Reddit: Where women strip for Internet money[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:52:56 GMT ]You can buy guns and drugs with Bitcoin — the untraceable digital currency — so why not sex? Some people do.

Girls expelled for Facebook 'Hit List'[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:39:47 GMT ]The American Civil Liberties Union is fighting the expulsion of three Northwest Indiana girls for a Facebook conversation resembling a school "hit list."

Bill would ban employers, schools from demanding Facebook passwords[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:45:00 GMT ]A New York Congressman has introduced federal legislation nicknamed "SNOPA" that would make it illegal for employers and educational institutions to require a potential or current employee, or a potential or current student, to divulge personal online information as part of the hiring, enrollment or discipline process.

What North Korea's rocket ruckus taught us[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:50:13 GMT ]An unprecedented tour of North Korea's launch facilities taught valuable lessons, based on what was seen as well as what was not seen. Analysis by NBC News' James Oberg.

Space shuttle Enterprise lands in NYC atop jet[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:19:44 GMT ]Space shuttle Enterprise took to the air Friday for the first time in more than a quarter-century, but the two-hour flight was also its last. Final destination? The Big Apple.

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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/TH2wNmAfpq4/" target="_blank">An extraordinary headphone amplifier from Red Wine Audio</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 28 Apr 2012 07:36:00 PDT ]</i><BR>Red Wine Audio's headphone amplifiers have always sounded great, but they were expensive. The new Corvina amp is considerably more affordable.

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Top analyst: 'Apple will decline'[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:25:40 EDT ]The CEO of a top research firm didn't mince words about Apple in a new blog post.

iPhone 5 hopes dim for June [ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:26:07 EDT ]It's a tantalizing bit of expectation building. Apple's invitation to its annual developers conference is tagged with this phrase: "It's the week we've all been waiting for."

Apple CEO scoffs at tablet-PC talk[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:26:28 EDT ]Is the future of computers a hybrid gadget that will combine the battery life and computing heft of a laptop with the portability and ease-of-use of a tablet?

'Zerg rush' eats Google search results[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:27:06 EDT ]Feeling besieged by pesky little problems today? You might want to be careful with your Google searches.

iReport: Take our 'Draw Something' celebrity quiz[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:45:31 EDT ]It's official: We're addicted to Draw Something.

CISPA veto could protect privacy, say experts, but Congress presses ahead[ Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:40:32 GMT ]Killing CISPA is exactly what the ACLU and other civil liberty advocates want. But on Thursday, the House rejected the administration's criticism that CISPA could lead to invasion of Americans' privacy, and passed the bill.

These bedrooms are the stuff of nerds' dreams[ Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:39:50 GMT ]Just imagine the dreams you'd having sleeping in a Star Wars AT-AT bed, a bedroom cockpit, drifting off in a pirate ship or maybe even a Super Mario motiff. And more—sweet dreams!

Bill would ban employers, schools from demanding Facebook passwords[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:45:00 GMT ]A New York Congressman has introduced federal legislation nicknamed "SNOPA" that would make it illegal for employers and educational institutions to require a potential or current employee, or a potential or current student, to divulge personal online information as part of the hiring, enrollment or discipline process.

What North Korea's rocket ruckus taught us[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:50:13 GMT ]An unprecedented tour of North Korea's launch facilities taught valuable lessons, based on what was seen as well as what was not seen. Analysis by NBC News' James Oberg.

Space shuttle Enterprise lands in NYC atop jet[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:09:31 GMT ]Space shuttle Enterprise took to the air Friday for the first time in more than a quarter-century, but the two-hour flight was also to be its last. Final destination: the Big Apple.

<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/qRPnq9iS-Mc/" target="_blank">S&P slashes Nokia's credit rating to junk</a><BR><i>[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:30:11 PDT ]</i><BR>Pinning the blame on Nokia's slumping sales, S&P has downgraded the company's credit rating to the junk category.

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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/qyCT7GeJPDo/" target="_blank">Dropbox now lets you upload photos directly from your camera</a><BR><i>[ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:36:35 PDT ]</i><BR>The latest version of the Dropbox software lets Windows and Mac users automatically upload photos just by plugging in their cameras.

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'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.

New debate over violent video games[ Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:56:11 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.

MTV launches online-election game[ Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:25:07 EDT ]MTV is hoping to give its get-out-the-vote campaign a viral boost with an online game, inspired by fantasy sports, that rewards players for participating in the 2012 elections.

Skype app for PS Vita announced[ Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:29:07 EDT ]The PlayStation Vita is extending its reach into video and voice calling with the release of a Skype app for the mobile gaming device.

Sea monster? Plant fossil? Scientists baffled[ Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:40:53 GMT ]A mysterious fossil that has evoked images of a sea monster roaming the shallow waters of prehistoric Cincinnati may not be the remains of such a complex life form, but even so scientists are stumped as to what kind of creature (or sea plant) it was.

Northern lights blaze again on video[ Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:52:54 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Skywatchers as far south as Colorado and Kansas witnessed a quick flare-up of the northern lights this week, and more may be on the way.

Google, Facebook privacy policies confusing: survey[ Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:20:34 GMT ]Google and Facebook privacy policies are more confusing and harder to understand than the small print coming from credit card companies and even government entities, according to a recent survey.

Pre-caffeine tech: Cellphone tracking, worried animals![ Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:55:31 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Here's everything that you need to know before taking that first sip of coffee today.

Robots: The gateway to 'mind-blowing sex'?[ Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:43:35 GMT ]Robotic sex won't just blow your mind, it may curb many of society's ills, says a new paper that envisions Amsterdam’s red light district staffed by androids that perform a full menu of sexual services.

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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.

New debate over violent video games[ Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:56:11 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.

MTV launches online-election game[ Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:25:07 EDT ]MTV is hoping to give its get-out-the-vote campaign a viral boost with an online game, inspired by fantasy sports, that rewards players for participating in the 2012 elections.

Skype app for PS Vita announced[ Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:29:07 EDT ]The PlayStation Vita is extending its reach into video and voice calling with the release of a Skype app for the mobile gaming device.

Top analyst: Without Jobs, 'Apple will decline'[ Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:22:58 EDT ]The CEO of a top research firm didn't mince words about Apple in a new blog post.

Pre-caffeine tech: Faceook phone, video game rides![ Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:04:11 GMT ]Our pre-caffeine roundup is a collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning. Here's everything that you need to know before taking that first sip of coffee today.

With Google Drive announced, what is the best cloud storage service for you?[ Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:03:32 GMT ]No one would blame you for being intimidated by the number and variety of cloud storage services out there. Fortunately, they're all just different enough that depending on what you think you need, one might just be the right choice for you.

Cargo ships could make way under huge 164-foot sails[ Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:19:24 GMT ]Modern cargo vessels burn millions of gallons of low-grade fuel to get where they're going, unlike the wooden ships of yore. The Wind Challenger project hopes to combine the two by equipping cargo ships with enormous metal sails.

How to stop Facebook apps from sharing your info[ Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:06:18 GMT ]Your personal data still can be accessed by your friends' Facebook apps even if you've set that data to be private. Here's how to edit your privacy settings to prevent unwanted (and perhaps even previously unknown) info sharing.

Reality check for asteroid miners[ Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:06:55 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Planetary Resources' long-term plan to mine near-Earth asteroids for riches is far from a sure thing.