Tourism firm to offer space rides for $102,000[ Sat, 1 May 2010 01:27:25 GMT ]Space.com: An American space tourism company that arranges multimillion-dollar treks to the International Space Station for the ultra-wealthy has struck a new deal to offer suborbital spaceflights for $102,000.

15 future laptop concepts[ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:59:24 GMT ]Many of these conceptsfor future laptops may never leave the drawing board or lab, but we can always dream…and in some cases, be thankful.

Computer-security event seeks to spur talks[ Sun, 2 May 2010 20:51:59 GMT ]As governments around the world amass armies of hackers to protect their countries' computer networks and possibly attack others, the idea of getting officials together to discuss shared threats such as cybercrime is challenging.

Experts: Oil spill is the ‘bad one’ they feared[ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:21:38 GMT ]What makes an oil spill really bad? Most of the ingredients for it are now blending in the Gulf of Mexico.

Cosmic Log: How risky is offshore oil?[ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 23:22:47 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The fallout from the Deepwater Horizon oil-rig explosion and spill illustrates how a catastrophic event affects our perception of risk — and what we do about it.

So, will that be an iPad or a Netbook?[ Sun, 02 May 2010 11:14:53 PDT ]What happens to the Netbook in the age of the iPad?

iPad helps lawyer win trial[ Sun, 02 May 2010 11:21:35 PDT ]A lawyer who likes to refer to himself as the MacLitigator says he won a trial with the iPad as the primary means of getting information in front of the jury.

Hawking: Time travel will happen[ Sun, 02 May 2010 11:50:16 PDT ]In his new documentary, Stephen Hawking offers the view that humans will be able to travel millions of years ahead of their own time.

Google acquires 3D desktop BumpTop[ Sun, 02 May 2010 13:48:03 PDT ]Bump's BumpTop desktop replacement freeware runs on top of Windows and Mac OS X, creating a three-dimensional work environment.

Apache Cassandra gets boost from Riptano (Q&A)[ Sun, 02 May 2010 18:00:00 PDT ]A new company has launched to support the popular Cassandra open-source database. In this Q&A with Riptano founder Matt Pfeil, we learn why Cassandra makes sense in the new way of Web architecture.

NASA searches for micro signs of life[ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:10:46 EDT ]If you're looking for alien life in the solar system, it might be best to start small.

Google's nightmare: Facebook 'Like' replaces links[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:42:34 EDT ]Facebook dropped a bombshell on the tech industry last week in the form of a Web-wide "Like" button and the launch of the "Open Graph."

With Palm, HP reboots mobile strategy[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:02:22 EDT ]With its purchase of Palm, Hewlett-Packard acquired more than just a smartphone maker. It also picked up a whole new strategy for its mobile devices.

Principal to parents: Take kids off Facebook[ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 21:17:02 EDT ]In a move likely to earn him few Facebook friend requests from tweens, a New Jersey middle school principal is calling for parents to yank their children from all social-networking sites.

Lost iPhone finder regrets his 'mistake'[ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:17:38 EDT ]The 21-year-old man who found and sold an Apple iPhone prototype to tech blog Gizmodo -- whose editor is pictured above -- says he regrets not doing more to return the device to its owner, according to his attorney.

Apple launches 3G iPad[ Sat, 1 May 2010 01:54:22 GMT ]In the second stage of a two-part rollout, Apple on Friday began selling the pricier, high-speed wireless version of the iPad in the United States, following the successful launch of the short-range Wi-Fi tablet earlier this month.

Apple launches 3G iPad[ Sat, 1 May 2010 01:54:22 GMT ]In the second stage of a two-part rollout, Apple on Friday began selling the pricier, high-speed wireless version of the iPad in the United States, following the successful launch of the short-range Wi-Fi tablet earlier this month.

Tourism firm to offer space rides for $102,000[ Sat, 1 May 2010 01:27:25 GMT ]Space.com: An American space tourism company that arranges multimillion-dollar treks to the International Space Station for the ultra-wealthy has struck a new deal to offer suborbital spaceflights for $102,000.

Tourism firm to offer space rides for $102,000[ Sat, 1 May 2010 01:27:25 GMT ]Space.com: An American space tourism company that arranges multimillion-dollar treks to the International Space Station for the ultra-wealthy has struck a new deal to offer suborbital spaceflights for $102,000.

15 future laptop concepts[ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:59:24 GMT ]Many of these conceptsfor future laptops may never leave the drawing board or lab, but we can always dream…and in some cases, be thankful.

15 future laptop concepts[ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:59:24 GMT ]Many of these conceptsfor future laptops may never leave the drawing board or lab, but we can always dream…and in some cases, be thankful.

Experts: Oil spill is the ‘bad one’ they feared[ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:21:38 GMT ]What makes an oil spill really bad? Most of the ingredients for it are now blending in the Gulf of Mexico.

Experts: Oil spill is the ‘bad one’ they feared[ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:21:38 GMT ]What makes an oil spill really bad? Most of the ingredients for it are now blending in the Gulf of Mexico.

Cosmic Log: How risky is offshore oil?[ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 23:22:47 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The fallout from the Deepwater Horizon oil-rig explosion and spill illustrates how a catastrophic event affects our perception of risk — and what we do about it.

