Can the 2DS changethe game for Nintendo? [ Fri, 30 Aug 2013 15:45:20 GMT ]When Nintendo unveiled the 2DS, a new lower-priced member of its celebrated line of DS mobile gaming consoles, fans met the news with characteristic excitement. But for market watchers, the 2DS seemed like a peculiar answer to a persistent problem.

'Bang With Friends' is back on App Store, now called 'Down'[ Fri, 30 Aug 2013 18:23:44 GMT ]After three months of exile from Apple's notoriously stringent iOS app store, the app formerly known as "Bang With Friends" is once again available for iPhones and iPads.The catch? Technically, it's not "Bang With Friends" — at least not for Apple.

Microsoft Surface Pro gets permanent price cut to $799[ Fri, 30 Aug 2013 20:15:03 GMT ]In a bid to spur sales of its Surface tablets, Microsoft recently reduced their prices by a significant amount, but for the Surface Pro, the cut was only temporary — or so it was said. Perhaps pleased by the results, the company has decided to make the new prices permanent.

At 20, 'Magic:The Gathering' still going strong — and not just in schoollunchrooms   [ Fri, 30 Aug 2013 21:27:05 GMT ]This Labor Day weekend, tens of thousands of gamers will descend on the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) in Seattle to check out the latest and greatest from their favorite game studios. Like Comic-Con, the various PAX conventions are a mammoth celebration of all things nerdy.

Microsoft, Google plan to sue over surveillance disclosure[ Sat, 31 Aug 2013 00:23:07 GMT ]WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice's talks with Microsoft and Google have hit a wall as the government pushes back at the tech companies' demand for the ability to disclose the now-secret data requests they receive. Both companies may sue in order to "speak more freely.

iPhone 5C: What we expect about the announcement, specs, and release date of Apple's rumored cheaper iPhone[ Fri, 30 Aug 2013 23:42:00 GMT ]Apple's cheaper iPhone 5C doesn't officially exist, but plenty of gossip suggests that it does. CNET details what we know, what we think we know, and what we don't know. [Read more]

Kindle refund more than doubles in e-book settlement[ Fri, 30 Aug 2013 23:51:28 GMT ]Amazon says customers who previously purchased books from the publishers involved in the Apple e-book settlement are estimated to receive between $0.73 to $3.82 per Kindle book. [Read more]

Crave Ep. 135: MySpace all over again: Facebook gets GIFs[ Sat, 31 Aug 2013 00:01:00 GMT ]You'll be shocked (literally shocked) to realize how much time you spend on Facebook. Plus, a couch that can balance on one leg, and the worst celebrity-branded tech products ever. [Read more]

Smartphones: When is 'big' too big? (Smartphones Unlocked)[ Sat, 31 Aug 2013 07:00:00 GMT ]This year, both the size of smartphone screens --and demand for them -- will continue to balloon. But at some point, they'll pop. [Read more]

Classics corner: An introduction[ Sat, 31 Aug 2013 08:05:00 GMT ]Major Gav is a man of particular tastes. He's got a question for you: "Modern cars are rubbish, right?" [Read more]

Syrian group behind NYT outage[ Wed, 28 Aug 2013 15:38:47 EDT ]The New York Times website was experiencing widespread outages Tuesday afternoon as the apparent result of a malicious attack.

California weighs making 'revenge porn' illegal[ Fri, 30 Aug 2013 06:52:51 EDT ]In the aftermath of a failed relationship, jilted lovers have been known to lash out by posting sexually explicit photos or videos of their exes online.

Behind the player ratings on 'Madden'[ Fri, 30 Aug 2013 19:18:43 EDT ]Donny Moore watches at least part of every NFL game, every week, every year. After all, it's part of his job.

Apple launches iPhone trade-ins[ Fri, 30 Aug 2013 19:18:54 EDT ]Confirming earlier rumors, Apple launched a new program Friday that will allow customers to trade in old iPhones at U.S. Apple stores for credit towards a newer model.

Behind those player ratings on 'Madden 25'[ Fri, 30 Aug 2013 16:05:38 EDT ]Donny Moore watches at least part of every NFL game, every week, every year. After all, it's part of his job.

Skyping in 3-D? They're working on it[ Thu, 29 Aug 2013 19:41:53 GMT ]A Skype executive says the company is working on a 3-D version of its popular video chatting app. Don't get excited just yet — it'll be some time before it's ready — but making teleconferencing more like real face-to-face communication could indeed be a task highly suited to 3-D tech.

Forecast for PC shipments worse than previously thought[ Thu, 29 Aug 2013 21:39:40 GMT ]SAN FRANCISCO — The outlook for the struggling personal computer industry is worse than was previously believed, according to market research firm IDC, which on Thursday cut its 2013 forecast for global PC shipments for at least the second time. Worldwide shipments of PCs are likely to fall 9.

Addicted to Facebook fame? Blame your brain's nucleus accumbens[ Thu, 29 Aug 2013 23:40:43 GMT ]It only makes sense: Neuroscientists see a link between your drive to build a better reputation and the intensity of your Facebook usage. They say the two activities stimulate a reward center in the brain, known as the nucleus accumbens, in a similar way.

Transparent, flexible speaker runs on ions[ Fri, 30 Aug 2013 00:52:16 GMT ]A research team at Harvard has created a remarkable proof of concept device: a thin, transparent speaker powered by ions instead of electricity. Such "ionic devices" could lead to artificial muscles, telescopic contact lenses, and more.

How Tomahawk cruise missiles may send messages to (and from) Syria[ Fri, 30 Aug 2013 08:52:32 GMT ]The Tomahawk cruise missiles being readied for possible use against Syrian government targets are part of a line going back to the Cold War — but these are definitely not your father's cruise missiles.

'Mega-canyon' discovered under ice in Greenland[ Fri, 30 Aug 2013 00:38:52 GMT ]Hidden beneath Greenland's ice sheet is a massive canyon that's more than 460 miles long and up to 2,600 feet deep at points. [Read more]

How a killer game sucked me and my son back to iOS devices[ Fri, 30 Aug 2013 02:00:17 GMT ]Are smartphones and tablets all the same? Or are there killer apps that still make people choose one brand over another? [Read more]

AT&T to go nationwide with prepaid Aio Wireless service[ Fri, 30 Aug 2013 05:32:29 GMT ]The phone giant takes on T-Mobile in the no-contract market, announcing it's pushing its prepaid network throughout the U.S. in mid-September. [Read more]

Crave giveaway: Two tiny Wi-Fi mobile storage devices from SanDisk[ Fri, 30 Aug 2013 07:00:00 GMT ]Store and stream your content across multiple mobile devices with two new gadgets from SanDisk -- the Connect Wireless Flash Drive and the Connect Wireless Media Drive. Free and free. [Read more]

Bentley Continental GT Speed: A 205 mph love letter to the past[ Fri, 30 Aug 2013 08:02:00 GMT ]Bentley should have been one of the greatest names in motorsport, but history tells a different story. Can the Continental GT Speed bring back memories and give us a glimpse of what could have been? [Read more]

Scientists grow mini brains from stem cells[ Wed, 28 Aug 2013 13:50:17 EDT ]We've seen beating heart tissue, windpipes and bladders all grown from stem cells. Now researchers have taken another important step forward by growing mini brains from these programmable cells.

Google's Nexus 4 gets price cut[ Wed, 28 Aug 2013 15:38:54 EDT ]Google's Nexus 4 made a splash last fall simply because it was well-built and inexpensive, and yet it didn't require a two-year contract with a wireless carrier. Now, it's even cheaper.

Syrian group behind NYT outage[ Wed, 28 Aug 2013 15:38:47 EDT ]The New York Times website was experiencing widespread outages Tuesday afternoon as the apparent result of a malicious attack.

California weighs making 'revenge porn' illegal[ Thu, 29 Aug 2013 15:00:20 EDT ]In the aftermath of a failed relationship, jilted lovers have been known to lash out by posting sexually explicit photos or videos of their exes online.

Can you really be liable for texting a driver?[ Thu, 29 Aug 2013 12:32:23 EDT ]Three New Jersey judges surprised phone owners everywhere Tuesday with a new message: You don't have to be texting and driving to get in trouble. You might be legally liable for a crash if you're on the other end of the phone, too.

Twitter update improves conversations, adds flagging on Android[ Wed, 28 Aug 2013 19:55:08 GMT ]Users of Twitter's mobile apps will be getting a minor update soon that improves the conversations interface on all platforms and brings a few minor updates to the Android app.

Apple's iPhone trade-in plan could start Friday[ Wed, 28 Aug 2013 19:55:10 GMT ]You may soon be able to walk into an Apple store with an old iPhone and get instant credit towards a new one as soon as Friday, if the latest rumors are correct.

Humans tend to trust robots that look human[ Wed, 28 Aug 2013 21:13:01 GMT ]Most robots are so much more than a pretty face, but most humans don't see them that way. We make snap decisions about a robot's personality, friendliness and abilities — all from the way it looks, even if it's just a projection on a display screen, new research shows.

Twitter update improves conversations, adds flagging on Android and Web[ Wed, 28 Aug 2013 21:35:30 GMT ]Users of Twitter's mobile apps will be getting a minor update soon that improves the conversations interface on all platforms and brings a few minor updates to the Android app.

Moto X's 'assembled in USA' adds to cachet, but not to price[ Thu, 29 Aug 2013 00:10:54 GMT ]Tech analysts at IHS iSuppli have torn apart Motorola's latest phone, the Moto X, and found that it costs about as much to make as competing phones from Samsung and Apple — even factoring in the additional labor cost of assembling the Moto X inside the U.S. instead of Asia.

Researcher: Snapchat names, aliases, phone numbers vulnerable[ Thu, 29 Aug 2013 01:47:43 GMT ]Australian researchers claim data can be discovered and harvested via the Snapchat Android and iOS API even if an account is private. [Read more]

Verizon talking buyout deal with Vodafone again?[ Thu, 29 Aug 2013 02:46:34 GMT ]After the two companies reportedly couldn't agree on a price, it seems that rising interest rates are sparking new discussions on a deal that could cost Verizon more than $100 billion. [Read more]

Nexus 7 LTE model mid-September debut likely[ Thu, 29 Aug 2013 03:29:55 GMT ]Waiting on tenterhooks for the LTE version of the Nexus 7? Indications from Japan and Europe point to a mid-September launch. [Read more]

Scientists raise mini human brain in a petri dish[ Thu, 29 Aug 2013 04:12:44 GMT ]With the goal of being able to better study neurological diseases, researchers create a lab-grown brain with stem cells. [Read more]

Autosolo is cheap, easy to get involved in, and good fun[ Thu, 29 Aug 2013 08:02:00 GMT ]So, you wanna be a race driver but you have neither money nor a fast car? Try Autosolo on for size. [Read more]

Reports: Apple to offer trade-ins for iPhone[ Wed, 28 Aug 2013 15:39:11 EDT ]For the first time Apple stores will soon let iPhone owners trade in their old phones for credit toward a new one, according to multiple reports.

Scientists grow mini brains from stem cells[ Wed, 28 Aug 2013 13:50:17 EDT ]We've seen beating heart tissue, windpipes and bladders all grown from stem cells. Now researchers have taken another important step forward by growing mini brains from these programmable cells.

Google's Nexus 4 gets price cut[ Wed, 28 Aug 2013 15:38:54 EDT ]Google's Nexus 4 made a splash last fall simply because it was well-built and inexpensive, and yet it didn't require a two-year contract with a wireless carrier. Now, it's even cheaper.

Syrian group behind NYT outage[ Wed, 28 Aug 2013 15:38:47 EDT ]The New York Times website was experiencing widespread outages Tuesday afternoon as the apparent result of a malicious attack.

Syrian civil war? Not on al-Assad's Instagram[ Wed, 28 Aug 2013 16:25:15 EDT ]August in Syria kicked off with an ammo depot blast killing 40 people, followed by news that U.N. inspectors were probing claims that regime forces had used chemical weapons.

New York Times website down; hacking may be reason[ Tue, 27 Aug 2013 21:01:30 GMT ]The New York Times website, nytimes.com, was down for some users Tuesday, the second time in two weeks that the site experienced problems. The newspaper acknowledged the issue at 4:37 p.m. ET with a post on Twitter, saying the "site is experiencing technical difficulties.

New York Times website down; hacking appears to be cause[ Tue, 27 Aug 2013 21:29:10 GMT ]The New York Times website, nytimes.com, was down for some users Tuesday, the second time in two weeks that the site experienced problems, with hacking by supporters of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad likely behind the latest outage. The newspaper acknowledged the issue at 4:37 p.m.

New York Times hacked by Syrian Electronic Army[ Tue, 27 Aug 2013 21:40:13 GMT ]The New York Times website, nytimes.com, was down for some users Tuesday, the second time in two weeks that the site experienced problems, with hacking by supporters of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad behind the latest outage.

Mind meld? Scientist uses his brain to control another guy's finger[ Tue, 27 Aug 2013 22:02:33 GMT ]The world of mind-control zombie armies may have gotten just a little closer: Scientists say they've hooked up one person's brain to the Internet, to control the finger of another person playing a video game.

New York Times hacked, Syrian Electronic Army suspected[ Tue, 27 Aug 2013 23:52:48 GMT ]The New York Times website, nytimes.com, was hacked Tuesday, the site down for a second time in two weeks, with a group known as the Syrian Electronic Army believed to be behind Tuesday's hack, as well as an attack on short-messaging blog Twitter.

Moto X pays a premium to be a made-in-America smartphone[ Wed, 28 Aug 2013 03:06:26 GMT ]An IHS teardown suggests that Motorola is paying $221 to build out each device, but that doesn't mean it's using the most futuristic tech for the phone's components. [Read more]

Gold iPhone 5S back goes under the knife -- literally[ Wed, 28 Aug 2013 05:08:26 GMT ]New leak shows the gold color of what appears to be Apple's next iPhone getting scuffed up with a knife. Because why not? [Read more]

Phablet, selfie, emoji (and twerking) now in Oxford Dictionaries[ Wed, 28 Aug 2013 05:36:47 GMT ]The Oxford Dictionaries are leaping into modernity faster than your eyes can see, your fingers can type your phone can grow and your bottom can wiggle. [Read more]

A look back at the Toyota Supra[ Wed, 28 Aug 2013 09:05:37 GMT ]If you've ever played Gran Turismo, you'll have seen it. If you've even a passing interest in cars, you'll know about it. The Toyota Supra is a legend worth looking at. [Read more]

Report: Apple acquires Swedish compression tech firm AlgoTrim[ Wed, 28 Aug 2013 11:51:09 GMT ]The iPhone maker has snapped up a small company specializing in technology to help mobile devices decode images, squeeze software file sizes, and process video, according to a media report. [Read more]

Tech that will save your life in an apocalypse[ Mon, 26 Aug 2013 12:17:47 EDT ]When disaster strikes, survival can depend on a few basic needs. Access to clean water, shelter, warmth and sanitation is a matter of life of death in the days and weeks after an earthquake, tsunami, flood or tornado.

