Space elevator dream hits 50-year mark[ Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:50:49 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The Russian engineer who came up with the modern concept for a space elevator 50 years ago originally thought it'd take 200 years to build it. Today he's more optimistic.

Video: Tweeting horses? Cops say, 'Nay!'[ Sat, 14 Aug 2010 21:03:14 GMT ]Twitter account based on "comments" from police horses draws fire from officers. WCAU's Stacey Stauffer reports. (NBC News Channel)

Google Street View captures 'dead girl'[ Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:27:30 GMT ]Her name might lead you to believe Azura Beebeejaun is just another 10-year-old girl on Willy Wonka's ill-fated chocolate factory tour. In fact, Beebeejaun is the very real, very much alive girl who recently appeared, somewhat dead, in Google Street View.

Perseid meteor shower lives up to its promise[ Sat, 14 Aug 2010 04:21:54 GMT ]Space.com: The 2010 Perseid meteor shower lived up to its promise of a meteor per minute just before dawn Friday, providing an excellent celestial spectacle for people around the globe who had dark and clear skies.

Apple manager indicted on kickback charges[ Sat, 14 Aug 2010 21:00:06 GMT ]A manager at Apple Inc. has been indicted by a federal grand jury in an alleged kickback scheme involving suppliers of iPhone and iPod accessories.

Apple manager arrested for alleged $1M in kickbacks[ Sat, 14 Aug 2010 11:42:05 PDT ]A midlevel Apple manager is being charged with accepting more than $1 million in kickbacks from Asian supply companies.

Google helps find all solutions to Rubik's Cube[ Sat, 14 Aug 2010 12:14:58 PDT ]A group of mathematicians, desperate to discover all solutions to Rubik's Cube, get free computer time from Google and reach their Holy Grail.

Suit alleges Disney, other top sites spied on users[ Sat, 14 Aug 2010 15:33:56 PDT ]The parents of a group of minors alleges that Clearspring Technologies and a host of its affiliates used "Flash cookies" to spy on consumers.

George Lucas on making 'Star Wars': 'It helps to be nuts'[ Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:44:33 PDT ]Road Trip 2010: CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman was just one of thousands who flocked to see the "Star Wars" creator talk about the history of the mega-hit sci-fi franchise. Lucas was joined onstage by Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and interviewer Jon Stewart.

George Lucas, Luke, and Leia rock Orlando (photos)[ Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:44:43 PDT ]Road Trip 2010: For the "Main Event" at Celebration V, "Star Wars"' creator and stars sat with Jon Stewart in front of thousands.

Consumer guide to four hot Android phones[ Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:05:41 EDT ]Phones running Google's Android operating system are growing in popularity. With release of the Droid 2, here's a look at some of the top models.

Gamers battle for world Pokémon title[ Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:52:46 EDT ]"Pikachu, I choose you!"

Why AT&T's wireless network isn't that bad[ Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:49:35 EDT ]Here's the truth about AT&T's wireless network: On the whole, despite what you've heard, it's not actually that bad. It's just bad for the wrong people in the wrong places -- mostly tech- and media-types in New York and San Francisco, California.

5 'persuasive' technologies to help you be good[ Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:22:39 EDT ]Information is power, but does information -- by itself -- actually make people change their behavior?

7 sci-fi worlds that have enraptured moviegoers[ Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:08:05 GMT ]Take a tour of Earthsea, Pandora and other worlds from science fiction and fantasy that have been immortalized in movies.

7 sci-fi worlds that have enraptured moviegoers[ Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:08:05 GMT ]Take a tour of Earthsea, Pandora and other worlds from science fiction and fantasy that have been immortalized in movies.

Tethers tortured in $2 million contest[ Sat, 14 Aug 2010 03:54:36 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Three teams brought lengths of string to a contest in hopes of winning up to $2 million of NASA's money, but they all went away empty-handed.

Tethers tortured in $2 million contest[ Sat, 14 Aug 2010 03:54:36 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Three teams brought lengths of string to a contest in hopes of winning up to $2 million of NASA's money, but they all went away empty-handed.

Space elevator dream hits 50-year mark[ Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:50:49 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The Russian engineer who came up with the modern concept for a space elevator 50 years ago originally thought it'd take 200 years to build it. Today he's more optimistic.

Space elevator dream hits 50-year mark[ Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:50:49 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The Russian engineer who came up with the modern concept for a space elevator 50 years ago originally thought it'd take 200 years to build it. Today he's more optimistic.

Google Street View captures 'dead girl'[ Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:27:30 GMT ]Her name might lead you to believe Azura Beebeejaun is just another 10-year-old girl on Willy Wonka's ill-fated chocolate factory tour. In fact, Beebeejaun is the very real, very much alive girl who recently appeared, somewhat dead, in Google Street View.

With kids, the future of 'Star Wars' is rosy[ Sat, 14 Aug 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Road Trip 2010: CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman figured kids were getting hooked on George Lucas' sci-fi universe through video games and books, but it seems the 'Star Wars' movies are still dominant.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 14 Aug 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including HP Envy 14 laptop, Motorola i1 for Sprint, and the 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX.

New Sony Readers coming soon?[ Sat, 14 Aug 2010 06:15:00 PDT ]The blog Sony Insider is reporting that two new very slim Sony Readers--the PRS-350 and PRS-650--will be announced shortly, though there's no word on the e-readers' exact features or pricing.

