Yahoo Mail resets passwords after hackers attack[ Thu, 30 Jan 2014 22:51:32 GMT ]If you're a Yahoo Mail user, you might want to be on the lookout for a password reset notification. Yahoo has announced that it detected a "coordinated effort" to access some email accounts.

Zynga to cut 15 percent of workforce[ Thu, 30 Jan 2014 22:51:34 GMT ]Social game maker Zynga, known for its popular "FarmVille" title, said Thursday it would cut 15 percent of its workforce, at the same time surprising Wall Street with a quarterly loss that beat expectations. It also announced it is buying a U.K.-based mobile game company.

'ChewBacca' hackers attacked retailers in 11 countries, cybersecurity firm says[ Thu, 30 Jan 2014 23:40:11 GMT ]A cybercriminal ring targeting small retailers in 11 countries stole data on 49,000 payment cards using a malicious software known as "ChewBacca" before the operation was shut down, according to a cybersecurity research firm. RSA FirstWatch disclosed the attacks on Thursday on its website.

Dogecoin cryptocurrency donors help send Indian athletes to Sochi[ Fri, 31 Jan 2014 09:25:25 GMT ]Reports of Indian athletes short of funds to compete in the Sochi Olympic Games caused an outpouring of cash from an unlikely source: the community around Dogecoin, a 'cryptocurrency' like Bitcoin that started as a joke but soon became popular enough to be worth real money.

Microsoft board close to naming Nadella as CEO[ Fri, 31 Jan 2014 09:25:25 GMT ]Microsoft Corp. is close to naming a new chief executive, most likely its cloud-computing head Satya Nadella, a source close to the matter said Thursday, concluding a five month search for a heavy-hitter to lead the world's largest software company.

Sign of Apocalypse? Selfie: The Sitcom[ Fri, 31 Jan 2014 06:25:10 GMT ]ABC commissions the pilot of a sitcom called "Selfie." Because, well, zeitgeist. Or something. [Read more]

Crave giveaway: Power Practical PowerPot V portable charger[ Fri, 31 Jan 2014 08:00:00 GMT ]Like to camp? Prone to power outages? Have a look at this week's freebie, a compact thermoelectric generator that charges your gadgets with the aid of pretty much any heat source. [Read more]

Will Lenovo kill the low-cost Moto X and Moto G?[ Fri, 31 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT ]In this edition of Ask Maggie CNET's Marguerite Reardon offers her perspective on whether Lenovo will continue Google's strategy for Motorola of offering low-cost, high-quality unlocked smartphones. [Read more]

Inside G Flex: LG's long and winding road to setting the curve[ Fri, 31 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT ]CNET takes you through the five-plus year process of developing the phone, and explains why it's critical to LG's success. [Read more]

Discless Xbox One would be amazing. But too radical a move for Microsoft[ Fri, 31 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT ]A discless Xbox One with a 1TB hard drive would be a controversial leap for the console market. But as with most of the bold moves Microsoft originally set out to make, the game industry isn't ready. [Read more]

30 years of Apple: From Mac to now[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 12:51:11 EST ]As the Macintosh computer reaches its 30th anniversary, look back at some of the advancements Apple has made since then.

Facebook launches news-reading app[ Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:49:17 EST ]It might be time to slide over that Facebook app on the homescreen of your smartphone -- to make room for another Facebook app.

Solar system full of 'rogue' asteroids[ Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:49:26 EST ]If you want to find an asteroid, the region between Mars and Jupiter is a great place to look. That area where asteroids hang out is called the main asteroid belt

5 tech tips for Super Bowl fans[ Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:49:49 EST ]The Super Bowl has gotten so big it's outgrown the trusty old television. Today's fans can enjoy the bloated spectacle on computers, mobile devices, Twitter and more.

Mars space suit inspired by medieval armor [ Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:50:29 EST ]Aouda.X: the "intelligent" spacesuit designed for walking on Mars, made from roughly 10,000 parts and designed for the most treacherous environment yet to be encountered by a human being.

Dismal Wii U sales prompt pay cuts for Nintendo execs[ Wed, 29 Jan 2014 22:08:15 GMT ]The Wii U has sold so poorly that Nintendo's president, Satoru Iwata, is voluntarily cutting his pay in half.

Facebook helps good Samaritan rescue pregnant woman in freezing Atlanta storm[ Wed, 29 Jan 2014 22:30:02 GMT ]In snowy Atlanta, stranded drivers are sending a social media SOS.One of those messages was received by Craig Catalfu, a 25-year-old who was looking to help some of the thousands of drivers stranded on the icy streets of the city after a winter storm passed through.

Google selling Motorola unit to Lenovo for $2.9B[ Wed, 29 Jan 2014 22:57:08 GMT ]Google is selling Motorola's smartphone business to Lenovo for $2.9 billion, a price that makes Google's biggest acquisition look like its most expensive mistake. The deal announced Wednesday will rid Google Inc.

Target says hackers stole credentials from vendor[ Wed, 29 Jan 2014 23:07:59 GMT ]Target said Wednesday that the cyber criminals who breached its system used credentials they stole from one of the retailer's vendors.

Amazon poised to power real-world retail payments: WSJ[ Wed, 29 Jan 2014 23:56:05 GMT ]Amazon may be preparing to step into brick-and-mortar retail stores in a big way, according to sources speaking to the Wall Street Journal.

Xbox One rumors abound: March update, white console, and more[ Thu, 30 Jan 2014 05:41:16 GMT ]Word has it that an update for Xbox One could be coming in weeks, the purported white version of the device is on the horizon, and there might be a version of the console without a Blu-ray drive. [Read more]

IBM's graphene-based circuitry could boost wireless communications[ Thu, 30 Jan 2014 10:02:56 GMT ]Researchers at Big Blue improved graphene-based radio receiver performance by attaching the fragile form of carbon material at the end of the chipmaking process. [Read more]

PlayStation Vita Slim hits UK on 7 February, for about £180[ Thu, 30 Jan 2014 10:09:47 GMT ]Sony is bringing its slender handheld console to Brits, but there's no word yet on a U.S. release date. [Read more]

By ditching Motorola, Google frees Android from distractions[ Thu, 30 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT ]Google paid more than $12 billion for Motorola Mobility and sold the handset business for less than $3 billion. It sounds like a crushing loss -- unless you're Google. [Read more]

With Motorola out, can Samsung, Google be BFFs again?[ Thu, 30 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT ]Google is going back to being a completely neutral partner in smartphones, which is music to the Android leader's ears. [Read more]

Why hobbyists are flying drones[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 11:56:04 EST ]Consumers are embracing drones while more commercial uses are tangled up in federal regulations. The result is a lively community of startups, hobbyists and photographers who have embraced the still-young technology.

What's ahead for gaming in 2014[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 12:58:28 EST ]With 2013 firmly in the rearview mirror, the movers and shakers of the video gaming industry are focusing on where the next 12 months will take us.

30 years of Apple: From Mac to now[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 12:51:11 EST ]As the Macintosh computer reaches its 30th anniversary, look back at some of the advancements Apple has made since then.

NFL to block video streams at Super Bowl[ Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:13:59 EST ]Smartphone usage has skyrocketed at sporting events, as anyone who's attended a recent game can tell you. Look around the stands and you'll see fans checking stats, sharing pictures on social media, or just killing time between plays.

Google Glass adds new lenses[ Tue, 28 Jan 2014 20:30:53 EST ]Google announced it will add Google Glass options for prescription glasses.

Insurance companies could help push Google Glass into the mainstream[ Tue, 28 Jan 2014 21:25:37 GMT ]Google Glass has a pretty limited appeal. Its main demographic: wealthy, in-the-know techies who don't mind looking ridiculous or wearing glasses over their contact lenses.

Will you share your opinion of Obama on Facebook? Only if your friends agree, says study[ Tue, 28 Jan 2014 23:29:32 GMT ]President Barack Obama's job approval ratings are currently stuck at 43 percent. Republicans in Congress have it even worse, with a paltry 24 percent of Americans giving them the thumbs up, according to the latest NBC News-Wall Street Journal poll.

7 ways to stop NSA spying on your smartphone[ Tue, 28 Jan 2014 23:50:48 GMT ]Recently uncovered PowerPoint slides used by the National Security Agency and its British equivalent indicate that the spy agencies have been intercepting personal data sent by "leaky" smartphone apps.

Yahoo's revenue slips, shares slide[ Wed, 29 Jan 2014 00:50:18 GMT ]Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer insists the long-stumbling Internet company has finally regained its stride, even though its revenue is still stuck in reverse. The latest evidence of the challenges facing Mayer emerged Tuesday with the release of Yahoo's fourth-quarter results.

Olympus expands mirrorless line with compact E-M10[ Wed, 29 Jan 2014 07:33:03 GMT ]Competition in the world of compact interchangeable-lens cameras is fiercer than ever, and Olympus has just dropped a new device into the fray: the OM-D E-M10, an update to the popular E-M5 that adds a few useful features while reducing the size and weight.

Pirate Bay is free to sail through Holland's Internet once again[ Wed, 29 Jan 2014 03:13:39 GMT ]A Dutch court lifts the ban that forced Internet providers to block the peer-to-peer file-sharing site. [Read more]

After bug, Google notifies users that all is a-OK with Gmail[ Wed, 29 Jan 2014 04:19:22 GMT ]A glitch that caused some e-mails to be marked as spam and others to be deleted is fixed -- but the Web giant says users should make sure their messages are in the right place. [Read more]

Obama proposes creation of six new tech manufacturing hubs[ Wed, 29 Jan 2014 03:40:12 GMT ]President uses his State of the Union address to call for an expanded high-tech manufacturing base in the US. [Read more]

Google's Street View lands in the Philippines[ Wed, 29 Jan 2014 06:19:33 GMT ]Web giant uses backpack-attached Street View Trekker camera to captures 360-degree images from within Manila's walled city of Intramuros. [Read more]

AMD's first ARM processor is 8-core and 64-bit[ Wed, 29 Jan 2014 07:03:21 GMT ]AMD is turning to the ARM design for a new series of chips, an unmistakable sign that the heyday of "x86" chips is over. [Read more]

What's ahead for gaming in 2014[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 12:58:28 EST ]With 2013 firmly in the rearview mirror, the movers and shakers of the video gaming industry are focusing on where the next 12 months will take us.

30 years of Apple: From Mac to now[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 12:51:11 EST ]As the Macintosh computer reaches its 30th anniversary, look back at some of the advancements Apple has made since then.

NFL to block video streams at Super Bowl[ Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:13:59 EST ]Smartphone usage has skyrocketed at sporting events, as anyone who's attended a recent game can tell you. Look around the stands and you'll see fans checking stats, sharing pictures on social media, or just killing time between plays.

Google Glass adds new lenses[ Tue, 28 Jan 2014 12:34:13 EST ]Google announced it will add Google Glass options for prescription glasses.

Google Glass adds style, prescription lenses[ Tue, 28 Jan 2014 11:07:10 EST ]Google announced it will add Google Glass options for prescription glasses.

Apple drops on weak iPhone sales, revenue outlook[ Mon, 27 Jan 2014 21:52:11 GMT ]Apple posted quarterly earnings and revenue Monday that beat estimates, but reported weaker-than-expected iPhone sales and handed in a current-quarter revenue forecast that underwhelmed analysts, sending shares lower in extended-hours trading. The company posted earnings of $14.

Hotels could soon offer keyless entry via smartphone app[ Mon, 27 Jan 2014 22:35:22 GMT ]The process of getting into your hotel room may soon be simplified by a smartphone app that automatically unlocks your door when you're near — or it may complicate things, depending on whether the app is secure and easy to use.

US reaches deal with tech companies on spy data[ Mon, 27 Jan 2014 23:40:02 GMT ]

Apple CEO: Mobile payments a big opportunity[ Tue, 28 Jan 2014 00:01:17 GMT ]Could Apple soon move into the mobile payment market? During an investor call for its fourth quarter earnings report, Apple CEO Tim Cook said his company is intrigued with mobile payments.

NSA spied through Angry Birds, other apps: report[ Tue, 28 Jan 2014 02:14:50 GMT ]LONDON — Documents leaked by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden suggest that spy agencies have a powerful ally in Angry Birds and a host of other apps installed on smartphones across the globe.

Jason Calacanis aims to clean up mobile news with Inside.com[ Tue, 28 Jan 2014 05:00:32 GMT ]The serial entrepreneur thinks sites like BuzzFeed and Business Insider are polluting smartphones, and he wants to curate only the "best" journalism in a new app. [Read more]

Google Glass now framed for prescriptions[ Tue, 28 Jan 2014 05:01:00 GMT ]Prescription frames are ready for current Google Glass owners, as another piece of the Glass puzzle comes into focus. [Read more]

Tom Perkins apologizes for his 'Kristallnacht' reference[ Tue, 28 Jan 2014 05:43:02 GMT ]While the investor regrets comparing the Occupy Movement with Nazi Germany, he stands by his message that a "minority" of rich people are being "demonized" by a "majority" and "it's wrong and dangerous." [Read more]

Facebook earnings: The kids are alright[ Tue, 28 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT ]The social network may be as cool as electricity, but thanks to mobile ads and Instagram the lights are on and everyone is home. [Read more]

Paypal executive leaves for mobile payments startup Clinkle[ Tue, 28 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT ]The stealth startup, which has yet to release a product, keeps plucking big talent to join its ranks. [Read more]

World's fastest car may be electric[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 11:55:19 EST ]Take a look at the Rimac Concept_One: the electric car that could soon outperform the best petrol vehicles on the planet

30 years of Apple: From Mac to now[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 12:51:11 EST ]As the Macintosh computer reaches its 30th anniversary, look back at some of the advancements Apple has made since then.

