Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/2: What is this?[ Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:16:00 PDT ]Is this your house? 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.

First glimpse of EU's solar, windfarm plans[ Fri, 02 Jul 2010 07:15:25 PDT ]A leaked draft of EU energy strategies for 2020 shows massive growth wind turbine farms across Europe's coastal waters.

Why we love cute animals online[ Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:12:45 EDT ]Had your fix of LOLCats today? If you did, you're one of 16 million unique visitors hitting I Can Has Cheezburger, which features cat photos with cutesy baby-talk captions, and its affiliated sites every month.

Apple promises fix for iPhone reception issues[ Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:22:53 EDT ]After initially dismissing the reports about the iPhone 4 antenna reception issue, Apple has officially admitted it exists, promising a software fix in a couple of weeks. There's a catch, though.

First glimpse of EU's solar, windfarm plans[ Fri, 02 Jul 2010 07:15:25 PDT ]A leaked draft of EU energy strategies for 2020 shows massive growth wind turbine farms across Europe's coastal waters.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/2: What is this?[ Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:16:00 PDT ]Is this your house? 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.

Superyacht transforms into 'pleasure submarine'[ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:50:31 EDT ]From inside it looks like a swanky bachelor pad, kitted out with an abnormally large aquarium. But, this is no upstate New York apartment, rather the latest in sub-aquatic luxury -- a cruise yacht that doubles up as a submarine.

Superyacht transforms into 'pleasure submarine'[ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:50:31 EDT ]From inside it looks like a swanky bachelor pad, kitted out with an abnormally large aquarium. But, this is no upstate New York apartment, rather the latest in sub-aquatic luxury -- a cruise yacht that doubles up as a submarine.

Why we love cute animals online[ Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:12:45 EDT ]Had your fix of LOLCats today? If you did, you're one of 16 million unique visitors hitting I Can Has Cheezburger, which features cat photos with cutesy baby-talk captions, and its affiliated sites every month.

Apple promises fix for iPhone reception issues[ Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:22:53 EDT ]After initially dismissing the reports about the iPhone 4 antenna reception issue, Apple has officially admitted it exists, promising a software fix in a couple of weeks. There's a catch, though.

Lawsuits filed over iPhone 4 antenna reception[ Thu, 1 Jul 2010 17:53:26 GMT ]Two Maryland residents have filed a class-action lawsuit against Apple and AT&T over the iPhone 4 antenna design issue that has caused dropped calls and signal loss for some users.

Harry Potter fandom eclipses Team Twilight on Twitter[ Thu, 1 Jul 2010 23:14:13 GMT ]Harry Potter fans will not rest until they've out-posted every Twitter-based Twi-hard today — just for meanness’ sake and bragging rights.

Should you pony up for PlayStation Plus?[ Fri, 2 Jul 2010 00:54:36 GMT ]Sony's new premium service for the PlayStation 3 launched this week, offering discounted and free games and other game-related treats. But it's still in need of that killer app.

Facebook just made opting-in uncomfortable[ Thu, 1 Jul 2010 22:59:03 GMT ]There's a new privacy-disclosure requirement for apps on Facebook, and some users find it has a similar effect as calorie counts printed on a menu: Too much info kills your appetite.

Cosmic Log: Earliest traces of complex life?[ Thu, 1 Jul 2010 17:53:20 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Scientists say they've discovered cookie-shaped fossils in Gabon that may represent the earliest-known multicellular life, dating back 2.1 billion years.

Yahoo, IMDb apps hit Android Market[ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:22:33 PDT ]The Android Market plays host to new mobile apps from Yahoo for its Mail and Messenger programs and one from online movie database IMDb.

T-Mobile to halt Sidekick sales[ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:29:36 PDT ]A day after Microsoft announces it is stopping work on the Kin, T-Mobile says it is halting sales of the other Microsoft-designed cell phone line.

Trillian 5 for Windows will finally look good[ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:49:40 PDT ]The Trillian multinetwork chat app celebrates its 10th birthday by announcing a dramatically refreshed version of its IM app for Windows PCs.

The art of tweeting--Jasmine's Tech Dos & Don'ts[ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:48:52 PDT ]Get schooled by CNET editor Jasmine France. This week: Get some tips on using social communication dissemination site Twitter.

Regulators bound to stack up over Google-ITA[ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:39:27 PDT ]Google's proposed acquisition of travel company ITA Software could shake up the industry, and will likely provoke a response from federal regulators.

Web campaign vows to blast BP with vuvuzelas[ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:35:58 EDT ]Dissatisfied with what he sees as tepid effort on behalf of oil giant BP to stop the flow of petroleum from an exploded well in the Gulf of Mexico, a New York-based video producer named Adam Quirk has started raising money for a stunt designed to irritate its executives to no end with vuvuzelas -- those buzzing horns that have been everywhere at the World Cup soccer confab in South Africa (and, by proxy, the Internet) this summer.

Cashmore: Bring on a Google rival to Facebook[ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:50:57 EDT ]Google is working on a social service to rival Facebook, if Web rumors are to be believed.

Planning ahead to avoid mobile traffic jams[ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:47:29 EDT ]More Americans are using more and smarter mobile phones, and consuming more data via those devices. But can wireless broadband service keep pace with this growing need?

First nation makes broadband access a legal right[ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:10:48 EDT ]Finland has become the first country in the world to make broadband internet access a legal right for all citizens.

Hyundai powers up its hybrid strategy[ Thu, 1 Jul 2010 14:52:02 GMT ]In the burgeoning market for automotive hybrids, Hyundai is just getting started. But it doesn't plan to play catch-up to its rivals for long.