Cosmic Log: How risky is offshore oil?[ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 23:22:47 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The fallout from the Deepwater Horizon oil-rig explosion and spill illustrates how a catastrophic event affects our perception of risk — and what we do about it.

Globe-trotting Tesla Roadster reaches Moscow[ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:46:19 PDT ]Tag Heuer sponsors the first around-the-world trip for an electric car with the Tesla Roadster.

Why does the record industry hate music lockers?[ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:41:21 PDT ]Apple's first attempt to launch a music locker service based on Lala technology reportedly was rejected by copyright owners who wanted more money.

Why does the record industry hate music lockers?[ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:41:21 PDT ]Apple's first attempt to launch a music locker service based on Lala technology reportedly was rejected by copyright owners who wanted more money.

Globe-trotting Tesla Roadster reaches Moscow[ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:46:19 PDT ]Tag Heuer sponsors the first around-the-world trip for an electric car with the Tesla Roadster.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 01 May 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Apple MacBook Pro Spring 2010, Samsung PX2370, and the 2010 Nissan 370Z.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 01 May 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Apple MacBook Pro Spring 2010, Samsung PX2370, and the 2010 Nissan 370Z.

Obama to visit scene of Gulf oil spill[ Sat, 01 May 2010 09:25:34 PDT ]President over the weekend will visit the Gulf Coast to back efforts to clean up and contain of one of the worst oil spills in U.S. history.

Obama to visit scene of Gulf oil spill[ Sat, 01 May 2010 09:25:34 PDT ]President over the weekend will visit the Gulf Coast to back efforts to clean up and contain of one of the worst oil spills in U.S. history.

Facebook revamps events feature[ Sat, 01 May 2010 12:51:59 PDT ]Just in time for spring outings, social network launches tweak meant to make it even easier to invite friends to impromptu get-togethers.

Facebook revamps events feature[ Sat, 01 May 2010 12:51:59 PDT ]Just in time for spring outings, social network launches tweak meant to make it even easier to invite friends to impromptu get-togethers.

Google's nightmare: Facebook 'Like' replaces links[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:42:34 EDT ]Facebook dropped a bombshell on the tech industry last week in the form of a Web-wide "Like" button and the launch of the "Open Graph."

NASA searches for micro signs of life[ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:10:46 EDT ]If you're looking for alien life in the solar system, it might be best to start small.

NASA searches for micro signs of life[ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:10:46 EDT ]If you're looking for alien life in the solar system, it might be best to start small.

Google's nightmare: Facebook 'Like' replaces links[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:42:34 EDT ]Facebook dropped a bombshell on the tech industry last week in the form of a Web-wide "Like" button and the launch of the "Open Graph."

With Palm, HP reboots mobile strategy[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:02:22 EDT ]With its purchase of Palm, Hewlett-Packard acquired more than just a smartphone maker. It also picked up a whole new strategy for its mobile devices.

With Palm, HP reboots mobile strategy[ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:02:22 EDT ]With its purchase of Palm, Hewlett-Packard acquired more than just a smartphone maker. It also picked up a whole new strategy for its mobile devices.

Principal to parents: Take kids off Facebook[ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:39:56 EDT ]In a move likely to earn him few Facebook friend requests from tweens, a New Jersey middle school principal is calling for parents to yank their children from all social-networking sites.

Principal to parents: Take kids off Facebook[ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:39:56 EDT ]In a move likely to earn him few Facebook friend requests from tweens, a New Jersey middle school principal is calling for parents to yank their children from all social-networking sites.

Lost iPhone finder regrets his 'mistake'[ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:17:38 EDT ]The 21-year-old man who found and sold an Apple iPhone prototype to tech blog Gizmodo -- whose editor is pictured above -- says he regrets not doing more to return the device to its owner, according to his attorney.

Lost iPhone finder regrets his 'mistake'[ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:17:38 EDT ]The 21-year-old man who found and sold an Apple iPhone prototype to tech blog Gizmodo -- whose editor is pictured above -- says he regrets not doing more to return the device to its owner, according to his attorney.

Apple launches 3G iPad[ Sat, 1 May 2010 01:54:22 GMT ]In the second stage of a two-part rollout, Apple on Friday began selling the pricier, high-speed wireless version of the iPad in the United States, following the successful launch of the short-range Wi-Fi tablet earlier this month.

Tourism firm to offer space rides for $102,000[ Sat, 1 May 2010 01:27:25 GMT ]Space.com: An American space tourism company that arranges multimillion-dollar treks to the International Space Station for the ultra-wealthy has struck a new deal to offer suborbital spaceflights for $102,000.

15 future laptop concepts[ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:59:24 GMT ]Many of these conceptsfor future laptops may never leave the drawing board or lab, but we can always dream…and in some cases, be thankful.

Experts: Oil spill is the ‘bad one’ they feared[ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:21:38 GMT ]What makes an oil spill really bad? Most of the ingredients for it are now blending in the Gulf of Mexico.

Cosmic Log: How risky is offshore oil?[ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 23:22:47 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The fallout from the Deepwater Horizon oil-rig explosion and spill illustrates how a catastrophic event affects our perception of risk — and what we do about it.