Facebook, Princeton in Web smackdown[ Mon, 27 Jan 2014 14:19:03 EST ]It's an Internet feud between polar opposites: East Coast vs. West Coast, old school vs. new media, Ivy League gravitas vs. Silicon Valley geekery.

Why hobbyists are flying drones[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 11:56:04 EST ]Consumers are embracing drones while more commercial uses are tangled up in federal regulations. The result is a lively community of startups, hobbyists and photographers who have embraced the still-young technology.

What's ahead for gaming in 2014[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 12:58:28 EST ]With 2013 firmly in the rearview mirror, the movers and shakers of the video gaming industry are focusing on where the next 12 months will take us.

Google glitch sends thousands of emails to man's Hotmail account[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 23:13:25 GMT ]Updated at 6:06 p.m. ET:A Google spokesperson says the search glitch that flooded Peck's inbox was not related to the Gmail outage. Here's the statement provided to NBC News:"Due to a technical glitch, some email addresses on public webpages appeared too prominently in search results.

Man sentenced to probation in celebrity iPad hack attack[ Sat, 25 Jan 2014 00:39:17 GMT ]NEWARK, N.J. — A San Francisco man was sentenced to three years' probation on Friday for stealing the personal information of some 120,000 Apple iPad users, including big-city mayors, a TV network news anchor and a Hollywood movie mogul.

Google confirms Gmail outage[ Sat, 25 Jan 2014 01:43:00 GMT ]Updated at 8:20 p.m. ET: Goggle says the problems have been fixed and that the outage lasted no more than 30 minutes for most users.

Swarms of drones could be the next frontier in emergency response[ Sat, 25 Jan 2014 09:44:16 GMT ]Robots that can buzz, whir, and clamber into some of the most dangerous crime scenes and disaster zones are coming to the aid of police officers and other first responders who put themselves in harm’s way.In October 2013, a parolee barricaded himself in a Roseville, Calif.

Despite Zach Braff, crowdfunding continues to grow[ Sun, 26 Jan 2014 09:36:04 GMT ]Zach Braff's directorial debut, "Garden State," earned $35.8 million after it was released in 2004. That might be why he raised a few eyebrows when turned to crowdfunding site Kickstarter to raise $3.1 million for his new film "Wish I Was Here."He isn't the only big name asking for money.

Google, Samsung strike patent cross-licensing deal[ Sun, 26 Jan 2014 21:00:00 GMT ]The two companies are pretty vague about the terms but take veiled shots at Apple. [Read more]

Where should I put my TV?[ Sun, 26 Jan 2014 23:32:00 GMT ]Where the sun don't shine. Seriously. [Read more]

Famous VC: I meant what I said. Criticizing the rich is like Nazism[ Mon, 27 Jan 2014 00:52:56 GMT ]Tom Perkins, partner emeritus of Kleiner Perkins, says in an e-mail to Bloomberg that he really meant what some feared he'd said to the Wall Street Journal -- that criticizing the rich is akin to Nazism. [Read more]

Google reportedly acquires AI company DeepMind for $400M[ Mon, 27 Jan 2014 01:25:52 GMT ]Secretive London-based company specializes in combining machine learning to build general-purpose learning algorithms. [Read more]

Snowden accuses NSA of conducting industrial espionage[ Mon, 27 Jan 2014 04:42:44 GMT ]Former NSA contractor tells a German broadcaster that the US agency would collect intelligence from foreign companies that had no national defense value. [Read more]

World's fastest car may be electric[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 11:55:19 EST ]Take a look at the Rimac Concept_One: the electric car that could soon outperform the best petrol vehicles on the planet

30 years of Apple: From Mac to now[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 12:51:11 EST ]As the Macintosh computer reaches its 30th anniversary, look back at some of the advancements Apple has made since then.

Facebook, Princeton in study smackdown[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 17:10:18 EST ]It's an Internet feud between polar opposites: East Coast vs. West Coast, old school vs. new media, Ivy League gravitas vs. Silicon Valley geekery.

Why hobbyists are flying drones[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 11:56:04 EST ]Consumers are embracing drones while more commercial uses are tangled up in federal regulations. The result is a lively community of startups, hobbyists and photographers who have embraced the still-young technology.

Hobbyists fly drones for dogfights, photography[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 10:25:23 EST ]Consumers are embracing drones while more commercial uses are tangled up in federal regulations. The result is a lively community of startups, hobbyists and photographers who have embraced the still-young technology.

Google glitch sends thousands of emails to man's Hotmail account[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 23:13:25 GMT ]Updated at 6:06 p.m. ET:A Google spokesperson says the search glitch that flooded Peck's inbox was not related to the Gmail outage. Here's the statement provided to NBC News:"Due to a technical glitch, some email addresses on public webpages appeared too prominently in search results.

Man sentenced to probation in celebrity iPad hack attack[ Sat, 25 Jan 2014 00:39:17 GMT ]NEWARK, N.J. — A San Francisco man was sentenced to three years' probation on Friday for stealing the personal information of some 120,000 Apple iPad users, including big-city mayors, a TV network news anchor and a Hollywood movie mogul.

Google confirms Gmail outage[ Sat, 25 Jan 2014 01:43:00 GMT ]Updated at 8:20 p.m. ET: Goggle says the problems have been fixed and that the outage lasted no more than 30 minutes for most users.

Swarms of drones could be the next frontier in emergency response[ Sat, 25 Jan 2014 09:44:16 GMT ]Robots that can buzz, whir, and clamber into some of the most dangerous crime scenes and disaster zones are coming to the aid of police officers and other first responders who put themselves in harm’s way.In October 2013, a parolee barricaded himself in a Roseville, Calif.

Despite Zach Braff, crowdfunding continues to grow[ Sun, 26 Jan 2014 09:36:04 GMT ]Zach Braff's directorial debut, "Garden State," earned $35.8 million after it was released in 2004. That might be why he raised a few eyebrows when turned to crowdfunding site Kickstarter to raise $3.1 million for his new film "Wish I Was Here."He isn't the only big name asking for money.

Latest flu-related tech is largely about the greater good, not you[ Sun, 26 Jan 2014 02:24:10 GMT ]Vaccines; crowdsourcing apps to report your symptoms; calling a doc instead of going to the hospital.... Individuals benefit, yes, but the masses even more so. [Read more]

Arts and crafts chain Michaels says credit card data may've been nicked[ Sun, 26 Jan 2014 03:06:24 GMT ]The company mentions recent attacks on retailers -- think Target and Neiman Marcus -- and says it "may have experienced a data security attack." An investigation is in progress. [Read more]

Early Macintosh developer: We would have worked for free[ Sun, 26 Jan 2014 05:06:30 GMT ]During an event celebrating the 30th birthday of the Macintosh, the team that created the iconic computer reflected on the early days. [Read more]

How Verizon is bracing for Super Bowl insanity[ Sun, 26 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT ]The carrier pulled back the curtain on some improvements made to the network covering MetLife Stadium, just in time for the big game. [Read more]

Battle of the (broad)bands: Online music's Grammy picks[ Sun, 26 Jan 2014 12:00:24 GMT ]Online music services mine data to pick your songs and figure out what you like. Which name in online music comes out on top when the services use that data to predict Grammy winners? [Read more]

World's fastest car may be electric[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 11:55:19 EST ]Take a look at the Rimac Concept_One: the electric car that could soon outperform the best petrol vehicles on the planet

30 years of Apple: From Mac to now[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 12:51:11 EST ]As the Macintosh computer reaches its 30th anniversary, look back at some of the advancements Apple has made since then.

Facebook, Princeton in study smackdown[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 17:10:18 EST ]It's an Internet feud between polar opposites: East Coast vs. West Coast, old school vs. new media, Ivy League gravitas vs. Silicon Valley geekery.

Why hobbyists are flying drones[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 11:56:04 EST ]Consumers are embracing drones while more commercial uses are tangled up in federal regulations. The result is a lively community of startups, hobbyists and photographers who have embraced the still-young technology.

Hobbyists fly drones for dogfights, photography[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 10:25:23 EST ]Consumers are embracing drones while more commercial uses are tangled up in federal regulations. The result is a lively community of startups, hobbyists and photographers who have embraced the still-young technology.

'Big Lebowski' 8-bit video really ties the room together[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 22:30:33 GMT ]Since it first graced the big screen 15 years ago, "The Big Lebowski" has given countless frat boys and stoners an aspirational role model. "The Dude," a cardigan-wearing slacker, rolls through life with a calm so effortless you can't help but wonder: what's this guy's secret?

Google glitch sends thousands of emails to man's Hotmail account[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 23:13:25 GMT ]Updated at 6:06 p.m. ET:A Google spokesperson says the search glitch that flooded Peck's inbox was not related to the Gmail outage. Here's the statement provided to NBC News:"Due to a technical glitch, some email addresses on public webpages appeared too prominently in search results.

Man sentenced to probation in celebrity iPad hack attack[ Sat, 25 Jan 2014 00:39:17 GMT ]NEWARK, N.J. — A San Francisco man was sentenced to three years' probation on Friday for stealing the personal information of some 120,000 Apple iPad users, including big-city mayors, a TV network news anchor and a Hollywood movie mogul.

Google confirms Gmail outage[ Sat, 25 Jan 2014 01:43:00 GMT ]Updated at 8:20 p.m. ET: Goggle says the problems have been fixed and that the outage lasted no more than 30 minutes for most users.

Swarms of drones could be the next frontier in emergency response[ Sat, 25 Jan 2014 09:44:16 GMT ]Robots that can buzz, whir, and clamber into some of the most dangerous crime scenes and disaster zones are coming to the aid of police officers and other first responders who put themselves in harm’s way.In October 2013, a parolee barricaded himself in a Roseville, Calif.

Is your fridge sending spam? Not so fast[ Sat, 25 Jan 2014 00:16:17 GMT ]A report that Internet-connected refrigerators are part of massive botnet struggles to stand up to scrutiny. [Read more]

What should you look for when choosing a car stereo?[ Sat, 25 Jan 2014 01:56:07 GMT ]Upgrading your car stereo's receiver is the one of the easiest ways to boost your dashboard tech. Here are the seven features we look for when making recommendations. [Read more]

Apple looking to build mobile payments service, report says[ Sat, 25 Jan 2014 01:57:12 GMT ]The tech giant may be looking to take on services like PayPal, according to the Wall Street Journal. [Read more]

Apple has the Mac to thank for its next generation of devices[ Sat, 25 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT ]Thirty years later, the Mac's journey is far from over. It's had an even greater influence on the company's touch devices than the Apple II did on the Mac. [Read more]

How the 'Netflix of books' won over the publishing industry (Q&A)[ Sat, 25 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT ]Oyster has grown its library of books available to its all-you-can-eat subscribers to more than 100,000 titles. CEO Eric Stromberg told CNET how it happened, and how the company is changing the world of reading. [Read more]

World's fastest car may be electric[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 11:55:19 EST ]Take a look at the Rimac Concept_One: the electric car that could soon outperform the best petrol vehicles on the planet

30 years of Apple: From Mac to now[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 12:51:11 EST ]As the Macintosh computer reaches its 30th anniversary, look back at some of the advancements Apple has made since then.

Facebook, Princeton in study smackdown[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 17:10:18 EST ]It's an Internet feud between polar opposites: East Coast vs. West Coast, old school vs. new media, Ivy League gravitas vs. Silicon Valley geekery.

Why hobbyists are flying drones[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 11:56:04 EST ]Consumers are embracing drones while more commercial uses are tangled up in federal regulations. The result is a lively community of startups, hobbyists and photographers who have embraced the still-young technology.

Hobbyists fly drones for dogfights, photography[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 10:25:23 EST ]Consumers are embracing drones while more commercial uses are tangled up in federal regulations. The result is a lively community of startups, hobbyists and photographers who have embraced the still-young technology.

Israel says Google's 'Palestine' page harms peace hopes[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 04:31:31 GMT ]A senior Israeli official accused Google on Monday of setting back Middle East peace hopes by putting the name "Palestine" under the banner of its search page for the Palestinian territories. (www.google.

Pre-caffeine tech: 3-D guns, bathroom stalls[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 04:31:33 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.The blueprint for the first 3-D-printed gun -- which, apparently, works -- is available for download. LinkedIn just turned the big ten-oh!

Nook HD on sale for $149 until May 12[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 04:31:33 GMT ]Now that Barnes & Noble has added Google Play access to the Nook HD and Nook HD+, the two Android devices are more appealing than ever. A temporary price drop just plain sweetens the deal.