10 most controversial violent video games [ Mon, 26 Aug 2013 12:18:32 EDT ]The long-running debate about violence in video games was rekindled over the weekend with reports that an 8-year-old boy who police say shot and killed his elderly caregiver had been playing "Grand Theft Auto IV," a game rated as appropriate for adults.

Facebook rolls out shared photo albums[ Mon, 26 Aug 2013 17:58:48 EDT ]Next time you host a soiree, you can collect photos of the event from your guests in one album on Facebook.

Reports: Apple will offer trade-ins for new iPhone[ Tue, 27 Aug 2013 12:46:39 EDT ]For the first time Apple stores will soon let iPhone owners trade in their old phones for credit toward a new one, according to multiple reports.

Reports: Apple will offer trade-ins for new iPhone[ Tue, 27 Aug 2013 12:51:04 EDT ]For the first time Apple stores will soon let iPhone owners trade in their old phones for credit toward a new one, according to multiple reports.

Samsung 'Galaxy Gear' may ignite smartwatch wars next week[ Mon, 26 Aug 2013 21:54:03 GMT ]The next year or two will be a battleground for the new device everyone's talking about, even if no one is sure they want one: the smartwatch. And Samsung is hoping to get a jump on the competition by releasing its Galaxy Gear watch early — reportedly, as soon as next week.

Bitcoin advocates meet with US regulators, law enforcement [ Mon, 26 Aug 2013 22:38:50 GMT ]WASHINGTON — U.S. regulators and law enforcement agencies met on Monday with an advocacy group for Bitcoin, a digital currency that has been under fire for its purported role in facilitating anonymous money transfers.

Judge OKs $20 million Facebook privacy settlement over targeted ads[ Mon, 26 Aug 2013 23:01:14 GMT ]SAN FRANCISCO — A U.S. judge on Monday granted final approval to Facebook's $20 million settlement of a lawsuit over targeted advertising despite objections that the deal did not go far enough to protect children's privacy.

3-D scanning technique recreates stroke-perfect Van Goghs[ Tue, 27 Aug 2013 00:40:34 GMT ]Have you always wanted a Van Gogh in your living room, but never seem to have a spare $20 million to pick one up? A new technique from Fujifilm could give you the next best thing: a 3-D printed reproduction almost indistinguishable from the original.

'Perfect privacy'? In Internet communication, that doesn't exist[ Tue, 27 Aug 2013 07:39:32 GMT ]Your communications are private — mostly. Your next-door neighbor can't hear you send an angry email or a saucy text, and even talking on a cellphone is more secure than using the century-old tech in a landline telephone.

Facebook prompts users to create shared photo albums[ Tue, 27 Aug 2013 03:06:20 GMT ]Up to 50 Facebookers can now collaborate on one single photo album -- from a wedding, vacation, or other event -- with a new feature called "Shared Albums." [Read more]

Infiniti readies dramatic premium hatchback[ Tue, 27 Aug 2013 05:01:00 GMT ]Infiniti embraces the small-car trend, showing off the Q30 concept at the upcoming Frankfurt auto show, a model sure to come into production and compete with the Lexus CT200h. [Read more]

The most trusted source for tech coming soon en Español![ Tue, 27 Aug 2013 07:01:00 GMT ]Enter for your chance to win* $5,000 [Read more]

Addictive danger: Kanjo street racing[ Tue, 27 Aug 2013 08:02:00 GMT ]Kanjo street racing is illegal, fast, and very dangerous, yet for Kazuhiro Furukawa, there's little to top it. [Read more]

iPhone is coming -- again![ Tue, 27 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]The Apple hype machine is in full swing in preparation for the coming iPhone. Take a look at a few of the most hyped phones in history. [Read more]

Church: 'Keep yo business off Facebook'[ Wed, 21 Aug 2013 10:18:48 EDT ]How bad is the problem of oversharing online? People are now singing about it in church.

5 ways Zuckerberg wields his clout[ Wed, 21 Aug 2013 10:17:13 EDT ]Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg burst into the public's consciousness as the awkward, hoodie-wearing Harvard kid who cooked up a website in his dorm room and went on to earn billions from it.

Yahoo's Mayer turns heads in Vogue[ Tue, 20 Aug 2013 19:18:23 EDT ]Since taking the helm of Yahoo after years in Google's upper echelon, Marissa Mayer has been at the center of plenty of talk not focused on turning around the once-mighty Web giant.

Why new iPhone might come in gold[ Thu, 22 Aug 2013 06:39:57 EDT ]There's no shortage of promising features expected in the next iPhone: A brand-new iOS 7 operating system, a better camera and processor, and possibly even a fingerprint sensor for added security.

Tech that will save your life in an apocalypse[ Mon, 26 Aug 2013 12:17:47 EDT ]When disaster strikes, survival can depend on a few basic needs. Access to clean water, shelter, warmth and sanitation is a matter of life of death in the days and weeks after an earthquake, tsunami, flood or tornado.

In the vista of Ballmer's Microsoft, famous failures but also solid success[ Fri, 23 Aug 2013 17:38:46 GMT ]The stock market roundly approved of Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's retirement announcement, and so do most tech pundits: Ballmer's Microsoft — that is, the one he served as CEO since 2000 — is known more for its many spectacular failures than its steady sales and profits.

What Microsoft needs: A fresh perspective[ Fri, 23 Aug 2013 19:19:04 GMT ]Wall Street's list of possible successors to Steve Ballmer is short, so far. The issues whoever ends up replacing him at Microsoft will face is tall.No matter who it is, she or he may be exactly what the company needs, Microsoft watchers say: fresh blood.

Amazon may be building a wireless network of its own[ Fri, 23 Aug 2013 20:41:51 GMT ]Amazon Kindles, and perhaps other devices, may one day use Amazon's own wireless network for downloads and syncing of books, movies and other content, as well as ordering goods. The online retail giant reportedly has been testing a network for just that purpose.

No more 'real' gifts on Facebook - it's all cards from now on[ Sat, 24 Aug 2013 00:59:37 GMT ]If you were signing onto Facebook to send a friend a new LOLcat magnet or friendship bracelet, you'd better click fast — Facebook is taking physical gifts off the table and moving entirely to digitally-redeemable gifts and cards.

Snowden suspected of bypassing electronic logs[ Sat, 24 Aug 2013 20:12:57 GMT ]WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S.

Chatter surfaces about 'fast' Apple A7 chip for iPhone 5S[ Sun, 25 Aug 2013 22:06:27 GMT ]Speculation is mounting about the rumored A7 processor in the widely expected iPhone 5S. Upshot: it's faster, of course. [Read more]

Mysterious puzzle game embedded in official Burning Man map[ Mon, 26 Aug 2013 01:00:00 GMT ]Tied to this year's Burning Man theme, 'Cargo Cult,' The Cult of the Hat tasks participants with solving puzzles and, hopefully, working with others. [Read more]

Matt Damon: Edward Snowden did a great thing[ Mon, 26 Aug 2013 04:44:12 GMT ]In a brief interview slipped onto YouTube, the actor who must know a thing or two about the covert world offers that Edward Snowden seems "conscientious" and that we should all decide whether to give up our civil liberties. [Read more]

Audi R8 V10 Plus: Like an R8 but better[ Mon, 26 Aug 2013 08:22:39 GMT ]The Audi R8 has undergone a midlife refresh and is in fine fettle. Has its sprucing made it better? [Read more]

For NTT Docomo, iPhone 5S release date is all about timing[ Mon, 26 Aug 2013 11:15:19 GMT ]Japanese carrier NTT Docomo is in talks with Apple about selling the iPhone 5S, a Docomo executive told a Japanese business daily. [Read more]

Church: 'Keep yo business off Facebook'[ Wed, 21 Aug 2013 10:18:48 EDT ]How bad is the problem of oversharing online? People are now singing about it in church.

5 ways Zuckerberg wields his clout[ Wed, 21 Aug 2013 10:17:13 EDT ]Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg burst into the public's consciousness as the awkward, hoodie-wearing Harvard kid who cooked up a website in his dorm room and went on to earn billions from it.

Yahoo's Mayer turns heads in Vogue[ Tue, 20 Aug 2013 19:18:23 EDT ]Since taking the helm of Yahoo after years in Google's upper echelon, Marissa Mayer has been at the center of plenty of talk not focused on turning around the once-mighty Web giant.

Why new iPhone might come in gold[ Thu, 22 Aug 2013 06:39:57 EDT ]There's no shortage of promising features expected in the next iPhone: A brand-new iOS 7 operating system, a better camera and processor, and possibly even a fingerprint sensor for added security.

The sportswriter who blogged his own suicide[ Fri, 23 Aug 2013 18:22:38 EDT ]Martin Manley hated waking up early, but on his 60th birthday he did -- or more likely, never went to sleep the night before.

In the vista of Ballmer's Microsoft, famous failures but also solid success[ Fri, 23 Aug 2013 17:38:46 GMT ]The stock market roundly approved of Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's retirement announcement, and so do most tech pundits: Ballmer's Microsoft — that is, the one he served as CEO since 2000 — is known more for its many spectacular failures than its steady sales and profits.

What Microsoft needs: A fresh perspective[ Fri, 23 Aug 2013 19:19:04 GMT ]Wall Street's list of possible successors to Steve Ballmer is short, so far. The issues whoever ends up replacing him at Microsoft will face is tall.No matter who it is, she or he may be exactly what the company needs, Microsoft watchers say: fresh blood.

Amazon may be building a wireless network of its own[ Fri, 23 Aug 2013 20:41:51 GMT ]Amazon Kindles, and perhaps other devices, may one day use Amazon's own wireless network for downloads and syncing of books, movies and other content, as well as ordering goods. The online retail giant reportedly has been testing a network for just that purpose.

No more 'real' gifts on Facebook - it's all cards from now on[ Sat, 24 Aug 2013 00:59:37 GMT ]If you were signing onto Facebook to send a friend a new LOLcat magnet or friendship bracelet, you'd better click fast — Facebook is taking physical gifts off the table and moving entirely to digitally-redeemable gifts and cards.

Snowden suspected of bypassing electronic logs[ Sat, 24 Aug 2013 20:12:57 GMT ]WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S.

iPhone 5S release dates, specs keep pouring in[ Sat, 24 Aug 2013 22:55:09 GMT ]It's up to Apple now to top or debunk the flood of iPhone 5S rumors, but many of the rumors seem credible. [Read more]

Windows 8.1 is ready, gets released to manufacturers[ Sat, 24 Aug 2013 23:32:36 GMT ]Word is Microsoft has released Windows 8.1 to manufacturing. There's still no indication that developers or users are going to get the gold bits before October 18. [Read more]

Is this the worst ad Samsung's ever made?[ Sun, 25 Aug 2013 00:24:07 GMT ]An ad for its 840 EVO Series Solid State Drive gets Reddit posters in an enormous tizzy, after one of the actors allegedly explains his role. [Read more]

Too much time on Facebook? Give yourself an electric shock[ Sun, 25 Aug 2013 01:18:23 GMT ]The Pavlov Poke is an invention that shocks you into getting off the Web. It may be the only way. [Read more]

An open letter to science: Where's my hoverboard?[ Sun, 25 Aug 2013 08:00:00 GMT ]Antony Ingram knows his tech. He's noticed there's not long left before hoverboards should be the norm. He's also got some words to say about electric cars. [Read more]

Church: 'Keep yo business off Facebook'[ Wed, 21 Aug 2013 10:18:48 EDT ]How bad is the problem of oversharing online? People are now singing about it in church.

5 ways Zuckerberg wields his clout[ Wed, 21 Aug 2013 10:17:13 EDT ]Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg burst into the public's consciousness as the awkward, hoodie-wearing Harvard kid who cooked up a website in his dorm room and went on to earn billions from it.

Yahoo's Mayer turns heads in Vogue[ Tue, 20 Aug 2013 19:18:23 EDT ]Since taking the helm of Yahoo after years in Google's upper echelon, Marissa Mayer has been at the center of plenty of talk not focused on turning around the once-mighty Web giant.

Why new iPhone might come in gold[ Thu, 22 Aug 2013 06:39:57 EDT ]There's no shortage of promising features expected in the next iPhone: A brand-new iOS 7 operating system, a better camera and processor, and possibly even a fingerprint sensor for added security.

The sportswriter who blogged his own suicide[ Fri, 23 Aug 2013 18:22:38 EDT ]Martin Manley hated waking up early, but on his 60th birthday he did -- or more likely, never went to sleep the night before.

Microsoft's Steve Ballmer to retire in 12 months[ Fri, 23 Aug 2013 15:12:25 GMT ]Microsoft's CEO Steve Ballmer shocked the technology world on Friday by announcing he would step down within 12 months, ending a tenure marked by the software giant's declining dominance and struggles to keep pace with its competitors.

In the vista of Ballmer's Microsoft, famous failures but also solid success[ Fri, 23 Aug 2013 17:38:46 GMT ]The stock market roundly approved of Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's retirement announcement, and so do most tech pundits: Ballmer's Microsoft — that is, the one he served as CEO since 2000 — is known more for its many spectacular failures than its steady sales and profits.

What Microsoft needs: A fresh perspective[ Fri, 23 Aug 2013 19:19:04 GMT ]Wall Street's list of possible successors to Steve Ballmer is short, so far. The issues whoever ends up replacing him at Microsoft will face is tall.No matter who it is, she or he may be exactly what the company needs, Microsoft watchers say: fresh blood.

Amazon may be building a wireless network of its own[ Fri, 23 Aug 2013 20:41:51 GMT ]Amazon Kindles, and perhaps other devices, may one day use Amazon's own wireless network for downloads and syncing of books, movies and other content, as well as ordering goods. The online retail giant reportedly has been testing a network for just that purpose.

