Hackers see the cloud as ripe territory[ Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:35:59 PDT ]Survey conducted at last month's DefCon finds that hackers see the cloud as ripe for the taking and don't believe that cloud vendors are doing enough to secure it.

Hackers see the cloud as ripe territory[ Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:35:59 PDT ]Survey conducted at last month's DefCon finds that hackers see the cloud as ripe for the taking and don't believe that cloud vendors are doing enough to secure it.

You can't block Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:12:59 EDT ]You can't block CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook.

You can't block Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:12:59 EDT ]You can't block CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook.

How to 'undo' an ill-advised Gmail message[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:30:51 EDT ]Ever have that sick-to-your-stomach, "Oh crap!" moment after sending an e-mail?

How to 'undo' an ill-advised Gmail message[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:30:51 EDT ]Ever have that sick-to-your-stomach, "Oh crap!" moment after sending an e-mail?

Apps let couch potatoes and bookworms check in[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:09:48 EDT ]Intrigued by Foursquare, or Facebook's new Places feature, but not sure anybody would be interested in where you go every day?

Apps let couch potatoes and bookworms check in[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:09:48 EDT ]Intrigued by Foursquare, or Facebook's new Places feature, but not sure anybody would be interested in where you go every day?

Strategy game sheds unpopular anti-piracy system[ Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:13:08 EDT ]Digital Rights Management, or DRM, has been touted as a piracy preventer by entertainment and gaming manufacturers. But it's been blasted by end users as restrictive and ineffective against illegal downloading and copying of electronic media.

Strategy game sheds unpopular anti-piracy system[ Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:13:08 EDT ]Digital Rights Management, or DRM, has been touted as a piracy preventer by entertainment and gaming manufacturers. But it's been blasted by end users as restrictive and ineffective against illegal downloading and copying of electronic media.

Cosmic Log: Inside a celestial super-volcano[ Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:08:44 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The galaxy M87's supermassive black hole may not look like an erupting mountain, but it has an effect similar to that of Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull volcano.

Drug helps addicts quit smoking...and 'StarCraft'[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:41:35 GMT ]New study suggests bupropion reduces the desire to play games obsessively

New Chatroulette? World yawns with anticipation[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:33:00 GMT ]Turns out Chatroulette 1.0, the video conversation Web sensation that introduced giggling adolescents, nonplused computer shut-ins and shocked – SHOCKED – journalists to random male genitalia worldwide was just an experiment. And now it's over

Can fuel cells power the future?[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:22:08 GMT ]An electricity-generating fuel-cell system known as the Bloom Box sparked a huge buzz in the energy debate six months ago — and since then, still more ventures have surfaced to promise better living through chemistry.

iPhone 'kill switch' would use voice, facial recognition[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:10:12 GMT ]Apple patent proposal includes Big Brother-ish ways to detect those who jailbreak their iPhone, or hack into others' devices.

The real iTunes fraud vulnerability: Gullible users[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:30:19 PDT ]Despite reports, iTunes hasn't been compromised and the company isn't aware of any sudden increase in fraudulent transactions, sources tell All Things Digital.

iMac the next touch-screen Apple device?[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:22:57 PDT ]Another patent application surfaces showing the iMac maker is at least thinking about a way to incorporate its touch interface with its desktop lineup.

Fiorina: Politicians don't care about Silicon Valley[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:37:29 PDT ]Former HP chief executive Carly Fiorina promises a deregulatory approach toward technology if elected U.S. senator, warning of Net neutrality overreach and saying current politicians don't understand Silicon Valley.

Halo marketing: Remote-controlled real robot[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:55:52 PDT ]Robot arm stashed in San Francisco warehouse is user-controllable via Facebook Connect and a special Web site. We like it.

NASA images capture extent of Pakistan flooding (photos)[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:40:47 PDT ]Images from instruments aboard NASA satellites show the devastation caused by massive flooding along the Indus and Kabul rivers in Pakistan.

Slowed-down Justin Bieber 'remix' goes viral[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:49:40 EDT ]Pop heartthrob Justin Bieber may be the perfect Trojan horse for a meme.

You can't block Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:12:59 EDT ]You can't block CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook.

How to 'undo' an ill-advised Gmail message[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:15:24 EDT ]Ever have that sick-to-your-stomach, "Oh crap!" moment after sending an e-mail?