US nabs suspected programmer of bank Trojan that drained millions of dollars[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 04:31:33 GMT ]ATLANTA (AP) - An Algerian man accused of helping to develop and market a computer program that drained millions of dollars from bank accounts around the world pleaded not guilty Friday to nearly two dozen charges.

'Saturday Night Live' skewers Google Glass — and tech bloggers[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 04:31:34 GMT ]"Peacock! Peacock! Password peacock!" That's Randall Meeks — a dweeby tech blogger played by Fred Armisen on SNL's "Weekend Update" — trying to give his Glass voice commands. His head gestures are the best. We're just glad our own Google Glass tester, Rosa Golijan, is focusing on etiquette early.

Crave giveaway: CES swag bundle, part 2[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 08:00:00 GMT ]The second installment of our CES swag giveaway includes an antimicrobial iPhone case that promises to do double duty as a screen cleaner. Also, a set of headphones and a lot more freebies. [Read more]

Qualcomm buys 2,400 mobile patents, applications from HP[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 08:28:11 GMT ]The manufacturer of mobile chips and now smart watches, too, has a much larger war chest now for patent lawsuits or cross-licensing deals. [Read more]

US retailer TigerDirect accepts Bitcoin payments[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 09:41:23 GMT ]The retailer of electronics and computing products gives the digital currency a bit more legitimacy and utility by accepting Bitcoin payments. [Read more]

Which wireless carriers will follow T-Mobile's lead?[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT ]In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon offers a reader some advice about whether T-Mobile's competitors will respond to its aggressive marketing tactics. [Read more]

Marc Benioff's teenage affair with the Macintosh[ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 12:02:00 GMT ]Six months after watching Apple's 1984 Super Bowl commercial, the 19-year-old future salesforce.com CEO was a summer intern at Apple writing an example game, "Raid on Armonk." [Read more]

Fighting fires with Google Glass[ Thu, 23 Jan 2014 11:04:40 EST ]When a building is on fire, every second counts for the first responders rushing to the scene. A computer-savvy firefighter in North Carolina is hoping a bit of futuristic wearable technology and clever programming can help save time and lives.

'123456' tops list of worst passwords[ Wed, 22 Jan 2014 18:47:35 EST ]Perhaps you chuckled at the irony of making your password "password."

'Vine Magician' shows off tricks[ Thu, 23 Jan 2014 07:00:58 EST ]Zach King has gained popularity for creating Vine video illusions. He shows off his work while on HLN's News Now.

Apple fixing 'white screen of death'[ Thu, 23 Jan 2014 15:14:43 EST ]Since Apple released iOS 7, its completely revamped operating system for the iPhone, reviews have been mixed but mostly positive. However, a glitch that has quietly plagued iPhone users — the "white/black screen of death," a bug that abruptly soft reboots the smartphone — will finally be addressed in a future iOS 7 update.

The world's fastest car may be electric[ Thu, 23 Jan 2014 17:32:12 EST ]Take a look at the Rimac Concept_One: the electric car that could soon outperform the best petrol vehicles on the planet

Facebook's latest tweak means fewer text-only Page posts for you[ Wed, 22 Jan 2014 22:25:03 GMT ]Facebook is tweaking its newsfeed yet again. Now, users will see more text-only posts from friends — and fewer from brands.

Web mystery: China Internet traffic winds up in Wyoming[ Wed, 22 Jan 2014 22:30:33 GMT ]China has an estimated 591 million Internet users, the most of any country. On Tuesday, much of its Web traffic was redirected to IP addresses that belonged to a company that, as of last year, was located in a single, 1,700-square foot home located in a quiet neighborhood in Cheyenne, Wyo.

First 'Candy,' now 'Saga' - 'Candy Crush Saga' maker goes after indies[ Wed, 22 Jan 2014 22:57:40 GMT ]The creators of the popular "Candy Crush Saga" video game are zealously protecting not just their trademark of "Candy," but also "Saga" — objecting to the name of a new indie title, "The Banner Saga." The gaming community is not amused.King.com's "Notice of Opposition" (PDF) to developer Stoic's U.

Google Chrome can listen to your conversations[ Wed, 22 Jan 2014 23:19:24 GMT ]Be careful what you say when visiting voice-controlled websites on Google Chrome. Recently, a security expert discovered that malefactors could leverage the browser's voice-recognition abilities to invade users' privacy, but Google has yet to implement his recommended fix.

'Guccifer' hacker who leaked Bush paintings arrested in Romania[ Wed, 22 Jan 2014 23:57:25 GMT ]

Rockstar Consortium agrees to drop patent suit against Huawei[ Thu, 23 Jan 2014 06:45:27 GMT ]Apparent settlement closes the book on one of a handful of suits filed against Android device makers by the alliance, which is jointly owned by Apple, Microsoft, BlackBerry, Ericsson, and Sony. [Read more]

Dell's Surface Pro 2 rival appears at Microsoft Store[ Thu, 23 Jan 2014 07:10:36 GMT ]The Microsoft Store is selling a high-end Dell Venue 11 Pro tablet that competes with the Surface Pro 2. [Read more]

IBM sells its x86 server business to Lenovo for $2.3 billion[ Thu, 23 Jan 2014 10:33:07 GMT ]An expected deal to sell off its Intel-based servers to the Chinese electronics company has arrived, reflecting the shifting realities of the market for powerful networked machines. [Read more]

Nokia keeps quiet on Lumia sales figures in disappointing 2013 results[ Thu, 23 Jan 2014 11:29:38 GMT ]Nokia has revealed how it performed in 2013, but hasn't given exact figures for falling phone sales. [Read more]

Worried about Net neutrality? Maybe it's the FCC that should really concern you[ Thu, 23 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT ]A court decision to throw out the FCC's Open Internet rules actually made the agency stronger than ever. CNET's Maggie Reardon explains why you should be concerned. [Read more]

Supermodel is a computer coder[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 09:18:46 EST ]The term "software engineer" conjures images of pasty-faced young men with poor posture and limited social skills. And people think fashion models are all beauty and no brains.

Fighting fires with Google Glass[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 18:23:20 EST ]When a building is on fire, every second counts for the first responders rushing to the scene. A computer-savvy firefighter in North Carolina is hoping a bit of futuristic wearable technology and clever programming can help save time and lives.

'123456' tops list of worst passwords[ Wed, 22 Jan 2014 18:47:35 EST ]Perhaps you chuckled at the irony of making your password "password."

'Vine Magician' shows off tricks[ Thu, 23 Jan 2014 07:00:58 EST ]Zach King has gained popularity for creating Vine video illusions. He shows off his work while on HLN's News Now.

Some Facebook 'likes' help scammers[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 09:18:07 EST ]It's an image that tugs at the heartstrings. A smiling 7-year-old girl poses in her cheerleading uniform, circled by a ring of pompons, her bald head a telltale sign of her chemotherapy treatments.

Candy Crush maker trademarks the word 'candy'[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 16:54:00 GMT ]Videogame maker King, creator of the Candy Crush Saga, had a problem: how to protect the brand from persistent attempts by others who wanted to ride the coattails of its popularity.Its sweet solution: trademark the word "candy.

Following Verizon, AT&T offers early upgrades, too[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 20:44:30 GMT ]Another day, another wireless company offering early upgrades even earlier.AT&T customers on a two-year service contract can now switch to its Next program, which allows early cellphone upgrades, after only six months.

Amazon considering pay-TV streaming service: report[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 22:10:31 GMT ]Amazon is in the early stages of developing a pay-TV streaming service with live programming, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. Amazon approached at least three media companies, people familiar with the matter told the Journal.

2 Vegas hotels to accept bitcoins -- but gambling still requires hard cash[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 22:54:12 GMT ]Las Vegas is getting one more novelty. Starting this week, patrons will be able to use the online currency bitcoin to pay for rooms, food and drinks at two downtown casinos. The D casino and the city's oldest casino, the Golden Gate, will accept bitcoins at hotel front desks beginning Wednesday.

Feds pull Google Glass user from theater for suspected piracy[ Wed, 22 Jan 2014 00:52:26 GMT ]A Google Glass user in Ohio has run into an unexpected consequence of wearing a camera on your face at all times: Movie theaters might suspect you of piracy. Homeland Security agents pulled the man from the movie and interviewed him aggressively, though no charges ended up being filed.

NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden to hold Q&A Thursday[ Wed, 22 Jan 2014 05:16:13 GMT ]Former NSA contractor is expected to offer his opinion on NSA reforms President Obama announced last week. [Read more]

Judge pares down Samsung patent claim against Apple[ Wed, 22 Jan 2014 07:17:56 GMT ]Judge Koh invalidates one Samsung patent and finds that Samsung infringes on one of Apple's in an upcoming courtroom patent battle. [Read more]

Safari support completes Adblock Plus five-browser sweep[ Wed, 22 Jan 2014 07:45:47 GMT ]All the top desktop browsers now can use a plug-in that blocks Web site ads -- except for nonintrusive ones from companies that pay to be whitelisted. [Read more]

Simple design, lofty goals: Chromecast prepares for the global stage[ Wed, 22 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT ]As Google continues its push to invade living rooms the world over, the company bets big on Chromecast: tiny, affordable, and effective at hitting our sweet spot. [Read more]

Secrets and lies: Whisper and the return of the anonymous app[ Wed, 22 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT ]The app is a reaction to the over-embellished existences we find on social networks, making it often moody and melancholy -- and real in the most unsettling of ways. [Read more]

Supermodel is a computer coder[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 09:18:46 EST ]The term "software engineer" conjures images of pasty-faced young men with poor posture and limited social skills. And people think fashion models are all beauty and no brains.

Beats Music launches[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 18:23:12 EST ]Is there room for one more music-streaming service on the Web? Some music-industry heavyweights are betting the answer is "yes."

Fighting fires with Google Glass[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 18:23:20 EST ]When a building is on fire, every second counts for the first responders rushing to the scene. A computer-savvy firefighter in North Carolina is hoping a bit of futuristic wearable technology and clever programming can help save time and lives.

Some Facebook 'likes' help scammers[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 09:18:07 EST ]It's an image that tugs at the heartstrings. A smiling 7-year-old girl poses in her cheerleading uniform, circled by a ring of pompons, her bald head a telltale sign of her chemotherapy treatments.

On Facebook, clicking 'like' can help scammers[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 08:41:19 EST ]It's an image that tugs at the heartstrings. A smiling 7-year-old girl poses in her cheerleading uniform, circled by a ring of pompons, her bald head a telltale sign of her chemotherapy treatments.

Can you hear him now? Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales gets into the cellphone game[ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 15:24:41 GMT ]Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales has a new personal appeal for your money. This time, however, it's not for donations. Wales wants you to sign up for cellphone service.

Google yanks two Chrome extensions for invasive ads[ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 18:23:14 GMT ]Google has reportedly removed two Chrome Web browser add-ons from its store after the extensions were found to be serving adware to users.

Behavior-tracking Nest won't share your info with Google, CEO says [ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 19:55:15 GMT ]Privacy buffs sounded the alarm when Google bought smart-thermostat maker Nest for $3.2 billion last week. The app-connected appliance tracks schedules to regulate home temperature, but Nest’s CEO swears his company won’t simply hand over users’ data to its new overlords.

In-store screen repair comes to iPhone 5C (but not 5S)[ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 21:10:54 GMT ]Apple will now repair your iPhone 5C's cracked screen right in the store for as little as $149, confirming rumors last week suggesting an expansion of in-store repair capabilities. But if you've got a broken 5S, you'll still have to send it in (and pay more).

HP brings back Windows 7 'by popular demand'[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 01:01:53 GMT ]Apparently Windows 8 hasn't been selling well enough that HP can afford to leave behind its predecessor completely. The computer manufacturer is prominently promoting that Windows 7 is available on its new laptops and desktops — "by popular demand.

Yahoo tops the most-trafficked Web site list for desktop in US[ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 23:38:19 GMT ]Yahoo edges out Google, Microsoft, and Facebook in ComScore's latest top 50 US desktop Web properties. [Read more]

iPhone 6 said to be unveiled in June in two large-screen sizes[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 01:10:38 GMT ]The rumor mill on Apple's newest smartphone and purported iWatch is starting to heat up with hints at possible manufacturing partners and release dates. [Read more]

TV subscriptions drop as video streaming services rise[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 02:28:12 GMT ]Streaming services, like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu, have grown 4 percent over the last two years, while TV channel subscriptions have declined by 6 percent. [Read more]

eBay UK to allow Bitcoin sales in 'virtual currency' category[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 03:56:02 GMT ]After PayPal President David Marcus tweeted "We're believers in BTC," eBay's UK branch says it will let people sell digital currencies in its classified ads section starting on February 10. [Read more]

Verizon to buy Intel's TV business for undisclosed sum[ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 11:16:14 GMT ]The telecom giant will work quickly to release the service that delivers live TV and video on demand over the Internet. [Read more]

The coolest tech of 2014[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 18:43:35 EST ]From wearable technology to space tourism, 2014 will be a year of huge technological leaps. We take a look through some of the most ground-breaking developments of the year ahead.

