Syria unplugs Internet for much of country[ Fri, 3 Jun 2011 17:37:56 GMT ]Syria's government appears to have shut down much of the Internet as protests and violence escalate there against President Bashar Assad's regime.

UN Report: Internet access is a basic human right[ Fri, 3 Jun 2011 22:45:22 GMT ]Access to the Internet, especially during times of political unrest, is a basic human right, says a report released by the United Nations today.

Dancing gators reveal sonic secrets[ Fri, 3 Jun 2011 19:36:25 GMT ]Cosmic Log: The "water dance" that male alligators do to woo their mates is no ordinary splash. Scientists say the gators' vibrations create Faraday waves that aren't usually found in nature.

Hotmail, Yahoo Mail users also targets in attacks[ Fri, 3 Jun 2011 16:28:25 GMT ]Gmail hasn't been the only Web-based email program under attack; some users of Hotmail and Yahoo Mail are also having the same problem.

The world's most obscene luxury gadgets[ Fri, 3 Jun 2011 12:31:40 GMT ]If you already sail the Seven Seas aboard a Titanic-sized yacht made from solid gold with an onboard laser defense system and petting zoo, the following gadgets are for you.

E3 2011: Join us Monday for Microsoft's Xbox bash[ Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:20:21 PDT ]The software giant gets things rolling at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, and seems likely to focus on entertainment that goes well beyond gaming.

Hackers go wild: An overview of recent incidents[ Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:24:12 PDT ]Several hacking groups have been taking aim at companies and government organizations, and posting their findings on the Web. Here's a look at what's been happening.

HP shows off TouchPad tablet doing Flash video[ Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:34:41 PDT ]Hewlett-Packard demonstrates its upcoming TouchPad tablet running Flash video. The demo is impressive and gives HP a feature the iPad doesn't have.

Cities are prime proving grounds for green living[ Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:31:00 PDT ]Cities need it all--smart grid, renewable energy, recycling, clean air, and clean water--but policy barriers and multiple stakeholders can create obstacles to adoption.

Sony confirms Lulzsec compromised server data[ Fri, 03 Jun 2011 19:02:09 PDT ]Sony Pictures says it's working with the FBI to find out the identities of the people who posted confidential data from its Web sites online yesterday.

Cell phone users are talking less[ Thu, 02 Jun 2011 07:19:50 EDT ]Call Kimberly Brown a smartphone junkie if you want.

'This guy has my MacBook!'[ Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:42:00 EDT ]When Joshua Kaufman returned home March 21 to find his Oakland, California, apartment burglarized, he probably never imagined he'd see his stolen MacBook laptop again.

9 things Weinergate tells us about Twitter[ Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:05:34 EDT ]By now, unless you live under a boulder large enough to block data signals, you know that New York Rep. Anthony Weiner is embroiled in a scandal involving an extremely personal picture sent from his Twitter account to a Seattle college student.

Why I outsourced my personal email[ Fri, 3 Jun 2011 12:23:37 GMT ]When I read about a service which lets you outsource your personal correspondence to a team of professional writers, I thought it was a hilarious yet preposterous idea. But having tried it, I'm convinced it's brilliant, and would encourage anyone to give it a try.

'Midnight Sun' eclipse wows the world[ Thu, 2 Jun 2011 20:35:35 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: This week's "Midnight Sun" partial solar eclipse, visible only from northern regions of the world, produced lots of weird and wonderful pictures.

See the sun, the moon and the ISS[ Fri, 3 Jun 2011 16:05:29 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The International Space Station gets some face time with the sun and the moon in a series of pictures snapped by Spanish photographer Dani Caxete.

Slideshow: Month in Space[ Wed, 1 Jun 2011 22:07:36 GMT ]Cosmic highlights from May 2011 include Endeavour's last mission, galactic glories and more.

Pre-caffeine: Internet wars, X-Men attack[ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on cyber security, Apple, Internet culture and more.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 6/3: What is it?[ Fri, 03 Jun 2011 07:00:00 PDT ]If you know what today's picture is, you could be eligible to win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day contest.

Apple sees tablets soon outpacing PCs[ Fri, 03 Jun 2011 07:56:33 PDT ]Speaking with a Goldman Sachs analyst, Apple COO Tim Cook and other executives expressed optimism about iPad demand and believe the tablet market should outpace the PC market over the coming years.

Report: Apple to pay music labels big advances[ Fri, 03 Jun 2011 08:00:10 PDT ]Apple has agreed to pay each of the four largest record companies between $25 and $50 million in advance royalty payments, according to the New York Post.

Google's Page: We're careful with shareholder money[ Fri, 03 Jun 2011 08:02:57 PDT ]In his first shareholder meeting since taking the reins as CEO, Larry Page assures the crowd that the company is spending its money wisely and remains focused on its core businesses.

AT&T: Support growing for T-Mobile merger[ Fri, 03 Jun 2011 08:16:02 PDT ]The carrier says that major groups including the AFL-CIO and NAACP, along with 15 state governors, are giving a thumbs-up to its proposed takeover of T-Mobile USA.

Gmail attack: The bad guys are winning[ Thu, 02 Jun 2011 11:45:22 EDT ]In the cyber war being fought across international boundaries, the recent Gmail hack of top U.S. and South Korean officials makes one thing clear, analysts say: the bad guys are winning.

Game review: 'Red Faction Armageddon'[ Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:00:20 EDT ]"Red Faction Armageddon" puts together fast-paced, balanced action with very good graphics and a nice storyline for one of the top single player shooters of the year (so far).

Cell phone users are talking less[ Thu, 02 Jun 2011 07:19:50 EDT ]Call Kimberly Brown a smartphone junkie if you want.

