School district: Spy Webcams activated 42 times[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 11:04:00 PST ]The Lower Merion School District, accused of spying on students at home via laptop Webcams, admits that it activated them 42 times in a 14-month period.

School district: Spy Webcams activated 42 times[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 11:04:00 PST ]The Lower Merion School District, accused of spying on students at home via laptop Webcams, admits that it activated them 42 times in a 14-month period.

Vegetative man not communicating after all[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 12:33:00 PST ]In November, a Belgian man paralyzed and until recently uncommunicative from a 1983 car accident seemed to have a message. But now doctor now says it was a case of miscommunication.

Vegetative man not communicating after all[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 12:33:00 PST ]In November, a Belgian man paralyzed and until recently uncommunicative from a 1983 car accident seemed to have a message. But now doctor now says it was a case of miscommunication.

Chinese schools deny links to Google attacks[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:26:00 PST ]A university and a vocational school dispute a Thursday New York Times report that hacks on Google and other Silicon Valley companies can be traced back to their computers.

Chinese schools deny links to Google attacks[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:26:00 PST ]A university and a vocational school dispute a Thursday New York Times report that hacks on Google and other Silicon Valley companies can be traced back to their computers.

China-Switzerland women's hockey (photos)[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:38:02 PST ]It may not have been the most hotly anticipated matchup--or the closest of games--but plenty of fun was had by all.

China-Switzerland women's hockey (photos)[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:38:02 PST ]It may not have been the most hotly anticipated matchup--or the closest of games--but plenty of fun was had by all.

Olympic notebook: Honoring the Great Gretzky[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:40:30 PST ]The hockey legend drew giant cheers for his brilliant career, and even louder cheers when he boldly predicted that Canada would take home Olympic gold this year.

Olympic notebook: Honoring the Great Gretzky[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:40:30 PST ]The hockey legend drew giant cheers for his brilliant career, and even louder cheers when he boldly predicted that Canada would take home Olympic gold this year.

Shuttle Endeavour undocks from space station[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:12:31 GMT ]Space shuttle Endeavour undocked from the practically finished International Space Station Friday night. The two spacecraft and 11 astronauts spent nearly 10 days together, working to install a new room and observation deck.

Shuttle Endeavour undocks from space station[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:12:31 GMT ]Space shuttle Endeavour undocked from the practically finished International Space Station Friday night. The two spacecraft and 11 astronauts spent nearly 10 days together, working to install a new room and observation deck.

Internet making our brains different, not dumb[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:09:28 GMT ]Google won't make us "stupid," the Internet may make us more literate in a different kind of way and efforts to protect individual anonymity will be even more difficult to achieve, according to many of the experts surveyed for a look at "The Future of the Internet."

Your Facebook profile: An open invite to crime?[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:02:56 GMT ]Before you send your next angry tweet about Google Buzz or sign a Facebook petition for privacy, consider how you may be actively violating yourself on social networks every single day.

Technology that makes the heart grow fonder[ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:40:08 GMT ]If you're over 35, you might remember long-distance relationships played out over long-distance phone wires. Nowadays, youthful – or tech-savvy – paramours would rather whisper sweet nothings over instant messages, e-mail, Facebook or Skype.

Technology that makes the heart grow fonder[ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:40:08 GMT ]If you're over 35, you might remember long-distance relationships played out over long-distance phone wires. Nowadays, youthful – or tech-savvy – paramours would rather whisper sweet nothings over instant messages, e-mail, Facebook or Skype.

Cosmic Log: Get paid to plug in[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:51:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Someday, someone will pay you to hook your car into the electrical grid — a business opportunity enabled by the expected rise of plug-in vehicles.

Cosmic Log: Get paid to plug in[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:51:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Someday, someone will pay you to hook your car into the electrical grid — a business opportunity enabled by the expected rise of plug-in vehicles.

Reporters' Roundtable Podcast: Buzz vs. privacy[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:29:00 PST ]When the Google Buzz first launched, it's fair to say it was a little too eager to use and share the details of users' personal networks. What was Google thinking?

Reporters' Roundtable Podcast: Buzz vs. privacy[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:29:00 PST ]When the Google Buzz first launched, it's fair to say it was a little too eager to use and share the details of users' personal networks. What was Google thinking?

Shuttle Endeavour undocks from space station[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:18:47 PST ]Returning space shuttle leaves behind a new habitation module and observation deck that virtually complete the International Space Station.

Shuttle Endeavour undocks from space station[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:18:47 PST ]Returning space shuttle leaves behind a new habitation module and observation deck that virtually complete the International Space Station.

Students'-eye view of Webcam spy case[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:55:00 PST ]The FBI is reportedly investigating alleged Webcam spying on students at Harriton High School near Philadelphia, but one junior from the school says he's not all that concerned.

Students'-eye view of Webcam spy case[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:55:00 PST ]The FBI is reportedly investigating alleged Webcam spying on students at Harriton High School near Philadelphia, but one junior from the school says he's not all that concerned.

Pair says 'iDo' in Apple store wedding[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:00:00 PST ]Josh and Ting first met at an Apple store, and they could think of no place better to affirm their eternal devotion than between rows of MacBooks.