Smart TVs, fridge launch cyberattack[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:55:25 EST ]It's bad enough that we have to fear identity thieves who are trying to scam us with malicious messages sent from PCs.

Mystery rock spotted on Mars[ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 13:13:01 EST ]Did Mars rover Opportunity order a jelly doughnut? Not quite, but scientists are baffled by a doughnut-like rock.

The sci-fi future of cycling[ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 15:49:46 EST ]Bikes that hover above the ground, shield you from traffic, and even clean the air while you ride. This is the future of cycling.

She's a beauty and a geek: Supermodel is a coder[ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 13:13:53 EST ]The term "software engineer" conjures images of pasty-faced young men with poor posture and limited social skills. And people think fashion models are all beauty and no brains.

Obama: NFL players know the injury risks 'they're buying into'[ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 21:06:49 GMT ]Professional football players “know what they’re buying into” when they play the sport and risk concussions and brain damage, President Barack Obama said in a lengthy profile in the current issue of the New Yorker magazine.

Fmr. NFL player: You don't know where to turn[ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 21:12:21 GMT ]

New video claims responsibility for Volgograd attacks — and threatens Sochi Olympics[ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 21:12:23 GMT ]SOCHI, Russia — A video of two men claiming responsibility for the back-to-back deadly suicide bombings in Volgograd in early January emerged Sunday — warning that more attacks should be expected during the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi.

'Hannibal' boss copes with disturbing show by watching 'dog videos all day' [ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 21:17:40 GMT ]If "Hannibal" gives you nightmares, you're not alone. Executive producer Bryan Fuller, the man responsible for bringing the psychological crime thriller to the small screen, is pretty disturbed himself.

Hammer-wielding thieves grab $700K in Rolexes at Memphis mall[ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 22:15:45 GMT ]Armed thieves who rushed into a crowded Memphis mall and swiped $700,000 worth of Rolex watches used hammers to pull off the heist, police said Sunday.

DNA solves one of the Titanic's oldest mysteries[ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 00:44:04 GMT ]More than 100 years after Loraine Allison disappeared with the sinking ship, genetic testing uncovers a massive hoax and brings to light who this girl really was. [Read more]

Slow Wii U sales send Nintendo shares into a downward spiral[ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 02:47:54 GMT ]After announcing a 69 percent estimated drop in its console sales, the gaming company's share prices also appear to be declining. [Read more]

JJ Abrams falls out of love with IMAX as Star Wars Episode VII to be shot on film[ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 11:09:43 GMT ]Star Wars and Star Trek director JJ Abrams has finished the script for the next adventure in a galaxy far, far away, but has ruled out shooting in IMAX and digital. [Read more]

Samsung puts Galaxy tablets in Illy coffee shops[ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 11:17:44 GMT ]The "digitalised by Samsung" deal will also see Illy coffee in Samsung showrooms. [Read more]

Jimmy Wales joins The People's Operator, looks to US launch[ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 12:01:46 GMT ]The Wikipedia co-founder becomes co-chair of UK-based TPO, which raises money for charity and is looking to launch internationally. [Read more]

The coolest tech of 2014[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 18:43:35 EST ]From wearable technology to space tourism, 2014 will be a year of huge technological leaps. We take a look through some of the most ground-breaking developments of the year ahead.

Ticket for Google Glass driving dismissed[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:56:03 EST ]It may have been the most anticipated traffic court date ever.

Smart TVs, fridge launch cyberattack[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:55:25 EST ]It's bad enough that we have to fear identity thieves who are trying to scam us with malicious messages sent from PCs.

The sci-fi future of cycling[ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 15:49:46 EST ]Bikes that hover above the ground, shield you from traffic, and even clean the air while you ride. This is the future of cycling.

Connected TVs, fridge help launch cyberattack[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:56:41 EST ]It's bad enough that we have to fear identity thieves who are trying to scam us with malicious messages sent from PCs.

Blast kills 20 soldiers in Pakistan, military says[ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 06:22:15 GMT ]Twenty soldiers were killed when a bomb explosion hit a vehicle in North West Pakistan on Sunday, military officials told NBC News.A military official in Bannu, where the attack occurred about 8:45 a.m.

SOPA two years later: Fight over Internet legislation left a 'lasting legacy'[ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 09:07:12 GMT ]Two years after the anti-piracy bill SOPA sparked protests from activists concerned about Internet freedom, issues around what can be done to limit activity online continue to rage on.

One year after his death, Aaron Swartz remains a symbol for Internet activists[ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 09:12:46 GMT ]Two years ago, the Internet went on strike. Google, Wikipedia, Reddit, Tumblr and others staged virtual protests against the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), a law activists claimed would restrict freedom of speech online.The pressure was perhaps too much for lawmakers to handle.

'Downer Abbey' should spice up plots, stick to key characters[ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 09:39:23 GMT ]For all the love we have for "Downton Abbey," it's hard not to clutch our pearls at some of what passes for plot points and drama — upstairs and downstairs — on the hit PBS series.

Whycustomer service at the IRS is bad -- and could get worse [ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 09:50:11 GMT ]If you have a question about your taxes, here’s a tip: Be prepared to be very patient.The Internal Revenue Service answered a smaller share of taxpayer calls and kept taxpayers on hold longer last year than in other recent years, a new report finds.

Behind in tablets, Intel pays firms to use its chips[ Sat, 18 Jan 2014 18:52:32 GMT ]Why is Intel confident that 40 million tablets will ship in 2014 with its Bay Trail processors? Here's one good reason. [Read more]

Chocolate-activated coat a key to wearable tech's future[ Sat, 18 Jan 2014 19:23:42 GMT ]Soon, we'll want to use wearable tech to express everything. Famed chocolate maker Cadbury is ahead of the trend. [Read more]

Target's data breach: Yes, it gets worse[ Sat, 18 Jan 2014 20:09:51 GMT ]Target and Neiman Marcus weren't the only name-brand retailers to be stung by cybercriminals last holiday season. Plus: Was a teenager behind the malware? [Read more]

Fired Yahoo COO De Castro made more than Marissa[ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 00:16:38 GMT ]Henrique De Castro has sailed away from the company on one of the biggest golden parachute packages ever. And apart from that, his total compensation was reportedly larger than even Yahoo CEO Mayer's. [Read more]

Security camera captures decidedly low-tech Target 'hack'[ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 00:32:41 GMT ]Why bother with writing malware when you can ride a skateboard? That seems to have been the thinking of a Target shoplifter in Florida. [Read more]

The coolest tech of 2014[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 18:43:35 EST ]From wearable technology to space tourism, 2014 will be a year of huge technological leaps. We take a look through some of the most ground-breaking developments of the year ahead.

Ticket for Google Glass driving dismissed[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:56:03 EST ]It may have been the most anticipated traffic court date ever.

Smart TVs, fridge launch cyberattack[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:55:25 EST ]It's bad enough that we have to fear identity thieves who are trying to scam us with malicious messages sent from PCs.

The sci-fi future of cycling[ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 15:49:46 EST ]Bikes that hover above the ground, shield you from traffic, and even clean the air while you ride. This is the future of cycling.

Connected TVs, fridge help launch cyberattack[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:56:41 EST ]It's bad enough that we have to fear identity thieves who are trying to scam us with malicious messages sent from PCs.

Social media and sonograms: 3-D printed babies provide a new way to overshare[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 22:10:31 GMT ]It's perfect for the expectant parent whose friends have blocked them on Facebook for sharing too many ultrasounds.The latest development for the tech-crazy soon-to-be mom or dad takes the idea of preparing for the new baby to a whole other level: 3-D printed versions of the unborn progeny.

Supreme Court to weigh cellphone searches by police[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 23:04:18 GMT ]

'TV everywhere': Why aren't we there yet? [ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 23:36:29 GMT ]

Thieves tweaked 'off-the-shelf' malware in Target breach, security firm says[ Sat, 18 Jan 2014 00:08:44 GMT ]

Wood backs finally appear for Moto X - and they're cheap[ Sat, 18 Jan 2014 00:40:54 GMT ]When the Google-Motorola flagship Moto X Android phone launched, we were promised a slew of super-cool backplates, including various types of wood. And finally, nearly six months later, those coveted wood backs are finally available, and for a surprisingly low premium.

Scientists accidentally record ball lightning in nature for first time[ Sat, 18 Jan 2014 00:37:09 GMT ]Chinese researchers have done the seemingly impossible: observed and recorded an instance of ball lightning completely by accident. And it bodes well for a decade-old theory about the nature of the conundrum. [Read more]

Obama calls for NSA reforms but defends agency[ Sat, 18 Jan 2014 01:09:00 GMT ]The president wants changes at the secretive spy agency; Google is working on smart contact lenses; and Samsung's Tizen OS has a setback. [Read more]

PolyScience Discovery Series Immersion Circulator makes a splash[ Sat, 18 Jan 2014 02:00:19 GMT ]Featuring an easy-to-use design, the Discovery Series Sous Vide Immersion Circulator by PolyScience is designed to introduce anyone to sous vide cooking. [Read more]

From Croatia to CES: The story of Teddy the Guardian's unlikely Las Vegas debut[ Sat, 18 Jan 2014 08:00:00 GMT ]Sometimes it's the deceptively simple solutions to complex problems that show the most potential. Sometimes those solutions come from unexpected places. And, sometimes, you can find true innovation on the CES show floor. This is the story of one of those times. [Read more]

TiVo, Roku, and Sling: Catching up with modern-day TV pioneers[ Sat, 18 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT ]The three services broke ground and helped changed the way we watch TV. At CES 2014, they showed that they're still going strong. [Read more]

The coolest tech of 2014[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 18:43:35 EST ]From wearable technology to space tourism, 2014 will be a year of huge technological leaps. We take a look through some of the most ground-breaking developments of the year ahead.

Ticket for Google Glass driving dismissed[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:56:03 EST ]It may have been the most anticipated traffic court date ever.

Smart TVs, fridge launch cyberattack[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:55:25 EST ]It's bad enough that we have to fear identity thieves who are trying to scam us with malicious messages sent from PCs.

The sci-fi future of cycling[ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 15:49:46 EST ]Bikes that hover above the ground, shield you from traffic, and even clean the air while you ride. This is the future of cycling.

Connected TVs, fridge help launch cyberattack[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:56:41 EST ]It's bad enough that we have to fear identity thieves who are trying to scam us with malicious messages sent from PCs.

Five tips and tricks for Xbox One[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 00:17:15 GMT ]

Silk Road bitcoin forfeiture called biggest ever[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 00:28:16 GMT ]

Forget Glass, Google is making a smart contact lens - for diabetics[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 00:28:19 GMT ]

Starbucks promises fix for mobile app security vulnerability[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 00:33:52 GMT ]Starbucks has promised to tighten security on its iOS app, which was revealed earlier this week to have a serious vulnerability that allows anyone in possession of the phone to collect the user's password and location history.

Motorist cleared in Google Glass driving case[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 00:39:24 GMT ]A San Diego traffic court threw out a citation Thursday against a woman who authorities said was driving while wearing the Google Glass computer-in-eyeglass device.

Silk Road forfeits $28M in Bitcoins seized from its servers[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 04:15:35 GMT ]Prosecutors emphasize that the Bitcoins were seized in connection with a probe of the online drug marketplace and not because they are Bitcoins. [Read more]

Intel's Bay Trail chip arriving on Android tablets in Q2[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 04:47:00 GMT ]Chipmaker's tablet processor will come to Android tablets in the second quarter, says CEO Brian Krzanich. He also touts the advantages of 64-bit chips. [Read more]

Mom has phone stolen, finds couple's porn in her Dropbox[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 05:21:00 GMT ]It's a curious affair when your phone is pickpocketed and then your Dropbox is adorned with porn from an unknown couple. Might the two things be related? [Read more]

Neiman Marcus hack reportedly went undetected for months[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 06:59:29 GMT ]Upscale department store identified security breach in mid-December, but sources tell the New York Times that the hacker's trail leads back to July. [Read more]

Crave giveaway: CES swag bundle, part 1[ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 08:00:00 GMT ]Didn't make it to CES this year? It's coming to you with this bag of swag straight from the show floor. You'll get a Samsung LED light bulb, a PhotoFast cross-platform flash drive, and lots more. [Read more]

How Beats headphones changed music[ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 10:20:31 EST ]Kelley Zapata loves her Beats.

The coolest tech of 2014[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 18:43:35 EST ]From wearable technology to space tourism, 2014 will be a year of huge technological leaps. We take a look through some of the most ground-breaking developments of the year ahead.

Google wants to run your home[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 18:43:45 EST ]Google is knocking at your front door. It wants to come inside, make itself at home, and quietly turn all of your boring home devices into "smart" connected gadgets that learn about your patterns and preferences, talk to each other, collect data about your habits and make life easier by assisting with daily tasks.

The sci-fi future of cycling[ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 15:49:46 EST ]Bikes that hover above the ground, shield you from traffic, and even clean the air while you ride. This is the future of cycling.

'Pay to play' on the Web? Net neutrality explained[ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 11:02:12 EST ]How would you like to have to pay a fee to be able to stream YouTube videos at full speed? What if you liked downloading music from, say, Last.fm or Soundcloud, but those sites suddenly became infinitely slower than bigger sites like Amazon or iTunes?

