WikiLeaks people defect to Openleaks[ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 20:07:15 GMT ]WikiLeaks not only has to fend off attacks from the outside, it also has dissension from within to grapple with, as former staffers have branched off to form their own whistleblower platform.

Cosmic Log: Season's readings in science[ Sat, 11 Dec 2010 03:43:18 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Looking for a science book to give? Here's a lineup of award-winners ranging from children's books to coffee-table volumes.

Blam! Railgun shot heard round the world[ Sat, 11 Dec 2010 01:21:03 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Navy researchers notch a world record by using an electromagnetic railgun to fire a projectile with 33 megajoules of energy.

Wallets give you a real feel to virtual cash[ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 21:52:16 GMT ]Cosmic Log: "Proverbial wallets" monitor your bank account and let you know how you’re doing by growing and shrinking, or clamming up when you’re running low on virtual cash.

Want to be popular on the Internet? Be a jerk![ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 21:45:51 GMT ]According to a new study, Internet users are overwhelmingly attracted to the negative. (Gasp !)

WikiLeaks, Assange feel the heat (roundup)[ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:28:00 PST ]Whistle-blower site continues to face heavy criticism and repercussions for publishing extensive details of U.S. military and diplomatic activity.

Navy's Mach 7 gun can kill from 100 miles away[ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:29:04 PST ]The U.S. Navy is testing out a railgun that hits targets with mortal accuracy from some 100 miles away. It doesn't rely on an explosive charge but rather on electromagnetics.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 11 Dec 2010 04:00:00 PST ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the 2011 Nissan Leaf, Motorola Droid 2 Global, and the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller.

The e-readers of CES 2010: Where are they now?[ Sat, 11 Dec 2010 04:40:06 PST ]A bevy of new e-book readers made their debuts at CES 2010. A year later, here's a look back at how they fared as CES 2011 approaches.

Life in the Chromeosphere[ Sat, 11 Dec 2010 08:00:00 PST ]The hardware isn't ready and the OS is still beta, but Chrome OS notebooks look poised to steal the Netbook market from Microsoft.

Why Groupon was smart to spurn Google's offer[ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 09:29:55 EST ]Groupon, the fastest-growing web company on the planet, reportedly turned down a $6 billion buyout offer from Google late last week.

Will Spotify have gaps in its U.S. 'digital jukebox?'[ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:09:48 EST ]Spotify, a music streaming service that's making waves in Europe, continues to face hurdles with its oft-delayed U.S. launch.

WikiLeaks people defect to Openleaks[ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 20:07:15 GMT ]WikiLeaks not only has to fend off attacks from the outside, it also has dissension from within to grapple with, as former staffers have branched off to form their own whistleblower platform.

Cosmic Log: Season's readings in science[ Sat, 11 Dec 2010 03:43:18 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Looking for a science book to give? Here's a lineup of award-winners ranging from children's books to coffee-table volumes.

Blam! Railgun shot heard round the world[ Sat, 11 Dec 2010 01:21:03 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Navy researchers notch a world record by using an electromagnetic railgun to fire a projectile with 33 megajoules of energy.

Wallets give you a real feel to virtual cash[ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 21:52:16 GMT ]Cosmic Log: "Proverbial wallets" monitor your bank account and let you know how you’re doing by growing and shrinking, or clamming up when you’re running low on virtual cash.

Want to be popular on the Internet? Be a jerk![ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 21:45:51 GMT ]According to a new study, Internet users are overwhelmingly attracted to the negative. (Gasp !)

WikiLeaks fans should think before they botnet[ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:01:11 PST ]Joining the Operation Payback digital protest, which has been launching denial-of-service attacks against target sites to make its point, is illegal, lawyer says.

Conn. AG wants Google's Wi-Fi Street View data[ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:04:36 PST ]Richard Blumenthal, the outgoing attorney general in Connecticut, has demanded that Google turn over the Wi-Fi data it collected in its Street View project.

Report: Apple, Google to bid for Nortel mobile IP[ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:23:27 PST ]The two mobile players that have the most money to spend are named as just two of the companies expected to bid on the assets of the bankrupt Canadian telecom firm.

WikiLeaks, Assange feel the heat (roundup)[ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:28:00 PST ]Whistle-blower site continues to face heavy criticism and repercussions for publishing extensive details of U.S. military and diplomatic activity.

Navy's Mach 7 gun can kill from 100 miles away[ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:29:04 PST ]The U.S. Navy is testing out a railgun that hits targets with mortal accuracy from some 100 miles away. It doesn't rely on an explosive charge but rather on electromagnetics.

Why Groupon was smart to spurn Google's offer[ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 09:29:55 EST ]Groupon, the fastest-growing web company on the planet, reportedly turned down a $6 billion buyout offer from Google late last week.

Will Spotify have gaps in its U.S. 'digital jukebox?'[ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:09:48 EST ]Spotify, a music streaming service that's making waves in Europe, continues to face hurdles with its oft-delayed U.S. launch.

Video: 'Deus Ex' a human revolution begins[ Thu, 9 Dec 2010 19:53:46 GMT ]"Deus Ex: Human Revolution" seeks to breathe new life into the sci-fi stealth game. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)

Cosmic Log: Mice created from two dads[ Thu, 9 Dec 2010 21:42:21 GMT ]Reproductive scientists have used stem cell technology to create mice from two dads. The breakthrough could be a boon to efforts to save endangered species — and the procedure could make it possible for same-sex couples to have their own genetic children.

