Two rats cooperate telepathically via brain implant[ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:18:34 GMT ]The Duke University experiment is the first time two animals have collaborated through such an artificial link, and shows that the mammal brain can be trained to act on to electrical signals from another animal.

5 reasons Google should be afraid of Samsung[ Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:00:34 GMT ]Google takes pride in the fact that its Android mobile operating system has outpaced Apple's. But the truth is, Android phones don't outsell Apple phones, Samsung phones do. Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft — these may be Google's main competitors, but it's Samsung that could be the search giant's biggest threat.

Preserving Richard the Lionheart's heart[ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:49:32 GMT ]The heart of Richard the Lionheart was preserved with frankincense, mercury and mint among other sweet-smelling plants when he died in 1199, a new study finds.

Pre-caffeine tech: Goat remixes, Google Glass![ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:59:15 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Google Glass is an all-knowing virtual assistant — is your head ready?

Mars plan could be crazy enough to work[ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:41:37 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: A millionaire's plan to send a man and a woman to Mars and back by 2019 may sound crazy — but it might be just crazy enough to work.

China blames U.S. for most cyberattacks against military Web sites[ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:27:45 GMT ]China's Defense Ministry claims that almost two-thirds of the cyberattacks against its military sites have come from the United States. [Read more]

iCloud nearly back to normal after early morning outage[ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:43:34 GMT ]Apple has said that multiple iCloud services are experiencing a problem, but as of this writing, less than 1 percent of users are affected. [Read more]

Facebook reminds you that Graph Search is too cool for you[ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:00:00 GMT ]So you want Graph Search? Too bad. But here are some neat ways to dream about how you might search on the social network, courtesy of Facebook. [Read more]

Koozoo pitches surveillance for the masses via smartphones[ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:00:00 GMT ]The San Francisco-based startup envisions a world where a network of smartphone cameras will a anticipate your needs and offer streaming video that fills them. But that's future talk. For now, it will just put up cameras anywhere it can. [Read more]

Name your own price for fantasy e-book bundle[ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:00:00 GMT ]The regular bundle includes eight full-length novels, but if you're willing to pay at least $10, you can get 10 of them. Score! [Read more]

Why Apple may owe you $5[ Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:54:49 EST ]Apple has settled a lawsuit filed by parents who say their kids downloaded free games from the mobile App Store and then proceeded to rack up hefty bills buying in-game extras.

Yahoo office-work edict riles workers[ Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:56:39 EST ]When Stephanie Van Pelt needed to care for her son after surgery, her company gave her the option to work from home.

Gates, Zuckerberg: Learn to code[ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:20:11 EST ]Hey kids! Forget trying to become a doctor or rapper or a football star, not to mention all the teasing you may get in school for being a nerd -- computers are where it's at.

Are e-readers doomed?[ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:20:38 EST ]One thing appeared certain when Barnes & Noble announced Thursday how much money its Nook e-readers brought in over the past three months: The news would be lousy.

As tablets boom, e-readers feel the blast[ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:21:12 EST ]One thing appeared certain when Barnes & Noble announced Thursday how much money its Nook e-readers brought in over the past three months: The news would be lousy.

Hubble reveals Milky Way's cannibal past[ Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:27:50 GMT ]The Milky Way's far outer reaches may harbor a shell of stars left over from a long-ago act of galactic cannibalism, a new study hints.

Google Glass is all-knowing — is your head ready?[ Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:56:45 GMT ]"One thing that we're really excited about and working hard on is transforming the way that people interact with Google." The words of Scott Huffman, Google's vice president of engineering for Search, echoed through my head as I watched a video demonstrating the search engine giant's latest sensation, Project Glass.

Experts getting ready for the next asteroid[ Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:34:15 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The meteor that blew up over the Russian city of Chelyabinsk has provided a new focus for the effort to set up an international asteroid warning system, one of NASA's top experts says.

These fish migrate to stay off the menu[ Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:57:31 GMT ]Numerous animal species migrate each year to find more food, pleasant weather or the perfect place to breed. But at least one species migrates to avoid getting eaten.

Stretchable batteries are here![ Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:43:16 GMT ]The next frontier in electronics are the flexible, stretchable kind. Yes, that means a rubber, bouncy smartphone (eventually), but it also means heart monitors threaded into cardiac tissue.

Amazon launches Cloud Player app for iPad, iPad Mini[ Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:03:19 GMT ]The app will allow users to stream or download music stored in their Amazon clouds. [Read more]

New hovering touchscreen tech gives you control without contact (video)[ Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:06:57 GMT ]New technology from chip-maker STMicroelectronics lets you control your smart phone or tablet without actually touching the display. [Read more]

U.S. Cellular adds Samsung 4G Galaxy Note 10.1 to its lineup[ Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:21:01 GMT ]The $499 LTE-enabled tablet is now available at U.S. Cellular, both online and offline. [Read more]

'MiniDuke' malware takes aim at Euro governments via Adobe[ Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:24:12 GMT ]According to security researcher Kaspersky Lab, the malware made its way onto infected computers through PDFs. [Read more]

Sorry, LTE compatibility in the U.S. still years away[ Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:41:49 GMT ]The industry is working on allowing a 4G LTE phone on AT&T to work on Verizon Wireless, Sprint Nextel, or T-Mobile, but an answer won't come for a few years. [Read more]

Galaxy S IV phone coming March 14[ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:01:13 EST ]The next generation is just a few weeks away for the world's hottest smartphone without a piece of fruit on it.

Company finds niche in 'unmail'[ Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:20:01 EST ]A white Prius with a giant red plastic flag affixed to its side is driving around the hilly streets of San Francisco, un-delivering mail from mailboxes.

Why Apple may owe you $5[ Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:54:49 EST ]Apple has settled a lawsuit filed by parents who say their kids downloaded free games from the mobile App Store and then proceeded to rack up hefty bills buying in-game extras.

Yahoo office-work edict riles workers[ Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:56:39 EST ]When Stephanie Van Pelt needed to care for her son after surgery, her company gave her the option to work from home.

The hottest gadgets from Mobile World Congress[ Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:38:29 EST ]Stuart Miles, founder of Pocket-lint.com, has been scouring the world's biggest mobile technology show in Barcelona for the latest gadgets and innovations.

Internet Explorer 10 released to more users[ Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:49:04 GMT ]Microsoft Corp. released Internet Explorer 10 to millions of new users on Tuesday, hoping the latest version of its market-leading browser will win back customers who have migrated to Google Inc.'s Chrome.

Mauritian beaches hold clues to a lost continent[ Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:35:27 GMT ]The beaches of Mauritius surround the island like a foamy white trim and sprinkled in the sand are clues to a lost, submerged continent. Ancient zircon crystals harvested from sand samples were found to be curiously older than the island itself.

Fan's NASCAR accident video back on YouTube[ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 23:41:15 GMT ]When a YouTube video is taken down for copyright infringement, most people get it: Don't post videos that are someone else's legal property. But when YouTube quickly re-posts a video it had pulled, that's an unusual step for the largest video-sharing site in the world.

Why Pluto can't have a moon named Mickey[ Tue, 26 Feb 2013 03:07:14 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: There'll never be a moon of Pluto named after Mickey Mouse, but it's conceivable there'll be a Plutonian crater named after the monstrous Cthulhu. Find out why.

Google Glass is an all-knowing virtual assistant — is your head ready?[ Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:56:45 GMT ]"One thing that we're really excited about and working hard on is transforming the way that people interact with Google." The words of Scott Huffman, Google's vice president of engineering for Search, echoed through my head as I watched a video demonstrating the search engine giant's latest sensation, Project Glass.

More drivers come to UberX in San Francisco[ Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:01:00 GMT ]The company's service, which is low-cost and includes hybrid vehicles, will now have reduced wait times, thanks to more cars on the road. [Read more]

Opera reveals its new WebKit-based browser for Android[ Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:17:32 GMT ]The radically overhauled browser works on Gingerbread, gets "Off-road Mode" for bad networks, adds a content discovery tool, and will ship in the first half of the year. [Read more]

Google switches on Google+ sign-ins, in-app posting[ Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:05:05 GMT ]Third-party apps and Web sites can now incorporate a sign-on service that resembles Facebook Connect or Sign in with Twitter, but with some Googley twists. [Read more]

Razer Edge pre-orders begin March 1[ Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:26:08 GMT ]A gaming tablet to rule them all? [Read more]

Plug in a BeeWi Mobot to control your gadgets while you're out[ Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:29:29 GMT ]The BeeWi Mobot is a power plug that not only controls your gadgets while you're out, it also talks to your phones. [Read more]

Hi Facebook friends -- I'm dead[ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:20:53 EST ]Death already has a surprisingly vivid presence online, with improvised memorials and outpourings of grief for loved ones on social media, and the unintentional mementos the departed leave behind in comments, photo streams and blog posts.

When cellphones were hideous[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:00:56 EST ]These days, almost all new cellphones look alike: They're sleek black rectangles with glowing color screens.

'Sleep texting' embarrasses users[ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:21:36 EST ]If you have a smartphone, you may have felt the embarrassment of sending a private message to the wrong person or having autocorrect fail you at just the wrong time.

Galaxy S IV phone coming March 14[ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:01:13 EST ]The next generation is just a few weeks away for the world's hottest smartphone without a piece of fruit on it.

Opinion: Google Glass should be for our eyes only[ Tue, 26 Feb 2013 05:43:07 EST ]It's hard to engineer this kind of creepy serendipity. Earlier this week, European Union data watchdogs, fighting to protect our privacy in an age of big data, put pressure on Google over the privacy of user information.

Samsung to introduce 'the next Galaxy' on March 14[ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:47:04 GMT ]"Ready 4 the show," an invitation sent to members of the press teases, blatantly hinting that we'll be seeing the Galaxy S 4 — the highly anticipated follow-up to the Galaxy S III smartphone — at the event being held by Samsung on March 14.

Indian rocket launches asteroid hunter[ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:50:29 GMT ]A rocket carrying seven new satellites, including the first spacecraft designed to hunt huge asteroids and two of the world's smallest space telescopes, launched into space Monday from an Indian spaceport.

HP launches Slate 7 Android tablet with Beats Audio for $169[ Sun, 24 Feb 2013 17:23:38 GMT ]The HP Slate 7 is beyond fashionably late to the Android tablet party, but it tries to make up for its tardiness with a very low price. When the device arrives in April, HP’s first Google-powered tablet just announced at this year’s Mobile World Congress will cost just $169.

Oscars to movie stars: Please tweet during the awards[ Sun, 24 Feb 2013 17:03:47 GMT ]Twitter's "Magic Mirror" will take photo-booth-style pictures of participating stars in the green room and send them out on the academy's official Twitter account. Organizers expect multiple celebrity mash-ups.

Global warming to make work miserable, study says[ Sun, 24 Feb 2013 18:10:29 GMT ]Hot and muggy weather over the past few decades has led to about a 10 percent drop in the physiological capacity of people to do their work safely and those drops will be even greater as the climate continues to warm, a new study finds.

