Tech Check: Adver-Kindle, the Webbys, a Winklevii fail[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:00:40 EDT ]In this week'sTech Check podcast, Doug Gross, John Sutter and Stephanie Goldberg break down Amazon's plan to offer a cheaper Kindle with advertisements.

Site may help fund your 'aha!' moments[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:32:55 EDT ]Everyone has ideas. But only about 2% of us actually turn our "aha moments" into inventions, says Matt Crowe, founder of a new social website called Ahhha, which aims to fix that problem.

Chaplin gets Google birthday 'doodle'[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:54:42 EDT ]He's a comedy and cinema legend, a man still cited as an inspiration decades after his death. Now, for his 122nd birthday, Charlie Chaplin has his own Google "doodle."

Twitter more robust than it may seem[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:57:41 EDT ]In the beginning was a word, sketched on a legal pad. And the word was Status.

Cybercriminals prey on Epsilon data breach victims[ Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:42:56 GMT ]People whose identities may have been compromised by last month’s massive Epsilon data breach are now facing a new threat to their security.

'Creepy' new software is a stalker's dream[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:06:36 GMT ]A new software tool called “Creepy” makes it easy to gather all the location-based digital breadcrumbs that people leave online and plot them on a map. The map and associated time stamps make it easy to discern their routines — a tool of incalculable use to a would-be stalker.

Video: Inside 'Portal 2': Our guided tour[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 02:57:19 GMT ]Meeting with "Portal 2" co-writer Chet Faliszek, we ducked inside the game as robots. There, he showed In-Game's Todd Kenreck the ropes — and portals — that make up the cooperative mode. (In-Game)

10 deadly do-it-yourself gadgets[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:20:55 GMT ]If you ever took the "don't try this at home" disclaimer seriously, it certainly must apply to the following do-it-yourself gadgets, from the machete-shooting crossbow to the mini-fridge beer cannon.

Google's next mission: Fighting violent extremism[ Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:02:25 GMT ]Neo-Nazi groups and al-Qaeda might not seem to have much in common, but they do in one key respect: their recruits tend to be very young. Google’s new think tank is setting out to explore what draws young people to these groups — and what can be done to redirect them.

Kirk meets Kink on new Shatner album[ Sat, 16 Apr 2011 15:24:19 PDT ]"Star Trek" legend William Shatner announces the guest/song list for his next album, and it includes the likes of Strokes guitarist Nick Valensi, Funkadelic bassist Bootsy Collins, and undersung Kink brother Dave Davies.

Bucky Dome: Daddy of all geodesic dome homes[ Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:51:27 PDT ]The R. Buckminster Fuller dome home in Carbondale, Ill., is a lot less dangerous and a lot more sustainable than Mad Max's Thunderdome. It's the proud parent of all geodesic dome homes.

iPad 2 killer feature: The 2X factor[ Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:59:37 PDT ]The iPad 2 is a worthy upgrade from the groundbreaking original iPad. A couple of crucial hardware upgrades make a big difference.

The Apple Store-dancing YouTube sensation (age 12)[ Sat, 16 Apr 2011 18:17:29 PDT ]Trevor Michael is a 12-year-old from Southern California who's now becoming something of a YouTube legend for his remarkably exuberant dance videos, all shot at Apple stores.

YouTube streaming live Coachella sets--with no bathroom line[ Sun, 17 Apr 2011 01:27:28 PDT ]Dozens of sets from artists like Arcade Fire, Nas, PJ Harvey, and many others are being made available for free. Sunday is your last chance to check out the action from the comfort of home--and with easy access to a bathroom.

Tech Check: Adver-Kindle, the Webbys, a Winklevii fail[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:00:40 EDT ]In this week'sTech Check podcast, Doug Gross, John Sutter and Stephanie Goldberg break down Amazon's plan to offer a cheaper Kindle with advertisements.

Site may help fund your 'aha!' moments[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:32:55 EDT ]Everyone has ideas. But only about 2% of us actually turn our "aha moments" into inventions, says Matt Crowe, founder of a new social website called Ahhha, which aims to fix that problem.

