Deal shows Zuckerberg's hacker side[ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:13:21 EDT ]If reports Wednesday are to be believed, one of the tech industry's biggest deals in recent history was hammered out almost exclusively by two 20-somethings over the course of what amounts to a long weekend.

'Draw Something' adds chat, sharing[ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:58:07 EDT ]When Zynga purchased Draw Something from creator OMGPOP a few weeks ago, the two companies promised that the acquisition would bring new features to the game, and today they delivered.

Next iPhone may feature 'Liquidmetal'[ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:57:56 EDT ]After releasing two generations of iPhones with exactly the same form factor, Apple is expected to show off a new chassis design -- and possibly new materials -- in its sixth-generation smartphone.

Debate reopens on violent video games[ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:52:15 EDT ]Norway's alleged mass killer testified on Thursday that he played video games as a way to train for a shooting spree that killed 77 people last summer. In particular, Anders Behring Breivik said at his trial that he played "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" as a means of shooting practice, according to CNN's report.

Mass killer reopens debate on violent video games[ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:52:15 EDT ]Norway's alleged mass killer testified on Thursday that he played video games as a way to train for a shooting spree that killed 77 people last summer. In particular, Anders Behring Breivik said at his trial that he played "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" as a means of shooting practice, according to CNN's report.

Beware of fake Instagram apps for Android[ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:33:01 GMT ]Attention Android owners: Don't download the Instagram app from anywhere but the authorized Google Play store for Android apps. If you get it from an unknown source, you might risk loading a fake app that uses your phone to send text messages to make money for evildoers, according to a security analyst firm.

Samsung updates NX camera line with Wi-Fi and budget model[ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:54:39 GMT ]Samsung's line of NX cameras, a high-performance line aimed at enthusiasts, is getting a few upgrades this week. The biggest new feature is built-in Wi-Fi and the ability to share your photos and videos directly to Facebook and other services.

See the beauties and the beasts of the sea[ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:57:11 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Even a humble sea slug can look stylish, if you find the right slug in the right place. For super stylish looks at sea creatures, check out this year's top entries in the University of Miami's Underwater Photography Contest.

Report: Next iPhone could be made of 'Liquidmetal'[ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:02:25 GMT ]A report out of Korea suggests that the next iPhone may be made out of "Liquidmetal." As awesome as the material is, however, this could be a disappointment to many a "Terminator" fan, because the smartphone will be nothing like the T-1000.

Shuttle Discovery goes from runway to museum[ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:53:51 GMT ]While thousands cheered, the space shuttle Discovery was rolled to its new home in the Smithsonian on Thursday, going nose to nose with the prototype shuttle it's replacing.

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A dark day for the future of books[ Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:53:03 EDT ]Mark Coker says the lawsuit against Apple and five publishers will end up harming those who write, publish, sell and enjoy e-books

Is it OK to leave a tech job at 5 p.m.?[ Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:54:18 EDT ]In the competitive tech industry where your work is never truly complete, it seems it has become socially awkward to leave work at a time which used to be the standard. Are those working "9 to 5" being judged by their coworkers as they head out to spend time to enjoy life? Whatever happened to "work life balance"?

Experts: Phones to replace cash by 2020[ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:55:44 EDT ]Most Internet users and tech experts think cash and credit cards will become things of the past in the next decade as people turn to their mobile phones to make payments, results from a newly released survey suggest.

Twitter trying to end tech patent wars?[ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:54:48 EDT ]Twitter announced an internal patent agreement on Tuesday that it says will empower designers and engineers -- as well as hopefully begin a movement to quell the tech world's rash of patent infringement lawsuits.

Will 'liquidmetal' give the next iPhone its swagger?[ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:53:49 EDT ]After releasing two generations of iPhones with exactly the same form factor, Apple is expected to show off a new chassis design -- and possibly new materials -- in its sixth-generation smartphone.

Website predicts your next tweet ... kinda[ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:43:20 GMT ]There's a website that claims to predict your future tweets based on past ones. Unfortunately, it doesn't always produce the most coherent results. What it does consistently do is spit out hilarious combinations of your favorite phrases and words.

Video: Shedding light on the 20-year lightbulb[ Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:11:00 GMT ]Philips is now selling a 10-watt lightbulb that does the job of a 60-watt incandescent, is more environmentally safe than compact fluorescent, and could light your house for 20 years — but may cost upwards of $50. Msnbc.com's Wilson Rothman illuminates. (msnbc.com)

Why huge dinosaurs had such tiny babies[ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:59:55 GMT ]A new study may explain many mysteries about dinosaurs, such as why enormous species had such small offspring, why non-flying dinos went extinct, and why today’s birds fly.

