Road Trip Pic of the Day 8/22: What is this?[ Sun, 22 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.

How to create a secure 'super password'[ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:49:44 EDT ]Say goodbye to those wimpy, eight-letter passwords.

Road Trip Pic of the Day 8/22: What is this?[ Sun, 22 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.

Facebook Places: Here's how it works[ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:49:36 EDT ]Facebook has rolled out its long-awaited location feature, Facebook Places, an application that lets users "check in" on their mobile phones so friends know where they're hanging out and what they're doing.

Facebook Places: Here's how it works[ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:49:36 EDT ]Facebook has rolled out its long-awaited location feature, Facebook Places, an application that lets users "check in" on their mobile phones so friends know where they're hanging out and what they're doing.

Facebook Places raises more privacy concerns[ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:33:43 EDT ]Based on comments on news sites and Facebook's official blog, many users appear apprehensive about Facebook Places, the social-networking site's new location feature.

Facebook Places raises more privacy concerns[ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:33:43 EDT ]Based on comments on news sites and Facebook's official blog, many users appear apprehensive about Facebook Places, the social-networking site's new location feature.

Piranhas aside, 3-D at home still a tough sell[ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:50:06 EDT ]Even if "Piranha 3D" has a modestly successful box-office debut this weekend, it could in the long run do more damage to the hopes of 3D TV makers than good.

Piranhas aside, 3-D at home still a tough sell[ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:50:06 EDT ]Even if "Piranha 3D" has a modestly successful box-office debut this weekend, it could in the long run do more damage to the hopes of 3D TV makers than good.

How to create a secure 'super password'[ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:49:44 EDT ]Say goodbye to those wimpy, eight-letter passwords.

Newsweek: McCain is no 'Twitter Genius'[ Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:00:47 GMT ]A new study measures the “Digital IQ” of U.S. senators, based on presence on sites like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, as well as mentions in the blogosphere and traffic on their own Web sites.

California overdue for major quake, study says[ Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:50:40 GMT ]Earthquakes strike along California's San Andreas Fault more often than scientists previously thought, and think it's more than likely a major quake could happen soon. a new study suggests.

Going to Mars? It’ll be one wild trip[ Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:36:54 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: "Packing for Mars" tells you pretty much everything you always wanted to know about sex, poop and vomit on the final frontier. But that’s not the point of the story.

Teachers asked to 'unfriend' students on Facebook[ Sat, 21 Aug 2010 22:47:56 GMT ]A school district in Florida is advising teachers not to "friend" students on social networking sites, claiming that teacher-student communication through this medium is "inappropriate."

Facebook is the new Google[ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:52:56 GMT ]With Facebook Places, the social network shows it can steamroll friends and competitors alike. As for privacy, it's not a concern when you're the only game in town. If this sounds Google-like, it should. The question is, how soon until Facebook takes on Google directly?

Wikileaks: 'Dirty tricks' in allegations against Assange[ Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:49:50 PDT ]Swedish prosecutors say that, contrary to earlier reports, Julian Assange is not suspected of rape and is not wanted. Wikileaks suspects a political plot.

Hot Potato officially lands in Facebook's lap[ Sat, 21 Aug 2010 13:48:53 PDT ]Acquisition is the most recent development in Facebook's efforts to juice up the location-based aspect of its hugely popular service.

Cheetos bags, diapers remade into trash cans[ Sat, 21 Aug 2010 14:24:34 PDT ]How green is your trash can? Recycling firm TerraCycle has created plastic garbage cans out of chip bags. The process reportedly produces about 40 percent less CO2 emissions compared with virgin plastic.

CERN to seek antimatter in space[ Sat, 21 Aug 2010 14:44:53 PDT ]The European Organization for Nuclear Research says external module on the International Space Station will look for antimatter and dark matter while measuring cosmic ray composition.

High-tech carts spy on your trash[ Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:47:38 PDT ]Cleveland rolls out carts with chip technology that identifies those who do not recycle enough.

Facebook Places: Here's how it works[ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:49:36 EDT ]Facebook has rolled out its long-awaited location feature, Facebook Places, an application that lets users "check in" on their mobile phones so friends know where they're hanging out and what they're doing.

Facebook Places raises more privacy concerns[ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:33:43 EDT ]Based on comments on news sites and Facebook's official blog, many users appear apprehensive about Facebook Places, the social-networking site's new location feature.

Piranhas aside, 3-D at home still a tough sell[ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:50:06 EDT ]Even if "Piranha 3D" has a modestly successful box-office debut this weekend, it could in the long run do more damage to the hopes of 3D TV makers than good.

How to create a secure 'super password'[ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:49:44 EDT ]Say goodbye to those wimpy, eight-letter passwords.

Newsweek: McCain is no 'Twitter Genius'[ Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:00:47 GMT ]A new study measures the “Digital IQ” of U.S. senators, based on presence on sites like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, as well as mentions in the blogosphere and traffic on their own Web sites.

Newsweek: McCain is no 'Twitter Genius'[ Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:00:47 GMT ]A new study measures the “Digital IQ” of U.S. senators, based on presence on sites like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, as well as mentions in the blogosphere and traffic on their own Web sites.

