Pentagon revises social networking policy[ Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:18:52 GMT ]Everyone from troops in the field to the highest brass and civilian leaders will be allowed to Twitter, blog and use social networking sites on the military's non-classified computer network, the Pentagon says.

Pentagon revises social networking policy[ Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:18:52 GMT ]Everyone from troops in the field to the highest brass and civilian leaders will be allowed to Twitter, blog and use social networking sites on the military's non-classified computer network, the Pentagon says.

Microsoft’s ‘spy guide’ — what you should know[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:55:32 GMT ]Cryptome site is taken down after releasing Microsoft's criminal compliance handbook, which details what user data the company has, keeps and can relinquish to law enforcement.Â

Microsoft’s ‘spy guide’ — what you should know[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:55:32 GMT ]Cryptome site is taken down after releasing Microsoft's criminal compliance handbook, which details what user data the company has, keeps and can relinquish to law enforcement.Â

Could Facebook feed patent hurt social media?[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:03:20 GMT ]There are some who see Facebook's new patent on "implicit feed stories" as a threat to many popular social network sites, many of which use a newsfeed feature.

Could Facebook feed patent hurt social media?[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:03:20 GMT ]There are some who see Facebook's new patent on "implicit feed stories" as a threat to many popular social network sites, many of which use a newsfeed feature.

Video game sex that's sexy, not sophomoric[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:45:51 GMT ]BioWare has integrated romantic and sexual relationships into its two latest games in a manner that is deft, daring and adult … and gaming is far better for it.

Video game sex that's sexy, not sophomoric[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:45:51 GMT ]BioWare has integrated romantic and sexual relationships into its two latest games in a manner that is deft, daring and adult … and gaming is far better for it.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:00:00 PST ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the 2010 Audi A3 2.0 TDI, Moxi HD DVR, and the Sony HDR-CX500V.

BeBionic hand easy on eggs, tough on Coke cans[ Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:48:00 PST ]The prosthetic hand plays Jenga and the keyboard, and comes with Power Grip skills. But can it wield a light saber as in "The Empire Strikes Back"?

U.K. bill would 'outlaw open Wi-Fi'[ Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:18:08 PST ]Expert on Internet law says copyright provisions in Digital Economy Bill would put the kibosh on public Wi-Fi for small businesses and pose problems for libraries and universities.

Cosmic Log: Saturn’s moons in 3-D[ Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:28:07 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: As the Cassini orbiter whirls past Saturn and its moons, it's racking up a growing inventory of cool imagery — including thrilling 3-D views.

Cosmic Log: Saturn’s moons in 3-D[ Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:28:07 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: As the Cassini orbiter whirls past Saturn and its moons, it's racking up a growing inventory of cool imagery — including thrilling 3-D views.

Google develops prototype mirror for solar energy[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:58:54 PST ]New technology could cut by half the cost of building a solar thermal plant, the company's green energy czar said on Friday.

Google develops prototype mirror for solar energy[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:58:54 PST ]New technology could cut by half the cost of building a solar thermal plant, the company's green energy czar said on Friday.

New Opera beta for Mac finally drops[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:38:00 PST ]Opera's latest beta browser is available to the public for download now, and it's clear that the Norwegian browser publisher is trying to make inroads on OS X.

New Opera beta for Mac finally drops[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:38:00 PST ]Opera's latest beta browser is available to the public for download now, and it's clear that the Norwegian browser publisher is trying to make inroads on OS X.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:00:00 PST ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the 2010 Audi A3 2.0 TDI, Moxi HD DVR, and the Sony HDR-CX500V.

U.K. bill would 'outlaw open Wi-Fi'[ Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:18:08 PST ]Expert on Internet law says copyright provisions in Digital Economy Bill would put the kibosh on public Wi-Fi for small businesses and pose problems for libraries and universities.

BeBionic hand easy on eggs, tough on Coke cans[ Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:48:00 PST ]The prosthetic hand plays Jenga and the keyboard, and comes with Power Grip skills. But can it wield a light saber as in "The Empire Strikes Back"?

Gmail holds 'graduations' and 'funerals'[ Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:14:44 EST ]Mark Knichel's e-mail in-box is a funky grid of color.

Dell's tablet gunning for Apple's iPad[ Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:09:29 EST ]Say the words "tablet computer" and ten bucks says it's Apple's iPad that springs to mind. But that doesn't mean other companies aren't busy building their own version of a touch-enabled, multimedia-sporting, slab of portable computing goodness.

Time for Apple to get serious about video[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:28:35 EST ]Netflix is cruising. The cable guys are catching on. Wal-Mart just rumbled in.

Facebook's news-feed patent could mean lawsuits[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:24:16 EST ]Facebook this week was awarded a patent pertaining to streaming "feed" technology -- more specifically, "dynamically providing a news feed about a user of a social network," complementing another patent filing that has been published but not yet approved.

Gmail holds 'graduations' and 'funerals'[ Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:14:44 EST ]Mark Knichel's e-mail in-box is a funky grid of color.

Dell's tablet gunning for Apple's iPad[ Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:09:29 EST ]Say the words "tablet computer" and ten bucks says it's Apple's iPad that springs to mind. But that doesn't mean other companies aren't busy building their own version of a touch-enabled, multimedia-sporting, slab of portable computing goodness.

Opinion: Spy cameras won't make us safer[ Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:06:34 EST ]On January 19, a team of at least 15 people assassinated Hamas leader Mahmoud al-Mabhouh. Dubai police released video footage of 11 of them. Although it was obviously a very professional operation, the 27 minutes of video is fascinating in its banality.

