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.

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.

It's tablet time at CES 2011[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 10:43:44 PST ]January will bring the Consumer Electronics Show, and along with it a bevy of iPad wannabes. We take a look at the tumble of tablets.

Online holiday shopping bumps up[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 14:04:57 PST ]By one measure, holiday e-commerce spending rose 15.4 percent from last year, with clothing outlets doing well. Another report cites a 12 percent rise.

15 best Kindle covers and accessories[ Sun, 26 Dec 2010 04:55:00 PST ]No time to sort through all the Kindle covers and accessories out there? Here's a look at our top picks for the latest-generation Kindle.

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.

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.

Rocket with Indian satellite explodes after launch[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 16:35:32 GMT ]A rocket carrying an Indian communication satellite exploded just after liftoff Saturday in the second launch failure for India's space agency this year.

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.

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.

It's tablet time at CES 2011[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 10:43:44 PST ]January will bring the Consumer Electronics Show, and along with it a bevy of iPad wannabes. We take a look at the tumble of tablets.

Online holiday shopping bumps up[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 14:04:57 PST ]By one measure, holiday e-commerce spending rose 15.4 percent from last year, with clothing outlets doing well. Another report cites a 12 percent rise.

15 best Kindle covers and accessories[ Sun, 26 Dec 2010 04:55:00 PST ]No time to sort through all the Kindle covers and accessories out there? Here's a look at our top picks for the latest-generation Kindle.

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.

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.

Rocket with Indian satellite explodes after launch[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 16:35:32 GMT ]A rocket carrying an Indian communication satellite exploded just after liftoff Saturday in the second launch failure for India's space agency this year.

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.

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.

It's tablet time at CES 2011[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 10:43:44 PST ]January will bring the Consumer Electronics Show, and along with it a bevy of iPad wannabes. We take a look at the tumble of tablets.

Online holiday shopping bumps up[ Sat, 25 Dec 2010 14:04:57 PST ]By one measure, holiday e-commerce spending rose 15.4 percent from last year, with clothing outlets doing well. Another report cites a 12 percent rise.

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.