Chaplin gets Google birthday 'doodle'[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:54:42 EDT ]He's a comedy and cinema legend, a man still cited as an inspiration decades after his death. Now, for his 122nd birthday, Charlie Chaplin has his own Google "doodle."

Twitter more robust than it may seem[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:57:41 EDT ]In the beginning was a word, sketched on a legal pad. And the word was Status.

Cybercriminals prey on Epsilon data breach victims[ Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:42:56 GMT ]People whose identities may have been compromised by last month’s massive Epsilon data breach are now facing a new threat to their security.

'Creepy' new software is a stalker's dream[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:06:36 GMT ]A new software tool called “Creepy” makes it easy to gather all the location-based digital breadcrumbs that people leave online and plot them on a map. The map and associated time stamps make it easy to discern their routines — a tool of incalculable use to a would-be stalker.

Video: Inside 'Portal 2': Our guided tour[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 02:57:19 GMT ]Meeting with "Portal 2" co-writer Chet Faliszek, we ducked inside the game as robots. There, he showed In-Game's Todd Kenreck the ropes — and portals — that make up the cooperative mode. (In-Game)

10 deadly do-it-yourself gadgets[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:20:55 GMT ]If you ever took the "don't try this at home" disclaimer seriously, it certainly must apply to the following do-it-yourself gadgets, from the machete-shooting crossbow to the mini-fridge beer cannon.

Google's next mission: Fighting violent extremism[ Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:02:25 GMT ]Neo-Nazi groups and al-Qaeda might not seem to have much in common, but they do in one key respect: their recruits tend to be very young. Google’s new think tank is setting out to explore what draws young people to these groups — and what can be done to redirect them.

The best in bots at RoboGames (photos)[ Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:20:03 PDT ]Engineers from around the globe bring their best robots to Northern California this weekend to compete at RoboGames 2011.

Kirk meets Kink on new Shatner album[ Sat, 16 Apr 2011 15:24:19 PDT ]"Star Trek" legend William Shatner announces the guest/song list for his next album, and it includes the likes of Strokes guitarist Nick Valensi, Funkadelic bassist Bootsy Collins, and undersung Kink brother Dave Davies.

Bucky Dome: Daddy of all geodesic dome homes[ Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:51:27 PDT ]The R. Buckminster Fuller dome home in Carbondale, Ill., is a lot less dangerous and a lot more sustainable than Mad Max's Thunderdome. It's the proud parent of all geodesic dome homes.

iPad 2 killer feature: The 2X factor[ Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:59:37 PDT ]The iPad 2 is a worthy upgrade from the groundbreaking original iPad. A couple of crucial hardware upgrades make a big difference.

The Apple Store-dancing YouTube sensation (age 12)[ Sat, 16 Apr 2011 18:17:29 PDT ]Trevor Michael is a 12-year-old from Southern California who's now becoming something of a YouTube legend for his remarkably exuberant dance videos, all shot at Apple stores.

Tech Check: Adver-Kindle, the Webbys, a Winklevii fail[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:00:40 EDT ]In this week'sTech Check podcast, Doug Gross, John Sutter and Stephanie Goldberg break down Amazon's plan to offer a cheaper Kindle with advertisements.

Site may help fund your 'aha!' moments[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:32:55 EDT ]Everyone has ideas. But only about 2% of us actually turn our "aha moments" into inventions, says Matt Crowe, founder of a new social website called Ahhha, which aims to fix that problem.

Chaplin gets Google birthday 'doodle'[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:54:42 EDT ]He's a comedy and cinema legend, a man still cited as an inspiration decades after his death. Now, for his 122nd birthday, Charlie Chaplin has his own Google "doodle."

Twitter more robust than it may seem[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:57:41 EDT ]In the beginning was a word, sketched on a legal pad. And the word was Status.

UAE raises questions about BlackBerry curbs[ Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:17:58 GMT ]The United Arab Emirates' telecommunications agency said Saturday that BlackBerry smartphone services would remain available in the country, suggesting it may roll back on plans to limit a high-security option.

