With Facebook IPO, Zuckerberg faces reality[ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:53:44 EST ]Douglas Rushkoff says Facebook going public would not be about continuing to redefine the world but about a company forced by its own success to yield to market forces

Neil Young on Apple, high-def music[ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:25:49 EST ]Apple's ambition to improve the fidelity of music downloads has diminished since the death of founder Steve Jobs, according to singer-songwriter Neil Young.

How not to annoy people via e-mail[ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:23:33 EST ]E-mail can be a lovely way to connect, an easy and instant medium for getting back or keeping in touch, a canvas for hellos and sorrys and XOXOs.

What will the Facebook millionaires do?[ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:19:03 EST ]Whenever a hugely popular and successful company goes public, many people wonder what will happen to all the newly created millionaires. What will they do now that they are financially "set for life"? Will there be "1,000 millionaires"? Will they suffer "sudden wealth syndrome"?

Really, he's on Twitter? 10 unlikely tweeters[ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:43:24 EST ]See CNN's list of 10 well-known people whose Twitter accounts will cause you to do a double-take.

HTC security flaw lets malicious apps steal Wi-Fi passwords[ Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:38:21 GMT ]HTC has acknowledged that a security flaw affecting several of the company's popular wireless devices allows malicious apps to steal users' Wi-Fi passwords. A fix for the issue has been developed and even deployed via software update to many of the affected devices.

Video: Batman fanboys get ready to fight[ Wed, 1 Feb 2012 23:53:28 GMT ]The “Gotham City Imposters” beta is wrapping up and these are our impressions of the Batman and Joker fanboy first-person shooter. (In-Game)

Is science political poison ... or the cure?[ Wed, 1 Feb 2012 21:58:13 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Some might argue that Newt Gingrich's emphasis on scientific pursuits hurt his political chances — but what's really needed is more science, not less.

Pre-caffeine tech: Facebook billions, Puppy Bowl![ Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:45:58 GMT ]Some might argue that Newt Gingrich's emphasis on scientific pursuits hurt his political chances — but what's really needed is more science, not less, says our own Alan Boyle.

Newfound super-Earth just might support life[ Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:35:05 GMT ]A potentially habitable alien planet — one that scientists say is the best candidate yet to harbor water, and possibly even life, on its surface — has been found around a nearby star.

Low Latency No. 8: My precious privacy[ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 PST ]Better think twice when entering search terms in Google, which may know more about you than you know about yourself.

In Facebook IPO, color this graffiti artist richly rewarded[ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:04:18 PST ]David Choe, who took shares instead of a few thousand dollars to adorn Facebook's walls in 2005, stands to make hundreds of millions of dollars from Facebook's IPO.

Get a 42-inch Sharp HDTV for $329.99[ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:34:38 PST ]Finally, a sweet deal on a name-brand, non-refurbished TV. The only catch: it'll be about a week before you can pick it up from your local Best Buy.

CNET Labscast 15: Super Bowl TV tips, developing new battery tests, and pricey little cameras[ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:54:20 PST ]This week, we go over some Super Bowl TV tips, including what to do if you're not going to be near a TV at all. Julie talks about developing new battery life tests, and Josh laments the decline of the compact point-and-shoot camera.

Social video sharing app ShowYou goes deep with v3.0[ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:00:00 PST ]With the third version of the critically-acclaimed app, users will be able to drill down and see more of the videos their friends are sharing--and what their friends' friends are watching.

Megaupload files might still be saved[ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:01:54 EST ]Federal prosecutors who accuse file-sharing site Megaupload of being a hotbed of digital piracy say the site's customer files, presumably including perfectly legal ones, may be deleted starting Thursday.

With Facebook IPO, Zuckerberg faces reality[ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:53:44 EST ]Douglas Rushkoff says Facebook going public would not be about continuing to redefine the world but about a company forced by its own success to yield to market forces

Neil Young on Apple, high-def music[ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:25:49 EST ]Apple's ambition to improve the fidelity of music downloads has diminished since the death of founder Steve Jobs, according to singer-songwriter Neil Young.

How not to annoy people via e-mail[ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:23:33 EST ]E-mail can be a lovely way to connect, an easy and instant medium for getting back or keeping in touch, a canvas for hellos and sorrys and XOXOs.

What scares Facebook: Privacy and phones[ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:37:04 EST ]Like a good friend, Facebook says it doesn't want to invade our privacy or hang out with folks who spend all their time looking at a cell phone.

HTC security flaw lets malicious apps steal Wi-Fi passwords[ Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:38:21 GMT ]HTC has acknowledged that a security flaw affecting several of the company's popular wireless devices allows malicious apps to steal users' Wi-Fi passwords. A fix for the issue has been developed and even deployed via software update to many of the affected devices.

Video: Batman fanboys get ready to fight[ Wed, 1 Feb 2012 23:53:28 GMT ]The “Gotham City Imposters” beta is wrapping up and these are our impressions of the Batman and Joker fanboy first-person shooter. (In-Game)

Is science political poison ... or the cure?[ Wed, 1 Feb 2012 21:58:13 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Some might argue that Newt Gingrich's emphasis on scientific pursuits hurt his political chances — but what's really needed is more science, not less.

Pre-caffeine tech: Facebook billions, Puppy Bowl![ Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:45:58 GMT ]Some might argue that Newt Gingrich's emphasis on scientific pursuits hurt his political chances — but what's really needed is more science, not less, says our own Alan Boyle.

