Wait? Net neutrality? What's that again?[ Thu, 5 Aug 2010 17:52:44 GMT ]From the PC guy to a hot blonde chick, here are five more-or-less entertaining videos to give you the basics about what may have gone down this week with the Federal Communications Commission, Google, Verizon, etc.

Wait? Net neutrality? What's that again?[ Thu, 5 Aug 2010 17:52:44 GMT ]From the PC guy to a hot blonde chick, here are five more-or-less entertaining videos to give you the basics about what may have gone down this week with the Federal Communications Commission, Google, Verizon, etc.

See smashing pictures from outer space[ Thu, 5 Aug 2010 23:15:06 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: New images from telescopes on Earth and in space are providing the inside stories behind a galactic smash-up and a stellar blast.

See smashing pictures from outer space[ Thu, 5 Aug 2010 23:15:06 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: New images from telescopes on Earth and in space are providing the inside stories behind a galactic smash-up and a stellar blast.

Why net neutrality won't lead to free and open Internet[ Thu, 5 Aug 2010 18:04:22 GMT ]The important debate on net neutrality is perhaps the most misunderstood tech argument of our time. It's distracting us from the real problem, and giving companies an even easier time taking advantage of consumers. Bob Sullivan explains the truth behind the buzzwords.

Why net neutrality won't lead to free and open Internet[ Thu, 5 Aug 2010 18:04:22 GMT ]The important debate on net neutrality is perhaps the most misunderstood tech argument of our time. It's distracting us from the real problem, and giving companies an even easier time taking advantage of consumers. Bob Sullivan explains the truth behind the buzzwords.

With Saudi ban in effect, BlackBerry maker fights back[ Fri, 6 Aug 2010 14:30:25 GMT ]As BlackBerry maker Research In Motion faces the first of what may be several international bans on the use of its smart phones, the company, normally loathe to say much publicly, is finally speaking out — and pulling in the help of some big (diplomatic) guns.

With Saudi ban in effect, BlackBerry maker fights back[ Fri, 6 Aug 2010 14:30:25 GMT ]As BlackBerry maker Research In Motion faces the first of what may be several international bans on the use of its smart phones, the company, normally loathe to say much publicly, is finally speaking out — and pulling in the help of some big (diplomatic) guns.

Picture of the Day 8/6: What is this?[ Fri, 06 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.

Showdown: PC makers' tech support gets rated[ Fri, 6 Aug 2010 03:55:28 GMT ]We went in search of helpful, fast and friendly tech support from 12 of the big-name notebook vendors. In the midst of a lot of rudeness and up-selling, several brands managed to earn excellent ratings.

Showdown: PC makers' tech support gets rated[ Fri, 6 Aug 2010 03:55:28 GMT ]We went in search of helpful, fast and friendly tech support from 12 of the big-name notebook vendors. In the midst of a lot of rudeness and up-selling, several brands managed to earn excellent ratings.

Picture of the Day 8/6: What is this?[ Fri, 06 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.

Clinton supports RIM in security spat[ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:08:11 PDT ]U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says she understands the need to keep tabs on terrorists but that countries should not be banning BlackBerry services to do it.

Clinton supports RIM in security spat[ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:08:11 PDT ]U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says she understands the need to keep tabs on terrorists but that countries should not be banning BlackBerry services to do it.

iPod Touch to get front-facing camera?[ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:18:39 PDT ]The sequel to the critically acclaimed "Batman: Arkham Asylum" is announced with a title and release date, Saudia Arabia shuts off BlackBerry service overnight, and Apple's next iPod Touch may be getting a front-facing camera, if leaked photos are authentic.

iPod Touch to get front-facing camera?[ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:18:39 PDT ]The sequel to the critically acclaimed "Batman: Arkham Asylum" is announced with a title and release date, Saudia Arabia shuts off BlackBerry service overnight, and Apple's next iPod Touch may be getting a front-facing camera, if leaked photos are authentic.

