U.S. takes bite out of Oracle's Google lawsuit[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 07:24:43 PST ]The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office says several of the claims in one patent Oracle has brought against Google shouldn't have been accepted.

Get a 6-foot Rosewill HDMI cable for $2.99 shipped[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 07:44:03 PST ]Unknowing shoppers often pay 10 times as much for these cables. Don't make that mistake!

First Apple TVs to come this summer at 32 and 37 inches?[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:04:18 PST ]The initial Apple TVs to hit the market could be in the 32- and 37-inch range, according to DigiTimes. And they could hit the market starting at midyear.

Italy fines Apple $1.2 million over AppleCare practices[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:11:01 PST ]The country says that Apple misled customers by offering them AppleCare without telling them that they already had free assistance available to them.

Preening Facebook burglary suspect jailed[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:12:52 PST ]An 18-year-old Pittsburgh man lands in the slammer after allegedly robbing a market and then posting pictures of the loot on his Facebook page.

Top 10 video games of 2011[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:36:12 EST ]"Portal 2" ranked No. 2 on the list of top 10 video games this year -- check out which other games joined the list.

'Anonymous' hackers hit security group[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:33:29 EST ]Hacker group Anonymous began its promised week of Christmas hacks, assaulting a long list of targets. The first Anonymous hack resulted in stolen emails and credit card data from Stratfor, an Austin-based think tank that concentrates on security issues.

Nice automation, but I want to speak to an agent[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 07:30:30 EST ]LZ Granderson's wish is that companies would make it easy to speak to a real human being rather than hide their agents behind a confusing automated system

The 10 biggest tech stories of 2011[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:56:52 EST ]The technology industry often finds itself pontificating about the future, but the busy news cycle this year gave us plenty to discuss.

Top 10 most bizarre tech stories of 2011[ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:25:02 EST ]2011 brought the release of game-changing gadgets, and it delivered news to the tech world that brought some of the good, bad and bizarre.

Man jailed after Facebooking a store burglary[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 18:47:00 GMT ]An 18-year-old Pittsburgh man is accused of burglarizing a market with three teens, then posting pictures on his Facebook page showing the suspects mugging with some of the loot.

Hackers target supporters of breached think tank[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 20:41:38 GMT ]Victims of a data breach at security think tank Stratfor apparently are being targeted a second time after speaking out.

How to adjust the settings on your HDTV[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:13:44 GMT ]If you haven't adjusted the controls on your new HDTV, you're not getting its full performance. Here's how to get the best picture possible.

Twin probes to circle moon to study gravity field[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 18:35:14 GMT ]Over the New Year's weekend, a pair of spacecraft the size of washing machines are set to enter orbit around it in the latest lunar mission. Their job is to measure the uneven gravity field and determine what lies beneath — straight down to the core.

Video: Best game animations of 2011[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 21:19:56 GMT ]We take a look at the best video animations to come out in 2011. In-Game's Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

LG details its Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade plans[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:23:23 PST ]The phone-maker sets expectations on which of its global Android phones it will bequeath with the Ice Cream Sandwich OS, and when.

Apple dominates Google's Zeitgeist 2011[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:15:53 PST ]Seven of the 10 fastest-rising technology-related searches from the United States in 2011 had to do with the Cupertino company.

Apres-ski the 'Star Wars' way[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 13:54:48 PST ]With this made-to-order Boba Fett winter hat, you'll be the hit of the ski lodge, as you sip your cocoa and snack on honey-cured Wampa.

GoDaddy accused of interfering with anti-SOPA exodus[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:46:50 PST ]A rival accuses GoDaddy of blocking customers boycotting the registrar because of its support for a drastic copyright bill. GoDaddy denies wrongdoing.

Who owns your Twitter account? Check out this lawsuit[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:34:37 PST ]A Web site is suing a former employee for allegedly "misappropriating" a personal Twitter account and its 17,000 followers.

AT&T's 4G network is faster than Verizon's[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:53:39 EST ]AT&T joins the LTE market and challenges Verizon by providing significantly improved download speeds over 3G.

Keepers of the Internet face greatest challenge[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:28:06 EST ]The Internet doesn't have a flag or a national anthem, but it does have a government.

Top 10 video games of 2011[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:36:12 EST ]"Portal 2" ranked No. 2 on the list of top 10 video games this year -- check out which other games joined the list.

'Anonymous' hackers hit security group[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:33:29 EST ]Hacker group Anonymous began its promised week of Christmas hacks, assaulting a long list of targets. The first Anonymous hack resulted in stolen emails and credit card data from Stratfor, an Austin-based think tank that concentrates on security issues.

The 10 biggest tech stories of 2011[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:56:52 EST ]The technology industry often finds itself pontificating about the future, but the busy news cycle this year gave us plenty to discuss.

