First Solar to acquire NextLight for $245 million[ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:11:59 PDT ]Solar-panel manufacturer stands to inherit 1,100 megawatts worth of utility-scale projects.

First Solar to acquire NextLight for $245 million[ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:11:59 PDT ]Solar-panel manufacturer stands to inherit 1,100 megawatts worth of utility-scale projects.

Apple's WWDC opens June 7[ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:13:31 PDT ]Annual conference will focus on iPad, iPhone development. Opening keynote has traditionally been where Apple announces details about the next iPhone.

Apple's WWDC opens June 7[ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:13:31 PDT ]Annual conference will focus on iPad, iPhone development. Opening keynote has traditionally been where Apple announces details about the next iPhone.

Bartz exports personal style to Europe[ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:17:30 PDT ]Speaking more publicly after 16 months leading Yahoo, Carol Bartz defends her company, touts the advertising business, and takes potshots at Facebook.

Bartz exports personal style to Europe[ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:17:30 PDT ]Speaking more publicly after 16 months leading Yahoo, Carol Bartz defends her company, touts the advertising business, and takes potshots at Facebook.

Lost iPhone prototype spurs legal action (roundup)[ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:30:00 PDT ]First, it was all about details of a purported "iPhone 4G." Then the saga of how Gizmodo got that device exploded into a criminal investigation and questioning of the role of journalists.

Lost iPhone prototype spurs legal action (roundup)[ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:30:00 PDT ]First, it was all about details of a purported "iPhone 4G." Then the saga of how Gizmodo got that device exploded into a criminal investigation and questioning of the role of journalists.

Boy Scouts adds video games award[ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:53:43 PDT ]Here's one you wouldn't expect from the Boy Scouts: a badge for playing video games and learning about ESRB ratings.

Boy Scouts adds video games award[ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:53:43 PDT ]Here's one you wouldn't expect from the Boy Scouts: a badge for playing video games and learning about ESRB ratings.

BlackBerry Pearl 3G, Bold 9650 unveiled[ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:04:23 EDT ]Research in Motion's Wireless Enterprise Symposium officially started Tuesday, but the company kick-started things Monday by introducing two new devices: the BlackBerry Bold 9650 and the BlackBerry Pearl 3G. Carrier and pricing information is sparse at this time, but the news finally gives us a look at two devices that have been a long time coming.

BlackBerry Pearl 3G, Bold 9650 unveiled[ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:04:23 EDT ]Research in Motion's Wireless Enterprise Symposium officially started Tuesday, but the company kick-started things Monday by introducing two new devices: the BlackBerry Bold 9650 and the BlackBerry Pearl 3G. Carrier and pricing information is sparse at this time, but the news finally gives us a look at two devices that have been a long time coming.

Five lesson from Google's Nexus One[ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:31:27 EDT ]Barely four months after the launch of its first smartphone, the HTC-built Nexus One, Google's commitment to the device seems to be on the wane.

Five lesson from Google's Nexus One[ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:31:27 EDT ]Barely four months after the launch of its first smartphone, the HTC-built Nexus One, Google's commitment to the device seems to be on the wane.

Senators want more privacy on Facebook[ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:51:24 EDT ]Four Democratic senators called on Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday to reconsider the recent changes in its privacy settings and asked the Federal Trade Commission to streamline guidelines regarding privacy on all social networks.

Senators want more privacy on Facebook[ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:51:24 EDT ]Four Democratic senators called on Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday to reconsider the recent changes in its privacy settings and asked the Federal Trade Commission to streamline guidelines regarding privacy on all social networks.

Can computers answer every question?[ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:12:04 EDT ]At the age of 12, Stephen Wolfram was reading college physics textbooks and toying around with a computer roughly "the size of a large desk. With 8K of 18-bit words of core memory. And programmed with paper tape."

Can computers answer every question?[ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:12:04 EDT ]At the age of 12, Stephen Wolfram was reading college physics textbooks and toying around with a computer roughly "the size of a large desk. With 8K of 18-bit words of core memory. And programmed with paper tape."

Huge laser aims to create star on Earth[ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:06:24 EDT ]Scientists at a government lab are trying to use the world's largest laser -- it's the size of three football fields -- to set off a reaction so intense that it will make a star bloom on land.

Huge laser aims to create star on Earth[ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:06:24 EDT ]Scientists at a government lab are trying to use the world's largest laser -- it's the size of three football fields -- to set off a reaction so intense that it will make a star bloom on land.

Video: Street fighting just got super[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:27:20 GMT ]"Super Street Fighter IV" adds new character, game modes, and multiplayer features fans ought to enjoy. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck reviews the game. (msnbc.com)

Cosmic Log: Supercars are on track[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:41:10 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: After months of technologizing and tinkering, dozens of next-generation automobiles are converging on a Michigan speedway for the first round of on-track tests leading to $10 million in prizes.

SETI: 50 years of searching for ET[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:16:42 GMT ]Somewhere out there, alien civilizations might be communicating with each other. They might even be trying to contact us. Fifty years ago, this reasoning compelled astronomer Frank Drake to point a radio telescope at the stars and listen for chatter.

Apple's endless expanding app universe[ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:22:16 GMT ]Apple has come to resemble an endlessly expanding cosmos. More than 85 million iPhones and iPod touches are in existence, up from zero in July 2007. IPhone users have downloaded 4 billion apps from Apple's App Store since July 2008.

