BlackBerry may be berry good with new OS[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:08:18 GMT ]A new BlackBerry, but more importantly, a new BlackBerry operating system upgrade, is coming. "Yawn," you say? Don't be too quick to dismiss Research In Motion and its sturdy line of smart phones.

100 million Facebook users' details published online[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:59:38 GMT ]The personal details of 100 million Facebook users have been collected and published online in a downloadable file, meaning they will no longer be able to make the information private.

Google: China blockage report likely just a glitch[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:47:45 GMT ]Google says its search engine and several other services are working normally in mainland China after previously reporting the service had been completely blocked.

Cosmic Log: $1.4 million for oil cleanup ideas[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:05:53 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Kevin Costner, here's your chance. Sparked by the disaster in the Gulf, a well-connected environmental activist is offering $1.4 million for new methods to clean up oil spills.

Another ugly reminder to check your Facebook settings — NOW![ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:56:12 GMT ]If we take any lesson from this latest Facebook privacy brouhaha, it's one we should have already learned: Facebook isn't for people who don't wish to be known. Because here's the deal: Facebook has not now, nor will it ever, protect your information for you.

Firefox Home for iPhone, Firefox Sync see fixes[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:55:41 PDT ]Updates to the Firefox cloud-based syncing tools for iPhone and for the Firefox browser correct three of users' top complaints, according to Mozilla.

Black Hat shines light on security (roundup)[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:11:00 PDT ]Las Vegas is the setting this week for two of the most popular annual security events. First comes Black Hat for the professional crowd, followed by the more antic Defcon gathering.

Do unto others--Jasmine's Tech Dos & Don'ts[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:29:47 PDT ]Get schooled by CNET editor Jasmine France. This week she gives tips on how you can use technology to do good things for fellow humans.

Mitsubishi i-Miev in the city[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:33:01 PDT ]CNET Car Tech spent some time with the Mitsubishi i-Miev in San Francisco.

Laying the grid for the electric car (photos)[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:33:23 PDT ]Hoping to energize the electric car industry and make the Bay Area the electric car capital of the United States, San Jose, Calif., installs the first of hundreds of electric vehicle charging stations.

Facebook wants you to ask Questions[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:45:18 EDT ]Facebook has begun the rollout of a new feature, Facebook Questions, which will allow users to get answers to their queries from the entire Facebook community.

At $139, is the new Kindle 'cheap?'[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:23:53 EDT ]Prices in consumer electronics tend to fluctuate wildly.

The KIN phone is dead -- 'buy now!'[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:02:33 EDT ]At the end of June, after much hype and a major mass-media ad campaign, Microsoft pulled the plug on KIN, its family of semi-smartphones.

New phones are too big for pockets[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:17:11 EDT ]Something weird is happening to mobile phones: After shrinking from enormous Zack Morris proportions in the '80s and '90s, they're getting bigger again.

Cosmic Log: Bright stars burn out fast[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:40:54 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: "Live fast, die young" may sound like a life lesson, but it’s actually an astronomical observation, borne out by a spectacular image of a hot young star.

Cosmic Log: Bright stars burn out fast[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:40:54 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: "Live fast, die young" may sound like a life lesson, but it’s actually an astronomical observation, borne out by a spectacular image of a hot young star.

Android users gobble more data than iPhone users[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:45:12 GMT ]Verizon's new Android owners are using far more data than AT&T's iPhone users, says a new study. But both populations look like megabyte junkies compared to BlackBerry owners.

Android users gobble more data than iPhone users[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:45:12 GMT ]Verizon's new Android owners are using far more data than AT&T's iPhone users, says a new study. But both populations look like megabyte junkies compared to BlackBerry owners.

Adult industry sees iPorn potential in iPhone 4[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:04:03 GMT ]When Apple launched the iPhone 4 and its FaceTime videoconference feature, it didn't take long for adult-entertainment companies to develop video-sex chat services and start hiring workers through Craigslist.

Adult industry sees iPorn potential in iPhone 4[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:04:03 GMT ]When Apple launched the iPhone 4 and its FaceTime videoconference feature, it didn't take long for adult-entertainment companies to develop video-sex chat services and start hiring workers through Craigslist.

Microsoft makes its case to Wall Street[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:32:09 PDT ]The software maker is kicking off a daylong analyst meeting in Redmond, Wash. CNET's Ina Fried will have live coverage of the meeting throughout the day.

Amazon unveils new Kindle, starting at $139[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:33:18 GMT ]Just weeks after lowering the price of the Kindle e-book reader from $259 to $189, Amazon unveiled a fully revamped Kindle on Wednesday. It's sleeker, better looking, easier on the eyes — and starts at $139.

Amazon unveils new Kindle, starting at $139[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:33:18 GMT ]Just weeks after lowering the price of the Kindle e-book reader from $259 to $189, Amazon unveiled a fully revamped Kindle on Wednesday. It's sleeker, better looking, easier on the eyes — and starts at $139.

