Video: 'Mass Effect 3' is a haunting sci-fi epic[ Tue, 6 Mar 2012 08:00:04 GMT ]There will be epic space battles, immense ground conflicts and hard hitting drama. In-Game's Todd Kenreck gives 'Mass Effect 3' a 10 out of 10. (In-Game)

US charges members of hacking group Anonymous[ Tue, 6 Mar 2012 23:38:47 GMT ]Six suspected leaders of the international hacking organization known as Anonymous were charged by U.S. authorities of computer crimes, dealing a major blow to the loose-knit group that has wreaked havoc on the websites of government agencies and major corporations.

Hacker "Sabu" was an FBI plant for months[ Wed, 7 Mar 2012 01:40:40 GMT ]Even as he urged tens of thousands of Twitter followers to rise up and attack government and law enforcement, the most wanted hacker on the planet was working for the FBI.

How the hunt for life on Mars has evolved[ Wed, 7 Mar 2012 04:25:03 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: After lowering their sights for the past century, scientists say they have the right strategy for addressing the mysteries surrounding Mars' potential for life.

The iPad at 2: 'Huge impact' on our lives[ Tue, 6 Mar 2012 22:20:37 GMT ]A little more than two years ago, a first-of-its kind consumer tablet with a strange name was unveiled by Steve Jobs. It had been one of his obsessions for years, even before the iPhone. And it is has upended the world of personal technology.

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Cell-phone jammers: What's the deal?[ Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:32:14 EST ]Fancy gadgets that can be used to jam cell phone signals are illegal and potentially dangerous, experts say.

Behind the making of 'Mass Effect 3'[ Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:29:40 EST ]How do you end a blockbuster trilogy, but still make it accessible and desirable for new players? That's the challenge that faced BioWare for "Mass Effect 3."

Review: 'Mass Effect 3' makes for a fitting end[ Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:18:20 EST ]"Mass Effect 3" brings the tale of Commander Shepard and his fight to save the universe to a resounding crescendo with tight combat, excellent storytelling and majestic visuals.

Online missteps spread faster than ever[ Tue, 06 Mar 2012 07:14:56 EST ]Misinformation has long been a part of the Internet -- but, thanks to social networks, it moves out there faster than ever, and is hard to correct.

Today's Apple event: Ready for a new iPad?[ Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:22:11 EST ]If, as expected, Apple unveils the newest in its line of hugely popular iPads on Wednesday, it will be the first look at how the company plans to maintain a stranglehold on a tablet computer market it essentially created two years ago.

Video: First touch: Here come the Windows 8 apps[ Tue, 6 Mar 2012 16:57:01 GMT ]Windows 8 may be many months from its consumer launch, but the first touch-friendly apps for the PC and tablet operating system are here. Msnbc.com's Wilson Rothman goes hands-on. (msnbc.com)

Report: Next-generation iPad named 'iPad HD'[ Tue, 6 Mar 2012 14:29:20 GMT ]On Wednesday, Apple is expected to announce the next-generation iPad. For the most part, it has been assumed that the device will be called the "iPad 3," but now reports of a different name — iPad HD —are resurfacing.

'John Carter' blends Martian fantasy and fact[ Tue, 6 Mar 2012 05:37:33 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's weblog: "John Carter" director Andrew Stanton says his big-screen version of Edgar Rice Burroughs' Red Planet fantasy was filmed against a truly Marslike backdrop.

Employers, colleges demand Facebook passwords[ Tue, 6 Mar 2012 11:20:27 GMT ]Employers and colleges are increasingly demanding full access to Facebook from applicants and student-athletes, raising privacy concerns.

Headless robo-cheetah sets speed record[ Mon, 5 Mar 2012 21:15:39 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: If there's anything scarier than a cheetah coming after you, it'd have to be a headless robo-cheetah coming after you at record speed.

