Tricks aren't protecting you from today's hackers[ Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:04:15 GMT ]Even if you feel you've heard it all already, today's password-cracking tools are more advanced and cut through the clever password tricks many of us use. Here's what's changed and what you should do about it.

German consumer group sets Facebook privacy ultimatum[ Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:00:13 GMT ]FRANKFURT/BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's biggest consumer lobby group believes Facebook is violating privacy laws with its new app centre and has set a deadline for the social network operator to fix it, or potentially face legal action. The German federation of consumer organizations said on Monday the social network was giving away customer data via its new app centre without notifying users.

Don't let Facebook's design changes trick you into sharing more info[ Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:46:04 GMT ]While a smidgen of lipstick won't make a pig win any beauty pageants, some design changes may affect how easily you hand information and control over to Facebook apps.

President and VIPs hail Neil Armstrong[ Sun, 26 Aug 2012 01:57:17 GMT ]Astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, was remembered by friends, colleagues and admirers as a man who made his country believe anything was possible with ingenuity and dedication.

Inside DARPA's 'Plan X' for cyberwar[ Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:47:18 GMT ]On Sept. 27, DARPA will hold a workshop to flesh out the government cyberwar strategy called “Plan X.” The one-day workshop consists of a general access session for government employees and contractors, along with a Secret-clearance and above closed session to draw a roadmap for the future of America's cyberwar forces.

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<a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19736_7-57500872-251/htc-proto-doubling-as-the-desire-x-retailers-suggest/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/uPRC9Vik3Eg" 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/FHlrQ5Zb3sU/" target="_blank">Scientists start hacking minds with cheap EEG gear</a><BR><i>[ Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:02:13 PDT ]</i><BR>Inexpensive brain-computer interfaces could be used maliciously to obtain private information such as PINs stored in one's memory, according to researchers. Are you ready for brain spyware?

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Twitter won't play nice with Tumblr[ Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:16:26 EDT ]Perhaps the blog VentureBeat put it best: "Twitter appears to have a problem sharing friends."

New app tells you when political ads lie[ Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:42:53 EDT ]What if every political ad came with a "truthiness" disclaimer?

Robot Hall of Fame seeks inductees[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:45:17 EDT ]The Robot Hall of Fame recognizes excellence in robotics technology, both real and fictional. So far, the hall has honored 21 robots, including such robo-stalwarts as NASA's Mars Sojourner, Honda's ASIMO and R2-D2 and C-3PO from "Star Wars." This year, the public gets to vote on who's inducted.

5 texts you should never send[ Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:48:00 EDT ]We're texting more than ever, and, like society, the texts themselves are getting worse and worse.

Is Zuck to blame for Facebook's slump?[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:45:30 EDT ]Mark Zuckerberg is not in danger of losing his job, but that doesn't mean he can brush off recent criticism of his leadership.

Armstrong family request: Wink at the moon[ Sun, 26 Aug 2012 02:00:15 GMT ]There are just a couple of things that Neil Armstrong's family wants you to do to pay tribute to the first moonwalker's life and legacy: Honor his example, and wink at the moon.

President and VIPs hail Neil Armstrong[ Sun, 26 Aug 2012 01:57:17 GMT ]Astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, was remembered by friends, colleagues and admirers as a man who made his country believe anything was possible with ingenuity and dedication.

Date much? You'll want these tech tools[ Sun, 26 Aug 2012 14:41:23 GMT ]Dating can be a minefield.There are apps and even flameless candles that can help.

Track the online tributes to first moonwalker[ Sat, 25 Aug 2012 19:50:39 GMT ]Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, died Saturday, weeks after heart surgery and days after his 82nd birthday. Shortly after his death was confirmed, tributes began pouring in online.

Neil Armstrong, first man to walk on moon, dies[ Sat, 25 Aug 2012 19:57:17 GMT ]First moonwalker Neil Armstrong's death at the age of 82 marks the passing of a "reluctant American hero," as well as the dimming of the Space Age's brightest moment.

<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/EA7GVCwxA_Q/" target="_blank">Samsung teases next Windows 8 thing?</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 25 Aug 2012 16:12:49 PDT ]</i><BR>Samsung this week was teasing what appears to be a newfangled laptop-tablet hybrid.

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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/S3JVWrLQ3bc/" target="_blank">Luxury watchmaker turns hand toward retro games</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 25 Aug 2012 17:16:54 PDT ]</i><BR>Shooting stars with some cash to burn should check out this set of ridiculously expensive Pac-Man and Space Invaders timepieces featuring authentic moon dust and fragments of Apollo 11.

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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/~3/3w2ls_H1aFg/" target="_blank">Mixing it up on the set of 'Copper'</a><BR><i>[ Sun, 26 Aug 2012 08:06:00 PDT ]</i><BR>The Audiophiliac talks with Frank Morrone about mixing sound for BBC America's new show "Copper."

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New app tells you when political ads lie[ Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:42:53 EDT ]What if every political ad came with a "truthiness" disclaimer?

Robot Hall of Fame seeks inductees[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:45:17 EDT ]The Robot Hall of Fame recognizes excellence in robotics technology, both real and fictional. So far, the hall has honored 21 robots, including such robo-stalwarts as NASA's Mars Sojourner, Honda's ASIMO and R2-D2 and C-3PO from "Star Wars." This year, the public gets to vote on who's inducted.

