'Call of Duty' to let gamers cross platforms[ Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:51:04 EDT ]The "Call of Duty" franchise is a perennial blockbuster, with more than 65 million units sold so far in the United States and hordes of fans lining up each fall to buy the latest installment of the war-simulation video game.

The political power of Meetup.com[ Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:08:28 EST ]Eight years ago, the secret weapon of Democrat Howard Dean's upstart campaign for president was a little-known website called Meetup.com, which was launched in 2002 to make it easy for people with a common interest to find each other and arrange to meet, face to face.

Get Firefox 8 now, ahead of official release[ Mon, 7 Nov 2011 16:12:49 GMT ]Fans of Firefox who can't wait for the official release of Firefox 8 can get it now, thanks to maker Mozilla, which is offering previews of the latest update to its browser.

Fun and functional iPad accessories[ Fri, 4 Nov 2011 22:26:18 GMT ]From functional to frivolous, there are a lot of great accessories for Apple’s iPad and iPad 2. Here are some of my favorites.

Video: Grandma's robot: How new tech helps seniors[ Wed, 2 Nov 2011 21:12:50 GMT ]As the over-65 population expands, new gadgets and systems will allow seniors to live at home and receive improved healthcare. From sleep-sensing beds to robots piloted by grandchildren, we look at how "health surveillance" can improve quality of life. (msnbc.com)

White House: No E.T. visits, no UFO cover-up[ Sat, 5 Nov 2011 22:48:56 GMT ]The White House has responded to two petitions asking the U.S. government to acknowledge formally that aliens have visited Earth and to disclose any intentional withholding of government interactions with extraterrestrial beings.

Pre-caffeine tech: Andy Rooney, Doctor Who(s)![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Game sales way up, Wii way down in October--analyst[ Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:19:43 PST ]Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter says software sales will be up 14 percent when NPD announces October game-industry revenue figures this week.

Kindle Fire vs. Nook Tablet[ Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:23:46 PST ]We compare the specs and features of the Amazon Kindle Fire tablet and the Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet.

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Crave in Comments: From Tweephone to PS Home[ Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:55:18 PST ]Want some Crave with a side of comments? Take a quick peek at some funny quotes from our community.

Imagining a future with Apple's TV[ Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:10:53 PST ]Jean-Louis Gassee, general partner of Allegis Capital, a well-known venture-capital firm, has taken a look at what the future of Apple's television plans might be.

Why Amazon doesn't scare Apple[ Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:26:20 EST ]Ever since Amazon unveiled its 7-inch Kindle Fire tablet in September, a lingering phrase has been attached to the low-cost, high-profile device: "the iPad's first true Android competitor."

'Call of Duty' to let gamers cross platforms[ Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:51:04 EDT ]The "Call of Duty" franchise is a perennial blockbuster, with more than 65 million units sold so far in the United States and hordes of fans lining up each fall to buy the latest installment of the war-simulation video game.

The political power of Meetup.com[ Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:08:28 EST ]Eight years ago, the secret weapon of Democrat Howard Dean's upstart campaign for president was a little-known website called Meetup.com, which was launched in 2002 to make it easy for people with a common interest to find each other and arrange to meet, face to face.

Get Firefox 8 now, ahead of official release[ Mon, 7 Nov 2011 16:12:49 GMT ]Fans of Firefox who can't wait for the official release of Firefox 8 can get it now, thanks to maker Mozilla, which is offering previews of the latest update to its browser.

Fun and functional iPad accessories[ Fri, 4 Nov 2011 22:26:18 GMT ]From functional to frivolous, there are a lot of great accessories for Apple’s iPad and iPad 2. Here are some of my favorites.

Video: Grandma's robot: How new tech helps seniors[ Wed, 2 Nov 2011 21:12:50 GMT ]As the over-65 population expands, new gadgets and systems will allow seniors to live at home and receive improved healthcare. From sleep-sensing beds to robots piloted by grandchildren, we look at how "health surveillance" can improve quality of life. (msnbc.com)

White House: No E.T. visits, no UFO cover-up[ Sat, 5 Nov 2011 22:48:56 GMT ]The White House has responded to two petitions asking the U.S. government to acknowledge formally that aliens have visited Earth and to disclose any intentional withholding of government interactions with extraterrestrial beings.

Pre-caffeine tech: Andy Rooney, Doctor Who(s)![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Nook Tablet: Hands on with Barnes & Noble's Fire-eater[ Mon, 07 Nov 2011 07:55:00 PST ]Barnes & Noble answers the Kindle Fire with the Nook Tablet--a 7-inch $249 tablet that one-ups Amazon's model on some key specs.

Barnes & Noble introduces Nook Tablet (live blog)[ Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:06:00 PST ]Will the new Nooks keep pace with Amazon and the Kindle? We'll find out this morning. CNET will bring you the news as it happens.

Game sales way up, Wii way down in October--analyst[ Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:19:43 PST ]Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter says software sales will be up 14 percent when NPD announces October game-industry revenue figures this week.

Kindle Fire vs. Nook Tablet[ Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:23:46 PST ]We compare the specs and features of the Amazon Kindle Fire tablet and the Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet.

Windows Phone president sees steady ramp up in marketing[ Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:31:15 PST ]Learning from the previous year's campaign, Microsoft is planning a stronger marketing effort that will lean on more partners.

Why Amazon doesn't scare Apple[ Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:26:20 EST ]Ever since Amazon unveiled its 7-inch Kindle Fire tablet in September, a lingering phrase has been attached to the low-cost, high-profile device: "the iPad's first true Android competitor."