California could have major quake soon: study[ Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:48:14 GMT ]Earthquakes strike along California's San Andreas Fault more often than scientists previously thought, and think it's more than likely a major quake could happen soon. a new study suggests.

California could have major quake soon: study[ Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:48:14 GMT ]Earthquakes strike along California's San Andreas Fault more often than scientists previously thought, and think it's more than likely a major quake could happen soon. a new study suggests.

Going to Mars? It’ll be one wild trip[ Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:36:54 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: "Packing for Mars" tells you pretty much everything you always wanted to know about sex, poop and vomit on the final frontier. But that’s not the point of the story.

Going to Mars? It’ll be one wild trip[ Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:36:54 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: "Packing for Mars" tells you pretty much everything you always wanted to know about sex, poop and vomit on the final frontier. But that’s not the point of the story.

Building a backyard rocket launcher (photos)[ Sat, 21 Aug 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Creative Crave reader Kevin Shoemaker devised a multiple-rocket launcher out of off-the-shelf parts and a $5 toolbox.

Google likes Like.com, buys visual search team[ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:11:12 PDT ]Another acquisition for Google: this time turning to visual search and e-commerce engine Like.com, which could help Google's product and image search sites.

Teachers asked to 'unfriend' students on Facebook[ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:53:17 GMT ]A school district in Florida is advising teachers not to "friend" students on social networking sites, claiming that teacher-student communication through this medium is "inappropriate."

Teachers asked to 'unfriend' students on Facebook[ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:53:17 GMT ]A school district in Florida is advising teachers not to "friend" students on social networking sites, claiming that teacher-student communication through this medium is "inappropriate."

Facebook is the new Google[ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:52:56 GMT ]With Facebook Places, the social network shows it can steamroll friends and competitors alike. As for privacy, it's not a concern when you're the only game in town. If this sounds Google-like, it should. The question is, how soon until Facebook takes on Google directly?

Facebook is the new Google[ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:52:56 GMT ]With Facebook Places, the social network shows it can steamroll friends and competitors alike. As for privacy, it's not a concern when you're the only game in town. If this sounds Google-like, it should. The question is, how soon until Facebook takes on Google directly?

Virtual song fest marks 'E-Stonian' independence[ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:33:14 PDT ]The Baltic nation, known for its tech prowess, celebrates 19 years of post-Soviet independence with a massive digital music fest that links singers online.

Virtual song fest marks 'E-Stonian' independence[ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:33:14 PDT ]The Baltic nation, known for its tech prowess, celebrates 19 years of post-Soviet independence with a massive digital music fest that links singers online.

Google likes Like.com, buys visual search team[ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:11:12 PDT ]Another acquisition for Google: this time turning to visual search and e-commerce engine Like.com, which could help Google's product and image search sites.

<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://news.cnet.com/2300-1041_3-10004577.html?part=rss&amp;subj=news&amp;tag=2547-1_3-0-20" target="_blank">Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 21 Aug 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]</i><BR>Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the

Samsung Epic 4G, Motorola Droid 2, and the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10.
</div>
<span style="float:left;position:absolute;"></span>
</p>

<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://news.cnet.com/2300-1041_3-10004577.html?part=rss&amp;subj=news&amp;tag=2547-1_3-0-20" target="_blank">Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 21 Aug 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]</i><BR>Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the

Samsung Epic 4G, Motorola Droid 2, and the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10.
</div>
<span style="float:left;position:absolute;"></span>
</p>

Building a backyard rocket launcher (photos)[ Sat, 21 Aug 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Creative Crave reader Kevin Shoemaker devised a multiple-rocket launcher out of off-the-shelf parts and a $5 toolbox.

How to create a secure 'super password'[ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:49:44 EDT ]Say goodbye to those wimpy, eight-letter passwords.

Facebook Places: Here's how it works[ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:49:36 EDT ]Facebook has rolled out its long-awaited location feature, Facebook Places, an application that lets users "check in" on their mobile phones so friends know where they're hanging out and what they're doing.

Road Trip Pic of the Day 8/21: What is this?[ Sat, 21 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 8/21: What is this?[ Sat, 21 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.

Facebook Places: Here's how it works[ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:49:36 EDT ]Facebook has rolled out its long-awaited location feature, Facebook Places, an application that lets users "check in" on their mobile phones so friends know where they're hanging out and what they're doing.

Facebook Places raises more privacy concerns[ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:33:43 EDT ]Based on comments on news sites and Facebook's official blog, many users appear apprehensive about Facebook Places, the social-networking site's new location feature.

Facebook Places raises more privacy concerns[ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:33:43 EDT ]Based on comments on news sites and Facebook's official blog, many users appear apprehensive about Facebook Places, the social-networking site's new location feature.

Piranhas aside, 3-D at home still a tough sell[ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:50:06 EDT ]Even if "Piranha 3D" has a modestly successful box-office debut this weekend, it could in the long run do more damage to the hopes of 3D TV makers than good.