Monday, December 27, 2010

HP lists future laptops with Intel next-gen chip
[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 16:49:02 PST ]
Ahead of Intel's official announcement, HP is posting detailed specifications of two upcoming Pavilion dv7 laptops packing the chipmaker's Sandy Bridge processor.

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.

'CityVille' now bigger on Facebook than 'FarmVille'
[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 12:58:58 EST ]
Facebook game developer Zynga has proved once again that it knows exactly what it needs to do to keep millions of Facebook users happy and occupied.

The top 10 tech trends of 2010
[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 11:16:58 EST ]
Did the tech news ever stop this year?

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.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 รข€” 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 ]

State-run Indian Space Research Organizations' (ISRO) satellite GSAT-5P rocket explodes in mid-air shortly after its launch in Sriharikota, India, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010. The satellite GSAT-5P was hit by a snag Saturday in the first stage itself after its launch from the Sriharikota space center. It was the second failure for ISRO this year. A previous developmental flight of the geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle mission in April also ended as a failure with the rocket plunging into the Bay of Bengal. (AP Photo) INDIA OUTA 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.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.


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.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.


COD: Black Ops players fire for effect 87 min. a day
[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 06:25:39 PST ]
Call of Duty: Black Ops continues to be one of the most popular video games on the market. Activision offers up some stats to put it in perspective.

Ford to bring start-stop 'microhybrids' to U.S.
[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 06:37:04 PST ]
Already used in Europe, Ford's fuel-saving system turns off the gas engine when a car is idle to improve efficiency by up to 10 percent.

Assange penning autobiography to pay legal bills
[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 06:38:23 PST ]
The public face of WikiLeaks will use the proceeds from a book about his life to bolster his legal defense fund and keep his whistleblower site afloat.

Intel: Why a 1,000-core chip is feasible
[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 07:10:51 PST ]
Intel engineer Timothy Mattson tells how the company's 48-core Single-chip Cloud Computer could theoretically scale to 1,000 cores.

Apple, overseas firms lead in value creation
[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 08:02:53 PST ]
Tech companies in emerging markets as well as "digital innovators" like Apple and Google are among the world's top firms in delivering value to their shareholders, says new report from the Boston Consulting Group.

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.

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.

The top 10 tech trends of 2010
[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 09:44:24 EST ]
Did the tech news ever stop this year?

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.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 รข€” 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 ]

State-run Indian Space Research Organizations' (ISRO) satellite GSAT-5P rocket explodes in mid-air shortly after its launch in Sriharikota, India, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010. The satellite GSAT-5P was hit by a snag Saturday in the first stage itself after its launch from the Sriharikota space center. It was the second failure for ISRO this year. A previous developmental flight of the geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle mission in April also ended as a failure with the rocket plunging into the Bay of Bengal. (AP Photo) INDIA OUTA 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.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.


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.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.


COD: Black Ops players fire for effect 87 min. a day
[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 06:25:39 PST ]
Call of Duty: Black Ops continues to be one of the most popular video games on the market. Activision offers up some stats to put it in perspective.

Ford to bring start-stop 'microhybrids' to U.S.
[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 06:37:04 PST ]
Already used in Europe, Ford's fuel-saving system turns off the gas engine when a car is idle to improve efficiency by up to 10 percent.

Assange penning autobiography to pay legal bills
[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 06:38:23 PST ]
The public face of WikiLeaks will use the proceeds from a book about his life to bolster his legal defense fund and keep his whistleblower site afloat.

Intel: Why a 1,000-core chip is feasible
[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 07:10:51 PST ]
Intel engineer Timothy Mattson tells how the company's 48-core Single-chip Cloud Computer could theoretically scale to 1,000 cores.

Apple, overseas firms lead in value creation
[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 08:02:53 PST ]
Tech companies in emerging markets as well as "digital innovators" like Apple and Google are among the world's top firms in delivering value to their shareholders, says new report from the Boston Consulting Group.

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.

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.

The top 10 tech trends of 2010
[ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 09:44:24 EST ]
Did the tech news ever stop this year?

Sunday, December 26, 2010

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.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 รข€” 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 ]

State-run Indian Space Research Organizations' (ISRO) satellite GSAT-5P rocket explodes in mid-air shortly after its launch in Sriharikota, India, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010. The satellite GSAT-5P was hit by a snag Saturday in the first stage itself after its launch from the Sriharikota space center. It was the second failure for ISRO this year. A previous developmental flight of the geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle mission in April also ended as a failure with the rocket plunging into the Bay of Bengal. (AP Photo) INDIA OUTA 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.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.


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.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.


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.

Data crunchers offer the word on Facebook
[ Sun, 26 Dec 2010 16:29:02 PST ]
editor's notebook Social network's data team analyzes members' word use and offers room to muse about the hearts and minds of Facebook's millions of users.

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 20:04:35 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.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.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 รข€” 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 ]

State-run Indian Space Research Organizations' (ISRO) satellite GSAT-5P rocket explodes in mid-air shortly after its launch in Sriharikota, India, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010. The satellite GSAT-5P was hit by a snag Saturday in the first stage itself after its launch from the Sriharikota space center. It was the second failure for ISRO this year. A previous developmental flight of the geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle mission in April also ended as a failure with the rocket plunging into the Bay of Bengal. (AP Photo) INDIA OUTA 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.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.