Cosmic Log: Gifts from the sixth dimension[ Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:34:19 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Theorists say we may live in a 10-dimensional universe, but how can you possibly visualize that? This year's top gift for science geeks can help.

10 best Wii games of 2009[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:11:48 GMT ]Unlike previous years, which left traditional gamers feeling a little left behind, this year presented a wealth of superb gaming options for all kinds of Wii owners.

NYT: U.S., Russia open talks on cyberwar limits[ Sun, 13 Dec 2009 02:55:54 GMT ]NYT: The United States has begun talks with Russia and a United Nations arms control committee about strengthening Internet security and limiting military use of cyberspace.

Looking for alien Earths? Here they come[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:11:48 GMT ]Scientists are gearing up to reveal a new wave of extrasolar planets, including some of the weirder worlds beyond our solar system.

CNET News Daily Podcast: Apple fires back at Nokia[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:57:00 PST ]Apple responds to claims it is infringing on Nokia's handset patents, by accusing the Finnish phone maker of copying 13 of its smartphone technologies.

Amazon EC2 cloud service hit by botnet, outage[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:07:00 PST ]Amazon's EC2 cloud service has had to deal with a botnet released through its service and a data center power failure in the same week.

Bug keeps some Office users from their files[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:29:00 PST ]Microsoft posted a warning on Friday that some copy-protected files may now be inaccessible from Office 2003.

Reporters' Roundtable Podcast: Google Chrome OS[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:18:00 PST ]What's behind the Google Chrome OS, technologically and from a business perspective? Rafe Needleman discusses with CNET writers Stephen Shankland and Gordon Haff.

Intel to preview new chips on December 17[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:02:00 PST ]Chipmaker will host an event next week in San Francisco where it will show off new processors coming in early 2010.

AT&T 3G service disruption hits San Francsico[ Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:30:00 PST ]A 3G wireless service disruption on AT&T's network in San Francisco Friday serves as a reminder of other service issues the company is facing with its network.

iPhone users are delusional, consultants say[ Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:25:00 PST ]Strand Consult suggests that iPhone users are suffering from a form of Stockholm Syndrome--the condition in which the kidnapped begin to show loyalty to their kidnappers.

Craigslist vs. eBay: Who's telling the truth?[ Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:11:00 PST ]In the suit and countersuit currently being played out between eBay and Craigslist, there is really only one question: which famous tech character is to be believed?

Google phone looks 'supersharp'[ Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:20:00 PST ]After Google distributes its Android phone to employees to test, CNET gets a look. The slick-looking unlocked HTC "mobile lab" device runs the Android 2.1 operating system.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:53:00 PST ]Here are a few of CNET's favorite items from the past week, including the Sony Ericsson Aino, 2010 Lincoln MKS, and the HP Pavilion dm3-1002.

Apple expels 1,000 apps after store scam[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:22:19 EST ]Apple has sent a clear message to any developers who try to game its iTunes App Store. Software developer Molinker has been kicked out, along with more than 1,000 of its iPhone applications.

Is this the 'silver bullet' of printing electronics?[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:27:40 EST ]Scientists are claiming to have found the "silver bullet" that will enable the cheap, easy printing of electronic components and transform the way we use computers.

Facebook unveils privacy changes[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:51:50 EST ]A large pop-up box will greet Facebook users logging on to the social-networking site on Thursday, asking them to modify their privacy settings.

New tech ventures vie to be Web's next big thing[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:27:40 EST ]With more than 2,000 Internet movers and shakers gathering, the LeWeb conference in Paris is an ideal spot for new start-up ventures to ply their wares hoping to attract the investment and attention that will propel them to Twitter of Facebook-style success.

Social media brings bullying to light[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:41:40 EST ]Her choppy blue-and-blond hair hiding the fear in her eyes, a 15-year-old voiced her dislike for a hip-hop music group and got punched in the face by a classmate. The whole thing was caught on tape and social media helped police in their investigation.

Can shipping go green?[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:16:55 EST ]In a city where one can hardly see the horizon because of an almost constant cloud of filth and pollution, many Hong Kong residents have long given up on the idea of a clean, green life.

NASA delays launch of spacecraft[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:07:46 EST ]An equipment problem forced NASA early Friday to delay the launch of a spacecraft aimed at scanning the entire sky to discover hidden cosmic objects, the U.S. space agency said.

First audiences rave about 3D epic 'Avatar'[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:54:04 EST ]James Cameron's feverishly-awaited sci-fi blockbuster "Avatar" has enjoyed its world premiere to strong reviews.

Artificial retina gives blind woman limited vision[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:04:34 EST ]As a thick, gray haze began to descend over the words in her schoolbooks, and eventually the faces of loved ones, Barbara Campbell barely grasped that she was going blind.

Are tech firms afraid of the Middle East?[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:28:18 EST ]The Middle East represents a vast, largely untapped market for Internet businesses, according to industry experts. So what's holding everyone back?

Device mimics human muscle size and strength[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:31:59 GMT ]According to new research, scientists have created a strong and silent hydrogen-powered artificial muscle, modeled on human skeletal muscle.

