Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 04:00:00 PST ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 4Matic, LG Optimus M, and the Samsung SF510-A01 laptop.

Tech predictions for 2011[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:29:56 EST ]This year in technology has been packed with surprises: From the rise of the iPad to Facebook's global domination.

Military families call Facebook a blessing[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 10:56:56 EST ]When the war in Afghanistan began in 2001, Facebook didn't exist. Today many spouses with loved ones in battle say they find the social-networking site essential.

Track Santa with NORAD, Google[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 09:07:12 EST ]Think half eaten cookies and carrots are the only way to prove it was actually Santa who put that reindeer sweater under your Christmas tree? Think again.

Some Google employees defect, then rebel[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:36:11 EST ]Many computer engineers consider a job offer from Google as the golden ticket.

Buying gifts for gamers? Don't panic![ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 01:53:18 GMT ]In case you hadn't noticed, you only have a few more days to round up Christmas presents for the people you love. Some of the people you love are probably gamers. Don't know what to get them? Let us help.

Holiday calendar: Peace on Earth[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 08:43:02 GMT ]The final offering from the Cosmic Log Space Advent Calendar features a Christmas image of Earth, based on data from the GOES weather satellite system.

Watch an eclipse and sunset on Mars[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:30:24 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Scientists use imagery from NASA's Opportunity rover to create videos showing a partial solar eclipse and a sunset as seen on the Red Planet.

Last-minute gifts that take seconds to deliver[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:54:00 GMT ]If you are in a ridiculous hurry, but you still care what your cherished friend or family member thinks about you, look into the following ideas. They'll mean as much as something tangible — and hopefully a whole lot more than some old virtual pig.

Turn to the weird side of science[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:57:44 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Caterpillars who whistle? Crickets with giant cojones? Help us decide which scientific tales from the past year are worthy of the Weird Science Awards.

Honda's fun little hybrid[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 15:00:00 PST ]CNET Car Tech reviews the 2011 Honda CR-Z.

Financial Times taps Jobs as Person of the Year[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 16:06:54 PST ]It may be Zuckerberg's 'Time' stateside, but across the pond venerable British biz pub the FT likes Apple's CEO this year around.

Dell drops ultrathin Adamo 13 to $899[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 16:28:09 PST ]Dell has dropped the price on its ultrathin Adamo 13, making it an even more attractive alternative to the pricier MacBook Air.

Rudolph no longer a radar-nosed reindeer[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 18:09:05 PST ]The FAA says nose of Santa's favorite sleigh-guider has been outfitted with new satellite-based avionics that will let St. Nick more safely deliver toys to tots.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 04:00:00 PST ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 4Matic, LG Optimus M, and the Samsung SF510-A01 laptop.

Tech predictions for 2011[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:29:56 EST ]This year in technology has been packed with surprises: From the rise of the iPad to Facebook's global domination.

Military families call Facebook a blessing[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 10:56:56 EST ]When the war in Afghanistan began in 2001, Facebook didn't exist. Today many spouses with loved ones in battle say they find the social-networking site essential.

Track Santa with NORAD, Google[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 09:07:12 EST ]Think half eaten cookies and carrots are the only way to prove it was actually Santa who put that reindeer sweater under your Christmas tree? Think again.

Some Google employees defect, then rebel[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:36:11 EST ]Many computer engineers consider a job offer from Google as the golden ticket.

Buying gifts for gamers? Don't panic![ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 01:53:18 GMT ]In case you hadn't noticed, you only have a few more days to round up Christmas presents for the people you love. Some of the people you love are probably gamers. Don't know what to get them? Let us help.

Holiday calendar: Wild West Africa[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:46:18 GMT ]The Cosmic Log Space Advent Calendar features a psychedelic satellite picture that documents silt patterns on the Atlantic coast of the West African nation of Guinea-Bissau.

Watch an eclipse and sunset on Mars[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:30:24 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Scientists use imagery from NASA's Opportunity rover to create videos showing a partial solar eclipse and a sunset as seen on the Red Planet.

Last-minute gifts that take seconds to deliver[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:54:00 GMT ]If you are in a ridiculous hurry, but you still care what your cherished friend or family member thinks about you, look into the following ideas. They'll mean as much as something tangible — and hopefully a whole lot more than some old virtual pig.

Turn to the weird side of science[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:57:44 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Caterpillars who whistle? Crickets with giant cojones? Help us decide which scientific tales from the past year are worthy of the Weird Science Awards.

Ask Maggie: Net neutrality, Verizon iPhones on Sprint, and more[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 11:16:29 PST ]Maggie lets readers know how the FCC's new Net neutrality rules will affect consumers and whether a future Verizon iPhone will be usable on Sprint.

Honda's fun little hybrid[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 15:00:00 PST ]CNET Car Tech reviews the 2011 Honda CR-Z.