'This guy has my MacBook!' Spyware brings arrest[ Thu, 02 Jun 2011 20:48:25 EDT ]When Joshua Kaufman returned home March 21 to find his Oakland, California, apartment burglarized, he probably never imagined he'd see his stolen MacBook laptop again.

iCloud will cost $25 annually after free trial[ Fri, 3 Jun 2011 15:41:25 GMT ]As with all things in the Apple family, convenience and innovation come at a price, and iCloud will be no different, with a $25 annual subscription after a free trial period.

Why I outsourced my personal email[ Fri, 3 Jun 2011 12:23:37 GMT ]When I read about a service which lets you outsource your personal correspondence to a team of professional writers, I thought it was a hilarious yet preposterous idea. But having tried it, I'm convinced it's brilliant, and would encourage anyone to give it a try.

'Midnight Sun' eclipse wows the world[ Thu, 2 Jun 2011 20:35:35 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: This week's "Midnight Sun" partial solar eclipse, visible only from northern regions of the world, produced lots of weird and wonderful pictures.

Slideshow: Month in Space[ Wed, 1 Jun 2011 22:07:36 GMT ]Cosmic highlights from May 2011 include Endeavour's last mission, galactic glories and more.

Pre-caffeine: Internet wars, X-Men attack[ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on cyber security, Apple, Internet culture and more.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 6/3: What is it?[ Fri, 03 Jun 2011 07:00:00 PDT ]If you know what today's picture is, you could be eligible to win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Day contest.

Apple sees tablets soon outpacing PCs[ Fri, 03 Jun 2011 07:56:33 PDT ]Speaking with a Goldman Sachs analyst, Apple COO Tim Cook and other executives expressed optimism about iPad demand and believe the tablet market should outpace the PC market over the coming years.

Report: Apple to pay music labels big advances[ Fri, 03 Jun 2011 08:00:10 PDT ]Apple has agreed to pay each of the four largest record companies between $25 and $50 million in advance royalty payments, according to the New York Post.

Google's Page: We're careful with shareholder money[ Fri, 03 Jun 2011 08:02:57 PDT ]In his first shareholder meeting since taking the reins as CEO, Larry Page assures the crowd that the company is spending its money wisely and remains focused on its core businesses.

AT&T: Support growing for T-Mobile merger[ Fri, 03 Jun 2011 08:16:02 PDT ]The carrier says that major groups including the AFL-CIO and NAACP, along with 15 state governors, are giving a thumbs-up to its proposed takeover of T-Mobile USA.

Gmail attack: The bad guys are winning[ Thu, 02 Jun 2011 11:45:22 EDT ]In the cyber war being fought across international boundaries, the recent Gmail hack of top U.S. and South Korean officials makes one thing clear, analysts say: the bad guys are winning.

Game review: 'Red Faction Armageddon'[ Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:00:20 EDT ]"Red Faction Armageddon" puts together fast-paced, balanced action with very good graphics and a nice storyline for one of the top single player shooters of the year (so far).

Cell phone users are talking less[ Thu, 02 Jun 2011 07:19:50 EDT ]Call Kimberly Brown a smartphone junkie if you want.

'This guy has my MacBook!' Spyware brings arrest[ Thu, 02 Jun 2011 20:48:25 EDT ]When Joshua Kaufman returned home March 21 to find his Oakland, California, apartment burglarized, he probably never imagined he'd see his stolen MacBook laptop again.

Video: iPad dropped 3 stories in 'Extreme' test[ Thu, 2 Jun 2011 04:38:16 GMT ]A toss from the roof of our HQ tells us all we need to know about whether to trust promotional videos for the G-Form Extreme Sleeve iPad protective case. (msnbc.com)

Video: 'Batman: Arkham City' Catwoman trailer[ Thu, 2 Jun 2011 17:11:42 GMT ]Catwoman is a fully playable character in "Batman: Arkham City." Catwoman has her own complete storyline in the main campaign that is interconnected to Batman's. Catwoman will also have unique combat movies, gadgets, challenge maps, and signature takedowns. (In-Game)

Sony, Epsilon execs support data breach bill[ Thu, 2 Jun 2011 20:27:33 GMT ]Top executives from Sony and online marketing firm Epsilon told lawmakers Thursday that they support federal legislation that would require companies to promptly notify consumers if their personal information is stolen or exposed by a data breach.

US weighs security after 'serious' Google allegation[ Thu, 2 Jun 2011 17:33:31 GMT ]Washington scrambled on Thursday to assess whether security had been compromised after Google revealed a major hacker attack targeting U.S. officials that the Internet giant pegged to China.

'Midnight Sun' eclipse wows the world[ Thu, 2 Jun 2011 20:35:35 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: This week's "Midnight Sun" partial solar eclipse, visible only from northern regions of the world, produced lots of weird and wonderful pictures.

Pandora seeks $140 million in IPO[ Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:39:18 PDT ]Company's target share price of $7 to $9 is a 40 percent increase over what it said it expected to raise when it first broached the topic in February.

Six tips for surviving the Sony breach[ Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:47:01 PDT ]If you've ever given up your personal information to any Sony or Sony-related brands, your personal data might be at risk. Here's what to do.

Working-class iPhone would disrupt Android, others[ Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:55:25 PDT ]An analyst has done the math and concludes that Apple can hold profit margins as it increasingly tiers its iPhones.

HTC chief: We're the largest Android developer, after Google[ Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:54:58 PDT ]HTC is the "top supplier" of Android phones worldwide, the company says at Qualcomm's Uplinq confab, but it remains committed to Windows Phone 7.