Is Bleacher Report ready for some football?[ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:00:00 PST ]day on the job At one of the biggest sports sites in the country, preparing to make its Super Bowl coverage as strong as possible is probably the most important job of the entire year. CNET was on hand to see the plan take shape.

Romo the smartphone robot raises $1.5M, seeks world domination[ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:04:00 PST ]From Kickstarter project to startup to aspiring global power: The big ambitions of Romotive's robot phone.

This week in Crave: The touchdown dance edition[ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:00:00 PST ]We realize you might have been busy gathering party supplies for the Super Bowl, but we're a team player, so we've rounded up this week's top Crave stories just for you.

RCA's 'video LP' format, doomed from the start?[ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:36:00 PST ]From 1981 to 1984 RCA marketed the CED VideoDisc system. It never had a chance.

High-tech way to get enough orange juice[ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:00:00 PST ]The Commercial Juicer at Hammacher Schlemmer offers regular consumers the opportunity to upgrade their home juicing volume. For a price.

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.

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.

Corpse sits in gamer cafe for 9 hours[ Fri, 3 Feb 2012 17:45:29 GMT ]In what is beginning to be a disturbingly common phenomenon, a young man in Asia has died, apparently due to prolonged gaming. According to Sky News and the AFP, the latest incident took place in New Taipei, Taiwan.

Check out the Red Planet's craziest colors[ Sat, 4 Feb 2012 01:54:29 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: A picture from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter paints the Red Planet in shades of blue, yellow and green — but there's a method in the madness.

Space voyages shouldn't be politically incorrect[ Fri, 3 Feb 2012 21:19:35 GMT ]Why should politicians support trips beyond Earth orbit? It's good for jobs in the short term, and good for our survival in the long term. Commentary by NBC News' Jay Barbree.

Hackers: We intercepted FBI, Scotland Yard call[ Fri, 3 Feb 2012 18:31:09 GMT ]A sensitive conference call between the FBI and Scotland Yard was recorded by the very people they were trying to catch, the hacking group known as Anonymous claimed Friday.

Hackers take over law enforcement websites[ Sat, 4 Feb 2012 00:52:40 GMT ]Saboteurs stole passwords and sensitive information on tipsters while hacking into the websites of several law enforcement agencies worldwide in attacks attributed to the collective known as Anonymous.

iPhone 5 rumor roundup[ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:30:00 PST ]CNET tracks all the iPhone 5 rumors--from the likely to the crazy--that we've heard so far in 2011 and 2012.

Are composite pickup trucks in our future?[ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:42:18 PST ]Transportation design firm Motive Industries released sketches of what a pickup made of composite material could look like.

Games for football lovers on iPhone and Android[ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:16:00 PST ]The big game is this Sunday and I've put together a collection of games for both iPhone and Android that let you play the role of different players on a football team.

Firefox 11 to get add-on sync[ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:46:08 PST ]Changes are a-foot again for Firefox. The beta channel can now sync add-ons, the Aurora channel completes a smoother update process, and work on the faster native UI for Android continues.

Xbox co-creator channels arcade classics at mobile-game startup[ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:15:58 PST ]The correlations between classic arcade games like Centipede and popular mobile games like Angry Birds are undeniable: they're simple, fun, and addictive. Seamus Blackley has hired a slew of old-school game developers to try to cash in on that fact with his company Innovative Leisure.

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.