Cosmic Log: Visions of science go viral[ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 18:58:36 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The winners of one of the world's most prestigious contests for scientific images include views of nasty viruses as well as cool viral videos.

Governments to debate Kyoto climate dilemma[ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:05:52 PST ]Developed and developing nations are at odds over the future of the Kyoto Protocol. Negotiators are meeting in Bangkok early next month to tackle the issue.

NSA chief wants to protect 'critical' private networks[ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:08:19 PST ]Gen. Keith Alexander, who also runs the U.S. Cyber Command, says it's time to "refine the roles of government and the private sector in securing this nation's critical networks."

Got a question for Watson? Ask away on Reddit[ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:12:14 PST ]The supercomputer that took on Jeopardy's champions this week is now online taking questions from the Internet masses.

Report: Next iPhone might be cheaper, but not smaller[ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:42:08 PST ]The New York Times calls shenanigans on The Wall Street Journal's report that Apple is working on making a smaller iPhone. Instead, Apple might make the phone more affordable, according to Times sources.

'Hurt Locker' lawyers launch nationwide copyright fight[ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:58:25 PST ]Dunlap, Grubb & Weaver, the law firm representing "The Hurt Locker," names three people in separate copyright suits, also starts refiling suits across country.

Is Apple subscription plan evil?[ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:47:54 EST ]For two days, the technology corner of the Web has been consumed by one story: Apple's new subscription rules for the iOS ecosystem -- that is, the iPad and Apple's other devices.

Why Watson won't make humanity obsolete -- yet[ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:21:38 EST ]Well humans, it's been a good ride, but after being eviscerated by IBM's supercomputer Watson on "Jeopardy!," it's probably time to pack up the truck and let the machines inherit the Earth.

Tech startups 'riot' outside the Valley[ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:43:13 EST ]You can call it "speed dating for entrepreneurs." Startup Riot brought together representatives from 50 internet startups at an Atlanta concert hall Wednesday to zoom through three-minute presentations about their product

Microbots made to turn as they swim[ Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:57:29 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Scientists have figured out a way to remotely steer mini robots that swim under their own power — a breakthrough on the path to eventually using such machines for tasks such as delivering drugs and vaccines inside our bodies.

Being popular on Facebook is stressful[ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:24:21 GMT ]The more Facebook friends you have, the more likely you are to be stressed out, a new study finds. It induces a whole new array of anxiety specific to Facebook: you're more likely to worry about periodic purging of said friends, and more apt to succumb to the constant pressure of being so darn witty and charming in status updates.

Find, manage Facebook friends without frustration[ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:30:46 GMT ]Find Facebook a minefield to navigate? You're not alone. With these tips, you'll be using the social networking site like a champ in no time.

Pre-caffeine: Toys, tech titans, giant squids[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Toy Fair, tech news, Internet culture and more.

Scant froggy finds spark worries[ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:23:13 GMT ]A global campaign to account for amphibians feared threatened with extinction has yielded a few glimmers of hope amid heaps of concern, scientists say.

Road Trip Pic of the Week, 2/17: What is this?[ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 07:30:00 PST ]If you know what this is and where it's located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Week challenge.

Sony Music Unlimited makes debut[ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 08:00:54 PST ]Google announces a subscription service for newspapers and magazines, Warner Bros. unveils app editions of its top movies, and Sony launches a service that gives you unlimited access to music for a monthly fee.

Google Lunar X Prize contest sets official roster[ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 08:10:58 PST ]The competition aims to award the winning team $20 million for sending a robot to the moon and having it travel 500 meters while transmitting data back to Earth.

Sony's Qriocity aims to put Connect, iTunes behind[ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 08:20:01 PST ]On the music front, Sony long ago ruled with the Walkman, and stumbled badly with its Connect service. Can it reclaim lost glory by relying on the cloud and its PlayStation network?

Smart: Virgin America hails Chicago launch with Groupon[ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 08:49:55 PST ]Groupon's the hottest company to come out of Chicago in years. Virgin America is launching new routes to Chicago. A Groupon deal on a Chicago Virgin flight is a great idea as long as it doesn't get botched.

Social networks can get you aid[ Wed, 16 Feb 2011 10:55:35 EST ]Attention, those of you who think with your clicks: Social networks can help you get aid.

App developers unhappy with subscription service[ Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:11:36 EST ]Dissension against Apple's new in-app subscription policies is growing, with streaming music service Rhapsody openly opposing the new policy while publishers mull potential courses of action, including litigation.

Computer finishes off humans on 'Jeopardy!'[ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 05:50:46 EST ]Start the "computers are conquering the world" jokes now. "Jeopardy!" master Ken Jennings already has.

Microbots made to turn as they swim[ Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:57:29 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Scientists have figured out a way to remotely steer mini robots that swim under their own power — a breakthrough on the path to eventually using such machines for tasks such as delivering drugs and vaccines inside our bodies.

Being popular on Facebook is stressful[ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:24:21 GMT ]The more Facebook friends you have, the more likely you are to be stressed out, a new study finds. It induces a whole new array of anxiety specific to Facebook: you're more likely to worry about periodic purging of said friends, and more apt to succumb to the constant pressure of being so darn witty and charming in status updates.

