RIM's new BlackBerry Protect does remote backup[ Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:10:00 PDT ]The BlackBerry maker introduces a free, cloud-based service for remotely backing up, finding, wiping, and restoring the contents of your lost or stolen BlackBerry phone.

RIM's new BlackBerry Protect does remote backup[ Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:10:00 PDT ]The BlackBerry maker introduces a free, cloud-based service for remotely backing up, finding, wiping, and restoring the contents of your lost or stolen BlackBerry phone.

RIAA: Lime Wire hid cash to avoid paying damages[ Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:22:46 PDT ]Founder of file-sharing software Lime Wire transferred company's funds into a trust controlled by his family. Big music labels says that money belongs to them.

RIAA: Lime Wire hid cash to avoid paying damages[ Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:22:46 PDT ]Founder of file-sharing software Lime Wire transferred company's funds into a trust controlled by his family. Big music labels says that money belongs to them.

Apple to repair, replace faulty Time Capsules[ Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:32:00 PDT ]A problem that caused some wireless backup devices to shut down has been identified by Apple. The company offers to repair or replace certain units made in 2008.

Apple to repair, replace faulty Time Capsules[ Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:32:00 PDT ]A problem that caused some wireless backup devices to shut down has been identified by Apple. The company offers to repair or replace certain units made in 2008.

Barnes & Noble makes Nook more student-friendly[ Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:43:07 PDT ]Barnes & Noble announces NOOKstudy, a downloadable program to help students keep track of all digital coursework. But a Nook isn't necessary to use the software.

Barnes & Noble makes Nook more student-friendly[ Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:43:07 PDT ]Barnes & Noble announces NOOKstudy, a downloadable program to help students keep track of all digital coursework. But a Nook isn't necessary to use the software.

The ongoing war on cybercrime[ Sun, 11 Jul 2010 09:33:06 EDT ]Like most college students, Jake McCoy had to apply for several loans to pay for his education.

The ongoing war on cybercrime[ Sun, 11 Jul 2010 09:33:06 EDT ]Like most college students, Jake McCoy had to apply for several loans to pay for his education.

Analysis: The Google-China fiction[ Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:34:59 EDT ]Google got its Chinese visa extended Friday, but that doesn't mean the company is having a good trip or that China's censorship has gone away.

Analysis: The Google-China fiction[ Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:34:59 EDT ]Google got its Chinese visa extended Friday, but that doesn't mean the company is having a good trip or that China's censorship has gone away.

Google aims to make app creation easy[ Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:35:14 EDT ]It's not uncommon these days for people to know how to build websites and create blogs. That's largely because sites like WordPress, Blogger and Tumblr have simplified the process, so you don't have to be a code wonk to publish.

Google aims to make app creation easy[ Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:35:14 EDT ]It's not uncommon these days for people to know how to build websites and create blogs. That's largely because sites like WordPress, Blogger and Tumblr have simplified the process, so you don't have to be a code wonk to publish.

Working to bring 'Hippos,' and water, to Haiti[ Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:23:36 EDT ]Like so many people, Grant Gibbs watched the news unfolding in Haiti and thought to himself that he wanted to help the people of the earthquake-ravaged nation.

Working to bring 'Hippos,' and water, to Haiti[ Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:23:36 EDT ]Like so many people, Grant Gibbs watched the news unfolding in Haiti and thought to himself that he wanted to help the people of the earthquake-ravaged nation.

Technology’s disasters share long trail of hubris[ Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:37:36 GMT ]It's all so familiar. A technological disaster, then a presidential commission examining what went wrong. And ultimately a discovery that while technology marches on, concern for safety lags. Technology isn't as foolproof as it seemed.

China confirms that Google is good to go[ Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:39:00 GMT ]China confirmed Sunday it had renewed Google's license to operate after a months-long standoff over Internet censorship, saying the company had pledged it wouldn't provide "lawbreaking content."

Judge OKs iPhone lawsuit against Apple, AT&T[ Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:03:13 GMT ]A federal judge says a monopoly abuse lawsuit against Apple and AT&T's mobile phone unit can move forward as a class action.

Ten technologies that should be extinct (but aren't)[ Fri, 9 Jul 2010 17:10:34 GMT ]Some technologies — such as fax machines, landline phones, and instant cameras — just refuse to die, despite better digital alternatives.

Total eclipse thrills South Pacific skywatchers[ Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:25:36 GMT ]Thousands of skywatchers on Easter Island cheered as a total solar eclipse darkened South Pacific skies for four precious minutes on Sunday.

iPhone 4 customer parody stings[ Sun, 11 Jul 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]The iPhone versus HTC parody on YouTube is a certifiable hit. Wonder why.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/11: What is this?[ Sun, 11 Jul 2010 08:00:00 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.

Facebook apologizes for censoring doll's nipples[ Sun, 11 Jul 2010 09:15:33 PDT ]Jewelry designer is stunned when Facebook removes a picture of a porcelain doll sitting next to her jewelry, because the doll's nipples are visible. After a week, Facebook finally apologizes.