100 million Facebook users' details published online[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:59:38 GMT ]The personal details of 100 million Facebook users have been collected and published online in a downloadable file, meaning they will no longer be able to make the information private.

100 million Facebook users' details published online[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:59:38 GMT ]The personal details of 100 million Facebook users have been collected and published online in a downloadable file, meaning they will no longer be able to make the information private.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/29: What is this?[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:00:00 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.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/29: What is this?[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:00:00 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.

Solar thermal seeks U.S. breakthrough[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:06:11 PDT ]The new technology could move the United States away from its dependence on fossil fuels--if it can overcome the high price tag for the massive plants needed.

Solar thermal seeks U.S. breakthrough[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:06:11 PDT ]The new technology could move the United States away from its dependence on fossil fuels--if it can overcome the high price tag for the massive plants needed.

The new Amazon Kindle[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:08:22 PDT ]The Nintendo 3DS will have a price and release date in two months, YouTube may change user video uploads to 15 minutes, and Amazon releases a new version of its Kindle e-reader.

The new Amazon Kindle[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:08:22 PDT ]The Nintendo 3DS will have a price and release date in two months, YouTube may change user video uploads to 15 minutes, and Amazon releases a new version of its Kindle e-reader.

Microsoft makes its case to Wall Street[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:32:09 PDT ]The software maker is kicking off a daylong analyst meeting in Redmond, Wash. CNET's Ina Fried will have live coverage of the meeting throughout the day.

Facebook wants you to ask Questions[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:45:18 EDT ]Facebook has begun the rollout of a new feature, Facebook Questions, which will allow users to get answers to their queries from the entire Facebook community.

IBM picks up data compression company Storwize[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:41:41 PDT ]Big Blue acquires privately held company and its technology for compressing data in real-time and making it available to analytics apps.

IBM picks up data compression company Storwize[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:41:41 PDT ]Big Blue acquires privately held company and its technology for compressing data in real-time and making it available to analytics apps.

People sue Apple over 'overheating' iPads[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:47:21 EDT ]Three iPad users claim that because the iPad will shut itself off after remaining in direct sunlight for long enough, it fails to meet the promises Apple made about using the device as an e-book reader.

People sue Apple over 'overheating' iPads[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:47:21 EDT ]Three iPad users claim that because the iPad will shut itself off after remaining in direct sunlight for long enough, it fails to meet the promises Apple made about using the device as an e-book reader.

Facebook wants you to ask Questions[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:45:18 EDT ]Facebook has begun the rollout of a new feature, Facebook Questions, which will allow users to get answers to their queries from the entire Facebook community.

At $139, is the new Kindle 'cheap?'[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:23:53 EDT ]Prices in consumer electronics tend to fluctuate wildly.

At $139, is the new Kindle 'cheap?'[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:23:53 EDT ]Prices in consumer electronics tend to fluctuate wildly.

New phones are too big for pockets[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:17:11 EDT ]Something weird is happening to mobile phones: After shrinking from enormous Zack Morris proportions in the '80s and '90s, they're getting bigger again.

New phones are too big for pockets[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:17:11 EDT ]Something weird is happening to mobile phones: After shrinking from enormous Zack Morris proportions in the '80s and '90s, they're getting bigger again.

'StarCraft' phenomenon gets new life[ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:41:56 GMT ]"StarCraft" isn't just a game ... it's a worldwide phenomenon. But will the long-awaited sequel — "StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty" — be able to live up to its predecessor?

Tales for your summer science odysseys[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:11:47 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Books about scientific subjects let you travel through space and time … which is the perfect prescription for summer reading.

Cosmic Log: Bright stars burn out fast[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:40:54 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: "Live fast, die young" may sound like a life lesson, but it’s actually an astronomical observation, borne out by a spectacular image of a hot young star.

Android users gobble more data than iPhone users[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:45:12 GMT ]Verizon's new Android owners are using far more data than AT&T's iPhone users, says a new study. But both populations look like megabyte junkies compared to BlackBerry owners.

Amazon unveils new Kindle, starting at $139[ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:33:18 GMT ]Just weeks after lowering the price of the Kindle e-book reader from $259 to $189, Amazon unveiled a fully revamped Kindle on Wednesday. It's sleeker, better looking, easier on the eyes — and starts at $139.

Nvidia warns of second-quarter revenue shortfall[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:13:14 PDT ]Graphics chip supplier pares back revenue predictions, blaming increased memory costs and economic weakness in Europe and China.

Amazon unveils new generation of Kindles[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:04:10 PDT ]The online retailer will ship a smaller, lighter $189 Kindle with new features on August 27. A Wi-Fi-only version will cost only $139.

Security researcher demonstrates ATM hacking[ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:04:35 PDT ]IOActive's Barnaby Jack reveals at Black Hat how he found ways to remotely log into ATMs without a password and force them to spit out cash.