No more 'real' gifts on Facebook - it's all cards from now on[ Sat, 24 Aug 2013 00:59:37 GMT ]If you were signing onto Facebook to send a friend a new LOLcat magnet or friendship bracelet, you'd better click fast — Facebook is taking physical gifts off the table and moving entirely to digitally-redeemable gifts and cards.

Instagram snaps up camera app to upgrade video[ Fri, 23 Aug 2013 22:51:59 GMT ]With the addition of Luma's team and video stabilization tech, the Facebook-owned app hopes to help members capture higher-quality footage. [Read more]

Q&A: MacFixIt Answers[ Fri, 23 Aug 2013 23:57:40 GMT ]How to remove the VIP mailbox in OS X if it unexpectedly appears, and more, answered in this week's Q&A session. [Read more]

Crave Ep. 134: Homemade portable NES pushes our buttons[ Sat, 24 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMT ]We look at a homemade Nintendo Entertainment System, defend our personal space with a privacy-guarding bow tie, and learn the scientific formula for the perfect grilled cheese. [Read more]

PSA: Incredible EA game deal ending soon[ Sat, 24 Aug 2013 00:15:59 GMT ]Electronic Arts and Humble Bundle achieve nearly $9 million in sales by offering gamers a chance to own 10 hot PC games for whatever they wish to pay -- all revenue goes to six select charities. [Read more]

Lotus founder Colin Chapman: The best and the brightest[ Sat, 24 Aug 2013 08:00:00 GMT ]Andrew Noakes profiles Lotus' founder and master engineer, Colin Chapman. [Read more]

Church: 'Keep yo business off Facebook'[ Wed, 21 Aug 2013 10:18:48 EDT ]How bad is the problem of oversharing online? People are now singing about it in church.

5 ways Zuckerberg wields his clout[ Wed, 21 Aug 2013 10:17:13 EDT ]Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg burst into the public's consciousness as the awkward, hoodie-wearing Harvard kid who cooked up a website in his dorm room and went on to earn billions from it.

Yahoo's Mayer turns heads in Vogue[ Tue, 20 Aug 2013 19:18:23 EDT ]Since taking the helm of Yahoo after years in Google's upper echelon, Marissa Mayer has been at the center of plenty of talk not focused on turning around the once-mighty Web giant.

Why new iPhone might come in gold[ Thu, 22 Aug 2013 06:39:57 EDT ]There's no shortage of promising features expected in the next iPhone: A brand-new iOS 7 operating system, a better camera and processor, and possibly even a fingerprint sensor for added security.

The sportswriter who blogged his own suicide[ Fri, 23 Aug 2013 18:22:38 EDT ]Martin Manley hated waking up early, but on his 60th birthday he did -- or more likely, never went to sleep the night before.

First thing on our Christmas wish list: MakerBot Digitizer 3-D scanner[ Thu, 22 Aug 2013 19:58:08 GMT ]Though the tech beat is all about the cutting edge, it's rare we actually get to talk about a totally new product.

Hackers for hire: Ex-Soviet tech geeks play outsized role in global cyber crime[ Thu, 22 Aug 2013 21:05:38 GMT ]MOSCOW (Reuters) - If you want to hack a phone, order a cyber attack on a competitor's website or buy a Trojan program to steal banking information, look no further than the former Soviet Union. The breadth and sophistication of services sold on Russian-language websites such as Forum.zloy.

German agency warns Windows 8 PCs vulnerable to cyberthreats[ Thu, 22 Aug 2013 22:45:34 GMT ]FRANKFURT — A German government technology agency has warned that new security technology in computers running Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system may actually make PCs more vulnerable to cyberthreats, including sabotage.

Federal court: Consumers can prevent robocalls[ Thu, 22 Aug 2013 23:19:17 GMT ]Consumers have a right under a federal law to revoke their consent to being contacted on their cell phones by automated dialing systems, a U.S. appeals court decided on Thursday in a defeat for computer maker Dell Inc. Reversing a lower court ruling, the 3rd U.S.

For transgender people, a pronoun can be crucial[ Fri, 23 Aug 2013 00:59:48 GMT ]Pfc. Bradley Manning is now Chelsea Manning. For all the confusion this is causing, Manning's declaration of gender identity — read Thursday morning on TODAY — is plain as toast: "I am Chelsea Manning. I am female.

Samsung denied new trial over Apple's 'bounce-back' patent[ Fri, 23 Aug 2013 03:55:56 GMT ]Amid planning for the damages retrial, Judge Koh rules that there will not be another new trial over the '381 patent. [Read more]

iPhone 5S, 5C release date set in China, rumor claims[ Fri, 23 Aug 2013 05:25:15 GMT ]Following news about Japan's release date for the iPhone 5S, a new rumor from China tries to peg that country's date for the iPhone 5S and 5C. [Read more]

How will a cheaper iPhone 5C affect pricing for older iPhones?[ Fri, 23 Aug 2013 07:00:00 GMT ]In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon offers some advice about buying an older iPhone in light of a new, less-expensive iPhone 5C potentially hitting the market. [Read more]

Crave giveaway: $250 gift certificate from Rakuten.com Shopping[ Fri, 23 Aug 2013 07:00:00 GMT ]Buy whatever you want with this week's prize, a shopping spree from massive online marketplace Rakuten.com Shopping. Yeah, we know you'll be going straight for the gadgets and video games. [Read more]

Rage Comet R: Car of choice for the Apocalypse[ Fri, 23 Aug 2013 08:01:00 GMT ]The aptly named Comet R can tear up any landscape at speed. We took it on- and off-road to see it fly. [Read more]

Church: 'Keep yo business off Facebook'[ Wed, 21 Aug 2013 10:18:48 EDT ]How bad is the problem of oversharing online? People are now singing about it in church.

5 ways Zuckerberg wields his clout[ Wed, 21 Aug 2013 10:17:13 EDT ]Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg burst into the public's consciousness as the awkward, hoodie-wearing Harvard kid who cooked up a website in his dorm room and went on to earn billions from it.

Yahoo's Mayer turns heads in Vogue[ Tue, 20 Aug 2013 19:18:23 EDT ]Since taking the helm of Yahoo after years in Google's upper echelon, Marissa Mayer has been at the center of plenty of talk not focused on turning around the once-mighty Web giant.

Why new iPhone might come in gold[ Thu, 22 Aug 2013 06:39:57 EDT ]There's no shortage of promising features expected in the next iPhone: A brand-new iOS 7 operating system, a better camera and processor, and possibly even a fingerprint sensor for added security.

Huffington Post to ban anonymous comments[ Thu, 22 Aug 2013 17:35:46 EDT ]Arianna Huffington is fed up with the trolls.

'League of Legends'accounts hacked, North American users targeted[ Wed, 21 Aug 2013 16:32:31 GMT ]"League of Legends" servers were recently hacked in a security breach that exposed the account information of some of the popular online game's North American customers, video game developer Riot Games said in a statement Tuesday.

Facebook aims to get more people online[ Wed, 21 Aug 2013 17:37:16 GMT ]Facebook wants to get more of the world's more than 7 billion people — all of them, actually — online through a partnership with some of the world's largest mobile technology companies.Facebook Inc. announced a partnership called Internet.org on Wednesday.

Dr. Phil deletes controversial tweet about drunken teen sex after online backlash[ Wed, 21 Aug 2013 17:37:18 GMT ]The Twitter account for the "Dr. Phil Show" frequently tweets out questions for its audience to ponder. Recent questions include, "Do you know someone who has used their child against their partner during a divorce?" and "Have you experienced abuse by a stepparent?

Facebook's plan for the rest of the world: Human right or expanded ad market?[ Wed, 21 Aug 2013 20:58:10 GMT ]Mark Zuckerberg has a plan. Like Oprah Winfrey before an infinite audience, he wants to give Facebook to everyone. EVERYONE. You get Facebook! You get Facebook! And you get Facebook! That's the takeaway from the Facebook CEO's introduction of Internet.

Google's Internet-beaming balloons get first volunteer testers[ Wed, 21 Aug 2013 23:05:08 GMT ]Google's ambitious Project Loon, by which broadband could be delivered to remote areas by means of balloon-mounted transceivers, is entering a testing phase — and the company is getting volunteers from California's Central Valley to try it out.

The new VW Golf is a perfect evolution of the species[ Thu, 22 Aug 2013 08:02:00 GMT ]For decades the VW Golf has been the go-to car for those looking for an efficient hatchback. The new one? Well, Volkswagen's done it right for a seventh time. [Read more]

Mark Zuckerberg: Internet missionary and Facebook colonizer[ Thu, 22 Aug 2013 11:02:00 GMT ]The Facebook CEO wants to create a path to Internet access for the 5 billion people still unconnected. Eventually those people will turn into a viable revenue stream for the company. [Read more]

Google, supplier Continental near self-driving car deal: report[ Thu, 22 Aug 2013 11:40:22 GMT ]The German automotive technology supplier could be a useful ally for Google efforts to commercialize autonomous vehicle technology. A deal with IBM also is possible, the Frankfurter Allgemeine says. [Read more]

Apple iCloud services offline for a few million users[ Thu, 22 Aug 2013 11:41:19 GMT ]iMessage and other online services have been down for several hours for close to 3 million users, according to Apple's status page. [Read more]

Ubuntu Edge misses target by $19M margin[ Thu, 22 Aug 2013 11:42:55 GMT ]The smartphone project was aiming for $32 million, but raised just $12.8 million -- still the most money ever pledge on Indiegogo. Backers say there's still a bright future for Ubuntu phones. [Read more]

Church: 'Keep yo business off Facebook'[ Wed, 21 Aug 2013 10:18:48 EDT ]How bad is the problem of oversharing online? People are now singing about it in church.

5 ways Zuckerberg wields his clout[ Wed, 21 Aug 2013 10:17:13 EDT ]Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg burst into the public's consciousness as the awkward, hoodie-wearing Harvard kid who cooked up a website in his dorm room and went on to earn billions from it.

Yahoo's Mayer turns heads in Vogue[ Tue, 20 Aug 2013 19:18:23 EDT ]Since taking the helm of Yahoo after years in Google's upper echelon, Marissa Mayer has been at the center of plenty of talk not focused on turning around the once-mighty Web giant.

Why new iPhone might come in gold[ Wed, 21 Aug 2013 16:17:08 EDT ]There's no shortage of promising features expected in the next iPhone: A brand-new iOS 7 operating system, a better camera and processor, and possibly even a fingerprint sensor for added security.

Why the next iPhone might come in gold[ Wed, 21 Aug 2013 15:28:27 EDT ]There's no shortage of promising features expected in the next iPhone: A brand-new iOS 7 operating system, a better camera and processor, and possibly even a fingerprint sensor for added security.

Indie coffee shops evict Wi-Fi squatters[ Tue, 20 Aug 2013 16:40:08 GMT ]Independent coffee shops used to try to chip away at Starbucks' business by offering free Wi-Fi and ample outlets, inviting users to make it their lounge away from the home and office.

Microsoft reveals 23 games in Xbox One's starting lineup[ Tue, 20 Aug 2013 17:53:32 GMT ]Microsoft revealed the starting lineup of video games for its upcoming Xbox One console on Tuesday.

Sony: PS4 out Nov.15, Vita drops to $199[ Tue, 20 Aug 2013 19:41:34 GMT ]Sony's next-generation video game console, PlayStation 4, will ship this November, the Japanese gaming company announced at its press conference at the Gamescom game industry convention in Cologne, Germany, on Tuesday. The PS4 will arrive in North America on Nov. 15, Sony said.

TiVo's powerful Roamio may be DVR's last stand[ Tue, 20 Aug 2013 20:25:37 GMT ]As the world moves towards streaming and more people contemplate cutting the cord and leaving cable behind, the once-mighty TiVo is making what may be a last stand with a powerful new set-top box. But even the best DVR on Earth (which TiVo's Roamio may very well be) might seem quaint in a few years.

One way to get Facebook's attention: Hack Zuckerberg's personal page[ Tue, 20 Aug 2013 20:42:09 GMT ]NOTE: An update was added to this story at 4 p.m. ET, Aug. 20. A security researcher attempting to report a site vulnerability to Facebook’s security team got the kind of robotic non-response that civilian users often gripe about when reporting problems to the world’s largest social network.

Zuckerberg's Internet.org aims to bring Internet to the world[ Wed, 21 Aug 2013 04:07:24 GMT ]Coalition of mostly mobile tech companies hopes to connect the 5 billion people in the world who do not have Internet access. [Read more]

Vevo reportedly inks music video deals with Apple, Samsung[ Wed, 21 Aug 2013 06:25:14 GMT ]Site's vast library of 50,000 music videos may soon be available on Apple's set-top boxes and Samsung TVs, according to The Wall Street Journal. [Read more]

New Intel tablet processors coming in 2014, says Digitimes[ Wed, 21 Aug 2013 06:56:28 GMT ]A Taipei-based report discusses Intel's roadmap for future tablet chips. [Read more]

The Toyota GT86/Scion FR-S is just as good as you think it is[ Wed, 21 Aug 2013 08:29:29 GMT ]We waited years for a new take on a fun, affordable RWD Toyota sports car. The wait, thankfully, was worth it. [Read more]

Beyond apps: These startups are tackling real-world problems[ Wed, 21 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]Startup incubator Y Combinator demoed a refreshingly high volume of companies tackling real issues, from hearing loss and elderly care to immigrant hiring and remittance. [Read more]

What 'Jobs' got right, and wrong[ Sat, 17 Aug 2013 11:33:34 EDT ]After months of speculation and hype, the first biopic about Apple co-founder Steve Jobs hits theaters Friday.

Choir: 'Keep yo business off Facebook'[ Mon, 19 Aug 2013 18:03:19 EDT ]How bad is the problem of oversharing online? People are now singing about it in church.

Zuckerberg's Facebook page hacked [ Tue, 20 Aug 2013 07:41:27 EDT ]A Palestinian researcher posted a message on Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's page after he says the site's security team didn't take his warnings about a security flaw seriously.

Yahoo's Mayer turns heads in Vogue[ Tue, 20 Aug 2013 19:18:23 EDT ]Since taking the helm of Yahoo after years in Google's upper echelon, Marissa Mayer has been at the center of plenty of talk not focused on turning around the once-mighty Web giant.

TiVo romances TV viewers with Roamio DVR[ Tue, 20 Aug 2013 13:14:53 EDT ]O Roamio, Roamio, wherefore art thou Roamio? The answer, hopes TiVo, is next to your TV.