The ultimate Spotify workout playlist, as determined by science[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 18:22:18 GMT ]Let's face it; as much as you love "Piano Man," it's not getting you any closer to that six-pack you promised yourself on New Year's Eve.Don't worry, science has found an answer to your workout woes.

Verizon wins, Net neutrality loses, as court ruling opens door to a tiered Internet [ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 20:00:46 GMT ]Telecom companies won a victory in the battle over "Net neutrality" Tuesday after a U.S. appeals court invalidated regulations from the FCC that banned carriers from favoring traffic from certain sources.

Petal to the metal: Glowing plants race to market[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 22:03:16 GMT ]Would you believe that 2014 will be the battleground for the world's first glowing plants for the home?

Apple to refund at least $32.5 million in disputed kids' app purchases[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 22:31:16 GMT ]WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Apple Inc will refund consumers at least $32.5 million to settle a longstanding complaint that the technology company billed U.S. consumers for charges incurred by children through mobile apps without their parents' consent.

Microsoft confirms corporate email hack by Syrian Electronic Army[ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 00:38:00 GMT ]

Intel does ARM: Citi 'identifies' another possible customer[ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 03:55:00 GMT ]Marvell is cited as a likely chip customer for Intel. If the analysis pans out, it would be Intel's third ARM customer. [Read more]

eBay said to open online mall to lure fancy brands[ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 04:29:12 GMT ]In a rumored new marketplace dubbed "The Plaza," brands don't have to worry about selling their goods next to second-hand items. [Read more]

Security researcher finds clues to malware in Target heist[ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 05:00:16 GMT ]Brian Krebs reports that the malware used to steal millions of customers' payment card information was uploaded through a compromised server. [Read more]

Adobe brings 3D printing to Photoshop CC[ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 05:01:00 GMT ]In the update now available, Creative Cloud subscribers will see a boatload of enhancements to Photoshop -- including some interesting support for 3D printing -- and some minor changes for InDesign and Illustrator. [Read more]

Sharp goes big with 15.6-inch WQHD Windows 8.1 tablet[ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 07:00:28 GMT ]Sharp's tablet has a 16-inch-class display and laptop-grade Intel Core i5 processor. [Read more]

Hey, Goodyear: 'Ice Cube's a pimp'[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 15:11:14 EST ]There's a classic rap song from the early 1990s called "It Was a Good Day" where Ice Cube chronicles 24 hours of peace and happiness on the otherwise rough and dangerous streets of South Central Los Angeles.

How Beats headphones changed music[ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 10:20:31 EST ]Kelley Zapata loves her Beats.

The coolest tech of 2014[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 18:43:35 EST ]From wearable technology to space tourism, 2014 will be a year of huge technological leaps. We take a look through some of the most ground-breaking developments of the year ahead.

Google wants to run your home[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 18:43:45 EST ]Google is knocking at your front door. It wants to come inside, make itself at home, and quietly turn all of your boring home devices into "smart" connected gadgets that learn about your patterns and preferences, talk to each other, collect data about your habits and make life easier by assisting with daily tasks.

Google wants to run your home with Nest[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 14:28:58 EST ]Google is knocking at your front door. It wants to come inside, make itself at home, and quietly turn all of your boring home devices into "smart" connected gadgets that learn about your patterns and preferences, talk to each other, collect data about your habits and make life easier by assisting with daily tasks.

Experience feline physics with this 'first-person cat simulator'[ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 20:49:59 GMT ]More than 40 years after a group of cartoon felines first showed us all how "everybody wants to be a cat" in the 1970 Disney classic "The Aristocats," one enterprising video game developer is trying to turn this collective fantasy into a reality.

Yeezus balks: Kanye West sues over 'Coinye' bitcoins[ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 22:52:48 GMT ]Yeah, he’s sayin’ they’re gold diggers. Kanye West is suing the creators of “Coinye West,” a bitcoin alternative, for using his name and image.West’s lawyers filed the trademark-infringement lawsuit against Coinye on Tuesday in federal court in Manhattan.

Offensive liposuction game sucked from app stores[ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 23:53:50 GMT ]A mobile game has been pulled from both Apple and Google's selection of apps after indignation spread online over its insensitive nature. Its graphic and, many felt, sexist depiction of liposuction and plastic surgery lit up Twitter with requests for the app's removal.

Drone school is ready for takeoff[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:27:00 GMT ]

Google house: Tech giant spends billions to get inside your home[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 01:16:26 GMT ]Google’s making itself at home.The search engine giant has shelled out $3.2 billion to buy Nest Labs, the maker of super-sleek appliances including a thermostat that looks like it’s out of a sci-fi movie. It’s Google’s big push to get into the lucrative and growing market of connected homes.

Uber co-founder said to launch on-demand doctor service[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 03:09:22 GMT ]Word has it that Oscar Salazar has been working to create a startup for the "1 percent" that will send doctors on home visits. [Read more]

Intel puts Arizona chip factory construction on back burner[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 05:28:55 GMT ]After pledging to invest $5 billion on the construction of its Fab 42 high-tech manufacturing plant, the chip maker puts the project on hold. [Read more]

Cook upbeat about China Mobile deal, hints at broader tie-up[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 05:52:42 GMT ]Apple's CEO says he's "incredibly optimistic" of partnership ahead of the iPhone 5S and 5C going on sale on the world's largest wireless carrier. [Read more]

Why you should care about Net neutrality (FAQ)[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT ]CNET's Maggie Reardon explains what a recent federal appeals court decision to throw out the FCC's Net neutrality rules means to the average consumer -- and why it matters. [Read more]

Aereo's Supreme Court battle may change how you watch TV[ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT ]The case against the company that streams over-the-air programming could affect whether you watch your favorite sports for free and what you can store in the cloud. [Read more]

How Beats headphones changed music[ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 10:20:11 EST ]Kelley Zapata loves her Beats.

New tech toys from the future[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 09:28:41 EST ]Check out some of latest innovations unveiled at CES, including self-driving cars, wearable tech and ultra HD 4K TVs.

Hey, Goodyear: 'Ice Cube's a pimp'[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 15:11:14 EST ]There's a classic rap song from the early 1990s called "It Was a Good Day" where Ice Cube chronicles 24 hours of peace and happiness on the otherwise rough and dangerous streets of South Central Los Angeles.

How Beats headphones changed music[ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 10:20:31 EST ]Kelley Zapata loves her Beats.

3-D printing tries to find a home[ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 09:11:29 EST ]The companies that make 3-D printers want a spot in your home. They're just not sure exactly why you need one of their futuristic devices yet.

The 'smart life': How connected cars, clothes and homes could fry your brain[ Mon, 13 Jan 2014 21:17:31 GMT ]Welcome to the "smart life." Brain cells, beware.

Snapchat: Sorry about the spam (but it's not hack-related)[ Mon, 13 Jan 2014 21:29:04 GMT ]Hot on the heels of a huge leak of user data, image-sharing app Snapchat is reportedly experiencing above-average levels of spam. The company said it was sorry in a short blog post Monday.

Google acquires Nest Labs for $3.2B[ Mon, 13 Jan 2014 21:45:40 GMT ]

Push is on to get ‘kill switch’ into smartphones [ Mon, 13 Jan 2014 21:56:45 GMT ]Everyone wants a smartphone, especially muggers.Smartphone thefts now account for 30 percent to 40 percent of all robberies nationwide, according to the Secure Our Smartphones (S.O.S.) Initiative, a coalition of police, prosecutors, lawmakers and consumer advocates. The group claims about 1.

Do we need cyber warfare treaties? Study looks at legacy of Stuxnet[ Mon, 13 Jan 2014 22:13:38 GMT ]Over the last few years, Iran, China and the United States have all deployed weapons capable of damaging physical infrastructure, all without a single explosion.

PayPal simplifies online checkouts -- no more redirects[ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 02:04:48 GMT ]The online payments company is bringing a redesigned, streamlined payment process to online merchants, which doesn't redirect users to PayPal's Web site. [Read more]

Chewbacca tweets his favorite 'Star Wars' memories[ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 02:44:18 GMT ]From the Wookiee's mouth to Twitter, Chewbacca actor Peter Mayhew remembers his favorite moments from "A New Hope," "The Empire Strikes Back," and "Return of the Jedi" with rare behind-the-scenes photos. [Read more]

Syrian Electronic Army hacks into Xbox Twitter accounts too[ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 03:38:52 GMT ]News spread that the hacking group got into the Microsoft News Twitter account, but apparently it also breached Xbox's Twitter and Instagram accounts. [Read more]

YouTube streamlines comment management with new tool[ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 04:44:54 GMT ]Listening to users' demands, the video service launches a way to organize, flag, and moderate comments from one single page. [Read more]

Moto X hits UK and Europe in February for £380, 429 euros[ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 08:36:21 GMT ]Motorola is bringing its flagship Android phone to Britain, France and Germany next month. [Read more]

Neiman Marcus investigates breach[ Sat, 11 Jan 2014 02:36:08 EST ]Neiman Marcus says it may be the latest retailer to be struck by hackers.

'Robotic bartender' can mix you a cocktail[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 15:11:37 EST ]If you've ever been at a crowded bar or a packed party, you have probably waited a long time for a drink.

New tech toys from the future[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 09:28:41 EST ]Check out some of latest innovations unveiled at CES, including self-driving cars, wearable tech and ultra HD 4K TVs.

Hey, Goodyear: 'Ice Cube's a pimp'[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 15:11:14 EST ]There's a classic rap song from the early 1990s called "It Was a Good Day" where Ice Cube chronicles 24 hours of peace and happiness on the otherwise rough and dangerous streets of South Central Los Angeles.

How Beats headphones changed the audio world[ Mon, 13 Jan 2014 09:46:01 EST ]Kelley Zapata loves her Beats.

'Worst breach in history' puts data-security pressure on retail industry[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 23:02:14 GMT ]The Target security breach that may have affected as many as 110 million customers — with their names, mailing addresses, phone numbers and credit card information possibly swiped — ranks as the most extensive corporate data hack ever, experts said on Friday.

Smart Rifle never misses, now comes in semi-automatic form[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 23:18:57 GMT ]In the near future, you won't even need to know how to fire a rifle to be a crack shot.At the Consumer Electronic Show, the Austin, Texas-based start-up TrackingPoint showed off its all-new 500 Series AR Smart Rifle, a gun that makes it almost impossible for any user to miss.

Cost of data breach could give Target sticker shock[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 23:35:35 GMT ]Target has a different kind of bull's-eye on its back these days.

Wear, stare and share: The gadgets of CES[ Sat, 11 Jan 2014 00:52:44 GMT ]This year's Consumer Electronics Show was full of interesting technology (and a few interesting characters) — but the show is so big and busy that it's hard to remember just what exactly that tech was. Here are the bits of CES we found most memorable.

Reuters sources: Other US retailers victims of cyberattacks[ Sun, 12 Jan 2014 12:51:16 GMT ]BOSTON/WASHINGTON -- Target Corp and Neiman Marcus are not the only U.S. retailers whose networks were breached over the holiday shopping season late last year, according to sources familiar with attacks on other merchants that have yet to be publicly disclosed.

Target confirms malware used on point-of-sale terminals[ Mon, 13 Jan 2014 03:15:17 GMT ]During an interview with CNBC, retailer's CEO defends four-day delay in notifying customers of security breach as necessary for the investigation and preparation for consumer reaction. [Read more]

Muppets skewer Web commenters during Golden Globes[ Mon, 13 Jan 2014 03:26:34 GMT ]The misspellings, the illogic, the ignrence (sic) oh, they're all there in the "Muppets Most Wanted" trailer. [Read more]

CNET 100: This month, bargain tech elbows out the rest[ Mon, 13 Jan 2014 08:01:00 GMT ]The results for our monthly gadget leaderboard are in. In the final days of 2013, the balance of popularity shifted to devices that cost less than $100. [Read more]

How Israel and Hamas weaponized social media[ Mon, 13 Jan 2014 08:01:00 GMT ]More militaries and armed groups are using social media as a weapon of war -- but when ground skirmishes are mirrored by cyber-social battles, managing the message can get messy. [Read more]

Taxi dispute gets physical in France with attack on Uber car[ Mon, 13 Jan 2014 10:51:17 GMT ]During a day of protests by taxi drivers in Paris, an Uber car carrying a technology executive was left with slashed tires and broken windows. [Read more]

New tech toys from the future[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 09:28:41 EST ]Check out some of latest innovations unveiled at CES, including self-driving cars, wearable tech and ultra HD 4K TVs.

'Robotic bartender' can mix you a cocktail[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 15:11:37 EST ]If you've ever been at a crowded bar or a packed party, you have probably waited a long time for a drink.

New tech toys from the future[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 09:28:41 EST ]Check out some of latest innovations unveiled at CES, including self-driving cars, wearable tech and ultra HD 4K TVs.

Hey, Goodyear: 'Ice Cube's a pimp'[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 15:11:14 EST ]There's a classic rap song from the early 1990s called "It Was a Good Day" where Ice Cube chronicles 24 hours of peace and happiness on the otherwise rough and dangerous streets of South Central Los Angeles.

