Supreme Court to hear NASA privacy case[ Sun, 3 Oct 2010 21:55:48 GMT ]For the past three years, Robert Nelson has been juggling two lives.

Space gloves are rough on astronaut fingernails[ Sun, 3 Oct 2010 17:18:29 GMT ]Life as an astronaut involves risks. But who knew those risks come even from wearing space suit gloves? Ten percent of astronauts surveyed say they've experienced "trauma" related to gloves, including lost fingernails.

Internet was help — and hell — for Rutgers freshman[ Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:46:18 GMT ]Read any story about Tyler Clementi, the 18-year-old Rutgers freshman who committed suicide after his roommate spied on his homosexual encounter via webcam, and you arrive immediately at an obvious conclusion: The Internet is to blame. Yet as malevolent as the Internet has become, there's evidence that it also may have provided Clementi with the assistance he needed at times.

The math and science of baseball[ Thu, 30 Sep 2010 22:23:26 GMT ]Batting average is just an appetizer on the menu of number-crunching options for the avid fan. Statistical models exist to determine everything from the winner of the Cy Young award, pitching's grand prize, to a manager's contribution to the team.

Scrunched-up dimensions untangled[ Sat, 2 Oct 2010 00:59:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: British physicist Stephen Hawking may claim that extra dimensions provide the key to understanding the "grand design," but Shing-Tung Yau is the guy who actually figured out how those dimensions work. Now Yau explains it all for you.

Google acquires mobile-typing company[ Sun, 03 Oct 2010 04:57:40 PDT ]You're not the only one dissatisfied with typing on mobile phones. Google buys BlindType, a start-up that hopes to make things better.

App turns iPad into client for multitasking, Flash[ Sun, 03 Oct 2010 11:00:29 PDT ]A longtime Silicon Valley company can turn an iPad into an X terminal, allowing the iPad to run Linux, and even Flash-based apps.

Why Facebook should love 'The Social Network'[ Sun, 03 Oct 2010 11:14:28 PDT ]While the new Facebook movie has been criticized in the tech world for being an inaccurate fairy tale and a portrayal of a friendless freak, it shows Mark Zuckerberg being let down by friends--not the other way around.

Disney taps Yahoo exec to bolster Web efforts[ Sun, 03 Oct 2010 11:48:49 PDT ]Jimmy Pitaro, who is leaving his position running the powerful media properties at Yahoo, has taken a job as co-president of Disney Interactive Media Group, as Disney seeks to clarify its Web strategy.

Verizon to refund up to $90 M in bogus data charges[ Sun, 03 Oct 2010 17:54:50 PDT ]In what may be the largest consumer telecommunications refund in history, Verizon Wireless will pay up to $90 million to some 15 million subscribers who were charged for data usage or Net access, though they weren't on data plans.

Facebook photos are now downloadable, hi-res[ Fri, 01 Oct 2010 07:32:23 EDT ]Facebook, which is one of the world's largest photo-sharing sites (in addition to being the leader among social networks), is rolling out some marked improvements to its Photos product.

vChatter: The not-so-naked Chatroulette[ Fri, 01 Oct 2010 08:24:20 EDT ]Will Bunker says he didn't steal the idea for his Facebook app. He just re-created Chatroulette -- minus the naked people.

Verizon to refund some 15 million customers[ Sun, 03 Oct 2010 21:36:13 EDT ]Verizon Wireless said Sunday it will refund about 15 million of its customers because the company incorrectly charged them for data sessions.

'Medal of Honor' game nixes 'Taliban' option[ Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:33:09 EDT ]Plans to let players control Taliban fighters in the highly anticipated "Medal of Honor" video game have been scrapped amid harsh criticism from military officials and others.

Facebook adds new perils to rituals of dating[ Sat, 2 Oct 2010 19:19:13 GMT ]Facebook is the most useful tool for dating since the invention of the box of chocolates. It may also be the most dangerous threat to dating since bad breath.

Facebook adds new perils to rituals of dating[ Sat, 2 Oct 2010 19:19:13 GMT ]Facebook is the most useful tool for dating since the invention of the box of chocolates. It may also be the most dangerous threat to dating since bad breath.

FBI says cyber-thieves stole $70 million[ Fri, 1 Oct 2010 19:33:43 GMT ]The FBI and law enforcement agencies in Ukraine, the Netherlands and Britain are tracking down international cyber criminals who stole $70 million by using malicious software that captured passwords and account numbers to log onto online bank accounts.