Shuttle Discovery rides piggyback into posterity[ Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:48:48 GMT ]Sitting on top of a modified 747 jet, the shuttle Discovery made a sentimental journey from Florida to Virginia on Tuesday in preparation for museum display. And thousands thronged to see it pass.

Cops spending millions to spy on cellphone users?[ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:57:57 GMT ]An analysis of the use of cellphone tracking by three police departments across the country suggests millions is being spent nationwide in what some describe as a war on privacy.

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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/a2c3EBGWup0/" target="_blank">Mobile apps reshape toys and learning</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:57:29 PDT ]</i><BR>The world of apps and mobile devices is reshaping toys and education for kids, who are steering children's media toward a blend of entertainment and education.

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A dark day for the future of books[ Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:53:03 EDT ]Mark Coker says the lawsuit against Apple and five publishers will end up harming those who write, publish, sell and enjoy e-books

Is it OK to leave a tech job at 5 p.m.?[ Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:54:18 EDT ]In the competitive tech industry where your work is never truly complete, it seems it has become socially awkward to leave work at a time which used to be the standard. Are those working "9 to 5" being judged by their coworkers as they head out to spend time to enjoy life? Whatever happened to "work life balance"?

Experts: Phones to replace cash by 2020[ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:55:44 EDT ]Most Internet users and tech experts think cash and credit cards will become things of the past in the next decade as people turn to their mobile phones to make payments, results from a newly released survey suggest.

Twitter trying to end tech patent wars?[ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:54:48 EDT ]Twitter announced an internal patent agreement on Tuesday that it says will empower designers and engineers -- as well as hopefully begin a movement to quell the tech world's rash of patent infringement lawsuits.

Is Twitter trying to end the tech patent wars?[ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:39:11 EDT ]Twitter announced an internal patent agreement on Tuesday that it says will empower designers and engineers -- as well as hopefully begin a movement to quell the tech world's rash of patent infringement lawsuits.

Artists bottle the smell of a brand new MacBook Pro[ Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:45:21 GMT ]Considering that there are air fresheners which help you keep that "new car smell" lingering long after your ride is beaten and battered, we shouldn't really be surprised that there's now a similar product for that new Apple gadget smell.

NASA gives all-clear for SpaceX launch April 30[ Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:27:20 GMT ]A private spaceship mission to the International Space Station is on track for a planned April 30 launch, which will mark a historic first for the orbiting laboratory, NASA officials announced Monday.

Windows 8 to come in just three flavors[ Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:23:28 GMT ]Between Home, Basic, Premium, Ultimate, and the rest, the number of Windows versions has become something of a running joke. But with Windows 8, Microsoft has drastically reduced the number users have to choose from to just three.

Microbes on the genetic frontier[ Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:58:11 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Someday, microbiomes just might give us a world where crude oil is grown like a crop, where vaccines for new flu strains can be produced in days instead of months, and where physicians can tweak the bacteria in your gut to cure what ails you.

Space shuttle Discovery lands in Washington DC[ Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:48:48 GMT ]The space shuttle Discovery, NASA's fleet leader and the world's most-flown spacecraft, arrived in Washington, D.C. Tuesday, where it will go on permanent display at the Smithsonian later this week.

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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/x4y4-CzFLs0/" target="_blank">Twitter CEO: We won't buy an Instagram-lookalike</a><BR><i>[ Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:06:33 PDT ]</i><BR>Dick Costolo said in Japan yesterday that Facebook's $1 billion acquisition of Instagram won't make him answer with an acquisition of his own.

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Facebook COO's 9-to-5 sparks debate[ Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:59:51 EDT ]In the competitive tech industry where your work is never truly complete, it seems it has become socially awkward to leave work at a time which used to be the standard. Are those working "9 to 5" being judged by their coworkers as they head out to spend time to enjoy life? Whatever happened to "work life balance"?

The draw of 'Draw Something'[ Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:53:24 EDT ]Chris Pirillo is many things: a self-proclaimed geek, a blogger, an entrepreneur -- and according to him, an average gamer.

20% of U.S. adults don't use the Web[ Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:53:16 EDT ]Even though the Internet has become a key tool for accessing services, getting an education, finding jobs, getting the news, keeping up with people you know and much more, one in five U.S. adults still does not use the Internet at all, according to a new Pew report.

A dark day for the future of books[ Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:53:03 EDT ]Mark Coker says the lawsuit against Apple and five publishers will end up harming those who write, publish, sell and enjoy e-books

Is it OK to leave a tech job at 5 p.m.?[ Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:54:18 EDT ]In the competitive tech industry where your work is never truly complete, it seems it has become socially awkward to leave work at a time which used to be the standard. Are those working "9 to 5" being judged by their coworkers as they head out to spend time to enjoy life? Whatever happened to "work life balance"?