How to behave on Instagram[ Wed, 02 May 2012 12:01:54 EDT ]Instagram has had a big, big, big last couple of weeks: Its Android app dropped at the beginning of April, and Facebook recently acquired the photo-sharing service for a whopping $1 billion.

Blogger: 'I'm leaving the Internet'[ Wed, 02 May 2012 08:17:30 EDT ]Maybe it seems like the fastest way for a gadget-and-technology blogger to commit career suicide, but Paul Miller gave up the Internet at midnight Tuesday.

New trailer reveals 'Black Ops' future[ Wed, 02 May 2012 15:11:53 EDT ]A new teaser trailer for "Call of Duty: Black Ops 2," reveals important details about the setting and gameplay options for the latest title in the blockbuster "Call of Duty" series.

Microsoft to offer $99 Xbox-Kinect?[ Thu, 03 May 2012 12:17:28 EDT ]Buying a home video game console may soon become a lot more like buying a cell phone, according to a new report suggesting Microsoft is planning to offer a subsidized, $99 bundle including a 4GB Xbox 360 and Kinect sensor to anyone who commits to two years of a new, $15 monthly online service package.

'SeaNanners' and the art of gaming commentary[ Fri, 04 May 2012 09:27:34 EDT ]Staring cool and collected at his target, 27-year-old Adam Montoya is on a mission to annihilate his enemies. While his commentary helps to mute the sound of whizzing bullets, a few ra-tat-tat ripples manage to sporadically seep out. It's not too long before he's seen through his mission with effortless precision. Another game conquered and another day's worth of work behind him. Hello everyone, his name is SeaNanners. And for those who love games and YouTube, one might argue he has the dream job.

Hackers plan attack on Russian government sites[ Fri, 4 May 2012 14:49:18 GMT ]The activist hacker group Anonymous said on Friday it planned to attack Russian government websites in order to support opposition protests ahead of Vladimir Putin's inauguration as president.

New clue may point to fate of Lost Colony[ Fri, 4 May 2012 01:37:47 GMT ]A new look at a 425-year-old map has yielded a tantalizing clue about the fate of the Lost Colony, the settlers who disappeared from North Carolina's Roanoke Island in the late 16th century.

Pre-caffeine tech: Avenger animals, Internet doomsday![ Fri, 4 May 2012 14:11:29 GMT ]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.

Did other Europeans beat Columbus to America?[ Fri, 4 May 2012 01:19:44 GMT ]An investigation worthy of a Dan Brown novel has shed new light on the voyages of John Cabot,‭ ‬the Italian navigator and explorer, revealing that he may have‭ ‬had‭ ‬knowledge of European expeditions to the‭ "‬New World‭"‬ that predated Christopher Columbus's 1492 voyage.

SpaceX chief wants to be a spaceflier[ Fri, 4 May 2012 00:01:30 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The billionaire founder of the SpaceX rocket venture, Elon Musk, says that within five years he wants to make orbital space trips available to regular passengers — including himself.

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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/nCEArZnDj-Y/" target="_blank">One-man clone chorus performs 'Star Wars' theme a cappella</a><BR><i>[ Fri, 04 May 2012 08:56:46 PDT ]</i><BR>An inspiring musical goodie for Star Wars Day: Singer Nick McKaig puts in 300 hours of production time so the fourth May truly be with you.

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How to behave on Instagram[ Wed, 02 May 2012 12:01:54 EDT ]Instagram has had a big, big, big last couple of weeks: Its Android app dropped at the beginning of April, and Facebook recently acquired the photo-sharing service for a whopping $1 billion.

Blogger: 'I'm leaving the Internet'[ Wed, 02 May 2012 08:17:30 EDT ]Maybe it seems like the fastest way for a gadget-and-technology blogger to commit career suicide, but Paul Miller gave up the Internet at midnight Tuesday.

New trailer reveals 'Black Ops' future[ Wed, 02 May 2012 15:11:53 EDT ]A new teaser trailer for "Call of Duty: Black Ops 2," reveals important details about the setting and gameplay options for the latest title in the blockbuster "Call of Duty" series.

Microsoft to offer $99 Xbox-Kinect?[ Thu, 03 May 2012 12:17:28 EDT ]Buying a home video game console may soon become a lot more like buying a cell phone, according to a new report suggesting Microsoft is planning to offer a subsidized, $99 bundle including a 4GB Xbox 360 and Kinect sensor to anyone who commits to two years of a new, $15 monthly online service package.

'SeaNanners' and the art of gaming commentary[ Fri, 04 May 2012 09:27:34 EDT ]Staring cool and collected at his target, 27-year-old Adam Montoya is on a mission to annihilate his enemies. While his commentary helps to mute the sound of whizzing bullets, a few ra-tat-tat ripples manage to sporadically seep out. It's not too long before he's seen through his mission with effortless precision. Another game conquered and another day's worth of work behind him. Hello everyone, his name is SeaNanners. And for those who love games and YouTube, one might argue he has the dream job.

Inventor says Liquidmetal not ready for iPhone debut[ Wed, 2 May 2012 23:02:54 GMT ]Rumors in late April had Apple creating the next iPhone from the mysterious "Liquidmetal" alloy used sparingly in their SIM card trays. But the creator of the substance says in an interview that it's not quite ready for prime time.

