Soviet debris deemed no threat to space station[ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:56:48 GMT ]A piece of space junk from an old Soviet satellite will pose no danger to the International Space Station and the attached shuttle Atlantis, thanks in large part to the weekend docking of the two spacecraft, NASA officials said Monday.

Facebook video of Anthony 'confessing' is fake[ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:04:01 GMT ]If you see this on Facebook: "Breaking news — Leaked video of Casey Anthony CONFESSING to lawyer!" — don't click on it. It's fake. It isn't malware that can harm your computer, but it is annoyingware that could irritate your friends.

Where to get e-books for free[ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:27:28 GMT ]There's some websites out there that offer free books, everything from the classics to the latest best-sellers. Here are the places I always check before I buy.

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.

Space shuttle makes its last hookup in orbit[ Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:19:58 GMT ]Atlantis made the final docking of the 30-year space shuttle program on Sunday, hooking up with the International Space Station for a final resupply rendezvous.

Apple plays up FaceTime in iPhone ad[ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:44:10 PDT ]The iPhone maker is highlighting video chat, as that feature becomes a popular topic across the social-networking world.

Apple fires second legal salvo at HTC[ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:10:53 PDT ]Apple files a second complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission as it steps up its legal pressure against its Android rivals.

Closer look at RIAA's sales numbers[ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:30:21 PDT ]The music industry is betting big on cloud-music and subscription services but sales figures indicate that consumers will be a tough sell.

Samsung loses key mobile executive to Citigroup[ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:54:22 PDT ]Omar Khan, head of strategy and product management for Samsung's U.S. mobile division, will run Citigroup's mobile services.

iTunes may test 1080p movies[ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:55:02 PDT ]Nyko's Zoom accessory for the Xbox Kinect gives users with less space more chances to play, HTC rolls out plan to unlock certain phones, and Apple may begin testing 1080p movie downloads for iTunes in the fall.

Rumor: Apple working on 'iPad HD'[ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:01:04 EDT ]Tech blogs are never short on Apple rumors.

This week's Tech Check podcast[ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:27:23 EDT ]On this week's Tech Check podcast, CNN Tech's Brandon Griggs, John D. Sutter and Stephanie Goldberg talk about the pluses and minuses of social video chat.

Not much to fear in 'F.E.A.R. 3'[ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:35:58 EDT ]"F.E.A.R. 3," the latest installment in the action-horror series, aims higher than your typical first-person shooter game.

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.

More using smartphones, not PCs, for Web[ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:51:55 GMT ]As more of us gravitate to smartphones, we're relying on them for more of our Web surfing; 25 percent of Americans say they're now doing most of their Internet browsing on their phones instead of a computer, says a new report.

Where to get e-books for free[ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:27:28 GMT ]There's some websites out there that offer free books, everything from the classics to the latest best-sellers. Here are the places I always check before I buy.

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.

Space shuttle makes its last hookup in orbit[ Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:19:58 GMT ]Atlantis made the final docking of the 30-year space shuttle program on Sunday, hooking up with the International Space Station for a final resupply rendezvous.

Google eBooks and iRiver launch Story HD e-reader[ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:41:07 PDT ]iRiver has launched the first e-reader integrated with the Google eBooks platform. The Story HD is set to ship on July 17 for $139.99.

Apple plays up FaceTime in iPhone ad[ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:44:10 PDT ]The iPhone maker is highlighting video chat, as that feature becomes a popular topic across the social-networking world.

Apple fires second legal salvo at HTC[ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:10:53 PDT ]Apple files a second complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission as it steps up its legal pressure against its Android rivals.

Closer look at RIAA's sales numbers[ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:30:21 PDT ]The music industry is betting big on cloud-music and subscription services but sales figures indicate that consumers will be a tough sell.

iTunes may test 1080p movies[ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:55:02 PDT ]Nyko's Zoom accessory for the Xbox Kinect gives users with less space more chances to play, HTC rolls out plan to unlock certain phones, and Apple may begin testing 1080p movie downloads for iTunes in the fall.

Rumor: Apple working on 'iPad HD'[ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:01:04 EDT ]Tech blogs are never short on Apple rumors.

This week's Tech Check podcast[ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:27:23 EDT ]On this week's Tech Check podcast, CNN Tech's Brandon Griggs, John D. Sutter and Stephanie Goldberg talk about the pluses and minuses of social video chat.

Not much to fear in 'F.E.A.R. 3'[ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:35:58 EDT ]"F.E.A.R. 3," the latest installment in the action-horror series, aims higher than your typical first-person shooter game.

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.

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.

Space shuttle makes its last hookup in orbit[ Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:19:58 GMT ]Atlantis made the final docking of the 30-year space shuttle program on Sunday, hooking up with the International Space Station for a final resupply rendezvous.

Dazzling audio designs from Europe and the U.S.[ Sun, 10 Jul 2011 07:18:00 PDT ]The best of today's high-end audio not only has to sound great, it has to look the part.

Groupon updates rules on mobile tracking, data sharing[ Sun, 10 Jul 2011 13:27:54 PDT ]Group coupon-buying start-up announces privacy rule changes about the way it collects location data from mobile devices and how it shares personal information on its users.

Designing a Harley-Davidson engine (photos)[ Sun, 10 Jul 2011 15:11:53 PDT ]The Harley-Davidson Steel Toe Tour at the company's Powertrain Operations plant in Wisconsin gives visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the engine-build process, as well as how a bike evolves from an idea to reality.

Getting a peek at Harley-Davidson's engine factory[ Sun, 10 Jul 2011 15:17:11 PDT ]CNET tours a Harley-Davidson plant near Milwaukee, Wisc., where one can get an inside look at the process of building the bikes' signature V-Twin engines, including those engines going into its new Dark Custom line.

How many devices can a smartphone, tablet replace?[ Sun, 10 Jul 2011 15:59:29 PDT ]Has the smartphone become the quintessential all-in-one device? And if you have both a smartphone and a tablet, where does that leave your laptop?

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.

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.

Space shuttle makes its last hookup in orbit[ Sun, 10 Jul 2011 15:12:23 GMT ]Atlantis made the final docking of the 30-year space shuttle program on Sunday, hooking up with the International Space Station for a final resupply rendezvous.

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.

What's driving rise in music sales?[ Sun, 10 Jul 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Was it the death of LimeWire, lower prices, Adele's skyrocketing popularity, or Amazon's big discount of Lady Gaga that halted a seven-year decline in album sales?

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 7/10: What is this?[ Sun, 10 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.

Dazzling audio designs from Europe and the U.S.[ Sun, 10 Jul 2011 07:18:00 PDT ]The best of today's high-end audio not only has to sound great, it has to look the part.

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.