Pair says 'iDo' in Apple store wedding[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:00:00 PST ]Josh and Ting first met at an Apple store, and they could think of no place better to affirm their eternal devotion than between rows of MacBooks.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 06:00:00 PST ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid, Nikon Coolpix P100, and the Sony Vaio VPC-EB1JFX/B.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 06:00:00 PST ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid, Nikon Coolpix P100, and the Sony Vaio VPC-EB1JFX/B.

Cashing in on Internet censorship[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:38:38 EST ]A growing number of software companies are capitalizing on an unexpected opportunity: Internet censorship. In countries where governments filter the Web, more people want tools that help them access information.

Richard Branson launches high-tech 'flying' submarine[ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:11:16 EST ]Virgin mogul Richard Branson recently unveiled a new ocean play thing for the intrepid super rich: A deep-sea submarine.

Richard Branson launches high-tech 'flying' submarine[ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:11:16 EST ]Virgin mogul Richard Branson recently unveiled a new ocean play thing for the intrepid super rich: A deep-sea submarine.

Student says school webcam spied on him at home[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:24:18 EST ]Pennsylvania parents are suing their son's school, alleging it watched him through his laptop's webcam while he was at home and unaware he was being observed.

Student says school webcam spied on him at home[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:24:18 EST ]Pennsylvania parents are suing their son's school, alleging it watched him through his laptop's webcam while he was at home and unaware he was being observed.

Did Kim Kardashian's tweets ID an air marshal?[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:03:17 EST ]Federal air marshals are supposed to blend in with passengers on planes, but an alleged run-in with a Twitter-happy celebrity is highlighting how technology could blow their cover in an instant.

Did Kim Kardashian's tweets ID an air marshal?[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:03:17 EST ]Federal air marshals are supposed to blend in with passengers on planes, but an alleged run-in with a Twitter-happy celebrity is highlighting how technology could blow their cover in an instant.

Tiger's online buzz falls short of records[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:58:28 EST ]The Internet lit up with comments, pro and con, about Tiger Woods' public apology, although viewership and Twitter chatter were less than what some had expected. Here's what people were saying.

Tiger's online buzz falls short of records[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:58:28 EST ]The Internet lit up with comments, pro and con, about Tiger Woods' public apology, although viewership and Twitter chatter were less than what some had expected. Here's what people were saying.

Cashing in on Internet censorship[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:38:38 EST ]A growing number of software companies are capitalizing on an unexpected opportunity: Internet censorship. In countries where governments filter the Web, more people want tools that help them access information.

Shuttle Endeavour undocks from space station[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:12:31 GMT ]Space shuttle Endeavour undocked from the practically finished International Space Station Friday night. The two spacecraft and 11 astronauts spent nearly 10 days together, working to install a new room and observation deck.

CNET News Daily Podcast: New rules for adult-themed iPhone apps?[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:10:00 PST ]Apple is taking a new look at apps that elicit complaints for inappropriate content.

Shuttle Endeavour undocks from space station[ Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:12:31 GMT ]Space shuttle Endeavour undocked from the practically finished International Space Station Friday night. The two spacecraft and 11 astronauts spent nearly 10 days together, working to install a new room and observation deck.

Internet making our brains different, not dumb[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:09:28 GMT ]Google won't make us "stupid," the Internet may make us more literate in a different kind of way and efforts to protect individual anonymity will be even more difficult to achieve, according to many of the experts surveyed for a look at "The Future of the Internet."

Internet making our brains different, not dumb[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:09:28 GMT ]Google won't make us "stupid," the Internet may make us more literate in a different kind of way and efforts to protect individual anonymity will be even more difficult to achieve, according to many of the experts surveyed for a look at "The Future of the Internet."

Your Facebook profile: An open invite to crime?[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:02:56 GMT ]Before you send your next angry tweet about Google Buzz or sign a Facebook petition for privacy, consider how you may be actively violating yourself on social networks every single day.

Your Facebook profile: An open invite to crime?[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:02:56 GMT ]Before you send your next angry tweet about Google Buzz or sign a Facebook petition for privacy, consider how you may be actively violating yourself on social networks every single day.

Technology that makes the heart grow fonder[ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:40:08 GMT ]If you're over 35, you might remember long-distance relationships played out over long-distance phone wires. Nowadays, youthful – or tech-savvy – paramours would rather whisper sweet nothings over instant messages, e-mail, Facebook or Skype.

Technology that makes the heart grow fonder[ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:40:08 GMT ]If you're over 35, you might remember long-distance relationships played out over long-distance phone wires. Nowadays, youthful – or tech-savvy – paramours would rather whisper sweet nothings over instant messages, e-mail, Facebook or Skype.

Cosmic Log: Get paid to plug in[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:51:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Someday, someone will pay you to hook your car into the electrical grid — a business opportunity enabled by the expected rise of plug-in vehicles.

Cosmic Log: Get paid to plug in[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:51:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Someday, someone will pay you to hook your car into the electrical grid — a business opportunity enabled by the expected rise of plug-in vehicles.

CNET News Daily Podcast: New rules for adult-themed iPhone apps?[ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:10:00 PST ]Apple is taking a new look at apps that elicit complaints for inappropriate content.