FBI says cyber-thieves stole $70 million[ Fri, 1 Oct 2010 19:33:43 GMT ]The FBI and law enforcement agencies in Ukraine, the Netherlands and Britain are tracking down international cyber criminals who stole $70 million by using malicious software that captured passwords and account numbers to log onto online bank accounts.

Internet was help — and hell — for Rutgers freshman[ Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:46:18 GMT ]Read any story about Tyler Clementi, the 18-year-old Rutgers freshman who committed suicide after his roommate spied on his homosexual encounter via webcam, and you arrive immediately at an obvious conclusion: The Internet is to blame. Yet as malevolent as the Internet has become, there's evidence that it also may have provided Clementi with the assistance he needed at times.

Internet was help — and hell — for Rutgers freshman[ Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:46:18 GMT ]Read any story about Tyler Clementi, the 18-year-old Rutgers freshman who committed suicide after his roommate spied on his homosexual encounter via webcam, and you arrive immediately at an obvious conclusion: The Internet is to blame. Yet as malevolent as the Internet has become, there's evidence that it also may have provided Clementi with the assistance he needed at times.

The math and science of baseball[ Thu, 30 Sep 2010 22:23:26 GMT ]Batting average is just an appetizer on the menu of number-crunching options for the avid fan. Statistical models exist to determine everything from the winner of the Cy Young award, pitching's grand prize, to a manager's contribution to the team.

The math and science of baseball[ Thu, 30 Sep 2010 22:23:26 GMT ]Batting average is just an appetizer on the menu of number-crunching options for the avid fan. Statistical models exist to determine everything from the winner of the Cy Young award, pitching's grand prize, to a manager's contribution to the team.

Look, an iPhone being charged by an umbilical cord[ Sat, 02 Oct 2010 13:33:55 PDT ]Japanese artist Mio I-Zawa creates a different kind of charging cable for your iPhone. It's a pulsating, wriggling umbilical cord, complete with strange squealing noises.

Scrunched-up dimensions untangled[ Sat, 2 Oct 2010 00:59:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: British physicist Stephen Hawking may claim that extra dimensions provide the key to understanding the "grand design," but Shing-Tung Yau is the guy who actually figured out how those dimensions work. Now Yau explains it all for you.

Scrunched-up dimensions untangled[ Sat, 2 Oct 2010 00:59:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: British physicist Stephen Hawking may claim that extra dimensions provide the key to understanding the "grand design," but Shing-Tung Yau is the guy who actually figured out how those dimensions work. Now Yau explains it all for you.

At home with Charlie Brown and the 'Peanuts' gang (photos)[ Sat, 02 Oct 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Road Trip at Home: For the 60th anniversary of the famous comic, CNET's Daniel Terdiman visits the Charles M. Schulz Museum.

At home with Charlie Brown and the 'Peanuts' gang (photos)[ Sat, 02 Oct 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Road Trip at Home: For the 60th anniversary of the famous comic, CNET's Daniel Terdiman visits the Charles M. Schulz Museum.

Assessing the PlayBook's threat to the iPad[ Sat, 02 Oct 2010 10:54:40 PDT ]RIM is touting one potentially big advantage that its PlayBook tablet has over the iPad. It's still a big if, but it warrants a closer look.

Assessing the PlayBook's threat to the iPad[ Sat, 02 Oct 2010 10:54:40 PDT ]RIM is touting one potentially big advantage that its PlayBook tablet has over the iPad. It's still a big if, but it warrants a closer look.

Ellison 'speechless' on HP CEO choice? Right.[ Sat, 02 Oct 2010 12:34:37 PDT ]And right on cue, here come the Larry Ellison theatrics over Hewlett-Packard's appointment of former SAP chief Léo Apotheker as its new CEO.

Ellison 'speechless' on HP CEO choice? Right.[ Sat, 02 Oct 2010 12:34:37 PDT ]And right on cue, here come the Larry Ellison theatrics over Hewlett-Packard's appointment of former SAP chief Léo Apotheker as its new CEO.

Look, an iPhone being charged by an umbilical cord[ Sat, 02 Oct 2010 13:33:55 PDT ]Japanese artist Mio I-Zawa creates a different kind of charging cable for your iPhone. It's a pulsating, wriggling umbilical cord, complete with strange squealing noises.

