App store GetJar bottles up $11 million from VCs[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:19:44 PDT ]The largely unknown but actually second-largest mobile app store, behind Apple's behemoth, closes Series B funding.

App store GetJar bottles up $11 million from VCs[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:19:44 PDT ]The largely unknown but actually second-largest mobile app store, behind Apple's behemoth, closes Series B funding.

Scenes from iPhone 4 launch (photos)[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:53:45 PDT ]We take you to New York and the San Francisco Bay Area where the much-anticipated iPhone 4 is hitting store shelves and people have been queuing up to get it.

Scenes from iPhone 4 launch (photos)[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:53:45 PDT ]We take you to New York and the San Francisco Bay Area where the much-anticipated iPhone 4 is hitting store shelves and people have been queuing up to get it.

The man who co-founded Apple and left for $800[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:59:31 EDT ]Ron Wayne is usually just another gambler at the Nugget Hotel & Casino in Nevada. He comes here a couple of days a week to try his luck on the video poker machine. But on this trip, he drew some curious onlookers, as he was escorted by a CNN camera crew. A gift-shop worker asked him if he's famous.

The man who co-founded Apple and left for $800[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:59:31 EDT ]Ron Wayne is usually just another gambler at the Nugget Hotel & Casino in Nevada. He comes here a couple of days a week to try his luck on the video poker machine. But on this trip, he drew some curious onlookers, as he was escorted by a CNN camera crew. A gift-shop worker asked him if he's famous.

Apple's iPhone 4 hits stores today[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:31:02 EDT ]After lining up for hours, or sometimes days, Apple-philes on Thursday morning were set to get their hands the iPhone 4, the latest in the company's line of trend-setting smartphones.

Apple's iPhone 4 hits stores today[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:31:02 EDT ]After lining up for hours, or sometimes days, Apple-philes on Thursday morning were set to get their hands the iPhone 4, the latest in the company's line of trend-setting smartphones.

White iPhone 4 delayed (but not missed)[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:27:35 GMT ]Opinion: Apple released a brief statement today explaining that the white version of the iPhone 4 would not be available until "the second half of July," but who really wants the white one?

One year of cool pictures from the moon[ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:43:55 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA looks back at the greatest hits from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter's first year of circling the moon.

Dino-holocaust linked to monster storm[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:13:38 GMT ]Scientists have revealed what may be the world's largest dinosaur graveyard. The dinosaurs may have been part of a mass die-off resulting from a monster storm, comparable to today's hurricanes, which struck what was then a coastal area.

Judge sides with Google in $1B Viacom lawsuit[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:28:21 GMT ]A federal judge sided with Google Inc. on Wednesday in a $1 billion copyright lawsuit filed by media company Viacom Inc. over YouTube videos, saying the service promptly removed illegal materials as required under federal law.

The complete guide to the iPhone's new OS[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:01:11 GMT ]The new iOS 4 firmware update has arrived for newer iPhone and iPod Touch models. Here's what you need to know to get the most out of the new, improved operating system.

CNET to the Rescue: What to get after E3[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:20:00 PDT ]This week on the show, Josh's takeaways from the Electronic Entertainment Expo, plus a bunch of questions on what to do with old, tired, expired iPhones and iPod Touches.

Is your iPhone 4 showing scratches? (poll)[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:16:27 PDT ]One blogger discovered some nasty scratches on a five-day-old review unit. Luckily, they were only on the back. Does that even matter?

Countdown to iPhone 4 in SF (photos)[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:58:41 PDT ]The first iPhone 4 buyers are camping out on the streets of San Francisco, waiting for the newest Apple gadget to go on sale Thursday morning.

NASA shots show aftermath of Mexico quake (images)[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:17:55 PDT ]Radar images released Wednesday show how and where a massive earthquake in April reformed the surrounding landscape.

These iPhone 4 lines could get ugly[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:49:37 PDT ]In New York, the midtown flagship Apple Store has divided customers into two separate lines for the iPhone 4 launch on Thursday morning based on whether they pre-ordered the device or not.

How to tell if you're a comments troll[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:04:12 EDT ]So you're surfing along on your favorite website when you see something that gets your plasma boiling -- so much so that that pulsating vein above your eye is about to burst.

U.S. World Cup match may set internet record[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:42:48 EDT ]The dramatic ending to the World Cup match between the U.S. and Algeria on Wednesday could set a new record for internet traffic.

How to get an iPhone 4 without the line[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:44:27 EDT ]One week ago, on June 16, an unemployed man pitched a tent outside an Apple Store in Dallas, Texas, hoping to be among the first people to buy the iPhone 4, which doesn't go on sale in stores until Thursday.

No iPhone 4 at AT&T stores until Tuesday[ Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:32:46 GMT ]Planning your iPhone 4 buying strategy for Thursday, June 24, when the phone is released? Scratch AT&T stores off your list — the exclusive carrier of the popular device said it will not have iPhone 4s available to the public until Tuesday, June 29.

No iPhone 4 at AT&T stores until Tuesday[ Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:32:46 GMT ]Planning your iPhone 4 buying strategy for Thursday, June 24, when the phone is released? Scratch AT&T stores off your list — the exclusive carrier of the popular device said it will not have iPhone 4s available to the public until Tuesday, June 29.

Google Voice now available to the public[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:46:15 GMT ]A service that lets you combine your phones under one number, check voicemail anywhere and send and receive text messages without a phone is finally open to the public, after a year in exclusive invite-only status.