Apple App Store infiltrated by researchers' 'Jekyll' malware[ Mon, 19 Aug 2013 20:56:12 GMT ]Apple's App Store is considered an iron vault when it comes to the security and safety of the nearly 1 million apps found there, but researchers at Georgia Tech said they were able to sneak malware into apps in the store, malware which could then be downloaded onto iPhones and iPads.

One way to get Facebook's attention: Hack Zuckerberg's personal page[ Mon, 19 Aug 2013 21:45:56 GMT ]A security researcher attempting to report a site vulnerability to Facebook’s security team got the kind of robotic non-response that civilian users often gripe about when reporting problems to the world’s largest social network. So how did he finally get the company's attention?

Shopped till it dropped: Amazon.com briefly offline[ Mon, 19 Aug 2013 22:24:53 GMT ]Amazon.com and its mobile app were taken out of commission for about half an hour Monday afternoon. Users were interrupted in the act of browsing the site or buying an item, and both the main page and apps were inaccessible.The outage appears to have begun around 3 p.m. ET.

Germany to tax Bitcoins, but how will they know who has them?[ Mon, 19 Aug 2013 22:52:24 GMT ]The German Finance Ministry has declared that the virtual currency Bitcoin counts as a "unit of account," making it akin to (but still not quite like) other assets — particularly in that it can now be taxed. But there's a problem: since Bitcoin is anonymous, how will they know who to tax?

Father copes with toddler son's cancer by creating 'empathy' game[ Tue, 20 Aug 2013 09:10:08 GMT ]For the father of a child with cancer, reality can be a lot to bear. When Ryan Green's son Joel was first diagnosed with a rare and deadly form of the disease, Green turned to something that he knew could give him some relief: video games.

Xbox One pre-orders get free FIFA 14 in Europe, to fend off PS4[ Tue, 20 Aug 2013 09:50:43 GMT ]Microsoft is trying to seduce European gamers with a free sports game when you pre-order, but there's no word on what the US will be treated to. [Read more]

Endless Racing's 1200-horsepower R32 GT-R will change your world[ Tue, 20 Aug 2013 10:03:54 GMT ]For some, racing means having a race car and a road car. For others, it's a one-car-does-all affair. This GT-R is the former, and then some. [Read more]

Apple's cheaper and not so cheap iPhone explained (FAQ)[ Tue, 20 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]A cheaper iPhone on top of a normal iPhone upgrade now seems inevitable, but what's the big deal? And a champagne color? Really?! CNET explains. [Read more]

Garmin gets up in GoPro's grill with VIRB HD cameras[ Tue, 20 Aug 2013 11:00:41 GMT ]Garmin launches a rugged, waterproof HD sports camera that integrates with the company's other GPS and outdoor products and accessories. [Read more]

Surveillance concerns bring an end to crusading site Groklaw[ Tue, 20 Aug 2013 11:11:29 GMT ]A legally-informed Web site critical of lawsuits from the SCO Group, Apple, Oracle, and patent trolls shuts down because its founder says e-mail can't be protected from government scrutiny. [Read more]

5 features all phones should have[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:36:02 EDT ]Pretty much any smartphone you buy in 2013 will have the same basic features: Internet access, e-mail, downloadable apps, a camera and of course the ability to make calls and send text messages.

What 'Jobs' got right, and wrong[ Sat, 17 Aug 2013 11:33:34 EDT ]After months of speculation and hype, the first biopic about Apple co-founder Steve Jobs hits theaters Friday.

Choir: 'Keep yo business off Facebook'[ Mon, 19 Aug 2013 18:03:19 EDT ]How bad is the problem of oversharing online? People are now singing about it in church.

Zuckerberg's Facebook page hacked [ Mon, 19 Aug 2013 18:03:34 EDT ]A Palestinian researcher posted a message on Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's page after he says the site's security team didn't take his warnings about a security flaw seriously.

Zuckerberg's page hacked to prove security flaw[ Mon, 19 Aug 2013 17:49:51 EDT ]A Palestinian researcher posted a message on Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's page after he says the site's security team didn't take his warnings about a security flaw seriously.

Virus targets Instagram in new fraud twist[ Sat, 17 Aug 2013 00:42:13 GMT ]BOSTON — In the world of cyberfraud, a fake fan on Instagram can be worth five times more than a stolen credit card number.

Mirroring summer blockbusters, military creating gadget-draped future fighters[ Sat, 17 Aug 2013 08:53:47 GMT ]Hollywood’s summer of the super soldier — featuring tech-bedecked troops like Matt Damon in the No. 1 movie “Elysium” — offers a flicker of futuristic battle gear as the real U.S. military explores innovations from exoskeletons to advanced armor to outfit the next-gen combat fighter.

Cop watch: Who benefits when law enforcement gets body cams?[ Sat, 17 Aug 2013 15:26:06 GMT ]Police officers around the country who wear video cameras alongside their badges and guns have found that the digital set of eyes can help shield them from citizen complaints.

Classic anime movie leads to tweets-per-second record [ Sun, 18 Aug 2013 18:43:36 GMT ]A movie many may have long forgotten is the reason behind a worldwide record number of tweets per second.The television airing of Hayao Miyazaki's 1986 film, "Castle in the Sky" in Japan on Aug.

Classic anime movie showing leads to Twitter record[ Sun, 18 Aug 2013 18:59:54 GMT ]A movie many may have long forgotten is the reason behind a worldwide record number of tweets per second.The television airing of Hayao Miyazaki's 1986 film, "Castle in the Sky" in Japan on Aug.

Curiosity captures footage of a Martian moon eclipse[ Mon, 19 Aug 2013 02:06:44 GMT ]For the first time for any Mars surface expedition, the Curiosity rover captures images of two Martian moons eclipsing each other. [Read more]

Samsung to release a 12-inch tablet, says Korea report[ Mon, 19 Aug 2013 03:13:27 GMT ]Tablets go large: Samsung is reportedly doing a 12-incher. Apple is also looking into larger tablets. Is this a trend? [Read more]

'Jobs' bio-pic turns in disappointing opening weekend[ Mon, 19 Aug 2013 04:05:41 GMT ]Movie on the Apple co-founder brings in an estimated $6.7 million, well below the $8 million to $9 million the film's distributor expected. [Read more]

Bentley Continental GTC V8: A look at what makes a flying B so special[ Mon, 19 Aug 2013 08:13:49 GMT ]It's no secret that Bentley makes very special cars, but what goes into making them so? We took a Continental GTC V8 and investigated. [Read more]

Planes, trains, and automobiles: Road Trip 2013 comes to an end[ Mon, 19 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]For more than 5,200 miles over five weeks this summer, CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman toured the midwest, looking for great stories. Now it's time to start planning Road Trip 2014. [Read more]

Hyperloop vs. world's fastest trains[ Mon, 12 Aug 2013 18:36:46 EDT ]Just how fast would the Hyperloop transportation system envisioned by entrepreneur Elon Musk have to be? Try more than twice as fast as the fastest commercial train in the world.

Hacker hijacks baby's monitor[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:36:13 EDT ]An unknown hacker apparently gained access to a 2-year-old girl's baby monitor, calling her by name and harassing her, and her parents, with insults and profanity.

5 features all phones should have[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:36:02 EDT ]Pretty much any smartphone you buy in 2013 will have the same basic features: Internet access, e-mail, downloadable apps, a camera and of course the ability to make calls and send text messages.

What 'Jobs' got right, and wrong[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:36:35 EDT ]After months of speculation and hype, the first biopic about Apple co-founder Steve Jobs hits theaters Friday.

Film legend Herzog takes on texting and driving[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 16:46:35 EDT ]In a new public-service documentary, Werner Herzog chronicles four incidents of texting and driving and their tragic consequences.

Motorola's Skip dongles make lockscreens a thing of the past[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 22:34:57 GMT ]No one likes having to enter their PIN constantly to check messages on their phone, but the alternative is leaving it unlocked and vulnerable to hackers and thieves. Motorola has a solution that may keep your data safe and your screen un-smudged.

Employees' data hacked, says Energy Department [ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 22:57:06 GMT ]WASHINGTON — The Energy Department says personal information for about 14,000 past and current employees was compromised after the department's computers were hacked. Information such as Social Security numbers and names was disclosed in the attack, which occurred in late July.

Virus targets Instagram in new fraud twist[ Sat, 17 Aug 2013 00:42:13 GMT ]BOSTON — In the world of cyberfraud, a fake fan on Instagram can be worth five times more than a stolen credit card number.

Mirroring summer blockbusters, military creating gadget-draped future fighters[ Sat, 17 Aug 2013 08:53:47 GMT ]Hollywood’s summer of the super soldier — featuring tech-bedecked troops like Matt Damon in the No. 1 movie “Elysium” — offers a flicker of futuristic battle gear as the real U.S. military explores innovations from exoskeletons to advanced armor to outfit the next-gen combat fighter.

Cop watch: Who benefits when law enforcement gets body cams?[ Sat, 17 Aug 2013 15:26:06 GMT ]Police officers around the country who wear video cameras alongside their badges and guns have found that the digital set of eyes can help shield them from citizen complaints.

Design Council: Range Rover[ Sun, 18 Aug 2013 08:00:00 GMT ]Eric Gallina takes us through the many faces of the most capable luxury ride on the planet. [Read more]

Early days of the PC with Radio Shack's TRS-80[ Sun, 18 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]Introducing affordable electronics to America, including computers, stereo receivers, and cellular phones, Radio Shack arguably did more for the culture of digital consumerism in the United States than any other company. [Read more]

Can e-tailer Zappos demolish the brick-and-mortar model?[ Sun, 18 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]Making a play to attract fashionistas, the Amazon-owned online retailer tries its hand at social experiments in a bid to convince shoppers to abandon brick-and-mortar outlets for the Internet. [Read more]

Vine famous: Twitter's quirky app unleashes a new wave of video stars[ Sun, 18 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]The loopy video app is providing young adults, aspiring actors, and YouTube stars with a new place to showcase their quirky creativity -- and stars are emerging. [Read more]

Where the Surface stands tall -- and falls flat[ Sun, 18 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]Microsoft is gearing up for its second-generation Surface. Here's what it should hold onto, and what it should change. [Read more]

Hyperloop vs. world's fastest trains[ Mon, 12 Aug 2013 18:36:46 EDT ]Just how fast would the Hyperloop transportation system envisioned by entrepreneur Elon Musk have to be? Try more than twice as fast as the fastest commercial train in the world.

Hacker hijacks baby's monitor[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:36:13 EDT ]An unknown hacker apparently gained access to a 2-year-old girl's baby monitor, calling her by name and harassing her, and her parents, with insults and profanity.

5 features all phones should have[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:36:02 EDT ]Pretty much any smartphone you buy in 2013 will have the same basic features: Internet access, e-mail, downloadable apps, a camera and of course the ability to make calls and send text messages.

What 'Jobs' got right, and wrong[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:36:35 EDT ]After months of speculation and hype, the first biopic about Apple co-founder Steve Jobs hits theaters Friday.

Film legend Herzog takes on texting and driving[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 16:46:35 EDT ]In a new public-service documentary, Werner Herzog chronicles four incidents of texting and driving and their tragic consequences.

Moto X Moto Maker: How I designed my own phone[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 22:34:55 GMT ]"The Royal Blue looks tight." "No, get the Crimson!" Those were some of the comments I heard from excited colleagues as I used Moto Maker, an online tool for designing your own version of the Moto X.

Motorola's Skip dongles make lockscreens a thing of the past[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 22:34:57 GMT ]No one likes having to enter their PIN constantly to check messages on their phone, but the alternative is leaving it unlocked and vulnerable to hackers and thieves. Motorola has a solution that may keep your data safe and your screen un-smudged.

Employees' data hacked, says Energy Department [ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 22:57:06 GMT ]WASHINGTON — The Energy Department says personal information for about 14,000 past and current employees was compromised after the department's computers were hacked. Information such as Social Security numbers and names was disclosed in the attack, which occurred in late July.

Virus targets Instagram in new fraud twist[ Sat, 17 Aug 2013 00:42:13 GMT ]BOSTON — In the world of cyberfraud, a fake fan on Instagram can be worth five times more than a stolen credit card number.

Mirroring summer blockbusters, military creating gadget-draped future fighters[ Sat, 17 Aug 2013 08:53:47 GMT ]Hollywood’s summer of the super soldier — featuring tech-bedecked troops like Matt Damon in the No. 1 movie “Elysium” — offers a flicker of futuristic battle gear as the real U.S. military explores innovations from exoskeletons to advanced armor to outfit the next-gen combat fighter.

Google outage reportedly caused big drop in global traffic[ Sat, 17 Aug 2013 01:06:50 GMT ]Most Google services, including search, were down for a few minutes Friday, prompting much of the Internet to start the weekend early ... and then quickly change its mind. [Read more]

T-Mobile's network suffers outage in some locations[ Sat, 17 Aug 2013 06:47:38 GMT ]CEO John Legere took to Twitter to update customers about network issues that affected some users on Friday. [Read more]

Tips for buying and selling used iPhones[ Sat, 17 Aug 2013 07:00:00 GMT ]In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon offers some advice on getting the best price for your old iPhone. And she also offers users who may be looking for a used iPhone a few tips to make sure they don't get scammed. [Read more]

Firefox OS faces brutal road ahead[ Sat, 17 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]Orange may be the new black, but just because Mozilla has figured out a way to get its shiny orange and blue Firefox phones into the hands of fans in the U.S. and U.K. doesn't mean that analysts are any less skeptical of its chances. [Read more]

How Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin survived murder, fires, constant change[ Sat, 17 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]Architect's home may be best known for the fire that killed his mistress. But it's a masterpiece of marrying design and landscape. CNET Road Trip 2013 stopped by to see it firsthand. [Read more]

Hyperloop vs. world's fastest trains[ Mon, 12 Aug 2013 18:36:46 EDT ]Just how fast would the Hyperloop transportation system envisioned by entrepreneur Elon Musk have to be? Try more than twice as fast as the fastest commercial train in the world.

Hacker hijacks baby's monitor[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:36:13 EDT ]An unknown hacker apparently gained access to a 2-year-old girl's baby monitor, calling her by name and harassing her, and her parents, with insults and profanity.

5 features all phones should have[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:36:02 EDT ]Pretty much any smartphone you buy in 2013 will have the same basic features: Internet access, e-mail, downloadable apps, a camera and of course the ability to make calls and send text messages.