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On message with social media? Good luck[ Sat, 03 Mar 2012 18:54:24 EST ]The Mitt Romney campaign's attempt to control the message fell victim to its own disciplined approach during the Rush Limbaugh "slut" furor. After Romney zipped past CNN's camera without making a comment, the candidate and his staff hopped aboard their campaign plan for a five-hour flight to Ohio. While he was in the air, his adversaries were having a field day with his silence on the Limbaugh comments. A tweet from this reporter about Romney's nonresponse was re-tweeted by other media outlets and within seconds it had entered the social media bloodstream.

Why Apple won't launch a touchscreen TV[ Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:03:42 EST ]In the emailed invitation for its March 7 press event, Apple included an image that's provoked intense speculation.

Cell-phone jammers: What's the deal?[ Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:08:43 EST ]Fancy gadgets that can be used to jam cell phone signals are illegal and potentially dangerous, experts say.

Behind the making of 'Mass Effect 3'[ Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:29:40 EST ]How do you end a blockbuster trilogy, but still make it accessible and desirable for new players? That's the challenge that faced BioWare for "Mass Effect 3."

Online missteps spreading faster than ever[ Tue, 06 Mar 2012 07:14:56 EST ]Misinformation has long been a part of the Internet -- but, thanks to social networks, it moves out there faster than ever, and is hard to correct.

Tornado victims flock to Facebook for helping hand[ Mon, 5 Mar 2012 00:19:30 GMT ]Residents of the storm-ravaged communities in the Midwest are reaching out to each other, neighbor to neighbor, through social media sites to coordinate disaster relief and share information.

Will Romney's Facebook fans help win Super Tuesday?[ Mon, 5 Mar 2012 16:47:08 GMT ]On the eve of Super Tuesday, Republicans are still on the hunt for primary votes. One site specializing in social media analytics tries to read the Facebook tea leaves in order to pick the big winner.

Monster tornado spawns mini-twisters[ Sat, 3 Mar 2012 02:17:05 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The tornado that devastated southern Indiana may have shared some deadly twists with a powerful storm that flattened Joplin, Mo., last year.

Pre-caffeine: Apple peeks, Chris Hansen Cat![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

How you break digital law daily (and what to do)[ Mon, 5 Mar 2012 12:22:55 GMT ]You share music, rip DVDs and much more in your regular online activities — and more often than not, you do these things without realizing you're actually breaking the law. Here's a look at how you're inevitably circumventing copyright law and what you can do to protect yourself.

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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/Zr2YC0m_G0g/" target="_blank">Install Windows 8 virtually with free software</a><BR><i>[ Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:54:16 PST ]</i><BR>You can install the new Windows 8 beta in a virtual environment using the free Oracle VirtualBox or VMWare Player. Here's how...

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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.

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.

Why Apple won't be introducing a touchscreen TV[ Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:03:42 EST ]In the emailed invitation for its March 7 press event, Apple included an image that's provoked intense speculation.

Apple App Store hits 25 billion downloads[ Sat, 3 Mar 2012 21:22:37 GMT ]That's the new mark Apple's App Store reached Saturday; last July, the App Store was at 15 billion downloads.

USS Monitor crewmembers' faces reconstructed[ Sat, 3 Mar 2012 19:01:44 GMT ]When the turret of the USS Monitor was raised from the ocean bottom, two skeletons and the tattered remnants of their uniforms were discovered in the rusted hulk of the Union Civil War ironclad, mute and nameless witnesses to the cost of war. A rubber comb was found by one of the remains, a ring was on a finger of the other. Now, thanks to forensic reconstruction, the two have faces.

Deep thinkers take center stage[ Sun, 4 Mar 2012 02:14:57 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Check out the highlight reels from the annual TED conference, where the world's top thinkers and doers gather to share deep (and delightful) thoughts.

Why so many tornadoes are striking the US[ Sat, 3 Mar 2012 00:36:28 GMT ]A warm spell and a low-dipping jet stream are fueling the monster storms that are spawning tornadoes today across a wide swath of the country, weather experts said.

Monster tornado spawns mini-twisters[ Sat, 3 Mar 2012 02:17:05 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The tornado that devastated southern Indiana may have shared some deadly twists with a powerful storm that flattened Joplin, Mo., last year.