How the Secret Service stalks cyber criminals[ Sat, 9 Jul 2011 16:19:24 GMT ]The Secret Service recently spilled the beans on their anti-cyber-crime investigations. Fake accounts on underground websites? Elaborate multinational credit card fraud investigations with Turkish law enforcement? They're doing that.

Official: Pre-infected computer tech entering U.S.[ Fri, 8 Jul 2011 19:46:48 GMT ]Confirming years of warnings from government and private security experts, a top Homeland Security official has acknowledged that computer hardware and software is already being imported to the U.S. preloaded with spyware and security-sabotaging components.

PhotoBlog: See shuttle Atlantis' last trek to liftoff[ Thu, 7 Jul 2011 11:30:00 GMT ]Want to see the shuttle Atlantis' last journey to the launch pad in less than three minutes? An unusual behind-the-scenes video, put together from 120,000 still images, traces the final trek.

Astronauts skate through shuttle's check-up[ Sat, 9 Jul 2011 22:17:53 GMT ]On the first full day of a remarkably smooth flight, the space shuttle Atlantis' crew checked out their ship's protective skin in near-record time Saturday.

Space shuttle blasts off ... for the last time ever[ Fri, 8 Jul 2011 20:04:21 GMT ]For the last time in history, a space shuttle and its crew rose heavenward from NASA's spaceport on Friday, defying gloomy weather and the deeper gloom over the end of a 30-year era of spaceflight.

Major grocery chain gets rid of self-checkout[ Sat, 09 Jul 2011 13:52:40 PDT ]The technology that allows customers to check themselves out of supermarkets may be on the way out after Albertsons decides it's too impersonal. Other chains may follow suit.

Climate impact threatens biodiesel future in EU[ Sat, 09 Jul 2011 14:22:18 PDT ]Europe's world-leading industry is now on the verge of being legislated out of existence after the studies reveal biodiesel's indirect impact cancels out most of its benefits.

Google+ is multiplying some notification e-mails[ Sat, 09 Jul 2011 16:00:48 PDT ]Users of Google's social-networking service, still in beta and mostly closed to the public, are tweeting complaints about getting the same e-mail notification multiple times--like 20 times or more.

HP fiddles while Apple innovates[ Sat, 09 Jul 2011 16:43:06 PDT ]Hewlett-Packard is a company with deep roots in Silicon Valley. But you would never know it. Most of the device innovation comes from its Valley neighbor, Apple.

Man has QR code tattooed onto chest (really?)[ Sat, 09 Jul 2011 17:10:46 PDT ]A man claims to have created the world's first animated tattoo, which comes alive when a QR code seared into one's chest is scanned with an iPhone. It makes for interesting viewing.

5 things we just learned about Facebook[ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 06:55:13 EDT ]At one point during Facebook's "something awesome" event on Wednesday, more than 60,000 people were simultaneously tuned online to an unassuming meeting room at the company's headquarters to watch Mark Zuckerberg and cohorts unveil a slew of new features for the social-networking site.

Phone hacking can extend beyond voice mail[ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:30:39 EDT ]While the phone hacking by British tabloid News of the World was unexceptional by technical standards, security experts say the scandal portends how the growth of smartphones will lead to more sophisticated breaches.

Did Etsy yank $350 Casey Anthony trial diorama?[ Fri, 8 Jul 2011 20:50:57 GMT ]While many are outraged at the possibility Casey Anthony could earn millions from the media, others see possibility in the outrage and are looking to make some money of their own.

In Israel, diggers unearth the Bible's bad guys[ Sat, 9 Jul 2011 09:24:46 GMT ]At the remains of an ancient metropolis in southern Israel, archaeologists are piecing together the history of a people remembered chiefly as the bad guys of the Hebrew Bible.

Official: Pre-infected computer tech entering U.S.[ Fri, 8 Jul 2011 19:46:48 GMT ]Confirming years of warnings from government and private security experts, a top Homeland Security official has acknowledged that computer hardware and software is already being imported to the U.S. preloaded with spyware and security-sabotaging components.

PhotoBlog: See shuttle Atlantis' last trek to liftoff[ Thu, 7 Jul 2011 11:30:00 GMT ]Want to see the shuttle Atlantis' last journey to the launch pad in less than three minutes? An unusual behind-the-scenes video, put together from 120,000 still images, traces the final trek.

