Sunday, November 21, 2010

Samsung goes where Apple won't
[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 12:42:24 PST ]
Samsung is the first top-tier manufacturer to come out with a 7-inch Android tablet in the U.S. Is Steve Jobs missing a market opportunity?

Mystery of Google Street View's naked guy in trunk
[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 13:04:38 PST ]
As Street View launches in Germany, image of naked man seemingly getting out of the trunk of his car temporarily disappears. Google says it's "under review."

SAP chief info officer: Apps in works for RIM tablet
[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 13:19:50 PST ]
Chief Information Officer Oliver Bussmann says SAP will have mobile versions of its business software ready to go by the time RIM releases the Playbook.

What's up, Zuck? Cartoon to feature Facebook CEO
[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 17:05:12 PST ]
He's already made a cameo appearance on The Simpsons, but this time Mark Zuckerberg gets his very own animated film.

Gawker yanks Palin excerpt after court order
[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 17:50:50 PST ]
Hope you've sated your curiosity about Sarah Palin's upcoming book: Gawker Media has pulled its excerpt following a HarperCollins suit and a federal court order.

When Big Brother beats a nursing home
[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 07:39:45 EST ]
The sensors know when Charlton Hall Jr. wakes up to go to the bathroom. They know how much time he spends in bed. They watch him do jigsaw puzzles in the den. They tattle when he opens the refrigerator.

Touched by the TSA? Win an iPod
[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:36:38 EST ]
Mobile-connected holiday travelers worried about being groped during airport security screenings can now at least hold out hope for a "Touch" of a more pleasant nature.

How Facebook functions in modern romance
[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:41:53 EST ]
There's no denying that Facebook has had an impact on the way the younger set flirt, fall in love and break up. Now, Seventeen magazine has released a study that depicts just what kind of repercussions the social networking site has had on modern courtship.

5 hot gadget trends for holiday shopping
[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:47:16 EST ]
Every holiday shopper has at least one uber-elitist gadget nerd on their list -- and this is perhaps the most stressful stereotype to shop for.

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Cosmic Log: Mars shots pay tribute to moonshot
[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 09:26:21 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Two of the latest craters encountered by NASA’s Opportunity rover have been named after the spaceships of Apollo 12.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Two of the latest craters encountered by NASA’s Opportunity rover have been named after the spaceships of Apollo 12.


Five great PS3 games for the holidays
[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:02:27 GMT ]

We've compiled a list of five of the best games for the PS3 released this year. Each one would make an excellent gift for the PS3 owner in your life.


E-readers and tablets: What should you buy?
[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 22:56:30 GMT ]

E-readers and tablets: Which one should I buy?
The gamut from Kindle to iPad is full of shiny objects, but which is right for you?  Here's a list of gadgets that are big this holiday shopping season, which shows the advantages and tradeoffs at every key price point.


Automakers mix and match energy alternatives
[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:52:00 GMT ]

Future cars may well mix and match alternative-fuel options — biofuel and diesel, hybrid and plug-in electric — with the eventual goal of "electrifying" America's driving.


Cosmic Log: How the 'Dancing' vote was hacked
[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 21:56:03 GMT ]

Cosmic Log: Bristol Palin, the daughter of that hockey mom from Alaska, is benefiting from a politically inspired social-media campaign that encourages fans to vote early and often.Cosmic Log: Bristol Palin, the daughter of that hockey mom from Alaska, is benefiting from a politically inspired social-media campaign that encourages fans to vote early and often.


Samsung goes where Apple won't
[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 12:42:24 PST ]
Samsung is the first top-tier manufacturer to come out with a 7-inch Android tablet in the U.S. Is Steve Jobs missing a market opportunity?

Mystery of Google Street View's naked guy in trunk
[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 13:04:38 PST ]
As Street View launches in Germany, image of naked man seemingly getting out of the trunk of his car temporarily disappears. Google says it's "under review."

