Own an iPod? Then you're suing Apple [ Fri, 11 May 2012 05:38:20 EDT ]If you're one of the millions who purchased an iPod between September 12, 2006, and March 31, 2009, you might be in for a surprising email from RealNetworks.

Facebook announces 'app center'[ Thu, 10 May 2012 14:42:24 EDT ]Facebook users who haven't yet discovered the joys of FarmVille or plugged in to the sounds of Spotify will be getting an easier way to find apps that run on the site.

Could a computer write this story?[ Fri, 11 May 2012 18:01:59 EDT ]Chicago-based company Narrative Science has set out to prove that computers can tell stories good enough for a fickle human audience. It has created a program that takes raw data and turns it into a story, a system that's worked well enough for the company to earn its own byline on Forbes.com.

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attacks</a><BR><i>[ Fri, 11 May 2012 18:01:48 EDT ]</i><BR>If you're traveling abroad, your laptop could be attacked. That much, is certain, according to the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, which warned this week that hackers are "targeting travelers abroad through pop-up windows while establishing an internet connection in their hotel rooms."<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/edition_technology/~4/UwhWInWEO1o" height="1" width="1"/>
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What Yahoo CEO story says about resume fraud[ Mon, 14 May 2012 08:33:17 EDT ]Melinda Blackman says in hiring, beware of "Groupthink." Vetting a job candidate thoroughly can be time consuming, but it's important

Spaceship Enterprise in 20 years? Beam me up![ Sat, 12 May 2012 04:13:38 GMT ]An engineer outlines a detailed plan for building a full-sized, ion-powered version of a Star Trek-style Enterprise, and says it could be done with current technology within 20 years.

Satellite tracking used for first time on manta rays[ Sun, 13 May 2012 15:15:17 GMT ]Very little is known about giant manta rays, fish up to 25 feet wide that glide through the ocean like giant underwater bats. Now, in the first study using satellite tracking of the creatures, scientists have teased out a few secrets, including that the beasts travel a lot.

How to track your stolen low-tech stuff[ Sat, 12 May 2012 16:24:01 GMT ]You can use apps that help you track your computer and phone, but is there a way to track everything if it gets stolen?

Verdict on sea monster video: It's a jellyfish[ Sat, 12 May 2012 01:08:30 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Marine biologists say the spooky "Cascade Creature" seen drifting through the deep sea in a viral video is a type of jellyfish known as a Deepstaria enigmatica.

Darkness vs. light in The World at Night[ Fri, 11 May 2012 20:00:13 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The World at Night's annual photography contest highlights the beauties of the night sky, but it also highlights the challenges posed by humanity's efforts to light up the night.

<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/dWFzp7OCtfA/" target="_blank">Fun with lasers: Try popping 100 balloons</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 12 May 2012 15:17:22 PDT ]</i><BR>What would you destroy if you had the Spyder III Krypton handy? Just don't pretend it's a lightsaber.

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<a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19736_7-57433112-251/samsung-galaxy-tab-2-10.1-review-dual-core-in-a-quad-core-world/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/rN1m9YZhuF8" height="1" width="1"/>
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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/A9-8LhZ-7sA/" target="_blank">Google's cuddly Mother's Day doodle</a><BR><i>[ Sun, 13 May 2012 07:32:05 PDT ]</i><BR>In honor of Mother's Day in America and several other countries, Google has two of the letters in its logo hug a third.

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-57433327-71/googles-cuddly-mothers-day-doodle/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/A9-8LhZ-7sA" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-57432877-47/audiophiliac-readers-favorite-headphones-speakers-and-receivers/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/sldwvAdxAIw" height="1" width="1"/>
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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/tqk1pzEFl_Q/" target="_blank">Apple forced to change name of iPad Wi-Fi + 4G</a><BR><i>[ Sun, 13 May 2012 08:08:45 PDT ]</i><BR>It seems that international pressure sometimes works, as criticism of the iPad Wi-Fi + 4G name -- which in many countries isn't actually 4G, has finally caused a name change to iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular.

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-57433333-71/apple-forced-to-change-name-of-ipad-wi-fi-4g/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/tqk1pzEFl_Q" height="1" width="1"/>
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Own an iPod? Then you're suing Apple [ Fri, 11 May 2012 05:38:20 EDT ]If you're one of the millions who purchased an iPod between September 12, 2006, and March 31, 2009, you might be in for a surprising email from RealNetworks.

