Can non-celebs tweet for help?[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:29:35 EST ]When film director Kevin Smith tweeted about getting kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight on Saturday, the airline responded in less than 20 minutes.

Can non-celebs tweet for help?[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:29:35 EST ]When film director Kevin Smith tweeted about getting kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight on Saturday, the airline responded in less than 20 minutes.

Major app store takes on Apple, others[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:52:49 EST ]Some of the world's largest telecommunications companies have teamed up to create an apps store of sorts that they say will rival Apple's and those of other smartphone makers.

Major app store takes on Apple, others[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:52:49 EST ]Some of the world's largest telecommunications companies have teamed up to create an apps store of sorts that they say will rival Apple's and those of other smartphone makers.

Astronauts move old space station docking port[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:38:25 GMT ]Astronauts did some rearranging at the International Space Station for the second night in a row Monday, moving an old docking adapter into a new position.

Learnin' about lovin' from ... video games?[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:12:00 GMT ]In these modern times, relationships and romance can be thorny things to navigate. Thankfully, today’s most advanced video games offer guidance.

Learnin' about lovin' from ... video games?[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:12:00 GMT ]In these modern times, relationships and romance can be thorny things to navigate. Thankfully, today’s most advanced video games offer guidance.

Smartphones, smartphones, and more smartphones[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:52:45 PST ]We have a team at this week's Mobile World Congress in Spain bringing you all the hot news, Google makes some much-needed privacy tweaks to Buzz, and how your recycled electronics are being used in this year's Winter Olympics.

WiMax deployments ramp globally, but U.S. lags[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:53:36 PST ]The 4G wireless technology appears to be a hit around the world, except in the U.S., according to deployment data released by the WiMax Forum Monday.

WiMax deployments ramp globally, but U.S. lags[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:53:36 PST ]The 4G wireless technology appears to be a hit around the world, except in the U.S., according to deployment data released by the WiMax Forum Monday.

Vodafone CEO takes jab at Google's dominance[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:23:00 PST ]Vittorio Colao says there needs to be more competition in the mobile ecosystem, especially when it comes to search and advertising.

Vodafone CEO takes jab at Google's dominance[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:23:00 PST ]Vittorio Colao says there needs to be more competition in the mobile ecosystem, especially when it comes to search and advertising.

NASA extends shuttle mission by a day[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:59:40 EST ]NASA is extending the mission of the space shuttle Endeavour by a day so astronauts can do more work on the International Space Station, mission managers announced Sunday.

Cell phone subscriptions to hit 5 billion globally[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:28:09 PST ]The number of mobile phone subscriptions worldwide reached 4.6 billion last year and is expected to hit 5 billion this year, says the International Telecommunication Union.

Cell phone subscriptions to hit 5 billion globally[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:28:09 PST ]The number of mobile phone subscriptions worldwide reached 4.6 billion last year and is expected to hit 5 billion this year, says the International Telecommunication Union.

Yoono brings order to the chaos of social media[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:56:55 PST ]The young service is pushing out an update that really brings it closer to the holy grail of social media aggregation.

Yoono brings order to the chaos of social media[ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:56:55 PST ]The young service is pushing out an update that really brings it closer to the holy grail of social media aggregation.

NASA extends shuttle mission by a day[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:59:40 EST ]NASA is extending the mission of the space shuttle Endeavour by a day so astronauts can do more work on the International Space Station, mission managers announced Sunday.

'Avatar' creator: Failure's OK, fear isn't[ Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:36:57 EST ]A lifelong fascination with science fiction and the ocean has driven "Avatar" director James Cameron's career, he told the TED2010 conference Saturday.

'Avatar' creator: Failure's OK, fear isn't[ Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:36:57 EST ]A lifelong fascination with science fiction and the ocean has driven "Avatar" director James Cameron's career, he told the TED2010 conference Saturday.

SlingPlayer app goes 3G on iPhone[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:18:12 EST ]Sling Media on Monday launched a new version of its SlingPlayer Mobile app for iPhone and iPod touch.

SlingPlayer app goes 3G on iPhone[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:18:12 EST ]Sling Media on Monday launched a new version of its SlingPlayer Mobile app for iPhone and iPod touch.

Can non-celebs tweet for help?[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:29:35 EST ]When film director Kevin Smith tweeted about getting kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight on Saturday, the airline responded in less than 20 minutes.

Can non-celebs tweet for help?[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:29:35 EST ]When film director Kevin Smith tweeted about getting kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight on Saturday, the airline responded in less than 20 minutes.

Major app store takes on Apple, others[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:52:49 EST ]Some of the world's largest telecommunications companies have teamed up to create an apps store of sorts that they say will rival Apple's and those of other smartphone makers.

Major app store takes on Apple, others[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:52:49 EST ]Some of the world's largest telecommunications companies have teamed up to create an apps store of sorts that they say will rival Apple's and those of other smartphone makers.

