3D Blu-ray 'Avatar' exclusive to Panasonic into '12?[ Tue, 14 Dec 2010 08:37:00 PST ]Panasonic currently has the rights to "Avatar" on Blu-ray 3D. But a new report suggests that it will stay that way through the first two months of 2012.

CNN releases 'immersive' iPad app[ Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:20:49 EST ]CNN released its news app for the iPad on Tuesday, promising what execs say will be an "immersive and visual news experience."

LinkedIn's most overused résumé words[ Tue, 14 Dec 2010 09:45:57 EST ]With national unemployment at 9.8 percent, Americans are looking for ways to make their job applications stand out.

Privacy and the Web's 'signal-to-noise ratio'[ Tue, 14 Dec 2010 09:09:00 EST ]At the dawn of the internet era, the priority was to figure out how to let more people access the world's information.

Cosmic Log: Spaceship teams seek more funding[ Tue, 14 Dec 2010 03:45:27 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Several industry teams — reportedly including Orbital Sciences and Virgin Galactic — are vying to build new crew-worthy spaceships for NASA's use.

Assange's OKCupid profile: You're not good enough[ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 19:01:39 GMT ]Nothing ups the creepy vibe on an internationally polarizing Internet activist and accused sexual predator like finding what just might be his abandoned OKCupid online dating profile.

9 Christmas apps sure to bring holiday cheer[ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 13:05:05 GMT ]Looking to spread some holiday cheer? Check out these fun and helpful phone apps.

The future of TV doesn't belong to Netflix[ Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:18:59 GMT ]Netflix's success at rewiring our TV-watching circuits has made it one of the most successful companies of the Internet age, but because of that, its days at the top are numbered.

Cosmic Log: It's a hot night for cool meteors[ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:52:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: If you can stay up late and keep warm, you just might catch the coolest meteor show of the year. Get the scoop from the experts.

Awareness app: Upgrade your mental software[ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:18:01 PST ]The new app uses a randomly-timed question to track users' emotions throughout various activities and guides the user with brief visual exercises to "become more aware and present."

Facebook: Not so music-friendly, actually[ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:15:34 PST ]Facebook may be strides ahead of MySpace when it comes to sheer membership, but the older social networking service has it all over the young buck in terms of music integration.

NYT: Windows 8 could make CES appearance[ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:53:27 PST ]Software giant Microsoft is said to possibly be demonstrating Windows 8 as part of its CES keynote alongside some unique, Windows 7-running tablets.

What you need to know about the Gawker breach (FAQ)[ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:55:12 PST ]Here's the skinny on what happened at Gawker, what to do if you might be affected, and what you should do to protect yourself when using any Web site.

Author's son: Mom slams e-book piracy but pirates songs[ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 20:37:53 PST ]Anne B. Ragde, an award-winning Norwegian author, criticizes ebook piracy as theft. Sadly, her son reportedly reveals that she pirated 1,800 MP3 songs.

Gawker Media websites hacked[ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 07:50:14 EST ]Gawker Media, the blog powerhouse built by Nick Denton, has been hacked.

The internet and the 'end of privacy'[ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:30:06 EST ]An average internet user can dig up all kinds of details -- both juicy and mundane -- about the life of Louis Gray, a 33-year-old from Sunnyvale, California.

NASA solar sail satellite may not have ejected from mothership[ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:58:17 GMT ]A small NASA satellite carrying a folded-up solar sail may not have ejected from its mothership earlier this week after all, the space agency announced.

Cosmic Log: It's a hot night for cool meteors[ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:52:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: If you can stay up late and keep warm, you just might catch the coolest meteor show of the year. Get the scoop from the experts.

Acai scam hijacks Twitter accounts[ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:09:31 GMT ]Don't fall for quick weight loss scams, especially anything having to do with the trendy acai berry. Because RIGHT NOW, zombified Twitter accounts have turned into a spamming factory directing Tweeps to "acainews" links, out of the control of account owners. The attack may be connected to a recent Gawker leak that exposed the passwords of 1.3 million commenters.

9 Christmas apps sure to bring holiday cheer[ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 13:05:05 GMT ]Looking to spread some holiday cheer? Check out these fun and helpful phone apps.

Pre-caffeine tech: Weekend of hack attacks[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Twitter and Gawker attacks, online holiday shopping and baby seals.

Report: LG Star prototype performs well[ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 07:25:48 PST ]Speculation has it that the LG Star will be the first dual-core Android-based smartphone coming to market. Engadget says it got hold of one, and found the gadget to have solid performance.

Dell acquires Compellent for $960 million[ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 07:42:42 PST ]The PC maker lands its storage consolation prize after its failed bid for 3Par, in which it was outbid by Hewlett-Packard.

Twitter and YouTube trends of '10[ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 07:46:09 PST ]Google launches Latitude for iPhone, T-Mobile says a 4G tablet is on the way in 2011, and Twitter and YouTube release their top trends of 2010.

