Google's challenge in China[ Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:33:00 PST ]roundup A blunt declaration by Google on censorship and surveillance underscores the troubled history--and uncertain future--for Internet companies doing business in China.

How F1 could change the Olympics in 2012[ Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:41:00 PST ]As the UK looks to win record number of cycling medals in 2012, McLaren unveils wireless tech that stores data and telemetry info as cyclists hurtle toward the finish line.

Haiti relief: How technology helps[ Sat, 16 Jan 2010 10:41:31 EST ]Social media aren't always perceived as an effective way to coordinate fundraising efforts or bring change: In some circles, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and the rest are seen as the domain of armchair activists. Are times changing? Will technology prove its worth following the disastrous Haiti earthquake?

Cell phone banking offers financial hope to millions[ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:22:02 EST ]Imagine your life if you had no access to banks, ATMs, credit cards, or savings and checking accounts -- just cash that you needed to hide or carry around. It would be hard to save, plan, get ahead, take chances, or feel secure.

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.

Techies unite to brainstorm help for Haiti[ Sat, 16 Jan 2010 09:47:35 EST ]Call it Techies for Haiti. Professionals from tech companies, universities and government agencies will meet in free-form session of firing out ideas, then turning those ideas into action to help Haiti earthquake victims.

Digital fundraising still pushing Haiti relief[ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:25:21 EST ]A 48-hour-old fundraising campaign to help Haiti earthquake victims, done solely through text messages, was already stunning Red Cross officials on Thursday when it hit $3 million. By Friday morning, the tally had more than doubled.

Why I can't watch 3D TV[ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:25:13 EST ]When it comes to 3D TV, I don't see it. Literally. I and millions of others like me cannot see three-dimensional images on screens -- and we're being left behind by TV makers and Hollywood as they rush towards 3D.

NASA listens for silent Mars lander[ Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:40:10 GMT ]Will Phoenix rise from the dead? Don't bet on it.

Online vs. mobile giving: Which is better?[ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 22:36:57 GMT ]Give money to help Haiti by cell phone or via online? Some of it may depend on how much you want to give. The mobile giving campaign launched this week seeks smaller amounts — such as $5 and $10 per person. Larger donations are best made through other means.

Cosmic Log: The science of sniffer dogs[ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:50:18 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Rescuers from all around the world are converging on Haiti in the wake of this week's earthquake - and not all of them are human. Finding survivors amid the rubble of Port-au-Prince is a job tailor-made for dogs and devices.

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.

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.

Mars rover stuck in a rut (photos)[ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:08:47 PST ]NASA's Mars rover Spirit, now trapped in deep sand, may be shut down for good after six years in operation.

China's attack on Google explained[ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:56:27 PST ]Elinor Mills explains what happened to Google, how it happened, who did it, and who else was affected.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:00:00 PST ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the HTC Nexus One, Dell UltraSharp U2711, and the Westone 2 True-Fit Earphone.

Mars lander, come in please (images)[ Mon, 18 Jan 2010 06:00:00 PST ]The Odyssey orbiter will listen for radio signals from the Phoenix lander, which confirmed that there's water on Mars--and which NASA hasn't heard from since November 2008.

NASA finds cocaine in shuttle hangar[ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 02:00:19 EST ]NASA says it has launched an investigation after finding cocaine in a processing hangar for a space shuttle at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Voices from Haiti: 'God, I can't do this anymore'[ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:46:48 EST ]"Thursday, January 14, 1:24 p.m.: "God, I can't do this anymore"

Haiti relief: How technology helps[ Sat, 16 Jan 2010 10:41:31 EST ]Social media aren't always perceived as an effective way to coordinate fundraising efforts or bring change: In some circles, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and the rest are seen as the domain of armchair activists. Are times changing? Will technology prove its worth following the disastrous Haiti earthquake?

Cell phone banking offers financial hope to millions[ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:22:02 EST ]Imagine your life if you had no access to banks, ATMs, credit cards, or savings and checking accounts -- just cash that you needed to hide or carry around. It would be hard to save, plan, get ahead, take chances, or feel secure.

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.

Techies unite to brainstorm help for Haiti[ Sat, 16 Jan 2010 09:47:35 EST ]Call it Techies for Haiti. Professionals from tech companies, universities and government agencies will meet in free-form session of firing out ideas, then turning those ideas into action to help Haiti earthquake victims.

Digital fundraising still pushing Haiti relief[ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:25:21 EST ]A 48-hour-old fundraising campaign to help Haiti earthquake victims, done solely through text messages, was already stunning Red Cross officials on Thursday when it hit $3 million. By Friday morning, the tally had more than doubled.

Why I can't watch 3D TV[ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:25:13 EST ]When it comes to 3D TV, I don't see it. Literally. I and millions of others like me cannot see three-dimensional images on screens -- and we're being left behind by TV makers and Hollywood as they rush towards 3D.

