Saudis give firms time to test BlackBerry system[ Sun, 8 Aug 2010 19:32:02 GMT ]Saudi Arabia's telecom regulator is giving mobile operators more time to finalize a deal to allow BlackBerry messaging to continue, staving off a ban of the service in the Arab world's largest economy.

Spacewalkers have to try, try again after glitches[ Sun, 8 Aug 2010 20:16:13 GMT ]A pair of space station astronauts had to hammer loose a stuck connector Saturday during an urgent spacewalk to restore a crucial cooling system, and ran out of time before they could remove a broken pump.

Microsoft shows off prototype mobile phone[ Sun, 08 Aug 2010 12:03:41 PDT ]Microsoft Research paper reveals some of its specs, but some wonder if the company is interested more in building a new mobile OS.

The new dating site for virgins[ Sun, 08 Aug 2010 12:53:57 PDT ]YouAndMeArePure.com is a dating site for those who believe in holding back can share their profiles and their deeply committed intactness.

Woman in Hurd probe 'surprised, saddened'[ Sun, 08 Aug 2010 15:31:08 PDT ]A former salesperson and actress expresses sadness that the former HP CEO lost his job but reiterates the two did not have a sexual relationship.

The resignation of HP CEO Mark Hurd (roundup)[ Sun, 08 Aug 2010 17:25:00 PDT ]Mark Hurd, who was at the helm of the largest computer company in the world, has resigned after an investigation into sexual harassment claims found he violated standards of business conduct.

Web watchdog spots unusual congressional gaffe[ Sun, 08 Aug 2010 19:04:57 PDT ]An apparent drafting error means that the House of Representatives will rush back to Washington this week to approve the "______Act of____." Whoops!

Is Twitter the nation's mood ring?[ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:05:28 EDT ]Every second, millions of people across the world are sharing their thoughts in the form of 140-character messages using Twitter. Taken together, they give a look at who, and how, we are.

People pose as 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.

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, it's 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.

Cosmic Log: Get the most out of the meteors[ Fri, 6 Aug 2010 23:16:47 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: This year’s Perseid meteor shower is shaping up as a beaut. The big night is next Thursday, but anytime now is a great time for skywatching.

iPhone executive leaves Apple after glitch[ Sat, 7 Aug 2010 23:28:09 GMT ]An Apple executive whose responsibilities include iPhone hardware is leaving the company in the wake of antenna problems with the newest version of the smart phone.

Apple will highlight iPod warning in Japan[ Sat, 7 Aug 2010 21:03:02 GMT ]After prodding from the Japanese government, Apple Inc. will post prominent notices on its website warning that some older iPod Nano music players may overheat.

Apple will highlight iPod warning in Japan[ Sat, 7 Aug 2010 21:03:02 GMT ]After prodding from the Japanese government, Apple Inc. will post prominent notices on its website warning that some older iPod Nano music players may overheat.

iPhone executive leaves Apple after glitch[ Sat, 7 Aug 2010 23:28:09 GMT ]An Apple executive whose responsibilities include iPhone hardware is leaving the company in the wake of antenna problems with the newest version of the smart phone.

Cosmic Log: Get the most out of the meteors[ Fri, 6 Aug 2010 23:16:47 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: This year’s Perseid meteor shower is shaping up as a beaut. The big night is next Thursday, but anytime now is a great time for skywatching.

Saudi deal on BlackBerrys could set precedent[ Sat, 7 Aug 2010 20:36:24 GMT ]Saudi Arabia and the makers of the BlackBerry smartphone have reached a deal on accessing users' data that will avert a ban on the phone's messenger service, a Saudi official said Saturday.

Saudi deal on BlackBerrys could set precedent[ Sat, 7 Aug 2010 20:36:24 GMT ]Saudi Arabia and the makers of the BlackBerry smartphone have reached a deal on accessing users' data that will avert a ban on the phone's messenger service, a Saudi official said Saturday.

Papermaster out as Apple's mobile hardware chief[ Sat, 07 Aug 2010 15:01:38 PDT ]The executive Apple fought IBM for just over a year ago leaves Apple in the wake of the iPhone 4 antenna mess.

Space station repairs hampered by snags[ Sat, 7 Aug 2010 22:54:52 GMT ]A pair of space station astronauts had to hammer loose a stuck connector Saturday during an urgent spacewalk to restore a crucial cooling system, and ran out of time before they could remove a broken pump.

Space station repairs hampered by snags[ Sat, 7 Aug 2010 22:54:52 GMT ]A pair of space station astronauts had to hammer loose a stuck connector Saturday during an urgent spacewalk to restore a crucial cooling system, and ran out of time before they could remove a broken pump.

