Thanks to high-tech, storm track easier to predict[ Wed, 1 Sep 2010 23:28:10 GMT ]Sophisticated computer models that replaced instinct with cold, hard math have helped forecasters predict where a storm like Hurricane Earl is going about twice as accurately as 20 years ago.

Stephen Hawking says God's not needed. So?[ Thu, 2 Sep 2010 03:14:13 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: British physicist Stephen Hawking's latest book is already making waves with his observation that science can explain the universe's origin without invoking God.

Eco-author baffled by a violent fan[ Thu, 2 Sep 2010 00:13:21 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The "Ishmael" books are aimed at encouraging radical social change — but their author says hostage-taking is not the change he had in mind.

'Ping' social network for music announced by Apple[ Wed, 1 Sep 2010 17:47:21 GMT ]"Ping," a social network for Apple's iTunes Store music users was unveiled Wednesday by CEO Steve Jobs.

Apple introduces movie and rental streaming, new Apple TV[ Wed, 1 Sep 2010 18:07:52 GMT ]Apple introduced movie and TV streaming through its second-generation Apple TV Wednesday, a simpler device than its previous product.

China requires cell phone subscriber IDs[ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:40:07 PDT ]New subscribers are asked for identification and existing subscribers are being encouraged to register their IDs with their numbers in what the Chinese government calls a crackdown on spam and fraud.

Tab tweaks land in Chrome Canary[ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:47:04 PDT ]Google adds a new labs feature to its bleeding-edge version of Chrome to make it easier for users to test features that are still in development, but at least partially ready for users to explore.

Apple teases third-party AirPlay support, but details are scarce[ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:59:19 PDT ]Apple's Web site suggests wider support for AirPlay wireless streaming from third-party vendors, but offers few details.

New Ford police utility vehicle targets tech (photos)[ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:49:46 PDT ]Ford reveals its newest pursuit-rated vehicle--the company's first-ever specially designed Police Interceptor utility.

Apple iPod Touch, the best gets better[ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:02:00 PDT ]CNET Senior Editor Donald Bell weighs in with his first impressions of the fourth-generation Apple iPod Touch.

Grab these hot iPhone 4 games[ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:18:12 EDT ]If you've picked up Apple's iPhone 4, you're probably aware of the new features that can benefit gamers on the go: a higher-resolution display, an integrated gyroscope to complement the accelerometer (for six-axis motion control), longer battery life and faster Wi-Fi.

How to gracefully unfriend someone online[ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:14:15 EDT ]We've all done it -- surfed on over to the book of faces, our hearts racing and pupils dilating with excitement, let our cursors linger over those oh-so-powerful words, "Remove From Friends," and clicked away with the maniacal glee of a serial killer.

Apple unveils $99 TV box, upgraded iPods[ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:32:21 EDT ]A reworked line of iPods and a new, drastically cheaper, version of Apple TV are on the way.

India says will ask Google, Skype for data access[ Wed, 1 Sep 2010 13:37:17 GMT ]India on Wednesday launched a clampdown on major Internet communications firms, including Google and Skype, and began accessing some BlackBerry traffic in a campaign driven by security fears.

Sony to announce music, video subscription service[ Wed, 1 Sep 2010 15:49:23 GMT ]Sony is expected to enter an arena dominated by Apple's iTunes through a new music and video subscription service.

Famed Tasmanian devil euthanized after tumor found[ Wed, 1 Sep 2010 14:29:16 GMT ]A Tasmanian devil named Cedric, once thought to be immune to a contagious facial cancer threatening the iconic creatures with extinction, has been euthanized after succumbing to the disease, researchers said Wednesday.

Famed Tasmanian devil euthanized after tumor found[ Wed, 1 Sep 2010 14:29:16 GMT ]A Tasmanian devil named Cedric, once thought to be immune to a contagious facial cancer threatening the iconic creatures with extinction, has been euthanized after succumbing to the disease, researchers said Wednesday.

Sony to announce music, video subscription service[ Wed, 1 Sep 2010 15:49:23 GMT ]Sony is expected to enter an arena dominated by Apple's iTunes through a new music and video subscription service.

India says will ask Google, Skype for data access[ Wed, 1 Sep 2010 13:37:17 GMT ]India on Wednesday launched a clampdown on major Internet communications firms, including Google and Skype, and began accessing some BlackBerry traffic in a campaign driven by security fears.

Researchers rescue Moore’s Law[ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:43:42 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A new breed of memory device could keep the decades-long speedup in computer power going for decades longer, researchers say.

For bonobo males, mom is best wingman[ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:41:46 GMT ]To most human males, the thought of your mother anywhere near your sex life is probably horrifying. Not so for the bonobo, one of our closest primate relatives. A new study confirms that hanging out with mom boosts male bonobos' chances of getting intimate with a fertile female.

For bonobo males, mom is best wingman[ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:41:46 GMT ]To most human males, the thought of your mother anywhere near your sex life is probably horrifying. Not so for the bonobo, one of our closest primate relatives. A new study confirms that hanging out with mom boosts male bonobos' chances of getting intimate with a fertile female.

Research supports longer iTunes song samples[ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:02:50 PDT ]Two researchers reported that the sweet spot for digital music sampling is around 60 seconds. Apple is expected to boost length of iTunes samples to possibly 90 seconds.

