Google adds security to Gmail after hacking[ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:30:56 GMT ]Google is tightening the security of its free e-mail service to combat computer hackers like the ones that recently targeted it in China.

Cyberspying spotlighted in Google China clash[ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:21:00 GMT ]Cyber attacks disclosed by Google and Adobe that may lead Google to quit China highlight a sophisticated type of bespoke cyberspying that could be more widespread than previously thought.

Wyclef Jean's tweeting for Haiti galvanizes Web[ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:46:36 GMT ]Wyclef Jean is one of Haiti's most famous sons, and his tweeting about the earthquake there has been a galvanizing force on the Web.

Africa and Asia are in for a cosmic ring of fire[ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:25:01 GMT ]An annular solar eclipse, the "poor cousin" of a total eclipse of the sun, will be visible from parts of Africa and Asia on Friday.

What caused the devastating Haiti earthquake?[ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:55:23 GMT ]The earthquake that devastated Haiti Tuesday was the strongest temblor to hit the island nation in more than 200 years.

Privacy is dead on Facebook. Get over it.[ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:56:58 GMT ]Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently went on record speaking the same sentiments blathered by the big money data farmers that came before him; none of the cool kids care about privacy. Neither should you.

Twitter major means of quake communication[ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:11:36 GMT ]In the aftermath of the Haitian earthquake, Twitter again is playing a key role in providing communications and news, as are other social networking sites, cementing their role as information providers during a time of crisis.

Mobile giving to help Haiti exceeds $1 million[ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:46:40 GMT ]The cell phone may be one of the big heroes in a campaign to donate money for relief efforts in earthquake-ravaged Haiti. In the United States, more than $1 million was raised Wednesday via text-messages sent to organizations like the American Red Cross and Yele Haiti foundation.

Beware of bogus online 'help' for Haiti[ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:20:18 GMT ]The urge to help — and to give money — is powerful following a devastating event like Haiti's earthquake, and one of the easiest ways to do it is online. It's also one of the easiest ways to get scammed if you don't know who you're dealing with.

Cosmic Log: The science of a seismic storm[ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:46:01 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Haiti's earthquake was the most devastating seismic shock to hit the country in two centuries due to several factors, ranging from sheer magnitude to sheer poverty.

Highlights from the Microsoft keynote[ Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:09:31 PST ]At CES 2010, we take a look at some highlights from the Microsoft keynote.

Floor-cleaning robot gets those tight spots[ Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST ]Evolution Robotics' Mint robot floor cleaner is a robot duster and mop for hard-surface floors. With its angular shape and sensors, it can get those hard-to-reach edges and corners. It's also one of the more stylish floor cleaners out there. Mint is expected to ship in fall 2010.

Microsoft attempts to out-tablet Apple[ Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:31:44 PST ]Steve Ballmer announces the HP Slate and gives Project Natal a 2010 release date, we have a ton of smartphone news including the Dell Mini 3, and Tiger Woods will keep on gaming.

Intel touts 3D, apps for Netbooks at CES (photos)[ Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:28:12 PST ]CEO Paul Otellini took the stage Thursday evening to talk about Intel's plans to bring high-tech into the home.

The first microcomputers (images)[ Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:00:00 PST ]During a visit to the DigiBarn Computer Museum in Boulder Creek, Calif., CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman gets a look at what may be the world's first complete microcomputer system, as well as the oldest assembled mint-condition Altair 8080.

Day 2 from the CES show floor (photos)[ Sat, 09 Jan 2010 09:49:18 PST ]A few of the sights from the show floor on the second official day of CES in Las Vegas.

Best of show[ Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:00:00 PST ]We are recovering from our high-tech hangover from CES today. Meanwhile, take a look at CNET's picks for the Best of CES 2010.

The green scene at CES 2010 (photos)[ Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:06:30 PST ]There were pockets of green technologies in many corners of CES 2010, including hand chargers for gadgets, home energy management systems, and electric bicycles.

3D fashion[ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 07:36:14 PST ]3D comes to the Golden Globes, a new nonprofit group wants to keep you off your cell phone while you're driving, and Google is the word of the decade.

Texting with the future[ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:21:07 PST ]We have a lot of Google news today, including why the company is coming to blows with China. Plus, how to communicate with the future via text message.

Is this a 'golden age' for inventors?[ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:14:46 EST ]Some people follow rock stars. Steve Greenberg follows inventors.

Facebook to beef up its e-commerce team[ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:50:19 EST ]Facebook is turning up the heat on becoming a big player in the online payments world, according to a couple of job postings for a new "Facebook Payment Operations" team that recently appeared on its site.

Gay marriage and a new YouTube debate[ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:39:13 EST ]As a California court wades once again into the thorny issue of same-sex marriage, a side debate develops over the role of YouTube and other online media -- already players in politics -- in the courtroom.

Google reports China-based attack[ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:34:19 EST ]Google says the company and at least 20 others were victims of a "highly sophisticated and targeted attack" originating in China in December, evidently to access the e-mail accounts of Chinese human rights activists.

Microsoft glitch sends texts from the 'future'[ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:50:35 EST ]Some smartphone owners running Windows software say they're getting messages from the future.

