Reports: Nintendo 3DS sold out in Japan[ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:52:14 PST ]Several publications report that consumers have already snatched up 400,000 3DS units, selling out in Japan since Saturday's launch.

Divide for Android takes on BlackBerry, Sprint ID[ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:00:00 PST ]CNET tries out a new app that's poised to turn your Android phone into a business device--but only when you ask it to.

Tap Me aims to improve mobile-gaming ads[ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:24:28 PST ]A start-up is trying to change the way ads are handled in casual games by making the spots less obtrusive and potentially more viable for the average marketer.

Hearst launching Manilla for paperless bills[ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:45:00 PST ]Still in private beta, the company aggregates and manages household bills, travel rewards, and bank accounts.

How 'open' is Google, really?[ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:50:41 EST ]Google loves to talk about how "open" it is. But the reality is that it's actually not always open; only when it's convenient to Google.

Facebook Like button takes over Share button[ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:49:21 EST ]Say goodbye to the Share button because the Like button is taking over.

Astronauts begin first of two spacewalks[ Sun, 27 Feb 2011 21:20:40 GMT ]Two astronauts are taking a spacewalk at the International Space Station in order to install an extension cable and move a broken ammonia pump to a better storage location. .

For astronauts in space, no time for the Oscars[ Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:11:27 GMT ]It looks like the glitz and glamour of the Academy Awards won't quite make it into space this year. On Saturday, the six astronauts on NASA's shuttle Discovery joined up with the crew of the International Space Station for a week of work installing spare parts, a storage room and a humanoid robot. And, unfortunately, the Oscars can't be broadcast live to the crew.

Learn how to use Facebook's Messages program[ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:40:39 GMT ]Facebook Messages combines e-mail, chat, and text messaging, allowing you to view one unified inbox. This upgrade is slowly rolling out to all 500 million Facebook users. Here are some tips to help you get started.

Video: Catwoman has a new mission for you[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:45:54 GMT ]"D.C. Universe Online" gets its first big expansion with a new Catwoman mission, race, duo vs. Bane, and more. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reviews the game. (In-Game)

Pre-caffeine: Vintage kitties, Facebook scams![ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on NASA, iPad 2, Facebook, Internet culture and more.

Hacking Whac-A-Mole[ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:34:25 PST ]Facebook asks for user opinion on privacy policy, Skype lets you make international calls for the price of local ones, and a man is arrested for allegedly planting viruses in arcade games.

Reports: Nintendo 3DS sold out in Japan[ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:52:14 PST ]Several publications report that consumers have already snatched up 400,000 3DS units, selling out in Japan since Saturday's launch.

Divide for Android takes on BlackBerry, Sprint ID[ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:00:00 PST ]CNET tries out a new app that's poised to turn your Android phone into a business device--but only when you ask it to.

Tap Me aims to improve mobile-gaming ads[ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:24:28 PST ]A start-up is trying to change the way ads are handled in casual games by making the spots less obtrusive and potentially more viable for the average marketer.

Hearst launching Manilla for paperless bills[ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:45:00 PST ]Still in private beta, the company aggregates and manages household bills, travel rewards, and bank accounts.

How 'open' is Google, really?[ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:50:41 EST ]Google loves to talk about how "open" it is. But the reality is that it's actually not always open; only when it's convenient to Google.

Facebook Like button takes over Share button[ Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:49:21 EST ]Say goodbye to the Share button because the Like button is taking over.

Soldier impersonators target women on Facebook[ Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:46:05 GMT ]Scamsters are targeting women on Facebook in what's becoming an all-too-common ruse: They steal photos of soldiers to set up profiles, profess their love and devotion in sappy messages — and then ask their victims to cut a check.

Cosmic Log: Market lays its bets on Oscars[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:40:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Online markets do at least as well as opinion polls when it comes to predicting election results, but how good are they at predicting the Oscars?

Astronauts prepare for first of two spacewalks[ Sun, 27 Feb 2011 21:20:40 GMT ]The astronauts aboard the orbiting shuttle-station complex geared up Sunday for the first spacewalk of their mission, amid some good news from Mission Control. Flight controllers told Discovery's six astronauts that the shuttle made it through its final liftoff relatively unscathed, and that no further inspections would be needed before undocking next weekend.

For astronauts in space, no time for the Oscars[ Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:11:27 GMT ]It looks like the glitz and glamour of the Academy Awards won't quite make it into space this year. On Saturday, the six astronauts on NASA's shuttle Discovery joined up with the crew of the International Space Station for a week of work installing spare parts, a storage room and a humanoid robot. And, unfortunately, the Oscars can't be broadcast live to the crew.

Facebook dumbs down privacy policy (in a good way)[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 21:35:56 GMT ]Facebook debuted a draft of its totally revamped privacy policy, which breaks down the massive dense legalese into 5th-grader-friendly language, with clear segmentation, pretty pictures and even — from the look of it — a larger font size.

New Facebook app nags your crush to break up[ Sun, 27 Feb 2011 10:45:29 PST ]After the sudden fame of the Breakup Notifier app, a new Facebook app called WaitingRoom nags your crush to break up in order to be with you.

Canada's ex-defense minister: U.S. knows how aliens can make us greener[ Sun, 27 Feb 2011 12:48:03 PST ]Former Canadian defense minister Paul Hellyer says U.S. knows about UFOs and has even developed new forms of energy using technology from outer space invaders. These forms can allegedly save our planet.

