Tabs get tweaked in Firefox 4 beta 2[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:34:00 PDT ]Firefox 4 beta 2 continues Mozilla's push to release new features and under-the-hood improvements to beta testers faster.

Store music in Google Docs, play it on your iPhone[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:44:12 PDT ]A new app called Cloud Music uses Google Docs to offer a quick-and-dirty music locker service, but it can't compare with full-fledged music lockers like MP3Tunes.

Sniff-activated system drives wheelchairs[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:27:29 PDT ]A system out of Israel lets the severely disabled navigate wheelchairs, surf the Net, or communicate with others via a pattern of inhalations and exhalations.

Amazon sells out of Kindle[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:35:16 PDT ]E-tailer is now pushing the Kindle DX on its home page after listing the base device as "temporarily out of stock."

Apple sued over iPad overheating in sunlight[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:01:55 PDT ]A federal suit is seeking class-action status because Apple's touch-screen tablet turns off when left in sunlight.

What the iPhone jailbreaking ruling means[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:36:46 EDT ]To help answer some questions about this week's Copyright Office announcement regarding the legality of so-called cell phone jailbreaking, or the modification of the software that comes with iPhones and other handsets that is designed not to be changed, we've compiled the following list of Frequently Asked Questions:

Apple launches Magic Trackpad[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:30:57 EDT ]Fans of multitouch-screen smartphones that let you scroll or zoom by flicking or pinching your fingers now will be able to interact with their desktops in the same way.

'Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker' is a fun ride[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:24:23 EDT ]"Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker" returns Snake, the grizzled-stealthy-super-bad hero, back to action in an exciting, drama-filled, and well-planned game for the Sony PSP handheld console.

Why some people 'jailbreak' their iPhones[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:03:32 EDT ]Despite how shady and against the rules it sounds, "jailbreaking" mobile phones is now legal in the United States, according to a new government ruling.

The best back-to-school laptops at every price[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:33:18 GMT ]The perfect school notebook should have strong specs that won't render it obsolete by sophomore year, as well as a body that can stand up to those daily dashes across campus. Here are the five best bets.

The best back-to-school laptops at every price[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:33:18 GMT ]The perfect school notebook should have strong specs that won't render it obsolete by sophomore year, as well as a body that can stand up to those daily dashes across campus. Here are the five best bets.

New iMacs, 'Magic Trackpad' introduced[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:34:16 GMT ]Apple today introduced new and faster iMacs, with the option of using the company's new Magic Trackpad for the same multi-touch gestures on the computer as the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad have.

New iMacs, 'Magic Trackpad' introduced[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:34:16 GMT ]Apple today introduced new and faster iMacs, with the option of using the company's new Magic Trackpad for the same multi-touch gestures on the computer as the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad have.

Despite losing tools, cosmonauts complete spacewalk[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:16:10 GMT ]Two Russian cosmonauts on Tuesday completed a nearly 7-hour-long spacewalk to replace a video camera and improve cable connections to the orbiting laboratory's newest module.

Despite losing tools, cosmonauts complete spacewalk[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:16:10 GMT ]Two Russian cosmonauts on Tuesday completed a nearly 7-hour-long spacewalk to replace a video camera and improve cable connections to the orbiting laboratory's newest module.

Vengeful online sex ads take growing toll[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:04:53 GMT ]"Looking to please and to be pleased," said the ad posted on Craigslist's Oklahoma area website in the “casual encounters” category on June 25. It detailed various sex acts the poster would voluntarily engage in, much of the explicit language unpublishable here. But the woman had no interest in cavorting with strangers. The ad was posted by an imposter.

Vengeful online sex ads take growing toll[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:04:53 GMT ]"Looking to please and to be pleased," said the ad posted on Craigslist's Oklahoma area website in the “casual encounters” category on June 25. It detailed various sex acts the poster would voluntarily engage in, much of the explicit language unpublishable here. But the woman had no interest in cavorting with strangers. The ad was posted by an imposter.

New Magical Apple products[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:23:41 PDT ]The Library of Congress says you can jailbreak your iPhone, Google releases secure apps for the U.S. government, and Apple releases new iMacs, Mac Pros, LED Cinema Displays and a surprise Magic Trackpad.

New Titanic expedition will create 3D map of wreck[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:12:47 GMT ]A team of scientists will launch an expedition to the Titanic next month to assess the deteriorating condition of the world's most famous shipwreck and create a detailed three-dimensional map that will "virtually raise the Titanic" for the public.

New Titanic expedition will create 3D map of wreck[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:12:47 GMT ]A team of scientists will launch an expedition to the Titanic next month to assess the deteriorating condition of the world's most famous shipwreck and create a detailed three-dimensional map that will "virtually raise the Titanic" for the public.

Apple unveils 27-inch LED display, nixes 30-inch model[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:41:01 PDT ]The new 27-inch Cinema Display, priced at $999, replaces the currently available 24-inch and 30-inch models.

Apple unveils 27-inch LED display, nixes 30-inch model[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:41:01 PDT ]The new 27-inch Cinema Display, priced at $999, replaces the currently available 24-inch and 30-inch models.

