Altitude could cause soccer players to overshoot[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:38:20 GMT ]World Cup players might notice some strange things happening to their kicks because of the peculiar aerodynamics of playing soccer at the high altitude of the Johannesburg, South Africa, stadium, a NASA scientist warned today.

U.S.-Slovenia match proves why soccer needs tech[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:50:51 GMT ]If this were American football, a bad call could be easily solved by just replaying the last 10 seconds of play. It's pretty simple. And that's exactly what soccer needs: Technology.

Adults text and drive, too, study finds[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:07:34 GMT ]Americans overwhelmingly think texting while driving is dangerous, but about half of cell users do it anyway, according to a new poll by the Pew Internet & American Life Project.

The best video games to come[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:49:36 GMT ]A flood of still-in-the-works video games were on display this week at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. From 3-D shooters to motion-sensing dancing games, these are the titles we can't wait to play.

Cosmic Log: Oil-suckers running at full tilt[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:07:22 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: More than a million gallons of oil are being sucked up every day from the Gulf oil spill, but a lot of that will have to be burned for days to come.

Reporters' Roundtable: Wireless device security (podcast)[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:35:00 PDT ]Hear from security expert John Hering (Lookout Security) and CNET News reporter Elinor Mills on the current and future threats to your mobile data.

Apple quietly adds anti-malware in Snow Leopard update[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:36:12 PDT ]The company didn't mention anything about adding an anti-malware update to OS X 10.6.4, which it released on Tuesday, Sophos says.

A newbie's take on E3[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:16:18 PDT ]This year's E3 was a first for CNET reporter Josh Lowensohn. Was it all it was cracked up to be, or were there just too many moving parts?

Working 'lightsaber' can set fire to your skin[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:40:40 PDT ]A Shanghai-based laser manufacturer produces a laser that it proudly declares to be "the most dangerous laser ever created." But what is it for?

Showcase Live update: Tablets, slates, Netbooks[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:32:00 PDT ]Don't miss CNET's hands-on event and discussion on the newest in small and slim computing, featuring products from Apple, Archos, Asus, Nvidia, Panasonic, Samsung, and Toshiba.

Why you won't pay for Facebook[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:38:33 EDT ]Millions of Facebook addicts worldwide worry that someday soon they'll have to pay to use the site.

It's not just teens who text and drive[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:46:19 EDT ]Adults are just as likely as teenagers to text while driving, according to a report released Friday by the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project.

Vuvuzela buzz infects app stores and Twitter[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:03:59 EDT ]The droning honk of the vuvuzela has become the real star of the World Cup -- and now the web.

New tech tries to kill the mouse, keyboard[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:10:35 EDT ]Goodbye computer mouse, keyboard and monitor.

‘Gliding’ robots patrol Gulf oil spill[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:10:19 GMT ]As the Gulf oil spill approaches its third month, researchers are using a relatively new tool to track the plume: "glider" robots that use water power to zigzag through the ocean.

‘Gliding’ robots patrol Gulf oil spill[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:10:19 GMT ]As the Gulf oil spill approaches its third month, researchers are using a relatively new tool to track the plume: "glider" robots that use water power to zigzag through the ocean.

Did Smirnoff ice official site of idiot olympics?[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:36:41 GMT ]As of yesterday afternoon, the official video-sharing site of this dubious drinking prank, Bros Icing Bros, went dark, leaving this single message frozen on its homepage: "We had a good run Bros …"

Did Smirnoff ice official site of idiot olympics?[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:36:41 GMT ]As of yesterday afternoon, the official video-sharing site of this dubious drinking prank, Bros Icing Bros, went dark, leaving this single message frozen on its homepage: "We had a good run Bros …"

Twitter a hit in Japan as millions ‘mumble’ online[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:17:05 GMT ]Twitter is a hit in Japan, succeeding where other social networking imports like Facebook have foundered as millions "mumble" — the translation of tweet — and give mini-blogging a distinctly Japanese flavor.

Twitter a hit in Japan as millions ‘mumble’ online[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:17:05 GMT ]Twitter is a hit in Japan, succeeding where other social networking imports like Facebook have foundered as millions "mumble" — the translation of tweet — and give mini-blogging a distinctly Japanese flavor.

Cosmic Log: Supercomputer plays ‘Jeopardy’[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:30:37 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: This IBM question-answering supercomputer is almost ready for prime time on the "Jeopardy" TV game show. Answer: What is Watson?

Cosmic Log: Supercomputer plays ‘Jeopardy’[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:30:37 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: This IBM question-answering supercomputer is almost ready for prime time on the "Jeopardy" TV game show. Answer: What is Watson?

The best video games to come[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:49:36 GMT ]A flood of still-in-the-works video games were on display this week at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. From 3-D shooters to motion-sensing dancing games, these are the titles we can't wait to play.

The best video games to come[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:49:36 GMT ]A flood of still-in-the-works video games were on display this week at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. From 3-D shooters to motion-sensing dancing games, these are the titles we can't wait to play.

Verizon Wireless eyeing tiered data service[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:10:04 PDT ]Following on the heels of AT&T, the carrier may introduce tiered pricing for its data plans as smartphone use surges, Verizon CFO John Killian said in a BusinessWeek interview.

