Malaysia deports Saudi accused of prophet insult[ Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:59:06 GMT ]Malaysian authorities on Sunday deported a young Saudi journalist accused of insulting the Prophet Muhammad on Twitter, a police official said. The move came despite concerns from rights groups that he may be persecuted at home.

How to de-spam everything in your life[ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:42:47 GMT ]From email to snail mail to texts, our lives are filled with spam. With some technology and clever thinking, it's not too hard to filter it all out.

Sexy apps for Valentine's Day[ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:42:00 GMT ]Valentine's Day romance can come from many sources. With the rise of the smartphone, there are more than a few apps that help in that department from the iTunes App Store and Android Market.

Antipirates attacked for pirating NFL game[ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:27:29 PST ]The Web fulminates when it is revealed that executives from VEVO--vehement music industry antipirates--played a pirated stream of an NFL playoff game at a party. VEVO claims it left its Wi-Fi unsupervised. Have we heard that argument before?

How to choose your Valentine by star sign[ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:09:27 PST ]AstrologyDating.com is a new site that tries to find you your perfect love on the basis of birth date, birth time, and birthplace. But will it tell you the truth? Well, it asks you to pay only per match. So I tried it.

A Windows 8 tablet offers hope as potent iPad foe[ Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:00:00 PST ]With Windows 8 now on a clearer path to release, expect the big device makers to try to crash the raucous Apple party with Microsoft leading the way. And who knows? Microsoft may even steer buyers away from a next-generation 9-inch Kindle Fire.

Litigation lunacy: Silicon Valley's lost its collective mind[ Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:15:40 PST ]The dreary details differ, but the same theme informs--we're good, they're bad, and dear judge: would you please kneecap these guys for us?

What's the best sounding hi-fi you ever heard?[ Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:13:07 PST ]Have you ever heard a hi-fi or home theater system that stopped you in your tracks, or one that you still think about years later?

Will Google 'do no evil'?[ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:58:44 EST ]Frida Ghitis says online hoarding of our private information is not something we can afford to "dismiss."

iPad retains value longer than Kindle[ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:58:10 EST ]Technology is not like wine.

Rebecca Black's 'Friday,' one year later[ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:19:00 GMT ]A video turned typical 13-year-old with little more to worry about than wakin' up in the morning, having a bowl of cereal and whether she should be kickin' in the front seat or sittin' in the back seat, to the Internet's punching bag.

Binary code proposal wins human female's love[ Thu, 9 Feb 2012 22:41:12 GMT ]Marriages in the U.S. are on decline, except maybe among geeks — who are pairing up faster than penguins being narrated by Morgan Freeman, if these ongoing "viral marriage proposals" mean anything.

Slash missions to Mars? No way, backers say[ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:14:33 GMT ]Scientists say NASA is about to propose major cuts in its exploration of other planets, especially Mars. But even before the cuts are unveiled, lawmakers are vowing to fight "tooth and nail" to preserve missions to the Red Planet.

10 adorkable marriage proposals caught on video[ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:37:43 GMT ]If marriage is in the cards, you might want to check out some of these nerdy proposals and marriage moments for inspiration. Or not...

Purple squirrel goes free, leaving mystery behind[ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:00:49 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: We may never know what made the purple squirrel of Jersey Shore purple, but experts don't doubt that it really was a squirrel of a different color.

This week in Crave: The geek love edition[ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:00:00 PST ]Too busy planning the perfect Valentine's Day date to keep up with Crave? Well, we love you, so we've rounded up the week's top stories and geeky gift ideas right here.

iMac robot, faux Steve Jobs snapped in Tokyo[ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:00:00 PST ]A robot costume made of old iMac parts recently surfaced in China. Or was it Japan? That depends on who you believe.

CNET Roadside Assistance 44: Why we'll never see the iCarStereo (podcast)[ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:37:21 PST ]Users want to know the best way to use their iPhone's and iPads in the car and we explain why Apple will never just build its own version of the AppRadio.

Jeremy Lin crushing it as overnight Twitter star[ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:38:22 PST ]Few people outside of his friends and family ever heard of him a week ago; Now he's turned into a sports (and Twitter) phenom

Atlantic Technology's big-sounding little speaker takes it to the max[ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:46:00 PST ]It's only February, but the Atlantic Technology AT-2 has a good chance of being the Speaker of the Year for 2012, it's that good!

Will Google 'do no evil'?[ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:58:44 EST ]Frida Ghitis says online hoarding of our private information is not something we can afford to "dismiss."

iPad retains value longer than Kindle[ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:58:10 EST ]Technology is not like wine.

Pre-caffeine tech: Apple! Space! Apocolypse![ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:58:07 GMT ]See the first refrences regarding Steve Jobs and his Reality Distortion Field in the late Apple founder's FBI file! Speaking of Apple, here's what happened at those Apple/Foxconn protests yesterday.

Divorce lawyers sees more texts in evidence[ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:27:01 GMT ]A survey of divorce lawyers has found 92 percent of them think there's been a dramatic increase in cellphone evidence during the past three years.