Cosmic Log: Noah’s Ark found? Not so fast![ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:10:11 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Researchers with religious ties are "99.9 percent" certain they've found Noah's Ark in Turkey, but experts say a boatload of skepticism is in order.

Indaba updates online-recording app[ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:34:21 PDT ]Company promises greater speed and stability to its cloud-based digital audio workstation. Also: a special offer of 50 free one-month Platinum trial memberships for CNET readers.

Making movies of your PC screen[ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:24:33 PDT ]Whether you're making a tutorial, video demo, or brag roll, we've got four screen capture apps to record your Windows PC.

Ex-SF tech convicted of hijacking city network[ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:10:00 PDT ]Former San Francisco network administrator faces 5-year sentence after being found guilty of felony charge of denying computer access.

Steve Jobs to be interviewed at D Conference[ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:28:40 PDT ]The annual tech conference will be the Apple chief executive's first high-profile non-Apple public event since his return to full-time work last year.

New Opera blazes onto Mac[ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:41:35 PDT ]A zippy new JavaScript engine, Turbo mode for dial-up, Widgets free of the browser, and Growl support are just some of the new features. Take a tour in this First Look video.

Supreme Court to hear case over violent video games[ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:35:25 EDT ]A free speech dispute over a California law banning sale of violent video games to children will go to the Supreme Court for review.

Tech and violence on 'Deadliest Warrior'[ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:50:11 EDT ]Scanning history for the toughest warriors of all time --then speculating on which would have bashed the others' brains in most effectively -- is a high-tech affair on "Deadliest Warrior."

Five lesson for Google from Nexus One's sluggish start[ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:31:27 EDT ]Barely four months after the launch of its first smartphone, the HTC-built Nexus One, Google's commitment to the device seems to be on the wane.

BlackBerry Pearl 3G, Bold 9650 unveiled[ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:04:23 EDT ]Research in Motion's Wireless Enterprise Symposium officially started Tuesday, but the company kick-started things Monday by introducing two new devices: the BlackBerry Bold 9650 and the BlackBerry Pearl 3G. Carrier and pricing information is sparse at this time, but the news finally gives us a look at two devices that have been a long time coming.

Senators urge Facebook to change privacy settings[ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:51:24 EDT ]Four Democratic senators called on Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday to reconsider the recent changes in its privacy settings and asked the Federal Trade Commission to streamline guidelines regarding privacy on all social networks.

Molecular computer mimics human brain[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:01:46 GMT ]A superthin computer just two molecules thick can solve complex problems and, somewhat like the human brain, can evolve to improve and perform many operations simultaneously.

Molecular computer mimics human brain[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:01:46 GMT ]A superthin computer just two molecules thick can solve complex problems and, somewhat like the human brain, can evolve to improve and perform many operations simultaneously.

Palestinian girls get ticket to Intel science fair[ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:27:23 GMT ]Watching her blind aunt and uncle struggle to navigate the steep slopes and scant sidewalks of this hilly city, one Palestinian girl decided to reinvent the stick.

Palestinian girls get ticket to Intel science fair[ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:27:23 GMT ]Watching her blind aunt and uncle struggle to navigate the steep slopes and scant sidewalks of this hilly city, one Palestinian girl decided to reinvent the stick.

Video: Street fighting just got super[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:27:20 GMT ]"Super Street Fighter IV" adds new character, game modes, and multiplayer features fans ought to enjoy. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck reviews the game. (msnbc.com)

Video: Street fighting just got super[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:27:20 GMT ]"Super Street Fighter IV" adds new character, game modes, and multiplayer features fans ought to enjoy. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck reviews the game. (msnbc.com)

Apple's endless expanding app universe[ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:22:16 GMT ]Apple has come to resemble an endlessly expanding cosmos. More than 85 million iPhones and iPod touches are in existence, up from zero in July 2007. IPhone users have downloaded 4 billion apps from Apple's App Store since July 2008.

Apple's endless expanding app universe[ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:22:16 GMT ]Apple has come to resemble an endlessly expanding cosmos. More than 85 million iPhones and iPod touches are in existence, up from zero in July 2007. IPhone users have downloaded 4 billion apps from Apple's App Store since July 2008.

Cosmic Log: Supercars are on track[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:41:10 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: After months of technologizing and tinkering, dozens of next-generation automobiles are converging on a Michigan speedway for the first round of on-track tests leading to $10 million in prizes.

Cosmic Log: Supercars are on track[ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:41:10 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: After months of technologizing and tinkering, dozens of next-generation automobiles are converging on a Michigan speedway for the first round of on-track tests leading to $10 million in prizes.

Visa targets online marketing 'scam'[ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 05:48:18 PDT ]Congress wanted credit card companies to do more to protect consumers from mysterious charges. Visa creates system to help ensure people know what they're buying.

Visa targets online marketing 'scam'[ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 05:48:18 PDT ]Congress wanted credit card companies to do more to protect consumers from mysterious charges. Visa creates system to help ensure people know what they're buying.

Sonic freebie: New, free SoundHound music-ID app for iPhone, iPad[ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]SoundHound's premium song-tagging app offers a new free version without skimping on the features that make it great.

Sonic freebie: New, free SoundHound music-ID app for iPhone, iPad[ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]SoundHound's premium song-tagging app offers a new free version without skimping on the features that make it great.

Blippy responds to credit card leak[ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:06:49 PDT ]After displaying credit card numbers of at least five people in Google search results, the social site pledges to hire a chief security officer and run regular audits.