HP labs imagines your computing watching you[ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:38:03 PDT ]In an interview, HP Labs head Prith Banerjee tells CNET that search could be a whole lot better if the devices and services could track your actions.

HP labs imagines your computing watching you[ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:38:03 PDT ]In an interview, HP Labs head Prith Banerjee tells CNET that search could be a whole lot better if the devices and services could track your actions.

Yoko Ono: iTunes/Beatles deal still long way off[ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:51:53 PDT ]Negotiations between Apple and Apple Corps, the holding company controlling the Beatles' music, are still at an impasse, according to John Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono.

Yoko Ono: iTunes/Beatles deal still long way off[ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:51:53 PDT ]Negotiations between Apple and Apple Corps, the holding company controlling the Beatles' music, are still at an impasse, according to John Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono.

People posing as their pets on Facebook[ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:42:43 EDT ]There's nothing too unusual about the way Shiva Lingham starts her day. After a quick breakfast, she goes upstairs and crawls into her mom's unmade bed.

People posing as their pets on Facebook[ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:42:43 EDT ]There's nothing too unusual about the way Shiva Lingham starts her day. After a quick breakfast, she goes upstairs and crawls into her mom's unmade bed.

'Civilization V' feels familiar, plays differently[ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 10:44:20 EDT ]A early look at "Civilization V" shows the strategy game to have a familiar feel for long-time fans, but radical changes to make the well-known series fresh and exciting.

'Civilization V' feels familiar, plays differently[ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 10:44:20 EDT ]A early look at "Civilization V" shows the strategy game to have a familiar feel for long-time fans, but radical changes to make the well-known series fresh and exciting.

What happens to your phone messages?[ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:14:55 EDT ]This week, news out of the Middle East saw BlackBerry, the handheld communication device of choice in the corporate world, assailed on multiple fronts over a security problem.

What happens to your phone messages?[ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:14:55 EDT ]This week, news out of the Middle East saw BlackBerry, the handheld communication device of choice in the corporate world, assailed on multiple fronts over a security problem.

With GPS dating apps, love the one you're near[ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:32:26 EDT ]There are many reasons people fall for each other: Personality, looks, humor -- sax-playing ability. But a new class of GPS-enabled smartphone apps is trying to bring dating back to the pure, data-driven basics.

With GPS dating apps, love the one you're near[ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:32:26 EDT ]There are many reasons people fall for each other: Personality, looks, humor -- sax-playing ability. But a new class of GPS-enabled smartphone apps is trying to bring dating back to the pure, data-driven basics.

See smashing pictures from outer space[ Thu, 5 Aug 2010 23:15:06 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: New images from telescopes on Earth and in space are providing the inside stories behind a galactic smash-up and a stellar blast.

Cosmic Log: Last hurrah for northern lights?[ Fri, 6 Aug 2010 00:28:48 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Tonight provides the last best viewing opportunity for northern lights created by this week’s amazing outbursts from the sun – but don’t take your eyes off the skies.

Google, Verizon deny talks about Web pay tiers[ Thu, 5 Aug 2010 20:07:34 GMT ]Google and Verizon Wireless said Thursday the two companies are not looking to create pay tiers for certain Web sites on mobile phones.

FCC abandons efforts at 'net neutrality' compromise[ Thu, 5 Aug 2010 22:23:37 GMT ]Federal regulators are abandoning efforts to negotiate a compromise on so-called "network neutrality" rules intended to ensure that phone and cable companies cannot discriminate against Internet traffic traveling over their broadband networks.

Why net neutrality won't lead to free and open Internet[ Thu, 5 Aug 2010 18:04:22 GMT ]The important debate on net neutrality is perhaps the most misunderstood tech argument of our time. It's distracting us from the real problem, and giving companies an even easier time taking advantage of consumers. Bob Sullivan explains the truth behind the buzzwords.

