How to comment on Twitter[ Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:59:28 EDT ]Here's a quick, slightly doctored (to protect the innocent) anecdote from the many-splendored, multi-faceted realm of real life:

How to wait in an iPhone 5 line[ Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:59:11 EDT ]Want to get an iPhone 5 on Friday?

5 big changes in iOS 6[ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:39:18 EDT ]After downloading the latest iPhone, iPod touch and iPad operating system, iOS 6, the fun part is excitedly poking around and hunting for what's new. Find subtle new design changes, like the phone's key pad, or set up new features, like Facebook integration. You might even use Siri again for the first time in a while to test its new sports and restaurant knowledge.

Gallery: Top tablets, e-readers[ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:39:33 EDT ]When people think mobile, it's generally smartphones that come to mind

From maps to Siri, 5 big changes in iOS 6[ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:06:39 EDT ]After downloading the latest iPhone, iPod touch and iPad operating system, iOS 6, the fun part is excitedly poking around and hunting for what's new. Find subtle new design changes, like the phone's key pad, or set up new features, like Facebook integration. You might even use Siri again for the first time in a while to test its new sports and restaurant knowledge.

Microsoft and HTC reveal Windows Phone 8S and Windows Phone 8S[ Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:00:37 GMT ]HTC and Microsoft held a press event in New York City on Wednesday to unveil the Windows Phone 8X and Windows Phone 8S. Yes, those are the device's actual names.

Sony reveals new, smaller PlayStation 3[ Wed, 19 Sep 2012 06:25:19 GMT ]Just in time for the all-important holiday season (and just in time to jab at Nintendo as it prepares to launch its brand new Wii U game machine) Sony has revealed a new, smaller PlayStation 3 game console.

Reality check on Jesus and his 'wife'[ Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:20:29 GMT ]A fourth-century fragment of papyrus that quotes Jesus telling his disciples about "my wife" has set off a buzz among scriptural scholars — but this is no "Da Vinci Code" come true.

Shuttle Endeavour begins final piggyback trek[ Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:47:22 GMT ]The space shuttle Endeavour began NASA's final ferry flight just after sunrise Wednesday, making a sentimental journey over several of the space agency's centers on its way to a museum in California.

The iPhone 5 reviews reviewed: It's a hit (but...)[ Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:01:55 GMT ]Every time an Apple product comes out, a select few reviewers get first dibs on testing it out. On Tuesday night, the iPhone 5 reviews went live, and by and large, they were positive.

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Smartphones liberating China migrants[ Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:14:10 EDT ]One recent afternoon, two 17-year-old migrant workers from the nearby province of Anhui came to an electronics market in this Chinese metropolis with one goal in mind: To purchase a smartphone.

Samsung denies Galaxy S4 report[ Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:31:45 EDT ]A day after reports that Samsung plans to announce a follow up to its popular Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone in February, the Korean company has taken to Twitter to deny them.

Secrets of iPhone accessory makers[ Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:02:12 EDT ]Selling smartphone accessories is all about being in the right place at the right time.

No driver's licenses by 2040?[ Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:02:02 EDT ]The timeline for autonomous cars hitting the road en masse keeps getting closer. GM's Cadillac division expects to produce partially autonomous cars at a large scale by 2015, and the automaker also predicts it will have fully autonomous cars available by the end of the decade. Audi and BMW have also shown self-driving car concepts, with the former working with Stanford to pilot a modified TT up Pikes Peak. Meanwhile, Google is ripping along at its own rapid pace with a fleet of fully autonomous Toyota Prius hybrids that have logged over 300,000 miles. And the company has pushed through legislation that legalizes self-driving cars in Nevada. California is close behind, and Google has also been busy lobbying joyriding lawmakers in Washington, D.C.

Massive demand awaits Friday's iPhone 5 sale[ Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:28:52 EDT ]Pre-order response to the iPhone 5 has been massive, outstripping expectations of analysts, who were bullish on Apple's latest smartphone to begin with, and apparently of Apple itself.

Zombies, Ewoks and 70,000 gamers celebrate games[ Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:08:15 GMT ]Every year, video game enthusiasts of all sorts converge in Seattle to attend the Penny Arcade Expo. Among the crowd are a special type in costume.

Video: Cardboard bicycle gets rolling thanks to origami[ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:31:16 GMT ]An Israeli inventor set out to build a bicycle using cardboard. With the help of a little origami, he now has a cheap, paper bike that can ride around town. Yara Borgal reports. (NBCNews.com)

iPhone 5 pre-orders pass 2 million in 24 hours[ Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:33:53 GMT ]Apple announced today that iPhone 5 pre-orders hit 2 million within 24 hours, while AT&T declared it the fastest-selling iPhone to date. But what does that success mean for people who want to pre-order now?

Microsoft urges customers to install security tool[ Mon, 17 Sep 2012 23:43:11 GMT ]Microsoft urged Windows users on Monday to install a free piece of security software to protect PCs from a newly discovered bug in the Internet Explorer browser. The security flaw, which researchers say could allow hackers to take remote control of an infected PC, affects Internet Explorer browsers used by hundreds of millions of consumers and workers.