Google makes it easier for strangers to e-mail you[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 13:19:58 EST ]A new feature from Google will let you e-mail just about anyone with a Google+ account, and, in turn, give them the ability to e-mail you.

'Super Mario'-themedcat complex turns your pet into the iconic plumber[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 22:23:21 GMT ]Humans have had more than three decades to enjoy a wealth of excellent "Super Mario" video games, so isn't it time that we let some of our furry friends have a turn?

'Worst breach in history' puts data-security pressure on retail industry[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 23:02:14 GMT ]The Target security breach that may have affected as many as 110 million customers — with their names, mailing addresses, phone numbers and credit card information possibly swiped — ranks as the most extensive corporate data hack ever, experts said on Friday.

Smart Rifle never misses, now comes in semi-automatic form[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 23:18:57 GMT ]In the near future, you won't even need to know how to fire a rifle to be a crack shot.At the Consumer Electronic Show, the Austin, Texas-based start-up TrackingPoint showed off its all-new 500 Series AR Smart Rifle, a gun that makes it almost impossible for any user to miss.

Cost of data breach could give Target sticker shock[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 23:35:35 GMT ]Target has a different kind of bull's-eye on its back these days.

Wear, stare and share: The gadgets of CES[ Sat, 11 Jan 2014 00:52:44 GMT ]This year's Consumer Electronics Show was full of interesting technology (and a few interesting characters) — but the show is so big and busy that it's hard to remember just what exactly that tech was. Here are the bits of CES we found most memorable.

Microsoft to reveal Windows 'Threshold' plans in April, says report[ Sat, 11 Jan 2014 22:05:15 GMT ]Microsoft's Windows team may share its high-level plans for its next-generation Windows "Threshold" release at its upcoming Build developers show, according to a new sourced report. [Read more]

Samsung Galaxy S5 could include head tracking[ Sat, 11 Jan 2014 22:27:42 GMT ]A European patent filing from the company details an innovation that could make nodding and blinking more powerful in the future. [Read more]

Finally! MIT scientist helps you get all the ketchup out of the bottle[ Sat, 11 Jan 2014 23:17:50 GMT ]A lubricant called LiquiGlide, developed initially at MIT, is the potential savior for all those frustrated by bottles of ketchup, shampoo, lotion, and everything else where there's always something left behind. [Read more]

Oily Bits: The cylinder head and valve train[ Sun, 12 Jan 2014 09:00:00 GMT ]Our mechanic takes us through the cylinder head and valve train and continues his explanation of how engines really work... [Read more]

MakerBot CEO: Replicator Mini 'like when people saw first iPhone'[ Sun, 12 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT ]In an interview with CNET amid the final days of CES 2014, MakerBot CEO Bre Pettis makes the bold claim that his company's new $1,375 Replicator Mini marks a pivotal point in taking 3D printing mainstream. [Read more]

New tech toys from the future[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 09:28:41 EST ]Check out some of latest innovations unveiled at CES, including self-driving cars, wearable tech and ultra HD 4K TVs.

'Robotic bartender' can mix you a cocktail[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 15:11:37 EST ]If you've ever been at a crowded bar or a packed party, you have probably waited a long time for a drink.

New tech toys from the future[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 09:28:41 EST ]Check out some of latest innovations unveiled at CES, including self-driving cars, wearable tech and ultra HD 4K TVs.

Hey, Goodyear: 'Ice Cube's a pimp'[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 15:11:14 EST ]There's a classic rap song from the early 1990s called "It Was a Good Day" where Ice Cube chronicles 24 hours of peace and happiness on the otherwise rough and dangerous streets of South Central Los Angeles.

Google makes it easier for strangers to e-mail you[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 13:19:58 EST ]A new feature from Google will let you e-mail just about anyone with a Google+ account, and, in turn, give them the ability to e-mail you.

'Super Mario'-themedcat complex turns your pet into the iconic plumber[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 22:23:21 GMT ]Humans have had more than three decades to enjoy a wealth of excellent "Super Mario" video games, so isn't it time that we let some of our furry friends have a turn?

'Worst breach in history' puts data-security pressure on retail industry[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 23:02:14 GMT ]The Target security breach that may have affected as many as 110 million customers — with their names, mailing addresses, phone numbers and credit card information possibly swiped — ranks as the most extensive corporate data hack ever, experts said on Friday.

Smart Rifle never misses, now comes in semi-automatic form[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 23:18:57 GMT ]In the near future, you won't even need to know how to fire a rifle to be a crack shot.At the Consumer Electronic Show, the Austin, Texas-based start-up TrackingPoint showed off its all-new 500 Series AR Smart Rifle, a gun that makes it almost impossible for any user to miss.

Cost of data breach could give Target sticker shock[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 23:35:35 GMT ]Target has a different kind of bull's-eye on its back these days.

Wear, stare and share: The gadgets of CES[ Sat, 11 Jan 2014 00:52:44 GMT ]This year's Consumer Electronics Show was full of interesting technology (and a few interesting characters) — but the show is so big and busy that it's hard to remember just what exactly that tech was. Here are the bits of CES we found most memorable.

Facebook 'like' losing retailers' love[ Sat, 11 Jan 2014 00:20:27 GMT ]For brands, Pinterest's pin was more desirable than Facebook's "like" in 2013. [Read more]

Text messages boost flu vaccine rates in pregnant women[ Sat, 11 Jan 2014 00:40:32 GMT ]Researchers find that those who received five text messages every week about the importance of flu shots were 30 percent more likely to get one than those who only received phone calls. [Read more]

Useful OS X troubleshooting utilities for the new year[ Sat, 11 Jan 2014 00:54:06 GMT ]While OS X includes some robust tools for troubleshooting, there are a number of third-party tools that can help tackle problems or simply give you a better understanding of how OS X functions. [Read more]

Are curved TVs a gimmick?[ Sat, 11 Jan 2014 01:56:03 GMT ]For the first time since the death of CRT, numerous nonflat televisions will make it onto shore shelves. But has the drive to differentiate and turn a profit bent these boob tubes far beyond beneficial? [Read more]

Who saves with T-Mobile deal and Sprint's new 'Framily' plan?[ Sat, 11 Jan 2014 08:00:00 GMT ]If you're tempted by Sprint's new "Framily" plan and T-Mobile's promise to pay our early termination fees, check out this Ask Maggie column, where CNET's Marguerite Reardon explains who's likely to save money. [Read more]

New tech toys from the future[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 09:28:41 EST ]Check out some of latest innovations unveiled at CES, including self-driving cars, wearable tech and ultra HD 4K TVs.

'Robotic bartender' can mix you a cocktail[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 15:11:37 EST ]If you've ever been at a crowded bar or a packed party, you have probably waited a long time for a drink.

New tech toys from the future[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 09:28:41 EST ]Check out some of latest innovations unveiled at CES, including self-driving cars, wearable tech and ultra HD 4K TVs.

Hey, Goodyear: 'Ice Cube's a pimp'[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 15:11:14 EST ]There's a classic rap song from the early 1990s called "It Was a Good Day" where Ice Cube chronicles 24 hours of peace and happiness on the otherwise rough and dangerous streets of South Central Los Angeles.

Google makes it easier for strangers to e-mail you[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 13:19:58 EST ]A new feature from Google will let you e-mail just about anyone with a Google+ account, and, in turn, give them the ability to e-mail you.

$1 million worth of pizzas sold through Pizza Hut's XBox 360 app [ Thu, 09 Jan 2014 21:08:44 GMT ]Using a video game console to order pizza might sound like one of those things that humanity will look back on as a benchmark highlighting our inexorable decline into couch-based life forms, but gamers have taken to the new method of bread-and-cheese injection with gusto.

Panasonic launches first 20-inch 4K tablet[ Thu, 09 Jan 2014 21:25:27 GMT ]With apologies to Apple, Panasonic now has one of the highest-resolution tablets on the market. At CES 2014, Panasonic debuted its Toughpad 4K UT-MA6 tablet, whose 20-inch screen sports a resolution of 3840 x 2560 pixels.

Snapchat rolls out fix after hack, apologizes[ Thu, 09 Jan 2014 21:58:50 GMT ]Snapchat has released an update to its disappearing-photo app following a security breach last week that exposed the phone numbers of millions of users. And for the first time since the New Year's breach, the company said it's sorry.

It does what now? Offbeat gadgets abound at CES[ Thu, 09 Jan 2014 22:26:48 GMT ]This week's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas may be the place where the likes of Samsung and Panasonic announce their latest TVs and cameras, but it's also full of extremely weird — yet sometimes surprisingly useful — devices from big companies and small.

Kickstarter pledgestopped $480 million in 2013[ Thu, 09 Jan 2014 23:22:24 GMT ]Kickstarter, the online crowdfunding company for creative and commercial projects, has released a year-in-review for 2013 and it's got some impressive figures: The website raised more than $480 million in pledges from 3 million backers.

Three things Samsung learned from Galaxy Gear version No. 1[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 02:26:41 GMT ]The Korean electronics giant's first big attempt at the wearable market has flopped. But it knows what it needs to do to get better. [Read more]

How the cost of cell phone surveillance can change legal privacy protections[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 03:03:57 GMT ]New research into the financial cost to law enforcement demonstrates just how cheap it is to track a suspect with a cell phone, and how those figures can affect the legal barriers protecting privacy. [Read more]

Long-range smart rifles now come in semi-automatic[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 03:43:56 GMT ]"From difficult firing positions, such as kneeling, standing or even lying beneath an automobile," novice shooters can hit targets 500 yards away with Tracking Point's computerized semi-automatic rifles. [Read more]

This serious Intel, Nvidia silicon is not for tablets, smartphones[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 06:49:35 GMT ]If you look hard, among all of the smartphones, tablets, wearables at CES, there's a machine packing some serious, old-school silicon. [Read more]

Crave giveaway: $250 buying spree from Rakuten.com Shopping[ Fri, 10 Jan 2014 08:00:00 GMT ]If CES 2014 has your consumer engine revved up, this week's prize is just the one for you. [Read more]

Wearable gadgets strive for mainstream appeal[ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 10:55:34 EST ]Some people think wearable gadgets look cool. Perhaps they rock their Google Glass while out at happy hour, or flash the latest crowd-funded smart watch at the office.

7 social-media blunders to avoid[ Thu, 09 Jan 2014 11:25:03 EST ]OK, so you've resolved to lose weight, travel more and organize your finances in 2014. That's a good start.

Biz Stone: What Jelly can do for you[ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:54:42 EST ]The crowded world of social media apps got squeezed a bit tighter with the introduction of Jelly on Tuesday.

'Smart' toothbrush grades your brushing[ Thu, 09 Jan 2014 18:10:08 EST ]If you're tired of nagging your kids (or another member of your household) to brush their teeth, you have a new ally.

Driverless car tech gets serious at CES[ Thu, 09 Jan 2014 10:11:10 EST ]The Detroit Auto show isn't until Monday, but major car companies are showing off some of their more exciting car-tech prototypes a week early at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

T-Mobile's Red Bull-swigging CEO announces plan to pay you for breaking contract[ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 22:54:09 GMT ]T-Mobile is taking a swipe at its competitors by offering to pay early termination fees for anyone willing to defect from companies like Verizon and AT&T.

PlayStation Now: Why buy a game when you can stream it?[ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 22:59:49 GMT ]Sony's recently announced game-streaming service, PlayStation Now, is live at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and we just got a chance to try it out. There are still a lot of unanswered questions, but this is definitely something you'll want on your console or TV.

As song sales slump, streaming booms[ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 23:55:19 GMT ]

Bluetooth paper airplane kit is ridiculously awesome[ Thu, 09 Jan 2014 00:28:34 GMT ]Flying paper airplanes has never been this fun. PowerUp Toys’ latest product lets you add a new element of interactivity to the old-fashioned paper airplane by attaching a battery-powered propeller and rudder, which can be controlled using an iPhone app via Bluetooth. The PowerUp 3.

New Oculus VR 'Crystal Cove' prototype headset blows the original away[ Thu, 09 Jan 2014 02:24:43 GMT ]People who tried the original Oculus Rift virtual reality headset, which tracks your movements to let you look around a 3-D world, might reasonably have come away unconvinced – or dizzy.

Apple, Samsung CEOs agree to mediation over patent dispute[ Thu, 09 Jan 2014 03:26:07 GMT ]Chief executives for the two smartphone giants will meet in person by February 19 to try to resolve the companies' latest legal fight. [Read more]

The most worrisome Internet addicts? Workaholics[ Thu, 09 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT ]A study says that overachievers become so addicted to the Internet that they develop depression and isolation. [Read more]

Dazzling aurora borealis could reach the lower 48 this week[ Thu, 09 Jan 2014 05:23:57 GMT ]Thanks to a massive solar flare, sky-watchers may be able to indulge in an array of colorful northern lights forecasted to appear on Thursday and Friday. [Read more]

Dish said to abandon $2.2B takeover bid for LightSquared[ Thu, 09 Jan 2014 06:55:04 GMT ]Satellite TV provider will officially pull out of the race for the troubled wireless service provider as early as Thursday, the Wall Street Journal reports. [Read more]

Samsung: Galaxy S5 due by April, maybe with iris scanner[ Thu, 09 Jan 2014 07:48:55 GMT ]The Korean company's next-generation flagship Android phone will be more distinctive than predecessors. Also coming: a smaller, more powerful Gear successor. [Read more]

TV trends at CES: 4K and curves[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 10:04:13 EST ]Remember 3D televisions? WebTV? Television have been a core CES category for many years. The devices got a bump with flat-screen technology but in recent years, television manufacturers have struggled to bring excitement back to the household staple.

