Verizon workers go on strike[ Sun, 07 Aug 2011 08:03:38 PDT ]The landline phone company and its workers in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states are too far apart in their contract negotiations, and union leaders call their first strike in 11 years.

What makes Spotify different?[ Fri, 05 Aug 2011 07:48:08 EDT ]Ever since online music service Spotify launched in the United States last month, it has caused about as much confusion as it has excitement.

Recent solar flare may disrupt your GPS[ Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:30:49 EDT ]We're the peak of the 11-year solar cycle, so double-check your GPS, and watch where you're going.

DEF CON: The event that scares hackers[ Sat, 06 Aug 2011 12:11:56 EDT ]In the Masquerade wing of the Rio Hotel and Casino in the gambling capital of the world, there's a giant statue of a head hanging over a lobby of slot machines.

10 gadgets for people who hate mornings[ Fri, 5 Aug 2011 11:51:47 GMT ]Do you hate mornings? Do you spend your days in a groggy stupor? Are you a bit of a masochist? If you answered yes to these questions, you might find these gadgets useful.

On the Web, your face can tell everything about you[ Thu, 4 Aug 2011 21:50:00 GMT ]Using off-the-shelf facial recognition software and simple Internet data mining techniques, a Carnegie Mellon University researcher says he's proven that most people can now be identified simply through a photograph of their face — and anyone can do the sleuthing.

NASA probe blasts off for Jupiter after snags[ Sat, 6 Aug 2011 01:20:04 GMT ]A sun-powered robotic explorer named Juno is rocketing toward Jupiter on a fresh quest to discover the secret recipe for making planets.

Hackers strike at 70 US law enforcement websites[ Sat, 6 Aug 2011 16:09:51 GMT ]The group known as Anonymous said Saturday it has hacked into some 70 law enforcement websites across the southern and central United States in retaliation for arrests of its sympathizers in the U.S. and Britain.

Future of war: Private robot armies fight it out[ Sat, 6 Aug 2011 19:12:35 GMT ]Predator drones are just the start of unmanned, autonomous warfare technology. But as the tech becomes more democratized and more deadly, what happens when anyone can assemble an army of killing machines?

Happy 20th birthday, World Wide Web![ Sat, 06 Aug 2011 13:25:26 PDT ]On August 6, 1991, the World Wide Web made its debut as a publicly available service on the Internet. Now, 20 years later, we're giving it a big thank you for revolutionizing the world as we know it.

Developers get iOS 5 beta 5 for weekend fun[ Sat, 06 Aug 2011 15:27:30 PDT ]Apple releases a fifth beta version of iOS 5 to developers today, a change from its usual habit of delivering such betas during the work week.

Apple cornering the market on light laptops[ Sat, 06 Aug 2011 19:41:19 PDT ]In the eternal PC versus Mac struggle, Apple has a stranglehold on the ultraportable laptop market--and may be repeating the kind of success it had with tablets.

Android could allow mobile ad or phishing pop-ups say researchers[ Sat, 06 Aug 2011 20:01:00 PDT ]Developers could sneak annoying pop-up ads or phishing attacks into mobile apps via design flaw in Android, according to researchers.

Black Hat, Defcon: All about hacking (roundup)[ Sat, 06 Aug 2011 20:02:00 PDT ]The conferences will dig into issues ranging from mobile malware and hacking to vulnerabilities posed by linking critical infrastructure systems to the Internet and corporate networks. There are bound to be some hijinks as well.

What makes Spotify different?[ Fri, 05 Aug 2011 07:48:08 EDT ]Ever since online music service Spotify launched in the United States last month, it has caused about as much confusion as it has excitement.

Recent solar flare may disrupt your GPS[ Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:30:49 EDT ]We're the peak of the 11-year solar cycle, so double-check your GPS, and watch where you're going.

DEF CON: The event that scares hackers[ Sat, 06 Aug 2011 12:11:56 EDT ]In the Masquerade wing of the Rio Hotel and Casino in the gambling capital of the world, there's a giant statue of a head hanging over a lobby of slot machines.

Chinese paper says hacking claim 'irresponsible'[ Fri, 5 Aug 2011 14:51:13 GMT ]A Chinese state newspaper on Friday rejected suggestions Beijing might be behind global cyberattacks over the past five years targeting more than 70 government entities, nonprofit groups and corporations.

10 gadgets for people who hate mornings[ Fri, 5 Aug 2011 11:51:47 GMT ]Do you hate mornings? Do you spend your days in a groggy stupor? Are you a bit of a masochist? If you answered yes to these questions, you might find these gadgets useful.

On the Web, your face can tell everything about you[ Thu, 4 Aug 2011 21:50:00 GMT ]Using off-the-shelf facial recognition software and simple Internet data mining techniques, a Carnegie Mellon University researcher says he's proven that most people can now be identified simply through a photograph of their face — and anyone can do the sleuthing.

NASA probe blasts off for Jupiter after snags[ Sat, 6 Aug 2011 01:20:04 GMT ]A sun-powered robotic explorer named Juno is rocketing toward Jupiter on a fresh quest to discover the secret recipe for making planets.

Hackers strike at 70 US law enforcement websites[ Sat, 6 Aug 2011 16:09:51 GMT ]The group known as Anonymous said Saturday it has hacked into some 70 law enforcement websites across the southern and central United States in retaliation for arrests of its sympathizers in the U.S. and Britain.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 06 Aug 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including...

Side by side: LED, CFL, and incandescent bulbs[ Sat, 06 Aug 2011 04:01:00 PDT ]CNET conducts a "regular person's" comparison of the new AmbientLED bulb from Philips, along with its CFL and incandescent counterparts, without all the jargon.