Space shuttle blasts off ... for the last time ever[ Fri, 8 Jul 2011 20:04:21 GMT ]For the last time in history, a space shuttle and its crew rose heavenward from NASA's spaceport on Friday, defying gloomy weather and the deeper gloom over the end of a 30-year era of spaceflight.

Luxury aboard the Orient Express' British Pullman[ Sat, 09 Jul 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Road Trip 2011: CNET gets a taste of the best that can be had on a train--the Venice-Simplon Orient Express' British Pullman, an 11-carriage exercise in luxury and good times.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 09 Jul 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Logitech Tablet Keyboard for the iPad, Pioneer's SP-PK21BS speaker system, and the AiAiAi TMA1 Professional DJ Monitoring Headphones.

All aboard the Orient Express (photos)[ Sat, 09 Jul 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Road Trip 2011: Many may not know that the present day version of the famous train experience includes a series of special day trips in England. CNET climbs aboard one of the world's most luxurious trains.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/9: What is this?[ Sat, 09 Jul 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.

Ford wins a rare corporate foothold on Google+[ Sat, 09 Jul 2011 08:42:08 PDT ]Google won't let corporations use Google+ until later this year--unless like Ford Motor Co., they get there through an early testing program.

5 things we just learned about Facebook[ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 06:55:13 EDT ]At one point during Facebook's "something awesome" event on Wednesday, more than 60,000 people were simultaneously tuned online to an unassuming meeting room at the company's headquarters to watch Mark Zuckerberg and cohorts unveil a slew of new features for the social-networking site.

Phone hacking can extend beyond voice mail[ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:30:39 EDT ]While the phone hacking by British tabloid News of the World was unexceptional by technical standards, security experts say the scandal portends how the growth of smartphones will lead to more sophisticated breaches.

Did Etsy yank $350 Casey Anthony trial diorama?[ Fri, 8 Jul 2011 20:50:57 GMT ]While many are outraged at the possibility Casey Anthony could earn millions from the media, others see possibility in the outrage and are looking to make some money of their own.

In Israel, diggers unearth the Bible's bad guys[ Sat, 9 Jul 2011 09:24:46 GMT ]At the remains of an ancient metropolis in southern Israel, archaeologists are piecing together the history of a people remembered chiefly as the bad guys of the Hebrew Bible.

Official: Pre-infected computer tech entering U.S.[ Fri, 8 Jul 2011 19:46:48 GMT ]Confirming years of warnings from government and private security experts, a top Homeland Security official has acknowledged that computer hardware and software is already being imported to the U.S. preloaded with spyware and security-sabotaging components.

PhotoBlog: See shuttle Atlantis' last trek to liftoff[ Thu, 7 Jul 2011 11:30:00 GMT ]Want to see the shuttle Atlantis' last journey to the launch pad in less than three minutes? An unusual behind-the-scenes video, put together from 120,000 still images, traces the final trek.

Space shuttle blasts off ... for the last time ever[ Fri, 8 Jul 2011 20:04:21 GMT ]For the last time in history, a space shuttle and its crew rose heavenward from NASA's spaceport on Friday, defying gloomy weather and the deeper gloom over the end of a 30-year era of spaceflight.

Luxury aboard the Orient Express' British Pullman[ Sat, 09 Jul 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Road Trip 2011: CNET gets a taste of the best that can be had on a train--the Venice-Simplon Orient Express' British Pullman, an 11-carriage exercise in luxury and good times.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 09 Jul 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including the Logitech Tablet Keyboard for the iPad, Pioneer's SP-PK21BS speaker system, and the AiAiAi TMA1 Professional DJ Monitoring Headphones.

All aboard the Orient Express (photos)[ Sat, 09 Jul 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Road Trip 2011: Many may not know that the present day version of the famous train experience includes a series of special day trips in England. CNET climbs aboard one of the world's most luxurious trains.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/9: What is this?[ Sat, 09 Jul 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.

Ford wins a rare corporate foothold on Google+[ Sat, 09 Jul 2011 08:42:08 PDT ]Google won't let corporations use Google+ until later this year--unless like Ford Motor Co. they're get there through an early testing program.