Road Trip Pic of the Day 8/7: What is this?[ Sat, 07 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.

Road Trip Pic of the Day 8/7: What is this?[ Sat, 07 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.

Report: RIM to let Saudis monitor BlackBerry data[ Sat, 07 Aug 2010 14:03:58 PDT ]BlackBerry maker Research in Motion has decided to allow the government of Saudi Arabia access to BlackBerry users' messages, in order to avoid a ban on the device in the country.

Report: RIM to let Saudis monitor BlackBerry data[ Sat, 07 Aug 2010 14:03:58 PDT ]BlackBerry maker Research in Motion has decided to allow the government of Saudi Arabia access to BlackBerry users' messages, in order to avoid a ban on the device in the country.

Papermaster out as Apple's mobile hardware chief[ Sat, 07 Aug 2010 15:01:38 PDT ]The executive Apple fought IBM for just over a year ago leaves Apple in the wake of the iPhone 4 antenna mess.

The school bus that goes 367 mph[ Sat, 07 Aug 2010 16:03:42 PDT ]An Indianapolis man equips a school bus with a jet engine from a Phantom fighter jet, allowing for surefire on time arrival at school.

The school bus that goes 367 mph[ Sat, 07 Aug 2010 16:03:42 PDT ]An Indianapolis man equips a school bus with a jet engine from a Phantom fighter jet, allowing for surefire on time arrival at school.

With GPS, it's 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.

Road Trip Pic of the Day 8/8: What is this?[ Sun, 08 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.

Road Trip Pic of the Day 8/8: What is this?[ Sun, 08 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.

Is Twitter the nation's mood ring?[ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:05:28 EDT ]Every second, millions of people across the world are sharing their thoughts in the form of 140-character messages using Twitter. Taken together, they give a look at who, and how, we are.

Is Twitter the nation's mood ring?[ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:05:28 EDT ]Every second, millions of people across the world are sharing their thoughts in the form of 140-character messages using Twitter. Taken together, they give a look at who, and how, we are.

People pose as 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 pose as 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.

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, it's 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.

Apple will highlight iPod warning in Japan[ Sat, 7 Aug 2010 21:03:02 GMT ]After prodding from the Japanese government, Apple Inc. will post prominent notices on its website warning that some older iPod Nano music players may overheat.

iPhone executive leaves Apple after glitch[ Sat, 7 Aug 2010 23:28:09 GMT ]An Apple executive whose responsibilities include iPhone hardware is leaving the company in the wake of antenna problems with the newest version of the smart phone.

Cosmic Log: Get the most out of the meteors[ Fri, 6 Aug 2010 23:16:47 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: This year’s Perseid meteor shower is shaping up as a beaut. The big night is next Thursday, but anytime now is a great time for skywatching.

Saudi deal on BlackBerrys could set precedent[ Sat, 7 Aug 2010 20:36:24 GMT ]Saudi Arabia and the makers of the BlackBerry smartphone have reached a deal on accessing users' data that will avert a ban on the phone's messenger service, a Saudi official said Saturday.

Space station repairs hampered by snags[ Sat, 7 Aug 2010 22:54:52 GMT ]A pair of space station astronauts had to hammer loose a stuck connector Saturday during an urgent spacewalk to restore a crucial cooling system, and ran out of time before they could remove a broken pump.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 07 Aug 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the BlackBerry Torch, 2011 BMW Z4, and the latest generation of Amazon's Kindle DX.

Road Trip Pic of the Day 8/7: What is this?[ Sat, 07 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.

Report: RIM to let Saudis monitor BlackBerry data[ Sat, 07 Aug 2010 14:03:58 PDT ]BlackBerry maker Research in Motion has decided to allow the government of Saudi Arabia access to BlackBerry users' messages, in order to avoid a ban on the device in the country.

Papermaster out as Apple's mobile hardware chief[ Sat, 07 Aug 2010 15:01:38 PDT ]The executive Apple fought IBM for just over a year ago leaves Apple in the wake of the iPhone 4 antenna mess.

The school bus that goes 367 mph[ Sat, 07 Aug 2010 16:03:42 PDT ]An Indianapolis man equips a school bus with a jet engine from a Phantom fighter jet, allowing for surefire on time arrival at school.

Is Twitter the nation's mood ring?[ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:05:28 EDT ]Every second, millions of people across the world are sharing their thoughts in the form of 140-character messages using Twitter. Taken together, they give a look at who, and how, we are.