Watch the total lunar eclipse ... online![ Wed, 15 Jun 2011 03:12:08 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: North America is totally out of the picture for Wednesday's total lunar eclipse — unless you're inclined to watch it online.

Video: The best games of E3[ Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:42 GMT ]Jedi, Sith, Reapers, mechanical song birds, and Catwoman all battle it out for the best of E3. These are awards for the best games of E3 2011. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Solar forecast hints at big chill[ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:38:18 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The latest long-range space forecast predicts an unexpected drop in solar activity after the next peak, and that may ease global warming on Earth.

Next health hazard: Hackable medical implants[ Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:48:08 GMT ]As medical devices get smaller and smarter, security on them becomes a concern. On Tuesday, a group of security researchers showed that they could hack into and control a commercially available insulin pump, and suggested ways manufacturers could address these issues.

Pre-caffeine tech: Facebook, Gaga, pugs![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, hack attacks, Internet culture and more.

iPad 3 to feature a Retina Display?[ Wed, 15 Jun 2011 07:20:14 PDT ]Images leaked from the iOS 5 SDK show double the resolution of the current iPad, leading some to believe that the next iPad could sport a high-resolution 2,048x1,536 Retina Display.

Pandora shares jump in initial trading[ Wed, 15 Jun 2011 07:34:00 PDT ]The Web music service gets off to a fast start on the stock exchange, with shares surging above the IPO price of $16.

Chrome encrypts Gmail whether you want it or not[ Wed, 15 Jun 2011 07:37:25 PDT ]Google is a big target for those who want to pry into others' e-mail accounts. The company's browser work is designed to make Gmail harder to hack.

LulzSec fields calls via hacking request line[ Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:11:16 PDT ]The hacking group encourages people to call and request sites they want taken down.

CNET Road Trip tours Europe[ Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:25:13 PDT ]CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman travels to Europe for his annual Road Trip adventure. This year, he'll check out the coolest technology, aviation, and cyber-sights the Old World has to offer.

Apps sell subscriptions to fuzzy feelings[ Mon, 13 Jun 2011 07:00:13 EDT ]Marco Arment's salesmanship could use some work.

How Twitter's settings led to Weiner's downfall[ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 07:50:21 EDT ]Now that the Anthony Weiner Twitter meltdown has pretty much played out, I'm surprised that there hasn't been much discussion of the butterfly wing-flap that brought him down: Twitter's rules of engagement when it comes to "following."

Google adding search by voice, pictures[ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:57:30 EDT ]The plain Google search box will soon be able to handle more than taps on a keyboard.

Will we meet the next Xbox next year?[ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:07:03 GMT ]Microsoft was unusually quiet at last week's video game extravaganza known as the Electronic Entertainment Expo. But if the rumor mill is to be believed, that won't be the case at next year's E3 when Microsoft will reportedly announce the successor to the Xbox 360.

LulzSec goes on hacking rampage against game sites[ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:52:56 GMT ]Lulz Security has struck again. The hacking collective knocked out gaming magazine The Escapist as well as the website and log-in server for massively multiplayer game "EVE Online" and the log-in server of popular indie game "Minecraft." And many gamers are left wondering why LulzSec would target these small, underdog organizations.

Gingrich on space: 'NASA standing in the way'[ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:33:27 GMT ]Candidates for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination tackled the future of NASA, without its space shuttle program, among other issues during the GOP's first debate, in New Hampshire Monday night.

Watch the total lunar eclipse ... online![ Wed, 15 Jun 2011 03:12:08 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: North America is totally out of the picture for Wednesday's total lunar eclipse — unless you're inclined to watch it online.

Solar forecast hints at big chill[ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:38:18 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The latest long-range space forecast predicts an unexpected drop in solar activity after the next peak, and that may ease global warming on Earth.

Robot gas station planned for final shuttle flight[ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:25:09 PDT ]When NASA retires the space shuttle fleet next month with STS-135, the mission will carry a refueling experiment that could help extend the life of satellites.

This Day in Tech: Google advances voice and image search[ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:33:10 PDT ]Too busy to keep up with today's tech news? Here are some of the more interesting stories from CNET for Tuesday, June 14.

Microsoft plugs 34 holes; Adobe fixes Flash Player bug[ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:34:03 PDT ]Microsoft Patch Tuesday includes 16 bulletins, and Adobe Systems issues five bulletins.

Google Voice Search offers natural user input[ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:55:20 PDT ]hands on The new feature from Google, which lets desktop users search by voice the way that mobile users already can, is a step closer to true natural user interface.

Report: 80 million USB 3.0 devices in 2011[ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:04:13 PDT ]Tens of millions of USB 3.0 devices will ship next year, as major PC component makers such as Advanced Micro Devices get behind the standard, according to market researcher In-Stat.

Apps sell subscriptions to fuzzy feelings[ Mon, 13 Jun 2011 07:00:13 EDT ]Marco Arment's salesmanship could use some work.

How Twitter's settings led to Weiner's downfall[ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 07:50:21 EDT ]Now that the Anthony Weiner Twitter meltdown has pretty much played out, I'm surprised that there hasn't been much discussion of the butterfly wing-flap that brought him down: Twitter's rules of engagement when it comes to "following."