5 things we just learned about Facebook[ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 06:55:13 EDT ]At one point during Facebook's "something awesome" event on Wednesday, more than 60,000 people were simultaneously tuned online to an unassuming meeting room at the company's headquarters to watch Mark Zuckerberg and cohorts unveil a slew of new features for the social-networking site.

Phone hacking can extend beyond voice mail[ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:30:39 EDT ]While the phone hacking by British tabloid News of the World was unexceptional by technical standards, security experts say the scandal portends how the growth of smartphones will lead to more sophisticated breaches.

10 gadgets to keep you from passing out in the summer heat[ Fri, 8 Jul 2011 11:56:56 GMT ]From air-conditioned shirts and electronically cooled beds to the fan-equipped neckties that are all the rage in Japan, here is a roundup of unexpected help for beating the summer's swelter.

Did Etsy yank $350 Casey Anthony trial diorama?[ Fri, 8 Jul 2011 20:50:57 GMT ]While many are outraged at the possibility Casey Anthony could earn millions from the media, others see possibility in the outrage and are looking to make some money of their own.

Official: Pre-infected computer tech entering U.S.[ Fri, 8 Jul 2011 19:46:48 GMT ]Confirming years of warnings from government and private security experts, a top Homeland Security official has acknowledged that computer hardware and software is already being imported to the U.S. preloaded with spyware and security-sabotaging components.

PhotoBlog: See shuttle Atlantis' last trek to liftoff[ Thu, 7 Jul 2011 11:30:00 GMT ]Want to see the shuttle Atlantis' last journey to the launch pad in less than three minutes? An unusual behind-the-scenes video, put together from 120,000 still images, traces the final trek.

Space shuttle blasts off ... for the last time ever[ Fri, 8 Jul 2011 20:04:21 GMT ]For the last time in history, a space shuttle and its crew rose heavenward from NASA's spaceport on Friday, defying gloomy weather and the deeper gloom over the end of a 30-year era of spaceflight.

New Firefox beta enhances security and tablet viewing[ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:58:31 PDT ]Security tweaks to make Firefox safer join memory management improvements and Android enhancements in the latest browser beta from Mozilla.

This Day in Tech: Shuttle launch; LivingSocial closer to IPO[ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:13:00 PDT ]Too busy to keep up with the tech news? Here are some of the more interesting stories from CNET and elsewhere for Friday, July 8.

Researchers reprogram brain cells into heart cells[ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:36:51 PDT ]Penn researchers are the first to directly convert a non-heart cell type into a heart cell via RNA transfer, managing to change both a brain cell and a skin cell into a heart cell.

Report: 500 million Web-enabled TVs by 2015[ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 18:24:29 PDT ]This year alone, around 25 percent of all flat-panel sets will come with Internet capabilities, and this trend is expected to grow to 47 percent by 2015, DisplaySearch says in report.

This summer, Twitter ads will get harder to ignore[ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 18:37:43 PDT ]The service is set to start showing ads in users' "timelines" within the next month, following through on plans it has talked about for more than a year.

5 things we just learned about Facebook[ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 06:55:13 EDT ]At one point during Facebook's "something awesome" event on Wednesday, more than 60,000 people were simultaneously tuned online to an unassuming meeting room at the company's headquarters to watch Mark Zuckerberg and cohorts unveil a slew of new features for the social-networking site.

Phone hacking can extend beyond voice mail[ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:30:39 EDT ]While the phone hacking by British tabloid News of the World was unexceptional by technical standards, security experts say the scandal portends how the growth of smartphones will lead to more sophisticated breaches.

Voicemail spying can be remarkably low-tech[ Thu, 7 Jul 2011 19:29:07 GMT ]The voicemail tampering scandal engulfing Rupert Murdoch's News of the World tabloid demonstrates not only the vulnerability of phone networks, but also the fallibility of the people who help maintain them.

Video: Apps and sites to ease summer travel[ Thu, 7 Jul 2011 06:46:08 GMT ]From the "hippest" flight and hotel retailer to the most impressive itinerary juggler, Gadgetbox editor Wilson Rothman and msnbc.com senior travel editor Joy Jernigan discuss fresh and favorite tools to keep you in motion this summer. (msnbc.com)