'Call of Duty' to let gamers cross platforms[ Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:51:04 EDT ]The "Call of Duty" franchise is a perennial blockbuster, with more than 65 million units sold so far in the United States and hordes of fans lining up each fall to buy the latest installment of the war-simulation video game.

The political power of Meetup.com[ Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:08:28 EST ]Eight years ago, the secret weapon of Democrat Howard Dean's upstart campaign for president was a little-known website called Meetup.com, which was launched in 2002 to make it easy for people with a common interest to find each other and arrange to meet, face to face.

The devil's in the details of a Giotto fresco[ Sun, 6 Nov 2011 20:24:18 GMT ]Art restorers have discovered the figure of a devil hidden in the clouds of one of the most famous frescos by Giotto in the Basilica of St Francis in Assisi.

Video: If Batman was a gamer he'd use this Batarang[ Fri, 4 Nov 2011 23:27:26 GMT ]The Batman gets his very own controller with a few extra features you might not expect. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

10 gadgets to help parents raise a nerd[ Thu, 3 Nov 2011 18:32:21 GMT ]Your little one will need some help on the road to nerdiness: Might we suggest a Nintendo controller teething toy, an At-AT stroller or a Star Trek feeding system for starters?

Israeli websites down in 'technical malfunction'[ Sun, 6 Nov 2011 19:47:51 GMT ]Many of Israel's official websites have gone down in what the government says is a broad technical malfunction.

White House: No E.T. visits, no UFO cover-up[ Sat, 5 Nov 2011 22:48:56 GMT ]The White House has responded to two petitions asking the U.S. government to acknowledge formally that aliens have visited Earth and to disclose any intentional withholding of government interactions with extraterrestrial beings.

Motorola working on Android-based TV controller?[ Sun, 06 Nov 2011 13:19:45 PST ]Purportedly leaked photos show a 6-inch touch-screen tablet codenamed Corvair running Google's Gingerbread OS.

PC forecast cut in wake of HDD shortage: analyst[ Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:15:34 PST ]The shortage of hard disk drives will have a significant impact on the growth of PCs in the fourth quarter, according to Barclays Capital.

Google patent lawyer says system is broken[ Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:38:26 PST ]Tim Porter tell the San Francisco Chronicle that the current system is stifling innovation and needs repair.

YouTube, Disney cut video deal, report says[ Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:58:34 PST ]Disney will produce original videos that will be distributed on YouTube and a co-branded Disney.com channel, The New York Times reports.

Panasonic Lumix GX1 channels the spirit of the GF1[ Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:00:00 PST ]Despite its X-series moniker, the latest Micro Four Thirds camera from Panasonic uses the (good) design of an older GF series model.

The week Google really 'messed up'[ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:32:30 EDT ]Love or hate Google, you probably don't expect this sort of message from one of the largest and most innovative Internet and technology companies in the world:

Nook Tablet coming November 16[ Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:30:40 EDT ]Barnes & Noble will launch a new member of the Nook family of tablets and e-readers, the Nook Tablet, on November 16 for $249, according to leaked presentation slides published by Engadget.

'Call of Duty' to let gamers cross platforms[ Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:51:04 EDT ]The "Call of Duty" franchise is a perennial blockbuster, with more than 65 million units sold so far in the United States and hordes of fans lining up each fall to buy the latest installment of the war-simulation video game.

Genes tell a tale as big as Africa[ Sat, 5 Nov 2011 00:13:52 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: An African-American's family tale grows in the telling, thanks to genetic testing and a whole lot of trans-Atlantic travel.

Computers speed up rescue response[ Sun, 6 Nov 2011 00:29:45 GMT ]Future of Tech: Computerized emergency dispatch systems are cutting precious seconds off the time required to respond to life-threatening situations. Watch the "Nightly News" video.

Anonymous won't expose Mexico cartel 'servants'[ Sat, 5 Nov 2011 10:25:44 GMT ]Latin American members of the activist hacker group Anonymous called off a planned November 5 plan to expose people associated with the Zetas, Mexico's most violent drug cartel, according to the group's blog.

Nook 'Tablet' detailed in alleged leak[ Fri, 4 Nov 2011 17:14:52 GMT ]According to an alleged Barnes & Noble marketing leak, the successor to the Nook Color will look almost identical, be called Nook "Tablet" and sell for $249.

White House: No E.T. visits, no UFO cover-up[ Sat, 5 Nov 2011 22:48:56 GMT ]The White House has responded to two petitions asking the U.S. government to acknowledge formally that aliens have visited Earth and to disclose any intentional withholding of government interactions with extraterrestrial beings.

Best Buy swipes Nook Color price down to $200[ Sat, 05 Nov 2011 16:54:14 PDT ]The move supports speculation that after this coming Monday's all-but-certain unveiling of a new Nook, B&N may leave the original Nook Color on the market at this reduced price as an added weapon against rival Amazon's $199 Kindle Fire tablet.

List of free Prime eligible Kindle e-books[ Sat, 05 Nov 2011 18:14:20 PDT ]Having trouble finding which Kindle books you can borrow for free with a Prime membership? Here's a helpful link.

Yahoo's IntoNow: Interactive TV, but not on TV[ Sun, 06 Nov 2011 06:00:00 PST ]Yahoo's promising new iPad app knows what you're watching--and aims to help you get more out of it.

White House: There is no evidence aliens exist--yet[ Sun, 06 Nov 2011 08:42:54 PST ]Two petitions, motivated by President Obama's "We The People" initiative, receive official responses that the government has no credible evidence of little green people and that there have been no cover-ups.