Saturday, June 26, 2010

Porn sites closer to .xxx Web address
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:11:36 GMT ]
An online red-light district could soon flourish under a new .xxx Internet address which backers say could help computers filter porn sites.

Porn sites closer to .xxx Web address
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:11:36 GMT ]
An online red-light district could soon flourish under a new .xxx Internet address which backers say could help computers filter porn sites.

Cosmic Log: Who’s X’d out for Auto X Prize?
[ Sat, 26 Jun 2010 02:30:46 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Some teams have already fallen by the wayside in a $10 million contest for ultra-efficient cars — and other teams are working hard to stay in.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Some teams have already fallen by the wayside in a $10 million contest for ultra-efficient cars — and other teams are working hard to stay in.


Cosmic Log: Who’s X’d out for Auto X Prize?
[ Sat, 26 Jun 2010 02:30:46 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Some teams have already fallen by the wayside in a $10 million contest for ultra-efficient cars — and other teams are working hard to stay in.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Some teams have already fallen by the wayside in a $10 million contest for ultra-efficient cars — and other teams are working hard to stay in.


iPhone 4 buyers report screen, antenna issues
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:08:51 GMT ]

Some iPhone 4s are plagued by yellow screen discoloration, as seen here in a photo sent by a new owner to Gizmodo.com.Though demand for Apple's iPhone 4 is higher than ever,  some early owners are reporting problems with the screen, including occasional yellow screen discoloration and a "constellation" of white spots. Meanwhile, others are experiencing reduced call reception when holding the phone a certain way.


iPhone 4 buyers report screen, antenna issues
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:08:51 GMT ]

Some iPhone 4s are plagued by yellow screen discoloration, as seen here in a photo sent by a new owner to Gizmodo.com.Though demand for Apple's iPhone 4 is higher than ever,  some early owners are reporting problems with the screen, including occasional yellow screen discoloration and a "constellation" of white spots. Meanwhile, others are experiencing reduced call reception when holding the phone a certain way.


Why smartphone buyers should wait
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 23:02:39 GMT ]

The new iPhone 4 is experiencing technical difficulties. Might it make sense to wait these glitches out and buy a delayed white one when it is released.The first wave of iPhone 4 purchasers has complained of reception problems, screen discolorations and swapped volume buttons, among other grievances. Given the relative likelihood of such launch jitters , should savvy consumers wait before plunking down on the latest "it" phone?


Why smartphone buyers should wait
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 23:02:39 GMT ]

The new iPhone 4 is experiencing technical difficulties. Might it make sense to wait these glitches out and buy a delayed white one when it is released.The first wave of iPhone 4 purchasers has complained of reception problems, screen discolorations and swapped volume buttons, among other grievances. Given the relative likelihood of such launch jitters , should savvy consumers wait before plunking down on the latest "it" phone?


Cosmic Log: See the eclipse in style
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:01:58 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Get up early to watch a partial lunar eclipse that's likely to look even bigger than usual, thanks to a trick of the eye.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Get up early to watch a partial lunar eclipse that's likely to look even bigger than usual, thanks to a trick of the eye.


Cosmic Log: See the eclipse in style
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:01:58 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Get up early to watch a partial lunar eclipse that's likely to look even bigger than usual, thanks to a trick of the eye.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Get up early to watch a partial lunar eclipse that's likely to look even bigger than usual, thanks to a trick of the eye.


Palm shareholders approve HP takeover plans
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:03:55 PDT ]
Stockholders of the struggling smartphone maker on Friday met and approved its $1.2 billion acquisition by Hewlett-Packard.

Meet Oscar, the adorable bionic pet cat
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:43:27 PDT ]
Robo-cat, activated! Oscar lost his legs in an accident, but doctors wouldn't stop until he could walk again.

Meet Oscar, the adorable bionic pet cat
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:43:27 PDT ]
Robo-cat, activated! Oscar lost his legs in an accident, but doctors wouldn't stop until he could walk again.

Palm shareholders approve HP takeover plans
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:03:55 PDT ]
Stockholders of the struggling smartphone maker on Friday met and approved its $1.2 billion acquisition by Hewlett-Packard.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)
[ Sat, 26 Jun 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]
Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the iPhone 4, Motorola Droid X, and the RIM BlackBerry Bold 9650.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)
[ Sat, 26 Jun 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]
Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the iPhone 4, Motorola Droid X, and the RIM BlackBerry Bold 9650.

