Taiwan's HTC: iPhone's 'quiet' challenger[ Mon, 6 Sep 2010 17:15:00 GMT ]HTC, a Taiwanese maker of smart phones, is moving out of the shadows and trying to establish its own brand name as it competes with Apple's iPhone.

Craigslist's decision a blow to free speech? [ Mon, 6 Sep 2010 17:42:13 GMT ]The online classified ad site's decision to use the "censored" label is coming under fire by free-speech advocates.

Nintendo icon Kirby gets a crafty makeover[ Mon, 6 Sep 2010 11:04:25 GMT ]Just when you thought Kirby couldn’t get any cuter, Nintendo has gone and turned their pink blob of an icon into the most adorable piece of yarn you ever did see. And for his forthcoming Wii game — "Kirby's Epic Yarn" — it looks like the video game giant is knitting together a visual masterpiece.

Spacecraft to fly into the sun[ Mon, 6 Sep 2010 11:50:00 GMT ]Why the sun's atmosphere is nearly 200 times hotter than its visible surface is a long-standing mystery. A new spacecraft, called Solar Probe Plus, aims to find some answers.

'Censored' bar won't stop online prostitution, some say[ Mon, 6 Sep 2010 22:26:44 GMT ]Craiglist's "adult services" section has been shut down in the U.S., but prostitution on the Internet is alive and well — even, quite possibly, on Craigslist.

Tech fixes to wind turbine-radar conflict face hurdles[ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Technologies that help air traffic control systems discern flying airplanes from wind turbines show positive results, but cooperation among government agencies is needed.

Behind the scenes with Google's Doodle team (photos)[ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Everyone knows about the special versions of its logo that Google posts from time to time. But how do they come about?

Washington Post writer learns Twitter lesson[ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:13:58 PDT ]Sportswriter suspended for posting false info on Twitter appears to now understand error of toying with Web and own credibility.

Is Craigslist bluffing over adult ads?[ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:50:12 PDT ]Having taken down its Adult Services section without explanation, some are speculating whether Craigslist is trying to teach attorneys general a lesson, rather than permanently averting its gaze from adult ads.

Oracle hires former HP CEO Hurd as president[ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:00:50 PDT ]Mark Hurd, who resigned suddenly from Hewlett-Packard last month amid an ethics controversy, will now be reporting directly to Oracle CEO Larry Ellison.

Adult services blocked on Craigslist[ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:18:07 EDT ]Online classified service Craigslist's decision to censor its adult services section could be a model for other websites, a leader in the fight against prostitution ads said Saturday.

New site shows the best of YouTube's worst[ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:15:06 EDT ]We watch more than 2 billion YouTube videos every day, but let's admit it -- we're usually viewing a top 25 clip, a video forwarded by a friend or an old standby like David After Dentist (some of those 66 million views must be repeats).

Google considering iTunes-like service?[ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:02:42 EDT ]Apple may get a nasty surprise this holiday season; rumors are swirling that Google's Andy Rubin is planning on a holiday-season launch for the search behemoth's new music download service.

Kanye and how Twitter changed communication[ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:47:58 EDT ]If you needed any more proof that Twitter has transformed how we absorb information and communicate, look no further than Kanye West.

Video: 'Pitch Your Game Idea'[ Sun, 5 Sep 2010 05:03:19 GMT ]Gamers pitch their video game ideas to industry experts in a "American Idol" like format at PAX 2010. (msnbc.com)

Video: 'Pitch Your Game Idea'[ Sun, 5 Sep 2010 05:03:19 GMT ]Gamers pitch their video game ideas to industry experts in a "American Idol" like format at PAX 2010. (msnbc.com)

Galactic 'supervolcano' seen erupting with X-rays[ Mon, 6 Sep 2010 14:50:43 GMT ]A galactic "supervolcano" in the massive galaxy M87 is erupting, blasting gas outwards. The cosmic volcano driven by a giant black hole in M87's center is preventing hundreds of millions of new stars from forming.

Galactic 'supervolcano' seen erupting with X-rays[ Mon, 6 Sep 2010 14:50:43 GMT ]A galactic "supervolcano" in the massive galaxy M87 is erupting, blasting gas outwards. The cosmic volcano driven by a giant black hole in M87's center is preventing hundreds of millions of new stars from forming.

Can Mickey Mouse teach you something about yourself?[ Sun, 5 Sep 2010 23:52:03 GMT ]Warren Spector, the famed game designer behind "Epic Mickey," says he hopes the forthcoming Wii video game will teach players more about themselves than the character they're playing.

Can Mickey Mouse teach you something about yourself?[ Sun, 5 Sep 2010 23:52:03 GMT ]Warren Spector, the famed game designer behind "Epic Mickey," says he hopes the forthcoming Wii video game will teach players more about themselves than the character they're playing.

Nintendo icon Kirby gets a crafty makeover[ Mon, 6 Sep 2010 11:04:25 GMT ]Just when you thought Kirby couldn’t get any cuter, Nintendo has gone and turned their pink blob of an icon into the most adorable piece of yarn you ever did see. And for his forthcoming Wii game — "Kirby's Epic Yarn" — it looks like the video game giant is knitting together a visual masterpiece.

Craigslist removes adult services section[ Sat, 4 Sep 2010 17:03:05 GMT ]Craigslist closed the adult services section of its website, a week after a group of state attorneys general complained about illegal ads promoting prostitution.

Craigslist removes adult services section[ Sat, 4 Sep 2010 17:03:05 GMT ]Craigslist closed the adult services section of its website, a week after a group of state attorneys general complained about illegal ads promoting prostitution.

