Is an iPad Mini worth buying?[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:14:16 EDT ]The long-running rumor that Apple might release a smaller, less costly version of the iPad is building. There's widespread speculation that Apple might announce this device as early as October 17 -- just in time for the holiday-buying season.

YouTube adds new channels[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:13:34 EDT ]Part of the enduring appeal of YouTube is the sheer random nature of it all -- the way videos of a South Korean pop song or a doped-up kid after a dentist visit can go from obscure to internationally known in a matter of days.

Will Syria shut down the Internet?[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:11:05 EDT ]There are growing fears that the Syrian regime could shut down the Internet across the country, similar to what was done in Egypt.

'Purple haze' pics not unique to iPhone 5[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:25:12 EDT ]Maybe this iPhone 5 "purple haze" issue isn't such a big deal after all.

Presidential election tests Facebook friendships[ Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:04:12 EDT ]Steve Reeder says it's no secret among his Facebook friends: He's a Republican.

How Amazon is crowdsourcing movies and TV shows[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:19:45 GMT ]Amazon.com is producing its own movies and TV programming using the consumer tracking and data crunching skills it developed while becoming the world's largest Internet retailer.

Google brings history to life through multimedia lessons[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:44:17 GMT ]History can be seen as the sum of great stories, but it's through personal tales that we feel the impact of historic events. Google's latest project helps to give major world events such as the Holocaust, apartheid and D-Day more of an impact by incorporating real-life details into a multimedia history lesson.

US chemists win Nobel for study of receptors[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:16:18 GMT ]Americans Robert Lefkowitz and Brian Kobilka won the 2012 Nobel Prize in chemistry on Wednesday for studies of protein receptors that let body cells sense and respond to outside signals. Such studies are key for developing better drugs.

Space station pulls in SpaceX cargo ship[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:14:12 GMT ]A privately built robotic space capsule arrived at the International Space Station early Wednesday, making the first routine commercial cargo delivery to the orbiting lab.

Sarah Brightman will sing at the space station[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:32:45 GMT ]Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Soprano superstar Sarah Brightman has confirmed that she's planning a flight to the International Space Station and hopes to do a concert in orbit.

Microsoft to launch Office for iOS, Android next year, report says[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:36:10 GMT ]The company will reportedly make the platform available in March 2013. [Read more]

Singer Sarah Brightman books flight to space station[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:57:34 GMT ]Fulfilling a lifelong dream, singer Sarah Brightman has booked a seat on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft for a 10-day visit to the International Space Station. [Read more]

Name your own price for six science fiction and fantasy e-books[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:00:00 GMT ]And if you pay more than the average, you'll get two bonus books. That's a lot of good reading material for cheap. [Read more]

Stripe Connect gets the money train rolling for online shops[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:00:00 GMT ]Stripe enables any Web site to take credit card payments with no merchant account. Now it's extending that service to stores and groups that use platforms like Shopify, Reddit, or Skillshare. [Read more]

Angry Birds app infiltrated by Bad Piggies[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:10:11 GMT ]Not content with their own game, those Bad Piggies have taken over their own levels in the original Angry Birds game. [Read more]

Internet mocks Bravo's 'Silicon Valley' [ Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:33:19 EDT ]Stop us if you've heard this before: Tech geeks are the new rock stars. Silicon Valley is a "hotbed of innovation." And some people who work in tech aren't nerdy.

Is an iPad Mini worth buying?[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:14:16 EDT ]The long-running rumor that Apple might release a smaller, less costly version of the iPad is building. There's widespread speculation that Apple might announce this device as early as October 17 -- just in time for the holiday-buying season.

YouTube adds new channels[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:13:34 EDT ]Part of the enduring appeal of YouTube is the sheer random nature of it all -- the way videos of a South Korean pop song or a doped-up kid after a dentist visit can go from obscure to internationally known in a matter of days.

