This Day in Tech: Reactions to Facebook changes; Yahoo for sale?[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:53:53 PDT ]Too busy to keep up with today's tech news? Here are some of the more interesting stories from CNET News for Friday, September 23.

Google's Jim Henson doodle lets you be the puppeteer[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:00:53 PDT ]September 24 would have been Jim Henson's 75th birthday, so Google commemorates the day with another entertaining doodle. In this one, you can try digital puppetry by making six Muppets move and talk to your bidding.

Alleged 'Commander X' Anonymous hacker pleads not guilty[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:13:32 PDT ]Attorney says homeless client was arrested in Mountain View, Calif., coffeehouse and remains in police custody for now.

Apple logos in backdrop for Samsung in-store display[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:20:17 PDT ]Samsung is looking more like a stalker as it tries to fight claims from Apple that it has a copycat streak.

Groupon slashes reported revenue by half, COO exits after 5 months[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:26:59 PDT ]Chicago-based company is slashing its reported revenues by half--from $713.4 million in 2010 down to $312.9 million--in accordance with accounting revisions prompted by the SEC.

Pandora overhauls site amid Web music boom[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:35:40 EDT ]Pandora, the music-streaming service that's a soundtrack for many a desk-bound music lover, rolled out a slate of changes Wednesday, even as a host of up-and-comers are emerging in the online music space.

Opinion: Facebook doesn't care about you[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:03:15 EDT ]Douglas Rushkoff: Facebook users complaining about tweaks to interface should remember: Changes meant to serve company's paying customers, not free service users

Amazon and (hopefully) the end of late fees[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:04:29 EDT ]We've been nearing the end of the late-fees era for years -- and, thanks to technology, we're one step closer this week. Amazon just launched a no-fees library loan program for digital books.

The New Facebook is always watching you[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:23:33 EDT ]The "real-time sharing" updates Facebook announced Thursday aim to put your life online.

Facebook Timeline tells 'story of your life'[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:16:13 GMT ]Today at the Facebook F8 developer summit, Mark Zuckerberg introduced a new kind of profile view called "Timeline." Instead of a profile and wall, it's a more controlled view of your world.

Your guide to spotting a falling satellite[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 01:44:52 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Find out whether it's possible to watch NASA's six-ton satellite pass over your neighborhood on its way to Friday's fall from the sky.

NASA: Doomed satellite won't fall on N. America[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:34:28 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA says its derelict six-ton satellite won't be passing over North America when it makes its final fiery plunge on Friday afternoon.

Embarrassed? Not with these 10 gadgets![ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:45:35 GMT ]Let technology prevent embarrassing situations: buy a toilet sound blocker, an air-conditioned shirt or a Slobstopper — or any of the other 10 items you'll find only here.

Facebook shows off the new Facebook profiles[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:30:00 GMT ]Facebook gave its News Feed a makeover Wednesday and many users got angry. Well, we hope you saved some of your rage — because a lot more changes were announced at the Facebook's developer conference today.

Facebook unveils new look and feel (photos)[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:58:04 PDT ]CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicks off the company's F8 developers' conference today by introducing a revamped profile page called Timeline, as well as changes to the Open Graph apps platform that make it easier for users to share media. Here's a photo recap.

SNL's Andy Samberg kicks off F8 as Mark Zuckerberg[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:38:17 PDT ]"Saturday Night Live" comedian Andy Samberg pokes fun of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the company's annual F8 Developer Conference in San Francisco on Thursday.

Zuckerberg introduces Facebook's new look[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:39:19 PDT ]At the F8 developer conference in San Francisco, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduces a revamped profile page called Timeline, which gives people a chance to look back on everything they've ever published on the social network--along with new features that make it easier to share media content such as music, movies, news, and games.

Facebook launches new Timeline and media sharing[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:33:19 PDT ]At Facebook's F8 developer conference, the social-networking company rolled out a new historical home page for users called the Timeline, as well as functions that developers can use to fill the Timeline, and a new real-time ticker with activity information. Now users can watch videos and listen to music alongside their friends when they see content they like. Rafe Needleman talks to Facebook developers and entrepreneurs about the importance of these new features.

Solar Decathlon shines light on net zero-energy homes (photos)[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:45:15 PDT ]The Solar Decathlon 2011 highlights the latest green building technology while using energy-efficient design and solar panels to make net zero-energy homes.

Pandora overhauls site amid Web music boom[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:35:40 EDT ]Pandora, the music-streaming service that's a soundtrack for many a desk-bound music lover, rolled out a slate of changes Wednesday, even as a host of up-and-comers are emerging in the online music space.

Opinion: Facebook doesn't care about you[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:03:15 EDT ]Douglas Rushkoff: Facebook users complaining about tweaks to interface should remember: Changes meant to serve company's paying customers, not free service users

Amazon and (hopefully) the end of late fees[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:04:29 EDT ]We've been nearing the end of the late-fees era for years -- and, thanks to technology, we're one step closer this week. Amazon just launched a no-fees library loan program for digital books.

Facebook Timeline tells 'story of your life'[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:16:13 GMT ]Today at the Facebook F8 developer summit, Mark Zuckerberg introduced a new kind of profile view called "Timeline." Instead of a profile and wall, it's a more controlled view of your world.

Your guide to spotting a falling satellite[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 01:44:52 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Find out whether it's possible to watch NASA's six-ton satellite pass over your neighborhood on its way to Friday's fall from the sky.

NASA: Doomed satellite won't fall on N. America[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:34:28 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA says its derelict six-ton satellite won't be passing over North America when it makes its final fiery plunge on Friday afternoon.