Financial Times taps Jobs as Person of the Year[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 16:06:54 PST ]It may be Zuckerberg's 'Time' stateside, but across the pond venerable British biz pub the FT likes Apple's CEO this year around.

Dell drops ultrathin Adamo 13 to $899[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 16:28:09 PST ]Dell has dropped the price on its ultrathin Adamo 13, making it an even more attractive alternative to the pricier MacBook Air.

Rudolph no longer a radar-nosed reindeer[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 18:09:05 PST ]The FAA says nose of Santa's favorite sleigh-guider has been outfitted with new satellite-based avionics that will let St. Nick more safely deliver toys to tots.

Tech predictions for 2011[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:29:56 EST ]This year in technology has been packed with surprises: From the rise of the iPad to Facebook's global domination.

Military families call Facebook a blessing[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 10:56:56 EST ]When the war in Afghanistan began in 2001, Facebook didn't exist. Today many spouses with loved ones in battle say they find the social-networking site essential.

Track Santa with NORAD, Google[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 09:07:12 EST ]Think half eaten cookies and carrots are the only way to prove it was actually Santa who put that reindeer sweater under your Christmas tree? Think again.

Some Google employees defect, then rebel[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:36:11 EST ]Many computer engineers consider a job offer from Google as the golden ticket.

Buying gifts for gamers? Don't panic![ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 01:53:18 GMT ]In case you hadn't noticed, you only have a few more days to round up Christmas presents for the people you love. Some of the people you love are probably gamers. Don't know what to get them? Let us help.

Holiday calendar: Wild West Africa[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:46:18 GMT ]The Cosmic Log Space Advent Calendar features a psychedelic satellite picture that documents silt patterns on the Atlantic coast of the West African nation of Guinea-Bissau.

Watch an eclipse and sunset on Mars[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:30:24 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Scientists use imagery from NASA's Opportunity rover to create videos showing a partial solar eclipse and a sunset as seen on the Red Planet.

Last-minute gifts that take seconds to deliver[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:54:00 GMT ]If you are in a ridiculous hurry, but you still care what your cherished friend or family member thinks about you, look into the following ideas. They'll mean as much as something tangible — and hopefully a whole lot more than some old virtual pig.

Turn to the weird side of science[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:57:44 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Caterpillars who whistle? Crickets with giant cojones? Help us decide which scientific tales from the past year are worthy of the Weird Science Awards.

U.S. issues timetable for carbon emissions cuts[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:55:46 PST ]EPA plans to propose so-called performance standards on greenhouse gas emissions on both new and existing plants beginning in July for power plants and for oil refineries by December.

FCC Net neutrality rules reach mobile apps[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:06:29 PST ]Mobile providers can't restrict VoIP apps, and "paid prioritization" is illegal, according to 194 pages of rules approved Tuesday that are now public.

Boeing resumes Dreamliner testing[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:17:53 PST ]Six weeks after a fire halted flight testing of its 787 Dreamliner program, Boeing announces it is resuming flight testing.

Leaky house? Bring in the blower door[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 04:00:00 PST ]With winter upon us, a favorite gadget of CNET's Martin LaMonica is a blower door, a green building tool for measuring air flow and finding leaks.

Behind the scenes: NORAD's Santa tracker[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 04:00:00 PST ]For decades, the defense group has let you follow the Christmas Eve travels of the jolly old elf. These days, technology is playing a bigger role than ever.

Tech-toy gifts for kids (young and old)[ Thu, 16 Dec 2010 07:31:34 EST ]While your 8-year-old might not be coding websites or whizzing through Excel spreadsheets just yet, it's not too soon to get him or her a tech-driven gift this holiday season.

Can video on viral videos go viral?[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:02:37 EST ]How many videos go viral per year? FromBed Intruder to Annoying Orange, there's an insane amount of memes we've run with in 2010.

Gear would give soldiers 'Terminator' vision[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 22:02:20 EST ]No more will soldiers' vision be limited to the socket-embedded spheres that God intended. The Pentagon now wants troops to see dangers lurking behind them in real time, and be able to tell if an object a kilometer away is a walking stick or an AK-47.

Tech predictions for 2011[ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:29:56 EST ]This year in technology has been packed with surprises: From the rise of the iPad to Facebook's global domination.

When will Santa get there? Ask NORAD, Google[ Fri, 24 Dec 2010 09:07:12 EST ]Think half eaten cookies and carrots are the only way to prove it was actually Santa who put that reindeer sweater under your Christmas tree? Think again.

Buying gifts for gamers? Don't panic![ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 01:53:18 GMT ]In case you hadn't noticed, you only have a few more days to round up Christmas presents for the people you love. Some of the people you love are probably gamers. Don't know what to get them? Let us help.

Holiday calendar: Wild West Africa[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:46:18 GMT ]The Cosmic Log Space Advent Calendar features a psychedelic satellite picture that documents silt patterns on the Atlantic coast of the West African nation of Guinea-Bissau.