Will Syria shut down the Internet?[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:13:53 EDT ]There are growing fears that the Syrian regime could shut down the Internet across the country, similar to what was done in Egypt.

Fears grow that Syria may shut down Internet[ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:08:32 EDT ]There are growing fears that the Syrian regime could shut down the Internet across the country, similar to what was done in Egypt.

Rumor: New Nexus tablet to have higher resolution display than iPad[ Tue, 9 Oct 2012 14:58:22 GMT ]Lately rumors are a penny a dozen when it comes to Google's Nexus phone and tablet lineup, but one in particular certainly caught our attention: An analyst claims that the next Nexus tablet will be a 10.1-inch beast with a higher resolution display than the current iPad model.

Video: 'Dishonored' is astonishingly smart and fun[ Mon, 8 Oct 2012 18:28:39 GMT ]Perfect new gameplay and a riveting story make "Dishonored" one of the best games to come out in year. NBCNews.com Todd Kenreck gives it a 10/10. (In-Game)

Ancient climate record kept in 11 miles of ice[ Tue, 9 Oct 2012 15:31:24 GMT ]Inside the National Ice Core Laboratory in Denver rests more than 11 miles (18 kilometers) of ice, drilled from Earth's glaciers, which are shedding new light on the dimly understood history of the planet's climate.

Skydiver gets set for supersonic jump[ Tue, 9 Oct 2012 15:39:31 GMT ]Plans for skydiver Felix Baumgartner to make a 23-mile free fall into the southeastern New Mexico desert are moving ahead, after hours of delay due to concerns about upper-level winds.

Nobel physics prize highlights quantum optics[ Tue, 9 Oct 2012 15:46:29 GMT ]Frenchman Serge Haroche and American David Wineland have won the 2012 Nobel Prize in physics for inventing and developing methods for observing tiny quantum particles without destroying them.

Twitter considers video-hosting service, report says[ Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:17:21 GMT ]The company has been bringing more features in house, including its recent move to restrict third-party photo services. [Read more]

The big squeeze: How to get the most out of your wireless plan[ Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:28:01 GMT ]Wireless subscribers are paying more for mobile data and getting less. In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon offers advice on getting the biggest bang for your buck when it comes to smartphone wireless service. [Read more]

U.S. court denies MegaUpload request for dismissal[ Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:30:25 GMT ]Federal district judge says just because MegaUpload doesn't have a U.S. address doesn't mean criminal charges against it must be dismissed. [Read more]

First images of LG Optimus G Nexus land online[ Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:39:13 GMT ]Nearly one dozen photos emerge showing the, sleek, sexy and fabled Optimus G Nexus. [Read more]

Twitter's Jack Dorsey disputes idea he's 'hard to work with'[ Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:43:22 GMT ]In a personal blog post this morning, the Twitter co-founder (and Square CEO) said he has no one reporting to him at Twitter because he completed all operational work there as planned. [Read more]

10 great quotes from Steve Jobs[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:58:59 EDT ]Many of Steve Jobs' most inspiring and quotable lines come from his famous 2005 commencement speech at Stanford, when he told assembled graduates, "Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."

Diaries of 3 smartphone addicts[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:26:32 EDT ]If you're like Derek Smith, you spend a lot of time on your smartphone. Then again, maybe nobody is quite like Derek Smith.

How Steve Jobs' legacy has changed[ Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:28:22 EDT ]When Apple co-founder Steve Jobs succumbed to cancer in his California home a year ago today, the world rushed to eulogize him in glowing terms: Genius. Visionary. A modern-day Thomas Edison.

Apple addresses iPhone 5 photo flare[ Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:56:05 EDT ]Apple has responded to complaints that some photos taken with the iPhone 5 show a purple flare, saying it happens to many smartphones when they're aimed near a light source like the sun.