Six odd technologies at CES[ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 12:31:50 EST ]Smartphones can control drones, speeding robots, cameras, and the temperature of your master bathroom. That's just some of the technology on display in Las Vegas this week at the annual International Consumer Electronics Show.

PS4 outselling Xbox One [ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 17:59:45 EST ]Sony's PlayStation 4 sold 4.2 million units through the end of 2013, Sony Computer Entertainment President Andrew House announced during the company's CES press conference Tuesday.

TV trends at CES: 4K and curves[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 10:04:13 EST ]Remember 3D televisions? WebTV? Television have been a core CES category for many years. The devices got a bump with flat-screen technology but in recent years, television manufacturers have struggled to bring excitement back to the household staple.

Wearable gadgets strive for mainstream appeal[ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 10:55:34 EST ]Some people think wearable gadgets look cool. Perhaps they rock their Google Glass while out at happy hour, or flash the latest crowd-funded smart watch at the office.

Samsung shows off TV that curves with the press of a button[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 23:36:31 GMT ]The curved display is still a new frontier for consumers, but some manufacturers are already experimenting with new flexible TV form factors. After unveiling the world’s first UHD 105-inch curved TV, Samsung flaunted a prototype that changes shape with the press of a button.

Your next TV: Will it be Ultra HD?[ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 00:49:15 GMT ]After attempts to hawk 3-D and OLED TVs fizzled in recent years, television manufacturers are taking small steps toward making a new technology, Ultra HD, more viable for mainstream consumers.

Ford CEO Mulally: Not leaving for Microsoft[ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 01:00:23 GMT ]Ford Motor Co. CEO Alan Mulally has broken his silence and quashed rampant rumors suggesting he would leave the suburban Detroit automaker for a job as the next chief executive of software giant Microsoft.

Sony SmartBand creates a virtual timeline of your day[ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 01:44:41 GMT ]Fitness bands typically track your steps, how many calories you’ve burned, and your heart rate, but Sony’s SmartBand seeks to monitor much more than that. Set to debut this spring, the Sony SmartBand works in conjunction with its LifeLog app to create a visual representation of your day.

They're multiplying! 3-D printers go big and small [ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 03:47:02 GMT ]There are probably more 3-D printers in one place at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas than anywhere else, at any time. We know you want to keep up to date, so we got the lowdown on every one of them.

Yahoo enables default HTTPS encryption for Yahoo Mail[ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 03:48:20 GMT ]Web portal now using 2,048-bit encryption keys to protect e-mail users' communication. [Read more]

Forget buses, Google's using ferry boats to shuttle workers[ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 04:21:21 GMT ]The tech giant has begun using a catamaran service on a trial basis to transport its employees from San Francisco to its Silicon Valley campus. [Read more]

Apple requests removal of antitrust compliance monitor[ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 04:43:28 GMT ]Tech giant claims court-appointed monitor has demonstrated a personal bias against the company. [Read more]

Flir One turns iPhone into personal thermal imaging device[ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 05:23:14 GMT ]Starting at $349, the Flir One detects and displays live thermal images. [Read more]

Ad leak hints T-Mo will pay full family's early termination fees[ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 11:12:17 GMT ]The US carrier has been making noise about getting whole families to dump subscriptions from rival mobile networks. An ad, apparently published prematurely, offers details about one offer. [Read more]

Five trends to watch at CES[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 12:12:23 EST ]At this year's International Consumer Electronics Show, the televisions will be bigger, the watches smarter and more attractive, and the homes and cars more connected.

Roku to make line of connected TVs[ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 16:14:06 EST ]An awful lot of companies have tried to figure out how to make consumers want to stream Internet video in the living room.

PS4 outselling Xbox One [ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 17:59:45 EST ]Sony's PlayStation 4 sold 4.2 million units through the end of 2013, Sony Computer Entertainment President Andrew House announced during the company's CES press conference Tuesday.

TV trends at CES: 4K and curves[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 10:04:13 EST ]Remember 3D televisions? WebTV? Television have been a core CES category for many years. The devices got a bump with flat-screen technology but in recent years, television manufacturers have struggled to bring excitement back to the household staple.

TV trends at CES: 4K and curves[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 10:04:13 EST ]Remember 3D televisions? WebTV? Television have been a core CES category for many years. The devices got a bump with flat-screen technology but in recent years, television manufacturers have struggled to bring excitement back to the household staple.

A sleep-tracking device that lives in your bed? That actually makes sense[ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 22:42:07 GMT ]There are a number of sleep-tracking gadgets out there, but they tend to require the user to wear a wristband, headband, or some other little doodad —for trouble sleepers, this could contribute to the problem!

Pebble smartwatch gets new stainless steel finish[ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 22:42:07 GMT ]The Pebble is one of the few smartwatches that hasn't disappointed, but its rather chintzy design may have turned off fashion-minded gadget-lovers. Fortunately for them, Pebble is releasing a new version of its device with a refined look and all-steel construction.

Michael Bay flames out on stage during Samsung presentation at CES[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 00:15:43 GMT ]Every live presentation has a chance to go horribly wrong, but at the Consumer Electronics Show the difficulties are usually with the devices, not the celebrity guests.

Valve announces first round of Steam Machines ranging from $500 to $6,000[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 02:56:37 GMT ]Valve Software is the undisputed king of PC gaming software, thanks to classic titles like "Portal' and "Half Life" and its multi-player distribution service, Steam — which now boasts more than 65 million users.

'Pro' Galaxy Note and Tab debut with enhanced specs[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 06:00:08 GMT ]Samsung announced new versions of the Galaxy Note phablet and Tab tablet at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Monday. The "Pro" versions improve on every aspect of their predecessors, adding higher resolution screens, a new interface and more powerful multitasking.

How I got T-Mobile's CEO kicked out of AT&T's CES party[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 06:10:57 GMT ]T-Mobile's attempt to crash AT&T's developer party was foiled by an innocent tweet from this reporter. [Read more]

Take a tour of the hottest tech at CES 2014[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 06:59:25 GMT ]Walk through the 2014 CES floor, CNET-style, to get your hands on the most innovative, talked-about gadgets and technology this year's show has to offer. [Read more]

Synology showcases NAS DiskStation Manager OS 5.0 at CES 2014[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 08:00:00 GMT ]Synology announces version 5.0 beta of its DiskStation Manager operating system that powers all of its NAS devices at CES 2014. The new version adds a slew of new features and improvement to existing supported NAS servers. [Read more]

Lexar joins CFast 2.0 party with 3333X flash-memory card[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 10:41:16 GMT ]The flash card maker now supports both of the new high-end flash card formats. Its CFast 2.0 cards reach 256GB capacity, and it's got a card reader, too. [Read more]

Chipmaker Freescale aims Warp at wearable computing devices[ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 11:20:00 GMT ]At CES, the company announces Warp, a $149 open-source Android electronics board it hopes developers will embrace for a wide range of wearable computing projects. [Read more]

Blogger: Google Glass is 'doomed'[ Thu, 02 Jan 2014 14:15:22 EST ]A noted tech journalist and early adopter of Google's Glass headset is declaring the technology "doomed," at least for 2014.

Crop circle: No, it wasn't aliens ...[ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 15:28:51 EST ]Sorry, dear readers, but the crop circle discovered last week etched in a farmer's barley field in Chualar, California, was not created by aliens.

Five trends to watch at CES[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 12:12:23 EST ]At this year's International Consumer Electronics Show, the televisions will be bigger, the watches smarter and more attractive, and the homes and cars more connected.

Roku to make line of connected TVs[ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 16:14:06 EST ]An awful lot of companies have tried to figure out how to make consumers want to stream Internet video in the living room.

Six odd and crazy technologies at CES[ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 12:25:15 EST ]Smartphones can control drones, speeding robots, cameras, and the temperature of your master bathroom. That's just some of the technology on display in Las Vegas this week at the annual International Consumer Electronics Show.

Snapchat CEO: 'We thought we had done enough' to prevent hack[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 21:51:54 GMT ]Just days before Snapchat was hacked for the private account information of millions of users, a security company warned that the popular photo messaging app was vulnerable. Nonetheless, Snapchat's CEO thought the company had adequately prepared for an attempted breach, he said on TODAY Friday.

No More Woof: New device might reveal what dogs are thinking[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 22:19:40 GMT ]Communication between man and dog has long been an exchange of barks and guesses, but now a group of inventors in Sweden is looking to change that.

AT&T to T-Mobile customers: Churn on over[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 22:52:44 GMT ]AT&T on Friday offered customers of No. 4 U.S. mobile provider T-Mobile U.S. a $200 credit to switch to its service, firing the first volley this year in what may become a price war that benefits consumers but plays havoc with profits across the industry. AT&T, the No.2 U.S.

High-tech autos getspotlight at Consumer Electronics Show[ Sat, 04 Jan 2014 01:32:39 GMT ]Audi will light the way for an increasingly high-tech auto industry next week when it introduces its Sport Quattro Laserlight concept vehicle at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Seventh-graders sexting? It might be more common than you think[ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 05:07:26 GMT ]Just as parents of high school students are becoming more aware of the dangers of sexting, new research suggests families of much younger kids should have it on their radar as well.

Fujifilm lens eyes portrait photographers at CES[ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 08:00:00 GMT ]A new, fast lens for the X series. [Read more]

Enter for a chance to win big in CNET's Gadgets to a Grand Sweeps[ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 08:01:00 GMT ]CNET is giving you a chance win* $1,000! [Read more]

Google joins with GM, Honda, Audi for Android-powered cars[ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 09:39:21 GMT ]An expected auto alliance backing Google's OS is unexpectedly broad with the arrival of the world's largest carmaker. The first Android vehicles will arrive this year. [Read more]

Toshiba Chromebook to arrive at CES, booth photo shows[ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 10:44:02 GMT ]The Japanese PC maker has booth space for a laptop running Google's Chrome OS, 9to5Google reports. [Read more]

Mobile robot brings home entertainment wherever you go[ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 11:00:00 GMT ]Paris-based Keecker's new mini-robot has a built-in projector, an audio and video capture system, and the ability to measure things like home temperature, humidity, sound level, and more. [Read more]

Blogger: Google Glass is 'doomed'[ Thu, 02 Jan 2014 14:15:22 EST ]A noted tech journalist and early adopter of Google's Glass headset is declaring the technology "doomed," at least for 2014.

'Pokémon' still catching 'em on Nintendo 3DS[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 17:52:49 EST ]Two new Pokémon games, "Pokémon X" and "Pokémon Y," have taken the gaming world by storm, selling more than 4 million units globally in their first two days of availability, and tracking to become the fastest-selling games of all time for the handheld Nintendo 3DS.

Wanted: Time travelers on Twitter[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 18:12:03 EST ]Scientists wanted to see if they could catch any time travelers predicting the future online. They didn't find any evidence.

Five trends to watch at CES[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 12:12:23 EST ]At this year's International Consumer Electronics Show, the televisions will be bigger, the watches smarter and more attractive, and the homes and cars more connected.

Five trends to watch at CES[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 12:12:23 EST ]At this year's International Consumer Electronics Show, the televisions will be bigger, the watches smarter and more attractive, and the homes and cars more connected.

YouTube goes ultra high-def: 4K videos to debut at CES[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 21:24:09 GMT ]Do you crave more pixels in your cat videos? YouTube will be showing off 4K, or ultra high-definition (UHD), video at CES this year in partnership with a number of other major tech companies, according to a GigaOm report.

Snapchat CEO: 'We thought we had done enough' to prevent hack[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 21:51:54 GMT ]Just days before Snapchat was hacked for the private account information of millions of users, a security company warned that the popular photo messaging app was vulnerable. Nonetheless, Snapchat's CEO thought the company had adequately prepared for an attempted breach, he said on TODAY Friday.

No More Woof: New device might reveal what dogs are thinking[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 22:19:40 GMT ]Communication between man and dog has long been an exchange of barks and guesses, but now a group of inventors in Sweden is looking to change that.

AT&T to T-Mobile customers: Churn on over[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 22:52:44 GMT ]AT&T on Friday offered customers of No. 4 U.S. mobile provider T-Mobile U.S. a $200 credit to switch to its service, firing the first volley this year in what may become a price war that benefits consumers but plays havoc with profits across the industry. AT&T, the No.2 U.S.