SAP chief info officer: Apps in works for RIM tablet
[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 13:19:50 PST ]
Chief Information Officer Oliver Bussmann says SAP will have mobile versions of its business software ready to go by the time RIM releases the Playbook.

What's up, Zuck? Cartoon to feature Facebook CEO
[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 17:05:12 PST ]
He's already made a cameo appearance on The Simpsons, but this time Mark Zuckerberg gets his very own animated film.

Gawker yanks Palin excerpt after court order
[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 17:50:50 PST ]
Hope you've sated your curiosity about Sarah Palin's upcoming book: Gawker Media has pulled its excerpt following a HarperCollins suit and a federal court order.

When Big Brother beats a nursing home
[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 07:39:45 EST ]
The sensors know when Charlton Hall Jr. wakes up to go to the bathroom. They know how much time he spends in bed. They watch him do jigsaw puzzles in the den. They tattle when he opens the refrigerator.

Touched by the TSA? Win an iPod
[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:36:38 EST ]
Mobile-connected holiday travelers worried about being groped during airport security screenings can now at least hold out hope for a "Touch" of a more pleasant nature.

How Facebook functions in modern romance
[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:41:53 EST ]
There's no denying that Facebook has had an impact on the way the younger set flirt, fall in love and break up. Now, Seventeen magazine has released a study that depicts just what kind of repercussions the social networking site has had on modern courtship.

5 hot gadget trends for holiday shopping
[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:47:16 EST ]
Every holiday shopper has at least one uber-elitist gadget nerd on their list -- and this is perhaps the most stressful stereotype to shop for.

Cosmic Log: Mars shots pay tribute to moonshot
[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 09:26:21 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Two of the latest craters encountered by NASA’s Opportunity rover have been named after the spaceships of Apollo 12.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Two of the latest craters encountered by NASA’s Opportunity rover have been named after the spaceships of Apollo 12.


Five great PS3 games for the holidays
[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:02:27 GMT ]

We've compiled a list of five of the best games for the PS3 released this year. Each one would make an excellent gift for the PS3 owner in your life.


E-readers and tablets: What should you buy?
[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 22:56:30 GMT ]

E-readers and tablets: Which one should I buy?
The gamut from Kindle to iPad is full of shiny objects, but which is right for you?  Here's a list of gadgets that are big this holiday shopping season, which shows the advantages and tradeoffs at every key price point.


Automakers mix and match energy alternatives
[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:52:00 GMT ]

Future cars may well mix and match alternative-fuel options — biofuel and diesel, hybrid and plug-in electric — with the eventual goal of "electrifying" America's driving.


Cosmic Log: How the 'Dancing' vote was hacked
[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 21:56:03 GMT ]

Cosmic Log: Bristol Palin, the daughter of that hockey mom from Alaska, is benefiting from a politically inspired social-media campaign that encourages fans to vote early and often.Cosmic Log: Bristol Palin, the daughter of that hockey mom from Alaska, is benefiting from a politically inspired social-media campaign that encourages fans to vote early and often.


Atlas of Birth: Mapping maternal health online
[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:03:03 PST ]
Social scientists at the University of Southampton uncover telling trends in maternal health--during pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond--with online maps using UN and WHO figures.

iPhone beats RIM, others in satisfaction survey
[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:03:20 PST ]
All four iPhone models beat RIM, Motorola, HTC, and Samsung in a recent customer satisfaction survey.

Senior Democrats rebuke TSA over screening rules
[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:05:59 PST ]
Two committee chairmen ask TSA to "reconsider" new screening procedures, but the agency refuses, saying they're necessary to detect "hidden and dangerous items."

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)
[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 04:00:00 PST ]
Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Barnes & Noble Nook Color, HP Envy 100, and the LG Optimus S.

Green-tech companies look overseas for foothold
[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 06:00:00 PST ]
To navigate uncertain policies in the U.S., clean-tech start-ups are trying to grow on the cheap and get first products online in China and other countries.