How much do websites profit from your data?[ Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:08:40 EDT ]Savvy Internet users know that all the great stuff they get from the Internet us for "free"—the searches, the social networks, the games, even the news—isn't really free. It's an exchange, where companies are able to take user data, sell it to advertisers, and make money that allows them to give themselves a paycheck while keeping you afloat in free digital services.

Why it's finally time to ditch Windows XP[ Mon, 8 Oct 2012 16:18:01 GMT ]When Microsoft introduced Windows Vista in 2007, many people refused to make the switch from Windows XP, an operating system they liked a lot. Windows XP still has a legion of devoted users who've stuck with the old system, despite all the bells and whistles and improved security of Windows 7.

Nobel Prize awarded for stem cell breakthroughs[ Mon, 8 Oct 2012 13:12:14 GMT ]Scientists from Britain and Japan shared a Nobel Prize on Monday for the discovery that adult cells can be transformed back into embryo-like stem cells that may one day regrow tissue in damaged brains, hearts or other organs.

Report: Apple ordered over 10 million mini iPads[ Mon, 8 Oct 2012 14:28:10 GMT ]While it is expected that Apple will announce a smaller version of its popular iPad on Oct. 17, the company has yet to confirm that such a device is in the works. But there are outside reports that Apple has placed an order for more than 10 million of these mini iPads with its suppliers.

The 12 top terrific technologies you didn't buy[ Sat, 6 Oct 2012 14:28:11 GMT ]Unfortunately, in this universe, the best products don’t always win when you vote with your wallets -- for the wrong candidates. Thanks a lot everyone, you've ruined it for . . . everyone.

SpaceX liftoff begins the new normal for NASA[ Mon, 8 Oct 2012 06:41:52 GMT ]SpaceX's commercial Dragon cargo ship rocketed into orbit Sunday in pursuit of the International Space Station, the first of a dozen routine supply runs under a $1.6 billion contract with NASA.

Microsoft improves Kinect for Windows SDK, launches in China[ Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:30:02 GMT ]The company says the update includes more powerful sensor data tools and more flexibility for deployment. [Read more]

1080i and 1080p are the same resolution[ Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:55:00 GMT ]The 1080i your cable box sends out is the same number of pixels that your 1080p TV has. [Read more]

Hey, Web developers! Here's a one-stop shop for your app needs[ Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:55:34 GMT ]The W3C standards group will house a unified site for Web programming explanations and examples at the new Web Platform Docs project. [Read more]

What is refresh rate?[ Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:56:00 GMT ]What do 120Hz, 240Hz, 600Hz really mean for the picture quality of your new HDTV? [Read more]

ReadyCase combines iPhone case with multitool[ Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:05:41 GMT ]This already-funded Indiegogo project delivers seven handy tools in a single slimline case. And early buyers get bodies for iPhone 4/4S and iPhone 5. [Read more]

How Tim Cook's changed Apple[ Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:12:35 EDT ]In the year since Steve Jobs' death, Apple has undergone a gradual and subtle brand makeover, shaking off some of the more unpleasant characteristics associated with Jobs and taking on bits of the personality of its new leader, Tim Cook.

10 great quotes from Steve Jobs[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:58:59 EDT ]Many of Steve Jobs' most inspiring and quotable lines come from his famous 2005 commencement speech at Stanford, when he told assembled graduates, "Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."

Diaries of 3 smartphone addicts[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:26:32 EDT ]If you're like Derek Smith, you spend a lot of time on your smartphone. Then again, maybe nobody is quite like Derek Smith.

How Steve Jobs' legacy has changed[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:58:20 EDT ]When Apple co-founder Steve Jobs succumbed to cancer in his California home a year ago today, the world rushed to eulogize him in glowing terms: Genius. Visionary. A modern-day Thomas Edison.

How Steve Jobs' legacy has changed[ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:56:36 EDT ]When Apple co-founder Steve Jobs succumbed to cancer in his California home a year ago today, the world rushed to eulogize him in glowing terms: Genius. Visionary. A modern-day Thomas Edison.