5 texts you should never send[ Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:48:00 EDT ]We're texting more than ever, and, like society, the texts themselves are getting worse and worse.

Is Zuck to blame for Facebook's slump?[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:45:30 EDT ]Mark Zuckerberg is not in danger of losing his job, but that doesn't mean he can brush off recent criticism of his leadership.

Samsung to fight ruling in Apple patent dispute [ Sat, 25 Aug 2012 15:46:45 EDT ]Samsung plans to challenge a court ruling on a patent dispute following a U.S. jury's recommendation that it pays more than $ 1 billion in damages to Apple.

Video: Apple awarded $1 billion in Samsung patent battle[ Sat, 25 Aug 2012 14:12:59 GMT ]Digital lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong explains the jury’s decision that Samsung was violating Apple’s patents with their Android smartphone, the impact on innovation, and what this verdict will mean for consumers. (TODAY)

In with new back-to-school PC, out with the old[ Sat, 25 Aug 2012 14:24:05 GMT ]Have an old computer lying around the house now that you've gotten a new one for the kids for back-to-school? Don't just dump it. Here are some ways to dispose of it properly.

Most annoying things you do on your cellphone[ Sat, 25 Aug 2012 14:47:51 GMT ]It's impossible to make hard rules about phone etiquette, since you might find annoying what I find perfectly acceptable, but at the very least, it's worthwhile to know that some people might be annoyed by your behavior.

Video: Video sunglasses: Worth it?[ Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:24:12 GMT ]Sunglasses with hidden videocameras aren't simply a spy-movie relic, instead they could be your next purchase. But should they be? NBCNews.com's Rosa Golijan finds out. (NBCNews.com)

Space elevator visions are on the rise again[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 22:47:12 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The space elevator concept has had its ups and downs — but this year, it’s looks as if its proponents are definitely trying to push the “up” button again.

<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/~3/2LHqcim9hEs/" target="_blank">Apple's Cook says verdict marks big day for innovators</a><BR><i>[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 22:26:53 PDT ]</i><BR>After a jury ruled overwhelmingly in Apple's favor in its patent case against Samsung, Apple CEO Tim Cook tells staffers, in a memo, that Apple "chose legal action very reluctantly."

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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/n8UU64qcqYg/" target="_blank">This week in Crave: The patented edition</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 25 Aug 2012 06:00:00 PDT ]</i><BR>This week, we reached a verdict on our favorites robots, thumbed through Curiosity's vacation photo album, and took a ride on a donkey hot spot.

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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/~3/7QAu4uV8c1Y/" target="_blank">Who wants perfectly accurate sound?</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 25 Aug 2012 07:36:00 PDT ]</i><BR>Most headphone and speaker buyers prefer less, not more accurate-sounding products.

<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-57499840-47/who-wants-perfectly-accurate-sound/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">[Read more]</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~4/7QAu4uV8c1Y" height="1" width="1"/>
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Twitter won't play nice with Tumblr[ Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:16:26 EDT ]Perhaps the blog VentureBeat put it best: "Twitter appears to have a problem sharing friends."

New app tells you when political ads lie[ Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:42:53 EDT ]What if every political ad came with a "truthiness" disclaimer?

Robot Hall of Fame seeks inductees[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:45:17 EDT ]The Robot Hall of Fame recognizes excellence in robotics technology, both real and fictional. So far, the hall has honored 21 robots, including such robo-stalwarts as NASA's Mars Sojourner, Honda's ASIMO and R2-D2 and C-3PO from "Star Wars." This year, the public gets to vote on who's inducted.

5 texts you should never send[ Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:48:00 EDT ]We're texting more than ever, and, like society, the texts themselves are getting worse and worse.

Is Zuck to blame for Facebook's slump?[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:45:30 EDT ]Mark Zuckerberg is not in danger of losing his job, but that doesn't mean he can brush off recent criticism of his leadership.

Feeling hungry? Trendy? Wonderful? Google wants to know[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:16:44 GMT ]The Google homepage is fairly simple. It has two main buttons — "Google Search" and "I'm Feeling lucky — and a text entry field. Now it has a little secret though: The "I'm Feeling Lucky" button can change to reflect various emotions.

8 worst Windows 8 annoyances; how to fix them[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:03:14 GMT ]All new operating systems have a learning curve, but due to its unique blend of new and old interfaces, Windows 8′s is particularly steep. Whether it’s a menu system that forces you change screens to launch an app or a pair of dueling control panels that each contain different settings, you often have to work harder to perform the same tasks as in Windows 7.

Rumor: Apple will wait until October to announce smaller iPad[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:32:19 GMT ]Rumor is that Apple will hold a very special event on Sept. 12. The general assumption is that Apple will announce the next-generation iPhone and a smaller iPad, but now some are suggesting that the Cupertino-based company will wait until October to talk about what's being dubbed the "iPad Mini" or "iPad Air."

Video: Video sunglasses: Worth it?[ Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:24:12 GMT ]Sunglasses with hidden videocameras aren't simply a spy-movie relic, instead they could be your next purchase. But should they be? NBCNews.com's Rosa Golijan finds out. (NBCNews.com)

Amateurs show off Hubble's hidden gems[ Fri, 24 Aug 2012 01:20:17 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Amateur photo wizards get their reward for bringing some of the Hubble Space Telescope's hidden treasures into the spotlight.