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Steve Jobs' home burglarized[ Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:04:03 EDT ]More than $60,000 worth of computers and personal items have been stolen from the Palo Alto, California, home of the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, according to news reports.

Pinterest releases iPad, Android apps[ Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:03:23 EDT ]A week after dropping its invite-only requirement and letting the masses sign up for accounts, social-bookmarking service Pinterest has made another expansion, this time to Android devices and the iPad.

'NBA 2K13' tackles Dream Team debate[ Wed, 15 Aug 2012 19:29:32 EDT ]It's been arguably the biggest sports-debate question of the past month: Who would win in a head-to-head matchup between the original 1992 Olympic basketball "Dream Team" and the 2012 edition that just won gold in London?

Teens' first choice for music? YouTube [ Wed, 15 Aug 2012 19:29:08 EDT ]iTunes? Old news. Radio? Ancient history. Buying a new CD? Maybe every now and then.

Creepy hit 'Take This Lollipop' getting a sequel[ Thu, 16 Aug 2012 08:14:08 EDT ]For actor Bill Oberst Jr., it was an unpaid gig starring in a Web-only video that's just two minutes long.

Create a digital will to manage your online accounts when you're gone[ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:44:38 GMT ]By Christina DesMarais, Techlicious.

Researchers crack retinal code to deliver artificial vision[ Wed, 15 Aug 2012 01:13:34 GMT ]Cornell University researchers have devised a new method for restoring human vision by looking into the way retinal cells communicate with the brain and each other. The result, they claim, is an enormous leap in quality over existing visual prosthetics.

Mars rover survives 'brain transplant'[ Wed, 15 Aug 2012 01:22:15 GMT ]NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has survived its four-day "brain transplant" in fine shape and is now gearing up for its first Red Planet drive, scientists say.

Samsung's Galaxy Note 10.1 is made for media creation[ Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:43:04 GMT ]Samsung executives and film director Baz Luhrmann stepped onto a stage in New York City to introduce the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, which will go on sale Thursday.

Mars orbiter gets a long look at Curiosity rover[ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:55:34 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Fresh imagery from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows the newly arrived Curiosity rover at its landing site, as well as the terrain the rover must pass through to conduct its $2.5 billion science mission.

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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/TmOb-OGH9vA/" target="_blank">Kyocera Rise with Android 4.0 comes to Sprint, Virgin Mobile</a><BR><i>[ Wed, 15 Aug 2012 09:01:13 PDT ]</i><BR>The Kyocera Rise, an Android 4.0 QWERTY keyboard device, will be available on Sprint and Virgin Mobile's networks.

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The Internet pokes fun at Paul Ryan[ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 05:39:07 EDT ]Hey girl ... Mr. Gosling isn't the only Ryan with his own stable of Internet memes any more.

Would you pay for an ad-free Twitter?[ Mon, 13 Aug 2012 17:30:34 EDT ]Sure, lots of folks might be excited about a Twitter-like social network with no ads or annoying "promoted tweets."

Paul Ryan: tech's friend or foe?[ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 11:48:24 EDT ]Technology issues might not be the most pressing topic facing Paul Ryan — Mitt Romney's running mate — as he campaigns for the White House.

No cash or credit card? Pay by phone[ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:45:46 EDT ]Starbucks announced a partnership for mobile payments. CNN's Dan Simon reports on the future of wallet-less transactions.

Pinterest releases new iPad and Android apps[ Wed, 15 Aug 2012 07:42:00 EDT ]A week after dropping its invite-only requirement and letting the masses sign up for accounts, social-bookmarking service Pinterest has made another expansion, this time to Android devices and the iPad.

Study: Japan nuke disaster caused mutated butterflies[ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:58:29 GMT ]Researchers in Japan have found signs of mutation in butterflies, signaling one of the first indications of change to the local ecosystem as a result of last year's nuclear accident in Fukushima, according to one of the first studies on the genetic effects of the incident.

