Monday, June 28, 2010

See greatest hits from the lunar eclipse
[ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:21:15 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A partial lunar eclipse may not be as spectacular as totality, but it can sure generate some spectacular pictures.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A partial lunar eclipse may not be as spectacular as totality, but it can sure generate some spectacular pictures.


Windows 8 leaks show Microsoft's eyes on Apple
[ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:08:41 PDT ]
Purported planning documents show that Redmond is not only looking to craft a better Windows, but also one with an iPad-like app store and quick start-up.

Will NY law crack down on Craigslist sublets?
[ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:50:04 PDT ]
If passed, bill would ban short-term apartment sublets, greatly affecting services like HomeAway, AirBnB, and Craigslist.

CNET Showcase wrapup: Readers sound off on iPad vs. all other tablets
[ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:16:00 PDT ]
Brian Cooley wraps up the second CNET Showcase Live event with an overview of the debate and videos of the products behind it.

PayPal to take your credit card, no account needed
[ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:54:48 PDT ]
The electronic payments company announced a new service that will eventually get people buying software via credit card through PayPal--without a PayPal account.

Alleged Russian agents used high-tech tricks
[ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:16:43 PDT ]
Ten men and women arrested on charges of being secret Russian agents used high-tech spycraft, including steganography, private Wi-Fi networks, and flash memory sticks, prosecutors claim.

How 'Annoying Orange' is taking over
[ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:36:13 EDT ]
About as mature as a third-grade boy, the comedy web series "The Annoying Orange" proves once again that everyone secretly loves corny jokes.

Three days, 1.7 million sales for iPhone 4
[ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:37:05 EDT ]
Apple announced Monday the iPhone 4 sold more than 1.7 million units in the three days after its Thursday launch, far outstripping opening sales for previous generations of the phone.

Opinion: Why Facebook is condescending
[ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:05:54 EDT ]
Facebook's privacy problems have been in the news ... again.

An advance look at the upcoming 'Civilization V'
[ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:00:44 EDT ]
"Civilization V" is the latest incarnation of Sid Meier's successful series of strategy games that allow players to take a tribe of people and try to turn them into the most dominant country in the world.

U.S. unveils plan to make online transactions safer
[ Sat, 26 Jun 2010 16:17:42 GMT ]

This screen shot of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security website set up to gather input from experts and everyday Internet users on how a voluntary internet identification system should be structured. The website was already getting votes, snipes and suggestions Friday afternoon _ underscoring the incendiary nature of any discussion of Internet regulation or formal structure. (AP Photo)In the murky world of the Internet, how do you ever really know who you're talking to, who you're buying from or if your bank can actually tell it's you when you log in to pay a bill?


U.S. unveils plan to make online transactions safer
[ Sat, 26 Jun 2010 16:17:42 GMT ]

This screen shot of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security website set up to gather input from experts and everyday Internet users on how a voluntary internet identification system should be structured. The website was already getting votes, snipes and suggestions Friday afternoon _ underscoring the incendiary nature of any discussion of Internet regulation or formal structure. (AP Photo)In the murky world of the Internet, how do you ever really know who you're talking to, who you're buying from or if your bank can actually tell it's you when you log in to pay a bill?


mSpot lets you stream your music over Web
[ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:44:11 GMT ]
A new music service launching Monday lets you listen to your music collection from any computer or Android phone over the Web.

mSpot lets you stream your music over Web
[ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:44:11 GMT ]
A new music service launching Monday lets you listen to your music collection from any computer or Android phone over the Web.

Boeing spaceship targets commercial missions
[ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:39:42 GMT ]

Helping to pave the road for the future of commercial spaceflight, Boeing is hard at work on the research and development of a new space capsule aimed at flying people to the International Space Station.As NASA's space shuttle fleet draws close to retirement, aerospace juggernaut Boeing is hard at work developing a new capsule-based spaceship to fly people to and from the International Space Station.


Boeing spaceship targets commercial missions
[ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:39:42 GMT ]

Helping to pave the road for the future of commercial spaceflight, Boeing is hard at work on the research and development of a new space capsule aimed at flying people to the International Space Station.As NASA's space shuttle fleet draws close to retirement, aerospace juggernaut Boeing is hard at work developing a new capsule-based spaceship to fly people to and from the International Space Station.


Cosmic Log: Who̢۪s X̢۪d 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: Who̢۪s X̢۪d 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.


Best new games of E3
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:23:35 GMT ]

When it comes to video games, it's easy to get caught up in franchise mania. Certainly at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo, games with numbers in their title seemed to hog most of the spotlight. Crysis 2, Gears of War 3, LittleBigPlanet 2, Killzone 3 — we're lookin' at you.


Best new games of E3
[ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:23:35 GMT ]

When it comes to video games, it's easy to get caught up in franchise mania. Certainly at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo, games with numbers in their title seemed to hog most of the spotlight. Crysis 2, Gears of War 3, LittleBigPlanet 2, Killzone 3 — we're lookin' at you.