What 'Jobs' got right, and wrong[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:36:35 EDT ]After months of speculation and hype, the first biopic about Apple co-founder Steve Jobs hits theaters Friday.

Film legend Herzog takes on texting and driving[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 16:46:35 EDT ]In a new public-service documentary, Werner Herzog chronicles four incidents of texting and driving and their tragic consequences.

Makerbot's 'Digitizer' scanner for 3-D printers on sale next week[ Thu, 15 Aug 2013 19:37:31 GMT ]Break a coffee mug? Put it on this 3-D scanner, repair the damage in the resulting model on your computer, and print out a new one. That's the promise of the Digitizer device from Makerbot, announced at SXSW in March and due to go on sale next week, according to the company.

Ask.fm is the latest social site to attract kids, confound adults[ Thu, 15 Aug 2013 21:01:05 GMT ]Popular with kids, and — until recently — obscure to many adults, Ask.fm is a Latvia-based social networking site where members interact by inviting others to ask anonymous questions.

ACLU seeks public release of secret GPS-tracking guidelines[ Thu, 15 Aug 2013 21:17:46 GMT ]The ACLU went to court Thursday to ask for the public release of two Justice Department memos that give federal agents and prosecutors guidance about using GPS devices and other location-tracking technology.

Little-known social site is host to kidnap victim, cyberbullies[ Thu, 15 Aug 2013 23:36:47 GMT ]Popular with kids, and — until recently — obscure to many adults, Ask.fm is a Latvia-based social networking site where members interact by inviting others to ask anonymous questions.

Ask.fm: Little-known social site is host to kidnap victim, cyberbullies[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 04:08:01 GMT ]Popular with kids, and — until recently — obscure to many adults, Ask.fm is a Latvia-based social networking site where members interact by inviting others to ask anonymous questions.

Dell takes big profit hit: Mobile customers look elsewhere[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 03:38:25 GMT ]Dell's profitably continues to suffer as the CEO tries to take the company private. [Read more]

iPhone 5S to go gold, get 128GB option, analyst predicts[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 04:25:15 GMT ]iPhone 5S may go gold and move up to 64-bit computing, according to an analyst. [Read more]

Crave giveaway: LG PA4500 42-inch plasma TV[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 07:00:00 GMT ]How does a free TV sound? Yeah, we thought so. Find out how to pay absolutely nothing to score this budget set from LG. [Read more]

Porsche teaches us how to drive at the Porsche Sport Driving School[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 08:02:00 GMT ]Did you know there's a school where Porsche will teach you how to properly hustle your car? It's called the Porsche Sport Driving School, and it's pretty awesome. [Read more]

Scorched earth: When tech companies can't resist screwing with each other[ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]The latest Microsoft-Google dust-up serves a reminder: Consumers always wind up as collateral damage in the skirmishing between big tech companies. [Read more]

Report: New iPhone coming Sept. 10[ Mon, 12 Aug 2013 11:53:34 EDT ]Apple will unveil the latest version of its iPhone on September 10, according to a new report.

Google is making great hardware[ Tue, 13 Aug 2013 09:30:03 EDT ]Here's a brief history lesson for you.

NASA sending 3-D printer to space[ Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:17:50 EDT ]When traveling through space, there are certain items you know you're going to need. A spacesuit? Most likely. A towel? Some say it's the most massively useful item you can have.

Hyperloop vs. world's fastest trains[ Mon, 12 Aug 2013 18:36:46 EDT ]Just how fast would the Hyperloop transportation system envisioned by entrepreneur Elon Musk have to be? Try more than twice as fast as the fastest commercial train in the world.

What the Steve Jobs movie got right, and wrong[ Thu, 15 Aug 2013 17:55:50 EDT ]After months of speculation and hype, the first biopic about Apple co-founder Steve Jobs hits theaters Friday.

Facebook is indeed a downer, another study suggests[ Wed, 14 Aug 2013 23:00:50 GMT ]The average U.S. resident spends a nice chunk of their life — 32 minutes daily by one estimate — on Facebook.

Outlook.com service restored after hours-long outage[ Wed, 14 Aug 2013 23:44:47 GMT ]Microsoft has fixed a problem that prevented some people from getting their email on Outlook.com. Service had been restored on the Web shortly after 2 p.m. PDT Wednesday, according to an update on Microsoft's website.

Thai villagers say 'sorry' for blocking Google Street View car[ Thu, 15 Aug 2013 00:01:33 GMT ]BANGKOK — Internet giant Google's Street View project, which has raised privacy concerns in several countries, has ignited a minor uproar in northern Thailand where villagers suspected its cameras were surveying for an unwanted dam project.

High-speed camera rig could snap something passing at 7,500 mph[ Thu, 15 Aug 2013 00:29:01 GMT ]The striking photographs of bullets flying through the air that we've all seen can be done with a good flash setup, but what if you need to capture something going thousands of miles per hour? A new twist on an old method could empower common digital cameras to do just that.

Viral videos of cute, exotic animals may harm threatened species[ Thu, 15 Aug 2013 02:19:54 GMT ]In early 2009, a man in St. Petersburg, Russia, uploaded a video onto YouTube in which his pet pygmy slow loris — a small, threatened Asian primate — gets tickled. The video quickly went viral, garnering millions of views and thousands of comments.

iPad Mini Retina display production like last year's model[ Thu, 15 Aug 2013 03:40:19 GMT ]The display production schedule for the rumored iPad Mini Retina isn't unlike last year's launch of the first-generation iPad Mini, IHS iSuppli told CNET. [Read more]

Lenovo's smartphone and tablet sales top PCs for first time[ Thu, 15 Aug 2013 06:21:13 GMT ]Lenovo is seeing huge growth in smartphones and tablets as the PC market continues its decline. [Read more]

Confused about locked vs. unlocked phones? Ask Maggie explains[ Thu, 15 Aug 2013 07:00:00 GMT ]In this edition of her advice column, CNET's Marguerite Reardon explains the differences between locked and unlocked phones and helps a reader figure out how to get an unlocked device. She also advises a reader looking to bring an unlocked Samsung GS4 to Virgin Mobile. [Read more]

McLaren 12C: Hunting the Italians[ Thu, 15 Aug 2013 08:00:00 GMT ]McLaren's first road car in decades has a tough job to do - it's got to take on Ferrari, Lamborghini and co. Does it have what it takes? [Read more]

A look into the mind-bending Google Glass of 2029[ Thu, 15 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]Is going from today's Google Glass to nanobots communicating between your brain and a Google cloud that is indistinguishable from a human in the next 15 to 30 years far fetched? [Read more]

Report: New iPhone coming Sept. 10[ Mon, 12 Aug 2013 11:53:34 EDT ]Apple will unveil the latest version of its iPhone on September 10, according to a new report.

Google is making great hardware[ Tue, 13 Aug 2013 09:30:03 EDT ]Here's a brief history lesson for you.

NASA sending 3-D printer to space[ Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:17:50 EDT ]When traveling through space, there are certain items you know you're going to need. A spacesuit? Most likely. A towel? Some say it's the most massively useful item you can have.

Hyperloop vs. world's fastest trains[ Mon, 12 Aug 2013 18:36:46 EDT ]Just how fast would the Hyperloop transportation system envisioned by entrepreneur Elon Musk have to be? Try more than twice as fast as the fastest commercial train in the world.

5 cool features every phone should have[ Wed, 14 Aug 2013 16:11:59 EDT ]Pretty much any smartphone you buy in 2013 will have the same basic features: Internet access, e-mail, downloadable apps, a camera and of course the ability to make calls and send text messages.

Samsung's curved 55-inch OLED TV is cheap ... for $9,000[ Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:49:01 GMT ]Samsung threw competitors a curve ball Wednesday by introducing a 55-inch, curved OLED TV for $9,000, six thousand dollars less than a similar model by LG now available in the U.S.

No batteries! Wireless tech recycles airborne radio waves[ Tue, 13 Aug 2013 21:09:07 GMT ]A world full of Internet-connected devices is a giant step closer to reality thanks to a new communications system that works without batteries or wires for power.

1 out of 3 in US visit Facebook daily, says social network[ Wed, 14 Aug 2013 00:00:42 GMT ]

Why Elon Musk's Hyperloop transit system is far from a sure thing[ Wed, 14 Aug 2013 00:22:37 GMT ]Now that the secret's out about billionaire Elon Musk's Hyperloop high-speed transit system, experts are assessing whether anyone could actually build the darn thing.

Why the Hyperloop transit system is far from a sure thing for Elon Musk[ Wed, 14 Aug 2013 00:50:22 GMT ]Now that the secret's out about billionaire Elon Musk's Hyperloop high-speed transit system, experts are assessing whether anyone could actually build the darn thing.

Samsung under fire for alleged labor abuses in Brazil[ Wed, 14 Aug 2013 03:20:02 GMT ]The tech giant is slapped with a lawsuit that accuses it of rampant employee overtime and poor working conditions in one of its Brazilian smartphone factories. [Read more]

Gmail: You weren't really expecting privacy, were you?[ Wed, 14 Aug 2013 06:44:43 GMT ]The Internet is in a panic over a Google legal brief that claims Gmail users have no expectation of privacy when they use the service. Good headline, but let's be honest: that's the entire point of Gmail. [Read more]

Mercedes-Benz chases BMW with new GLA SUV[ Wed, 14 Aug 2013 07:01:00 GMT ]At the 2013 Frankfurt auto show, Mercedes-Benz will unveil its latest new model, the GLA-Class, a compact SUV or possibly a wagon, which goes head-to-head with the BMW X1. [Read more]

We drive the fastest Skoda in the world[ Wed, 14 Aug 2013 08:02:00 GMT ]They say Skodas are slow, but not this one. This Skoda Octavia vRS can hit 227.080 mph. Really. [Read more]

The Volvo P1800 is the best spy car you've probably forgotten about[ Wed, 14 Aug 2013 10:18:20 GMT ]Classic Volvos are awesome, but by far the coolest is the P1800. It's quick, good-looking, and was driven by a famous spy. [Read more]

Report: New iPhone coming Sept. 10[ Mon, 12 Aug 2013 11:53:34 EDT ]Apple will unveil the latest version of its iPhone on September 10, according to a new report.

Google is making great hardware[ Tue, 13 Aug 2013 09:30:03 EDT ]Here's a brief history lesson for you.

NASA sending 3-D printer to space[ Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:17:50 EDT ]When traveling through space, there are certain items you know you're going to need. A spacesuit? Most likely. A towel? Some say it's the most massively useful item you can have.

Hyperloop vs. world's fastest trains[ Mon, 12 Aug 2013 18:36:46 EDT ]Just how fast would the Hyperloop transportation system envisioned by entrepreneur Elon Musk have to be? Try more than twice as fast as the fastest commercial train in the world.

Suddenly, Google is making great hardware[ Mon, 12 Aug 2013 18:40:15 EDT ]Here's a brief history lesson for you.

NY regulator considers issuing virtual currency guidelines[ Mon, 12 Aug 2013 20:54:49 GMT ]NEW YORK, Aug 12 (Reuters) - New York's top banking regulator is considering issuing regulatory guidelines for Bitcoin and other virtual currencies, according to a memo posted on its website on Monday.

Hyperloop revealed: Rapid transit in an air-cushioned tube[ Mon, 12 Aug 2013 21:39:02 GMT ]Electromagnetic acceleration: That's the high-concept technology behind the high-speed transit concept that billionaire Elon Musk calls the Hyperloop.

Hyperloop revealed: Elon Musk foresees rapid transit in a tube[ Mon, 12 Aug 2013 22:50:50 GMT ]Electromagnetic acceleration: That's the high technology behind the high-speed transit concept that billionaire Elon Musk calls the Hyperloop.

Buh-bye to BlackBerry; I wept, but not too much [ Tue, 13 Aug 2013 00:13:48 GMT ]For years, I had a BlackBerry and maybe you still do, too, even though you're in the slim minority now amid all those huge phablets, Samsung Galaxys and slick iPhones.BlackBerry's days may be numbered with the company's news that it may be looking at a sale, joint venture or other options.

Hyperloop may sound like first sci-fi transport, but it's not [ Tue, 13 Aug 2013 08:12:59 GMT ]Tesla founder Elon Musk's Hyperloop is finally out in the open, and just as the billionaire tech entrepreneur said, it actually does look like what you get when you cross a Concorde with an air hockey table.

Larry Ellison: Steve Jobs was 'our Edison'[ Tue, 13 Aug 2013 01:02:40 GMT ]In an upcoming interview with Charlie Rose, the Oracle CEO extolls Jobs' virtues and hints that Apple could be on the downward slide without the former leader at the helm. [Read more]

Microsoft dumps Kinect link requirement for Xbox One[ Tue, 13 Aug 2013 01:33:42 GMT ]The game console was designed to shut down if it wasn't connected to the Internet at least once every 24 hours. [Read more]

Hacker pleads not guilty to stealing 160M credit cards[ Tue, 13 Aug 2013 03:39:04 GMT ]Dmitriy Smilianets was allegedly involved in the biggest hacking scheme ever prosecuted in the U.S., which cost Heartland, 7-Eleven, JetBlue, and others more than $300 million. [Read more]

Tricksters pretend ice cubes in parcels are iPads (plan melts)[ Tue, 13 Aug 2013 06:14:01 GMT ]Two men hatch a risky ruse. They decide to pack ice cubes into parcels and insure them as if they were iPads. The idea is to collect the insurance money when the "iPads" aren't delivered. [Read more]

Windows 8.1: Signs point to October[ Tue, 13 Aug 2013 11:56:07 GMT ]Even though Windows 8.1 is still looking like it will be released to manufacturing in August, users may have to wait a couple more months to get the final version. [Read more]

What Mars rover has taught us[ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 10:29:56 EDT ]Curiosity has driven 1.6 kilometers since landing on Mars on August 6, 2012.

5 scary new hacks[ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 10:29:19 EDT ]If something can connect to a network, it can be hacked. Computers and phones are still popular targets, but increasingly so are cars, home security systems, TVs and even oil refineries.

YouTube creators unveil MixBit[ Fri, 09 Aug 2013 08:38:37 EDT ]The people who created YouTube are getting into the quickie-video app business ... with a twist.

Nearly half of gamers are women[ Fri, 09 Aug 2013 09:09:07 EDT ]A new report suggests adult women are nearly half of all video game players. That's a number that can be read in the changing tone of some of today's top games. But it's also one that some female gamers say isn't really as close to even as it should be.

