Delayed gratification for space geeks[ Fri, 28 May 2010 03:12:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Get the latest word on the (delayed) Delta 4 GPS launch, the (delayed) SpaceX Falcon 9 launch and the (delayed) Lightsail 1 solar-sail mission.

Lawmaker asks Google, Facebook cooperation[ Fri, 28 May 2010 23:20:44 GMT ]The head of the House Judiciary Committee is asking Google and Facebook to cooperate with government inquiries into privacy practices at both companies.

Cosmic Log: Oil spill's energy lesson for Obama[ Thu, 27 May 2010 22:33:41 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Professor Richard Muller, author of the new textbook "Physics and Technology for Future Presidents," says Barack Obama could learn a lesson from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Internet addicts guilty of starving baby to death[ Fri, 28 May 2010 22:48:41 GMT ]A South Korean couple were convicted Friday of abandoning their newborn daughter, who starved to death while they addictively played an online game raising a virtual child.

Cosmic Log: Satellites track the spill[ Sat, 29 May 2010 00:52:34 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: You can watch the widening of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill in a new NASA video based on satellite imagery — and there's more where that came from.

Grab big pics off Google Images the easy way[ Sat, 29 May 2010 09:24:00 PDT ]Use Google's Images search to grab big pictures for desktop wallpapers and the like? A new Firefox extension might save you some time.

M.I.A. puts reporter's phone number on Twitter[ Sat, 29 May 2010 10:39:49 PDT ]M.I.A., renowned for a little feistiness, decides she doesn't like the cut of a journalist's jib--or perhaps it was the New York Times article.

A slimmer Kindle coming in August?[ Sat, 29 May 2010 15:21:30 PDT ]The next-generation e-book reader will be thinner and come with a sharper picture, two people familiar with Amazon's plans told Bloomberg.

BP fails to plug oil well with 'top kill' method[ Sat, 29 May 2010 16:23:04 PDT ]Next option is to try to capture the oil from the well rather than plug it. The best option for stopping the flow remains drilling a relief well, which is expected to take months.

Report: DOJ inquiry of Apple goes beyond music[ Sat, 29 May 2010 16:29:43 PDT ]News that the Justice Department has been asking about Apple's business practices in the music sector hit last week. It appears other media sectors may be included too.

Facebook's privacy war is not over[ Thu, 27 May 2010 16:16:44 EDT ]With the announcement of "simpler" privacy settings this week, Facebook must surely hope that its torturous privacy debacle is drawing to a close. It's not.

Got questions? Facebook wants to give answers[ Fri, 28 May 2010 12:11:14 EDT ]If Facebook already tells you who's got big plans for this weekend (or what they planted on their FarmVille farm), why not ask it where to grab dinner or whom you should vote for in the next election?

Most of us Google ourselves, survey finds[ Fri, 28 May 2010 12:51:14 EDT ]Web search engines make our lives easier: They connect us with what we're searching for in a matter of seconds, and sometimes they bring us to places we didn't even know we were looking for.

Lines greet iPad's international debut[ Fri, 28 May 2010 09:40:26 EDT ]Read full story for latest details.

What to expect from Apple next month[ Fri, 28 May 2010 14:22:44 EDT ]Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference will kick off in early June with a keynote by Steve Jobs, who will most likely unveil the next version of the iPhone. Here's what we think you'll hear.

Delayed gratification for space geeks[ Fri, 28 May 2010 03:12:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Get the latest word on the (delayed) Delta 4 GPS launch, the (delayed) SpaceX Falcon 9 launch and the (delayed) Lightsail 1 solar-sail mission.

Delayed gratification for space geeks[ Fri, 28 May 2010 03:12:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Get the latest word on the (delayed) Delta 4 GPS launch, the (delayed) SpaceX Falcon 9 launch and the (delayed) Lightsail 1 solar-sail mission.

Lawmaker asks Google, Facebook cooperation[ Fri, 28 May 2010 23:20:44 GMT ]The head of the House Judiciary Committee is asking Google and Facebook to cooperate with government inquiries into privacy practices at both companies.

Lawmaker asks Google, Facebook cooperation[ Fri, 28 May 2010 23:20:44 GMT ]The head of the House Judiciary Committee is asking Google and Facebook to cooperate with government inquiries into privacy practices at both companies.

Cosmic Log: Oil spill's energy lesson for Obama[ Thu, 27 May 2010 22:33:41 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Professor Richard Muller, author of the new textbook "Physics and Technology for Future Presidents," says Barack Obama could learn a lesson from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Cosmic Log: Oil spill's energy lesson for Obama[ Thu, 27 May 2010 22:33:41 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Professor Richard Muller, author of the new textbook "Physics and Technology for Future Presidents," says Barack Obama could learn a lesson from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Internet addicts guilty of starving baby to death[ Fri, 28 May 2010 22:48:41 GMT ]A South Korean couple were convicted Friday of abandoning their newborn daughter, who starved to death while they addictively played an online game raising a virtual child.

Internet addicts guilty of starving baby to death[ Fri, 28 May 2010 22:48:41 GMT ]A South Korean couple were convicted Friday of abandoning their newborn daughter, who starved to death while they addictively played an online game raising a virtual child.

Cosmic Log: Satellites track the spill[ Sat, 29 May 2010 00:52:34 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: You can watch the widening of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill in a new NASA video based on satellite imagery — and there's more where that came from.

