Cosmic Log: The leading light for lasers[ Sat, 15 May 2010 00:10:06 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Nobel-winning physicist Charles Townes, the man who set the stage for the laser revolution a half-century ago, looks back (and looks forward) at the age of 94.

Google grabs personal info off Wi-Fi networks[ Fri, 14 May 2010 22:06:29 GMT ]Google says it has inadvertently scooped up snippets of people's online activities broadcast over unprotected Wi-Fi networks during the past four years.

Google says Web-only sales of Nexus One a bust[ Fri, 14 May 2010 20:02:03 GMT ]Google said Friday its unique effort to sell the company's Nexus One smartphone via the Web only has not been successful, and that it will resort to more traditional means — retail stores — to sell the device.

Memorable moments in space shuttle history[ Fri, 14 May 2010 19:37:32 GMT ]A look at memorable moments in space shuttle history as NASA's space shuttle program gears up for its final flight.

Atlantis blasts off on its last space mission[ Fri, 14 May 2010 21:29:49 GMT ]With more than 40,000 spectators watching, the space shuttle Atlantis blasted off Friday on its final journey, a delivery trip to the International Space Station that will provide fresh batteries and extra room.

Google: Oops, we spied on your Wi-Fi[ Fri, 14 May 2010 14:49:35 PDT ]Google has mistakenly been collecting snippets of e-mails and Web-surfing activity as part of its Street View mapping program.

Google to offer encrypted search next week[ Fri, 14 May 2010 15:32:39 PDT ]In response to its disclosure that it spied on public Wi-Fi networks through Street View, the company announced plans to encrypt Google search starting next week.

Reporters' Roundtable: The patent mess (podcast)[ Fri, 14 May 2010 16:10:00 PDT ]We're digging into the patent quagmire this week, with CNET's Molly Wood and special guest Nilay Patel of Engadget. Are patents stifling innovation or helping it?

Silicon 'nose' turns cell phones into toxin detectors[ Fri, 14 May 2010 16:32:41 PDT ]A new type of sensor that can be embedded in cell phones could map both the location and extent of gas leaks and toxins in the air.

God help us all, here comes 4chan 2[ Fri, 14 May 2010 17:27:25 PDT ]A source tells CNET Canv.as is the new 4chan, but will the users take to it?

Man lands job with $6 Google campaign[ Fri, 14 May 2010 12:02:02 EDT ]By now, landing a job via social media is nothing new; we've perused the how-to guides and heard dozens of great success stories. There are, however, still plenty of creative opportunities for securing a job with a bit of clever online marketing.

Why 'location' apps haven't gone mainstream[ Fri, 14 May 2010 11:28:25 EDT ]For all their buzz and value, location-based social networks haven't really gone mainstream yet. Only 7 percent of Americans are aware of location-based social networks, according to data from Edison Research.

Facebook launches new security feature[ Fri, 14 May 2010 11:12:00 EDT ]Facebook has announced a new security feature that aims to keep hackers from tapping into users' personal information.

Google giving up on Nexus One's online store[ Fri, 14 May 2010 15:37:30 EDT ]Google's Nexus One smartphone will start being sold in brick-and-mortar stores, said the company Friday in acknowledging that its experiment with Web-only sales has been a failure.

Apple spurred police in lost iPhone probe[ Fri, 14 May 2010 17:27:28 EDT ]Apple pressed police to investigate the loss of a 4G iPhone a day after Gizmodo published photos, telling investigators the prototype was so valuable a price could not be placed on it, according to court documents.

Where's the oil? Much of it may be gone[ Fri, 14 May 2010 14:46:11 GMT ]For a spill now nearly half the size of Exxon Valdez, the oil from the Deepwater Horizon disaster is pretty hard to pin down.

Blair touts cell phones for Kenyan women[ Fri, 14 May 2010 15:14:50 GMT ]The wife of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair asked business leaders at a meeting convened by Bill Clinton on Thursday to help her put cell phones into the hands of women in Kenya.

Blair touts cell phones for Kenyan women[ Fri, 14 May 2010 15:14:50 GMT ]The wife of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair asked business leaders at a meeting convened by Bill Clinton on Thursday to help her put cell phones into the hands of women in Kenya.

Where's the oil? Much of it may be gone[ Fri, 14 May 2010 14:46:11 GMT ]For a spill now nearly half the size of Exxon Valdez, the oil from the Deepwater Horizon disaster is pretty hard to pin down.

Best cell phones by carrier[ Thu, 13 May 2010 21:04:39 GMT ]In the market for a new cell phone this spring? Take a look at these top-rated phones, sorted by carrier.

Astronauts strap in for Atlantis’ last launch[ Fri, 14 May 2010 15:15:53 GMT ]Six astronauts took their seats aboard the space shuttle Atlantis on Friday for its final journey, a delivery trip to the International Space Station that will provide fresh batteries and extra room.

Microsoft: IE6 is past its expiration date[ Fri, 14 May 2010 05:06:59 PDT ]Web developers aren't the only ones unhappy with Internet Explorer 6. A Microsoft marketing campaign urges people to upgrade.

Memorable moments in space shuttle history[ Fri, 14 May 2010 13:01:03 GMT ]A look at memorable moments in space shuttle history as NASA's space shuttle program gears up for its final flight.

Memorable moments in space shuttle history[ Fri, 14 May 2010 13:01:03 GMT ]A look at memorable moments in space shuttle history as NASA's space shuttle program gears up for its final flight.

Best cell phones by carrier[ Thu, 13 May 2010 21:04:39 GMT ]In the market for a new cell phone this spring? Take a look at these top-rated phones, sorted by carrier.

