How social media are extending the GOP race[ Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:43:48 EST ]There's one change that hasn't gotten enough notice: the increasing importance of lateral social networking on the part of grass-roots conservatives.

The scariest tech trend of 2012?[ Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:10:48 EST ]It's just over a week until one of the biggest geek gatherings of the year. South By Southwest Interactive in Austin, Texas, is the place where new web services and applications get their big break. So which new technologies might we expect to see breaking out at SXSW 2012?

Zynga launches platform for non-Facebook gaming[ Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:55:34 EST ]Zynga, maker of "FarmVille," is trying to diversify beyond its signature Facebook games.

What to expect from the iPad 3[ Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:46:29 EST ]When Apple holds a press event Wednesday, everyone who's paying attention expects to see the much-anticipated iPad 3.

Windows 8 preview downloaded one million times[ Fri, 2 Mar 2012 16:54:11 GMT ]Within one day of its release, the Consumer Preview of Windows 8 has reached more than one million downloads.

Neiman Marcus testing iPhone app[ Fri, 2 Mar 2012 14:18:54 GMT ]Looking for more attention when shopping for a Gucci or a Prada? Got an iPhone?

Christian tomb talk leads to a fuss over a fish[ Fri, 2 Mar 2012 02:43:59 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The debate over a "Jesus Discovery" tomb that may, or may not, contain the earliest known evidence of Christian iconography has taken on some of the fervor of a holy war.

Experts spot holes in Google's new privacy policy[ Thu, 1 Mar 2012 18:29:24 GMT ]Thanks to its new unified privacy policy, Google is now better equipped to help out law enforcement officials and the government when it comes to finding out about you.

Slideshow: Space gallery: Wonders that are out of this world[ Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:13:49 GMT ]Get an outer-space view of Martian marvels, galactic glories, our own "Blue Marble" and other cosmic highlights from February 2012.

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How social media are extending the GOP race[ Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:43:48 EST ]There's one change that hasn't gotten enough notice: the increasing importance of lateral social networking on the part of grass-roots conservatives.

Zynga launches platform for non-Facebook gaming[ Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:01:58 EST ]Zynga, maker of "FarmVille," is trying to diversify beyond its signature Facebook games.

The scariest tech trend of 2012?[ Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:10:48 EST ]It's just over a week until one of the biggest geek gatherings of the year. South By Southwest Interactive in Austin, Texas, is the place where new web services and applications get their big break. So which new technologies might we expect to see breaking out at SXSW 2012?

Could hackers seize control of your car?[ Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:43:37 EST ]More cars are including integrated mobile technology. But some fear these vehicles could be hijacked by hackers.

Man asks Internet to help him propose to beloved[ Thu, 1 Mar 2012 15:49:15 GMT ]One of the most wonderful things about the Internet is that it encourages people to behave in the most shocking and amazing of ways. A recent example of this phenomenon involves an engagement ring, a blog post and hundreds of ridiculous images.

Pre-caffeine tech: Google 'privacy,' cupcake ATMS![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Save a life with these CPR apps[ Thu, 1 Mar 2012 12:26:04 GMT ]Apps can help you manage your own health, whether it's to help you quit smoking or manage your diabetes. Now, there are CPR apps that can even help your save someone else's life.

Windows 8 first look — and first touch[ Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:52:22 GMT ]As Microsoft reveals a consumer preview of Windows 8, we witness the kind of promise of progress not seen in Windows since XP. But can it compete with the iPad?

Orion Nebula reveals an infrared rainbow[ Thu, 1 Mar 2012 00:24:08 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: A new infrared image of the Orion Nebula highlights the hot young stars that are typically hidden amid gas and clouds.

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Tiny $35 Raspberry Pi computer causes big stir[ Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:51:33 EST ]The tiny $35 Raspberry Pi computer went on sale today, crashing its distributors' websites on the way to selling out within hours of launch.

How to prepare for Google's privacy changes[ Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:44:22 EST ]On Thursday, Google's much-discussed new privacy policy goes into effect.

What are we doing with mobile devices now?[ Thu, 22 Oct 44133 08:53:20 EDT ]Are you reading this article on your cell phone or tablet? That makes you pretty normal, according to a new report from comScore.

The scariest tech trend of 2012?[ Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:10:48 EST ]It's just over a week until one of the biggest geek gatherings of the year. South By Southwest Interactive in Austin, Texas, is the place where new web services and applications get their big break. So which new technologies might we expect to see breaking out at SXSW 2012?

Smithsonian to celebrate space shuttle Discovery's arrival[ Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:02:57 GMT ]NASA's space shuttle Discovery is set to land in Washington, D.C. this April, where the now retired fleet leader — the world's most flown spacecraft — will be welcomed by the Smithsonian Institution during a four-day public festival.

Twitter apps are about to be flooded with ads[ Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:08:41 GMT ]The ads are coming! The ads are coming! According to a post on the official Twitter blog, the social network's official mobile apps are about to get flooded with ads — ahem, I mean "promoted tweets."

Doubts raised about the 'Jesus Discovery'[ Wed, 29 Feb 2012 03:47:14 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Outside experts say the video exploration of a nearly intact 1st-century tomb in Jerusalem is a technological tour de force but an archaeological faux pas.

Video: Windows 8 could mobilize our hardcore games[ Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:07:42 GMT ]With Windows running on a tablet you might just be able to take your most beloved hardcore games with you on the road. In-Game’s Todd Kenreck reports. (In-Game)

Windows 8 first look — and first touch[ Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:43:00 GMT ]As Microsoft reveals a consumer preview of Windows 8, we witness the kind of promise of progress not seen in Windows since XP. But can it compete with the iPad?

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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/HUdfhujIkZ8/" target="_blank">Qualcomm shows horsepower of next-gen H.265 video</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:59:45 PST ]</i><BR>The next-gen video compression technology shrinks video by 40 to 45 percent compared to today's prevailing H.264. But encoding H.265 video takes a long time right now.

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A campaign to make giving go viral[ Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:07:49 EST ]What if one small gift to your favorite charity could become dozens, hundreds or thousands?

NASCAR driver tweets from car[ Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:35:08 EST ]When the Daytona 500 ran into a protracted delay following an explosion and fire on the track Monday night, NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski did what any social media addict would: grabbed his phone and began posting status updates to Twitter.

What will your next mobile phone look like?[ Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:21:27 EST ]The phones at this year's Mobile World Congress promise so much more than your current model -- so what will your next mobile look like?

How to prepare for Google's privacy changes[ Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:44:22 EST ]On Thursday, Google's much-discussed new privacy policy goes into effect.

The Twitter bird has a name: Larry[ Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:27:37 GMT ]You've probably seen many versions of Twitter's bird logo by now, but did you know that the little fella actually has a name? He's Larry. Larry the Bird.

Sneak a peek at a remote-controlled house[ Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:05:39 GMT ]AT&T revs up the ability to give consumers the means to control practically everything in the house through smartphones, tablets and anything else that's connected to the Internet.

Pre-caffeine: Twitter birds, sad puppy pics![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Reddit drafts Internet anti-piracy bill; good luck with that[ Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:41:52 GMT ]The social sharing site, which played a major role in helping to defeat SOPA last month, proposes its own the Free Internet Act (FIA), a crowdsourced alternative to government proposals many found restrictive to both creativity and free speech.