Robot on Mars blazes a trail on Earth[ Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:25:23 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: The robotic arm on NASA's Curiosity rover should set a new standard for robotic operations on Mars — and it could revolutionize robotics on Earth as well.

<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/sHP07VhbI8Q/" target="_blank">Hasselblad aims for luxury camera market, not just pros</a><BR><i>[ Tue, 18 Sep 2012 08:05:44 PDT ]</i><BR>The professional camera maker, expanding beyond its market with a big boost from Sony, announces the $6,500 NEX-compatible Lunar camera and its ambitions for much more.

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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/~3/6Zg0c3edZTc/" target="_blank">Yahoo closes $7.6 billion buy-back deal with Alibaba</a><BR><i>[ Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:03:41 PDT ]</i><BR>The two companies have formally closed a deal, which saw Alibaba buy back part of itself from Yahoo.

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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/uUS64L6hGwA/" target="_blank">AT&T faces Net neutrality complaint for FaceTime over 3G</a><BR><i>[ Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:06:59 PDT ]</i><BR>Three public interest groups say they're filing a formal complaint against AT&T with the FCC for its policy on FaceTime over 3G.

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Smartphones liberating China migrants[ Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:14:10 EDT ]One recent afternoon, two 17-year-old migrant workers from the nearby province of Anhui came to an electronics market in this Chinese metropolis with one goal in mind: To purchase a smartphone.

Samsung denies Galaxy S4 report[ Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:31:45 EDT ]A day after reports that Samsung plans to announce a follow up to its popular Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone in February, the Korean company has taken to Twitter to deny them.

Secrets of iPhone accessory makers[ Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:02:12 EDT ]Selling smartphone accessories is all about being in the right place at the right time.

No driver's licenses by 2040?[ Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:02:02 EDT ]The timeline for autonomous cars hitting the road en masse keeps getting closer. GM's Cadillac division expects to produce partially autonomous cars at a large scale by 2015, and the automaker also predicts it will have fully autonomous cars available by the end of the decade. Audi and BMW have also shown self-driving car concepts, with the former working with Stanford to pilot a modified TT up Pikes Peak. Meanwhile, Google is ripping along at its own rapid pace with a fleet of fully autonomous Toyota Prius hybrids that have logged over 300,000 miles. And the company has pushed through legislation that legalizes self-driving cars in Nevada. California is close behind, and Google has also been busy lobbying joyriding lawmakers in Washington, D.C.

The secrets of iPhone accessory makers[ Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:16:15 EDT ]Selling smartphone accessories is all about being in the right place at the right time.

Alien mammals on the rise in Europe[ Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:12:21 GMT ]Whether they escaped from zoos or accompanied migrating nomads, invasive species from giant Himalayan bats and porcupines to house mice now account for 22 percent of mammals in Europe, a new study finds.

Spacecraft detects snow falling on Mars[ Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:40:00 GMT ]A spacecraft orbiting Mars has detected carbon dioxide snow falling on the Red Planet, making Mars the only body in the solar system known to host this weird weather phenomenon.

National Zoo's giant panda has cub[ Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:07:44 GMT ]The National Zoo's giant panda, Mei Xiang, gave birth to a panda cub Sunday night -- her second, following five false alarms.

Report: US likely created computer viruses for espionage, warfare[ Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:02:05 GMT ]Researchers have found evidence suggesting that the United States may have developed three previously unknown computer viruses for use in espionage operations or cyber warfare.

Consumer warning: HDTV sellers inflate advertised screen sizes[ Sun, 16 Sep 2012 18:52:03 GMT ]Just how big is that 40-inch TV? It could be smaller — much smaller — than 40 inches. TV sellers are misleading consumers into believing the actual "active" screen is bigger than it really is, according to HD Guru's own research.

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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/liFbWqMJMOg/" target="_blank">Microsoft: Come 'celebrate' Windows 8 on Oct. 25</a><BR><i>[ Mon, 17 Sep 2012 08:54:45 PDT ]</i><BR>The software titan sends out invitations to a New York City event focused on the latest version of its flagship operating system.

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Nintendo Wii U: Your reactions[ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:05:56 EDT ]Nintendo released details about its upcoming Wii U console during a news conference Thursday. But, as happens in the age of social media, reactions began pouring in just as fast as the facts were coming out.

Nintendo's Wii U coming in November[ Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:31:33 EDT ]Nintendo announced a November release date for its next-generation Wii U on Thursday while looking to shore up two key constituencies -- those still puzzling over the console's "second screen" controller and hardcore gamers who still view the Wii as geared toward families and kids.

Apparently This Matters: Hot tub time[ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 09:06:01 EDT ]A few years ago, I decided to install hardwood flooring in my master bedroom. Up until that point, my proudest home improvement moment had been buying a doorstop. Thus, as I began ripping out the old carpet, Vegas put me down at 2 to 1 to eventually lose a limb and/or burn down the neighborhood.

The perils of sleeping with your phone [ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:49:26 EDT ]Maggie Jackson says that in a world of mobile technology, work tends to win out over other parts of life

Report: Samsung Galaxy S4 due out in February[ Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:06:09 EDT ]Days after the iPhone 5 was announced, Samsung is reportedly prepared to roll out a new version of its Samsung Galaxy S, the phone that has established itself as Apple's chief smartphone rival.