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.

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Astronauts revisit shuttle's pros and cons[ Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:55:29 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The shuttle Discovery's entry into a museum rekindles a sense of disappointment for some veteran astronauts, and a sense of relief for others.

How to make Facebook look like Pinterest[ Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:01:31 GMT ]If you love Pinterest — really love Pinterest — to the point of wishing that every website looked exactly like it, then I've got some great news for you: There's an app which'll make Facebook feel like Pinterest in just a few clicks.

Don't pin Breivik's massacre on video games[ Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:47:40 GMT ]An obsession with games such as "World of Warcraft" might seem a plausible explanation for why Anders Breivik came to carry out the shooting spree and bomb attack that killed 77 people last July, but it is a dangerous simplification driven by our need to understand.

Shuttle Enterprise set for its New York debut[ Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:17:09 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: A day after the space shuttle Discovery took its place at the Smithsonian, the prototype shuttle Enterprise has been set on a modified 747 jet for its journey to New York.

10 incredible LEGO machines that really work[ Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:01:10 GMT ]If you have the skills, you can turn simple LEGO bricks into just about anything. Here are 10 items to prove it, from a beer-pouring machine to a Star Wars musical drum to a "super" TV.

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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/OmfeYK559Xc/" target="_blank">Ferrari trivia contest</a><BR><i>[ Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:00:00 PDT ]</i><BR>Win two tickets to the Ferrari Racing Days at Infineon Raceway in California, occurring over the weekend of April 28, by being among the first 20 to answer a Ferrari trivia question correctly.

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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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<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/~3/6WDGER3J9HU/" target="_blank">Europe's high court says ISPs can hand over alleged pirate data</a><BR><i>[ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:21:36 PDT ]</i><BR>The European Court of Justice says that Sweden's laws have no barriers in place that would preclude an ISP from sharing an alleged pirates' data with rightsholders.

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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/Ae770JhdmYk/" target="_blank">Preserve your kids' funny quips with Posterity app</a><BR><i>[ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:50:05 PDT ]</i><BR>Someday, when the kids are grown, you'll be glad you made a record of all the cute things they said. This app makes it easy.

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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/~3/0fOuFDVT_MA/" target="_blank">New York accuses Sprint of tax fraud in $300M lawsuit</a><BR><i>[ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:00:43 PDT ]</i><BR>Sprint allegedly cost New York $100 million in uncollected sales taxes for its wireless service.

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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/OCw8QHLaL2w/" target="_blank">When should I upgrade my projector?</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:55:00 PDT ]</i><BR>How much better (and cheaper) have projectors gotten? Time for an upgrade?

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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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<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/iJzKJ3Mzdxg/" target="_blank">Larry Page plays defense in Oracle-Google trial</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:00:20 PDT ]</i><BR>Google CEO Larry Page retakes the stand in the third day of the trial over the patent and copyright suit with Oracle.

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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/dodzo1KNnb0/" target="_blank">Logitech's Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for new iPad trims down</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:08:39 PDT ]</i><BR>Logitech's has redesigned its new keyboard case for the iPad 3 and made it slimmer and less bulky.

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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.