Pre-caffeine tech: Apple kills, green army men![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Slower iPhone 4S demand making Apple rethink supply orders?[ Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:29:25 PST ]Although the iPhone 4S appears to be selling well, a new report claims Apple has pushed back some supply shipments in the fourth quarter due to lower-than-expected demand.

Energy's tiny desktop speaker-subwoofer system[ Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:36:00 PST ]Energy's pint-size Power EM-2.1 three-piece satellite/subwoofer system ($100) takes up an absolute minimum of space.

Digital games market could be worth $53B by 2016[ Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:40:18 PST ]A study by research firm found the market for digital games--which are played on the PC, console or mobile phone--could double in the next five years.

Microsoft's Xbox.com site to get more social[ Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:26:03 PST ]The company is revamping its Xbox.com site by adding a new Social section where gamers can check on the status of their friends and access new features from the Xbox 360 dashboard.

CNET Labscast 7: Meet the Nook Tablet; Samsung's new laptops; the video game subtitle debate[ Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:27:14 PST ]This week, Scott reports back from the Nook Tablet launch event; we check out Samsung's new Series 7 laptops and slates; and the great debate on video game subtitles gets a little heated.

Why can't Americans vote online?[ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:09:10 EST ]In an era when virtually every daily task can be done on the Internet, why can't we vote online, too?

Fine line between online searching, stalking[ Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:14:57 EST ]If you're trying to track down the current or old lovers in your life, there's an appropriate way to do so without becoming a stalker.

Blind man uses his ears to see[ Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:42:49 EST ]Follow Daniel Kish out onto a dock and ask him about the view.

Adobe abandons mobile Flash development[ Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:43:00 EST ]In an abrupt about-face in its mobile software strategy, Adobe will soon cease developing its Flash Player plug-in for mobile browsers.

Has the government attached GPS to your car?[ Tue, 8 Nov 2011 21:24:07 GMT ]Several justices on the U.S. Supreme Court said Tuesday they have reservations about allowing law enforcement to secretly place GPS units on individuals' vehicles without a warrant. A ruling is expected in the months ahead.

Avert your eyes! 'Mass Effect 3' story leaked[ Tue, 8 Nov 2011 21:55:24 GMT ]It's been a leak-filled week for the developers behind the forthcoming "Mass Effect 3" game. First, early beta code for the epic sci-fi role-playing game was accidentally leaked, and now some of the game's story files have been leaked. Will you take a peek?

Video: 'Modern Warfare 3' brings the boom[ Wed, 9 Nov 2011 00:15:45 GMT ]The Call of Duty series returns with bigger explosions, claustrophobic maps, and over the top action. In-Game's Todd Kenreck gives "Modern Warfare 3" an 8 out of 10. (In-Game)

Adultery website encourages cheating on your fat wife[ Tue, 8 Nov 2011 21:07:40 GMT ]It's with disgust, but not surprise, that we find the adultery website's Tuesday update (pictured above) of its original post-Halloween women-hating body-shaming campaign.

Passing asteroid puts on a spectacular show[ Tue, 8 Nov 2011 22:58:26 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Astronomers watched the asteroid 2005 YU55 spin as it zoomed harmlessly past Earth, and everybody else was looking over their shoulders.

Meet Mask-bot, the human-like plastic head[ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:59:39 PST ]Researchers aim to give robots a more human-like face with a system that beams 3D images onto the back of a transparent plastic mask. The effect? You decide.

Philips GoPure cleans the air in your stinky car[ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:00:29 PST ]The Philips GoPure Automotive Clean Air System can purify the air in car's cabin in about 10 minutes.

LaCie Thunderbolt Little Big Disk SSD review: You pay for what you get, maybe[ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:19:54 PST ]CNET editor Dong Ngo gives an in-depth review of LaCie's latest Thunderbolt-based external drive, the Little Big Disk SSD.

Prizefight: Asus UX31 vs. Apple MacBook Air[ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:11:06 PST ]In this edition of the CNET Prizefight, we compare Apple's 13-inch MacBook Air with the suspiciously similar (but less expensive) Asus Zenbook UX31.

Sony's music service adds Pandora-esque feature[ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:06:02 PST ]New feature on Music Unlimited streaming audio service claims to analyze and categorize the musical tracks of more than 10 million tracks.

'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.

How GPS tracking threatens our privacy[ Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:59:31 EST ]On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will confront the profound impact of new location-tracking technologies on Americans' privacy. The case, U.S. v. Jones, presents the question of whether law enforcement needs a warrant before planting a GPS tracking device on a person's car. The answer to this question is important in its own right, but the case is likely to have broader implications.

It's Nook vs. Kindle: Round II[ Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:10:33 EST ]The rivalry is so intense that Barnes & Noble actually spoke its competitor's name:

Why can't Americans vote online?[ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:09:10 EST ]In an era when virtually every daily task can be done on the Internet, why can't we vote online, too?