U.S. Cellular to sell Kyocera Durapro phone for outdoor types[ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:40:15 GMT ]The carrier will launch the rugged new phone on Wednesday at a price of $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate. [Read more]

Outlook.com suffers downtime, Microsoft forgets to update status page[ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:46:31 GMT ]Microsoft's consumer email service Outlook.com suffers downtime during the U.S. morning rush, but despite tweets sent out by the software giant, the service page still says the service is running. [Read more]

Tesla CEO: NYT review cost us $100M in value -- Bloomberg[ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:50:46 GMT ]Elon Musk told Bloomberg TV that the newspaper's review of the Model S lowered the company's valuation by tens of millions of dollars. [Read more]

Ultra HD 4K and beyond: Rec. 2020 glimpses the future of TVs[ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:55:00 GMT ]The ITU Radiocommunication Assembly has put out new recommended standards for Ultra HD TVs. What do they mean to you? [Read more]

Samsung: no interest in Mozilla's Firefox OS[ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:55:19 GMT ]CNET has learned that the biggest potential partner will skip Mozilla's browser-based smartphone OS. Samsung has other operating system priorities -- Android and Tizen. [Read more]

5 promising games for the PS4[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:05:11 EST ]Despite all the clatter about what's inside the new PlayStation 4 console, games were in the forefront of everyone's mind during Wednesday's Sony launch event.

Hi Facebook friends -- I'm dead[ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:20:53 EST ]Death already has a surprisingly vivid presence online, with improvised memorials and outpourings of grief for loved ones on social media, and the unintentional mementos the departed leave behind in comments, photo streams and blog posts.

'Sleep texting' embarrasses users[ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:21:36 EST ]If you have a smartphone, you may have felt the embarrassment of sending a private message to the wrong person or having autocorrect fail you at just the wrong time.

When cellphones were hideous[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:00:56 EST ]These days, almost all new cellphones look alike: They're sleek black rectangles with glowing color screens.

Oscar night's highs and lows on Twitter[ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 04:35:48 EST ]Watching Sunday's long, sometimes awkward Academy Awards broadcast was made more entertaining by the steady stream of commentary on Twitter.

Microsoft says small number of its computers hacked[ Sat, 23 Feb 2013 18:53:15 GMT ]Microsoft Corp said on Friday a small number of its computers, including some in its Mac software business unit, were infected with malware, but there was no evidence of customer data being affected and it is continuing its investigation.

Best apps to help you prepare your taxes[ Sat, 23 Feb 2013 18:32:51 GMT ]Ah, tax season. Just the thought of it gives some of us headaches. The good news is there are lots of free and inexpensive apps and tools that can greatly simplify this awful process, from getting organized to filing your return. Here's what we recommend.

It's official: Samsung's got a new 8-inch Note tablet[ Sun, 24 Feb 2013 02:01:25 GMT ]Those who were intrigued by the Galaxy Note 10.1's multi-app split-screen feature will likely jump for joy when they hear that it is included on the Galaxy Note 8.0 and that it now supports nearly any app — not just Samsung's included suite of tools.The rumors you might've heard are true: Samsung's got a new 8-inch tablet, appropriately named the Galaxy Note 8.0, on the way.

Pluto moon vote helps the case for Vulcan[ Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:53:42 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The organizer of a contest to name Pluto's tiniest moons says he's put together "a pretty good case" for calling one of them Vulcan, on the assumption that "Star Trek" fans will keep that name on top of the list when the voting ends.

Oscars to movie stars: Please tweet during the awards[ Sun, 24 Feb 2013 17:03:47 GMT ]Twitter's "Magic Mirror" will take photo-booth-style pictures of participating stars in the green room and send them out on the academy's official Twitter account. Organizers expect multiple celebrity mash-ups.

LG has no plans for Windows Phone 8 handsets[ Sun, 24 Feb 2013 14:05:34 GMT ]The Korean consumer electronics company isn't closing the door on Microsoft's mobile operating system, but it isn't particularly enthusiastic about it either. [Read more]

Vudu's in-home Disc to Digital service: Promising yet lacking[ Sun, 24 Feb 2013 14:16:10 GMT ]Vudu offers what seems an easy way to get all your DVDs and Blu-rays into the cloud. It does work, but not for all discs, and it comes with surprises. [Read more]

Huawei pleads global brand ambition, and a softer side[ Sun, 24 Feb 2013 14:50:50 GMT ]At Mobile World Congress, Huawei earnestly vows to become a top-tier consumer brand. [Read more]

ZTE at MWC 2013: Join us Monday (live blog)[ Sun, 24 Feb 2013 15:00:00 GMT ]Join CNET for live coverage from ZTE's event, which starts at 7 a.m. PT Monday (4 a.m. local Barcelona, Spain, time). Our live blog will bring you news updates, photos, and running commentary. [Read more]

A budget-priced, audiophile USB digital converter[ Sun, 24 Feb 2013 16:06:00 GMT ]The HRT MicroStreamer is a small digital-to-analog converter/headphone amp that sounds great. [Read more]

Google unveils touchscreen laptop[ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:28:30 EST ]Google unveiled a groundbreaking new Chromebook laptop Thursday — one with touchscreen capability, powerful chipset and an extremely high-resolution display.

5 promising games for the PS4[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:05:11 EST ]Despite all the clatter about what's inside the new PlayStation 4 console, games were in the forefront of everyone's mind during Wednesday's Sony launch event.

How to post to Facebook, Twitter after you die[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:20:43 EST ]Death already has a surprisingly vivid presence online, with improvised memorials and outpourings of grief for loved ones on social media, and the unintentional mementos the departed leave behind in comments, photo streams and blog posts.

The embarrassing rise of 'sleep texting'[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:39:14 EST ]If you have a smartphone, you may have felt the embarrassment of sending a private message to the wrong person or having autocorrect fail you at just the wrong time.

When cellphones were hideous[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:00:56 EST ]These days, almost all new cellphones look alike: They're sleek black rectangles with glowing color screens.

A peek into James Cameron's deep-sea dive[ Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:44:05 GMT ]James Cameron took hours of video when he dove to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean early last year. On Friday, a researcher gave a peek into this bizarre new world and others.

'Green fireball' over California caught on camera[ Sat, 23 Feb 2013 07:48:10 GMT ]An authentic photo surfaced Friday afternoon capturing the bright light seen by dozens of Southern California sky watchers.

Facebook to put old, rarely viewed photos into 'cold storage'[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:47:41 GMT ]There are a lot of photos on Facebook that just sit around, taking up precious data storage space. The social network can't exactly delete these photos just because no one's looking, but it can store them in a more cost-effective and energy-efficient way.

Blender lets wine 'breathe' faster -- really![ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:41:44 GMT ]Decanting wine is a common tactic among some oenophiles, and involves pouring the drink through an aerator or into a special container to let it "breathe."

Pluto moon vote helps the case for Vulcan[ Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:53:42 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The organizer of a contest to name Pluto's tiniest moons says he's put together "a pretty good case" for calling one of them Vulcan, on the assumption that "Star Trek" fans will keep that name on top of the list when the voting ends.

Pentagon grounds entire F-35 Joint Strike Fighter fleet[ Sat, 23 Feb 2013 11:57:00 GMT ]Multibillion-dollar program to develop "the most affordable, lethal, supportable, and survivable aircraft ever to be used" hits some turbulence after a crack is discovered in an engine turbine blade. [Read more]

A new high in $300 audiophile headphones[ Sat, 23 Feb 2013 15:36:00 GMT ]The Audiophiliac listens to the MrSpeakers Mad Dog headphones and comes away impressed. [Read more]

Huawei's MWC 2013 news: Join us Sunday (live blog)[ Sat, 23 Feb 2013 15:39:33 GMT ]Join CNET for Huawei's press conference starting at 3 a.m. PT Sunday (2 p.m. Barcelona time). We'll have live news, photos, and commentary about the up-and-coming Chinese electronics manufacturer. [Read more]

Dish sponsors Daytona race car, zips past TV ad ban on Hopper[ Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:16:15 GMT ]Dish's Hopper product lets TV watchers skip the ads -- so the networks have in turn banned the airing of ads for the Hopper. But when Fox shows the Daytona 500 on Sunday, the Dish logo will race around that ban. [Read more]

Randi Zuckerberg on what it means to be "Dot Complicated" (Q&A)[ Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:52:46 GMT ]The famous sister of Mark Zuckerberg tells CNET about growing up on social media and explains why she feels compelled to help adults and children unravel their "wired lives." [Read more]

Google unveils touchscreen laptop[ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:28:30 EST ]Google unveiled a groundbreaking new Chromebook laptop Thursday — one with touchscreen capability, powerful chipset and an extremely high-resolution display.

5 promising games for the PS4[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:05:11 EST ]Despite all the clatter about what's inside the new PlayStation 4 console, games were in the forefront of everyone's mind during Wednesday's Sony launch event.

How to post to Facebook, Twitter after you die[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:20:43 EST ]Death already has a surprisingly vivid presence online, with improvised memorials and outpourings of grief for loved ones on social media, and the unintentional mementos the departed leave behind in comments, photo streams and blog posts.

The embarrassing rise of 'sleep texting'[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:39:14 EST ]If you have a smartphone, you may have felt the embarrassment of sending a private message to the wrong person or having autocorrect fail you at just the wrong time.

When cellphones were hideous[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:00:56 EST ]These days, almost all new cellphones look alike: They're sleek black rectangles with glowing color screens.

Trump Twitter mystery! Who hacked The Donald?[ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:23:51 GMT ]In what appears to be the latest in a minor wave of attacks on Twitter accounts of out-sized corporate entities, an out-of-character tweet from Donald Trump's verified account set the Internet abuzz, and then disappeared, shortly before noon ET on Thursday.

Video: PlayStation 4 revealed: Does it live up to the promise?[ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 03:32:35 GMT ]Sony unveiled their new PlayStation at a live event in New York City. NBCNews.com's Todd Kenreck asks if the newest gaming console lives up to the hype. (In-Game)

Rare southern mammoth remains found in Russia[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:44:15 GMT ]The rare remains of a prehistoric species of southern mammoth, whose giant tusks stretched more than a metre long, have been uncovered in southern Russia, news agency Itar-Tass reported.

Blender lets wine 'breathe' faster -- really![ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:41:44 GMT ]Decanting wine is a common tactic among some oenophiles, and involves pouring the drink through an aerator or into a special container to let it "breathe."

Google+ Hangout hits the final frontier[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 01:43:40 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Friday's live Google+ Hangout represents one small step for NASA, one giant leap for the Web-based videoconferencing tool.

Google Chrome 25 adds voice recognition support[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:01:15 GMT ]The latest version of the browser lets developers outfit their Web-based apps with voice recognition. [Read more]

Low Latency No. 52: The waiting game[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:05:48 GMT ]The big winner of Sony's PS4 reveal event wasn't necessarily Sony. [Read more]

FCC documents out Pantech Perception for Verizon[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:27:07 GMT ]The filing suggests Verizon may soon announce a low-priced Android from the South Korean handset maker. [Read more]

Statistics wizard Nate Silver gives his Oscar predictions[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:39:29 GMT ]Silver calculates that "Argo" is a lock to take home the best-picture Oscar, and Steven Spielberg will top Ang Lee for best director. [Read more]

Homeland Security to review aerial drone privacy[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:59:53 GMT ]Privacy review, which is intended to "clarify any misunderstandings that exist" about the controversial program, comes as concern grows about few limits on police use of drones. [Read more]

Report: Gang hacked Apple, Facebook[ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:22:34 EST ]An Eastern European gang of hackers bent on stealing company secrets was responsible for recent attacks on Apple, Facebook and Twitter as well as dozens of other less-publicized hacks, according to new reports.

Sony unveils PS4 (but no box)[ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:29:12 EST ]Sony shows off some of the PlayStation 4's social integration as well as improved hardware.

