Pre-caffeine: Facebook for some, mini-giraffes for all![ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Apple, Facebook, Amazon, Android, Internet culture and more.

Apple uses stronger glass in iPad 2[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:48:37 PDT ]The folks over at iFixYouri have compared the glass screen components in the original iPad with the iPad 2's glass. Impressively, iPad 2's glass was noticeably stronger despite being thinner.

RIM shares take a hit on weak outlook[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:55:10 PDT ]BlackBerry maker reports solid fourth-quarter results but warns that the current quarter may suffer as it shifts to lower-end devices and spends on its PlayBook launch.

Facebook has answers[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 08:05:25 PDT ]Google is reportedly testing Google Music internally, The New York Times launches a high-end discount site, and Facebook revamps its question-and-answer product.

Best Buy reworking its Web strategy[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 08:27:06 PDT ]Retailer plans to expand its online presence to help it compete more effectively with Web-based rivals.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 to get Gingerbread[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:01:06 PDT ]Sony Ericsson says its Xperia X10 smartphone will be getting an upgrade to Android 2.3, even though the company had said it would stop at Android 2.1.

New Color app promotes mobile voyeurism[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:01:36 EDT ]The makers of a new and much-anticipated smartphone app called Color are operating on this principle: "We're all inherently voyeuristic," said Peter Pham, president and co-founder of the Palo Alto, California start-up.

Facebook unveils new version of questions tool[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:33:28 EDT ]Facebook released a new version of its Questions feature on Thursday, the result of nearly a year of beta testing.

3-D smartphones ditch the glasses[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 23:51:47 EDT ]After a lukewarm reception from television buyers, 3-D technology is pushing its way onto small screens.

My, what big teeth that plant-eater had![ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:06:34 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The fossilized skull of an ancient plant-eater reveals ridiculously long rows of teeth, including saber-style fangs. Why did it need all those choppers?

Calm down! Facebook isn't sharing your profile pic[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:44:52 GMT ]An outdated Account Setting on the social network is the focus of the latest Facebook freakout making the rounds.

Video: Control your own alien 'Swarm'[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:54:40 GMT ]"Swarm" this little action platformer feels like a racing game as you move swiftly collecting DNA for the mother alien. In-Game's Todd Kenreck gives it a 9 out of 10. (In-Game)

It's a death mobile powered by ... screwdrivers[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:40:07 GMT ]It's like something straight out of the mind of Tim "The Toolman" Taylor ... but German. This is hands-down the craziest road vehicle we've seen in a long, long time.

Pre-caffeine: Facebook for some, mini-giraffes for all![ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Apple, Facebook, Amazon, Android, Internet culture and more.

Nuclear safer than coal, China official says[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:19:33 PDT ]Pan Ziqiang of China National Nuclear Corp. says that the dangers have been exaggerated and that the country should push ahead with its ambitious plans for more nuclear power plants.

Apple uses stronger glass in iPad 2[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:48:37 PDT ]The folks over at iFixYouri have compared the glass screen components in the original iPad with the iPad 2's glass. Impressively, iPad 2's glass was noticeably stronger despite being thinner.

RIM shares take a hit on weak outlook[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:55:10 PDT ]BlackBerry maker reports solid fourth-quarter results but warns that the current quarter may suffer as it shifts to lower-end devices and spends on its PlayBook launch.

Facebook has answers[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 08:05:25 PDT ]Google is reportedly testing Google Music internally, The New York Times launches a high-end discount site, and Facebook revamps its question-and-answer product.

Best Buy reworking its Web strategy[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 08:27:06 PDT ]Retailer plans to expand its online presence to help it compete more effectively with Web-based rivals.

New Color app promotes mobile voyeurism[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:01:36 EDT ]The makers of a new and much-anticipated smartphone app called Color are operating on this principle: "We're all inherently voyeuristic," said Peter Pham, president and co-founder of the Palo Alto, California start-up.

Facebook unveils new version of questions tool[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:33:28 EDT ]Facebook released a new version of its Questions feature on Thursday, the result of nearly a year of beta testing.

3-D smartphones ditch the glasses[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 23:51:47 EDT ]After a lukewarm reception from television buyers, 3-D technology is pushing its way onto small screens.

Comet-hunting probe shuts down after 12 years[ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 02:17:41 GMT ]NASA has ordered its comet-hunting Stardust probe to burn its remaining fuel, setting off a series of events that will shut down the spacecraft after a 12-year career.

Facebook criticized by Australian cops[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 19:57:33 GMT ]Australian police are frustrated by Facebook in trying to get help to crack child pornography rings that use the site.

'Angry Birds Rio' is worth squawking about[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:02:24 GMT ]When it comes to movie-related video games, you can almost always count on them sucking tail feathers. But lo and behold, an all-new "Angry Birds" game has alighted — one that's based on a movie property — and it's actually good.

Congresswoman coping with injury's implications[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:19:20 GMT ]Wounded Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is dealing with the implications of her injuries "as we speak," her astronaut husband says.