'Medal of Honor' game nixes 'Taliban' option[ Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:33:09 EDT ]Plans to let players control Taliban fighters in the highly anticipated "Medal of Honor" video game have been scrapped amid harsh criticism from military officials and others.

Google acquires mobile typing start-up BlindType[ Sun, 03 Oct 2010 04:57:40 PDT ]You're not the only one dissatisfied with typing on mobile phones. Google buys a start-up that hopes to make things better.

Google acquires mobile typing start-up BlindType[ Sun, 03 Oct 2010 04:57:40 PDT ]You're not the only one dissatisfied with typing on mobile phones. Google buys a start-up that hopes to make things better.

Tech's battle over Senate antipiracy bill[ Thu, 30 Sep 2010 07:34:41 EDT ]Killing legislation that would enable the government to shut down websites accused of piracy was a top priority for many technology trade groups Wednesday.

Tech's battle over Senate antipiracy bill[ Thu, 30 Sep 2010 07:34:41 EDT ]Killing legislation that would enable the government to shut down websites accused of piracy was a top priority for many technology trade groups Wednesday.

Facebook photos are now downloadable, hi-res[ Fri, 01 Oct 2010 07:32:23 EDT ]Facebook, which is one of the world's largest photo-sharing sites (in addition to being the leader among social networks), is rolling out some marked improvements to its Photos product.

Facebook photos are now downloadable, hi-res[ Fri, 01 Oct 2010 07:32:23 EDT ]Facebook, which is one of the world's largest photo-sharing sites (in addition to being the leader among social networks), is rolling out some marked improvements to its Photos product.

vChatter: The not-so-naked Chatroulette[ Fri, 01 Oct 2010 08:24:20 EDT ]Will Bunker says he didn't steal the idea for his Facebook app. He just re-created Chatroulette -- minus the naked people.

vChatter: The not-so-naked Chatroulette[ Fri, 01 Oct 2010 08:24:20 EDT ]Will Bunker says he didn't steal the idea for his Facebook app. He just re-created Chatroulette -- minus the naked people.

'Medal of Honor' game nixes 'Taliban' option[ Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:33:09 EDT ]Plans to let players control Taliban fighters in the highly anticipated "Medal of Honor" video game have been scrapped amid harsh criticism from military officials and others.

Facebook adds new perils to rituals of dating[ Sat, 2 Oct 2010 19:19:13 GMT ]Facebook is the most useful tool for dating since the invention of the box of chocolates. It may also be the most dangerous threat to dating since bad breath.

FBI says cyber-thieves stole $70 million[ Fri, 1 Oct 2010 19:33:43 GMT ]The FBI and law enforcement agencies in Ukraine, the Netherlands and Britain are tracking down international cyber criminals who stole $70 million by using malicious software that captured passwords and account numbers to log onto online bank accounts.

Internet was help — and hell — for Rutgers freshman[ Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:46:18 GMT ]Read any story about Tyler Clementi, the 18-year-old Rutgers freshman who committed suicide after his roommate spied on his homosexual encounter via webcam, and you arrive immediately at an obvious conclusion: The Internet is to blame. Yet as malevolent as the Internet has become, there's evidence that it also may have provided Clementi with the assistance he needed at times.

The math and science of baseball[ Thu, 30 Sep 2010 22:23:26 GMT ]Batting average is just an appetizer on the menu of number-crunching options for the avid fan. Statistical models exist to determine everything from the winner of the Cy Young award, pitching's grand prize, to a manager's contribution to the team.

Scrunched-up dimensions untangled[ Sat, 2 Oct 2010 00:59:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: British physicist Stephen Hawking may claim that extra dimensions provide the key to understanding the "grand design," but Shing-Tung Yau is the guy who actually figured out how those dimensions work. Now Yau explains it all for you.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 02 Oct 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the HP Envy 17 laptop, the Canon PowerShot S95 camera, the 88Volts Dropcam Echo Wi-Fi Security Camera, and more.

At home with Charlie Brown and the 'Peanuts' gang (photos)[ Sat, 02 Oct 2010 06:00:00 PDT ]Road Trip at Home: For the 60th anniversary of the famous comic, CNET's Daniel Terdiman visits the Charles M. Schulz Museum.

Assessing the PlayBook's threat to the iPad[ Sat, 02 Oct 2010 10:54:40 PDT ]RIM is touting one potentially big advantage that its PlayBook tablet has over the iPad. It's still a big if, but it warrants a closer look.