'Creepy' new software is a stalker's dream[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:06:36 GMT ]A new software tool called “Creepy” makes it easy to gather all the location-based digital breadcrumbs that people leave online and plot them on a map. The map and associated time stamps make it easy to discern their routines — a tool of incalculable use to a would-be stalker.

Video: Inside 'Portal 2': Our guided tour[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 02:57:19 GMT ]Meeting with "Portal 2" co-writer Chet Faliszek, we ducked inside the game as robots. There, he showed In-Game's Todd Kenreck the ropes — and portals — that make up the cooperative mode. (In-Game)

10 deadly do-it-yourself gadgets[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:20:55 GMT ]If you ever took the "don't try this at home" disclaimer seriously, it certainly must apply to the following do-it-yourself gadgets, from the machete-shooting crossbow to the mini-fridge beer cannon.

Google's next mission: Fighting violent extremism[ Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:02:25 GMT ]Neo-Nazi groups and al-Qaeda might not seem to have much in common, but they do in one key respect: their recruits tend to be very young. Google’s new think tank is setting out to explore what draws young people to these groups — and what can be done to redirect them.

The Tramp takes over Google[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:49:29 PDT ]To celebrate Charlie Chaplin's 122nd birthday, Google's Doodle team creates its first-ever silent film project, an homage to the actor's famous hobo character updated for a modern world.

RIM to outbid Google for Nortel patents?[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:25:54 PDT ]Research in Motion is considering whether to make a play for Nortel's wireless-patent portfolio, according to a report. Google has already bid $900 million.

At Robo Games, fight for death, glory[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:28:14 PDT ]Robo Games are powering up in Northern California this weekend. The competition, now in its eighth year, attracts teams from all over the world, each hoping their homemade robot will out-duel the others. CNET's Kara Tsuboi reports.

Friday science riddle: Why don't moving bikes tip over?[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:43:16 PDT ]Forget what you learned when you were a kid--because it's wrong. Ditto for what most scientists assumed as well.

As Android for tablets falters, opportunity for Intel[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:00:00 PDT ]Intel has a shot at tablet success on Android in the wake of the slow start of the Motorola Xoom and the Samsung Galaxy Tab, which are based on chip technology that competes with Intel products.

Tech Check: Adver-Kindle, the Webbys, a Winklevii fail[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:00:40 EDT ]In this week'sTech Check podcast, Doug Gross, John Sutter and Stephanie Goldberg break down Amazon's plan to offer a cheaper Kindle with advertisements.

Site may help fund your 'aha!' moments[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:32:55 EDT ]Everyone has ideas. But only about 2% of us actually turn our "aha moments" into inventions, says Matt Crowe, founder of a new social website called Ahhha, which aims to fix that problem.

Chaplin gets Google birthday 'doodle'[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:54:42 EDT ]He's a comedy and cinema legend, a man still cited as an inspiration decades after his death. Now, for his 122nd birthday, Charlie Chaplin has his own Google "doodle."

Twitter more robust than it may seem[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:57:41 EDT ]In the beginning was a word, sketched on a legal pad. And the word was Status.

Woman sues Match.com, says date assaulted her[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:33:57 GMT ]A California woman has sued popular website Match.com, saying she was sexually assaulted by a man she met through the online dating service.

Police: Google Maps ties man to wife's murder[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:43:14 GMT ]While investigating the 2008 murder of Nancy Cooper, police in North Carolina working with the FBI found damning evidence on her husband Brad's ThinkPad laptop, including Google Maps satellite images of the location her body was found.

Get a personal trainer for $10 a week[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:22:02 GMT ]Nothing beats working out with a personal trainer who knows your fitness goals and can tailor your workout and diet to achieve them. With sessions costing $60 on average, though, the costs can really add up. Unless, that is, you pair up with your personal trainer online at FitOrbit, which will run you at little as $10 per week.

'Creepy' new software is a stalker's dream[ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:06:36 GMT ]A new software tool called “Creepy” makes it easy to gather all the location-based digital breadcrumbs that people leave online and plot them on a map. The map and associated time stamps make it easy to discern their routines — a tool of incalculable use to a would-be stalker.