Rudolph's red nose has nothing on his eyes[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 17:52:06 GMT ]The reindeer of Christmas myth must meet high expectations this time of year -- not just hauling heavy loads of gifts over long distances -- but also helping navigate from the tundra to the rest of the world.

How astronauts celebrate Christmas in space[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:56:12 GMT ]The six astronauts aboard the International Space Station can't come home for the holidays, but they're doing their best to make the season bright hundreds of miles above Earth's surface.

Comet takes its place as 'Star of Wonder'[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:13:39 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: If anyone questioned whether Comet Lovejoy would become the star of the season — and many did — the pictures of the past few days have removed any doubt.

Take a sleigh ride on the space station[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:29:51 GMT ]One of the best parts of Santa's job must be to see the world from on high on Christmas Eve — but thanks to the International Space Station, we can get a similar view on video.

Holiday calendar: Peace over Earth[ Sun, 25 Dec 2011 07:10:21 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Woes may weigh heavy on the world at ground level, but from 22,000 miles up, even the strongest storm is a mere swirl of white on our beautiful blue planet.

Now UPS fires courier for tossing Zappos delivery[ Sun, 25 Dec 2011 20:07:50 PST ]A UPS courier loses his job after throwing a Zappos delivery onto a doorstep and offering his middle digit to a security camera.

Microsoft: Five things to look for in 2012[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 04:00:00 PST ]After a year with few marquee releases, 2012 will likely bring the biggest debut of all for Microsoft: Windows 8. Keep an eye on Windows Phone market share and patent litigation as well.

In 2011, these flying machines soared[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:20:00 PST ]From the space shuttle to Boeing's 787 Dreamliner and next-generation tanker, along a trio of drones, these were the aircraft and spacecraft that mattered most.

Best Kindle Fire cases and covers[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:50:00 PST ]Looking for a new case for your Amazon Kindle Fire? Here are CNET's top picks for Kindle Fire cases and covers.

Custom superhero capes: Do they fly?[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:00:00 PST ]Got a superhero shindig planned and still need some crime-fighting togs? PowerCapes has you covered.

'Zelda' games to focus on realistic sword fighting[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:34:06 EST ]Video gamers who want to train for the next "Legend of Zelda" may want to enroll in fencing classes.

AT&T's 4G network is faster than Verizon's[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:53:39 EST ]AT&T joins the LTE market and challenges Verizon by providing significantly improved download speeds over 3G.

Keepers of the Internet face greatest challenge[ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:28:06 EST ]The Internet doesn't have a flag or a national anthem, but it does have a government.

Top 10 video games of 2011[ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:36:12 EST ]"Portal 2" ranked No. 2 on the list of top 10 video games this year -- check out which other games joined the list.

The 10 biggest tech stories of 2011[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:56:52 EST ]The technology industry often finds itself pontificating about the future, but the busy news cycle this year gave us plenty to discuss.

Rudolph's red nose has nothing on his eyes[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 17:52:06 GMT ]The reindeer of Christmas myth must meet high expectations this time of year -- not just hauling heavy loads of gifts over long distances -- but also helping navigate from the tundra to the rest of the world.

How astronauts celebrate Christmas in space[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:56:12 GMT ]The six astronauts aboard the International Space Station can't come home for the holidays, but they're doing their best to make the season bright hundreds of miles above Earth's surface.

Comet takes its place as 'Star of Wonder'[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:13:39 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: If anyone questioned whether Comet Lovejoy would become the star of the season — and many did — the pictures of the past few days have removed any doubt.

Take a sleigh ride on the space station[ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:29:51 GMT ]One of the best parts of Santa's job must be to see the world from on high on Christmas Eve — but thanks to the International Space Station, we can get a similar view on video.

Holiday calendar: Peace over Earth[ Sun, 25 Dec 2011 07:10:21 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Woes may weigh heavy on the world at ground level, but from 22,000 miles up, even the strongest storm is a mere swirl of white on our beautiful blue planet.

Now UPS fires courier for tossing Zappos delivery[ Sun, 25 Dec 2011 20:07:50 PST ]A UPS courier loses his job after throwing a Zappos delivery onto a doorstep and offering his middle digit to a security camera.

Microsoft: Five things to look for in 2012[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 04:00:00 PST ]After a year with few marquee releases, 2012 will likely bring the biggest debut of all for Microsoft: Windows 8. Keep an eye on Windows Phone market share and patent litigation as well.

In 2011, these flying machines soared[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:20:00 PST ]From the space shuttle to Boeing's 787 Dreamliner and next-generation tanker, along a trio of drones, these were the aircraft and spacecraft that mattered most.

Best Kindle Fire cases and covers[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:50:00 PST ]Looking for a new case for your Amazon Kindle Fire? Here are CNET's top picks for Kindle Fire cases and covers.

Custom superhero capes: Do they fly?[ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:00:00 PST ]Got a superhero shindig planned and still need some crime-fighting togs? PowerCapes has you covered.