Kutcher to play Steve Jobs in movie[ Tue, 03 Apr 2012 05:29:11 EDT ]Actor Ashton Kutcher, who got his break on "That '70s Show," will go back to the 1970s to play tech visionary Steve Jobs in an indie film about Jobs' early life and the founding of Apple.

Smithsonian's 'Art of Video Games'[ Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:10:02 EDT ]A new exhibit, The Art of Video Games, hopes to entice Smithsonian museum visitors to experience the evolution of video games through interactive displays and historical pieces, showcasing the evolution of gaming.

'Right size' for tablets shifts again[ Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:29:54 EDT ]When it comes to tablet computers, size matters -- a lot. But these devices are definitely not one-size-fits-all. And like Alice in Wonderland, the "right size" for tablets keeps shifting.

One-fifth of U.S. adults read e-books[ Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:20:07 EDT ]E-books aren't just becoming increasingly popular. They also appear to be promoting reading habits among American adults.

Gallery: creative Facebook Timelines[ Fri, 06 Apr 2012 05:33:44 EDT ]It's one of the most polarizing issues among people today. It's drawn online protests and immense frustration. And once you've formed an opinion about it, it's hard to change your mind.

Famous bunnies of the Internet[ Wed, 4 Apr 2012 19:05:30 GMT ]International Bunny Appreciation Day (which just so happens to coincide with Easter) is Sunday. Time to review our favorite Internet rabbits!

NASA extends planet-hunting mission through 2016[ Wed, 4 Apr 2012 23:39:44 GMT ]NASA's prolific Kepler space observatory, which has found signs of thousands of alien planets, will keep hunting strange new worlds for at least four more years, the space agency announced Wednesday.

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

Turning dirty diapers into park benches[ Wed, 4 Apr 2012 20:23:07 GMT ]Parents, turn over those used diapers instead of trashing them! Terracycle feels it can make a difference by recycling to keep some of the 3.7 million tons of disposables out of dumps.

Did the shroud actually inspire the Gospels?[ Wed, 4 Apr 2012 21:43:46 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: An art historian contends that the Shroud of Turin bears the true imprint of Jesus' body, and that displays of the cloth inspired the Easter story of his resurrection. Skeptics and believers alike scoff at the idea.

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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/Lzc2k8glaNE/" target="_blank">Steve Jobs really was mad about Android, says biographer</a><BR><i>[ Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:04:47 PDT ]</i><BR>Despite claims from Google's Larry Page that Jobs' anger over Android was more for show, biographer Walter Isaacson says the hate was real.

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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/LWaRCTWtAu8/" target="_blank">HTC wants One to be its Nexus-like premium line</a><BR><i>[ Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:07:34 PDT ]</i><BR>HTC wants its One series of smartphones to have the same cachet as Google's Nexus. But a more apt comparison maybe the Samsung Galaxy franchise.

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Smithsonian's 'Art of Video Games'[ Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:10:02 EDT ]A new exhibit, The Art of Video Games, hopes to entice Smithsonian museum visitors to experience the evolution of video games through interactive displays and historical pieces, showcasing the evolution of gaming.

'Right size' for tablets shifts again[ Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:29:54 EDT ]When it comes to tablet computers, size matters -- a lot. But these devices are definitely not one-size-fits-all. And like Alice in Wonderland, the "right size" for tablets keeps shifting.

One-fifth of U.S. adults read e-books[ Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:20:07 EDT ]E-books aren't just becoming increasingly popular. They also appear to be promoting reading habits among American adults.

Gallery: creative Facebook Timelines[ Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:20:27 EDT ]It's one of the most polarizing issues among people today. It's drawn online protests and immense frustration. And once you've formed an opinion about it, it's hard to change your mind.

Facebook Timeline: love, hate ... and creativity[ Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:20:03 EDT ]It's one of the most polarizing issues among people today. It's drawn online protests and immense frustration. And once you've formed an opinion about it, it's hard to change your mind.

Google profiles now import Google Contacts info[ Wed, 4 Apr 2012 15:36:07 GMT ]Google+ now incorporates your stored Contacts emails and phone numbers in Circles' profiles -- so you don't have to leave the social network to find that information.

Cheapism: The best budget Bluetooth headsets[ Wed, 4 Apr 2012 16:04:52 GMT ]By Kara Reinhardt, Cheapism.com Chapel Hill, N.C., has become the first town in the U.S. to forbid drivers to use hands-free devices. In many other places, however, Bluetooth headsets remain the only way to legally talk on a cell phone while driving.

Pre-caffeine: Instagram anger, bad endings![ Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:20:24 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

With LEGO, making synthetic bone is a snap[ Tue, 3 Apr 2012 19:30:27 GMT ]Making synthetic bone is a fairly arduous job. Instead of doing the most laborious parts of the process themselves, Cambridge University scientists have turned to LEGO.

The stage is set for Titanic anniversary sales[ Tue, 3 Apr 2012 23:57:05 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: All the bids are in for the biggest-ever sale of Titanic artifacts, but there's still a chance to get in on a different round of bidding for more affordable memorabilia from the world's most famous shipwreck.

<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/D4wgnyhuT6o/" target="_blank">Netflix, Hulu drive U.S. consumers to cut cable cord</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:41:00 PDT ]</i><BR>Researcher finds that 1 million U.S.-based customers cut the cord last year, but that's just a fraction of the more than 100 million cable or satellite subscribers.

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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/EYqUEqw7UT8/" target="_blank">Finned LED streetlights go for flashy look</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:50:42 PDT ]</i><BR>Cree releases high-design and traditional LED streetlights to speed adoption of long-lasting and efficient LEDs in municipalities.