Decision paves way for age-bias suit against Google[ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:49:42 PDT ]California's Supreme Court has ruled that a former Google employee can proceed with a lawsuit against the company claiming he was fired because he was too old.

Innovators gather for 'techonomic' summit (roundup)[ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:01:00 PDT ]Google and Hewlett-Packard are just two of the companies represented at the inaugural Techonomy conference, focused on the economic power of innovation.

WSJ: iPhone with Wi-Fi lands in China next week[ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:02:24 PDT ]China Unicom will start selling the iPhone with Wi-Fi turned on, according to the Journal's sources at the wireless carrier.

PayPal for Android 2.0 sends payments in a 'Bump'[ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:06:08 PDT ]An update to the PayPal for Android app takes mobile payments deeper into the Android platform.

Theoretical attacks exploit iOS browser flaw[ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:21:04 PDT ]Here's how an attacker could get an iPhone user to visit a malicious Web page in order to exploit a new hole in the device's browser, researchers say.

Franken: Net neutrality is key to free speech[ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:58:46 EDT ]If we learned that the government was planning to limit our First Amendment rights, we'd be outraged. After all, our right to be heard is fundamental to our democracy.

Henry Rollins' favorite on-the-road gadget[ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:20:27 EDT ]I have spent the larger half of the last 30 years traveling constantly. For days, weeks and sometimes months at a time, all I have is what I can carry -- to airports, train stations, docks to hotels, tour buses, tents and backstage areas. From Cairo to Kabul, Kathmandu and beyond, I haul it all with me, sometimes bringing all my food and water along as well.

Google Wave's demise is good news for Facebook[ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:06:02 EDT ]Google this week abandoned "Wave," its much-hyped social collaboration tool. Wave was perhaps the prototypical Google product: Technically advanced, incredibly ambitious and near-impossible to use.

People posing as their pets on Facebook[ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:34:29 EDT ]There's nothing too unusual about the way Shiva Lingham starts her day. After a quick breakfast, she goes upstairs and crawls into her mom's unmade bed.

Cosmic Log: Gamers solve protein puzzles[ Wed, 4 Aug 2010 17:53:58 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Researchers develop a video game that rewards players for solving the scientifically substantial puzzles surrounding protein folding.

Cosmic Log: Gamers solve protein puzzles[ Wed, 4 Aug 2010 17:53:58 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Researchers develop a video game that rewards players for solving the scientifically substantial puzzles surrounding protein folding.

Amazingly fast eruption on the sun photographed[ Thu, 5 Aug 2010 14:58:55 GMT ]Space.com: One of the fastest big solar eruptions in years has been observed streaking away from the sun at more than 2.2 million mph by two NASA spacecraft.

Amazingly fast eruption on the sun photographed[ Thu, 5 Aug 2010 14:58:55 GMT ]Space.com: One of the fastest big solar eruptions in years has been observed streaking away from the sun at more than 2.2 million mph by two NASA spacecraft.

Google pulls plug on Wave development[ Thu, 5 Aug 2010 14:20:33 GMT ]Google Inc. said Wednesday it will shut down Google Wave, a Web-based program that lets people chat, share files and collaborate on documents in real time.

Google pulls plug on Wave development[ Thu, 5 Aug 2010 14:20:33 GMT ]Google Inc. said Wednesday it will shut down Google Wave, a Web-based program that lets people chat, share files and collaborate on documents in real time.

Slideshow: Lights in the sky[ Wed, 4 Aug 2010 21:59:16 GMT ]Click through stunning images of the auroral displays created by geomagnetic storms.

Google, Verizon in tiered-Net traffic talks[ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:07:00 PDT ]Google is shutting down its real-time messaging system known as Google Wave, the iPhone dev team releases a carrier unlock for jailbroken iPhones, and Google and Verizon are apparently near a deal to pay for tiered Web traffic in a blow to Net neutrality.