Video: Star Wars the next World of Warcraft?[ Wed, 8 Jun 2011 06:03:02 GMT ]Sabers are powering up, jetpacks are lit, and blasters are at the ready as "Star Wars: The Old Republic" gets closer to completion. We talk about the latest updates from the E3 show floor. (In-Game)

A tech bridal bouquet for newlyweds[ Wed, 8 Jun 2011 12:15:18 GMT ]Forget about another set of candle holders for the bride and groom; there are some cool high-tech gadgets they'll appreciate having in their new nest.

Teen arrested for hacking US government sites[ Wed, 8 Jun 2011 10:42:45 GMT ]An 18-year-old has been arrested and accused of hacking into websites of the U.S. government and the international crime fighting agency Interpol, Greek police said.

NASA unveils ultimate spaceship portrait[ Tue, 7 Jun 2011 19:16:13 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA has released unprecedented views of the International Space Station linked up with the shuttle Endeavour, as seen from a departing Russian Soyuz spacecraft.

Pre-caffeine tech: Facebook freakouts, Internet hacs[ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Internet security and more.

iOS 5 code points to two iPad 3 models[ Wed, 08 Jun 2011 06:37:54 PDT ]References to an iPad3,1 and iPad3,2 have been uncovered in the firmware of Apple's new iOS 5, according to tech site TUAW.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 6/8: What is this?[ Wed, 08 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.

Nintendo's big Wii U[ Wed, 08 Jun 2011 08:02:42 PDT ]Facebook launches automatic facial recognition for photo tagging, Google releases Chrome 12 to the masses, and Nintendo announces its next-generation console, now called the Wii U.

Apple now world's largest semiconductor buyer[ Wed, 08 Jun 2011 08:05:35 PDT ]The company spent $17.5 billion on semiconductors last year, a leap of nearly 80 percent from 2009, says IHS iSuppli. Yes, it does have something to do with all those iPhones and iPads.

Microsoft readying own Windows 8 tablet?[ Wed, 08 Jun 2011 08:17:18 PDT ]Sources cited by Taiwan's DigiTimes say Redmond is thinking of unveiling its own Windows 8-branded tablet with help from TI and various Taiwanese component makers.

Want to keep it private? Don't tweet it[ Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:01:04 EDT ]Since I eat, breathe and sleep social media, when I hear someone's online account has been hacked, tampered with or altered in any way I can't help but feel bad. When Rep. Anthony Weiner announced last week not only that his Twitter account was hacked, but also that someone had apparently gained access to his personal photos along with access to a Twitter photo application, it made me sick to my stomach.

Facebook lets users opt out of face recognition[ Wed, 08 Jun 2011 09:33:08 EDT ]Facebook's computer systems will soon be able to recognize familiar faces.

Video games are art -- deal with it[ Wed, 08 Jun 2011 09:23:10 EDT ]Keep debating whether video games are art if you wish. At E3, the world's biggest gaming expo, it's a closed question. Here, video games are definitely art -- and a gallery-style exhibit aims to prove it to as many people as care to look.

Red Tape: Should 10-year-olds use Facebook?[ Mon, 6 Jun 2011 22:25:28 GMT ]In a new occasional series, Red Tape Chronicles looks at parenting debates in the digital age. First up: At what age do you let your kids use Facebook?

Video: A window into Nintendo's new Wii U[ Tue, 7 Jun 2011 19:20:31 GMT ]At this year's E3 convention in Los Angeles, Nintendo showed off the new Wii U, a new gaming platform with a controller that also works as a tablet and as an independent console in the home. (In-Game)

Nintendo unveils new game console: Wii U[ Tue, 7 Jun 2011 16:51:06 GMT ]Wii U offers the HD graphics capabilities Nintendo fans have long been hoping for, as well as a controller that features a 6.2-inch touchscreen.

Camera burns up after space stardom[ Wed, 8 Jun 2011 01:47:14 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The $8,000 camera behind those "ultimate" portraits of the shuttle Endeavour and the International Space Station, a Nikon D3X, burned up during re-entry.

NASA unveils ultimate spaceship portrait[ Tue, 7 Jun 2011 19:16:13 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA has released unprecedented views of the International Space Station linked up with the shuttle Endeavour, as seen from a departing Russian Soyuz spacecraft.

'Whitebox' tablets surge, gaining on Apple[ Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:45:05 PDT ]The whitebox tablet market exploded in the first quarter of 2011, becoming the second largest segment behind Apple, according to market researcher DisplaySearch.