Scientists warned of Haiti earthquake risk[ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:22:37 EST ]Scientists have warned for years that the island of Hispaniola, which Haiti shares with the Dominican Republic, was at risk for a major earthquake.

Haiti earthquake -- what we're hearing via social media[ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:15:19 EST ]CNN is monitoring tweets and other messages from people in Haiti and reports from those who said they have been in touch with friends and family. CNN has not been able to able to verify this material.

Google relaxes self-censorship in China[ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:51:20 EST ]Within hours of Google's announcement that it would no longer self-censor in China, Google.cn was retrieving results for sensitive topics including the Dalai Lama and the 1989 crackdown at Tiananmen Square.

Web users flock to Twitter, blogs for Haiti news[ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:28:59 EST ]Web surfers looking for information on the earthquake in Haiti scoured the White House's blog, the Red Cross' site and a handful of Twitter feeds, according to Internet traffic data gathered Wednesday by CNN.

Google-China flap: Free speech vs. profit[ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:54:41 EST ]Google's bold announcement that China should either stop censoring Internet searches or risk a pullout by the search-engine giant rocked the online world Wednesday, leaving observers to break down its meaning.

Highlights from the Microsoft keynote[ Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:09:31 PST ]At CES 2010, we take a look at some highlights from the Microsoft keynote.

Floor-cleaning robot gets those tight spots[ Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST ]Evolution Robotics' Mint robot floor cleaner is a robot duster and mop for hard-surface floors. With its angular shape and sensors, it can get those hard-to-reach edges and corners. It's also one of the more stylish floor cleaners out there. Mint is expected to ship in fall 2010.

Microsoft attempts to out-tablet Apple[ Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:31:44 PST ]Steve Ballmer announces the HP Slate and gives Project Natal a 2010 release date, we have a ton of smartphone news including the Dell Mini 3, and Tiger Woods will keep on gaming.

Intel touts 3D, apps for Netbooks at CES (photos)[ Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:28:12 PST ]CEO Paul Otellini took the stage Thursday evening to talk about Intel's plans to bring high-tech into the home.

The first microcomputers (images)[ Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:00:00 PST ]During a visit to the DigiBarn Computer Museum in Boulder Creek, Calif., CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman gets a look at what may be the world's first complete microcomputer system, as well as the oldest assembled mint-condition Altair 8080.

Day 2 from the CES show floor (photos)[ Sat, 09 Jan 2010 09:49:18 PST ]A few of the sights from the show floor on the second official day of CES in Las Vegas.

Best of show[ Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:00:00 PST ]We are recovering from our high-tech hangover from CES today. Meanwhile, take a look at CNET's picks for the Best of CES 2010.

The green scene at CES 2010 (photos)[ Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:06:30 PST ]There were pockets of green technologies in many corners of CES 2010, including hand chargers for gadgets, home energy management systems, and electric bicycles.

3D fashion[ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 07:36:14 PST ]3D comes to the Golden Globes, a new nonprofit group wants to keep you off your cell phone while you're driving, and Google is the word of the decade.

Texting with the future[ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:21:07 PST ]We have a lot of Google news today, including why the company is coming to blows with China. Plus, how to communicate with the future via text message.

NASA moves forward with Mars plan[ Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:56:52 EST ]NASA has big plans for its Mars Exploration Program.

10 cool new toys from CES[ Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:57:14 EST ]Internet-enabled TVs, touch-screen "tablet" computers, e-book readers and other fun gadgets were scattered all over the enormous Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Here are the Top 10.

Is this a 'golden age' for inventors?[ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:14:46 EST ]Some people follow rock stars. Steve Greenberg follows inventors.

Facebook to beef up its e-commerce team[ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:50:19 EST ]Facebook is turning up the heat on becoming a big player in the online payments world, according to a couple of job postings for a new "Facebook Payment Operations" team that recently appeared on its site.

Gay marriage and a new YouTube debate[ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:39:13 EST ]As a California court wades once again into the thorny issue of same-sex marriage, a side debate develops over the role of YouTube and other online media -- already players in politics -- in the courtroom.

Google reports China-based attack[ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:12:53 EST ]Google says the company and at least 20 others were victims of a "highly sophisticated and targeted attack" originating in China in December, evidently to access the e-mail accounts of Chinese human rights activists.

Microsoft glitch sends texts from the 'future'[ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:50:35 EST ]Some smartphone owners running Windows software say they're getting messages from the future.

Scientists warned of Haiti earthquake risk[ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:22:37 EST ]Scientists have warned for years that the island of Hispaniola, which Haiti shares with the Dominican Republic, was at risk for a major earthquake.

Haiti earthquake -- what we're hearing via social media[ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:58:41 EST ]CNN is monitoring tweets and other messages from people in Haiti and reports from those who said they have been in touch with friends and family. CNN has not been able to able to verify this material.

Google relaxes self-censorship in China[ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:39:25 EST ]Within hours of Google's announcement that it would no longer self-censor in China, Google.cn was retrieving results for sensitive topics including the Dalai Lama and the 1989 crackdown at Tiananmen Square.