Newfound super-Earth just might support life[ Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:35:05 GMT ]A potentially habitable alien planet — one that scientists say is the best candidate yet to harbor water, and possibly even life, on its surface — has been found around a nearby star.

'Green' solar cell is made from plants[ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:52:27 PST ]To make super cheap solar cells, MIT researchers look to commandeer the process of photosynthesis in plants.

Low Latency No. 8: My precious privacy[ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 PST ]Better think twice when entering search terms in Google, which may know more about you than you know about yourself.

In Facebook IPO, color this graffiti artist richly rewarded[ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:04:18 PST ]David Choe, who took shares instead of a few thousand dollars to adorn Facebook's walls in 2005, stands to make hundreds of millions of dollars from Facebook's IPO.

Get a 42-inch Sharp HDTV for $329.99[ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:34:38 PST ]Finally, a sweet deal on a name-brand, non-refurbished TV. The only catch: it'll be about a week before you can pick it up from your local Best Buy.

CNET Labscast 15: Super Bowl TV tips, developing new battery tests, and pricey little cameras[ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:54:20 PST ]This week, we go over some Super Bowl TV tips, including what to do if you're not going to be near a TV at all. Julie talks about developing new battery life tests, and Josh laments the decline of the compact point-and-shoot camera.

Megaupload files might still be saved[ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:01:54 EST ]Federal prosecutors who accuse file-sharing site Megaupload of being a hotbed of digital piracy say the site's customer files, presumably including perfectly legal ones, may be deleted starting Thursday.

With Facebook IPO, Zuckerberg faces reality[ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:53:44 EST ]Douglas Rushkoff says Facebook going public would not be about continuing to redefine the world but about a company forced by its own success to yield to market forces

Neil Young on Apple, high-def music[ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:25:49 EST ]Apple's ambition to improve the fidelity of music downloads has diminished since the death of founder Steve Jobs, according to singer-songwriter Neil Young.

How not to annoy people via e-mail[ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:23:33 EST ]E-mail can be a lovely way to connect, an easy and instant medium for getting back or keeping in touch, a canvas for hellos and sorrys and XOXOs.

What scares Facebook: Privacy and phones[ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:37:04 EST ]Like a good friend, Facebook says it doesn't want to invade our privacy or hang out with folks who spend all their time looking at a cell phone.

100-year-old feels 80, thanks to Nintendo DS[ Wed, 1 Feb 2012 20:00:51 GMT ]Meet Kathleen "Kit" Connell, who just turned 100, but claims to not feel a day over 80. And the secret of her youthful vitality? A Nintendo DS.

Facebook files for IPO; plans to raise $5B[ Wed, 1 Feb 2012 21:53:37 GMT ]Facebook just filed documents paving the way for an initial public offering of stock. Click here to read the filing at the SEC. More shortly ...

Is science political poison ... or the cure?[ Wed, 1 Feb 2012 21:58:13 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Some might argue that Newt Gingrich's emphasis on scientific pursuits hurt his political chances — but what's really needed is more science, not less.

Android users more likely to have sex on first date[ Wed, 1 Feb 2012 15:56:55 GMT ]If you're hoping to get some naughty action as soon as possible, you should start pursuing Android users. Because according to a recent survey, they're more likely to have sex on the first date than those who use iPhone or BlackBerry devices.

'Open science' study slams arsenic-life claims[ Wed, 1 Feb 2012 20:40:00 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Researchers report that they ran a more rigorous version of the experiment that sparked a debate over arsenic-based bacteria — but found no trace of arsenic in the DNA.

Facebook's IPO by the numbers: You like?[ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:26:16 PST ]Now we know all--OK, many--of the financial details Zuck wanted to keep secret. Check out the highlights and take our poll.

iPhone's Siri can't handle surly Scottish man[ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:36:11 PST ]New viral video making the rounds depicts Siri's hilarious misinterpretation of a comedian's Scottish accent.

NASA spacecraft releases first video of moon's far side[ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:06:26 PST ]Equipped with a video camera, one of NASA's twin lunar spacecrafts reveals a rare glimpse of the far side of the moon.

Apple tips chip spending scales in favor of wireless[ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:04:39 PST ]The popularity of Apple's handheld products like the iPad and iPhone is pushing the lion's share of chip spending to wireless, away from traditional computer-related spending.

Twitter yanks Reading Rainbow handle from squatter[ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:45:48 PST ]Reading Rainbow TV host LeVar Burton used his millions of Twitter followers to help overthrow the squatter who laid claim to the @reading rainbow Twitter handle.

Kinect could make its way to laptops[ Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:42:29 EST ]The ability to control a Windows desktop with a simple hand gesture could become reality sooner than we once thought.

Megaupload files might still be saved[ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:01:54 EST ]Federal prosecutors who accuse file-sharing site Megaupload of being a hotbed of digital piracy say the site's customer files, presumably including perfectly legal ones, may be deleted starting Thursday.

With Facebook IPO, Zuckerberg faces reality[ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:53:44 EST ]Douglas Rushkoff says Facebook going public would not be about continuing to redefine the world but about a company forced by its own success to yield to market forces

Neil Young on Apple, high-def music[ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:25:49 EST ]Apple's ambition to improve the fidelity of music downloads has diminished since the death of founder Steve Jobs, according to singer-songwriter Neil Young.

How not to annoy people via e-mail[ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:23:33 EST ]E-mail can be a lovely way to connect, an easy and instant medium for getting back or keeping in touch, a canvas for hellos and sorrys and XOXOs.