Climate change leading to shrinking animals?[ Tue, 4 Oct 2011 15:48:13 GMT ]Melting ice, outbreaks of disease, more intense storms and more forest fires are just some of the effects scientists say will accompany human-caused climate change. Scientists are now exploring another, perhaps more surprising, potential effect: Shrinking animals.

Stealing elderly parents' IDs a common, hidden crime[ Mon, 3 Oct 2011 21:05:04 GMT ]A new study shows that another kind of family-based ID theft, which rarely grabs headlines, might be much more prevalent: Stealing the identities of elderly parents.

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.

Slideshow: Witness the wonders of a 'Small World'[ Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:56:46 GMT ]The top 20 pictures in the 2011 Nikon Small World Photo Competition provide plenty of oohs and ahhs, plus a couple of eeks.

Little bug leads to big prize[ Tue, 4 Oct 2011 13:04:13 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: It's a good thing that Igor Siwanowicz didn't smash the bug that bit him. A photomicrograph of the lacewing larva won first place in Nikon's annual contest for "Small World" pictures.

Roz Savage makes history in solo Indian Ocean row[ Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:26:26 PDT ]After five months and more than 4,000 miles, the British adventurer and environmental advocate makes landfall in Mauritius, becoming the first woman to row solo across the "big three" oceans.

Yahoo revamps its online video site[ Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:00:00 PDT ]Aiming to boost online video advertising, the Web giant launches Yahoo Screen, an updated site where users can find all of its online video content in one spot.

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.

Apple may only launch an iPhone 4S[ Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:32:55 PDT ]A radically redesigned iPhone won't be popping up today, according to a Next Web report. If correct, we'll just see some upgrades in a similar design.

Microsoft explains reason for Windows 8 Start menu[ Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:34:12 PDT ]Already receiving concerns from users over the new Metro-based Start menu in Windows 8, Microsoft is planning some changes to the feature but believes that it's the right step.

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.

Climate change leading to shrinking animals?[ Tue, 4 Oct 2011 15:48:13 GMT ]Melting ice, outbreaks of disease, more intense storms and more forest fires are just some of the effects scientists say will accompany human-caused climate change. Scientists are now exploring another, perhaps more surprising, potential effect: Shrinking animals.

Stealing elderly parents' IDs a common, hidden crime[ Mon, 3 Oct 2011 21:05:04 GMT ]A new study shows that another kind of family-based ID theft, which rarely grabs headlines, might be much more prevalent: Stealing the identities of elderly parents.

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.

Slideshow: Witness the wonders of a 'Small World'[ Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:56:46 GMT ]The top 20 pictures in the 2011 Nikon Small World Photo Competition provide plenty of oohs and ahhs, plus a couple of eeks.

Little bug leads to big prize[ Tue, 4 Oct 2011 13:04:13 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: It's a good thing that Igor Siwanowicz didn't smash the bug that bit him. A photomicrograph of the lacewing larva won first place in Nikon's annual contest for "Small World" pictures.

Hard Candy selling cases for iPhone 4S, iPhone 5[ Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:05:15 PDT ]The case maker is reportedly making 50,000 cases for the upcoming iOS-based device, though there's no telling if it's the new iPhone.

HTC cooking up fix for security flaw[ Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:09:58 PDT ]Responding to a security vulnerability discovered in its Android phones, HTC says it's aware of the problem and is working on an update to resolve it.

Roz Savage makes history in solo Indian Ocean row[ Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:26:26 PDT ]After five months and more than 4,000 miles, the British adventurer and environmental advocate makes landfall in Mauritius, becoming the first woman to row solo across the "big three" oceans.

Yahoo revamps its online video site[ Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:00:00 PDT ]Aiming to boost online video advertising, the Web giant launches Yahoo Screen, an updated site where users can find all of its online video content in one spot.

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.