High-tech autos getspotlight at Consumer Electronics Show[ Sat, 04 Jan 2014 01:32:39 GMT ]Audi will light the way for an increasingly high-tech auto industry next week when it introduces its Sport Quattro Laserlight concept vehicle at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Jeff Bezos rescued in Galapagos by Ecuadorian Navy[ Sat, 04 Jan 2014 22:53:07 GMT ]Amazon founder airlifted out for emergency treatment of kidney stone issue, according to local media. [Read more]

LG unveils twelve 4K televisions for 2014[ Sun, 05 Jan 2014 00:00:20 GMT ]LG has announced its full line-up of 4K televisions for 2014 with twelve models including a monster 105-inch LCD and two curved OLED series. [Read more]

Yahoo users exposed to malware attack[ Sun, 05 Jan 2014 02:48:57 GMT ]Users clicking on some ads are redirected to sites armed with code that exploits vulnerabilities in Java and installs a variety of different malware. [Read more]

Nvidia at CES 2014: Join us at 8 p.m. PT Sunday (live blog)[ Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:30:00 GMT ]Join CNET for live coverage from Nvidia's press conference at 8 p.m. PT on Sunday. We'll kick off the action half an hour before the event to bring you news updates, photos, and running commentary. [Read more]

Samsung unveils a new foundation for the smart home[ Sun, 05 Jan 2014 04:01:12 GMT ]The "Samsung Smart Home" platform will enable users to manage all of their connected appliances and devices through a single application. [Read more]

Blogger: Google Glass is 'doomed'[ Thu, 02 Jan 2014 14:15:22 EST ]A noted tech journalist and early adopter of Google's Glass headset is declaring the technology "doomed," at least for 2014.

'Pokémon' still catching 'em on Nintendo 3DS[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 17:52:49 EST ]Two new Pokémon games, "Pokémon X" and "Pokémon Y," have taken the gaming world by storm, selling more than 4 million units globally in their first two days of availability, and tracking to become the fastest-selling games of all time for the handheld Nintendo 3DS.

Wanted: Time travelers on Twitter[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 18:12:03 EST ]Scientists wanted to see if they could catch any time travelers predicting the future online. They didn't find any evidence.

Five trends to watch at CES[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 12:12:23 EST ]At this year's International Consumer Electronics Show, the televisions will be bigger, the watches smarter and more attractive, and the homes and cars more connected.

Five trends to watch at CES[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 12:12:23 EST ]At this year's International Consumer Electronics Show, the televisions will be bigger, the watches smarter and more attractive, and the homes and cars more connected.

YouTube goes ultra high-def: 4K videos to debut at CES[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 21:24:09 GMT ]Do you crave more pixels in your cat videos? YouTube will be showing off 4K, or ultra high-definition (UHD), video at CES this year in partnership with a number of other major tech companies, according to a GigaOm report.

Snapchat CEO: 'We thought we had done enough' to prevent hack[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 21:51:54 GMT ]Just days before Snapchat was hacked for the private account information of millions of users, a security company warned that the popular photo messaging app was vulnerable. Nonetheless, Snapchat's CEO thought the company had adequately prepared for an attempted breach, he said on TODAY Friday.

No More Woof: New device might reveal what dogs are thinking[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 22:19:40 GMT ]Communication between man and dog has long been an exchange of barks and guesses, but now a group of inventors in Sweden is looking to change that.

AT&T to T-Mobile customers: Churn on over[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 22:52:44 GMT ]AT&T on Friday offered customers of No. 4 U.S. mobile provider T-Mobile U.S. a $200 credit to switch to its service, firing the first volley this year in what may become a price war that benefits consumers but plays havoc with profits across the industry. AT&T, the No.2 U.S.

High-tech autos getspotlight at Consumer Electronics Show[ Sat, 04 Jan 2014 01:32:39 GMT ]Audi will light the way for an increasingly high-tech auto industry next week when it introduces its Sport Quattro Laserlight concept vehicle at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Drug overdose caused death of hacker[ Sat, 04 Jan 2014 00:38:53 GMT ]ATM hacker Barnaby Jack's death was an accidental drug overdose, said San Francisco's medical examiner's office. [Read more]

Fix "no connected camera" error on your Mac[ Sat, 04 Jan 2014 00:53:50 GMT ]Errors with the VDCAssistant background process may prevent camera connectivity on your Mac. [Read more]

Hardware firm swaps in 8-core Intel CPU on Mac Pro; speed jumps[ Sat, 04 Jan 2014 01:29:50 GMT ]OWC swaps in an 8-core Intel CPU on the Mac Pro in place of the stock 6-core chip and cites up to a 30 percent performance boost. [Read more]

Is Republic Wireless too good to be true?[ Sat, 04 Jan 2014 08:00:00 GMT ]In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon offers advice on whether Republic Wireless' cut-throat pricing is a deal to be embraced or avoided. [Read more]

Wearables are white-hot at CES 2014. So they're doomed, right?[ Sat, 04 Jan 2014 08:01:00 GMT ]A look back at past hot trends at the consumer electronics mega-event reveals an awful lot of mega-fails. [Read more]

Blogger: Google Glass is 'doomed'[ Thu, 02 Jan 2014 14:15:22 EST ]A noted tech journalist and early adopter of Google's Glass headset is declaring the technology "doomed," at least for 2014.

'Pokémon' still catching 'em on Nintendo 3DS[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 17:52:49 EST ]Two new Pokémon games, "Pokémon X" and "Pokémon Y," have taken the gaming world by storm, selling more than 4 million units globally in their first two days of availability, and tracking to become the fastest-selling games of all time for the handheld Nintendo 3DS.

Wanted: Time travelers on Twitter[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 18:12:03 EST ]Scientists wanted to see if they could catch any time travelers predicting the future online. They didn't find any evidence.

Five trends to watch at CES[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 12:12:23 EST ]At this year's International Consumer Electronics Show, the televisions will be bigger, the watches smarter and more attractive, and the homes and cars more connected.

Five trends to watch at CES[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 12:12:23 EST ]At this year's International Consumer Electronics Show, the televisions will be bigger, the watches smarter and more attractive, and the homes and cars more connected.

Texting, dialing while driving raises crash risk[ Thu, 02 Jan 2014 19:46:56 GMT ]A sophisticated, real-world study confirms that dialing, texting or reaching for a cellphone while driving raises the risk of a crash or near-miss, especially for younger drivers.

'Call of Duty' dogRiley gets his own fan-made action figure[ Thu, 02 Jan 2014 21:16:21 GMT ]After rocketing to Internet meme status late last year as the breakout star of "Call of Duty: Ghosts," Riley the German shepherd finally took a step into the real world thanks to one inspired fan.

Forget Kinect: Tobii wants you to control games with your eyes[ Thu, 02 Jan 2014 23:18:05 GMT ]Gesture controls have become a norm in today’s gaming industry thanks to the Kinect and Leap Motion, but Tobii wants to bring eye-tracking tech into the picture as well.

Snapchat admits hack culpability, promises improvements[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 00:52:26 GMT ]The creators of the immensely popular photo-sharing app Snapchat have admitted that a security flaw led to millions of users' phone numbers and user names being leaked earlier this week -- despite being warned months ago of the vulnerability.

Stockpilers take dim view of new bulb ban[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 01:20:06 GMT ]Forget colorful holiday lights. In the last few weeks of 2013, plain-Jane incandescent light bulbs were a hot product, thanks to a ban on making or importing conventional 40- and 60-watt incandescent light bulbs that went into effect Wednesday that’s driving some consumers to hoard the old bulbs.

Microsoft's Surface Pro 2 gets stealth silicon upgrade[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 03:05:09 GMT ]Tablet gets a quiet upgrade. Unannounced CPU upgrades are unannounced for a reason: newer CPUs tend to offer better performance. [Read more]

'The Hobbit': The most-pirated movie of 2013[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 03:27:40 GMT ]Fans of Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, and the Dwarves of Erebor download the film a whopping 8.4 million times making it No. 1 in the top 10 most pirated movies list. [Read more]

Apple's iBeacon tech to be used for fun in CES scavenger hunt[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 04:44:29 GMT ]Using a mobile app and location-sensing technology, participants can collect badges and win prizes during the massive technology showcase. [Read more]

As Chromebooks catch on, 2014 promises more models[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 06:42:50 GMT ]Laptops based on Google's Chrome OS will reportedly multiply in 2014. They're cheap and schools have a growing affinity for them. [Read more]

Crave giveaway: Booq Boa brief laptop bag[ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 08:00:00 GMT ]Start the year off with a brand new high-performance bag for toting your laptop and other working essentials. Did we mention it's free? [Read more]

Top science, space stories of 2013[ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 08:28:46 EST ]It's been a thrilling year of discovery in many areas of science, but also a sobering time -- federal funding cuts threaten the future of innovation, and rising carbon dioxide levels foreshadow environmental and health challenges linked to climate change.

Avoid social media blunders in 2014[ Wed, 01 Jan 2014 15:03:53 EST ]OK, so you've resolved to lose weight, travel more and organize your finances in 2014. That's a good start.

Millions exposed in Snapchat hack[ Wed, 01 Jan 2014 14:48:33 EST ]Hackers appear to have posted account info for 4.6 million users of quickie social-sharing app Snapchat, making usernames and at least partial phone numbers available for download.

Blogger: Google Glass is 'doomed'[ Thu, 02 Jan 2014 14:15:22 EST ]A noted tech journalist and early adopter of Google's Glass headset is declaring the technology "doomed," at least for 2014.

Blogger: Google Glass is 'doomed' -- for now[ Thu, 02 Jan 2014 12:43:21 EST ]A noted tech journalist and early adopter of Google's Glass headset is declaring the technology "doomed," at least for 2014.

Uber reminds New Year's Eve partiers that rides will be very, very expensive[ Tue, 31 Dec 2013 18:01:51 GMT ]The only thing more certain than champagne on New Year's Eve is the fact that you won't be able to find a cab. Unless you download Uber — the service that lets you hail a car in more than 50 cities with your smartphone. The only problem? It's not going to be cheap.

Apple denies working with NSA on backdoor to the iPhone[ Tue, 31 Dec 2013 19:30:33 GMT ]Apple has denied working with the National Security Agency to allow access to the iPhone in a program called DROPOUTJEEP first made public by German magazine Der Spiegel and security researcher Jacob Appelbaum.

Press start for love: Man wins a 'yes' with video game marriage proposal[ Tue, 31 Dec 2013 19:41:47 GMT ]Four or five months might seem like a long time to spend preparing for a proposal, but when one video game developer summoned the courage to ask for his game-loving girlfriend's hand in marriage, he had his work cut out for him.

Cute kids, car-washing trolls: Best & worst tech commercials of 2013[ Tue, 31 Dec 2013 22:21:23 GMT ]When Samsung alone spends $14 billion in 2013 on marketing, you know it was a big year for tech commercials. From smartphones and tablets to carriers and new devices like smartwatches, the ad war in 2013 was fierce, with giants and upstarts fighting for our shopping dollars.

Hackers target pro gamer after taking 'League of Legends' offline [ Tue, 31 Dec 2013 23:49:41 GMT ]A group of hackers claiming credit for knocking popular online game "League of Legends" offline Monday said they did it for "the lulz" — but things turned personal against a popular professional gamer, U.S.

CES 2014: What to expect[ Tue, 31 Dec 2013 20:18:37 GMT ]With one of the planet's biggest technology parties just days away, CNET briefs you on all the gadgetry that CES 2014 could bring. [Read more]

Google Glass prescription frames said to start at $99[ Tue, 31 Dec 2013 22:26:03 GMT ]Rochester Optical is said to debut its prescription frames for the wearable tech in less than two weeks, and apparently they'll come in an array of styles. [Read more]

Moto G for Verizon lands at Best Buy for $100 with no contract[ Wed, 01 Jan 2014 00:10:06 GMT ]After photos of retail packaging and documentation were leaked online, the retailer confirms it will sell Motorola's budget smartphone for an exceptionally low price within a couple of weeks. [Read more]

Criminals pilfer ATMs with malware infected USB drives[ Wed, 01 Jan 2014 01:42:31 GMT ]Using just a good old fashioned saw and a USB stick full of malicious software, criminals are able to deplete cash machines of their highest value bills. [Read more]

Finding a good deal on wireless[ Wed, 01 Jan 2014 08:00:00 GMT ]In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Margurite Reardon points to T-Mobile, AT&T, and Republic Wireless for some of the best deals in wireless service. [Read more]

10 best video games of 2013[ Mon, 30 Dec 2013 17:31:07 EST ]The Year of the Gamer. Does 2013 actually deserve that title?

Will 'air' display replace screens?[ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 14:35:20 EST ]If buttons are a thing of the past and touch screens are the present, what are the screens of the future? New mist display may offer the answer

Top science, space stories of 2013[ Thu, 26 Dec 2013 08:28:46 EST ]It's been a thrilling year of discovery in many areas of science, but also a sobering time -- federal funding cuts threaten the future of innovation, and rising carbon dioxide levels foreshadow environmental and health challenges linked to climate change.

7 social media blunders to avoid in 2014[ Tue, 31 Dec 2013 17:25:51 EST ]OK, so you've resolved to lose weight, travel more and organize your finances in 2014. That's a good start.

7 social media blunders to avoid in 2014[ Tue, 31 Dec 2013 17:26:01 EST ]OK, so you've resolved to lose weight, travel more and organize your finances in 2014. That's a good start.