Maggie why she still loves the Nexus 7. [Read more]

The 10 best video games of 2012[ Thu, 27 Dec 2012 09:24:57 EST ]With new installments of popular franchises such as "Halo" and "Call of Duty," expectations ran high for video games in 2012.

Zuckerberg OK after photo flap [ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 12:24:06 EST ]The sister of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says there are no hard feelings after a "leaked" family photo raised questions about online etiquette and privacy on the social network.

The top 12 tech stories of 2012[ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 05:45:49 EST ]In the tech world, 2012 was the year of the reboot. Older, established tech companies such as Microsoft, Yahoo and Nintendo all tried to restart their brands with bold new products and fresh blood in the executive suites.

Oops! The year's top 10 tech 'fails'[ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:56:52 EST ]Well, you can't win 'em all.

Danger meets discovery: 2012's top science stories[ Mon, 31 Dec 2012 11:46:25 EST ]From faraway planets to the deepest depths of the ocean, 2012 has been an exciting year for scientific achievements and milestones.