Five great PSP games for the holidays[ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:06:10 GMT ]Whether the gamer on your holiday list likes shooters, role-playing games or brawlers, these titles make the most of Sony's powerful portable game gadget.

8 ingenious ways to hide your HDTV[ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:07:30 GMT ]TVs can be a real eyesore in a living space. Fortunately, there are plenty of products on the market that can help you disguise the TV without sacrificing convenience. In fact, with these gadgets, you could stash secret TVs just about anywhere in your house.

Pre-caffeine tech: Friend your parents on Facebook?[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on WikiLeaks hack attacks, Facebook privacy, cool Christmas presents and more.

Facebook hoists 'Hacker Cup' engineer challenge[ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 07:56:09 PST ]The social network invites developers to enter a series of online algorithmic programming challenges, with 25 top finishers going to Facebook's headquarters for the finals.

Anonymous explains self amid WikiLeaks drama[ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 08:19:47 PST ]A group that supports WikiLeaks through attacks on Web sites of organizations it deems enemies has apparently issued a press release to try to explains its motivations.

Sony aims for hard-core with Move machine gun[ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 08:30:40 PST ]Sony unveils a new attachment for its PlayStation Move peripheral, called the Sharp Shooter. The machine-gun design holds the Move controller and Navigation controller.

Apache foundation quits 'proprietary' Java process[ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 08:43:15 PST ]Saying the platform is completely under Oracle's control, the Apache Software Foundation resigns from the Java Community Process Executive Committee.

Canon camera encryption cracked[ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 08:44:29 PST ]A Russian programmer has found a terminal weakness in a Canon system to ensure the authenticity of photos taken by law enforcement, insurance companies, or other investigators.

Why Groupon was smart to spurn Google's offer[ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 09:29:55 EST ]Groupon, the fastest-growing web company on the planet, reportedly turned down a $6 billion buyout offer from Google late last week.

Military bans removable devices to fight leaks[ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 07:33:30 EST ]It's too late to stop WikiLeaks from publishing thousands more classified documents, nabbed from the Pentagon's secret network.

Video: 'Deus Ex' a human revolution begins[ Thu, 9 Dec 2010 19:53:46 GMT ]"Deus Ex: Human Revolution" seeks to breathe new life into the sci-fi stealth game. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck reports. (msnbc.com)

Cosmic Log: Mice created from two dads[ Thu, 9 Dec 2010 21:42:21 GMT ]Reproductive scientists have used stem cell technology to create mice from two dads. The breakthrough could be a boon to efforts to save endangered species — and the procedure could make it possible for same-sex couples to have their own genetic children.

Five great PSP games for the holidays[ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:06:10 GMT ]Whether the gamer on your holiday list likes shooters, role-playing games or brawlers, these titles make the most of Sony's powerful portable game gadget.

8 ingenious ways to hide your HDTV[ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:07:30 GMT ]TVs can be a real eyesore in a living space. Fortunately, there are plenty of products on the market that can help you disguise the TV without sacrificing convenience. In fact, with these gadgets, you could stash secret TVs just about anywhere in your house.

Pre-caffeine tech: Friend your parents on Facebook?[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on WikiLeaks hack attacks, Facebook privacy, cool Christmas presents and more.

Facebook hoists 'Hacker Cup' engineer challenge[ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 07:56:09 PST ]The social network invites developers to enter a series of online algorithmic programming challenges, with 25 top finishers going to Facebook's headquarters for the finals.

Anonymous explains self amid WikiLeaks drama[ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 08:19:47 PST ]A group that supports WikiLeaks through attacks on Web sites of organizations it deems enemies has apparently issued a press release to try to explains its motivations.

Sony aims for hard-core with Move machine gun[ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 08:30:40 PST ]Sony unveils a new attachment for its PlayStation Move peripheral, called the Sharp Shooter. The machine-gun design holds the Move controller and Navigation controller.

Apache foundation quits 'proprietary' Java process[ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 08:43:15 PST ]Saying the platform is completely under Oracle's control, the Apache Software Foundation resigns from the Java Community Process Executive Committee.

Canon camera encryption cracked[ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 08:44:29 PST ]A Russian programmer has found a terminal weakness in a Canon system to ensure the authenticity of photos taken by law enforcement, insurance companies, or other investigators.

Why Groupon was smart to spurn Google's offer[ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 09:29:55 EST ]Groupon, the fastest-growing web company on the planet, reportedly turned down a $6 billion buyout offer from Google late last week.

Military bans removable devices to fight leaks[ Fri, 10 Dec 2010 07:33:30 EST ]It's too late to stop WikiLeaks from publishing thousands more classified documents, nabbed from the Pentagon's secret network.

Five great Nintendo DS games for the holidays[ Thu, 9 Dec 2010 13:02:57 GMT ]Nintendo's DS game machine is loved the world over by gamers of all ages. If you're hoping to buy just the right game for the DS owner in your life, these excellent titles are a good place to start looking.

SpaceX's spaceship could visit space station next[ Wed, 8 Dec 2010 19:33:51 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: SpaceX's Dragon capsule finishes its first-ever orbital mission with a perfect splashdown, potentially clearing the way for a space station visit.