PlayStation 4: What gamers like, loathe[ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:39:45 EST ]Sony's big event for the new PlayStation 4 was streamed live online, and curious gamers flocked to Twitter and other social sites to share their thoughts.

Google unveils touchscreen laptop[ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:28:30 EST ]Google unveiled a groundbreaking new Chromebook laptop Thursday — one with touchscreen capability, powerful chipset and an extremely high-resolution display.

The embarrassing rise of 'sleep texting'[ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:39:14 EST ]If you have a smartphone, you may have felt the embarrassment of sending a private message to the wrong person or having autocorrect fail you at just the wrong time.

En garde! Odd shark wields 'lightsaber' spines[ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:38:47 GMT ]Austin Powers' Dr. Evil had one simple request: "sharks with frickin' laser beams attached to their heads." Velvet belly lantern sharks may not satisfy that demand, but perhaps they're even better: They have glowing spines that look like lightsabers.

Video: PlayStation 4 revealed: Does it live up to the promise?[ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 03:32:35 GMT ]Sony unveiled their new PlayStation at a live event in New York City. NBCNews.com's Todd Kenreck asks if the newest gaming console lives up to the hype. (In-Game)

Facebook to 104-year-old grandma: Sorry we made you lie about your age[ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:16:53 GMT ]For the last few years, 104-year-old Marguerite Joseph has been claiming that she's 99-years-old online. "I was actually born on April 19, 1908," she explains on her Facebook profile, "but Facebook wouldn't let me enter in a date that goes back that far."

Sony reveals PlayStation 4, fires first shot in console war[ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 23:16:58 GMT ]Sony revealed its new game machine — the PlayStation 4 — as well as a new controller with a touchpad and a "share" button and light bar, signaling the dawn of a new era in gaming.

Millionaire plans manned Mars flyby in 2018[ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 08:46:32 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Millionaire spaceflier Dennis Tito has worked out a plan to send two astronauts to Mars and back without stopping — but the 501-day flight plan won’t work unless it launches in 2018.

Amazon in antitrust crosshairs over Marketplace price rules[ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:05:15 GMT ]The company reportedly requires merchants to not offer a product available on its site for cheaper elsewhere. German regulators want to know more about that practice. [Read more]

Get a powerline Ethernet starter kit for $29.99[ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:15:27 GMT ]That's your out-the-door no-rebate price on this two-adapter kit, which saves you the hassles of running Ethernet cables all through your house. [Read more]

FCC institutes new rules on cell phone signal boosters[ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:27:39 GMT ]In order to use boosters, consumers must register them with carriers and ensure that they obtain permission to use them. [Read more]

Microsoft is cooler than it used to be, say half of those polled[ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:48:24 GMT ]Half of the people between 18 and 29 polled by Reuters/Ipsos say the software giant is cooler now. [Read more]

Samsung tops Apple in connected device sales in '12[ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:02:40 GMT ]International Data Corp. also reports that the total market for smartphones, tablets, and PCs climbed 29 percent last year. [Read more]

Goodbye Hotmail, hello Outlook[ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 05:41:18 EST ]When Microsoft introduced a preview version of a fresh and inventive webmail service it called Outlook.com last August, it was pretty clear that it was telling the world that it intended to start winding down its venerable Hotmail sooner or later.

The happiest and saddest U.S. states[ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:20:59 EST ]If you're sick of cheerful, happy people, it might be wise to avoid Hawaii or Napa, California. They were found to be the United States' happiest state and city, respectively, in a recent study of geotagged tweets.

Police contact victim's mom on Facebook[ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:20:28 EST ]An Atlanta-area woman is angry after she says police used a little-known messaging feature on Facebook to contact her after her son was killed.

How it will feel to wear Google Glass[ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:13:51 EST ]What would it be like to wear Google Glass? Google answered that very question Wednesday morning, posting a lot more information about Project Glass, including the user interface, through a series of photos and videos.

Report: Gang hacked Apple, Facebook[ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:22:34 EST ]An Eastern European gang of hackers bent on stealing company secrets was responsible for recent attacks on Apple, Facebook and Twitter as well as dozens of other less-publicized hacks, according to new reports.

Dolphins call each other by name, study claims[ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:09:37 GMT ]Bottlenose dolphins call out the specific names of loved ones when they become separated, a study finds.

Expert: US in cyber arms race with China, Russia[ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:29:11 GMT ]The United States is locked in a tight race with China and Russia to build destructive cyberweapons capable of seriously damaging other nations’ critical infrastructure, according to a leading expert on hostilities waged via the Internet.

Spearphishing: Dirty trick favored by nastiest hackers[ Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:10:57 GMT ]A new report says that the Chinese military is secretly obtaining sensitive data from U.S. companies. A key technique is "spearphishing," an approach that tricks a targeted individual to reveal information that can be used to infiltrate the company or government agency that person works for.

The new Yahoo! design: What's changed?[ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:31:26 GMT ]On Wednesday, Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer unveiled the Web portal's new site design on TODAY. Things are basically the same, but a tiny bit different. (And that's a good thing!)

That's no spaceship! Radar spots asteroid[ Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:37:40 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: A pixelated profile from NASA's Goldstone radar dish makes the passing asteroid 2012 DA14 look a bit like an out-of-control Viper space fighter from "Battlestar Galactica."

Firefox video support expanding with WebRTC and H.264[ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:36:00 GMT ]Going against its initial hopes, Mozilla starts adding support for the patent-encumbered H.264 video compression standard. Perhaps it'll get revenge through WebRTC. [Read more]

Apple updates iTunes with new Composers view[ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:50:17 GMT ]Yesterday's update to iTunes was a minor one but provides a new way to view your music by composers. [Read more]

LivingSocial raises $110M in funding from current investors[ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:51:40 GMT ]The cash infusion will allow the daily deals site to pursue its "aggressive roadmap" while buffering it against "unanticipated events or bumps in the road," CEO Tim O'Shaughnessy wrote in a memo. [Read more]

Plasma TV altitude: How high can they go?[ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:55:00 GMT ]Because of how they work, plasma TVs don't handle high altitudes well. But how high is too high? [Read more]

Apple chairman Levinson: I still 'miss Steve'[ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:55:32 GMT ]In a brief interview with Fortune, Levinson said that it's "weird" to be running Apple's board since Steve Jobs' death. [Read more]

Nude scammers blackmail men online[ Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:11:05 EST ]Who would have thought that getting naked and naughty with a stranger online could have negative consequences?

Goodbye Hotmail, hello Outlook[ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 05:41:18 EST ]When Microsoft introduced a preview version of a fresh and inventive webmail service it called Outlook.com last August, it was pretty clear that it was telling the world that it intended to start winding down its venerable Hotmail sooner or later.

What's coming at Sonys event: PS4?[ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:35:20 EST ]The eyes of the gaming world are on Sony, which on Wednesday is expected to unveil the PlayStation 4, the latest version of its popular gaming console.

Apple: We were hacked, too[ Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:22:45 EST ]Apple on Tuesday said that a small amount of its employees' computers had been hacked, but that no data was exposed.

What to expect from a PlayStation 4[ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:33:24 EST ]The eyes of the gaming world are on Sony, which on Wednesday is expected to unveil the PlayStation 4, the latest version of its popular gaming console.

Google Doodle celebrates Copernicus, guy who was right about solar system[ Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:04:22 GMT ]It's Nicolaus Copernicus' 540th birthday, and Google marked the day with a lovely medieval model of the heliocentric solar system. Why? Because Copernicus was the first person to say what every kindergartner now knows: "The Earth goes around the sun"

Moon travel startup seeks crowdfunding[ Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:39:19 GMT ]A private startup aiming to launch manned lunar expeditions has started a crowdfunding campaign to get the public involved. The company, Golden Spike, aims to get its first mission off the ground by 2020.

Video: With 'Crysis 3' you best come correct[ Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:12:57 GMT ]"Crysis 3" fires on all cylinders with great performance and game mechanics. NBCNews.com's Todd Kenreck reviews the game. (In-Game)

Welcome to the jungle: 'Crysis 3' takes a bite out of the Big Apple[ Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:15:36 GMT ]The highly anticipated sci-fi game "Crysis 3" arrives today and in doing so takes players to New York City in the year 2047. But this is the Big Apple like you've never seen it before. We talk to the game's producer about turning the world's most famous city into a place that has been ravaged by alien attacks, corporate wrong-doing and, most importantly, by nature itself.

Ding-dong, Hotmail's dead: All accounts switch to Outlook by summer[ Tue, 19 Feb 2013 05:02:52 GMT ]It's official: Outlook.com will fully replace Hotmail as Microsoft's webmail service. The company will begin to auto-update accounts, and hopes they will be fully migrated from Hotmail to Outlook.com by this summer.

HTC One specs take on Droid DNA, iPhone 5, Z10[ Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:48:01 GMT ]Let's see how HTC's latest marquee phone stands up to three other premium handsets, spec to spec. [Read more]

Apple plans Q3 launch for MacBook Air with Retina -- report[ Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:48:49 GMT ]The company will also use the "GF2" technology found in its iPad Mini for its next-generation full-size iPad. [Read more]

Apple grabs huge slice of 2012 consumer technology sales[ Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:22:16 GMT ]Consumer tech sales fell 2 percent in the U.S. last year, yet Apple had a good year with almost 20 percent of all sales, says NPD. [Read more]

Map shows every meteorite impact since 2,300 BCE[ Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:54:37 GMT ]The map was developed by Javier de la Torre, co-founder of Vizzuality and CartoDB. [Read more]

Apple granted 36 patents, including for proximity detection[ Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:55:58 GMT ]The electronics giant's granted U.S. patents also include future active Apple Store packaging and a haptics feedback system. [Read more]

Meet the Rules of the Internet[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:08:04 EST ]Hello!

Iceland wants to ban Internet porn[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:39:43 EST ]Iceland is working on banning Internet pornography, calling explicit online images a threat to children.

How Samsung is out-innovating Apple[ Mon, 18 Feb 2013 08:56:24 EST ]There's no arguing that Apple set the standard for modern mobile devices with the iPhone and the iPad. It didn't take long after those two products launched for competitors to rush out their own copycat devices.

Nude scammers blackmail men online[ Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:11:05 EST ]Who would have thought that getting naked and naughty with a stranger online could have negative consequences?

How Samsung is out-innovating Apple[ Mon, 18 Feb 2013 08:56:24 EST ]There's no arguing that Apple set the standard for modern mobile devices with the iPhone and the iPad. It didn't take long after those two products launched for competitors to rush out their own copycat devices.

EU privacy regulators take aim at Google privacy policy[ Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:53:05 GMT ]European data watchdogs said on Monday they plan to take action against Google by this summer for its privacy policy, which allows the search engine to pool user data from across all its services ranging from YouTube to Gmail.

United Nations reviewing asteroid impact threat[ Sun, 17 Feb 2013 18:48:19 GMT ]The Russian fireball and the close flyby of the asteroid 2012 DA14 on Friday came at a moment in time when the United Nations is discussing international response to the near-Earth object impact concern.

'Halo' creator reveals ambitious new sci-fi game 'Destiny'[ Mon, 18 Feb 2013 09:06:20 GMT ]The company that created the famed Halo franchise has finally taken the wraps off its brand new video game project. Bungie's first project since stepping away from the Master Chief and his adventures is called "Destiny" and it is a futuristic sci-fi action game — and a game that is highly social.

How scientists are hacking into brain waves[ Mon, 18 Feb 2013 02:24:34 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Neuroscientists are following through on the promise of artificially enhanced bodies by creating the ability to "feel" flashes of light in invisible wavelengths, or building an entire virtual body that can be controlled via brain waves.

