TV shows account for over half of Netflix streams[ Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:07:18 PDT ]The company's chief content officer, Ted Sarandos, says that at any given time, 50 percent, and sometimes up to 60 percent, of all streams are TV episodes.

Facebook: Are you sure you want to click on that?[ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:44:14 EDT ]Facebook is ramping up the fight against those annoying and potentially harmful scam attacks.

What to expect from Tuesday's iPhone event[ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:28:41 EDT ]It's the worst-kept secret since Adam Lambert's sexuality: Apple is expected to unveil a new iPhone on Tuesday.

Cook's big challenge: Sustaining Apple's growth[ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:34:05 EDT ]On Tuesday, new Apple CEO Tim Cook is expected to help unveil Apple's latest iPhone at its first big event since co-founder Steve Jobs stepped aside in August.

Electric plane wins $1.35 million[ Tue, 4 Oct 2011 02:27:05 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA says it has awarded the largest prize in aviation history, $1.35 million, to Pipistrel-USA for pushing the envelope on electric-powered flying.

HTC flaw gives hackers easy access to your info[ Mon, 3 Oct 2011 14:59:48 GMT ]Researchers have found serious security problems with some HTC Android smartphones, which could allegedly give hackers your identity, location and who you've been talking and texting.

NASA puts out the call for more astronauts[ Mon, 3 Oct 2011 23:01:32 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA says it's opening the application process for astronaut candidates in early November, for the first time since the shuttle fleet's retirement.

How Apple could screw up iPhone launch[ Mon, 3 Oct 2011 16:39:56 GMT ]If the rumored redesigned iPhone 5 is a mirage, and Apple only delivers a slightly improved iPhone 4 — dubbed iPhone 4S — the company could be in trouble.

Telescope snaps stunning 1st photo of cosmos[ Mon, 3 Oct 2011 15:34:01 GMT ]After years of planning, construction and assembly, a gigantic observatory billed as the world's most complex array of ground-based telescopes has opened its eyes in South America and captured its first image.

Have the right stuff? You could be NASA's next astronaut[ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:05:16 PDT ]Starting in November, the space agency will begin accepting applications for its next class of astronaut candidates. The question is, what rockets will those who make the cut be riding on their journeys into space?

Google paying $100 million for YouTube content, report says[ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:30:04 PDT ]Web giant is taking aim at the cable industry with original content for dozens of new YouTube channels, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

Android hole could be used to disable antivirus apps[ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:15:08 PDT ]Researchers to present findings on vulnerabilities in Android at Hack in the Box Security Conference next week.

Apple may face suit over search for unreleased iPhone (scoop)[ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:04:12 PDT ]Lawyer for the 22-year-old San Francisco man who Apple linked to an unreleased iPhone says he's considering filing a lawsuit against the Cupertino company.

Tesla Model S Beta 1: A glimpse of the future from the passenger seat[ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:19:23 PDT ]CNET Editor Wayne Cunningham gets a ride in a beta version of the Model S from Tesla, the first real car from the company that is changing the way we see electric cars.

How the Kindle Fire could make 7-inch tablets huge[ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:54:26 EDT ]Steve Jobs made it clear what he thought of 7-inch tablets in October 2010. They're "too small," and as good as "dead on arrival." But the announcement of and anticipation surrounding Amazon's Kindle Fire tablet may soon have Jobs eating his words.

Facebook: Are you sure you want to click on that?[ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:44:14 EDT ]Facebook is ramping up the fight against those annoying and potentially harmful scam attacks.

What to expect from Tuesday's iPhone event[ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:28:41 EDT ]It's the worst-kept secret since Adam Lambert's sexuality: Apple is expected to unveil a new iPhone on Tuesday.

Telescope snaps stunning 1st photo of cosmos[ Mon, 3 Oct 2011 15:34:01 GMT ]After years of planning, construction and assembly, a gigantic observatory billed as the world's most complex array of ground-based telescopes has opened its eyes in South America and captured its first image.

HTC flaw gives hackers easy access to your info[ Mon, 3 Oct 2011 14:59:48 GMT ]Researchers have found serious security problems with some HTC Android smartphones, which could allegedly give hackers your identity, location and who you've been talking and texting.

Sites that build your child's math, reading skills[ Mon, 3 Oct 2011 12:27:28 GMT ]Here's a wealth of educational sites — shared by one teacher — that can help your child with reading and math in fun and motivational ways.

Video: Xbox's motion control racing wheel jumps ahead[ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:58:55 GMT ]We tested the wheel while playing the new 'Forza Motorsport 4' and it is exactly what racing fans on a budget have been waiting for. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Pre-caffeine: iPhone excitement, murderous owls![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Barnes & Noble brings Nook Color to Target[ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:04:58 PDT ]The company is also selling its Nook Simple Touch Reader at Target stores nationwide, as well.

iPhone 4S pops up on German carrier's website[ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:07:15 PDT ]The carrier lists the phone with a new iPhone 4S, and higher 64 gigabyte memory capacity.

Mac market share continues to inch up[ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:19:46 PDT ]Though still far behind Windows, the Mac now owns 6.45 percent of the global market and 13.7 percent in the U.S., according to new stats from Net Applications.

iCloud more strategic than iPhone 5 for Apple[ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:40:45 PDT ]Don't get confused by the shiny new iPhone; your data and the launches for iOS and iCloud are far more important to Apple.

