Why Apple's iCloud and iOS 5 news is a big deal[ Mon, 6 Jun 2011 08:10:51 GMT ]Though there probably won't be any never-before-seen phones or tablets on stage, today's Apple news, presented by Steve Jobs himself, will be the biggest news of the year for the company. Here's why.

Live coverage: Steve Jobs unveiling iCloud and iOS 5[ Mon, 6 Jun 2011 16:12:44 GMT ]We're here today in San Francisco, covering Steve Jobs as he reveals the iCloud Internet media service, shows off iOS 5, the next iPhone/iPad operating system, and launches the upcoming Mac OSX update, called Lion.

Next year's Steve Jobs bio already a bestseller[ Mon, 06 Jun 2011 07:20:45 PDT ]Though it's only available for preorder, the authorized biography of Steve Jobs, due in March 2012, is proving popular on Amazon--it's a top seller in three different categories.

SuVolta emerges with low-power chip technology[ Mon, 06 Jun 2011 08:06:01 PDT ]Now out of stealth mode, the start-up aims to license its PowerShrink manufacturing technology to semiconductor companies. First to sign up: Fujitsu.

Groupon files for IPO[ Mon, 06 Jun 2011 08:15:25 PDT ]Apple's Time Capsule may be the center of streaming for the company's new iCloud service, HTC and Sprint release new Evo phones, and Groupon files for an IPO that values the company between $20 billion and $25 billion.

MIT flow battery breaks mold for cheap storage[ Mon, 06 Jun 2011 08:56:19 PDT ]MIT researchers reinvent how batteries work, in a development that could lead to energy-dense batteries for electric vehicles and power grid storage.

Apple's WWDC unveilings: Join us today[ Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:00:00 PDT ]Join CNET bright and early today for live news coming out of Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco. Get the skinny on Lion, iOS 5, and iCloud as it happens.

What to watch for at E3 this week[ Mon, 06 Jun 2011 07:17:32 EDT ]In the ever-growing society of video-game culture, E3 is the coming-out party.

Apple expected to unveil iCloud -- not an iPhone[ Mon, 06 Jun 2011 08:56:21 EDT ]The annual summer Apple event, where the company traditionally announces the newest iPhone, may be missing something on Monday.

China paper warns Google may pay price for hacking claims[ Mon, 6 Jun 2011 12:28:02 GMT ]Google has become a "political tool" vilifying the Chinese government, an official Beijing newspaper said on Monday, warning that the U.S. Internet giant's statements about hacking attacks traced to China could hurt its business.

CERN scientists refine antimatter 'trap'[ Sun, 5 Jun 2011 18:12:36 GMT ]Nuclear scientists announced Sunday they have found a way to "trap" for more than 15 minutes elusive antimatter atoms that used to disappear after a fraction of a second.

Nintendo's Wii successor to dominate E3 expo[ Sun, 5 Jun 2011 20:26:50 GMT ]Almost six years ago at the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo, Nintendo unveiled what would eventually become known as the Wii. But the Japanese gaming giant didn't show off the new console's distinctive motion-sensing capabilities until later that year at the Tokyo Game Show. Nintendo won't be such a tease at this year's E3.

Why Apple's iCloud and iOS 5 news is a big deal[ Mon, 6 Jun 2011 08:10:51 GMT ]Though there probably won't be any never-before-seen phones or tablets on stage, today's Apple news, presented by Steve Jobs himself, will be the biggest news of the year for the company. Here's why.

Pre-caffeine: Happy Planned Obsolescence Day![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Apple, E3, the latest hacks, Internet culture and more!

China paper blusters at Google amid hacking affair[ Mon, 06 Jun 2011 07:02:06 PDT ]The People's Daily, a mouthpiece for the government in Beijing, says that as "the international winds shift direction," Google might eventually find itself "sacrificed to politics."

Next year's Steve Jobs bio already a bestseller[ Mon, 06 Jun 2011 07:20:45 PDT ]Though it's only available for preorder, the authorized biography of Steve Jobs, due in March 2012, is proving popular on Amazon--it's a top seller in three different categories.

SuVolta emerges with low-power chip technology[ Mon, 06 Jun 2011 08:06:01 PDT ]Now out of stealth mode, the start-up aims to license its PowerShrink manufacturing technology to semiconductor companies. First to sign up: Fujitsu.

Groupon files for IPO[ Mon, 06 Jun 2011 08:15:25 PDT ]Apple's Time Capsule may be the center of streaming for the company's new iCloud service, HTC and Sprint release new Evo phones, and Groupon files for an IPO that values the company between $20 billion and $25 billion.

MIT flow battery breaks mold for cheap storage[ Mon, 06 Jun 2011 08:56:19 PDT ]MIT researchers reinvent how batteries work, in a development that could lead to energy-dense batteries for electric vehicles and power grid storage.

What to watch for at E3 this week[ Mon, 06 Jun 2011 07:17:32 EDT ]In the ever-growing society of video-game culture, E3 is the coming-out party.

Apple expected to unveil iCloud -- not an iPhone[ Mon, 06 Jun 2011 08:56:21 EDT ]The annual summer Apple event, where the company traditionally announces the newest iPhone, may be missing something on Monday.

