UAE reverses plan to ban BlackBerry[ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 03:21:52 EDT ]The United Arab Emirates will not implement a planned ban on all Blackberry services that was to have gone into effect next week, the state news agency said Friday.

Making touch screens that touch you back[ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:16:02 EDT ]Glass screens that can feel the touch of your fingers are all the rage these days. You'll find them in all kinds of gadgets, from smartphones to tablet computers.

Robot cars invade California, on orders from Google[ Sat, 09 Oct 2010 17:42:26 PDT ]Google has been testing self-driving cars on roads in California, according to a report, and so far they've avoided everything but a minor fender bender--caused by a human-driven car.

Robot cars invade California, on orders from Google[ Sat, 09 Oct 2010 17:42:26 PDT ]Google has been testing self-driving cars on roads in California, according to a report, and so far they've avoided everything but a minor fender bender--caused by a human-driven car.

UAE reverses plan to ban BlackBerry[ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 03:21:52 EDT ]The United Arab Emirates will not implement a planned ban on all Blackberry services that was to have gone into effect next week, the state news agency said Friday.

iPhone's glass back giving Apple headaches[ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 08:00:02 EDT ]Apple likes glass. A lot. You can tell that much from its many retail stores, and in its products where glass is used in displays, notebook trackpads, and both the front and back of the iPhone 4.

iPhone's glass back giving Apple headaches[ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 08:00:02 EDT ]Apple likes glass. A lot. You can tell that much from its many retail stores, and in its products where glass is used in displays, notebook trackpads, and both the front and back of the iPhone 4.

'NBA2K11' introduces the real Michael Jordan[ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:03:23 EDT ]Standing in the tunnel at Chicago Stadium, Michael Jordan looks back and asks, "Are you ready?"

'NBA2K11' introduces the real Michael Jordan[ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:03:23 EDT ]Standing in the tunnel at Chicago Stadium, Michael Jordan looks back and asks, "Are you ready?"

Making touch screens that touch you back[ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:16:02 EDT ]Glass screens that can feel the touch of your fingers are all the rage these days. You'll find them in all kinds of gadgets, from smartphones to tablet computers.

Cosmic Log: See the depths of Mars in 3-D[ Fri, 8 Oct 2010 22:30:53 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: What's it like to look down a 5-mile-deep canyon? You can't do that on Earth, but you can get a sense of how it feels on the Red Planet.

Astronaut twins to join up in orbit[ Sun, 10 Oct 2010 00:27:00 GMT ]The stars may have finally aligned for the world's only space sibling team.

Capsule docks at space station with 3 new arrivals[ Sun, 10 Oct 2010 00:02:39 GMT ]A Russian capsule has arrived at the International Space Station, bringing three new residents.

Cosmic Log: Ride along on an electric road trip[ Fri, 8 Oct 2010 23:45:36 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: How will electric cars change our lives? Join us as we take a road trip in a Chevy Volt — and share your thoughts about the plug-in driving experience.

FBI busted tracking student, demands gear return[ Fri, 8 Oct 2010 18:19:44 GMT ]Several days ago a 20-year-old student discovered a GPS tracking device hidden on his car. After his friend posted a picture of it online, speculating about its ties to a secret FBI investigation, the feds themselves came a-knockin', according to Wired.com. They wanted their toy back.

New Harry Potter movie! Not in 3D![ Sat, 09 Oct 2010 10:53:36 PDT ]Warner Bros. says it has run out of time in creating a 3D version of the new Harry Potter movie. Does this mean Hollywood is not in love with 3D?

First Google video Doodle imagines John Lennon[ Sat, 09 Oct 2010 11:16:51 PDT ]In celebration of the 70th birthday of John Lennon, Google's Doodle team releases its first-ever video doodle, something of an homage to Lennon's own simple, quirky drawings.

Facebook founders put $170,000 into pot[ Sat, 09 Oct 2010 12:09:17 PDT ]Sean Parker and Dustin Moskovitz contribute $170,000 to support California's Proposition 19, a ballot measure to legalize marijuana in the state.

Gartner: 'Hype Cycle' peaks for iPad, 3D displays[ Sat, 09 Oct 2010 14:38:59 PDT ]Marketing research firm Gartner says the "Hype Cycle" is peaking for media tablets like Apple's iPad. Other technologies, such as 3D displays and 4G are also on the list.

Robot cars invade California, on orders from Google[ Sat, 09 Oct 2010 17:42:26 PDT ]Google has been testing self-driving cars on roads in California, according to a report, and so far they've avoided everything but a minor fender bender--caused by a human-driven car.

UAE reverses plan to ban BlackBerry[ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 03:21:52 EDT ]The United Arab Emirates will not implement a planned ban on all Blackberry services that was to have gone into effect next week, the state news agency said Friday.

iPhone's glass back giving Apple headaches[ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 08:00:02 EDT ]Apple likes glass. A lot. You can tell that much from its many retail stores, and in its products where glass is used in displays, notebook trackpads, and both the front and back of the iPhone 4.

'NBA2K11' introduces the real Michael Jordan[ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:03:23 EDT ]Standing in the tunnel at Chicago Stadium, Michael Jordan looks back and asks, "Are you ready?"

Making touch screens that touch you back[ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:16:02 EDT ]Glass screens that can feel the touch of your fingers are all the rage these days. You'll find them in all kinds of gadgets, from smartphones to tablet computers.

AT&T ups smart phone 'early upgrade' fee from $75 to $200[ Fri, 8 Oct 2010 23:40:00 GMT ]If you're under an AT&T cell phone contract but are dying to upgrade early to the next great smart phone, you now will pay more to get it: $200, as of Oct. 3, up from the previous $75 fee. The change does not apply to the iPhone.