Russian blast sparks 'meteorite rush'[ Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:18:08 GMT ]A meteor that exploded over Russia's Ural Mountains and sent fireballs blazing to Earth has set off a rush to find fragments of the space rock which hunters hope could fetch thousands of dollars apiece.

Web project highlights drone strikes[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:12:16 EST ]The use of drones to carry out military strikes is controversial, to say the least.

Get a Logitech Harmony 700 universal remote for $59.99[ Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:52:00 GMT ]It's a refurb, but still a great solution for controlling up to six home-theater components. [Read more]

Google's Gundotra: Nexus will have 'insanely great cameras'[ Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:14:21 GMT ]In a teasing statement, Google's senior vice president of engineering says that future Nexus models will have cameras that will make us sit up and take notice. [Read more]

Escaping the Iron Curtain for Silicon Valley[ Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:17:10 GMT ]Christian Gheorghe grew up in authoritarian Romania and escaped by swimming across the Danube. That was just the start of an impressive career building enterprise analytics companies. [Read more]

What are Quantum Dots, and how could they help your next TV?[ Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:55:00 GMT ]Nano-tech that could be in your next television. [Read more]

Get a $310 Mac software bundle for $49[ Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:00:00 GMT ]This "Lifehacker-approved" collection includes tools for improving your productivity, security, and system performance. Plus, a no-purchase-required freebie bundle! [Read more]

Facebook seeks to protect minors[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:25:22 EST ]As Facebook continues the slow rollout of a tool to let users search out others by using common interests or other personal information, the site emphasized Thursday that minors will get special privacy protections.

Meet the Rules of the Internet[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:08:04 EST ]Hello!

Iceland wants to ban Internet porn[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:39:43 EST ]Iceland is working on banning Internet pornography, calling explicit online images a threat to children.

How Samsung is out-innovating Apple[ Mon, 18 Feb 2013 08:56:24 EST ]There's no arguing that Apple set the standard for modern mobile devices with the iPhone and the iPad. It didn't take long after those two products launched for competitors to rush out their own copycat devices.

Meteor warning system ready by 2015[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 23:28:34 GMT ]There aren't yet any advance warning systems that could give Earthlings a heads-up before an untracked space rock hits. But a telescope project in Hawaii aims to change that, and potentially provide a chance for those in threatened areas to evacuate.

Chimps have better short-term memory than humans[ Sat, 16 Feb 2013 23:21:28 GMT ]Chimpanzees may have more smarts than humans, at least regarding short-term memories, new research suggests.

First tweeting pope remains silent over resignation[ Sat, 16 Feb 2013 16:29:31 GMT ]It could have been the tweet of the century. But Pope Benedict decided not to announce his resignation on Twitter, which he joined last year in a foray into social media that has reaped uncertain spiritual returns and could be curtailed by his successor.

Freezing Russians fix shattered windows after meteor[ Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:48:44 GMT ]A small army of workers set to work Saturday to replace the estimated 124 square miles of windows shattered by the shock wave from a meteor that exploded over Russia's Chelyabinsk region.

Estimates raised for Russian meteor blast[ Sat, 16 Feb 2013 17:54:07 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Scientists have raised their estimates of the size and power of what turns out to be the most widely witnessed asteroid strike in modern history.

Future PCs threat to Apple? Yes, says Citibank analyst[ Sat, 16 Feb 2013 19:36:37 GMT ]New hybrid laptop-tablet devices based on Intel's fast but power efficient Haswell chip may threaten Apple's tablet dominance, says a Citibank analyst. [Read more]

Microsoft job post gives more info about 'Windows Blue'[ Sat, 16 Feb 2013 20:01:27 GMT ]A new job posting by the company verifies that Windows Blue will include user experience improvements, not just under-the-covers interface tweaks. Bonus: There's a reference to "Windows Phone Blue" on Microsoft's job site, too. [Read more]

PlayStation 4 to stream games in real time over Net, says report[ Sat, 16 Feb 2013 21:18:32 GMT ]Expected to be unveiled on Wednesday, Sony's PS4 will let users play games piped over the Internet, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. [Read more]

Russian meteorite: The conspiracy theories[ Sat, 16 Feb 2013 23:01:07 GMT ]It might well be that Bill Nye has explained fully about the meteorite that showered a Russian city, but others have darker explanations. [Read more]

Remember when video discs were the size of LPs?[ Sun, 17 Feb 2013 16:06:00 GMT ]The analog vs. digital debates aren't limited to audio. There were more than a few analog video holdouts when the DVD debuted in 1997. [Read more]

Web project highlights drone strikes[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:12:16 EST ]The use of drones to carry out military strikes is controversial, to say the least.

Facebook seeks to protect minors[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:25:22 EST ]As Facebook continues the slow rollout of a tool to let users search out others by using common interests or other personal information, the site emphasized Thursday that minors will get special privacy protections.

Meet the Rules of the Internet[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:08:04 EST ]Hello!

Iceland wants to ban Internet porn[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:39:43 EST ]Iceland is working on banning Internet pornography, calling explicit online images a threat to children.

Meet the Rules of the Internet[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:08:04 EST ]Hello!

Fireball over North California causes a stir[ Sat, 16 Feb 2013 06:26:29 GMT ]A fireball streaking across the Northern California sky brought a flood of witness reports — the same day that a meteor exploded over Russia and an asteroid made a near-Earth fly-by.

First tweeting pope remains silent over resignation[ Sat, 16 Feb 2013 16:29:31 GMT ]It could have been the tweet of the century. But Pope Benedict decided not to announce his resignation on Twitter, which he joined last year in a foray into social media that has reaped uncertain spiritual returns and could be curtailed by his successor.

Meteor warning system ready by 2015[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 23:28:34 GMT ]There aren't yet any advance warning systems that could give Earthlings a heads-up before an untracked space rock hits. But a telescope project in Hawaii aims to change that, and potentially provide a chance for those in threatened areas to evacuate.

Meteor vs. asteroid? Terms can get tangled[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:43:56 GMT ]What exactly fell through Russia's skies on Friday? Was it an asteroid, meteor, meteoroid, meteorite or fireball? You could make a case for "any of the above."

Nuclear-like meteor blast injures 1,000 in Russia[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:12:40 GMT ]A meteor 15 meters across flared through the skies over Russia's Chelyabinsk region early Friday, triggering an atomic bomb-sized shock wave that injured nearly a thousand people, blew out windows and caused some Russians to fear the end of the world.

With Microsoft as tablet rival, will HP go Android?[ Sat, 16 Feb 2013 01:58:53 GMT ]Hewlett-Packard has a lot of reasons to go Android. Microsoft is one of them. [Read more]

Q&A: MacFixIt Answers[ Sat, 16 Feb 2013 02:27:50 GMT ]This week, readers sent in questions on topics including the usefulness of maintenance and cleaning utilities in OS X, and how to recover files from a dead Mac Mini. [Read more]

E-orders for 128GB Surface Pro to ship in 2-3 weeks -- Microsoft[ Sat, 16 Feb 2013 02:28:05 GMT ]Microsoft has yet more updated guidance for those in search of the elusive 128GB model of its Surface Pro tablet/PC hybrid. [Read more]

How Apple got serious about style[ Sat, 16 Feb 2013 11:59:00 GMT ]"Design Forward," a book debuting in the U.S. today, reveals Frog Design founder Hartmut Esslinger's challenges helping to transform Apple product design in the 1980s and beyond. Here, a look inside. [Read more]

Do separate components sound better than AV receivers?[ Sat, 16 Feb 2013 15:36:00 GMT ]We compare the sound of the Outlaw Audio 975 Surround Processor and seven-channel 7125 Power Amp with a Denon receiver, and the winner is? [Read more]

Web project highlights drone strikes[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:12:16 EST ]The use of drones to carry out military strikes is controversial, to say the least.

Facebook seeks to protect minors[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:25:22 EST ]As Facebook continues the slow rollout of a tool to let users search out others by using common interests or other personal information, the site emphasized Thursday that minors will get special privacy protections.

Meet the Rules of the Internet[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:08:04 EST ]Hello!

Iceland wants to ban Internet porn[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:39:43 EST ]Iceland is working on banning Internet pornography, calling explicit online images a threat to children.

Meet the Rules of the Internet[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:08:04 EST ]Hello!

Chubby Checker sues HP over penis size app[ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:15:45 GMT ]Chubby Checker, the musician best known for his 1960 hit recording of "The Twist," is suing HP over a novelty app for Palm OS of the same name that claims to check the size of your "chubby." The sum sought is a mind-boggling half a billion dollars.

What to do, fear on Valentine's Day, according to our inbox[ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:47:54 GMT ]These items were all pulled straight from Valentine's Day PR pitches sent to NBC News Digital editors. The commentary that follows is, of course, our own.

France's 'privacy tax' creator makes his case[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:39:32 GMT ]Meet Nicolas Colin, a tax inspector for the Ministry of the Economy and Finance in France and author of a radical idea to change the fundamentals of how taxes are levied. He wants to tax data.

Watch an asteroid buzz past us ... online[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:53:31 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The best way for most of us to watch asteroid 2012 DA14 come within 17,200 miles of Earth, and then recede harmlessly into the cosmos, is to watch the show online.

Meteor explodes in Russian sky, injuring nearly 1,000[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:27:43 GMT ]A huge meteorite flared through the skies over Russia's Chelyabinsk region early Friday, triggering a powerful shock wave that injured nearly a thousand people, blew out windows and reportedly caused the roof of a factory to collapse.

Skype rolls out video messaging beta[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:38:38 GMT ]Although the official launch is still to come, Skype invites users on three platforms to test a new video messaging feature. [Read more]

Microsoft fine-tunes shift from Messenger to Skype[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:46:28 GMT ]The company is forging ahead in moving its Messenger user base to Skype. Here's the updated timeline for its aggressive plan. [Read more]

Dropbox iOS app updated with slicker PDF viewer[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:06:13 GMT ]The latest update offers a better way to view your PDFs and push notifications if someone shares a folder with you. [Read more]

Low Latency No. 51: Smartwatch epiphany[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:20:38 GMT ]2013 might be the year of the smartwatch, just as long as the iWatch rumors are true. [Read more]

Facebook wins German case on pseudonym ban[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:31:14 GMT ]The company has been deemed to be able to decide whether it can ban pseudonyms, but that's due mainly to where its home in Europe is. [Read more]

Valentine's Vines: Six seconds of love[ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:29:31 EST ]We're intrigued by the possibilities of Twitter's new video-sharing app Vine, the service that lets you make and share six-second looping mini-movies. Available for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, the app allows you to record a single burst of video or edit multiple scenes together, making it ripe for creating tiny time-lapse videos and stop-motion shorts.

Web project highlights drone strikes[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:44:17 EST ]The use of drones to carry out military strikes is controversial, to say the least.

Facebook takes steps to protect minors[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:36:57 EST ]As Facebook continues the slow rollout of a tool to let users search out others by using common interests or other personal information, the site emphasized Thursday that minors will get special privacy protections.

Meet the Rules of the Internet[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:08:04 EST ]Hello!

Meet the Rules of the Internet[ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:08:04 EST ]Hello!

Nebula blooms into cosmic Valentine 'rose'[ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:45:59 GMT ]A strange nebula in deep space shines like a cosmic rose in a new photo unveiled just in time for Valentine's Day.

