Robotics help the paralyzed walk[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:05:42 PST ]A demonstration day at Kaiser Permanente has demos of robotic legs for those who can't walk, arms for those who can't lift, and forceps for surgeons who can't be in the operating room.

Does Facebook think Ebert's new jaw is abusive?[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:24:37 PST ]Film critic Roger Ebert says his latest blog post about his prosthetic jaw has been marked by Facebook as "abusive content." The company is reportedly investigating.

Medical robotics come to Kaiser (photos)[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 03:55:00 PST ]At Kaiser Permanente's Garfield Center for Innovation, the health care giant is testing new robotics technologies.

The robotics route to medical renewal[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 04:00:00 PST ]A demonstration day at Kaiser Permanente offers a look at robotic legs for those who can't walk, arms for those who can't lift, and forceps for surgeons who can't be in the operating room.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 04:00:00 PST ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Canon EOS 60D, HTC Evo Shift 4G, and the Acer Aspire AS5742G-7200.

Is it really dangerous to use a phone on a plane?[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:07:00 EST ]You know who you are. You leave your phone on during flights, maybe do a little text messaging and otherwise break rules about cell phone use on planes once the doors close for departure.

Google to launch Groupon competitor[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:19:03 EST ]Google is preparing to launch Google Offers, the search giant's Groupon competitor, Mashable has learned.

Writer tracks down online haters[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:47:04 EST ]Matthew is a 23-year-old college student from a small suburban town in Missouri. He is engaged and works part time at Walmart. He loves the Kansas City Chiefs and spending Sundays in front of the TV watching football.

Why did Google's Eric Schmidt step down?[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:01:02 EST ]Apple isn't the only high-profile tech company that announced a major change in its executive ranks this week.

2012 hype focuses on storms and stars[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 23:31:47 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: As if the Maya calendar wasn't enough to worry about, talk of a potential California superstorm or a catastrophic supernova have stoked 2012 paranoia.

Spacewalkers add gear to space station[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:12:29 GMT ]A pair of Russian spacewalkers breezed through a series of chores outside the International Space Station on Friday, installing a camera and an experimental radio system.

Why buying coffee with your iPhone matters[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:10:59 GMT ]For years, payment geeks have promised that cell phones would soon replace the jingle of pocket change, but the promise never materialized. All that may have changed this week, as Starbucks announced that it had begun accepting payments made with iPhones and Blackberries at most stores.

Skip the gym: 10 gadgets for getting fit at work[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:14:23 GMT ]Get in shape at the office with equipment that can, among other things,  turn your work chair into a punching bag — or a balance ball — or add some 'arms' to it so you can set up a resistance training regime.

Cosmic Log: Why we love mad scientists[ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:43:19 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Mad scientists such as the interdimensional inventor on the TV series "Fringe" are inspired by the personalities of real-life geniuses.

Online word processors: Awesome and primitive[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:25:12 PST ]Web 2.0 is built on the idea of styles, so it's astounding when the best and brightest of online applications fails to support styles in user documents.

Access your media files anywhere with Libox[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:59:30 PST ]Libox is an innovative software solution that lets you access all of your music, photos, and videos from anywhere without having to store the files in the cloud--or charging you a cent.

Facebook coughs up information on Goldman deal[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:46:05 PST ]A press release issued by the company confirms what everybody else already knew: that it's raised $1.5 billion primarily from investment bank Goldman Sachs, which has opened up the round to its wealthy overseas clients.

Robotics help the paralyzed walk[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:05:42 PST ]A demonstration day at Kaiser Permanente has demos of robotic legs for those who can't walk, arms for those who can't lift, and forceps for surgeons who can't be in the operating room.

Does Facebook think Ebert's new jaw is abusive?[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:24:37 PST ]Film critic Roger Ebert says his latest blog post about his prosthetic jaw has been marked by Facebook as "abusive content." The company is reportedly investigating.

Is it really dangerous to use a phone on a plane?[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:07:00 EST ]You know who you are. You leave your phone on during flights, maybe do a little text messaging and otherwise break rules about cell phone use on planes once the doors close for departure.

Google to launch Groupon competitor[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:19:03 EST ]Google is preparing to launch Google Offers, the search giant's Groupon competitor, Mashable has learned.

Writer tracks down online haters[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:47:04 EST ]Matthew is a 23-year-old college student from a small suburban town in Missouri. He is engaged and works part time at Walmart. He loves the Kansas City Chiefs and spending Sundays in front of the TV watching football.

Why did Google's Eric Schmidt step down?[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:01:02 EST ]Apple isn't the only high-profile tech company that announced a major change in its executive ranks this week.

All about iPad 2: What we know, what we wish[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:57:29 GMT ]Now that the long wait for the Verizon iPhone is over in all but product itself, it's time to focus on that other elusive Apple product: the iPad 2. The second iPad is right around the corner, and the rumor mill is churning.

2 Russians go spacewalking outside space station[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:13:29 GMT ]Two of the space station's crew have stepped out on a spacewalk. Russian astronauts Dmitry Kondratyev and Oleg Skripochka floated outside Friday morning. Their job is to install a camera and an experimental radio system on the International Space Station, and retrieve a pair of old science experiments.