Amazon.com offers new lower-priced Kindle DX[ Thu, 1 Jul 2010 12:53:35 GMT ]Online retailer Amazon.com Inc. said Thursday it is introducing a new version of its higher-end Kindle at a lower price as competition among electric-book readers intensifies.

Hyundai powers up its hybrid strategy[ Thu, 1 Jul 2010 14:52:02 GMT ]In the burgeoning market for automotive hybrids, Hyundai is just getting started. But it doesn't plan to play catch-up to its rivals for long.

NASA tackles problem with asteroid probe[ Thu, 1 Jul 2010 14:46:18 GMT ]Space.com: NASA engineers are working to identify a problem with the asteroid-bound Dawn spacecraft after part of its attitude control system shut down.

NASA tackles problem with asteroid probe[ Thu, 1 Jul 2010 14:46:18 GMT ]Space.com: NASA engineers are working to identify a problem with the asteroid-bound Dawn spacecraft after part of its attitude control system shut down.

Amazon.com offers new lower-priced Kindle DX[ Thu, 1 Jul 2010 12:53:35 GMT ]Online retailer Amazon.com Inc. said Thursday it is introducing a new version of its higher-end Kindle at a lower price as competition among electric-book readers intensifies.

iPhone 4 has lousy reception — but why sue?[ Thu, 1 Jul 2010 13:25:05 GMT ]I've had the iPhone 4 since last Friday, and the reception isn't great. In fact, it reminds me an awful lot of my last three iPhones. So why all the sudden fuss?

iPhone 4 has lousy reception — but why sue?[ Thu, 1 Jul 2010 13:25:05 GMT ]I've had the iPhone 4 since last Friday, and the reception isn't great. In fact, it reminds me an awful lot of my last three iPhones. So why all the sudden fuss?

Where do commuters hurt the most?[ Thu, 1 Jul 2010 02:39:13 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The latest "Commuter Pain" index indicates that Beijing is more of a traffic nightmare than L.A. — but scientists are working on ways to lessen the pain.

Where do commuters hurt the most?[ Thu, 1 Jul 2010 02:39:13 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The latest "Commuter Pain" index indicates that Beijing is more of a traffic nightmare than L.A. — but scientists are working on ways to lessen the pain.

AdMob: iPhone tops ad requests but Android surging[ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:25:06 PDT ]The iPhone accounted for 40 percent of AdMob's ad requests in May, a dip from a year ago, while Android's shared climbed to 26 percent, according to the company's latest stats.

AdMob: iPhone tops ad requests but Android surging[ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:25:06 PDT ]The iPhone accounted for 40 percent of AdMob's ad requests in May, a dip from a year ago, while Android's shared climbed to 26 percent, according to the company's latest stats.

Class action suit filed over iPhone 4 antenna[ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:29:59 PDT ]Two people in Maryland accuse Apple and AT&T of knowingly selling a phone with a defective antenna.

Class action suit filed over iPhone 4 antenna[ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:29:59 PDT ]Two people in Maryland accuse Apple and AT&T of knowingly selling a phone with a defective antenna.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/1: What is this?[ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:32:00 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, 7/1: What is this?[ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:32:00 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.

Austin, NY likely to see first Chevy Volts[ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:52:35 PDT ]GM is expected to add the two cities to its list for the inaugural run of electric plug-in vehicles that will hit the road in November.

Austin, NY likely to see first Chevy Volts[ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:52:35 PDT ]GM is expected to add the two cities to its list for the inaugural run of electric plug-in vehicles that will hit the road in November.

Web campaign vows to blast BP with vuvuzelas[ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:17:19 EDT ]Dissatisfied with what he sees as tepid effort on behalf of oil giant BP to stop the flow of petroleum from an exploded well in the Gulf of Mexico, a New York-based video producer named Adam Quirk has started raising money for a stunt designed to irritate its executives to no end with vuvuzelas -- those buzzing horns that have been everywhere at the World Cup soccer confab in South Africa (and, by proxy, the Internet) this summer.

HP completes Palm deal, eyes WebOS hardware[ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:57:03 PDT ]Just $1.2 billion later, HP has its own mobile operating system. It's planning WebOS smartphones, slates, and netbooks, but won't commit to Windows 7 slates.

HP completes Palm deal, eyes WebOS hardware[ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:57:03 PDT ]Just $1.2 billion later, HP has its own mobile operating system. It's planning WebOS smartphones, slates, and netbooks, but won't commit to Windows 7 slates.

Near-future of TV? Not on the web[ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:11:29 EDT ]With all the free video on the web these days, or compelling new video devices such as Apple's iPad, it's tempting to get excited about the day you can fire your cable or satellite TV company and get all your entertainment from Internet streams.

Near-future of TV? Not on the web[ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:11:29 EDT ]With all the free video on the web these days, or compelling new video devices such as Apple's iPad, it's tempting to get excited about the day you can fire your cable or satellite TV company and get all your entertainment from Internet streams.

Web campaign vows to blast BP with vuvuzelas[ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:17:19 EDT ]Dissatisfied with what he sees as tepid effort on behalf of oil giant BP to stop the flow of petroleum from an exploded well in the Gulf of Mexico, a New York-based video producer named Adam Quirk has started raising money for a stunt designed to irritate its executives to no end with vuvuzelas -- those buzzing horns that have been everywhere at the World Cup soccer confab in South Africa (and, by proxy, the Internet) this summer.

First nation makes broadband access a legal right[ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:10:48 EDT ]Finland has become the first country in the world to make broadband internet access a legal right for all citizens.

First nation makes broadband access a legal right[ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:10:48 EDT ]Finland has become the first country in the world to make broadband internet access a legal right for all citizens.