Dognition unlocks mysteries of your dog’s mind[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:20:42 GMT ]Is your dog an Einstein or a Charmer? For $60 (woof!!), a new business venture called Dognition will help you put your pooch through a series of fun playtime activities to find out how your dog thinks.

Obama's cybersecurity order explained[ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 01:13:34 GMT ]The president's executive order on cybersecurity is being praised by many because it says that — in the event of a digital breach that could affect the nation's telecommunications, electrical, water, utility and other key infrastructure operations — government agencies must share data with private industry as soon as they can. Previously, government agencies were encouraged to do so, but this order on improving critical infrastructure cybersecurity requires it.

Things to do and fear on Valentine's Day, according to our inbox[ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:47:54 GMT ]These items were all pulled straight from Valentine's Day PR pitches sent to NBC News Digital editors. The commentary that follows is, of course, our own.

Asteroid's close shave ranks among Earth's biggest hits (and misses)[ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:59:42 GMT ]When the asteroid known as 2012 DA14 zooms within 17,200 miles of our planet on Friday, it'll mark the closest approach by a killer space rock in more than a century.

Apple seeks patent to eliminate lousy photos[ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:22:08 GMT ]A patent application filed today by Apple could see smartphones capture a series of images of the same scene and then automatically pick the "best" one. [Read more]

iOS 6.1 hack lets users see your phone app, place calls[ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:01:11 GMT ]A new hack of Apple's iOS 6.1 has been illustrated in a YouTube video, and CNET can confirm it works. [Read more]

Firefox adapts to Windows 8 touch-first interface[ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:17:15 GMT ]A very early build of Mozilla's browser now works on the new touch-centric Metro user interface of Windows 8. Oops, we're not supposed to say Metro anymore. [Read more]

U.S. Cellular readies for 4G LTE expansion[ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:19:09 GMT ]The regional carrier plans to branch out its 4G network in three new states and extend service in others. [Read more]

What is the 'Soap Opera Effect'?[ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:55:00 GMT ]Does your new TV's ultra-smooth motion drive you crazy? Find out why and what you can do about it. [Read more]

Bacon chocolate, other Valentine trends[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:12:31 EST ]Choosing the right Valentine's Day gift can be tricky. Is your paramour into the the textbook red roses and box of chocolates, or would they prefer a romantic home-cooked meal?

Apple cuts prices on MacBooks[ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:45:30 EST ]Apple on Wednesday said it would cut the price of its 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display while simultaneously updating it with faster processors.

Obama highlights rise of 3-D printing[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:39:26 EST ]The burgeoning field of 3-D printing got a big boost Tuesday night when President Obama highlighted it as something that could fuel new high-tech jobs in the United States.

Why couples fall in love online[ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:34:21 EST ]

Why couples fall in love online[ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:34:21 EST ]

'Vulcan' gets Shatner's vote for Pluto moon[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 04:38:24 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Astronomers have added Vulcan to their list of prospective names for Pluto's tiniest moons, at the urging of "Star Trek" icon William Shatner.

Obama signs executive order on cyber attacks[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:52:49 GMT ]President Barack Obama on Tuesday signed an executive order seeking better protection of the country's critical infrastructure from cyber attacks that are a growing concern to the economy and national security.

Apple drops price of 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display to $1499[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:10:34 GMT ]If you've been longing for a 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display, then Apple's got some good news: The base model is now priced at $1,499, signifying a $200 saving.

What's next for North Korea's nuclear program?[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:45:37 GMT ]This week's North Korean nuclear test raises the crucial question of how close Pyongyang is to "weaponizing" its nuclear devices and rockets.

2012 hype reborn in 'last pope' prophecy[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 23:25:16 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Just when you thought it was safe to go out of the bunker, there's a fresh wave of doomsday buzz over a purported 12th-century prophecy suggesting that the next pope will be the last pope before the end of the world.

Vroom, vroom: Amazon Cloud Player now available in Ford cars[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:25:34 GMT ]The app for Ford Sync AppLink allows people to stream their music using voice commands or dashboard controls. [Read more]

It's time to show some love for the CD format[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:36:00 GMT ]The CD has been around for more than 30 years, and it's always been 100 percent uncompressed and super reliable. [Read more]

Jawbone warns of 'limited' MyTalk hack, disables old passwords[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:41:09 GMT ]The company says that the attack was limited to a person's name, e-mail address, and the encrypted version of passwords. [Read more]

Apple loses iPhone trademark in Brazil -- report[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:11:36 GMT ]The company found out today from Brazilian regulators that it could not own the trademark originally registered to Gradiente Eletronica. [Read more]

LG debuts Optimus G Pro ahead of Mobile World Congress[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:36:59 GMT ]The Korean handset maker introduces a 5.5-inch version of the flagship smartphone. [Read more]

How technology has changed romance[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:36:00 EST ]When it comes to romance, texting is often seen as a bare-minimum form of communication. It's fine for firming up Wednesday night dinner plans, but for expressing heartfelt sentiments? Not so much.

Zuckerberg is nation's No. 2 giver[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:40:21 EST ]Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and his wife were the second-biggest charitable donors in the United States last year, appearing behind only billionaire Warren Buffett on a list of the nation's most generous philanthropists.

Bacon chocolate, other Valentine trends[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:12:31 EST ]Choosing the right Valentine's Day gift can be tricky. Is your paramour into the the textbook red roses and box of chocolates, or would they prefer a romantic home-cooked meal?

Take 6 seconds for the one you love[ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:16:33 EST ]Make a valentine for someone you love, using Vine. Include #CNNValentine in the caption and share it on Twitter. Post your video by 2 p.m. Wednesday for TV consideration. On Valentine's Day, we¹ll share some of the best videos on CNN Newsroom and CNN.com.

How technology has changed romance[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:36:00 EST ]When it comes to romance, texting is often seen as a bare-minimum form of communication. It's fine for firming up Wednesday night dinner plans, but for expressing heartfelt sentiments? Not so much.

See elusive 'pink' planet Mercury in sunset sky[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:05:16 GMT ]Mercury, the speedy little planet closest to the sun, is making a special twilight appearance this month as a bright pink dot low in the sky.

Bill Gates talks Steve Jobs, health, tech on Reddit[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:10:40 GMT ]Bill Gates appeared on social news site Reddit this morning for an "ask me anything" or AMA post, in which he responded to unfiltered questions from a horde of anonymous users. Here are some of the more interesting answers.

You can now buy things with just two tweets[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:48:55 GMT ]Thanks to a partnership between American Express and Twitter, you can now connect your credit card to your social media account and make purchases by tweeting special hashtags. What could possibly go wrong with this arrangement?

Pre-caffeine tech: Bill Gates Reddit, rude otters![ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:55:21 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

How you can pick names for Pluto's moons[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:06:00 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The discoverers of Pluto's fourth and fifth moons are letting Internet users have a say in what they should be named.

Apple has paid $8B to developers, Cook says[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:12:52 GMT ]CEO Tim Cook, speaking during a Goldman Sachs conference, says the company has "enormous momentum" in the market because of its strong app ecosystem. [Read more]

Apple 'unrivaled' in innovation, 'elegant experience,' Cook says[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:38:59 GMT ]Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, says he has never been more bullish about the company's ability to innovate. [Read more]

Go Daddy acquires M.dot for 'mobile first' strategy[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:49:10 GMT ]The company plans to make it easier for its 11 million customers to develop mobile Web sites from their smartphones. [Read more]

Cell phone subsidies claimed by many who can't prove eligibility[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:54:24 GMT ]A government program offering cheap wireless service to low-income households has benefited millions who may not be eligible, says the Wall Street Journal. [Read more]

SlideShare targets marketers with presentation-tracking tool[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:00:00 GMT ]Send Tracker, a new product from LinkedIn, tells salespeople how and when people view their online slides. [Read more]

8 apps to help you survive a storm[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:40:05 EST ]Mobile devices have changed how we handle severe weather. Instead of being isolated in our homes, reading books printed on paper by candle light, we share constant updates and photos in real time on social networks. We keep ourselves entertained with ebooks, games and videos on smartphones and tablets.

Report: Apple working on an 'iWatch'[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:24:55 EST ]Having conquered the desktops, music libraries and phones of millions, Apple reportedly wants to adorn one more spot in the life of the gadget-obsessed -- their wrists.

Twitter to let you pay with a hashtag[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:56:17 EST ]Twitter is getting into e-commerce. It's now possible to buy goods online in two steps by tweeting a special hashtag.

How technology has changed romance[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:36:00 EST ]When it comes to romance, texting is often seen as a bare-minimum form of communication. It's fine for firming up Wednesday night dinner plans, but for expressing heartfelt sentiments? Not so much.

How technology has changed romance[ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:36:00 EST ]When it comes to romance, texting is often seen as a bare-minimum form of communication. It's fine for firming up Wednesday night dinner plans, but for expressing heartfelt sentiments? Not so much.

Women beat men at Valentine's Day gift giving, at least on Google[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:55:12 GMT ]While the cliché would have it that Valentine's Day is when boyfriends descend on jewelry, candy and flower shops, Google has a different take: Searches for "gifts for boyfriend" outpaced "gifts for girlfriend" by over 240 percent in the last 30 days.

Russia launches supply ship to space station[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:41:37 GMT ]A Russian Soyuz rocket launched an unmanned cargo freighter to the International Space Station Monday to deliver nearly 3 tons of fresh food, water and equipment to the six men aboard.

Curiosity drills into Mars rock, collects samples[ Sat, 9 Feb 2013 20:23:02 GMT ]NASA's Curiosity rover has drilled into a Martian rock and collected samples, marking the first time any robot has ever performed this complicated maneuver on the surface of another planet.

Pre-caffeine tech: Apple iWatch, unexpected bunnies![ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:36:09 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

How you can pick names for Pluto's moons[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:06:00 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The discoverers of Pluto's fourth and fifth moons are letting Internet users have a say in what they should be named.

'The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia' now a NYT best seller[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:37:54 GMT ]The title stands atop the "Hardcover Advice & Misc." category on The New York Times' Best Seller list. [Read more]

Get an HTC Droid DNA smartphone for $49.99[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:03:43 GMT ]Verizon charges $199.99 for this 5-inch knockout, which CNET called "the most awesome Droid ever." But you have to be a new Verizon customer to get that price. [Read more]

BMW taps Apple's Genius model to educate customers[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:59:11 GMT ]Dealerships will have young employees on the showroom floor answering questions possible customers might have about cars -- without the sales pressure. [Read more]

Here's how governments might stalk you via social media[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:17:27 GMT ]Defense contractor Raytheon shows off RIOT, its very clever way of knowing when to nab your laptop -- say, during your daily trip to the gym. [Read more]

Amazon to stream CBS show based on Stephen King novel[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:32:19 GMT ]The retailer's Amazon Prime members will be able to watch episodes of the new series just four days after they air on CBS. [Read more]

iPhone app vows to fix e-mail clutter[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:40:38 EST ]When the United States Postal Service announced it would no longer deliver mail on Saturdays, those of us with e-mail anxiety had a moment of jealousy. What would it be like to have two whole days when the Internet just didn't deliver to anyone's inbox?

A tiny Roomba for your tablet[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:40:29 EST ]One of the drawbacks of Roombas, the robotic floor cleaning devices that automatically scoot around and suck up dirt, is that they are too big to clean what really matters. They fall off of pets, are miserable at dishes and they do very little for tablet and smartphone maintenance.

