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.

Alligators breathe like birds, scientists say[ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:04:02 GMT ]Alligators breathe like birds, scientists have discovered. The discovery and its implications for understanding the development of life on Earth millions of years ago are detailed in the Jan. 15 issue of the journal Science.

EU Web head backs Google threat to quit China[ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:21:03 GMT ]The woman to become EU's top Internet official said Thursday that she backed Google Inc's threat to quit China over the government's net censorship.

Countless help calls in Haiti don't reach target[ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:27:25 GMT ]Call after call from victims seeking help from emergency services in earthquake-shattered Haiti are simply not getting through because systems that connect different phone networks are not working, officials from a telecommunications provider in the country said Wednesday.

What the cyber-attack from China means[ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:29:30 GMT ]When Gregory Fayer opened an e-mail on Monday night, it placed him and his law firm in the middle of what might be the biggest international cyber-conflict to date.

Cocaine found in shuttle work area, NASA says[ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 02:40:47 GMT ]A small plastic bag containing cocaine has been discovered at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, inside a restricted work area where the shuttle Discovery is being prepared for launch in March, the space agency reported Thursday.

Spacewalkers start up new docking port[ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 02:49:13 GMT ]Two Russian cosmonauts took a spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Thursday to start up a new docking port on the roof of the orbiting lab.

Some Facebook users push Haiti message limit[ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:10:16 GMT ]Some Facebook users who are trying to find or communicate with missing family members in Haiti may find themselves out of luck on the social networking site if they send too many messages.

Mobile giving to help Haiti exceeds $7 million[ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:57:07 GMT ]Americans are turning to their cell phones to donate money via text message for Haitian relief efforts, pledging more than $7 million so far, including more than $5 million to the American Red Cross.

Cosmic Log: Satellites to the rescue[ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:49:45 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: After Haiti's earthquake, satellites help rescuers pinpoint where the need is greatest — and reconnect the ruined nation with the outside world.

Microsoft's Ballmer: We're staying in China[ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:11:00 PST ]Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer reiterated his company's commitment to staying in China and following local laws, in response to Google's statements that it might be leaving.

New proof of life on Mars? Sadly, no[ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:31:00 PST ]A stunning new image taken by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter creates an optical illusion.

RIAA: Net neutrality shouldn't inhibit antipiracy[ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:32:00 PST ]As Federal Communications Commission studies proposed Net neutrality regulations, the music industry wants to ensure that nothing prevents ISPs from fighting piracy.

Chrome dev for Mac earns minor but useful bump[ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:50:00 PST ]An update to the Google Chrome developer's build for Mac introduces more than just stability-fixes.

Nutsie brings iTunes to Android via the cloud[ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:57:00 PST ]Version 3.0 of the Melodeo application for phones running the Google mobile operating system lets users access their iTunes library via an iPhone-like interface.

WSJ: Motorola rethinking spin-off[ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:16:00 PST ]In the absence of more desirable bids, the company is reportedly having second thoughts about plans to sell off its phone and networking business unit.

Video game sales explode in industry's best month ever[ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:18:00 PST ]Reversing months of year-over-year declines, the industry recorded December sales of $5.53 billion, up 4 percent from a year earlier, according to The NPD Group.

Google makes mobile search suggestions a popularity contest[ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:43:00 PST ]Google has optimized its site for Android phones and iPhone, making search suggestions contextual to your U.S. location.

Intel to tap 32-nanometer chips for 2010 growth[ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:30:00 PST ]In 2010, the chip giant plans to base much of its business growth on the newest 32-nanometer chip technology.

Before and after Haiti's earthquake (photos)[ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:54:50 PST ]Google has updated Google Earth showing before and after images of the devastation caused by the earthquake on Tuesday.

Scientists warned of Haiti earthquake risk[ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:35:23 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.

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[ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:54:26 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.

Censors back on Google as China defends Internet actions[ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:19:34 EST ]The Chinese government was defending its Internet practices Thursday, even as censorship of Google results -- which had briefly been lifted -- appeared to return.

India launches rockets to study eclipse[ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:41:21 EST ]India is launching a series of rockets to study the impact of Friday's solar eclipse, a rare occurrence that will briefly reduce the sun to a blazing ring.

Twitter hoax spreads rumors of free flights to Haiti[ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:36:55 EST ]Twitter was buzzing Thursday morning with news that several airlines are flying doctors and nurses to Haiti free of charge to help with relief efforts there in the wake of Tuesday's devastating earthquake.

Social networks, texts fuel Haiti fundraising[ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:07:40 EST ]A day-old fundraising campaign done solely through text messages and made viral on networking sites like Twitter and Facebook has raised more than $3 million for the Red Cross's relief work in Haiti.

Satellite imagery shows devastation from Haiti earthquake[ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:07:53 EST ]Updated satellite imagery of Port-au-Prince on has helped to reveal the full extent of the widespread devastation caused by Tuesday's 7.0 magnitude earthquake.

Voices from Haiti: 'God, I can't do this anymore'[ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:43:10 EST ]"Thursday, January 14, 1:24 p.m.: "God, I can't do this anymore"

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.

Loaded: Netflix on the Wii[ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:22:38 PST ]Google follows up on its promise to scale back self-censorship, the Wii will soon stream Netflix movies, and EA's relationship with Tiger Woods rests in the hands of gamers.

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 20:41:06 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.

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[ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:54:26 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.

Censors back on Google as China defends Internet actions[ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:19:34 EST ]The Chinese government was defending its Internet practices Thursday, even as censorship of Google results -- which had briefly been lifted -- appeared to return.

Twitter hoax spreads rumors of free flights to Haiti[ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:51:36 EST ]Twitter was buzzing Thursday morning with news that several airlines are flying doctors and nurses to Haiti free of charge to help with relief efforts there in the wake of Tuesday's devastating earthquake.

Complaints rolling in about Google phone[ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:04:41 EST ]Google's Nexus One phone has been one of the most anticipated devices of the last few weeks. But the smartphone's launch has left a string of unhappy customers in its wake.

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.