High-tech divorce clouds tablet PC's launch[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:08:52 GMT ]About 18 months ago, a technology blogger got fed up with the industry and forged an alliance with a startup to make his dream computer. It almost worked.

Fla. judges, lawyers can't be Facebook friends[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:38:16 GMT ]Florida's judges and lawyers can no longer "friend" each other on Facebook, the popular social networking site, according to a ruling from the state's Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee.

Facebook is lactose-intolerant, group says[ Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:51:30 GMT ]Gambling, guns, tobacco and ... milk? Facebook bans the promotion of all four, but a food industry group says it should ease up on the one that comes out of cows and gives you healthy bones.

Teen drivers ignore anti-texting laws[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:49:16 GMT ]With momentum building for all 50 U.S. states to outlaw text messaging behind the wheel, there is evidence that teen drivers will not pay much attention.

Cosmic Log: Another 'UFO' from Russia[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:50:37 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Just a day after a Russian rocket launch set off a spate of UFO sightings in Norway, yet another missile test created a similar sky show over Siberia.

Red Tape: Holiday ‘cyberbegging’ grows on eBay[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:05:20 GMT ]HASH(0x14e9f10)

Cosmic Log: Gifts from the sixth dimension[ Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:34:19 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Theorists say we may live in a 10-dimensional universe, but how can you possibly visualize that? This year's top gift for science geeks can help.

10 best Wii games of 2009[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:11:48 GMT ]Unlike previous years, which left traditional gamers feeling a little left behind, this year presented a wealth of superb gaming options for all kinds of Wii owners.

Looking for alien Earths? Here they come[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:11:48 GMT ]Scientists are gearing up to reveal a new wave of extrasolar planets, including some of the weirder worlds beyond our solar system.

Lala chief could steer iTunes away from downloads[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:52:00 PST ]The music service Apple just acquired may have underachieved, but its founder could be the right man if iTunes moves away from downloads and into streaming music.

Report: PS3 design cost finally nearing break-even[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:57:00 PST ]After years of taking a big loss on each console sold, Sony appears to be getting closer to breaking even on the design cost, according to iSuppli.

Bad economy may lead to good IPOs in open source [ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:21:28 PST ]Open-source companies are doing very well in the recession, but this probably means they'll need to wait for IPOs rather than acquisitions.

Google's speed freaks tweak suggestions, Chrome[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:43:00 PST ]New features in Google Suggest and Chrome allow searches to get the information they seek while saving a few (minor) steps in the process.

Most people say no to slow online video[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:53:14 PST ]Online video viewing might be on the rise, but four out of five people leave a video's Web page if it rebuffers, a new study from TubeMogul has found.

CNET News Daily Podcast: Apple fires back at Nokia[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:57:00 PST ]Apple responds to claims it is infringing on Nokia's handset patents, by accusing the Finnish phone maker of copying 13 of its smartphone technologies.

Amazon EC2 cloud service hit by botnet, outage[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:07:00 PST ]Amazon's EC2 cloud service has had to deal with a botnet released through its service and a data center power failure in the same week.

Bug keeps some Office users from their files[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:29:00 PST ]Microsoft posted a warning on Friday that some copy-protected files may now be inaccessible from Office 2003.

Reporters' Roundtable Podcast: Google Chrome OS[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:18:00 PST ]What's behind the Google Chrome OS, technologically and from a business perspective? Rafe Needleman discusses with CNET writers Stephen Shankland and Gordon Haff.

Intel to preview new chips on December 17[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:02:00 PST ]Chipmaker will host an event next week in San Francisco where it will show off new processors coming in early 2010.

Apple expels 1,000 apps after store scam[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:22:19 EST ]Apple has sent a clear message to any developers who try to game its iTunes App Store. Software developer Molinker has been kicked out, along with more than 1,000 of its iPhone applications.

Is this the 'silver bullet' of printing electronics?[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:27:40 EST ]Scientists are claiming to have found the "silver bullet" that will enable the cheap, easy printing of electronic components and transform the way we use computers.

Facebook unveils privacy changes[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:51:50 EST ]A large pop-up box will greet Facebook users logging on to the social-networking site on Thursday, asking them to modify their privacy settings.

New tech ventures vie to be Web's next big thing[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:27:40 EST ]With more than 2,000 Internet movers and shakers gathering, the LeWeb conference in Paris is an ideal spot for new start-up ventures to ply their wares hoping to attract the investment and attention that will propel them to Twitter of Facebook-style success.

Social media brings bullying to light[ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:41:40 EST ]Her choppy blue-and-blond hair hiding the fear in her eyes, a 15-year-old voiced her dislike for a hip-hop music group and got punched in the face by a classmate. The whole thing was caught on tape and social media helped police in their investigation.

Can shipping go green?[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:16:55 EST ]In a city where one can hardly see the horizon because of an almost constant cloud of filth and pollution, many Hong Kong residents have long given up on the idea of a clean, green life.