Hyperloop vs. world's fastest trains[ Mon, 12 Aug 2013 18:36:46 EDT ]Just how fast would the Hyperloop transportation system envisioned by entrepreneur Elon Musk have to be? Try more than twice as fast as the fastest commercial train in the world.

X-47B drone returns to roost after historic flight testing[ Fri, 09 Aug 2013 21:29:27 GMT ]Northrup Grumman's X-47B drone has completed its final flight and has headed home to its base, possibly for the last time. The entirely autonomous aircraft was the test bed for a number of future drone features, and the first to successfully land itself on an aircraft carrier.

'Home Gold' willallow families to share Xbox One's premium features[ Fri, 09 Aug 2013 23:08:49 GMT ]Beginning with the current console generation, the devices we've normally thought of as being dedicated solely to playing video games have evolved into gadgets that serve many a multimedia purpose.

New Surface RT underway, says Nvidia CEO[ Sat, 10 Aug 2013 00:26:12 GMT ]Microsoft is undeterred by abysmal sales of its Surface RT device and aims to double down on its line of Windows tablets, if comments made by the CEO of partner company Nvidia are accurate.

Internet's collapse, iPhone's failure: 10 worst tech predictions of all time[ Sat, 10 Aug 2013 16:53:30 GMT ]In the technology world, bold predictions abound, and they should. Placing big bets in one direction or another is how this industry works.

Out of darkness: Solar power sheds a little light on powerless communities[ Sun, 11 Aug 2013 21:19:38 GMT ]Anna Begay lives on a remote plot of land in the Navajo reservation. To reach her home, you drive through twisting, unmarked trails of dust and mud along the edge of Coalmine Canyon, in northwest Arizona.

Apple restores developer site after weeks-long outage[ Mon, 12 Aug 2013 01:49:53 GMT ]Many tools for iOS and Mac OS X developers had become inaccessible starting in the middle of July in the wake of a security intrusion. [Read more]

NBC News zooms in on phone video streaming service[ Mon, 12 Aug 2013 03:08:08 GMT ]The news outlet buys Stringwire, a move that will allow it to collect user-generated video content from cell phones around the world. [Read more]

The Jaguar XKR-S will rip a smile onto your face[ Mon, 12 Aug 2013 09:14:42 GMT ]Jaguar's pipe and slippers image is fading fast. That, in part, is thanks to making its cars a little bit mad, as it has with the XKR-S. [Read more]

Microsoft Surface and the school of hard(ware) knocks[ Mon, 12 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]Microsoft's latest device flop has more to do with Windows than with hardware engineering. Welcome to the PC business. [Read more]

7 great Android apps for notes and tasks[ Mon, 12 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]Organize your life with one of these incredibly useful Android applications for keeping track of notes, tasks, and to-do lists. [Read more]

What Mars rover has taught us[ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 10:29:56 EDT ]Curiosity has driven 1.6 kilometers since landing on Mars on August 6, 2012.

5 scary new hacks[ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 10:29:19 EDT ]If something can connect to a network, it can be hacked. Computers and phones are still popular targets, but increasingly so are cars, home security systems, TVs and even oil refineries.

YouTube creators unveil MixBit[ Fri, 09 Aug 2013 08:38:37 EDT ]The people who created YouTube are getting into the quickie-video app business ... with a twist.

Nearly half of gamers are women[ Fri, 09 Aug 2013 09:09:07 EDT ]A new report suggests adult women are nearly half of all video game players. That's a number that can be read in the changing tone of some of today's top games. But it's also one that some female gamers say isn't really as close to even as it should be.

Why people share murder, rape on Facebook[ Fri, 09 Aug 2013 17:37:29 EDT ]Committing such heinous crimes as sex abuse and murder are unthinkable enough to most of us. But it's almost equally mind-boggling that the perpetrators would then confess, or even brag about, such acts on the Internet.

German telecoms ratchet up email security after NSA scandal[ Fri, 09 Aug 2013 20:56:12 GMT ]BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's leading telecoms operator said on Friday it would start channeling e-mail traffic exclusively through its domestic servers in response to public outrage over revelations of U.S. spy programs accessing citizens' private messages.

X-47B drone returns to roost after historic flight testing[ Fri, 09 Aug 2013 21:29:27 GMT ]Northrup Grumman's X-47B drone has completed its final flight and has headed home to its base, possibly for the last time. The entirely autonomous aircraft was the test bed for a number of future drone features, and the first to successfully land itself on an aircraft carrier.

'Home Gold' willallow families to share Xbox One's premium features[ Fri, 09 Aug 2013 23:08:49 GMT ]Beginning with the current console generation, the devices we've normally thought of as being dedicated solely to playing video games have evolved into gadgets that serve many a multimedia purpose.

New Surface RT underway, says Nvidia CEO[ Sat, 10 Aug 2013 00:26:12 GMT ]Microsoft is undeterred by abysmal sales of its Surface RT device and aims to double down on its line of Windows tablets, if comments made by the CEO of partner company Nvidia are accurate.

Internet's collapse, iPhone's failure: 10 worst tech predictions of all time[ Sat, 10 Aug 2013 16:53:30 GMT ]In the technology world, bold predictions abound, and they should. Placing big bets in one direction or another is how this industry works.

Microsoft's tablet OS isn't liked but lives on[ Sat, 10 Aug 2013 22:09:19 GMT ]Windows RT is in product purgatory. Not popular and nowhere to go. The problem is, ARM is everywhere. [Read more]

NASA sounds the alarm on fire risks of climate change[ Sat, 10 Aug 2013 23:52:01 GMT ]The space agency releases an animation that dramatically shows how the risk of fire may increase in North America throughout the century. [Read more]

Apple to unveil new iPhone September 10?[ Sun, 11 Aug 2013 00:46:34 GMT ]That's what sources tell All Things Digital. Also: New pictures appear of the iPhone 5S and 5C -- if, in fact, the pix are the real deal. [Read more]

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 8/11: What is this?[ Sun, 11 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]If you know what today's picture is, you could be eligible to win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day contest. [Read more]

Despite warning, fans' hopes for D23 'Star Wars' news dashed[ Sun, 11 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]At Disney's massive fan-fest in Anaheim, 'Star Wars' fans held out hope for big news on 'Episode VII.' But Disney's warning that none was forthcoming proved true. [Read more]

What Mars rover has taught us[ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 10:29:56 EDT ]Curiosity has driven 1.6 kilometers since landing on Mars on August 6, 2012.

5 scary new hacks[ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 10:29:19 EDT ]If something can connect to a network, it can be hacked. Computers and phones are still popular targets, but increasingly so are cars, home security systems, TVs and even oil refineries.

YouTube creators unveil MixBit[ Fri, 09 Aug 2013 08:38:37 EDT ]The people who created YouTube are getting into the quickie-video app business ... with a twist.

Nearly half of gamers are women[ Fri, 09 Aug 2013 09:09:07 EDT ]A new report suggests adult women are nearly half of all video game players. That's a number that can be read in the changing tone of some of today's top games. But it's also one that some female gamers say isn't really as close to even as it should be.

Why people share murder, rape on Facebook[ Fri, 09 Aug 2013 17:37:29 EDT ]Committing such heinous crimes as sex abuse and murder are unthinkable enough to most of us. But it's almost equally mind-boggling that the perpetrators would then confess, or even brag about, such acts on the Internet.

X-47B drones return to roost after historic flight testing[ Fri, 09 Aug 2013 20:56:11 GMT ]Northrup Grumman's X-47B drone has completed its final flight and has headed home to its base, possibly for the last time. The entirely autonomous aircraft was the test bed for a number of future drone features, and the first to successfully land itself on an aircraft carrier.

German telecoms ratchet up email security after NSA scandal[ Fri, 09 Aug 2013 20:56:12 GMT ]BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's leading telecoms operator said on Friday it would start channeling e-mail traffic exclusively through its domestic servers in response to public outrage over revelations of U.S. spy programs accessing citizens' private messages.

X-47B drone returns to roost after historic flight testing[ Fri, 09 Aug 2013 21:29:27 GMT ]Northrup Grumman's X-47B drone has completed its final flight and has headed home to its base, possibly for the last time. The entirely autonomous aircraft was the test bed for a number of future drone features, and the first to successfully land itself on an aircraft carrier.

'Home Gold' willallow families to share Xbox One's premium features[ Fri, 09 Aug 2013 23:08:49 GMT ]Beginning with the current console generation, the devices we've normally thought of as being dedicated solely to playing video games have evolved into gadgets that serve many a multimedia purpose.

New Surface RT underway, says Nvidia CEO[ Sat, 10 Aug 2013 00:26:12 GMT ]Microsoft is undeterred by abysmal sales of its Surface RT device and aims to double down on its line of Windows tablets, if comments made by the CEO of partner company Nvidia are accurate.

Why an Apple TV game console is a no-brainer[ Sat, 10 Aug 2013 02:59:18 GMT ]How can Apple make a splash in 2013? By unleashing the Apple TV to play games. It's easier and far more impactful than you'd think. [Read more]

Lavabit chief predicts 'long fight' with feds (Q&A)[ Sat, 10 Aug 2013 03:36:44 GMT ]Ladar Levison, who shuttered the Web mail service he founded -- and his only e-mail account -- when the U.S. government demanded access to his company's servers, tells CNET he created Lavabit because of the Patriot Act. [Read more]

Moto X or LG G2? Why specs alone aren't enough to decide[ Sat, 10 Aug 2013 07:00:00 GMT ]In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon offers some advice on buying a new Google Android smartphone. And she suggests checking out the features and feel of the device over the specs when choosing your next high-end phone. [Read more]

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 8/10: What is this?[ Sat, 10 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]If you know what today's picture is, you could be eligible to win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day contest. [Read more]

For Disney fans, D23 is true nirvana[ Sat, 10 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]Disney has fans ranging from little kids to senior citizens, and thousands of them turned out for the third D23 Expo, in Anaheim, Calif. [Read more]

What Mars rover has taught us[ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 10:29:56 EDT ]Curiosity has driven 1.6 kilometers since landing on Mars on August 6, 2012.

5 scary new hacks[ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 10:29:19 EDT ]If something can connect to a network, it can be hacked. Computers and phones are still popular targets, but increasingly so are cars, home security systems, TVs and even oil refineries.

YouTube creators unveil MixBit[ Fri, 09 Aug 2013 08:38:37 EDT ]The people who created YouTube are getting into the quickie-video app business ... with a twist.

Nearly half of gamers are women[ Fri, 09 Aug 2013 09:09:07 EDT ]A new report suggests adult women are nearly half of all video game players. That's a number that can be read in the changing tone of some of today's top games. But it's also one that some female gamers say isn't really as close to even as it should be.

Why people share murder, rape on Facebook[ Fri, 09 Aug 2013 17:37:29 EDT ]Committing such heinous crimes as sex abuse and murder are unthinkable enough to most of us. But it's almost equally mind-boggling that the perpetrators would then confess, or even brag about, such acts on the Internet.

'Bitcoin is a currency': Federal judge says the virtual cash is real money[ Thu, 08 Aug 2013 19:58:24 GMT ]Is the "online crypto-currency" Bitcoin money like dollars or is it no more the business of government regulators than virtual gold pieces in an online game? A federal judge may have ended the controversy with an opinion issued in a Bitcoin-related fraud case — and the verdict is: It's money.

Open season on drones? Town split over licenses to hunt unmanned aircraft[ Thu, 08 Aug 2013 19:58:26 GMT ]A town called Deer Trail, located an hour east of Denver, Colo., is considering issuing a novel kind of hunting permit. If passed, the town would give residents licenses to "kill" drones ... by shooting them out of the air.

LulzSec hacker gets year in prison for Sony data breach[ Thu, 08 Aug 2013 22:28:43 GMT ]LOS ANGELES — Federal prosecutors say a hacker has been sentenced in a data breach that exposed personal information for 138,000 people kept in Sony Pictures Entertainment computers. Los Angeles U.S.

Likes breed likes: Study finds 'herding' behavior among commenters[ Thu, 08 Aug 2013 23:35:09 GMT ]The comments sections of websites are home to a herd mentality — but rather than the stream of spam and abuse one associates with Internet comments, there seems to be a bias toward positivity, according to a new study.

Lavabit email service linked to Snowden shuts[ Fri, 09 Aug 2013 07:34:45 GMT ]LONDON — A Texas-based secure email service reportedly used by National Security Agency systems analyst Edward Snowden says it is shutting down and can't legally explain why.

Microsoft spot takes on the iPad Mini -- dubiously[ Fri, 09 Aug 2013 04:25:00 GMT ]Even for an ad, Microsoft may be going out on a limb with its latest targeting Apple's iPad Mini. [Read more]

Canon, Nikon struggle against smartphone cameras in Korea[ Fri, 09 Aug 2013 05:50:00 GMT ]Harder times ahead for Canon and Nikon in South Korea where smartphone cameras dominate, according to a report. This echoes news from Japan where Canon cut its annual profit forecast. [Read more]

Crave giveaway: Comic-Con 2013 swag bag extraordinaire, part 2[ Fri, 09 Aug 2013 07:00:00 GMT ]Bummed that you missed Comic-Con this year? We're bringing it to you with the second part of this year's giveaway straight from the show floor. [Read more]

Banger racing (destruction derby) proves that motorsport doesn't have to be expensive[ Fri, 09 Aug 2013 08:29:00 GMT ]Everyone with a drop of petrol in their veins fancies their chances as a racing driver, right? Well, one way to get your racing kicks is to try banger racing (destruction derby). So we had a go. [Read more]

Wearable tech that makes you smarter[ Fri, 09 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]A slew of controversial, DIY methods of brain stimulation have culminated with the Focus headset. Unknown is whether augmenting the mind is safe. [Read more]

New Galaxy Note coming Sept. 4?[ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 11:40:22 EDT ]It's becoming an annual tradition: Samsung will unveil the next generation of its Galaxy Note smartphone in advance of the IFA technology conference in Berlin. The company sent invitations to the press on Monday for an event on Sept. 4, two days before the first day of the conference.

What Mars rover has taught us[ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 10:29:56 EDT ]Curiosity has driven 1.6 kilometers since landing on Mars on August 6, 2012.

5 scary new hacks[ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 10:29:19 EDT ]If something can connect to a network, it can be hacked. Computers and phones are still popular targets, but increasingly so are cars, home security systems, TVs and even oil refineries.

