Shatner to star in show inspired by Twitter[ Tue, 18 May 2010 01:20:43 GMT ]CBS has given the green light to a show on which the son of Shatner's character has more than a million followers to a Twitter account where he writes down his father's musings.

Orbiter will take aim at Venusian mysteries[ Tue, 18 May 2010 00:32:00 GMT ]A new Japanese space probe is due to be launched toward Venus to help solve the enduring mysteries of the hellish, cloud-covered world, which has been often described as Earth's twin.

Spacewalkers get the job done despite outage[ Mon, 17 May 2010 20:41:25 GMT ]A partial power outage at the International Space Station briefly interrupted Monday's spacewalk, knocking out robotic camera views of the two astronauts as they worked to install a spare antenna.

Slideshow: New species in New Guinea[ Mon, 17 May 2010 13:26:11 GMT ]See some of the exotic species discovered during an expedition to Indonesia's Foja Mountains.

Cosmic Log: ‘Lost world’ revisited[ Mon, 17 May 2010 14:02:17 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Biologists return to an exotic "Lost World" in Indonesian New Guinea and find a fresh assortment of new species, including the kangaroo's smallest cousin and a frog with a Pinocchio nose.

MySpace promises users simpler privacy settings[ Mon, 17 May 2010 16:11:52 PDT ]Company plans to release a simplified version of its settings that promise to make it easier to make personal information private.

Win free Maker Faire tickets[ Mon, 17 May 2010 16:35:59 PDT ]CNET News is giving away five sets of tickets for the do-it-yourself extravaganza taking place this weekend in San Mateo, Calif.

SAE International plans standard plug-ins for EVs and utility grids[ Mon, 17 May 2010 16:53:39 PDT ]SAE International, a global association of more than 128,000 engineers and related technical experts in the aerospace, automotive and commercial-vehicle industries, is developing a standard for electric vehicles and utility grids.

iPad so far having minimal effect on Mac sales[ Mon, 17 May 2010 18:17:49 PDT ]Initial data from NPD Group shows that iPad sales in April aren't cannibalizing Mac sales after all, though iPod sales are down.

New species from 'Lost World' unveiled (photos)[ Mon, 17 May 2010 18:42:20 PDT ]A veritable menagerie of new species are unveiled, including a new kangaroo, a frog that changes its nose size, and a multicolored pigeon.

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[ Sun, 16 May 2010 14:42:59 EDT ]Facebook has announced a new security feature that aims to keep hackers from tapping into users' personal information.

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.

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.

Study finds no link in cell phone use, brain tumors[ Mon, 17 May 2010 13:07:29 EDT ]A long-awaited international study has found no evidence of increased risk of brain tumors associated with mobile phones, but said the findings were not definitive and called for more research.

‘Bulletstorm’: Violence with ‘a wink and a smile’[ Mon, 17 May 2010 14:06:28 GMT ]The executive producer of "Bulletstorm" says the new, violent first-person shooter game employs an "it’s the journey, not the destination" philosophy.

‘Bulletstorm’: Violence with ‘a wink and a smile’[ Mon, 17 May 2010 14:06:28 GMT ]The executive producer of "Bulletstorm" says the new, violent first-person shooter game employs an "it’s the journey, not the destination" philosophy.

Top 10 Android apps for entertainment[ Mon, 17 May 2010 13:09:07 GMT ]Here's a look at some of the best apps for your Android phone that will keep you entertained for hours, wherever you are.

Top 10 Android apps for entertainment[ Mon, 17 May 2010 13:09:07 GMT ]Here's a look at some of the best apps for your Android phone that will keep you entertained for hours, wherever you are.

Astronauts tackling antenna in 1st spacewalk[ Mon, 17 May 2010 14:56:35 GMT ]A pair of astronauts ventured out on a spacewalk Monday, the first of three this week, to install a spare antenna on the International Space Station.

Astronauts tackling antenna in 1st spacewalk[ Mon, 17 May 2010 14:56:35 GMT ]A pair of astronauts ventured out on a spacewalk Monday, the first of three this week, to install a spare antenna on the International Space Station.

Slideshow: New species in New Guinea[ Mon, 17 May 2010 13:26:11 GMT ]See some of the exotic species discovered during an expedition to Indonesia's Foja Mountains.

Slideshow: New species in New Guinea[ Mon, 17 May 2010 13:26:11 GMT ]See some of the exotic species discovered during an expedition to Indonesia's Foja Mountains.