Binary code proposal wins human female's love[ Thu, 9 Feb 2012 22:41:12 GMT ]Marriages in the U.S. are on decline, except maybe among geeks — who are pairing up faster than penguins being narrated by Morgan Freeman, if these ongoing "viral marriage proposals" mean anything.

Slash missions to Mars? No way, backers say[ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:14:33 GMT ]Scientists say NASA is about to propose major cuts in its exploration of other planets, especially Mars. But even before the cuts are unveiled, lawmakers are vowing to fight "tooth and nail" to preserve missions to the Red Planet.

10 adorkable marriage proposals caught on video[ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:37:43 GMT ]If marriage is in the cards, you might want to check out some of these nerdy proposals and marriage moments for inspiration. Or not...

Another day, another Google Wallet hack[ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:25:28 PST ]Researchers had just identified a brute-force way to crack Google Wallet PINs, and now there's another--and much easier--way to access a Wallet account.

Get a 22-inch LCD monitor for $89.99[ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:44:39 PST ]Expand your screen estate with this refurbished Hannspree display, which features built-in speakers and a 90-day warranty.

Amazon readying 9-inch Kindle Fire for 2012, analyst says[ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:28:07 PST ]Pacific Crest analyst Chad Bartley says the larger device could launch as soon as the middle of 2012.

Acer CloudMobile Ice Cream Sandwich phone ready for MWC[ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:52:35 PST ]Acer has no qualms about sharing its Mobile World Congress smartphone plans ahead of the show. In fact, it's boasting.

Should I upgrade my CRT HDTV? (Morrison's Mailbag)[ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:55:00 PST ]CNET Reader Chris D wants to know if it's time to upgrade his CRT HDTV. Geoff Morrison helps him out.

Will Google 'do no evil'?[ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:58:44 EST ]Frida Ghitis says online hoarding of our private information is not something we can afford to "dismiss."

iPad retains value longer than Kindle[ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:58:10 EST ]Technology is not like wine.

Aurora extravaganza glows in space[ Wed, 8 Feb 2012 02:44:18 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Colorful videos prove that the astronauts aboard the International Space Station had the best seats in the house for last month's northern lights.

Adults sunnier about Facebook than teens[ Thu, 9 Feb 2012 16:03:38 GMT ]More adults than teens view people as more "kind" than nasty on Facebook and other social networking sites, according to a new study.

Pre-caffeine tech: Apple updates, uptight bunnies![ Thu, 9 Feb 2012 15:44:51 GMT ]When we rounded up the most significant rumors about the iPad 3,the next generation of Apple's popular, we suggested that it seems likely that the product will be announced in the first week of March. A new report supports that theory.

Red flags for online dating[ Thu, 9 Feb 2012 12:26:10 GMT ]While online dating may be a great way to find your soul mate, you’ll be confronted with thousands of choices. And, like many other online offerings, the "product" received may not always be what was advertised.

Mars orbiter spies on probes of the past[ Thu, 9 Feb 2012 01:14:49 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Color pictures taken from Martian orbit feature the landing spots for two of NASA's dearly departed probes on the Red Planet. Can you spot them?

Low Latency No. 9: Goin' public[ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:00:00 PST ]The latest Low Latency comic wants to cash in on Facebook's IPO.

Startup aims to cover your underwear subscription needs[ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:15:40 PST ]Los Angeles-based startup MeUndies.com arrives online with subscription service for designer underwear.

Ethical-iPhone activists deliver petitions to Apple stores[ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:42:38 PST ]Members from Change.org deliver a quarter of a million signatures to Apple's Manhattan flagship store in Grand Central Terminal on a petition calling for an ethical iPhone 5. It was part of the delivery of signatures to stores around the world.

Windows 8 bundled Metro apps revealed[ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:45:48 PST ]Due out on Febrary 29, the new Windows 8 Consumer Preview will offer several built-in Metro apps, including Music, Video, Mail, Messaging, and SkyDrive.

Morrison's Mailbag: Why does my TV have a noise reduction setting?[ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:55:00 PST ]CNET reader "Nindevo" wants to know why, when he uses HDMI cables, the TV has a noise reduction control.

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.

The 20 most entertaining Super Bowl tweets[ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:28:36 EST ]In the social media age, you don't need to be at a party to enjoy clever or catty comments about the Super Bowl.

Inside story of Foxconn shrouded in secrecy[ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:51:11 EST ]We meet her by chance on the side of a road. She looks the very model of a Chinese factory worker: young, vibrant, dressed in the cheap brand-name knockoff fashions so common of poor rural villages.

Chrome browser comes to phones, tablets[ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:36:59 EST ]Android is finally getting Chromed out.

Workplaces navigate social-media minefields[ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:36:53 EST ]If you've ever wondered what a social-media presence is worth in an increasingly digitized business world, just ask Noah Kravitz's former employers.

Obama calls for boosting science education[ Wed, 8 Feb 2012 00:20:33 GMT ]President Barack Obama called on Tuesday for millions of dollars in new funding to improve math and science education, an effort he said would be crucial to the nation's long-term success.