Google Voice now available to the public[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:46:15 GMT ]A service that lets you combine your phones under one number, check voicemail anywhere and send and receive text messages without a phone is finally open to the public, after a year in exclusive invite-only status.

iPhone 4 reviews unanimously say it’s a champ[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 02:51:55 GMT ]As Apple's chosen reviewers sounded off first on the iPhone 4 Tuesday night,  they all agreed that it was a major improvement over its predecessor, the iPhone 3GS, and a champion when compared to challengers from other phone makers. Still, many pointed out that call reception was no better.

iPhone 4 reviews unanimously say it’s a champ[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 02:51:55 GMT ]As Apple's chosen reviewers sounded off first on the iPhone 4 Tuesday night,  they all agreed that it was a major improvement over its predecessor, the iPhone 3GS, and a champion when compared to challengers from other phone makers. Still, many pointed out that call reception was no better.

Star Wars video games: A visual history[ Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:02:46 GMT ]Star Wars is the most prolific franchise in gaming history. Its games —  88 if you include each expansion and arcade game — appear on every console and home computer and reach into every genre, from arcade shooter to strategy games.

Star Wars video games: A visual history[ Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:02:46 GMT ]Star Wars is the most prolific franchise in gaming history. Its games —  88 if you include each expansion and arcade game — appear on every console and home computer and reach into every genre, from arcade shooter to strategy games.

The complete guide to the iPhone's new OS[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:01:11 GMT ]The new iOS 4 firmware update has arrived for newer iPhone and iPod Touch models. Here's what you need to know to get the most out of the new, improved operating system.

The complete guide to the iPhone's new OS[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:01:11 GMT ]The new iOS 4 firmware update has arrived for newer iPhone and iPod Touch models. Here's what you need to know to get the most out of the new, improved operating system.

The man behind the essential geek travel guide[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 07:00:00 PDT ]45 Minutes on IM John Graham-Cumming wrote what has become one of the only travel books geeks need. With CNET Road Trip 2010 starting Thursday, I wanted to get his sense of the geek world.

The man behind the essential geek travel guide[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 07:00:00 PDT ]45 Minutes on IM John Graham-Cumming wrote what has become one of the only travel books geeks need. With CNET Road Trip 2010 starting Thursday, I wanted to get his sense of the geek world.

Office Web Apps, Google Docs go head-to-head[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 07:05:27 PDT ]The online versions of Microsoft Word and Excel challenge longtime Web-app leader Google Docs, while PowerPoint takes on Zoho Show in the online-presentation category.

Office Web Apps, Google Docs go head-to-head[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 07:05:27 PDT ]The online versions of Microsoft Word and Excel challenge longtime Web-app leader Google Docs, while PowerPoint takes on Zoho Show in the online-presentation category.

Smart grid security to become multibillion-dollar industry[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:50:51 PDT ]Report predicts that a total of $21 billion worldwide will be spent on cybersecurity for smart grids between 2010 and 2015.

Smart grid security to become multibillion-dollar industry[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:50:51 PDT ]Report predicts that a total of $21 billion worldwide will be spent on cybersecurity for smart grids between 2010 and 2015.

In line for an iPhone 4? Share your pics, stories[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:53:22 PDT ]Waiting in line for an iPhone 4? Share your photos and experiences with us and other CNET readers.

In line for an iPhone 4? Share your pics, stories[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:53:22 PDT ]Waiting in line for an iPhone 4? Share your photos and experiences with us and other CNET readers.

AT&T gets approval to buy Verizon spectrum[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:56:56 PDT ]The FCC agreed to allow AT&T to buy spectrum licenses from Verizon Wireless, which it was required to divest as part of its 2008 acquisition of Alltel.

AT&T gets approval to buy Verizon spectrum[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:56:56 PDT ]The FCC agreed to allow AT&T to buy spectrum licenses from Verizon Wireless, which it was required to divest as part of its 2008 acquisition of Alltel.

How to tell if you're a comments troll[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:02:51 EDT ]So you're surfing along on your favorite website when you see something that gets your plasma boiling -- so much so that that pulsating vein above your eye is about to burst.

How to tell if you're a comments troll[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:02:51 EDT ]So you're surfing along on your favorite website when you see something that gets your plasma boiling -- so much so that that pulsating vein above your eye is about to burst.

Google Voice opens to all, no longer invite-only[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:17:18 EDT ]Google Voice opened to the public Tuesday.

Google Voice opens to all, no longer invite-only[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:17:18 EDT ]Google Voice opened to the public Tuesday.

Smart ways to ditch your old phone[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:31:27 EDT ]Whether they're waiting in line Thursday for a new iPhone 4 or grabbing other recent smartphone offerings such as the Droid Incredible or Microsoft's Kin, plenty of folks will be saying goodbye to their old phones in coming days.

Smart ways to ditch your old phone[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:31:27 EDT ]Whether they're waiting in line Thursday for a new iPhone 4 or grabbing other recent smartphone offerings such as the Droid Incredible or Microsoft's Kin, plenty of folks will be saying goodbye to their old phones in coming days.

How to get an iPhone 4 without the line[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:12:31 EDT ]One week ago, on June 16, an unemployed man pitched a tent outside an Apple Store in Dallas, Texas, hoping to be among the first people to buy the iPhone 4, which doesn't go on sale in stores until Thursday.

How to get an iPhone 4 without the line[ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:12:31 EDT ]One week ago, on June 16, an unemployed man pitched a tent outside an Apple Store in Dallas, Texas, hoping to be among the first people to buy the iPhone 4, which doesn't go on sale in stores until Thursday.

Some iPhone 4 pre-orders to arrive early[ Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:17:36 GMT ]Some customers who first pre-ordered an iPhone 4 last week are reporting that they received an e-mail from Apple stating their order will arrive one day earlier than expected, on Wednesday, June 23.