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.

5 tech tools for the Super Bowl[ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:01:02 EST ]When the Giants and Patriots take the field on Sunday in Indianapolis, they won't be doing battle in soft leather helmets with no face masks. And there definitely won't be some kid on the sideline ladling out water from a tin bucket to quench their thirst after a big play.

U.S. officials to get secure Android phones[ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:49:18 EST ]Some U.S. officials this year are expected to get smartphones capable of handling classified government documents over cellular networks, according to people involved in the project.

Hackers attack Greek Justice Ministry website[ Fri, 3 Feb 2012 14:57:58 GMT ]Hackers have attacked the Greek Justice Ministry website to protest the government's signing of a global copyright treaty and its handling of the financial crisis.

Survey: Kindle Fire owners like cost, but have gripes[ Fri, 3 Feb 2012 16:42:36 GMT ]A new survey shows that Kindle Fire owners are happiest with the low cost of their devices, but among their gripes are a lack of volume buttons and a camera as well as a short battery life.

Facebook's IPO guarantees a peek at its privacy[ Thu, 2 Feb 2012 20:14:08 GMT ]While you probably won't receive so much as a virtual sack of FarmVille pumpkin seeds from Facebook's long-awaited IPO — set to grant Facebook's shareholders millions and billions — there is one thing you'll get out of the deal: a chance to ogle the social network's private business, sort of like it's been doing to you for years.

Verisign, at Web's core, hacked: What does it mean to you?[ Thu, 2 Feb 2012 19:57:42 GMT ]It should be clear by now that nothing online is sacred, and no security company is safe from hackers.

NASA releases flip side of 'Blue Marble' photo[ Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:43:36 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA reports that its updated "Blue Marble" picture of the Western Hemisphere has gone mega-viral — and now it's releasing the Eastern Hemisphere sequel.

Skype could hit Windows Phone soon, report says[ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:48:07 PST ]The Web-based calling service may show up as an app on Windows Phone, and could make its debut at Mobile World Congress this month.

RIM cuts BlackBerry PlayBook prices again--but should you buy in?[ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:48:26 PST ]The 7-inch tablet now starts at $199 shipped. However, the PlayBook's future is uncertain, so is that a deal or not?

Anonymous: We snooped an FBI cybercrime call[ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:11:42 PST ]Hacktivist group says it recorded a call apparently between U.S. and U.K. law enforcement officials over cybercrime cases and individuals.

FCC excavation leaks details for larger Jambox Bluetooth Speaker[ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:13:01 PST ]The Jawbone Jambox portable Bluetooth speaker is a must-pack item for travelers, but its small size means you're not using it to host dance parties or even as a permanent computer speaker at home. That may soon change, however, as an FCC excavation from Web sleuths at Wireless Goodness exposed Jawbone's plans for a larger, boom-box-style Jambox, codenamed "Big Jambox."

Google's response on new privacy policy ticks off congresswoman[ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:29:59 PST ]At a hearing in the House over the search giant's new privacy policy, subcommittee Chairwoman Mary Bono Mack expresses frustration over what she sees as Google's lack of clarity in answering questions.

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.

U.S. officials to get secure Android phones[ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:22:42 EST ]Some U.S. officials this year are expected to get smartphones capable of handling classified government documents over cellular networks, according to people involved in the project.

Hackers attack Greek Justice Ministry website[ Fri, 3 Feb 2012 14:57:58 GMT ]Hackers have attacked the Greek Justice Ministry website to protest the government's signing of a global copyright treaty and its handling of the financial crisis.

Survey: Kindle Fire owners like cost, but have gripes[ Fri, 3 Feb 2012 16:42:36 GMT ]A new survey shows that Kindle Fire owners are happiest with the low cost of their devices, but among their gripes are a lack of volume buttons and a camera as well as a short battery life.

Facebook's IPO guarantees a peek at its privacy[ Thu, 2 Feb 2012 20:14:08 GMT ]While you probably won't receive so much as a virtual sack of FarmVille pumpkin seeds from Facebook's long-awaited IPO — set to grant Facebook's shareholders millions and billions — there is one thing you'll get out of the deal: a chance to ogle the social network's private business, sort of like it's been doing to you for years.

Verisign, at Web's core, hacked: What does it mean to you?[ Thu, 2 Feb 2012 19:57:42 GMT ]It should be clear by now that nothing online is sacred, and no security company is safe from hackers.