Facebook announces 'app center'[ Thu, 10 May 2012 14:42:24 EDT ]Facebook users who haven't yet discovered the joys of FarmVille or plugged in to the sounds of Spotify will be getting an easier way to find apps that run on the site.

Could a computer write this story?[ Fri, 11 May 2012 18:01:59 EDT ]Chicago-based company Narrative Science has set out to prove that computers can tell stories good enough for a fickle human audience. It has created a program that takes raw data and turns it into a story, a system that's worked well enough for the company to earn its own byline on Forbes.com.

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attacks</a><BR><i>[ Fri, 11 May 2012 18:01:48 EDT ]</i><BR>If you're traveling abroad, your laptop could be attacked. That much, is certain, according to the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, which warned this week that hackers are "targeting travelers abroad through pop-up windows while establishing an internet connection in their hotel rooms."<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/edition_technology/~4/UwhWInWEO1o" height="1" width="1"/>
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Could a computer have written this story?[ Fri, 11 May 2012 15:57:38 EDT ]Chicago-based company Narrative Science has set out to prove that computers can tell stories good enough for a fickle human audience. It has created a program that takes raw data and turns it into a story, a system that's worked well enough for the company to earn its own byline on Forbes.com.

Brain-teasers for a blog birthday[ Sat, 12 May 2012 03:10:50 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: In honor of Cosmic Log's 10th birthday, we're presenting not just one, not just two, but three sets of brain-teasers. With prizes!

Facebook IPO could be delayed beyond next week[ Fri, 11 May 2012 23:15:54 GMT ]The Securities and Exchange Commission has not yet officially signed off on Facebook's registration statement, a development that could delay the company's initial public offering of stock, CNBC reported Friday.

Facebook updates data use policy to give more info[ Fri, 11 May 2012 22:28:50 GMT ]Facebook is updating its data use policy in an attempt to give people more clarity on how the company uses information they share. As part of the changes, Facebook is also signaling that it may start showing people ads on sites other than Facebook, targeting the pitches to interests and hobbies that users express on Facebook.

Verdict on sea monster video: It's a jellyfish[ Sat, 12 May 2012 01:08:30 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Marine biologists say the spooky "Cascade Creature" seen drifting through the deep sea in a viral video is a type of jellyfish known as a Deepstaria enigmatica.

Darkness vs. light in The World at Night[ Fri, 11 May 2012 20:00:13 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The World at Night's annual photography contest highlights the beauties of the night sky, but it also highlights the challenges posed by humanity's efforts to light up the night.

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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57433099-1/this-week-in-crave-the-feeling-blue-edition/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/yCC1yiiKCoU" height="1" width="1"/>
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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/jL5iEPzIDRg/" target="_blank">Boeing KC-46A flies through early review</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 12 May 2012 07:05:00 PDT ]</i><BR>The next-generation aerial tanker, in a program that could eventually be worth $30 billion, will incorporate a digital flight deck that features, among other things, Boeing 787 Dreamliner electronic displays.

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57432969-76/boeing-kc-46a-flies-through-early-review/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/jL5iEPzIDRg" height="1" width="1"/>
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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/-N7ztsC_InE/" target="_blank">When did music become unimportant?</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 12 May 2012 07:36:00 PDT ]</i><BR>MTV gave up on music ages ago, and only a handful of young bands make money selling records. Has music just become a 'soundtrack' to other activities?

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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/j7tThcgTPfA/" target="_blank">After nine dropped cell phone calls for help, couple dies</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 12 May 2012 08:52:32 PDT ]</i><BR>An elderly couple desperately tries to use their cell phone to call for help after their car becomes stuck in a ditch just 20 yards from their home. The calls aren't connected. The lack of help leads to their deaths.

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Own an iPod? Then you're suing Apple [ Fri, 11 May 2012 05:38:20 EDT ]If you're one of the millions who purchased an iPod between September 12, 2006, and March 31, 2009, you might be in for a surprising email from RealNetworks.

Facebook announces 'app center'[ Thu, 10 May 2012 14:42:24 EDT ]Facebook users who haven't yet discovered the joys of FarmVille or plugged in to the sounds of Spotify will be getting an easier way to find apps that run on the site.

