Man arrested in News of the World phone-hacking scandal[ Tue, 02 Aug 2011 08:12:44 PDT ]A 71-year-old man has been arrested by the U.K. Metropolitan Police, but so far his identity has not been revealed.

Airbnb apologizes: 'We really screwed things up'[ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:35:27 EDT ]It's a hot trend for bargain-minded travelers looking for a place to stay: Bypass expensive hotels and just rent from a local with room to spare at your destination with the help of services like Airbnb.com.

Wireless contracts yield better customer service[ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:04:30 EDT ]Few people would say they actually enjoy contacting their wireless carrier for customer service. But if you have a contract for your cell phone, you'll probably get slightly better service, according to a new survey from J.D. Power and Associates.

iCloud.com goes live, price plans revealed[ Tue, 02 Aug 2011 07:48:06 EDT ]Apple's iCloud.com website has gone live, allowing developers to test out the online version of MobileMe's replacement.

Familiar sights from alien heights[ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 23:49:14 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Common sights like the streets of New York or a setting moon take on an unearthly look when they're seen from the International Space Station.

'Words With Friends' is making friends with Facebook[ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 20:23:25 GMT ]The hit mobile game "Words With Friends" is coming to Facebook. There goes all your free time.

PayPal sent FBI list that led to Anonymous raids[ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 16:51:02 GMT ]PayPal sent the FBI a list of about 1,000 IP addresses that helped agents target specific people in recent raids that led to 16 arrests suspected in Anonymous attacks.

Alleged LulzSec hacker released on bail[ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:29:10 GMT ]A teenager believed to be a leading member of the Anonymous and LulzSec online activist groups appeared in a London court Monday charged with hacking offenses including an attack on Britain's Serious Organized Crime Agency.

Sites that help you get the best deal on a new car[ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 11:52:07 GMT ]Car shopping websites now let you get detailed guidance on what you should spend for a vehicle and remain in complete control of the whole negotiation process. And you don't even need to set foot in a showroom until you're ready for a test drive.

Firefox could get even more Chrome style[ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:25:36 PDT ]Preliminary designs for the nightly build of Firefox indicate that future versions of the browser could look even more like its Google competitor.

Drivers put the brakes on with thought alone[ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:32:45 PDT ]German researchers devise and test a system that reads brain activity to detect drivers' intent to hit the brakes. They say it leads to faster braking times and could help prevent collisions.

This Day in Tech: Square handling $4 million in transactions a day; Microsoft pulled back access to location database[ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:43:16 PDT ]Too busy to keep up with the tech news? Here are some of the more interesting stories from CNET for Monday, August 1.

Federal court to order film service Zediva shut down[ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:09:09 PDT ]In a major setback for Zediva, the latest company trying to build a business model by exploiting perceived loopholes in copyright law, a judge issues a preliminary injunction against the service.

Analyst: 'Premium' iPad 2 coming[ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:02:29 PDT ]In a research note, an analyst says Apple has begun production of a professional iPad, targeting markets that demand slightly higher-end features.

Congress gathering debt feedback via Facebook[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:34:28 EDT ]As members of Congress navigate the shifting political sands of the debt-ceiling crisis, many of them are turning to a digital platform more associated with sharing personal updates and funny videos about cats: Facebook.

Airbnb apologizes: 'We really screwed things up'[ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:35:27 EDT ]It's a hot trend for bargain-minded travelers looking for a place to stay: Bypass expensive hotels and just rent from a local with room to spare at your destination with the help of services like Airbnb.com.

I'm stuck in a DVR time warp, and I like it[ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:38:07 EDT ]Hey, do me a favor. Don't tell me how the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton ends. I haven't watched it yet. I'm assuming the deal was sealed?

Video: Test lab: Bringing glass to failure[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 05:52:33 GMT ]If you want to know how strong glass is, you have to break it. That's the job of these researchers at Corning's famed Sullivan Park labs in upstate New York. (msnbc.com)

Video: Stronger than steel: the evolution of glass[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 22:06:08 GMT ]A five-thousand-year-old material gets new life and super strength thanks to new technology. From the 103rd story of the Willis Tower in Chicago to Apple's future headquarters to a Corning research lab, we see how tough glass can get while maintaining its timeless beauty. (msnbc.com)

Alleged LulzSec hacker released on bail[ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:29:10 GMT ]A teenager believed to be a leading member of the Anonymous and LulzSec online activist groups appeared in a London court Monday charged with hacking offenses including an attack on Britain's Serious Organized Crime Agency.

Sites that help you get the best deal on a new car[ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 11:52:07 GMT ]Car shopping websites now let you get detailed guidance on what you should spend for a vehicle and remain in complete control of the whole negotiation process. And you don't even need to set foot in a showroom until you're ready for a test drive.

Pre-caffeine: iPhone 5! Hackers! Ninja Kitty![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]The latest news on Apple, Google+, Internet culture and more.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 8/1: What is this?[ Mon, 01 Aug 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.

Angry Birds maker slingshots into China[ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:01:42 PDT ]Rovio is operating corporate and marketing divisions in China now and, in September, will launch the "Moon Festival" episode for Angry Birds Seasons.

Logitech's Google TV box matches Apple TV at $99[ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:26:03 PDT ]Logitech announces that its chopping the price of its Google TV box, the Revue, to $99 from $249.