Pic of the Day, 7/27: What is this?[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:22:00 PDT ]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.

Pic of the Day, 7/27: What is this?[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:22:00 PDT ]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.

New Magical Apple products[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:23:41 PDT ]The Library of Congress says you can jailbreak your iPhone, Google releases secure apps for the U.S. government, and Apple releases new iMacs, Mac Pros, LED Cinema Displays and a surprise Magic Trackpad.

X Prize group eyes oil spill cleanup[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:39:19 PDT ]It's challenged entrepreneurs to fly into space. Now the X Prize Foundation says it will award millions of dollars in a new Oil Cleanup X Challenge.

X Prize group eyes oil spill cleanup[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:39:19 PDT ]It's challenged entrepreneurs to fly into space. Now the X Prize Foundation says it will award millions of dollars in a new Oil Cleanup X Challenge.

App Genome Project eyes iPhone, Android security[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:54:57 PDT ]Researchers at mobile security firm Lookout say many security issues with Android and iPhone apps result from innocent coding mistakes in third-party software.

App Genome Project eyes iPhone, Android security[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:54:57 PDT ]Researchers at mobile security firm Lookout say many security issues with Android and iPhone apps result from innocent coding mistakes in third-party software.

The iPad goes to college this fall[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:06:26 EDT ]The iPad is about to have its academic chops put to the test this fall in a number of programs around the country.

The iPad goes to college this fall[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:06:26 EDT ]The iPad is about to have its academic chops put to the test this fall in a number of programs around the country.

Chatroulette tries to ditch the flashers[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:33:08 EDT ]It all comes down to the flasher problem.

Chatroulette tries to ditch the flashers[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:33:08 EDT ]It all comes down to the flasher problem.

The technical muscle behind WikiLeaks[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:22:29 EDT ]WikiLeaks isn't much to look at.

The technical muscle behind WikiLeaks[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:22:29 EDT ]WikiLeaks isn't much to look at.

What the iPhone jailbreaking ruling means[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:36:46 EDT ]To help answer some questions about this week's Copyright Office announcement regarding the legality of so-called cell phone jailbreaking, or the modification of the software that comes with iPhones and other handsets that is designed not to be changed, we've compiled the following list of Frequently Asked Questions:

What the iPhone jailbreaking ruling means[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:36:46 EDT ]To help answer some questions about this week's Copyright Office announcement regarding the legality of so-called cell phone jailbreaking, or the modification of the software that comes with iPhones and other handsets that is designed not to be changed, we've compiled the following list of Frequently Asked Questions:

Video: 'Tron' has evolved[ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:46:50 GMT ]"Tron Evolution" is a new video game spanning the events between the 1982 and 2010 films. Msnbc.com's Game Editor Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)

More shoppers turn to Facebook, Twitter for buying advice[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:55:31 GMT ]Just as more of us are turning to sites like Facebook and Twitter for the news of the day, we're also looking to social networking sites for guidance on what to buy, according to a research firm study.

App showdown: Android vs. iPhone[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:56:30 GMT ]In 10 of the most important app categories, iPhone and Android duke it out. Surprisingly, it's not a total rout, not on either side. Each platform takes its fair share of victories.

WikiLeaks founder sees himself as 'information activist'[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:05:17 GMT ]The man behind WikiLeaks, the website that published more than 91,000 secret U.S. military documents on the Afghanistan war, doesn't much care whether government agencies are enraged by his actions

Millions of Earths? Talk causes a stir[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:13:04 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: One of the leaders of the Kepler planet-hunting team sparks a scientific stir by suggesting there could be 100 million alien Earths in our galaxy.

AT&T to issue fix for slow iPhone upload speeds[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:35:50 PDT ]After a software glitch in some Alcatel-Lucent equipment slowed upload data speeds for some iPhone users, AT&T should issue a fix in the next three weeks.

Wikileaks' war files disclosure roils Washington[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:49:09 PDT ]Political circles respond angrily to the disclosure of thousands of confidential military reports from Afghanistan, and the Pentagon says an investigation is under way.

Is Yahoo Japan poised to switch to Google Search?[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:13:01 PDT ]In a potential blow to the massive search alliance between Microsoft and Yahoo, Google is apparently zeroing in on a deal to grab search business for Yahoo Japan.

Automation, partnerships drive Webroot revamp[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:36:46 PDT ]Best known for Spy Sweeper, Webroot introduces the new Internet Security Complete 2011 in an attempt to offer comprehensive security that includes password management, file synchronization, and identity protection along with modern threat protection.

Webroot adds functions to security software (podcast)[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:33:18 PDT ]A new version of Webroot Internet Security Complete has backup, PC synchronization and password management along with the usual security features

Why can't you give Kindle books as gifts?[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:12:49 EDT ]Amazon recently has been touting the growing popularity of its Kindle e-reader and mobile apps.

Apple's iPad goes to college this fall[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:47:10 EDT ]The iPad is about to have its academic chops put to the test this fall in a number of programs around the country.

Chatroulette tries to ditch the flashers[ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:33:08 EDT ]It all comes down to the flasher problem.