Power plant to steady wind and solar with gas[ Tue, 07 Jun 2011 08:14:40 PDT ]What's the best way to ensure continuous power from wind and solar? A GE-supplied plant in Turkey will use a nimble natural plant coupled with wind turbines and concentrating solar power.

The end of free HDTV?[ Tue, 07 Jun 2011 08:50:00 PDT ]The CEA is pushing to reduce or eliminate free HDTV broadcasts. Good? Bad? Vote!

How iCloud could save the music industry[ Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:51:11 EDT ]Apple chief executive Steve Jobs' announcement today at the Worldwide Developers Conference that Apple's new iCloud service will allow music fans to reproduce their entire digital collections on locker-style servers accessible via 10 devices -- including iPhones, iPads and computers -- may not save the ravaged record industry, but it could provide a crucial new revenue stream while allowing consumers to easily consolidate their music libraries in the cloud.

What makes Apple's iCloud different[ Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:41:57 EDT ]Consumer technology giants are battling to provide the place where you store your files, and Apple is not about to be left out.

Lockheed hack attack used stolen SecurID data[ Tue, 7 Jun 2011 02:26:53 GMT ]Hackers who recently broke into Lockheed Martin's security network used information stolen from the security division of EMC that makes "SecurID" electronic keys, a company official said.

Sony seeks to reassure players, game industry[ Tue, 7 Jun 2011 01:41:03 GMT ]Monday, Sony set out to prove to gamers and the game industry that it was back on sure footing after the massive hacking breach took the PlayStation Network and other Sony services down and left the personal information of millions of gamers exposed.

MobileMe runs till June 2012 — no refunds[ Mon, 6 Jun 2011 23:53:42 GMT ]It's great news for many that Apple is offering free email, contacts and calendars, but it irks those people who have recently paid the $99 annual fee for the MobileMe service. Here's what they need to know, and what Apple hasn't yet explained.

Microsoft reveals 'Halo 4,' revamps original game[ Mon, 6 Jun 2011 17:55:59 GMT ]Microsoft will release "Halo: Combat Evolved, Anniversary" on November 15 to mark the 10th anniversary of the game's launch, with Halo 4 pegged for a holiday 2012 launch.

E3 2011: Sony debuts PlayStation Vita, its next-gen handheld[ Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:16:02 PDT ]A Wi-Fi version of the newly announced successor to the PlayStation Portable will be available over the holidays for $249, and a 3G version with Wi-Fi will run $299.

E3 2011: Sony unveils PlayStation Vita[ Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:13:42 PDT ]At E3 2011, Sony's Kazuo Hirai debuts the company's next-generation handheld, the PlayStation Vita. Due in stores in time for the holidays, the Vita will come in WiFi and WiFi/3G models for $249.99 and $299.99, respectively.

'Avatar' director targets spaceflight[ Mon, 6 Jun 2011 17:53:22 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: "Avatar" film director James Cameron still has his heart set on flying in space, and some reports suggest he might be up for a trip around the moon.

E3 2011: Sony apologizes for PSN outage[ Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:36:23 PDT ]Jack Tretton, President and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America, publicly offers his apologies to customers, content partners, and retailers for disruptions caused by the PlayStation Network outage.

A brief tour of Apple's iOS 5[ Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:25:53 PDT ]The official version of Apple iOS 5 will be out this fall, but CNET downloads the developer's version for a test drive.

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 WWDC rumor scorecard: 2011 edition[ Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:40:14 PDT ]WWDC 2011's keynote is in the can, and we know all the details on iCloud, iOS 5 and Mac OS X Lion. CNET takes a look at how the pre-show rumors panned out.

Analysis: The hidden cost of cybercrime[ Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:42:46 EDT ]A few years ago a disgruntled employee for a large multinational automotive firm left the company -- but when he walked out the door, he also walked out with plans for a new car model under development on a cheap USB drive.

Apple unveils 'iCloud' and new operating systems[ Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:39:29 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.

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.