Google adding search by voice, pictures[ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:20:27 EDT ]The plain Google search box will soon be able to handle more than taps on a keyboard.

Nokia likely to net $608M in Apple patent settlement[ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:10:31 PDT ]On news of the deal, analysts move quickly to figure out the revenue impact on the handset maker. One analyst says the quick win doesn't change long-term picture.

Report: Apple retail chief headed to J.C. Penney[ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:10:55 PDT ]The man behind Apple retail stores, Ron Johnson, will reportedly be named president of J.C. Penney later today.

Mobile devices popular among younger film viewers[ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:13:31 PDT ]A new survey finds that mobile devices, such as iPods, iPads, and laptops, are becoming increasingly used to watch movies.

SPDY takes a step beyond Google's walls[ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:14:32 PDT ]Strangeloop Networks has embraced Google's technology for making the Web a notch faster, and finds it's a big notch: more than half the time to load a Web page.

Apps sell subscriptions to fuzzy feelings[ Mon, 13 Jun 2011 07:00:13 EDT ]Marco Arment's salesmanship could use some work.

How Twitter's settings led to Weiner's downfall[ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 07:50:21 EDT ]Now that the Anthony Weiner Twitter meltdown has pretty much played out, I'm surprised that there hasn't been much discussion of the butterfly wing-flap that brought him down: Twitter's rules of engagement when it comes to "following."

Google de-feathers infected 'Angry Birds' apps[ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:42:25 GMT ]Talk about your dirty birds. Google has removed ten "Angry Birds"-related applications from the official Android Market after a university professor discovered that they really contain spyware rather than hours of bird-flinging fun.

Why I love and hate having a smartphone[ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:48:08 GMT ]Smartphones — are they heaven-sent blessings or the devil's contraptions? We can't decide on most days, so we'll just let comic artist Matthew "The Oatmeal" Inman walk us through his love and hate relationship with one of his most important gadgets.

Scientists turn cells into lasers[ Mon, 13 Jun 2011 20:06:02 GMT ]Scientists have made a living laser using glow-in-the-dark kidney cells.

Exhibits add mirth to math[ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:01:23 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The Museum of Mathematics' founder says he's creating a safe environment for geeks ... but it'll also be a place where non-geeks can discover the joys of math.

Pre-caffeine tech: iCrime, not OK Cupid[ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on iPhones, Internet dating, Google and more.

Artificial intelligence takes on Ms. Pac-Man[ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 07:11:10 PDT ]A competition out of the University of Essex challenges gamers around the world to create AI that can beat Ms. Pac-Man.

Google ponies up money for home solar leases[ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 07:23:08 PDT ]Google will invest $280 million to create a fund to finance the installation of residential solar panels with lease model that cuts the upfront costs.

Google to tout search breakthroughs today[ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 07:39:00 PDT ]The Internet giant is holding an "Inside Search" briefing Tuesday morning, at which it plans to unveil new features for its dominant search engine.

Game, console makers targeting wee players[ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:08:13 PDT ]Video games have always been designed with kids in mind. But the target age group is getting younger and younger as hardware evolves for even easier gameplay. That was clear at the E3 gaming conference last week, as CNET's Kara Tsuboi reports.

Report: iTunes costs Apple $1.3 billion a year to run[ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:17:38 PDT ]In an analysis, market research firm Asymco estimates that it costs Apple $1.3 billion a year to maintain iTunes and the App Store.

Apps sell subscriptions to fuzzy feelings[ Mon, 13 Jun 2011 07:00:13 EDT ]Marco Arment's salesmanship could use some work.

How Twitter's settings led to Weiner's downfall[ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 07:50:21 EDT ]Now that the Anthony Weiner Twitter meltdown has pretty much played out, I'm surprised that there hasn't been much discussion of the butterfly wing-flap that brought him down: Twitter's rules of engagement when it comes to "following."

Hackers expose porn site users' passwords[ Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:15:35 GMT ]Hacking group LulzSec recently has gone after Nintendo, PBS and an IT security company affiliated with the FBI. Now the group published the login passwords of nearly 26,000 users of a porn website.

How Twitter found 'up to 30 dismembered bodies'[ Mon, 13 Jun 2011 20:43:52 GMT ]A tip from a psychic spread by the cops became a tweet that sent the fake news everywhere. Again.

Exhibits add mirth to math[ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:01:23 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The Museum of Mathematics' founder says he's creating a safe environment for geeks ... but it'll also be a place where non-geeks can discover the joys of math.

Senate confirms website hack[ Mon, 13 Jun 2011 23:00:57 GMT ]A loosely aligned group of computer hackers calling themselves Lulz Security said they broke into the Senate's website on Monday. The group has also claimed responsibility for other recent prominent hacks.

Asteroid Vesta stars in video[ Mon, 13 Jun 2011 20:12:58 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The team behind NASA’s Dawn probe releases a video showing the asteroid Vesta spinning in space with a mysterious shadowy spot on its surface.

GoDaddy's Web site goes down[ Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:38:43 PDT ]Domain and hosting super giant appears to be having server trouble, redirecting to the mobile version of the site.