Scam probe casts harsh light on Web retail[ Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:08:00 PST ]roundup The sheer number of online retailers accused of betraying customer trust has churned up an unprecedented scandal for the e-commerce sector.

For sale: Your robot clone[ Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:43:00 PST ]Japan's Kokoro is offering absurdly vain people the chance to order their own android clone for just $225,000 apiece. Only two bots available, so act now!

Yet another hybrid supercar[ Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:46:00 PST ]Kepler will unveil the Motion hybrid supercar at the Dubai Motor Show.

Microblogging service claims Microsoft China took its code[ Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:10:19 PST ]Plurk says that a short blog post service that Microsoft recently launched in china "rips off" its user interface as well as 80 percent of the underlying code.

Is this the 'silver bullet' of printing electronics?[ Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:13:49 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.

First audiences rave about 3D epic 'Avatar'[ Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:13:51 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?

Cyber crime threatens e-commerce[ Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:25:07 EST ]The past 12 months have been a banner year for cyber crime. And that could be bad news for the future of e-commerce.

NASA launches telescope to scan sky[ Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:28:15 EST ]NASA has launched a new telescope into space to scan the cosmos for undiscovered objects, including asteroids and comets that might threaten Earth.

Red Tape: Holiday ‘cyberbegging’ grows on eBay[ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:05:20 GMT ]HASH(0x14ed2c0)

Pluto debate is about more than one little world[ Wed, 9 Dec 2009 18:37:13 GMT ]In an excerpt from his book, "The Case for Pluto," msnbc.com science editor Alan Boyle explains why a fresh planetary perspective is needed.

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.

Aussie, Chinese officials urge pandas to mate[ Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:46:38 GMT ]Australian and Chinese officials urged two bamboo-munching giant pandas on Sunday to consider reproducing during their 10-year residency Down Under.

Hollywood hopes ensemble cast boosts Blu-ray[ Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:50:34 GMT ]Although prices for some Blu-ray players dropped below $100 this holiday season, customers are hesitating to jump into the next-generation video format.

Google may sell its own phone[ Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:47:38 GMT ]Google's employees are testing a new mobile device that runs on the company's Android operating system, as the search giant continues its push into the wireless market and toward more direct competition with Apple's iPhone.

Video: Game designers take aim at Tiger[ Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:58:54 GMT ]Dec. 13: Msnbc's Alex Witt and In Touch Weekly's Tom O'Neil take a look at some of the top video game parodies of the Tiger Woods scandal. (Other)

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.

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.

Inside coming MacBooks: Oh, the possibilities[ Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:15:00 PST ]Chipmaker's "Nehalem" Core i architecture is finally coming to the mainstream mobile space. New MacBook Pros will follow.

How to use math to park a car[ Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:00:00 PST ]A mathematician in the U.K. has created a formula that explains exactly how you can fit your car into a parking spot.

Apple apologizes for iMac delays[ Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:20:00 PST ]Apple apologizes to customers for delays in shipping its 27-inch iMac but declined to identify the cause of the delays.

Report: Russian investor in talks to buy ICQ[ Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:55:00 PST ]DST, which recently made a $200 million investment in Facebook, is reportedly in negotiations to acquire AOL's instant-messaging service.

Man turns Christmas lights into Guitar Hero game[ Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:00:21 PST ]A California man decides normal Christmas lights are passe. Instead, he creates Christmas Lights Hero, where, with your Wii wireless controller, you play Guitar Hero and your Christmas lights react.

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'[ Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:13:51 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?

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(0x14ea9c0)

Pluto debate is about more than one little world[ Wed, 9 Dec 2009 18:37:13 GMT ]In an excerpt from his book, "The Case for Pluto," msnbc.com science editor Alan Boyle explains why a fresh planetary perspective is needed.