Area on Mars could hold fossilized remains of life[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:34:34 GMT ]A spot on Mars called Nili Fossae that is rich in clay mineral-rich rocks could be a prime spot to search for the fossilized remains of Martian life that may have existed 4 billion years ago, a new study suggests.

Another ugly reminder to check your Facebook settings — NOW![ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:59:41 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.

Space station cooling system suddenly shuts down[ Sun, 1 Aug 2010 17:23:56 GMT ]Half of the International Space Station's cooling system suddenly shut down during the weekend, forcing the astronauts to power down equipment and face the likelihood of urgent spacewalking repairs.

UAE, Saudi Arabia to block BlackBerry[ Mon, 2 Aug 2010 00:42:14 GMT ]The UAE said Sunday it will block key features on BlackBerry smart phones, citing national security concerns because the devices operate beyond the government's ability to monitor their use. Officials in neighboring Saudi Arabia indicated it planned to follow suit.

Hacker builds $1,500 cell-phone tapping device[ Sun, 1 Aug 2010 00:53:26 GMT ]A computer security researcher has built a device for just $1,500 that can intercept some kinds of cell phone calls and record everything that's said.

Picture of the Day 8/1: What is this?[ Sun, 01 Aug 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.

Spacewalks planned to fix station coolant problem[ Sun, 01 Aug 2010 09:19:26 PDT ]Multiple alarms woke the space station's crew late Saturday after one of two coolant loops shut down, forcing the astronauts to power down critical systems. Two spacewalks are being planned to fix the problem.

Apple's antenna videos disappear from site[ Sun, 01 Aug 2010 09:45:51 PDT ]The videos, in which Apple purported to show cell phones from other manufacturers having antenna issues, appear to disappear from Apple's own site.

Two Mideast countries to ban BlackBerry functions[ Sun, 01 Aug 2010 11:05:19 PDT ]United Arab Emirates cites national security concerns in decision to prohibit key features on the device, a ban Saudi Arabia will reportedly also institute.

Hackers release browser-based iPhone 4 jailbreak[ Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:48:14 PDT ]iPhone Dev Team announces release of protections bypass mere days after the U.S. Copyright Office declared the software legal.

YouTube wants your 15 minutes of fame[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:01:20 EDT ]Good news for everyone out there who's ever thought to themselves: "A 10-minute video of my cat eating ribs on the kitchen floor is just too short."

Is this high-tech bridge the safest in America?[ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:17:04 EDT ]Just about everyone who worked to build the new Interstate Highway 35W bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota, knew that their project would never be "just a bridge." It would never occupy the same category as thousands of other concrete and steel behemoths that millions of American drivers thoughtlessly cross every day.

5 sequel games to look forward to[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:14:50 EDT ]When a series of video games is beloved by fans, it's risky for makers to put a new game in the series out for testing.

Meet your talking robot co-worker of the future[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:14:56 EDT ]When Trevor Blackwell, CEO of a company called Anybots, wants to know what his employees are up to, he sends a robot to their cubicles.

Another ugly reminder to check your Facebook settings — NOW![ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:59:41 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.

Area on Mars could hold fossilized remains of life[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:34:34 GMT ]A spot on Mars called Nili Fossae that is rich in clay mineral-rich rocks could be a prime spot to search for the fossilized remains of Martian life that may have existed 4 billion years ago, a new study suggests.

Cooling system shut down aboard space station[ Sun, 1 Aug 2010 13:10:56 GMT ]Several power systems have been shut down aboard the International Space Station after a cooling system malfunctioned.

UAE to suspend Blackberry service on security fears[ Sun, 1 Aug 2010 13:54:40 GMT ]The United Arab Emirates will suspend use of Blackberry services in October, citing concerns about security risks, the state news agency said on Sunday.

Area on Mars could hold fossilized remains of life[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:34:34 GMT ]A spot on Mars called Nili Fossae that is rich in clay mineral-rich rocks could be a prime spot to search for the fossilized remains of Martian life that may have existed 4 billion years ago, a new study suggests.

Another ugly reminder to check your Facebook settings — NOW![ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:59:41 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.

Cooling system shut down aboard space station[ Sun, 1 Aug 2010 13:10:56 GMT ]Several power systems have been shut down aboard the International Space Station after a cooling system malfunctioned.

UAE to suspend Blackberry service on security fears[ Sun, 1 Aug 2010 13:54:40 GMT ]The United Arab Emirates will suspend use of Blackberry services in October, citing concerns about security risks, the state news agency said on Sunday.

Hacker builds $1,500 cell-phone tapping device[ Sun, 1 Aug 2010 00:53:26 GMT ]A computer security researcher has built a device for just $1,500 that can intercept some kinds of cell phone calls and record everything that's said.

Hacker builds $1,500 cell-phone tapping device[ Sun, 1 Aug 2010 00:53:26 GMT ]A computer security researcher has built a device for just $1,500 that can intercept some kinds of cell phone calls and record everything that's said.

Hedge your bets in cloud computing[ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:56:42 PDT ]The future role of cloud computing is in many ways unpredictable and ever changing. What balance of traditional infrastructure, private clouds, and public cloud services will your IT department consume in the next three years? Five years? The trick is to hedge your bets wherever you can.