YouTube creators unveil MixBit[ Thu, 08 Aug 2013 13:09:07 EDT ]The people who created YouTube are getting into the quickie-video app business ... with a twist.

Nearly half of all video gamers are women[ Thu, 08 Aug 2013 19:58:19 EDT ]A new report suggests adult women are nearly half of all video game players. That's a number that can be read in the changing tone of some of today's top games. But it's also one that some female gamers say isn't really as close to even as it should be.

'Doom' and 'Quake' creator John Carmack joins Oculus Rift virtual reality startup[ Wed, 07 Aug 2013 18:49:45 GMT ]

Updated Firefox brings brighter tail — and better security[ Wed, 07 Aug 2013 19:12:03 GMT ]Firefox 23, the newest version of the Web browser released Tuesday, has an updated look for its well-known fox logo and adds new features, including one that will help protect users from what's known as "man-in-the-middle attacks" and from eavesdroppers on Web pages labeled as secure.

Instagram video comes to Android in new update (with other features)[ Wed, 07 Aug 2013 20:36:07 GMT ]Instagram has issued a new version of its popular photo and video sharing app, bringing Android into the video fold at last and improving the way content is handled when you upload.Android users with version 4.

TV watching you? Senator calls for smarter smart-TV security[ Wed, 07 Aug 2013 21:15:20 GMT ]“Disturbed” at the idea of Internet-enabled HDTVs equipped with video cameras potentially becoming spytools for hackers, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has written a letter to Samsung, LG, Sony and other TV makers asking them to adopt new security protocols to protect consumers.

Windows Phone and Android vault ahead in smartphone market share[ Thu, 08 Aug 2013 01:19:08 GMT ]The latest market share numbers from tracking firm IDC show Android in the lead and Apple's iOS losing ground globally, as expected in the period before the new iPhone is announced. Also showing healthy (even robust) growth is Windows Phone.Microsoft's mobile platform saw shipments in Q2 grow by 77.

Infiniti compacts its new concept car[ Thu, 08 Aug 2013 05:05:00 GMT ]At the Frankfurt auto show next month, Infiniti will show off its design for a new compact car model, in concept form. [Read more]

T-Mobile adds 1.1 million net new customers as growth returns[ Thu, 08 Aug 2013 05:09:23 GMT ]T-Mobile posts solid results in its first earnings report as a publicly traded company, with 688,000 "post-paid" customers signing up in the period. But the company swung to a loss. [Read more]

Windows XP endgame: Firm moving 30,000 PCs to tablets[ Thu, 08 Aug 2013 05:40:00 GMT ]A Japanese insurance company will make a giant leap from Windows XP to Windows 8. A total of 30,000 personnel will be moved to Fujitsu tablets, Microsoft says. [Read more]

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 8/8: What is this?[ Thu, 08 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]If you know what today's picture is, you could be eligible to win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day contest. [Read more]

How Goodyear uses tech to make a faster race tire[ Thu, 08 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]From its Akron, Ohio, manufacturing facility to Nascar races around the U.S., Goodyear and Nascar are studying how racing tires can be more efficient and help drivers go faster than ever. [Read more]

Limbaugh: Tech bloggers 'hate' Apple[ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 10:29:44 EDT ]Apple, that icon of left-leaning Silicon Valley whose board of directors includes former Democratic Vice President Al Gore, is really a symbol of the Republican Party.

New Galaxy Note coming Sept. 4?[ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 11:40:22 EDT ]It's becoming an annual tradition: Samsung will unveil the next generation of its Galaxy Note smartphone in advance of the IFA technology conference in Berlin. The company sent invitations to the press on Monday for an event on Sept. 4, two days before the first day of the conference.

What Mars rover has taught us[ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 10:29:56 EDT ]Curiosity has driven 1.6 kilometers since landing on Mars on August 6, 2012.

5 scary new hacks[ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 10:29:19 EDT ]If something can connect to a network, it can be hacked. Computers and phones are still popular targets, but increasingly so are cars, home security systems, TVs and even oil refineries.

Why more Amber alerts will be waking you up[ Wed, 07 Aug 2013 17:46:46 EDT ]Many Californians were startled awake Monday night and early Tuesday morning by Amber Alerts that made screeching noises on their cell phones. Some people even took to Twitter to complain.

Facebook 'story bumping' will show you what you haven't seen first[ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 18:30:17 GMT ]Facebook's News Feed can be a mishmash to deal with, as cumbersome as federal bureaucracy and not nearly as fun.

Solved: The mystery of scanners randomly switching digits in docs[ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 21:57:54 GMT ]A perplexing and potentially very troublesome problem affecting Xerox scanners has been explained and fixed, thanks to some sleuthing by a savvy software engineer — and a bit of viral attention on the Internet.D. Kriesel, a German Ph.D.

Copier conundrum: Xerox machines swap numbers during scans[ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 22:14:51 GMT ]A perplexing and potentially very troublesome problem affecting Xerox scanners has been explained and fixed, thanks to some sleuthing by a savvy software engineer — and a bit of viral attention on the Internet.D. Kriesel, a German Ph.D.

Effort to stop 'Apple picking' phone theft now extends to London [ Wed, 07 Aug 2013 00:11:11 GMT ]Smartphones are a hot item, both in stores and on the street, as anyone who has had their device stolen can attest.

Twitter's new security measure ditches texts for in-app alerts[ Wed, 07 Aug 2013 01:12:21 GMT ]Twitter has added a layer of security to its mobile app, giving users another tool with which to protect against account hijacking. The new two-factor authentication uses the Twitter app itself to authorize account access, rather than via text messaging — which not everyone trusts.

Apple tops PC market, but lead shrinks, says Canalys[ Wed, 07 Aug 2013 02:35:00 GMT ]Apple sits up top of the global PC market, but No. 2 Lenovo is beginning to ship more tablets, says market researcher Canalys, which includes tablets in its calculations. [Read more]

Shark Week show gets panned for being a fake 'documentary'[ Wed, 07 Aug 2013 03:54:24 GMT ]On Facebook, Twitter, and across the Web, people lash out against the Discovery network's "Megalodon: The Monster Shark Lives" for being a sham. [Read more]

Yahoo to give its corporate logo a month-long makeover[ Wed, 07 Aug 2013 05:04:33 GMT ]The Web company begins 30-day campaign to introduce new corporate logo. Spoiler: the exclamation point is staying! [Read more]

Samsung gains as Apple display supplier, says researcher[ Wed, 07 Aug 2013 05:44:03 GMT ]Despite expectations to the contrary, the South Korean electronics giant is growing as a display supplier to Apple, says NPD DisplaySearch. [Read more]

AOL's hold on ad growth underpins $405M takeover[ Wed, 07 Aug 2013 11:31:38 GMT ]The company, once front door to the Internet and now a burgeoning digital media outfit, continues to increase revenue from advertising in the latest quarter, helping it toward a planned takeover of Adap.tv, a marketplace for digital video advertising. [Read more]

Limbaugh: Tech bloggers 'hate' Apple[ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 10:29:44 EDT ]Apple, that icon of left-leaning Silicon Valley whose board of directors includes former Democratic Vice President Al Gore, is really a symbol of the Republican Party.

New Galaxy Note coming Sept. 4?[ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 11:40:22 EDT ]It's becoming an annual tradition: Samsung will unveil the next generation of its Galaxy Note smartphone in advance of the IFA technology conference in Berlin. The company sent invitations to the press on Monday for an event on Sept. 4, two days before the first day of the conference.

What Mars rover has taught us[ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 10:29:56 EDT ]Curiosity has driven 1.6 kilometers since landing on Mars on August 6, 2012.

5 scary new hacks[ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 10:29:19 EDT ]If something can connect to a network, it can be hacked. Computers and phones are still popular targets, but increasingly so are cars, home security systems, TVs and even oil refineries.

5 things Mars rover Curiosity has taught us[ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 09:53:01 EDT ]Curiosity has driven 1.6 kilometers since landing on Mars on August 6, 2012.

Pre-caffeine tech: Fake meat, new Doctor Who[ Mon, 05 Aug 2013 13:53:33 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning."Intense flavor": The $330,000 hamburger that was built in a lab hits the spot!Twitter just added rules to better combat rape threats and other abusive talk.

'Intense flavor': The $330,000 burger that was built in a lab hits the spot[ Mon, 05 Aug 2013 18:43:34 GMT ]LONDON — After years of research and weeks of buildup, taste testers on Monday finally bit into a burger created from stem cells in a culture dish rather than meat from a farm or a store.

How anonymous? Tor users compromised in child porn takedown[ Mon, 05 Aug 2013 23:38:27 GMT ]A man in Ireland is arrested on child pornography charges, and a network of ostensibly anonymous and invisible websites goes down at the same time. It's no coincidence, and this latest chapter in the story of privacy on the Internet shows that it's hard to hide, even in the "deep Web.

Google's Sergey Brin explains why he paid $330,000 for lab burger[ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 00:33:25 GMT ]When scientists brought out a hamburger created in a laboratory for its first public tasting on Monday, they also revealed who paid more than $330,000 (€250,000) for that burger: Sergey Brin, one of Google's billionaire founders."Some people think this is science fiction — it's not real.

Smartphone game may destroy your smartphone[ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 00:33:26 GMT ]Are you a fan of "disruptive" technology? Well, there's a new mobile app that's so disruptive it may actually break your smartphone.That's the idea behind "Send Me to Heaven," a new mobile "sport game" whose main objective involves hurling your phone as high into the air as humanly possible.

Welcome to XCAR[ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 06:52:04 GMT ]XCAR is an all-new channel on CNET, where we tell the stories of the world's rarest, fastest, and most exciting cars. [Read more]

Nikon updates its AA-powered compact megazoom[ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 10:49:42 GMT ]Save for a change in resolution, the Coolpix L620 is just like its predecessor. [Read more]

Meet the firm behind Verizon, AT&T's reliability, speed claims[ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]CNET talks to RootMetrics and pulls back the curtain on the shadowy world of wireless network testing and how carriers can make the claims that they do. [Read more]

Surveillance scandal rips through hacker community[ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]The good ol' days of chummy games of "Spot the Fed" at Defcon are finished as hackers and security entrepreneurs plan next steps in the wake of government spying revelations. [Read more]

Slides, whales, and tunnels, oh my: A 'museum' like no other[ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 11:12:26 GMT ]Who can resist climbing a bus hanging off a building? CNET Road Trip 2013 visited the City Museum in St. Louis, and packed with secret tunnels and giant whales, it's unlike any other museum. [Read more]

Pilot invented plane 'vasectomy'[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 10:16:05 EDT ]A consultant for Disney's new animated film "Planes" reveals how he prevented propellers from turning backwards and what it was like to invent an airplane "vasectomy."

Got leftovers? Wanna trade?[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 16:47:35 EDT ]Got some leftover food? Maybe someone else does as well. Hence, Leftover Swap, a new app.

One image worth a thousand tweets[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 16:47:27 EDT ]Meet the future. Her name is Maya Shaoolian. She is 2 years old.

Hackers break into homes[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 16:49:13 EDT ]Devices that operate "smart homes" are hackable -- and hackers say many aren't ready for prime time.

The five scariest hacks we saw last week[ Mon, 05 Aug 2013 12:48:54 EDT ]If something can connect to a network, it can be hacked. Computers and phones are still popular targets, but increasingly so are cars, home security systems, TVs and even oil refineries.

Russian mobile malware makers numerous and highly organized, says security firm[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 18:11:29 GMT ]Mobile security software company Lookout was hot on the trail of a set of Russian malware distributors — and was surprised to find that the biggest groups responsible were as neatly and effectively organized as a small tech business.

Nintendo needs moregames like 'Pikmin 3' for the Wii U, and it needs them now[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 19:52:45 GMT ]When you think of Nintendo, the first images that jump to your mind are probably fairly predictable: Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, maybe even Zelda or Link, that guy with a sword that's always trying to save the princess.What about Pikmin? That's what I thought.

Google brings 'Find my iPhone'-like service to Android [ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 20:42:52 GMT ]Forgetful and unlucky Android phone and tablet owners will be happy to hear that their lost or stolen devices will now be trackable with a free service much like Apple's "Find my iPhone.

Netflix now allows up to 5 viewing profiles on same account[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 23:10:58 GMT ]Netflix's latest attraction will enable families and other people sharing the same account to set up separate identities so the Internet video service can give them better recommendations on what to watch next.

Nvidia wants its Shield to combine PC, mobile gaming[ Sat, 03 Aug 2013 01:56:46 GMT ]

Peter Capaldi is new 'Doctor Who' star[ Sun, 04 Aug 2013 18:27:36 GMT ]Peter Capaldi has been named as the 12th Doctor, replacing Matt Smith in classic British sci-fi series. [Read more]

Woman buys two iPhones for $1,300, gets only apples (really)[ Sun, 04 Aug 2013 19:30:00 GMT ]In perhaps the ultimate in mockery, an Australian woman buys two iPhones after posting an ad on a Web site. When she opens the boxes, they contain just one apple each. [Read more]

Photos of purported HTC One Max phablet hit Web[ Sun, 04 Aug 2013 23:43:47 GMT ]Images on Taiwan Web site show HTC-branded device with a 5.9-inch screen apparently meant to compete with Galaxy's Note series. [Read more]

Spotify curates as Daisy nears[ Mon, 05 Aug 2013 04:01:00 GMT ]Spotify adds "browse," a section of playlists vetted by a staff of music overseers, ahead of the coming of a rival homed in on that approach. [Read more]

Facebook hires first marketing chief from Motorola Mobility[ Mon, 05 Aug 2013 04:23:05 GMT ]Gary Briggs formerly served as Motorola's CMO after Google completed its $12.5 billion acquisition last year. [Read more]

Pilot invented plane 'vasectomy'[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 10:16:05 EDT ]A consultant for Disney's new animated film "Planes" reveals how he prevented propellers from turning backwards and what it was like to invent an airplane "vasectomy."

Got leftovers? Wanna trade?[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 16:47:35 EDT ]Got some leftover food? Maybe someone else does as well. Hence, Leftover Swap, a new app.

One image worth a thousand tweets[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 16:47:27 EDT ]Meet the future. Her name is Maya Shaoolian. She is 2 years old.

Hackers break into homes[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 16:49:13 EDT ]Devices that operate "smart homes" are hackable -- and hackers say many aren't ready for prime time.

