Busta Rhymes Q&A: 'Winning' with Google Music[ Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:09:48 PST ]American rapper Busta Rhymes, who is offering Google Music users exclusive access to some of his work, sits down with CNET's Jessica Dolcourt to talk about Google Music and the business of selling songs.

Argentina's video gamers take on world[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:02:50 EST ]South American video game companies say they are now competing on quality with the rest of the world, rather than just costs.

Facebook and the fight against spammers[ Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:44:27 EST ]The wave of pornographic and violent images that flooded Facebook over the past few days has drawn attention to a side of the social networking mega-site most of its users don't' think about:

Zynga launches 'FarmVille' toys, 'CastleVille' game[ Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:56:24 GMT ]Watch out "FarmVille" addicts. As if you haven't spent enough of your time and money on the land of virtual farming, Zynga is launching a line of collectible "FarmVille" plush toys to tempt you this holiday. The Facebook gaming king has also launched a new "Ville" game to suck you in.

Sun cuts loose with fantastic flares[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:13:28 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Photographers are having a field day chronicling the hot flashes on our increasingly active sun.

Facebook investigates gore and porn[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:39:32 GMT ]In the past two days, Facebook users have become increasingly vocal about graphic photos — pornography and mutilated corpses of humans and animals — showing up on Facebook Newsfeeds.

Fine print might ground your 4G cell phone service[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:08:21 GMT ]Mark Rasch is dying to get in on the super-fast 4G cell phone networks he keeps hearing so much about. But when he read AT&T's terms of service, he grew concerned about restrictions that he fears might prevent him from doing anything he can't already do with his 3G phone.

Kindle vs. Nook: $99 e-ink touch readers face off[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:04:16 GMT ]Before there was a Kindle Fire or a Nook Tablet, there were e-ink readers. This week, touch-sensitive easy-on-the-eyes e-readers from Amazon and Barnes & Noble go on sale for $99. So which one's better?

Nook Tablet shipping early[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:32:50 PST ]Like the competing product from Amazon, the Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet is shipping early.

A look at Socl--Microsoft's secret 'social search' project[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:55:30 PST ]The site appears ready to challenge Facebook and Google with an experience The Verve describes as mixing search, discovery, and social networking.

Copyright Office will endorse SOPA anti-piracy bill[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:53:28 PST ]The U.S. Copyright Office plans to endorse the controversial Hollywood-backed bill called the Stop Online Piracy Act.

Sony to offer TV channels across Internet?[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:35:31 PST ]The electronics and entertainment giant has approached several big media companies about distributing their content over the Internet, sources tell the Wall Street Journal.

Yahoo adds photos to recipe, shopping search results[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:01:14 PST ]The Web giant tweaks its search results, creating a new ribbon of photos in results for recipes and product queries.

Technology is reorganizing protests[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:30:59 EST ]A column by New York Times Public Editor Arthur Brisbane on Sunday raised a plaintive question: "Who is Occupy Wall Street?"

'Halo Anniversary' remake tries to stay true[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:18:53 EST ]Executing a successful remake of a video game can be like shooting blindfolded, and that's especially true when you're dealing with the fervent following behind Microsoft's "Halo" series.

Facebook: Hack identified, most porn removed[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:58:10 EST ]Porn, violent images and other graphic pieces of content are spreading across Facebook in what appears to be a widespread and ugly spam attack.

Pre-caffeine: Time to put down the iPad?[ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

The five best HDTV deals for under $1,000[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:09:15 GMT ]Picking the right HDTV is always a challenge, but prices have never been better. This year’s under-$1,000 list is full of top name brands and screen sizes ranging from 47 to 55 inches.

Video: Assassins and genetic memories collide[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:37:46 GMT ]"Assassin's Creed: Revelations" explores a mind collapsing under the weight of genetic memories and a plot to control the future by exploring our past. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Fine print might ground your 4G cell phone service[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:08:21 GMT ]Mark Rasch is dying to get in on the super-fast 4G cell phone networks he keeps hearing so much about. But when he read AT&T's terms of service, he grew concerned about restrictions that he fears might prevent him from doing anything he can't already do with his 3G phone.

Kindle Fire review: Yes, it's that good[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:18:46 GMT ]If you're wondering if Amazon's Kindle Fire is up to snuff, well, it is. Turn it on and you know what to do, like with an Apple product. So much like an Apple product that Apple should be scared.

Gates-backed Liquid Metal Battery hires CEO[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:40:57 PST ]Liquid Metal Battery, which aims to build a cheap battery for bulk storage of wind and solar power, hires its first chief executive and plans to raise more money.

Boom mobile money service helps spread the wealth[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:58:43 PST ]The service, set up by m-Via, allows migrant workers in the U.S. to set up a mobile bank account and more cheaply send funds back to people in their home country.

Kids have 'adult' tech skills; parents don't know it[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:28:35 PST ]The average 11-year-old child has adult-like technology skills, but the vast majority of parents still think they know more than their kids when it comes to that subject, according to a survey by security firm AVG.

Free Android antivirus apps fail to cut it[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:36:32 PST ]A variety of free antivirus apps for Android devices proved unreliable, according to a recent test conducted by AV-Test.