HTC phones major security alert[ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:04:09 PDT ]The next iPhone will be unveiled tomorrow, Facebook partners with Websense to check for malicious links, and a major security vulnerability in HTC Android phones reveals a huge amount of personal data.

Nokia paying developers to build mobile apps[ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:39:21 EDT ]As Nokia prepares for its next crucial venture into the U.S. and high-end smartphones, the Finnish cell-phone maker is missing a crucial piece: an abundant catalog of applications.

Can hot air be the free fuel of the future?[ Sun, 02 Oct 2011 22:57:12 EDT ]You don't have to be a science major to know that heat rises: Just step into an attic on a hot summer day. But what you might not know is that this basic scientific reality could also help create clean energy for entire cities.

What to expect from Tuesday's iPhone event[ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:02:45 EDT ]It's the worst-kept secret since Adam Lambert's sexuality: Apple is expected to unveil a new iPhone on Tuesday.

Telescope snaps stunning 1st photo of cosmos[ Mon, 3 Oct 2011 15:34:01 GMT ]After years of planning, construction and assembly, a gigantic observatory billed as the world's most complex array of ground-based telescopes has opened its eyes in South America and captured its first image.

HTC flaw gives hackers easy access to your info[ Mon, 3 Oct 2011 14:59:48 GMT ]Researchers have found serious security problems with some HTC Android smartphones, which could allegedly give hackers your identity, location and who you've been talking and texting.

Sites that build your child's math, reading skills[ Mon, 3 Oct 2011 12:27:28 GMT ]Here's a wealth of educational sites — shared by one teacher — that can help your child with reading and math in fun and motivational ways.

Video: Xbox's motion control racing wheel jumps ahead[ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:58:55 GMT ]We tested the wheel while playing the new 'Forza Motorsport 4' and it is exactly what racing fans on a budget have been waiting for. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Pre-caffeine: iPhone excitement, murderous owls![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Amazon Kindle Fire: profit or loss for retailer?[ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:16:24 PDT ]Analysts seem divided over the question of whether Amazon will actually make a profit or suffer a loss with each new Kindle Fire tablet that it sells.

Tesla shows off Model S to future owners[ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:26:05 PDT ]The company, which builds highly sought after vehicles, showed off its Model S prototype, the first sedan from the company, which produces electric vehicles.

Barnes & Noble brings Nook Color to Target[ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:04:58 PDT ]The company is also selling its Nook Simple Touch Reader at Target stores nationwide, as well.

iPhone 4S pops up on German carrier's website[ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:07:15 PDT ]The carrier lists the phone with a new iPhone 4S, and higher 64 gigabyte memory capacity.

Mac market share continues to inch up[ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:19:46 PDT ]Though still far behind Windows, the Mac now owns 6.45 percent of the global market and 13.7 percent in the U.S., according to new stats from Net Applications.

Nokia paying developers to build mobile apps[ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:39:21 EDT ]As Nokia prepares for its next crucial venture into the U.S. and high-end smartphones, the Finnish cell-phone maker is missing a crucial piece: an abundant catalog of applications.

Can hot air be the free fuel of the future?[ Sun, 02 Oct 2011 22:57:12 EDT ]You don't have to be a science major to know that heat rises: Just step into an attic on a hot summer day. But what you might not know is that this basic scientific reality could also help create clean energy for entire cities.

What to expect from Tuesday's iPhone event[ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:02:45 EDT ]It's the worst-kept secret since Adam Lambert's sexuality: Apple is expected to unveil a new iPhone on Tuesday.

If intelligent aliens exist, what about God?[ Sun, 2 Oct 2011 19:29:55 GMT ]The discovery of intelligent aliens would be mind-blowing in many respects, but it could present a special dilemma for the world's religions, theologians pondering interstellar travel say.

Thai leader's Twitter account hacked[ Sun, 2 Oct 2011 17:47:37 GMT ]A mocking hacker took over the Twitter account of Thailand's recently elected prime minister on Sunday, questioning her ability to defend the country if she cannot even secure her own tweets.

Arctic ozone hole detected for the first time[ Sun, 2 Oct 2011 19:52:01 GMT ]Scientists say the high atmosphere over the Arctic lost an unprecedented amount of its protective ozone earlier this year, so much that conditions echoed the infamous ozone hole over the Antarctic.

Reddit more about awesome, less about perverts[ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:43:15 GMT ]You may have heard about a website called Reddit recently. According to pieces in major blogs such as Gawker and more recently, a report by Anderson Cooper at CNN, it is some sort of haven for pedophiles. How'd these claims start and is there any truth to them?

How to build a virtual universe[ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:52:10 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: A new computer simulation known as Bolshoi produces the grandest views yet showing how dark matter guides the creation of galaxy clusters.

Kindle Fire leads Amazon onslaught (roundup)[ Sun, 02 Oct 2011 14:25:00 PDT ]Taking direct aim at competitors like Barnes & Noble and Apple, Amazon announces three new e-readers and its first ever tablet, all priced below $200.

SNL's Seth Meyers pours cold water on Kindle Fire[ Sun, 02 Oct 2011 14:25:33 PDT ]Amazon's new Kindle Fire is clearly important enough to deserve a joke on "Saturday Night Live." It doesn't come out too well.