Pre-caffeine: Facebook gossip, Vancouver kissing![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Google, Internet culture and more.

Skype delivers deeper Facebook integration[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:37:23 PDT ]Those who download Skype 5.5 Beta for Windows will be able to instant message Facebook friends, as well as "like" and comment on a Facebook status.

New Windows 8 build reveals virtual keyboard, SMS[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:45:37 PDT ]The latest Windows 8 build 7989 uncovers a variety of new features, including a new virtual keyboard, support for SMS, and per-feature licensing that prompt users to buy new features as they needed them.

New Mac Pros, Mac Minis[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:01:34 PDT ]ICANN approves new top-level domains that may open the door for everything from .movie to .gay, the "I'm Feeling Lucky" button may get the ax from Google's home page, and CNET's Brian Tong says new Mac Pros and Mac Minis may arrive in late July or early August.

Offline Google Docs starts playing peek-a-boo[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:07:11 PDT ]The offline version of Google's productivity suite has been spotted outside Google's firewall. With Chromebooks now launched, time is of the essence.

CBS employees join the It Gets Better Project[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:14:06 PDT ]CBS employees contribute to the It Gets Better Project, a video series to bring awareness to the bullying of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth and help prevent teen suicide.

J.K. Rowling previews cryptic 'Pottermore' site[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:56:20 EDT ]Harry Potter fans, already an excitable bunch, are in a tizzy over a mysterious new website from series creator J.K. Rowling that hints at future Harry Potter-related content.

New web naming rules to change the Internet[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:13:49 EDT ]Coming soon to a website near you: dot-anything

Global Internet body to unleash domain names[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 06:06:19 GMT ]The regulatory body that oversees Internet domain names voted on Monday to revamp the domain naming system for websites, allowing them to end with words like "apple" and "orange" instead of suffixes such as ".com" or ".gov."

Google rainbow honors gay, lesbian pride[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:12:06 GMT ]Type in the word "gay" "lesbian" or "transgender" in Google's search box and you'll get a rainbow along with results, at least for the next few weeks. It's part of Google's nod to Gay and Lesbian Pride Month, celebrated in June each year.

Site helps you decide best time to buy tech gear[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:03:17 GMT ]When's the best time to buy that new TV, laptop or camera? A new site can guide you as to the best timing and price of specific items.

Sega says 1.3 million users affected by cyber attack[ Sun, 19 Jun 2011 16:35:13 GMT ]Japanese video game developer Sega Corp said on Sunday that information belonging to 1.3 million customers has been stolen from its database, the latest in a rash of global cyber attacks against video game companies.

Pre-caffeine: Facebook gossip, Vancouver kissing![ Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:28:31 GMT ]The latest news on Facebook, Google, Internet culture and more.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 6/20: What is this?[ Mon, 20 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.

NY Post blocks Web site for iPad users[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:07:28 PDT ]The New York newspaper is now stopping iPad users from accessing its Web site content via mobile Safari, directing them instead to go through its own iPad app.

Adobe adds iOS, PlayBook support to Flash Builder[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:28:17 PDT ]The support enables developers to create apps for a variety of popular devices and platforms without needing to recode large amounts of the software.

Skype delivers deeper Facebook integration[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:37:23 PDT ]Those who download Skype 5.5 Beta for Windows will be able to instant message Facebook friends, as well as "like" and comment on a Facebook status.

New Windows 8 build reveals virtual keyboard, SMS[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:45:37 PDT ]The latest Windows 8 build 7989 uncovers a variety of new features, including a new virtual keyboard, support for SMS, and per-feature licensing that prompt users to buy new features as they needed them.

J.K. Rowling previews cryptic 'Pottermore' site[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:56:20 EDT ]Harry Potter fans, already an excitable bunch, are in a tizzy over a mysterious new website from series creator J.K. Rowling that hints at future Harry Potter-related content.

New web naming rules to change the Internet[ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:13:49 EDT ]Coming soon to a website near you: dot-anything

Video: Why iPad magazines finally matter[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:37:15 GMT ]Some smart publishers are finally giving digital reading rights to customers who already subscribe to print editions. Msnbc.com's Wilson rothman explains why this is important. (msnbc.com)

H2O Jet Pack man soars above the waters[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 22:55:48 GMT ]Bob Wilson, self-described "handyman, inventor, whatever," is inspiring awe by donning a water-powered jet pack and soaring high into the sky.

Video: Kids' iPad apps: Magic books, aliens and more[ Sun, 19 Jun 2011 17:35:32 GMT ]In this week's App Smashup, we look at Kung Fu Panda's cookbook, a new take on flash cards, an animal adventure in Africa and a must-have interactive book about a man named Morris Lessmore. (msnbc.com)

How fatherhood made us human[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:25:27 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Research into the roots of our species suggests that stronger bonds between fathers and their children played a role in shaping human society.

Father's Day in space: How dads cope in orbit[ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:40:59 GMT ]The six men flying on the International Space Station are all devoted dads and this Father's Day finds them stuck in orbit, far from home. Luckily, some modern technology keeps their family just a phone call away.