Sony Ericsson Xperia phones out in US, if you can find them[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:55:05 PST ]The handset manufacturer said the Xperia arc S and the Xperia neo V are available in the U.S. through the Sony Store.

Technology is reorganizing protests[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:30:59 EST ]A column by New York Times Public Editor Arthur Brisbane on Sunday raised a plaintive question: "Who is Occupy Wall Street?"

'Halo Anniversary' remake tries to stay true[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:18:53 EST ]Executing a successful remake of a video game can be like shooting blindfolded, and that's especially true when you're dealing with the fervent following behind Microsoft's "Halo" series.

Porn, violent images appear on Facebook[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:18:16 EST ]Porn, violent images and other graphic pieces of content are spreading across Facebook in what appears to be a widespread and ugly spam attack.

Pre-caffeine: Time to put down the iPad?[ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

The five best HDTV deals for under $1,000[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:09:15 GMT ]Picking the right HDTV is always a challenge, but prices have never been better. This year’s under-$1,000 list is full of top name brands and screen sizes ranging from 47 to 55 inches.

Video: Assassins and genetic memories collide[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:37:46 GMT ]"Assassin's Creed: Revelations" explores a mind collapsing under the weight of genetic memories and a plot to control the future by exploring our past. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Fine print might ground your 4G cell phone service[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:08:21 GMT ]Mark Rasch is dying to get in on the super-fast 4G cell phone networks he keeps hearing so much about. But when he read AT&T's terms of service, he grew concerned about restrictions that he fears might prevent him from doing anything he can't already do with his 3G phone.

Kindle Fire review: Yes, it's that good[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:18:46 GMT ]If you're wondering if Amazon's Kindle Fire is up to snuff, well, it is. Turn it on and you know what to do, like with an Apple product. So much like an Apple product that Apple should be scared.

Windows 8 promises fewer 'annoying' restarts after an update[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:27:24 PST ]The software giant says that Windows 8 will require fewer reboots after a new update is installed.

Gates-backed Liquid Metal Battery hires CEO[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:40:57 PST ]Liquid Metal Battery, which aims to build a cheap battery for bulk storage of wind and solar power, hires its first chief executive and plans to raise more money.

Boom mobile money service helps spread the wealth[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:58:43 PST ]The service, set up by m-Via, allows migrant workers in the U.S. to set up a mobile bank account and more cheaply send funds back to people in their home country.

Kids have 'adult' tech skills; parents don't know it[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:28:35 PST ]The average 11-year-old child has adult-like technology skills, but the vast majority of parents still think they know more than their kids.

Free Android antivirus apps fail to cut it[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:36:32 PST ]A variety of free antivirus apps for Android devices proved unreliable, according to a recent test conducted by AV-Test.

Technology is reorganizing protests[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:30:59 EST ]A column by New York Times Public Editor Arthur Brisbane on Sunday raised a plaintive question: "Who is Occupy Wall Street?"

'Halo Anniversary' remake tries to stay true[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:18:53 EST ]Executing a successful remake of a video game can be like shooting blindfolded, and that's especially true when you're dealing with the fervent following behind Microsoft's "Halo" series.

Porn, violent images appear on Facebook[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:18:16 EST ]Porn, violent images and other graphic pieces of content are spreading across Facebook in what appears to be a widespread and ugly spam attack.

Five reasons to leap into 'Super Mario 3D Land'[ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 03:19:30 GMT ]Ever since the beleaguered Nintendo 3DS launched back in March, gamers have been waiting for Nintendo to give them a Mario game that truly showed off the power of the new portable game machine. "Super Mario 3D Land" is finally here. Does it live up to expectations?

Orbital solar plants could meet energy needs[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:59:47 GMT ]The sun's abundant energy, if harvested in space, could provide a cost-effective way to meet global power needs in as little as 30 years with seed money from governments, according to a study by an international scientific group.

The iPad's price must come down[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:21:37 GMT ]While the Kindle Fire and Nook Tablet are no match for an iPad, pound for pound, their lower pricing means they provide as much of the value, dollar for dollar. Industry watchers say it's time for the iPad to get more affordable.

Kindle Fire review: Yes, it's that good[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:18:46 GMT ]If you're wondering if Amazon's Kindle Fire is up to snuff, well, it is. Turn it on and you know what to do, like with an Apple product. So much like an Apple product that Apple should be scared.

How a tiny animal became a big wheel[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:00:26 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Rotifers have been the big wheels of the microscopic world for 300 years, so it's fitting that a rotifer's wheel-like head gets its turn in the photographic spotlight.

Overstock retreats from O.co name change[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:52:19 PST ]Internet retailer resurrects old Overstock.com brand for Web site and ads "for now" following customer confusion, its president tells AdAge. But Overstock says switching to the O.co brand is still a goal.

How the world is learning to speak in tweets[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:08:14 PST ]A couple of stunning graphic representations illustrate the frequency of Twitter use around the globe.

FBI investigates grade change hacking at Santa Clara[ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:18:26 PST ]Santa Clara University acknowledges that an electronic intruder boosted the grades of a "handful" of current undergraduate students and about 60 former ones.