Pinterest not manly enough for you?[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:12:26 EDT ]Manliness, metaphorically embodied these days by facial hair, grilling meat and building domestic "man caves," is now carving its own space online.

Paging Dr. Mario[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:13:08 EDT ]This week I was sent on a three-day work trip to New York because, for some unfathomable reason, these people trust me outside the confines of my cube. Generally speaking, I don't mind being there. I like my cube. It has Tiki torches.

Bigger screens on Nintendo 3DS XL[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:12:58 EDT ]Having already gone 3-D, Nintendo now wants to go big, announcing a new version of its handheld gaming console with screens nearly twice as large.

Facebook now lets you edit comments[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:29:09 EDT ]If your friend uploads a picture of their new puppy to Facebook, and you somehow manage to leave a comment congratulating them instead on their "new pappy," Facebook's got your back.

Pinterest not manly enough? Try these sites[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:38:37 EDT ]Manliness, metaphorically embodied these days by facial hair, grilling meat and building domestic "man caves," is now carving its own space online.

You can now edit Facebook comments as much as you want[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:27:53 GMT ]If you're a Facebook user with a tendency to make typos or regrettable comments, I've got good news: The social network is now allowing us to edit our Facebook comments as much as we want.

A battle for Internet freedom as UN meeting nears[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:01:39 GMT ]Secret negotiations among dozens of countries preparing for a United Nations summit could lead to changes in a global treaty that would diminish the Internet's role in economic growth and restrict the free flow of information.

Higgs boson buzz goes through ups and downs[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:40:05 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Rumors about the Higgs boson, the target of a multibillion-dollar subatomic search, are all over the place in advance of a highly anticipated physics conference.

How to survive a zombie apocalypse[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 12:39:59 GMT ]Odds are that the undead won't attack anytime soon, but it never hurts to be prepared. Msnbc.com's Rosa Golijan takes a look at the gear you'll need to fend off zombie hordes.

That big asteroid was even bigger[ Thu, 21 Jun 2012 22:17:48 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Radar readings indicate that the asteroid 2012 LZ1, which zipped past Earth a week ago, is twice as big as previously thought but won't pose a threat for at least the next 750 years.

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Law would ID sex offenders online[ Thu, 21 Jun 2012 13:06:22 EDT ]A new Louisiana law requires sex offenders and child predators to state their criminal status on their Facebook or other social networking page, with the law's author saying the bill is the first of its kind in the nation.

iPhone rumors: New dock and cord?[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 09:16:27 EDT ]The tiniest iPhone rumors can cause a big uproar.

Pinterest not manly enough? Try these[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 07:51:55 EDT ]Manliness, metaphorically embodied these days by facial hair, grilling meat and building domestic "man caves," is now carving its own space online.

Apparently Dr. Mario matters[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 07:22:45 EDT ]This week I was sent on a three-day work trip to New York because, for some unfathomable reason, these people trust me outside the confines of my cube. Generally speaking, I don't mind being there. I like my cube. It has Tiki torches.

Pinterest not manly enough? Try these sites, bro[ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 07:51:55 EDT ]Manliness, metaphorically embodied these days by facial hair, grilling meat and building domestic "man caves," is now carving its own space online.

Undersea mock asteroid mission 'incredibly realistic'[ Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:56:27 GMT ]The ocean floor may seem a bit close to home for astronauts on a mission, but the underwater world provides a great dress rehearsal for a trek to an asteroid in deep space, two spaceflyers told NASA chief Charles Bolden Wednesday.

Next iPhone's connector to make current cables, docks useless?[ Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:33:53 GMT ]Most folks have accepted that they'll buy new cases almost every time they upgrade their iPhones, thanks to subtle — and occasionally rather bold — design changes. But repurchasing all their accessories, including charger cables and speaker docks? That is a tougher, pricier pill to swallow.

Syria activists using US tech to beat curbs[ Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:12:33 GMT ]U.S. technologies that may include a mobile phone "panic button" and an "internet suitcase" are being used by activists in Syria and other authoritarian countries to override government communications controls, a U.S. official said on Thursday.

Happy 100th birthday, Alan Turing[ Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:37:09 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The centennial of computer pioneer Alan Turing's birth is providing an opportunity to look back at his brilliant life and his tragic end.

Asteroid venture looks for a few good ideas[ Thu, 21 Jun 2012 03:16:27 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Planetary Resources, the billionaire-backed venture that plans to hunt for asteroids, is asking its fans to come up with ideas for Kickstarter crowdfunding.

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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/~3/1UQvrOL6Tk8/" target="_blank">Low Latency No. 28: Tablet tease</a><BR><i>[ Thu, 21 Jun 2012 08:34:23 PDT ]</i><BR>Microsoft's Surface tablet press conference was good, but it left us with more questions than before it started.

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5 ways Surface may beat an iPad[ Wed, 20 Jun 2012 07:26:54 EDT ]It's sacrilege to some Apple fanboys. It's also something none of Apple's competitors have been able to claim since that "magical" day in early 2010.

Sharp unveils massive LED TV[ Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:42:15 EDT ]How's this for a superlative? The biggest TV in the world.

Review: Samsung Galaxy S III[ Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:33:23 EDT ]The world has high hopes for Samsung's Galaxy S III, but does the smartphone live up to the hype?

Getting caught on Google maps [ Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:05:46 EDT ]Google and Apple's race to develop new mapping techniques sparks new concerns over privacy issues.

iPhone rumors: New Apple dock and cord?[ Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:52:42 EDT ]The tiniest iPhone rumors can cause a big uproar.

Facebook to let developers charge subscriptions[ Wed, 20 Jun 2012 13:51:00 GMT ]Facebook is letting app developers charge subscription fees, in addition to existing one-time payments, for games and other applications on its site.

Samsung Galaxy S III review: Good -- but not perfect[ Wed, 20 Jun 2012 13:19:22 GMT ]The Galaxy S III is a solid phone. It has all the basics covered well, but it disappoints when it comes to the features which should push it over the top. It's a sleek rocket ship adorned with rusty bells and whistles.

Bridging the digital divide in America's rural schools[ Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:31:12 GMT ]Rural schools have long been leaders in distance-learning and online education, but when it comes to technology inside traditional classrooms, the small sizes — and budgets — of rural schools present unique hurdles.

Why Microsoft has to build its own tablet[ Tue, 19 Jun 2012 23:22:07 GMT ]In order to carry Windows desktop users into the post-desktop age, and maybe convert people from Apple and Google products, Microsoft needed a tablet over which it has complete design control. Still, there's no guarantee it will be a hit.

How Easter Island's statues walked[ Wed, 20 Jun 2012 01:59:48 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: A modern-day experiment shows that Easter Island's massive monuments could have "walked" to their places, as suggested by native folklore.

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Instagram wants to surface old pics[ Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:42:40 EDT ]Instagram is hoping to extract more value from photos uploaded in the past, co-founder Kevin Systrom said Tuesday.

Why faces matter to Facebook[ Wed, 20 Jun 2012 07:09:57 EDT ]Facebook really wants to know what you look like.

5 ways Surface may beat an iPad[ Wed, 20 Jun 2012 07:26:54 EDT ]It's sacrilege to some Apple fanboys. It's also something none of Apple's competitors have been able to claim since that "magical" day in early 2010.

Sharp unveils massive LED TV[ Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:42:15 EDT ]How's this for a superlative? The biggest TV in the world.

Samsung Galaxy S III aims high, falls short[ Wed, 20 Jun 2012 11:45:04 EDT ]The world has high hopes for Samsung's Galaxy S III, but does the smartphone live up to the hype?