Opinion: Spy cameras won't make us safer[ Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:06:34 EST ]On January 19, a team of at least 15 people assassinated Hamas leader Mahmoud al-Mabhouh. Dubai police released video footage of 11 of them. Although it was obviously a very professional operation, the 27 minutes of video is fascinating in its banality.

Time for Apple to get serious about video[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:28:35 EST ]Netflix is cruising. The cable guys are catching on. Wal-Mart just rumbled in.

Facebook's news-feed patent could mean lawsuits[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:24:16 EST ]Facebook this week was awarded a patent pertaining to streaming "feed" technology -- more specifically, "dynamically providing a news feed about a user of a social network," complementing another patent filing that has been published but not yet approved.

Cosmic Log: Saturn’s moons in 3-D[ Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:28:07 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: As the Cassini orbiter whirls past Saturn and its moons, it's racking up a growing inventory of cool imagery — including thrilling 3-D views.

Video game sex that's sexy, not sophomoric[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:45:51 GMT ]BioWare has integrated romantic and sexual relationships into its two latest games in a manner that is deft, daring and adult … and gaming is far better for it.

Pentagon revises social networking policy[ Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:18:52 GMT ]Everyone from troops in the field to the highest brass and civilian leaders will be allowed to Twitter, blog and use social networking sites on the military's non-classified computer network, the Pentagon says.

Pentagon revises social networking policy[ Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:18:52 GMT ]Everyone from troops in the field to the highest brass and civilian leaders will be allowed to Twitter, blog and use social networking sites on the military's non-classified computer network, the Pentagon says.

Microsoft’s ‘spy guide’ — what you should know[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:55:32 GMT ]Cryptome site is taken down after releasing Microsoft's criminal compliance handbook, which details what user data the company has, keeps and can relinquish to law enforcement.Â

Microsoft’s ‘spy guide’ — what you should know[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:55:32 GMT ]Cryptome site is taken down after releasing Microsoft's criminal compliance handbook, which details what user data the company has, keeps and can relinquish to law enforcement.Â

Could Facebook feed patent hurt social media?[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:03:20 GMT ]There are some who see Facebook's new patent on "implicit feed stories" as a threat to many popular social network sites, many of which use a newsfeed feature.

Could Facebook feed patent hurt social media?[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:03:20 GMT ]There are some who see Facebook's new patent on "implicit feed stories" as a threat to many popular social network sites, many of which use a newsfeed feature.

Video game sex that's sexy, not sophomoric[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:45:51 GMT ]BioWare has integrated romantic and sexual relationships into its two latest games in a manner that is deft, daring and adult … and gaming is far better for it.

Cosmic Log: Saturn’s moons in 3-D[ Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:28:07 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: As the Cassini orbiter whirls past Saturn and its moons, it's racking up a growing inventory of cool imagery — including thrilling 3-D views.

Reporters' Roundtable Podcast: ILM on the future of visual effects[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:54:00 PST ]With the Academy Awards a little more than a week away, this show is about one of the awards categories: visual effects. We talk with Russell Earl of ILM and CNET's Daniel Terdiman.

Reporters' Roundtable Podcast: ILM on the future of visual effects[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:54:00 PST ]With the Academy Awards a little more than a week away, this show is about one of the awards categories: visual effects. We talk with Russell Earl of ILM and CNET's Daniel Terdiman.

Facebook's news-feed patent could mean lawsuits[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:24:16 EST ]Facebook this week was awarded a patent pertaining to streaming "feed" technology -- more specifically, "dynamically providing a news feed about a user of a social network," complementing another patent filing that has been published but not yet approved.

Opinion: Spy cameras won't make us safer[ Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:06:34 EST ]On January 19, a team of at least 15 people assassinated Hamas leader Mahmoud al-Mabhouh. Dubai police released video footage of 11 of them. Although it was obviously a very professional operation, the 27 minutes of video is fascinating in its banality.

Dell's tablet gunning for Apple's iPad[ Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:09:29 EST ]Say the words "tablet computer" and ten bucks says it's Apple's iPad that springs to mind. But that doesn't mean other companies aren't busy building their own version of a touch-enabled, multimedia-sporting, slab of portable computing goodness.

Dell's tablet gunning for Apple's iPad[ Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:09:29 EST ]Say the words "tablet computer" and ten bucks says it's Apple's iPad that springs to mind. But that doesn't mean other companies aren't busy building their own version of a touch-enabled, multimedia-sporting, slab of portable computing goodness.

Opinion: Spy cameras won't make us safer[ Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:06:34 EST ]On January 19, a team of at least 15 people assassinated Hamas leader Mahmoud al-Mabhouh. Dubai police released video footage of 11 of them. Although it was obviously a very professional operation, the 27 minutes of video is fascinating in its banality.

Time for Apple to get serious about video[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:28:35 EST ]Netflix is cruising. The cable guys are catching on. Wal-Mart just rumbled in.

Facebook's news-feed patent could mean lawsuits[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:24:16 EST ]Facebook this week was awarded a patent pertaining to streaming "feed" technology -- more specifically, "dynamically providing a news feed about a user of a social network," complementing another patent filing that has been published but not yet approved.

Veil lifts slightly on Blue Origin rocket project[ Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:12:11 GMT ]For all the shake, rattle and roll that a rocket emits on takeoff, the secretive private rocket firm Blue Origin is still keeping quiet even as new details are emerging regarding its new vertical launch and landing rocket.