Nintendo icon Kirby gets a crafty makeover[ Mon, 6 Sep 2010 11:04:25 GMT ]Just when you thought Kirby couldn’t get any cuter, Nintendo has gone and turned their pink blob of an icon into the most adorable piece of yarn you ever did see. And for his forthcoming Wii game — "Kirby's Epic Yarn" — it looks like the video game giant is knitting together a visual masterpiece.

Aboard an Alcatel-Lucent undersea cable ship (photos)[ Sun, 05 Sep 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]The telecommunications infrastructure company gives ZDNet UK a tour of its cable gear factory and the ship Ile de Batz, offering a look at a vital part of the global Internet that's normally hidden by miles of water.

Aboard an Alcatel-Lucent undersea cable ship (photos)[ Sun, 05 Sep 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]The telecommunications infrastructure company gives ZDNet UK a tour of its cable gear factory and the ship Ile de Batz, offering a look at a vital part of the global Internet that's normally hidden by miles of water.

Former HP CEO Mark Hurd heading to Oracle?[ Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:33:41 PDT ]Hurd and Oracle are in negotiations to have the former HP chief join Oracle as a senior executive, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

Former HP CEO Mark Hurd heading to Oracle?[ Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:33:41 PDT ]Hurd and Oracle are in negotiations to have the former HP chief join Oracle as a senior executive, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

At Google, doodling is real work[ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]There's a whole team behind the special Google logos that mark holidays, big events, and VIP birthdays. CNET's Daniel Terdiman witnesses the Doodlers in process.

At Google, doodling is real work[ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]There's a whole team behind the special Google logos that mark holidays, big events, and VIP birthdays. CNET's Daniel Terdiman witnesses the Doodlers in process.

Tech fixes to wind turbine-radar conflict face hurdles[ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Technologies that help air traffic control systems discern flying airplanes from wind turbines show positive results, but cooperation among government agencies is needed.

Tech fixes to wind turbine-radar conflict face hurdles[ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Technologies that help air traffic control systems discern flying airplanes from wind turbines show positive results, but cooperation among government agencies is needed.

Behind the scenes with Google's Doodle team (photos)[ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Everyone knows about the special versions of its logo that Google posts from time to time. But how do they come about?

Behind the scenes with Google's Doodle team (photos)[ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Everyone knows about the special versions of its logo that Google posts from time to time. But how do they come about?

'NHL2K11' shoots, but sometimes misses[ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:51:48 EDT ]NHL2K11 (2KSports/Visual Concepts) tries to bring realism to sports on the Wii, but falls short because of control issues and a spotty artificial intelligence.

'NHL2K11' shoots, but sometimes misses[ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:51:48 EDT ]NHL2K11 (2KSports/Visual Concepts) tries to bring realism to sports on the Wii, but falls short because of control issues and a spotty artificial intelligence.

Facebook testing a 'stalker button'[ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:49:02 EDT ]Facebook is apparently testing a new subscription feature that would allow users to receive alerts any time a specific friend takes certain actions on the social network.

Facebook testing a 'stalker button'[ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:49:02 EDT ]Facebook is apparently testing a new subscription feature that would allow users to receive alerts any time a specific friend takes certain actions on the social network.

Adult services blocked on Craigslist[ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:18:07 EDT ]Online classified service Craigslist's decision to censor its adult services section could be a model for other websites, a leader in the fight against prostitution ads said Saturday.

Adult services blocked on Craigslist[ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:18:07 EDT ]Online classified service Craigslist's decision to censor its adult services section could be a model for other websites, a leader in the fight against prostitution ads said Saturday.

Users amused, annoyed by Facebook Places[ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:07:07 EDT ]It's been two weeks since Facebook users took to blogs and message boards to voice their concerns about Places, a location-based service that allows people to check in to gathering spots via the social network.

Users amused, annoyed by Facebook Places[ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:07:07 EDT ]It's been two weeks since Facebook users took to blogs and message boards to voice their concerns about Places, a location-based service that allows people to check in to gathering spots via the social network.

Cosmic Log: Why the N.Z. quake is no Haiti[ Fri, 3 Sep 2010 21:50:44 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: In January, a 7.0 quake hit Haiti, and 230,000 people died. Today, a 7.0 quake hit New Zealand, and early indications are that it caused relatively few major casualties. Why the difference?

10 products for a relaxing Labor Day weekend[ Fri, 3 Sep 2010 16:42:21 GMT ]If you have an extended break this Labor Day weekend to relax, these products could help you do just that. But be warned that extreme relaxation can result in extreme laziness.

Video: 'Pitch Your Game Idea'[ Sun, 5 Sep 2010 05:03:19 GMT ]Gamers pitch their video game ideas to industry experts in a "American Idol" like format at PAX 2010. (msnbc.com)

Can Mickey Mouse teach you something about yourself?[ Sun, 5 Sep 2010 23:52:03 GMT ]Warren Spector, the famed game designer behind "Epic Mickey," says he hopes the forthcoming Wii video game will teach players more about themselves than the character they're playing.

Craigslist removes adult services section[ Sat, 4 Sep 2010 17:03:05 GMT ]Craigslist closed the adult services section of its website, a week after a group of state attorneys general complained about illegal ads promoting prostitution.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Garmin Nuvi 3790T, the Microsoft Arc Touch mouse, and an Iomega 1TB hard drive built for the Mac.

Craigslist censored: Adult section removed[ Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:22:13 PDT ]In a remarkable twist to the battle over Craigslist's Adult Services area, the site removes the section and replaces the home-page link to it with a "censored" tag.

The ad that uses YouTube brilliantly[ Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:24:20 PDT ]A Liquid Paper-like product's ad, created specifically to run on YouTube, shows the possibility of creating something remarkable on a site for which display advertising is becoming a key profit-making component.