Trying to make iPad run my Road Trip
[ Sat, 26 Jun 2010 07:03:46 PDT ]
Road Trip 2010: CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman is carrying both a MacBook Pro and an iPad, and wants to use Apple's tablet for as many computing tasks as possible. Got any suggestions?

Trying to make iPad run my Road Trip
[ Sat, 26 Jun 2010 07:03:46 PDT ]
Road Trip 2010: CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman is carrying both a MacBook Pro and an iPad, and wants to use Apple's tablet for as many computing tasks as possible. Got any suggestions?

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 6/26: What is this?
[ Sat, 26 Jun 2010 08:30:00 PDT ]
This sculpture is a product of nature. If you know what this is and where it's located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day challenge.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 6/26: What is this?
[ Sat, 26 Jun 2010 08:30:00 PDT ]
This sculpture is a product of nature. If you know what this is and where it's located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day challenge.

Apple on iPhone -- you're holding it wrong
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:32:17 EDT ]
Hours after its iPhone 4 went on sale to excited crowds Thursday, Apple found itself responding to complaints that holding the phone by its metal edge causes mobile reception to suffer.

How to double your phone's battery life
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:58:12 EDT ]
Think you need to buy a new phone to get better battery life?

How to double your phone's battery life
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:58:12 EDT ]
Think you need to buy a new phone to get better battery life?

Porn sites may get their own domain: '.xxx'
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:42:44 EDT ]
It's a big day for the porn industry.

Porn sites may get their own domain: '.xxx'
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:42:44 EDT ]
It's a big day for the porn industry.

Apple on iPhone -- you're holding it wrong
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:32:17 EDT ]
Hours after its iPhone 4 went on sale to excited crowds Thursday, Apple found itself responding to complaints that holding the phone by its metal edge causes mobile reception to suffer.

The new frugal: Tech-savvy coupon clippers
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:08:12 EDT ]
Forget about the little old lady digging through her cluttered purse in the supermarket checkout line.

The new frugal: Tech-savvy coupon clippers
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:08:12 EDT ]
Forget about the little old lady digging through her cluttered purse in the supermarket checkout line.

Friday, June 25, 2010

Porn sites closer to .xxx Web address
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:11:36 GMT ]
An online red-light district could soon flourish under a new .xxx Internet address which backers say could help computers filter porn sites.

Cosmic Log: Who’s X’d out for Auto X Prize?
[ Sat, 26 Jun 2010 02:30:46 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Some teams have already fallen by the wayside in a $10 million contest for ultra-efficient cars — and other teams are working hard to stay in.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Some teams have already fallen by the wayside in a $10 million contest for ultra-efficient cars — and other teams are working hard to stay in.


iPhone 4 buyers report screen, antenna issues
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:08:51 GMT ]

Some iPhone 4s are plagued by yellow screen discoloration, as seen here in a photo sent by a new owner to Gizmodo.com.Though demand for Apple's iPhone 4 is higher than ever,  some early owners are reporting problems with the screen, including occasional yellow screen discoloration and a "constellation" of white spots. Meanwhile, others are experiencing reduced call reception when holding the phone a certain way.


Why smartphone buyers should wait
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 23:02:39 GMT ]

The new iPhone 4 is experiencing technical difficulties. Might it make sense to wait these glitches out and buy a delayed white one when it is released.The first wave of iPhone 4 purchasers has complained of reception problems, screen discolorations and swapped volume buttons, among other grievances. Given the relative likelihood of such launch jitters , should savvy consumers wait before plunking down on the latest "it" phone?


Cosmic Log: See the eclipse in style
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:01:58 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Get up early to watch a partial lunar eclipse that's likely to look even bigger than usual, thanks to a trick of the eye.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Get up early to watch a partial lunar eclipse that's likely to look even bigger than usual, thanks to a trick of the eye.


Now on Facebook: Lady Gaga vs. Obama
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:32:08 PDT ]
President Obama and Lady Gaga are in a race to be the first to have 10 million Facebook fans. And it's close.