Apple's Jobs to take the stage as iCloud hype grows[ Sun, 5 Jun 2011 19:59:57 GMT ]Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs returns on Monday to the stage at San Francisco's Moscone center to take the wraps off what investors hope will be the next source of growth for the world's most valuable technology company

Egyptian mummies hold clues of ancient air pollution[ Sun, 5 Jun 2011 18:04:36 GMT ]Ancient Egyptians may have been exposed to air pollution way back when, according to new evidence of particulates in the lungs of 15 mummies, including noblemen and priests.

'The Killing' actor makes 'inFamous' leap[ Sat, 4 Jun 2011 18:21:59 GMT ]You’ve seen him on TV in AMC’s sizzling new crime drama "The Killing," as well as on shows like "Mad Men," "Big Love" and "Generation Kill." But this week actor Eric Ladin conquers his fears and makes a super-hero-sized leap to the video game world in "inFamous 2."

Facebook party spins out of control[ Sun, 5 Jun 2011 17:36:28 GMT ]Better check your Facebook settings before posting a party invitation online.

CERN scientists refine antimatter 'trap'[ Sun, 5 Jun 2011 18:12:36 GMT ]Nuclear scientists announced Sunday they have found a way to "trap" for more than 15 minutes elusive antimatter atoms that used to disappear after a fraction of a second.

Apple store in Germany defaced with huge Windows logo[ Sun, 05 Jun 2011 09:01:53 PDT ]The site of the forthcoming Apple store in Hamburg is suddenly adorned with a rather large Windows Logo. No one has yet claimed responsibility.

Report: Apple's Time Capsule to work as iCloud drive[ Sun, 05 Jun 2011 10:00:50 PDT ]Could you need to buy hardware from Apple to get into its upcoming iCloud service? A new report suggests it'll play a part in syncing files across iOS and Mac OS devices.

Internet back online in Syria; violent protest videos surface[ Sun, 05 Jun 2011 12:09:56 PDT ]Internet access is back online in Syria after two-thirds of networks in the country became unreachable from the rest of the world in the midst of street protests.

Leaked video tutorials show purported Droid 3[ Sun, 05 Jun 2011 12:36:30 PDT ]Much-rumored phone may be close to making its debut, if the appearance of three brief but official-looking video tutorials on YouTube is any indication.

An ingenious way to control a billboard with your iPhone[ Sun, 05 Jun 2011 12:45:17 PDT ]McDonald's launches a campaign in Sweden whereby, without downloading an app, you can play pong through your iPhone on a huge billboard and win free food.

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.

Nintendo says US server breached, no data lost[ Sun, 5 Jun 2011 14:51:47 GMT ]Nintendo was targeted in a recent online data attack, but no personal or company information was lost, the Japanese maker of the Wii game console said Sunday.

Sony Pictures confirms hacking of its websites[ Sat, 4 Jun 2011 18:27:23 GMT ]Sony Pictures Entertainment confirmed late Friday evening that some of its websites were breached and it was working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to identify the attackers.

'The Killing' actor makes 'inFamous' leap[ Sat, 4 Jun 2011 18:21:59 GMT ]You’ve seen him on TV in AMC’s sizzling new crime drama "The Killing," as well as on shows like "Mad Men," "Big Love" and "Generation Kill." But this week actor Eric Ladin conquers his fears and makes a super-hero-sized leap to the video game world in "inFamous 2."

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.

'Fuel-saver' devices will not save you fuel[ Sat, 4 Jun 2011 16:02:39 GMT ]Like the sun rising in the east or Donald Trump embarrassing himself rising gas prices inevitably bring out a clutch of hucksters selling gizmos that magically boost fuel efficiency. They're scams, yet people still get suckered by the bushel.

Extreme toothpick art (photos)[ Sat, 04 Jun 2011 11:24:05 PDT ]Steven J. Backman's painstaking (and splinter-inducing) artworks require only three things--toothpicks, glue, and plenty of patience.

'Daily Show' gives Palin historical Twitter hashtag[ Sat, 04 Jun 2011 12:26:39 PDT ]In celebration of Sarah Palin's slight misrecollection of the story of Paul Revere, 'The Daily Show' staff creates a Twitter hashtag in order to collect Palinesque versions of history.

Affordable single-person rocket launched[ Sat, 04 Jun 2011 12:35:47 PDT ]A rocket that carries just one human being is launched in Denmark with what appears to be some success. It cost about $69,000 to build.

What is a Windows 8 PC?[ Sat, 04 Jun 2011 19:03:43 PDT ]What will a Windows 8 PC look like? We won't know until we see one, but you can bet many Windows 8 devices won't look like the PC you're using today.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 6/5: What is this?[ Sun, 05 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.

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.

Nintendo says US server breached, no data lost[ Sun, 5 Jun 2011 14:51:47 GMT ]Nintendo was targeted in a recent online data attack, but no personal or company information was lost, the Japanese maker of the Wii game console said Sunday.

Sony Pictures confirms hacking of its websites[ Sat, 4 Jun 2011 18:27:23 GMT ]Sony Pictures Entertainment confirmed late Friday evening that some of its websites were breached and it was working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to identify the attackers.

'The Killing' actor makes 'inFamous' leap[ Sat, 4 Jun 2011 18:21:59 GMT ]You’ve seen him on TV in AMC’s sizzling new crime drama "The Killing," as well as on shows like "Mad Men," "Big Love" and "Generation Kill." But this week actor Eric Ladin conquers his fears and makes a super-hero-sized leap to the video game world in "inFamous 2."