Pre-caffeine tech: WikiLeaks, TrapWire, wasabi grilled cheese! [ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:06:50 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.

Tech for the college student's first apartment[ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:12:36 GMT ]If you're sending a child off to college or moving them into a new apartment, help them get things started off right. These tech products add convenience, comfort and a little fun to any apartment. And they're priced for student-sized budgets.

Aircraft shoots for 3,600 mph for 300 seconds[ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:51:45 GMT ]The Air Force plans a key test of an experimental aircraft designed to fly at six times the speed of sound, or about 3,600 mph.

Neanderthal sex debate heats up again[ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 03:45:13 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: One of the most titillating tales in the study of human origins — focusing on whether Neanderthals interbred with modern humans — is getting more tangled.

<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/~3/80nxxaFYR1g/" target="_blank">Why 4K TVs are stupid (still)</a><BR><i>[ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 08:55:00 PDT ]</i><BR>Some interesting comments still aren't convincing. 4K resolution in TVs is still a dumb idea.

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The Internet pokes fun at Paul Ryan[ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 05:39:07 EDT ]Hey girl ... Mr. Gosling isn't the only Ryan with his own stable of Internet memes any more.

Would you pay for an ad-free Twitter?[ Mon, 13 Aug 2012 17:30:34 EDT ]Sure, lots of folks might be excited about a Twitter-like social network with no ads or annoying "promoted tweets."

Paul Ryan: tech's friend or foe?[ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:42:28 EDT ]Technology issues might not be the most pressing topic facing Paul Ryan — Mitt Romney's running mate — as he campaigns for the White House.

No cash or credit card? Pay by phone[ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:45:46 EDT ]Starbucks announced a partnership for mobile payments. CNN's Dan Simon reports on the future of wallet-less transactions.

Paul Ryan: tech's friend or foe?[ Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:42:28 EDT ]Technology issues might not be the most pressing topic facing Paul Ryan — Mitt Romney's running mate — as he campaigns for the White House.

Etsy bans body parts, poisons, drugs and more[ Mon, 13 Aug 2012 15:54:55 GMT ]Bad news for folks who were hoping to buy a bucket of bodily fluids, a handful of mercury-filled thermometers or some "herbal smoking blends" online: You can no longer do it on Etsy.

Pre-caffeine tech: Apple antennas, Internet love! [ Mon, 13 Aug 2012 14:19:06 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.

Does it pay to use online legal services?[ Mon, 13 Aug 2012 15:32:51 GMT ]In recent years, online legal sites like LegalZoom.com have emerged that give you the tools to act as your very own lawyer. The sites offer simple, tailored questionnaires that run you through a series of questions, dropdowns and checkboxes.

Essential tech to throw in the kids' backpacks[ Mon, 13 Aug 2012 14:43:25 GMT ]Here are the tech items you should consider packing in your kids’ backpacks when they head back to school.Â

Perseid meteor shower wows stargazers[ Sun, 12 Aug 2012 16:18:30 GMT ]A weekend meteor shower lit up the night sky with a fiery shooting star display to delight of stargazers and space photographers around the world.

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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/~3/9h5z71f9N2w/" target="_blank">Google extends travel push with Frommer's buy</a><BR><i>[ Mon, 13 Aug 2012 08:39:20 PDT ]</i><BR>The company has acquired the travel guide service from John Wiley & Sons for an undisclosed sum.

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Jack Dorsey on Twitter's impact[ Thu, 09 Aug 2012 11:08:22 EDT ]Twitter creator Jack Dorsey details how his company has had to quickly learn and adapt amidst changing times

How to protect data from hacks[ Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:56:25 EDT ]The cloud sounds amazing.

Behind Square's mobile payments [ Thu, 09 Aug 2012 11:06:08 EDT ]Square lets you accept credit cards with your smart phone. CNN's Piers Morgan has more.

Photobucket leaves users exposed [ Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:44:36 EDT ]What happens on social media doesn't always stay on social media.