Make the most of the meteors[ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 23:42:42 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: This year's Perseid meteor shower may not be perfect, due to the moon's interference, but there are lots of ways to maximize even a mediocre meteor show.

Should Carbonite have postponed its IPO?[ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:58:21 PDT ]It's never fun to launch a product in the middle of an economic storm. But Carbonite, which went public today, probably didn't have a choice.

Report: Rovio funding talks suggest $1.2B valuation[ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:29:36 PDT ]The Angry Birds maker is said to be in talks with "a company in the entertainment business" who's looking to invest an amount that would put Rovio's valuation north of a billion dollars.

Cadillac's electric Converj concept given greenlight[ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:39:10 PDT ]Green Car Reports learned that Cadillac will make a production version of the Converj concept it showed off earlier. The Converj uses the extended range electric powertrain from the Volt.

Facebook unveils revamp to games platform[ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:55:14 PDT ]Social network announces changes to its gaming system it says will make games easier to find and play.

Riot-ridden Britain in a tizzy over social media[ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:54:37 PDT ]As riots subside, politicians try to persuade social networks to co-operate by blocking miscreants. Twitter appears reluctant to toe the line. Some police begin to tweet the names, addresses and dates of birth of looters. Confused, anyone?

Facebook Messenger app could rival texting[ Tue, 09 Aug 2011 20:38:51 EDT ]Smartphone owners may have to ask themselves: why text when there's Facebook Messenger?

Video game explores 1979 Iran revolution[ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:43:21 EDT ]Vice City. San Andreas. Liberty City. Tehran.

British PM proposes social media ban[ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:55:10 EDT ]British Prime Minister David Cameron thinks he's found some culprits to blame in the recent riots that have rocked London and other cities -- Facebook and Twitter.

Hawaii lava flow makes for a great show[ Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:39:24 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Hot lava is flowing from a huge pond of molten rock at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, resulting in an impressive display of nature's power.

UK may disrupt social networks during unrest[ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:29:58 GMT ]Britain is considering disrupting online social networking such as Blackberry Messenger and Twitter during civil unrest, Prime Minister David Cameron said Thursday, a move widely condemned as repressive when used by other countries.

Alaska volcano's eruption stirs concern[ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:03:52 GMT ]A volcano that has been erupting for several days in Alaska's Aleutian Islands may be preparing for a more explosive event, scientists said on Wednesday.

5 apps to keep track of homework assignments[ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:19:54 GMT ]The new school year is almost upon us, and there's no time like today to get ready. Here are five apps to help you keep things organized and on track from day one.

A guide to controlling privacy, info on Google+[ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:19:46 GMT ]Whether you're a new Google+ user or you're already a pro, understanding how to control your information on the site can make you feel much more at ease on the social network. Here's a guide to Google+'s privacy controls, including a few of the more buried settings you'll want to know about.

Will DARPA's 13,000-mph plane fly?[ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:41:17 PDT ]The Falcon HTV-2 launches aboard a rocket and is expected to glide through the upper atmosphere at speeds up to March 20 before plunging into the Pacific.

Verizon may expand its unlimited $50 prepaid plan[ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:51:29 PDT ]The carrier has been pleased with the initial trials of the prepaid plan and may look to launch it beyond its current markets, says The Wall Street Journal.

A hybrid solar panel to make hydrogen[ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:12:25 PDT ]Duke researchers combines solar collector with methanol to make hydrogen which could be used to make electricity in homes for on-site electricity.

Hulu expanding to Japan[ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:28:41 PDT ]The online video provider is taking its first steps outside the U.S. with plans to launch its subscription service in Japan in late 2011.

The EV Project still open to Tenn. Leaf customers[ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:35:48 PDT ]Customers who sign up will receive a $2,500 rebate to charge up their Leaf vehicles at charging stations around the state.

7 apps to make you feel like a better person[ Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:54:03 EDT ]Chances are, you have one or two vices. And that's OK, we do, too -- and we're not talking about the determinedly indie magazine.

Charges filed over leaked iPhone 4 prototype[ Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:56:29 EDT ]Misdemeanor charges have been filed against the two men responsible for shopping around a lost iPhone 4 prototype to various websites before the iPhone 4 was officially unveiled, though no one from Gizmodo -- the site that eventually bought the prototype -- will be charged.

New video game explores 1979 Iran revolution[ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:37:59 EDT ]Vice City. San Andreas. Liberty City. Tehran.

UK may disrupt social networks during unrest[ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:29:58 GMT ]Britain is considering disrupting online social networking such as Blackberry Messenger and Twitter during civil unrest, Prime Minister David Cameron said Thursday, a move widely condemned as repressive when used by other countries.

Alaska volcano's eruption stirs concern[ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:03:52 GMT ]A volcano that has been erupting for several days in Alaska's Aleutian Islands may be preparing for a more explosive event, scientists said on Wednesday.

Hawaii lava flow makes for a great show[ Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:39:24 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Hot lava is flowing from a huge pond of molten rock at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, resulting in an impressive display of nature's power.