Obama signs technology access bill for disabled[ Fri, 8 Oct 2010 19:10:06 GMT ]Blind and deaf people soon will be able to more easily use smart phones, the Internet and other technologies that have become staples of life and the workplace.

AT&T ups smart phone 'early upgrade' fee from $75 to $200[ Fri, 8 Oct 2010 23:40:00 GMT ]If you're under an AT&T cell phone contract but are dying to upgrade early to the next great smart phone, you now will pay more to get it: $200, as of Oct. 3, up from the previous $75 fee. The change does not apply to the iPhone.

Scientists to look for China's Bigfoot[ Sat, 9 Oct 2010 15:14:41 GMT ]A group of Chinese scientists and explorers is looking for international help to mount a new search for the country's answer to Bigfoot, known locally as the "Yeren", or "wild man".

Scientists to look for China's Bigfoot[ Sat, 9 Oct 2010 15:14:41 GMT ]A group of Chinese scientists and explorers is looking for international help to mount a new search for the country's answer to Bigfoot, known locally as the "Yeren", or "wild man".

Cosmic Log: See the depths of Mars in 3-D[ Fri, 8 Oct 2010 22:30:53 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: What's it like to look down a 5-mile-deep canyon? You can't do that on Earth, but you can get a sense of how it feels on the Red Planet.

Cosmic Log: See the depths of Mars in 3-D[ Fri, 8 Oct 2010 22:30:53 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: What's it like to look down a 5-mile-deep canyon? You can't do that on Earth, but you can get a sense of how it feels on the Red Planet.

Obama signs technology access bill for disabled[ Fri, 8 Oct 2010 19:10:06 GMT ]Blind and deaf people soon will be able to more easily use smart phones, the Internet and other technologies that have become staples of life and the workplace.

FBI busted tracking student, demands gear return[ Fri, 8 Oct 2010 18:19:44 GMT ]Several days ago a 20-year-old student discovered a GPS tracking device hidden on his car. After his friend posted a picture of it online, speculating about its ties to a secret FBI investigation, the feds themselves came a-knockin', according to Wired.com. They wanted their toy back.

FBI busted tracking student, demands gear return[ Fri, 8 Oct 2010 18:19:44 GMT ]Several days ago a 20-year-old student discovered a GPS tracking device hidden on his car. After his friend posted a picture of it online, speculating about its ties to a secret FBI investigation, the feds themselves came a-knockin', according to Wired.com. They wanted their toy back.

EU calls Stuxnet 'paradigm shift' as U.S. responds more mildly[ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 18:44:44 PDT ]Critics say U.S. government is failing to provide important information on Stuxnet instead of giving it the special treatment other countries are.

EU calls Stuxnet 'paradigm shift' as U.S. responds more mildly[ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 18:44:44 PDT ]Critics say U.S. government is failing to provide important information on Stuxnet instead of giving it the special treatment other countries are.

Aircraft fire training at NASA Ames (audio slideshow)[ Sat, 09 Oct 2010 04:00:00 PDT ]NASA Ames Research Center hosts an emergency preparedness event certifying departments in FAA firefighting procedures.

Aircraft fire training at NASA Ames (audio slideshow)[ Sat, 09 Oct 2010 04:00:00 PDT ]NASA Ames Research Center hosts an emergency preparedness event certifying departments in FAA firefighting procedures.

The art of putting out airplane fires[ Sat, 09 Oct 2010 04:00:00 PDT ]Road Trip at Home: CNET stops in at NASA's Ames Research Center to see how fire crews train to deal with burning airplanes. A word of warning: don't try this at home.

The art of putting out airplane fires[ Sat, 09 Oct 2010 04:00:00 PDT ]Road Trip at Home: CNET stops in at NASA's Ames Research Center to see how fire crews train to deal with burning airplanes. A word of warning: don't try this at home.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 09 Oct 2010 04:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Sony Cyber-shot TX9, the LaCie 2big 4TB hard drive, and Apple TV.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 09 Oct 2010 04:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Sony Cyber-shot TX9, the LaCie 2big 4TB hard drive, and Apple TV.

UAE reverses plan to ban BlackBerry[ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 03:21:52 EDT ]The United Arab Emirates will not implement a planned ban on all Blackberry services that was to have gone into effect next week, the state news agency said Friday.

Making touch screens that touch you back[ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:16:02 EDT ]Glass screens that can feel the touch of your fingers are all the rage these days. You'll find them in all kinds of gadgets, from smartphones to tablet computers.

At NASA, learning to fight airplane fires (photos)[ Sat, 09 Oct 2010 04:00:00 PDT ]Road Trip at Home: Firefighters at airfields must be certified annually on standard techniques. CNET checks out the process.

At NASA, learning to fight airplane fires (photos)[ Sat, 09 Oct 2010 04:00:00 PDT ]Road Trip at Home: Firefighters at airfields must be certified annually on standard techniques. CNET checks out the process.

UAE reverses plan to ban BlackBerry[ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 03:21:52 EDT ]The United Arab Emirates will not implement a planned ban on all Blackberry services that was to have gone into effect next week, the state news agency said Friday.

iPhone's glass back giving Apple headaches[ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 08:00:02 EDT ]Apple likes glass. A lot. You can tell that much from its many retail stores, and in its products where glass is used in displays, notebook trackpads, and both the front and back of the iPhone 4.

iPhone's glass back giving Apple headaches[ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 08:00:02 EDT ]Apple likes glass. A lot. You can tell that much from its many retail stores, and in its products where glass is used in displays, notebook trackpads, and both the front and back of the iPhone 4.

'NBA2K11' introduces the real Michael Jordan[ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:03:23 EDT ]Standing in the tunnel at Chicago Stadium, Michael Jordan looks back and asks, "Are you ready?"