Fighting pandemics like swine flu in digital age[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:03:41 GMT ]A tap on the HealthMap iPhone application brings up a cluster of red pins on a map, representing nearby cases of swine flu. Another tap brings up a form for ordinary Americans to add to the collection by reporting bouts they have or know about.

Fighting pandemics like swine flu in digital age[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:03:41 GMT ]A tap on the HealthMap iPhone application brings up a cluster of red pins on a map, representing nearby cases of swine flu. Another tap brings up a form for ordinary Americans to add to the collection by reporting bouts they have or know about.

Astronauts battle glitches to move station deck[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:19:57 GMT ]Astronauts moved a brand-new observation deck to its final destination on the International Space Station late Sunday despite jammed bolts and other glitches that threatened their work.

Astronauts battle glitches to move station deck[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:19:57 GMT ]Astronauts moved a brand-new observation deck to its final destination on the International Space Station late Sunday despite jammed bolts and other glitches that threatened their work.

Cosmic Log: Hottest soup in the universe[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:19:53 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Scientists say the tiny bubbles of plasma they've created in a "big bang machine" are the hottest dollops of soup ever seen in the universe.

Cosmic Log: Hottest soup in the universe[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:19:53 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Scientists say the tiny bubbles of plasma they've created in a "big bang machine" are the hottest dollops of soup ever seen in the universe.

Google Buzz: No more ‘automatic’ following[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:00:28 GMT ]For the second time in a week, Google announced major changes to Buzz, including those that will give users more control over Buzz than they had before, and apologized for "not getting everything quite right" with the program's release a week ago.

Google Buzz: No more ‘automatic’ following[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:00:28 GMT ]For the second time in a week, Google announced major changes to Buzz, including those that will give users more control over Buzz than they had before, and apologized for "not getting everything quite right" with the program's release a week ago.

10 digital photography downloads[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:44:59 GMT ]You don't need PhotoShop, which is spendy, to manage and edit all of you photos. The 10 listed here are all free to download and use, plus offer great ways to control your images.

10 digital photography downloads[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:44:59 GMT ]You don't need PhotoShop, which is spendy, to manage and edit all of you photos. The 10 listed here are all free to download and use, plus offer great ways to control your images.

How will Xbox Live work on Windows Phone 7?[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:54:00 PST ]Don't let the simple interface fool you. Xbox Live on a phone is more than having your avatar on one more screen.

How will Xbox Live work on Windows Phone 7?[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:54:00 PST ]Don't let the simple interface fool you. Xbox Live on a phone is more than having your avatar on one more screen.

Symbian update will plug into HD television[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:11:00 PST ]The Symbian Foundation has unveiled S^3, the next version of the Symbian open-source mobile operating system.

Symbian update will plug into HD television[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:11:00 PST ]The Symbian Foundation has unveiled S^3, the next version of the Symbian open-source mobile operating system.

Olympics notebook: Interview with a Games junkie[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:21:00 PST ]Norman Tu is a self-described Olympics addict, attending at his seventh games. But, he says, that's the perk of owning his own company.

Olympics notebook: Interview with a Games junkie[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:21:00 PST ]Norman Tu is a self-described Olympics addict, attending at his seventh games. But, he says, that's the perk of owning his own company.

Before the iPad, there was the ThinkPad[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:36:00 PST ]The ThinkPad was originally a slate computer. A short history lesson in how IBM failed to evolve the tablet.

Before the iPad, there was the ThinkPad[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:36:00 PST ]The ThinkPad was originally a slate computer. A short history lesson in how IBM failed to evolve the tablet.

Live from an Olympic medal ceremony[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:52:00 PST ]CNET's Ina Fried is on hand to catch the reaction as now national icon Alexandre Bilodeau receives the first gold of any Canada-hosted games.

Live from an Olympic medal ceremony[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:52:00 PST ]CNET's Ina Fried is on hand to catch the reaction as now national icon Alexandre Bilodeau receives the first gold of any Canada-hosted games.

NASA extends shuttle mission by a day[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:59:40 EST ]NASA is extending the mission of the space shuttle Endeavour by a day so astronauts can do more work on the International Space Station, mission managers announced Sunday.

NASA extends shuttle mission by a day[ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:59:40 EST ]NASA is extending the mission of the space shuttle Endeavour by a day so astronauts can do more work on the International Space Station, mission managers announced Sunday.

'Avatar' creator: Failure's OK, fear isn't[ Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:36:57 EST ]A lifelong fascination with science fiction and the ocean has driven "Avatar" director James Cameron's career, he told the TED2010 conference Saturday.

'Avatar' creator: Failure's OK, fear isn't[ Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:36:57 EST ]A lifelong fascination with science fiction and the ocean has driven "Avatar" director James Cameron's career, he told the TED2010 conference Saturday.