5 apps to keep track of homework assignments[ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:19:54 GMT ]The new school year is almost upon us, and there's no time like today to get ready. Here are five apps to help you keep things organized and on track from day one.

A guide to controlling privacy, info on Google+[ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:19:46 GMT ]Whether you're a new Google+ user or you're already a pro, understanding how to control your information on the site can make you feel much more at ease on the social network. Here's a guide to Google+'s privacy controls, including a few of the more buried settings you'll want to know about.

Will DARPA's 13,000-mph plane fly?[ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:41:17 PDT ]The Falcon HTV-2 launches aboard a rocket and is expected to glide through the upper atmosphere at speeds up to March 20 before plunging into the Pacific.

Verizon may expand its unlimited $50 prepaid plan[ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:51:29 PDT ]The carrier has been pleased with the initial trials of the prepaid plan and may look to launch it beyond its current markets, says the Wall Street Journal.

A hybrid solar panel to make hydrogen[ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:12:25 PDT ]Duke researchers combines solar collector with methanol to make hydrogen which could be used to make electricity in homes for on-site electricity.

Hulu expanding to Japan[ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:28:41 PDT ]The online video provider is taking its first steps outside the U.S. with plans to launch its subscription service in Japan in late 2011.

The EV Project still open to Tenn. Leaf customers[ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:35:48 PDT ]Customers who sign up will receive a $2,500 rebate to charge up their Leaf vehicles at charging stations around the state.

7 apps to make you feel like a better person[ Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:54:03 EDT ]Chances are, you have one or two vices. And that's OK, we do, too -- and we're not talking about the determinedly indie magazine.

Charges filed over leaked iPhone 4 prototype[ Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:56:29 EDT ]Misdemeanor charges have been filed against the two men responsible for shopping around a lost iPhone 4 prototype to various websites before the iPhone 4 was officially unveiled, though no one from Gizmodo -- the site that eventually bought the prototype -- will be charged.

New video game explores 1979 Iran revolution[ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:37:59 EDT ]Vice City. San Andreas. Liberty City. Tehran.

Are London looters unloading on Craigslist?[ Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:16:37 GMT ]With the growing online rogues' galleries of London looters in action — it's not surprising someone's trying to turn an extra profit on their criminal activity.

Facebook didn't publish your mobile contacts[ Wed, 10 Aug 2011 20:32:36 GMT ]Your friends may be cutting and pasting warnings, but we asked Facebook just to make sure.

Nintendo shoots for 3DS comeback[ Wed, 10 Aug 2011 07:48:30 GMT ]The Nintendo 3DS may be down, but don't count the struggling game machine out just yet. For the first time, Nintendo president Reggie Fils-Aime talks about the mistakes that were made during the 3DS launch and about how the company plans to build back momentum for the portable device in time for the holidays.

Alaska volcano's eruption stirs concern[ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:03:52 GMT ]A volcano that has been erupting for several days in Alaska's Aleutian Islands may be preparing for a more explosive event, scientists said on Wednesday.

Hawaii lava flow makes for a great show[ Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:39:24 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Hot lava is flowing from a huge pond of molten rock at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, resulting in an impressive display of nature's power.

Facebook Messenger: Reach out to friends, contacts (podcast)[ Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:17:16 PDT ]Larry Magid speaks with Facebook spokesperson Meredith Chin about the company's new Messenger product.

Hong Kong stock exchange halts trading after hack attack[ Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:40:35 PDT ]Seven companies affected, including HSBC, Cathay Pacific Airways and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

NYPD creates Twitter-sniffing, Facebook-frisking unit[ Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:50:27 PDT ]The New York Police Department decides it must have a specific unit that will spend its time looking for trouble on social networks.

HTC to acquire majority stake in Dr. Dre's Beats[ Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:12:21 PDT ]HTC is planning to integrate some of the Beats technology into their phones in deal worth more than $500 million, sources tell CNET.

This Day in Tech: Twitpic clones Twitter with Heello; charges filed against men in Gizmodo iPhone incident[ Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:55:50 PDT ]Too busy to keep up with the tech news? Here are some of the more interesting stories from CNET for Wednesday, August 10.

BlackBerry hacked for cooperating with police[ Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:56:46 EDT ]After three days of rioting and looting in the streets, London's unrest is moving to the Web.

7 apps to make you feel like a better person[ Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:54:03 EDT ]Chances are, you have one or two vices. And that's OK, we do, too -- and we're not talking about the determinedly indie magazine.

New Facebook Messenger app could rival texting[ Tue, 09 Aug 2011 20:38:51 EDT ]Smartphone owners may have to ask themselves: why text when there's Facebook Messenger?

Video: Retro fun in 'Boulder Dash'[ Tue, 9 Aug 2011 23:20:17 GMT ]"Boulder Dash XL" brings the 8-bit classic back with an HD update. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

How music hijacked the human brain[ Tue, 9 Aug 2011 21:37:32 GMT ]Cosmic Log: A new analysis of the origins of music proposes that it "harnessed" our ancestors' ability to hear and interpret the movements of fellow human beings.