Why buying coffee with your iPhone matters[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:10:59 GMT ]For years, payment geeks have promised that cell phones would soon replace the jingle of pocket change, but the promise never materialized. All that may have changed this week, as Starbucks announced that it had begun accepting payments made with iPhones and Blackberries at most stores.

Skip the gym: 10 gadgets for getting fit at work[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:14:23 GMT ]Get in shape at the office with equipment that can, among other things,  turn your work chair into a punching bag — or a balance ball — or add some 'arms' to it so you can set up a resistance training regime.

Pre-caffeine: Google freakouts, secret Apple icons[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Google, Apple, Facebook, the Internet and geek culture.

New York City invests in urban green tech[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 07:21:38 PST ]NYC Urban Technology Innovation Center will tap IBM smart building software to evaluate how different green building methods perform.

Analyst: 'Wii 2 will not sell well'[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:01:45 PST ]Nintendo hasn't announced plans to release a new console anytime soon, but Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter believes a Wii 2 wouldn't be a big hit.

A wireless mouse for your couch[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:01:47 PST ]Google's Eric Schmidt steps down as CEO, Verizon challenges the FCC's Net neutrality rules, and Logitech has a new wireless mouse to keep you on your couch--it is actually optimized to work there!

Xiph resumes work on Ghost audio codec[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:47:31 PST ]Google's interest in the royalty-free Vorbis audio codec raises new possibilities for successors CELT and, in the longer run, Ghost.

Google ready for action against content farms[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:00:00 PST ]Your search complaints have been heard: Google plans to take further action against "content farms," although it's not ready to detail specific methods.

Power cord lights up as electricity flows[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:11:05 EST ]Here's one of electricity's dirty little secrets: You can't see it moving, so it's hard to know when you're wasting a bunch of it.

Google to launch Groupon competitor[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 07:27:19 EST ]Google is preparing to launch Google Offers, the search giant's Groupon competitor, Mashable has learned.

Is it really dangerous to use a phone on a plane?[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:16:30 EST ]You know who you are. You leave your phone on during flights, maybe do a little text messaging and otherwise break rules about cell phone use on planes once the doors close for departure.

Why did Google's Eric Schmidt step down?[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:53:20 EST ]Apple isn't the only high-profile tech company that announced a major change in its executive ranks this week.

All about iPad 2: What we know, what we wish[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:57:29 GMT ]Now that the long wait for the Verizon iPhone is over in all but product itself, it's time to focus on that other elusive Apple product: the iPad 2. The second iPad is right around the corner, and the rumor mill is churning.

2 Russians go spacewalking outside space station[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:13:29 GMT ]Two of the space station's crew have stepped out on a spacewalk. Russian astronauts Dmitry Kondratyev and Oleg Skripochka floated outside Friday morning. Their job is to install a camera and an experimental radio system on the International Space Station, and retrieve a pair of old science experiments.

Why buying coffee with your iPhone matters[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:10:59 GMT ]For years, payment geeks have promised that cell phones would soon replace the jingle of pocket change, but the promise never materialized. All that may have changed this week, as Starbucks announced that it had begun accepting payments made with iPhones and Blackberries at most stores.

Skip the gym: 10 gadgets for getting fit at work[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:14:23 GMT ]Get in shape at the office with equipment that can, among other things,  turn your work chair into a punching bag — or a balance ball — or add some 'arms' to it so you can set up a resistance training regime.

Pre-caffeine: Google freakouts, secret Apple icons[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Google, Apple, Facebook, the Internet and geek culture.

What the Comcast-NBC deal means to you (FAQ)[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 07:13:16 PST ]Should one huge company be allowed to both create and deliver the content that consumers watch? We look how the union affects Hulu, cable rates, local programming, and more.

'Star Wars' on Blu-ray coming September 27[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 07:14:56 PST ]The excitement over the launch of "Star Wars: The Complete Saga" is palpable. You can start your official countdown calendar today: 248 days to go.

New York City invests in urban green tech[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 07:21:38 PST ]NYC Urban Technology Innovation Center will tap IBM smart building software to evaluate how different green building methods perform.

Analyst: 'Wii 2 will not sell well'[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:01:45 PST ]Nintendo hasn't announced plans to release a new console anytime soon, but Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter believes a Wii 2 wouldn't be a big hit.

A wireless mouse for your couch[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:01:47 PST ]Google's Eric Schmidt steps down as CEO, Verizon challenges the FCC's Net neutrality rules, and Logitech has a new wireless mouse to keep you on your couch--it is actually optimized to work there!

Power cord lights up as electricity flows[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:11:05 EST ]Here's one of electricity's dirty little secrets: You can't see it moving, so it's hard to know when you're wasting a bunch of it.

Google to launch Groupon competitor[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 07:27:19 EST ]Google is preparing to launch Google Offers, the search giant's Groupon competitor, Mashable has learned.

Is it really dangerous to use a phone on a plane?[ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:16:30 EST ]You know who you are. You leave your phone on during flights, maybe do a little text messaging and otherwise break rules about cell phone use on planes once the doors close for departure.