Hedge your bets in cloud computing[ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:56:42 PDT ]The future role of cloud computing is in many ways unpredictable and ever changing. What balance of traditional infrastructure, private clouds, and public cloud services will your IT department consume in the next three years? Five years? The trick is to hedge your bets wherever you can.

Detergent uses GPS to stalk customers[ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:54:52 PDT ]A Brazilian promotion for Omo detergent involves 50 boxes that have GPS inside. Customers lucky enough to buy one of these boxes will be followed home in order to be given a very technological prize.

Detergent uses GPS to stalk customers[ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:54:52 PDT ]A Brazilian promotion for Omo detergent involves 50 boxes that have GPS inside. Customers lucky enough to buy one of these boxes will be followed home in order to be given a very technological prize.

Researcher detained at U.S. border, questioned about Wikileaks[ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:16:42 PDT ]Jacob Appelbaum, who volunteers with Wikileaks, is questioned for three hours and has mobile phones confiscated on his way back to the U.S. for hacker show.

Researcher detained at U.S. border, questioned about Wikileaks[ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:16:42 PDT ]Jacob Appelbaum, who volunteers with Wikileaks, is questioned for three hours and has mobile phones confiscated on his way back to the U.S. for hacker show.

The iPad evolved: Four killer features[ Sun, 01 Aug 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]At first somewhat of a mystery, the iPad's utility is now clear.

The iPad evolved: Four killer features[ Sun, 01 Aug 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]At first somewhat of a mystery, the iPad's utility is now clear.

Meet your talking robot co-worker of the future[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:14:56 EDT ]When Trevor Blackwell, CEO of a company called Anybots, wants to know what his employees are up to, he sends a robot to their cubicles.

Picture of the Day 8/1: What is this?[ Sun, 01 Aug 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.

Picture of the Day 8/1: What is this?[ Sun, 01 Aug 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.

YouTube wants your 15 minutes of fame[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:01:20 EDT ]Good news for everyone out there who's ever thought to themselves: "A 10-minute video of my cat eating ribs on the kitchen floor is just too short."

YouTube wants your 15 minutes of fame[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:01:20 EDT ]Good news for everyone out there who's ever thought to themselves: "A 10-minute video of my cat eating ribs on the kitchen floor is just too short."

Is this high-tech bridge the safest in America?[ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:17:04 EDT ]Just about everyone who worked to build the new Interstate Highway 35W bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota, knew that their project would never be "just a bridge." It would never occupy the same category as thousands of other concrete and steel behemoths that millions of American drivers thoughtlessly cross every day.

Is this high-tech bridge the safest in America?[ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:17:04 EDT ]Just about everyone who worked to build the new Interstate Highway 35W bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota, knew that their project would never be "just a bridge." It would never occupy the same category as thousands of other concrete and steel behemoths that millions of American drivers thoughtlessly cross every day.

5 sequel games to look forward to[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:14:50 EDT ]When a series of video games is beloved by fans, it's risky for makers to put a new game in the series out for testing.

5 sequel games to look forward to[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:14:50 EDT ]When a series of video games is beloved by fans, it's risky for makers to put a new game in the series out for testing.

Meet your talking robot co-worker of the future[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:14:56 EDT ]When Trevor Blackwell, CEO of a company called Anybots, wants to know what his employees are up to, he sends a robot to their cubicles.

Software released for attacking Android phones[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:31:16 GMT ]Two security experts said on Friday they released a tool for attacking smart phones that use Google's Android operating system to persuade manufacturers to fix a bug that lets hackers read a victim's e-mail and text messages.

Cosmic Log: Space showdown sidetracked[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:39:59 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The showdown over America's space policy will have to wait until September at the earliest, thanks to a decision by House leaders to delay consideration of a controversial NASA authorization bill.

Area on Mars could hold fossilized remains of life[ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:34:34 GMT ]A spot on Mars called Nili Fossae that is rich in clay mineral-rich rocks could be a prime spot to search for the fossilized remains of Martian life that may have existed 4 billion years ago, a new study suggests.

Another ugly reminder to check your Facebook settings — NOW![ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:59:41 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.

Hacker builds $1,500 cell-phone tapping device[ Sun, 1 Aug 2010 00:53:26 GMT ]A computer security researcher has built a device for just $1,500 that can intercept some kinds of cell phone calls and record everything that's said.

Will Apple's 'Spinning Wheel of Doom' become chic?[ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:28:20 PDT ]An enterprising marketer is attempting to persuade geeks that the new geek chic consists of wearing Apple's Spinning Wheel of Doom on their chests. Will it work?

In IPO-signaling move, Zynga adds fancy CFO[ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:42:53 PDT ]The fast-growing social-gaming site says it has hired Allen & Co. investment banker David Wehner as its new chief financial officer.

Hedge your bets in cloud computing[ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:56:42 PDT ]The future role of cloud computing is in many ways unpredictable and ever changing. What balance of traditional infrastructure, private clouds, and public cloud services will your IT department consume in the next three years? Five years? The trick is to hedge your bets wherever you can.