Woman jailed for reporting bogus text threats[ Sun, 11 Jul 2010 11:46:57 PDT ]A woman in Orange County, Calif., claims hundreds of threatening texts were sent by her ex-boyfriend and his sister-in-law. After they are arrested, it emerges that the woman sent the texts to herself.

iPhone lawsuit wins class action status[ Sun, 11 Jul 2010 16:47:34 PDT ]Lawsuit against Apple and AT&T over their iPhone exclusivity contract is granted class action status.

We chat with the inventor of the cell phone[ Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:50:53 EDT ]In 1973, Martin Cooper changed the world, although he didn't know it yet.

Facebook Gifts shop shutting down[ Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:29:28 EDT ]The days of digital birthday cakes, virtual bottles of champagne and other cutesy icons from Facebook are numbered.

Why face recognition isn't scary -- yet[ Fri, 09 Jul 2010 08:16:59 EDT ]Most of the time, Stacey Schlittenhard finds facial recognition technology to be extremely useful. When she uploads her family photos to the website Picasa, for instance, the program automatically tags her friends and family members. This lets her share the photos easily and saves her hours of organization.

Eclipse fever focuses on remote Easter Island[ Fri, 9 Jul 2010 15:05:22 GMT ]Space.com: On Sunday, the moon will pass between the sun and the Earth and throw its dark shadow upon our planet's surface in one of nature's great spectacles: a total eclipse of the sun. It could be the ultimate cosmic photo op, but only if you're on the remote Easter Island.

Privacy, schmivacy — Gen Y will keep on sharing[ Fri, 9 Jul 2010 14:29:01 GMT ]The first generation of “digital natives,” those born after 1980 who are “always connected” and share information openly and unabashedly online, are unlikely to change that behavior as they age, according to a new study.

Privacy, schmivacy — Gen Y will keep on sharing[ Fri, 9 Jul 2010 14:29:01 GMT ]The first generation of “digital natives,” those born after 1980 who are “always connected” and share information openly and unabashedly online, are unlikely to change that behavior as they age, according to a new study.

Eclipse fever focuses on remote Easter Island[ Fri, 9 Jul 2010 15:05:22 GMT ]Space.com: On Sunday, the moon will pass between the sun and the Earth and throw its dark shadow upon our planet's surface in one of nature's great spectacles: a total eclipse of the sun. It could be the ultimate cosmic photo op, but only if you're on the remote Easter Island.

Chase the total solar eclipse over the Web[ Fri, 9 Jul 2010 20:47:51 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Even if you can't make it to the South Pacific, you can still chase this weekend's total solar eclipse ... over the Internet.

Chase the total solar eclipse over the Web[ Fri, 9 Jul 2010 20:47:51 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Even if you can't make it to the South Pacific, you can still chase this weekend's total solar eclipse ... over the Internet.

European probe gets close look at huge asteroid[ Sun, 11 Jul 2010 01:40:51 GMT ]The European Space Agency took the closest look yet Saturday at asteroid Lutetia in an extraordinary quest, 280 million miles away in outer space between Mars and Jupiter.

Ten technologies that should be extinct (but aren't)[ Fri, 9 Jul 2010 17:10:34 GMT ]Some technologies — such as fax machines, landline phones, and instant cameras — just refuse to die, despite better digital alternatives.

Test-driving the laser-wielding QB telepresence robot[ Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:34:31 PDT ]I "robotted in" to Anybots, a Silicon Valley startup, and test-drove its QB telepresence robot. I particularly enjoyed trying to crash it into walls. But is it worth the $15,000 price tag?

European probe gets close look at huge asteroid[ Sun, 11 Jul 2010 01:40:51 GMT ]The European Space Agency took the closest look yet Saturday at asteroid Lutetia in an extraordinary quest, 280 million miles away in outer space between Mars and Jupiter.

Ten technologies that should be extinct (but aren't)[ Fri, 9 Jul 2010 17:10:34 GMT ]Some technologies — such as fax machines, landline phones, and instant cameras — just refuse to die, despite better digital alternatives.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 10 Jul 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the LG Sentio, the Creative Labs ZiiSound D5 speaker bar, and the NEC MultiSync PA271W display.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 10 Jul 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the LG Sentio, the Creative Labs ZiiSound D5 speaker bar, and the NEC MultiSync PA271W display.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/10: What is this?[ Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:00:00 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, 7/10: What is this?[ Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:00:00 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.

Test-driving the laser-wielding QB telepresence robot[ Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:34:31 PDT ]I "robotted in" to Anybots, a Silicon Valley startup, and test-drove its QB telepresence robot. I particularly enjoyed trying to crash it into walls. But is it worth the $15,000 price tag?

iPhone 4 customer parody stings[ Sun, 11 Jul 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]The iPhone versus HTC parody on YouTube is a certifiable hit. Wonder why.

iPhone 4 customer parody stings[ Sun, 11 Jul 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]The iPhone versus HTC parody on YouTube is a certifiable hit. Wonder why.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/11: What is this?[ Sun, 11 Jul 2010 08:00:00 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, 7/11: What is this?[ Sun, 11 Jul 2010 08:00:00 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.

We chat with the inventor of the cell phone[ Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:50:53 EDT ]In 1973, Martin Cooper changed the world, although he didn't know it yet.