Hackers break into homes -- electronically[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 14:15:22 EDT ]Devices that operate "smart homes" are hackable -- and hackers say many aren't ready for prime time.

Russian mobile malware makers numerous and highly organized, says security firm[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 18:11:29 GMT ]Mobile security software company Lookout was hot on the trail of a set of Russian malware distributors — and was surprised to find that the biggest groups responsible were as neatly and effectively organized as a small tech business.

Nintendo needs moregames like 'Pikmin 3' for the Wii U, and it needs them now[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 19:52:45 GMT ]When you think of Nintendo, the first images that jump to your mind are probably fairly predictable: Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, maybe even Zelda or Link, that guy with a sword that's always trying to save the princess.What about Pikmin? That's what I thought.

Google brings 'Find my iPhone'-like service to Android [ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 20:42:52 GMT ]Forgetful and unlucky Android phone and tablet owners will be happy to hear that their lost or stolen devices will now be trackable with a free service much like Apple's "Find my iPhone.

Netflix now allows up to 5 viewing profiles on same account[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 23:10:58 GMT ]Netflix's latest attraction will enable families and other people sharing the same account to set up separate identities so the Internet video service can give them better recommendations on what to watch next.

Nvidia wants its Shield to combine PC, mobile gaming[ Sat, 03 Aug 2013 01:56:46 GMT ]

Obama vetoes Apple sales ban in U.S.[ Sat, 03 Aug 2013 19:02:12 GMT ]The Obama Administration has vetoed a decision by the U.S. International Trade Commission that would have led to a sales ban on older iPhones and iPads. [Read more]

Seeing red: Curiosity rover's first year on Mars[ Sat, 03 Aug 2013 19:50:08 GMT ]It's been almost one Earth year since NASA's Martian rover touched down on its new home. In that time, it's already sent back over 70,000 images. Here are some of the most interesting. [Read more]

Battery life and a sharp screen: A 'Mini' opportunity for Apple[ Sat, 03 Aug 2013 23:44:47 GMT ]The dynamics involving display quality and battery life on Google's second-generation Nexus 7 should be a lesson for Apple. [Read more]

Bar Facebook-shames man over unpaid $100 tab; man jailed[ Sun, 04 Aug 2013 00:07:06 GMT ]A Reno bar is so frustrated that a customer allegedly left an unpaid tab that it posts his picture on Facebook and shames him publicly. He is then arrested. [Read more]

Even with EFF's Congressphone, activism is a hard sell[ Sun, 04 Aug 2013 01:15:48 GMT ]Amid an atmosphere of increasing government mistrust, the Electronic Frontier Foundation's classic phone booth to get Defcon hackers to direct dial Congress shows it's not easy to get computer geeks to pick up the phone. [Read more]

Pilot invented plane 'vasectomy'[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 10:16:05 EDT ]A consultant for Disney's new animated film "Planes" reveals how he prevented propellers from turning backwards and what it was like to invent an airplane "vasectomy."

Got leftovers? Wanna trade?[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 16:47:35 EDT ]Got some leftover food? Maybe someone else does as well. Hence, Leftover Swap, a new app.

One image worth a thousand tweets[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 16:47:27 EDT ]Meet the future. Her name is Maya Shaoolian. She is 2 years old.

Hackers break into homes[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 16:49:13 EDT ]Devices that operate "smart homes" are hackable -- and hackers say many aren't ready for prime time.

Hackers break into homes -- electronically[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 14:15:22 EDT ]Devices that operate "smart homes" are hackable -- and hackers say many aren't ready for prime time.

Russian mobile malware makers numerous and highly organized, says security firm[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 18:11:29 GMT ]Mobile security software company Lookout was hot on the trail of a set of Russian malware distributors — and was surprised to find that the biggest groups responsible were as neatly and effectively organized as a small tech business.

Nintendo needs moregames like 'Pikmin 3' for the Wii U, and it needs them now[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 19:52:45 GMT ]When you think of Nintendo, the first images that jump to your mind are probably fairly predictable: Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, maybe even Zelda or Link, that guy with a sword that's always trying to save the princess.What about Pikmin? That's what I thought.

Google brings 'Find my iPhone'-like service to Android [ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 20:42:52 GMT ]Forgetful and unlucky Android phone and tablet owners will be happy to hear that their lost or stolen devices will now be trackable with a free service much like Apple's "Find my iPhone.

Netflix now allows up to 5 viewing profiles on same account[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 23:10:58 GMT ]Netflix's latest attraction will enable families and other people sharing the same account to set up separate identities so the Internet video service can give them better recommendations on what to watch next.

Nvidia wants its Shield to combine PC, mobile gaming[ Sat, 03 Aug 2013 01:56:46 GMT ]

Why you should wait for the new Kindle Fire HD[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 23:30:40 GMT ]Google's next-generation Nexus 7 may be great, but here are a few reasons you might want to wait for Amazon's next 7-inch tablet. [Read more]

Car hacking code released at Defcon[ Sat, 03 Aug 2013 00:30:19 GMT ]Car computer hacking hit the gas on the first morning of Defcon 21, as hackers revealed how they took over two of the most popular cars in America. [Read more]

Crave Ep. 131: Hulk-smash your computer for cash[ Sat, 03 Aug 2013 00:39:33 GMT ]This week on Crave, smash up some computers for a chance to win cash. Also, we take a trip around Saturn and demo the world's first smart guitar pick. [Read more]

Wi-Fi routers: More security risks than ever[ Sat, 03 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]The research team that discovered significant security holes in more than a dozen home Wi-Fi routers adds more devices to that list at Defcon 21. [Read more]

The lows and highs of small Android tablets[ Sat, 03 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]commentary Google's new Nexus 7 makes a strong case for itself as the best Android tablet in its size class, but the budget device has become the new populist app platform. [Read more]

Pilot invented plane 'vasectomy'[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 10:16:05 EDT ]A consultant for Disney's new animated film "Planes" reveals how he prevented propellers from turning backwards and what it was like to invent an airplane "vasectomy."

Got leftovers? Wanna trade?[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 16:47:35 EDT ]Got some leftover food? Maybe someone else does as well. Hence, Leftover Swap, a new app.

One image worth a thousand tweets[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 16:47:27 EDT ]Meet the future. Her name is Maya Shaoolian. She is 2 years old.

Hackers break into homes[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 16:49:13 EDT ]Devices that operate "smart homes" are hackable -- and hackers say many aren't ready for prime time.

Hackers break into homes -- electronically[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 14:15:22 EDT ]Devices that operate "smart homes" are hackable -- and hackers say many aren't ready for prime time.

Facebook creates guide for domestic violence victims [ Thu, 01 Aug 2013 16:48:38 GMT ]Facebook and the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) teamed up to create a guide on privacy and safety aimed at survivors of abuse.

Moto X blends the best of Motorola and Google[ Thu, 01 Aug 2013 20:12:01 GMT ]The Moto X, Google's customizable smartphone, and the first smartphone to be assembled in the United States, was unveiled Thursday, described as a reflection of the "new Motorola," a reboot of the brand that Google acquired last year. But how does the Moto X live up to expectations?

'Words with Friends' maker takes 'Bangwith Friends' to court over name[ Thu, 01 Aug 2013 22:42:26 GMT ]Until recently, if you heard the extended suffix "with friends" attached to something, you'd probably associate it with a handful of cutesy smartphone games like "Words with Friends," "Scramble with Friends" or "Running with Friends" — all Zynga games, all exceedingly family friendly.

Digital to dethrone TV as king of home entertainment[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 00:05:31 GMT ]It's been a long time coming, but it looks like television, the reigning champ of home entertainment for generations, may finally be displaced by our smaller, more portable digital devices. A new study suggests the dethroning should occur this year.

Man questioned by police for Google search history[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 00:49:55 GMT ]A former employee of a New York computer company was questioned after his workplace computer search history revealed inquires for "pressure cooker bombs" and "backpacks," but no criminality was determined, the Suffolk County Police Department said in a statement Thursday.

Small Android tablets gain as Apple 'buzz' fades[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 03:45:00 GMT ]Small tablets are making big gains, while Apple is beginning to plateau, says market researcher Canalys. [Read more]

Crave giveaway: Boombotix Boombot Rex Limited Edition portable speaker[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 07:00:00 GMT ]Boombotix is gearing up to release a limited-edition model of its Rex ultraportable wireless speaker, with 20 percent of proceeds going to aid injured bike messengers. Get one for free here. [Read more]

Jelly Bean takes 40 percent share of Android devices in July[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 07:14:10 GMT ]Jelly Bean 4.1 alone now has a larger share than Gingerbread, according to Google's latest figures. [Read more]

Deadline looms for U.S. sales ban on older iPhones, iPads[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]Apple faces a ban on some of its older iDevices next week, though there's still time for a presidential pardon, as it were. [Read more]

Could the future of Glass and wearables be hidden in Moto X?[ Fri, 02 Aug 2013 11:45:00 GMT ]Motorola's latest phone has always-on voice connectivity, much like Google Glass. Maybe it's a hint at where Google's connected future's really heading. [Read more]

Build your home from scratch for $35,000[ Thu, 01 Aug 2013 12:47:29 EDT ]Imagine it were possible to build your own home, in this day and age, for less than $35,000. Or to cut up some timber and piece your new home together like a giant jigsaw puzzle. What if you could create, with your own hands, a home that collects its own rain water and generates its own power, so you never have to pay a bill again?

Has technology ruined handwriting?[ Wed, 31 Jul 2013 08:12:27 EDT ]Technology is constantly increasing communication speeds, often anticipating words before our brains can send signals to our fingers. But experts say handwriting is being sacrificed for the sake of technology's convenience.

Facebook enables embedded posts[ Wed, 31 Jul 2013 13:09:00 EDT ]Taking a cue from Twitter and services such as its own Instagram, Facebook on Wednesday began rolling out the ability for users to embed posts on their own blogs and websites.

Build your home for $35,000[ Thu, 01 Aug 2013 18:44:09 EDT ]Imagine it were possible to build your own home, in this day and age, for less than $35,000. Or to cut up some timber and piece your new home together like a giant jigsaw puzzle. What if you could create, with your own hands, a home that collects its own rain water and generates its own power, so you never have to pay a bill again?

SIM card hack inspires quick fix by carriers[ Thu, 01 Aug 2013 12:50:04 EDT ]Major wireless carriers have fixed a bug that could have allowed criminals to hack into hundreds of millions of cell phones, says a security expert who exposed the flaw.

Pre-caffeine tech: Future tech, Pee Wee Herman[ Wed, 31 Jul 2013 14:24:43 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.A British lawmaker who was subjected to rape and death threats on Twitter has said those responsible should be prosecuted in the name of free speech.

Cheap GPS trick sends $80 million superyacht off course[ Wed, 31 Jul 2013 14:54:15 GMT ]A small team of researchers from the University of Texas at Austin recently tricked a 213-foot superyacht off its course using a custom-made GPS device, rendering the $80 million vessel's electronic maps and charts useless.

NSA tool tracks all Internet conversations, says Guardian[ Wed, 31 Jul 2013 18:34:41 GMT ]Americans' email and online chats can be monitored without authorization by any National Security Agency analyst using a computer program known as "XKeyscore," according to NSA leaker Edward Snowden, who shared the information with the Guardian in a story published Wednesday.

How the NSA's XKeyscore program works[ Thu, 01 Aug 2013 00:25:18 GMT ]Until Wednesday morning, you'd probably never heard of something called "XKeyscore," a program that the National Security Agency itself describes as its "widest reaching" means of gathering data from across the Internet.

Hacking expert says mobile firms moved fast to fix security flaw [ Thu, 01 Aug 2013 00:58:21 GMT ]LAS VEGAS — A well-known security expert said mobile carriers have quickly protected customers from a security bug that he revealed 10 days ago and that he estimated had put more than 500 million phones at risk of cyber attacks.

Sigma's lens conversion service promotes body agnosticism[ Thu, 01 Aug 2013 05:00:00 GMT ]The lens manufacturer has launched its Mount Conversion service, which will let you update any of its newer lenses to a compatible mount on demand. [Read more]

Apple said to be eyeing Samsung for Retina iPad Mini screens[ Thu, 01 Aug 2013 05:52:08 GMT ]High-resolution screens for next-gen tablet may come from Apple's chief competitor and legal foe, sources tell The Wall Street Journal. [Read more]

CNET Giveaway: Kobo Glo[ Thu, 01 Aug 2013 07:01:00 GMT ]Do you want a chance to win* a brand-new Kobo Glo? Tell us: If you could live as a character from any book, who would it be? [Read more]

U.S. Stratcom isn't your father's Strategic Air Command[ Thu, 01 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]With jurisdiction from the bottom of the ocean to deep space, U.S. Strategic Command has its hands full in a very complex world. CNET Road Trip 2013 visited to better understand the mission. [Read more]

What to do when your teen wants to open a Facebook account[ Thu, 01 Aug 2013 11:00:00 GMT ]Whether you're a novice or native on social media, the game changes when your teen asks to start using Facebook, Instagram, and the like. Here are some ways to make sure your kid stays safe online. [Read more]

MIT report: We did not 'target' Aaron Swartz[ Tue, 30 Jul 2013 18:50:19 EDT ]An internal report by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has found that it committed no wrongdoing in the case of Internet activist Aaron Swartz, who committed suicide while facing charges he hacked into the university's computers and stole millions of online documents.

10 most controversial Wiki pages[ Fri, 26 Jul 2013 15:43:38 EDT ]They've long been considered topics that aren't polite to discuss at the dinner table. As it turns out, politics and religion can get touchy on Wikipedia as well.

Chromecast: Google TV game-changer?[ Fri, 26 Jul 2013 15:41:27 EDT ]Google rolled out a new Nexus 7 tablet on Wednesday. But a much smaller, much cheaper new gadget may be the one that makes a seismic impact in the consumer technology world.

Gamers honor young colleague's memory[ Fri, 26 Jul 2013 14:38:43 EDT ]Wander into any gaming forum thread, chat room or multiplayer-action communications, and you quickly discover that gamers can be an insensitive lot. But there are also instances where the hardcore, win-at-all-costs trash talking goes silent and they band together to do good.

Has technology ruined handwriting?[ Wed, 31 Jul 2013 08:12:27 EDT ]Technology is constantly increasing communication speeds, often anticipating words before our brains can send signals to our fingers. But experts say handwriting is being sacrificed for the sake of technology's convenience.