Cosmic Log: Satellites track the spill[ Sat, 29 May 2010 00:52:34 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: You can watch the widening of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill in a new NASA video based on satellite imagery — and there's more where that came from.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 29 May 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Diddybeats high-end in-ear headphones, the LG Fathom smartphone, the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, and more.

What should Ballmer do with Zune?[ Fri, 28 May 2010 16:54:19 PDT ]Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is taking a more direct role overseeing consumer products. Here are some suggestions on how to turn the troubled Zune brand around.

What should Ballmer do with Zune?[ Fri, 28 May 2010 16:54:19 PDT ]Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is taking a more direct role overseeing consumer products. Here are some suggestions on how to turn the troubled Zune brand around.

Send your questions for Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz[ Fri, 28 May 2010 17:08:10 PDT ]CNET's next Conversation will be with Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz. No, there won't be any swearing. We think. But tell us what you want us to ask!

Send your questions for Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz[ Fri, 28 May 2010 17:08:10 PDT ]CNET's next Conversation will be with Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz. No, there won't be any swearing. We think. But tell us what you want us to ask!

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 29 May 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Diddybeats high-end in-ear headphones, the LG Fathom smartphone, the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, and more.

Robots infiltrate fish schools, garner followers[ Sat, 29 May 2010 07:00:00 PDT ]Researcher Maurizio Porfiri is developing robotic fish that can lead schools of real fish. One possible application is to use the machines to keep fish away from dangerous areas.

Robots infiltrate fish schools, garner followers[ Sat, 29 May 2010 07:00:00 PDT ]Researcher Maurizio Porfiri is developing robotic fish that can lead schools of real fish. One possible application is to use the machines to keep fish away from dangerous areas.

Figuring land use into renewable energy equation[ Sat, 29 May 2010 08:12:08 PDT ]An academic paper studies land requirements for different energy sources and finds that they vary greatly but the biggest challenge is siting power plants and new transmission lines.

Figuring land use into renewable energy equation[ Sat, 29 May 2010 08:12:08 PDT ]An academic paper studies land requirements for different energy sources and finds that they vary greatly but the biggest challenge is siting power plants and new transmission lines.

Facebook's privacy war is not over[ Thu, 27 May 2010 16:16:44 EDT ]With the announcement of "simpler" privacy settings this week, Facebook must surely hope that its torturous privacy debacle is drawing to a close. It's not.

Facebook's privacy war is not over[ Thu, 27 May 2010 16:16:44 EDT ]With the announcement of "simpler" privacy settings this week, Facebook must surely hope that its torturous privacy debacle is drawing to a close. It's not.

What to expect from Apple next month[ Fri, 28 May 2010 14:22:44 EDT ]Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference will kick off in early June with a keynote by Steve Jobs, who will most likely unveil the next version of the iPhone. Here's what we think you'll hear.

Got questions? Facebook wants to give answers[ Fri, 28 May 2010 12:11:14 EDT ]If Facebook already tells you who's got big plans for this weekend (or what they planted on their FarmVille farm), why not ask it where to grab dinner or whom you should vote for in the next election?

Got questions? Facebook wants to give answers[ Fri, 28 May 2010 12:11:14 EDT ]If Facebook already tells you who's got big plans for this weekend (or what they planted on their FarmVille farm), why not ask it where to grab dinner or whom you should vote for in the next election?

Most of us Google ourselves, survey finds[ Fri, 28 May 2010 12:51:14 EDT ]Web search engines make our lives easier: They connect us with what we're searching for in a matter of seconds, and sometimes they bring us to places we didn't even know we were looking for.

Most of us Google ourselves, survey finds[ Fri, 28 May 2010 12:51:14 EDT ]Web search engines make our lives easier: They connect us with what we're searching for in a matter of seconds, and sometimes they bring us to places we didn't even know we were looking for.

Lines greet iPad's international debut[ Fri, 28 May 2010 09:40:26 EDT ]Read full story for latest details.

Lines greet iPad's international debut[ Fri, 28 May 2010 09:40:26 EDT ]Read full story for latest details.

What to expect from Apple next month[ Fri, 28 May 2010 14:22:44 EDT ]Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference will kick off in early June with a keynote by Steve Jobs, who will most likely unveil the next version of the iPhone. Here's what we think you'll hear.

Delayed gratification for space geeks[ Fri, 28 May 2010 03:12:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Get the latest word on the (delayed) Delta 4 GPS launch, the (delayed) SpaceX Falcon 9 launch and the (delayed) Lightsail 1 solar-sail mission.

Lawmaker asks Google, Facebook cooperation[ Fri, 28 May 2010 23:20:44 GMT ]The head of the House Judiciary Committee is asking Google and Facebook to cooperate with government inquiries into privacy practices at both companies.

Cosmic Log: Oil spill's energy lesson for Obama[ Thu, 27 May 2010 22:33:41 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Professor Richard Muller, author of the new textbook "Physics and Technology for Future Presidents," says Barack Obama could learn a lesson from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Internet addicts guilty of starving baby to death[ Fri, 28 May 2010 22:48:41 GMT ]A South Korean couple were convicted Friday of abandoning their newborn daughter, who starved to death while they addictively played an online game raising a virtual child.

Cosmic Log: Satellites track the spill[ Sat, 29 May 2010 00:52:34 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: You can watch the widening of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill in a new NASA video based on satellite imagery — and there's more where that came from.