Microsoft brings back Windows 7 'family pack'[ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:02:25 PDT ]Once again, though, the software maker bills the three-copy bundle of Windows 7 Home Premium as a limited-time, "while supplies last" offer.

Researchers rescue Moore’s Law[ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:43:42 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A new breed of memory device could keep the decades-long speedup in computer power going for decades longer, researchers say.

Benchmarking-software industry remains profitable[ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:01:00 PDT ]A new survey suggest that SaaS companies can remain highly profitable, even in a down economy.

Benchmarking-software industry remains profitable[ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:01:00 PDT ]A new survey suggest that SaaS companies can remain highly profitable, even in a down economy.

Microsoft brings back Windows 7 'family pack'[ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:02:25 PDT ]Once again, though, the software maker bills the three-copy bundle of Windows 7 Home Premium as a limited-time, "while supplies last" offer.

Research supports longer iTunes song samples[ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:02:50 PDT ]Two researchers reported that the sweet spot for digital music sampling is around 60 seconds. Apple is expected to boost length of iTunes samples to possibly 90 seconds.

EA touts Madden social 'experience' on Facebook[ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:07:12 PDT ]Madden NRL Superstars lets players create a fantasy football team and compete against others on Facebook. If you want to win, though, be ready to cough up cash.

EA touts Madden social 'experience' on Facebook[ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:07:12 PDT ]Madden NRL Superstars lets players create a fantasy football team and compete against others on Facebook. If you want to win, though, be ready to cough up cash.

Apple will live stream event -- but not on PCs[ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:43:03 EDT ]Apple users will get to watch live today as the company, at an event presumably led by CEO Steve Jobs, announces new services and products.

Exploring a healthy cloud-computing job market[ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:23:49 PDT ]In a struggling economy, the tech industry is a shining light. Even within the strong tech economy, though, cloud computing stands out right now.

Exploring a healthy cloud-computing job market[ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:23:49 PDT ]In a struggling economy, the tech industry is a shining light. Even within the strong tech economy, though, cloud computing stands out right now.

How to gracefully unfriend someone online[ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:14:15 EDT ]We've all done it -- surfed on over to the book of faces, our hearts racing and pupils dilating with excitement, let our cursors linger over those oh-so-powerful words, "Remove From Friends," and clicked away with the maniacal glee of a serial killer.

Grab these hot iPhone 4 games[ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:18:12 EDT ]If you've picked up Apple's iPhone 4, you're probably aware of the new features that can benefit gamers on the go: a higher-resolution display, an integrated gyroscope to complement the accelerometer (for six-axis motion control), longer battery life and faster Wi-Fi.

Grab these hot iPhone 4 games[ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:18:12 EDT ]If you've picked up Apple's iPhone 4, you're probably aware of the new features that can benefit gamers on the go: a higher-resolution display, an integrated gyroscope to complement the accelerometer (for six-axis motion control), longer battery life and faster Wi-Fi.

How to gracefully unfriend someone online[ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:14:15 EDT ]We've all done it -- surfed on over to the book of faces, our hearts racing and pupils dilating with excitement, let our cursors linger over those oh-so-powerful words, "Remove From Friends," and clicked away with the maniacal glee of a serial killer.

Apple will live stream event -- but not on PCs[ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:43:03 EDT ]Apple users will get to watch live today as the company, at an event presumably led by CEO Steve Jobs, announces new services and products.

What Apple will, and won't, announce today[ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:12:26 EDT ]In the tech world, it's become an annual rite of fall.

What Apple will, and won't, announce today[ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:12:26 EDT ]In the tech world, it's become an annual rite of fall.

Collider court case finally closed[ Wed, 1 Sep 2010 01:33:25 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A federal appeals court has shot down a challenge to Europe's Large Hadron Collider that was based on claims it could destroy the world.

Bite-sized iPod Nano evidence grows[ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:42:53 GMT ]Apple may be losing its knack for keeping secrets, as rumors of a tiny, square-shaped iPod Nano become more convincing by the day.

Amazon trying to offer subscription TV, movies[ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:55:49 GMT ]Amazon.com Inc. is talking with major media companies about offering unlimited views of older TV shows and movies online, in an attempt to stay relevant as consumers flock to Apple Inc.'s iTunes a la carte store and Netflix Inc.'s all-you-can eat subscription plan.

For bonobo males, mom is best wingman[ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:41:46 GMT ]To most human males, the thought of your mother anywhere near your sex life is probably horrifying. Not so for the bonobo, one of our closest primate relatives. A new study confirms that hanging out with mom boosts male bonobos' chances of getting intimate with a fertile female.

Researchers rescue Moore’s Law[ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:43:42 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A new breed of memory device could keep the decades-long speedup in computer power going for decades longer, researchers say.

Live blog: Apple music event[ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:40:23 PDT ]CNET will be covering Apple's yearly music event in San Francisco live, starting at 10 a.m. PDT Wednesday.

Report: Apple TV to launch with Netflix[ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:59:54 PDT ]Bloomberg reports that when the Apple set-top box debuts, Netflix will be the featured digital-movie service.

Apple to stream music event--to Apple devices[ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:54:18 PDT ]Apple announces that it will provide a live video stream of Wednesday's music event, but only to those who have Macs running OS X, an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch.

WSJ: ABC, Fox to rent 99-cent TV shows on iTunes[ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:43:39 PDT ]For months we've heard Apple was pitching Hollywood studios to adopt a 99-cent rental fee for TV shows. According to the Journal, Disney and Fox have signed on.