This Day in Tech: Twitter adds link shortening; iOS 5 beta jailbroken in a day[ Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:50:46 PDT ]Too busy to keep up with the tech news? Here are some of the more interesting stories from CNET for Tuesday, June 7.

Hello Chrome 12, good-bye Google Gears[ Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:24:08 PDT ]Google pushes Chrome 12 out across its stable browser channel, with hardware acceleration improvements and new security tweaks, and sounds the expected death-knell for Google Gears.

Woman gets tattoo of 152 Facebook friends[ Tue, 07 Jun 2011 20:10:39 PDT ]As if to prove that virtual friendship is slightly more than skin deep, a woman gets an arm tattoo featuring more than 150 of her Facebook friends.

E3 2011: Nintendo celebrates 25 years of Zelda[ Tue, 07 Jun 2011 20:17:14 PDT ]Nintendo has some big plans for The Legend of Zelda's 25th anniversary, including a touring symphony, further information about upcoming games, and more.

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.

Nintendo unveils the Wii U system[ Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:12:55 EDT ]Nintendo is taking the idea of the "second screen" to a new level.

Red Tape: Should 10-year-olds use Facebook?[ Mon, 6 Jun 2011 22:25:28 GMT ]In a new occasional series, Red Tape Chronicles looks at parenting debates in the digital age. First up: At what age do you let your kids use Facebook?

How to block Internet porn from your kids[ Tue, 7 Jun 2011 11:45:57 GMT ]Blocking porn on all the devices my kids have access to is no easy task. But there are tools I can use to at least make it less likely they'll accidentally stumble onto inappropriate content.

'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.

U2 adds a space surprise to concert[ Tue, 7 Jun 2011 01:45:13 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA astronaut Mark Kelly makes a special appearance from space in a video segment played during U2's concert in Seattle.

Pre-caffeine tech: Apple, E3, Weiner[ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Apple, E3 and sexting.

Richard Stallman: Break free of e-book 'chains'[ Tue, 07 Jun 2011 08:04:47 PDT ]His views rile up plenty of people, but the free-software movement founder raises real concerns about e-book restrictions. Taxing ISPs isn't the solution, though.

Apple's WWDC: iCloud, iOS 5, Lion, and more (roundup)[ Tue, 07 Jun 2011 08:10:00 PDT ]The new iCloud storage service headlines the company's Worldwide Developers Conference, which also delivers the lowdown on version 5 of iOS and the Lion version of Mac OS X.

Apple releases iTunes 10.3 with iCloud beta[ Tue, 07 Jun 2011 08:10:09 PDT ]iTunes 10.3, which supports automatic downloads and previous purchase downloads from the iTunes store, is now available. The iCloud service will be available in its entirety later this year.

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.

Red Tape: Should 10-year-olds use Facebook?[ Mon, 6 Jun 2011 22:25:28 GMT ]In a new occasional series, Red Tape Chronicles looks at parenting debates in the digital age. First up: At what age do you let your kids use Facebook?

How to block Internet porn from your kids[ Tue, 7 Jun 2011 11:45:57 GMT ]Blocking porn on all the devices my kids have access to is no easy task. But there are tools I can use to at least make it less likely they'll accidentally stumble onto inappropriate content.

'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.

U2 adds a space surprise to concert[ Tue, 7 Jun 2011 01:45:13 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA astronaut Mark Kelly makes a special appearance from space in a video segment played during U2's concert in Seattle.

Pre-caffeine tech: Apple, E3, Weiner[ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Apple, E3 and sexting.

Richard Stallman: Break free of e-book 'chains'[ Tue, 07 Jun 2011 08:04:47 PDT ]His views rile up plenty of people, but the free-software movement founder raises real concerns about e-book restrictions. Taxing ISPs isn't the solution, though.

Apple's WWDC: iCloud, iOS 5, Lion, and more (roundup)[ Tue, 07 Jun 2011 08:10:00 PDT ]The new iCloud storage service headlines the company's Worldwide Developers Conference, which also delivers the lowdown on version 5 of iOS and the Lion version of Mac OS X.

Apple releases iTunes 10.3 with iCloud beta[ Tue, 07 Jun 2011 08:10:09 PDT ]iTunes 10.3, which supports automatic downloads and previous purchase downloads from the iTunes store, is now available. The iCloud service will be available in its entirety later this year.

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.