U.S. plans formal complaint to China over Google attack[ Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:42:54 EST ]The United States plans to express formal concern to the Chinese government soon after Google said a cyber attack from China targeted human rights activists.

Social Web's true impact on China, Haiti[ Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:09:44 EST ]Google's threat to pull out of China and the devastating Haiti earthquake are causing people to reassess the impact of social media on the world. But new media can't effect change by itself.

Hunt for bird mummy in US comes up empty[ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:28:19 GMT ]Researchers who examined an Egyptian mummy with the latest imaging technology found no evidence that a packet inside her was an offering to the gods of the ancient world.

Scientists turn stem cells into pork[ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:57:19 GMT ]Call it pork in a petri dish — a technique to turn pig stem cells into strips of meat that scientists say could one day offer a green alternative to raising livestock, help alleviate world hunger, and save some pigs their bacon.

Germany warns against using Internet Explorer[ Sun, 17 Jan 2010 02:01:30 GMT ]Microsoft Corp. on Saturday rejected a German government warning against using Internet Explorer until a patch can be developed to fix a security flaw, saying the problem is not a threat to general users.

Did missile test spark Chinese UFO reports?[ Sat, 16 Jan 2010 02:06:54 GMT ]In an ironic encore, yet another secret military missile test — this time, in China — has sparked widespread UFO reports from surprised ground witnesses.

Mobile giving to help Haiti exceeds $9 million[ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:55:42 GMT ]Americans are turning to their cell phones to donate money via text message for Haitian relief efforts, pledging more than $9 million so far to the American Red Cross alone.

NYT: Look out! Cellphones distract pedestrians[ Sun, 17 Jan 2010 09:28:25 GMT ]Distracted driving has gained much attention lately because of the inflated crash risk posed by drivers using cellphones. But there is another growing problem — distracted walking.

Scientists warned Haiti officials of quake in '08[ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:06:23 GMT ]Scientists who detected worrisome signs of growing stresses in the fault that unleashed this week's devastating earthquake in Haiti said they warned officials there two years ago that their country was ripe for a major earthquake.

NASA listens for silent Mars lander[ Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:40:10 GMT ]Will Phoenix rise from the dead? Don't bet on it.

Online vs. mobile giving: Which is better?[ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 22:36:57 GMT ]Give money to help Haiti by cell phone or via online? Some of it may depend on how much you want to give. The mobile giving campaign launched this week seeks smaller amounts — such as $5 and $10 per person. Larger donations are best made through other means.

Cosmic Log: The science of sniffer dogs[ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:50:18 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Rescuers from all around the world are converging on Haiti in the wake of this week's earthquake - and not all of them are human. Finding survivors amid the rubble of Port-au-Prince is a job tailor-made for dogs and devices.

AT&T rolls out unlimited text, voice, and data plans[ Sat, 16 Jan 2010 09:40:00 PST ]AT&T rolls out new unlimited plans for texting, voice, and data for U.S customers. But it hasn't yet delivered on its promise to enable tethering for the iPhone.

Segway now owned by British millionaire[ Sat, 16 Jan 2010 10:51:00 PST ]Jimi Heselden, an investor in the company's U.K. dealership, has bought the maker of high-tech scooters, the company announced in a blog post.

MySpace restores Imeem playlists[ Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:08:00 PST ]A month after MySpace absorbed Imeem, it's allowing Imeem users to restore their playlists on MySpace Music.

Apple seeks ban on U.S. Nokia imports[ Sat, 16 Jan 2010 13:07:00 PST ]In latest salvo in the accusation-slinging involving smartphone technology, Apple files request with the International Trade Commission for a block on its Finnish rival's devices.

20 percent of Brits thinks Steve Jobs is a soccer player[ Sat, 16 Jan 2010 13:19:00 PST ]In a survey performed by a PR company, 10 percent thought the Apple CEO was a trade union leader and 5 percent thought Bill Gates was a famous train robber. Is Britain strange?

Does the Fourth Amendment cover 'the cloud'?[ Sun, 17 Jan 2010 06:00:00 PST ]A University of Minnesota law student has written what may be a seminal paper laying out a clear and workable framework for applying the Fourth Amendment to the data stored and manipulated in "the cloud."

HP, Dell offer 3G in laptops, so why not Apple?[ Sun, 17 Jan 2010 10:28:00 PST ]Apple aluminum MacBooks are definitely cool--until you want built-in 3G connectivity.

Report: New York Times to charge online readers[ Sun, 17 Jan 2010 11:05:00 PST ]The newspaper may detail a pay-for-content model in conjunction with the expected unveiling of Apple's rumored tablet computer, according to a New York magazine report.

McAfee: China attacks a 'watershed moment'[ Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:35:00 PST ]The cyber attacks on Google and 30 other companies were the most sophisticated in years, according to the computer security company's CTO.