Solar upstart Solyndra mothballs IPO plans[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 06:19:35 PDT ]The California venture, which secured a federal loan to build a factory, is scrapping its public offering in favor of a $175 million private placement through existing investors.

Solar upstart Solyndra mothballs IPO plans[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 06:19:35 PDT ]The California venture, which secured a federal loan to build a factory, is scrapping its public offering in favor of a $175 million private placement through existing investors.

YouTube Direct gets San Francisco tryout[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 06:28:15 PDT ]Google's video site is working with a local TV station to a launch a new iteration of its YouTube Direct platform, which helps publishers tap video from amateur contributors.

YouTube Direct gets San Francisco tryout[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 06:28:15 PDT ]Google's video site is working with a local TV station to a launch a new iteration of its YouTube Direct platform, which helps publishers tap video from amateur contributors.

'Behavioral cloudonomics' cuts both ways[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 06:31:18 PDT ]An analysis of behavioral economics applied to cloud computing adoption triggered an enthusiastic response from some cloud enthusiasts. However, it might be prudent to remember that the analysis applies equally to adopting the cloud...and leaving it.

'Behavioral cloudonomics' cuts both ways[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 06:31:18 PDT ]An analysis of behavioral economics applied to cloud computing adoption triggered an enthusiastic response from some cloud enthusiasts. However, it might be prudent to remember that the analysis applies equally to adopting the cloud...and leaving it.

Verizon Wireless eyeing tiered data service[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:10:04 PDT ]Following on the heels of AT&T, the carrier may introduce tiered pricing for its data plans as smartphone use surges, Verizon CFO John Killian said in a BusinessWeek interview.

Free charging station with Volt purchase[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:05:38 PDT ]Wordpress 3.0 is out, Nintendo has its sights set on a 3D game console, and the first Chevy Volt buyers will get a free charging station installed in their home.

Free charging station with Volt purchase[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:05:38 PDT ]Wordpress 3.0 is out, Nintendo has its sights set on a 3D game console, and the first Chevy Volt buyers will get a free charging station installed in their home.

Videos, fake logos mock BP over oil disaster[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:28:46 EDT ]People can't laugh at the spreading oil in the Gulf, the soiled wildlife or the coastal residents whose livelihoods have been devastated.

Videos, fake logos mock BP over oil disaster[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:28:46 EDT ]People can't laugh at the spreading oil in the Gulf, the soiled wildlife or the coastal residents whose livelihoods have been devastated.

Is AT&T ready for the iPhone 4?[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:07:44 EDT ]With the launch of the iPhone 4 a week away, potential consumers are wondering if AT&T's wireless network is up to the task of handling what is expected to be another record-breaking launch for the latest version of the popular iPhone.

Is AT&T ready for the iPhone 4?[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:07:44 EDT ]With the launch of the iPhone 4 a week away, potential consumers are wondering if AT&T's wireless network is up to the task of handling what is expected to be another record-breaking launch for the latest version of the popular iPhone.

A look at winners and losers from E3[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 05:25:53 EDT ]The Sony PlayStation and Microsoft's Xbox made moves on Nintendo's Wii at the Electronic Entertainment Expo -- the three days each year when all eyes are on the video-gaming world.

A look at winners and losers from E3[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 05:25:53 EDT ]The Sony PlayStation and Microsoft's Xbox made moves on Nintendo's Wii at the Electronic Entertainment Expo -- the three days each year when all eyes are on the video-gaming world.

New tech tries to kill the mouse, keyboard[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:58:20 EDT ]Goodbye computer mouse, keyboard and monitor.

New tech tries to kill the mouse, keyboard[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:58:20 EDT ]Goodbye computer mouse, keyboard and monitor.

Space arrival marks new milestone for women[ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:02:35 GMT ]The International Space Station received three new residents with Thursday's arrival of a Russian capsule, doubling the size of its female contingent to an all-time high of two.

Cosmic Log: See the solar sail in space[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:28:10 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Japan's Ikaros solar sail has sent back stunning self-portraits that show the experimental craft fully deployed like a kite in outer space.

Did Smirnoff ice official site of idiot olympics?[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:36:41 GMT ]As of yesterday afternoon, the official video-sharing site of this dubious drinking prank, Bros Icing Bros, went dark, leaving this single message frozen on its homepage: "We had a good run Bros …"

Cosmic Log: Supercomputer plays ‘Jeopardy’[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:30:37 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: This IBM question-answering supercomputer is almost ready for prime time on the "Jeopardy" TV game show. Answer: What is Watson?

The best video games to come[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:49:36 GMT ]A flood of still-in-the-works video games were on display this week at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. From 3-D shooters to motion-sensing dancing games, these are the titles we can't wait to play.

Stion to build double-layered thin-film solar[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:46:29 PDT ]Solar start-up Scion raises $70 million to ramp up its production of thin-film solar modules and to build a panel with two layers of solar cells to improve efficiency.

Lawmakers accuse BP chief of evasion over oil spill[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:41:51 PDT ]BP CEO Tony Hayward mostly kept to well-rehearsed remarks and repeatedly declined to go into detail pending results of investigations into the spill.

Shaky extension sync debuts in Chrome[ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:07:02 PDT ]A long-sought-after browser feature to synchronize extensions across multiple computers arrives--though it's neither enabled by default nor is it particularly stable.