Report: Apple working on an 'iWatch'[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:24:55 EST ]Having conquered the desktops, music libraries and phones of millions, Apple reportedly wants to adorn one more spot in the life of the gadget-obsessed -- their wrists.

8 apps to help you survive a storm[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:40:05 EST ]Mobile devices have changed how we handle severe weather. Instead of being isolated in our homes, reading books printed on paper by candle light, we share constant updates and photos in real time on social networks. We keep ourselves entertained with ebooks, games and videos on smartphones and tablets.

Report: Apple working on an 'iWatch'[ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:29:51 EST ]Having conquered the desktops, music libraries and phones of millions, Apple reportedly wants to adorn one more spot in the life of the gadget-obsessed -- their wrists.

Wireless weather alerts don't go to all users yet[ Sat, 9 Feb 2013 01:16:39 GMT ]The Wireless Emergency Alerts system, which was set up by the FCC, FEMA and most wireless providers in April, 2012. It includes three kinds of alerts — messages from the President, warnings about "severe man-made or natural disasters" and AMBER Alerts about missing children. But not everyone is getting the alerts just yet.

How to stay productive during the Snowpocalypse[ Fri, 8 Feb 2013 18:25:06 GMT ]The Eastern half of the U.S. is gearing up for a massive winter storm this evening, and we're preparing for the worst. Here's what to do if you wake up tomorrow without power or Internet.

Surface Pro sells out at Microsoft online US site[ Sat, 9 Feb 2013 19:19:31 GMT ]Microsoft's new Surface Pro sold out online Saturday at Microsoft's website in the U.S., hours after becoming available. The first version of the hybrid tablet-PC to sell out was the 128 GB model, for $999, followed by the smaller version, with 64 GB for $899.

Birth of monster blizzard seen from space[ Sun, 10 Feb 2013 01:42:13 GMT ]A satellite in orbit captured the birth of the mega-snowstorm Saturday as the blizzard dumped feet of snow on New England and other parts of the Northeast.

Curiosity drills into Mars rock, collects samples[ Sat, 9 Feb 2013 20:23:02 GMT ]NASA's Curiosity rover has drilled into a Martian rock and collected samples, marking the first time any robot has ever performed this complicated maneuver on the surface of another planet.

Parents appalled that school principal is sexy YouTube rapper[ Sat, 09 Feb 2013 20:52:47 GMT ]A Bronx junior high school principal is reportedly also El Siki, an Internet rapper who, well, parties. [Read more]

The Audiophiliac wants to see your audio system[ Sat, 09 Feb 2013 22:11:00 GMT ]Audiophiles are proud of their gear and like to show it off. Send us pictures of your hi-fi. [Read more]

Venture capitalists give Snapchat a $13.5M poke[ Sun, 10 Feb 2013 00:23:37 GMT ]App that spawned a Facebook knockoff nails down a nice chunk of change, as VC's daughter chatters on about it. [Read more]

LA Microsoft Store not mobbed, but Surface has a following[ Sun, 10 Feb 2013 00:43:05 GMT ]Surface Pro didn't generate the level of excitement that the RT tablet did. But the product sold out immediately. [Read more]

AktiMate Micro speakers, better than Bluetooth[ Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:06:00 GMT ]Bluetooth speakers, even the best of them, can't compete with first-rate wired desktop or stereo iPod speakers, like the AktiMate Micros. [Read more]

Apparently This Matters: Face tattoos[ Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:52:41 EST ]This week, Jarrett Bellini considers a woman whose finance tattooed his name on her face.

How Facebook (briefly) killed the Internet[ Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:30:46 EST ]For a few minutes Thursday evening, Facebook was redirecting users visiting dozens of websites -- including Mashable and CNN -- to cryptic error pages.

New iPhone app vows to fix e-mail clutter[ Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:13:20 EST ]When the United States Postal Service announced it would no longer deliver mail on Saturdays, those of us with e-mail anxiety had a moment of jealousy. What would it be like to have two whole days when the Internet just didn't deliver to anyone's inbox?

A tiny Roomba for your phone and tablet[ Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:49:14 EST ]One of the drawbacks of Roombas, the robotic floor cleaning devices that automatically scoot around and suck up dirt, is that they are too big to clean what really matters. They fall off of pets, are miserable at dishes and they do very little for tablet and smartphone maintenance.

5 ways to stay charged in a power outage[ Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:12:04 EST ]In our increasingly digital world, a mobile phone or other portable device is often a one-stop communication device. Phone calls, text messages, social media and even radio and television can all come from the same gadget.

That's the spot! Massage neurons found[ Fri, 8 Feb 2013 23:37:29 GMT ]Scientists have discovered neurons in mice that fire in response to gentle, stroking touch. The neurons may explain why animals, from rats to cats to humans, enjoy grooming each other and being stroked.

Three-quarters reach for iPads after being intimate[ Fri, 8 Feb 2013 22:09:00 GMT ]According to a survey, 74 percent of people find it acceptable to reach for their iPads right after, ahem, being intimate with someone. Have our gadget addictions really gotten to this point?

A son of Africa returns long-lost treasures[ Fri, 8 Feb 2013 22:30:17 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Decades after they were taken away, African ceremonial masks have been returned to the communities that venerated them, thanks to an African-American family researcher who bought them through eBay.

Wireless weather alerts don't go to all users yet[ Sat, 9 Feb 2013 01:16:39 GMT ]The Wireless Emergency Alerts system, which was set up by the FCC, FEMA and most wireless providers in April, 2012. It includes three kinds of alerts — messages from the President, warnings about "severe man-made or natural disasters" and AMBER Alerts about missing children. But not everyone is getting the alerts just yet.

How to stay productive during the Snowpocalypse[ Fri, 8 Feb 2013 18:25:06 GMT ]The Eastern half of the U.S. is gearing up for a massive winter storm this evening, and we're preparing for the worst. Here's what to do if you wake up tomorrow without power or Internet.

Cyberattacks reanimate CISPA, spark move by Obama -- reports[ Sat, 09 Feb 2013 02:34:01 GMT ]With recent news of cyberspying and hacks, legislators plan to bring back the controversial Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, and the president plans to issue an executive order on cybersecurity, say reports. [Read more]

Microsoft Surface Pro set for sales on Saturday[ Sat, 09 Feb 2013 02:56:36 GMT ]Microsoft will begin sales of the Surface Pro this weekend. The Pro and RT model look alike, but that's where the similarity ends. [Read more]

Apple and the iWatch conundrum[ Sat, 09 Feb 2013 03:14:33 GMT ]Here's why Apple needs an iWatch badly, but likely won't make one. [Read more]

YouTube to be blocked in Egypt over anti-Islam film[ Sat, 09 Feb 2013 14:52:59 GMT ]An Egyptian court ruled to suspend Google's YouTube for a month for broadcasting "Innocence of Muslims," according to a state news agency report. [Read more]

Poll: Do you listen to movies or TV over headphones?[ Sat, 09 Feb 2013 15:36:00 GMT ]Sure, most folks are more likely to listen to music over headphones, but some of you are also listening to movies, TV shows or YouTube with headphones. [Read more]

Apparently This Matters: Face tattoos[ Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:52:41 EST ]This week, Jarrett Bellini considers a woman whose finance tattooed his name on her face.

How Facebook (briefly) killed the Internet[ Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:30:46 EST ]For a few minutes Thursday evening, Facebook was redirecting users visiting dozens of websites -- including Mashable and CNN -- to cryptic error pages.

New iPhone app vows to fix e-mail clutter[ Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:13:20 EST ]When the United States Postal Service announced it would no longer deliver mail on Saturdays, those of us with e-mail anxiety had a moment of jealousy. What would it be like to have two whole days when the Internet just didn't deliver to anyone's inbox?

A tiny Roomba for your phone and tablet[ Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:49:14 EST ]One of the drawbacks of Roombas, the robotic floor cleaning devices that automatically scoot around and suck up dirt, is that they are too big to clean what really matters. They fall off of pets, are miserable at dishes and they do very little for tablet and smartphone maintenance.

5 ways to stay charged in a power outage[ Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:12:04 EST ]In our increasingly digital world, a mobile phone or other portable device is often a one-stop communication device. Phone calls, text messages, social media and even radio and television can all come from the same gadget.

Rare 'strobe light star' may actually be twins[ Fri, 8 Feb 2013 16:58:18 GMT ]An odd flashing star may actually be a pair of cosmic twins: two newly formed baby stars that circle each other closely and flash like a strobe light, scientists say.

Twitter searches to finally include tweets older than one week[ Fri, 8 Feb 2013 15:00:53 GMT ]Twitter has developed a way to bring up tweets older than a week in searches, potentially putting an end to a common frustration among users.

Net goes nuts over dad's $200 'Facebook Deactivation' offer to daughter[ Thu, 7 Feb 2013 20:44:36 GMT ]A contract to stay off Facebook until the end of the school year isn’t the first pact Paul Baier made with his 14-year-old daughter, but it's his first parenting decision to go viral. One expert says this agreement isn't the bribe for good behavior some commenters are calling it.

Pre-caffeine tech: Facebook bugs, snow cats![ Fri, 8 Feb 2013 15:44:26 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Whoops!

Asteroid will get swift kick during close pass[ Thu, 7 Feb 2013 22:32:07 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: It may sound unsettling to hear that a potential killer asteroid will just barely miss Earth next week, but don't panic: Earth's gravitational field will give it such a kick that we'll never have to worry about it again.

Activision 'somewhat disappointed' with Wii U launch[ Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:58:25 GMT ]Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick says his company has witnessed "slower-than-expected adoption" of Nintendo's new game console. [Read more]

Motorola Electrify M getting Jelly Bean jolt[ Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:58:27 GMT ]On April 12 Electrify M users can update to Android Jelly Bean. [Read more]

Macmillan reaches e-book pricing settlement with DOJ[ Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:02:48 GMT ]Now all that's left is Apple. The U.S. Justice Department says it will continue to litigate against the electronics giant for conspiring with Macmillan and four of the other largest U.S. book publishers to raise e-book prices. [Read more]

It wasn't Beyonce: Super Bowl outage traced to relay failure[ Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:22:53 GMT ]Entergy, an electric and gas utility in New Orleans, says a relay device installed to protect Superdome equipment in the event of a cable failure ended up malfunctioning. [Read more]

SkyDrive users can now share Office documents with anyone[ Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:49:57 GMT ]Microsoft has tweaked its online collaboration so that people can view and edit your Office documents without a Microsoft account. [Read more]

Dad pays teen $200 to quit Facebook[ Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:42:00 EST ]A Boston dad is paying his 14-year-old daughter $200 to quit using Facebook for almost five months, according to a post on his blog.

Apparently This Matters: Face tattoos[ Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:02:52 EST ]This week, Jarrett Bellini considers a woman whose finance tattooed his name on her face.

How Facebook (briefly) killed the Internet[ Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:30:46 EST ]For a few minutes Thursday evening, Facebook was redirecting users visiting dozens of websites -- including Mashable and CNN -- to cryptic error pages.

New iPhone app vows to fix e-mail clutter[ Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:13:20 EST ]When the United States Postal Service announced it would no longer deliver mail on Saturdays, those of us with e-mail anxiety had a moment of jealousy. What would it be like to have two whole days when the Internet just didn't deliver to anyone's inbox?

How Facebook (briefly) killed the Internet[ Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:30:46 EST ]For a few minutes Thursday evening, Facebook was redirecting users visiting dozens of websites -- including Mashable and CNN -- to cryptic error pages.