Google+ to delete private profiles starting yesterday[ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:59:49 PDT ]Google had said it planned to start deleting Google+ profiles that had not been made public beginning sometime after yesterday, July 31. It's unclear whether this has started happening yet.

Security firm warns of new Twitter threat[ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 08:21:33 PDT ]Sophos says that compromised Twitter accounts are being used to scam people into signing up for a "make money fast" Web site.

Tech Check: iPhone rumors, Nintendo 3DS[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:58:58 EDT ]This week, on the Tech Check podcast, Doug Gross, Brandon Griggs and Stephanie Goldberg break down and discuss the latest iPhone 5 rumor (as well as the Apple rumor phenomenon itself).

Apple now has more cash than the U.S. government[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:03:44 EDT ]Maybe the cash-strapped U.S. government should start selling iPads.

Congress gathering debt feedback via Facebook[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:34:28 EDT ]As members of Congress navigate the shifting political sands of the debt-ceiling crisis, many of them are turning to a digital platform more associated with sharing personal updates and funny videos about cats: Facebook.

I'm stuck in a DVR time warp, and I like it[ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:38:07 EDT ]Hey, do me a favor. Don't tell me how the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton ends. I haven't watched it yet. I'm assuming the deal was sealed?

Video: Test lab: Bringing glass to failure[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 05:52:33 GMT ]If you want to know how strong glass is, you have to break it. That's the job of these researchers at Corning's famed Sullivan Park labs in upstate New York. (msnbc.com)

Video: Stronger than steel: the evolution of glass[ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 22:06:08 GMT ]A five-thousand-year-old material gets new life and super strength thanks to new technology. From the 103rd story of the Willis Tower in Chicago to Apple's future headquarters to a Corning research lab, we see how tough glass can get while maintaining its timeless beauty. (msnbc.com)

Alleged LulzSec hacker released on bail[ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:29:10 GMT ]A teenager believed to be a leading member of the Anonymous and LulzSec online activist groups appeared in a London court Monday charged with hacking offenses including an attack on Britain's Serious Organized Crime Agency.

Sites that help you get the best deal on a new car[ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 11:52:07 GMT ]Car shopping websites now let you get detailed guidance on what you should spend for a vehicle and remain in complete control of the whole negotiation process. And you don't even need to set foot in a showroom until you're ready for a test drive.

Pre-caffeine: iPhone 5! Hackers! Ninja Kitty![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]The latest news on Apple, Google+, Internet culture and more.

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 8/1: What is this?[ Mon, 01 Aug 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.

Angry Birds maker slingshots into China[ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:01:42 PDT ]Rovio is operating corporate and marketing divisions in China now and, in September, will launch the "Moon Festival" episode for Angry Birds Seasons.

Logitech's Google TV box matches Apple TV at $99[ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:26:03 PDT ]Logitech announces that its chopping the price of its Google TV box, the Revue, to $99 from $249.

Google+ to delete private profiles starting yesterday[ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:59:49 PDT ]Google had said it planned to start deleting Google+ profiles that had not been made public beginning sometime after yesterday, July 31. It's unclear whether this has started happening yet.

Security firm warns of new Twitter threat[ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 08:21:33 PDT ]Sophos says that compromised Twitter accounts are being used to scam people into signing up for a "make money fast" Web site.

Tech Check: iPhone rumors, Nintendo 3DS[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:58:58 EDT ]This week, on the Tech Check podcast, Doug Gross, Brandon Griggs and Stephanie Goldberg break down and discuss the latest iPhone 5 rumor (as well as the Apple rumor phenomenon itself).

Apple now has more cash than the U.S. government[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:03:44 EDT ]Maybe the cash-strapped U.S. government should start selling iPads.

Congress gathering debt feedback via Facebook[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:34:28 EDT ]As members of Congress navigate the shifting political sands of the debt-ceiling crisis, many of them are turning to a digital platform more associated with sharing personal updates and funny videos about cats: Facebook.

I'm stuck in a DVR time warp, and I like it[ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:38:07 EDT ]Hey, do me a favor. Don't tell me how the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton ends. I haven't watched it yet. I'm assuming the deal was sealed?

FBI, police go high-tech to fight crime[ Sat, 30 Jul 2011 17:38:59 GMT ]In an age when the biggest cases can often hinge on the smallest pieces of evidence, some bits no bigger than a fingernail-sized microchip, the FBI's Regional Computer Forensics Laboratories are fast becoming crucial law enforcement tools.

Living with Lion: Confessions of a Mac switcher[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:01:50 GMT ]How do you swap your Windows brain for a Mac brain? As an experiment I tried ditching my ThinkPad for a week for a new 13-inch MacBook Air, and I was pleasantly surprised by some things and frustrated by others.

Predictions from world's top film visionary[ Sat, 30 Jul 2011 17:10:59 GMT ]Science fiction is where the future happens first, and that puts futurist Syd Mead at least two steps ahead of the rest of us. Here, Mead makes predictions for what we might one day see in film, in real life, or both.

Get 3-D views of NASA's past and future[ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:13:00 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA's last space shuttle mission and its next Mars rover mission look twice as awesome in stereo ... and stay tuned for additional 3-D imagery.

Slideshow: Month in space: NASA's turning point[ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:33:58 GMT ]See the high points of the last space shuttle mission and other cosmic marvels from July 2011.