How to hold the iPhone 4? Don't look to Apple
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:22:28 PDT ]
Apple acknowledges that holding the iPhone 4 a certain way degrades the signal strength, but just how are you supposed to hold it?

Bing-Zune integration still not working
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:29:32 PDT ]
Almost three days after Microsoft began integrating playable search results into Bing, the player isn't working.

Meet Oscar, the adorable bionic pet cat
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:43:27 PDT ]
Robo-cat, activated! Oscar lost his legs in an accident, but doctors wouldn't stop until he could walk again.

Palm shareholders approve HP takeover plans
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:03:55 PDT ]
Stockholders of the struggling smartphone maker on Friday met and approved its $1.2 billion acquisition by Hewlett-Packard.

How to double your phone's battery life
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:58:12 EDT ]
Think you need to buy a new phone to get better battery life?

Porn sites may get their own domain: '.xxx'
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:42:44 EDT ]
It's a big day for the porn industry.

Apple on iPhone -- you're holding it wrong
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:03:04 EDT ]
Hours after its iPhone 4 went on sale to excited crowds Thursday, Apple found itself responding to complaints that holding the phone by its metal edge causes mobile reception to suffer.

The new frugal: Tech-savvy coupon clippers
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:08:12 EDT ]
Forget about the little old lady digging through her cluttered purse in the supermarket checkout line.

Scientists become celebrities in oil spill story
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:04:55 GMT ]

Edward B. Overton, Professor Emeritus, Environmental Sciences, LSU shows samples of crude oil from the Mississippi Canyon 252 (Deepwater Horizon) oil spill at a lab at the Coastal Studies Institute at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, La. Louisiana State University's Edward Overton once published a research article with the tongue-tangling title, "Effectiveness of Phytoremediation and Bioremediation of n-Alknaes as a Function of the length of the Carbon Chain in Wetland Environments."


Maimed cat walks again with bionic paws
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:42:11 GMT ]

Oscar, the cat with a pair of prosthetic paws, courtesy of neuro-orthopaedic surgeon Noel Fitzpatrick at Fitzpatrick Referrals in Surrey, England.A cat that had both its back legs severed by a combine harvester can walk again after being fitted with prosthetic limbs in a world-first operation.


Porn sites closer to .xxx Web address
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:51:55 GMT ]
An online red-light district could soon flourish under a new .xxx Internet address which backers say could help computers filter porn sites.

Scientists become celebrities in oil spill story
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:04:55 GMT ]

Edward B. Overton, Professor Emeritus, Environmental Sciences, LSU shows samples of crude oil from the Mississippi Canyon 252 (Deepwater Horizon) oil spill at a lab at the Coastal Studies Institute at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, La. Louisiana State University's Edward Overton once published a research article with the tongue-tangling title, "Effectiveness of Phytoremediation and Bioremediation of n-Alknaes as a Function of the length of the Carbon Chain in Wetland Environments."


Maimed cat walks again with bionic paws
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:42:11 GMT ]

Oscar, the cat with a pair of prosthetic paws, courtesy of neuro-orthopaedic surgeon Noel Fitzpatrick at Fitzpatrick Referrals in Surrey, England.A cat that had both its back legs severed by a combine harvester can walk again after being fitted with prosthetic limbs in a world-first operation.


Porn sites closer to .xxx Web address
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:51:55 GMT ]
An online red-light district could soon flourish under a new .xxx Internet address which backers say could help computers filter porn sites.

iPhone 4 buyers report screen, antenna issues
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:59:59 GMT ]

Some iPhone 4s are plagued by yellow screen discoloration, as seen here in a photo sent by new owner to Gizmodo.com.Though demand for Apple's iPhone 4 is higher than ever,  some early owners are reporting problems with the screen, including occasional yellow screen discoloration and a "constellation" of white spots. Meanwhile, others are experiencing reduced call reception when holding the phone a certain way.


iPhone 4 buyers report screen, antenna issues
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:59:59 GMT ]

Some iPhone 4s are plagued by yellow screen discoloration, as seen here in a photo sent by new owner to Gizmodo.com.Though demand for Apple's iPhone 4 is higher than ever,  some early owners are reporting problems with the screen, including occasional yellow screen discoloration and a "constellation" of white spots. Meanwhile, others are experiencing reduced call reception when holding the phone a certain way.