Embarrassed? Not with these 10 gadgets![ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:45:35 GMT ]Let technology prevent embarrassing situations: buy a toilet sound blocker, an air-conditioned shirt or a Slobstopper — or any of the other 10 items you'll find only here.

Facebook shows off the new Facebook profiles[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:30:00 GMT ]Facebook gave its News Feed a makeover Wednesday and many users got angry. Well, we hope you saved some of your rage — because a lot more changes were announced at the Facebook's developer conference today.

Apple, Dropbox join Electronic Privacy Act fight[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:16:27 PDT ]The companies have signed on with the Electronic Frontier Foundation-sponsored Digital Due Process with other major firms, including Amazon.

Facebook's colonization of the Web gains steam[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:01:11 PDT ]With the new features announced yesterday at F8, Facebook is poised to cast a bigger shadow over the Internet of people and things.

Some iPhone 5 panels have defect, report says[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:04:34 PDT ]Taiwanese iPhone 5 panel producer Wintek is having some trouble with a "delayed bubble" defect in the upcoming smartphone's screen, a new report claims.

New OS X trojan horse sends screenshots, files to remote servers[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:39:41 PDT ]A new trojan horse for OS X has been identified, which attempts to send files and screenshots to remote servers.

Solar Decathlon shines light on net zero-energy homes (photos)[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:45:15 PDT ]The Solar Decathlon 2011 highlights the latest green building technology while using energy-efficient design and solar panels to make net zero-energy homes.

Pandora overhauls site amid Web music boom[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:35:40 EDT ]Pandora, the music-streaming service that's a soundtrack for many a desk-bound music lover, rolled out a slate of changes Wednesday, even as a host of up-and-comers are emerging in the online music space.

Opinion: Facebook doesn't care about you[ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:03:15 EDT ]Douglas Rushkoff: Facebook users complaining about tweaks to interface should remember: Changes meant to serve company's paying customers, not free service users

Amazon and (hopefully) the end of late fees[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:04:29 EDT ]We've been nearing the end of the late-fees era for years -- and, thanks to technology, we're one step closer this week. Amazon just launched a no-fees library loan program for digital books.

Astronauts to Congress: Bring back shuttles[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:31:35 GMT ]The United States desperately needs a way to get its astronauts to space and back — and one solution could be taking NASA's space shuttle fleet out of retirement, famed moonwalkers Neil Armstrong and Gene Cernan told Congress Thursday.

Facebook Timeline tells 'story of your life'[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:16:13 GMT ]Today at the Facebook F8 developer summit, Mark Zuckerberg introduced a new kind of profile view called "Timeline." Instead of a profile and wall, it's a more controlled view of your world.

Your guide to spotting a falling satellite[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 01:44:52 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Find out whether it's possible to watch NASA's six-ton satellite pass over your neighborhood on its way to Friday's fall from the sky.

NASA: Doomed satellite won't fall on N. America[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:34:28 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA says its derelict six-ton satellite won't be passing over North America when it makes its final fiery plunge on Friday afternoon.

Facebook shows off the new Facebook profiles[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:30:00 GMT ]Facebook gave its News Feed a makeover Wednesday and many users got angry. Well, we hope you saved some of your rage — because a lot more changes were announced at the Facebook's developer conference today.

iPhone 5 rumor roundup[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:00:00 PDT ]CNET tracks all the iPhone 5 rumors--from the likely to the crazy--that we've heard so far in 2011.

This Day in Tech: Facebook adds Timeline, HP adds Whitman[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:19:59 PDT ]Too busy to keep up with today's tech news? Here are some of the more interesting stories from CNET News for Thursday, September 22.

Facebook launches new Timeline and media sharing[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:33:19 PDT ]At Facebook's F8 developer conference, the social-networking company rolled out a new historical home page for users called the Timeline, as well as functions that developers can use to fill the Timeline, and a new real-time ticker with activity information. Now users can watch videos and listen to music alongside their friends when they see content they like. Rafe Needleman talks to Facebook developers and entrepreneurs about the importance of these new features.

Net neutrality rules kick in November 20[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:37:08 PDT ]The Federal Communications Commission's Net neutrality rules will be published in the Federal Register on Friday and go into effect--barring legal challenges--November 20, according to a report.

In first e-mail, Whitman installs suggestion box[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:31:37 PDT ]In first e-mail to HP employees following Meg Whitman's appointment as new CEO, Whitman and Executive Chairman Ray Lane call on staffers to offer up their best work. They also ask for suggestions.

Pandora overhauls site amid Web music boom[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:35:40 EDT ]Pandora, the music-streaming service that's a soundtrack for many a desk-bound music lover, rolled out a slate of changes Wednesday, even as a host of up-and-comers are emerging in the online music space.

Opinion: Facebook doesn't care about you[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:30:17 EDT ]Douglas Rushkoff: Facebook users complaining about tweaks to interface should remember: Changes meant to serve company's paying customers, not free service users

Amazon and (hopefully) the end of late fees[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:04:29 EDT ]We've been nearing the end of the late-fees era for years -- and, thanks to technology, we're one step closer this week. Amazon just launched a no-fees library loan program for digital books.

Facebook augments profiles with 'Timeline'[ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:42:29 EDT ]Facebook unveiled a new version of its website on Thursday that's based around the idea of a personal "timeline" rather than its standard profile pages.

Facebook changes News Feed, users get angry[ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:45:40 GMT ]The Facebook News Feed now adjusts to show top and most recent posts based on when and how frequently you're checking the Social Network. There is also a real-time "ticker" that shows what's happening right this second.