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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/MyKpSHBMfFQ/" target="_blank">Why the coming patent crisis is inevitable</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:09:35 PDT ]</i><BR>The reason is simple: there isn't enough political will or pressure to institute massive patent reform without a crisis to rally around.

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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/Gy2J9mxyrvk/" target="_blank">Apple iOS users can get the new FileMaker Go app for free</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:14:19 PDT ]</i><BR>Version 12 of the database app is now accessible in Apple's App Store as a free download for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.

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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/ZmaxAAW_FLY/" target="_blank">Nokia Lumia 900 review: My favorite Windows Phone yet</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:31:48 PDT ]</i><BR>With its pop-art aesthetic and satisfying specs, the $100 Nokia Lumia 900 for AT&T is the Windows Phone I'd rather use.

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iPad is Consumer Reports' top tablet[ Tue, 03 Apr 2012 05:27:41 EDT ]Less than two weeks after Consumer Reports engineers found that Apple's new tablet can get as hot as 116 degrees while running games, the magazine has declared it the best in breed, placing it at the top of its tablet-computer rankings on Monday.

Kutcher to play Steve Jobs in movie[ Tue, 03 Apr 2012 05:29:11 EDT ]Actor Ashton Kutcher, who got his break on "That '70s Show," will go back to the 1970s to play tech visionary Steve Jobs in an indie film about Jobs' early life and the founding of Apple.

Smithsonian's 'Art of Video Games'[ Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:10:02 EDT ]A new exhibit, The Art of Video Games, hopes to entice Smithsonian museum visitors to experience the evolution of video games through interactive displays and historical pieces, showcasing the evolution of gaming.

'Right size' for tablets shifts again[ Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:29:54 EDT ]When it comes to tablet computers, size matters -- a lot. But these devices are definitely not one-size-fits-all. And like Alice in Wonderland, the "right size" for tablets keeps shifting.

Smithsonian celebrates 'Art of Video Games'[ Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:09:04 EDT ]A new exhibit, The Art of Video Games, hopes to entice Smithsonian museum visitors to experience the evolution of video games through interactive displays and historical pieces, showcasing the evolution of gaming.

Motorola probed after Microsoft, Apple complaints[ Tue, 3 Apr 2012 15:53:33 GMT ]* EU Commission to probe if Motorola sets unfair fees for its patents

Space tourist is just one way to describe Simonyi[ Tue, 3 Apr 2012 15:46:31 GMT ]Charles Simonyi may still be described as a space tourist even though the Microsoft billionaire has no plans to take a third vacation on the International Space Station and hasn't hung out in outer space for a few years.

17-year-old pianist invents land-mine detector[ Tue, 3 Apr 2012 12:32:59 GMT ]Marian Bechtel, 17, has invented a new minesweeper. It costs far less than current technology, uses sound waves to detect where the devices are — and was inspired by a piano.

'Stingray' gadgets help cops track your cellphone[ Tue, 3 Apr 2012 09:57:49 GMT ]Police in an affluent suburb are using a futuristic $244,000 spy gadget that allows it to track cellphones without having to ask telephone companies.

Put the universe on your iPad[ Mon, 2 Apr 2012 21:53:17 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: There's a fleet of apps out there that can blast you through hyperspace to explore the far frontiers of the cosmos on your tablet computer.

<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/S0BTCNKOWHc/" target="_blank">Apple secures 17 patents, including wireless sync</a><BR><i>[ Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:21:15 PDT ]</i><BR>The company's new patents range from a single security model for booting a computing device to a design patent on its current iPod Shuffle.

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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/ul2cxtq6hR0/" target="_blank">Why Apple, Samsung's phones sit atop piles of cash (FAQ)</a><BR><i>[ Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:40:23 PDT ]</i><BR>It's tough being in the mobile phone business if your name isn't Apple or Samsung. CNET looks at how the two swallowed up nearly all of the industry's profits.

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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/OkH-npRIZGU/" target="_blank">Google ramping up mobile ad business in China</a><BR><i>[ Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:49:49 PDT ]</i><BR>Despite its thorny history with the country, the search giant continues to pour money into the country, trying to expand its advertising operations in particular.

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A computer faster than 50 million laptops[ Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:21:34 EDT ]A new era in computing that will see machines perform at least 1,000 times faster than today's most powerful supercomputers is almost upon us.

Apple products in half of U.S. homes[ Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:20:47 EDT ]Apple has taken firm root in America. Just over half of all households in the country own at least one Apple product, a new survey says, showing just how far the reach of the company has come in the last decade.

iPad is Consumer Reports' top tablet[ Tue, 03 Apr 2012 05:27:41 EDT ]Less than two weeks after Consumer Reports engineers found that Apple's new tablet can get as hot as 116 degrees while running games, the magazine has declared it the best in breed, placing it at the top of its tablet-computer rankings on Monday.

Kutcher to play Steve Jobs in movie[ Tue, 03 Apr 2012 05:29:11 EDT ]Actor Ashton Kutcher, who got his break on "That '70s Show," will go back to the 1970s to play tech visionary Steve Jobs in an indie film about Jobs' early life and the founding of Apple.

IBM telescope would create more data than Internet [ Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:58:10 EDT ]There's a massive telescope on the drawing board that hasn't even started construction yet, but when it's finished in 2024, it'll generate more data in a single day than the entire Internet. The computing giant IBM is collaborating with ASTRON (the Netherlands Institute of Radio Astronomy) to develop the next-generation computer tech needed to handle the colossal amount of data captured by the Square Kilometer Array (SKA),