<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://news.cnet.com/2300-11128_3-10005871.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20" target="_blank">Light dispersal in LED bulbs (photos)</a><BR><i>[ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 08:24:52 PST ]</i><BR><p>

LED bulbs are energy-efficient but they are a directional light source versus the even distribution of incandescent bulbs and CFLs. Here is a comparison of how different LEDs disperse light from table lamps.</p>
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Google under fire by specialized search sites[ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 08:26:05 PST ]The Web giant is being criticized by search services such as TripAdvisor.com, claiming that Google favors its own content and services at their expense.

WikiLeaks rival plans Monday launch[ Sun, 12 Dec 2010 16:11:10 EST ]Arguing that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has "weakened the organization," a newly organized rival to the website known for leaking official secrets says it will launch Monday.

Gawker Media websites hacked[ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 07:50:14 EST ]Gawker Media, the blog powerhouse built by Nick Denton, has been hacked.

The internet and the 'end of privacy'[ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 07:13:56 EST ]An average internet user can dig up all kinds of details -- both juicy and mundane -- about the life of Louis Gray, a 33-year-old from Sunnyvale, California.

NASA solar sail satellite may not have ejected from mothership[ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:58:17 GMT ]A small NASA satellite carrying a folded-up solar sail may not have ejected from its mothership earlier this week after all, the space agency announced.

Cosmic Log: It's a hot night for cool meteors[ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:52:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: If you can stay up late and keep warm, you just might catch the coolest meteor show of the year. Get the scoop from the experts.

Acai scam hijacks Twitter accounts[ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:09:31 GMT ]Don't fall for quick weight loss scams, especially anything having to do with the trendy acai berry. Because RIGHT NOW, zombified Twitter accounts have turned into a spamming factory directing Tweeps to "acainews" links, out of the control of account owners. The attack may be connected to a recent Gawker leak that exposed the passwords of 1.3 million commenters.

9 Christmas apps sure to bring holiday cheer[ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 13:05:05 GMT ]Looking to spread some holiday cheer? Check out these fun and helpful phone apps.

Pre-caffeine tech: Weekend of hack attacks[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Twitter and Gawker attacks, online holiday shopping and baby seals.

Report: LG Star prototype performs well[ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 07:25:48 PST ]Speculation has it that the LG Star will be the first dual-core Android-based smartphone coming to market. Engadget says it got hold of one, and found the gadget to have solid performance.

Dell acquires Compellent for $960 million[ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 07:42:42 PST ]The PC maker lands its storage consolation prize after its failed bid for 3Par, in which it was outbid by Hewlett-Packard.

Twitter and YouTube trends of '10[ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 07:46:09 PST ]Google launches Latitude for iPhone, T-Mobile says a 4G tablet is on the way in 2011, and Twitter and YouTube release their top trends of 2010.

<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://news.cnet.com/2300-11128_3-10005871.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20" target="_blank">Light dispersal in LED bulbs (photos)</a><BR><i>[ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 08:24:52 PST ]</i><BR><p>

LED bulbs are energy-efficient but they are a directional light source versus the even distribution of incandescent bulbs and CFLs. Here is a comparison of how different LEDs disperse light from table lamps.</p>
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Google under fire by specialized search sites[ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 08:26:05 PST ]The Web giant is being criticized by search services such as TripAdvisor.com, claiming that Google favors its own content and services at their expense.

WikiLeaks rival plans Monday launch[ Sun, 12 Dec 2010 16:11:10 EST ]Arguing that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has "weakened the organization," a newly organized rival to the website known for leaking official secrets says it will launch Monday.

Gawker Media websites hacked[ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 07:50:14 EST ]Gawker Media, the blog powerhouse built by Nick Denton, has been hacked.

The internet and the 'end of privacy'[ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 07:13:56 EST ]An average internet user can dig up all kinds of details -- both juicy and mundane -- about the life of Louis Gray, a 33-year-old from Sunnyvale, California.

Amazon websites in Europe suffer outage[ Sun, 12 Dec 2010 23:18:36 GMT ]Amazon.com Inc's websites in Britain, France, Germany and Spain suffered an outage for more than half an hour on Sunday night, but it was not immediately clear whether it was due to a cyber attack.

Gawker.com says user database was compromised[ Mon, 13 Dec 2010 01:22:25 GMT ]Gawker Media Inc. is urging subscribers to change their passwords because someone has managed to hack into the company's user database.

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.

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.

Best Buy vs. Amazon: MacBook Air edition[ Sat, 11 Dec 2010 14:32:28 PST ]Amazon is offering good deals on a couple of MacBook Air models while Best Buy is selling a previous-generation MacBook Air at a lower price.

NBA star uses Facebook to discuss UFO sighting[ Sat, 11 Dec 2010 14:47:47 PST ]San Antonio Spurs' Mani Ginobili turns to Facebook to say he saw something strange in the skies. He thought it might be the X-37B secret space plane. But it turns out it wasn't.

Study: Anonymous hacktivists not very anonymous[ Sun, 12 Dec 2010 09:27:07 PST ]Research from the University of Twente suggests that many of the members of Anonymous, the hacktivists who attacked PayPal and other sites that have constrained WikiLeaks' activities, are easily identifiable.