NASA releases flip side of 'Blue Marble' photo[ Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:43:36 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA reports that its updated "Blue Marble" picture of the Western Hemisphere has gone mega-viral — and now it's releasing the Eastern Hemisphere sequel.

Skype could hit Windows Phone soon, report says[ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:48:07 PST ]The Web-based calling service may show up as an app on Windows Phone, and could make its debut at Mobile World Congress this month.

RIM cuts BlackBerry PlayBook prices again--but should you buy in?[ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:48:26 PST ]The 7-inch tablet now starts at $199 shipped. However, the PlayBook's future is uncertain, so is that a deal or not?

Anonymous: We snooped an FBI cybercrime call[ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:11:42 PST ]Hacktivist group says it recorded a call apparently between U.S. and U.K. law enforcement officials over cybercrime cases and individuals.

FCC excavation leaks details for larger Jambox Bluetooth Speaker[ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:13:01 PST ]The Jawbone Jambox portable Bluetooth speaker is a must-pack item for travelers, but its small size means you're not using it to host dance parties or even as a permanent computer speaker at home. That may soon change, however, as an FCC excavation from Web sleuths at Wireless Goodness exposed Jawbone's plans for a larger, boom-box-style Jambox, codenamed "Big Jambox."

Google's response on new privacy policy ticks off Congress[ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:29:59 PST ]At a hearing in the House over the search giant's new privacy policy, subcommittee Chairwoman Mary Bono Mack expresses frustration over what she sees as Google's lack of clarity in answering questions.

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.

U.S. officials to get secure Android phones[ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:22:42 EST ]Some U.S. officials this year are expected to get smartphones capable of handling classified government documents over cellular networks, according to people involved in the project.

Facebook's IPO guarantees a peek at its privacy[ Thu, 2 Feb 2012 20:14:08 GMT ]While you probably won't receive so much as a virtual sack of FarmVille pumpkin seeds from Facebook's long-awaited IPO — set to grant Facebook's shareholders millions and billions — there is one thing you'll get out of the deal: a chance to ogle the social network's private business, sort of like it's been doing to you for years.

NASA releases flip side of 'Blue Marble' photo[ Thu, 2 Feb 2012 23:43:36 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: NASA reports that its updated "Blue Marble" picture of the Western Hemisphere has gone mega-viral — and now it's releasing the Eastern Hemisphere sequel.

Scientific visions that take the prize[ Thu, 2 Feb 2012 19:09:10 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Visualizing science has come a long way since the days of overhead projectors — to see how far we've come, check out the winners of a competition that highlights the artistic side of science and engineering.

iPad 3 rumors: What, when and how?[ Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:27:43 GMT ]It's that time of the year again — that agonizing month before the next iPad launch when there seems to be a fresh rumor every hour about the upcoming model. In an effort to seek out those kernels of legitimacy, we've compiled the most significant iPad 3 rumors for you here.

Verisign, at Web's core, hacked: What does it mean to you?[ Thu, 2 Feb 2012 19:57:42 GMT ]It should be clear by now that nothing online is sacred, and no security company is safe from hackers.

CNET Roadside Assistance 43: Considering the crazy colors of cars (podcast)[ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:51:09 PST ]Classical music fan mourns the end of CDs in the car, U.K. vs. U.S. mpg--why so different? Give your older car a total tech transplant, and why Bluetooth is so complicated--still!

Feds seize illegal sports-streaming sites[ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:22:35 PST ]Just in time for Super Bowl Sunday, the federal agents announce they have seized and shuttered 307 Web sites that either live-streamed sports or sold fake NFL paraphernalia.

Apple CEO Tim Cook donates $100 million to charity[ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:17:44 PST ]Apple's CEO announces that he spent $100 million of Apple's money on charitable giving--something Steve Jobs would not have done.

Survey cites Amazon Kindle Fire likes and dislikes[ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:24:27 PST ]Amazon sold about 5 million Kindles in the first couple months of sales. So, what do users like and dislike about it? A survey provides some answers.

Kelihos botnet makes a comeback[ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:50:03 PST ]New variants resurrect the malware four months after Microsoft and Kaspersky Lab took down the original, which was capable of sending nearly 4 billion spam e-mails each day.

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.