My, what big teeth that plant-eater had![ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:06:34 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The fossilized skull of an ancient plant-eater reveals ridiculously long rows of teeth, including saber-style fangs. Why did it need all those choppers?

How to sync Firefox 4 to Android[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:14:34 PDT ]Android users, Firefox is making a major play to be your go-to browser. You can now sync all kinds of settings, open tabs, bookmarks, and passwords between Firefox 4 on your PC and Firefox 4 on your Android. Here's how it's done.

Facebook detour through China: Accident or not?[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:10:10 PDT ]Expert says re-route was not an accident but rather a "route hijacking."

Infiniti M35h is a modern major hybrid[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:12:21 PDT ]CNET Car Tech reviews the 2012 Infiniti M35h hybrid.

Google not ready to share Honeycomb source code[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:27:25 PDT ]The source code for Google's Android 3.0, the tablet version of the OS known as Honeycomb, will only be shared with a specific few hardware partners, the company said.

Who is Apple's new Mac guy?[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:08:17 PDT ]Following the news that longtime Apple exec Bertrand Serlet was departing the company to pursue a career in science, CNET takes a look at Serlet's replacement, Craig Ferderighi.

Computing pioneer Jean Jennings Bartik dies[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:00:38 EDT ]Jean Jennings Bartik, the last of six women programmers who debugged and operated the earliest general-purpose computer, has died.

Say hello to Google's online magazine[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:43:30 EDT ]Google has quietly launched its own full-length online magazine, a quarterly publication whose aim is to create a "breathing space in a busy world."

New Color app promotes mobile voyeurism[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:01:36 EDT ]The makers of a new and much-anticipated smartphone app called Color are operating on this principle: "We're all inherently voyeuristic," said Peter Pham, president and co-founder of the Palo Alto, California start-up.

3-D smartphones ditch the glasses[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:39:01 EDT ]After a lukewarm reception from television buyers, 3-D technology is pushing its way onto small screens.

iPhone drops 1,000 feet and doesn't drop calls after[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:15:07 GMT ]Staff Sergeant Ron Walker was scouting out locations for a parachute drop when his glass-screen iPhone 4 fell out of his pocket about 1,000 feet in the air above North Carolina, and into a wooded area. He was not only able to retrieve the phone, but it was also intact, without a scratch on it, "not even dirty."

Brown dwarf as cool as coffee found[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:08:23 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Astronomers have found a star that's only as hot as a cup of coffee, making it a candidate for the coldest star known. That is, assuming it's a star.

Device may find Martians in us all[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:59:10 GMT ]Cosmic Log: Life as we know it has a common ancestor — somewhere. Is it a Martian? A new device under development to fly on a future mission to Mars to find and sequence bits of genetic material could provide an answer, according to MIT and Harvard scientists.

'Angry Birds Rio' is worth squawking about[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:02:24 GMT ]When it comes to movie-related video games, you can almost always count on them sucking tail feathers. But lo and behold, an all-new "Angry Birds" game has alighted — one that's based on a movie property — and it's actually good.

Pre-caffeine: Creepy 'Dating Site' meme is creepy[ Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:43:12 GMT ]The latest news on Apple, Facebook, Internet culture and more.

App turns Google Nexus phone into payment tool[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 07:38:10 PDT ]Mobile payment app from Charge Anywhere can take advantage of the NFC technology in the Nexus S smartphone, letting it process credit cards and checks on the go.

Major sports teams form Green Sports Alliance[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 08:59:08 PDT ]The alliance--endorsed by six professional sports leagues--will focus on environmental sustainability at stadiums and training centers.

Google goes glossy[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 08:06:46 PDT ]Yahoo launches Search Direct to compete with Google Instant, Apple pulls app that offended many by claiming to "cure" homosexuality, and Google launches a quarterly online magazine for high-brows.

Best Buy revenue, earnings slip in 4th quarter[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 08:38:34 PDT ]During the three-month span that included the prime holiday sales period, the consumer electronics retailer took its biggest hit in entertainment hardware and software.

Utility CEO: Costs, not safety, block new nukes[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 08:46:51 PDT ]Exelon, which operates largest fleet of nuclear power plants in the U.S., expects to extensive safety reviews but economics are the real barrier for new plants.

Computing pioneer Jean Jennings Bartik dies[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:00:38 EDT ]Jean Jennings Bartik, the last of six women programmers who debugged and operated the earliest general-purpose computer, has died.

The internet vs. the NYT paywall[ Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:21:57 EDT ]The New York Times plans to add a paywall to its website on Monday in the United States. And the internet isn't too happy.

Say hello to Google's online magazine[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:43:30 EDT ]Google has quietly launched its own full-length online magazine, a quarterly publication whose aim is to create a "breathing space in a busy world."

New Color app promotes mobile voyeurism[ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:26:37 EDT ]The makers of a new and much-anticipated smartphone app called Color are operating on this principle: "We're all inherently voyeuristic," said Peter Pham, president and co-founder of the Palo Alto, California start-up.