Facebook beefs up Like button[ Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:12:48 PST ]Social-networking site has added Share functionality to the Like button on third-party sites. Are Share's days numbered?

Google probing lost Gmail messages, contacts[ Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:55:52 PST ]The Internet heavyweight begins investigating issues after users complain of old messages, folders, and contacts suddenly vanishing.

'Inception' is the Oscars' big tech winner[ Sun, 27 Feb 2011 19:49:22 PST ]Though many criticized the Academy for not nominating director Christopher Nolan, the visually stunning film took home four Oscars that were all nods to the strength of the crew responsible for its technical effects.

China blocks access to LinkedIn[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:29:51 EST ]Users in China are reporting that access to LinkedIn has been blocked throughout the country. By all indications, it seems that the popular career networking site has run afoul of the country's infamous Great Firewall.

Google declares war on content farms[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 07:40:12 EST ]Google has announced a major algorithmic change to its search engine, subtle in nature and perhaps unnoticeable to many users, but one that should dramatically improve the quality of Google's search results.

Consumer Reports: No on Verizon iPhone[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:41:42 EST ]The iPhone 4 is now 0-for-2 with Consumer Reports.

Apps take you backstage at the Oscars[ Sat, 26 Feb 2011 10:21:40 EST ]Fewer and fewer of us are watching TV without a smartphone, tablet computer or laptop at the ready.

Track your cheating spouse with phone software[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:29:28 GMT ]If you suspected your spouse, child or employee was up to no good, would you want concrete proof? Would it help if you had access to every phone call, text and e-mail they sent? If so, a new cell-phone spying application might be right up your alley.

10 WTF gadgets for the home[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:54:46 GMT ]It's not a real home if you can't enclose yourself in a giant Pac-Man shaped massage chair, or sit down at a modern coffee table, you know, one with Wi-Fi and a 360-degree sound system.

Cosmic Log: Market lays its bets on Oscars[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:40:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Online markets do at least as well as opinion polls when it comes to predicting election results, but how good are they at predicting the Oscars?

Discovery arrives at space station for final time[ Sat, 26 Feb 2011 19:58:49 GMT ]Space shuttle Discovery arrived at the International Space Station on Saturday, making its final visit before being parked at a museum.

Facebook dumbs down privacy policy (in a good way)[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 21:35:56 GMT ]Today Facebook debuted a draft of its totally revamped privacy policy, which breaks down the massive dense legalese into 5th-grader-friendly language, with clear segmentation, pretty pictures and even — from the look of it — a larger font size.

How much will the iPad 2 weigh?[ Sat, 26 Feb 2011 05:15:00 PST ]With Apple announcing the next iPad on March 2, one of the big questions is how much lighter Apple can make the iPad 2.

Reporters' Roundtable: Journalism in the age of WikiLeaks[ Sat, 26 Feb 2011 09:00:00 PST ]Six journalists debate the effects of WikiLeaks and anonymous document publishing on the nature of professional reporting.

Motorola sings TiVo the 'sue me, sue you' blues[ Sat, 26 Feb 2011 12:47:45 PST ]DVR-related patent claim mentions suit TiVo filed in 2009 against a Motorola compadre, according to a report.

Discovery docks for last tango with space station[ Sat, 26 Feb 2011 14:54:59 PST ]Shuttle commander pulls off picture-perfect docking with International Space Station, the retiring space plane's 13th and final linkup with orbital outpost.

Facebook tests souped-up privacy policy[ Sat, 26 Feb 2011 22:10:23 PST ]Company seeks comment on proposed redesign of privacy policy that's meant to make it clearer while bringing legalese-y documents into widgety realm of the 21st century.

China blocks access to LinkedIn[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:21:20 EST ]Users in China are reporting that access to LinkedIn has been blocked throughout the country. By all indications, it seems that the popular career networking site has run afoul of the country's infamous Great Firewall.

Google declares war on content farms[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 07:40:12 EST ]Google has announced a major algorithmic change to its search engine, subtle in nature and perhaps unnoticeable to many users, but one that should dramatically improve the quality of Google's search results.

Consumer Reports: No on Verizon iPhone[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:41:42 EST ]The iPhone 4 is now 0-for-2 with Consumer Reports.

Apps take you backstage at the Oscars[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:00:34 EST ]Fewer and fewer of us are watching TV without a smartphone, tablet computer or laptop at the ready.

Track your cheating spouse with phone software[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:29:28 GMT ]If you suspected your spouse, child or employee was up to no good, would you want concrete proof? Would it help if you had access to every phone call, text and e-mail they sent? If so, a new cell-phone spying application might be right up your alley.

10 WTF gadgets for the home[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:54:46 GMT ]It's not a real home if you can't enclose yourself in a giant Pac-Man shaped massage chair, or sit down at a modern coffee table, you know, one with Wi-Fi and a 360-degree sound system.

Cosmic Log: Market lays its bets on Oscars[ Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:40:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Online markets do at least as well as opinion polls when it comes to predicting election results, but how good are they at predicting the Oscars?

Discovery arrives at space station for final time[ Sat, 26 Feb 2011 19:58:49 GMT ]Space shuttle Discovery arrived at the International Space Station on Saturday, making its final visit before being parked at a museum.