Refurb Kindle drops to $99, new model coming?[ Sat, 06 Aug 2011 05:05:00 PDT ]The price for a refurbished WiFi-only, ad-free Kindle has dropped to $99. That may signal a new model is coming soon.

Tiny lens could put projector phones in our pockets[ Sat, 06 Aug 2011 06:00:00 PDT ]Will a tiny speck of glass mean your next smartphone has a built-in projector?

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 8/6: What is this?[ Sat, 06 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.

What makes Spotify different?[ Fri, 05 Aug 2011 07:48:08 EDT ]Ever since online music service Spotify launched in the United States last month, it has caused about as much confusion as it has excitement.

Recent solar flare may disrupt your GPS[ Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:30:49 EDT ]We're the peak of the 11-year solar cycle, so double-check your GPS, and watch where you're going.

Black entrepreneurs pitch dreams to Silicon Valley[ Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:34:00 EDT ]Hank Williams has performed dozen of times to audiences like the one here on Thursday at the Kapor Capital investment firm.

Chinese paper says hacking claim 'irresponsible'[ Fri, 5 Aug 2011 14:51:13 GMT ]A Chinese state newspaper on Friday rejected suggestions Beijing might be behind global cyberattacks over the past five years targeting more than 70 government entities, nonprofit groups and corporations.

10 gadgets for people who hate mornings[ Fri, 5 Aug 2011 11:51:47 GMT ]Do you hate mornings? Do you spend your days in a groggy stupor? Are you a bit of a masochist? If you answered yes to these questions, you might find these gadgets useful.

On the Web, your face can tell everything about you[ Thu, 4 Aug 2011 21:50:00 GMT ]Using off-the-shelf facial recognition software and simple Internet data mining techniques, a Carnegie Mellon University researcher says he's proven that most people can now be identified simply through a photograph of their face — and anyone can do the sleuthing.

NASA probe blasts off for Jupiter after snags[ Sat, 6 Aug 2011 01:20:04 GMT ]A sun-powered robotic explorer named Juno is rocketing toward Jupiter on a fresh quest to discover the secret recipe for making planets.

Hackers strike at 70 US law enforcement websites[ Sat, 6 Aug 2011 15:59:08 GMT ]The group known as Anonymous said Saturday it has hacked some 70 law enforcement websites across the southern and central United States in retaliation for the arrests of its sympathizers in the U.S. and Britain.

Top-rated reviews of the week (photos)[ Sat, 06 Aug 2011 04:00:00 PDT ]Here are a few of CNET Reviews' favorite items from the past week, including...

Side by side: LED, CFL, and incandescent bulbs[ Sat, 06 Aug 2011 04:01:00 PDT ]CNET conducts a "regular person's" comparison of the new AmbientLED bulb from Philips, along with its CFL and incandescent counterparts, without all the jargon.

Refurb Kindle drops to $99, new model coming?[ Sat, 06 Aug 2011 05:05:00 PDT ]The price for a refurbished WiFi-only, ad-free Kindle has dropped to $99. That may signal a new model is coming soon.

Tiny lens could put projector phones in our pockets[ Sat, 06 Aug 2011 06:00:00 PDT ]Will a tiny speck of glass mean your next smartphone has a built-in projector?

Road Trip Pic of the Day, 8/6: What is this?[ Sat, 06 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.

What makes Spotify different?[ Fri, 05 Aug 2011 07:48:08 EDT ]Ever since online music service Spotify launched in the United States last month, it has caused about as much confusion as it has excitement.

Recent solar flare may disrupt your GPS[ Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:30:49 EDT ]We're the peak of the 11-year solar cycle, so double-check your GPS, and watch where you're going.

Black entrepreneurs pitch dreams to Silicon Valley[ Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:34:00 EDT ]Hank Williams has performed dozen of times to audiences like the one here on Thursday at the Kapor Capital investment firm.

Video: App Smashup: Amazing iPhone time wasters[ Fri, 5 Aug 2011 22:04:48 GMT ]A roundup of apps meant to entertain and distract, from Futurama's Head in a Jar to Wreck This App, an exercise in creative destruction. (msnbc.com)

Chinese paper says hacking claim 'irresponsible'[ Fri, 5 Aug 2011 14:51:13 GMT ]A Chinese state newspaper on Friday rejected suggestions Beijing might be behind global cyberattacks over the past five years targeting more than 70 government entities, nonprofit groups and corporations.

10 gadgets for people who hate mornings[ Fri, 5 Aug 2011 11:51:47 GMT ]Do you hate mornings? Do you spend your days in a groggy stupor? Are you a bit of a masochist? If you answered yes to these questions, you might find these gadgets useful.

On the Web, your face can tell everything about you[ Thu, 4 Aug 2011 21:50:00 GMT ]Using off-the-shelf facial recognition software and simple Internet data mining techniques, a Carnegie Mellon University researcher says he's proven that most people can now be identified simply through a photograph of their face — and anyone can do the sleuthing.

NASA probe blasts off for Jupiter after snags[ Sat, 6 Aug 2011 01:20:04 GMT ]A sun-powered robotic explorer named Juno is rocketing toward Jupiter on a fresh quest to discover the secret recipe for making planets.

Driverless cars shuttle Heathrow passengers[ Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:16:35 PDT ]Autonomous cars aren't the future--they're already in use. London's Heathrow Airport swapped 2 diesel buses for 22 electric pods that shuttle passengers from a terminal to the parking lot without the aid of a driver.

HTC nabs Dashwire for cloud-based mobile, Web apps[ Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:59:12 PDT ]Company signals that it is looking to step up its cloud computing presence with the acquisition of Dashwire.