Cosmic Log: ‘Lost world’ revisited[ Mon, 17 May 2010 14:02:17 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Biologists return to an exotic "Lost World" in Indonesian New Guinea and find a fresh assortment of new species, including the kangaroo's smallest cousin and a frog with a Pinocchio nose.

Cosmic Log: ‘Lost world’ revisited[ Mon, 17 May 2010 14:02:17 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Biologists return to an exotic "Lost World" in Indonesian New Guinea and find a fresh assortment of new species, including the kangaroo's smallest cousin and a frog with a Pinocchio nose.

Morning Edition: Robotic nuptials[ Mon, 17 May 2010 07:04:04 PDT ]Facebook gets new security features, a potential link between cell phones and cancer is still a mystery, and a couple in Japan has their marriage officiated by a robot.

Morning Edition: Robotic nuptials[ Mon, 17 May 2010 07:04:04 PDT ]Facebook gets new security features, a potential link between cell phones and cancer is still a mystery, and a couple in Japan has their marriage officiated by a robot.

SAP unveils latest BusinessByDesign[ Mon, 17 May 2010 07:15:18 PDT ]Next release of SAP's software-as-a-service suite for enterprise resource planning will support business intelligence, analytics, and in-memory tech.

Microsoft to pay $200 million in patent dispute[ Mon, 17 May 2010 08:12:29 PDT ]Settlement ends lawsuits filed by VirnetX, which had accused Microsoft of violating patents tied to VPN technology.

SAP unveils latest BusinessByDesign[ Mon, 17 May 2010 07:15:18 PDT ]Next release of SAP's software-as-a-service suite for enterprise resource planning will support business intelligence, analytics, and in-memory tech.

Rare earth metal recycling needed to power green tech[ Mon, 17 May 2010 07:31:35 PDT ]Recycling of specialty metals used in hybrid batteries, LED lights, and solar panels will help ensure future supply and save energy, a U.N. report says.

Rare earth metal recycling needed to power green tech[ Mon, 17 May 2010 07:31:35 PDT ]Recycling of specialty metals used in hybrid batteries, LED lights, and solar panels will help ensure future supply and save energy, a U.N. report says.

After Facebook backlash, Nestle steps up sustainability[ Mon, 17 May 2010 07:54:24 PDT ]A Facebook-based campaign on behalf of Greenpeace led to disastrous PR issues for Nestle, so the food giant has partnered with a non-profit that will help it cut its ties to companies that contribute to deforestation in their harvesting of palm oil.

After Facebook backlash, Nestle steps up sustainability[ Mon, 17 May 2010 07:54:24 PDT ]A Facebook-based campaign on behalf of Greenpeace led to disastrous PR issues for Nestle, so the food giant has partnered with a non-profit that will help it cut its ties to companies that contribute to deforestation in their harvesting of palm oil.

Microsoft to pay $200 million in patent dispute[ Mon, 17 May 2010 08:12:29 PDT ]Settlement ends lawsuits filed by VirnetX, which had accused Microsoft of violating patents tied to VPN technology.

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[ Sun, 16 May 2010 14:42:59 EDT ]Facebook has announced a new security feature that aims to keep hackers from tapping into users' personal information.

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.

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.

Facebook launches new security feature[ Sun, 16 May 2010 14:42:59 EDT ]Facebook has announced a new security feature that aims to keep hackers from tapping into users' personal information.

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.

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.

Study finds no link in cell phone use, brain tumors[ Mon, 17 May 2010 10:28:28 EDT ]A long-awaited international study has found no evidence of increased risk of brain tumors associated with mobile phones, but said the findings were not definitive and called for more research.

Study finds no link in cell phone use, brain tumors[ Mon, 17 May 2010 10:28:28 EDT ]A long-awaited international study has found no evidence of increased risk of brain tumors associated with mobile phones, but said the findings were not definitive and called for more research.

Jobs sought return of missing iPhone[ Sat, 15 May 2010 01:15:11 GMT ]Apple convinced police to launch a felony investigation and Steve Jobs contacted Gizmodo himself to try and recover a missing iPhone prototype, according to a warrant unsealed Friday.

Google blasted for ‘alarming’ privacy breaches[ Sat, 15 May 2010 16:26:42 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.

Shuttle Atlantis links up with space station[ Sun, 16 May 2010 20:04:45 GMT ]Atlantis arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday for what could be its last visit, delivering fresh batteries and other equipment to help keep the outpost running long after the shuttle program ends.

Eyes flashing, robot conducts wedding[ Sun, 16 May 2010 17:01:39 GMT ]Almost everyone stood when the bride walked down the aisle in her white gown, but not the wedding conductor, because she was bolted to her chair.

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.