Could a computer write this story?[ Fri, 11 May 2012 18:01:59 EDT ]Chicago-based company Narrative Science has set out to prove that computers can tell stories good enough for a fickle human audience. It has created a program that takes raw data and turns it into a story, a system that's worked well enough for the company to earn its own byline on Forbes.com.

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attacks</a><BR><i>[ Fri, 11 May 2012 18:01:48 EDT ]</i><BR>If you're traveling abroad, your laptop could be attacked. That much, is certain, according to the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, which warned this week that hackers are "targeting travelers abroad through pop-up windows while establishing an internet connection in their hotel rooms."<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/edition_technology/~4/UwhWInWEO1o" height="1" width="1"/>
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Could a computer have written this story?[ Fri, 11 May 2012 15:57:38 EDT ]Chicago-based company Narrative Science has set out to prove that computers can tell stories good enough for a fickle human audience. It has created a program that takes raw data and turns it into a story, a system that's worked well enough for the company to earn its own byline on Forbes.com.

10 strange and dangerous uses for lasers[ Thu, 10 May 2012 21:30:26 GMT ]Lasers can be used for all kinds of useful gadgetry. They can also be used for dangerous weapons and bizarre, pointless devices — just like the ones featured in this list. Careful now.

Pebble smartwatch sells out after raising over $10 million on Kickstarter[ Fri, 11 May 2012 15:36:55 GMT ]The Pebble shattered all sorts of records on fundraising site Kickstarter recently, but now the snazzy-looking e-paper smartwatch's makers have declared that it's sold out for the time being. Don't worry though — you'll still have a chance to order a Pebble once it's officially on the market.

Leica's newest full-frame digital first to shoot only black and white[ Thu, 10 May 2012 20:46:15 GMT ]Leica introduced a few cameras today, the most interesting of which has to be the M-Monochrom rangefinder, essentially a black-and-white version of its flagship M9 camera.

12 percent of moms use cellphones during sex[ Thu, 10 May 2012 18:09:07 GMT ]Some moms are more into romancing the phone than romancing their mates: 12 percent use their phones during sex, according to a survey.

Maya discovery marks time beyond 2012[ Thu, 10 May 2012 18:04:05 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Archaeologists reveal a stunning array of 1,200-year-old Maya paintings and calendar markings that go well beyond the supposed doomsday deadline in 2012.

<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/M52YlI4T3Y0/" target="_blank">Doro's mobile ecosystem for seniors includes PhoneEasy 740</a><BR><i>[ Fri, 11 May 2012 08:43:09 PDT ]</i><BR>At CTIA 2012, Doro introduced its PhoneEasy 740 to the U.S. audience, as well as its app and management tool tailored for the elderly.

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<a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19512_7-57432503-233/freedompop-bringing-free-4g-service-to-iphones/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/m6eZz5u8iE8" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-12261_7-57432650-10356022/a-boost-for-your-at-t-4g/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/YL0yDfmchOU" height="1" width="1"/>
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57432661-75/xbox-360-rules-again-in-slumping-video-game-market/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/7LtzgBw9dps" height="1" width="1"/>
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No, Abe Lincoln didn't invent Facebook[ Thu, 10 May 2012 05:42:34 EDT ]To quote "The Social Network," if Abraham Lincoln had invented Facebook, he would have invented Facebook.

How the iPhone saved a Corning factory[ Wed, 09 May 2012 13:54:11 EDT ]Steve Jobs' request for tougher glass in the iPhone led Corning to produce Gorilla Glass in an old Kentucky factory.

Own an iPod? Then you're suing Apple [ Fri, 11 May 2012 05:38:20 EDT ]If you're one of the millions who purchased an iPod between September 12, 2006, and March 31, 2009, you might be in for a surprising email from RealNetworks.

Facebook announces 'app center'[ Thu, 10 May 2012 14:42:24 EDT ]Facebook users who haven't yet discovered the joys of FarmVille or plugged in to the sounds of Spotify will be getting an easier way to find apps that run on the site.

Own an iPod? Then you're suing Apple [ Fri, 11 May 2012 05:38:20 EDT ]If you're one of the millions who purchased an iPod between September 12, 2006, and March 31, 2009, you might be in for a surprising email from RealNetworks.