Apps let couch potatoes and bookworms check in[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:12:01 EDT ]Intrigued by Foursquare, or Facebook's new Places feature, but not sure anybody would be interested in where you go every day?

iPhone 'kill switch' would use voice, facial recognition[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:10:12 GMT ]Apple patent proposal includes Big Brother-ish ways to detect those who jailbreak their iPhone, or hack into others' devices.

iPhone 'kill switch' would use voice, facial recognition[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:10:12 GMT ]Apple patent proposal includes Big Brother-ish ways to detect those who jailbreak their iPhone, or hack into others' devices.

Facebook's Zuckerberg furious over coming film[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:57:04 GMT ]It was bound to happen. Facebook, the subject of a big Hollywood movie — is now coping with becoming a cultural icon and a corporate monolith. And they don’t like it one bit.

Facebook's Zuckerberg furious over coming film[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:57:04 GMT ]It was bound to happen. Facebook, the subject of a big Hollywood movie — is now coping with becoming a cultural icon and a corporate monolith. And they don’t like it one bit.

Tips for taking great photos at night[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:06:28 GMT ]Follow these photography tips to get exciting shots of the city in motion, capture lit-up buildings and monuments and take photos in dimly lit concert halls and clubs.

Tips for taking great photos at night[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:06:28 GMT ]Follow these photography tips to get exciting shots of the city in motion, capture lit-up buildings and monuments and take photos in dimly lit concert halls and clubs.

E-textbooks starting to turn a page[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:06:03 GMT ]While ordinary e-books are catching on like wildfire — Amazon reported that in July Kindle e-books outsold hardcover books — e-textbooks are not yet pervasive at traditional universities.

E-textbooks starting to turn a page[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:06:03 GMT ]While ordinary e-books are catching on like wildfire — Amazon reported that in July Kindle e-books outsold hardcover books — e-textbooks are not yet pervasive at traditional universities.

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?

Chatroulette offline for revamp; what will it reveal?[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:34:34 PDT ]Anonymous Webcam/chat site goes offline, saying experiment #1 is over, but promises launch of a new and updated version of the site.

Chatroulette offline for revamp; what will it reveal?[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:34:34 PDT ]Anonymous Webcam/chat site goes offline, saying experiment #1 is over, but promises launch of a new and updated version of the site.

Kodak delivers new camera for social fanatics[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:49:45 PDT ]Tiny camera is specifically designed to help people share images on sites such as Facebook and Flickr, and YouTube.

Kodak delivers new camera for social fanatics[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:49:45 PDT ]Tiny camera is specifically designed to help people share images on sites such as Facebook and Flickr, and YouTube.

Road Trip Pic of the Day 8/23: What is this?[ Mon, 23 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 8/23: What is this?[ Mon, 23 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.

HumanCar creates a real muscle car[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:28:22 PDT ]Brainchild of a U.S. engineer, the Imagine PS is operated by up to four hand cranks. The driver and passengers pull and push levers in order to go.

HumanCar creates a real muscle car[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:28:22 PDT ]Brainchild of a U.S. engineer, the Imagine PS is operated by up to four hand cranks. The driver and passengers pull and push levers in order to go.

Road Trip puts iPhone 4 and iPad to the test[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:45:00 PDT ]Road Trip 2010: Each year, CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman gets the chance to test out Apple's latest over several thousands of miles of driving. This year, that meant the iPhone 4, the iPad 3G, and the latest 13-inch MacBook Pro.

Road Trip puts iPhone 4 and iPad to the test[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:45:00 PDT ]Road Trip 2010: Each year, CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman gets the chance to test out Apple's latest over several thousands of miles of driving. This year, that meant the iPhone 4, the iPad 3G, and the latest 13-inch MacBook Pro.

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.

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.

WikiLeaks founder says he's been targeted[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:18:24 EDT ]WikiLeaks founder and editor Julian Assange says Swedish authorities reached "the height of irresponsibility" by issuing an arrest warrant alleging rape against him, then revoking it less than a day later.

WikiLeaks founder says he's been targeted[ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:18:24 EDT ]WikiLeaks founder and editor Julian Assange says Swedish authorities reached "the height of irresponsibility" by issuing an arrest warrant alleging rape against him, then revoking it less than a day later.