The mystery of the sports writer who became the story[ Wed, 2 May 2012 20:39:40 GMT ]The world of sports news is generally pretty straight stuff: game scores, player trades and team owner transactions. A young woman who entered that world as a freelance online gambling writer for ESPN.com found herself quickly in the spotlight, but not in the way she might have imagined.

Pre-caffeine tech: Facebook privacy, creepy clowns! [ Thu, 3 May 2012 13:54:12 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.

Consumer Reports: Facebook privacy problems on the rise[ Thu, 3 May 2012 10:56:55 GMT ]The annual Internet privacy and security report from the consumer watchdog reveals startling numbers on how much Facebook knows about it's nearly 900 million members, and how much we freely share — information mined by employers, insurers, the IRS, divorce lawyers, as well as identity thieves and other criminals.

Where and how to see the solar eclipse[ Wed, 2 May 2012 23:26:29 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: This month's annular solar eclipse will make parts of the Wild West a little wilder. Find out how to pick a viewing spot and see the event safely.

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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/vIKtr7OBrks/" target="_blank">Europe to explore Jupiter's icy moons</a><BR><i>[ Thu, 03 May 2012 09:03:26 PDT ]</i><BR>The European Space Agency intends to launch the JUICE mission in 2022 to better understand Jupiter's moons and their potential for sustaining life

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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/~3/81FmNlFcg8M/" target="_blank">For free Wi-Fi, please deposit your dog poop here</a><BR><i>[ Thu, 03 May 2012 09:06:06 PDT ]</i><BR>The bigger the poop you add to these public park bins in Mexico, the more Wi-Fi you get. Are chihuahuas up to the task?

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5 Webby Award winners to watch[ Wed, 02 May 2012 09:39:31 EDT ]The winners of the 2012 Webby Awards were announced on Tuesday.

How to behave on Instagram[ Wed, 02 May 2012 12:01:54 EDT ]Instagram has had a big, big, big last couple of weeks: Its Android app dropped at the beginning of April, and Facebook recently acquired the photo-sharing service for a whopping $1 billion.

Blogger: 'I'm leaving the Internet'[ Wed, 02 May 2012 08:17:30 EDT ]Maybe it seems like the fastest way for a gadget-and-technology blogger to commit career suicide, but Paul Miller gave up the Internet at midnight Tuesday.

New trailer reveals 'Black Ops' future[ Wed, 02 May 2012 15:11:53 EDT ]A new teaser trailer for "Call of Duty: Black Ops 2," reveals important details about the setting and gameplay options for the latest title in the blockbuster "Call of Duty" series.

Microsoft to offer $99 Xbox-Kinect bundle?[ Thu, 03 May 2012 10:33:16 EDT ]Buying a home video game console may soon become a lot more like buying a cell phone, according to a new report suggesting Microsoft is planning to offer a subsidized, $99 bundle including a 4GB Xbox 360 and Kinect sensor to anyone who commits to two years of a new, $15 monthly online service package.

The Spotify iPad app is finally here — what took so long?[ Wed, 2 May 2012 14:29:27 GMT ]Spotify — which some of you may recall happens to be this writer's favorite music service — has finally released an iPad app. And while the app is pretty great, it might leave you wondering why on earth we had to wait forever and a day for its arrival.

Facebook wants you to donate your organs[ Tue, 1 May 2012 13:19:52 GMT ]After successfully making the "relationship status" a significant issue in our lives, Facebook now brings attention (and peer pressure) to something else — our posthumous fate.

12 arrested for tweeting rape victim's name[ Tue, 1 May 2012 20:08:25 GMT ]Twelve people have been arrested for allegedly tweeting the name of a woman who was raped by British soccer star Ched Evans. In Britain, rape and sexual assault victims are entitled to anonymity for life.

Pre-caffeine: Computers, exercise, office animals![ Wed, 2 May 2012 14:09:44 GMT ]A collection of the hottest, strangest, and most amusing stories of the morning.

Get ready to chase a solar eclipse[ Wed, 2 May 2012 01:53:04 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Skywatchers are looking forward to seeing astronomical wonders in sunny skies: a solar eclipse on May 20 and a transit of Venus on June 5. Find out why they're such big deals.

<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/~3/6Vg_K1r9Yps/" target="_blank">Microsoft simplifies Bing search results page</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 02 May 2012 08:49:21 PDT ]</i><BR>A revamp of the page reveals a more streamlined layout with a focus on the search results in the middle and related searches on the right.

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Facebook encourages organ donations[ Tue, 01 May 2012 14:05:02 EDT ]On average, 18 people die each day waiting for an organ transplant.

5 Webby Award winners to watch[ Wed, 02 May 2012 09:39:31 EDT ]The winners of the 2012 Webby Awards were announced on Tuesday.

How to behave on Instagram[ Wed, 02 May 2012 12:01:54 EDT ]Instagram has had a big, big, big last couple of weeks: Its Android app dropped at the beginning of April, and Facebook recently acquired the photo-sharing service for a whopping $1 billion.

Blogger: 'I'm leaving the Internet'[ Wed, 02 May 2012 08:17:30 EDT ]Maybe it seems like the fastest way for a gadget-and-technology blogger to commit career suicide, but Paul Miller gave up the Internet at midnight Tuesday.

Blogger: 'I'm leaving the Internet'[ Wed, 02 May 2012 08:17:30 EDT ]Maybe it seems like the fastest way for a gadget-and-technology blogger to commit career suicide, but Paul Miller gave up the Internet at midnight Tuesday.