Plastic Logic cancels preorders for Que e-reader?
[ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:35:16 PDT ]
It looks like the expensive Que e-reader has been caught in the iPad undertow and may never be released.

Plastic Logic cancels preorders for Que e-reader?
[ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:35:16 PDT ]
It looks like the expensive Que e-reader has been caught in the iPad undertow and may never be released.

File sharer beats 'Hurt Locker' makers to punch
[ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:35:40 PDT ]
Michigan man files legal response to Voltage Pictures copyright complaint--without actually having been accused of sharing movie.

File sharer beats 'Hurt Locker' makers to punch
[ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:35:40 PDT ]
Michigan man files legal response to Voltage Pictures copyright complaint--without actually having been accused of sharing movie.

Google me
[ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:54:46 PDT ]
Samsung launches a new line of Galaxy-S phones, Amazon enables audio and video in the Kindle app, and Google may try its hand at social networking--again.

Google me
[ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:54:46 PDT ]
Samsung launches a new line of Galaxy-S phones, Amazon enables audio and video in the Kindle app, and Google may try its hand at social networking--again.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 6/28: What is this?
[ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:30:00 PDT ]
If you know what this is and where it is located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day challenge.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 6/28: What is this?
[ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:30:00 PDT ]
If you know what this is and where it is located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day challenge.

White House drafting plan for cyberspace safety
[ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:30:29 PDT ]
Looking to make online transactions safer, it drafts a strategy to use trusted and secure identities in cyberspace, and asks for ideas and feedback from the public.

White House drafting plan for cyberspace safety
[ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:30:29 PDT ]
Looking to make online transactions safer, it drafts a strategy to use trusted and secure identities in cyberspace, and asks for ideas and feedback from the public.

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.

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.

How 'Annoying Orange' is taking over
[ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:36:13 EDT ]
About as mature as a third-grade boy, the comedy web series "The Annoying Orange" proves once again that everyone secretly loves corny jokes.

How 'Annoying Orange' is taking over
[ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:36:13 EDT ]
About as mature as a third-grade boy, the comedy web series "The Annoying Orange" proves once again that everyone secretly loves corny jokes.

Three days, 1.7 million sales for iPhone 4
[ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:37:05 EDT ]
Apple announced Monday the iPhone 4 sold more than 1.7 million units in the three days after its Thursday launch, far outstripping opening sales for previous generations of the phone.

Three days, 1.7 million sales for iPhone 4
[ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:37:05 EDT ]
Apple announced Monday the iPhone 4 sold more than 1.7 million units in the three days after its Thursday launch, far outstripping opening sales for previous generations of the phone.

Opinion: Why Facebook is condescending
[ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:05:54 EDT ]
Facebook's privacy problems have been in the news ... again.

Opinion: Why Facebook is condescending
[ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:05:54 EDT ]
Facebook's privacy problems have been in the news ... again.

Sunday, June 27, 2010

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.


Weird antimatter particles discovered
[ Sun, 27 Jun 2010 02:29:25 GMT ]
Exotic antimatter particles have been detected deep within the Earth's interior, scientists report.

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?


U.S. unveils plan to make online transactions safer
[ Sat, 26 Jun 2010 16:17:42 GMT ]

This screen shot of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security website set up to gather input from experts and everyday Internet users on how a voluntary internet identification system should be structured. The website was already getting votes, snipes and suggestions Friday afternoon _ underscoring the incendiary nature of any discussion of Internet regulation or formal structure. (AP Photo)In the murky world of the Internet, how do you ever really know who you're talking to, who you're buying from or if your bank can actually tell it's you when you log in to pay a bill?


Cosmic Log: Who̢۪s X̢۪d 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.


Photos: At home with PostSecret
[ Sat, 26 Jun 2010 19:27:20 PDT ]
On Road Trip 2010, CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman checked in with PostSecret's Frank Warren as he prepared his Sunday blog post.

Behind the scenes with PostSecret
[ Sat, 26 Jun 2010 19:28:09 PDT ]
Road Trip 2010: On Saturdays, Frank Warren organizes and posts the secrets for his famous blog. CNET's Daniel Terdiman was on hand to witness the work thousands will see Sunday.

One Droid X killer feature the iPhone 4 lacks
[ Sun, 27 Jun 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]
The iPhone 4's FaceTime isn't the only killer smartphone feature out there. Motorola's Droid X sports a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 6/27: What is this?
[ Sun, 27 Jun 2010 08:30:00 PDT ]
Do you know what this building is? If so, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day challenge.

Paper quotes (fake) Steve Jobs suggesting iPhone 4 recall
[ Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:50:25 PDT ]
The Daily Mail declares that the iPhone 4 may be recalled. However, the tweet that is said to prove this comes from a fake, not real Steve Jobs.

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.