Video, 4G propel mobile traffic to new heights[ Thu, 7 Feb 2013 01:49:35 GMT ]A new report on mobile data use showed that increasing numbers of smartphones, many of them Android-based and capable of 4G data speeds, led to continuing increases in mobile traffic. Last year saw more than 10 exabytes of data sent to and from our devices.

Hey Monopoly! What's with this dumb cat?[ Wed, 6 Feb 2013 19:31:20 GMT ]Opinion: Some people will say that the cat is a symbol of the feline-obsessed Internet era, and its usurpation of the iron's slot in the ubiquitous Parker Brothers box is representative of the world's transition from Industrialism to a glorious new Information Age . But the truth is, people just like cats.

Newtown lawmaker calls for 'sin tax' on violent video games[ Wed, 6 Feb 2013 21:43:24 GMT ]A Connecticut state representative whose district includes Newtown is calling for a tax on "Mature"-rated video games, and she wants the money to fund mental health education about "the danger of violent games." Republican lawmaker DebraLee Hovey submitted the bill calling for a 10 percent sales tax on all M-rated video games, in the wake of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School which took the lives of 20 children and six adults.

Pre-caffeine tech: Drone-proof cities, pug party hats![ Thu, 7 Feb 2013 15:13:23 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

How to investigate the X Files of physics[ Thu, 7 Feb 2013 00:53:01 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: They may not be on a par with alien goo or liver-eating mutants, but there's a whole collection of real-life X Files that physicists are puzzling over.

Tablet Thursday: Get a Motorola Xoom 2 + 4G LTE for $219 shipped[ Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:14:37 GMT ]Known stateside as the Motorola Droid Xyboard, this feature-packed tablet is available in your choice of size: 8.2 or 10.1. [Read more]

Samsung, EA team up for mobile apps initiative[ Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:58:56 GMT ]The partnership between the companies is designed to increase the amount of apps available in Samsung's application marketplace. [Read more]

Let's Date offers a sexy, new way to find love from your iPhone[ Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:12:17 GMT ]The funky iOS-only application picks out people for you to date and then gives you two choices: "no thanks" or "let's date." The rest is up to you. [Read more]

Free LibreOffice office suite beefs up with version 4.0[ Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:37:00 GMT ]The free open-source alternative to Microsoft Office now has a new edition with enhancements for both users and developers. [Read more]

Ouya chief: We'll launch a new console every year[ Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:46:24 GMT ]Although Ouya won't hit wide retail lease in June, the company plans to launch a new model each year. [Read more]

Porn tests app stores' inspectors[ Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:00:25 EST ]It's been framed as a debate between Web freedom and the freedom from stumbling upon potentially offensive content.

Survey finds fatigue with Facebook[ Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:43:04 EST ]Facebook follows you everywhere. It's on phones and computers, at work and home, and in the news. So it's understandable that people might need a little rest from the social network.

iTunes serves up 25 billionth song[ Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:55:03 EST ]On Wednesday, Apple announced a pretty mind-boggling stat: The 25 billionth song had been downloaded on iTunes.

Dad pays teen $200 to quit Facebook[ Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:54:18 EST ]A Boston dad is paying his 14-year-old daughter $200 to quit using Facebook for almost five months, according to a post on his blog.

Why Facebook may want to track your location[ Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:01:58 EST ]Facebook may be working on an app that will let your friends, or even complete strangers, know where you are at all times.

Planck telescope might help us grasp reality[ Wed, 6 Feb 2013 16:50:45 GMT ]Launched in 2009 by the European Space Agency (ESA), the Planck space telescope has spent years soaking up radiation from the furthest most reaches of the universe. One of its major tasks has been to catalog the faint patterns in the endearing electromagnetic remnants of our universe’s infancy with unprecedented precision.

Twitter tweaks Vine porn problem with adult rating[ Wed, 6 Feb 2013 15:13:16 GMT ]There's no sense in denying it: Vine, Twitter's new video-sharing service, has a wee bit of a porn problem. And now Twitter has just plain slapped an age restriction on the Vine app.

Pre-caffeine tech: Kickstarter Death Star, Pete & Pete![ Wed, 6 Feb 2013 14:43:08 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Surface Pro: Clunky, chunky, but Microsoft's best hope[ Wed, 6 Feb 2013 02:06:56 GMT ]Microsoft's Surface proposition sounded at first a little like a car that could rip out tree stumps and still get 50 miles to the gallon. But when you got to the dealership, the salesman would show you the car that could rip out tree stumps and the car that got 50 miles to the gallon. In other words, it's not one car, but two.

Nearby red dwarfs could have alien Earths[ Wed, 6 Feb 2013 16:25:15 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: An analysis of data from NASA's Kepler mission suggests that habitable, Earth-sized planets should be found around red dwarf stars in our celestial "backyard."

Never fear, Europe: Mac Pro likely will get update soon[ Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:21:02 GMT ]Apple notified at least one reseller partner in Europe that it will release new computers this spring to replace those being banned in the EU as of March 1, according to French publication MacGeneration. [Read more]

Amazon patents way for you to sell your digital items[ Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:25:21 GMT ]A newly-awarded Amazon patent could open the door to an electronic marketplace where consumers can sell digital goods to each other. [Read more]

iTunes claims 25B total downloads, 15B since 2010[ Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:47:28 GMT ]Apple's industry-saving digital music store shows no signs of slowing down, even in the face of new competition. [Read more]

iTunes claims 25B total downloads, 15B since 2010[ Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:47:28 GMT ]Apple's digital music store shows no signs of slowing down, even in the face of new competition from the likes of Pandora and Spotify. [Read more]

Ultraslim notebook shipments poised for growth in 2013[ Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:50:43 GMT ]Touch screen suppliers and ultraslim panel makers are making it difficult for PC vendors to get their notebooks to store shelves. [Read more]

Breaking down Super Bowl's tech ads[ Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:27:03 EST ]Yeah, yeah. We know. You just watch the Super Bowl for the commercials.

Protecting data from a vengeful ex[ Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:30:35 EST ]When a relationship ends badly, every racy photo or text you shared with your ex becomes a potential security problem.

Porn tests app stores' inspectors[ Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:00:25 EST ]It's been framed as a debate between Web freedom and the freedom from stumbling upon potentially offensive content.

Survey finds fatigue with Facebook[ Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:43:04 EST ]Facebook follows you everywhere. It's on phones and computers, at work and home, and in the news. So it's understandable that people might need a little rest from the social network.

Survey: Most users take breaks from Facebook[ Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:38:48 EST ]Facebook follows you everywhere. It's on phones and computers, at work and home, and in the news. So it's understandable that people might need a little rest from the social network.

Iran's claims of monkey in space questioned[ Tue, 5 Feb 2013 16:22:31 GMT ]Soon after Iranian officials announced they'd sent a monkey to space, close observers started wondering if the Iranians had been, as the saying goes, just monkeying around.

King Richard III's face revealed after 500 years[ Tue, 5 Feb 2013 15:19:01 GMT ]The face of England's King Richard III was revealed for the first time in more than 500 years on Tuesday following a reconstruction based on a skull unearthed from a parking lot.

Facebook makes apps less annoying, blocks some oversharing[ Tue, 5 Feb 2013 15:11:14 GMT ]Bad news for folks who really love to know about every little thing their friends do using a Facebook app: The social network is finally making apps less annoying by preventing them from automatically posting about every single action taken by a user.

Canadian astronaut's artistry hits warp speed[ Tue, 5 Feb 2013 02:01:25 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield's creative side seems to be firing up the warp drive — thanks in part to Twitter, William Shatner and Barenaked Ladies.

Ex-sweeties threatening to post naked pics? Odds are, they'll do it[ Mon, 4 Feb 2013 20:57:23 GMT ]Just in time for Valentine's Day, McAfee's "Love, Relationships and Technology" survey reminds us, yet again, no matter what kind of digital data you’re sharing with that special someone, it could very well come back to bite you in a way you won’t enjoy.

Microsoft offers online help to Office 2013 users[ Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:36:42 GMT ]Online Quick Start Guides are brimming with tips and tricks for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other programs in the latest Office suite. [Read more]

Microsoft to open more retail stores this year[ Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:28:55 GMT ]The folks in Redmond now plan to launch five more stores this summer in addition to the six announced last month. [Read more]

NAND flash sales indicate Ultrabook disappointment[ Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:42:20 GMT ]According to new data from iSuppli, flash memory market revenue was down 7 percent in 2012. [Read more]

For Dell, lessons from Microsoft's Nokia deal[ Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:44:44 GMT ]If Microsoft's $2 billion loan to Dell plays out the same way its Nokia deal has, other PC makers may have less to fear than they initially might expect. [Read more]

Hidden 'radio' buttons discovered in Apple's iOS 6.1[ Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:51:59 GMT ]Code tucked away deep within Apple's latest version of iOS provide some of the first hints that a radio service is on the way. [Read more]

'The Oatmeal' and rise of Web comics[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:42:07 EST ]Matthew Inman's "The Oatmeal" is one of most popular comics on Web, which has made him lightning rod for criticism -- as well as model for others.

Funniest tweets of the #Blackout Bowl[ Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:26:49 EST ]Between the bad commercials, Beyonce's halftime gig, the Harbaugh brothers and the action on the field, the jokesters of Twitter had plenty to snicker about during Sunday's Super Bowl.

Breaking down Super Bowl's tech ads[ Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:27:03 EST ]Yeah, yeah. We know. You just watch the Super Bowl for the commercials.

Protecting data from a vengeful ex[ Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:30:35 EST ]When a relationship ends badly, every racy photo or text you shared with your ex becomes a potential security problem.

App stores: Mobile-web gatekeepers, or censors?[ Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:37:18 EST ]It's been framed as a debate between Web freedom and the freedom from stumbling upon potentially offensive content.

How 3-D printers could build a moon colony[ Sat, 2 Feb 2013 20:19:30 GMT ]The technology behind 3-D printing has allowed users to craft musical instruments and prosthetic limbs, and now European scientists are taking a serious look at printing their own moon base.

Wall Street Journal, Washington Post disclose Chinese attacks[ Sat, 2 Feb 2013 20:27:58 GMT ]Following the New York Times' revelation earlier this week of a massive Chinese attack upon its computer systems, a security analyst says that disclosing such attacks might become a "badge of honor" among media companies.

Astronomers solve 150-year-old star explosion mystery[ Sat, 2 Feb 2013 22:32:43 GMT ]After a stellar explosion was reported in 1866, British astronomer John Herschel announced he had seen a bright flare from the same location 24 years earlier.

Five reasons BlackBerry 10 bashers are wrong[ Sun, 3 Feb 2013 18:55:40 GMT ]BlackBerry 10 offers a number of unique advantages for all smartphone shoppers — not just longtime users.

DNA verdict on skeleton: It's King Richard III[ Mon, 4 Feb 2013 10:55:06 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: DNA analysis supports the claim that a skeleton dug up from beneath a parking lot in the English city of Leicester represents the mortal remains of King Richard III.