Find, manage Facebook friends without frustration[ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:30:46 GMT ]Find Facebook a minefield to navigate? You're not alone. With these tips, you'll be using the social networking site like a champ in no time.

Pre-caffeine: Toys, tech titans, giant squids[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Toy Fair, tech news, Internet culture and more.

Scant froggy finds spark worries[ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:23:13 GMT ]A global campaign to account for amphibians feared threatened with extinction has yielded a few glimmers of hope amid heaps of concern, scientists say.

EV pilot programs show sticking points[ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 07:28:08 PST ]Lack of public charging stations are encouraging habits that could inadvertently lead to less public station investment and more grid strain.

Road Trip Pic of the Week, 2/17: What is this?[ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 07:30:00 PST ]If you know what this is and where it's located, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Week challenge.

Sony Music Unlimited makes debut[ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 08:00:54 PST ]Google announces a subscription service for newspapers and magazines, Warner Bros. unveils app editions of its top movies, and Sony launches a service that gives you unlimited access to music for a monthly fee.

Google Lunar X Prize contest sets official roster[ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 08:10:58 PST ]The competition aims to award the winning team $20 million for sending a robot to the moon and having it travel 500 meters while transmitting data back to Earth.

Sony's Qriocity ready to put Connect, iTunes behind[ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 08:20:01 PST ]Sony will turn to cloud music and PlayStation in this attempt to take on iTunes.

Social networks can get you aid[ Wed, 16 Feb 2011 10:55:35 EST ]Attention, those of you who think with your clicks: Social networks can help you get aid.

App developers unhappy with subscription service[ Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:11:36 EST ]Dissension against Apple's new in-app subscription policies is growing, with streaming music service Rhapsody openly opposing the new policy while publishers mull potential courses of action, including litigation.

Computer finishes off humans on 'Jeopardy!'[ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 05:50:46 EST ]Start the "computers are conquering the world" jokes now. "Jeopardy!" master Ken Jennings already has.

The Dead Island trailer will make you cry[ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 02:02:51 GMT ]The teaser trailer for forthcoming zombie game "Dead Island" is graphic, bloody and horrifying. It will make you cry. It's also the best video game trailer I've ever seen.

'I'll take both these guys for $1 million, Alex'[ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 01:03:23 GMT ]Note to self: Never play "Jeopardy!" with a supercomputer.

Facebook looks to downplay role in revolution[ Wed, 16 Feb 2011 17:19:06 GMT ]Facebook's role in the Egyptian revolution can't be overestimated, and would seem to be a perfect marketing opportunity for the site. But oddly, Facebook appears to be staying mum about that, and seems to prefer it that way.

The toys your kids'll soon beg you for[ Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:18:56 GMT ]From a 3-D mask kids can wear to watch "The Transformers" in 3-D to a Leap Pad tablet — yes, a tablet — for children, there were all kinds of tech goodies at this year's Toy Fair in New York.

Microbots made to turn as they swim[ Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:57:29 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Scientists have figured out a way to remotely steer mini robots that swim under their own power — a breakthrough on the path to eventually using such machines for tasks such as delivering drugs and vaccines inside our bodies.

Securing the smart grid no small task[ Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:38:27 PST ]The Stuxnet virus made it clear just how vulnerable networked infrastructure is to attack. But plugging potential security holes in the smart grid is a multifaceted affair.

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 arrives[ Wed, 16 Feb 2011 13:27:39 PST ]Following up on last month's release of a hosted version of Dynamics CRM 2011, Microsoft is making the software available for on-prem and partner-hosted deployments.

'Leaked' Dell plans date Windows 7, 8 tablets[ Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:53:09 PST ]Dell plans to bring Windows 7 tablets to market in May, with "Windows 8" tablets arriving in early 2012, according to a release schedule cited by a pair of blogs.

Samsung goes big and small in Barcelona[ Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:10:27 PST ]At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Samsung shows recent handsets that come in all sizes.

Sony banning PlayStation 3 hackers for life[ Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:57:38 PST ]Those using circumvention devices or running unauthorized or pirated software will be permanently banned from the PlayStation Network and Qriocity media service, company says.

'Jeopardy!' Day 2: Watson spanks humans[ Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:34:05 EST ]So far, it's elementary for Watson.

Social networks can get you aid[ Wed, 16 Feb 2011 10:55:35 EST ]Attention, those of you who think with your clicks: Social networks can help you get aid.

App developers unhappy with subscription service[ Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:11:36 EST ]Dissension against Apple's new in-app subscription policies is growing, with streaming music service Rhapsody openly opposing the new policy while publishers mull potential courses of action, including litigation.

The toys your kids'll soon beg you for[ Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:18:56 GMT ]From a 3-D mask kids can wear to watch "The Transformers" in 3-D to a Leap Pad tablet — yes, a tablet — for children, there were all kinds of tech goodies at this year's Toy Fair in New York.

Video: Xbox's Kinect could improve surgery[ Tue, 15 Feb 2011 23:51:25 GMT ]The technology that powers games like "Dance Central" may one day power the robotic arms performing your surgery. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)