Google's deal for Admeld faces antitrust review[ Sun, 19 Jun 2011 13:57:10 PDT ]Justice Department to scrutinize $400 million deal for Internet advertising display company, according to published reports.

Scientists: We can now drug test whole cities[ Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:05:52 PDT ]Scientists in Norway believe they have a cost-effective method of examining sewage systems in order to test drug use in larger populations.

Naratte: Mobile payments using sound waves[ Sun, 19 Jun 2011 16:00:00 PDT ]Before NFC arrives on mobile devices, Naratte hopes to roll out payments-by-sound waves.

Google adds rainbow to search bar for gay pride month[ Sun, 19 Jun 2011 17:32:26 PDT ]To mark June as Gay and Lesbian Pride month, Google's search bar adds a rainbow to the end when users search for "gay" or related terms.

New Mac Pros, Minis due this summer[ Sun, 19 Jun 2011 20:43:44 PDT ]The offerings from Apple should arrive by early August and feature Intel's Sandy Bridge processor architecture and Thunderbolt data ports, sources say.

Today's gamer? It might not be who you think[ Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:29:07 EDT ]At 37, Lisa Sharp is comfortable calling herself a video-game junkie. But that wasn't always the case.

J.K. Rowling previews cryptic 'Pottermore' site[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:56:20 EDT ]Harry Potter fans, already an excitable bunch, are in a tizzy over a mysterious new website from series creator J.K. Rowling that hints at future Harry Potter-related content.

CIA, Senate hackers gleefully promise more[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:51:03 EDT ]They've breached or busted the websites of the CIA, PBS and the U.S. Senate, and launched at least part of an extended attack on Sony, whose PlayStation Network was brought to a grinding halt for the better part of a month.

Games company Sega is latest hacking victim[ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 18:07:37 GMT ]Video game developer Sega said that its online database has been hacked, making it the latest in a string of games companies to be attacked.

10 ridiculously over-the-top gifts for Dad[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:48:32 GMT ]If cost was immaterial, the Father's Day gift I'd get my dad might be a Mobile Beer Bar, the VirtualGT racing simulator or an OfficePod for peace and quiet. Then again, there's always that authentic original series Enterprise captain's chair for "under" $5,500.

H2O Jet Pack man soars above the waters[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 22:55:48 GMT ]Bob Wilson, self-described "handyman, inventor, whatever," is inspiring awe by donning a water-powered jet pack and soaring high into the sky.

How fatherhood made us human[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:25:27 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Research into the roots of our species suggests that stronger bonds between fathers and their children played a role in shaping human society.

Father's Day in space: How dads cope in orbit[ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:40:59 GMT ]The six men flying on the International Space Station are all devoted dads and this Father's Day finds them stuck in orbit, far from home. Luckily, some modern technology keeps their family just a phone call away.

Building a Boeing 777[ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:01:00 PDT ]In an immense factory in Everett, Wash., Boeing builds its 777 aircraft. CNET tours the facility to find out how.

After Sega gets hacked, LulzSec offers to seek revenge[ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:30:44 PDT ]The hacking free-for-all continues, as Sega apparently becomes the latest victim of a network breach and none other than hacking group LulzSec offers to help the game company by taking down the responsible parties.

The iPad is the tablet market, for now[ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:48:20 PDT ]For the foreseeable future, the iPad is the only serious player in the U.S. tablet market. At least until the buying experience for Android tablets vastly improves.

At Legoland, 'Star Wars' heats up summer (photos)[ Sun, 19 Jun 2011 05:32:52 PDT ]Road Trip 2011: Just in time for 'Star Wars' days at Legoland Billund, CNET stops by and gets a first-hand look.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 6/19: What is this?[ Sun, 19 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.

Today's gamer? It might not be who you think[ Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:29:07 EDT ]At 37, Lisa Sharp is comfortable calling herself a video-game junkie. But that wasn't always the case.

J.K. Rowling previews cryptic 'Pottermore' site[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:56:20 EDT ]Harry Potter fans, already an excitable bunch, are in a tizzy over a mysterious new website from series creator J.K. Rowling that hints at future Harry Potter-related content.

CIA, Senate hackers gleefully promise more[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:51:03 EDT ]They've breached or busted the websites of the CIA, PBS and the U.S. Senate, and launched at least part of an extended attack on Sony, whose PlayStation Network was brought to a grinding halt for the better part of a month.

Games company Sega is latest hacking victim[ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 18:07:37 GMT ]Video game developer Sega said that its online database has been hacked, making it the latest in a string of games companies to be attacked.

10 ridiculously over-the-top gifts for Dad[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:48:32 GMT ]If cost was immaterial, the Father's Day gift I'd get my dad might be a Mobile Beer Bar, the VirtualGT racing simulator or an OfficePod for peace and quiet. Then again, there's always that authentic original series Enterprise captain's chair for "under" $5,500.

H2O Jet Pack man soars above the waters[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 22:55:48 GMT ]Bob Wilson, self-described "handyman, inventor, whatever," is inspiring awe by donning a water-powered jet pack and soaring high into the sky.

How fatherhood made us human[ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:25:27 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Research into the roots of our species suggests that stronger bonds between fathers and their children played a role in shaping human society.