Video: The art of 'The Lord of the Rings'[ Tue, 8 Nov 2011 00:14:01 GMT ]The art director for "Lord of the Rings: War in the North" talks about bringing J.R.R. Tolkien's vision to life. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

ID theft victim shares SSN with 50 people[ Tue, 8 Nov 2011 00:16:30 GMT ]Jonathan Barnett is also Jose Cruz. And Jesus Ramirez. And Pilar Terrones, Pilar Sanchez, Esmeralda Gonzalez. That's because he unintentionally shares his Social Security number with them and many others. Msnbc.com's Bob Sullivan has Barnett's amazing story.

Modern Warfare courts controversy with child death[ Mon, 7 Nov 2011 23:23:15 GMT ]With "Modern Warfare 3" about to launch, leaked footage showing a disturbing scene from the highly anticipated game has hit the Internet. Are the game's developers simply trying to tell a compelling story ... or trying to stir up controversy and the free publicity that comes with it?

Would you pay $8,299 for this phone?[ Tue, 8 Nov 2011 00:03:52 GMT ]How about $85,000 for an 85-inch 3-D TV ($1,000 per inch?)? Take a look at some of the world's most overpriced tech products.

Pre-caffeine tech: Cats and turtles, living together![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Get a 16GB flash drive for $7.09 (after rebate)[ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 07:02:23 PST ]Even if you skip the rebate, this superrugged drive is a fine deal at $17.09 shipped. While supplies last!

Apple's iPad: Seeding a next-gen voting machine?[ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 07:21:48 PST ]A handful of iPads are being used in Oregon to help citizens vote for their favorite candidates.

iPhone 4S still running out at most retailers, says analyst[ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 07:39:37 PST ]Some customers are still having trouble getting ahold of Apple's new iPhone as the device continues to sell out at Apple stores and other retail outlets, says an analyst with Deutsche Bank.

Unlike iPhone 4, Consumer Reports recommends iPhone 4S[ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:01:03 PST ]The organization gives the iPhone 4S its recommendation, saying it doesn't suffer from the reception flaw found in the iPhone 4.

Firefox 8 cracks down on add-ons[ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:08:36 PST ]The new browser won't let new third-party add-ons run until users give the say-so, and it suggests old ones be disabled. Also: Twitter search and a tab tune-up.

'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.

It's Nook vs. Kindle: Round II[ Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:10:33 EST ]The rivalry is so intense that Barnes & Noble actually spoke its competitor's name:

Why can't Americans vote online?[ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:09:10 EST ]In an era when virtually every daily task can be done on the Internet, why can't we vote online, too?

Video: The art of 'The Lord of the Rings'[ Tue, 8 Nov 2011 00:14:01 GMT ]The art director for "Lord of the Rings: War in the North" talks about bringing J.R.R. Tolkien's vision to life. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

ID theft victim shares SSN with 50 people[ Tue, 8 Nov 2011 00:16:30 GMT ]Jonathan Barnett is also Jose Cruz. And Jesus Ramirez. And Pilar Terrones, Pilar Sanchez, Esmeralda Gonzalez. That's because he unintentionally shares his Social Security number with them and many others. Msnbc.com's Bob Sullivan has Barnett's amazing story.

Modern Warfare courts controversy with child death[ Mon, 7 Nov 2011 23:23:15 GMT ]With "Modern Warfare 3" about to launch, leaked footage showing a disturbing scene from the highly anticipated game has hit the Internet. Are the game's developers simply trying to tell a compelling story ... or trying to stir up controversy and the free publicity that comes with it?

Would you pay $8,299 for this phone?[ Tue, 8 Nov 2011 00:03:52 GMT ]How about $85,000 for an 85-inch 3-D TV ($1,000 per inch?)? Take a look at some of the world's most overpriced tech products.

Pre-caffeine tech: Cats and turtles, living together![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Union: AT&T/T-Mobile merger will create 100,000 jobs[ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:41:40 PST ]The Communications Workers of America once again defends the deal, chalking up opponents' concerns about lost jobs to "sloppy research."

Get a 16GB flash drive for $7.09 (after rebate)[ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 07:02:23 PST ]Even if you skip the rebate, this superrugged drive is a fine deal at $17.09 shipped. While supplies last!

Apple's iPad: Seeding a next-gen voting machine?[ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 07:21:48 PST ]A handful of iPads are being used in Oregon to help citizens vote for their favorite candidates.

iPhone 4S still running out at most retailers, says analyst[ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 07:39:37 PST ]Some customers are still having trouble getting ahold of Apple's new iPhone as the device continues to sell out at Apple stores and other retail outlets, says an analyst with Deutsche Bank.

Unlike iPhone 4, Consumer Reports recommends iPhone 4S[ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:01:03 PST ]The organization gives the iPhone 4S its recommendation, saying it doesn't suffer from the reception flaw found in the iPhone 4.

'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.