Astronauts strap in for Atlantis’ last launch[ Fri, 14 May 2010 15:15:53 GMT ]Six astronauts took their seats aboard the space shuttle Atlantis on Friday for its final journey, a delivery trip to the International Space Station that will provide fresh batteries and extra room.

Microsoft: IE6 is past its expiration date[ Fri, 14 May 2010 05:06:59 PDT ]Web developers aren't the only ones unhappy with Internet Explorer 6. A Microsoft marketing campaign urges people to upgrade.

Adobe co-founder: 'We never abandoned Apple'[ Fri, 14 May 2010 06:33:30 PDT ]Chuck Geschke discusses the new "We heart Apple/Choice" marketing campaign and works to chip away at Steve Jobs' negative assessments of Flash.

Adobe co-founder: 'We never abandoned Apple'[ Fri, 14 May 2010 06:33:30 PDT ]Chuck Geschke discusses the new "We heart Apple/Choice" marketing campaign and works to chip away at Steve Jobs' negative assessments of Flash.

iPad is no proxy for MacBook Air[ Fri, 14 May 2010 07:39:50 PDT ]The iPad cannot be considered a replacement for the MacBook Air, which offers a long list of advantages over the tablet.

Friday Poll: Thoughts on shuttle Atlantis retiring?[ Fri, 14 May 2010 07:00:00 PDT ]As space shuttle Atlantis gets ready to launch its final scheduled mission, what are your thoughts about the space program's future?

Friday Poll: Thoughts on shuttle Atlantis retiring?[ Fri, 14 May 2010 07:00:00 PDT ]As space shuttle Atlantis gets ready to launch its final scheduled mission, what are your thoughts about the space program's future?

iPad is no proxy for MacBook Air[ Fri, 14 May 2010 07:39:50 PDT ]The iPad cannot be considered a replacement for the MacBook Air, which offers a long list of advantages over the tablet.

Coming soon to air travel: the iPad[ Fri, 14 May 2010 08:48:35 PDT ]Bluebox Avionics is making iPads available to airlines, which in turn can offer them travelers who want to watch movies, play games, or read e-books.

Coming soon to air travel: the iPad[ Fri, 14 May 2010 08:48:35 PDT ]Bluebox Avionics is making iPads available to airlines, which in turn can offer them travelers who want to watch movies, play games, or read e-books.

Can't sleep? Maybe it's your computer[ Thu, 13 May 2010 10:43:07 EDT ]Laptops, smartphones and the iPad are shining bright light into our eyes until just before we doze off. There's growing concern these glowing gadgets may fool our brains into thinking it's daytime.

Can't sleep? Maybe it's your computer[ Thu, 13 May 2010 10:43:07 EDT ]Laptops, smartphones and the iPad are shining bright light into our eyes until just before we doze off. There's growing concern these glowing gadgets may fool our brains into thinking it's daytime.

Man lands job with $6 Google campaign[ Fri, 14 May 2010 11:10:08 EDT ]By now, landing a job via social media is nothing new; we've perused the how-to guides and heard dozens of great success stories. There are, however, still plenty of creative opportunities for securing a job with a bit of clever online marketing.

Man lands job with $6 Google campaign[ Fri, 14 May 2010 11:10:08 EDT ]By now, landing a job via social media is nothing new; we've perused the how-to guides and heard dozens of great success stories. There are, however, still plenty of creative opportunities for securing a job with a bit of clever online marketing.

Why 'location' apps haven't gone mainstream[ Fri, 14 May 2010 11:28:25 EDT ]For all their buzz and value, location-based social networks haven't really gone mainstream yet. Only 7 percent of Americans are aware of location-based social networks, according to data from Edison Research.

Why 'location' apps haven't gone mainstream[ Fri, 14 May 2010 11:28:25 EDT ]For all their buzz and value, location-based social networks haven't really gone mainstream yet. Only 7 percent of Americans are aware of location-based social networks, according to data from Edison Research.

Facebook launches new security feature[ Fri, 14 May 2010 11:12:00 EDT ]Facebook has announced a new security feature that aims to keep hackers from tapping into users' personal information.

Facebook launches new security feature[ Fri, 14 May 2010 11:12:00 EDT ]Facebook has announced a new security feature that aims to keep hackers from tapping into users' personal information.

Happy 50th birthday to the laser[ Fri, 14 May 2010 08:01:38 EDT ]It was at first dismissed by some scientists as "a solution looking for a problem." But the laser, created 50 years ago this week, found work fast and is now part of our everyday lives.

Happy 50th birthday to the laser[ Fri, 14 May 2010 08:01:38 EDT ]It was at first dismissed by some scientists as "a solution looking for a problem." But the laser, created 50 years ago this week, found work fast and is now part of our everyday lives.

Supercars closing in on $10 million prize[ Fri, 14 May 2010 01:27:31 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: More than two dozen next-generation automobiles survive the first round of on-track testing for the $10 million Progressive Automotive X Prize.

Cosmic Log: Dogs on the space menu[ Thu, 13 May 2010 21:20:56 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Dogs made their mark in space history as the first animals in orbit — but now they're in the news because they were on the menu for China's first astronaut.

Facebook rolling out new security features[ Thu, 13 May 2010 22:20:03 GMT ]Facebook's users are a lucrative target for Internet criminals looking to steal passwords and more. To combat malicious attacks, phishing scams and spam, the online social network is rolling out new security features.

‘Zuck’ IMs won't help Facebook's privacy problems[ Thu, 13 May 2010 18:47:25 GMT ]An early IM exchange shortly after Mark founded Facebook suggests that the cavalier attitude toward privacy was there from the beginning

Facebook to hold staff meeting on privacy[ Thu, 13 May 2010 20:34:36 GMT ]Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other executives will meet with employees to discuss privacy practices of the world's largest social networking website on Thursday, as criticism grows about the way it treats its 400 million users' personal information.