'Star Wars' fever invades Orlando (photos)[ Sat, 14 Aug 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Road Trip 2010: CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman checks out the 'Star Wars' scene at Celebration V, the global fan convention.

Google Street View captures 'dead girl'[ Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:27:30 GMT ]Her name might lead you to believe Azura Beebeejaun is just another 10-year-old girl on Willy Wonka's ill-fated chocolate factory tour. In fact, Beebeejaun is the very real, very much alive girl who recently appeared, somewhat dead, in Google Street View.

Perseid meteor shower lives up to its promise[ Sat, 14 Aug 2010 04:21:54 GMT ]Space.com: The 2010 Perseid meteor shower lived up to its promise of a meteor per minute just before dawn Friday, providing an excellent celestial spectacle for people around the globe who had dark and clear skies.

Perseid meteor shower lives up to its promise[ Sat, 14 Aug 2010 04:21:54 GMT ]Space.com: The 2010 Perseid meteor shower lived up to its promise of a meteor per minute just before dawn Friday, providing an excellent celestial spectacle for people around the globe who had dark and clear skies.

With kids, the future of 'Star Wars' is rosy[ Sat, 14 Aug 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Road Trip 2010: CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman figured kids were getting hooked on George Lucas' sci-fi universe through video games and books, but it seems the 'Star Wars' movies are still dominant.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 14 Aug 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including HP Envy 14 laptop, Motorola i1 for Sprint, and the 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX.

'Star Wars' fever invades Orlando (photos)[ Sat, 14 Aug 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Road Trip 2010: CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman checks out the 'Star Wars' scene at Celebration V, the global fan convention.

New Sony Readers coming soon?[ Sat, 14 Aug 2010 06:15:00 PDT ]The blog Sony Insider is reporting that two new very slim Sony Readers--the PRS-350 and PRS-650--will be announced shortly, though there's no word on the e-readers' exact features or pricing.

Road Trip Pic of the Day 8/14: What is this?[ Sat, 14 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.

Consumer guide to four hot Android phones[ Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:05:41 EDT ]Phones running Google's Android operating system are growing in popularity. With release of the Droid 2, here's a look at some of the top models.

Gamers battle for world Pokémon title[ Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:52:46 EDT ]"Pikachu, I choose you!"

5 'persuasive' technologies to help you be good[ Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:22:39 EDT ]Information is power, but does information -- by itself -- actually make people change their behavior?

Road Trip Pic of the Day 8/14: What is this?[ Sat, 14 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.

Consumer guide to four hot Android phones[ Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:05:41 EDT ]Phones running Google's Android operating system are growing in popularity. With release of the Droid 2, here's a look at some of the top models.

Gamers battle for world Pokémon title[ Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:52:46 EDT ]"Pikachu, I choose you!"

Why AT&T's wireless network isn't that bad[ Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:49:35 EDT ]Here's the truth about AT&T's wireless network: On the whole, despite what you've heard, it's not actually that bad. It's just bad for the wrong people in the wrong places -- mostly tech- and media-types in New York and San Francisco, California.

Why AT&T's wireless network isn't that bad[ Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:49:35 EDT ]Here's the truth about AT&T's wireless network: On the whole, despite what you've heard, it's not actually that bad. It's just bad for the wrong people in the wrong places -- mostly tech- and media-types in New York and San Francisco, California.

5 'persuasive' technologies to help you be good[ Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:22:39 EDT ]Information is power, but does information -- by itself -- actually make people change their behavior?

Judge bans planting of genetically engineered beets[ Sat, 14 Aug 2010 03:06:14 GMT ]A federal judge on Friday banned the planting of genetically modified sugar beets engineered by Monsanto Co in a ruling that marks a major setback for the biotech giant.

7 sci-fi worlds that have enraptured moviegoers[ Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:08:05 GMT ]Take a tour of Earthsea, Pandora and other worlds from science fiction and fantasy that have been immortalized in movies.

Space elevator dream hits 50-year mark[ Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:50:49 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The Russian engineer who came up with the modern concept for a space elevator 50 years ago originally thought it'd take 200 years to build it. Today he's more optimistic.

Google Street View captures 'dead girl'[ Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:27:30 GMT ]Her name might lead you to believe Azura Beebeejaun is just another 10-year-old girl on Willy Wonka's ill-fated chocolate factory tour. In fact, Beebeejaun is the very real, very much alive girl who recently appeared, somewhat dead, in Google Street View.

Perseid meteor shower lives up to its promise[ Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:16:34 GMT ]Space.com: The 2010 Perseid meteor shower lived up to its promise of a meteor per minute just before dawn Friday, providing an excellent celestial spectacle for people around the globe who had dark and clear skies.

Feds still questioning AT&T iPad site hackers[ Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:59:07 PDT ]Hacker group members have gone before grand jury that's probing allegations they broke law by revealing site flaw and exposing e-mails for iPad users.

Dozens jeer Google over Net neutrality[ Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:12:47 PDT ]Google's proposed Net neutrality guidelines have drawn a lot of fire, and Google employees got a feel for that opposition in person Friday.

Google's Net neutrality ideas meet Raging Grannies[ Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:14:58 PDT ]A protest at Google headquarters over its Net neutrality proposal is not extremely well-attended, but draws the attention of Google employees.