When Big Brother beats a nursing home
[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 07:39:45 EST ]
The sensors know when Charlton Hall Jr. wakes up to go to the bathroom. They know how much time he spends in bed. They watch him do jigsaw puzzles in the den. They tattle when he opens the refrigerator.

Touched by the TSA? Win an iPod
[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:36:38 EST ]
Mobile-connected holiday travelers worried about being groped during airport security screenings can now at least hold out hope for a "Touch" of a more pleasant nature.

How Facebook functions in modern romance
[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:41:53 EST ]
There's no denying that Facebook has had an impact on the way the younger set flirt, fall in love and break up. Now, Seventeen magazine has released a study that depicts just what kind of repercussions the social networking site has had on modern courtship.

5 hot gadget trends for holiday shopping
[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:47:16 EST ]
Every holiday shopper has at least one uber-elitist gadget nerd on their list -- and this is perhaps the most stressful stereotype to shop for.

Cosmic Log: Mars shots pay tribute to moonshot
[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 09:26:21 GMT ]

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Two of the latest craters encountered by NASA’s Opportunity rover have been named after the spaceships of Apollo 12.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Two of the latest craters encountered by NASA’s Opportunity rover have been named after the spaceships of Apollo 12.


Five great PS3 games for the holidays
[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:02:27 GMT ]

We've compiled a list of five of the best games for the PS3 released this year. Each one would make an excellent gift for the PS3 owner in your life.


E-readers and tablets: What should you buy?
[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 22:56:30 GMT ]

E-readers and tablets: Which one should I buy?
The gamut from Kindle to iPad is full of shiny objects, but which is right for you?  Here's a list of gadgets that are big this holiday shopping season, which shows the advantages and tradeoffs at every key price point.


Automakers mix and match energy alternatives
[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:52:00 GMT ]

Future cars may well mix and match alternative-fuel options — biofuel and diesel, hybrid and plug-in electric — with the eventual goal of "electrifying" America's driving.


Cosmic Log: How the 'Dancing' vote was hacked
[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 21:56:03 GMT ]

Cosmic Log: Bristol Palin, the daughter of that hockey mom from Alaska, is benefiting from a politically inspired social-media campaign that encourages fans to vote early and often.Cosmic Log: Bristol Palin, the daughter of that hockey mom from Alaska, is benefiting from a politically inspired social-media campaign that encourages fans to vote early and often.


Atlas of Birth: Mapping maternal health online
[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:03:03 PST ]
Social scientists at the University of Southampton uncover telling trends in maternal health--during pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond--with online maps using UN and WHO figures.

iPhone beats RIM, others in satisfaction survey
[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:03:20 PST ]
All four iPhone models beat RIM, Motorola, HTC, and Samsung in a recent customer satisfaction survey.

Senior Democrats rebuke TSA over screening rules
[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:05:59 PST ]
Two committee chairmen ask TSA to "reconsider" new screening procedures, but the agency refuses, saying they're necessary to detect "hidden and dangerous items."

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)
[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 04:00:00 PST ]
Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Barnes & Noble Nook Color, HP Envy 100, and the LG Optimus S.

Green-tech companies look overseas for foothold
[ Sat, 20 Nov 2010 06:00:00 PST ]
To navigate uncertain policies in the U.S., clean-tech start-ups are trying to grow on the cheap and get first products online in China and other countries.

When Big Brother beats a nursing home
[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 07:39:45 EST ]
The sensors know when Charlton Hall Jr. wakes up to go to the bathroom. They know how much time he spends in bed. They watch him do jigsaw puzzles in the den. They tattle when he opens the refrigerator.

Touched by the TSA? Win an iPod
[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:36:38 EST ]
Mobile-connected holiday travelers worried about being groped during airport security screenings can now at least hold out hope for a "Touch" of a more pleasant nature.

How Facebook functions in modern romance
[ Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:41:53 EST ]
There's no denying that Facebook has had an impact on the way the younger set flirt, fall in love and break up. Now, Seventeen magazine has released a study that depicts just what kind of repercussions the social networking site has had on modern courtship.