Get a Nest Learning Thermostat for $198[ Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:12:18 GMT ]It's the first-generation model, but it's still the most sophisticated (and sexy) home thermostat on the planet. [Read more]

Facebook: Ravens' win, Beyonce most mentioned for Super Bowl[ Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:25:07 GMT ]The social-networking giant says mentions of Beyonce during her halftime show soared nearly 49,000 percent. And guess which Harbaugh brother was talked about the most. [Read more]

Foxconn to employees: Hey, you should join the union[ Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:45:23 GMT ]The gadget manufacturer says that it wants to raise employee awareness of the union and "enhance" representation of junior workers. [Read more]

Nokia looking into tablets with eye on Windows 8[ Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:11:53 GMT ]CEO Stephen Elop confirmed that the company is considering a Windows tablet but won't rule out an Android device. [Read more]

BlackBerry Z10 off to 'solid start' in U.K., Canada -- analyst[ Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:45:42 GMT ]The handset, which was announced last week, is seeing "widespread sellouts" at Carphone Warehouse in the U.K. [Read more]

Wozniak: Jobs movie script 'atrocious'[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:09:55 EST ]Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak hasn't seen "jOBS," the biopic of his founding partner that premiered Friday at the Sundance Film Festival.

New York Times says it was hacked[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:59:42 EST ]The New York Times says that Chinese hackers have carried out sustained attacks on its computer systems, breaking in and stealing the passwords of high-profile reporters and other staff members.

'The Oatmeal' and rise of Web comics[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:42:07 EST ]Matthew Inman's "The Oatmeal" is one of most popular comics on Web, which has made him lightning rod for criticism -- as well as model for others.

Twitter hacked; 250,000 accounts affected [ Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:07:18 EST ]Twitter is coming forward as the latest site to be hacked. The social network said in a blog post Friday afternoon that approximately 250,000 user accounts were compromised, with attackers gaining access to information including user names and email addresses.

The funniest tweets of the #Blackout Bowl[ Mon, 04 Feb 2013 08:14:25 EST ]Between the bad commercials, Beyonce's halftime gig, the Harbaugh brothers and the action on the field, the jokesters of Twitter had plenty to snicker about during Sunday's Super Bowl.

How 3-D printers could build a moon colony[ Sat, 2 Feb 2013 20:19:30 GMT ]The technology behind 3-D printing has allowed users to craft musical instruments and prosthetic limbs, and now European scientists are taking a serious look at printing their own moon base.

Wall Street Journal, Washington Post disclose Chinese attacks[ Sat, 2 Feb 2013 20:27:58 GMT ]Following the New York Times' revelation earlier this week of a massive Chinese attack upon its computer systems, a security analyst says that disclosing such attacks might become a "badge of honor" among media companies.

Astronomers solve 150-year-old star explosion mystery[ Sat, 2 Feb 2013 22:32:43 GMT ]After a stellar explosion was reported in 1866, British astronomer John Herschel announced he had seen a bright flare from the same location 24 years earlier.

Astronauts will watch Super Bowl from space[ Sat, 2 Feb 2013 19:28:45 GMT ]Six astronauts living in space may not have gravity, fresh food or a shower, but there is one Earth necessity they won't miss Sunday: The Super Bowl.

Is your HDTV Super Bowl-ready? Set-up tips for the best picture[ Sat, 2 Feb 2013 18:45:34 GMT ]About 20 percent of HDTV owners don't watch TV in true high definition due to improper setup. Our step-by-step checklist will help you ensure that your HDTV is ready for Super Bowl viewing with the best, sharpest picture possible.

Apple updates Java for Snow Leopard following blockage[ Sun, 03 Feb 2013 00:18:19 GMT ]Following a recent addition of Java to its plug-in blacklist, Apple has issued an update to its supported Java versions. [Read more]

How Boeing's 777-300ER could help save American Airlines[ Sun, 03 Feb 2013 04:17:01 GMT ]American has gone through some very rough times. But now, it has an all-new livery and is the first U.S. carrier to fly Boeing's 777-300ER, the world's most successful two-engine plane. [Read more]

Peek at a Big Game IT 'war room' -- at Domino's Pizza[ Sun, 03 Feb 2013 14:00:00 GMT ]The company will deliver millions of pies in just a few hours during today's 49ers/Ravens faceoff, and an impromptu information systems brain center in Michigan will make it all possible. [Read more]

LeBron upstages Rogen, Rudd in Samsung's Super Bowl ad[ Sun, 03 Feb 2013 15:50:54 GMT ]Samsung releases the full 2-minute version of its Super Bowl ad. You do see some products. But you see a lot more of Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd and LeBron James. [Read more]

1964 Ears custom in-ear headphones beat their competition on price[ Sun, 03 Feb 2013 16:06:00 GMT ]1964 Ears offers a wide range of options for its headphones, custom-molded to your ears. [Read more]

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.

Wozniak: Jobs movie script 'atrocious'[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:09:55 EST ]Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak hasn't seen "jOBS," the biopic of his founding partner that premiered Friday at the Sundance Film Festival.

New York Times says it was hacked[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:59:42 EST ]The New York Times says that Chinese hackers have carried out sustained attacks on its computer systems, breaking in and stealing the passwords of high-profile reporters and other staff members.

'The Oatmeal' and rise of Web comics[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:42:07 EST ]Matthew Inman's "The Oatmeal" is one of most popular comics on Web, which has made him lightning rod for criticism -- as well as model for others.

Twitter hacked; 250,000 accounts affected [ Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:07:18 EST ]Twitter is coming forward as the latest site to be hacked. The social network said in a blog post Friday afternoon that approximately 250,000 user accounts were compromised, with attackers gaining access to information including user names and email addresses.

Unique photography rig captures snowflakes in mid-flight[ Sat, 2 Feb 2013 01:46:41 GMT ]They say no two snowflakes look the same — well, scientists at the University of Utah aren't going to take that for granted. They've devised a photography rig that can take detailed photos and measurements of thousands of snowflakes in a single night.

Will you want the new BlackBerry?[ Fri, 1 Feb 2013 20:10:47 GMT ]We've referred to BlackBerry 10, the latest operating system released by Research in Motion (now known as BlackBerry), as the company's last hope. It's do or die, make or break, claim a hefty serving of the smartphone market or settle for a few crumbs.

Twitter confirms theft of 250,000 user names, emails in hack[ Sat, 2 Feb 2013 01:01:03 GMT ]Twitter announced in a blog post Friday that a recent, "extremely sophisticated" hack may have exposed around 250,000 users' email addresses and other information.

Columbia tragedy still stings 10 years later[ Fri, 1 Feb 2013 14:06:42 GMT ]Ten years later, the repercussions of the loss of space shuttle Columbia and its crew are still being felt by a space effort in the throes of transition.

Columbia anniversary sparks talk of Mars[ Fri, 1 Feb 2013 18:09:48 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: President Barack Obama pays a 10th-anniversary tribute to the space shuttle Columbia's fallen astronauts — and pledges that the lessons learned would be applied to future space odysseys, including eventual trips to Mars.

Powertrekk fuel cell charger to be released in Spring[ Sat, 02 Feb 2013 02:02:23 GMT ]Powertrekk, which uses water and a fuel cell puck to charge your phone in an emergency situation, is scheduled for a U.S. launch in April. [Read more]

What it really takes to make a flexible phone (Smartphones Unlocked)[ Sat, 02 Feb 2013 07:59:00 GMT ]A bendable screen is nice in the lab, but it will take more than flexi-glass to get your phone to touch its toes. [Read more]

Super Bowl from the sidelines: Tech readiness is priority No. 1[ Sat, 02 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMT ]CBS CMO George Schweitzer discusses how the CBS team prepares for the biggest broadcast event of the year. [Read more]

Building better Super Bowl ads by watching you watch them[ Sat, 02 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT ]A 3-year-old company takes technology from MIT's Media Lab and applies it to ad testing. But do you like Yetis with your Wheat Thins? [Read more]

Forty years ago, the Ohm F speaker was a game-changer; it still is[ Sat, 02 Feb 2013 15:36:00 GMT ]The Ohm Acoustics F omnidirectional speaker was such a radical advance in 1972 few 21st century speakers can match its sound. [Read more]

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.

Wozniak: Jobs movie script 'atrocious'[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:09:55 EST ]Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak hasn't seen "jOBS," the biopic of his founding partner that premiered Friday at the Sundance Film Festival.

New York Times says it was hacked[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:59:42 EST ]The New York Times says that Chinese hackers have carried out sustained attacks on its computer systems, breaking in and stealing the passwords of high-profile reporters and other staff members.

'The Oatmeal' and rise of Web comics[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:42:07 EST ]Matthew Inman's "The Oatmeal" is one of most popular comics on Web, which has made him lightning rod for criticism -- as well as model for others.

Twitter hacked; 250,000 accounts affected [ Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:07:18 EST ]Twitter is coming forward as the latest site to be hacked. The social network said in a blog post Friday afternoon that approximately 250,000 user accounts were compromised, with attackers gaining access to information including user names and email addresses.

Xbox hack brings heavily armed cops to frightened family's home[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:05:55 GMT ]The criminal prank — the type of which is increasingly common — all began because the address where the family lived was scraped from an out-of-date Xbox account.

Ancient petroglyphs stolen from California site recovered[ Fri, 1 Feb 2013 13:35:51 GMT ]Four ancient petroglyphs that were stolen from a historic site in Northern California last year have been recovered, but no suspects have been identified in the brazen theft, federal authorities said on Thursday.

Gamers vs. bullies: 'We won. You can win too'[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:00:31 GMT ]Beyond the Final Boss, a campaign launched by game developers, collects stories from game professionals who were bullied as children ... and tells how they were able to survive and rise above the bullying.

10 myths surrounding the Columbia tragedy[ Fri, 1 Feb 2013 15:18:20 GMT ]Much of what people think they remember about the loss of the shuttle Columbia 10 years ago has become more myth and garble than actual reality. NBC News' James Oberg lists his top 10 Columbia myths, plus some extras.

Columbia tragedy still stings 10 years later[ Fri, 1 Feb 2013 14:06:42 GMT ]Ten years later, the repercussions of the loss of space shuttle Columbia and its crew are still being felt by a space effort in the throes of transition.

Dell buyout deal could happen Monday -- Reuters[ Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:31:45 GMT ]An agreement to take the PC maker private is close to completion, Reuters reports, and may be announced next week. [Read more]

Samsung chairman fends off family's lawsuit in $4 billion win[ Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:38:13 GMT ]Lee Kun-hee's relatives had been seeking nearly $4 billion in assets he holds in Samsung Group. [Read more]

Uber strikes key deal with California regulators[ Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:09:23 GMT ]The company says that it will not have to pay fines levied against it by the California Public Utilities Commission. [Read more]

Temple Run 2 scores record as fastest-growing mobile game[ Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:09:59 GMT ]The popular game has grabbed the greatest number of downloads in the shortest amount of time, according to its developer. [Read more]

Get an Electrohome turntable-in-a-suitcase for $79.96 shipped[ Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:00:00 GMT ]This nifty '60s-throwback record player normally sells for $99.99. Here's a CNET-exclusive coupon for $20 off. [Read more]

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.

Wozniak: Jobs movie script 'atrocious'[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:09:55 EST ]Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak hasn't seen "jOBS," the biopic of his founding partner that premiered Friday at the Sundance Film Festival.

New York Times says it was hacked[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:59:42 EST ]The New York Times says that Chinese hackers have carried out sustained attacks on its computer systems, breaking in and stealing the passwords of high-profile reporters and other staff members.

'The Oatmeal' and rise of Web comics[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:42:07 EST ]Matthew Inman's "The Oatmeal" is one of most popular comics on Web, which has made him lightning rod for criticism -- as well as model for others.

'The Oatmeal' and the rise of Web comics[ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:39:15 EST ]Matthew Inman's "The Oatmeal" is one of most popular comics on Web, which has made him lightning rod for criticism -- as well as model for others.